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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1908
Page
22
London critics note a sparse New Gallery season with Brangwyn’s Rajah's Birthday praised for color and vitality. Scottish artists Laverr and Reid deliver strong portraits, while comment on American drama focuses on misfit stage adaptation and broader criticism of English reception.
The vestry of Trinity Church unanimously chose Rev. Dr. William T. Manning to succeed the late Dr. Dix as rector. Manning, born in 1866 in England, educated at Sewanee and Nashville, will be inducted today in a private service. No memorial plans for Dr. Dix yet. a monument is discussed. Colonel Asa Bird Gardiner and the Veteran Corps of Artillery notify the society of Dr. Dix's death.
Cardinal Logue and an accompanying party of Catholic prelates arrived in Washington this afternoon to stay until Friday as guests of St Patrick's rector. A luncheon will be hosted by Monsignor O Connell at Catholic University with Cardinal Gibbons expected to attend. He will meet President Roosevelt Wednesday and say mass at St Patrick's tomorrow morning while visiting churches and university trustees. The party includes Archbishop Farley, Bishop Browne, Monsignor Hares, and Canon Michael Quinn.
The General Theological Seminary students in Chelsea Sousre opened a cooperative store selling pipes tobacco books and related items to raise money for the Missionary Association The shop operates with student volunteers and rents a small room at no cost and discounts no outsiders profits go to expenses only and the Dean and faculty reportedly approved the venture amid local protests from tradesmen including book sellers stationers tobacconists and an applewoman
Controller Metz has begun a probe into the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children to assess its books and any requested funds. Supervising statistician Hervey and assistant McKenna spent three hours at the society’s rooms as the inquiry proceeds, with leadership optimistic about cooperation. John J. Lindsay says the society’s books and methods have always been open to proper city authority.
Opera star Emma Eames toured New York fire houses with Chief Croker and Commissioner Hayes, traveling by a large automobile from Hotel Astor to Fire Headquarters and various stations. Spectators cheered as she observed alarm drills and praised the department after the inspection trip.
John M. Shook once a first lieutenant in the US forces was found guilty of obtaining money by false pretenses and received a two year penitentiary sentence. The case arose as Miss Mac Wood pursued action against Kansas volunteers and Shook’s appointment as a commissioner to take his testimony was issued by New York courts.
The American Water Color Society exhibition at the Fine Arts Building favors variety with pastels etchings and illustrations. Notable works include Hugo Ballin The Wood Nymph Childe Hassam The Green Jade Gown and John La Farge Kwannon Meditating on Human Life, with many landscapes and studies praised for draftsmanship color and mood.
The public praised the drama and acting as The Warrens of Virginia opened at Stuyvesant Theatre. Critics noted Keenan's fine performance and Charlotte Walker was warmly received, with closing weeks predicted to be as profitable as the Belasco run.
Edna May Spooner leads her Stock company in The Governor and the Boss at Lincoln Square for the final week. The political drama by Bragdon and Postance features Ethel Forsythe and Senator McCormick with strong performances. After 560 consecutive performances, the Spooner company ends Saturday night and moves to Majestic Theatre, Brooklyn. Cecil Spooner joins Lincoln Square next with The Girl and the Dancer Monday.
Ethel Levey tops Hammerstein's Victoria Theatre bill with Billy B Van Novello's circus and others. The Four Mortons headline Fifth Avenue Theatre with Knight Brothers Sawtelle Sadie Jansen and Eugene Jepson. Yorke and Adams star Colonial Theatre with La Gardenia Flavia Arcaro Julius Tannen Pat Rooney Marion Bent. Mr Pastor's features The Yorke Comedy Four Adame Mack and Browning duo with two daily shows. Eden Musée showcases A Stag Hunt on a French Nobleman's Estate and Hungarian hand concerts daily.
In Rome on May 4 Prince Hélie de Sagan and Mme Gould with their party departed for Florence but suspected to head to Milan. The pair said they were pleased with Rome visit as they disliked being public curiosities.
Albert Stickney of the law firm Stickney Maclay & McBurney died after a three months illness from nephritis at Greenwich Connecticut. He was born in Boston in 1839 and educated at Harvard. A Civil War lieutenant colonel, he helped lead impeachments and major cases including Jacob Sharp and the Broadway railroad. He authored several works and held many professional memberships. He leaves a wife Elizabeth Weston two sons William and Albert Stickney Jr and a daughter Mrs Kendall.
Thomas J. Sullivan director of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing died in Washington today from pneumonia. Born in the city in 1547 he was appointed April 12 1906 to succeed Captain William Meredith and assumed duties July 3. He leaves a wife and four children.
Mrs. Oscar C. Badger of Annapolis died at the home of her son, Captain Charles J. Badger, superintendent of the Naval Academy. In failing health for months, she leaves two children, Superintendent Badger and Mrs. Elliott, wife of Brigadier General George F. Elliott. Her husband died in 1899.
Obituary notes report the deaths of Charles K. Willmer eighty two a Montclair secretary and board of education member his family surviving. Nathaniel Shivehick insurance broker sixty two died in East Orange. Mrs Fanny A Simons magazine writer died in Detroit. James S Stoll Kentucky distiller owner of The Meadows died in Oxford Ohio. Judge Charles H Layman former Wyoming Attorney General died in Benton Illinois. Mrs Alfred Kimball Hills died at 541 West End Avenue wife of Dr Alfred K Hills editor of The Medical Times and Metropolitan Hospital consultant
Frederic Thompson and associates prepare to open Luna Park this season on May 16 at Coney Island. Thirty eight automobiles will transport guests as two bands play and A L Erlanger opens the gates with a golden ker. Thompson leads guests to the Court of Luna where an eating and drinking contest begins and the park opens to the public.
General Horace Porter and about 450 Civil War veterans attended last night’s Hippodrome program featuring The Battle of Port Arthur, a novelty circus, and The Four Seasons. Veterans from posts including Peter Cooper and Sumner joined commanders such as Beichert, Murray, Esmond, Jennings, Goldthwaite, Gilman, and Dewey for an informal lobby reception after the shows.
Governor Regis H. Post of Porto Rico arrived in Washington from San Juan aboard the Red D steamer Philadelphia to confer with the President on insular affairs. He said conditions in Porto Rico are exceedingly good and noted that U S financial depression modestly affected the island, delaying some new enterprises.
Alfred Lauterbach son of Edward Lauterbach appeared in Special Sessions yesterday on charges of speeding false registration number and improper lights. First two charges were dismissed and sentence suspended after a conviction on the third charge.
The Italian Grand Opera Company under Ivan Abramson staged Aida to a full summer crowd at the American Theatre. Mme Desana as Alda drew strong applause for vocal and dramatic power, with strong support from M. Samotller as Radames and M. Bozzano as Ramphis. Conductor M. Fornari received credit for guiding a vigorous ensemble toward a hopeful season.
Walter S. Bigelow was arrested in New York at No 30 West 14th Street by Deputy Sheriff Cruise on an order signed by Justice Charles B. Wheeler. He is held at Ludlow Street jail in $10 bail while Wyoming County authorities plan to move him back to Attica. The charge stems from allegedly taking $7 from his elderly aunt Henrietta I Wyman’s savings accounts on or about January 1. Wyman, 90, widow of David Wyman, says she had $2.8 in her own name and $5 from her husband. The arrest awaits extradition to Attica.
Secretary of Commerce and Labor Oscar S. Straus told the Presbyterian Union at the Hotel Savoy that there is no more cause for alarm from immigration now than in 1860. He argued immigrants contribute to American wars ideas and habits. the emigrant who returns home strengthens America by spreading its goods and ideals.
Private Buwalda of Company A 1st Battalion of Engineers is awaiting trial in the Fort Mason guardhouse. He had been identified as the soldier who shook hands with Emma Goldman at an anarchist meeting and pledged his help.
A dinner for Baron Takahira Japanese Ambassador was hosted by Consul General K Midzuno at the Hotel Astor last night. Seventeen decorations were conferred through the New York office. Twenty four guests included Mr and Mrs Henry Clews Mr and Mrs Seth Low General C H Congdon Dr and Mrs J Takamine Charles S Fairchild and others.
Miss Lucille Marcel of New York soprano with Opéra Comique Paris appeared at the Imperial Opera in a special performance of Aida in St. Petersburg on May 4 after the regular season. She was well received by a crowded house.
A correction notes that the excellent picture of Major General Frederick D. Grant published last Sunday in The is credited to Pach Brothers. The photograph is copyrighted by Pach Brothers.
A list of notable visitors includes Bishop Freeman DP Roward of San Francisco and Bishop Thomas H Neeley of Buenos Aires at the Albemarle, George G Dewer in Belmont, Captain H T Holland of Ogdensburg in Gilsey, Elihu Root in Gotham, Frank S Black in Manhattan, H J Kitchener in London at Prince George, highlighting a varied roster of international figures.
Official Weather Bureau record notes high pressure over the northeast with cold northerly winds, while the Southwest faces heat and rain. Rain expected Tuesday across the Middle Atlantic to the Gulf, with clearing by Wednesday. Gulf states see lower temps, Northwest rising. North and East stay abnormally cool for several days. New England partly cloudy today and Wednesday with light northwest winds. Local figures show yesterday’s high 40 and low 44 in the period, with seasonal averages listed.
On Monday May 4 at No 165 West Seth street the Rev W T Crocker D D united Maud Whitman daughter of Mrs George L Whitman to Jared G Baldwin Jr. Notices of marriages and deaths must be endorsed with full name and address.
Accessible by Harlem trains from Grand Central and Webster and Jerome avenues trolleys. Carriage lots start at 159 dollars. Telephone 855 Gramercy for Book of Views or representative. Office 20 East 274th Street New York City. Frank E. Campbell. Private and public ambulances 1324 Chelsea.
The Tribune advertises a file of applications for various positions just installed at its Uptown Office. It lists multiple New York offices and international subscription rates, with details on mail delivery to the United States abroad and a broad network of partner offices in Harlem Washington Newark and London.
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