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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-06-09
ROBT. F.. BLUM DEAD.
Painter OF the Mural Decoration At the
MendelasOhn Glee Club.

Robert Frederick Blum, one Of the best
known mural decorators among the New
York artists. died yesterday of pneumonia
at his home, 90 Grove street, in his forty
seventh year -. g.,
serving as apprentice to a photographer he
began studying in the McMicken Art
School OF Design in Cincinnati and he con-
tinued his work at the Academy OF Fine
Arts in Philadelphia.
He came to New York in 1879. He made
several trips abroad, one of them to japan,
where he remained from 1890 to 1899 illus
trating a series of magazine articles by
Sir Edwin Arnold. He also painted several
pictures there.
Mr. Bum's principal work in recent years
had been a mural decoration, and his chief
work of this kind was the adjoining Of the
Mendelssohn Glee Clubs hall in West
Fortieth street. He executed there two
friezes, each l2x5O, which have attracted
great attention. The first. Music" repre-
sented the dance OF twenty-five maidens
to carry out the idea Of symphony. The
OF her was 1.-THE Feast Of Bacch,ls."
Up to few days ago he was engaged with
A B. Wenzell in decorating the New Am
sterdam Theatre
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-06-09
FROHMAN,s COMPANY IN PARIS.
Present "The Admirable Cricht on" to an
Immense Audience.

Special Cable Despatch 10 TER SUN
PARIS, June s.-"The Admirable Crich-
ton was produced tonight at the Renais-
sance Theatre by Charles Frohman's Eng
lish company, which together with the
scenery, was brought from London for this
single presentation.
Practically the whole of the English
and American colonies we're present.
Hundreds of persons were unable to obtain
seats. Many French admirers of the Eng
lish drama complained that foreigners
monopolized the theatre.
The play went smoothly, with the ex-
ception that the scenery was too large
for the stage, necessitating certain changes
which worried Mr.. Frohman, although
they did not spoil the performance. Five
minutes after the final curtain fell the
preparations for the transportation OF
the company and scenery back to London
began.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-06-09
BLAME THE LIBAN'S CAPTAIN.
Number Of Victims OF the Steamship Col
IisiOn Now Put at lS5.
Special cable Despatch to The Sun.

Spcctai cable despatch TO The sun.
MARsE1LLEs, June S.-The latest report
in regard to the fatalities on the steam
shin Liban, which was sunk yesterday
afternoon in a collision with the steamship
Insuaire of the same line. near Marie Island,
is that there were 240 persons aboard the
vessel OF this number fifty-three we're
rescued The bodies of thirty-three per-
sons have been recovered.
Francois Mates, the captain OF coasting
steamship, who was passenger aboard the
Lban, states that the Insulaire steamed
away after the collision without lowering a
boat. Nothing was done aboard the Liban
for the safety Of the passengers until she
was well down by the head. Then one boat
was lowered The other boats could not
be used, as the tackle for lowering them
was out Of order. One man, whose wife
and four children persisted. lost his reason
and tried to jump into the sea. A woman
who lost her husband and Ave children also
became insane. The captain OF the Liban
was Frustrated when he reached the shore,
and wept freely.
1t is generally considered here that the
captain committed a serious error in judg-
ment in keeping 30 close to land when
he knew that another steamship was due
from Nice and that it would be impossible
to see her on such course. The conduct
of the captain OF the 1nsulaire in making
no attempt to rescue the passengers and
crew Of the Liban is severely criticised.
He says that he thought the hull OF his vessel
Was damaged and he believed 1t was neces-
sary to get her as close as possible to shore
in order to be able to beach her in case OF
need Divers to-day will try to recover
the bodies which it is believed are In the
cabin Of the sunken vessel.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-06-09
NO MONOPOLY TO MARCONI.
British POstmaster.General Explains His
Position.

Special Gable Despatch TO THE SUN.
LONDON, June Sin the House of Com
mons to-day Mr.. Austen Chamberlain
the Postmaster-G General, explained his atti-
tude toward Marconi's enterprise In Great
Britain, which has been condemned in some
quarters as checking progress in wireless
telegraphy.
Mr.. Chamberlain said he did not desire
to hamper a new invention, but the post
office did not intend to throw away its right
of monopoly in public communications as
it had done in the early days OF the tele-
phone.
He had not been dealing with Mr.. Mar
conf but with the company owning Mar
conis invention. The company asked
for permanent exclusive right to use
ethergraphy in Great Britain. This was
refused, on the ground that the request
was not business like. When the COM
pany was prepared to talk business he was
prepared to deal with it.
The company asked the post office to
act as its agent in the collection of ges
in Great Britain for transatlantic Macroni-
graphing.
Mr.. Chamberlain submitted certain con-
ditions with the view to preventing inter-
ference with the Admiralty and also fol
strategic reasons, adding that when the
conditions were accepted and the company
satisfied the post Offices experts OF Its
! ability to send MESA gees across the Atlantic
the post office would appoint the company
its agent as it already has done in the case
Of the cable companies. That letter was
sent TO the company on March 81, but nc
reply had been received.
Mr. Chamberlain contended that the posi-
office was in no way to be blamed for the
DELAY, but it refused to take the public'f
money for messages until the company
was willing to allow the post office experts
to go 10 Poldhu and satisfy themselves
that the wireless system Is workable.
Referring to the National Telephone Com
pany. whose conduct Of business has long
been a source Of justifable public anger
Mr.. Chamberlain said he rejoiced that It's
license would expire in 1911. He declared
that never again would the monopoly IN
telephones pass out of the hands OF the
Post Office. ..
Mr.. Chamberlain announced that the
contract for the all-British mail route to
the Far East by way of the Canadian Pacific
railroad had been renewed for five years,
but that was the utmost limit TO which
Great Britain could 60 in helping Canada
10 secure a fast transatlantic steamship
line.
The mail service had not reached ex-
pectations, and il at the end of five years
Canada has not established fast Atlantic
service it was unlikely that Great Britain
would renew the contract.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-06-09
POET LAUREATE FAILS AGAIN.
His "FlOdden Field" Produced In London
and Condemned as Stupid.

Special Gable Despatch TO THE SUN.
LONDON, June s.-The best that can be
said of Beerbohm Trees production Of
Alfred Austins 1Flodden Field" and its
curtain raiser, a dramatization of Kip
lng's "The Man Who Was" at His Ma jess
TVS Theatre tonight is that through the
personal patronage Of the King and Queen,
the Prince of Wales and the leaders OF So
ciety a handsome contribution was made
to the funds of Guys Hospital. for which
the performance was voluntarily given.
Seats cost three guineas each. The
house was full and CO 100 was nettetl, Mr..
Tree refusing to deduct anything for the
cost Of the production.
OF the Poet Laureate's dramatic effort
the less said the better for his reputation
All the critics condemn "Flodden Field, "
some of them politely, but those who do not
mince their words declare that it would
be hard to find anything more stupid, more
inept and more Ineffective.
Toward the dramatization Of Mr.. Kip
ling's story the critics are hardly more in
dulgent. Mr.. Peil". the dramatizer, added
a quantity of unkiplngesnue matter which
is weak and unsympathetic and spoiled the
story.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-06-09
FRENCH PUNISH THE MOORS.
Bombard Zcnesa in the Oasis OF FtEuig
for Six Hours.

Special Gable Despatch 10 THE Sun.
PARIS, June s.-The French to-day bonn
bar,ied Zenega, in the Fguig Oasis, not the
town of Figuig. where the French Governor
of Algiers was attacked. 1t was almost
wholly demonstration by long range guns,
which threw hundreds Of melnite shells.
They destroyed number Of houses and
a mosque that was greatly venerated by the
natives.
The Moors made only trifling resistance.
They attempted to snipe the artillerymen,
but did not wound one. The losses Of the
Moors are unknown. Neither is 1t known
what their future intentions are.
Gen. O'Connor withdrew his troops after
six hours He expects that deputaton
bearing the submission of the Moors will
come to him shortly. The only French
casualty was native despatch rider killed.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-06-09
The Irish Club Incorporated.

ALBANY, June s.-The Irish Club OF New
York City was incorporated here to-day
to conduct a club for men Of Irish birth
or lineage, to cooperate in redeeming the
national and material interests of the Irish
race from the wreck and spoliationl
Of centuries of British rule in Ireland and
perretuate the friendly relations which
ave existed between the people OF Ireland
and this republic since its foundation
The directors are John j. Rooney, James
David Nugent and Or. j L. c. O'Donoghue.
Of New York city and j. B. Murphy OF
Rrooklyn
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-06-09
Permission Granted to Construct the Bush
Terminal Road in Brooklyn.

ALBANY June 8. -Permission TO construct
the Bush Terminal Railroad in Brooklyn
has been granted by the State Railroad
Commission. The proposed road is to be
operated from the Thirty-ninth street
ferry terminal in Brooklyn, westerly to
First avenue on the bay front, and on First
avenue to Sixty-fifth street, where it may
connect with the Long Island Railroad.
There are large manufactures and piers
along this route where ocean going vessels
load and unload. Loaded freight cars will
road terminals in New York harbor to
Thirty-ninth street transferred to thetracks
Of this railroad and delivered at the various
manujact cries and piers.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-06-09
MARRIED..

AYERS-MILLER,- Married. by the Rev. W. A.
Granger, D. D.. at the residence OF the groom.
In Elm place. Mount Vernon. n. V, on Sunday
afternoon at O'Clock. william n. Ayers and
Laura Helene Miller. both OF Noun, Vernon, MY.
HOUGHToN Mach ESON.--At pt,sburg. Pa. June
q. 1903. Nancy Semplc Achcson. niece of Mr..
and Mrs. John Zantzlngcr Spcer Of Plttsburs.
TO Mr. Walter Edwards H0ughton Of SIAM
ford, Conn.
wlLMERDING--ENGIE RERT.-At Trinity Chapel.
on Monday, June y. 1903. by the Rev. william
H. Vibber, D. D.. Gustav Lurman Whine riding
and Isabel Louise Englehert, daughter Of tho
late Patrick Fi,A -Slmons OF Detroit, Mich.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-06-09

CLASS DAY At COLUMBIA.
students Have Fun with the Governors
Som 600 at the Exercises.

Not less than 900 visitors attended Colum-
bias class day exercises yesterday. The
senior baseball team defeated a faculty
nine, and after the class luncheon the exer-
cises in the gymnasium began.
Marcellus Hartley Dodge, president OF
the senior class, was the salutatorian.
After his address Louis S. Odell called the
class roll for the last time, and Prof. William
Hallock announced these elections to Delta
Chapter Of Phi Beta Kappa.
stein OF New York, William +. Lawson OF
Montclair, \. j.: Laurason Riggs: Jr Of New
London, Conn. Harold Chahee McGoIom i,,S OF y,
Wells OF New York. Louis $. odell of Brook
lyn., Robert Livingston, SCHUYLER, Of My ,;,s
York. g"ms; Gared Moses sc, Of Rsrh Lohhsy and
class: Carlton Huntley Hayes and Arthur S.
Stanley Kidder Wilson of Cambridge. Mass.
Clinton Gilbert Abbott read the class
history. Prof. George Z. Woodberry was
cited as the most popular professor, with
Charles F. Chandler and Herbert G.. Lord
81. Weekes, with &. S. OLoughlin second
and Marccihs H. Dodge third
Roscoe C. Gaige. the class prophet, pre-.
dcted for Herbert noe Oueli, son OF we
Governor that abe will at comparatively
early age be chosen to fll an office OF vast
power, hold the fate of thousands in his
hand, and that he is indeed to be Presiden,
of the United States--Rubber Company
The class poem was read by Alber!
Davis, and Gerald $. O'Loughlin delivered
the valedctory. From the gymnasium
the class marched TO the upper, campus ano
smoked Indian pipes around the yew tree
The Grafton was delivered by Henry Rutger
Beekman The class ode was sung ard the
clase, college and professors repeatedly
cheered In the evening the graduation
ball was held in the gymnasium.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-06-09
HIS ESTIMATE or THE NAIIES.
Count Won RcventiOw Explains His Article
in Answer 10 Admiral Melville.
,sDccfai cable Despatch 10 THR SUN,

Special Gable Despatch TO THE SUN
BERLIN, June s.-Count Won Reventlow
has an article in to-nights Tdgebidh, IN
which he denies that he either attacked
or f1attered Admiral Melville in his recent
article. in which he controverted Admiral
Melyille's statement that in some respects
the German Navy was superior to the
American. His sole object in writing the
article, he says was to warn his own country
men AGAINST over estimating the strength
of the German Navy.
He admits, however. that the object of
prior article written by him regarding
at at ements made by Admiral Dewey was
to show certain superiori'ies OF the German
Navy over the American
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-06-09
Church Collection. ST. 500.

Special Cable Despatch TO The SUN
LONDON. June s.-The collection at the
special service at st. Pauls yesterday.
which was attended by The King and Queen
and other members OF the royal family.
amounted to "A 800 This service was the
first of n week Of spt DIAL effort In behalf OF
the hospitals Of London.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-06-09
Glass Exercises at Princeton.

PRINCETON, n. j., June s.-This was class
day at Princeton. The opening exercises
were held in Alexander Hall, President
Wilson presiding j. S. Dana OF Charles
town, W Va, made the address Of well
come to the friends and relatives Of the
graduating men. The class Grafton was
delivered by j. d. Brownlee, Jr. Of Penn
sylvania, and Henry G. Leach ofWorcester,
Mass read the class poem. Robert Burkam
of St. Louis read the class history and
q. s. Couch Jr, Of Charleston. W. Va,
was the presentation orator. Walter F.
Sellars of Fort Crook, Neb., read the class
prophecy, and F. &. Pearson. as president
Of the class. delivered the farewell address.
The men who were graduated magma cum
ldude are: G.. F. Close. II: II. Decker.
Corwin Howell. H. G.. Leach, B. F.. Messler,
Frank Smith and Robert ID. Williams.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-06-09
President 4. G. Twining Gives Bonds.

LnNG BRANCH. N. j., June s.-President
A. {. Twining Of the defunct Monmouth
Trust Company. who left the seashore two
weeks ago after indictments had been
found against him by the Grand Jury, and
who has since been in New York city, came
bail to the amount Of 81. 800 for his APP
pearance when needed
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-06-09
Forrest Surrendered TO New jersey
Aut hOrltieS.

BALLsToN. N. Y, June s.-Detective
Frank L. Bennett of Jersey City arrived
in town to-day with requsition papers
granted by Gov. Murphy of New Jersey
and Gov Odell for the return of Michael
n Forrest. the alleged embezzler. who is
wanted in Arlington for sealing 500 600.
Forrest was taken back tonight.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-06-09
K,ng Of Italy's Visit TO France.

PARIS, June Accommodating on the pro-
posed visit OF King Victor Emmanuel to
France, the Figaro says it will consolidate
that peace which all the Powers desire and
afford further security for the maintenance
OF the balance of power in Europe
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-06-09
Amendments by Gov. Odel,.

Albany, June s.-Gov. Odell has an
nounced these appointments: Charles
Willis Ward of Queens as trustee OF the
New York Agricultural Experiment Station
in place Of the late Edward Callahan OF
Albany F. Park Lewis Of Bnfa,o, LOUIS
Batavia az commissioners to investigate
the condition OF the adult blind and to re-
port on the ACCESSIBILITY of establishing
a State industrial training school Tor the
blind
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-06-09
MISS Oracle KILLED IN PARIS
Daughter Of Archibald Oracle Of This City,
VINO Was Abroad With Her.
.spectaI Gable Despatch to TIL

Special Gable Despatch TO THE SUN
PARIS, June s.-Mr. and Mrs. Archibald
Oracle OF New York, who are staying at
the Hotel de la Tremouille, went out to-day,
leaving their daughter Constance, II years
old. in their rooms. The child went to play
in the corridor and opened the door Of the
elevator shaft. She was caught by the
elevator, wedged between it and the land
inp and was killed. The body will be sent
to New York for burial.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-06-09
AssembI, man whitney Reno minat ed.

BALLsToN. n. Y. June s.-After q hard
fight to-day, the Saratoga county Repub-
licans renominated George II. Whitney for
member of Assembly. The anti-rng fac.
ton from the town of Halfmoon put up
fight which placed the convention in a
turmoil several times. Frederick w.
Kavanaugh of Waterford was named for
Sheriff.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-06-09
Can't sue for Husbands Lost Love.

TRENTON, n. j.. June s.-The Supreme
Court decided yesterday that wife cannot
maintain an action at law for the alienation
OF her husbands affections and the result.
ing loss OF his society comfort, aid ana
support, The decision led 70 dismissal
Of the suit of Mrs Alpine Hodge against
Lena Wetzler. Justice Hendrickson. who
such a question has ever been adjudicated
In New Jersey.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-06-09

deInh;a arrived Sunday with their daugh-
ter and son on the st. Paul. After Mr..
Widener had declared that he had very
little that was dutiable customs inspector
showed him cable despatch from London
agent saying that Mr.. Widener had lot OF
diamonds.
THAT reminds me-" said Mr.. Widener,
INV wife left her diamonds at the Carlton
Hotel. want to send cable message"
Mr.. Widener said the diamonds we're not
purchased abroad
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-06-09
VIDENER JEWELS FOUND.
We're Left in . wardrobe at the Carlton
Hotel In London.

Special Gable Despatch to The Sun.
LONDON, June Sit was said at the Carl
ton Hotel to-day. in reference to the state
ment made by George d. Widener on his
arrival in New York yesterday that his
wife had left her diamonds on the dresser
in their room at the hotel that a box. the
contents Of which were unknown, had
been discovered in a wardrobe Of the room
occupied by Mrs. Widener Immediately
after her departure. The box was handed
to a representative Of Mr.. Widener.
The father of Mr.. Widener told reporter
of THE sun this afternoon that none of the
Jewels is liable to duty in the United States.
az all we're bought in New York.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-06-09

Miss Gracie's father, Archibald Oracle,
il connected by marriage with President
Roosevelt. His uncle, James Gore King
Oracle, married sister of the Presidents
mother. Before taking his family abroad
a few months ago Mr.. Oracle resided at
Fl Tyson street, New Brighton, Staten
leland
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-06-09
BUSINESS NOTICES.

Mrs. WinslOw's Soothing Syrup for childrea
teething, soitcns the gums. reduces imam nation.
aays pain, cures wind collie. dlarrhGa Csc. bottle.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-06-09

Bergdoll Brewing Co.. Phlla.
National Biscuit Co.. n. Y,
Tiffany & Co.. y. u.
Arnold. Constable 4 Co.. N.i.
". & j. Sloane. n. V.
j. A. Hearn 4 Son. y. y.
Rothenberg & Co.. n. y.
Saks Z Go" !. J.
Ciuett, Peabody 4 Co. n: Y:
Hammachcr, Schlcmmer & Co., n. Y.
Western Electric Co. y. y,
Rochester Carting Co.. Rochester
Smedlcy Co., New Haven.
platt Bros. Co. Waterbury.
Waterbury Mfg. Co., Waterbury,
A. d. Sec Elevator Co.. n, y.
Garvin Machine Co.. n. "
Shoninger Brothers, n J. -
Eaton Cole 4 Burnham Co. bridgeport
Amer. Grass Irvine Co., y. y.
Licnt ,nstcln Millinery Co, y. y.
T. Loeser 4 Co.. Brooklyn,
MIlis 4 Glib. y. u.
Forclte Powder Co. y, y.
Harley Brewing Co.. Reading,
Moscley q Motley Milling Co., Roch'r'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-30
EPWORTH LEAGUE NOTES.

The topic for the devotional services of
the leagues tomorrow evening is Work
Among Heather Women" and the services
will take the form of missionary meeting.
The references for this meeting are not
given on the topic cards issued by the
general Office.
Mr.. William F. Roe conducted the serv-
ices at Foundry Chapter last Sunday even
ing, at which a large number of leaguers
were present The chapter will have as
it's leader tomorrow Mr.. Edwin w. Adams
of Madison Avenue Epworth League, Bal
timore, who will have as his topic An
Ideal League"
Miss Eva Smith will conduct the devo-
tiopal service at Gorsuch Chapter tomor-
row. the topic being Christian Education"
The meeting last Sunday was in charge OF
Mr.. Powers.
Mr.. c. M. Smith will give a compliment
tary lecture before Eldbrooke Epworth
League next Friday evening, the subject
of his lecture being Trips and Expert
ences to South America"
The board of control of the District
league has arranged to hold its regular
monthly session Wednesday evening next
at Wesley Church. The District cabinet
place one-half hour previous to this time
for the board meeting. 1t is stated that
important matters will come UP for con-
sideration by the board
Eldbrooke Bible study class intends to
send materials of it's class work to the in
ternational convention which meets at De-
troit in July next.
Rev. E. H. Smith, pastor of Eldbrooke
NJ E. Church, has been secured to make
the address of the evening at the first OF
summer rallies, under auspices of the Dis
triet league, which is to be held in Anacos-
tia Church Friday evening, June 10. The
Detroit convention matter will be presented
by Mr.. j. Finney Engle, chairman of the
transportation committee of the league.
District President F. T. Israel visited Ry-
land Chapter last Sunday evening. He ex-
poets to visit Hyattsville tomorrow even
ing Mr.. Israel anticipates the organization
of an Epworth League chapter at Hyatts-'
vile In the near future.
Representatives of Brightwood Epworth
League and of the Brotherhood of Andrew
and Philip Of Emory Chapel NJ. Z. Church
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-30

be aggressive and without compromise Tbs
plan will include a pledge signing move
ment, and the motto will be total absi-
nence." The distribution OF temperance
literature is also to be feature, and the
Epworth Herald in recent issue stated
that the literature would be sown knee
deep" Glasses to study the various
branches of the temperance question will be
inaugurated.
The May meeting of the Mite Society of
Gorsuch Methodist Episcopal Church was
held last Monday evening ip the reception
room. when an enjoyable time was spent
by the large number of members and
friends of the society who were present.
Mr.. j. II. Goodrich and Mr.. VIM. r. Hunt
acted s president and secretary respective
ly. A business session was held early in the
evening, after which a committee of young
ladies arranged games for the evenings
entertainment and later served the company
with refreshments. The committee was
composed of Miss Nellie RANDY. chairman;
Miss Irene Moore, Mrs. Sellers and Mrs.
May Mills.
Among those present were the following:
Messrs j. II. Goodrich, VIM. r. Hunt, II.
NJ. Rider G. II. Owens, il. L. Demory, w.
+. Roden f. L. Lassiter. E. II. Pullman
and Eugene RANDY, Mesdames Goodrich.
Crymes, Rider, Howison. Sellers Mills,
Elf, Hayden, Warren, DeMonfriede,
kienle, Sheppard and Misses Hattie Sher-
ewood. Annie Aikers, I.oula Pitton. Ella
Sherwood, Eva Smith, l. NJ. Barren ]. NJ.
COlVin, Nellie RANDY and Irene Moore