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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-03
MUSIC.
Nine. Nordica's Concert.

Assisted by Walter Damrosch and the Sym
phony Orchestra. Nine. Nordica gave an enter
tainment in Carnegie Hall yesterday afternoon
which might apuy be called extract Of Wagner.
1t was scarcely an ennoblng function from an
artistic point OF view. but It served 10 show how
strongly Nine Nordica has intrenched herself in
the admiration and affections OF the public: for
a large number of people were present and
thusiasm was oopious and ebullient There is
point or View from which It would be difficult to
maintain tone OF patience and arnIabiity IN dis
cussing such concert When Wagner's lyric
dramas were unknown 10 US in their integrity.
cerpts from them used to be performed that
the public might not die in utter Ignorance OF
their manner. After those dramas became
household words. fragments tinguished for their
Independent musical power and beauty. continued
TO figure in our concert lists. But Il remained for
Nine Nordca to discover that BrJnnhilde's shouts
at the opening Of $he second OF Die Walktre'
and her announcement to wotan OF the ap-
proach Of Fricka and her team Of rams were
proper concert material. But those shouts.
filled with elemental potency. have como
20 be regarded index OF a Wagnerian
singers ability. and Nine. Nordica IS probably
only rejecting the prevalent spirit which rejoces
IN the disruption OF artistic principles and the
confusion os artistic ideals when she transfers
them TO the concert room They served her pur-
pose yesterday. FOR sympathetic audience thrilled
when she hurled them into the spaces OF Carnegie
HAM, and there vas little protest against the
procedure there against her distortion along
dramatic lines OF Richard Strauss exqulsitely
lyrical 'SercuaGe"
Nine. Nordica's other excerpts were tho recital
OF Elsa's dream from 'LohenErin.' Elizabeth's
greeting TO the hall Of song from "TannhaUser''
foldtime concert numbers BOTH and some measures
beginning "Ewig war iCh. ewig bin ich' rather
violently wrenched from the final scene OF 'Sieg-
fried" To these she added on recalls two songs.
with pianoforte acconpa u.ment-that by Strauss
already mentioned and characterized and Grieg's
I'm Kahne." The orchestra played the prelude
10 'LohengTir.' overture TO ''TanuhAusc-." the
Introduction u the third net OF 'LohenErin."
transcription of Walther's prize song Die Meis
tcrsinEer.' the Introductory measures 20 Briinn-
hides exhilarRtsE vocferations IN Die Walkjire'
and the ride O: wakyrior' Energy and evpedi-
ton were the most noticeable elements IN the par
formarCe.
Nine Noreica's voice rang out clearly and jub!-
lantly IN all OF the music which fell 20 her part
Not FOR moment d!d she permit her hearers 20
think OF decay OF the material elements IN her
art Her every tone fresh inspiriting. sweep
ing sense-compeng. Under proper conditions wo
easily imagine that the old poeticSl feeling.
some OF which had evaporated "a II was bound @
do under the circumstances. would have been
present with its charm As 81 was. the ladyf
triumphs chiefly material
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-03
BLOW TO POOLROONS.
Telegraph Company Refuses Ne7cs
TO .Svndicates, 1t Is SAID.

Tho telegraph company that furnishes racetraok
news service 20 the poolrooms I'm this city has re-
fused II was reported last night. to furnish II 10
three t.g tvndicates which control more than a
hundred rooms in this city. II the report Is true
there VIII be practical end. for the time 10 the
game IN this city.
.sro-rirht everybody seemed happy. and there
,-os no storm a-breWing." said Of the reputed
r,oolroorn kings last night. We are always look
ing FOR the unexpected. however Without the news
from the tracks as soon the races are run we
could not DO much business unless bettors would
leave bets with the poolroom men and accept the
odds as published in the papers next day. 80
long as the sport % kings remains a popular
r5astine and there IL racing each year at the local
tracks. there viii always De pooroom LEU IN
fhts CITY However, she big bettOTs viii be rev
ard far between II the poolrooms cannot supply
quick from the racetracks: 49,
According 10 the report the three big synoleatS s
refused 10 I've I'D TO recent order OF the telegraph
company This order. a Is said. was that the syn
dicatcs must pay IS for each room TO whlen my
cent The news after receiving II from the teegaph
comuauv The report further said that western
booknakcr might try 10 get the plshieSs "a '44S
syndicates affected by the order.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-03
SOLDIERS FATAL SPREE.
Three Dead and TICO Probably
Dining at Plum Island.

New-LondOn Conn. March 2.-Corporal Thomas
OBrien. Private Morris O'Connor and Private John
Reynolds. members OF the Tooth Company, Coast
Artillery. Z. 5. A. stationed at Fort Terry Plum
Island. are dead. and Private John Walsh and Pri-
vate William Harrisan confined IN the military
hospital at the post in precarious condition. The
men were poisoned by drinking wood alcohol A
Mr.. PiskeI proprietor of the military barber shop.
at which place the men secured the stuff. IS under
arrest pending investigation O'Brien's home
is in Westerly. r. I. The parents Of Reynolds
side either in Beverly Salem. Mass. and O'Con-
nor is said to have relatives ct FAN River. Mass
According 10 the stO-y told by a nOn-cOmmis-
stoned officer. O'Brien, O'Conror. Reynolds. Har-
rigan and Walsh obtained quantity Of liquor
Monday in some manner unknown 70 the officers
at the post. and after It had been drunk the
desired to get another supply They visited
cohol PiskelI told the soldiers that wood alcohol
was deadly poison.
The soldiers seemed to take this affirmation as
Joke and later managed 20 secure a quantity OF
the poison. They all drank OF the liquid and IN
short time Reynolds taken to the hospital
critically H. O'B-fen and O'Connor were also re-
ported I'll ct thstr quarters. and Captain Keltoa
began a hurried Investigation deterulns the
cause.
The inquiry resulted IN statement from OF
the that they had secured a flask OF the alcohol
from Pfslell's shop and had drunk the liquid The
investigation also revealed the fact that Harrigan
and Walsh III. and all four we're taken
20 the hospital O'Brien's and OCOunor's condition
the poisoning Tuesday afternoon. OCOnnOr con-
tinuet TO sink and his death resulted this morning
question OF \ few hours. and tie physicians have
given up hope OF saving Walsh.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-03
MORSE CASE HEARINGS.
Referee to Begin TO-moToSU--
Counsel Wants Them Public.

William G. Davies. the referee IN the suit Of
charles ". Morse have the original divorce
obtained by Mrs. Dodge against Charles F. Dodge
reinstated. so that her subsequent marriage to Mr..
Morse can be rehabilitated. announced yesterday
mat lie would begin the hearings tomorrow at
noon in his office at No. g Nassau-st- Samuel
UnterTnycr. counsel for Mr.. Morse, and A II.
HuTnTnel. counsel for Dodge. had long confer
ence in the afternoon with Justice Truax. who
appointed Mr.. Davies as referee They said they
discussed OF the details the hearing before
the referee to determine the line OF examination OF
witnesses. Mr.. Hummel. It said. would have
10 decide at the beginning OF the hearing whether
ne would apply for commission to take the tes-
uToOny OF Dodge whether he would use the tes-
tl;nony given by Dodge the time he sued to
nave the divorce obtained by his wife set aside
MI. Jntermyer said that II the desire OF
counsel 10 have the hearings before the referee
open and public. He said he thought that the hear
Igs would not occupy a long time. and that in a
re" Gays the mystery in the case would be cleared
VI and the Dodge divorce Teinstated. If that nap
pens Mr. Morse Will get back his wife without the
toTInaltty Of another wedding ceremony.
MI HumTel. in company with Delaney Nicoll
VINO is advising him, appeared at the District At
appear before the grand Jury. After a conference
with Assistant District Attorney Rand, however
u ltumEuel started TO leave the Criminal Courts
5dlIdiDg- lie seemed TO be excited. and he waved
MS haEdS and said: Nothing, nothing. when
asked II he would apear before the grand jury.
Alr. Humme viii not appear before the grand jury
ether to-day or any other day..
MT Rand would not explain the failure to take
Ar. tunnel before the grand jury on the subpoena
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-03
OBITUARY.
FREDERICK T. BEDFORD.

Frederick r. Bedford died yesterday at his home
in Greens Farms. Conn. IN his eighrv-hrst year.
from heart disease Mr.. Bedford was an ORA
mental designer and carver IN wood I'm London
England his birthplace and later IN this city and
Brooklyn. lie Of mum or Of experts
chosen 20 decorate On wood carving the present
houses of Parliament and desgred and carved the
frame which contained the fesIze -o~trait - the
Prince OF wales. Edward VII. presented 10
Queen Victoria at the time - his visit 10 this
country by the city Of New-York Perhaps bis last
work in wood carving the eagles Tor the
standards 81 the federal troops IN the Civil War.
His business being practically DESTROYED tF no
war lie moved from Brooklyn 20 Greens Farms.
Conn. where he lived up the time Of his death.
lie leaves three sous-Edward 7. bedford and
Frederick II. Bedford 81 Brooklyn and AifIed T.
Bedford. OF Portland. Ne
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-03
SCHOOL GIRL EL0PES.
Pupil 1T Miss Elys Marrics Judge
Hdtch'S Son.
tnr TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIRuxr.I

FuIton. y. Y. March Mr.. and Mrs. F. d.
van Wagenen. OF this village were struck with
establishment and CONSERVATION when they re-
ceived a telegram Monday announcing the
marriage of their daughter. Miss Mary Eleanor
van "asenen' to Edward J. Hatch, son Of
Judge and Mrs. Edward W. Hatch. Of New
York. The telegram read. 81 am coming home
with my husband and was signed by the girl
who Ar. and Mrs. Van Wagenen supposed was
quietly pursuing wisdom in Miss Ely's school.
in Riverside Drive. New-York
Miss Van Wagenen was supposed by her init
mate friends 10 have Tilted a New-York man
whose name is withheld II is said that there
was an elopement, though this is denied by the
girls father. at whose home here the young
couple are now visiting. The marriage took
place last week. Though the parents Of the
bride were greatly surprised and "A bit stunned
by the hasty marriage they determined to
make the best Of it. and welcomed the young
people home.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-03
J.. VI. FITZSIIIONS DEAD.
Chief Justice of the City Court
Succumbs TO PReUm OniG.

lanes Il El.zsiu.ors Chief Justice Of the City
Court and FOR fourteen years city Court Justice
died yesterday az IFS home. 10. y West One
hundrel-anl-tlvtat y- f7st-st. from pneumonia. He
had go leave the bench last Thursday, owing TO a
severe cold. due largely 20 vc-vork. Although
growing worse all tho time. he refused 10 take 10
lis bed until Tuesday. From that time he sank
gradually. al, was conscious to the last moment
ana few minutes before he expired he called his
wife and SAID % her ITS al over"
Chief Justice Fitzslmons was born IN this city
forfy-ave years ago. lie was educated in the pub
lis schools nj Columbia University and at The
Columbia law School. being graduated IN tho same
law class rs cN-Iayor Hugh J. Grant After his
admission ID ;he bar hc became member or the
firm 90 Nchraa- a. PItski. and soon became well
known In ibis profession ana IN politics. lie served
On tie BOARD Of Aldermen and was elected Its
President in ISIS.
AT the time ne entered the firm Of Nehroas 4
Pltsk Mr. Nchrhas was Justice OF the tlty
Court. when he died Nh. Pitsh was appointed
on February - 1850 however. Justice Fitski died.
and Governor Hiu appointed Mr.. Fitzsimous TO
The position. He WAS elected in l-A and his terra
would have lasted untN December y. lstt
CHIEF Justice titzsimons leaves Wow, 41 2II
sons and "a daughter. the eldest lelns elsAts'i lAS
prominent member or The 1atnolle A-luD anu
the knights If Columbus. The funeral VIII re htia
saturday az 10 a. M IN The Shgrch OF -; anIl una
and ST. Nicholas-ave- The burial Viii be IN NF'l-
Whom word % chief Justice Fitzsimonss death
reached the city Court building. Justice Mccarthy
was trying a case. and Justice ODwyer was hearing
motions 30 Special Term. Both. after eXpTesslns
their sorrow, adjourned court Justice mccarthy
adjourned has court for the term. CHIEF Justice
Fltzsimous had not been feeling well for several
months. tie sat on the bench for the last time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-03
MAJOR AGAINST PALLAS.
DisgaSted scith Park Fence-May
Ask missioner TO Resign.

Park Commissioner John J. PaIlas NAV be asked
r. resign because Of his 'iberalItv' in giving Nc
Narnara a. Co. contract TO put advertisements
ihe fence surrounding the site az tho New-Yorl1
Public Library. ar Forty-second-st. and FIfth-ave
Mayor Mcclellan Is disguised at the whole transac-
'on. and regards o. as a Migrant disregard Of tho
Pledges Pc made before his election Of an admins
irauon IN al the departments free from scandal
While Mr. Palas may have acted entirely within
us Jurisdiction Do giving the favored Tammany
company contract for Sl.500 year that Is said TO
oe worth al least 500 month. Mayor McClellan's
NleIas say that he should be punished for doing
1lytning that VIII bring disgrace on the Mcclellan
slllnsration While it Is unlikely that the No
-'ss-.ai@ contract can be revoked. the Mayor
-e-..tstef a rehuEe 90 Commissioner with
l.eqle lions like those which seem 70 distinguish
ta--ae ~ requesting him 40 resign. The MAYOR has
'77l ADVISED 20 ask Iailas 10 resign.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-03
0eNln FROM CHARLES (. HUGHES.

~ hoi'or Of The Tribune.
-. n letter which you published this morning
-, ''esnondent attributes 10 me n statement
- Saas lime the Port Chester Railroad has
- ing nothing but getting permits I have
- 20 such statement Your correspondent may
u, zen nsled by a report OF interview with
F~thg 20 Che Port Chester Railroad which
tes-saea in ar evening paper OF February
Feffnit ne 20 cay that ] made none OF the
-'eiis contained ln that report have ex-
s my confidence in tha legal position OF The
-oiE, v estcheste- and Boston Railway Com
- - ena IN the sincerity OF the bankers who are
hss-1 sec IN tho enterprise but beyond this
49,. llaoe statement 10 the press Very re-
lllly yours CHARLES y. HUGHES.
'-aoik March . leOs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-03
"PARSIFIL" IN FRENCH.
To Be Sung at the Casino by Com
panY from Ne7C-OrlednS.

eft only remains now for Francis Wilson 70 an
nouuce that he Intends TO produce ParsifaF and
play the title part" said a well known musician
last night more in sorrow than in scorn. when
wandcrer from the Casino came into the Opera
House and spread the news that the French Grand
Opera Company. from New-Orlcans. which Will
begin n three weeks at the Casino on March
"a Intends To produce Parslfal in French the last
week Of tho engagement
The company is at present in 81 Louis. and the
manager. n. Charley. sent word yesterday to the
Shubcrts that ne at work on the producton'
and that his orchestra and singers had begun re-
bearsals The French Opera Company. 50 It was
said at the Casino. would sing a different work
every night beginning with Carmen" the hrst
two weeks OF the engagement but on the third
week would give seven performances OF the wagner
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-03
TRANsAr1.ANrrr nrArra

THURsDAy-At a. m for France swtzsriand rtalv
SPAIN Portugal. Turkey Egypt. Greece and British
India. 8. 5. La Champagne via Havrs CnaI for
ether parts o. Europe must be directed per La
Charnpagns'') at $50 for Italy. q
Torfn0')
sATTRDAY-At 40 a n FOR Ireland per 3 . Etruria
via Queenstown mail for other parts II Europe
directed per 3 =. Etruria''D. s Europe.
per = $ 81. Louis Plymouth and ChsrbourE mail
for Germany must Be directed per q ST Louise
et 68O a. m for Europe, per $ Kaiser Wilhelm der
Crosse VIA Plymouth CherbOurg and Bremen ssh
for Belgium direct, per .. Finland Onaii must
be directed per 8 > Ftnland.): a. $50 p. m for
Islands. per Peninsular. from NsW-Bedf0rd
Mass
closing q Supplementary Transat1ansis
Mails named above additional Supplementary Mails
opened the piers Of the American. English French
and German steamers. and remain until within
Ten Minutes Of the hour % sailing Of steamer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-03
WHITNEY ESTATE "ovER ST., 1000, oOo."
Affidavit Gives Value Of Personally as More
Than 100000.

Nfineols, Long Island. March : (special).-An
afHda,1t. which gives an indefinite estimate or
the estate Of william g. whitney. has been fled
with Surrogate Robert Seabury. OF Nassau
county. The paper states that the personal es-
tate Of Mr.. Whitney was worth over Sl"VooVoV
and lis realty over 100000.
20 schedule Of the estate has a. yet been
e,.s and bevoud this AFFIDAVIT nothing has been
t,iaced or record 10 show the amount or the
1efafe As the law has been complied with N
the Cling OF the VIII and ohdaNlt 'ns.s - n..,e
iiireiitood that the actual amount Of the estate
will ever be known.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-03
CHICAGO ORCHESTRA PLAN SUCCEEDS

Chicago March 2.-The movement to build
music han and make the Chicago Orchestra pcrma-
nent the crowning achievement I'm the life OF Theo-
dore Thomas, has succeeded and the concerts are
TO become a regular institution Information 70
this effect has emanated from UnqUestionable
authority, though the trustees say that they are
not vet ready to make definite announcement.
Though the hall is assured. the entire amount
needed $4,000 has not been raised. The subscriP-
lions have passed S6500oo. according 20 friends Of
the orchestra ard the total IS near the required
sum thar IL IS believed there viii be 10 trouble
IN raising the remainder
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-03
NINE. GADsKI WITH SAVAGE.

Nine Gadski whose contract with Mr.. Con-ied
has heen cancelled because the two could not agree
regarding increase in salary, Ia likely TO accept
a, orer from Henry w. Savage to sing Kundry in
the ,rglisb production OF ''Parsifal." beginning
next fall Whether she accepts Mr.. Savase's offer,
which she SAYS is very liberal depends on the ar
tisfic standard OF the English production Her
husband said Yesterday that n Mr.. Savage's pro-
yrtion was orst-cass in every respect. with sing
ers OF Nine Gadskrs rank and adequate scenery
and orchestra, his wife would undoubtedly accept.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-03
sUsTAINs DEMURRER IN BRYAN CASE.

New-Haven. Conn. March Judge Thayer. IN
the Superior Court to-day. sustained a demurrer
filed by counsel for Mrs. PhnO S. Bennett to the
suit Of William J. Bryan for construction of the
Will of Mr.. Bennett In the action brought in be-
half OF Mr.. Bryan, EFFORT made TO have the
sealed letter left by Mr.. Bennett and giving SOOO0
70 Mr.. Bryan enforced as a declaration OF trust.
n sustaining the demurrer, the court decides that
me question Of the status Of the sealed letter
not be determined In the present action. but must
DC reserved for decision In Other suits.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-03

BsSEsn william H,,.s E Tsnss Hs s2
| Fields William J. WocoJL Peter A.
day March 1eo4 Amanda z. wife OF Henry A Allen
say. March 1904. William II Alien Notice funeral
= a IN S i, isia e e Sasie .4 r Ps Firms 5s
held at the Central II Z Church, Markets.. near
MuberIy-st. Newark Friday. March l. at 2 D. m.
BEEKEN-Entered into rest. Tuesday March l. 1904
William AUGUSTUS BesSen. beloved husband Of Mary
Broosyn Friday afternoon at O'CLOCK
DAyESPoETon 81. she "a day Of N Mar 1900 at HIS
pneumonia after a brief illness Russell W Davenport
THIS city In tie 5oh OF his Notice Of funeral
dsb5 No ws A1ia at a %; S' q
funeral hereafter.
sr9sf at rs5t An55y CHARLES son q tSs ls s5s
Asa5el o. and Llly enT gEa2dson q the
funeral hereafter.
KErcHAM-At Yonkers y; 7. on March l. 1904. wirslr
held residence OF his mother. Mrs Kstchanl
noon March 4 at OeloS ntsrasat at Cold s5r2E
LoGAN-As b, home. No $50 West T7th-st.. on FEB
Funeral services at above address on Thursday Srr6
3. a $50 o'clock in the afternoon
PI.ANTEN-Entsred into rest. Monday. February %
1904 Anna PIanten nee Rolf born Amsterdam. H0I-
Gens ' q The Netherlands so5 J year Fa afi
lyn. Thursday al p. m : arp. Interment
vsnence OF family. Kindly omit flowers.
wAII.ACE-Suddenly. of pneurnonfs on Tuesday March
1901. his residence. No 2J2 Clinton ave- Newark
y J. Dr. David l. wallace. In the 5OtA year Of
Funeral services on Friday. March 4 clock
from his home.
woLcoTT-on March /, West Hartford Conn. Peter
A. Wolcott IN the 65th year OF his Funeral ser
vices at the chapel OF the stephen Merritt Burial Com
pany. OF shave and l9tl-st Conlyl. Friday At
49O o'clOcA.
IN MEMOR1Am
sTEPHENsoN-Iu memory OF Francis W Stephenson.
B. Is0S.
CEMETERIES.
Great PineIawn Cemetery e3f5 acres-Send Illus
trated pamphlet and price list CT lots Broad St
The WOOdlawR Cemetery
Is accessible by Harlem trains Central station
trolley Or carriage Lots SIS telephone.
OFFICE, % r. ODD ST. ". Y. CITY
UNDERTAKES.
stephen Merritt EmbT'g Ist. UnCertakers sft-1 y
73d St Tel 1885 or 1.325 Chelsea Frank r Cawphe1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-03
COURT CASHIER MISSING.

Baltimore, March At became known to-day
that Luther NJ Ramsay. cashier Of the Superior
Court, had disappeared suddenly from his office in
the Courthouse yesterday morning and that at
about the same time II found that his accounts
were short $4,000 nearly the court official,
were able TO estimate. The police were Informed OF
kaHsays disappearance but so far nothing has
been heard Of the missing cashier.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-03
MCCARTHY TO SUCCEED.
Because of Seniority VIII Be Chief
Justice of City Court.

Justice =. II. Mccarthy Of the city Court will
succeed chief Justice o. that tribunal the late
J. 81 F'fzsrnons. Election 20 that position s made
by The tsicss themselves and according 70 senior-
~. and as Justice Mccarthy has been City Court
Justice longer than Messrs Conlan. O'Dwyer, Has
call. Deehantv and Seahury. he will he the choice
Justice McCarthy's term expires on December 81.
1915.
chief Justice Tltzsmors's successor as a justice
Will De appointed by Governor odell 10 serve until
next election. When the vacancy for the uneNpirec
term viii be- Glad. The salary OF "a justice OF the
city Court is $1,000 year. and the term for which
Nr F1-zeIuOue MAS elected Goes not expire until
December sl. 1893