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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-07
dem HUFFCUT BURIED.
GoUernor Hughes attends Tribute
from DR.. Schurman.

Bnghamton. n. Y, May 6-The funeral Of Dean
Ernest w Huffcut. who killed himself on the
hudson River steamer c. ". Morse on Saturday
was held this afternoon in drizzling rain the
home OF his parents Mr.. and Mrs. Ambrose s
Huffcut, No. Arthur street
The services were attended by Governor Hughes
MS military secretary. Colonel Treadwell and a
large delegation from Cornell University which
included President J. G.. Schurman Treasurer EN-
mons l. Williams. DR.. Andrew D. White Judge
FRANK Irvine. Professor c. H Hull F. Fl. Wood
run +. D. Coleson, A. w. Wilson, Lucerne Covllle
ana Supreme Court Justice O. w Pound of Lock-
port.
Horace Dawson. OF, attended the services as the
representative of the Theta Delta Chi fraternity
or the grand lodge of which Dean Huffcut was the
president The pail bearers were Emmons L. Will
larns Charles Hull George L. Barr A. w Smith
justice Pound and Judge Irvine
The services were conducted Jointly nv the Rev
Ut A w. Hayes, formerly of this city but now
Oh westheld. y. j.. and the Rev. DR.. Lincoln A.
errls the present pastor of the Tabernacle Metho-
oist Episcopal Church. The regular Methodist
Episcopal ritual was used there being no sermon
Inc Moral pieces profuse and beautiful es-
pecaily the wreath from Governor Hughes. The
pouy was placed in the receiving vault Floral
Park Cemetery. Governor Hughes remained until
Ine BODY had been placed in the hearse and then
went away with Senator Human on the 2:15 n m
train for Albany President Schurman paid trib-
ute 10 the worth of Dean Hufcut while attending
the funeral service, saying:
lean huHcut was one of the most brilliant
graduates who ever left Cornell University. He
R was man OF great mental and OF broad
and attained mastery in his specially Few
men who speak the English language possessed
ms marvellous gift for lucid exposition IT was a
Pfif66ay yt Of IL his mind that everything he dealt
than obscurity or the pretence of clearness with
opscurity behind Il. He a man of stainless
ciaJy to students and children.
ne was one OF the wi lived
ana In all his conduct even to reading examina-
u9 5 papers he showed himself remarkably con-
sCientlous DE could not be described as o man
pa t me nail fellow. well met" class nevertheless
se,t 40 genus FOR friendship. and endeared him
sen 10 large number In the university and In tba
CITY OF Ithaca. He deliberately chose the teach
as OF law after experience in the profession and
the nfe6 attained one of the highest places in
AS writershe also had q high rsnuts+,or IT..
manner i IN which he served the state of New York
aIIe engaged In sabbatical leave OF absence from
ST. otneh me people of the state know well The
snccassS,SI,Ir ost high minded citizen capable Of
To De Peted upon him It is simply impossibls
tanned. e14 university mas sus'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-07
THE DRAMA.
MR.. MANTELL AS RICHELIEU.
New Amsterdam Theatre.

Mr.. Mantell's impersonation of Richelieu, which
was repeated last night at the New Amsterdam
Theatre is not new to the local public, but 1t gives
pleasure and It is entirely welcome. The play of
Rlchelieu has sometimes of late. been men
TONED with disparagement. Henry Arthur Jones,
that excellent English dramatist, once expressed
ms pleasure on seeing frisky Frenchman, named
Filon. occupied in stripping the spangles from
Bulwer Lytton," by whom "Richelieu' was written
as also We're Money and 1.-The Lady of Lyons
All the same. "Richelieu'' holds its place and will
continue to hold IT, among the best plays in our
language. It is not indeed treatise on disease II
does not insult public decency by obtruding sexual
problem" /: portrays noble character, existent
amid romantic and picturesque surroundings; 1t
shows yirtuous power protecting innocent weakness
1t contains exceedingly effective situations; and it
exerts an influence that is potential to make the
auditor happier for having seen it. Edwin Booths
performance OF Richelieu one of the greatest
achievements OF dramatic art in modern times. Mr..
Mantell seems not to value his own assumption of
the part, and 1t is not announced for repetition.
With various actors though not with all, who have
appeared the Cardinal, since Macready intro
duced the character upon the English stage and
Forrest introduced 1t here the stage custom has
been to play 1t for theatrical points-such
there's such word fail" "bloodhounds
laugh ye. and the tremendous invocation of Tho
curse of Rome" Mr.. Manteli places much emphasis
the salient incidents and speeches, not heed
ing the intervals of solemn majesty and deep
pathos for which the play is remarkable. The
bleak, mournful isolation that inevitably attend
ant upon intellectual supremacy and the advance
OF seems not to have engaged the actors
thought His performance of Richelieu, neverthe-
less ia interesting and effective. King Lear will
be repeated tonight and tomorrow night The
Wednesday matinee will be devoted to Macbeth"
On Friday night and Saturday afternoon Mr.. Man
tell will play Shylock. and Saturday night he
Will close his engagement, appearing as Iago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-07
RUSSO-JAPANEsE RELATIONS.
St. Petersburg Not Aware of Troops in Corea
The Fisheries Agreement

St. Petersburg, May 6.-The Foreign Office to-day
asked the War Office what grounds IL any, existed
for the reported japanese protests against the
failure withdraw Russian troops from Corea.
The officials say they have no knowledge OF Rus
sian troops in Corea and supposed that practically
all Controversies would be settled by the nego-
tations approaching completion, OF the
few outstanding points being the navigation II the
eungari River, which Russia still insists should
remain prerogative OF Russia and China
The principal feature of the fisheries agreement
between Russia and Japan. the preliminary protocol
OF which signed ST. Petersburg May 4.
makes compromise the question of fishing
rights in the rivers and inets of the Siberian coast
which Japan maintained We're guaranteed TO her by
the implied agreement preliminary TO the discus
Eions AT Portsmouth The Russians contended that
the treaty referred only the open fishing The
convention divides the rivers and inlets into two
categeries, where fishing is allowed and the
other where fishing is reserved to Russia.
Il is expected here that the signature OF the vari-
Gus Conventions viii be marked by the elevation OF
the legations At Toxic and 81. Petersburg 10 the
rank OF embassies. The earlier japanese oyertures
On this subject failed, but the bitterness OF defeat
has abated in Russia. and il Japan promotes Dr.
MoionO, Russia probably will follow suit.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-07
WILL GIVE OPERA FOR FULTON FUND.
Oscar Hammerstein, Who Will Sail To-day,
Enthusiastic About Memorial.

Oscar Hammerstein will sail to-day on the Kaiser
Wilhelm der Crosse for Europe. He has decided to
give opera next fall for the benefit of the Rob-
ert Fulton Monument Association Fund.
81 would not consider myself patriotic citizen
Of the United States" he said 'if did not accept
the opportunity OF helping In honoring the memory
OF Robert Fulton, who. to my mind, has not only
done a great deal for the United States by the
application of to navigation. but also for the
whole world.
Tho sailing of the C1ermont century ago did a
great deal toward the building UP OF the City of
New York at that time and since and am glad
that the movement to erect a monument for Fulton
on the banks OF the Hudson River is meeting with
so much enthusiasm not only in this state, but in
Pennsylvania, the state or Fulton's birth.
II cannot think of anything moro appropriate
than the erection of water gate on the banks or
the Hudson II will be most useful for the nation.
city and state, not only TO view own fleets but
also to salute and welcome foreign visitors by sea.
On my return it is my intention to arrange an en-
tertainment at the Manhattan Opera House on a
magnificent scale Several OF my principal stars
will appear, and hope TO swell the funds or the
association by at least SIS 600"
Mr. Hammerstein expects to return 20 this coun-
try in month or six weeks and IL is expected
that the performance will be given some time In
November December
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-07
BIG GIFT TO BARNARD.
College May Get $4,000 from
Gibbes Estate.
IRr Telegraph to The Tribune. l

Newport r. l. May 6-Barnard College will re-
ceve the greater part of Miss Emily o. Gibbes's
estate according to her will. which filed for
probate here to-day. The document is brief and
aside from her niece. Miss Edwina Post daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs Edwin A. Post of New York,
relatives mentioned. Miss Gibbes bequeaths
all OF her estate to Barnard. conditionaIly
with the exception Of quarter of what was left
her by her father. Robert Morgan Gibbes. This
portion. according to Mr. Gibbess WILL at the
time of his daughters death be left TO blood
relation, and Miss Gibbes therefore selected her
niece Miss Post 10 be the recipient of this bequest
all other relatives being ignored.
The value of the estate is not mentioned in the
will. II is believed here that II will amount to
tween 100000 and 100000. 1t is said In Newport
that Mrs. Post Miss Gibbess only sister intends
to contest that portion OF the will that refers TO
Barnard College though nothing definite be
A short time before her death Miss Gibbes, who
was considered ECCENTRIC. discharged all her ser
wants and locked herself in her home, in the cot
house and steadfastiy refusing TO partake OF food
When an entrance TO the house was effected Miss
Gibbes was found In q weakened condition She
died soon afterward
AT Barnard College it was said yesterday that
the trustees had been expecting for a long time TO
receive part OF the estate of Miss Emily o.
Gibbes. The trustees have heard that the will may
be contested but do not anticipate any great diff
estate given to Barnard under the terms Of the
the college. An endowment has recently provided
there still great need for students building.
the money will probably not be used for this pqT-
pose. The trustees believe that IL is much easier
to get money for new buildings than TO get
Miss bbes hsd lon been regarded as friend
Of Barnard She had been constantly following
consequently the trustees we're not at ali surprised
thew of the ,b 6esya ct ht that
now expect TO receive not much more than $4,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-07
REFORM OF UPPER HOUSE.
Earl Of Greece Refuses to accept
Lord Nezcton's Measure.

London. May 6--The discussion in the House
of Lords this evening devoted to Lord New
toms bill proposing the reconstruction of the
house on a partly elective basis. He seeks 10
remove the excessive preponderance OF heredi-
tary peers by STIMULATING qualification through
service to the state or previous election, and he
provides for a certain number of elected peers
and for the nomination by the Crown Of life
peers, these not to exceed one hundred in
number.
The house and the galleries of the peeresses
were filled, showing the interest aroused by the
Conservative proposal to anticipate government
action and the possibility of the debate provok-
ing a statement Of the intentions of the govern
ment. This, however, did not TO pass The
Earl OF Crewe. Lord President Of the Council.
speaking on behalf of the government, declined
to have anything 10 do with Lord Newton's pro-
posal He gave hint of the governments
plans although his utterances the subject
conveyed the idea that the government contem-
plated a somewhat drastic measure. After this
announcement the debate was adjourned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-07
RIDICULE SAVES "THE MIKAD0."
Censor Withdraws Ban-George Edwardes's
New Play in Danger.

London, May 6.-The general ridcule with which
the prohibition OF the presentation OF THE Mkado
has been received here has caused reconsdera-
ton the part of the Lord Chamberlain. and II is
now announced that II certain notifications are
made In the text the restriction will be removed
A petition is being prepared for presentation to
Prince Bushimi asking him to intercede for the
removal of the ban, and the prince is reported to
have remarked that he would like TO see the opera
himself, he had always understood that it was
delightful and harmless.
George Edwardes's new play. The Girls OF Got
tenberg," which is TO be produced on May 3. Is
threatened with prohibition by the Lord Chamber
lain who thinks that some of the lines likely
be dstaAteful to the German Emperor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-07
THE AGITATION IN INDIA.
Government Threatens to Withdraw Educa-
tional Aid-Rising at Amritsar.

Snla, May 6.-The schools and colleges of Bengal
which affiliated with the University OF Calcutta
have become such hotbeds OF political agitation
that the government has resolved 10 take drastic
action. circular has been sent to the university
college and school authorities prohibiting the par
ticipation of professors, teachers pupils of the
higher educational establishments in political
movements. and informing the university that
less 1t carries out its duty in controlling the af
fliated colleges all the government scholarship
endowments will be withdrawn
Lahore. May 6J-The Hindoo outbreak at Rawal
pindi appears TO have been anti-Christian well
as anti European The mission buildings the
special object of the fury of the rioters An attack
was made on the American mission church. the
mob burned the Young Mems Christian Association
hail. looted and damaged the houses OF the mis-
sionaries and assaulted native Christians in the
streets.
A riotous outbreak under tho leadership of Hindoo
students has occurred at Amritsar. about thirty
miles from Lahore.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-07
PRAISE IAN M4CL4REN."
FmezoeH to "Gypsy' Smith Becomes
Memorial to Famous 4uthor.

The farewell dinner given for Gypsy Smith.
the English evangelist. and his colleague the Rev
Thomas Law. of London at the Hotel Astor last
night became a meeting in memory of the Rev.
DR.. John Watson clan Maclaren'D. News of the
authors death received just before the dinner
and fellow worker In Liverpool, the Rev Charles
+. Aked. the pastor OF the Fifth Avenue Bap-
fist Church
Both DR. Aked and the Rev. Thomas Law who
was also intimately acquainted with DR.. Watson.
expressed their appreciation for the author and
their sorrow over his death. Both had sought to
be excused from the dinner because OF their grief
most strongly when prayer was said in behalf OF
Or. Watson by the Rev. James E Freeman, rector
The dining hall was filled with three hundred men
ecoraed tables anS ioned in the prsve
The Rev. Mr.. Law frightened the gathering when
asked President Roosevelt to run for third term
Il am delighted with your President, he said.
ington last Saturday, I'm frank man. asked
him frankly il he wouldn't consent to run for
hat he Gould not o permit Himself to stand again.
DR. Aked seemed much affected when introduced.
night, but, after the sad news / received a few
hours ago would have been more grateful could
neighbor of DIR. John Watson in Liverpool, and we
worked together and fought the battles of reform
together, and sometimes won victories together.
There was close an intimate and personal bond
between us
outstanding figure in the Liverpool pulpit, who
was the greatest OF all lie represented us every
resentative. Every tribute to his genius was en-
ioyed by tens of thousands in Liverpool. He taught
England that here In this country ycu We're learn
ing so rapidly that II showed us how small We're
our denominational differences. He was lifted
The other speakers we're the Rev. DR.. Newell
Dwight Hills and the POSTMASTER was Don O.
tute, under whose auspices the dinner was given.
The two guests OF honor will sail to-day for Eng
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-07
GIFTS TO COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
Trustees Also Announce Faculty Changes in
Institution.

At meeting OF the trustees of Columbia Uni
Versity yesterday gifts were announced OF $500
from the Geruanistic Society to maintain lecture
ship on the history OF German civilization: of 81 600
from Charles s. Barlow. "A. toward the OF
mathematical laboratory and museum and Of 500
from an anonymous benefactor for research work
in anthropoogy.
At the request OF the faculty of Fine Arts. Al
tunct Professors Shotwell and Spingarn
signed to seats IN that faculty: the request OF
the faculty of Pure Science, Adjunct Professor
Frederick r. Bailey was assigned 10 a seat in that
faculty. Tho resignation OF Dr. George II. Fox,
professor of dermatology, was accepted.
Or. Francis Huber was appointed 10 be professor
Of clinical medicine; DR. Frederick Peterson to be
professor of psychiatryI DR.. Andrew ]. McCosh to
be professor of clinical surgery. and DIR. Pearce
Bailey to be adjunct professor OF neurology.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-07
GIFTS TO THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.
Mrs. Archibald Alexander Hodge Establishes
Prizes at Princeton.
IRy Telegraph to The Tribune.


Princeton. n. J.. May 8.-The semi annual meeting
OF the board Of trustees OF the Princeton Theolog
cal Seminary held yesterday afternoon In Stu
art Hall in connection with the ninety-ffth COM
menoement OF the seminary. It announced
that through the generosity of Mrs. Archibald
Alexander Hodge two new prizes had been estab-
lshed. One OF these Is TO be known the Archi-
bald Alexander Hodge prize in systematic theology,
and the other the Flnlsy McIaren prize In Bib
heal theology The condi lions under which the
prizes to be awarded are TO be determined by
the faculty.
John II. Converse. OF Philadelphia, director OF
the seminary and president of the Baldwin Loco
motive Works, has presented fully equipped house
the seminary. 1t is situated in the city mission
district Of Philadelphia Every Sunday group
Of seminary students Will go there TO receive train
ing in evangelistic work.
The following were reelected members of the
board OF directors Dr. Elijah r. Craven. of Phil
adelphia; DR. William Irwin. OF Oyster Bay; DR..
Samuel T, Lowere. OF Phtladelphia Dr. John r.
OF Philadelphia: DR. John F. Patterson, of Orange.
N J.; DR.. J. Stuart Dickson. of New York; Dr.
Silas s. Brownell, OF New York; Hugh II. Hamlll.
OF Trenton. and Charles H. Mathews. OF Phiadel-
pha The graduating exercises will be held to-mor-
row morning There are forty-four graduates
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-07
DIVIDING THE FAR EAST
FRANCO J4P4NESE PACT
Negotiations at Tokio-Ne7o SIGN
Of German Isolation.

Paris. May 6-Ofhcial confirmation has baa,
obtained of the report that negotiations are
going on between France and Japan looking 10
an understanding guaranteeing the political and
commercial interests of the two powers in the
Far East. France has recognized that her pos
sessions IN lndo-China and Siam. we'll as her
commercial interests in the Far East would he
extremely vulnerable in case of war, and deemed
Il wise 10 conclude an arrangement with japan
which is willing to guarantee French interests
in return for the recognition Of the Japanese
claims in Corea and Formosa. At the same
time it is explained. the understanding Will be
strictly limited 10 the maintenance Of the status
quo. It does not touch China and has nothing
resembling offensive or defensive feature
Nevertheless. taken in connection with the
Russo-Japanese and the Anglo Russian agree
ments, both Of which are supplementary to
Anglo-Japanese, Franco Russian and the Anglo
French alliances. the agreement creates COM
bination IN the Far East and grouping
of the powers in Europe of extreme signil-
canoe. 1t is taken here TO mean the success of
Great Britain's diplomatic maneuvres for the
isolation of Germany.
II was further learned that the recent Japanese
loan foated in Paris and London was involved
in the negotiations, and that Great Britain and
Russia already have approved the general lines
Of the arrangement. The Foreign Minister, NJ
PlChon, said to-day:
The purpose OF the entente Is TO secure addi-
tional guarantees for the maintenance of peace
in the Far East. being simply logical. continu-
alton Of Frances policy of concluding arrange
ments designed TO prevent complications wher-
ever France has special interests
II IS understood that the United States WIS
advised in advance Of the aim of the negotia-
tons between France and Japan and found no
objection thereto.
London. May 6.-While the Franco-Japanese
agreement will not go far as the Anglo-Jap~
anese treaty, it VIII remove any existing uneasi-
ness regarding the security of the French pos
sessions in the Far East. The Russo-Jap-
anese treaty will. 1t is also believed, embody
similar features so four nations will soon have
practically entered into similar undertaking
not 10 interfere with anothers interests in
the Far East
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-07
HEAVY TURKISH LOSSES.
about 1900 Men Reported Killed
an 4ctiOn an Yemen.

London. May st was announced this after
in q dispatch from Constantinople that
seven battalions of Turkish troops had practi-
cally been annihilated in a battle with rebels in
the province of Yemen. Turkish Arabia. The
commander in chief of the Turkish troops is
urgently calling for reinforcements.
Each line and rife battalion on a war footing in
the Turkish army has a officers 81 non-commis-
stoned officers and S36 men. the total being s22
OF all ranks
; The outbreak in Yemen began about twelve years
ago and may be said TO have been going ever
since. The Turks have repeatedly announced that
the Arabs were crushed. but the revolt has always
been renewed In December. 1904, the Turkish
troops under Ria Pacha sustained a serious de
feat. four battaons being routed. and later the
Turkish garrison SaDaa surrendered the rebels
capturing thirty guns twenty thousand rifles and
much ammunition Severe fighting occurred again
last year. the Arabs apparently being always vic
fcrEnus
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-07
MORE TAINTED TRASH.
Majestic Theatre.

A bad play. relative to disgusting subject. was
produced night at the Majestic Theatre unoer
the name OF The Primrose Path" The name OF
its author is Bayard WELLER. The chief character
in It is assumed by Miss Margaret Wycherly. Inc
purpose seems TO have been.-while depicting want
and woe-to celebrate the miserable experience OF
young woman who having first allowed herseh
TO be seduced under promise OF marriage. aferward
turns courtesan. in order TO supply the wants
OF her starving paramour. Detailed consideration
of 9Th. Primrose Path is not necessary MI
WELLER and Miss Wycherly should take that play
out TO the Jersey marshes and bury H.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-07
BIDDING PRAYER IN sTRATFoRD cHuRct

From The stratford-on-Avon Herald, April 2. 1907.
When we rise up speak the Bidding Prayer.
And number DER the roll OF noble
Who loved the Poor. who with pious care
The OF knowledge gave. Whose honoured
pen
And noble memory must hold most dear2
sConden and Hemmingel Faithful friends and
true
Lost were the worlds best treasure for you
You held the precious knowledge that share.
Which. careless tree of fruit most fair
He left for all 20 gather where Il hung.
You garnered II for ages yet be.
Rich seeds OF Joy 10 all who speak his tongue
These precious words give you back in fee.
II knew 10 man but he was true to me-"
E. N. P
Editors of the First Folio.