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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-15
MRS. w. C. JONES.

Another stage veteran has passed away-the old
and much esteemed actress Mrs w. G.. Jones.
whose death occurred Thursday, at No. PA West
S7th street in this city. after brief Illness. She
was born April 10, 1928. at Chatham. near Roch-
ester. England Her family name was Wagstan
Her father was n musician. BY him she was
brought 10 Bermuda. while yet child. and from
that island. IN 1885. 10 Philadelphia. where Mr..
WaGstaT obtained the position OF leader Of the
orchestra at the Walnut Street Theatre, and at
that house his daughter made her first appear
the in the Juvenile part Of Rose. In
melodrama, founded on the novel called The
Gamblers Fate or the Doomed Home" Begin
ming n child. she remained for several seasons
associated with the stock company at the Walnut
playing in support OF the visiting stars Among
the parts that she acted in her grihoOd were Con-
stance. in Animal Magnetism" and Julia,
IN Guy Mannering." When about eighteen
che was married W. O.. Jones, popular
young actor Of the period, especially noted for
clever performances Of nautical parts. such Will
lam in Black Eyed Susan" with him she present
" Joined the company at the National Theatre
Boston, under Pelby's management. Both were sue
there and became public favorites. but they
soon accepted opportunity of re-entrance in
New York. appearing at the old National Theatre
In Chatham street, George l. Fox. afterward so
highly distinguished the clown the stage
manager OF that house Sailor Jones'" as he was
called died on June 20 1853. and later his widow
became leading woman at the Old Bowery. where
she remained for sixteen years playing all sorts
of parts and winning abundant popularity. Some
time after Mr.. Joness death she married the eques-
trian actor. James NJ Cook. noted for his perform
ance Of General Putnam. but to the last. profess
sionallv. she used the name of Mrs. w. G. Jones.
In her day she acted many leading parts and was
associated with some of the most Industrious leaders
of her profession. To the present generation she
became known only representative OF old
women such as the Nurse, in Romeo and Juliet
and Mother Shpton, in The Romany Rye" Among
the male parts that she acted in her youthful days.
or, OsriC WIlfred the Fool Gin "Lear'D.
and the First Player in Hamlet" She was an ad-
nlrable actor and an honor 10 her calling, and she
was revered a OF the best and kindest OF
u,ornan W. w.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-15
FROM DWELLINGS TO STORES.
The Transformation of I'D Street Between
Broadway and Columbus Avenue Begun.

The real estate firm Of Slawson & Hobbs several
years ago called attention TO the likelihood OF I'd
street between Columbus avenue and Broadway be-
ing transformed from choice residential into
high class retail shopping street. II said that such
n change was bound 10 be made In the near future
There were those who vehemently ridiculed that
assertion prophecy.
II is no longer laughing matter for the property
owners In the street. for Charles "A. Dards. the
florist at No 81 Madison avenue near 44th street.
yesterday bought through Pease Gilman from
Mrs Ellen A. Slaven No. III West I'D street.
four story dwelling house. lot 25xl022 feet, 100
feet west of Columbus avenue and adjoining the
Hotel Hargrave. Mr.. Dards will the building
as a branch of his Madison avenue store sopn
the building has been altered. The work O
changing the structure Will be begun at Plans
are being drawn, it learned last night. for
altering three other houses in the street for bus-
ness purposes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-15
AUTO VICTIM DIES.
hrs. James Smoch, of Red Bank,
Succumbs to Injuries.

Princeton, n. J., June 15.-Riding at break
neck speed. each anxious TO gain his destination
before dark. is the cause of serious automobile
collision here, resulting In death and injuries.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Smoch. Of Red Bank, and
W. Crabb, of Newark. Yale student. were the
participants. Mrs. Smoch died this morning.
Crabb's chauffeur, a negro. whose name could
not be learned, badly hart.
The two parties first saw each other when
they We're only few feet apart. Crabb's car
ran into the other. dashing Mrs. Smoch to the
ground and rendering her unconscious. Crabb's
chauffeur. who seated in the rear of the
car, was also thrown to the ground. The others
were only scratched. Crabb brought Mrs
Smoch here in search Of medical attendance
DR.. Bergen said that far a casual eXami-
nation would permit he could find no serious in
juries. The next day she returned To her home
in Red Bank The news of her death re-
ceived here but the authorities have taken no
steps in the matter far.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-15

served there for sixteen years except for an interim
OF four years, when he was secretary of the Ma
uonal Reform Association. He resigned in 1888 to
accept the chair of political science and history at
Geneva College, Beaver Falls. where he remained
four years.
When he resigned the professorship he accepted
the pastorate of the Eighth Street Church Pitts
burg, and he had been there continuously since
that time. DR.. McAllisteT intended to resign this
fell on the twentieth anniversary as pastor Of the
church. lie was one of the founders and an editor
OF The Christian Statesman and elected
moderator Of the General Synod in 1880 He re-
ceived his Doctor of Divinity degree from MuSke-
Franklin College in the same year DR. McAilister
1853. She survives him. with son. David, jr..
J. NJ Hunter. OF Fort Thomas. Ky. and Mrs W.
i. HOWE of Boyden, Iowa. DR.. N1cAlli.ter also
Is survived by three brothers-Richari McAllister.
Of Newburg, N y: Calvin McAllster. Of New
York and Stavely McAllister, OF Portland. Me
and by two sisters, Mrs franklin Mitchell OF
Newburg. and Mrs. \. NJ. Ensign, of New York.
1t DIR. McAlster's practice for years to
spend his summer vacations in travel abroad, and
he visited almost every country Of Europe. His
ability a linguist enabled him to converse with
the people of every country in their own tongue.
He delivered many lectures throughout the Coun-
try secretary Of the National Reform AsSocta-
ton. and wrote several pamphlets the work Of
tho association. He had fine library, which more
than filled the available space In his home at No.
Lafayette avenue. Allegheny.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-15
REUNION OF CITY COLLEGE CLASS.

"kin't New York theatres cheap
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-15
THREE HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS OUT.
Board of Managers Dismisses Two from the
Lincoln and One Resigns.

At the special meeting Of the board OF managers
of the Lincoln Hospital at 14lst street and South
Boulevard, The Bronx held on Thursday, the
charges and counter charges preferred by Supern-
tendent AMI Lake against the hospital stan and
by the staff, IN turn. against The superintendent,
were heard. and two Of the ph5 siciaus dis
missed and one. Dr. Robert Kennedy, rendered his
resignation Miss Mary ". Booth. president
Of the board, presided.
The charges against Superintendent Lake were
unfounded according To the board Of managers
Miss Booth declared that the OF Mr., Lake
would bear the closest investigation. Superin-
tendent Lake has received more than fifty appliCa-
tons for the places thus left open.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-15
PENNSYLVANIA CLASS DAY.

Philadelphia. June H.-Class day exercises
held to-day by the graduating class OF the Univer-
sty OF Pennsylvania IN the Lyric Theatre, and were
participated in by the more than two hundred stu
dents whose university life Is to end. Edward
Hopkinson the class president, delivered the sa-
lutatory. and Francis Curtis Hurley read the four
years history OF the class. The valedictory speech
was made by Van Court Carwithen, after which
the presidents gown was transferred 10 Richard {.
Philler. the class OF '0S The theatre was crowd
ed with relatives and friends Of the graduates, and
an interesting musical entertainment presented.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-15
OBITUARY..
THE REV. DR.. DAVID MALLIsTER.

I8y Telegraph 70 The Tribune
tfttsburg, June 1.-THE Rev DR. David McAllis-
ter pastor of the Eighth Street Reformed Presby-
terrain Church and one of the best known ministers
IN that denomination, is dead here at the age of
seventy years. having succumbed TO an operation
Iate yesterday afternoon. DIR. McAllster, besides
Deihg minister, was lecturer. professor editor.
author and lnguist. When a Young man he en-
gagged In the printing business in New York City
the place Of his birth, but gave this up to attend
Union College, from which he was graduated in
1860 He studied theology at the Allegheny Re-
formed presbyterian Seminary and at the Union
Theological Seminary. in New York He was
licensed by the New York Presbytery on May 90
1865 His first charge Walton y Y He
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-15
AsToR THEATRE SOLD UNDER HAMMER
Milton l. Rouden Gets It on Single Bid Of
500 Above s5s,256 Judgment.

Milton L. Bouden yesterday bought the Astor
Theatre property. Nos. 1881 TO 1887 Broadway, for
500 over Judgment OF s5s 26 o. plus interest and
taxes amounting 10 sli9 p. The promises were
sold in foreclosure proceedings at the Real Estate
Exchange Salezroon,s. Ncs. a and is Fesey street
by JOSEPH P Day Mr.. Bouden the plaintiff
in tire action and the Long Acre Square Building
Company the defendant The mortgage foraciosed
covered only the building. the ground Is owned
by the Aston estate and IS under a long lease.
The number of persons at the sale was small.
Mr. Bouden lid 800 above the mortgage and all
the fixed charges FOR the property. AS ons
offered a larger sum he got the parcel on his
snge bid. A young who present the
sale and whose knowledge Of realty affairs vas
near the zero mark, exclaimed on hearing the bid
OF $40:
Amt New York theatres cheap
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COMEDIAN iNoIsposED. PLAY ENDS.

-, ne engagement Of His Honor ,i,n ,r.o-,, =.
$3.50 Theatre win close with to-night's rer
confirm y was thought that the piece would
rost,,a ,ue throughout the summer. but the inds
as ,ho VI. VI marry Kelly. the comedian was given
esvaroo.. ~. ioF The sudden closing of the en-
his vocal cbnraah Kelly has had some trouble with
formed n4,t Us, IN ana is 10 have operation per-
N' week, IL was announced
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-15
A BEAUTIFUL CHARITY.
From the New York Independent.

From the New York Independent.
Last year the Tribune Fresh Air Fund sent
nearly eight thousand children from this city to
homes in seven states for fOrtnight's country
rest and enjoyment. For thirty years this beauti-
full charity has been directed by the Rev. Willard
Parsons. who must now Withdraw, and the man
agement Is to be taken up by neighbOr the
Rev John Bancroft Devins. D. d.. editor Of The
Observer" better man could not have been
found 10 succeed the originator OF this charity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-15
SPECIAL "TwELFTH MIGHT" MATINEE

because OF the demand 10 see NJ s.otbar, ana
Niarlowe. # is announced that an extra per-
r-,4Aa-' of Twelfth Night Will be given next
tla auay afternoon Twelfth Night was selected
,nars mere aeen1ed TO be greater popular de-
reads ~ see these players I'm this comedy AS al
viii .,fsJ. soa slr Sothern and Miss MarIowe
al the &C. seFeIai OF the larger New England cities
u MUSIC TEXT week ~ '"e <AcaaeihS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-15
WILLIAM HENRY HANDLER.

william Henry HANDLER. senior member of the
firm of HANDLER Son, of Manhattan, and a
veteran of the Civil War. died yesterday. after
Ions, illness at his home. No. i73 Hancock street
Brooklyn Mr.. HANDLER was born in Brooklyn on
July L. 1916, a member of one Of Brookiyn's Oldest
families He enlisted in the Civil War when he
sixteen, and belonged TO Lafayette Post. Grand
fhe organizers OF RdgewoOd Council Royal Ar
canum His wife. and daughter survive
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-15
MISSIONARY MARE LAID TO REST.
fRv Telegram 20 The Tribune

Steubenville. Ohio June 1.-THE body Of Flor
enca Nightingale. the speedy pacing mare whose
winnings were devoted by her owner To the mis-
slonary cause. laid away to-day IN the paddock
At Cadiz racetrack the scene OF her many trumphs.
All the drivers and their attendants at the race
grounds and many citizens. were present to see
the ba DIV consigned the earth. Roses were cast
IN be:orc the earth was covered over the mare.
nh. praver service omitted at the last mo-
ment but mention of her great service TO the mis-
sionar.v cause will be made at the Methodist Fpls-
copaI Church Sunday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-15
BuRNHAM RESTORED TO BAR.

Without comment the Appellate Division of the
Supreme Court granted d motion yesterday to re-
store the name of George A. Burnham. jr., to the
list Of lawyers practising in the Supreme Court.
The ex-vice- president and counsel of the Mutual
Reserve was dsbarred following his conviction for
forgery. Recently the Appellate Division reversed
his conviction and ordered a retrial Burnham Is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-15
ASSASSINATION STORY SECUTED.

Selma Ala. June IA report, considered absurd.
has gone out that attempt would be made to
assassnate Vice President Fairbanks and Senator
Foraker at Senator Morgan's funeral here NOR
row. The authorities in Montgomery have been
communicated with and concur in the belief that
the report IS absurd. The train carrying the body
OF Senator Morgan is due in Montgomery at mid
night. According to present arrangements II will
remain there until Z o'clock Tomorrow morning,
when it viii star: for Selma
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-15
CAUGHT IN MACHINERY; CHEATS DEATH

Jacob Koslin. employed in the Havemeyer sugar
refinery. in Williamsburg. while working near a
large machine yesterday, caught in belt and
drawn up 10 the ceiling. There he became fas-
tened in a pulley and whirled several times
around a shaft. He dropped down when the ma
chinery was stopped, beside ponderous mixing
machine His fellow workers discovered to their
amazement that his only injuries were slight abra-
sions and contusions. He attended by an am
hnlance surgeon and sent home.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-15
SETTLEMENT WORKERS IN A PLAY

Inc Settlement workers Of the house at Spring
Etreet and Eighth avenue last night nut on a one
act play by Miss Bradley. It is going TO have 4
trla! on real stage next week The play is called
me Burglars" and Miss Bradley thinks that if a
heith d Proctor audience likes II as much as the
settIefnent house hearers did she can look forward
cepton after the performance
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-15
FORBIDDEN TO PRODUCE IA BoHEme,

temporary injunction granted yesterday by
t i-aoomoe. in the United States Circuit Court
10 O. Rccordi. OF Milan. italy ros,ra,rrv ,ho 40
Iuetloh OF La Boheme" at the Grand Opera
nan-, IN ~ ,his CITY The ROYAL Italian Opera Com
opeya aiq o Ionn n Springer manager Of Tie Grand
heard OF two weeks, when argument win be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-15

New Haven. June 14-Mrs. Frances j. Hillhouse
died to-day at her home, Sachems Wood in Hill
house avenue She was eighty five years Old and
was the daughter of the late Judge Samuel r.
re+ts of New York City. Mrs. Hillhouse was born
in Newburg N Y and lived in New York City
until after her marriage. She leaves three sons
house of Newport, and Frank Hillhouse; of Mount
Kisco N " For many years she had peen presi-
dent Of the Home for the Friendless, in Clinton
avenue.
Fargo N D.. June Al. A. Johnson Mayor OF
Fargo and former president OF the American
League Of municipalities, died to-uay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-15
C. WESLEY THOMAS.


by Telegraph 20 TIC ITIbufeI
Atlantic CITY. June 14.-C. Wesley Thomas, COL
lector of the Port of Philadelphia, who had been
indisposed for several DAYS at his cottage in Lin
wood near this city died this afternoon. Mr..
Thomas's condition not considered at all seri-
GUS Shortly after luncheon to-day. however. he
took n sudden and serious turn for the worse and
expired during the afternoon. Heart failure was
nasi rrned q the of death.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-15
TO REMODEL HALL OF SCULPTURE.

McKim. Mead & White have filed with Buildings
Superintendent Murphy plans for remodelllng the
Hall of Sculpture OF the Metropolitan Museum Of
Art in Central Park, to improve the lighting
of the building. The present skylight and moni
tors will be removed and ornamental dome
light 9SS feet long and ~ feet wide, supported by
columns and arches. will be erected IN their place
at a cost OF $Z0.UO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-15

POSTAL INFORMATION, RE-
GARDING INCOMING AND
OUTGOING MAILS, WILL BE
FOUND WITH THE SHIPPING
NEWS ON PAGE s.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-15
WOMAN PHILANTHRoPIsT DROPS DEAD.

sewanee, Tenn. June 14.-Mrs. Telfair Hodgson,
phianthropst. aged sixty, dropped dead from heart
disease last night while entertaining several women
al elmer. She the widow of DR.. Telfair
EodgsoH, who third vice-president Of the
University of the South and dean Of the theo-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-15
OBITUARY NOTES.


IeIegfapn q
Stamford Conn, June 14.-Sturgis Coffin. OF No.
os7 Henry street Brooklyn. died at his summer
home New Canaan, suddenly this morning from
ben,morhage of the brain. He was sixty-two years
old Mr. Coffin a perfume manufactures at No.
81 y{arclay street, New York City. lie leaves
Wife who was Miss Elisabeth w. Shpman. At the
ttmo Of his death he and Mrs. Coffin were occupy
inc an unfinished summer home, which would have
heen ready I'm short time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-15
THE WEATHER REPORT.


Official Record and Observation-Disclosures. luna
Pressure is stilI along the Atlantic coast and
in the south Rocky Mountain region. the lake re-
gou of high is slowly drifting south
eastward. The rain has generally In Eastern
districts. but rain continues IN East Gulf states,
the North Pacific coast over the North
plateau. Tho temperatures have generally risen
especially in the south portion OF lake region Thu
indications Saturday Sunday point TO fair and
weather in Atlantic districts the lower
lake region the Ohio Valley and Tennessee Showers
probable I'm the northern Rocky Mountain region
and possibly In the East Gulf states. The first sur-
enced in Northeastern districts Sunday afternoon and
Monday
The winds along the New England coast light TO
fresh north South Atlantic north: Fast
Gulf coast. light and variable Gulf coast fresh
southeast; on the lower lakes light variable
upper lakes. light north. becoming southeast
Steamers departing SATURDAY. for porty
viii have light variable winds and the
Grand Banks.
Forecast for Special Locates.-New England
Eastern New York. Eastern Pennsylvania. New Ter
sey and Delaware Fair and warmer to-day and Sun
day; summer temperatures Sunday afternoon and
Monday light variable winds -
For the District Columbia. Maryland and V,r-
Ginia: Fair and warmer to-day and summer
temperatures Sunday afternoon Monday: light
north winds, becoming variable.
For Western Pennsylvania and WESTERN New York:
winds So 0
For West Virginia: Fair and warmer to-day; sun
day fair.
Local Official Record-The following Official record
from the Weather Bureau shows changes in the tenn
for the last twentyfour hours comparison
with the corresponding date OF last year:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-15
NEW YORKER DROWNED IN CANADA.

Haileybury. Ont. June IA. Melkman. young
man who from New York City, and an I'M
known Cobalt miner, drowned yesterday by
their canoe upsetting in the Montreal River.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-15
KING EDWARDS SISTER IN PARIS

Frhcess Henry OF Battenberg, sister of King Ed
"afo' with large suite route from the ac-
oouchment OF the Queen of Spain 70 England
r neht several days in Paris where she occupied a
iootsnr or suites at the New Hotel Meurice, over
iOohlhG the Tuileries Gardens
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-15
MAY TESTIFY IN HIS WIFE's PLACE

Ace yesterday afternoon that Mrs w. X Wander
bilt, jr.. would not appear before the grand jury
to testify against the waiter who had her vanity
bag Mr.. Vanderbilt II said. had offered 10
appear in her place. The grand jury did not take
up the yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-15
PROMINENT ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS

BELMONT-H. A. Carpenter, Providence. BUCK
INGHAM-L- H.; Walters. London, GOTHAM
Mr.. and Mrs. John Gait. Winnipeg. Manitoba.
holland. II. Dana, London. MANHATTAN
C. y. Stark. Saginaw. Mich. ST. REGIS-IA s
Kuhn. Mexico City WALDORF-ASTORIA-A L.
Pearson, Pittsburg.