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New-York tribune., 1908-02-18
ANDREW ROBERTSON.

Andrew Robertson, Of this city. died on Sunday
at St Moritz, Switzerland AS his custom.
Mr.. Robertson had for many years visited that part
OF the Continent during the winter. It is under
stood that he preparing TO come back when he
was suddenly seized by a fatal henorrhage. Mr..
Robertson the proprietor of the Hotel ST. An
drew. I'D street and Broadway. He was born in
Scotland forty-nine years ago, son OF the late
Robert Robertson. When q young he was
employed in the Wall street brokerage Office Of his
father. About eleven years ago he became identi-
1ied with the hotel business. He never married.
He leaves L mother and sister. The body, II is
expected, will reach this city in about ten days.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-18
AGAIN sHAKEsPEARE's JEW.
Bijou Theatre.

TIE orinfon seems 70 be widely held that an ACTOR
VINO gu-ears II play by Shakespeare Is e1tilie1'
because he does so. distinguished a'lel'4oI1 a.
ror1rer6atiou Undoubtedly, 1t Is sweet anu e'ii
.nendsble n the nature OF actor 10 Dc a4D-''o
CT excellence il the great characters of me great
fyxrs+fz- T7l1t the erne-gence OF an actor II one
OF those characters IS not important 10 lle PN-Io
unless rne ability as well as the AMBITION Il p
seSses 20 act II II q fne manner Ads- 117-
statez,eare-s great comedy OF The Merchant %
- 80 -e7-ase--ed al. the Biiou Theatre and
NJ Henry Iudlovve q performer new 10 laiS
co-nn1-1nitv made his first appearance mere IL
an attempt 70 act Shylock -i-1-
has been analyzed. in this place. over ailc ole-
egain. and surely il is not neeatui On ms
70 traverse that old ground Shylook Is inca
r1oo6v---f7sed evfl His nature IS dominate py
hatred and craft His being is corrooeH os -
passionate desire OF revenge and MS ooii'-UC- -
steadily and rnercessIy directed toward ti.e IU4-i
-,a-. - -4,a- desire That view OF him has not
been generally adopted. but it Is the only We" ina
IS justified nv the text Of Shakespeare One OF the
most effective performances OF Shylock ever see'
and one OF the greatest, in some Respects
fashioned tc retain some sympathy Win 1'is
although -he actor knew and aoIll'ted 1-eI
treatment was Tot justified. in every particular Oy
r. .s,. s..-locx i no more representative Jew
tha- aracbsa., fs 2 representative Scot. or Iaso
representative Venetian. or Iaeflro q Tepi-7i
Roman Each IS a authentic representative %
Character under an assumed ana c"L'i-''4 -
circumstances.
Mr. Iud.ovve's performance did not a. aAJ
point rise above the leVfl or respeeta'e iii '
rty: even that level was not continuously H"
,ainec FIis dress bore some slight resenloiahce -
that worn by Edwin Booth as shylock-a e1io NJ
can ne seen in Hennesseys picture AIt- 4-1''l
provides Sh.,lock with beard 50 tE1ich q "a
10 conceal the features His eyes are earn ~
very moderately expressive There Is N 70
Tneanor an assumption of the conFenuohai os'
rnents Of physical age. without any assuilI'iol
znv % ff,e mental characteristics MI Au'i''"S -
Possessed OF a loud voice; and ms peflo'14-
indicates attention eIociItlcn bur not any ~
lte % f7,uarsaHafion. The elocati-h - 80
,larkahlv good: stiIles It is decidedly D4d
letter "a being spoken with sound so pioaU 20
mad" becomes .'raaad.' etc In the u'iiiei.l ~ %
street scene be provided some SOUND but Asl'e'
surge nf e,,otfon nor whirIwind Of power me ny
rote o. sF,yioesx is struck IN that scene F"i ~
he ct oT venice l could make what Iaei eici-1il'S
WoGlc" sIr I.udovse missed ttiat Ilole a 4.'711'-
as re exyer-n,er2tai Shylock always does 90.
The apCearance of this performer IN Inc Aie'-
chsnt 81 Ven,ce'' answers its purpose IN way De-
aacse il -aaaes possible & presentIneht OF d great
oor,eay Persons who have not seer the Mefciih-
~ a., s,,cF there be-. viii find TIE presehtIeill
a.r-sahsa ieoause il viii be re" 10 tnen-- Fef-
sons who are feuuar with the Play ana WHO iiAFe
New-York tribune., 1908-02-18
THE DRAMA.
Mr.. SKINNER At THE HUDSON.
"The Honor of the Family"

Otis Skinner. ws-rly welcomed by a numerous
assembly, appeared at the Hudson Theatre last
night irnpersonating the chief part in play that
Is new here adapted from a French original and
calied The Honor of the Family that pro-
suctioa the public gains a opportunity of seeing
q fine actor II play that offers posture Of
circumstances particularly offensive to good taste.
and no ethical question provocative OF debate but
only presents,-as drama ought TO present.-a NOV
ing picture. II might be wished that, the
making Of the play, more scrurulous attention
had been given the fine Of selection. and
;,at better style had been employed in the writ
ing OF the English draft The theme involves to
some extent the seanay side Of domesticlty,
while the English dialogue, evidently has been
s7,upied by q person having 0 perception of the
value Of words and skill in fitting language to
character. The French drama. La Rabouilleuse'
be sed on Of Balzac's stories, successful in
Paris where il had icng career at the Odeon and
ri the Antonio. The fable exhibits the expeditions
proceedings OF q Napoleonic soldier, Colonel Phi
Ifppe B-idau. whose province il becomes. himself
being trnpecunious. 10 rescue his rich old uncle
from the raercenary scheme of a deceitfuE.
principled, but handsome, fascinating woman.
Flora Brszier, who with the concurrence OF her
lover. wheeling the old man. with a view TO
inheritance OF his property. Thus the potent will,
cissin1ulative art, and ready resource Of able
man are matched against the g1ileful bandish-
rnents ana errontery Of a treacherous. resolute,
alluring. woman
The play al moments is almost farcical but
essentially II romantic comedy intercalated with
those distortions OF pTooao1litH 1Il4t "eI4 SAeU7o
.n.a action. are called nelodTaTna- The important
characters are much exaggerated. while the aux
liar ones trivial, and the heroine IS completely
odious The part OF Colonel Bridau, sNash-
hl,ckle- an adventurer. a curious compound or
T7er-z1chio and Don Cesar de Bazar. dominates the
drama overbeaTs all opposition. provokes a
duel and kills his antagonist, and so saves
his Uncle from the laid by a
r,ercenarv girl and maintains the family
honor II is the pcld Jocose nonchalant. grotesque
b1,rno- OF Mr.. Skinner that imparts vitality to
This composition. He acted with inspirtting vlgor,
absolute authority and sustained purpose Of clear
ana exceedingly humorous irlpersonation and he
-o-sed his audience TO genuine enthusiasm MISS
Percy Fasveu made Flora Brazier feast OF
Measure for the vision without once making her
-e5ble The part is absolutely thankless- The play
Vas received with suspicious favor II is not In
snv zav remarkable, but il is interesting and for
me most part amusing and probably it will have
8 successful career. w w
New-York tribune., 1908-02-18
mR. TaKAHIRA I'M WASHINGTON.

washington Feb. 17.-KOgOrO Takahirl- the new
Japanese Ambassador to the United States. ar
rived in Washington this afternoon. accompanied
by Secretary Hanihara, who went to New York 10
meet him AT the station they were greeted by the
embassy staff. The ambassador went at once to
the embassy, No. 13z1 X street N w. which his
predecessor had occupied before him Nine Taxa
hira who is in Japan with her children, will join
her husband in the spring To reporters who called
at the embassy tonight Mr.. Takahira asked 70 be
excused from discussing public affairs but referred
his ca Hers TO the interview with him IN New York.
and added that he thought he had said enough for
the present at least
New-York tribune., 1908-02-18
MRS. MARY e, IVES.

fEy Telegraph to The Tribune
New Haven, Feb 1T.-Mrs. Mary L Ives, who
gave the S35o.o00 library TO the city Of New
Haven. died to-day at her home in York street at
the age Of seventy-four years. Mrs. Ives was the
widow of Hoadley B. Ives, founder of the New
Haven trolley system and q bank president here
He left her one Of the largest fortunes in Con-
necticut, from which she has given generously to
charity. She leaves no children, and IT is under
stood that her will contains extensive public be-
quests Mrs. Ives had been I'll a month Last week
she became a communicant OF the Roman Catholic
New-York tribune., 1908-02-18
GEORGE z. kROEHL.

Asbury Park y. J., Feb. 17-George F. Kroehl
died this afternoon. after illness Of four weeks
from Bright's disease He served councilman
for several terms. Mr.. KroehI. with Albert G.
Twtning both officials OF the First National Bank,
and David c. Cornell. treasurer Of the Monmouth
Trust Company was charged with criminal actions
which were fought in the courts for years Kroehl
finally obtained acquittaI upon every Indictment
He was senior member Of the firm of Henry kroehI
& Co brush manufacturers, Of New York. He
leaves his second wife three sons and daughter.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-18
LINCOLN BIRTHPLACE MEMORIAL,
Bill Appropriating 100000 for It Intro
duced in House.

Washington. Feb. 17.-Mr. Madden, Of Illinois,
introduced to-day bill appropriating 100000 to
be paid TO the Lincoln Farm Association to build
on the Lincoln birthplace farm in Kentucky ma
tionaI patriotic shrine, which shall consist OF q
memorial hall costing not more than $4,000 Of
which s150O00 shall be paid by the association. Ac-
cording TO the terms Of the bill. the hall is TO
nrotect the humble weather worn log cabin in
which Abraham Lincoln was born and all such
other relics as tell the story Of yeomanry life out
Of which Lincoln came" The memorials are 10
be dedicated in 1902 the centennial of the birth Of
Lincoln 1t Is said in the bill that 100000 has al
ready been raised by the association
New-York tribune., 1908-02-18
MOVE TO B9EAK GRAHAM WILL

PROCEEDINGS were started before Surrogate
Ketcham in Brooklyn yesterday TO break the viii
of Charles Graham, formerly the president OF the
Williamsburg Pottery Works. Mrs. Rebecca G.
Graham widow OF the testator, is the plaintiff
Mr. Graham left all his possessions, valued at
nearly SS000o0 to his son. John Graham. Mrs
Graham believes that her husband made this dis
position of his property IN order 10 Wreak his ven
geance on her and their daughter with whom he
was not on good at the time
New-York tribune., 1908-02-18
70 INVESTIGATE CALDWELL CASE.

London Feb. I7.-The report that Robert Cald-
well the American who is charged with perjury in
the Druce case. had been committed to an asylum
in the United States surprised those who. met him
IN the course OF the trial It is understood that a
representative of the British Home Office viii make
an Independent investigation of the commitment in
New York. II this agent Is satisfied that Caldwell
is insane extradtion proceedings against him viii
be stopped Otherwise steps viii be taken to have
the ruling CT the court set aside.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-18
eus1 oE PREsIpENT FRoM URUGUAY.

Washington, Feb. IA bust OF President Roose-
welt made by an association Of artists of Uruguay
was taken to the State Department to-dFy from the
ETr7guavan Legation. with a request that arrange
rnents be made for it's presentation the President
N the White House The bust is mounted on the
back Of an eagle with spread wings, the eagla
resting on a miniature globe. which traced
the outlines of North South America The bllss
is MADE Of plaster and IS somewhat less tfan lie
s!za
New-York tribune., 1908-02-18
GENERAL r, 7. TAILOR.

kEy Iets3r2Ch 10 1ae 4rlDunef
Lake Charles, La Feb 1.-THE body Of General
T T. Tailor, who died here to-day, aged seventy
five years, was taken Washington for burial in
Arlington Cemetery. He commanded Ohio resi-
rnent during the war. and for the last ten years
had been general counsel here for the St. Louis,
Watkins and Gulf Railroad.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-18
PROMINENT ARRIVALS At THE HOTELS

ASTOR HOUSE-Judge George ". Ray, Nor
wich n. Y GOTHAM-S. L. Prescott Boston
HOTEL ASTOR-W. A; Faunce. ATLANTIC city.
ERLAND-Dr. James P Boyd, Albany FLAZA-
The Hon Hugo T. Charters, London PRINCE
GEORGE-The Rev. Frank R. Shpnan. AndOver,
Mass. ST REGIS. II. McEwen, Youngstown.
Penn WOLCOTT-Governor John II. McCfraw,
Seattle WALDORF-ASTORIA-C. W Goodyear.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-18
THE WEATHER REPORT.

Official Record and Foreeast.-Washlngten. Feb If.
Sunday night disturbance has moved rapidly down
the eastern slope the Rocky Mountains with steadily
increasing energy
Kansas and is followed by a strong high vt-h
snow and temperatures. the central
leys south the weather while
the lake region eastward light local
tiuued. with somewhat lower temperatures.
There will be Tuesday in the Rocky Mountain
nortn pianS
the Missouri and upper Mississippi valleys the upper lake
lower lake region. IN the Gulf
and rain or snow In the ohio valley. extending. By
"Wednesday into the Atlantic states with
South and rain the north districts The
viii be generally fair Wednesday over the west
err country. Il will be colder Tuesday
Rocky and the plains and colder
Wednesday in the Gulf states and the central valleys II
will be warmer Tuesday in the Ofio Valley and the
Southeast
The winds along New England and middle Atlantic
Coast viii be light 10 fresh west. becoming variable.
light fresh northeast:
Gulf Coast fresh southeast Gulf Coast, fresh
to brisk south. becoming by Wednesday
ing. increasing: Lake Michigan increasing east 20
northeast. probably becoming nigh oy Tuesday night
Steamers departing Tuesday European ports viii
light to fresh winds becoming variable fair
Tuesday. increasing cloGdiness Wednesday
Forecast for Special LOeaifties-FOr District Of
Columbia and Maryland fair to-day: "Wednesday rain
or snow; variable winds. beoornng and fresh
Fer Delaware. Jersey ana Eastern Pennsy yIvana.
Winds becoming east increasing BY "Wednesday
For Eastern New York, to-day Wednesday. snow
- IL in sIIth. snow In no-th r0rtion warmer v.lri-
able winds becoming east, increasing by Wednesday
cIoudtness
snow n rain in south portion in after
noon night fresh vest winds becoming vari-
For West Virginia. Pennsylvania and Western New
Work fair: slightly warmer Wednesday rain snow
and warmer
local Official Reeord--The following Official record
from the Weather Bureau shows the changes in the
temperature the last twenty-four hours. IN COM
,,.ris1n with corresponding date OF last year
New-York tribune., 1908-02-18
c. S. MOVES CRITICALLY ILL.

Pasadena Cal. Feb. 17.-C. s Noyes. editor IN
chief Of THE Washington Star" is critically III
here Members Of the family who are IN this city
are in constant attendance at his bedside
New-York tribune., 1908-02-18
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aTss Ga1s Ma..aP.m Et. NEW 5asa .or.y
Dashiell Rev. Alfred H Mol Bsnou. sarah A
Rs Rsn,1eo1 Hge MAJ 5sy, H Nssrea1 IN Aary F.
Hurley. Joseph B. Sra-esr George A.
Lsdwita Thomas
ssaP ss Of p m sr os sSh 16s Eg9ss5 S ave- a. "a
Wednesday. February 10. al II m
cURRIE Suddenly. on Sunday February 1s. lses War
garst Mar1o1' widow q the late Robert sarrse,
services her residence. Pelham Manor Tues
Pelham satSn upon aSrfssi q ioos traa from Gfaad
paSHIEIoH s5I1 Il ss'u5aay Essary Is isos t9s ssv
IS on the arrival r sSe train Isa1t1E soo of Ibsrsy
St. Central Railroad Of New Jersey 70 O'Clock
De voEaAt sDottsxood- y J. Fsorusry =. 1ass.
Funeral St Peters Church spottseood. y. J..
aoTeTs Ss'AS 10 'SO' AZ Il a H. '''''-
HAMII.TON-Jane Miller Hamilton widow os George J.
year Funeral service az her late residence
terment private
widow o. James Hardness Relatives and frends srs
No: IIa5 Jefferson ave. Brooklyn On Tuesday Feor1-
HTRLET-Ou February IL. 1873. Joseph y. Eurley az>d
o. years Eotioe OF funeral hereafter
LEDwTTH-on Sunday. February IS. Thomas Ledwfth.
IN his 24th -ear. Funeral Wednesday. February -.
from his late residence No 5l1 Stsrils Pace.
Brooklyn: Teresa's Church. where solemn
requiem will offered for the repose OF hts soul
LUYsTER-on Monday February L. 1905 at Glen Cove.
Long Island. JOhn J.. OF the James MAJ
gsret LGystsr ssh year Funeral
vice VIII ~ held ST Pants Church. Glen Cove.
Long Island. "Wednesday February -. I-S. at Il
o'clock Carriages viii be awaiting arrival OF train
leaving Long Island City II o2 a Glen 81
station OF the Long Island Railroad
leans inst. George ?. Msrryveat1sr a<@t
~ OF No 4s3 ID Brooklyn Funsral services
February 10. at $50 D t.
MOLL--BALLOU-On Sunday February fs 1905. in hes
I'D year. Sarah "A. Ballou- widow OF John D 1holL
NEHRBAS-Or February Is. 1905, residence. No.
IT. Clifton Place Brooklyn Mary 2 Nenrnas tnes
Bourrer). widow o Frederick " Se6rbas. Il d.
Funeral Wednesday. 10 O'Clock a m, TON,
Church OF Nativity. Madison St and ClaSson ave.
Brooklyn Relatives and friends invited
OLTvER-Entsrsd rest. at New Vernon, N J.. Feo-
ROTCE-At Hotel Belmont Mrs Carrfngrcn Royce.
residence oS sister. Ms Gsorss b
Hopkins No. . West 4Srh Tuesday lorl-1z az
1870. InrerrIenr Toledo. ohio. Wednesday Y .
kindly requested that flowers be sent
sTANTON-At his residence No. Us Rsras-n street.
Brooklyn y. 7. brfsS Illness Monday. FEB
ruary Albert Stanton. tas ed q bis
age Notice of fuleraI hsreatrer-
New-York tribune., 1908-02-18

Highest temperature yesterday. % degrees; lowest
%. average IS: for corresponding date
wear 81 average for corresponding date last thirty
three il
Local Foreeast.-To- day, fair. Wednesday
rain. warmer, variable winds becoming aaserly. Ia
creasng BIZ "Wednesday.
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FOR AN EMBASSY BUILDING IN PARIS.

Washington Feb, I7.-Senator Bacon introduced
today an amendment 10 the diplomatic and con-
sflar apuropciatlon bill providing for the purchase
ard reDalr Of q building for an embassy in Paris
at q cost not exceeding 100000.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-18
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Forecast for speelal I.oeaIttIes.-Ear the %

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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-07-10
SMALL THING HE FORGOT.
MAY Have Accounted for His Proposal
Being Turned Down.

Senator Beveridge described, at
dinner, an absent.minded farmer.
"The man was 30 absent'minded,
he said, that he couldn't open his
mouth without makiG@ an arrant ass
of himself
"Once he courted young woman.
His suit looked promising for time.
Then, with sorrowful yisage, he
ceased his courtship
"'Yet she seemed infatuated with
you, Jabez, said |, one day when he
came to me for sympathy.
"'She were, too, Jabez agreed.
well, what could have been the
trouble?'
Dunno. said he He filled his
pipe. Dunno; but when | perposed
she turned me down cold
Perhaps your proposal wasn't ara
ent enough | suggested.
"'Oh. It was fiery. said Jabez. 'Ho
as pepper. told her she was Thu
only woman I'd ever loved, eve
looked at. ever thought of. or
"'But, said /. you forgot. then. yo'
were a widower.'
"'Jingo,' said Jabez, SO | did,"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-07-10
The Piqs of Brittany.

Brittany is all right" the Travelled
man said. cautiously but beware OF
the pigs there
He had still an hour before the
steamer started. and he resumed:
The Breton pig is not fat and mao
lent like ours. He is as lean and merry
as a wolf. and twice woolrs size
All over Brittany you see him, sWag-
gering IN and down the white roads
in search of roots. berries frogs, any
thIng-for he must forage for himself
his master never feeds him. Step
out of his way. or he will snarl ana
leap at you.
THE Bretons are great drunkards
Sometimes they fall asleep beside the
road They awake with a sharp pain
in the arm or leg. the pain OF nun
CRY hogs teeth.
And ! could tell you gruesomf
story of the babyhood Of n handles
Breton beggar whose parents once lei
him alone In his cradle with the mouse
door open-but It is too horrible.