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New-York tribune., 1909-04-28
ANNUAL GRANT DINNER.
attorney General Speaks at Union
League Club, IN Brooklyn.

Attorney General Wickershan was one Of the
speakers at the annual Grant birthday dinner last
night Of the Union League Club Of Brooklyn and
Post No. ST OF the Grand Army Of the Republic
Quoting from General Grants story Of his Ilte
in which he wrote that the Civil War had been
fearful lesson "and should teach us the necessity
of avoiding IN future" Mr.. Wickersham said
that in 1869 that lesson not yet fully compre-
hended, adding:
The tremendous prestige Of General Grant for
while silenced faction and promised more mar
fTtD m to fbe Office without previous
political training and with no personal acqualnI--
the offices of the government, and upon whose
loyalty and capability the success of his admin
iStratfOn had to depend
In the opinion of Mr. wickersham, probably the
most signal service rendered by President Grant
his veto of the so-caled imitation bill in April
1874. OF this he said:
Great pressure brought to bear upon the head ad-
after first writing memorandum approving the
BILL was dissatisfied with its reasoning that ne
wrote the veto message Of April p 1874. That ac-
ments IN 1873. and the lesson which he incuicated
prepared the country to resist and repudiate the
more insidious but not less dangerous movement
for the free coinage Of silver in 1896
General Grant he said, was 'singularly obsti-
nate with regard TO those whom be had once
honored with his confidence and esteem and his
unworthy associates, he said, took advantage OF
that characteristic. He added:
ULYSSES S.
tain in the public service man whom he beileVed
to be unworthy, but he shut his eyes and ears 10
all testimony tending 10 demonstrate the unftness
or even the dishonesty, of one whom he trusted:
and shamefully his trust abused by many VINO
gathered about him. especially during his second
term of the Presidency, until the Whoie country
rang with the cry, Turn the rascais out! ,
So il was in sadness, almost in bitterness, that
he Quilted the Presidency IN March, 1877. his last
important official being the approval Of an
act Ito provide and regulate the counting OF
votes for President and Vice-President, and the
decisions Of questions arising thereon for the term
commencing March 4, A. d. 1871, the act creating
the famous electoral tribunal which secured the
Presidency to Rutherford B. Hayes
Alrnet R Iatson, president of the club, welcomed
the two hundred and fifty diners with a short ad-
dress Commander z. A Cruikshank Of Z 5
Grant Post also said few words of welcome, as
did Register W. A. Prendergast of Kings county.
The other speakers the Rev DR.. S. Edward
Young. pastor of the Bedford Presbyterian Church
who spoke on General Grant Sunday School
Writer; William H. Hotchkss, State Superin-
tendent of Insurance, The Partisan, Rational
and Irrational; Colonel Edgar s Studey L. 5. A.
attached 10 the Military School at West Point on
General Grants Alma Mater, West Point and
Robert H Davis, editor Of "Munsey's Magazine" ."
on ''Flotsam aI.3 Jetsam."
New-York tribune., 1909-04-28
THOMAS w. LEE.

Thomas ". Lee. for many years general rassen-
ger agent Of the I,ackawanna Railroad. died on
Monday night al Idaho Falls, Idaho. He began MS
railroad experience at the telegraph key in small
station In Ohio on the line OF the Baltimore n
Ohio Railroad. Later he became ticket agent ana
then travelling passenger agent for the whole state
HIS work attracted the attention of the president
90 the burlington and he accepted an offer to work
up business for that road.
Mr., Lees next promotion carried him to the Lake
Erie G. Western where he became general passen-
ger agent The Western fever then caught MN
ga he obtained a similar place with the oregon
Railway d Navigation Company. which later ce-
came a part OF the Union Pacific system. tie az
forward became superintendent Of the water hnes
OF this company, not only having charge OF all ltS
s+aorosbin business but experimenting the con-
struction and equipment Of many OF Its best ooa's
In the mean time he had been general manager
of what is now the Galveston. Houston & Northern
Railroad Several years ago he came to the Lack
auanua Railroad as general passenger agent, ana
resigned three years ago He was torn in 1SSS.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-28
HONORED IN PLTTSBURG
Cabinet Members and General +. ID.
Grant Spedk at Dinner.

Pfttsburs, April 27.-Secretary Philander c
Knox Of the State Department was toastmaster and
Major General Frederick Dent Grant was guest OF
honor at the twenty-third annual dinner Of the
Americus Republican Club in commemoration of
the eightyseventh anniversary of the birth Of Cen
eraI ULYSSES S Grant at the Hotel Schenley here
tonight.
Secretary Charles Nagle Of the Department Of
Commerce and Labor responded to the toast. The
Republican Party; Representative David j Foster,
Of Vermont took for his subject Grant while
The Asiatic Question Cafornans See It. was
discussed by Representative Duncan E. Mchinlay,
of California General Frederick D Grant and
Lieutenant L S. Grant. Sd, spoke briefly General
Grant said
1T has been a constant source Of pleasure 10
myself and the members of the Grant family to
know that in Pittsburg, night Of each year, my
fathers memory is kept green. 1t IS greatly ap-
preciated by me, far more than am able TO tell
in Words
Among those present at the dinner were United
George n. Southwick. OF New York: Sylvester c
Smith, of California; A. J. Barchfeld, OF Pennsyl-
vania; General B. H. Warner, OF Washington, and
Chief Willis L Moore, United States Weather Blu
New-York tribune., 1909-04-28
NEW HEADQUARTERS READY JULY 1
Earlier than That, Say Architects, if Police
Department Helps.

The new Police Headquarters building. in Centre
street. which should have been opened jan
uary 1, as contemplated, now has fair chance OF
being ready for occupancy July L In the judg-
ment of the architects, Hoppin, Koen & Hunting
ton the building be entirely completed in even
less time. with the cooperation of the Police De
partment itself.
The furnishing of the building is entirely in
the hands Of the Police Department 1t is pre-
sumed that 1t is being arranged for by Commis-
soner Bingham.
Francis L V. Hoppin said yesterday that the
work on the building was being rapidly fin
ished as originally laid down in the specifications
which included the outside granite work. the drive
way, iron gres and stone walks
There remains said Mr.. Hoppn. ''the compile
ton in the interior of the painting, the contract
for which is about TO be let. understand, by
the committee OF creditors, who have the matter
entirely in their own hands. The ornamental iron
work aud elevator doors will be taken Of under
the painting contract These with the installation
of the electric light fixtures which ready to be
put in place all that is necessary to finish the
building, excepting the completion Of the heating
system which, owing TO the failure of the heating
firm having the contract, must be readvertised
for"
New-York tribune., 1909-04-28
WM. GILLETTE TO RETIRE,
Actor's Health Forces Decision td
GiUe UD Stage York.

William Gillette. VINO closed recently a successo
fuI engagement at the Criterion Theatre pur%
poses TO retire from the stage permanently aIIeR
a short tour next season. according 10 an an
nouncement made yesterday at the ofnces OF
Charles Frohman and confirmed by intimats
friends of the actor
Mr.. Gillette. IT said. has not been IN good
health for several months, and his physicians nave
advised him to retire at once. He decided. now
ever to finish the present season in samson.
and advised Mr.. Froh1nan that he would close MS
stage career permanently In the early part OF next
season.
Thereupon Mr.. Frohman ordered arrangements
made for farewell tour that will be brief and
embrace only the larger cities Of this country our
ing which Mr. Gillette Will appear in q repertory
of his successful Representations The list OF plays
viii include Held by the Enemy, secret ser
vice. Too Much Johnson sherlock Holmes
and The Private Secretary
Mr.. Gillette has gone to Tyron, n. CT for rest.
and after few weeks Of quiet among the pines
will sail TO Europe to try the waters at Kissngen
He made his first entrance any stage at the
age Of twenty. and in 1915 appeared at the old
Park Theatre in THE GiIded Age" In June, 1881.
he impersonated the chief character in q play Ot
his own making, called ''The Professor"
New-York tribune., 1909-04-28

1880 He removed with his parents in 1856, to Iowa,
where he received common school education at
Mount Verenon and Cedar Falls. Taking up the
lumber business he settled in 1881 in Necedah. Wis.
where he made his home until he retired from Con-
gress two years ago. He had lived since then in
the national capital.
Mr.. Babcock inherited his political propensities.
His grandfather Joseph Weeks, for whom he was
named, was a member OF the oath and 18th Con-
crosses, under the administrations Of Andrew Jack
son and Martin Van Buren,.
1883 Mr.. Babcock elected to the Wisconsin
Legislature and served until 1890 He elect
ed member of Congress in 1893 and served till 1901
He was chairman Of the Committee the Dis
trict OF Columbia and member Of the Ways and
Means Committee He was chairman OF the Re
publican National Congressional Committee from
1894 TO 1904.
In 1899 Mr.. Babcock of the leading can
dIdates for Senator from wisconsin He married
Mary A Finch, of Lyons. Iowa. in 1857.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-28

the broadway Theatre OF '"The World and his
Wife" viii be on sale Thursday morning at tao
Casino Theatre. Lew Fields and the Snuperls q"
not take possession OF the Broadway until Satur-
day morning. . -.
A pIav called The Narrow Path. written oy
John Montague will shortly be produced Oy tns
Shuberts.
Harry L. Lang a member OF the Man IroIn
Home company at the Astor Theatre. mas Wrl1Osn
a natriotic ode called For Canada and the hlns'
which he hopes will be adopted as the nationa1
anthem Of Canada
Max Rogers viii be featured next season N
new play called The Young Turk. Wr1rten Dy
Aaron Hoffman He viii be under the Iranassr1e1s
Of KIaw & Erlanger.
The 10Th performance OF Charles Klein 5 orall@
.-rhe Third Degree" occurred last nigns AT ms
Hudson Theatre
A model and pedestal OF the DUBOIS status OF
loan OF Arc that stands near the Faials FSOSA'
Paris has been made for NIaude Adams, under tnS
sr1Derviston Of Robert Hastings the arcnltecC y
copv Of the original, twelve feet h1gn. mas pen
placed in the foyer Of tia Empire Theatre MISS
Adams Will appear IN Joan OF Arc at HarVaI"
University June y
To-nfsht's performance at the Astor Theatre VIII
be the SOOth since William Hodge began his success
full engagement there in The Man from Home
New-York tribune., 1909-04-28
EIlhERAL OF PErER E. COLLIER.

Three thousand persons attended the funeral of
Peter Fenelon Collier in st. Patricks Cathedral
Yesterday of whom eight hundred were employees.
These employees acted as guard OF honor. Many
of the lowly and humble from the East Side and
tha roorer districts of the city who had been Mr..
Golfers benefciaries for many years attended the
services The pontifcaI mass was celebrated by
risbon Thomas s. Bryne OF Nashville, Tenn, who
was a boyhood friend of Mr.. Collier. He was as
sisted nv the Rev. Joseph Dougherty. of Wood
stock Md The other, officiating clergymen were
+he Rev Edward Eagan, of Seabright. N. j., dea-
con. the Rev A. 8. Ouinlan. Eatontown N. J.,
srbdeacon and the Rev. John j. Byrne, OF the Ca
thedral master OF ceremonies. Archbishop John NJ
Farley was the bishops throne during the cere-
rnony and Bishop McFaul and Monsgnor John H.
Fox of Trenton n j., were in the sanctuary.
The honorary pallbearers were ex-Justice Morgan
T O'Brien W. J. Moore, W. A Hazard. H l.
Herbert J. l. Cowdin and Norman Hapgood- Mrs.
Peter F. Collier, Robert j. Collier, the deceaseds S
SON. and his two brothers. Robert and Abran, were
the immediate relatives present. After the services
the body was to the ed street ferry, and by
special train taken TO Wickatunk. Monmouth
County N j. where the burial was private.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-28
BRIG. GEN. J. 3. BABcocK, RETIRED.

Brigadier General John Breckenridge Babcock.
u s. A, retired. died at sea board the steamer
Prinz Friedrich Wilhelm. which arrived yesterday
from Bremen. General Babcock's death OCCURRED
Monday, from Bright's disease. His body was
brought to port on the steamer. Mrs. BabCock
and their son, Franklin Babcock. accompanied
General Babcock to Europe some time ago, in the
hope that the trip might improve the general $
health which had been bad for some time. 1t was
believed that the stay abroad had benefited him
somewhat, but on the homeward voyage he was
taken very i'll. and Monday morning the end came
General Babcock born in Louisiana in 1A3.
He served in New York regiments during the
Civil War, and gained the rank of major. He was
appointed 10 the regular army from Connecticut
as second lieutenant 1855. and attained the
rank OF brigadier general in 1896 being retired at
his own request. after more than thirty years
service, in tho same year. During the Spanish
American War he was brigader general of volun-
New-York tribune., 1909-04-28
q. A, WlKSTROM.

r. A Wikstrom. the artist who was engaged oS
the Hudson Fulton Celebration Commission 10 de-
sign the floats for the historical and carnlVal pa
rades TO be given this fall part of the Huosoh-
I1--1+r, celebration died at work his easel last
night in his rooms. at No. 232 West sd street he
had been i'll for four five weeks with dropsy'
hut insisted upon continuing this work
For many years the artist designed the majority
=, tho coats used in the Mardi Gras carnivals at
oya, ORLEANS He regarded the Hudson-Fulton cele-
bration designing as the master work OF his lfe-
He had finished about fifty floats and the remain
der can be completed from designs he mad aHeaoy
made. =
Mr. Wikstrom was about seventy-one years OF
80 ua uaG horn and educated in Sweden ana
was graduated from the university at Stockholin'
whare he had q studio and home.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-28
THACKERAY EDITION BRINGS 1858.
Total of s9,863 Realized at Sale of James R.
Perrin s Library

An edition Of Thackeray in fifty-two volumes, il
lustrated with hand colored title pages and with
an autograph of the author in the first volume.
brought the highest price last night the sale of
the library Of James r. Perrin at the Fifth Ave
nue. Art Galleries. z. Frisbie the purchaser, paid
SS5s for it. The total Of the sale $3.50.
For an edition de Iuxe-six volumes-of the Hep
cameron with the works Of Rabelais illustrated on
japanese velum. a. Lyman paid 500 The Worme-
ley edition Of Balzac in forty volumes, brought
$3.50 Mr.. Fillmore obtained THE Days of the Dan
dies' for S345 or $21 a volume.
The Tamerlane edition of Poes works. in ten
volumes, was sold to Ogden Mills for $780, John D.
Crinmins paid $40 for original autograph quit
claim deed signed five times by George Washing
ton Other buyers included J. Harvey Ladew, J.
G Proctor f P Sturgis. ]. Graham, Mrs. ] VIII
ians H Rosenberg. Dodd. Mead & Co and the
Scrfbners.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-28
SWEETS AT THE CANDY SHOP"
Ice Cream Novelty Filled with Scented Con-
fections and Soda Waters

There could be few more tempting names FOR
summer entertainment than that which recalls the
primitive and dominating idea in the youngsters
mind-the confectionery establishment on the cor
ner known In the languages OF babes (and mer-
chants as "The Candy Shop 1t Is by such a title
Charles Dillingham; has designated his latest offer
ing TO the public, which presented last night at
the Knickerbocker and enjoyed by a numerous as
sembIage OF patrons of the palatabe sweets George
v Hobart wrote the book and John l. Golden
composed the music. AS nobody looks for plots
in candy shops, there be no censure of Mr.
Hobart There is pleasant array of candy"
girls pictorial effects and a number Of CHEEKY
songs.
There are several good performers in the SHOW
the principals being Rock and Fulton, Louise
Dresser Frank Laor and that veteran Of the stage.
Mrs Annie Yeamans. Mrs. Yeamans was enthu-
siastically applauded when she made her entrance.
and made personal hit in candy jag" scene
with Frank Lalor. THE Candy Shop is sufl-
GENTLY attractive to keep open all summer.
The cast follows:
New-York tribune., 1909-04-28
THE DRAMA
NEW PLAY AT THE HACKETT.
"Tha incubus. 's

- This new plav is well named. It comes from
French original and it well illustrates a melan-
choIy tendency, In contemporary French and also
English dramatic literature, toward analysis or
morbid themes and of the complications sequent on
vicious conduct. Mr.. Laurence Irving, whose re-
markable play on the subject Of Peter the Great
proved his possession Of exceptional ability as a
dramatist,-has made an effective version Oh IT,
and his acting and that of Miss Mabel Hackney IN
the representation Of it yesterday, gave vital pre-
sentiment OF its two leading characters. The spirit
of the piece IS cynical the satire in 1t being sar-
Castle The fable relates that elderly PROFESSOR
has involved himself in an intrigue with an in
sistent selfish young woman, and that after five
years of domestic intercourse he becomes heartily
sick of her society while she, in turn. Is more or
less weary of him. The details are not worthy OF
rehearsal. There comes time when "the incubus
Charlotte by name, seems to compromise herselr
with a veterinary doctor who has been called in to
administer remedies to her dog. The PROFESSOR
seizes the fair occasion get rid Of her, but fails
in his worthy purpose. The young woman jumps
overheard under circumstances that insure her
rescue leaving sentimental letter the shore.
containing the Professors address. so that wnen
snatched from a watery grave she is promptly
convened back TO her scholar-Iike paramour. The
piece amounts to nothing more than a satlrical ex-
nosition of an unpleasant mess and 1t is not easy
to understand either why it was ever written or
why 1t should have been produced. Mr.. Laurence
Irving gave a performance notable for clarity OF
IDEAL personal distinction, and eIocutionary Skill
while Miss Mabel Hackney made 'the incubus
all that such a designation indicates. The attend
ance was not large. Laughter, of course, greeted
some Of the burIesque situations and plquant
satricaI lines. The piece be seen again on
Friday.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-28
PROMINENT ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS

ASTOR-Joaquin Bastos Monteiro. Oporto. Spain:
DurvaI Lopes Martins and Jose VI CardOsa,
Oporto. ALBEMARLE-P. Lortllard. Tuxedo
BELMONT-ColoneI and Mrs Francis Skinner
Boston: R T. Herrick. jr, Cleveland IMPERIAL
p. G. Hanker London; F. Behens CONSTANT
nope; G. Lamprecht. Tahiti. South Sea MURRAY
HILL-C. H Ames. Boston SAVOY-Mr. and
Mrs. ". T. Myatt. London SEVILLE-Mrs- An
drew D. White, Ithaca WALDORF-ASTORIA-
Lieutenant Camperio. Washington; ex-Governor 2
c. Smith, Vermont; Colonel NJ. P Mans, o 5 A.
WOLCOTT-J. B Noyes, Boston
New-York tribune., 1909-04-28
THE DEATH OF HEINRICH coNRiEo.

Meran. Austria April Z7-It has not yet been de-
clded WHEN the body OF Heinrich Conried' former
director of the Metropolitan opera House VINO oleu
here early this morning will be sent to New YORK
but when il does go it viii be by way OF Bremen
haven. Tho doctors have given apopleXy as the
cause Of death. The body removed at an early
hour this morning from the hotel to a mortuary
chamber of the Jewish cemetery here accompanied
bv Mr. Conrieds family and the doctors who at
tended him. No information regarding the will or
Mr.. Conried has been given out here
New-York tribune., 1909-04-28
sIDKY sEY SALE BEGINS TO-DAY.

For two DAYS the Fifth Avenue Art Galleries
have been thronged with lovers Of the unique and
antique in art, inspecting the collection eXhbi-
+ion there Of the objects gathered by Sidky Bey,
former secretary of the imperial Ottoman Embassy
AT washington, who later sent 10 New York
as acting consul general The sale Of this rare
collection which includes old Persian and Turkish
portieres textiles, embroderies, armor and metal
work begins to-day at 2:30 o'clock and continues
for four days at that hour
New-York tribune., 1909-04-28
CHARLES sToRER KINesLAND.

Charles Storer Kingsland. for forty years con-
nected with the firm of Tiffany & Co.. dleo lasU
NIGHT at his home, in Claremont Hall, Broadway
ond 11atb street, from pneumonia. He had been Ill
onlv a few days. Mr.. Kingsland was born on
staten Island in 1888 At time Mr.. Kingsland
vas a member OF the brokerage firm OF Leonard
Kingsland & Wadsworth. and was prominent
azure in Wall Street He leaves wife and one
New-York tribune., 1909-04-28
DIRECTORS HONOR coNRIED's MEMORY.

Resolutions expressing sorrow on the death OF
Heinrich Conried, former director Of the Metro
politan Opera House passed yesterday after
noon by the opera house directors during meet
ing a 1.-THE home of otto II. Kahn, No East 6Sth
street The resolutions will be engrossed and sent
TO Mrs Conried. at Meran, Austria The directors
also sent a cable message yesterday rendering
flowers and sympathy her.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-28
RAcHMANlNoFF TO COME HERE.

Sergei Rachmaninoff, the composer and pianist,
Will come to this country next fall for a series or
concerts and recitals during the months of Novem-
ber December and January, touring under the
management of Henry Wolfsohn. He will make
his American debut with the Boston Symphony
Orchestra both in New York and Boston.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-28

@ sea s6 on MqRdsy ADF 4 2s 1909 e. as
Funeral at stonington. Conn, Thursday. april 29
at M
BRAEM-At sa1zburE. Austria. Agrl %. 1909. Emily
N t r. Pas 75 1s wdq q ras q N Of SEas s 8oS aoa
CAPRoN-.At White Plains n. 7. ADrf %. Emma J
Te OF g. a Tsn - SsgF9Q 92s s PANS a ee on Nv vTsdHss
day, april IS. a. p m Interment at convenience OF
cAssIDYon April % 1902 at the residence Of his son
Cemetery. Thursday afternoon April % at 2-So o'clock
FEReUsoN-Monday. April 2s. 1909. Donald Ross Ross
Ferguson. youngest Of Robert F and Jennie Blair
his parents. No. I2s West 122d wednesday. at
TpesPay AR5 z nl3 i99 ,Ss}cs GsGsss
Sterling Place. Brooklyn. at p m
the Blind No so washington ave Brookiyn. a Mss Miss
on wednesday evening. April Is. at 5 O'Clock
JoNEs-on April IS. 1909. at his residence. Nc; lss
A. Mott. in his nth year
KENNEDY-At Cedar Rapids. Iowa. April q. 1909.
Fg2srsI ssPvices at the South street rss6ytsrisa
Church. Morristown. 4:45 Thursday. April %
MILITARY ORDER. LOYAL LESION. UNITED
STATES Conmandsry state Of New Iork-Corlp@n % mons
wood Funeral services win be held THURSDAY april 2s
Of Market street and East River- cozpani9ns
4 NOEL BLAKESlAN. Recorder
AND-Suddenly. April %. Fannie H. wife OF
the late J. Theodore MacFarland. N. D. OF Savar-
nah. Ga sister OF Darwin y Aldridge. No. 961s
Hicks Funeral services at the Church Of the
Holy Trinity. Clinton and Montague sts.
Brooklyn, Thursday afternoon. April .. at 3
o'clock. Interu1ent Savannah
MACNAUGHTAN TAN-Tuesday. April 81. at her residence.
No ia list IT. Ernelne Hoe Ely. widow Of
William MacnaughtOn. IN her T4th year Funeral
private
sTOKEs-At Re,iands Cal on April 25. 1909. Caroins
Phelps Stokes. daughter Of the late James stokes. IN
55th o. Funeral at Redlands-
vOsE-on Anru d 1909 James Anderson son OF tho
late l. this city Funeral services AZ
residence No 50 West 15lst street thursday
Aprf 20. II o,clock a
New-York tribune., 1909-04-28
MUSICAL NOTES.

John Heath pianist, assisted by Mrs. Ethel s.
Elliot soprano. will give piano recital at the
home of Mrs. J. Mitchell Clark, No. SO West 67th
street on Friday afternoon, April 80, at O'Clock
Glenn Hail. American tenor. who has been
heard in concert and oratorio will sing next year
at the Metropolitan Opera House.
Hansi Hanke. pianist. will take part IN con-
cert next Thursday evening at the Waldorf Astoria
for the benefit of William Spitz, musical student.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-28
sHRiNERs SEE VAUDEVILLE.

The Arab Patrol Of the Mystic Shriners gave
Naooeyille performance last night at the Meuo-
r91sn Opera House, under the auspices OF mecca
snIie. There were contributions from nearly All
ne vaudeville COMPANIES in New York. The opera
.'1se was crowded. large part Of the audience
oasisting Of Mystic Shriners in red fezes-