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New-York tribune., 1909-03-19

who has manifested such an exceptional amount
OF pluck Throughout his twenty-five years Of reign
over Bulgaria in connection with the innumerable
plots against his life and attempts kidnap or
assassinate him. entertains holy dread Of any
thing in the nature Of an infectious malady
On his way to st. Petersburg he was informed
by wire that the Grand Duke Nicholas Nicholaie-
Witch had been deputed to meet him at the rail-
road station on his arrival, but that he would le
compelled TO see less of him than he liked owing
TO the fact that his young nephew. Prince Roman.
son OF Grand Duke Peter. down with scarlet
fever, and that although he was not living with
the nov yet he was so much attached to him that
he visited him daily. Gar Ferdinand meditated
quested as q great favor that some other grand
duke, further removed from this scarlet fever pa
tent, should be appointed in lieu of Nicholas to
welcome him on reaching St. Petersburg. There
upon the Emperor delegated Grand Duke Constan-
tine Constantinovitch. and Ferdinand happy
until, after being three days in St Petersburg and
much with Grand Duke Constantine, the latter hap
pened 10 mention incidentally his regret that he
was unable to give him dinner in his own pal
ace. his children ell down there with diph-
liberia
Ferdinand beside himself with apprehension,
hastened his departure, and is reported TO have
spent every spare moment before leaving spraying
his throat dslodge any dpnthertic bacteria that
might have lodged there. Indeed he subjected his
unfortunate throat TO such a severe dsinfecting
process that he developed a local irritation which
convinced him more than that he had got the
and had consulted all the leading specialists there
that his mind was finally set ar rest and that he
able TO return much relieved TO his dOninions.
MAROTTISE DE FONTENOY
New-York tribune., 1909-03-19
THE NINTH CELEBRATES.
Governor Hughes Praises National
Guard-CoIoneI MOrris Hon0red.

Governor Hughes praised highly the national
guard Of the state last night the I10th snnf-
versary OF the old 9Th Regiment. now the sth Dis
trict Coast Artillery. which was celebrated by a
dinner at the Republican Club. Other speakers told
Of the value Of the national guard. among then.
Major General Charles F Roe. who said that whils
Kpling had said THE backbone OF the army is the
nOn-cOmmissioned man he believed that the COM
mlssoned officer was its real backbone A toast
drunk TO the Governor
Il appreciate the opportunity to speak to you,
Governor Hughes said. Il have marvelled at the
record made by the 9Th Regiment. congratulate
the state having such regiment and such
commander as Colonel Morris.
You living here in the city OF New York must
realize the Importance Of the state guard. he con-
tinued. Il do not think that the coast defence Is
adequate TO defend this city. understand that the
coast defence artillery is dependent 70 certain
extent on the national guard. and 1 believe the
national guard. in OF attack to-nsorroS,
would do whole duty
The Governor said he admired the spirit Of the
national guardsmen. and that he believed much OF
the success Of the 9th Regiment was due TO this
spirit.
IF our country should be attacked tomorrow"
Governor Hughes said. which God forbid and IL
not likely to happen, hope and believe the state
national guard would prove by its courage and
efficiency 10 be all believe it to be. and would
never bring the blush Of shame 70 any OF its COM
manders'
A loving cup presented to Colonel William T.
Morris. now brevet brigadier general by reason Of
twenty-five years service, by Lieutenant Colonel
Jaffe. who made a speech highly laudatory OF h.s
commander.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-19
CARUso AND IA sOHEME."

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: In to-day's sundays Tribune Mr.. II +.
Krehbiei IN his article upon music says: SiEnor
Carusos absence from the Metropolitan forces
worked no injury 10 the performance OF La Bo-
hene' yesterday afternoon" and goes on TO say:
IF II were not 20 the popular idol to say
so il nisht be added that his absence helped the
performance" ! think jFere are many people who
will take exception 20 Mr. I[rehbiels words, and
we're bitterly disappointed YESTERDAY TO have Signor
Bonci substituted for Sighor Caruso. to Judge by
remarks overheard IN the audience. We missed
Siznor CarIsos matchcss singing OF the Rae
conto." song into which he throws his whole
soul and YOU sit GREATNESS while he Is singing. so
as not lose note And then the duet with
Mimi in the first act-could any one begin 10 ap-
proach him in that? Mr.. Krehbel knows every
thing about music and appreciates Signor Caruso 3
marvellous voice, but when he compares him to
the Irshman who played his violin by main
strength II seems like striking a man when he Is
down (as at present he is Ill and unable 20 sing)
A SUBSCRIBER TO THE METROPOLITAN.
New York, March IA, 1919.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-19
GORDON CHILDREN TO GET s2Oo,ooo
Four Not Mentioned in VIII Successfully Con-
test Fathers Testament

Boston. March 1S.-The four children Of the late
Nathaniel Gordon. of Exeter. n. H, will receive
S200.oOo from their fathers estate under decree
handed down by Judge Lowell in the United States
Circuit Court here to-day. The children, who were
not mentioned in Mr.. Gordon's will, are Moses S
Gordon, OF Weatherford Tex. Nathaniel Gordon
OF New York City; Mrs. Mary E. A Foster, of
Concord, y. H, and Mrs. Frances z. Kittredge, Cf
Cambridge. wife of Professor Kittredge of Harvard
University
Mr.. Gordon died in 1905. Under his will his es-
tate. valued at about s350ooO was divided among
number OF his grandchildren, the Gordon Theolog-
zeal Seminary Of Boston. and the Gordon Academy,
OF Salt Lake City. The children contested the
viii the ground that It violated marriage
agreement between Mr.. Gordon and his wife, made
in 1853, by which she gave him $4,000 to be held in
for her children and be distributed to them
after his death
After the $500 900 has taken from the estate, II
Is understood that the remainder Will be distributed
among the legatees mentioned IN the will
New-York tribune., 1909-03-19
DAVID MURRAY DAVIS.

David Murray Davis, who was one OF the sur
vvors Of the Perry expedition to Japan in 1853 dled
at his home. No. So Morton street, Williamsburg g.
on wednesday. Death was due to pneumonia ne
was born in Boston May p, 1886. and was q son
of the Rev David Cook Davis a Universalst min
lister
He Joined the Perry expedition at the age OF
seventeen, and on his return. four years later
learned the trade of pattern maker and for years
WAS emploved by the Hecla Iron Works he re-
tired last wear He was a member OF De Long
Council Royal Arcaum. and of St. Johns Methodist
Episcopal Church. The funeral will be conducted
this evening at his home by the Rev. Claude b
Priddy. pastor of the church. and the burial viii
10 ir C.rAAnurood CAne+ery Trenton, n. J. He
leaves his wife A SON Thomas Lincoln Davis, Of
Trenton N j.. and two daughters, Mrs Irwin
Todd of Elizabeth. n. J., and Miss Anna Murray
New-York tribune., 1909-03-19
THEATRICAL INCIDENTS.

Mr.. NIanteI at the New Amsterdam Theatre. last
night, acted ShyIock, and tonight he will imper-
senate OthelIo. These changes are made with a
rapdity that scarcely allows time for thought The
theatre is crowded every night The public has
King John" Macbeth" Hamlet" "Rcheleu.
and The Merchant Of Venice"-all within few
day,s. and next week It will see Louis XI. Romeo
and Juliet" king Lear and Richard III to-
gether with repetitions of some OF the plays that
have already been given.
Mrs Carter will close her engagement at the Lib
ertv Theatre tomorrow night Mr.. Robert Hliard
and his company will appear at that house on
Wednesday evening. March "a. in play called "A
Fool There was"-described as "a startling drama
oF things as they are" After what has been ac-
cepted at some OF the New York theatres Of late
(.The Easiest Way etc-l. It would require dyna-
mite to "startle' anybody.
Tbe nlsv called Die I.iebe wacht' glove
watcbes'0 can be seen this evening. at the Ger
man Theatre. in Irving Place
Mr. George Arliss. capital actor. will appear at
the West End Theatre next week, in the play The
New-York tribune., 1909-03-19

The Charity Organization Society is helping de-
serted wife with three small children dependent
,,ro7 her who is suffering from tuberculosis. She
is doing everything she can to keep her family
together Is receiving regular treatment and Is I'M
rroyjng but she can do little work She remains
devoted TO her children and Is good mother 70
then, She IS very careful not 10 endanger their
health The society now asks for 800 10 continue
during a number Of months a weekly pension Con-
tibutions may be TO the Charity Organization
socjetv No 165 East 22d street. and will be CRATE
fully Acknowledged. The society acknowledges WIN
tt,,,- the following contributions in response TO
previous appeals OF this kind:
In Memory w. H p" 81; George F. Dominick'
zoo. Miss B. /. Golds;ine 80 cents: "A Friend 80;
cash 81: cash, 81. James p. Murray, y; LOUIS oe
Iancey Ward, sl0 "A Well Wisher." 81: cash. $40;
Ir Edward II. Hamm, $50; F. Poel, SO.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-19
LADY LIEUTENANT
First WonlGn to ReceiUe a Commits
sion in EngIand's Army.
r-nnrrtEat. 1903. BY the Rrentnccd conran,.

copyright 1903 b. Brentwood Cornpan,I
LADY Ernestine Hunt. the first woman to receive
commission lieutenant IN the medical branch Of
=. territorial division OF the British army and
yrose picture, arrayed in gaudy military uniform
occupies inst at present conspicuous place in all
-be London illustrated papers is the eldest daughter
p. the Marquis Of Aflesbury, and IS a woman whose
career since her twentieth year has been Of some
~rbst unusual description She Is well known on
,his side OF the water in connection with her ship
-,snts Of horses raised her thirty thousand acre
-snch at Calgary. Alberta. These are sold at Dub
In and in London at very reInunerative prices
,-hich have rendered her ranching venture excep-
,,ooslly profitable. Her marriage was a very ro-
mantle one and wac vigorously opposed by her
father and family.
Psssionately fond Of the sea and a noted yachts
woman she studied at a nautical school at Liver
rool with the object Of obtaining q masters
hcate 50 as 20 duly qualified to take the COM
-asnd of her yacht. At the school was a young
man Of the name Of Harry Brady Hunt, who, hav-
s,g spent some years at sea first as an apprentice
,nd then as mate, likewise studying for a
masters certificate. Their acquaintance ripened
.,-o affection. and one day they were quietly mar
-.ed az Liverpool. in St Michaers Church Soon
afterzard Hunt was appointed skipper Of a sailing
vessel. and LADY Ernestine, who is small, with
beautiful eyes and fine complexion, and is by no
means Ill looking. accompanied him on his first
,,ovaEe as well as on many subsequent ones, being
cutie as competent as himself to take command of
the shp.
Lady Ernes tine, who graduated as pro
1eslonal nurse from the great Liverpool InfrTn-
s-r and who served as such throughout the in
souh Africa gave up her seafaring life about four
wears ago and since then has divided her time he
tween the little place which she has in ireland and
her ranch in Canada She is the first woman who
has ever brought livestock across the Atlantic
Ocean by herself and is enthusiastic over the quail
ses Of the caTtlemen employed in that work. whom
abe considers much malgned class They, on
.ber side are equally loud in their praise Of her
extra ordinary influence the widest horses.
and declare that she is able TO accomplish by mere
re7tle s1lasion what ranchmen attain only
through the hardest kind Of rough riding may
sad that Lady Ernestine was one Of the half dozen
adventurous women who took part in the Jameson
-afs in / ses in the ambulance department
New-York tribune., 1909-03-19
sFAusT" AT THE METROPOLITAN.

Another performance Of the ever popular Faust -
one OF the three operas in French which have had
g hearing at the Metropolitan Opera House this
season drew to that theatre last night-an of
night as it IS occasionally spoken of-an audience
Of large size. although Mr.. Caruso was not in the
cast As Marguerite. Miss Farrar sang in way
that seemed to mark Improvement and to bring re-
ioicing 70 her many admirers Miss Fornia and
Nine Mattfeld contributed their best 20 making
effective their usual assignments to the parts Of
Siebel and Marthe respectively.
Mr. Martin. in the name part sang with his usual
prodgality of voice, but with evident attempts 20
make the best Of a character which be lifted
10 a finer Interpretation than has been given it
this season His failure TO use his voice 20 its best
advantage was again shown-as II has been before
this seasonin the trio in the last act. Mr.. Amato
AGAIN showed what can be made of the part of
Valentin by a sympathetic and an intelligent sing
ing actor.
II we are TO have Faust one might hope after
this wears performances for a Mailer or a Tos-
canini or a Campanin to help 10 give the life and
lustre 10 the work that II deserves
New-York tribune., 1909-03-19
FIRST EDITIONS OF CHARLES DICKENS,
Copy of Robinson Crusoe' Brings $1,000 at
Sale of Hermann Collection.

A collection OF first and other editions OF the
writings % Charles Dickens IN sixty-eight volumes
was sold last night TO Charles Sesser Of Phla-
deIphia at the session OF the sale OF the Will
lam Hermann collection, at the Anderson Auction
Companys rooms No. u East 4eth street
r y North paid slOO0 for Defoes The Life and
Strange Surprising Adventures OF Robinson Crusoe
OF York Mariner" II is I'm two volumes. Only
one other CODY. II is said. has been offered at pub
lie auction and that was thirteen years ago. Both
we're printed IN London IN 1719. first edition Of
German Popular Stories by George Cruikshank,
was sold 10 G. f. Lloyd for $50, and a first ed-
lion of Dickens Martin ChuzzlewiE' went to B.
f Iaurier for S625.
william R Hearst paid $40 for an unpublished
autograph manuscript written by Charlotte Bronte
and called Tales Of the Islanders. MI Hearst
also paid $40 for an autograph presentation copy
of Robert Burnss works and $40 for "Beaux and
Bellies OF England"
New-York tribune., 1909-03-19
JOHN B1GELow SAILS FOR FRANCE.
Former Diplomat, Now Ninety-two Years Old,
Goes to Paris on a Little Jaunt.

John Bgelow, the venerable editor, lawyer ana
diplomat who was sent 10 Paris American Con-
sui by Lincoln In 1861. and who promoted 70
the post Of Minister to France in 1854, sailed for
France yesterday the French liner La Provence.
Mr.. Bigelow. who is ninety-two years Old was ac-
companied by his daughter. Miss Grace Bigelo"'
Shortly before the Provence steamed away from her
pier Mr. Bigelow was asked the occasion for his
visit Paris.
"Oh. I shall not be gone long" he said. I shall
return to this city this very steamer on May l.
am going abroad on little jaunt' although 90
not expect to do much jaunting The sea trip VIII
no doubt do me 8 world OF good but must con-
fess 1 never felt better in my life. am simply
going over for recreation. Apartments have been
engaged for me in Paris for about two months. and
while shall keep fairly close to them shall man
age to get about and enjoy my visit
New-York tribune., 1909-03-19
THOMAS 1. SANFORD.

Thomas L. Sanford. forty-one years old mag
azine writer. of No. 302 West 13Wh street zen
in front OF No. 547 Fourth avenue yesterday ana
fractured his skull. He died several hours later IN
the New York Hospital.
John H Sanford. OF No. 221 West nth street. a
brother Of the dead man. said that his brother had
been subject TO fainting attacks for about year
and a half and that he had probably fallen while
suffering from such an attack. Mr.. Sanford was
formerly connected with The New York Sun. and
was later stage manager for Mrs. Flske ana con
nected with The Dramatic Mirror IN an edi,
torial capacity For the last four years he had
been contributing to magazines and perlodiicca..s
chiefly articles dealing with dramatic sub1ects
Mr. Sanford married and had one small
daughter. He made his home with his sister, Mrs
Collins, the both street address.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-19
OBITUARY.
THE REV. DR.. JAMES a. FERGUSON.

The Rev Dr. James A. Ferguson, pastor Of the
First Presbyterian Church Of Hanover. n. j. dieo
on Wednesday morning at sanatorium IN brooA-
lvn from paralysis DR.. Ferguson was born near
Ogdensburg N Y in 1s43 He was graduated from
Hamilton College with the class Of 1865. and rom
Union Theological Seminary four years later Al
most Immediately thereafter he was called 10 inc
church of which he was still the pastor a' 'i -
Of his death Several years ago he became inter
ested in the education of the negroes and was IN
strumental in founding Ferguson AcademS' a.
AbbevilIe s. c. and Williams and Ferguson Col-
Iege at the same place. for negro students
celebrated the fortieth anniversary OF MS pas.Oi
IN Hanover on February a. He leaves wife and
daughter.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-19
HAVE s5.ooo,ooo. WHY STRIKE?

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Mr.. Lewis. of the anthracite mine workers
claims publicly TO have 100000 available for strike
PURPOSES But why should people that have $500
600 in the trea suries of the national state and
district organizations strike at ali? Why don't
they buy coal lands and so into coal mining for a
return upon II? Or do they think that $5@@"D IN
vested in a conspiracy 10 wrest money from the
people by force promises larger returns than
any possible method OF doing their duties as Ciu-
zens? What rot this strike business has got to he,
and how il imposes on that majority Of the
people who can not viii not proceed to acts OF
extortion upon those about them for livelihood
or for more than they are al any time getting
New York, March IS, 1902. STRIKE BACh
New-York tribune., 1909-03-19
REAR ADMIRAL EDWARD T. STRONG.

Andover. Mass March 1s.-Rear Admiral Ed~aro
Trask Strong. L. s. n. Uetired) died suooeS - ~
rAar+ disease AZ his boroa in this town to-day. de
had apparently been in good health. He was one
of the most popular officers in the navy Born
at Ipswich. Mass. in 1910. he was educated al
Andover Academy and entered the navy curing
the Civil War at the close Of which ne was aP-
non+ed ensign During the Spanish-American war
he was commandant at the Portsmouth Navy
Yard and had charge of the prisoners captured IN
the naval fight off Santiago including AdmlraI
Cervera. He was placed the retired list IN lSV'
with the rank OF rear admiral.
A wife and three daughters survive him.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-19
MUSICAL NOTES.

Several changes have been made in the pro-
ersmn,e of the gala performance which will be
given at the Metropolitan Opera House tomorrow
evening for the benefit OF the pension and endow
nent fund All the first act Of The Bartered
t2rde' will he given in addition TO the ballet with
Mines Destinn Mattfeld and Wakefield and
Messrs Jorn. Didur and Blass in the principal
parts and Mr.. MAILER the conductor The sec
ond scene of the third act of "Manon.' with Miss
Farrar and Mr.. J6rn. will be sung in place of the
second act of lie Nozze di Figaro Mime. Gadsl1i
and Mr. Martin will be heard IN a from
the second act of Aida" The rest of the pro-
gramme will include acts from ''Pagliacci," >"
.'Faust' and "DIe Meistersnger."
New-York tribune., 1909-03-19
OBITUARY NOTES.

THE REV. WILLIAM BELLAR. the oldest min
lister in the Ohio Methodist Conference. died at
Columbus yesterday aged eighty-seven years. He
had been q minister s,xty-fve years.
DP. J. G. CORPUS for twenty-seven years presi-
dent Of the Illinois Board of Charities and prevt-
Gus TO 1906 superintendent OF the hospital for the
insane. at Kankakee. died at Mendoza Ill. yes
terday, aged seventy-six years He was United
States medical examiner for fifteen years.
MRS MARY J. TALBERT. wife of Benjamin G.
Talbert. n banker. died yesterday at her home No
132 West I22d street in her seventysixth year The
fuperaI will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:S0
o'clock Mr. Tarbert Is a member Of the Harlem
Club.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-19
e p. ROE SALE ENDS.

There was good attendance yesterday at the
third and final session OF the f. p Roe sale al
the rooms of the Merwin-Clayton Company NO.
>S4 East goth street. Two volumes of La Fontaines
.Contes ct Nouvelles en- Vers" brought the high
est price. $50. which paid by J. Mason This
edition was printed by BArbou 1862, prefaced by
Diderot illustrated with eighty plates of Eisen
and supplied with ffty-seven tail pieces by Chof-
fard. THE Diary Of Samuel Pepys," translated
from the shorthand manuscript by the Rev. Ny
nors Bright, with Lord aybrookes notes. brought
S74 and a set Of Cambridge shakespeare, forty
volumes, went for s54
New-York tribune., 1909-03-19
WOULD REARRANeE THE CALENDAR.

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir. DR. J H I.angworthy. Of Lcayenworth,
Kan suggests that the calendar be changed as FOL
lows: Let the year consist Of thirteen months OF
twenty-eght days each that makes 56i days Let
the first day OF the year and The 29th OF February
he unattached to any week month, and be known
resrectivelv and simply as New Year Day and Leap
Year Day. One result OF such a change would be
that Inauguration Day. Fourth OF July, Christmas
etc would always come on the same days OF the
week r. II LA->T"
Warren Penn. March Il. 1909
New-York tribune., 1909-03-19
PROMINENT ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS

AsTOR-C. c. Gordon Glasgow; E p. Dodge
Buffalo; c B. Hill, BuIalo. ABkEsLIN-Judge P
a Y. Van Dusen and Mayor Robinson of Prince
ton EAIPIRE-Alr. and Mrs: d; Rodgers. Brook
line GRAND-Colonel ]. S Bishop, Z. s A
HOFFMAN-A c. Bruce, Richmond; Captain g.
Machlachlan, Scotland. MANHATTAN-F. J.
Crane Cleveland; Elihu Root, New York MARI
ROROUGH-J. P. Cordova, Mexico MURRAY
HILLNJ B. Angel. Ann Arbor; R; z. Payne.
Buffalo: n. S Kerr, Lima. Peru PARK AVE
NTIEEColonei j. G. D. Knight L. 5. A; H. T.
Tripp, Juneau, Alaska. SEVILLE-Ehen Sutton,
Baltimore
New-York tribune., 1909-03-19
MARY mANNERING IN THE TRUANTs."

Announcement made yesterday b. the
Messrs. Shubert that Mary Mannering would be
featured in an American production of The Tru-
ants" which they will shortly make Lena Ash
well has attained some success with that comedy
at the Kingsway Theatre London Wilfred T.
CoIeby wrote it. The stage manager of the original
presentation has been engaged to direct the efforts
of the players this side.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-19
MRS. c. p. TAFT PAYS INHERITANCE TAX.

Chicago March 1s.-Mrs. Charles P. Taft paid the
Cook County Treasurer Sl8456 to-day which was
due as inheritance tax from the estate OF her
father the late David Sinton. Of Cincinnati who
died In 1900. Included in her fathers estate was
local real estate valued at s923.SSO The IN
heritance tax on this amounted 10 $500, but as
there was a delay in the appraisal of the prop
erty until last year the tax not paid. In the
mean time S4554 in interest had been added to the
original tax
New-York tribune., 1909-03-19
ELECTED TO FRENCH ACADEMY.

Paris. March IS.-Eugene Brioux. the dramatist
and Raymond Poincare. ex-Minister OF Finance
have been elected to the French Academy TO sue
ceed Ludovic Halevy and Nicholas Gebhart re-
spectively.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-19
PLANS BIG LENOX ESTATE.
Harris FahneStOck Bugs FiUe Farms
IN the BerkShres.

Lenox. Mass, March 1s.-By the purchase Of
five farms in this town. Harris Fahnestock Of
New York has acquired an estate of 124 acres
and. it is said will spend Immediately $250.OOO
in the erection of a house and the Improvement
OF the property. The purchase removes from
Lenox practically the last of the milk and prod
uce farms The town now consists almost
wholly Of large estates.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-19
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