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New-York tribune., 1909-07-14
GEN. PRISTERER DEAD
Father of National Guard" " Coz
ernor Hughes Calls Him.

Albany. July 13-Iieutenant Colonel Frederick
Phisterer, brevet major general, died at his home
I'm this city to-day. after illness Of several
months. He had been assistant adjutant general
in the national guard of the state since 1882 He
is survived by his wife and sons-Captain Fred
erick Phsterer. L. S. A, and Karl Phisterer' Of
Rutherford. n. J.
Governor Hughes tonight, in announcing Cen
eral Phisterer's death. through Adjutant General
Henry. to the military and naval forces OF the
state. paid him this tribute
The life of General Phisterer during a long
career of public service has been characterized by
duty. I'' Few f Officers have done so much he to
and he is entitled to be called the father Of the
national guard of this state ,,,s - or,fnan+
ability his career is shining example to every
citizen In his death the state n1ourns the loss OF
Who ' discharged the duty Of every position he vas
called upon 10 fill ably. efficiently and eohsclen-
tiously.
General pris+arer was born in Germany on Oc-
toher Il. 1895. and came to America when still a
boy He enlisted in 1850 and Joined the 30 united
States ARTILLERY at Fort Yuma, California serving
in several Indian campaigns in the Far West
After the battle of Bull Run. living then in Ohio.
he re-enstad in the sth United states Infantry
and served throughout the Civil War. taking part
in many engagements. For special gailahFE aI
the battle of Stone River he received the Ooh-
eressonal medal of honor. and for bravery IN the
battles of Missionary Ridge and Resaca the nreVet
Of captain.
He resigned from the service in 1870 and was
engaged in business in New York. New Jersey ana
Ohio and in the latter state was commissioner
captain Of the Governors guards. resignng on
January o. 1879. He entered the states service at
Albany the following year. and was appointed as
sistant adiutant general on November r. lhsZ
He was acting adtutant general Of the state from
Nav 1901 10 January. 1902. brigader general by
rreze+ for rerftorous services during the Spanish
American War and major general by breVet from
January l. 1905. He the author of several
military works, and was a member OF the CIIdiu
Army Of the Republic, the order Of Indian wars
IovaI Legion and Masonic fraternity.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-14
THEATRICAL INCIDENTS.

The Shuberts announce that they have selected
Tbe Girl from the States for the use OF Miss Lulu
Chaser in her second season under their manage
Ynen+ The pfece is by Glen MacDonough with
efr bv Baldwin Sloane and Raymond Hubbell 1t is
the story Of a frolicsorne girl from America who
visits Paris Connie Ediss. Alexander Clarke, Roy
Atveu George Leon Moore, William Danforth,
.Iohvna Howland and others will support Miss
Glaser.
long term Of the Blackstone Theatre. Chi,ago
rlavbouse to he built with a stage similar that
~ tbe New Amsterdam Theatre. Charles Frohman
will be associated with Klaw e. ETlanger In its
r,anagement Ii is intended to make the Blackstone
the svndicate's producing centre in Chicago.
Kathryn Osterman who is married and knows.
will helm to enighten the audiences of rs Matrf-
monv n FaHure?' which David Belasco is 10 pro-
duce Mr. Beasco engaged her yesterday for part
in the farce comedy.
The prospect OF having Oscar Hamnerstein lead
the British Guards Band. playing his waltz,
the opening of the big music shell July "a pleases
the frequenters Of Manhattan Beach The press
agent is urgent. but the irpresario IS shy.
one hundred members Of the Friars' Club. dressed
in monks gowns. girdles. cows and sandals. Will
York Home for Destitute Crippled Children at the
Polo Grounds July % Lest the capers Of the
Friars prove insufficient. the near human
monkeys now in town will be present add the
fun.
Joseph Weber has decided TO set aside one even
ing a week al The Climax FOR musical organiza-
tions. The first Of these evenings will be on July
28 when two hundred members OF a choral society
will the play
on account Of the enthusiasm with which Ger
trude Honmanns revival Of Mendelssohns sprns
New-York tribune., 1909-07-14
cANoNCHET CHANGES HANDS.
Place at Narragansett Pier Owned by Ex-Gov-
ernor .sprague Purchased BY Wife's Sister.
tBy Telesraph to The Trfbune-

by Telegraph 20 me IFinurei
Narragansett Pier. r L, July 13--Announcenent
Of the sale Of Canonchet the historic and beautiful
estate Of William Sprague. the War Governor, vas
made here to-day The sale was made by Sirs.
William Sprague. wife Of the War Governor and
the purchaser was her sister, Mrs. Avce Wheaton
Borda. wife OF ] Borda United states Consul az
San Juan. Porto Rico
Canonchet was placed the market for sale q
year or more ago by Mrs. Spragu and the pur-
chase Of the estate by her sister viii keep the IA
nous place I'm the Sprague family. since Mrs. Bor-
das only daughter. Mrs. Inaz Sprague Sness wife
Of Henry w Stiness. of Providence. the daugh-
ter Of Mrs. Borda by her first husband William
Sprague. of the War Governor.
The property consists Of a fne house OF forty
rooms and $50 acres Of land. five acres OF which
are kept under the lawn mower In 1s40 the farm
house and property were purchased by William
Sprague. then Governor OF Rhode Island. and Can
Onchet was developed from the old farmhouse. Mrs
Bordas purchase includes the entire property with
the exception OF beach lots.
II Is the intention Of Mr. ard Ms Borda 70 SPEND
at least six months in the year az Canoncnet and
Ex-Governor and Mrs SpraEue viii continue 70 i've
there They now IN New York and viii shortly
arrive at Canonchpt.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-14
OBITUARY NOTES.

OSCAR r. BRUNNER, a newspa per artist, for
r,erIv with The Evening Mail" the "Staats
zetture' and The Brooklyn Citizen" died from
heart disease yesterday at his home. No S751 18th
street Brooklyn. Mr. Brunner was born in Brook
Ivn forty-two years ago. He leaves wife and one
daughter.
JEWELL, H. AI-BERE, for the last or
eight years Washington correspondent of The
St Louis Globe Democrat died in Washington
yesterday from heart disease Mr.. Aubere had
wide circle Of friends. He well informed on
political and legislative subjects, and for several
years had been a familiar figure at national con-
ventions He had been IN poor health for a year.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-14

braiion OF the Kings birthday in England. IS half
an American. his mother. a famous beauty in her
oay' having been the daughter of Robert Emmet
Temple, Of Rutland. Vt and descendant of the
oLolhef OF the Irish patriot, Robert Emmet-
resides this he has other American Affiliations,
/ among them that OF having been for many years
tne partner OF Levi 2. Morton. Ex-Governor of New
lork and former Vice President Of the United
states in the Anglo-American banking honse Of
morton, Rose Co. Sir Charles was in days gone
by very prominently identified with the turf, hav-
ing been for more than a decade the racing part
ner of King Edward when the latter Prince
OF Wales. Yacht racing has likewise engaged a
good zeal Of his attention lie has owned the En-
erald. the Satanita and the Aurora and in 1895
issued a challenge for the America Cup, which
was afterward withdrawn at the instance Of the
Royal Yacht Squadron. Of which he is one of the
most influential members
Sir Charles today is enthusiastic on the subject
OF motoring, and has been president Of the Royal
Automobile Club OF England His father the
late Sir John Rose Of Montreal. who after being
Finance Minister OF Canada represented the Domin-
ION as its High Commissioner in London, and became
there the financial adviser Of the Prince Of Wales.
Sir Charles Rose had four sons, all Of whom tooi,
part in the Boer war where their lives This
Is the second baronetcy in the family. For Sir
Charles is also heir the baronetcy of his nephew
Sir Cyril Rose whose marriage remained child
less. One of Sir Charles's sisters is Lady Stanley
Clarke, whose husband the general OF that name.
Is senior equerry to the King. and of the
eran members CT the household. brother, Cap
tain Edward Rose. spent a considerable time IN
this country, with his wife, Lady Cecilia, after
leaving the army. and sustaining heavy financial
reverses.
NEW LADY PAGET.
To the many who are entitled describe
themselves Lady Pseet.' there must be now
added another, in the person Of General Sir Arthur
and Lady Pagers daughter, Leila. For the latter's
husband. Ralph PagAt, who was recently promoted
from Minister Resident at Bangkok to be envoy
at Munich. has just been created a knight Com
mander Of the Order Of ST Michael and St. George
which entities him 10 the prefix Of Sir his
Christian name while his wife enjoys from now on
the predicate Of LADY"
The new Lady Paget. IS. ike Sir Charles Rose.
haf an American. For her mother IS the daugh-
ter and heiress OF Mrs. Paran Stevens of New
York. whose husband acquired fortune through
his ownership Of New York hotels and who for
many years was Of the most picturesque fig
ures in New York society. Leila Paget was par
uculaT favorite OF her American grandmother and
spent much time with her New York. Indeed.
the new Lady Paget has very large number Of
trends and acquaintances in this country. She Is
the very antithess in every respect Of her mother
and is as quiet Intellectual and retiring in her
manner as the former Minnie Stevens is worldly
and devoted 10 society.
MARQUISE DE FONTENoY.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-14
FREDERIC THoMPsoN's STAGE PLANS.
Eugene Walter. Hartley Manners and Booth
Harrington Writing New Plays for Him

Frederic Thompson's plans for the coming season
read like an attempt 10 corner the product OF
several we'll known playwrights Not only has he
got the authors Of The Man from Home Booth
Harrington and H. L. Wilson, to write Spring
time for October production by Miss Mabel
TaliafeTro. but he announces The Assassin by
Eugene Walter; The FOOLS Comedy" by J. Hart
ley Manners; The Lure and Waste" by Porter
Emerson Browne and still another play written
in collaboration by a novelist and actor drama
tist. He will send tour Polly of the Circus"
''Brewster's Millions "A Fool There Was and
Via Wireless With this extensive programme
a vacation seems remote for the creator Of Luna
Park, where Judy, of the Park elephants, dis
tinguished herself yesterday by pushing a loco
motive away from the scene of The Great Train
Robbery in order TO clear space for Mr.. Thomp-
sons newest device, The Bouncer"
New-York tribune., 1909-07-14

Mr.. Loeb. when he returned to this country after
COMPLETING his studies with Ger6me, in Paris was
looked upon as a most promising artist In his
first wear in Paris he the premier priX ate
Her at the Beaux Arts, and his pcturesZ"ere hug
Z, the Salon one of his portraits received honor
obre mention there It in the pages OF the
"Cen+urv'' and "Harpers" magazines that his best
work was found He the Hallgarten prize of
the National Academy of Design, in 1902, and in
the following year the Webb prize OF the Society
IF American Artists H became an Associate Of
tho Academy IN 1901 and five years later Aca-
denician He was born in Cleveland in 1866 and
came to this city at the age Of nineteen He be
came president of the Art League in 1889.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-14
SON OF REVOLUTION DEAD.
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IBy Telegraph The Trbunel
Stamford. Conn. July 13.-Benjamin Weed. real
son Of the Revolution. is dead at his home, in Moro
ton Heights Mr. Weed born in Noroton
Heights OF June 16. 1921 His father. Benjamin
Weed. was a soldier in the Revolutionary War.
The son engaged in business in New York, and for
fftv-six years was a cOIunuter the New Ha-
ven Railroad. He went hack and forth between
New York and Noroton from the opening Of the
railroad unfit 1894, hen he retired from business
Previously he vent back and forth by sailing yes
sci or stage coach. He founded the Presbyterian
Church In Noroton He leaves son, Arthur
Weed
New-York tribune., 1909-07-14
BISHOP PLEADS FOR MISSIONS.
seabury Society Informed That Episcopal
Church Needs $3.50 oGO

Cambridge. Mass. July 13-SectionaI meetings OF
the annual summer conference Of the Episcopal
Church. under the direction of the seabury Society
% New York. were begun today IN St johns
Chapel A conference on the topic Church lay
men and Church Extension at which fifty Young
laymen delegates were present, was the feature of
the days programme.
Bishop Talbot in speaking on Domestic Mis-
sions,' impressed upon his hearers that s25Oo0o
must be raised between now and September = In
order that the available for domestic mis-
sions be Kept I'D TO the usual standard.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-14
TO REMODEL CASINO INFERIOR.

w Albert Swasey, as architect for the Sbuberts.
Icssees fled plans yesterday with Buildings Super
intendent Murphy for remodelling the interior of
the Casino Theatre, at Broadway and 39th street.
The improvements include the resea ting of the par
quet foor the installation of five new decorated
boxes on the mezzanne tier and the lowering of
the main ceiling the balcony by filing in the
ornamental stuCco work with cement layers.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-14
kElrH ENLoINs Miss KELLERmANN.

Annette kellermann has failed TO answer denUr
or otherwise move with relation to the bill of
plant filed against her in the United States Cir
cult Court by Benjamin F. Keith. the vaudeville
manager. Judge Lacombe therefore signed yes
terday an order restraining the diver between Octo-
Der l. 1909 and May l. 1910 from appearing in
presenting. either privately publicly. any act
speciality In any place places whatsoever other
than those designated by Keith. The restraining
order also authorizes Keith to recover from Miss
KelIerrnann The costs Of the suit.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-14
MRS. E. z. WILLIAMSON.

Elizabeth, y. J. July 13.-Mrs. Emily E William
SON known throughout the state a charity and
settlement worker, died at her home here to-day
Mrs Williamson was president Of the State Chari-
ties Aid and Prison Reform Association. editor of
The New Jersey Review of Charities and Correc
ton" treasurer of the State Board of Chldren's
Guardians. member of the National Conference Of
Charities and Correction. former president of the
state Federation of Women's Clubs and probation
oH1cer for Union County. She born in Eng
land about sixty-two years ago.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-14

CARRoLL-on MONDAY. July T. Narv Louisa wife 81
the late Robert Bruce Carroll Funeral services at the
81. Brooklyn. Wednesday. JULY "A. 3 Z
Intermeut private
c1,ARz.SgddS9Iy K, on July T. 1909 a. his residence.
loved husband Of Catharfns F. SkelIy
DOwER-On July 10. 1909 Andrew : Dover VI D
HUBLEY-on July y Helen Hublev. aged A yea-s-
Services The Funeral church Nos 24I ard 24s
23d st. Wednesday. al 2 A. a
JERENnAH-On Monday. July Y, 1909. New London.
Conn. Louisa l.. widow Of Thomas F jeremiah Fu-
service her late residence No 165 5sth
st. New York City Thursday. the 18TH inst az II
20. at No. - Madison ave services at The gunsraI
Church. NO 241 West 23d ST. TUESDAY
MACDovELI,-suddeuIy. on Monday. July - 1909 at
Fhcpnici7 \, = Frances N wife Of T1ou1as 2 Mac
DovelI services "Wednesday. July IA. ? D m.
Friends Meeting House Rutherford Place ana i5th 81.
New York City.
s GFs ETan & Nay ~ 5 T. a l' os ssP9 & 9ss
terry Orange. y =. Wednesday afternoon. July II
Service private
RIKER-
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES % the Greenwich Sav-
ngs Bank with deep regret make record Of
associate and friend OF more than tVentyfvs years
We desire 10 express our feelings aTsc
ton not only whose long and honorable career
As merchant has marked his Of integrity %
purpose but also for one o. whom We never tuTEsd "a
our without readily receiving his good juds-
To the family we extend our deepest sympathy ard
copy Of record Is directed % be sent 20 them ana %
entered in full upon our minutes
vvEED-Entered into rest on sunday. July II. 1904
BENJAMIN Weed. in the S9th year Of hs age Funeral
on Wednesday July r. at $50 ? N Carriages IN
waiting at Stamford station TO meet the o'cioek
train from New York
wIILIAMsON-At Elizabeth y =. Tuesday July Is.
1909 Emily 2 Hornblower widow of BENJAMIN VIII
iamson. jr Funeral services AZ trinity Cnurcn Eza
beth y J.. Thursday afternoon July 15 1909 az
O'Clock
New-York tribune., 1909-07-14
WANT TO HONOR smErANA.

An application made TO the Supreme Cours
yesterday for certificate Of Incorporation OF the
Bedrlch Sn1etana Bust Association The object oE
the organization, which IS composed Of Bohemian
Americans, IS to raise subscriptions for bust
monument to be erected in this city Of Bedrich
Smatana the founder Of modern Bohemian music.
Smetana was the composer Of the opera The Bar
tered Bride which was produced last season az
the MetropoIitan Opera House.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-14

Atlanta July 13.-The Southern Theatrical Man
ayers Association decided to-day not TO permit
any of the Shubert independent attractions to
play in the houses under its control
The Southern managers we're practically unani-
nous in declaring that they did feel themselves
strong enough 10 risk break with the KIaw & Err
LANCER forces by giving encouragement to the shu-
Ierr
New-York tribune., 1909-07-14
Special Notices.
To the Employer.

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New-York tribune., 1909-07-14

London July 13.-Marie Tempest will appear in
America next winter. under the management Of
Charles Frohman. in Penelope play which has
had success in London for the last eight months.
She will sail for New York with Mr.. Frohman's
London company in December, and is to make
FIVE months tour of the United States.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-14
MRS. LANe4AM's SAD HOMECOMING.

Mrs Arthur Granville Langhan. whose husband.
the former president Of the Provideut Life Assur-
ance Society died IN Seymour. Ind. July 5 ar
rived here yesterday on the North German Lloyd
liner Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse Mr.. Langham's
hand was shattered by the explosion Of a giant
cracker on July and he died after an operation
Mrs Langhan took afternoon train for sey-
mo-
New-York tribune., 1909-07-14
WHAT IS GOING ON TODAY.

Free admission Metropolitan Museum of Art, the
American Museum Of Natural History and the
geological Garden.
Outing United French Societies Of Brooklyn, Ridge
vo Grove Long Island
,-stia1sl Festival Of Society.
suffers IIarleru River Park, 126th and Second
J.
1a+fr the executive Of the Of
" cation Park avenue and seth street. p. m.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-14
AL LEACH SUFFERS COLLAPSE

Al Leach, the vaudeville actor. collapsed Just
after leaving the stage Keith & Prector's Fifth
Avenue Theatre last night. and removed to his
rooms in the Hotel Gerard. in 18Th street IN a
serious condition The actor has been suffering
from nervous trouble for several weeks Leach
who is forty-seven years old, has been appearing
IN act called the Three Roses
New-York tribune., 1909-07-14
PROMINENT ARRIVALs Az ZEE HoTELs

BELMONT-Mr and Mrs H NJ Hartman. New
Port T Cannon. sPok52ne HOTEL i,5sss AsIoE &
John. n B. !; Charles Rowland. savannah 9
F Kendall Denver. sEVILLE-W- e Rice Chi
cago; Dr. [. / Shoemaker Wilkes-R Barre Wal
D6RF-A -AsTORIA-C. D. Bevan. Chicago: J J Rot
&on. Toledo.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-14
LOUIS LOEB.

Concord y H, July 13--News was received here
today Of the death AT Canterbury yesterday OF
Louis Loeb. Of New York, well known artist
and illustrator. Mr.. Loeb. was staying at his sum
r1er home in Canterbury. when death came. The
funeral will he held in New York
New-York tribune., 1909-07-14
AUeUsTE KNoBLOCH.

Raincv. France July 13-Auguste Knobloch
member Of the wholesale and retail drygoods con-
Germ of Mandel Brothers, Inc, Of Chicago died
here to-day.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-14

Song and "A Vision OF salouns" az Hsmrnerstsin's
Roof Garden were received it has been decided 20
postpone the new dances wAich Miss Hoffman,
Quired in Europe
New-York tribune., 1909-07-14

NJ Chaplain was Commander Of the Legion Of
Honor and member of the Institute Of France.
In 1850 he the second PriX de Rome and the
first in 1853. He made his first appearance at the
salon in that year with husts and designs A
medal Of the first class was awarded TO NJ Chap
lain at the International Exposition in 1870, and
one of the second class in 1872 In 1877 he was
decorated with the medal of the Legion of Honor
and became an officer of the Legion in 1883. He
vas elected to membership in the Academy in 1881
New-York tribune., 1909-07-14
TNDFRTAEERS

FRANK r CAMPBELL. c41-3 West Esd St cnaPelA
Private Rooms Private AubUancss Tel 1924 Chelsea
Rev stephen Merritt the worId-7rids-k known under
taker ONLY one place of business Sth ave and I9th
s. Largest In the world Tel t24 and 125 Chelsea
New-York tribune., 1909-07-14
CEMETERIES.
THE woODLAwN CEMETERY

readily accessible Harlem train from Grand Cs5trs
Station Webster and Jerome troeys and BY
riaga Lots $50 up Telephone ass GrauerCy Book
Of Views O reoressntafiEe
- once % East 234 St New York City.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-14
THE WEATHER REPORT.

Oficia Record and ForeCast.-Vashinstor JULY IA
The disturbance that central the Great
Nondav moved eastward 70 the lower
ley. the tSentyfour caused
sctried weather end local rains
Gulf states Ohio Valley and points
TIE middle Mississippi VALLEY the region. The
weather Mississippi River remained fair.
temperature is in interior Of the
middle Atlantic states Carolina Carolina
the lower lake region. Ohio Valley. the
middle Mississippi Valley and the Northwestern states
change somewhat higher temperature taken place
The weather during Wednesday Thursday will be
generally Atlantic Virginia
Valley the region. and in these
temperature viii change materially. IN
Atlantic Gulf states there viii he
loca rains The weather in the Mississippi VALLEY and
the districts thereof viii Re generally fair and
during Wednesday and Thlrsfsr
The winds along New England coast viii he light
moderate west. the middle Atlantic coast iient
light southwest: the 5ulf
mocerat. south and the Great Lakes HEtt 70
Steamers departing Wednesday fr European ports viii
winds generally ialF
weather 70 tire Grand Banks
Forecasts Special IocaIIties.-For Nev ENGLAND.
DAY cooler except in Eastern Maine Thurs
dsy fair. light - moderate winds.
Eastern Ncv York fair TO-DAY; cooler in south
portion THURSDAY fair; light variable winds. mostly west
For Eastern Pennsylvania and New jersey, generally
fer To-Day ami Thursday; light variable winds mostly
For Fesr-rr Pern.eIyans ans western New York. gen
orally fair today nnd Thursday; light variable winds
local Oh;riaI Record-Tne following official record
reTaure tpsntytour in comparison
"a Ha#a Lee
New-York tribune., 1909-07-14
JULES CLEMENT CHAPLAIN.

Paris July f3.-Jues Clement Chaplain, the me
da1ion engraver, died in this city to-day He was
born in Montague in 1899.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-14

F5tgtss temperature YESTERDAY. ~ degrees ta a.,
~. average fNr CORES fs'i.IL
50 for corresponding date iaS'
Lea f.reSat Fair and cooler to-day. Thursday fair
iIGn. variable winds. mostly vSst
New-York tribune., 1909-07-14
Died.

Death notices appearing THE TRIBUNE VIII bs
republished in the TriWeekly Tribune without extra