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New-York tribune., 1909-05-25
GETS CONRlED LIBRARY
Iruing Place Theatre Lessee Also
Bugs Theatrical Properties.

For a compromise sum the Conried estate dlsposed
Yesterday of the famous library of plays and the
scenery costumes electric lighting plant and other
theatrical properties connected with the Irving
place German Theatre accumulated by the late
Heinrich COnred during his thirteen years as lessee
of the shouse The purchaser was August Ldchow
the present lessee.
Frederick w. Sperlng. who effected the transfer
on behalf Of Mrs. Conried. the widow withheld
statement of the amount paid by Luchow. 1t was
only yesterday that an agreement was reached be-
tween both parties.
Mrs Conred decided that since the properties
would be useless without the theatre 1t was ad-
vsable TO let them go at sacrifice" said Mr.
SperIing TO a Tribune reporter. The library, which
Mr. Conried spent thirty years in collecting. was
probably the valuable and indispensable of the
theatres accessories 1t included copies of all the
modern German dramas, well the classic
repertory produced nowadays The texts were es-
pecialIy valuable because they annotated and
all the cuts marked. That library could not be
duplicated to-day this country, and five years
ago there nothing like 1t even in Germany"
When Mr. Conried assumed dictatorship Of the
Irving Place Theatre. in 1892 the building was moth
Ing but music hall. Mr.. Couried installed elab
crate electric lighting plant and other improve
ments at cost of about $4,000. He also added the
library, and filed both storehouses with costumes
and scenery.
Mr. Conried's lease on the theatre did not expire
till May Of this year. Three years ago the theatre
was sublet to Maurice Baumfed. who held 1t for
two years. Last year Otto Well leased the theatre
from Mr. Conried, with the financial backing of Mr..
IIdchow. During all three years the house was run
at a loss.
1t was reported yesterday that Emmanuel
Reicher the famous German actor, of Berlin, was
negotiating for the managership of the Irving Place
Theatre. If arrangements are made with MI
Recher II possible that the theatre may be con-
tinued the high plane which began and ended
with Mr.. ConrIed's dictatorship.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-25
TO READ ROGERS WILL.
Nature Of Requests Is AH Con-
lecture, Counsel SAYS.

The will of H H Rogers will he read tomorrow
afternoon, according 10 report yesterday. 1t will
then be offered for probate IN this county. Mrs.
Rogers was better yesterday. 1t said by a
friend Of the family that she not especially
under the of "a physician. she was really
not ILL., only very tired and weak from the effects
of the sudden death of her husband. Her cOndi-
tion, however caused postponement of the read
ing of the viii. and 1t may be read to-day.
There were more rumors yesterday regarding the
value Of Mr.. Rogerss estate, the figures ranging
from 100000 TO Sl00.Co0000, An intimate friend
said that the value would probably be nearer S60-
cocoon than the larger amount. but he said also
that the Will might not reveal the extent of the
in the accounting for the purpose Of taxation That
Mr. Rogers had transferred large blocks Of stock
to relatives denied. There report that
about 100000 in securities had been given away
prior his death and since his first stroke of
apoplexy.
Relatives only may be present when Mr.. Rogers s
counsel James NJ. Beck, reads the will at No
East 18th street. It had been Intended 70 read II
the home I'm Fairhaven. Mass, when Mrs.
Rogers believed to be too weak to make the
return journey 10 this city Rumors about the dis
position of the property were numerous. but Mr..
Beck when. seen said that one mad had access
to the WILL and consequently no one but he and the
relatives knew about the bequests.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-25
THE DRAMA
&c THE CURTAIN FALLS.
MR.. MANTELL.

-, ,Tsn.eu remains the most important and con-
-s n fg7Ire on the New York stage at this
15is long season in the city, which began on
nI at the New Amsterdam, viii termipate
NS' saturday night. May %, at the Academy, with
neo.f+;on neA. Of Macbeth" Last night he acted
- The parts TO follow are King Lear, Shy
1-;nr Louis Richelieu, OtheIlo, Romeo. and
W W +be gloomy and terrible Thane. Intimadons
-. heen afforded of Mr. Mantells purpose to
b1,e professional tour OF the world, but, proba-
u ..ez- are based on hollow rumor. An actor
'[' ,os reached the leadership of the American
W. W. i ,,nder no necessity Of circumnaVigating
- clohs Mr.. MantelTs only necessity is that OF
:" ,,n5irc himself with a strong and fine COM
- HIS managers experience with king John
.s7-ba Marble Heart ought, alone to be sum
=, 70 make that truth obvious and clearly uhoer-
- The health Of the actor not less than his
-, = inperilled. when the whole tremendous
- Of such a repertory that of Mr. Mantel
y .---ose5 ylr7on himself alone. The experience of
80 -Footh, Lawrence Barrett, John Mccullough
- Henry Irving, in respect to excess Of labor
.us1,. 10 teach something. They showed themselves
- mercy: they worked themselves To death NO
= - ran continuously. do justice the great
-I,-sr+ers in Shakespeare, and to himself, VINO
a. constrained TO change the bill every night
- every night to vitalize whole play. with
--os1,- any assistance from anybody else. MT.
Tsp+ell's success, considering his surroundings
= literally marvellous But he ought not any
- IN he subjected to such exactions- king
- lasted a week. The Marble Heart" lasted
u-eek- Each Of them ought to have lasted at
80. fol1r. The Marble Heart far as known
-. never been proclaimed by anybody as great
,.v or as a play representative Of the accepted
s-,stic literature OF the middle Of the nineteenth
.,-,rry Its dement's are, and always have been'
.-sectlv well known. II is good play, however
81 II cornpetently acted in every one of lis parts
. zalId always be a successful play. Further-
,-s II Is decent: and the Theatre, almost every
,hs-e has reached a point where decency Is rec
,vrized as the unexpected arrival Of lons-lost ac
,1,ntsnce Mr.. NanteI-s presentment Of the OLD
rszy was mainly carried by himself, as also was
rh rresentuent Of the complex tragedy Of king
,.bn p" II is not by that sinEle-handed process OF
.,.rgv that the fame Of great actor Is advanced
- .hs+ the power and dignity Of the Theatre as
an institution are maintained. The complexion Of
,b= tine is changing. The shopkeepers have be
ro-,a alarmed. There Is sudden managerial
,s,or for purity and the legitimate The dramatic
SEASON that opens next autumn viii be the storm
,sv- most trying and most eventful that the Amer
,csn stage has known: and 1t viii involve and Will
decide the question whether there is TO be hcfn9
Theatre any more. or whether the stage Is 10 be
cone exclusively, a corner grocery The presence
of SIS champions viii be imperative for the good
csuss Each should come thoroughly equipped, and
foremost Of ali should be the standard Of Robert
Nzrfefl
New-York tribune., 1909-05-25
FERRERo ON HIGH FINANCE.
The Authors View on Movement Against
Combinations of Capital

Paris May 24-Contlnung the analysis of condi-
tous in the United States in his letters TO the
Figaro. Gugliemo Ferrero. the Italian historian,
finds that the moral revulson which was produced
by recent revelations quickly transformed into
a movement not only 10 impose a severer system OF
ethics high finance but 10 curb the wealth power
as well veritable wave OF Jacobinism swept
over the country. and the demand FOR Draconian
legislation strong that the rival parties WED
with each other IN promises Of reform. "Combina
tions OF capital" says. became the object OF
scandal. prosecution and legislation, and leagues
were formed everywhere to fight political corrup
tiou which was the dangerous weapon possessed by
high finance"
Siguor Ferrero Pittsburg example OF
the manner In which the Augean stables have been
cleaned. lie cites the New York public service law
as an Illustration OF the tremendous power con-
ferred on The authorities charged with watching
operations OF corporations. He informed that
il was not a commission, but a committee of
public safety" Although SignOr Ferrero is OF the
opinion that the American financial oligarchy.'
despite vices, is playing great part in the de
velopuent Cf the resources of the country. he
that the power and influence the money combina-
tions have acquired in America would not be toll
Grated I'm Europe. accustomed for centuries
authoritative regimes
New-York tribune., 1909-05-25
DR.. ALDERMAN SPEAKS TO GRADUATES
Not a Sufragist, but He Says Women Are
Entitled to Freedom to Work.

The ffty-frst commencement exercises Of the
Packard Commercial School held last night
in Carnegie Hall. Four thousand persons gathered
there to watch the award Of diplomas the grad
yates. who numbered hundred and fifty.
The principal address of the evening was de-
livered by Edwin 4. Alderman president OF the
University OF Virginia, who spoke "Renakng
the Republic" Optimism fairly eNuded from his
speech The pessimsts If any present. must
have found the Southern educator exceedingly
ConEenial-
Everybody has TO do one Of four things in life
began DIR. Alderman. He must either work or
steal or beg or starve Now I will acknowledge
that have never tried all four myself. A thing
which I should like to impress you tonight is
this-you have got to live life well make
living"
Dr. Alderman then dwelt the proposition that
woman was entitled 10 freedom. That does not
necessarily mean freedom vote said he, but it
does mean freedom to work and freedom to spend
her life as she wishes
Society has more moral power now. he said, than
it ever dreamed of having in any other age In
conclusion DR.. Alderman said he hoped that the
graduates would find the golden medium between
rank indivdualism and rank socialism, and
wished them 'the spirit to achieve the viii to do
New-York tribune., 1909-05-25
DOLLAR DINNER FOR JOHN S. HUYLER.
New York City Church Extension and Mission
airy Society Honors Its President

Nearly thirteen hundred Methodist men Of this
city attended a dollar dinner given last night by
the board Of managers OF the New York City
Church Extension and Missionary Society of the
Methodist Episcopal Church in celebration of the
society's forty-third anniversary. in honor OF
John S Huyler. the president Samuel " Browne
presided at the dinner. which was held at Wana-
makers banquet hall, Broadway and 9Th street
President Huyler, who has returned TO active
service in the society after a long convaIescence
was warmly greeted by the diners. and Bishop
Goodsell spoke OF his efforts The Rev Dr. CoodelI
pastor Of Calvary Church, which the guest OF
the evening and his family worship said that
now that the Ananias Society has suspended he
would suggest the formation Of organization for
the Prevention Of Cruelty 10 Rich Men
Professor c. l. Duxbury, of England rected
The Bells' Frank Mason North the secretary
told Of the work being done by mission workers in
this city, and J. Edgar Leaycraft, the treasurer
described how the funds Of the society were dis
bursed
New-York tribune., 1909-05-25
BISHOP WHITEHEAD AT SEMINARY
breaches Baccalaureate to General Theological
Graduates Programme for TODAY.

Bishop Whitehead. of Pittsburg. delivered the
baccalaureate sermon to the class of 1909 at the
General Theological Seminary, in Chelsea SQUARE
last night. He took for his text the marks OF an
unsuccessful ministry.
Without wishing to appear pessimistic he said,
he pictured different sorts of ministries which
might be called successful according to worldly
standards but which would not be considered sue
cessful in Gods sight. He exhorted the members
Of She class to avoid the discussion of political,
economic and psychological problems. which he
said. although important in themselves were only
the uttermost fringe of the ministry. He spoke
of the Importance of self-examination and the
necessity for a minister TO compare himself not
with OF to-day but with ST. Paul for ex-
ample.
Dean Robbins gave a reception p. m. at
which Bishop Greer. Bishop Whitehead and Bishop
Francis, of Indianapolis were present.
To-day is alumni day at the seminary. The pro-
gramme for the day is follows: Seven a. m,
celebration of holy communion; 1880 a. m, bust
ness meeting OF Associate Alumni, in the gym
nasium; Il O'Clock reading of the alumni essay by
the Rev. DR.. Gustav a. Christensen. and report of
Derologist; n m, annual meeting of the board
of trustees, and p m, alumni dinner.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-25
THE JEWELLERS" IN WASHINGTON.
Charles Richman Appears in the Leading Part
in His Own Play.

Washington. May A-The first performance OF
THE Revellers' took place here tonight at the
Relasco Theatre. Charles Richman appeared in
the dual role OF playwright and principal player.
THE Revellers' is Mr. Rchman's first play. II
tells the story Of how young man. who is losing
his prestige n lawyer through associatins with
a or less dissipated coterie Of Jewellers. re-
gains the position which his talents entite him
through the love Of a good woman. 1t is the part
of this young lawyer Jack Randolph, which is
played by Mr.. Rchman.
The RevelIers' is in four acts with the scenes
laid in New York and San Francisco. In addition
to Mr.. Richman the leading members OF the COM
many are Katherine Florence, Leonora Oakford'
Vera II. F1nlay. Cecil Kern, Emma Butler May
Mackenzie. Mary Cecil. Jane Rogers. Eva May
Frederick Burcher William Laire. Charles Har-
bury r. z L Hill. Frank Chen, Philip Leigh.
Baker Moore, Elmer Bowman, W. s. Martin and
''Al" Johns
After the third act Mr.. Richman made brief
speech thanking the audience for their approval
New-York tribune., 1909-05-25
NEW PLAY AT WALLACK'S.
1.-THE Game Of Love. "

More than half q century ago a play by the
brilliant Irish comedian John BroughaTn' entltled
The Game Of Love- was brought out at wal
lacks Theatre Cthen IN Broadway, near Broome
street,. with cast that included Lester Wallack
Henry Placide. J. H Stoddart. Brougham himself
z "A Sathern-then called Mr. Stewart-GeoTse
Holland. Mrs Hoey, Mrs Vernon, and other pay
s-s- and though essentially farcical, II was so
brilliantly acted that it seemed to be q comedy;
Il gave pleasure, and It had a fair career 1t IS
stIu extant but no longer used, and, probably, II
would not meet with public favor now for It's
spirit is pure and its mrth is innocent. peculiar
taste seems largely prevalent, at this time, for
rlsys that either dispense the patchouly Of vice
or deive into the muck Of Illicit amorous compil-
cations.
TIE play called Tho Game Of Love which was
produced last night at Wallack's Theatre ana
which appeals TO that order OF taste, comes from
en Italian original. by an author named FredeTlco
Msrianis-"new Matched To the woful time, and
while II does not IN any way resemble Brougharn 5
pisy, II treats the subject,-which can per
hsps be correctly designated Fooling with Love
The fable relates to the character and conduct Of
6 young man who. because he has been discarded
by young woman. becomes a gay hbertine and
determines 10 avenge himself on the female SEX
by wantouy treating every woman as q toy II IS
explained that this young mans sweetheart repelied
him because Of his poverty, and in order that she
might wed q rich suitoT. After a time he himself
becomes rich. and presently, meeting once more his
'od flame" now unhappy wife, he renews his
addresses to her. and finds himself favored Mean
while. IN pursuit Of his manly and national
vocstion-that OF playing the game Of love-
he has become eutangled with another fe-
male, with the natural result that he finds
himself. fguratively speaking. in hot water. The
circumstances not very clearly disclosed. The
name Of the mlk-and-wateT Joseph Surface Is Al
1Ted Brltton He appears TO have seduced the wife
OF man named Watson. he seems TO be trying
10 seduee the wife Of man named Holmes-his
early love. The latter female finally consents TO
eope with him, but Mr. Watson intercepts the pair
ane shoots Mr. Britton, without killing him LO-
thario Tecovers, and in the hospital he marries
MS nurse, formerly Mrs Watson. At the end he
calls on the Holmes family and tells the tale Of
ms lnatrmony. The subject is vulgar; the story is
SHY; the incidents are preposterous the dialogue
is proix and insipd the construction is imbecile:
Ahe Characters are mere puppets. such acting
coolo redeem Il was melancholy TO observe the
sincerity and zeal with which M Ratcife, Mr.
sheldon Lewis, Miss Josephine Lovett and their
associates strove TO make those puppets vital and
70 bear with gravity their burdens Of trash. The
play may. possibly. live week. II does not de-
serve TO live day II is trivial for serious
sloerstion. This is the cast:
New-York tribune., 1909-05-25
THE GAME OF LOVE
THEATRICAL INCIDENTS

ar, Warfleld appeared last night at the West End
4heatre, repeating his fine performance Of Herr
Won Barwigg. in The Music Master.
Miss Maude Adams it should be remembered by
pefsons who wish 10 enjoy Mr.. Barrie's whimsical
llaF, What Every Woman Knows viii close her
Engagement the Empire Theatre June 5.
Miss Grace George viii close her season. at the
hsckett Theatre, in A Womans Way next Sat
aroay night The farce is mirthfu and the acting
oi Miss George is vivacious and charming
Miss Eleanor Robson acting at the Lyceum, in
TIE Dawn Of Tomorrow can be seen only until
NE end Of next week. when her engagement will
close
Ar Sothern and Miss Marlowe. having again
soned their professional forces. viii appear at the
academy Of Music next Monday night. in Romeo
an Juliet" Their engagement viii last three
weeks Hamlet viii be presented on May 81 and
The TsTaing Of the Shrew'' June z
Miss Frances Starr viii close her engagement
o. rather. Mr.. Belasco viii close il for her.-in
sane vacation from THE Easiest Way and
t'on all plays Of a kindred ORDER is a boon for
which the public ought to be grateful.
play called The Narrow Path" is announced
lor production at the Hackett Theatre May 81.
\ comes from a pen hitherto unknown that of Mr..
Sonn Montague. There Is certain twang- in the
ute that indicates cur old acquaintance The
Problem
Mss Elsie Janis. performing in "The Fair Co-Ed,
III vi terminate her engagement ~ the Criterion
iheatre next Saturday night
New-York tribune., 1909-05-25
Local ofHciaI Record.-The following official recor
1905 1909

peraure for the twenty-four in comparison
with the corresponding date Of last year:
New-York tribune., 1909-05-25
TO RISE TEN NILES IN ATR,
A. Leo SteUens Enthusiastic OUer
Balloon Trip to Signal Mars.

a Leo stevens, the aerOnaut was as buoyant az
ms numerous balloons after they ascend from
'le gas works when asked at his home last night
whether ne and Professor David B. Todd os
Amherst College. would teach the men OF Mars
the Marconi system from the edge OF this worlds
atmosphere on the 18th OF next September
That is the date set for the balloon tria % NJ
Stevens replied. Il don't deserve any credit ror
the enterprise Scientifically / don't pretend 70
know anything about Mars or about talking 70
whatever beings may be Il. It was Ike thiss
Il was 1T dinner with Professor Todd a few
weeks ago. in Massachusetts. and he told me how
he wished he could get far enough UP in the air
to pick up messages from Mars 1 said that II hs
thought ten miles would cut much ice I would
go with him. and that I would rig I'D an aerial
outfit which would carry there. We shook
hands on it. and now it's enough gO.'
The date in September chosen. he said. be-
cause Mars would then be the earth. The
special equipment includes two herneticalIy sealed
aluminium cases. with tanks Of oxygen attached for
breathing, and speaking tubes connecting one tank
with the other; powerful wireless plant with
made clothing of marvellous thickness and
ray Of navigating Instruments
Il believe shall down alive said Mr.
Stevens. but ten miles is higher than man has
ever been Eight miles Is the greatest hefxht
reached, and members Of that ba1ooniuE party died
from cold and rarity OF air
-, Ihe tanks VIII be provided with glass fronts. 50
that We can instruments. which viii Be a.
ranged in front. Both Professor Todd and viii
begin training for the trip IN July. We VIII havs
tanks OF oxygen sent to homes and will begin
breathing 1t TO get accustomed TO H. This training
will be continued systematically up TO the time of
Mr.. Stevens said that preliminary trip IN a bal
loon would be taken on June Is from Springfield.
fighter. will go up In the for the first time IN
his history with Mr. Stevens from Pitts6eld. MasA
New-York tribune., 1909-05-25

West End Association. died yesterday morning at
home. No. AZ West 10Th street. at the age Of
seventy-nine years. on account Of his interest In
real estate and civic improvements ia that part Of
the city he was often called Father Of the West
Side" Death was caused by paralysis. after an
illness OF ten days
Mr.. Clark born IN Sardinia. Erie County, y.
Y. September Is. 1880 He spent his early life
attending school and In drygoods store in Buffalo
Later he the Fredouia Academy. I'm Chau-
tauqua County, and IN January. 1873 came 10 this
city, where he was employed by the firm of Clark,
Southworth & Co. wholesale silk dealers Five
years later he helped organize the firm OF Vincent
Clark < Co. which after 1--WE years succeeded
by Clark. Pardee, Bates < Go. Mr.. Clark retired
from business five years later, acquired considerable
real estate on the West Side and then spent three
years in Europe. obtaining Information about real
estate and civic administration in several countries.
In 1870 Mr.. Clark returned from Europe. and inn
mediateIy became prominently active IN the West
En- / Association and its efforts To improve The
ton. He caused first bin be- introduced into
the state Legislature to exempt mortgages from
taxation, and had been working for its passage up
TO his final illness.
Mr.. Clark also a member Of the West Side
Republican Association. the Chamber Of Commerce
and the Sons Of the Revolution He leaves a
siderable fortune. it is said which viii be divided
among his two and three daughters These
Walter d. and Howard +. Clark Mrs Francis
Skidy Marden, Miss Alice Clark and Mrs f.. Wash
scrit at Yale
Funeral services will be held next Thursday at
the Church of Zion and St Timothy. Burial will
be in the family plot in WOodlawn Cemetery.