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New-York tribune., 1909-05-22
DIVORCE DEPLORED
Presbyterians Point Out Its Increase
Bar Sunday 1musements.

Denver May 21.-Sunday emusements, the abo-
Iition of divorce and the urgency OF religious edu-
cation the subjects discussed by the General
Assembly of the Presbyterian Church to-day.
The committee marriage and divorce called
attention to the alarming increase Of the number
Of divorces granted, as shown by the government
census. The census the report says. tells
story that surprises the people and shames Chris
tan nation" The report continues:
In Iss! the total number Of divorces granted
Der granted in twenty years was s45,e25 Certain
9T h states It s granted ted divorces divorces as @ o II aos d
HSew York in 1887, io42 divorces; and in 1905,
1906, 800; Ohio in 1gsl zoos divorces. and in 1906
55 oSd Ksntgc{ In 1851 s4s divorces and in in 1898
5.943; Massachusetts, IN 1887, 752 divorces and in
1906. 1.54O and Virginia. in 1887, 3o5 divorces and
in 1906. 1.O74
Two other subjects that threaten 70 cause much
parliamentary conflict the report of the executive
commission and the report OF the chairman on
administrative agencies were brought before the
assembly by DR.. J. D. Mofatt, president of the
Washington and Jefferson College Of Pittsburg.
and by ex-Moderator DR.. B. P. Fullerton, of St
Louis.
Referring 10 the budget. the executive report
says the aggregate estimates of the eight boards
and the temperance committee including deficits.
but including no new work except what has been
actually entered upon. S3394.659. Deducting
from this the legacies. interest and special
gifts that may be expected without the direct ef-
the churches were asked TO contribute S576.4ST In
addition to this sum the boards present requests
for S63S51+. to meet urgent needs OF their fields
To meet all these estimates would require from
churches 214951, in addition the SSs.222 that
legacies special gifts and interest investments
are expected aggregate. making grand total
of S4S3IT3
The report on Sabbath observance recommends
the adoption OF resolutions urging emphatic dis
approval Of all secular of the day. all games
and sports. in civic also in army and navy all
unnecessary travelling and all excursions
Dr. Moffatt predicted that this session would see
the adoption Of a plan whereby the eight admins
trative boards OF the church would TO large de-
gree be consolidated. The committee on admins
trative agencies. of which he is chairman has
recommended that each board seek legal advice as
to its possible powers
The selection OF vice moderator was not an
nounced It is believed that Judge Charles 5 Holtr
Of Chicago. will receive the appointment
This afternoons session turned over to a
celebration Of Calvins quadricentenniaL The
speakers included the Rev. S D Schaf, OF Western
Theological Seminary Ptttsburg.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-22


An extensive plan TO improve higher education is
set forth in the organization OF the Higher Edu-
cation Association. The corPorators include Presi-
dent John II. Finley OF the College Of the city OF
New York, Edwin Z. Slosson, editor OF Ihe In
dependent: ex-SeCretary George B. Cortelyou'
who was at one time principal Of preparatory
schools in New York: Vergil Prettyman. principal
Of Horace Mann School, New York; Clarence F.
Birdseye. an author OF numerous educational
works: Charles Z Sprague and Arthur H. Pog-
son Of this city The project Is also said to have
the approval of the United States Commissioner
OF Education
The purpose Of the organization set forth IN
its articles OF incorporat ton is TO improve higher
education throughout the United States and IN
particular the internal and external conditions OF
the American college. by furnishing an agency ana
funds whereby a careful study can be made and
Improvement can be brought about in the 1nstl-
tutions of higher learning Various means tor
accomplishing this end are 10 be employed one
OF them is in the financial department Of the col
leges, in which il is designed to secure an I'M
proved and more complete system Of bookkeeping
and the development Of internal cost account
ing system, in addition TO the present method OF
merely accounting for the cash proceeds and OF
trust and other funds
In the department of instruction. the purpose Is
70 secure Improvement in the pedagogical train
ing Of those proposing TO teach in colleges. and
attention 10 questions Of health, compensation
pensions and other interests Of the teachihS
forces. IN the department Of student life the
association designs 10 secure 'ie oeStt Va
the college community life and of the college home
life whether In the fraternity home, the college
dormItory or the local boarding house; and the
restoration so far possible Of the individual
training OF the students, mentally, morally and
physically
II is also designed to bring about systematic
study and wide adoption of better and more ad-
vanced college administrative methods Efforts
also are to be made to bring about the more gen
eraI study Of civic affairs and economics The or
faDizstion Will publish a magazine 10 be known
as The American College" and viii establish
branch associations IN other cities, TO cooperate
in this general purpose Of educational develop
ment.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-22
FROHlf4N GETS ADELPHI.
Serenth London Theatre No7c Under
His Direction.

Charles Frohman has added another theatre TO
his present chain in the British capital According
to information received last night at his New York
offices he viii assume control Of the Adelphi next
September. having entered into an arrangement.
the details Of which not vet known. with George
Edwardes Mr.. EdwRrdes has been the lessee ana
manager for several years
The Adelphl is among the oldest OF the present
homes Of the drama In London. 1t is owned by
the Gattf brothers, and Is situated on the Strand
near the Hotel Cecil Mr.. Frohman has produced
plavs there from time time. II vas there that
ZanE,yills drama. The Children Of the Ghetto
had its London presentation which lasted one
week Arizona and other American dramas re-
ceived a cordial reception.
Mr.. Frohman a. the beginning of next season
when he takes over the management OF the Adel-
phi will have seven playhouses under his direction
in London He has now a controlling interest in
the Duke ~ York's. the Hicks. the Haymarket. tho
Aldvych. the Comedy and 81. James's.
The first presentation At the Adeph VIII be The
Great Divide" wlth Henry Miller and Edith Wynne
Natthison acting the chief parts There have been
rurnors that Margaret AnglIn might join Mr. Miller
and act the part I'm that play created by her, Out
Mr. Frohman's representative here say that MISS
Matthison's engagement is permanent. Miss Angln
&c nov in London. She and Mr.. Miller enjoyed a
long and prosperous run in The Great Divide ~
the old Princess and. later. At Daly's Theatre
At the conclusion Of Mr.. M!ler's engagement MI
F,rohnan will establish stock company at the
AdaInbi for the presentation of popular dramas
and comedies The company will be composed or
English PLAYERS except for occasional appearances
NJ Americans in characters they have successfully
created Further than the announcement that INC
Great Divide" would be followed b. several per-
fornances Of Mr. Kennedy's play. The Servant IN
the House." which was favorably received at the
savoy Theatre in this city there vas no intimhtion
= 90 1yra, rs,,ivsIs there would be az the Adelphi-
New-York tribune., 1909-05-22
LOST BOY HOME AGAIN.
Mother Thought He Was Kidnapped. but He
Had Only Been to the Circus.

For a while yesterday and the night before one
J. Frederick Streesman, eleven years old. OF Scotch
TJu1s which is near Van Cortiandt Park caused
soma excitement His mother had the whole police
force looking for him. after his friend, Hebert Lis
ter Of the same age. reached home about midnight
with q story OF having escaped from stranger AT
the Wall street subway station. leaving J. Frederick
behind Mrs Streesman is going 10 get some money
from the settlement Of estate pretty soon, ana
she was sure J. Frederick had been kidnapped for
a
J. Frederick showed up home about o'clock in
the morning He said that, instead Of being kid
mapped Lister and another friend and himself had
been to a circus In Brooklyn. He and his friend
had tried to board a subway train at Wall street
behind young Lister. but the gentlemanly guard
had shut door IN their faces He spent the night
In the Salvation Army barracks.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-22
HOME SWEET HOME FOR $3.50.

Two Of Jerome Thompsons canvases-"H Home,
Sweet Home" and The Old Oaken Bucket''-which
were first the Centennial Exposition. In 1876.
and afterward exhibited in the principal cities Of
the United States. brought $50 apiece-the highest
prices paid-last night at the sale in the Fifth
Avenue Art Galleries.
The first named Of these paintings purchased
by Bernard Voss and the second by L. 4. Lauthier
The Pleading Mother by Gustaf Wrappers. boushL
by 4. B. Brown. brought $3.50. and Brascasset's
Landscape and Cattle went for S227 20 T F.
Manning. George H. Smillies THE Cascade"
brought 500 and your Good Health" by De
Brachelier was sold to A b Brown for S1IO The
total of the sale OF paintings $5.f13
New-York tribune., 1909-05-22
WHAT IS GOING ON TO-DAY.

,....o- IN .hs Metropolitan Museum Of Art. the
Free 5an eaI Museum Natural History and tha Zoo
logical Garden
ast social DAY for the sesson on Co oi TeSS Suus
waldorf Astoria afternoon
usI festival Of public school children Van Cortlandt
PARK. 10 = m
The Rogers at wslieslsg for ne hsnent OF the
se-e ~ Mrs II W. Sognervile, Depot Lane, I77th
Strest ouuosite Arrowhead Inn, 3 p m and p m
49, - ne New Yorkers, Hotel Latham, No East
2sth street. ?. m
sI sinner OF the wouens Peace Circle Hotel Astor
s
festival OF young Folks League Of the
Hebrew Shelte-tnE House Association Palm Garden
evening.
Dinner Of the Beta Pi fraternity Hotel Manhattan
d n
New-York tribune., 1909-05-22
ST. JOHNS CHAPEL CASE ARGUED.
Appellate Division Takes Proceedings Against
Trinity Under Amusement.

The case Of 81. Johns Chapel against Trinity
CORPORATION was argued in the Appellate Division
OF tho Supreme Court yesterday The appeal was
made by the plaintiffs from the decision OF justice
O'Gorrnan which vacated the temporary ihJunc-
tion restraining the corporation from closing the
chapel in Earick street
Fx-Surrogate Charles II. Beckett and William n
Hamilton appeared for St Johns and George "a
brisllie and Colonel William Jay for Trinity Inc
principal contention OF the plaintins was uat IH
closing Of the chapel deprived its congregation OF
,-s corrorats rights The deferce denied this ana
declared that the congregation could retain It's cor
norate rights through membership IN St Luke :
Decision was reserved
New-York tribune., 1909-05-22
FUNERAL OF EX-JUDGE o'BRIEN.
Former and Present Members Of the Court Of
Appeals Attend Services

SyA+ertuwn. n. 7. May 21--The funeral OF ex-
.u,r- DENIS o'Brien. formerly of the Court Of Ap-
asI. --as held az the Holy Family Church to-day,
biah mass being sung by Dean Driscoll' of Canton,
and The sermon preached By the fteVa M h Burns
rrsrror OF the church
A,,o,e. those in attendance were ex-Chief Judges
fvhayaz Andrews OF Syracuse and Alton B. Parker.
% 1re,v York; Ex-Governor David B. Hill and
Jud9es Irving G. VanTS Frank H Hscock and
-, A chase of the Court Of Appeals The pail
,-s ,,-ara John W, Hogan, Of Syracuse1 Thomas
SDratt. of ogdensburg; Justice Pardon @ Williams
Jsnrv purcell, George w, KnowltOr- John W. Grfr-
I'm and z. NJ Gates, OF this city. The burial was in
Calvary Cemetery.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-22
THE WEATHER REPORT.

OfclaI Record and Observation-Disclosures. May III
The Southern causing continuance Of unsettled
weather in the eastern with general rains in the
Atlantic south Atlantic states the lower lake
region Valley during the last twenty
hours Heavy to excessive ranfas occurred in the middle
Atlantic states and and strong east winds
have prevailed of Atlantic and New England
coasts concerning which warnings Issued Thursday
The baoetric pressure continues low in the Rio Grande
showery weather prevails In tho
plains states the Rocky Mountain region All other
is reported from the mid
Atlantic states. while In the CUR states ana
moderate Unsettled weather
and rains with continued low temperature are indicated
for the middle Atlantic states southern NeW England ana
Nn arnna Saturday followed by cloudy weather sun
s except IA middle Atlantic Coast with gradu-
e rising temperature There will be showers over the
he Mountain regions Saturday
ma the central valleys elsewhere the weather will
be generally fair. with moderate temperature
and northeast except moderate the coast OF
Maine: on the Atlantic Coast brisk and high east
ti light westerly the east Gulf Coast light
riabe on the west Gulf Coast moderate southeastery
an The lower lakes light To moderate eastery on the upper
lakes light moderate variable mostly eaSteriy -,
departing Saturday for European ports VIII
have brisk high east and northeast winds ana ram 10
the Grand Banks
Forecast for special LOealties--For New England.
rain In southern partly cloudy in northern portion to-day
1 sunday continued COOL high east northeast winds.
except moderate eastery on the coast OF Maine -,
q, s,thern portion to-day: sunday, partly cloudy with
on the coast continued COOL brisk and high east and
nor For new Western New partly cloudy today and Sun
dav. moderate temperature; moderate east wihds-
local O0icial Record.-The following official record
from the weather bureau shows the changes IN the TEN
feature for the twenyfour hours in comparison
the
New-York tribune., 1909-05-22
NAVAL ACADEMY EXAMINATIONS.

TFr0m Tho Tribune Bureau
Washington. May 2.-Reports received the
Naval Academy from the examinations recently
held in various parts of the country under Civil
Service regulations show that 101 Of the 500 can
didates passed the mental tests
The following New Workers were among the sue
cesssfuI ones: Principals. l. l. Babbitt, 37th Dis
trict; l.. w. Clarke. 9th District; F. A Dilling-
ham, 4th District l.. A. Gilbert, 3lst District; O
a. E. King. uth District: Z. B. Long, 18th Dis
trict: A. Won s. Pickhardt. 18th District; A. G.
Robinson, nth District; II. A. Seller, 18th Dis
trict; L. H. Thebaudt 1st District; aIternates,
D. ". Douglas. 2st District; l. NJ. Ciroux. 18th
District A. Marcus 18th District.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-22
"pELLEAs EFT MELIsANDE" in LONDON.

London, May Z-De Bussy's opera "Peileas ct
NAusande" was produced for the first time in Eng
land at Covent Garden tonight, and was well re-
ceived. At the close there was ten minutes OF
,,,o,,sa ana humorous calls for the composer. NJ.
de Bussy who superntended the production OF MS
work declined 10 appear. The opera was oeauu-
fully mounted signor Campanini conducted Nine
Feart and NJ Warnery appeared in the title parts
New-York tribune., 1909-05-22
sHEIk OMAR SALE NETS sa3,164.

The aggregate receipts to date Of the Sheik omar
sale OF Eastern rugs. carpets and embroideries at
the Fifth Avenue Art Galleries this week $3S ls4
OF this 81 SOS represents the total OF yes
terdays session j A. Parker. who the princi-
pal buyer paid 500 for Kermanshah palace car
pet IN duh rose and gold. Colonel W. .. Sheppard
gave 500 for a Muir Serebeud rug in rose blue and
ivory and Edward O'Reilly agent. obtained for
SH5 one OF the Kermanshahs said to have been
woven for one Of the imperial palaces The sale
will be concluded this afternoon.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-22
THE REV. DIR. PETER 7. STAMFORD.

Boston, May 2I-The Rev Dr.. Peter Thomas
Stamford. a negro died at his home in North Cam
bridge last night. He born slave at Hamp-
ton, Va. in 1860. and was educated through as
sistance from the Rev Henry Ward Beecher, Mrs.
Harriet Beecher Stowe and William F. Clad
stone. DR.. Stamford studied law. theology and
medicine at oxford. England. and was later pas
tor of tho v-iIberforce Memorial Church, Birnltng-
ham England He was afterward in charge Of
negro Baptist schools or churches In Baltimore.
Auburn, y H, Syracuse, and Cambridge, Mass.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-22
MRS. o. 4. P. BELMoNTs WARNING.
Tells Tradesmen Not to Give Credit In Her
Name to EMPLOYEES.

Hampstead. Long Island. May 1--Nrs Oliver
n p Belmont had notices sent out to-day from
her villa, BrockhOlst. warning storekeepers and
merchants not to give credit 70 any represent
ing hinseif or herself to be employs the
6ein1ont estate without personal letter from her
II appears that some persons representing them
serves 10 be employees OF Mrs. Belmont purchased
sooos TO the amount Of several hundred dollars
and had them charged to Mrs. Belmont
Mrs Belmont recently sent out a similar rcccs
70 Newport tradesren
New-York tribune., 1909-05-22
EDWARD M'ENCROE.

Edward McEncroe. a newspaper writer, died
yesterday from diabetes at the home of his parents
in Schenectady. He born there IN 1860 anu
spent two years in Union College. After working
as a reporter on The Schenectady Evening STAR
he was employed on The New York Sun" from 1888
TO 1902. He returned 10 THE STAR as editor for
two years. then THE Sun again until fali-
ing health compelled his retirement
He leaves a wife and one daughter. The funeral
will be held in Schenectady on Monday.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-22
GRAND HOTEL OF PARIS REFURNIsHE0.

Within the last two years the Grand hotel winch
occr,nIes one Of the finest blocks in Paris has prac-
+JcaIi,, bean rebuilt at a cost of S0OO.0a II has
neen entirely refurnished and every requisite OF
comfort and luxury has been installed Its 0eaut-
fu suites look down on OF the gayest parts OF
Paris which is near all places that the uaNelleF
wants 10 see in the city.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-22
OBITUARY..
WILLIAM CHRISTIE HERON.

Cincinnati, May 21.-willian Christie Heron.
aged sixty-six years. world peace advocate. philan-
thropist and millionaire. died his home here to-
day. He was formerly president of the Universal
Peace Society of Cincinnati
When the Baroness Won Suttner. advocate or
peace visited this country several years ago, she
made pilgrimage TO the old Heron home in recos-
milton of Mr.. Herron's work. Mr.. Heron leaves
wife and two sons, George Winchen Heron and
Ma son 2 Heron.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-22
SERVICE ON 18TH ST. LINE ADEQUATE.

On the recommendation OF Commissioner MIC n
NJal-bie the Public Service Commission has discon-
tinued the proceeding against the receivers OF the
Metropolitan Street Railway Company for the I'M
provement OF the service on the 14th ard Cnrlsto-
phar street ferry line. Mr.. Maltbie reported mat
traffic on the line had been setadily 'ecreaSlns
The nresent service. he saws. IS adequate
New-York tribune., 1909-05-22
PROMINENT ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS

BROADWAY CENTRAL-A. T. lie Barron. New
Orleans BUCKINGHAM-Robert s. Minot. Bos-
ton. GoTHAM-Captain Philip Ldvermore 7. s. a
CyRAND-Raphael Beck, Buffalo HOLLAND-H-
1, Troubridge New Haven. PLAZA-Rodman
Wananaker Philadelphia. SEVILLE-Captain J.
z Anderson. U 3 A ST. REGIS-Mr. and Mrs.
J. p Grace Westhury. Long Island. VICTORIA
P. T. Jameson, London Major J. H Murray
Toronto.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-22
In MemOriam-
Collier, Peter F.

ALLEN-On May 21. 1909 Charles LinnEus Allen. IN
az ' FoTa ss Ps Fnsa % ,s7d SsT'e At his zs ,
?. N. Long -''-'l 1l'--as' nay -
CRoNWELL-on THURSDAY. MAY 20. Esther Hustled
TiIi - Ls15 - - a. y 20 s-
a. her late residence No West Ssh Please oulis
lying a. Ihe F113sEaI Church No 24l West sd ST
1-E5NT-At Poushkespsis May 81 1909; Harriet Van
late Albert Van Kleeck Funeral services her late
"a 2.3O p m. relatives and friends are invited
IEoSER-T5oss Smith Lsose5 in bis "a year sud
MGNDALL-Entsred into rest. May q. 1909. sarah A.
widow OF Captain John 7. Me1dan aged 81 years.
ST. Brooklyn. Saturday evening May q at SO o'clock
MILLARDo THURSDAY. Nay % 1919. at No 45I Jsfs--
B and MsbsiIs D. Miisrd. in his 12th year Of heart
failure.
MoReANop wes9ss1ay. Nay ls ,eoe Mary yorzsa
iyn solemn requiem mass az s., PstTieS5 Church
oGDEN-on May oo 1909. at her residence No 80 West
IN her IA year Funeral private
ORNE-On May 21. 1909 after lingering illness. VIII
late residence No 9l7 Sterling Place BrooIyn Inter
private.
PECK-Entsred into rest az nidnight Tuesday May q.
1909 Julia Iheodora Hoi6Took Eitos & q Charles =
washington. D. { washington papers please copy
P Fo6ey' late Tai5ed states Consul St Helena
sEARIE-Frt5ay morning May 81 after short illness.
Fanny Jane Ely, widow u Hamilton Randolph searess
Funeral services from her late resi-
dence No 155 West list sunday May D. al D n
TEvENSON-Suddsnly. Wednesday. NAY 10. 1919. a.
residence No al Putnam BrOoSyn. William
Stevenson. husband Of Lillian a Stevenson
aged TS years and months Funeral services viii %
held al his late residence SATURDAY, May - az ?. n
Interment at convenience OF family
TI-TTLE-Entered into THURSDAY May 20 1909 c
Wilbur Tutts 81 years Funeral service al ths
residence of his brother IN law James I Barnes No
IT J..
IIriav evening Ints-uent IN ths Flat family plot.
Presbyterian Cemetery RAILWAY. y J.. az o'clock
SUNDAY afternoon. May q
yOT-NC-4t his residence NJ - East 52f st., New
YORK on Friday May n. Thomas sears Young. in the
6st wear Funeral service az the Church ot
the HOLY Communion. and I'D Monday
morning. May "a. 10 O'Clock
New-York tribune., 1909-05-22
CEMETERIES,
THE wOODLAwN CEMETERY

?, readily accessible bv Harlem train from Grand Cen
traI station Webster and jerome avenue troleys AID
bv carriage $3.50 up. Tslephons 4S53 Grsu1eTey
so- Book OF Views o representative
once 20 East 23d St. New York City
New-York tribune., 1909-05-22
PLEADS FOR GOOD ROADS.
Vice-PreSident Sherman addresses
Baltimore Congress.

Baltimore. May Z1-W1th speech by Vice-Presi-
dent Sherman. and with Governor Crothers and
Mayor Mahool the stage the National Good
Roads Congress held its final session here this
afternoon.
I'VE should devote our time and energies to our
commercial industries and internal improve
ments," said Mr.. Sherman Our highways have
not been developed. The roads OF England, France
and Switzerland put our roads 10 shame. II Is not
81 with our cities In all large cities we have
hundreds OF miles OF well paved streets. and in
some of the states there has been a decided i'm
provement in the highways.
Il do not know what state leads in the building
of roads but I know that great things are being
done in Nav York Bonds being issued for
road Improvement. and these thoroughfares will
be enjoyed by posterity. I hope other states are
keeping abreast OF New York this question
The final session OF the congress will be held to-
morrow morning at the New Willard Hotel Wash
jngton. The committee on resolutions will sub
ynit IT'S report. The most important resolution will
he one calling on Congress TO make appropria-
tons for building roads throughout the country
The delegates will call upon President Taft at the
White House at Il 30 a
Syracuse Nav 2f.-Presideut John A stewart
Of the International League for Highway improve
roeut announced in this city tonight that q oiIi
vvouId he introduced in Congress next week start
ing a movement for the building Of four natonal
roads from the Atlantic 20 the Pacific The Dill Is
n nroyide for an appropriation Of Sco"9 ana
t,r the appofntment Of a National Highway Com
mission To be named for the most part Dy Ii1e
President.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-22

LIZ B0C IFFT-On wstnesiay. May 1s. leoe
AZ the Madison Square bv
Dr Charles P Fasnani and the Rev Dr.. Charles e
Parkhurst. Gertrude Havens. daughter ard Nf-s
city.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-22
Died.

Death notices appearing IN The TRIBUNE VIII %
republished In the Tri-Weeky Trbuns without extra
charge.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-22

Hebest temperature yesterday 5s osgrees Iowest -
corresponding date % last year.
ga average corresponding date OF last thif1ree
Local forecast; Rain to-day partly cloudy sunday;
probaby showers COOL brisk to high east and
northeast winds.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-22

Notices Of marriages and deaths must be Izdorsed
with full name and address
New-York tribune., 1909-05-22
FOR HIGHER EDUCATION.
Association Incorporated to Improve
american Colleges.

Albany. May 21.-The Higher Education Asso-
citation. with principal Offices in New York was
Incorporated to-day. with a capital Of $oo000.