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New-York tribune., 1909-06-16
OBITUARY.
CAPTAIN SAMUEL w. 3. DiEHL.

Captain Samuel willauer Black Diehl.
mander OF the receiving ship Hancock at the navy
yard in Brooklyn died early yesterday morning at
the Naval Hospital. in Flushing avenue. About a
year ago. while in command Of the battleship
Idaho he stricken with apoplexy. and had not
been in good health since although he had been at
his post on the receiving ship until short time
ago.
Captain Diehl born in Reading. Penn. was
graduated from Annapolis in 1873. and for two
years served on vessels attached TO the European
station. He made ensign IN 1874. master IN
1879, lieutenant Junior grade. in 1888, lieutenant IN
1885. lieutenant commander in 1899, commander IN
1902. and captain in 1907 He won recognition by
his handling of the gunbost Marietta at La Guayra
in December. 1902, and the department credited
him with having much TO do with keeping this
country Of the international complication which
brought English. German and italian warships 10
the Venezuelan coast.
In June 1904 he appointed Judge advocate
general OF the navy with the rank of captain. but
three years later. reaching the actual rank. the
department acceded TO his wishes and assigned
him to the command of the Idaho then a new ship
On account Of illness he relieved of that COM
mand and assigned to the Brooklyn yard, taking
charge x the Hancock on December l, 1908 Cap
tain Diehl close student Of magnetic prob
lens, and the author OF Practical Problems
and the Compensation of the Compass. He was
ffty-seven years old
New-York tribune., 1909-06-16
LOUIS PRANG.

IBy Telegraph TO The Tribune
los Angeles June 15.-Louis Prang. known as
THE father of HthOgraphing." died to-day at Glen
dale a suburb Of Los Angeles. from pleuro-pneu-
monia He was eghty-fve years old. He came
here six weeks ago route to the Seattle exposi-
ton. The body Will be cremated and the aSheS
sent TO his home in Roxbury. Mass
Louis Prang born in Breslau. Shesia Ger
MANY March IL. 1924. His education was limited
because of prolonged Illness in his youth "hen
he was thirteen years old his father began training
rho hoy IN the calico print business In lSS he be
came allied with the revOlutioniSts and fed to
America where he gained wide fame in the htho-
graphing art He was president Of the Prahg
Educational Company. OF New York and the
autbor of various works touching his profession
Mr. Prang was the husband OF Mary D
Hicks PraHg formerly OF Syracuse, the well known
art educator and author
Mr. Prang devoted more than forty years to the
study OF how TO create standard OF col0Ts a
probIem that had puzzled science for centuries
but which he finally solved He was a member
of numerous New York and Boston CLUBS and
frst {tVffO
New-York tribune., 1909-06-16
MnNrENrGRo.s JrRILEE.

Montenegro will commence on August IL next the
osebrsion OF the nftieth anniversary Of the acces
fion OF Prince Nicholas the throne. ano the soi-
Gen Jubilee OF his reign Considerable prepsfH'ohs
are being made for the event. and II Is e4pecteo
that various foreign governments viii SEND specia
elyoyH 10 represent them.
Prince Nicholas was brought 10 the throne Close
upon half century ago, through the murder VI
MS uncle who was assassnRted al Trieste anu
since then has enancipAted his country from IuTA
ish ysssalage and has secured for II degree
d prestige abroad and Importance altogether
"nf OF proportion 10 its size and population
whereas. Oh the princes accession. his family WAS
Regarded very little better than that or some
hsiksn robber chieftsin to-day IL counts IS one OF
Ice reigning houses OF Europe, to many OF which
II is bound by ties OF kinship.
Two OF the princes de lighters have married Rus
slan grand dukes another is The Queen Of Italy, a
fourth was the wife Of the now reigning King or
etrtis. while NTH is married 10 Prince Francis
'oteph Of Bsftenberg. and has thus become an
.ent b. marriage Of the Quen Of Spain, and OF
fr7ncess Andrew OF Greece
Tn. Crown Primer of Montenegro has ~ wife =
oslshf-r n ihe reiEninE Grsndduke of Meoklen-
D4fS st,-lifz, and through her ia connected With
tns rerriEg family ef England snc. the -1othsr of
- Krsrd duke Is an English princess and grand
New-York tribune., 1909-06-16
NEW THEATRE SITE SECURED.
Company incorporated to Build S250.000
Structure in 48th Street. Near Sixth Ave.

II announced yesterday that another the
atrs would he erected the Great white
Way" the company interested IN the movement
having been incorporated about week under
the title Of the New NetherIand Theatre Company,
Of which william 4. Brady IS president.
The theatre viii occupy the site Of church in
zsth street. near Sixth avenue the dimensions OF
which are 50 by 100 feet II RilI have a seating
capacity of between l.4ro and 800 More than
$4,000 Will be spent in building the theatre it is
said.
Charles McCaulI. who represents Mr.. Brady said
last night that the plan had been contemplated
long before the incorporation OF the company. He
said the site finally selected was under con-
sideraton for year. but that the transaction was
not completed until Yesterday. Within a few
housr after the deal had been closed. Mr.. McCaull
said the architects began work the plans. He
believed the construction work on the theatre
would begin some time in July ana be completed
about January !, 1910.
New-York tribune., 1909-06-16
MR. HARRIs's PLANS FOR SEASON
"The Third Degree" to Close July Such
Little Queen at Hackett's 8.

Henry r. Harris announced last night that the
doors Of the Hudson Theatre. where The Third
Degree has been playing would be closed on July
in order that II may be entirely renovated Rob
ert Edeson. early in September. will open at the
Hollis Street Theatre. Boston, in ". Somerset
NsuEham's new comedy. The Noble Spaniard
which is being presented in London After
tour ot the principal cities Mr. Harris will bring
Mr. Edeson to the Hudson Theatre
This will be followed BY Claiming Poocks new
p!av such a Little Queen" which will be the
opening attraction at the Hackett Theatre on Au-
gust 20 In November Mr.. Rsrrts will present Ed
nund Bfeese i'm The Earth" Altogether a score
or more Of new plays which Mr.. Harris coutem-
mates bringing rerore the public when the theatres
reopen in the fall ready
Miss Rose Stahl. the end of her London en-
earenent at the Vaudeville Theatre. will return to
this country and make tour Of the principal
cities of the United States in The Chorus Lady.
Another actress who has achieved much promi-
nence abroad is Ruth st. Denis She will return
here I'm October. when she will be presented by
Nr Harris at the Hudson Theatre in series OF
matinee performances in her East Indian dances.
Like Miss Stahl she. too, will make tour OF the
principal cities OF the United States
New-York tribune., 1909-06-16
BRANDRETH TAXES BRIDE
Hurts Incurred in auto Smash Did
Not Stop Ucdding.
fRy Telegraph - The Tribune ]

Monroe y Y. June 15--AIthouGh suffering in
tensey from injuries received in automobile
accident near this town Saturday night, Miss
Edith HHI Armstrong. OF No. 30 West l0STh street.
New York. was married to-day 20 Ralph G, Bran
dreth Of ReTport Long Island Miss Armstrong
and her aunt. Miss Martha Mckeeu. Of Stanbridge.
Penn motoring from the latter place to New
York in Brandreths car. When short distance from
this town the machine crashed into telegraph
pole. The two women, Rrsudreth and his chauf-
feur we're thrown out and all received serious in
JurieS.
The wedding Of the couple had been set for to-
day. and rather than postpone the ceremony they
decided have it performed I'm the home of Mrs
Amy Woodruff. where they have been staying since
the accident. Propped up with pillow. Miss Arm
strong lay in bed, while Rrandreth, mastering all
the strength ne able. stood her side.
The ceremony performed ~ the Rev. W z.
Eisenhart. Of the Monroe PRESBYTERIAN Church
Miss Mabel Armstrong bridesmaid, and Guy
Braudreth acted as best man The bride was CIV en-
away by her father. John II Armstrong
Later a wedding breakfast vas served IN the
room where the marriage took place. Miss Nc
Keen was confined to bed IN the same room, and
Rral.dreth, weared from the excitement lay on a
couch. spite OF the general disability OF the
principals. the breakfast was a very Jolly aHalr.
the bride is able to travel the couple
will go 10 Europe for their honeymoon.
New-York tribune., 1909-06-16
CLOSE OF HORSE SHOW
americans 4gdin Take Many Prizes
on Last Ddy.

London June I5-The closing day OF the Inter
national Horse Show brought large crowd to
Olympia The exhibition throughout has been
great success. The notable features have been the
international character of the competitions and the
large attendance of foreigners, chiefly Americans
is estimated that the show has brought fully
10000 visitors TO Olympia.
American competitors have been extraordinarily
successful from the first day and did we'll to-day.
The closing competitions were devoted to the
champion cups Radiant. owned by Judge William
II. Moore Of New York. won the Philadelphia
cup and gold medal for single harness horses.
having taken first second prize at this show
and exceeding 15.2 hands. Judge Moore also took
reserve with Orator. Moonshine, owned by G. ".
Watson. of Baltimore got fourth honors in this
competition.
In Class g. the Montreal cup and gold medal,
Judging of mares geldings over IL and not ex-
ceedtng - hands open only to ponies having taken
a first second prize in single harness at this
show. Rosador. owned by Walter Winans. was
third. Mr. Watson's Ringing Bells took fourth
honors and Judge Moore's Phyllis got fifth place.
Tho Vienna CuD, for the best light harness horse
entered in Glasses 12, II and Is. was won by f. T.
Stotesbury with Mary Glenor. Walter Wnans
second. with Nancy Clancy.
c. ". Watson captured the Brussels Cup with
his fine pair Norena and Kitty Gray Judge Moore
was a. good second. with Amsryllis and Phyllis
Fhis competition was for pairs Of harness horses
over Il and not exceeding 10 hands which had
taken a first or second prize in double harness at
the show.
The Louisville Cup also went to America. This
trophy was for pairs of harness horses exceeding
hands open only to entries which had taken a
first or second prize in double harness the show
Walter Winans with Cokersrosador and Pros
erpne. c. ". Watson was fourth with My Mary
land and Lord Baltimore, and Mr.. Winans was
fifth with Crack Shot and Newton Sportsman MT.
watson's Virginia and Lady Baltimore and two
pairs owned by Judge Moore Orator and States
man. and Hildegard and Leouidss, were COM
nendsd.
Lieutenant I4onards Sir James got reserve in
Class 100 championship for hunters. Walter
Winans's Rrigsnd fifth in Class s.. Judging Of
riding horses for the grand championship. while
His Highuess owned by the same exhibitor. was
commended.
The Ardenr1n Cup. in Class -. pairs Of harness
horses for the grand championship. was won by
Walter Winans's Cokersrosador and Proserpine-
Walter Winanss Marnion won THE Daily Tx
press Cup in Class III. Judging Of high jumpers
for the championship Marmion cleared the bar
at feet.
New-York tribune., 1909-06-16
ASCOT WEEK OPENS
THE ROYAL PROCESSION.
Countess of Grandrd in State Car
Guests of the King.

Ascot June f5-The Ascot the race meeting Of
society. opened to-day. For Americans the meet
ing this year held a greater interest than ever,
for in addition the social aspects of the gather
ing a number of American horses had been en-
tered. For She first time American woman, the
Countess Grauard. who Miss Beatrice Mills. Of
New York. had place in the royal procession,
which made its way from Windsor Castle 70 the
royal incIosure facing the Ascot course. This pro-
cession consisted of twelve four-horsed. open car
riages, with positions. equerries and outTders in
scarlet uniforms
The first three carriages occupied by the
members Of the royal family. In the fourth we're
the Countess of Ciranard. the Countess of Gosford
the Marquis de Several and the Marquis OF An
glesey. Other distinguished persons, who are
guests at Windsor Castle for the week followed In
the other vehicles The list Of invitations to the
royal inclosure somewhat curtailed this year
and the lawn was not so crowded as usual. The
following Americans received invitations Ambas-
sador Whtelsw Reid and Mrs. Reid the members
OF staff the American Embassy and their
wives: d. O. Mills. Mt. and Mrs Ogden Mills,
Ogden Mills jr.: Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Carroll
MIR. and Mrs. William Sloane. Mrs J. J. Astor.
Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt, Mrs. Potter Palmer,
Mrs Frank Msckay. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Payne
Whitney, Mr.. and Mrs. H. & Duryes, and Mr.. and
Mrs. W. Fsrwel OF Chicago The list Included
many other American women who are the wives OF
Englishmen.
The principal of the day, the Ascot Stakes.
4 handicap Of 20 soveregns each. with ZOO SOW
ereigns added. distance two miles, was Won by
Rushcutter. Laughing Mirror second and
Wedding Ring third Fifteen started but there
American entries
The Trial Stakes, Of 10 sovereigns each, with 500
sovereisnS added, for three-yesr-olds. distance
furlongs and yards won by at.
Michau. Dean Swift was second and Ednarn third
Among the six starters James r. keene
Ballot which the fsvorte in the betting at 3
10 l. For half a mile ne well, close ND 10 the
leader ST. Michan he then began 10 falter, ap-
parentIy lacking condition. and finished fourth
The Coventry Stakes. 81 10 sovereigns ea IN. with
90 sovereigns added. for two-yesr-ods. distance
five firlongs by the chestnut colt ny
Gallinue of Admiration. yellow Slave was
second and Neil Cow third. Among the thirteen
starters August BelmOnts Merry TASK ana
H p. Whftney's Artless.
The fifty second Ascot Biennial Stakes, o 10 SOW
ereiRne each. with $50 soVeregns added. FOR two
year-olds distance Ave furlonss, was won by the
Pasouil hIly. H P. Whitneys Top o the Morning
was second and C1reenback third Seventeen ran
New-York tribune., 1909-06-16
nr,,mANN HERE FOR FESTIVAL.

r,,rsctor Matthew Neumann. composer Of the song
The Warning OF the Rhine winch VIII DC sung
.,s,nial festival OF the Northeastern Fed
'' - :, singing Societies in Madison Square Gar
a. arrived here yesterday in the North German
~. inner Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse. Consider
80 s,,rDrise was apparent yesterday when Herr
aoie 80 Tho represents the German Emperor,
a.. ,raxe found in the second cabin II
Gnu Gnu -t.ires that as $500 had been allowed 10 the
~ "dN 10 understood that his living expenses in
- ,,y vould have come out Of that sum.
.,,. st the Hotel Plaza has been engaged Tor MN
s"'o III rsturn 10 Bremen in The first cabin
$40 .--..,- did not know that he would be trs
l., :. the singing societies Of this city While
here
New-York tribune., 1909-06-16
UPSTATE HUGHES SUPPORT.
From The Buffalo Express.


Last week The Express chronicled the defeat
fn Oswegc County of Assemblyman Smith, mainly
on the issue of direct nomfna tons Primaries were
held Jefferson County on saturday, ana theIe
we're more pronounced expressions IN favor Of
direct nominations. Seven towns and one ward ia
Waterrown adopted resolutions declaring positively
for direct nominations. In only one town was a
resolution adopted favoring the present order ana
In one ward OF Watertown resolution in favor
OF direct nominations was proposed ana voted
down This was the home ward or former Senator
Prow,n Senator .Cobb's ward adopted direct nom
ina tions resolutions. Instructions favored the re
nominal ation of Assemblyman Wood in the I'd Dis
trict though attention called in his home
ward 10 the fact that he had voted against direct
tions. In the lst District the INSTRUCTIONS
favor man. named L. s. Pftkin-
These early caucuses anticipating much OF
The agitation tha; viii be made later in the sum
ner ard fall through direcg nominations leagues
Tb. fact that they show SO strong sentiment Tor
thr reform is the significant hecSuse or that
Even where opponents % direct nomlna tons afe
-snorninated in the cas-. Of Asssmhvn1an an N7oo
the will enter th~ next Legislature nth mloh
rlssrsr idea of uhaf III. Tecrle want t-an they
would admit knowing last year.
New-York tribune., 1909-06-16
SPECIAL TOY EMBASSIES.

Emperor Pu-Yi Or China. aged three years. has
eispstched from Peking special embassy 70 81
Petersburg II the head Of which IS one Of the
princes Of the reigninE family. for The purpose or
o9nves ing Ronderful collection OF costly Chinese
To1s 10 Czarop-itch Alexis aged nearly five years
IN addition 70 the TOYS there two dwarf ana
mar sIoDsIv trained elephants for the use Of the
future ruler Of Russia, in riding about the palace
grounds
ThiE embsssr fs TO constitute an ackno"ieds-
lnent and return FOR the special mission which
The Gar sent 20 Pekiug not long ago, under the
orosrs of his general aide-de-camp and former
Minister a War. General Pslyzin, 70 attend the
onsea1ies q the late Emperor Of China, and 10
CONVEX tsn Spo toy railroad and number OF other
costly European TOYS the boy Emperor OF
Chins
New-York tribune., 1909-06-16
WHAT is GOING ON TO-DAY.

Free admission 10 the Metropolitan Museum OF Art. the
American Museum OF Natural History and the 10
ologcai Garden
international Union OF WOmans For
Missionary Societies or the PRESBYTERIAN and Re
formed Churches. Collegiate Church OF St Nicholas
=Iffh avenue nd 4sth street, 10 a
commencement exercises of the Baron 6s Hirscn &C
in english for immigrant Children Educational ALL
ance. fo:ao a. m.
rs,nion Of the Ieoutin. Literary Union Ho'el Maria
$40 m,
Mass Meeting appoint oornn1it.- ~ on nun1r-o
aflin me candidates for ths next nnunlctpal
election Coorsr. J-ie7= evening
r-,i,,1 - "a. ros-ome. clerk. srsztsr New Io-k
1lanhattaa Casi,o' sveninS
New-York tribune., 1909-06-16
MRS. JANE MORRILL, MOVES.

Mrs. Jane Morrill, Moves. widow ~ Daniel James
Noyes who AZ the time Of his death was connected
with Dartmouth College. died yesterday at the
home Of her daughter. Mrs. Henry L Smith. No.
201 55th street Despite her ninety-ons years,
Mrs Noyes had been active in church and char
table work up to a few years ago. and retained
her mental clarity up TO her death
In 1875 she married 70 Professor Noyes. VINO
a. the time was pastor Of the South Congregational
Church. Of Concord. y. H Following the death or
her husband, which occurred about ten years ago
Mrs Moves came This city. whers she had since
made her home with her daughter she was q
native of Chester. y. H. having been born there IN
ISIS The burial will be in her native state.
New-York tribune., 1909-06-16
JOHN WEBB z 2.

John Webbsr. senior member OF the law nrTn or
Vebber & Webbsr. died yesterday at his home. IN
Tarrytovn. He born in New York city sew
entv-eight years ago He a member OF the
Common Council in 1855 and 1855. and had formerly
been a member OF the Republican State COMMITTEES
for many years. Mr. Webber was one Of the or
sanizers OF the Republican party in the Murray
Hill district. He had been president the village
OF North Tarrytown a director OF the Lawyers
Title Insurance and Trust Company. and was also
the Oldest trustee OF the New York Savings Bank
He leaves two sons. John Weber, jr.. and Morris
r Webber who were his partners in the law firm
New-York tribune., 1909-06-16
TO SEE HOW U. S. AMBASSADORS LIVE.
E. Clarence Jones Sails to Visit European
Capitais

p Clarence Jones. president OF the American En-
bassv Association. sailed yesterday for Bremen on
the North German Lloyd liner Kronprinzessin Ce-
ellie visit 20 the capitals ot Europe in the IN
terest Of The association. Before sailing Mr.. Jones
said that he would accumulate al the material
available concerning how the American smoasss-
doris and ministers housed abroad. the cost 81
living in the capitals and the nature of the ss ares
and allowances made by other governments TOT
their envoys.
Mr.. Jones said the plans - the association. 10
try to bring about more fitting abodes for the min
isters and ambassadors representing this country
abroad were inspired purely from patriotic feeI-
ing He said the object of the association and or MS
visit abroad was 70 make 81 possible for the best
men though poor. represent this country IN the
F11ropean pitfalls.
New-York tribune., 1909-06-16
KING WON'T RACE
HIN Edzrard III Noe 4bst0ins
from Yachting Contests.

J-,-,-i-hf 1902 by tn. Brentwood Cprnpsny-
.,.h,nzh the Britannia is being prepared for
-,tssion vet King Edward has no intention Of
S.t- her. - OF using her for any other purpose
- for mere pleasure spins up and down the
-. during the CoVes week
- is there any Truth in the story that he IS
-, n build new boat for the purpose OF com
.,,r ir any OF the important yachting contests
:, .1, King has definitely given up yacht racing
=, q berause since the injury 10 his knee he IS
l,;,s5 70 avoid its being subjected 10 any undue
.,i- such as would be likely 10 occur in putting
-, boaf about IN a contrary wind He is too keen
: ,c,7+sr7zn 70 care for yacht racing when he does
:. ssfl his boat himself, and TO build a racing
,r+ merely for the purpose OF entering II with a
,fessioral skipper and professional crew Tor the
.--o-ts-- contests does appeal 10 him.
This after au. Is the fundamental principle Dc
.-,375-g the election membership OF the Royal
---s7+ SQUADRON the premier yachting organiza ton
:. tl,s world No candidate IS regarded as qualified
g., membership who is not fully competent 10 SAL
,ts o--, Yacht and TO act his own skipper.
r * because Sir Thomas Upton did not fulfil
=. reersfrer7ents that he has repeatedly failed
= ac-rre admission 70 the Royal Yacht Squa dron
I'd q IS also due the fact that his races IN the
,.rfous competitions for the Americas Cup were
..red hv professional skipper instead Of by him
GO .l7st led the ROYAL Yacnt Squadron 10 refrain
~ taking any notice whatsoever Of his efforts
.,' 'lfrf trophy.
New-York tribune., 1909-06-16

Boston June 15.-The Rev " H Falknsr. who
died in Naples to-day vas born in Philadelphia
He was graduated from the University Of Penn
syvania in 1853. and from the Cambridge Theo-
logical School (EpiscopaD in 1894 He was or
dafned priest IN Cambridge bv Bishop Lawrence in
1894. For FIVE years he was rector Of St Philips
Church Philadelphia
From 1900 TO 1908 he was rector of 81. Peters
church. Baltimore. and the standing com
rnittee OF the Diocese Of Maryland He was also
archdeacou of Baltimore. In 1906 he went 70 St
Peters Church at Louisville and came 70 Boston
in October 1907. as rector OF St PauIs Church
New-York tribune., 1909-06-16

The last of the summer novelties that VIII bid foS
he favor Of the always-at-hOme folks snd the
itinera1t visitor arrived the Lyric Theatre last
night in a big motor car guided by an expert and
popular Snowman. Mr. Frank Hennessy. The
was filed with groups OF pretty girls several good
performers and a dashing leader in the person Of
Georgia Game. who quickly made known that she
was the Motor Girl" Before The entertainment
was ten minutes old the audience was humning
breezy that set forth the charms OF motor
lass. She "a hummer" ETC. and the zpec4a-
incidents Of the piece. agreed that she had all
attractions enumerated in the musical eulozy.
Julian Edwards provided the music and Charles
Campbell and Ralph NJ Skinner contributed tbs
book and the verses The incident is trivial and
Is readily forgotten during the progress Of lively
entertainment that begins in Dutch city and Il
terminated in a hotel in Paris There two
acts. a dozen more songs and girls s-pienty.
Miss Caine the first victory OF the night
with the song OF The Motor Girl and after that
Mr.. Hennessy's automobile entertainment had
easy road to travel And II progressed IL scat
tered the cheeriest kind of merriment One dis
tinguished first nghter reflected the views OF the
sssembsge when he declared IN his own nice way
that II "a lovely show Two variety per
formers, Messrs. Cook and Lorenz provoked out
Cook was especially pleasing in song and dance
novelty. in which he employed the piano 70 good
effec:- Elizabeth Brice and Martin Brown wsrs de-
servedly applaudsd for incidental performances.
THE Motor Girl is welcome visitor TO town
and worthy accession the list Of summer
tertanments. The longer she tarries the better
will be liked fo- she is a CHEEKY creature herself
and Is the central figure Of company Of good per-
formers who distribute wnoIesome nerriment