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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-05-07
NEWARK ORGANISE SANG
AT KING EDWARDS WEDDING.

Prof. c. Wenham Smith, of 20 Leslie
teacher, who was a pupil of the or
ganist at the ancient Chapel of st.
George, in London, saw King Edward
when he was Prince of Wales and
after he was king. He sang, as a boy,
at the wedding of Prince Albert Ed
ward and the Princess Alexandra Of
Denmark, at the funeral services for
the mother of the king and the funeral
Duchess of Kent.
81 sang as a boy in the supplied
choir at the marriage of Prince Albert
Edward, h Princess of Wales, in st.
Georges Chapel, London, on March 10,
1853" said Prof. Smith. THE chapel,
which is centuries old, Is the chapel of
the Order Of the knights of the Garter,
and he colors of the order are kept
there. About 900 persons. men and
women, representatives Of the royal
families of Great Britain and other
nations. were in, the chapel at the mar
rage ceremony. and Queen Victoria
and her daughters we're seated up in a
curtained gallery reserved for the royal
family,
Inc scene III the, cIidpel uurluB the
ceremony, which was not long, was
very brilliant, as / remember it; but
was too young to ecall the details.
The prince was % years old, a slender
young ellow with light hair. and
looked more like a German than an
English youth. The Princess Alexan-
dra was a very beautiful young
woman. and was admired by every
body. The streets q the chapel were
filled by tens Of thousands of men and
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AMERICANS SORRY TO
LEARN OF KINGS DEATH.

NEW YORK, May THE news OF
King Edwards death called forth ex-
pressions Of the deepest sorrow from
hundreds of his subjects and former
subjects in New York today.
Statesmen, and financiers,
many of them Americans who a
known the king personally. Joined with
the representatives of the various Brit
ish societies here and other repre-
sentative Englishmen in words of praise
for his great influence for good and IN
words of sympathy for his bereaved
queen.
Ex-Ambassador. Joseph II. Choate,
who was present at the kings corona
ton and served in England for sew
eral years after, was greatly anecteu
by the news. 1.-THE king was a SPLEEN
did man. he said, land ! hoped he
would live many years yet. l am sorry
to hear Of his end. for I had hoped
against hope that he would recover"
On behalf of the British community
here, Courtenay Walter Bennett, the
English consul-general, sent the follow
ing cablegram to the British foreign
office:
Deeply grieved at the loss of our be-
owed sovereign stan n SELF JOIN with
the British community in offering our
respectful coincidence to her majesty,
Queen Alexandra. and expressions OF
loyalty to the royal house"
John Bigelow. the veteran American
diplomat. now SO years old, considers
the kings death at this time the most
critical event in English history since
he became acquainted with its contem-
poraneous events.
IT can recall no other event approach
ing it in significance he said. "The
very strained relations between the
lower and upper houses of Parliament
and tine recent triumph of the Liberal
government ~aggrayate the seriousness
OF the coming crisis, and give an i'm
portance and prominence to the prime
minister which has been enjoyed by
few, IL any, of his predecessors since
the time of William Pitt.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-05-07
PEOPLE MOURN
LOSS OF PEACE MAKER.

PARIS, May Nowhere in Europe
mas the passing of King Edward Great
ed deeper emotion than in France,
where he was gratefully acknowledged
as the principal artisan in the present
diplomatic combinations for the preser-
walton of the peace of Europe. The
French government intends to express
it's grief in a special manner,
Premier BRAND and others of the
cabinet personally called upon British
Ambassador BERTHE early today to ex-l
press their condolences, and as soo as
Foreign Minister Pichon, who is absent
from the city, reaches Paris an extraor-
binary mission will be appointed to
attend the funeral. Former President
Loubet, whose exchange of visits with
King Edward in 1903 resulted in the
Anglo-French entente. probably will
head the mission.
Most Of the French papers appear
with black borders today, and their
editorials sound a common note of
grief, which may be summed up in the
words Of the Matin. which says: Eng
land has lost a great king, the world a
great figure and France a great friend"
The diplomatic consequences of a
change Of rulers are not dwelt upon
prominently. but there Is no doubt that
there is a popular feeling of anxiety.
While the present basis of peace is re-
garded as solid. It is realized that Ed
wards personal influence. so powerful
ly exercised in all the recent crises In
the direction OF peace, can hardly be
transmitted to his successor. and the
disappearance of the monarch Is likely,
therefore, to singularly modify the po-
sition of Great Britain on the European
chess-board.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-05-07
MARY ANDERSON WON
QUEEN BY SPURNING KING.

Mary Anderson. the talented Ameri-
can tragediane, now married. is the
only woman who declined to accept an
invitation to visit King Edward when
he was Prince of Wales. at his apart
ments. 1t was on her frst visit to
England, and h had been told that
unless she got the Endorsement of the
Prince of Wales she would not succeed
in London and other English cities, and
that all other actresses and opera
singers thought 1t a great honor to be
received by him.
But when Miss Anderson, who was
chaperoned by her mother, arrived in
London and got an invitation from the
Prince Of Wales to visit him, she sent
word that she would be pleased to
make the visit. provided his wife, the
Princess Alexandra. was present to re-
ceive her. All England was astonished
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SONS OF ST. GEORGE
SEND THEIR SYMPATHY.

Francis S. Green. supreme president
of the Order of the Sons of st. George
OF this city, sent the following capie-
gram today to Queen Alexandra in pc
half of the members of the lodge:
ITO Her Majesty Queen Alexandra Oh
England: 4
1.-THE sympathities and condolences O
80, 900 Englishmen and their famiiies
are rendered to your majesty n tne
new king on his sad occasion. me
memoir of Edward VII. will ever be
cherished by the members of the Order
of the Sons of st. George"
Orders were also sent to all q
throughout the country to suitably
drape their affairs and that various
meetings are to be held for the pur-
pose of passing resolutions on the death
Of the king.
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DEAR TO HEARTS OF
SUBJECTS; LOVED BY ALL,

Whan Edward VII, breathed his last
there came to a close the life of a
unique personality. He was loved al
most universally, first of all as a man
whose natural attributes made him
dear to the hearts of his subjects, and
next as a monarch whose ability to
fulfill the role which he was called on
10 assume was demonstrated conspicu-
ously. Edward VII, by the grace OF
God, of the United Kingdom of Great
Britain and ireland and of the British
dominions beyond the seas King, de-
fender of the faith, Emperor Of india"
was his title.
Subject to fierce criticism in his
youth because OF his manner of life,
he lived down q rather unenviable repu-
tation through long years OF more care
full conduct, and succeeded In winning
the confidence of all the people as al
most no other sovereign of Great Bril-
tain except his mother. Queen Victoria,
had one.
King Edward was born on November
o, 1841, at Buckingham palace. Being
the eldest son of Queen Victoria and
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make It possible for the Judges to determine
the winners in the most expeditions manner.
Incorrect answers Will not count against
contestants. II the correct answer 10 also
given.
When you have all Of the hfty-seven pic
lures. arrange them in neat numerical or
der. fasten them securely together lin a neat
fat packagey and bring or mall them fully
prepaid and addressed to Editor Bookioyers'
Contest. the EVENING A Newark; N. J.
Five days grace will be allowed con-
testants to send in their answers after the
last and ffty-seventh book illustration has
appeared.
manner in which answers to the pictures may
be secured.
Only ono set of answers may be submitted
by a contestant.
The prizes will be awarded to the persons
submitting the nearest correct solutions to the
entire series of book illustrations.
In the event OF two or more persons having
the same number OF correct solutions. the judy
ing committees decision will be considered Anal.
A Judging mmitt Whose names will be
announced In due course), Will award the
prizes. after all answers have heen submitted
and the contest is entirely closed.
AL letters of inquiry and communications re-
garding the contest should be addressed to Ed
itor Bo,,klovers' Contest. Newark EVENING
A Newark. N. j.
The Booklovers' Editor reserves the right to
make such changes to the above rules as he may
deem advisable in the interest Of contestants.
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PRESIDENT AND CABINET
EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW

WASHINGTON, My king Ed
wards death called forth numerous ex-
pressiars of sympathy and appreeia-
ions of his ability as a ruler from vari-
Gus members of the diplomatic corps,
cabinet officers, congressman n
prominent government officials here.
President Taft Immediately tabled his
condolences t. Queen Alexandra.
Secretary of State Knox, in a cable
gram to the American embassy at Len
don. conveyed to the British govern
.nent the sympathy of the President.
the government and the people Of the
United States.
Secretary of the Navy Meyer said.
THE sudden death of the king Of
England causes a great shock to the
world. His diplomatic influence as
been in the interest of peace and prog
ress."
Secretary of War Dickinson said:
1.-The death of King Edward will
evoke the deepest regret in America,
whose people, since he came here as
crown prince, have always cherished
for him the most cordial good will II
admiration. The uniform friendly at
titude maintained by him toward the
United States has always given as
surance of amity between our people
and the people over whom he ruled
with such moderation and wisdom"
Senator Cullom. chairman of the Sem
ate committee on foreign affairs. ex-
pressed his sorrow to learn of the death
of King Edward.
IT think" he said. there will be more
or less confusion in Great Britain as
a result of his sudden death. I be-
lieve that the people have been taken
by surprise. I believe, of course, hat
his son, Prince George, is a very COM
petent man"
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at the independence of the young
American actress, and her failure~in
England was predicted.
Queen Victoria. however, when she
heard of what Miss Anderson had
done. invited her to Windsor Palace,
gave a dinner in her honor and the
Princess Alexandra was present. Until
her death Queen Victoria was a stahcn
friend of Miss Anderson, who made a
great dramatic success in England, ana
the Princess Alexandra continued hes'
friend after she became queen. MISS
Anderson, now Mrs. De Navarro, vile
of a wealthy Cuban who graduated
at Seton Hall College, South Orange,
where he was an athlete. wives in
England, and is honored by the. mem
bers of the royal family and the titled
families.
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BRITISH PAPERS PRAISE
GREATNESS OF EDWARD

LONDON. May 1.-The kings death,
occurring at midnight. when the news
papers were going to press, p~recluded
anything beyond the bare announce
ment. All the morning papers, how
ever, appear with heavy mourning Dor
ders and full biographies of the dead
sovereign. They publish editorials de-
ploring the nations loss, while many
columns of dispatches from abroad tes-
tify to the intensity OF interest and
ever alarm his sudden illness has ex-
cited throughout the world.
Little yet has been heard on the sub
ject Of the new king, but the universal
the nation and the empire of the great
ness of the loss sustained.
'In the zenith of his fame, and what
seemed to his loyal subjects but the
middle of his reign, he has been sud-
denly stricken down." says the Morning
Post. Seldom has an English king,
throughout his life the same kindly
personal affection as always attended
King Edward. Only now, too late, will
men f1nd how much they owed to him
and how great a part he unostenta-
tiOuniy pidyCu'
The Telegraph says. Even In
France and the United States King Ed
ward commands well-nigh as warm re-
gard as can ever be extended to their
own rulers, and IL this was the case
abroad, what shall we say of the feel
ings with which our beloved sovereign
was regarded at home? Not three
kings in the whole range of our his
&orxr apiopad NJ nv fir.4 c,,ch ,,ntxrop-
sal affection as was given to Edward
VII. throughout his life."
The Standard says: 1.-THE first of
Englishmen has passed away-the
monarch whose name is written among
the highest in the roll of England's
long line Of sovereigns, a patriot, a
statesman, a governor. we'll fitted by
the vigor of his intellect and the en-
gaging charm Of his temperament to
be the actual, as we'll as the cere-
80 well and of the empire he ruled with
such memorable success"
The Daily News says: 1.-THE whole
nation is confused and bewildered to
an extent which defies analysis and
away in the full tide of his personal
DODuloTlly, WiiCh Wd6 uitcQudN Gl
among contemporary monarchs in any
quarter of the world"
The Times in an editorial says: ITO
the last he has shown the courage of
his royal race. He continued to tran
sact business almost to the end. The
swiftness and wholly unexpected char
acter Of the blow will add to the pain
it will bring, not only to his own
peoples, but to all who love peace
throughout the world.
THE loss Of such a sovereign at the
moment when we stand committed to
the gravest domestic crisis of our time
is a public calamity. We have, never
theless, one consolation. The serious
character and the wide personal knowl-
edge of public business throughout the
empire of King George afford a strong
hope that the ship OF state will be
wisely and firmly steered through all
the dangers which menace It. We have
lost a great constitutional king. He
has left us a successor In whom we
may confidently repose our trust"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-05-07
EVENING STARS BOOK PICTURE NO. II
- HOLD ALL ANSWERS TILL CLOSE OF CONTEST 4nu
BOOKLOYERS' CATALOG NOW READY
RULES GOVERNING THE CONTEST.

THE BORROWERS CONTEST is open to
ali persons residing in the State Of New Jer-
sey, except. employees OF either Stars and
members OF their families. Every day for
Hfty-seven (bD days there will appear. con-
secutiyely, a cartoon. Illustration or other
representation Of the name of a book. The
correct 'book-titles" to serve as a basis Of
awards are selected from the NEWARK EVE
MING STARS BOOK CATALOGUE. which con-
tains several thousand book titles and their
authors. Four members OF the
STARS stan have selected this correct list OF
answers. Prepared in four sections-each sec
ton being separately sealed and all to be de-
posted under one official seal In the vaults Of
the Fidelity Trust Company.
Each picture represents only one title OF
a book.
With each Illustration there will be a blank
for contestants TO III In the name OF the
hook.
Cut out blank and I'LL in the name and author
OF the book. which you think the illustration
FIJI in only one answer upon the same
blank.
Extra blanks should be used for extra an
swcrs and all answers to the same number
should be kept together in making up the
set.
III you are not certain of a title and wish to
send more than one answer you may do SO;
but not more than nve answers viii he ac-
cented to any one picture.
the convenience of the contestants and to
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women during the ceremony in the
chapel, for the prince was already
popular with all classes of the people.
1.-TWO years ago. while on a visit to
England, / saw King Edward ride on
horseback but of the great gate or
Buckingham palace with Queen Alex
andra, Lord Roberts, a prince of In
dia and richly uniformed officers or
the army and members Of the royal
court, on the way to witness the droop-
ing Of the colors by the soldiers at
Aldershot. The king had grown corpu-
lent. but the queen was as charming as
when / saw her in st. Georges Chapel
at her marriage"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-05-07
NORWEGIANS SYMPATHlZE
WITH THEIR QUEEN MAUD.

CHRISTIANIA, May Universal
sympathy Is felt here for the loss sus-
tained by Queen Maud in the death OF
her father, King Edward. There also
is a deep appreciation of the fact that
in the death of the king the Norwegian
nation loses a staunch friend and sup
porter and one to whose Efforts her
~peaceable separation from Sweden was
largely due.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-05-07
JAPANESE MOURN LOSS
OF NATIONS FRIEND.

TOXIC, May Japan, as Great
Britain's ally. has received the news
OF King Edwards death with profound
sorrow. The ball of Prince Asaka
planned for his evening has been post
poned and all public functions have
been suspended. 1t is confidently be-
lieved that the demise of the British
will not affect the alliance OF
the two countries.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-05-07
KING GEORGE ". WAS
TRAINED FOR THE NAVY

George Frederick Ernest Albert,
Prince of Wales. who now becomes
King, is the second son Of King Ed
ward n Queen Alexandra. n was
born at Marlborough House on June 3,
1855, months after the birth
of his elder brother, the late Duke OF
Clarence. He and his brother entered
the navy together as cadets. and ne
spent two yeare-on the Brittania- Tnen
he started on q three-year voyage
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the celebration at Quebec. and on tina
occasion met Vice-President ~Falrpanh
The prince is less democratic tnan
was his father and does not have sucn
an ardent love for sports. 1t mas Deen
predicted, therefore. tina after mis- ac-
cession to the throne the court galety,
which was always a feature during
Edwards reign, will be less MARKED.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-05-07
CHARLES ALGER.

Charles Alger. a retired New York
business man, died today at his resi-
dence, s Maple avenue, south. East Or
ange. of Bright's disease. He was I'M
married. The funeral arrangements
have not been completed.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-05-07
President Taft Offers
Condolences to Old Queen
President Taft, on learning of the death of King Edward last nigh
mt the following c able dispatch to Queen Alexandra:
70 Her Majesty Green Alexandra,

Preeiden ait OF 1earmng OF ne deathO OF knhg W. ISL HsH1
sent the following cable dispatch to Queen Alexandra:
May {, 1910
To Hell Majesty Green Alexandra,
Buckingham Palace, London:
On the sad occasion of the death of King Edward. I offer to your
majesty and to you Sol his inusrious successor, the most profound
sympathy of the people and of the government of the United States,
whose hearts e. u to their British kinsmen ii this, heir rational be-
reavement To this add the expression to your majesty and to the
new King OF my W personal sympathy and of M appreciation Of
those high qualities which made the life of the late King 10 potent a n
influence toward peace mi justice among the nations
WILLIAM H. TAFT.
The following message was SEM to the American ambassador at
London by the Secretary of State:
RS. Department of State,
Washington, May 6, 1870
American Embassy, London:
Apart from the message which the President has sent to Queen
Alexandria, O will make tt the British Government appropriate ex-
preston of the sympathy of the President, the government and people of
the United States in the loss by their British kinsmen II a ruler SC be-
loved and Sc distinguished among the nations for the influence of his
kindnness and wisdom toward all that is best P. c. KNOX.
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!, NEW QUEEN is MOTHER
OF FIVE BOYS AND ONE GIRL.

The new Queen is Victoria,
only daughter of the late Francis,
Duke of Teck. She was born
May 26, 1867. and married Prince
George, Duke OF York, July 6,
1893. Six children-five sons and
one daughter-bless the house
hold of the new monarchs. The
eldest. Prince Edward Albert.
now the heir apparent to the
throne, Is a manly lad, who will
be Is years old this coming June.
At present he is serving as a
naval cadet. Prince Albert Fred
erick, the second son, and heir
presumptive, also is a naval
cadet. He is Is years old. The
other boys are Prince Henry
William, Prince George Edward
and Prince John Charles. The
daughter. is Princess Victoria
Alexandra Alice Mary. She was
born in 1897.
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Revived Old Customs.

At the state functions in which he
participated, King Edward revived all
the pomp and circumstance OF medieval
days. He drove to Westminster on
the opening of Parliament in one Of the
sumptuous royal coaches, attended by
heralds, equeries outriders and a
vast ~retinue, forming a pageant of
royal splendor. On these occasions the
King wore the full robes of majesty.
Tactfulness, which he possessed to a
marked degree, was a conspicuous
characteristic of the late King. all
though he was frank, loyal and
warm hearted always. Those who as
ISOLATED with him have said that he
was emphatically the s"good fellow"
simple and courteous. yybut a stickler
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: PRESIDENT TAFT SENDS
I SYMPATHY TO GEORGE v.

-
, WASHINGTON. May 7.-Presi4
dent Taft mas sent the following
message to George v, the new
, king of Great Britain:
1.-THE White House,
May 7, 1910.
: His Majesty, King George v,
London:
I In renewing to your majesty
the condolences of the American
|, government and people upon n
: death of his late majesty, l con-
vey to you the heartiest good
i. wishes for the prosperity OF your
! reign.
(Signed) WIN. H. TAFT
. The Secretary of State has sent
, the following message:
. THE Right Honorable Sir Ed
ward Gray. Bart. Secretary
! of State for Foreign Affairs,
London:
81 offer to your excellency the
! expression of my personal SYM
. pathy and sorrow in the great
. loss which has been sustained by
! the government of Great Britain
|. in the death of his majesty, King
: Edward. T. G. kNoH.
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Great Sportsman.

1t was as a sportsman that the Brit
ish people loved most to think of him.
He was an enthusiastic patron Of horse
racing and was fon of yacht racing.
cricket, athletics nj shooting. His
love of cards was almost a passion in
his earlier days, and his gambling for
high stakes got him In trouble several
times. When in 1909 his horse Minoru
won the Derby at EPSON there was a
scene of enthusiasm at the track which
was unparalleled. Twice before he be-
came King he won the Derby, with
Persimmon in 1895, and with Diamond
Jubilee in 1900.
In personal appearance the King was
the typical Englishman. He was rather
below the average stature, OF strong
and heavy build. His ruddy face be-
tokened good health and good spirits
up to a short time ago He wore his
gray beard trimmed to a sharp point,
His thin circle of gray hair diminished
until he was quite bald. Even in his
latter days he continued to be n Of
the best dressed men in Europe and
was regarded as a model for quiet re-
finement of dress and bearing.