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New-York tribune., 1911-12-19
OBITUARY NOTES.

JAMES WHYTAL. the oldest Cnlted
States customs inspector In point or years
of service. died on Sunday at his nome
No. $50 Euclid avenue. Brooklyn. He was
I'm the customs service forty-seven years.
He was born In Nova Scotia sixty-nine
years ago. while his parents we're there
on a visit At the outbreak OF the civil
war he joined the Duryee Zouaves, and
lost his left arm At the battle OF Bull Run.
He was a member Of Mansfield Post Is.
G. A. r.: the 9Th Regiment Association and
other organizations. Hc is survived by his
wife. three sons, q daughter and seventeen
grandchildren.
CHARLES CHRISTOPHER KE1LHObI.
former bond broker and member Of the
| firm Of Keilholz Brothers. Manhattan. died
from apoplexy on Sunday afternoon at his
home. No. 40 Macon street, Brooklyn. lie
was sitting beside his sick wife when the
attack came. He was born at Bremen.
Germany, in 1874 and came here with his
! brother when a boy He was n member ot
the Stock Exchange for twenty-eight years.
| He leaves n wife, son and daughter.
MARCUS OSBORN HEDGES, a member
OF one Of the oldest Long Island families
! and for twenty-three years editor OF The
! Hampstead Inquirer died in the Hemp
stead Sanatorium early yesterday morning.
/ following All attack OF acute indigestion.
! He was fifty-eight years OF age and was
born At Bridgehampton He was never
married.
| MISS JENNIE T. WILLIS. Of No 6s1
| broome street. an employe of the Health
! Department. died from pneumonia on Sum
day.
! CAPTAIN GEORGE r. BACON. a grad
uatc OF West Point and an old Indian
! fighter. who accompanied General Howard
| in the Nez Perce campaign, died in Chit
| Cago hospital Sunday.
| JOHN b. FLEMING. metallursist and
mill designer of national reputa ton, died
yesterday from injuries resulting from a
/ fall of forty feet from A hotel roof at
Reno. New.
| SAMUEL VERPLANK, a member OF an
old Colonial family, died at his home, near
Fishkl Landing, yesterday. lie leaves a
wife, who several years ago was state re-
gent OF the Daughters OF the American
| Revolution.
New-York tribune., 1911-12-19
SUES GELETT BURGESS
Wealthy Man Says Humorist
Cast Ridicule on Him.

William II. Daily. a wealthy mining man.
formerly Of San Francisco, has brought an
unusual suit for 10000 against the Bobbs-
Merrill Company, publishers, and Gelett
Burgess. the author of Heart Line" The
plaintiff sues to recover damages for re-
marks made by the author in his book OF
fiction about one Daley. who Is described
I'm the book as living at the Palace Hotel,
San Francisco. where the plaintiff, Daily
used to live. DAILY asserts that the man in
the book was meant TO represent him.
The book tells about "a house OF eighteen
doors at the foot OF 9Th street" and goes on
to discuss one Daley. the star eater OF
the Palace Hotel" The story says that
this Daley used TO have four canvasback
ducks cooked at once, selecting one and
using the Juice OF the others. He used 10
eat soup at 81 a plate. and he had happy
way OF buying a case OF champagne with
each meal and drinking only the top glass
from each bottle"
Daley says in his suit that these state
ments are false and defamatory. and hold
him up as a curiosity. He says II the
things told by the author Were true he
would be in the category of those who are
OF unsound mind
The defendants demurred yesterday to
the complaint and Justice Davis reserved
decision.
New-York tribune., 1911-12-19
THEATRICAL NOTES.

| The Kinemacolor Theatre was taxed yes
tcrdav at the professional matinee Nat
urc's Wonders" was shown. and the South
v,ark Glee Singers rendered their special
programme OF Christmas music for the
first time. all of which will be retained
when the run of the Complete Coronation
natural color motion pictures Is resumed
on Thursday.
Katherine Kaelred will appear as the
Muse IN Victoria Amoris. by Frank
Arnold. music by Courtland Palmer. i'm the
annual Christmas festical given by the Mac
pcwel Club. TO he held to-day at the Wal
dcrf-Astoria. Miss Kaelred will also take
part in the Shakespearian dance 10 follow
appearing as Portia in the Merchant OF
Venice" quadrille.
one of the plays in New York that are at
racting the special notice Of the citys
tbeatregoers is The First Lady of the
Land" at the Gaiety. Depending on no
problem for its drawing interest, but merely
on its crisp lines and the penetrating acting
Of Miss Ferguson, who plays Dolly Madi-
son to the life, the play has lasting
charm.
Stanley Ford has been engaged for an i'm
portant part in Modest Suzanne" the new
musical production in which Salle Fisher
will sing the lead, and which is to have
its first New York performance at the LIB
erty Theatre on New Years night.
Major General Daniel f. Sickles, presi-
dent of the Mary Todd Lincoln Memorial
Committee. will occupy a box at the LIB
crty Theatre tomorrow evening for the
pcrformance of The IAttlest Rebel The
evening will be known as the Mary TODD
Lincoln Memorial night, and many of the
persons interested in the fund now being
raised to erect a monument in memory ol
the nlustrous patriots wife will be present.
The memorial committee includes the
Hon. Levi =. Morton, Governor John \.
Dix. the Hon. Henry w. Taft, Colonel
Henry Watterson. Henry Clews, /. X.
Funk. ". G. McAdoo, Mrs. Cyrus, II. Nc
Cormick. Mrs. Henry Fairfield Osborn, Mrs.
James Borden Hartman and Mrs. Belmont
Tiffany.
The Tooth performance Of Bought ana
Paid For" took place last evening at the
PLAYHOUSE. The occasion was marked by
the presence Of newspaper editors from
Philadelphia. Trenton, Atlantic City. Cam
den. New Brunswick, Paterson, Passaic
Newark, Perth Amboy, Bayonne, Burling-
ton. Elizabeth and Plainield y. j.; Spring
field, Mass; New London, New Haven
Bridgeport, Greenwich and Naugatuck
Conn, and Albany, Troy, Peekskil' New
burg, Catskill. Middletown, Port Jervis'
Hudson, Saugerties, Port Chester, PouBh-
keepsie, Ossining, Fishkill and Matteawan'
New-York tribune., 1911-12-19
MUSIC
The University Chorus.

Al Carnegie Hall last night there WIS
q concert by the Columbia University
Festival Chorus under the direction OF
Mr., Walter Henry Hail. and, incidentally
in honor of the memory of the first pro-
fessor of music at the university, per-
formance of some music by T.. A. Mac
Dowell directed by his successor, Pro-
fessor Cornelius R6bner The memorial
part Of the concert consisted of the ex-
auisitely romantic suite for orchestra, Op-
~, full OF the spirit Of Raft, MacDowelIs $
master, but none the less fascinating
composition, with more poetry in 1t than
was brought out last night, and five songs
sung to pianoforte accompaniment by
Nine. Alma Gluck. The pious function
disposed OF, the chorus. orchestra ana
quartet of solo singers composed of Nine.
Gluck, soprano; Miss Mildred Potter con-
tralto: Charles Hackett, tenor, and Her
bert Witherspoon. bass. performed YER
dis Requiem" composed in memory OF
Manzoni The chorus, a trtfe more than
half as numerous as was announced on
the house bill, sang creditably, perhaps
little more than merely creditably, in the
sentimental portions OF the mass but
failed lamentably in the dramatic portion
in comparison. let us say, with the CHOIR
listers Of the Metropolitan Opera House at
the Sunday night performances given un-
der the direction of Signor Toscanini.
But there must always be a difference
between amateur and professional Choir
isters even I'm such music and despite
the work entailed by the regular reper-
tory OF the solo singers the palm was
easily borne off by Miss Potter whose
rich contralto was slightly marred by the
unsteadiness of her voice.
New-York tribune., 1911-12-19
JOHN +, STANLEY.

John F. Stanley vice-president of the con-
tracing firm bearing his name, died yester-
day morning at his home. No. II Washing
ton street. Newark. Although Mr Shanley
had been III for several months. his death
was entirely unexpected. A week ago his
only sister. Mrs Daniel +. Elliott. died. and
1t is believed the shock had much TO do
with Fastening his end.
Born in 1855. Mr. Stanley received his
early education at St Johns College. Ford
ham. later attending Seton Hall College al
South Orange. from which he was grad
uated In 1873. Following his graduation. he
became interested with his father In tho
contracting business. and his first work
was 10 assist IN the construction of the
Third Avenue Elevated Railroad.
Upon his fathers death MIR Stanley
formed partnership with his brother. r.
r Shanley When the latter died. several
years ago. John F Shanley Jr. became
interested in the business with his father.
New-York tribune., 1911-12-19
AT THE VARIETIES.

The bill at the Fifth Avenue this week
contains ten features, each scoring lhui-
vidual hits. An interesting number -
Ideal" who accomplished most diihcui'
feats OF high diving. AS an imltatof
OF birds Charles Kellogg has no equal MS
work showed skill in the reproduction oi
songs OF birds Nine. Adelaide Norwood
former grand opera singer. rendered some
classic and popular selections. John T.
Henshaw and Grace Avery had the auui-
once in good humor with their farce a
Stranger In Strange Flat"
This weeks bill at the Colonial includes
Edmund Breese, who appears In a piaSiet
entitled Copy" which deals with news
paper life. Annie Purcell heralded as one
Of England's greatest music hall singers
presented repertory Of song character1
cations IN a manner that seemed TO preoict
that she is here TO stay. Trovato heio his
auditors with his violin improvisauons ana
Howard and Howard IN THE Porter ana
the Salesman" duplicated their former
trtumphs.
The current weeks Offering at the Al
New-York tribune., 1911-12-19
who retired shortly afterwsrd from aotivs

who retired shortly afterwsrd from aodve
business
Mr.. Stanley was director In many Nov
ark concerns. He was a we'll known goif
player, and was a member Of the Desi
Country Club. Some years ago he pre-
sented to the late Monsignor Doane can
celed mortgage on the building occupied
by the Young Mems Catholic Association.
in recognition OF his endeavors In Catholio
circles he received medal given for ser
vice in this line by the knights OF Columbus
Mr.. Stanley leaves a wife, who Is sister
Of James Smith. Jr., former United States
Senator, one son and four daughters.
The funeral will be held tomorrow morns
ing. at $50 o'clock. at st. Patrick's Cathe@
drsl. Newark. Monsignor Isaac f. Bholan
win celebrate a solemn mass, assisted by
Fathers Reynolds, of Red Bank. and Bren-
nan. Of Newark Bishop McFaul, OF Tren-
ton. will deliver the eulogy and Bishop
O'Connor will give absolution. The burial
will be in the Stanley mausoleum, In the
Cemetery OF the Holy Sepuchre.
New-York tribune., 1911-12-19
WHAT IS GOING ON TO-DAY.

Free admission 10 the American Museum Of
NaturaI Histo-,. tho Metropolitan Museum
Of Art an the Now York Geological Park
Poultry SHOW. Madison square Garden.
Opcring OF the New York Flower Mission for
the reception and distribution Of Christ
mas cheer. No. 10i East Goth street, 10
q.
Meeting Of tho New York Theatre club, Hotel
Astor. 2'30 p. m
Meeting ot tine Gotham Club. Hotel st. James,
2:30 p. m.
Meeting of the Knickert ecker Relief Club,
waldorf Astoria, p m.
Dinner for William Chilvers Republican lead
er Of the Goth Assembly District, by Re
publcans Of the district, Hotel Savoy, :
p. m.
Address by William H. Taft, President Of the
United States at the dinner OF the Brook
lyn Young Republican Club. the Imperial
Fulton street and Red Hook lane 10 p. m
Dinner Of the Catholic Club. No 12O Central
Park South. Z p. IN.
Address by William H. Taft. President OF tho
United States, at the dinner Of the New
England Society OF Brooklyn. Academy Of
Music. Brooklyn, 9:l5 ?. IN.
Address by william H. Taft, President Of the
United states. on The Pending Arbltra-
tion Treaties" at the dinner Of the Eco
nomic Club, Hotel Astor, p.
Meeting Of the Riverside Yacht Club. Hotel
Astor. y. m.
Public lectures Of the Board OF Education.
s.15 D. m Manhattan-Public SchooI ga
beau, the Politician" Charlotte Teller:
Public School CG. SSth street. east OF First
avenue, Irish Music" Mrs Helen O'DOn-
nell; Public School 169 Audubon avenue
and l6eth street. Alaska and Her Won
derful Resources" Emma h. Steiner the
Hebrew Technical Institute. No 80 Stuy-
Vesant street Tho Contributions Of the
Phenomena Of RadioGctiylty ana Recapit o.
ulntion" Professor William Hallock: Met
Topolitan Temple. Seventh avenue and
14th street, Berlin and Military life -
Henry zick. Mission Of tho Immaculate
virgin, Great Jones and Lafayette streets
"Our American FlGg," Frederick ReddaIl. .
ST. Cornelius Church, no. 423 West I0th
street. Hunting and Travel In East Ar
rcs." Francis r. Colby. The Bronx-
Public School 30. Prospect avenue and
Jennings street. How 90 Keep Well" .
g. Purdy. New York Catholic Protector
van Nest. our Friends the Animals
Mary &. sage. Riverdale Hall. Riverdals
avenue ana 26oth street London and
the Coronation OF George "" James A
Cruikshank, 81 Anselm's Han. linton
avenue, nsaf 1Ssih street The phillp-
pines" Major Frank Keck
New-York tribune., 1911-12-19
.adsr Of r. M. Opposition.

Although the Conservatives -nionist party
;a garcrallv supposed to represent the aris-
focracv. titled and untitled-in fact. the
Inner classes of the United Kingdom and
Ireland as distinguished from the middle
classes and the masses. championed by the
present Asquith administration and by It's
Liberal. Radical and Socialist supporters
vet the conservatives find It occasionally
necessary 10 go outside their ranks for
loader They did so when they accorded
tho mos, complete submission to Benjamin
DisracH whose origin they despised ana
whose social and aristocratic pretensions in
later life they ridiculed. Bonar Law, their
newly elected leader. is also Of the middle
classes. hard headed business man. con-
rected with the iron trade, without the
culture Of education AT one Of the great
universities man Of the same type as
Joseph Chamberlain. whose social short
comings in the eyes OF his followers Teii9 Weue
completely obscured by his business aoil-
ties
II is doubtful. however, whether Bonar
Law will receive the support of the infiu-
entail Roman Catholic aristocracy and gem
try in England, which proved so useful 10
Arthur Balfour. For Bonar Law has iden-
tined himself politically with the foes OF
Roman Catholicism. and distinguished him
self some years ago by both speaking ana
voting I'm favor Of an unsuccessful move
ment by his fellow Member Of Parliament
Nj Corbett, TO secure state superVlsloh'
and especially regular government ihspec-
ton al frequent intervals, OF the roman
Catholic converts and monasteries In the
United Kingdom and in Ireland.
Il is the leader of the Opposition who IL
the channel OF communication between his
party and the government his CONFER
ences with the Prime Minister are far more
frequent and confidential than the genera
public suspect. and I'm imperial matters 'ie
Prime Minister. especially where the crown
Or foreign relations are concerneo' ire
quently has occasion to communicate state
secrets Of the utmost Importance 10 the
leader OF the Opposition, secrets WHICH
cannot be divulged TO Parliament at large,
but which Il is necessary that the leader OF
the Opposition should know in order 10 uh-
derstand the real motives and action OF the
government.
Finally. Bonar Law will henceiorth
become an object of much attehuoh oii
the part Of King George ana OF eueeA.
Mary. II has always been the pracuce Vi
the sovereign OF Great Britain, at all sta'e
functions, such as royal weddings christeH-
lngs funerals, etc, at festivities anu
pageants in honor OF the visits or forele'i
monarchs, etc. 10 invite not only the MI"
isters of the crown but also the leader OF
the Opposition. and 20 treat him with the
utmost distinction.
MARoUIsE DE FoNTENOl
New-York tribune., 1911-12-19
OBITUARY..
GEORGE WILLIAM GARDNER.

Word was received Of the death yester-
dav in Dayton. Ohio, OF George William
Gardner. honorary member Of the New
York Yacht Club and member Of the Corin-
THAN Yacht Club.
Mr. Gardner was born in 1886. in Massa-
chusetts, and was a member Of an old New
England family. lie went to Cleveland
when boy and became interested i'm
marine matters. He served two terms as
Mayor of Cleveland and was a banker and
commission merchant. For years the Gard
ner grain elevator at Cleveland was the
largest along the lakes.
lie loved the water and from his boyhood
sailed and owned boats. He was a mem
ber Of the Cleveland Yacht Club and Life
Commodore of the Interake Yacht club.
lie was the owner Of historic Ballast Island
I'm the western part Of Lake Erie. and was
one of the stockholders of the Cleveland
and Buffalo Steamship Company.
lie leaves seven children, one of whom Is
the wife of Herman Schlatermunde, OF
Lawrence Park. BronXvile. an artist and
church decorator. The funeral will be held
on Wednesday, in Cleveland, at the home OF
his ron, q. II. Gardner.
New-York tribune., 1911-12-19
WEDDING STIRS LONDON
A. G.. Vanderbilt's Two Appear
ances as Bridegroom Contrasted.
[By Cable 90 The Tribune.

tBy Cable 20 The Trbune.l
London. Dec. 1S.-The Vanderbilt Nc
Kim wedding continues to occupy a
prominent position in the papers here.
The details which are published show
that nothing could surpass the sim
plicity Of the proceedings. There was
none of the splendor, the superb fur
nishings and almost regally lavish ex-
penditure that characterized Mr.. Van
derbilt's first wedding ten years ago.
The Reigate registers Office Is a small,
old fashioned two story house, divided
into low-ceiinged rooms. The upper
room in which the official ceremony
took place might almost be described as
a garret.
After being received by the superin-
tendent registrar In the office, on the
ground floor, the party proceeded along
a gloomy passage and up narrow,
sharply winding and uncarpeted stair
case to the top room.
Here I'm q gloomy apartment, with un-
covered rafters almost bare, gray walls
and a floor hidden only where narrow
strip of mating runs between two deal
tables. the bride and bridegroom made
and signed the necessary declarations
and were pronounced by the registrar
man and wife.
When the party emerged into the
street rain was falling and not soul
was visible. without delay they got
into their automobiles and drove to
London, whence later in the day Mr.. and
Mrs. Vanderbilt departed for the Cont
nent for the honeymoon.
New-York tribune., 1911-12-19
THE DRAMA
Harvest" Now Performed by
the Irish PLAYERS.

Education is dangerous instrument to
have about. according to Mr.. LennoX Rob-
inson. And blood will tell is a saying
he believes in. And he may be right as to
both matters-as far as he goes But he
doesn't go far. In his three-act play, "Iiar-
vest, he seems TO teach that II you educate
a peasant you spoil very lkeable ana
likely human being. Old Tim Hurley has
six children. Five Of them he has "edu-
Gated; they are TO be lawyers. chemists
and what not One Of them. girl. becomes
stenographer and goes to the bad: the
chemist becomes "A prig, and marries above
his station. and the others are heard Of
but, fortunately, not seen. exception being
made in the case of a son who remains at
home and helps his "da" work the farm
Old Timothy endeavors to work the In
surance companies. He fires some Of his
farm buildings, a circumstance annoying
to the penniless and virtuous chemist. who
has planted himself and his bride on the
farm.
William Jordan sweet old school
master, ambitious for his pupils. becomes
the butt of these prize pupils, who have
failed as human beings; and cunning old
Timothy is left quite in ignorance. happily
for himself. Of the wreck which his blood
has made Of the luckess half dozen. 1t Is
all very simple piece Of playwriting. in
teresting in its way If you Ike TO study
bits of life like these, and the sketches are
true enough no doubt But there's more
than touch of melancholy in the whole
business. and not much solace is to be got
at the hands Of Mr. Lennox Robinson, who
aI-ip In 4 bp
education ideas in the air at the very end
Of all things.
Miss Cathleen Nesbitt had more of a
chance than usual last night. She under
stands the art of listening on the stage
an understanding quite uncommon. She
speaks well. and when sitting or standing
poses well and naturally. but she does not
walk we'll When she learns 10 walk well
she will begin to become an actress Of
whom something good may always lie oN-
yected.
Mr. Sinclair last night played the retired
schoolmaster. dear, gentle. credulous ola
fellow, as unlike the pugnaclous shreWd
men of bitter wit acted by MIN i'm the other
pieces of the repertory as can be imagined.
! Mr Kerrigan. too, was good. And, ot
course Miss Allgood was excellent MI
! O'Donovan was sincere enough but not
much unlike some Of his other troubouS
Irish youths. Mr. O'Rourke deserves hearty
praise for his old Tim Hurley The work
house Ward" closed the evening. with the
same cast as before. The Irish Players are
working hard for public support here. ana
they deserve far more support than they
are getting. If another riot is desired by
the brave patriots who imagined Old Ire
land fiouted by The Playboy," why didn
tbev venture for II with the presentation of
Harvest? Probably they had never heard
of Harvest" But as the Indifferent Ber-
nard has said: You never can tell
A W.
New-York tribune., 1911-12-19
A REPETITION AT THE OPERA.

The Metropolitan Opera House manage
ment is evidently determined that the ser
vices Of Enrico Caruso shall be given its
patrons in full. Mr.. Caruso appeared last
night I'm "Gioconda," while the Saturday
before saw him In "Armide.' He will again
appear this week, on Thursday and Satur-
day i'm "Tosca" and "PagliaccL' Yet last
night the audience had reason to be salts
fed indeed for not before this season had
he sung with such fulness and sweetness
Of voice The Gluckan shackles Of a sat
urday he had cast off with evident thank
fulness. and sang in the style in which he
is a master The rest Of the cast was as
at the two previous performances, with
Miss Destinn as Gioconda, Mrs. Wickham
as Laura. Miss Orridge as Cieca and Mr..
Amato as Barnaba. Mr. Toscanini con-
Quoted as ever. with splendid spirit and au-
thOrity
New-York tribune., 1911-12-19

hambra is headed by Pauline. the hypno-
list Interesting as n scientific exposition,
the entertaining quality of Pauline's offer
ing lies in its comedy strength. Baseball
had it's inning in the appearance of "Rube'
Marquard. the celebrated pitcher of the
Giants assisted by Anna Kent. Diversity
was afforded in little touch OF pathos by
lane Courthope and company, who pre-
sented Lucky Jim" TO an appreciatlve
audience. Strong contenders for popular
honors are Raymond and Caverly, the
tongue-twisting "Two-tonic'' comedians,
and the Temple Quartet. in rollicking med
New-York tribune., 1911-12-19
GUSTAV A. RAU.

Gustav A. Rau. well known as a mer-
chant and importer, died on Sunday at his
house, No. 3l9 West l0Sth street He had
been in i'll health for several years. Mr..
Rau was born in Baden. Germany, sixty
one years ago, and was educated in swift
zerland At the age Of twenty-one he came
to this country. He was member OF the
Richmond County Country Club, the Down
Town Association and the American Wood
Pulp Association. He leaves a widow, a
daughter and two sons. The funeral and
burial will be private.
New-York tribune., 1911-12-19
DR.. CHARLES j. BURKE.

DR.. Charles j. Burke, assistant registrar
OF the Department OF Health, died iats
Sunday night in Mount Vernon from pneu-
monia He was taken I'll last Wednesosy'
Dr. Burke became assistant registrar y"
June. 1902. but had been with the oepal.-
ment since August, 1899 lie was ooIh ="
Ireland With the exception OF Dr' Gun
foy, the registrar, Dr.. Burke had haholeo
mere death, marriage and birth certinca,es
than any other official Of the department
New-York tribune., 1911-12-19
FOR NEW sTANoEE ORDINANCE

II was said Yesterday that Mayor Gaynor
would probably send back to the Board of
Aldermen the ordinance recently passed 10
enable theatrical managers to have patrons
standing back OF the last row Of orchestra
chairs. lie believes the ordinance should be
made more SPECIFIC and that means for its
proper and exact enforcement be provided.