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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-24
SURPRISE FOR THE LAMBS
Serious CHANDELIERS See Them
selves Burlesqued.

Lamb De Wolf Hopper told 1t last night
after the first act Of patience" He had
been in the Lambs clubhouse yesterday
himself. boiling around in the high work
iur temperature which now prevails therein
curing these last days Of preparation for
the clubs gambOl on Monday night next a,
the Manhattan Opera House
ON the little stage Of the clubhouse sew
eraI very tragic lambs among them Robert
Manten Frederick Warde and James
O'Nein. had been rehearsng their gambol-
don't mistake. it's very setous-"The AS
sassination of Cesar" Worn out with their
efforts at the end Of their rehearsal. they
descended to the auditorium and were sit
ting there tanning themselves, when sud
denly Frank Mcintyre strolled on the stage
in the costume OF julius Cesar, and Eddie
Foy In that of Mare Antony. and all at
once another version Of the assassination
Of yon quoudam here was performed.
1T was straight acting, you understand
sid Mr.. Hopper. Without smile or an
exaggerated gesture, but with utterly twist
ed words. they went through the same per-
formance that our star tragedians are go
ing TO give seriously at the gambol"
The sketch made every one present laugh
40 hard that they are going to give it on
Monday night
And here's another surprise. A number
81 actors De Wolf Hopper among them.
who. because Of having 10 play elsewhere
on Monday night. will not appear on the
regular bill Of the gambOl. will nevertheless
run over 10 the Manhattan directly their
own performances are over and do Inn
promptu things at the end Of the pro-
pramme
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-24
TITANIC REPORT READY
Committees Findings Will Go to
the Senate To-day.
From The Tribune Bureau. |

Washington, May 23-The report of the
committee which investigated the Titanic
disaster will be submitted TO the Senate
tomorrow by Senator Smith of Michigan.
it's chairman. The report will contain
recommendations in the way of legislation
and suggestions OF International action to
regulate travel on the high seas.
Senator Smith will address the Senate on
the subject next Tuesday, and later VIII
offer "A bill TO put into effect the recon-
mendations OF tho committee.
The report will be comparatively short,
and will not be as drastic in It's criticism
Of the White Star Line and the officers OF
the Titanic as has been intimated. The
committee was disposed 10 conflne It's OBJ
seryations to the question Of preventing a
recurrence OF the disaster rather than to
unimportant circumstances attending the
sinking of the Titanic.
Among the reform measures contemplated
are an inhibition against the prlnS Oh
rocket signals at sea, except In case OF
distress: the equipment of all ocean craft
OF certain amount Of passenger carrying
capacity with ample lifebOats ana Othef
equipment; the furnishing of searchllsh's
TO ocean vessels: the compulsory use OF
binoculars by lookouts, and the constant
maintenance of wireless telegraph COM
munication on all passenger vessels cross
ing the ocean.
II is possible resolution or THANKS WIN
be introduced in recognition of the WORK
OF Captain Rostron Of the steamship Gar
pathia I'm rescuing 50 many Americans
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-24
AMERICAN CONSUL KILLED
F. D. Hill Falls Over Staircase
Rail in Hotel at Frankfort.

Frankfort-on-theMa Main. May 23.-Frank
u. HILL of Minnesota, American Consul
General here, was killed by falling over
the railing of the staircase in the Frank
fuerter Hof at noon. lie was found on the
ground floor with broken skull 1t is as
sumed the fatal accident was caused by a
spell of sddiness
Mr. Hill lived at the Frankfucrtcr Hof.
There were no actual witnesses Of Mr..
Hill's fall
Mr.. Iilrs body has been taken to The
mortuary Of the Frankfort Cemetery. 1t is
learned that he had been i'll and absent
from his Office for week.
Frank Davis Hill was appointed Consul
General at Frankfort On-the- Main on May
I, 1910. lie was born in Minnesota on May
2N, 1862. and was educated at the University
of Minnesota and al the Columbia and
National Law Schools Washington He was
admitted to the bar in 1884, and entered
the consular service in 1857 when he was
appointed Consul at Asuncion, Paraguay.
He afterward was Consul at MOntcvidcO,
Uruguay; Id Guayra, Venezuela; Santos.
Prazil, and Amsterdam. Holland. In 1907
he was promoted 10 be Consul General at
st. Petersburg, and in 1908 was transferred
to Barcelona, Spain, and afterward TO
Frankfort ont he Main
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-24
WANTS LIGHT ON CITY HALL
Edison Company Man Suggests Perma-
nanent Outline of 5000 Bulbs.

Arthur Williams Of tho New York Edi-
son Company. who presided yesterday at
the meeting OF the Hotel and Business
Mems League Gnc.), at the Hotel Cam
bridge, suggested the permanent outlining
in electric lights OF the City Hall for use
on special occasions This Is regularly done
in Paris at the three days fete, he said.
and the five thousand lights required to IL
Illuminate the City Hall would cost only SO
II night permanent assembly hall Of
large proportions. he declared. was ne
cessity. a large portion Of tho expense CT
which ought to come from the public purse.
Milton COPYRIGHT Roach. director Of pub
Iicity, announced that by reason OF pub
Icty work already done. New York would
hold 100 per cent more conventions this
wear than ever before. a. Il. McKinnon.
after showing those present how Boston
is being doomed for bigger, better, bust
err city, said there was no legitimate rea-
son why New York should not be doomed
In the same way.
Mayor GaynoTs election as honorary
president of the league was officially con-
firmed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-24
LONDON ENJOYS FAIRYLAND
All the Social World Attends En-
pire Ball at the SAVOY.
by Cable TO The Tribune

London, May "a (Friday),-The Savoy
Hotel was transformed into fairyland
last night on the occasion of the grand
Empire fancy dress ball and supper in
aid OF the Middlesex Hospital. held
under the immediate patronage of Prince
and Princess Alexander of Teck.
The beautiful ballroom glowed with
colors, sparkled with clustered lights and
blazed with flowers. A moving trellis-
work of Jewels shook and glimmered in
the shifting lights. Rambler roses
twined themselves along balustrades and
around the pillars. Smiax. roses and
carnations festooned the tables.
All the social world was there. CARRIED
in the gilded trappings of the masquer-
AIDE. Society was represented by some
OF the best known persons IN England
and America, who thronged the rose
hung walls. The stage was represented
by several Of the most beautiful and ac-
complished actresses of the English
stage, and music, art, learning and lit
erature all iostled shoulders in the
mighty crowd Of jewellers.
The whole occct was a Kaleidoscope
and Geographic scene of constant change
and incessant movement, with thou
sands of varied blends Of coloring inter-
mingling one with another.
The gavotte, which was the chief feat
ure of the entertainment, and in which
nearly one hundred persons took part,
formed one of the most picturesque
tabeaus seen in London for a long time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-24
SKIBO HAT OFF TO TAFT
But Situation Is Illuminating
Saws Carnegie, Sailing.

Andrew Carnegie thinks this country has
y hat his ancient countryman, Macbeth. at
tributcd 10 himself. namely. charmed life.
And the suggestion wasn't made by
witches. either. The Laird Of Skibo has
SUCH indomltablc faith IN the security OF
this nation tina, he isn't going to worry at
all over the selection Of Presidential candl-
dates
Before departing yesterday for Liverpool
on the White Star liner Celtic he put his
finger 10 lfs lips with th" observation that
the political situation Just now was too
hum!Ilatiug for discussion Ills hat was
of when he said II, hut after Mrs. Carnc-
gle had compelled him to replace 1t. the
laird vcnturcd that his warm friend Mr..
Roosevelt. might have proposed second
term for President TAFT without making a
mistake.
The ironmaster did not look az spry a.
when he came here y year ago on the
Celtic in company with Martin Lttlcton
Nevertheless. he said he felt well and was
prepared 10 address the students OF the
college at Aberdeen on his arrival In Scot
land. lie will return in the fall, and by
that time he expects to know for whom
no will vote for President.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-24
OBITUARY..
MAJOR JOHN +. TROUT.

Major John +. Trout, superintendent oil
dining cars and restaurants of the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company, died yesterday
at his home No. III York street, Jersey
City, from heart disease. Major Trout was
born at I.andisvile. Penn, August IS, 1913
and was educated in the academy at MIL
lersville, Penn. At the age OF eighteen ne
entered the volunteer service OF the United
States army as a private in Company A,
10th Pennsylvania Infantry In 1855 he was
mustered out with the rank of major. Or
October l. 1892. he became connected with
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. Un-
der the pension rules OF the company Ma
jor Trout would have been retired in Sep
tember, 1913, at the age Of seventy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-24
NICARAGUA ALMOST BANKRUPT
Unpaid State Employees Lack Neces-
saries of Life.
fFrom The Tribune Bureau. J

Washington. May 23.-Nicaragua is in
serious financial straits and verging on
bankruptcy, according to information reach
ing the Department Of State through the
American Minister, to whom the details of
the critical condition were told by the Min
lister Of Finance and other high Nicaraguan
officials.
No overtures for official aid from the
United States government have yet been
received, but there is d statement in the
Informal communication TO the American
Minister that unless several hundred thou
sand dollars are forthcoming soon from
some source the Nicaraguan federal EN-
ployes who are clamoring for their pay,
will strike Money is also needed to pay
the so-called gold debts.
According to adviCes, many OF the gov
srnnent employees in Nicaragua are in
actual want for the necessaries Of life be-
Ing dependent on charity
The financial situation was explained in
formally TO the American Minister by Presi-
dent Diaz, who realizes that a crisis in his
administration is at hand and that relief
must come soom
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-24
PUTS BLAME ON SATAN
Secretary Wilson Comments on Rebuke
to Him by Presbyterians.

Washington. May %. Quoting the Script
ure. James Wilson. Secretary ~ AgricUli-
ure. commented to-day on the action Of
the Presbyterian General Assembly in
striking his name from IN" ligt Of delegates
10 the n-presbyterian Council. TO be held
in Aberdeen. Scotland. because he accepted
last summer vicc-presidcncy Of the Brew
ers' Congress In Chicago.
land when the sons Of men came to
gethcr before the Lord. Satan came also "
said Secretary Wilson. This passage
seems to apply 10 this case, for have
learned from very dependable sources ON
the inside that there has been whole lot
Of politics behind the attack on me from
certain quarters because |. as Secretary Of
Agriculture. attended brewers confer
ence. 1t will all die out as soon Us the
next election H. over"
The Secretary expressed the opinion that
job. the much afflicted, would have made a
fine Secretary Of Agriculture job. he said
knew a lot about farming and mules and
horses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-24
WILL REPRESENT NEW YORK
Delegates Named from State to Factory
Inspectors Convention.

Albany, May 23.-Acting Governor Con-
0ay has appointed the following as dele
gates to represent New York State at the
International Convention of Factory In
Fpectors to be held in Washington June 4
10 s:
Senator Robert W. Wagner, Assembly
man Alfred f. Smith, Or. Henry Moskowitz'
Samuel Prince. Joseph Barondess, Henry
a. Selger, John b. Andrews, Edward Il.
'Deyine, Lillian ID. Wald, Francis Perkins
Mrs Florence Kelley. Samuel Gompers,
Robert r. Bowling, Simon Brentano, New
York: Mary y. Drier, Brooklyn: Senator
UFarles NJ Hamilton Ripley, Assembly
man w. Phillips and John s. Whalcn'
Rochester; John Williams, State COMMITS
Ioner of Labor; Fred. Northrup. Pough-
seepsie: John NJ. OHanlon. Troy; Frank A.
rlerney and Thomas ID. Fitzgerald, Albany;
kssemblyman Edward ID. Jackson, Bunalo,
md T. NJ. Gaffney, Syracuse.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-24
SAMUEL w. GILLESPIE.

Samuel w Gillespie died from paralysis
in the eighty ninth year OF his age at his
home, No. III Eastern Parkway. Brooklyn.
yesterday. The funeral Will be held at his
home on Saturday at p. m, the Rev.
Willard l.. Robinson, pastor Of The Heddins
Methodist Episcopal Church, conducting
the services The burial will take place on
the same afternoon at Greenwood Gene
terry.
Mr. Gillespie. whose wife died seven
years ago, leaves four children-Samuel S.
Gillespie. Mrs. Farrinton Hanford and
Catherine and Eleanor Gillespie.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-24
VANDERBILT's FRIEND WINS SUIT.

James s. ID. Lanier. banker, who had
Cornelius Vanderbilt as his guest when
his automobile struck and injured Mrs.
Hulda Friedlander. need not pay any part
OF the $4,000 damages for which Mrs.
Friedander sued. Mr. Vanderbilt testified
that the car was running only four miles
an hour. and that Mrs. Friedlander ran
directly In front Of It. This was the sec
ond trial Of the suit, the first trial result
ing I'm verdict for $1,000 for Mrs. Fried
lander. which the Appellate Division OF the
Supreme Court set aside az excessive.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-24
PRENDERGAST SICK AT HOME
Nervous Breakdown from Intestinal
Indigestion Threatened.

Controller Prendergast is suffering from
intestinal indigestion and a threatened ner-
vous breakdown at his home. No. 500 Fifth
street. Brooklyn. He has been obliged TO
cancel his engagements to speak in the
New Jersey primary campaign, the first one
y, which was for Wednesday night.
It was said last night that the illness OF
tho Controller was not considered serious,
but his physician had deemed 1t wise that
he should remain at home for the rest Of
the week. Deputy Controller Mathewson
REPRESENTED him at the meeting of the
BOARD Of Estimate and ApportIonment yes
terday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-24
JOHN CLARK.

John Clark, who died on Tuesday at his
home, No. 23S Cumberland street Brooklyn
was born and raised on a farm in Lancas-
ter County, Penn. and at the age OF TWEEN
ty-one was principal OF the Eastman Bust
ness College in Poughkeepse. this state.
being the youngest member Of the faculty.
He afterward made venture Of his own
along the same lines in Reading, Penn,
but for the last sixteen years had devoted
his business talents to the management of
the Burke estate. Mr.. Clark was a member
OF the Masonic order and the Royal Area
mum, and had reached his SEVENTEEN year.
He Is survived by a daughter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-24
KoPP OPERATED ON ABROAD
"Big Tim IS" Guest Under Knife il
Paris for Appendicitis.

Harry Kopp. tho Republican Assembly
man from the 9Th District, who went to
Europe recently as the guest Of big Tim
sullivan. is Ill at the Hotel Normandie
Paris. where he was operated on for ap-
pendicitis a few days ago
AT No. 50 Accrue A, where Mr.. kopp and
bie family live. a message was received on
WsdnesdSv from big Tim." stating that
the operation had been successful and the
patient was resting easily.
her sailed on the Rotterdam on April g.
Mr.. Kopp is a lawyer and Is about thirty
five years old.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-24
WHAT IS GOING ON TO-DAY.

FREE admission 10 the American Museum OF
Natural History and the New York Zoologl-
cal Park.
gnyeilinx OF centennial tablet commemora ting
the founding Of Public School 2, Manhat-
tan, afternoon.
Empire Day" dinner OF the British Schools
and Universities Club OF New YORK, Del
monico's, p. m.
Meeting Of the washington Heights Taxpayer
Association, No. 55s West 1jSth street.
2. m.
hseting OF the West eide Republican Club,
oiubbonss No 23O7 Broadway, 8 p. m.
Mass meeting IN protest against the Root
..t0 amendment TO Dillingham; Immigration
. bill, Cooper Union, y. IL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-24
OPERATION FOR GEN. BOOTH
Surgeon culist Hopes to Save
Philanthropist's Sight.

London. May 23.-GeneraI Booth. Of the
Salvation Army. was operated on to-day
for cataract by Charles HiggeHs the senior
consulting ophthalmic surgeon OF Guys
Hospital After the operation DR.. Higgins
issued the following bulletin
THE operation on General Booth was
completely successful, and the ultimat" re-
stOration OF his eycsight depends only on
the rccupcrative powers OF tho general him
self"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-24
ELECT ONE MORE BISHOP.

Minneapolis. May 23.-The Rev IT. Fran
Gig j. Mcconnell. president Of Depauw
University, Greencastle. Ind, IS the NTH
bishop 30 be elected at the present session
OF the General Conference Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. lie was elected to-
night on the twenty-hrst ballot by a vote
of 552, or ~ more than was necessary to
Il.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-24
|BARS PULPIT TO WOMEN
Presbyterian Assembly Will Not
Open Ministry to Them.
STANDS FOR INDEPENDENCE
Direct Alliance with Any Non
Ecclesiastical Organization
Disapproved.

Louisville. May "a stand opposed 10
woman suffrage was taken by the General
Assembly Of the Presbyterian Church In
the United States when that body refused
to-day to open the way to Presbyterian
pulpits for women candidates for the min
istry.
The proposal was made In an overture
reported by the committee on church polity
with a recommendation that the assembly
hold "ineXpedient' the proposed admission
by presbyteries of women candidates.
The recommendation was adopted.
Two new synOds were created by the as
sembly-that of Arizona, formerly included
in the synod Of New Mexico. and that OF
New England, including Massachusetts
Rhode Island. Vermont, New Hampshire
and Connecticut.
The Presbyterian Church in the United
States Of America divides the country only
into two parts. the East and the West.
I'VE know no North and no South said
the Rev DR.. W. Be8ttie Jennings, pastor
of the First Presbyterian Church. of Ger
mantown. Penn, to-day, amid applause.
The discussion resulted from the effort
Of Southern commissioners to amend res
olution providing for the election of SIX
additional members TO the Board OF the
Church Erection Fund, from the West by
adding the words and South"
Resolutions respecting the administration
of the church erection fund also provide
for the lending of money to weak churches
for buying lots and building chapels and
clMrches.
The report Of the Board of the Church
Erection Fund. presented to-day, showed
that in the last year the board aided in
building churches IN every state except
five. in Alaska and among MeXicans, Nor
mons, Indians and negroes. Total receipts
for the year l9l-l9l2 reached N!9.iM and
the disbursements were S02,S2J.
Absolute independence Of the Chjrcn
from every non ecclesiastical organization
is the point made in a judgment of the
judicial commission, appointed 10y the as
sciphly late to-day. The decision uphold'
a complaint against the Indiana synod Ia
that it caused two Of its members 20 be
made trustees of the Indiana Anti-Saloon
League. The assembly expressed approval
Of the aims and objects of the league, but
decided that direct alliance with It was In
consistent with the rules OF the Church.
Conditions in China occupied much or the
attention Of the speakers presenting the re-
rort of the Board of Foreign Missions. ana
the assembly recommended that special ei-
forts be made looking toward the sending
in the next three years Of at least one hun
dlcd additional missionaries to tn" new
republic. thirstng and eager for cnliShten-
mcnt"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-24
JOHN WESLEY HOYT.

Washington, May 2s.-John Wesley Hoyt.
ex-TerrItorial Governor Of Wyoming, and
for the last twenty years chairman of the
National University Committee OF Four
Hundred, died here to-day. He was born
In Worthington, Ohio, eighty years ago and
was graduated from Ohio Wesleyan Uni
yersity
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-24
WEDDINGS PAST AND TO COME

rBy Telegraph TO Tn" TribuneI
Troy. y Y, May 93.-In the presence OF
relatives and few immediate frionds Mss
Harriet Francis, daughter Of Mrs. charles
Francis became to-day the bride OF
Marshall Hurst Durston, of Syracuse. The
ceremony took place IN the brides home
No Igl % street, the Rev. II. r. Free
man. rector OF St. Johns Episcopal Church.
officiating. The improvised chancel In the
drawing room was decorated with large
floral cross, and scattered through the
house were lilies thc-valley and apple
blossoms. Music was rendered by the boy
choir Of ST. Johns Church and Van Nech-
ten Rogers, harpst.
The bride was attended by her sisters
Mrs. Eugene Warren, as matron OF honor,
and Miss Margaret Francis. az bridesmaid
and her little nephew and niece John NJ.
Francis. ir.. and Josephine Lowell Francis,
IA flower bearers. The bridegroomS at
tendant was his brother, Hewlett Durston.
The brides gown was of white chiffon.
with pearl trimming, and white satin train
with old family lace. Her attendants wore
white chiffon and white tulle hats. Mrs.
Francis gave her daughter in marriage.
To-day was the thlrty-fourth anniversary
Of the marriage OF the brides parents-the
late Charles S. Francis, who was United
States Ambassador TO Austra-Hungary.
and Mrs. Francis.
Invitations are out for the wedding Of
Miss Dorothy May Lockwood. daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Morgan Lock-
wood, OF Norwalk, Conn. to Lansing David
Odell. The wedding will take place on the
evening Of June in the First Congrega-
tional Church, after which reception will
be held at the home Of the brides parents,
I'm East avenue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-24
HALF FOR TITANIC LIGHTHOUSE.

! +. Morgan & co. announce that the
LIGHTHOUSE memorial fund has now reached
e. 900 This fund IL for th" building OF the
lighthouse tower aud tim"hal on IN" ne"
Scamcn's Institute In memory Of those lost
on the Titanic The committee hopes that
the remaining $500 VIII soon be- subscribed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-24
GIVE $4,000 TO WESLEYAN.

Middletown, Conn, May 23.-The treas
urer OF Wesleyan University announced
to-day additional gifts of $4,000 toward the
million dollar endowment fund OF the uni
yersity The contributions came from BUSH
ness men and residents OF this city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-24
p,Ie, IL FUNERAL FOR v. L. MASON.

Passaic, n. j.. May 23.-Victor Louis
Mason. who met death several days ago
in an aeroplane accident IN England. will
have a public funeral on next Sunday af-
ternoon at the First Reformed Church,
LAFAYETTE and Passaic avenues. The Rev.
Cha rias Graves will offlciate.