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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-20
FATAL MIDAIR COLLISION
French Army Biplanes in Awful
Impaot-Both Avators Die.

Dousi. France, June la-Captain Dubois
and Lieutenant Albert Peignap both OIL
GERS in the French army and trained air
men. met tragic deaths this morning when
The biplanes they were plotting around the
military flying ground came into collision
in midsir with terrific force.
The two officers, who were close trends.
we're unable TO perceive each other while
Nying through the early morning haze,
which was very dense in the vicinity OF the
Rerodrome. where they started practising
soon after daybreak. AS they turned a
curve their machines struck together with
an awful impact as they were travelling al
a high rate Of speed. The wire stays and
canvas wings became interlocked, and the
two bipanes crashed to the ground, where
they were smashed into mass Of wreck
age.
Lieutenant Peignan was taken dead from
among the debris. Captain Dubois was still
living. but his injuries were 50 serious that
he died within an hour.
The deaths OF Captain Dubois and Liau-
tenant Peignan raise to fifty-two the NUM-
Der Of aviation fatalities In 1912 and to LIZ
the number OF fatalities since the death "t
lieutenant Selfridge. the first victim or the
new science. The last previous fatal acci-
dent recorded was on Monday last when
Miss Julia Clark was killed at Springfield
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-20
FALLS FLYING FOR LICENSE
New Zealander Believed To Be
Dying in Nassau Hospital.

Nassau Boulevard. Long Island. June
10 (SpeciaD.-Hugh Sergeant, Of New zea-
land while flying for his pilots license
here this afternoon. fell thirty feet and
received injuries. from which the physi-
clans at Nassau Hospital, where he was
taken. fear he will die. They have not
been able to determine, however, whether
he has conclusion Of the brain or tract
IRE Of the skull
Sergeant was a pupil OF George w.
Beatty. and had done so well in his flights
that he applied for license from the
Aero Club OF America. and Winthrop W.
Southwith, representing that body, was
sent out this afternoon to see him qualify.
He rose from the ground and started
away with all the confidence in the world.
but at thirty feet he made the error OF
turning 10 the right and instantly lost
control and crashed 20 the ground. He
was unconscious when he was drawn
from the wreck OF the machine, and Beatty
at once rushed him TO the Nassau Hospital,
where, at a late hour this evening. he had
not regained consciousness.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-20
ELEANOR {. W|DENER WEEDS
Married to Fitz Eugene Dixon at
Quiet Home Ceremony.
FATHER LOST ON TITANIC
Brother Also a Victim of the
Liner-Many Other Notable
June Weddings.
~, Te,errapb 70 The Tribune !

PHILADELPHIA. June 19.-Instead Of the
large and elaborate wedding which had
been planned 10 take place to-day at
I.ynnewood Hall, the country home Of the
late George D. Widener, a very simple and
quiet ceremony was performed when Miss
Eleanor Elkins Widener became the bride
OF Fitz Eugene Dixon, Of Chestnut Hill,
and what promised to be one OF the largest
ANA most beautiful OF the June weddings
was witnessed only by the immediate
families Of bride and bridegroom.
owing 10 the recent tragic death Of Miss
Widener's father. George ID. Widener, and
her brother. Harry Ekins Widener, both
Of whom were among the victims lost on
the Titanic. IT was expected that the event
would have been postponed. but It was Mrs.
Widcncr's wish that the date OF the mar
rage should not be changed.
II was to purchase trousseau for the
bride that Mr. and Mrs. George q. Widener
and their son went abroad several weeks
ago. After purchasing the bridal outht the
three sailed home on the Titanic. and only
Mrs. Widcner survived the disaster.
The bride is a granddaughter Of p. a. B..
Widcner and the late William ID. EIkins'
and is wealthy i'm her own right
Mr.. Dixon. who is n member Of an I'D
and distinguished family In this city Is
son Of T. Henry Dixon. of Chestnut Hill
He and his father are members or the
firm Of Erwin 4 Co. brokers. His clubs
are the Philadelphia. Philadelphia Cricket
and tho Racquet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-20
OBITUARY..
JOHN p. FAURE.

John F. Faure, one OF the leading citizens
of ossining, died suddenly yesterday morn
Ing. while waiting for a train to take him
TO his business In New York. The cause
OF death was heart disease.
Mr.. Faure was Commissioner OF Chart
ties under tho administration OF Mayor
Strong. he then being a resident of this
city. He was also active in school work
and prominent IN the Protestant Episcopal
Church. He was one OF the ushers OF the
Cathedral OF st. John the Divin" and a
member OF the Laymen's Clup OF the
Church OF st. John the Evangelist, In New
York. For ten years he was the treasurer
Of the National Brotherhood OF st. An
drew. He was deputy controller OF the
New York Real Estate Security Company
During the Spanish-American war he was
active in the Red Cross
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-20
ELY EXECUTOR IN DOUBT
Seeks Court Aid In Paying Requests
EYceeding Personally Value.

Cheever n. Ely. as executor Of the VIII OF
former Mayor Smith Ely, who DIED on
.une %. 1911, brought an action yesterday
IN the Supreme Court for the construction
~ the will Of the testator. The FORMER
Mavor left large charitable requests, which
exceeded in amount the value OF his per-
sonai property. and the executor wants TO
have the instruction OF the court as 10
wbether the amount necessary to meet all
these beauests may be taken from the real
estate left by Mr.. Ely.
The legaces amounted to $1,1S1,o0O Be-
,oro his death and expecting his end, Mr..
EIv computed the value Of his estate at
sss 600 in personal property and s476,Ooo
in real estate above all mortgages. The
,soatees contend that all the legacies are
charges on tho real estate.
Among the requests made by Mr.. Ely
were three Of 100000 each to create the
Ambrose X. Ely memorial" $4,000 each
20 the Children's Aid Society. New York
cyty Missions Society and the Society for
the Improvement of the Condition OF the
Poor and $4,000 for the fresh air fund OF
the Home for Crippled Children
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-20
THEATRICAL NOTES.

Fine Feathers viii be II. Ii. Frazee's
first production for the new season. The
cast will include such prominent PLAYERS as
Robert Edeson. Wilton Lackaye. Max Fig
man and Rose Coghlan, while negotiations
are now in progress with n player promi-
nent in both London and New York for the
principal feminine role. Zine Feathers q"
which will have fits premiere in Chicago,
at the Cort Theatre, on August II. is the
latest play by Eugene Walter, author OF
Paid in Full" The Wolf" and The
Easiest Way" the latter having just com
pleted a long run In London.
BY arrangement with George NJ. Cohan,
Sidney Jarvis. recently prominent in the
cast of 1.-THE Little Millionaire" and a
young artist known as "the most beautiful
girl in New York" Will make their vaudc-
Vile debut ct B. r, KeIths Union Square
Theatre next week, presenting an original
sklt. in which Mr.. Jarvis will sing the song
made famous by him. entitled, "Oh! You
Wonderful Girl"
Robert Kitchens will return to America
this fall, to be present at the Chicago
premier Of THE Garden Of Allah" at the
Auditorium, on Labor Day. lie also desires
10 make an extensive trip through the
West. visiting Yellowstone Park.
A. II. Woods has engaged Bernard Gran
Vile. the comedian and dancer now appear
ing I'm "A Winsome Widow at the Moulin
Rouge. TO take the leading part in a new
play specially written for him The agree
ment will 90 into effect in September, 1913.
Ray Samuels, from the Moulin Rouge,
will make her Eastern vaudeville debut at
Proctor's Fifth Avenue next Monday I'm a
series Of character songs. Two musical
comedy recruits TO vaudeville who will also
appear on next weeks bill are Bessie elf
ford and Victor Morley. recently featured
I'm "The Three TWINS" and THE Never
Homes"
At Fridays matinee at Proctofs Fifth
Avenue Theatre Grace Van Studdiford vii.
present to the women I'm the audience copies
Of her featured song. How Can You For
get?' composed by Anita owen.
Sydney Jarvis, the man who did so much
TO popularize George NJ. Cohan's whirl-
wind love song, "Oh. You Wonderful
Girl" is a member OF the Friars' Big Fell
lows Frolic, which will be seen at Zieg-
fields Moulin Rouge on June g. Mr..
Jarvis will render a football novelty song
that Is probably destined TO be popular.
Frank Tinney has signed a three years
contract with F. Ziegfed. jr. whereby he
will be starred next year in a musical
comedy now being written for him. Be-
ginning next Monday he will be the feat
ured member of "The Winsome Widow" at
the Ziegfeld Moulin Rouge. Mr. Tinney's
contract calls for n weekly stipend OF $500
Two years ago the comedian was an en-
ploye in Philadelphia undertakcr's es-
"a hllahmcnt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-20
BRIDES MATINEE AT GLOBE
Lillian Russell and Others Have 1t All
Their Own Way at Rose Maid. "

Respondent in all the newness Of her
narsied state, Mrs. Alexander =. Moore
formerly and perhaps still known as Lillian
Russell. occupied the stage box at the Globe
Theatre at the brides matinee Of "Rose
Maid" given yesterday by the management
10 all brides Of this month. In an opposite
hoy sat Christie Macdonald. who is a bride
Of a years standing, but she was allowed
70 20 in in spite Of 1t. All that any young
woman had 10 do yesterday afternoon at the
Globe i'm order to get two free seats for the
play was to present a brand new marriage
certificate at the box office. Lillian forgo;
her certificate. but they let her In. anyway
such is fame ~ the final curtain Of The
Roso Maid" all ~ the brides IN the theatre
were showered with rice from the stage by
tho company. and although they aimed At
the first two 81 three rows Of seats II was
noticed that the greater portion Of the cereal
managed 10 fall into the box where the
radiant Mrs. Alexander Moore was seated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-20

Brooks. ir. whose name figured IN the 70
mantle story Of the breaking off ~ the
other engagement.
There was no announcement or the weo-
ding. At about 8 o'clock the young peoplo
drove ND 10 the County Court House In n
motor car. hurried 10 the clerks Office OBJ
tained marriage license and then hast
ened 10 the First Presbyterian Church.
Another motor car. containing Mrs. New
berry. ACCOMPANIED them. With Miss New
berry and Mr. Brooks were W. :. Gray. IT.,
who was 10 act as best man, and Miss Mar
iorie Mell!sh girl friend OF the bride VINO
was TO be bridesmaid.
The Rev. Joseph a. Vance vas waiting
~ the church. He had been notified or the
ceremony only short time before. There
WAS no one to give the bride away. The
ceremony was the simplest possible. Then
the bride and bridegroom entered their car
and were driven 10 a steamship pier. where
they boarded the city OF Cleveland TOT
Ruffalo II f. believed they are on their
way 10 New York.
There was a touching and significant In
cident AZ the church. AZ the wedding was
concluded IL was noticed that Mrs. New
berry was softly weeping. Mr.. Vance sa'd
n her. Your daughter is one Of tho BRAY
est girls in the world 20 DO az she did, one
girl in a thousand.
Mrs Ncwbcrry was responsible for the
separation OF her daughter from young
Brooks last winter, II IS said.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-20
ATLANTIC WEATHER CHARTS
Ships Will Shortly Send Regular
Peports by Wireless to Land.

London. June ls-The plan OF Professor
Willis L. Moore. chief'of the United states
Weather Bureau, for the establishment OF
an International North Atlantic weather
service has been agreed to by the commit
tee Of the Radio-Telegraph Congress- TO
which # was referred. This insures It's
adoption by the congress.
According 10 the plan, as outlined by
Professor Moore, a medlan line Will be
established through the North Atlantic. All
ships on either side OF the line must take
daily weather observation, which viii be
sent by wireless telegraphy to other yes
sells. and this relayed 10 the American or
European land stations. From these re-
ports weather charts will be constructed
and forwarded to the shipping at sea.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-20
OUTING AT PALISADES PARK
400 Orphans of Hudson County Enjoy
Auto Ride and Outdoor Play.

-Four hundred orphans in eight institu.
lions In Hudson County y. J., we're en-
tertained yesterday afternoon at Palisades
Amusement Park. at the annual Orphans
Day outing Of the Automobile Club of Hud-
son County The freedom Of the park was
given the children by General Manager
Nicholas NJ. Schenck and members Of tho
automobile club furnished seventy big tour
ing cars to convey the oprhans TO and from
the amusement resort
Inmates from the following institutions
comprised the party: The Christian Home
for Orphan Children, the Home for the
FriendlesS. St Josephs Home, the Chill
dren's Friend Society the Society for the
Prevention Of Cruelty TO Children, the Chill
dren's Friend Orphan Home, the Gardner
Day Nursery and the Home and School for
the Blind. all of Jersey City
After collecting the children from the
various institutions, the automobiles es-
sembled at Glenwood avenue and Hudson
County Boulevard at 2:15 p. m. proceeding
thence along the boulevard to the park
There they were met by the park band and
officials of the resort and escorted about
the grounds. All of the numerous attrac-
tons and amusements in the park were
thrown open 10 tho youngsters. who spent
three hours Of enjoyment there. Refresh
ments were served and shortly after o
CLOCK the automobiles started on the re-
iurh 70 Jersey city, with a tired but happy
lot Of youngsters.
Inc committee having in charge the ar
rangements for the outing working I'm CON
yGhcuoh with the Messrs. SChcnck pro-
PIietors ana managers Of the park, was as
IolioWs Isaac y. Quimby, chairman How
a n IlF 10.
rier, John Headden, jr, ana Thomas C.
NoiVerton, the runs and tours committee
OF the club. They were assisted by the fol-
lowing oihcers of the club: Frederick Dun
nam, president; Henry w. Runyou Vice
president; Lawrence b. LAndrine, secretary,
and J. '. Il. Anthony, treasurer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-20
PLAGUE AT PORTO RICO
Five Deaths and Seven Suspl'
cious Cases Reported.

rar Juan, Porto Rico, June H.-FlNe
asaths, which have occurred since Friday
fast in the vicinity Of San Juan have been
diagnosed by the Insular Board OF Health
az cases OF bubCnic plague. Seven sus-
poets have been confined and placed under
observa ton.
Acting Governor NJ Drew Carrel con-
ferred to-day with the medical authorities
and has decided to take extreme measures
Tho authorities have the situation under
control
A representative Of Health officer O'Con-
hell Of the New York Quarantine said yes
terday that steamships coming from West
Indian and other ports from the south
have been subjected TO special fumigation
FOR the destruction Of rats. A general order
issued by the Health OfTicer on June made
It necessary for steamships coming here
from suspicious ports 20 present certncates
showing that this special fumgation mao
been made before departure for this city.
Several cases Of bubonic plague reported
at Trinidad brought about discussion by
the advisory board, and on it's suggestion
the Health officer issued the fumisatlon
orders. Seven steamships which had no
certificates were fumigated on arrival mere
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-20
WIRELESS FOR ARGENTINA
Government Control Projected
for Powerful installation.

Busnos Ayres, June 1s.-The Argentine
government introduced into the House OF
Deputies yesterday bin TO establish a
wireless Geographic service capable OF
sending and receiving messages over a dis
lance Of 900 kilometres (about 62lik miles,
from the coast Of the Argentine Republic.
II is planned that this service shall be ex-
clusiyely under the control OF the state.
The bill calls upon the owners OF all pas
senger vessels 10 install wireless apparatus
with sending capacity Of at least 500 kilo-
metres about 81 miles, on their ships and
grants a period Of sixty days for the work
10 be carried out
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-20
BURDETTE A. PECK.

Waterbury, Conn. June I9.-Burdette A
Peck. OF Bristol, master OF the Connecticut
State Grange and also associate Judge OF
the Bristol court, died from heart disease
ON a train here this morning while on his
way to Salisbury, where he was to make
an address TO the grange at that place.
Mr.. Peck was sixty-two years old. One
son is associate principal Of Morris
Academy, Morristown, N. j.: another son
IA at Brown University and daughter Is
IN the faculty Of Pratt Institute. Brooklyn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-20
TAFT PARDONS F. P. MAYS
Clemency Shown to Another Man
Convicted of Land Frands

Washington. June 19.-President Taft to-
uay pardoned Franklin =. Mays on the
ground that government prosecutors had
pursued improper methods in securing his
conviction of land frauds AZ Portland Ore,
IN 1897. This is the second pardon granted
ny the President I'm the famous Mitchell
Hermann land cases. Willard ~ Jones was
pardoned few days ago
The President a year ago declined to par
don Mays. His change Of attitude was due
10 an investigation Of charges that gov
eminent detectives procured advance lists
OF names of men likely 10 be placed I'm the
jury box and Investigated each man to
learn II he would convict.
Mays was sentenced 20 four months i'm
prisonment and TO pay q fine OF $1,000 The
enforcement of his sentence has been de-
iayed by his Illness and his application for
Ia r0On
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-20
ENGAGEMENT BROKEN OFF
Mrs. James Amory Moore S
Fiance Was Too Old for Her.
- CnLl. 10 10 Trlbune J

London. June 19-Hearing a rumor To-
dev that the engagement had been
broken between Mrs. James Amory
Moore and Henry Fitzhenry' who nan
died the Morgan art treasures mere re-
comfy, the Tribune correspondent sought
an interview with Mrs. Moore, who ~
stavinp M the RITZ HCtol. 20 obtain her
confirmation or denial.
Yes. It's true. the announcement that
the engagement has been broken on. 1t
was sent out In New York yesterday.
Mr. Fitzhenry is n very sick man. and
besides he IS too old for me. l am not
saddling myself with anything like that.
Mr.. Morgan called this morning and
said that Mr. Fitzhenry was In very bad
condition"
Mrs. Moore has taken a house for the
remainder Of the reason in Cavendish
Place and intends to entertain a great
deal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-20
LLOYD GEORGE MAULED
Chancellor of the Exchequer At.
tackled by Suffraoettes

London, June ia savage attack on
David Lloyd George Chancellor of the Ex-
chequer' was made to-day by d small band
or suhragettes outside OF Caxton Hall in
the Westminster district. hut beyond
knocking off the Chancellor's SILK hat the
women did no damage.
number of detectives who were fol-
lowing the minister seized and held the
militant suffragettes while Mr.. Lloyd
George jumped into a taxicab and drove
OF. The women were then released
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-20
OROZCO'S PROCLAMATION
Mexican Rebel Chief Addresses
President Madero.
ON SUBJECT OF ELECTIONS
Will Not Recognize Those Now
Proceeding-65 Miles Be-
tween Rival Armies.
Thy Telegraph to The Tribune

San Antonio. Tex, June ia copv Of q
nroclamation issued by General Orozco has
been received here warning President
Nadero that the revolutionlsts, as Orozco
terms his followers, will disregard the cleo
lions for Senators and Deputies now being
held in Mexico.
The proclamation also urges subscriptions
20 the ten million dollar rebel bond issue
indicating that finance is still the domi-
mating factor in the prosecution OF hostili-
ties.
chihuahua, Mexico. June l9-Sixty-hve
miles separates the federal base at Santa
Rosalia from the main rebel army at Ortiz.
hfty-fve miles south of this city. along the
Mexican Central Railroad The rebels who
were engaged in vanguard fighting in and
about la Cruz have fallen back to Concho,
twenty-five miles south OF Ortiz
Santa Rosal!a, Mexico, June Ex-Governor
Abram Gonzales. constitutional executive
OF Chihuahua and recently Minister of the
Interior in President Madero's Cabinet. is
with General Huerta in the federal camp.
having made his escape from the city of
chihuahua, where he had been concealed
practically since the beginning of the revo-
luton.
Gonzales declared he had never left the
State Of Chihuahua and therefore had not
forfeited any Of his constitutional rights as
Governor.
Tucson. Ariz-. June 1e.-Thirty-two Mexi-
can rebels and one federal soldier were
Killed in an engagement south OF Topic on
June 16, according TO reports received here
to-day.
The rebels, who numbered 100, were COM
handed by the Retteris brothers and Juan
Canedo. The federals. $50 strong, were led
by General Castillo Six federals were
wounded.
All rebels taken prisoners were executed
on the battlefield
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-20
SHE INHBRITS KINGS GIFT
Miss Beatrice Jones Bequeathed His
toric Pinckney Plate.

The will Of Mrs Anna Shaw Jones wife
Of Il. Bradley Jones and great-great-grand-
daughter Of William Pinckney, an Ameri-
can diplomat, filed yesterday, leaves all her
property to her children. Miss Beatrice l..
p Jones is bequeathed a Royal Worcester
plate, presented to Mr.. Pinckney when he
was American Minister to England by the
Prince of Wales, who later became King
George ".
The will Of John Jaffred Butler left SCOo
to the Rev Francis II. Wall. OF the Holy
Rosary Church in East 10Th street.
The will OF Francis Walsh gives from 500
70 $1,000 each TO the Little Sisters Of the
Poor. Church Of st, John the Baptist st.
Josephs Seminary. Sacred Heart Church
and Parochlal School, Catholic Protectory
and ST. Michaers Home for Orphan Chill
drpn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-20
MORGAN AND Upton MEET
Some Hope Exists That Amer
ica's Cup Race May Result.
| by cable to The Tribune. ]

London, June 20.-Sixteen years ago
Major Jameson gave a dinner in the
House of Commons to ]. Pierpont Nor
gan and Sir Thomas Upton. The out
come of the gathering was the race for
the Americas Cup in 1899.
This dinner was commemorated this
week by another, given also by Major
Jameson, at the Naval and Military
Club. Mr.. Morgan and Sir Thomas Lip
ton were again present, and there is
just a hope that the meeting may lead
to another race. Mr.. Morgan and Sir
Thomas have since left to join their
yachts at Kiel.