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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-06
EDISON PLANS LIFE WORK
Educational Films for Public
Schools His Project.

Orange, y j., May 3 SpeciaD.-Thomas
A. Edison expects to spend 100000 and
devote eight years 10 the work Of perfect
Ing a repertory of educational films that
will meet the requirements he has set to
make the moving picture useful In the
schoolroom. A story of what the inventor
has done so far and will do in the future
was told to the New England Society last
night by Arthur d. Chandler president Of
the Orange Board of Education.
Mr. Chandler told the New Englanders
Edison is intensely interested In his plan
and fully expects 10 carry II out. He is
confident that the moving picture film Is
destined to become an indispensable adj
!unct in the schoolroom.
Edison has already had a number of films
made. among them one which shows, mag
nifed millions Of times. the process of
chemical capitalization of certain sub
stances. To watch the processes as shown
BY that film, according 70 Chandler, is to
b deeply impressed with the fact that
there is something controlling even the
eeton Of inorganic matter, and he said he
felt that the scientists In their searching
might yet find out Cod
The educator said he was sure that the
boys who hate school and cannot learn
from books could not help being interested
In and learning rapidly from motion pict-
ure screens. Edison expects 10 send into
all corners Of the earth, gathering material
Tor his films When his task is finished
the pupils Of the future will have oppor-
iunities Of becoming acquainted with ac-
uviiies Of the world and Of nature that
adults to-day have not even dreamed of.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-06
HOW RHODES WAS TAKEN
Moslems Driven Before Italians
at Point of Bayonet.

Rome May 5-According to official dis
from Rhodes. capital Of the island
of Rhodes. which Italian forces seized yes
terday, troops were landed some distance
from the city. They Immediately advanced.
driving the Turkish troops before them at
the point OF the bayonet.
In the mean time Admiral Niale sum-
moned the governor OF the city to surren-
der The latter replied that he possessed
no means OF resistance, and accordingly
abandoned the control Of the city under
protest He added that he had no power
10 issue orders TO the garrison, which,
however. shortly afterward retired TO a
position outside the city. The warships
promptly sheled the Turkish soldiers, who
withdrew. and the Italian colors were
eventuaSy hoisted over Rhodes.
The Italians lost five wounded in the
brief engagement. The Turks are believed
to have suffered heavily. Fifty of them
were made prisoners.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-06
TEXAS CAPTAIN CALLED SPY
Turks Accuse Wounded Ships
Officer of Acting for Italy.

Athens May 5.-In spite of the pro-
tests of the American and Greek con-
suls. the captain of the steamship Texas
which was blown up a few days ago in
the Gulf Of Smyrna. was forcibly re-
moved from the Greek Hospital to a
Turkish prison innrmary to-day. The
Turks accuse him Of spying in 1taly's
behalf
The American Consul has notified the
embassy at Constantinople, and 1t Is
said that the first secretary of the en-
bassy and the captain of an American
guardship have been sent to Smyrna.
A large number of the passengers and
crew were drowned when the Texas
sank An inquiry into the disaster
showed that the Turkish forts had fired
a number of solid shot at the steamer,
one Of which is supposed either TO have
exploded a mine or the vessels boilers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-06
CENTENNIAL AT PRINCETON
Oldest Presbyterian Seminary
Celebrates 100 Years of Life.
lBy Telegraph TO The

nv Telegraph TO The Trihun"
Princeton, y. j., May 5-The Princeton
Theological Seminary, the Oldest Preshy-
terrain seminary in the country, opened
the celebration OF it's centenary anniver-
sarv to-day DIT Francis Landley Patton
president Of the seminary and eX-presi-
dent of Princeton University. preached the
sermon a the opening exercises IN the
First Presbyterian Church this morning
and President Ethelbert II. Warfeld OF
Lafayette College addressed a large audi
ence this evening.
More than five hundred alumni OF the
seminary have returned for the celehra-
ton. The Presbyterian synods OF most
OF the Eastern States and many of the
Western ones have sent delegates. while
the General Assembly OF the Presbyterian
Church is represented by a committee Of
seven men, among whom are Governor
Woodrow Wilson and William Jennings
Rryan. The heads of most Of the boards
OF the Presbyterian Church VIII be here
for some of the exercises al least. ana
three former moderators OF the General
Assembly have arrived.
Representatives from almost two hun
dr4d institutions are on hand, many OF
whom came from foreign lands. Theo-
logical seminaries from fourteen different
countries have sent delegates These in
clude Bulgaria. Turkey Syria, India
China. japan and Brazil The moderators
Of three different General Assemblies IN
Scotland and ireland will make addresses
The oldest living graduate OF the
Princeton Seminary. the Rev. Daniel Free
- 90 %o,r York CITY a graduate of the
class Of AZ, came here yesterday. TWO
members OF the class of 80 returned lot
the celebration and nine OF the eighteen
members still living of the class OF o.
are hack for their nftieth reunion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-06
WILL CRUISE TO BALTIC
Captain Robert Tod Will Take Party
of Friends to Northern Waters.

Captain Robert L. Tod was busy taking
the Katrina out of drydock at Mariners
Harbor yesterday. but found time 70 dis
cuss his plans for q cruise to Europe.
There will be no ladies in the party"
said the eX-commodore. My guests will
include Grenyille Kane, George Lauder, w.
A. Barstow. Or. James c. Aver. Poultney
Bgeow and John Buchan.
I'VE will leave Stapleton on May IL for
Southampton, but viii not attempt any
record breaking, and We will take more
southerly course than usual, in order to
dodge icebergs. ! will go from one hum
dred and fifty TO two hundred miles mora
to the south than usual, so as to clear the
ice.
From Southampton We will 90 to Ktsl
and Stockholm. as well as TO Baltic sea-
ports and the North Sea, but we Will noe
will start for home in August
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AN ENGAGEM EMIT.
lRy Telegraph 20 Tho Tribune


Philadelphia May 5-The announcement
OF the engagement OF Miss Edith Wayne
and Thomas Ridgway, of this city, has
greatly interested Philadelphia society by
reason of the prominence OF both the pro-
spectve bride and bridegroom. Miss Wayne
is daughter OF William Wayne and
great-g reat-great- granddaughte Of Gen.
cral Anthony Wayne. OF Revolutionary
fame. Since her appearance in society she
has been a favorite here and In New York.
She was bridesmaid to Miss Margaretta
Drexel, who was married to Viscount
Maidstone, in Westminster. England, in
June, 1910 She was educated abroad and
is highly accomplished.
Mr. Ridgway is member OF an old
Philadelphia family and OF the exclusive
clubs of this city The date for the we'd
ding has not yet been announced.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-06
GERMAN DIPLOMATIC MOVE
Ambassador in Constantinop,e
May Go to London.
TRy cable 10 The Trihune. !

London, May 6. - An unofficial an
nouncement from Berlin to the effect
that Baron Marshall Won Bieberstein,
Ambassador in Constantinople. will
shortly replace Count Wolff Metternich
as German Ambassador in London, has
given rise to considerable speculation.
As the ablest diplomat in the Kaiser's
service, to whose action Is largely due
the strong position which Germany
holds with regard to the Porte. II Is
obvious that Baron Won Bieherstein's
appointment to London would be an
event of unusual significance and i'm
portance. The Daily Mail" and The
Daily Chronicle" see in this move on
the diplomatic Chesshoard the beginning
of a new epoch in Great Britain's rela-
tons with Germany.
Baron MarsChall Won Bieherstein was
appointed 10 his present post in Con-
stantinople as far back as 1897.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-06
HOMER DAvENPoRT's FUNERAL
Many Friends Gather to Pay Last
Tribute to the Cartoonist.

The funeral of Homer Davenport, the
cartoonist was held at the chapel OF the
stephen Merritt Burial and Cremation
company. Eighth avenue and 18th street,
yesterday afternoon. The Rev. DR.. Charles
H. Parkhurst conducted the ceremony,
winch was attended by large number OF
wei known cartoonists and artists ana
men prominent In other walks Of life
Mrs. Davenport and her two children, a
son and daughter, were present, as well
as Inc little Arab boy whom Mr. Daven-
putt brought from the East. The body
VIII be taken TO Silverton. ore, where the
eartoonist was born. and the burial VIII
De IN the family plot
IN his address DT. Parkhurst spoke or
me Wide reputation which Mr. Davenport
Hdo 80 justly enjoyed. The majority or
men, said Dr. Parkhurst, never find them
serves at all. or IL they do they are at
'oss as to how TO direct their energies
eha as TO what line OF work they are
really htted for. Mr. Davenport, he de-
eiAred, had failed neither TO find himself
nor to excel In the work for which he was
endowed
among those present at the funeral
we're Job Hedges, +. Upper, Walt Nc
Doogall, Richard Outcault. T. Powers, L.
- okeilly Ada Patterson and Viola
Rogers.
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NEWS|ES SEE FIRE SHOW
Big Vaudeville Bill Also Feature
of Benefit at Metropolitan.
RECEIPTS TOTAL $500
Audience Enjoys Performance,
Which Helps to Swell Fund to
Remodel Newsboys' Club.

1t is not every day in the week that small
boys, no matter how rich their fathers may
be, can have a real fire started for their
own benefit, have bank president rescued
by real New York flremen from behind the
steel bars Of his safety deposit vaults,
have rescues by life line and life net.
That's what the newsboys of the city got
away with" up at the Metropolitan Opera
House last night, though. the poor little
"newsies." a great many of whom have no
fathers at all, let alone fathers with bank
accounts.
And I'm addition to the fire and the res
cues a whole vaudeville show was given
TO bring In money to remodel the News
boys Home Club. at 18th street and Second
avenue The intake" was about $500 IN
all toward the $4,000 necessary-$3.OO0 from
the programmes. 1900 from the house and
500 from the sale of flowers and from in
cidentals.
Everybody awaited with breathless in-
terest the act scheduled for a picked body
of firemen introduced by Fire Commissioner
Johnson himself. The commissioner, who
faced the footlights in evening dress, was
almost as big a feature alone as any on
the bill
Il have fellow feeling for the little
jobbers Of reportorial wares" said he, In
explaining the presence of his men on the
stage. because for ten years | was a news
paper reporter in this city Now. as far
as the hremen are concerned. | am afraid
you may witness some instances OF stage
fright. They have never appeared on a
stage before, and their rehearsal of this
act has been extremely brief. Of necessity.
But let me say no member Of the New
York Fire Department has ever been known
10 show fear at fire.
The audience applauded him vigorously
and braced itself for some rare fun at the
expense of the amateurs. It was destined
TO be disappointed.
This is probably the first appearance
of any city commissioner in vaudeville"
continued Commissioner Johnson amid
laughter. Il had no idea the lights were
so bright. However, IT, TO use the vernac-
ular. l get away with this there may be
others
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-06

of the other claimants are George NJ. Gra-
ham of Toronto, Canada, and George
NJ Graham, Of Leitchtown. But there Is
another. who until recently was consid-
cred by the ablest genealogists in England
and the royal colleges of heralds OF ooth
England and Scotland to have the best
claim of all. because he is able to trace
in a direct and unbroken line his descent
from the seventh Earl of Menteith. re-
fer 10 Robert Cunninghame Graham. mar
ried 10 Gabriela, daughter of Don Fran
cisco Jose de la Balmondiere, whose rela-
tives belonging to one Of the oldest patri-
clan families of Spanish South America
suffered severely from the Cuban insur-
rection and the separation Of that island
from Spain.
MAROEISE DE FONTENOY.
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DIED..

Roas Emil L. Packer. Harriette n.
Brewer. william II. Williams. John y
Freeman. Harrie A.
ROAS-After a short illness. Emil L, beloved
husband OF Harriet Betty Boas. In the 5sth
wear of his age, at his country home, Bon
niecrest Greenwich. Conn. Funeral services
will be held at Bonniecrest on Monday, May
Il unon the arrival OF the O'Clock tram
from New York New Haven Railway, 10
which special cars will be attached, returns
ing from Greenwich at 5:Oi p. m. lnterment
private IL Is earnestly requested that no
flowers be sent.
BROWER-S Suddenly. on Saturday. May 4, Will
lam H. Brewer in his 18th year. Funeral
services from his late residence, Tappan, y, y.
ON Tuesday evening at o'clock Train leaves
foot 42d st. G:25 y. m. VIA West Shore Kali
road.
Morristown. y. j, on saturday
M midnight May I, 1872 Harrie A. Freeman,
son Of The late C. v Freeman Funeral from
his late residence. No l2+ South St, ON
Wednesday. May :, at $3.50 p. m.
PACKER suddenly on Sunday. May 3, 1912.
M her residence No - Pierrepont St, Brook
Ivn Harriette Briggs. widow OF Daniel Packer
and daughter of the late Amos Imiggs, OF
schaghticoke Notice OF funeral hereafter
Enthusiastically, on Friday evening May
iyi2 John Norton Williams, IN his I3i
Year at the residence OF his daughter. Mrs.
frederick W. Howell, No. 10 ward Place,
south orange, n. ]. Funeral services Mon
day, May q, at p. M, az above ADDRESS
Interment Tuesday, Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
TarrytoWu, n. Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-06
BISHOP STUBBS.

London. May 5-The Right Rev. Charles
william Stubs Bishop OF Truro since 1906,
died to-day. He was born in Liverpool III
1916. From 1851 TO 1885 he was select preach
er az Cambridge, at oxford in 1883 and
1855 90. and at Harvard University he was
select preacher I'm 1900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-06
HARRY A FREEMAN.
rBv Telegraph % The Tribune.

fBy Telegraph 20 The Tribunel
Morristown, y. j., May 5.-Harry A.
Freeman died at his home here last night.
aged ffty-nine. He was for a quarter OF
a century a member Of the Morristowu
Board OF Education, serving for years as
its secretary and chairman Of the commit
tee on buildings. For several years he was
chief Of the Fire Department Mrs. Free
man. who was Miss Lilly Jones, survives.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-06
OBITUARY..
AMMI w. WRIGHT.

Alma. Mich. May 5.-Ammi w. Wright,
philanthrOpist and one OF the richest and
most widely known men in Michigan, died
at his home here to-day, aged eighty-nine
years. Death was due TO paralysis. Born
in Vermont, Mr. Wright came to Michigan
in 1850 and accumulated his fortune in
the lumber industry. one OF his most re-
cent public acts was the gift OF the
Wright sanatorium at this place to the
Masonic fraternity TO replace the Masonic
Home destroyed by fire at Grand Rapids.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-06
DECEPTION FOR ABDUL BAHIA.

The women's social committee Of the Now
WORT Peace Society. OF which Andrew Car
nerie is president will give a reception to
abdul BAHIA, of Persia, at the Hotel Astor
ON Monday May 10. from until O'Clock.
some of those who will make addresses, be-
sides the guest Of honor. are Consul Cen
ond br stephen s. Wise.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-06
BELGIAN MINISTER INcREDULoUs.

Washington May 5.-The Belgian Minis
ter, f. Havenith insisted to-day that there
must be a mistake about the announcement
made In Brussels yesterday Of the appoint
ment OF i. May counsellor OF the belgian
Legation at London. as MS successor he,s
Mr. Havenith said he had been advised by
his government that Counsellor May mad
been made Minister TO Mexico
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-06
CON soRN TO DANISH COUNTESS.

fBy Telegraph TO The Tribunel
San lose, Cal, May 5.-A son has been
horn 10 Count and Countess viggo Knuth
The counts uncle is the Danish Consul in
New York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-06
NEW ATTACHE IN ROME.

Rome. May 5.-King Victor Emmanuel to-
day received in private audience Major j..
r Reynolds Lands, the retiring military
attachk OF the American Embassy, ana
Lieutenant Colonel George NJ Dunn, VINO
replaces Major Lands.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-06
MARRIED..

AUTHORIZATIONS L. Kobbe to Count SAL
man Srk.
URLL1-ANDERSoN-on Saturday.
NAV 4 1912 at the calvary Presbyterian
Church West New Brighton. staten Island, by
the Rev Edward J. Russell. Mary, daughter
OF Mr. and Mrs James Anderson. to Alfred l..
NondermIhl.
Notices Of marriages and deaths must be
accompanied by full name and address
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-06
FOR WORLDWIDE &c. POSTAGE.

Rerne. May 5-The Swiss Chamber of
Commerce has taken the initiative with
respcct 20 worldwide penny e cents post
oye which Il will advocate at the Inter
nstionai Congress OF Chambers of Com
merce. TO be held at Boston beginning Sep
.. p,her u next.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-06
OFFICES.

FRANK r. CAMPBELL. 24i-3 West 2Sd 81
Chapels Private Rooms Private AmbuisncsA
Tel 1924 Chelsea.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-06

UPTOWN OFFICE-No 1854 Broadway or
any American District Telegraph ONCE
No 283 West 1a5th street and No. 2l9 West
l25th street.
WASHINGTON BUREAU-Westory Building.
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,EMETERlES.
UNDERTAKERS.

THE WOODLAND CEMETERY,
233d St BY Harlem Train ana oy Iroiisy'
Ofics. 90 East 23d 81. N. 4.
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Bank President Is Rescued.

Immediately little squad of iremen ran
up with an appliance which looked like a
vacuum cleaner spouting a blue flame. This
was applied first 10 one steel bar and then
10 another In five minutes two bars had
been cut through in two places each. and
the imitation Giblin carried to "A stretcher
unconscious 10 be brought back to life by
the members Of the board Of medical officers
# the Fro Department.
Then came the life line act. Away up
near the roof Of the stage two hremen
caught the life line which another shot up
70 them with the gun used on such occa-
sions. and one after another the ma
rooned" ones aloft slid down to safety
To demonstrate the effectiveness Of the
life net. which Commissioner Johnson ex-
planned was good for leap from the fifth
story Of building. platform three stories
in height was rolled upon the stage. big
squad Of fremen was assigned 10 support
the circular life net. while three others. one
after the other. climbed TO the lofty plat
form and leaped into the net to be depos-
tied on terra nrma as II they had Just
arisen from chars.
The whole performance made a decided
hit the only disappointment being the fail
ure OF chief Kenlon 10 appear and make
his bow. Commissioner Johnson thought
the chief was probably hiding in the audi
ence. too modest TO brave the foOtlights.
These other artists devoted their talents
10 the newsboys cause: Irving Berlin
Elizabeth Brice and Charles King. Ina
Claire. Kathleen clifford. LaddIo Cliff. Clif-
ton Crawford, COnroy and Lemaire. Cross
and Josephine, julie Delmar, Dolly Twins,
Gus Edwards and Irene Martin. Leon Enrol
and Stella Chatelaine, Al Jolson. Ethel
Kelley, Nine Lillian Nordica. Nine. Olga
Petrova. Blanche Ring. Lillian Russell. Al
bert Spalding, James Stanley and Frank
Tinney.
The "Kuta Riddles" from "The Rose
Maid" were to have added to the joy OF
the evening, but the Society for the Pre-
vention OF Cruelty to Children refused to
grant their manager n license. and their
act had to be cancelled They collected
sy7 20. however, for the "ncwsics" by the
sale of programmes. more than their big
sisters OF THE Rose Maid" chorus.
George " Cohan was down on the list
Of performers, too, but sent word that 1t
would be impossible for him to appear be-
cause of the illness OF Mrs. Conan BY the
same messenger he sent a check for SlCO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-06
johnson on Vaudeville.

Il have always noticed that where the
salvation of the city was at stake, in
Cooper Union or Carnegie Hall. and the
admission was free only n few hundred
would avail themselves Of the privilege Of
the vaudeville houses. where the sea is
cost money. are Invariably crowded. Now.
In showing on the Fire Department I like
to go wherever there's an audience. |
wish therefore 10 announce with proper
modcsty that ! am open 10 vaudeville en-
gsgements. which | shall he glad 10 fulfil
for less than Eva TanRuay gets"
The Commissioner then described with
great dramatic effect the rescue Of PresI-
don't GibliE Of the Mercantile safe Deposit
Company from behind the iron bars of his
vault the morning Of the Equitable Building
Ere. and he called Seneca Larke. the Indian
fireman. who sawed steadily with ordinary
hacksaws on the steel bars before hc could
sever two and cxtricate Giblln. Larke came
on In his blue uniform ana took of his hat
10 the audience. which applsudcd him with
fervor.
Commissioner Johnson explained that
in the forthcoming act new acetylene
steel bars which could accomplish the
task In "A few minutes that II took
Seneca Laike such traglcaly long time
20 complete. II this smeltcr had been
available at the time Of the Hoboken pier
FIRE. In 1900, he thought the thin iron
plates Of the ocean liner behind which SO
many steerage passengers were roasted to
death. could have been pierced In fifteen
minutes and every one saved.
When the curtain went up a row Of fire
men stood at attention. with city street
behind them. In a moment flames began
n6rlng from behind the windows Of the
nearest building and black smoke assembled
into the wings. Larke Jumped 10 the steel
bars 81 n ground floor window and began
saving them with hackSaw while through
tho smoke and flame inside a man could be
seen lettering about i'm pauic.
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Packer. Harriette n.
n Il. Williams. John y