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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-28
LA BOEEME" SUNG
AT CENTURY OPERA
Miss Stanley and Mr..
Chalmers, as Mimi and
Rudolph, Please.

Puccini's "Boheme" is proof against
even the assaults of the English trans
lator Whatever the words sung, how
ever far removed the atmosphere from
Murger and the Cafe Momus, its Ital-
ian melody is ever universal and all
conquering. "Boheme" is Puccini at
his best, and the opera, if not a work
of supreme genius, is we'll worthy the
place it holds in the worlds esteem.
Last nights performance at the Cent
ury Opera House w9s far from an in
spired one, but il was one which de-
served a larger audience than the ole
that attended. If any opera appeals to
the masses "Boheme" is that opera, and
yet the masses did not come.
II is true that last nights transla-
tion would have made Murger turn in
his grave, had he understood English,
and it Is true that the Bohemidns
might have extracted more life out OF
their doings, yet on the whole it was
a very creditable effort. Mr.. Jaccnia
gave "a vigorous if somewhat noisy
reading of the score; Miss Stanley 5
beautiful voice made Mimi altogether
desirable; Mr.. Chalmers, fine artist and
fine singer as he always is, gave charm
TO Marcel, and Mr.. Weldon was res
onant voiced Colline. Mr.. Kingston
had his troubles with Rudolph, his
voice often getting into his throat and
Off the pitch, yet when he was It his
best ne, too, gave pleasure. OF the
Musetta alone the less said the better.
1t was again most evident that the
Century Opera Company IS a vastly
improved organization over the one de-
veloped during the opening season. II
is now an organization worthy Of seri-
Gus consideration and support on the
part OF those who believe in opera for
the people. There are those who be-
lieve that opera is essentially an aris-
tocratic art, but being in democratic
America they no DOUBT are expected to
hold their tongues. Those who are not
Of this belief should hasten TO the
Century in earnest of their faith.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-28
BENJAMIN NJ. THOMAS.

Benjamin Michael Thomas, we'll
known in church musical circles in
Brooklyn and Manhattan, died Monday
night at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
f. c. Gibson, at Tennis Court, Flat
bush. He was SO years old. He was
once a manager of concert tours, and
gave this work up to devote his time
to church music.
He was at one time chorister of the
old John st. Methodist Church, in low
err Manhattan, and after his removal to
Brooklyn in the days of the draft riots
became chorister of the Hanson Place
NJ. f.. Church.
Mr.. Thomas came to New York from
New Brunswick, Canada, in the late
SOS, living in West Broadway up to
the time of the draft rios, when, after
having to defend his home from the
fury of the mob, he took his family to
Brooklyn. He leaves a daughter, Mrs.
Gibson, and W. c. Thomas, son, of
this city. The funeral will be held this
evening. The burial will be private.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-28

eldest daughter of John j. Cone. Mr..
Graham is q widely known actuary and
official Of the Equitable Life Assur-
ance Society.
He is a member Of a number of clubs
and scientific associations, among
which are the Royal Societies Club Of
London. the Circolo Matematico, Of
Palermo, Italy; the Aero and Catholic
clubs Of the City of New York, the
American Mathematical Society, the
Pendennis Club, Of Louisville, aud the
Actuarial Society of America.
Stamford, Conn, Oct. 27.-Miss Ruth
Morgan. niece Of the Rev, Dr.. Anthony
II. Evans. pastor of the West-Park
Presbyterian Church Of New York, was
married this afternoon in the Presby-
terrain church 70 Reginald Sinclair, nj
Corning, n. Y. DR.. Evans performed
the ceremony. The bride was given in
marriage by her uncle, Dr.. s. NJ. Evans,
OF New York.
Miss Morgan wore dress Of white
satin and lace and tulle lace veil.
Her attendants were her sister, Mrs.
Frederick p. Fox, of Stamford, matron
OF honor; Miss June Oaks, of Oshkosh,
Wis, maid of honor; Miss Mona Mac
Intyre. Miss Eugene 0'Brien, of New
York City, and Mrs. John c. Wheeler,
Of Corning, n. Y. The best man was
Worrall Hyde, Of Greenwich, and the
ushers were Murphy Edwards, of New
Haven; John c. Wheeler, of Corning,
y. Y; ". Allen Underhill, of Corning,
n. T.; Frederick ?. Fox, Of Stamford:
Robert Sir clair, of Corning, \. y, and
Mr. Sharpe, Of Indianapolis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-28
HARLEM'S BRIGHT NIGHT
Test Of Precautionary Lamps
Calls Thousands to Streets.

The entire tercentenary illumination
of $4,000 lamps WAS turned on last
night for inspection, and in Harlem
10000 people gathered In 125th st. 70
make a celebration Of the extra candle
power. Merchants had a day Of sales,
and the upsown theatres put on special
bills last night. Harlem revelled in the
bargains.
II was said that the total extra blaze
In the city's streets last night was in
excess of 100000 candle power, which,
for purposes Of comparison, is moro
than the combined lighting of Balti-
more and Detroit, or Albany and
Rochester, or Buffalo and Providence.
The commissions illumination was
confined to Harlem and 10 The down
town route OF the automobile parade
tonight and the grand pageant of Sat
urday, beginning at Columbus Circle,
thence TO Fifth av., TO 34tb St., 10
Broadway. II was not considered
necessary 70 string any extra lamps
along the Great White Way. Arthur
Williams planned the lighting, and
many merchants and theatres cooper
sted with he commission.
The automobile parade starts
promptly at z o'clock tonight from
Madison sv. and l25th st. Broadway
from 10th 10 oath ST. will see II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-28
CAPT. W. G. FITCH DEAD
Father of the Late Playwright
Was 80 Years Old.

Captain william Goodwin Fitch
father of the late Clyde Fitch, the play
wright, died yesterday at his home, ~
East 40th 81. He was eighty years olo'
and was born In Hartford, Conn. IFS
brother John, an artist, died IN leso'
His son died In 1909.
Captain Fitch was one of the organ
izers of the Hartford City Guard, en-
listing in the war company as a lieu
tenant. He was transferred TO the reg
ular service in the I'd United States
Infantry in November, 1861. He served
with distinction and honor through :
out the war and later was retired as
captain. He was wounded at the bat
tie Of Gaines Mills and also IN the
Wilderness campaign. He served OF
the staff of Generals Tyler, Heintzel-
man, Augur, Meade, Terry, Hunt, Rob-
inson, Candy and Ruger. He was per-
sonally detailed by Secretary Stanton
to proceed from Washington TO Day
ton, Ohio, TO arrest G.. L. Vallanding'
ham for treason and deliver him 20
General Burnside in Cincinnati.
During the reconstruction days Cap
tain Fitch was assigned to duty in the
State Of Mississippi, and in the pur'
suance Of this service he was shot IT
the face by an ex-Confederate oficeT
whom he was endeayoring 10 arrest for
the murder of negro.
For number Of years he was ae-
lively engaged in business, retiring IN
1910. He was a member Of the Mill
tary Order of the Loyal Legion and tue
Army and Navy Club, and was hon
orary major Of the Governors Foot
Guard of Hartford. Conn, an organ
ization in which he took the greatest
interest.
Captain Fitch leaves wife.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-28
BENSEL HAS THREE HOMES
Maintains Apartment in Al
bany as Well as in This City.

Albany, Oct. 27.--ln response to the
charge that John a. Bensel, the Tam.
many candidate for State Engineer and
Surveyor, has taken advantage Of the
"place Of stay" clause by registering
in New York City, when, in fnct, his
home is in Bernardsvile, ~ j., Mr.
Bensel issued statement to-day in
which he admits his family lives IN
New Jersey.
$50 far as | am concerned" he said,
"the duties Of my Office require that |
shall travel almost continually over
The line Of the work Of construction OF
the canal, extending over 400 miles.
do not lose my New York residence
because Of this fact, although ! main
tain an apartment in the City Of New
York and also one in Albany, where |
am located most Of the time when not
out on the canal work. ] cannot take
my wife and family with me on my
travels, and so they elect 10 stay part
Of the time in New Jersey, where /
occasionally meet them"
Mr.. Bensel's apartment" IN New
York consists of room in the Hotel
Marie Antoinette, which was engaged
for him on the Nst day ii was possible
for him to enter the county and qualliy
as a voter. lie has never occupied the
room, nor has he spent night at the
hotel this year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-28
PACKERS ACCUSED
OF MEAT FRAUDS
Failure to Mark Proper Weight
on Bacon and Ham,
Alleged.

Information, upon which to base
prosecutions against half dozen of
the largest packing houses in the coun-
try for charging meat prices for paper
and burlap, was sent to Attorney Cen
eral James a. Parsons yesterday by
Joseph Hartigan, Commissioners Of
Weights and Measures. Chapter 81 Of
The laws Of 1912 provide penalty of
S25 for failure 20 mark wrapped hams
and bacon with their net weight.
An Investigation by Commissioner
Hartigan's inspectors, which lasted for
seven weeks, shows that il was not the
custom of the pac':ers named in the
information to mark any weight upon
such provision packages, and IL most
instances neither the barrels in which
they were shipped nor the bills rem
dered to purchasers showed the actual
weight.
Inc reports sent to the Attorney
co., 1unerate twenty-five alleged
violations.
-, evu.d be as easy TO get $780,"
said Commissioner Hartigsn.
The firms named in tho information
are Swift & Co., Armour & Co., Cud
ahy & Co, Suizberger 4 Sons Co., Nor
ris & Co. and John Morrell d Co. Many
other firms, most Of them purely local
in character, were found TO be marking
the net weight upon all ham and bacon
sold. II was found that both r. II.
Macy & Co. and j. p. Greenhut Com
pany, in selling whole hams or sides
of bacon, did not charge for the weight
of the wrapper.
Commissioner Hartigan's inquiry was
instituted after numerous complaints
had been received from retail dealers:
They said that in buying hams and
bacon they paid for the gross weight
estimated from the weight Of ten or
twenty pieces in the shipment. In sell
ing the same meats they were allowed
70 charge only for the actual meat sold,
and if any container was placed IN the
scales its weight had TO be deducted.
ame hams and bacon are wrapped IN
paper which Commissioner Hartigan
found to weigh from two and quarter
tc three ounces. Others were wrapped
in paper and burlap which weighed
from six to eight ounces. Commits
eicner Hartigan contends that meats
must be sold either by net weight com
tutod by weighing the meat without
vrapper. or in q container on when
the net weight Is marked.
The packers say that the wrapping OF
hams or bacon is not q contalner within
the meaning Of the law. Inc cost OF
the materials and labor OF wrapping
the meat, they say, would De tully a.
much as though the wrapping were
paid for by the pound rs meat
Stockholders in the open market az
the Fort Lee Ferry are worried over lne
market that is TO be opened shortly py
c. L. Duval, of the Manhattan NaVlga-
ion Comnanv. on his pier as the foot
If Wesf 13Ist 81. It is said that Mr..
Duval intends TO have band in at
tendance al tire opening of his market
and The dealers in the open market are
not IN he outdOne
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-28
NOTED ACROBAT DEAD
Robert o. Gilfort Had Fine
Collection of Indian Relics.

Orange, n. j., Oct. q. - Robert
Charles Gilfort, who for thirty years
was known as a circus acrobat and who
gained international recognition be-
cause of his collection of relics, died
this morning at his home here, 203
Main ST. He was sixty-nine years old.
Born in st. Louis, Mr.. Gilfort was a
son of Herman Gilfort, one OF the
pioneer settlers of Missouri. At the
age of fifteen he Joined circus, which
visited all the frontier towns. When
the circus was stranded he became a
scout in the Union cavalry service.
He served throughout the war and
then joined another circus with his
brothers, Frank and Otto Gilfort. The
brothers started collecting Indian
relics.
They spent their salaries for relics
and curios. When they gave up per-
forming, about twenty years ago, their
collection was valued at S250,000.
Nineteen years ago Robert Gilfort
established here the Deer Head Inn.
Often when Theodore Roosevelt visited
his brother-in- law, Douglas Robinson,
at his country home, in West Orange,
he would look over the collection. The
inn was also one of the few public
places Thomas A. Edison visited.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-28
MAUD POWELL
HEARD TN RECITAL
Local Concert Rooms Invaded
by Violinist-Pia lists Turn
Next Week.

This is violinists' week in the New
York concert rooms, as the next
will be pianists' week. Zimbalist and
oui1oga were heard last Sunday;
Alexander Bloch is booked for to-
night and Albert Spalding for Thurs
Jsv afternoon. Last night Maud Pow
eli gave a recital in Aeollan Hail five
violinists in five days, and reinforce
rents approaching from across seas
and all points Of the compass. How
fortunate IL is that the popular ca
nacitv for violin music is large; how
doubiv fortunate that the violin Is so
admirable an instrument! Imagine
such an invasion OF fautists or harp
lists! D..
Miss Powell played the D minor con-
certo by Vieuxtemps to begin with,
and after IL Richard Strauss sonata
in y fiat, with the help of her accom-
nanist. Mr.. Francis Moore. Then
Zane a group Of short pieces by elgh-
tenth century classic writer's ar
tini variations on theme by Cor
olIij. Nardini "a larghetto), Pugnanl
Inreiude and allegro. The end OF her
scheme brought prescriptions with
ont which, it seems. no virtuoso Is
lonper able to satisfy the caprlclous
taste of to-day-two prescriptions
twice removed of Hungarian dances
tBrabms Joachim "Valse triste" and
NIusette (Sibelius); ROck-a-bye song
(Florent Schmitt). Finally a Spanish
6ance. "A tango, by Arbos. who, had he
remained in Boston, might have been
lifted to greater heights of popularity
than he ever enjoyed here by the
prevalent dancing mania, for which
curious students will some day find q
narallel in the nervous epidemics OF
the Middle Ages.
The list Of pieces was calculated to
meet all tastes, and the artists
friends. goodly number, enjoyed her
playing Of al of them, applauding
with much enthusiasm and little dis
elimination. -.
An admiration for Miss Powelps
splendid skill which long ago grew
into affection prevented an EXPIRES
sion Of disappointment at the rude
impetuosity with which the concerto
was attacked and the manner IA when
beauty OF tone, repose and clarity OF
phrase were sacrificed 20 what was
meant to DC virility and dash; but the
player recovered her pOise later and
displayed the qualities which have
given her the high position which she
occupies throughout the land.
II. L. X.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-28
JOAN A. FONDA.

John A. Fonda, vice president, under
the old management, of the Mutual Life
Insurance Company, died Monday. at
his home, ll8 Quincy St, Brooklyn.
He was seventy-three years old.
AT the age of nineteen Mr.. Fonda
was sent to China by tea company,
ard he remained in the East five years.
He next got a place with the Mutual,
ard rose to the vice-presidency. When
the control of the Mutual changed
hands he was transferred to the treas
u-er's department, where he remained
until his death.
Mr.. Fonda was q member of the
Brooklyn Club, and at one time be-
longed TO the Crescent Athletic, At
lantic Yacht and Lincoln clubs. He
leaves wife and a daughter. The
funeral will be held this evening at
the home Of Darwin K. James, 30l
Washington av. The burial will be at
PouRhk eepsie.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-28
TO STANDARDlZE WEIGHTS
Officials from Fifteen States
Will Convene Here.

A convention Of State and Municipal
weights and measures officials will be
held in New York this week. The first
meeting will be tomorrow afternoon in
the Office OF Commissioner Hartigan, Of
the Mayors Bureau Of Weights and
Measures. On Friday and Saturday the
meetings will be in the morning at the
mechanical station Of the bureau, 2lO
West 18th 81.
There will be representatives from
ffteen states. Or. l.. A. Fischer, chief
OF the bureau Of standards vi the De-
rtmeut Of Commerce, one Of the
foremost authorities IN the country on
v eights and measures, will be present.
rhe object is the Standardization OF the
legal requirements in the various
states.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-28
GROVE p. MITCHELL.

Grove P. Mitchell, retired insur-
ance man, died yesterday at his home,
in East Main ST., Peekskill, after a long
illness He was born in New York City
seventy-nine years ago. At the age Of
fifteen ne entered the employ OF the
Atlantic Mutual Insurance Company
and rose 20 one of the highest places in
the concern before he retired.
For many years he was a deacon IN
the Madison Avenue Reformed Church,
end in Peekskill was active in the First
Presbyterian Church, where the flu
neral will be held tomorrow afternoon.
One daughter survives him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-28
GEORGE BOARDMAN WEBB.

George Boardman Webb, for many
years head designer and mechanical
expert for the Remington Typewriter
Company, died suddenly at his home
in Tottenville, Staten Island, on Mon
day. lie had been an invalid for sew
eral years, following the death Of his
daughter as the result Of burns re-
ceived the day after Thanksgiving,
1907.
Mr.. Webb designed the No. 8 Rem
ington, aud had taken out more than
seventy patents, among them one for a
cannon that is now being considered by
the United States government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-28
CARN EGlE PRAISES WILSON
Says President Has Done Well
in European War Crisis.
lBy Telegraph 70 The Tribune. !

Pittsburgh, Oct. 27.--Andrew Carne-
gle and Andrew Mclean, a Brooklyn
editor, made the addresses in Carne-
gle Music Hall this afternoon in dedi-
cation of the Burns statue in Sehenley
Park, which was unveiled later.
Mr. Carnegie said that horrible az
the European war was the American
people should not lose hope IN a speedy
iGent Wilson for what he had done.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-28
GEORGE X. DAVIS,

East Orange, Y. j., Oct. 27.--George
the drug business In the Brick Church
section OF East Orange, died at his
nome, G. Clifford ST., East Orange, last
right. He was siXty-fve years old
and had retired from business several
years ago. Mr.. Davis leaves Il son and
four daughters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-28
JAMES II. LIE FEYRE.

James Hasbrouck lie Fevre, vice.
president and general manager of the
Electric Steel and Metals Company,
Limited, died Friday in Welland, On
tlr!o, from burns caused by an ex-
rlosion 10 the plant. He was son Of
the late Rev. DR.. James lie Fevre, of
someryille, ~ J. He leaves wife and
fltn song.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-28
DIR. ISAAC G. WoRRALL BURIED.

The funeral Of DR.. Isaac GriimshhW
Worrall, of Creskill, n. j., took place
yesterday. DR.. Worrall was graduated
from New York University, class OF o.
and for some time practised with pr.
Valentine Mott. He was born IN Ne"
York in 1928, and was the last OF
family Of sixteen children. He leaves
a son, Dr.. Isaac &. Worrall, ir., who 10
u medical missionary in Arabia. and
two daughters, one Of whom is physI'
clan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-28
MARRIED.

EAToN--GRUND-Mr. and Mrs. K.
Grund announce the marriage Of
their daughter Marie 10 Bradley
Eaton.
HOUSTON - WEEDEN - On Tuesday,
October 81. at Holy Trinity Church,
Brooklyn, by the Rev. Howard Melish,
Elizabeth Spence Weeden TO Francis
DeHart Houston.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-28
DIED.

Notices Of marriages and deaths mus
be accompanied by full name and address
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CEMETERIES.
THE woopLAwN CEMETERY.

923d ST BY Harlem Train and by TroueY.
OGce. % East 23d ST.. ~. y.
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RROWNING-Snd.

BRoWNING-Suddenly, on October %,
1914, J. Hull Browning, Of Tenahy,
NJ ]. Funeral service at the Church
Of the Heavenly Rest, Fifth av., near
45th ST., on Friday, October 80, at
II a. m. Kindly omit flowers. Inter-
ment at Greenwood
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-28

erss.,., Way V. Cone and William 7
asy Al - WI be married at noon 20,
''esi6srn,,.h e Allenhurst, y. j., GUNNER
viii M o. the bride. The ceremonv
&salv reformed by the Rev. Father
Pom Ipsslsted by 81. Norris.
lsrHsvs Islosoiet has sent the papal
ATshbisboSn' sssing through the Cardinal
blessing !, o. New York, the Lrst
~ ne VI ~ ne kind sent TO America
Ne" Pope. The bride is the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-28

FIrCH-At his late residence, l13 East
40th ST., on October 81, 1914, Capt.
William Fitch. Funeral private. Hart
ford Comm papers please cory.
Alma record., 1914-06-04
LOCAL HAPPENINGS

c. Y. Wright was in Rivcrdale on
business Monday.
George Moore was in Breckenridge
on business Tuesday.
Miss Laura Gassett is employed in E.
A. Smiths Candy Store.
George Sharrar transacted business
in Mt. Pleasant Tuesday
Al Wyant was in Lansing and brought
back a new REQ Monday.
George Brown and Jake Helman were
in the county seat Tuesday
4 ]. d. Rumberger of St. Louis was in
Alma, Tuesday afternoon.
Miss Faye Stevens of St. Louis spent
Tuesday afternoon in Alma.
Mrs. David Best is the guest of rela-
tives in and around Alma this week.
Ben Gardner of St. Louis was in
Alma on business Tuesday afternoon.
The Board of Review is in session at
the city hall today.
Mr.. and Mrs. r.. X. White lett yester-
day for a few weeks visit with friends
in Spencer, Ohio.
Last week DR.. Blaisdell delivered the
commencement address before the High
School class of Three Oaks and Har-
risville.
The Misses Allene Brown and Pearl
Turner, teachers in the Evart schools,
spent the weekend with their many
friends in Alma.
The Alma College Orchestra, under
the direction of r. F. Veatch gave the
musical program for the high school
commencement at North Star Monday
evening.