New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-06


among the fret PAPER makers OF America and the fact
that nj, firm supplied the hrst order Of PAPER on which
Horace Greeley printed his fret newspaper Ihere Is
story that with all his extensive doShngs with the Gov
crnnent MIR Crane has never been In Washington but
once and then he vowed never go again. II seems
that he paid vstto the National Capital In Chases tme
Ito had heard the suggestion to print grecnoacks and
went on 10 See the Secret Try about IT, He was member
of tho Governors Council Of Massachusetts at the time
and considered his mission OF enough Importance to
carry letters OF Introduction from Governor Andrew aud
other. He got AN audience with Mr.. Chase at moment
wnen the secretary tired and worried and DOred
lie was hearC with some Impotence The Seeretdrys
answers were curt and pointed witn slight sarchsu Mr.
Crane stood IL Tor who ana then inIatieuty said that
he ala not believe he wOuld come to Washington again II
he could gwen more consideration TO ms aston
Ishueut Mr. chase SAID: don't believe would come
to Washington again were In your place either Tue
adv leo has been rigldly obey cd.
Albert Bcrstadt, the arst. has studio at Thirty
secoud.st and Broadway. | meet him occasionally
about the hotels at night, where he goes to
friends lie Ia OF the fuo appearing and distn-
gusled looking who would be singled out in crowd
as of note no Is OF medium size, well built. with
handsome OF regular features and gray mustaoho
whose ends always carefully waKed. but take slight
downward tendency II tho woaror, knowing that they
became him. nevertheless deprecated too French an air
This artist told me he engaged this winter In nm
ishing some California scenes and canvas showing
storm on tho Mattorhorn. in switzerland Then as 4
friend went by who is Interested IN the nufictnre or
tunes IN tho gun business A Lively man ought 10 DC
able to do wonderful business In Europe at the present
time, especially II he represented good weapon I1ey
can make good guns IN this country. single OF icr IU
100000 100000 guns has fortune OF front III u. u
tue condition which Europe is to- day thero oueue 10
be u harvest Tor gun makers confess H"u ia'Noi
make my money painting pictures
The collection OF paintings and water coors made ~
the late George whitney, of Philadelphia Is soon 10 DC
disr eraed by u sale this city. Mr. whitney was we'll
known connoisseur was talking about him the other
day with Mr. Kirby of the American Art AsSoeialioh'
who snid: The whitney collection comprises some -oO
pecinens characteristic feature Is tho absence Oh
any subject that is painful to contemplate or remotely
suerestyo OF yugarity Mr.. Whitney seemed to nave
positive adherence OF the school that strives aer
clever depletion OF questionable subjects lie had
strong admiration for conscientious work In every lesti
mate Held" Among the Whitney paintings there arc
eyetal notable ones Jules BreOns Departure for the
Fields is An example. Another Is j. g. NlOefts me
ooycal Dispute which exquisite concei as wei as
unoly executed work. The scene Is sunptOnsy iur-
nshed cell In which cardinal and his friend, also
church dgni,ary having just finished their repast are
engaged In discussion over some disputed point OF
canOna law The good brothers have become so heated
IN their argument That they have seated themselves IN
two ohrs back to back In apOnt One OF the largest po-
lures 10 The Annual Dinner BY Vantier IL has SIX