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New-York tribune., 1885-01-28
VALKS AND TALKS IN THE CITY.

Though tho chat about the Bartholdi Statue Fund
Committee poverty still on. learn that they arc
likely get all the money needed for the pedestal Ils
estimated cost S250OOO The amount so Tar rn-eu
by popular subscriptions is stated by gentleman VINO
has been connected with the committee to be about
Sl50O0O. There seems TO be no doubt that Con-
gress will pass the bill to appropriate
800 600 for the fund This with amounts still coming
in from State and local committees would make the sum
raised ample for all purposes. Mahon Chance who WAS
financial agent OF the committee, has resigned his con
necon owing 10 Of aairs He told me that the
great difficulty in raising funds that every ody con
sldered the NewYorK affair, and thought this
city should pay for 1t.
We fell TO talking about tho raising Of funds generally
and he said: Thc American people are peculiar about
these You touch their sympathies and sensi-
bilities and money flows ike water. For flood or ro
sufferers you raise million dollars IN forty eight
hours and have million more advanced Tor
emergencies by bankers who know that II will
promptly replaced by willing givers. And no city
responds willingly than Gotham. Why eI Governor
Baldwin, OF chigan, tells me that when the nre oc-
CURED that State be telegraped TO the President OF
Stock Exchange and astOnshed to get the reply
How much do you need We can raise whatever you
say Now that is the American heart all over But We
haven't got along to the appreciation Of artof great
masterpieces like the Bartholdi statue-and so IL was
hard to money for II. In France. undor similar
conditions. the fund would have been raised In week
"A photographer who had great name in New-York
few years ago left IL and hundred thousand dollars TO
son who Is the solcitorfor another photographer
Ex-Congressman Frank Jones' OF New Hampshire,
short, thckset and jolly, whose goodnaturc is like the
fIoth he manufactures up In NewHampshire.
was city Saturday, and reefs under suspicion OF
having spent Sunday with the Presdentelect AT Albany
friends say nc Is in the line OF Cabinet place. he
really spent Sunday Albany the price Of yermilon
has gone up in that town
New-York tribune., 1885-01-28
THE CONTEST OYER "AAY BLOSSOM"

It was said by one of the Madison Square
Theatre yesterday that the action OF Harry
Miner in relation to May Blossom" will probably result
I'm prolonged litigation. The Madison Square people have
determined yield inch on the question ana they
expect that Mr. Miner will apply for an injunction on
Monday next Bonds will then be given ana the ques-
ton argued In the courts and the legal meaning OF the
words east side of Broadway" settled. Mr. Miner VINO
was seen at the Peoples Theatre in bis office which is
gorgeous with gedsed gorgeousness, twired his care
fully pointed mnstache and said loity Il really don't
know anything about the matter. leave 1t all TO my
lawyers. suppose tn intend 10 break their contract
or my lawyer would counsel me to take action In the
matter However. leave IL to him to settle. as am
going for needed rest and recreation, TO New'Oreans
And Mr. Miner arily turned the conversation TO other
matters. lie gracefully threw open his purpie-ined
pvercoat.
'May Blossom" which has been played in many OF the
pncpa cities the South and West this season with
large audiences and striking success to be produced
In spite OF Mr. Miners opposition. at Nbos Garden On
next Monday evening Miss Georrfe Cayvan. who ere
ated the part OF May Blossom, Joseph Wheeock, Bea
min Magney and indeed. all the principal menDers OF
the original cast, will appear
New-York tribune., 1885-01-28
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OBIT UARY.
W. JEROME GREEN.

UREA, Jan. 27.-W. jerome Green died here
at n. to-day at the of fortytwo years lie was
born Hubbardsyillc. Madison County. and edu-
Gated at Madison University. He then studied law and
admitted to the bar Albany He returned to Hub
bardsve aud practised law short time with Charles
MattesOn. His father Charles Green, established
bank at Wateryie and engaged in the
OF hop extract and dealt largely In hops his being
associated with him in business In 1878 Mr.. Green
moved TO Uca and the banking house OF Charles Green
4 Son. OF which he was the junior member has done
business here since. Two years Mr.. Green went to
Florida and became interested the Jacksonville and
ST. Augustine Railroad. lie extended this road and
became president ami sole owner. II Is now the
Jacksonville. IT. Augustine and Halifax River Railroad,
and eighty five miles long. Mr.. Green OF the
wealthiest men IN Utica Yesterday he was well
usual and at his Office Last evening he home
and retired about 10 o'cloct little later he received
teegran the contents OF which evidently did not please
him. lie returned To bed but was unable TO sleep He
and walked the hODr went into the bathroom,
then returned and walked the floor again, complain
ing of pain In his head. Just before l a. he
plained OF being faint. He laid down the bed and
expired within hye minutes. DR.. ". f.. Ford. who
summoned made an Inquiry INTO the circumstances Of
the and said death undoubtedly the result OF
apopiexy. Mr.. Green leaves u widow and one child,
son about ten years old
New-York tribune., 1885-01-28
LORD G4RMOYLE STILL IN NEW.YORK.

Englishmen generally are loud in their
praises Of NcwYorks winter climate and OF It's keen
bracug air Lord Garnoyle who Is stil at the Hotel
Brunswick, fails To understand why this should be
He does deny that is and his caution IS attrb
uted by To deeply rooted objection 10 take part In
any controversy This determination he Il said to have
been adopted Immediately upon making his escape from
the sken chains In which he artiscaly and eXpen
svey cnwrapped by Miss FOrtescue 1t Is true the said
chains unloosed at the expense OF mis- respected
father hut the latter coupled the outlay OF 10000 ia
coin OF tho realm with peco Of advice in compact and
forcble Anglo-Saxon which Lord Garmoyc Is not likely
TO forget.
Lord Garmoyle prefers Eew-York TO London at pres
ent He still remembers with horror the receptions
given him by tho boys OF onaon and tho fact
his striking longitude OF person has failed attract
than passing attention here IS accepted ny him
evidence OF Ignorance culture-he IL not sure
whchto which the Old World Ia utter stranger. lila
outings limited 10 rides In Il cab. Ho probably feels
that no man who can straddc forty-inch fence while
keeping both feet the ground can with justice he
cused OF having no pedestrian powers He succeeds In
cuding all the attentions which reporters only too
ready TO shower npon him He makes his plans for tho
following day Immediately before retiring that he may
not be compelled 10 carry them about with him IN his
waking hours and has not yet decided whether he will
to Montreal.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-28
SOCIAL INCIDENTS.


Mrs. William T. Underhiil. of No. 321 Fifth
ave. gave small dancing party last evening for Miss
Jones' About sixty people present. and there
4 eotillon with several pretty fayors. supper
seryed ut midnight,
Mrs. George Sioan OF No. Al West Thirty fourth-st.
gave large reception to several hundred guests The
house decor ated with flowers and there music
asd refreshments,
Mrs, Edward ABthen gave a theatre party for Miss
lAsA Pest,
MIR and Mrs. r. 3, Mcpherson gave large musical
reception at their apartments IN the Chelsea ia West
Thirty Miss shea Mr. MePberson, DE- Donald
son aud Miss WynkoGp sang several songs aeeePtaby
and Misa Msurer and Mrs Charles Day performed
ersi pieces on the piano. supper was served after
verd Those present included Judge Shea, Mira John
Bigeiow Mrs T. H. Aeagher. Judge and Mrs. JONES' Mr..
and Ars. wildey, MI and Mrs Schuyler, Mrs Bettner
Charles Peil, Mrs b. Won Thompson Mr.. aad Mrs
William ReHsen, Miss Remsen, Mrs. Oothou, Mrs
Alfred O. Rutgers, Mrs. Commodore Vanderbilt and
William Lancaster.
Miss Myra Moffatt, Of No. AZ East Twenty
ffth-st gave reception with dancing
TO about hundred guests. She assisted
in receiving by Mrs. W. W. Sherman and Mrs
Phelps cotiilon danced. led by Miss Tysen with
j. Speer The clusters OF roses baskets OF
Strawberries, Chinese cups. cigar cases and bronze
Japanese vases. The walls hung with tapes
miss Stade, tie Misses Shppen, Miss Hur
burt, Mr.. and Mrs. wOrihingtoD, Mr.. Peaslee. the
Misses Agnew, Miss Gautier Mrs. Charles Dckey and
Miss Morgan
Mrs. Burton Harrison. OF No. IL Iexngton-ave, and
Mrs Frederick Vanderbilt gave at homes IN the after
New-York tribune., 1885-01-28
I'VE YEARS OLDER THAN HER HUSBAND.
MAYOR GRACE MARRIKs A VENERABLE COUPLE.
...,iL.l L,IaIA,.

MAYOR GRACE M.RRIrs A VENERABLE COUPLE.
Mayor Grace yesterday united happy cou-
pie who wished to wander the vale Of life together
They Robert Spear and Margaret j. Hidreth both
OF Bowdoinhhm. Maine They cousins. and both had
been married before There Is disparity In their
nges, he bing slKtyfour she sixty niue. but both
well preserved. They to tho city last week
and took at the Cosmopolitan Hotel on Monday
Mr. Spear told John H. Huggas the proprietor that he
would need his services a witness to % wedding
Mr.. Huggns sgnlned MS willingness to serve In that
capacity and yesterday Mr. Spear told him that the
had como. lie introduced Mr. Higgins to his lawyer,
oIJudge Croheu. Of Washington. and the party pro-
ceeded to the Mayors Office. There sary
delay In making out the marriage certificate and tho per
to bc made one brought before the Mayor.
Park Commissioner Crimmins. aud several other city
officials were involuntary Witnesses.
Mayor Grace wished the pair much happiness bu did
not kiss the bride The wedding party then returned 10
the Cosmopolitan. whore the lucky porter who opened
the door for them made jnbllant by half-cAgle
from the lIOOm. BOth husband ana wife wealthy.
They will live here permanently Mr. Spear has been for
several yoars engaged In getting out timber for shipment
In Virginia and Maryland. During the War Of the he
bclliOn he had contract for OOOOOD worth Of while
oak timber for snp-buding from the British Govern
mcnt He IL the inventor OF machine for transmitting
power without dininutlOn.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-28
DAVID LANE.

David Lane died yesterday at his home, No.
IL Park-ave OF exhaustion resulting from old age in
his eghty-fourth year lie born in Reedheld Ken
nebeo County. Me- May 20. 1s0l. He attended the
district schools and remained In his place until
1917 when he went TO Boston and became clerk for
the firm Of Lane. Lamson & Co., in which his eldest
brother was partner He served In various capacities
number OF years. gradually ris-
ing In position ON account OF his business ability
and became a partner la the hrm. He sent abroad
and lived IN Paris for years acting the foreign
bu aud representative OF the irm In 1874 he
The city and took charge OF the branch store OF Lane
IamsOn & Co that had been established here in 1910.
This firm one Of the few In this country that had
open credit with Barring Bros. & Co.. the large Eng
lish banking house, without security. He
retired from active business about twenty
years ago with large fortune. He trustee
or the Atlantic Mutual Insurance Company and
for many years n monber OF the Union League Club.
Mrs. O. L G. Billings, his daughter. the wife of
Alderman Billings, and his sons David W, OF Boston,
Mass and William C., OF Cheyenne, Wyoming Territory
survive him. The funeral will take place to-day at All
Souls Unitarian Church at The burial will be at
Mt Auburn Cemetery, Boston.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-28
THE FIRE RECORD.
BURNING OF AN OLD LANDMARK.

THE LIE ROY HOUSE, NEw-ROCHELLE, DESTROYED
| -GErTING OUT THE INMATES.
The once famous hOstelry known as LIE Roy
House, at Rochelle, was totally destroyed by fire
early yesterday morning. About 3:i5 O'Clock Mr.. and
Mrs Bryant, occupying in ths south wing Of the
building, were awakened by noise overhead, and sup
posing 1t was caused by the movements Of burglars Mr.
Bryant cautiously went up the stairs leading the
attic when he discovered fire and at once alarm
to all the people In the house. Charles w. Mehrer PRO
pretor OF the Huguenot Hotel nearly opposite the
lie Roy House. hearing the alsrm hastily dressed himself
and went to the burning building where he joined
by John Hoehn, and the two FASTENED up the bed
rooms OF which they found Miss Elder, who had
ooaraed In the house for thirytwo years With great
difficulty she could be made to realize her peril Her
took her from her bed and after throwing
her some bedclohes. carried her to the uuguenot Ho
tel Mr. and Mrs. Bryant. Mrs. Jennings and few
others followed her. Notwithstanding the prompt
efforts Of the hremen the flames not subdued until
the entire building was a heap OF ruins. The only
property saved tho furniture OF the the
main floor Miss Elder lost valuable gold watch and
her wardrobe. The establishment was conducted by
Mrs Bryant and Mrs. Jennings, whose losses nearly
covered by Insurance.. The building owned by
Bank OF New Rochelle 1t was insured for So OOO the
full value The fire was first discovered near hue OF
the kitchen chimney. 1t is thought that the chimney
The main building OF the house built by Captain
Boston Turnpike from Harlem. About half an acre OF
ground In the tasteully laid out and cultivated
as garden, In the centre OF which Captain Tanning
erected Chinese pagoda, that attracted good deal of
curiosity 40 the time, anu was called Captain Fannngs
foy' The building occupied by q Sir. Bishop who
Kept boarding school for boys. and IL patronized
by many wealthy families OF Westchester County. 1t
next went into the hands of Herman La Roy jr, and
was called the lie Roy House In 1896 1t sold to
II and conducted it until 1888 when he disposed Of the
property TO David Allen and Samuel b. Osborne. who
were unsuccessful and mortgage was foreclOsed and
the property purchased by George j. Pened Jesse
CulebrOOk ana Samuel Robbins. Mr. Robbins gave
deed o bis share to Mr. Penhed. who subsequently be-
came sole
Before the Civil War the lie Roy House during the
summer was favore resort OF Southerners and every
evening presented scene OF gayety aud eycry Daniel
Webstes WIFE sister Of Mrs lie Roy and after the
death OF Mr.. Webster his widow lived In the lie Roy
House, where she died Two members Of the West
chester County bar, who have occupied the room In
which Mrs Webster died. declared yesterday that they
were compelled to leave the account OF being
disturbed by mysterious noises which they could not
New-York tribune., 1885-01-28
TIE PRESIDENTS LAST RECEPTION
A BRILLIANT GATHERING AT THE WHITE HOUSE
SOME OF THE COSTUMES.

A BRILLIANT GATHERING AT THE WHITE HOUSE
SOME OF THE COSTUMES.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUHEl
WASHINGTON JAN 27.-The Presidents re-
ccption this evening given especially 10 the once u
the Army and Navy was more brilliant If possible than
the two preceding. Beside large attendance OF ocers
with the ladies Of their families, the diplomatic corps wa"
ont In full force ana in full court dress Congressman
also formed a large part OF the distinguished COMPANY
doing honor to what considered the last oci"' o
OF the last Republican Administration, Tor -FOUR years "
least. The state apartments were at their pest III
ghts and while economy OF space prevented eaoora'o
floral decorations throughout the house there was e
sveeness OF cut flowers AS heretofore the rooms OF e
second Goor used for wraps and diplomats eh'eou
through the private door OF the Red ROOM INC catse
Arrangements complete so that there was hei'he
delay nor confusion Marshal McMiohael ana 'oionei
Rockwell presented the guests, and Mrs McElroy Win
the ladies Of the Cabinet except Mrs. Chandler and Mrs
Lincoln. assisted.
The toilets were OF unusual elegance. Mrs McElroy
wore steel brocade with cut steel frnees and knots OF
ruby velvet Mrs. Freinghuysens toilet was piaoA
velvet with point lace and diamond ornaments. MIS-
McCuloch wore white satin and white velvet "rS'
Uattons dress was of white satin With crystal en-
hrodered lace Mrs Teller wore crimson satin. and
diamond ornaments. The wife OF Geneih saer%uan %
wore white brocade low with necklace OF eora
heads and coral-coored ostrich tips in her hair.
Colonel Sheridans wife was n naeS satin hnr pf tbe
British Minister, blue china crepe, Win oren'ai
lace .,. -, A., ,,ror.
one OF the loveest gowns was mat OF Mrs JrI"me I
Bonapare who wore the palest rose plrk crepe 'ei9I
with fn train low corsaSe and antique necklace Ihe
wife of General RuSkes cardinal saiin WIN enLe
oyerdress OF Chantily lace. low cOrsago ana eod hch
loce Miss Rachel shernans dress pa blue stripel
gauzo and blue satin. senator Don ahieio e-,' Ved
Mrs. Archer OF London. VINO wore black velvet anu anu
antique lnccs The wife OF Representative bonteIIe
wore blue ottoman and embossed velvet of the same
shade. Madame DE etruve wore violet sHllh nodc
with skirt OF satin and violet crepe sse en"roheed W
colors The corsage low. and she wore necklace
OF diamonds Her husband. the Russian Minister ln,
stead of the usual diplomatic uniform han on ne u
dress his rank at the russian Court The spanish a
German Ministers were gorgeous With jewell ORDERS on
theIr uniforms. and the Minister nom llwah Win h'7
broad blue aud white ribbon gliiteIlng with stars.
Miss Mary Lincoln the yonnG daughter OF me n~toI. ~
tary of War; presented in simple 'u' pretty WIZ
dress She is young gir Of fourteen hnd halen lor
Mira Abraham Lincoln. All OF the gen
tlemcn of the Cabinet were present william ma.er
time In the Last Room atter CteeuE
the President, Mr.. Arthur the best of splilts
aud had happy word for every Taken al IN gu u
was one OF the peasautest receptions ever gwen by MIN
New-York tribune., 1885-01-28
urIJIrs CESAR THE STAR.

Lawrence Barretts revival of "Julius
Casaf.v at the Star Theatre, drew another crowded
house last night and has been received with en'us
astic admiration The introduction of the pups OF tue
Iyceum School Of Artwhose services have been ehseu
for the scenes requiring senator's soldiers czes anu
Observation-Disclosures brilliant feature OF this perform
ancs The groups Of people addressed by E'ains ana
antony are in high degree picturesque diversified ana
Impressive. The Lyceum pupils have been skiiinlly
trained in the movements. shouts groans and other
manifestations incident and proper to these popnious
scenes Realism I'm this instance has been carried as far
as N desirable In poetcal play The efect upoh the
audience was that of great excitement, and this revival
f uns Caesar" l. valuable 10 all playgOeIs IOr thlS
single feature IL for no other Mr. Luuts James presents
the nobest impersonaon Of Bns that has been seen on
our stage since the days OF Booth and Davenport MI
farrets brilliant performance OF (asStus has ALREADY
been Described The acting of the tragedy throuShon Is
round To be even earnest and harmonious; ana aIto
geher this of the best successes OF the dramatic
year, It probable that Juiils CHsar VII nhve
longer career at the Theatre than was at nfst ex
efed
New-York tribune., 1885-01-28
LYoEUM PUPILS IN JULIUS CESAR"

The friends of the Lyceum Theatre School OF
Acting are much pleased with the success of The pupils
on their first appearance IA public which took place on
Monday night at TIE Theatre when they supported
Mr. Barrett in Julius Cesar" One OF the managers
said yesterday:
81 think the experiment has shown the advantage OF
entrusting tbe smallest parts 10 educated young
mon and women instead unframed supers. Sixty
five OF our pupils took part in the performance last
night and I have never seen such effective
that of the assassination. In the forum scene their
natural nervousness cansed them to over-ac' slightly.
but that is an easily remedied defect In order TO train
them there were held 10 fewer than twenty sight re-
hearsals. principally under the panagement OF Max
Freeman though David Belasco assisted also some ot
before this had appeared IN pnbc They are all
educated people and nsny OF the young men belong TO
the legal profession They have all een receiving
ssnt instruction in the school for nearly six months
The dresses were supplied by Mr. Barrett but some OF
the pupils preferred have them made especially for
thetn0 %
New-York tribune., 1885-01-28

A WEDDING YESTEHU4Y.

Miss Carrie Emerton, the niece of Union
Adams. married last evening in the Broadway
Tabernacle, to Edward Orvis. The church was filled
with guests the bridal party entered to the strains Of
the Wedding March. The ushers came first in the
procession. They were DIR. Charles NJ Crumblc Henry
l. Harrison. william d. Phillips. Edwin II. Smith. Union
Adams. ir, and Charles u. Goodhde The BRIDE, VINO
In with her uncle rai ing dress OF heavy
white satin with ruies of point Lace, and fun veil held
By wreath OF and diamond ornaments.
She carried cluster of white and lilies o-the
valley. The groom and his best man, McPhcrson ".
Aogers. waited at the chancel, where the Rev. DIR.
William NJ Taylor performed the ceremony. Afterward
there large reception at the honse. No 40 West
Thirty y-fpurth-st The spacious parlors were decked
with plants aud several largo baskets Of cut flowers.
There were music ard Refreshments.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-28
ADUEL AVERTED BY An APOLOGY
PRODUCE EXCHANGE Mr"BRRs At oDDs-A TEEL
ING Or DIsArP 'I>TMENr.

PRODUCE EXCHANGE MEMBHRs At oDDs-A TREL-
ING Or DIsATP OINTMENT
With q recent challenge TO duel fresh in the
memory Of the members Of Produce Exchange, there
was general air of expectancy yesterday morning that
the monotony buying and selling 20 be varied In
the settlement of little Gupleasantuess" between
t. Burton Hart and william Willis Merrill both specu-
ators and brokers In Exchange membership certificates
Mr. Hart is six feet tall. and proporonaiey well
slightly built and with bent form. MIR Hart IL said to
bo an excellent sworsman and not good pistol shot,
while Merrill la credited with being expert with the
pistol but not strong enough In his arms 10 thrust or
parry with the sword. Hence, II expected that n
duel would be fought with pistols.
Mr.. Hart ha. been specializing in Produce Exchange
certificates for time, aud Is said to
have out contracts for number
call at $500. and many more. buyers option"
- 100. The price being quoted above the latter
figure he 10 bear" while Mr.. Merrill IL bull
these certificates Hart Monday told cral
visit this city next summer aud that th. percent
age o mortality among the members of the Exchange
wouh be great To depreciRte the surplus OF tho
ratuy fund Merritt offered Ia bet 300 that the mum
Der OF deaths would not exceed ny. whereupon Hart be-
came incensed. shook his finger In MerrilIs fare
and In addition 10 other strong epihcts called
him "thief." robber" and pawnbrokrr"
Merrill warned him that there would be settlement
sde OF the Exchange building The members yesier-
day watched for the coming Of the two with deep
interest. Everybody was surprised 10 see them come
tho about the same tlmc and exchange sluta
tons. Mr Merrill nfterward said that Mr. Hart had cN
rided whether not he would submit complaint TO the
Board OF Managers.