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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-17


One OF the far West Indian agents was at inc
fremont House the other day. He did not look llhe
Indian agent. He didn't wear long hair ana carry
guns In wampum belt. On the contrary he was
dressed like tai!or's model When asked as 10 the
present condition of the Senue savage he unDosOmei
himself as follows: The Indian Is 70 all inieslts ana
purposes a daisy To know him thoroughly you must
reside his vicinity. The height of his ambition Is
to acquire Sag which shall be the envy OF ms EEL
lows We are not allowed 10 sell him liquor nom
bounfui store for the simple feason that We are
not allowed TO sell booze To the redsBm But ne
on cologne or stomach bitters. My experience has
led me to observe the various effects OF Ue duecht
odors. Now snly OF the valley gives an Indian a
romantic tide while white rose leaves him In a
trance for days. The most lasting odor seems 10
be the forget mot ana an Indian who gets loaded
on that brand has cause to remember The TACT for
days afterwaTd. Violent redskin drEnks are con
tracted by tae VARIOUS vntages Of stomach Diters.
These drinks may be thinned by benzine TO- SUI the
taste Taking II altogether said the Indian agent,
feel safe in saying that believe the nebriaons
erected 9at our way can discount the lags OF your
later civilization IN both excitement and durability
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-17
CONCERT OF THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY

The concert with which the Philharmonic Society
began Its forty ghth last night at the Metro
poltan Opera House captally eYmpilhcu what ought
10 be looked upon as the true purposes Oh such an
organization The programme contained only noble
music Overlooking for tho moment question raised
nv the solo number, such as had proved Its right to
nIace in the scheme OF a society devoted to the con-
.n.,at,on q, comrositions calculated to refine and
a,rnifv taste and strengthen opposition TO the
,ric,ouv And this TOO was the influence which went
ont from the sustained and equable performance Of
the orchestra warmer passion, ana readings marked
with sharner accentuatons, might, 1t is true, have
been imagined for the symphony "hich opened the
concert (schumann's In fiat, generally called the
q Rbensh, by mnscIans) and the symphonic poem
which brought It TO an end Lszts Prelud's) but on
the whole the playing Of the oand was beautifully
strong and inspired that feeling of concntment and
gratitude which Philharmonic concert in
vites more frequently than any OF the
other musical entertainments 10 winch the
people OF New-York invited AS for the inter
mediate orchestral numbers, DvoraKs scheHo Caprlc-
cioso served TO show 20 what a pitch Of technical
oxceuance Mr. Thomas can bring band that meets
for practice much too nfrcquently, while the exQu-
site beauty of the variations from Schuberts string
Quartet in d minor stole apon the sense OF the au
dence and crept into their souls Ike benedicton
n was an evening of lofty artistic pleasures
The solo attraction Of the concert was Rubinsten's
panoforte concerto in G major played by Miss Adele
Ans
aus W. CarI Faelten played 1t at Of Mr. Thomas's
Concerts in December, 1883, and was welcome add
ton n,S6 p iae persist seiishly in devotins
themselves So much can be said for i without com
hitting ones self expression of belief in Its
absoIte musical beauty significance. II has a
peculiar ply iognomy and its rhapsodlcal and some
vbaf djsiointed character IS not entirely accounted
for even by the dramatic programme which Rubinseln
gave II when he played It years ago az the Academy
~ Music Miss Aus der Ohes style is not III adapted
10 n for it exacts dash and mechanical brlliancy
rather than internal warmth. and these qualities were
a.,
last night especially in the last movement, which Miss
Aus der Ohe gave with splendid fire and an audacios
tempo calculated 10 carry all criticism off its feet
She was rewarded generously with applause by an
audience splendid In point of number and character.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-17
THE DUCHESS HUNT AT MILLBROOK INN.

Pou,,hkeepsic, N Y, Nov. 16 (Speciap -There were
cracking wood-fires in all the and corridors Of
the picturesque Milbrook Inn, twelve miles from here
last night for the members of the Duchess Hunt Club
and guests, both gentlemen and ladies, including all
the Rogerses, of Hyde Park; 4. H. Sands, OF New
York, and the Misses Sands Charles f. Sands, Miss
Janray, Dr. and Mis- G. y. Miller II. Ray Miller, all
of New-York: George Il. Menot, of Boston: Mrs.
Elizabeth GARRISON Jay and Douglas Ledyad. Of New
York; +. j. Aiken, of Auburn and Others. Early
this morning there a real fox chase. Reynard
gave the hounds weary run. and then escaped
Only four hounds were left at the Inn for the meet
I'm The afternoon the best feature Of which the
cross country riding which was fine SIGHT. Mss
Alice Barnard rode her pet mare Huntress, and
finished first She made every jump. The pack Of
fourteen dogs that chased the fox this morning were
found this evening at llberna the fox having escaped
the hounds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-17
NO BATHING SUIT REQUIRED.
ha

A Chicago lady related In the hearing Of reporter
the following bit Of experience: imagined that II
would do me good 10 VISIT the natatorium for daily
SWIM and supposing, OF course that the place was
open TO the public all the year around, went over
there 10 get what information could about lessons
and terms for the course met In the Office very
pleasant young lady and / asked her II she IN
charge. She said she was. requested catalogue.
hut She sad the catalogues were Locked up, though
n I would sit down for few minutes the teacher
would be in and give me one sat down. and for
ten or fifteen minutes chatted pleasantly with the
Finally / said :" suppose that all / need IS a
bathing suit look OF horror oyespread the young
oSrI,s nnocept face as she said What - couldn't
n1aLe her ont Must I have more than "A bathing.
suit N / asked. "Nel should hope so - exclaimed
the girl Then / began 10 trust thai something was
wrong rr Isn't this the natatonumls asked. a
smile chased away the girls look Of horror "No,n
she answered st y the natatonun In the summer
but now IL Is a dancing hoos
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-17
THE PRESIDENT BACK IN WASHINGTON.

Washington. Nov. 10 (SpeciaD.-The President re-
turned 10 Washington from his hunting trip this after
noon His private had been attached to the New
York and Washington limited express, which arrived
here about O'Clock. The President stepped Drlsky
down upon the station platform. looking much re
freshed from his trip. He was followed by General
seweu. Officer Dinsmore. of the White House force,
met them and the party made its way through the
wOmcns waiting room 10 the street. The Presiden'
nodded 10 Albert Iav knS his driver; cast an admrng
glance his horses, which were prancing III nne
spirits under the inspiration of the brisk November
weather; said farewell greetings TO General Scwe1,
and then driven 10 the Executive Mansion Both
waiting rooms were crowded with people when the
demon stratiOn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-17
THE TySrrTUTE EXHIBITION.

There can be no doubt Of The popularity OF inc
American Institute. Of the fair when Is annuans
given under It's direction IN the ExhlDtlon nan ~
,TblrI.avc In Gny.eighth exhibition, which was
opeed early IN October and is TO be closed at the
end Of the present month, IS great success u Is
open day and evening. and the result oil inc onoi'
of all concerned in IT Is an exhibition OF great In-
tercst. The American Institute has earned It's rcpu
tation by persistent hard work. As the uoo's ao
open from the forenoon until night, ana theN Is ''
IN he seen that should not be looked at in hurry
the fair f. family resort nowadays Just "a III uss
TO be years ago The chrysanthemm o e, o, Tues l
the special exhibition which VIII De olG twenty.
five cents Is tho cost OF Visit 10 inc lh''' "'
oil
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-17
POPULATIONS FOR AN ELABORATE DINNER.


The annual dinner OF the Chamber of Commerce. to be
held Delmonicos Tuesday evening" Will be occa
than ordinary interest," Notwithstanding the l2O
noteworthy affairs Of this Character that have been held
before The Committee Of Arrangements includes John
f. Plummer Jay Knox. Woodbury. Langdon, Brayon
Ives ana Charles A. Hoyt. They know that when the
solid Of NewYork get together to stretch their legs
under the mahogany only must the wines and vsnds
choicest character. but the intellectual part OF
the feast must correspond Accordingly they have made
the efforts 10 secure the attendance OF
speakers eminent In the affairs OF the Nation and In the
mercantile life OF the metropolis Among those who have
already accepted invitations be present and respond to
Secretary OF the Interior John W. Noble
Justice Samuel f. Miller. OF the United States Supreme
Court; exAlnster Phelps Of Vermont. ana Chauncey NJ
Depew. Other gentlemen Of equal prominence and ability
also b, on hand add the brancy Of the after
dinner oat0ry.
The bgl OF fare win be Of the best Delmonico can
furnish and the menu card interesting souvenir Tiffany
Co. received the order engrave IL six weeks ago It's
principal pictorial feature Will b. representation of the
first dinner OF the Chamber OF Commerce 100 years ago,
twenty-one members dressed in trimmed coats
and powdered wigs sat down 10 the table spread IN one
the old exchanges Thers will be another picture show
the dhner present time, as IL appears Ee"ta
the gallery Of Delmonco's large dining ROOM IL u
pasd that go OF the 900 members VIII sit Gown
q next Tuesdays hospitable board
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-17
THE NET. YORK BAR IN HISTORY"
J. w. wooTEN's REPLY TO RUMoRs ABOUT THAT
WORK.

J. w. wooTEN,s REPLY TO RUMoRs ABOUT THAT
WORK.
To me razor OF the Tribune.
Sir Replying TO the article Many Prominent
Lawyers swindled,s published In your Issue of the
18th instant, desire to say TO you, to these very
lawyers, and TO the public, that the statement that
was without authority IS false. I not only made
a contract with The Graphic Publishing Company,
by which became its agent, but bore throughout
the canvass letter of authorization signed by lis
business manager, Mr.. W. S. ROssiter. This con-
tract, letter and receipts for all moneys paid 10
The Graphic are in my possession, and may
be seen by any to whom they OF interest.
The 18th day Of May The date mutually agreed
upon for the publication to bcgnthe manuscript was
all in and in proper shape, and that II was no;
printed then through fault Of mine. Until
read your article, ! did not know but what this
whole matter had been published at the time, and
according to the agreement aforementioned nor
had idea that the slightest dissatisfaction existed
regarding It. Understanding now the true condition
Of affairs, and approaching the light in which I
stand I hold myself personally responsible 10 each
subscriber 10 "Thc Ncw-YOrk Bar in History" and
am willing and ready to restore 10 them the amOuni
OF their subscription, less the sum paid To " The
Graphic and the actual expense incurred In mailing
the solicitations. J. W. WOOTEN.
Ncw-Y0lk, Nov 10, 1850.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-17
Nnw.Ynrk Nov. LII. 1850.
AP1STocRATIc BR1ToNs WELL EMPLOYED

To tAe EDITOR OF The Tribune.
Sir: Your many readers viii be Interested I'm this
little story friend Of NINE an old oxford man,
recently in this country a visit. During that
visit he discovered six old college chnms all sons
OF aHstocratic families. OF whom ne had not heard
for years engaged in business here. They wec cXies
from home until they learned 10 be good, and then
they to return home. Two are clerks In
downtown merchants Office; one is a travelling
agent; one is a designer in welknown furniture
house. and the other two statesmen in drygoods
house. This may help to dispcl he idea Of many
IN this country that British nOblcmen's sons are
unable TO do anything but lOll about club, smoke
cigarettes and waste their money. ETONA
NewYork, Nov. 10, los0.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-17
Quaint curious pithy and pointed arc the tales told
by advertisers on our eighth and ninth pages.
JOHN KINGS FRIENDS MUST WAIT.

The Governing Committee Of the Union Club has
sent reply to the petition Of some
$50 members OF the club that the black
balllng of John King president of th' Erie Rail
road b reconsdered. Tho committee. by Iawrcnc
Wells, acting president. and Franklin Bartlett. SC
rotary OF the club. writes that cannot act upon the
petition now, Mr.. Kings name is at the bottom OF
the Est Of 300 applications for membership. IT hay
ing been withdrawn and afterwad put before the
committee again. The committee does not fol al
liberty violate the unwritten law Of the club mat
applications for membership be acted on in their
regular order. II Is sad that there is much ina gna.
ton against the committee and that an attempt VIII
be made TO turn its members of office the cleo
ton next spring.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-17
5ueclaI Notlres.
NOW CoMPLETE!ii
BUCKINGHAM HOTEL.
ON FIFTH AVENUE. NEw-YoRK.
Extending through from 10th to Soh stTesA

This popular house, recently greatly enlarged y
the addition OF an absolutely reproof building, with
splendid suites consisting Of parlor, large. airy
double and single bedrooms. with bath and dressing
rooms attached. has been thoroughly renovated ana
fitted up in the most luxurious manner; the venti-
laton. heating and plumbing are Of the latest ana
most approved style. the public rooms are UNI
equalled for elegance comfort and convenience. the
ladies' drawing room being in the Louis Seize style,
the grand dining. room IA the Early English. Tho
gentlemcn's reading and smoking rooms are suppiief
with every requisite and the billiard-room, with
cafe attached, is complete In every way Tele'
phone and telegraph ofHces on the premises. all
lighted by the Edison electric light The location
Is unsurpassed, having a magnificent outlook from
frontage OF three hundred and twentyeight feet on
the avenue and streets. 1t is the Grand
Central Depot, accessible 10 the Opera House. alb
places Of amusement as well as the leading shops;
by the elevated roads, Madison and Sixth Avenue
cars; omnbuses pass the door every few minutes.
This hotel Is conducted the European plan tho
restaurant OF unsurpassed excellence. the charges
reasonable.
WETHERBEE & FULLER, Projectors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-17
rRr4sURE BAGS RUIYED BY RATN.

From The Washington ru'' ,,, ,,, ,h
The heavy that 9ag Ss Ssss lan E a Poas 9s
Iast lew uays m,nent 10 a large expense. The new
vaults sue Of the Treasury Department In which about
in SILVER + sbs t"M Se was begun recSsty
The rS farmer concrete roofing had been Clipped OF
when Tie began to fall ana as SheS be rsa
@ ihanS in steady drip top OF the canvas bags
In which The silver is stored: ~, - ~,
amount 70 very little but the bags have been started
on the road decay and prompt tro VIII ri n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-17
sy,, m DUcKs 10 MISS SHOT.

From The Epoch. $500, .., oe,oor tba
was talking with distinguished i navsi object 'H'
other day about the warshP Of the ih dtr be will be
It's my opinion he ss s1bt Whenever she wants
and up TSS the a aa@EeT BLAZING Il
1t quite Impossible to S, put and she'll ship can't
carry ali and We've got t. give hs ea
Oh uyihs 10 make invt,lnerablty VIC shan have to
prpSaenlng IL. pDr When the ship of the future
sseases she D6 VIII ssensG I: 'fas
header and seek ne" .o pos'd sy Already vessels
been soI me or i @ors 'e on s'9
under water Tor i az 10 the crew.