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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-24
IN The WORLD OF FASHION,
Miss Barney's Coming Out Receptlou-D
ners at Mrs. ShepArd's and Mrs. vVhituey

Miss Barney's Coming Out Reception-D Din.
ners at Mrs. ShePArd's and Mrs. Whituey's.
Mrs. Arthur L. Barney Of Irvington gave q
coming out reception for her only daughter.
Miss Azuba Latham Barney. yesterday after.
noon. at the residence OF her cousin. Mrs.
Charles F. Barney. 1O1 East Thirty eighth
street. The rooms and Railways Of the double
house wore trimmed with American Beauty.
Nine. CUISINE. and dark red roses and Christ
mas greens. Lander's orchestra. screened be.
hind trailing vines Of smilax and evergreen.
festooned with ropes OF roses. played in the
hallway throughout the afternoon and evening.
Miss Barney. a tall brunette. received in the
white and gold drawing room She wore
heavy white silk. trimmed with lilies Of the
valley. She held bouquet Of white orchids.
Receiving with her were the Misses Hurst, In
white: Miss May Barron. In pale blue and sill
YER: Miss Alice Hartman. In cherry colored
chiffon and white velvet. and Miss Daisy
Scott in white and blue. Mrs. Barney. the
mother OF the debutante. wore a gown OF
heavy old rose silk and LOUIS ii KY spft Of
Mrs. Charles i. barney was attired in gray
satin with sable fur trimmings. -
the young ladies who assisted In receiving and
a number Of young men
+: shepard. at her house. 2 West Fiity-sesond
street, Tor her debutRnte daughter. Miss Shep.
ard, and her niece. Miss Sloane. who was in.
troduced to society short time ago. As at the
entertainment given last week by Mrs. Sloane
for her daughter, dinner was served In the
drawing room OF the shepard house. the guests
being seated at six small round tables.
The guests passed from the Shepard house
into the sloane house. where they were re-
ceiyed In the drawing room by Mrs. Shop.
ard and Mrs. sloane. The former wore a
gown Of ivory-white satin made with deep
ovlons OF point lace. and garfands Of roses
caught up with clusters Of pink ostrich
feathers. Mrs. Sloane was attired In toilet
Of pearl white satin, brocaded. with pink
monds and spray Of the same Jewels. Her
small ornaments; Miss sloane wore gown d
rod peoples. Miss Shepard wore pretty
dress Of pale pink and reseda green chiffon.
Ex-Secretary and Mrs. William C. Whitney
gave dinner last night at their residence, 2
West Fifty-seventh street, in honor Of Mrs.
Marshall o. Roberts. Col Ralph Vivian. and
Col Strategy. Col Payne. Mrs. Whitney's
brother. was the only other guest at the table.
which was decorated with vlolets and lilies OF
the valley: The party accompanied Mr.. and
wore o gown. OF sky.-blue silk. relieved with
white. and diamond ornaments. Mrs. Rob-
erts was In white silk. tho corsage of WHICH
was trimmed with sable. In her couture she
wore u tiara OF diamonds
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-24
BARBARISM At HARYARD.
Mr.. Garrison Describes tho InitiatIon Cere-
monies OF the ID. X. e. Society.

monies or the ID. X. z. Society.
BOSTON. Dec. 22-Mr William Lloyd Garri-
son has published an open letter to the Presi-
dent and faculty OF Harvard College, in which
he says:
Tho secret society known as tho D. X. E.
has long been source OF scandal and of pri-
vate Indignation. Aside from the witless PEN
alties attending the initiation of members. q
cruelty has been superadded. akin to the bar
barlsm Of the Feejee Islands or tho practices
Of. degraded Indian tribes, As n, cul-
an Indication Of pluck, ana enduTanfe
servation six dee! and savage burns. from the
shoulder to the elbow. were inflicted with
lighted cigar. Lifelong scars H and disiiGure.
systems. already reduced in vitality by pre-;
ylous physical exactions. is severe and
dangerous. In compnrtson with g cigar,
i seems necessary to add to the danger Of tho
precincts Of the university such mutilation
%0u The though WesE and
and Il asssss 70 s' sb.
%os od.S n w ss S bs p.esass
trary to law and decent morals. O9ly1ast year
many OF eur respected citizens had ne mort,
sd !af Ssnss open
ask with so!icitude whether such pro-
ceedings are beyond your controlr II you are
your care In the respects lust mentioned.
Of Invoking the Interpolation Of the courts. II
sss S
not. with whom does the accountability lieT
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-24

WASHINGTON. Dec. 23.-The marriage OF Rep
resentative J. J. Hemphill Of South Carolina
and Miss Elizabeth S. Henry was solemnized
at Epiphany Protestant Episcopal Church at 8
o'clock this evening. in the presence OF large
and fashionable gathering. The Rev. Dr.
Mckim. Mr.. Zachary was the best man and
Miss May Cox the maid Of honor. The bride
veil. She is the second daughter Of Mr.. Ryder
Henry OF Cambridge. Nd. and on her mothers
side Is descend I'd from the Sullivan family OF
Henry. Was a mem Fer Of the Colonial Conn Com.
gress. tho FIRST United States, Senator from
Goyernor Of that state. After the wedding Mr..
aud Mrs Hemphill had short reception. lnd
then started South to spend their honeymoon
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-24
tn. Chicago Fair Hard ur.

CHICAGO. Dec. 23.-It will be sorry Christ
mas for many delinquent subscribers to
Worlds Fair stock. This morning nearly 200
executions were put in the hands of consta-
bios, with instructions to levy on the property
were told to serve the writs OF attachment at
once and accept no explanations or promises
from the deliDuucnts. This vigorous policy
Is made necessary by tho large demands on
Treasurer Seeberger by the contractors at
Jackson Park. The funds OF tho Worlds Fair
arc lower now than they have been at any time
Treasurer Seeberger has less than $7OO.,OU to
the credit OF the Exposition in tho banks Of
Chicago. and funds are pouring out OF his of
fec III u torrent.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-24
ADJUSTMENTS.
"RIgoletto" At tho Metropolitan.


The opera OF "Rigoletto" hardly lends itself
with any grace to a stage as large as that OF
the Metropolitan. Such an immense space
needs the pageantry and scenic display which
We have been accustomed to witness upon it.
in operas like "TannhHuser." Meistersinger,"
and the Queen OF sheba;" or else 1t should
have such picturesque settings as those OF
"Rheingold" or die Walknre" Tho
mise en- scene was dull and dreary last
evening. though certainly we'll done accord
ing to regulation necessities. And tho opera
itself was, as usual. dark and depressing.
Tho story. powerful as 1t may be. is not ono
that ought to be adorned with music: the
great tragedy Is merely outlined in the plot
but even for such bare framework of min
gled love. treachery. revenge and despair
the art is not plastic enough to stretch
covering. Verdi has undoubtedly done
some OF his immortal pen strokes in the
famous quartet" Caro- Nome" La Donna
Mobile" and In Riooletto's sonorous phrases.
but our modern expectations find small salts
faction in much OF the thin and feeble instru-
mentation OF the work. especially when the
orchestra makes no better effects than tho
present, lone. one UNDER sign;or vranesi seems cana;
uncraceiui, and unintellIasnt Besides. It is
much smaller band Of men than we have been
Il on hs caapds ha shn and the
kThere have been constant .substitutions in
the various casts already this season. Last
ssight proved no eEseptio9a to the Eals. Niue.
de Reszka BY sigpor Gianini.. The latter per.
son Is 80 thoroughly incompetent that Il Is de-
yto,pStly e be Wished he may, not soon BE-
Or placed as a substitute for anybody. As il
81 liz VIE
tim audience by several times missing bis
first duet with Gilda. Az American audience
TO the point 81 Kissing. but this marx 81 tber
displeasure was shown by numbers Of irritated
Nine: klbsnj, made her first appearance in
made an Intelligent Riooisho. Nine. Albani
saved the opera from being slmost q. failure.
place she formerly possessed with our public.
ilaboIred under disadya.9tafe IN having no bet.
work. her voice sounded as fresh and large as
=. Faust" will he performed on Friday night.
The cast as advertised. Is a ane one. There
should DO no excuse for any change or substi-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-24
A Vessel Blown Up by Dynamite.

ANTWERP. Dec. 23.-The city was startled
this morning by tremendous explosion that
shook the earth. Many believed 1t to be an
earthquake. The roar and the shock were
terrific. twas quickly learned. however. that
the shock was due to an explosion Of dyna-
mite on a French lugger. the Pilote. which was
discharging into lighter lying alongside Of
her. suddenly there was a fash and u roar
and the lugger was blown up:
Padrf n nd ne Wreeked
hull Immediately sank. Two OF the men who
were employed on the vessel in handling and
killed or blown into the water. where they
were drowned, 1t is surmised in some quar-
deck Of the lugger and that the conclusion
caused it to explode.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-24

Chairman Smith Gets the Better OF the
Ronds That Opposed Hin.

KANSAS CIr1. Dec. 23-The Trans Missouri
Rate Committee met yesterday to check up the
much-talked-of Beatrice rates. which were tho
cause Of the alleged split between Chairman
Smith and tho members. Tho Burlington and
Missouri River road had put In rates west out
Of Beatrice The Rock Island appealed from q
ruling OF Chairman Smith on the question and
a decision was requested. The Commission
ers decided that Chairman Smith had done
right
The Chairman had attempted to get the
Rate Committee together and check up the
rates. make report, and take action at a
regular meeting Of the association. This was
not done. and It was decided that there was no
case. The Rock Islands appeal was thrown
Committee t. meet Immediately and check up
Pacific and Rock Island to put the rates
through regardless OF and to the detriment OF
tho Missouri Pacific and the Santa Fe The
Commissioners decided. as he had. that the
latter roads had rights that must DO respect
ed: hence the order to meet and check up.
The committee finished the checking last
evening and adjourned after disagreelng on
ment gives the right Of appeal. and the Com
missioners will consider the question next
Saturday,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-24
RAILROADS MUsr NOT DISCRIMINATE
A Decision By the Commissioa Coucernins
Allowance OF Carriage Charges.

A Decision By the Commissioa CoscerninG
Allowance OF Carriage Charges.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 23-The Interstate Com
merce Commission to-day rendered decision
in the case OF the Hezel Milling Company Of
East st. Louie against the st. Louis. Alton and
Terre Haute and the Illinois Central railroads.
Rates for the transportation Of -four origi-
mating at St Louis or East St Louis and ship
ped over these lines are the same. and such
flour is forwarded by the lrst-named carrier
from its receiving station In East st. Louis.
St Louis shippers deliver -four to rail or
wagon transfer companies at their stations in
transfer to the East 1t. Louis station. the av.
HsnE aspat sa Hens barrel
and then bear half Of the carriage expense. the
shipper. Of flour over these lines In comgeti-
ton with 81. Louis millers, and teams Hour
ssoa 1T Ssp Io. @ IS e 81 Six ssns
Sishsd 3 iSs ds,sSdsnts On sias SsssE con-
eorans IF ana to
The Goa nf Reds sfos
to points outside the State. which tho initial
ssten a% s is to hnp to Is
n,ished on such side track. petitioner is, on.
rates in force. as long as the dejendants bear
that amount Of the cost Of carriage for other
shippers, The rule recurring petitioner, to
clean and repair cars furnished on the side
that It shall load such cars according to sta
tions is not unreasonable. and rates on flour
repaired cars so furnished are. upon the facts.
properly the same as rites In force on flour
under practice OF partial or absolute free
carriage. or growing out Of the existence Of
side tracks to shippers DOORS must depend
largely for solution on the circumstances Of
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-24

ROME. Dec. 2a-The Pope received the COL
lege of Cardinals In state to-day. Tho Pontiff
looked weary and feeble. and both in manner
and appearance showed that no was far from
being in good health. His tone also showed
WEAKNESS and disappointment. In his address
to tho Cardinals his Holiness expressed his
sorrow that tho pilgrimage Of workingmen to
Rome had ceased on account Of recent occur
American Catholic pilgrims. whom he hoped
to see In Rome again. His Holiness went on
to CONF plain Of the Indifference Of the powers
to the evil OF slavery and their failure to assist
the efforts OF the Church for the suppression
Of the traffic. The generally dc spondent spirit
OF the Papai utterances is said to have made
deep Impression on tho Cardinals
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-24
4 GOOD EYE FOR STRAY 500 BILLS
Mr.. Frederlck's Money Carried CT by .
Stranger with Watehmaa KelIy's Approval.

Mr.. Frederick's Money Carried OF by .
Stranger with watehna. KelIy's Approval.
John Frederick OF the SWISS Publishing Com
pany. 116 Fulton street. went to the Post Once
on Tuesday afternoon to collect and to buy
money orders. While he was trsnsacting his
business at window 16 he laid a 500 bill upon
the narrow shelf and then forgot all about II.
He did not discover his loss until he had re-
turned to his place In Fulton street. Then he
hurried back to the ONCE and made Inquiries.
Superintendent Plimley L. used to these
who is kept on duty to prevent absent minded
people from leaving their property. Kelly had
seen a 500 bill lying on the counter. A short
stout, well-dresHed man was at window IL
buying postal notes. He had several papers
lying beside the bill. and Kelly thought the
money belonged to him. and he kept close
lookout to see that the man did not walk away
without II. When the man had concluded his
business he picked UP the papers and the 500.
Waterman Kelly walked up to him and re-
marked that he ought not to be so careless
You're right my friend have q bad mem
DRY: and It's o wonder did not walk away
without this. J. IN much obliged to you for
keeping such q close lookout"
With these remarks the short stout. we'll
dressed man walked away. Superintendent
Plimley posted notice requesting the return
of the moDey..and Ar: Frederick had this ad-
vertisement inserted In the newspapers.
The man who found a 500 bill yesterday afternoon
AIN @ Dept Y. o.. and Ut whom minute description Ia
dent,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-24
JO121NGS ABOUT TOWN

Judgment OF absolute divorce granted by Judge
Lawrence IN favor of Henry c. AlaIre from Jennie n
Asaire. was filed yesterday "
Albert Hoepke. years DID, Of 73o Columbus avenue
while playing In front Of his home YESTERDAY
was run over BY u plumbers wagon and his arm Was
broken.
Russell Sage. Jr who has been suffering from mepin.
gifts Tor the past week. WAS very much improved YES
tsrday according TO his physician. DR.. George H.
The New Haven Steamboat Company announces that
on Christmas and New Years its regular IO;I5 A. NJ
trip from New Haven and the II 7, " trim from Nav
York will be omitted.
human arm. with the hand. which had been am.
nutated or torn Oh at the shoulder, was found in
sewer a. Eghth avenue ana ssyentythrd street yes.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-24
Railroad Notes,

The Boards OF Directors Of the Lake Shore.
Michigan Central and Canada southern Rail-
annual statements that were made and the
dividends that were declared. The gross
SCI. l66. 900, are the largest in the history Of
the road. The directors Of the New York Cen
trail will meet next week to declare dividend.
This road has becn the most prosperous In
the Vanderbilt group during. the past year. and
u good sized extra DIVIDEND is expected.
lected to act with him in behalf OF the stock
holders OF the Richmond Terminal Company
consists mostly OF bankers. He announced
D. Tappan. President OF the Gallutin National
Bank: w. H. Perkins. President Of the Bank Of
America. and Henry Bulge OF Hallgarten &
n,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-24
The Site tor the New Cu.,o. nou.e.

When the Government decided that II wanted
the block bounded by Bowling Green. White
hall. Bridge. and State Streets to build a new
Custom House upon. 1t petitioned the United
States Circuit Court to appoint Commissioners
e ascertain the compensation to be made to
the owners The matter came up before
Judge Wallace yesterday. II WAS decided by
counsel to agree upon findings Of facts and
city's claim to the alleyway which Hes in the
centre OF the block YVES disputed by the prop
Seyd so% ths sps SSaS ;sid hs
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-24
He Wont Need nm o,..so.t Now.

Thomas Reynolds. tho sneak thief who. in
the guise OF book agent. slipped into the
Mayors office on Saturday. and was so
charmed with Private Secretary Holly's new
brown overcoat that he couldn't leave II alone
pleaded guilty yesterday TO having tried to
steal the coat. Judge Cowing sentenced Rcy-
nolds to State prison for two years.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-24
tn. Ch,l,.n C.bInet W,u R.,,e,

LONDON. Dec. 23.-The correspondent OF the
Times at Santiago de Chill says that the en-
tire Chilian Cabinet will resign on Dec NJ
when President Montt is formally installed In
office. The President will then appoint new
Cabinet which will better represent the major
ity In Parliament. 1t Is expected that Senior
Barros Lucco will DO the Premier iu the new
Cabinet -
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-24
Mr.. HIT Elected to ,As Assembly.

ALBANY. Dec. 2a-Galen II. Hit. Democrat
was elected to-day over John J. McCabe. Re-
publican, to. MI the vacancy In the Third AS
sembly district OF Albany county. caused by
the death OF William Murphy. the Democrat
elected last full Hits majority was 1894
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-24
Kisgs County for Bush.

The nine Democratic Asscmblymen from
Kings county held q caucus last night In the
Thomas Jefferson. In Brooklyn. and. after
elseting Assemhlyman John Cooney OF the
unanimously decided to support Dr.. Robert +.
Bush Of Elmira for Speaker
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-24
Kri. KrIns,e At the New Rosary M,..,o.

Kris KrinE'e ut tho New Rosary Mission.
Santa Claus Is going to visit the children Of
the Mission Of Our Lady OF tho Rosary on
Christmas eve to carry ont the suggestions Of
the Rev. Father ONeill about distributing
but is In quite q fourishing condition. 1t is
patterned after the Drumgoole Mission. and .
Christmas eve to meet old Kris KringIe.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-24
Jules Simon Dying

PARIS. Doc. 23.-Jules Simon. tho dlstin.
guished French statesman and author. who
has been critically Ill for some time. il dying.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-24

Irsins Leave New York. foot Liberty st.. North River
sa SS ssS asksSeoa especially. t'so WxprssO p Y.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-24
To Pri.o. fro. Queens County.

Henry Miller OF Flushing. who was con-
vlcted OF attempting to murder his mother
months ago. was sentenced yesterday by JUS
tice Garretsen In the Queens County Court, to
eight years Imprisonment In Sing Sing.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-24

when Baby was sies, we gave Ger rss:aaA
when she was Child. she cried To- cGstoriA
when she became Miss. she chung t CAstortA
WAsa she AAa childrsa. sas gave than CsstsriA,
r-rHSS ySii 'sse.. +.
Telegram-herald., 1891-11-12

ard-st.. in that they used abusive and
insulting language 10 couple of ON
GERS, were arralgned IN police eouE!
yesterday. 1ney pleaded not guilty
and Will have trial Nov. Is, providing
1t don't rain.
In tue replevin suit bronpnt by the
Chanaon Emery Stove company against
Samuel ii. Thomson. Judge Grove
rendered a judgment for the plaintiff
for SIX cents with costs in the circuit
court yesterday.
Don J. Leathers has begun suit in
chancery IN the United States colri
against James III. Swan and fra o.
Smith involving the title To land valued
al s25o, 100 situated inst. Louis county,
Mlnn.
Samuel D. Learnard has begun suit
IN the United States court against
Thos. w. and 4. Z. Ferry in an action
for debt. The summons was issued
retnrnable Nov. 8. but the otticer was
unable 10 get service on 4. +. Ferry
until Yesterday.
Frank Wood WAS prosecuted in po-
lice court for keeping a dog without
paying the tax and convicted. He ap.
peaied and introduced evidence u
show that the dog was not his own, and
the jury said Not guilty"
Telegram-herald., 1891-11-12
What Can | Do TO Set Rid Of
This Complaint?

lvouid Ike 81 appear in INV former
role.
] would Ike 10 be . man again n sks
enjoyment Of al rns powers.
To those viii this desire Ne car caiy
say, 20 al once 10 Dr. 5 Clay Toad, Is
North Division street. Grand Rapids,
Mich. HIS success ls unsurpassed; hls
remedies leomponnded and sold only
by hinlseiD are doing mere for the
public than az the yari0us lsms spd
pathies combined.
Ii could not be otherwise, he vii M
derstand your com plants and wlli give
you such remedies only -As wsil immedl-
ately remove the cause OF the CON-
plants snd restore your lost strength
and vigor.
You will stay well, there can be no
reaction, as he does not give neryines
ldepfssarits) or nerve silmuiants.
You will therefore remain permA-
nently well.
Thousands throughout the country
are every day testlfying TO DR.. 5. Clay
Todd's wonderful success IA curing
them. after they had tried from three to
a dozen other physieiaas without relief.
Telegram-herald., 1891-11-12
HYGIENIC RULES.


Many books have been written. and
much more has been said about what
sick person should eat IN order to nour-
lsh the body and not interfere with the
action of the medicines prescribed by
the physician; but every one knows the
following articles are not good 10 eat,
namely: Opium, Morphine, BelladonA,
Atropia or Deadly Nightshade. Cocaine,
Chlora!, Calomsi, Digitalis, Foxglove,
Arsenic and its preparations. Phos-
phorus (makes excellent friction
matches) and lie preparations, Phos-
phites, Hypo-PhcsphItes. Nux NomicA
and its active prlncIpie, strychnine, Hy-
oscyamus Niger, Black Henbane, oleain
rgli. Croton OIL, etc.
How unfortunate the physician who
knows no other remedies ~ than the
above poisons. and how much more IN.
fortunate the Dear People who think
they are obliged to take the dose. The
above pG.sons produce nervous prostra-
ton, death by heart failure and IN
iianmatlon of the bowels. also cause
most OF the suicides and all the insAD-
sanity. They cure nothing. enly pre-
vent people from recovering their
health.
DR.. :. Clay Todd, the famous SPECIAL
ist of l6 North Division street, 1rsnd
Rapids, Mich, does not use the above
poisons, but by the use OF hrs new, pleas-
ant and health giving remedies. he
cures sll curSbie disesses 1t tie earliest
possible minute.
Telegram-herald., 1891-11-12

Dsiirisas From Diphth<ria she Jam "
From . window.

Dsiirisss From Diphth<ria She Jam ps
From . window.
Jennie Bruse, eolored woman, re-
siding At No. 81 Calder-,t., was taken
with diphthera several days ago, and
last evening about nine O'Clock became
delirions. Jumping from her bed she
picked up revolver and attempted to
take her own life, but was prevented.
Sne then grabbed up pair
or shears and tried TO stab
herself, but they were wrestled away
from her and she was put back IN bed.
In moment, when her friends were
not looking, she again got out OF bed 4,
and running across the loom which is
on the second floor, sprang through the
window carrying the sash and frame
with her. She struck the ground, q
distance of about twelve feet, with
great force and fell headlong, but
before she could be caught she
arose and ran down the street, clad in
nothing but night dress, exclaiming
as she darted away that she was gong
notified and Al extended search made
without avail. About III o'clock people
waiting for trains at the Union depot
were surprised and shocked 10 notice a
scAntily dressed female perambulating
up the tracks under the sheds. scream
ing as the top of her voice. She was
half frozen and nearly exhausted, but
had recovered sufficiently to tell Nm Off,
Ger where she lived. The patrol wagon
conveyed her home.