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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-18
ONE TOOK MORPHINE. The OTHER SHOT HERSELF


st. Louis. Jan. IA handsome young woman who
registered al hotel here yesterday Mrs.. Hudson
wa, found dead last evening. having committed sui
eide by taking morphine. An anectionate letter adj
dressed TO c. b. Nichols Galveston, Tex, was found
Oh the table unfinished. In IL she asked forgiveness
saying the temptation too much for her 4
morphine prescription made for Mrs. LOttlc Thur
man and the Lottie on her jewelry gave rise to
the belief that Thurman was her real name.
a dispatch from Galveston, Tex. says George p.
Nichols, 10 whom the Young woman who committed
suicide at ST. Louis Yesterday addressed letter, i
ticket agent here for the International and Grea,
Northern Railway. He is the Of the late General
F. b. Nichols one Of the builders OF what is known
the sunset Division Of the southern Pacific road
Miss Hudson came here from Kansas City yester
day. THIS morning the following telegram
ccved from her brother
Kansas City. Jan. ITO the Coroner. St Louis:
VIII be in St L0ns 10 night for remain Of nv sister
Lottie Hudson. HARRY LAY
baltimore Jan. II (Special.-Miss Carrie Siebcrt.
handsome young woman, attempted to kill herself
this morning at an uptown boarding -hOusc. girl
friend entered Miss Siebert's room about 10 o'clock.
and found her sitting the side Of the bed. She
talked with Miss siebert a few minutes. and was In
the act Of leaving tn. room when the click Of a
pistol startled her. and she turned 10 her friend
pointing the weapon At her heart. She toward
Miss >iebert, but late Miss >iebcrt had inflicted
a serious and probably fatal wound. The now frcnzicd
Of the househOld rushed in and seized her. Miss
Scbcr''s parents live in this city. She left her home
several months ago. and had told the woman with
whom she boarded that her parents had not treated
choia but II is thought that disappointment In love
caused her 10 attempt suicide
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-18
HOW BEAU BRCMNELL DRESSED.
HIS DIsTASTE FOR EXCESSIVE JEwELRY-wHAT
HE HIMSELF WORE POSSESSED CURIOUS
ASSOCI ATOMS.


ASSOC ATOMS
To those who have remarked the thoroughly artistic
manner and exact attention detail with which the
actor Richard Mansfield dresses The part Of Bean
Brummell, 1t be interesting to know the precise
costume Of who for period was popularity sup
posed TO be the best dressed I'm Europe 1t should
however, be said that the credit for this dis
tinction not entirely due 10 the care and good
taste of either the celebrated dandy the tailor he
was pleased 10 patronize. Brummelrs figure is said
to have been well nigh perfect. and the clothes
with which he himself sttircd would, the
jority Of men, have called for special attention
admiration.
His morning dress. indeed similar to that Of
almost every other member Of the which he
moved. II consisted. rule, Of either HeSsans and
pantaloons' Of top boots and buckskns surmonn' ID
by blue coat and light buf colOrcd waistcOast
For evening dress he would wear blue coat and white
waistcoat with black pantaoons. butoning tightly
around the ankle and showing portion Of the striped
silk stocking underneath. An opera hat and gloves
which he held constantly In his hand completed the
costume Of the onetmc glory Of Almacks and Vaux-
l,tll
II point with BT1mmcll 10 reduce the amount
OF jewelry lie a minimum a plain ring and
a massive chain Of Venetian ducat gold was all he
would permit himself. Tile chain indeed more for
use than ornament. II served a, guard for his
watch. and only two links. passing from the buttons
Of his waiscoat 10 the pocket. visible. The
pattern Of this chain was peculiar, being an exact
imitation Of the chains which in those days hung ont
side the wall, Of Ncwgate prison a. warning 10 male
factors and criminals. Nor his solitary ring
without it, history. II found BIZ aborer malln;
some excavations upon the site Of the historical
Field of the Cloth Of Cold" and sold by him n Brim
nell.
TO the Beau belongs the credit Of having invented
and been the first 10 wear the touser opening at the
bottom Of the leg and closing nv buttons and loops
For many years after his intIyducton the style
considered imperative among e tops and dahdies Of
the time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-18
NOT REALIZING HER BLINDNESS
From the report OF superintendent Perkins OF the
MASSACHUSETTS, Institute for the Blind

From Inc rfDOfT '''''' IT wv
Massachusetts, Institute for the Blind
Until recently Edith Thomas has seemed uhcoh-
spoken of in her presence while her hearing SUI re-
NAMED She has from the beginning insisted that she
could see before she was able 10 leave her bed her
mother went down and asked her child II she could
zee her Edith stretched out her little hands, ana
sing them over her mothers head. answered In the
happy tones of childhood. Course ! can see Won a.
and a little later when she began 10 run about the
house and the children remarked that she was blad
she Indignantly denied Z insisted tnat she c9TS zee
tn;, Hind l. l. mammal" She would put on some
favorite article of dress which she had worn before
Id M side survey herself with childish delight.
she continued this apparent use of the
crSs with seemingly the degree OF satisfaction a.
~ nhvsical vision remained. II she had a new hair
ribbon she would 60 the glass to try II and would
her hair being combcd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-18
AN ENJOY4BLE SMOKING CONCERT

The first Of series Of monthly smoking concerto
Alpha Delta Phi club proposes enjoy at It's new
home No 266 Msdson-sNe., held last evening, with
god attendance social dinner occupied the carly part
Of evening after which the members were entertained
by phonog saph exhibited by Morris B. Parkinson by
Silss h. Pratt, the composer. In a musical performance
Charles H. Burnham Ia humorous rectations. ana the
Schuinsnn male quartet. Among those rsent WeH'
Hoatio y. Tw ombly Benjamin w Franklin WllbefoIcc
sully. Edwin W. Sanbon, Henry H. Fly George N
Me.siter Ellis H. Roberts. Addison r. Andrews Nelson
=. Spencer. r. AdIich. Edward Patterson Albert
f. HYDE, Alfred Ely DR.. Charles r.. Qulmby Henry
Tompkins and benjamin Barker jr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-18
1 SyGtR SAMPLER HELD ~ $1,000 BAIL

Philadelphia Jan. I7.-Ocorcc {. Baker, the sugar
sampler III the Appraisers Once. who Wa arrested
and held in 5000 bail Yesterday. on the charge Of
attempting Ia d"fraud TIE Government Of r21VOo by
altering the figures showing the poari,copio tests Of
sugar for the >preckc, sugar Refinery. had hearing
to-day before Commissioner Edmund>, ana was held
I'm - 600 for hi further appearance on next Monday
The testimony brought out at the hearing dd not
show. ~ has been alleged. that there Wa A con
spracy TO injurc Mr.. >prcckcls or h, broker. W.
Ford ThOma>. Bakers counsel attempted 10 show
that any alterations IN the invOir",, II made 10y MS
client. were Of such "A character could have been
made at time through mistake, and were not made
with fraudulent intent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-18
SEEKING TO DlSBAR 4 BALTIMORE LAWTER

Baltimore. jan Il (spccial.-Mauric" J. !aurohan
o lawyer before the supreme bench today. 10
show cause why he should not be di,barreh. Mrs
Abbic Wallace. elderly woman. charged him with
fraud. At the death Of Mr.. WallaoeS husband. sew
eral years ago, she realized ~ 900 Insurance
policy his NE. and invested the money In city stock
II is charged that Iiaurchan advised her 10 se the
stock and invest the proceed, IN building near this
city. She intrnNtcd the transaction 10 him. but, she
alleges, never received the deed 10 the property.
friend got 5000 of the money back from Haurcban and
then two prominent lawyer, interested thcnselv",
I'm the woman, behalf. and called III" attention 81
the supreme bench 20 the matter. liaur'han denica
~. nln
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-18

STRONGLY FAVORINC; TIE LODGE BILL.
AT "A meeting Of the Hamilton Republican Club held
last night the following resolutions Offered by
President T. {. Campbell and adopted by the club
Resolved That most heartily indorse patriotic
EFFORTS OF the senators and Representatives who
striving 10 enact an Anti Force and Fraud Election law
Resolved. That this club earnestly urges upon the
friends of the Lodge bill in Congress to continue in
their efforts antl every mathew and Gentle, Catholic
and Protestant. Atheist and Believer Democrat and Re
publcaBs. black and white-may legally vote freely
most letter In this city and have that
vote counted as vast with much certainty that
Letter Is delivered.
The matter of free silver coinage, which laid
from Monday night until last evening. dis
cussed and ably considered by Captain W. G. Reddy,
Colonel Henry Altman and Others Rapid transit was
considered and resolutions passed committing ths
club TO such action in the matter should preclude
any political influence affecting the settlement of this
most important issue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-18
The VERDICT FOR JrDfE BrRKE sustained

THF VERDICT FOR JFTE BURKE SUSTAINED
Toledo. Ohio Jan. little Circuit Court TO-DAY
handed down its decision In the ca - Of the Columbus
Hooking Valley and Toledo Railroad agt stevenson
Burke AL sustaining the verdict Of the Lucas County
Common Pleas Court. The case was brought by Judge
Burke to recover paymont on 300 900 OF injunction
bond, against the Columbus Hooking Valley an; To
ledo stockholders. The case tried in the Common
Pleas COurt during the December term. and ~
verdict returned in favor Of Judge Burke. The Column
bus Hooking Valley and Toledo Railroad appealed tho
10 the Circuit Court and after hearing lengthy
arguments for the last weeks, the tircnit Court
the three judge couCurring, handed down It's de
ci,on this afternoon sustaining the verdict OF IN"
Common Pleas Court. The case has been before the
cnIrt, for four
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-18
4 WHOLE EMILY ARrESrrD roR HrRGEARY

The Long Island CITY police last night arrested VIII
lam Rankin, Catherine Rankin. his mother, and Lizzie
and Kate Rankin, all cf 40. II Queen-St. John
Mulenrin. seventeen years old. Of no. 2sD Jackson.
ave. and Charlie, Buchanan, twenty eight years Old,
Of No. II Jacks0n-ave., chnrgc OF burglary. The
prisoners accused 81 r0bbng the shoe store OF John
Mgrkowitz, No. 800 Jackson ave- and the drygOoN>
store Of John soisky, at No 80 Jacksonave. search
warrants issued and portion Of the stolen goods
wac found In Rankin's house. The defendants deny
the charge, aid all released bail. with th"
exception OF Rankin, who was locked up. hearing
in tie case will take place Tuesday next.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-18

ST. Paul. Jan. IA dispatch to The Pioneer
Press from Pierre, ;. d., says: The Republicans
will caucus forSa candidate for senator tomorN"
night senator Moody will undoubtedly be chosen.
Tn. Independtnts will probably go TO the vote with
ont "a carcus 10 give their candidates chance, ana
.ettc ON one later. Cioz Neutrality-suspicious..
and Harden Democratic Independent to be in the
lead The Democrats more than ever Comment
of electlng Judge Trpp.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-18
nor.pT ABOUT MR.. TELLER's REELECTION.

Denver. Jan. 17.-several teegram' have teen sent
from here 10 senator Teller at Washington. urging
him IN come To Colorado. his chance, for re election
IN the United states senate are IN danger THIS CON
cusion is without foundation. While there IS a FAC
,ioraI arh, i'm the Republican members Of the As
sembIy over local matters, there is not the slightest
doubt that every Republican member Of both houses
will vote for Mr. Teller next TUESDAY TIE Repub
heine forty nine members in the House and twenty
LA In The senate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-18
A PASTOR CONVICTED or ISLANDER AND LYING.

Chicago. Jan. II (SpecalI.-Thc trial Of the Rev.
f. A. sGuircr pastor Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. Tavorsville ILL.,. closed TO day. after an
alniglt session and a bitter wranslc. tn" Church
Committee returned "A verdict Of guilty uRpn two
specific aons SANDER and lying The verdict Of the
court is that Mr. sqdircr dcposcd until the meeting
Of the Conference In september, when the matter VIII
hp reNo ad
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-18

Ottawa Kan. Jan IA Mrs. Wilson. Of thi, place
went 10 market to-day, and left her three young
children alone I'm tho house Nora. the oldest found
loaded pistol and pointed II at her sister sylvia
excaimng. III shoot YOU She did shoot and the
bullet passed through nylva's head causing instant
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-18
DEATH OF SURGEON HENRI ~ MARTIN.

Philadelphia. Jan. IL surgeon Henry VI Martin
L. ;. y. tretiredJ, died In tn, city YESTERDAY Mr.
Martin who wa, a native Of Pennsylvania entered the
Navy In 1870 assistant surgeon. lie became a
passed assistant surgeon In 1919 and surgeon In
1894.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-18
AN ALLEGED EXTRA SHORTAGE or $4,000

san Francisco, Jan. lit IS now stated that an
additional shortage OF $4,000 has been discovered
in the trust funds held by John e. Hail. the LAWYER
and that this amount will fall upon Mrs. II. 4. Bald
win, whose estate was In Halls charge
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-18

A caucus of the Democratic senators ana Assembly
mon Of Kings County was held at the ThOna, Jefferson
Hall BrooIIyn last evening consider the situation III
regard TO the choice Of United states senator Assem-
blyman Cahill was the only absent. A'Ncmbiymah
John C0onev presided. After an Interchange oi views
i, was decided 10 support by united vote The choice of
the party No preference in regard To candidates was
ofciaIIy rXpssed the general sentiment was one
N onuo.tinn TO smith ~ Weed and favorable 10 Judge
Parker The proceedings Of the caucus were watched
win interest by Boss Mclaughlin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-18
THE RIGA SETS SAIL AGAIN.

A cable dispatch received from HaNro y the
hsmbuiR Amrrfcsn Packet COmpany's managers In THIS
city YESTERDAY saying that the steamship Huga whlch put
into that port in damaged condition. had been repaired
and had sailed yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-18
SENSATIONAL POLITICS IN KANSAS.

v.nsas civ Ian. ia dispatch to The Journal"
,, To,.k. Kan SAWS: Sensational developments
in the senatorial fight may be expected soon Inc
Farmers Alliance last night dcc'ded 10 u'-
seat seven Republican Of the lower house ana seas
seven Farmers Alliance candidates "heh thi' iaoe
became known the Republicans OF INC 'o""'o ~" ~
80 =. g., oiS decided IA adjourn the senate on the
,sv d.v that the Republicans Of the lower house are
unseatod The adjournment will be sihe dle ana
will prevent the holding of joint session ior '"e
purpose of cectng a senator. The choice Oh d 9e"a
tor To succeed Mr.. ingalls, Will theh 'n I'm. IT.
Govcr.or Humphrey who IL j. SAID, VIII naihc ~ ~,
ingalls, 70 succeed himself. The adjournment OIL umo
snsss uould also prevent the making OF any apPoPrs
snn a., nav The eN Denses Of the state GoVcrllinenss
-, t,ro vesrs Int this will not stand III the way Oh
carrying out the plan DECIDED upon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-18

CLOSING PRICES OF CALIFORNIA STOCKS
sun FTancisco Jan. ". 1871.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-18

Charles Roberts an alumnus Of the college. 2ua<
was furnished by the college sec club.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-18
THE spx.roRsuIp CONTEST IN ILLINOIS.

TIE sHNATORsHIP CONTEST IN ILLiNoi
Chicago Jan. II (specialJ.-Chalrmah JONES, ~
State Republican Committee Is IN 'nicaeo .r,.aoo
ported as saying that nobody can eh nv" ,. ,h.t
49,, IN ,he legislature will vote but he doubts mat
All ~ The three will support either Ex-Governor osesDs
or the Democratic nominee. They are 'u'" Nv
likely. he thinks to select several Alliance 'e''' ""a
then ask one Of the leading parties to take up VII"
Of the men as a candidate
"Oglesby Is our candidate" added mr. 'o". ~. -.
ts commlttes has the power retire him II 1t snouio
A.. 80 ,u,,,o..,,,e IA elect him. and take up some
tsSn1 w. IN Acct me Democrats cannot 90 this
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-18

with Palmer, because their committee has 10 such
power Of displacement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-18

In these DAYS Of inventions and new ideas ~hico
multiply as rapidly as thoughts IT isn't sAfe 10 y.
utthout investigation why some one hasn't invented
n or that or at least tried to invent II. Just 80
srr. az vou do some one will pop up UNEXPECTEDLY
and proye that the thing has been done or IS being
done IT'S pretty hart work to keep even WIN tns
times in these days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-18

Would YOU think that piece OF Jules Verne hetioni
absolutely impossible VI reality on the lace OF H. cond
49, ,.Lon .eriou.lv, Well. IL can be. There
n,hI,.bed in The Tribune an extract purporting to
come from The Tribune some time in the next century,
giving a reporters account Of trip from Sewiork TO
IAN Francisco through pneumatic tube in Few
minutes \ serious Engshman saw this extract re-
nubhed i'm an English paper, and wrote 10 The IT'D
me 10 learn II the trip had actually been maze a.
described The funniest part OF the Whole thing Is thas
lao renue,ted an early answer a bet 10 he do
cided by il. shades Of the laughing philosopher
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-18

There was once published in an American paper
story purporting describe the process invented BY an
ingenious, Yankee for manufacturing eggs. lie was
able the story ran. make them AT tIlring cost, ana
the eggs perfectly invented that chickens coud
lao Matched from them. An obscure English paper GOT
hold OF that story and actually discussed II seriously
lt the EncliShman who commented on Il wa> cautious
Ia degree Of abslIrdty he spoke Of the ingenious
efforts Of Yankee 10 invent eggs. and gravey p"nted
ont few of the difficulties which II would be necessary
to overcome before the Amcrc could entertain any
possible hopes Of success, in his cndeavors.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-29

How long ccifoc was IN use among
eastern nations before being introduced
into Europe is not known, Aljeziri Al.
hamhlli, noted Arabic author, states
that it was first made known about $50
OF tine Hegiri, and 80 quickly did coffee
housrs aud booths multiply throughout
Arabia that the government several
tunes made strenuous attempts 10 sup.
press them, fearing they would lead the
lcopl, Into idleness,
Notwithstanding theiccif1rts, the "cof-
fee habit took such firm hold ON the
people that the beverage was made aud
drank IN secrct. They even went long
distances into the desert aud there pre-.
pared the seductive c0ncogtion without
fear Of molestntion.
Some pious Mohammodaus thought It
might be included among the intoxi-
eating beverages forbidden by the Koran,
lut AlhambJli, in an able pamphlet en-.
titled 1.-The Support OF Innocence,
proved that 1t was not in the prohibitory
section Of that book As u consequences
the followers Of the prophet once more
returned to the delights Of coifee,-De.
troit Free Press.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-29

That fine OIL trait OF the British char
acter which in certain localities Known
~ vito sticking districts prompts o bus.
hand 90 hra ile PARTNER ui ma bosom
renaele. aud llcu scamp aer u thu i,oa
with his hlmlIl-I .1es cron on.
'sirkuglv iu q pipar ol corporal punish.
mcnt which tue very reverend, The
dean OF SO pouis, LIIdon. contributes
to The North American Review. ola
corporal punishment degrading ngla
tue very reverend, the dean. ON, no. IL
b. not. So flr from &C.. beating children
seems to be in his merciiu and right
cous Judgment the most glorious and
in'piritins tonic that Gun be administered
To the lcmaycl young reprobatts and
ds.peadoes whom English people mako
themaelves the pareut or
Il seem. odd enough 10 SEQ a dean Of
thc Church OF EngInud boldly standing,
forth az an advocate % beating chill.
drcn, woiac still, his deanship appears
to have tho matter very much at heart.
The indications Of feeling that fi0ggiug
IL considered In America a degrading
punighmeut: and that this feeling ~
spreading oven TO England, are painful
signs" 10 him-positiyoly painful. Then
he proceeds TO tell "a that 30 .aras hiseK
ponouce goes tho children that were beat.
ca most bcaatshly aud horribly arc tho
ones that hAyH mort reverence for thcis
parents in their adult years. He quotes
particularly the ease OF o yirl whose moth.
cruseI % lnsh her like o. logon the slight.
est proyocstlon, or with no provocatiln
Mt all. The girl would have di1d Tor hes
mother, the gcntlo, kind hearted doan
says
10 gives ~ Scripture texts. docs the
dean, gives them 10 Us good and strong
and red hot about tho rod and stripes,
etc. 1t this high toned gentleman han
young lady daughters. no doubt b. sends
thuu to that London school where grown
girls are tied hand and foot aud laid
stomach down across a table and beaten
upon their bare backs with a birch rod.
II 30, how they must reverence thei-
parent ON the father. side, 20 be- surcl II
isrsir..hius, nay, itispo5itiyoly delight
ful and celebrating, tose the champion
Of - religion whose fundamental teach.
ing7 are love, good will and peace thus
como down good and strong aud solid
for beating original sn out Of those dc.
prayod wr,tcuos, tho children OF Chris
tiau parents Do not appeal TO thick
uoblor feelings, their sense OF justice,
thoF affection and their reason TO correct
their faults, FOR they have none Of these
nohlor qualities, tho little villains.
Whack iJ out OF 'cu, deanl
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-29

The old and pleasant custom OF deck.
ing our houses Hnd churches at Christ.
mas with evcrgpeus Is derived from an.
Client heather practices. when Druid.
ism existed the houses wcrn decked
with cyerreeus in December that the
sylvan spirits might repair to them aud
ROMAN unuipped with frost and cold
wind. until Rmiller season had renewed
the folinge Of their darling abodes. The
cutting Of the misile,oe was u ceremony
Of great solemniiy with our ancient an
cestors.
The people won't In procession, The
h1rds walked iits,, singing cauticles and
hymns; a herald preceded three Draids
with implement. for the purpose. Then
followed the prince OF the uruils, ne
compauiod by all the people. He mount
ed the OAK, aud cutting the miNlotoo
with golden sickle, presented tito tho
other Druids, who received it with great
respect, aud on the first day Of tho yeur
distributed it among the people ~ % "a
cred and holy plant, crying, "Thc mis-
ueioe for the new Year,
Because it WINS used in the pagan
rites of the Druids, the mistlotoc has
uever been used IN The decoration OF
Christian churches, aud il, therefore,
had ita place assigned IL In the kitchens
aud halls whore It was hung up In
great state with NJ white berries, with
the charm attached 70 IL thgt the maid
who was not kissed under 10 nt Christ.
mas would not be- married In that year,
st. Louis Glnhe- Democrat