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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-08
THE STORY OF NADINE MODJEsKA'S MARRIAGE

Norwich, Conn.,. Nov. SpecaD.-A pretty story
Is related about Nine Modeska, who is to play In the
Broadway Theatre in this city Monday night. Dur
ing her stay in this city she will be the guest Of Mr..
and Mrs. Austin Huntington, OF North Westinghouse.
Mrs. Huntingon's sister, Miss Freeman Is a warm
friend OF Modes and travelled with her this year
In Russia. Miss Freeman, who is intimately ac-
Quainted with Modieskas career, is to accompany tho
latter from Boston to Norwich tomorrow morning.
The story Nine. Modjeska, when she first learned
English with the idea of playing I'm this country, de-
cded that her true name, Modrzejewski. would be
rather trying the tongue, she cut 1t
down to Modeska, which is very much like the Polish
pronunciation Of the other name When only sixteen
years old, Helena Benda married to Cashier
Modrzejewshl, who had been selected by her father
before his death be her guardian. The marriage was
effected by Helena's mother In the hope that II might
sne the daughters passion for the stage Meantime.
tie family mado penness by the great fires that
twice nearly destroyed Crscow and beggared nndneds
OF prosperous families. How then to obtain the ne
cessanss Of living was the uppermost question for
time with lIeenas family, but 1t speedily solved
by that ambitious and energetic young woman. She
secured an engagement on the stage OF the Cracow
Theatre and her marvellous talent and beauty gained
for her immense and almost immediate popularity.
Within five years from the night OF her debut she
heraded the greatest artist in Poland. Within
three years after her marriage her husband died. leaving
her one child.
Madame Modjssba ut that time permanently
engaged at the Cracow Theatre, and there she first
met her present husband. the Count Karol Bozenta
Chnpowsk, noble belonging to one OF the proudcst
and greatest families in Poland. Since the aristOc-
1cy of Poland Is more conservative and exclusive
than any other in the world, 1t Is not surprising
that when Karol ChlapOwsh announced to his family
that he betrothed to Nine. Modjeskn they were
bitterly opposed to the step he had taken. Tho
Chapowsh family lived in German Poland, and while
tloy had mover Nine. Modjeska they knew by cur
rent report that her character noble one and her
social position high. Nevertheless she was "a play
artist, and 10 Chlapowski had married one
Therefore the head of the family coverty sent to
Nine. Modjeska to convince her. II possible. how I'M
wise 1t would be on her part to marry man whose
entire family was hostile to the match, and who would
certainly discard him II he ignored their wishes In the
matter. The interview between the elder Cnapowssi
and Madame Modjeska had unique ending. CHA
powsh completely charmed by the artists
manner and conversation that he not only consented
to the proposed marriage, but after his return home
convinced the principal members Of his family that
- was most desirable one.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-08
DEMOCRATIC QUARREL IN PROVIDENCE.
THE IRISH CONTINGENT sULLEN AT THE LOSS
OF THE MAYORALTY NOMINATION.

THE IRISH CONTINGENT sULLEN AT THE LOSS
OF THE MAYORAITY NOMINATION.
Providence, Il. l., Nov. tspeciaD.JThe Demo
cratic City Convention Friday night placed in nomina-
ton for Mayor William K. Potter OF the Eighth Ward
The were hoty contented Potter secured
thirty delegates to twenty for James McNally, the
candidate OF last year. The City Convention was
decidedly tame affair." for the Democrats were wise
enough this time TO settle their differences in caucus
and therefore all their nominations made unan-
rnously and without contest debate. Mr.. Potter
Is a lumber dealer who swept into the lower
house of the Legislature the tidal wave OF 1887
defeated IN 1888, was elected again in 1890. in
1891 was defeated for Senator from Providence by
William W. Douglas. Mr.. Potter Is known ms a
thoroughly upright man, popular in the somewhat
row circle of his acquaintance, but is not generally
regarded of sufficient calibe TO be the head
this large city at this important period in its history
lie is neither spcech-naker known a writer
lie is entirely without experience in city affairs, and
would have spend at least six months in learning the
details OF city business. Although he Is generally spoken
OF as better than his party" ne followed the lead Of
Carroll Brennan and others of the most obnoxious lead
ers in the House without a question when a member
Of that body.
To say that Potter's nomination has lsrmonged the
party would be far from the fact. The McNaily men
"sury and suen" in enough way Mr.
McNally fairly nominated last year. and was
openly rcpudated and beaten by of the men who
nave been instrumental In nominating MIR. Potter
McNally beaten last year because of Irish extrac
ton Potter may be beaten this year, not because lie
is American from way back. but because his chief
supporters refused TO vote for NcNnlly last year.
Without the McNany vote Potter cannot win, and 1t
looks doubtful whether he can obtain IL.
For City Treasurer the Democrats have nominated
D. L. D. Granger and his chances election good
For 0verseer Of the Poor Matthew J. Cammings, tho
present incumbent, is again up John II. Mcguire who
HaTbor Master two years ago. and defeated
last year, Is again in the
For Senator TO fill the vacancy caused by the rcsig
nation of Senator Judge. Douglas Charses T. Cor
man Is the Democratic nominee. Mr.. German is
strong candidate lie has been Speaker of the House.
and IS generally regarded fair minded and brilliant
-Four years ago party Of Providence gentlemen
who usually smoke their cigars In the lobby OF the
Nauaeansett Hotel invested money in q tract Of
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THE BEoUEsns OF HENRY r. yOPrOy

Norwich. Conn, Nov. (spcciaD.-The reports that
have been published about the will OF the late Henry
B. Norton, OF this city. have given the public an
erroneous impression about the nature of his public
requests. Mr.. Norton's estate amounts to about S7Oo
600 and his public requests to 1900, 900 or $500 600
Among them 100000 for Il free public library and
reading room IN Norwich $4,000 TO the Norwich Free
Academy, and vurious OF from 81 900 10 IS 80
for religious purposes. According TO the current
reports these public requests made outright but
such not the case All OF Mr. N0rtOn's property
except what IS included In the public bequests was
beaueathed directly to his four children all daughters
one OF whom Is the wife of T. u. blackstone the
Chicago ralroad man, and the public requests are tied
with provisions In such way that they may not be
alabe tO the benefciares for fifty or 100 years IL
Is possible they may never be available to them Tho
trouble Is that the money included In the public beauest
is TO be held In trust for the benefit OF the direct heirs
as long as they live any Of them has an issue or
snes. the money will remain in trust for the latter
Mrs. T. D. blackstone has children and the rest OF
the daughters unmarried jeremiah Haisey Of
this city drew the viii, and lawyers say IL one
OF the most peculiar ones ever written. Among the
requests OF Mr.. Norton 10 charitable purposes Is one
Of III 0Co TO the Five Points House OF Industry but
The managers Of that Institution need not expect TO
receive that sum within half century at least.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-08
SOCIAL INCIDENTS AT NEWPORT.

Newport, Nov. Z tspeciaD.-The social event OF the
week was the marriage OF Mrs. DonGel Swan, OF
baltimore to Elisha Dyer ir, who led all the germans
here this Only few guests were present,
ard contrary to general predictions, 1t was n quiet
homo wedding. 1t took place at "Wayside,' the
summer home Of the bride
Last evening Mrs. Edward King gave dancing
party In honor Of her son, G. &. King, and his
bride, who recently returned from Europe. Mrs.
King has decided to spend the winter here, and Will
occupy the Batchford cottage iii Catherine-st
Mrs. Frederick Nelson and her brother have arrived
hero from LenoX, and they have taken apartments at
the Hodges cottage. where they will ROMAN several
weeks.
The poor boys Of Newport will be given grand
turkey dinner on Thanksgiving Day by Mrs. Frederick
W. Vanderbilt, of New-York.
The schooner yacht Coronet dropped anchor in this
harbor this week.
oliver H. F. Belmont, of York, has purchased
his third farm In the farming town OF Middetown.
Several of the cotagers fancy farms the island
j. A. Burden, OF NewYork, has taken the Peieg
Hall cottage for the season of 1852.
Captain Benjamin ii. Rogers, U. s. A., has leased
the Hazard cottage at the One Mile Corner.
Among the visitors at the cottages are A. do
Navarro. Miss Morgan, J. e. Moran, Charles Fearing
Mrs. NJ. W. Polk and Mrs. Gouverneur Morris AMI
daughter, Of New York.
Hermann Oeriohs, OF NewYork who purchased the
George Bancroft estate last week. is DESTROYS Of
adding the adjoining estate, owned by George T..
Parkman OF Boston, 10 his newly acquired Newport
property; Should he succeed, his estate will extend
James r., nusk, Of New York. has purchased four
acres Of land r in e a1 sr a. tSw Of IrOo
residence on tract OF and OF about twenty acres.
TIE hGs'e s and on sGd %no Of GF remain
all the year r2end, have gone to New-York for the
At least $50 cotagcrs are silll at their summer
homes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-08
OUTLOOK FOB TIE SEASON At LIKEWOOD
WINTER GUESTS ARMvING-MERRY SOCIAL LIFE
ANTICIPATED.

WINTER GUESTS ADVANCEMENT SOCIAL LIFE
ANTICIPATED.
Lakewood. Nov (spccap.-Although the season
at this resort begins october l. and q good many
guests keep dropping in week follows another
the real change in the village docs not take pace
until about the holidays. After January the COT
tsges and hotels in the full tide Of prosperity, and
they continue until the close Of Lent.
There is every promise that the season now begun
will be conspicuous for It's social character above all
that have preceded it. Many coming society events
arc already being talked about and when the three
great hotels filled with guests. as they are sure TO
be- there will be much 10 make life merry In this never
swift but always select resort.
The first notable affair Of the season the re-
ception of the Carasaljo Club Saturday evening.
1t was pleasant occasion, and there seems to be no
doubt that 1t will be repeated with evencrcasng IN
terest. Mrs. r. L. Bridges and the Misses Clara
Wilson, A. II. Davis and A. w. Kimball received the
guests In the clubroom which was decorated with
autumn leaves and chrysanthemums Tho brilliant
piano selection Of Madame MullerThomas and the
vocal solo OF Miss Kimball were especially enjoyable
features of the occasion. Among those present were
DR.. and Mrs. W. c. Stone, Mr.. and
Mrs. Phoenix Remsen, Mr.. and Mrs. c. W.
Stockly Mrs. F. II. Merriman Miss Merrman,
Mrs. II. II. Hayden, Miss Hayden the Misses Ferris.
Miss Kate Bridges.
A. Monoury, of the French Army has been engaged
as riding master at the Lakewood for the He
brings with him thirty fine saddle horses. Cross
country riding, for which the land about tho village is
well adapted, will be special feature of the Lake
wood.
At the last meeting of tho Lakewood Electric Light
Company held on Saturday last, G. W. stockly. of
the Brush Electric Light Company of Cleveland. was
elected president, and ". ]. Harrison treasurer. In
place Of c. II. Kimball and S. D. Davis. resigned
The Brentford is cottage which opened
Thursday, under the management of Miss Myers.
the wellknown hostess Of the Madison for the last
four seasons.
Oscar r. Coast, the artist. of New York, has some
interesting pictures exhibition at the Laurel House.
Mr.. Coast will make additions to those pictures during
the season.
Baroness Macdonald and family, Of Ottawa, are at
the Lakewood
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-08
NOTES.


(a) A trap move first adopted in a similar position
by tie Editor against ANDERSEN the former playing
White. Its object is to establish the important
jonty of pawns the Queens wing. But II the op-
ponent exchange centre Pawns IL leaves a weakness
on the Q side.
(bD Playing still more into the adverse hands. In
the face of the opponents preparations for the attack
on that d the advance of this furnishes an additional
mark and leaves hole at Q Kt 3.
(c) II X p, Black would have exchanged Queens
followed by Kt-R T. maintaining his own b p
and ginning that of his adversary.
(d) His best plan was undoubtedly B-B 2, with the
view of soon establishing n centre by P-K4
(e) The night reply TO Whites sortc. The move
gains something at least in position whatever White
may do.
~ II II K Kt II X Kt; Is O. 1SPx O.
followed soon by 30 So, or II II Kt X b, II Kt-Kt q:
Is R-Kt So, 1S Pc 4, with a nne attack on the
Queens wing.
tg) Inferior to P-o H. which would have pre-
vented the strong entrance Of Whites Kt at s. and
broken up the adverse Ppwns on that side
Q) A remarkable errN which allows the opponent
to force the game with ingenuity, while after "a
Kt-Kt he had q satisfactory position unless after
the reply "a Kt-B o, he allowed himself to be
tempted to play % P-Q 8, for in that case Black BY
| answering Q-Kt would institute q strong attack.
W Preparing with exactude a deepsightcd combina-
ton That leads q an exceedingly fine termination.
w ID 50 nv ~ r 20 MINI toest),
90 Ktr-Q and wins.
Qh) Mr.. ROLAND. who has hitherto been unknown
to fame makes excellent debut among masters with
this beautiful play. See diagram.
ID Threatening mate by Q-Kt7.
m) 30 OBJ ch 30 Q-B ., so Or CHI :
81 XXX Q, 81 90 mate was more precise and
more worthy of his previous play.
I'M After 80 90 he would also be run into
mating net or at least into position in which
ho would have to lose the Queen by 40 Or q ch .
SO Xxx q, 80 Oh CHI "a XXX 3 Tor "a K-B 3,
81 Q-Kt CHI; 80 XXX 3, best TO avoid R-K CHI.
80 R-Kt CHI, and wins in n few moves "a R-Kt
oh /; 35 XXX 2, IS Ok On: 36 K-Q so, 80 R-Q
oh 81 K-B .. 81 Q-Kt CHI and wins.
(o) Black has well relied on this remarkably fine
waiting move which leaves no escape.
(p) Which is forced by Oh 4 CHI and 90 4 mate
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should remain in Office. but majority Of them Will
pull out principally because they receive no compensa'
ton.
Another stock farm for the breeding OF fine horses
in to be established by Joseph II. Kcrnochan. who mas
bought the large KernOchan estate In the east part
Of the town. Mr.. Kernochan is man OF large means
and proposes 10 make this farm one OF the nnest III
the county. IL will be the rival OF that OF Wlihain
Russell Allen. who has spent more tnan SoOo'Voo on
his land and horses. and also rival or the famous
Highland stock fnrm In Lee where Is the 1amous
Acantara for which $4,000 offered at the recent
exhibition OF blooded stock in New, York ....,
The Rev. DR.. Newton. of ST. stephens Cnurcn Des'ln
ON Friday night series Of lectures English literature
at the guild ROOMS Of the church. ~, g.
Miss Caroline Brewster, Of Brooklyn who died sun
day Mt the home of her cousin Miss Briggs. was Tor
thirty years resident Of Willamstown ana teacher
of much ability She was a woman OF fine menuil
endowmcnts and lovely Christian character.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-08
CHESS NEWS.

The final In the team match between the
Manhattan Chess Club and the state Of New Jersey Of
which first report appeared in issue of Friday
last, was Manhattan, IA; New-Jersey, 8. The New
Jersey players were much pleased with the hard
HSh which they made, for their defeat by much larger
majority was anticipated by the other SIDE Notably the
New-Jersey players made good record on the upper
boards. l.. sternberg's victory f. Deimar was
great triumph for their side, and likewise that OF C.
Hymes against A. D. Hodges. The two games which
wcre left for the decision of the umpire at tho time
fixed for concluding the match one between Major
Hanham Manhattan and f. Hymes and one between
ID. G.. Baird Manhattan) and J. =. Muncz In both
cases Mr.. Stentz declared the game drawn althou zh
In each the New-YoriS player pawn ahead Some
discussion was caused In consequence but we NAV state
that Mr.. Stenitz acted In accordance with rule eSab
pshed Nh the animal Internationally matches between
Oxford and Cambridge, England. In which Mr. Steinitz
was umpire for nine years. The rule Is 10 tho effect
that the game should be declared drawn unless the
umpire sees clear winning position 10 arise for either
side within six moves. The two Manhattan
players would most likely have their games II the
play had actually proceeded but under the above csab
lished rule OF adjudication than draw could
be awarded to them.
The play In simpsons tournament has proceeded
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-08
4 GRAND OLD COMMOyER.
From The Pail Mall Gazette.

From The Pan MAI UdZclIt.
Though essentially modest man. Mr. Smith had
a certain pride OF his own. Public rimor, have
said above, always comforting n peerage upon
him and suppose that had he lived. he would have
accepted But he was proud OF his Independent
and 4" self made position u wealthy commoncr
You See, he said 10 me, II have no ar1stocratic
connections, family interests: indeed, haven't
single male relative alive except my own boy. l am
completely unpecjudiccd and unfcttcrcd.p He WINS
aware Of fine advantage this gave him. lie was rich
and q plebeian. and his colleagues had confidence
In him accordingly Is q strong administrator.
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OVER THE CHESS BOARD.
N w. srEIxrTz.

All communications. correspondence. etc.,. "u" %
,s .rs... rd,,or Tho Tribune" All matters con.
corning games and problems must reach tAs o"ce n''
later than Wednesday intended for puhlieatlo" On ~.
sunday following News muss rsses this once n'' ''~'
than Friday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-08
pDOpJ.EM No 56

Selected for the solution competition OF the last
bohemian Chess Congress. II was solved by the ce'e
brated Bohemian composer. Herr Chochoious, In ten
minuteA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-08
MANY PEOPLE STILL AT STOCKBRIDGE.

Stockbridge Mass, Nov. tSpecial).-The cOttagers
rapidly leaving for their city homes although there
several that will remain for q week or two yet,
and the hotel is well filed with guests and viii be for
some weeks. People from NewYork continue to arrive.
Mr. and Mrs II. c. Miller and Mr.. and Mrs. II. f.
Meeker here and will remain for several days. Mr..
and Mrs. W. :. MADDOX. OF Brooklyn. also came this
week. They will spend time In driving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry G.. Nichols. Of Boston. are here
for few days.
DR.. Henry ". Ficn VIII remain here for some time
yet. stephen ID. Field has gone 10 his home in Cali
fornia. lie occupied the place OF ]. f. Field this
season.
Mrs Caroline II. Babccck and Miss Sparks have
gone 10 their home in New-York.
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white-9 pieces.
White TO play and mate in three moves.

SELECTED GAMES.
A fine game played In the pending Simpsons Divan
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-08-16
her lead.

1t is dreadfully hard to keep the little
cap on when there is no top-knot to
which to pin it, but the naval girl is a
bright girl, and she has learned by snap
ping a little elastic around her curls she
can make a very good bunch through
which TO stick hat pin when it comes
to fastening on her cap.
1t is very nice to take a long look
ahead sometimes, and see what is going
to be fashionable year from now.
Here is a prediction. Will itprove to
be a true one?
A year from now it will be very, very
fashionable to be young matron, with
a baby, rather a young baby. Every
woman who has baby will take it out
with her, instead Of hiding it in the
nursery or giving it to a French maid
TO wheel around in the park.
You know that it is the style now
over in England for a woman TO carry
her baby, because the Duchess of Fife
may be seen any day in the streets OF
Brighton with her little Scotch girl in
her arms unattended by even maid.
But the prediction is that over here it
will be still more fashionable than it is
In England, because a certain charming
little woman who sets the fashions and
the manners for American women, may
possibly be in position to do just as the
Duchess Of Fife is doing, and, If this is
the case, every fashionable young wo-
men in America who boasts of baby
will be carrying it in her arms where
ever she goes.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-08-16
Comedian Goodwln,s Break.

NEW YORK, August 15.-The news Of
the attempt of Nat c. Goodwin, the &C.
tor, on monday to forcibly enter the
residence occupied by his wife at No.
226 West End avenue, excited mnch
comment, especially among actors.
l called at the house this morning.
The windows were boarded up and the
front door and the basement gate were
chained and padlocked. No pretty
maid answered my ring, but instead a
trio OF muscular, athletic looking men
came to the door.
The gay, festive and somewhat erratic
Nat had, it is alleged, attacked the
house once, and these precautions were
adopted from fear that he would try
an encore.
Nat arrived at his wife's house, which
is his own in name and title, it is said,
shortly before midnight on Monday,
and not being able to gain admittance
he began attacks on the Thick plate
glass windows with s hammer, after
which he left, remarking that he would
return next day with force Of men
and complete his work Of demolition.
Hence the barricade.
The trio of protectors refused me per-
mission to see Mrs. Goodwin, saying
she was III and in bed trying to obtain
much needed rest.
Goodwin has a room at the Lambs
Club and also at the Hoffman House,
but failed to find him at either place
to-day. He is booked for an engage
ment in San Francisco, beginning on
August 90. Unless he arranges matters
with his wife and starts across the con-
tinent at once he will lose his engage
ment, and will be in professional as well
as domestic hot water.