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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-29

No one who knew IlansbTOugh when he was In San
Francisco twelve years ago ever dreamed he would
fetch up in the United States Senate. Hansbrough
filed the telegraph editors desk The Chronicle
for many months and he was a rafting good editor
Of news, besides being expert on head writing.
At that time The newspapers here got only Il light
elcCraphic service, because the overland wire, were
I'm poor condition and the rate, extremely heavy.
Probably 5000 words night WAS an average report.
Under these conditions il necessary 10 add any
descriptive matter that would supplement di-patch
and also 10 make attractive head HansbrOugh
was an artist in this kind Of work. once, when Alex
andcr ii made wholesale sweep OF lot of Nihllists.
shooting several and eXlng the remainder to siberia
HansbrOugh headed the rather urd report Of Russian
imperial cruelty as Car Saparila!" Work at a
desk however proved too mOnOton1us for HansbrOugh
and finally, in 1870 he conceived the idea Of taking
an educated Chinese to the East lecture trip.
lIansbrough hired HULL the most accomplished news
paper faker' the coast who made Denis Kcarney
famous by writing his sandlOt speeches. 10 prepare
the lecture, and ii a very entertaining one. The
East didn't bite Iansbrough expected and the
lecture outfit went TO pieces somewhere between Chi
cago and New York. Then HansbrOugh went 10 Iowa
and started paper. When the Dakota boom started
he saw his opportunity and now he IS reaping the
fruits of 1t. lie may not know much about law
parliamentary procedure as many other Senators.
but there few in that body who have general
Information than HansbrOugh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-29
He HAD ALL THE MODERN TICES.
AND HE WAS NOT ASHAMED OF THEM, IN FACT.
LIE WAS PROUD OLE THEN.

AND HE WAS NOT ASHAMED OF THEM, IN fNO4'
HE WAS PROUD OF THEN.
Are you the edorl' he said, peering through a
pair of large gold rmmed spectacles lie had on an
od.timed neck CLOTH there brass buttons on his
coat and his beard began under his chin and ended
where it pleased.
Are you the editor 7" he repeated
We'll, not exactly but perhaps"
"You'll do. any way. want yon TO look at me-
Do look like a healthy mani"
Z" IL have said that you were not sir, wen De
happy"
oh II amt that. / just want yOu to take good
look at me- DO look as il my mind was gomez
If we have said So"
Don't interrupt me- young man. LOOK at my
teeth amt they soundl Look at my eyes. amt they
clear? Does my hand shakef Is my back crooked ?
Did my legs tremble when walked In here! :"
"Fm sure, sir, If We"
you didn't Don't be alarmed, young man. /
didn't CINE here to pick quarrel with you. You
amt done me any wrong. But do look like first
rate. all-rC und, tptop pretty sound kind OF man -
"You seem TO be a remarkably we'll preserved man
for your years"
THAT'S what | wanted to know. Young man, I'm
ninety-One years old
"Oh you want to give us a sketch Of your life p
"No sir, don't. l say Pm ninetyone years old
I've voted nigh TO three-quarters of a century.
I've voted pretty steady, too. I've voted the same
way, too Pm Democrat, l am
And a very good one no doubt
"What | want to say to you is this chew
tobacco"
YES SIR"
give always chewed tobacco since knee
high to my old grandad, who lived TO be 103 Why
father would have lived that long, too Il the Red Coats
hadn't s.ot him. I've always chewed tobacco say"
Yes"
And l smoke. I've smoked since / ten
years old. | smoke DO you hear thatl'
Certainly"
And take snuff
And | drink whiskey. was raised on whisky
| drink il every day of my life. ] drink 1t every
chance / get j drink it in the morning and
drink il at night.
1t agrees with You then 7"
"Do look as though II gave me d. spcpsial That's
why came here I'm tired Of reading all this stuff
about whiskey and tobacco cutting mans life short
Do you hear7'
Certainly
"Well that's all i Just wanted you to know it,
And hope you'n tell it to every one you write to-"
The old gathered up his umbrella and started for
the door. He came back.
And see here, young man." he said. there's one
thing eat COrned beef and cabbage once a
week regrar. Do you hear that ?"
Yes"
Put that in, too The old man closed the door
behind him. and while the young man was putting IN
the corned beef and cabbage. not literally, OF course
the door opened again.
And expect to vote good deal more" said the
high pitched voice Of the man who had all the vices.
And expect 10 drink lot more whlskey and TO smoke
a lot more tobacco. DO you hearl'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-29
MORE or A RIDE THAN He TAINTED.
MANY PEOPLE WILL APPRECIATE THIS MAN
EXPERIENCE, BECAUSE THEY HAVE BEEN
IN THE SANE PREDICAMENT.

MANY PEOPLE WILL APPRECIATE THIS MANS
EXPERIENCE, BECAUSE THEY HAVE BELN
IN THE SANE PREDICAMENT.
"Forty -second-st I" shouted the guard on an elc
waited railroad train, but the wedessed man sitting
near the door never moved lie continued reading his
newspaper until the guard had slammed the gate shut
and pulled the bellrope. Then he jumped up looked
out of the window, rushed 10 the door, and requested
the guard to let him get off. The guard saw him
coming and he gasped the levers firmly and held the
gates closed.
Cant do it, he said shortly; you'll have 10 go
to the next station
The man looked confused he took the seat next
to the door, 50 that lie would certainly not be caught
the station. lie seemed 10 appreciate the fact
that a number of passengers were watching him. ana
it seemed TO bother him. As the car gained Roadway
the looked out of the window. and his face clearly
indicated that lie mad at himself. When the train
pulled up at Thirty thrd-st. he still in hOwn
study and seemed obliviOus of his surroundings. lie
evidently had forgotten himself again. The guard
glanced at the passenger the last person from the
station platform came on board the train The man
did not move. however until Just as the train was
about start, when he jumped up again and hurried
out 10 the platform Of the car Again the guard had
been watching him. and lie held the gate fast smut.
The passenger was thoroughly confused by this
time but there was a look Of determination on his
face he took position on the platform Of the CAL
lie evidently had made up his mind that he would
not be caught mapping at the next station.
Alas. foe the bestlaid plans At Twenty eighth st.
something in the street below seemed TO attract his
attention and his wits wool gathering again. Just
as the train gathering Roadway he started turned
round and glacd at the guard, who was Just calling
out the next station.
The passenger who had received 50 much moro OF a
ride for his money than he wanted turned round facing
the gate which opened the station platform. and
manned in that position until Twenty third st. was
reached He looked shcepish enough a. he finally got
of the train, went down 10 the street and climbed the
| stairs on the other side TO 60 up town.
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for bringing together divided but not con'endns Or

for bringing together divided but not contendins or
discOrdant elements.
Referring to the unusual briliancy of The last social
season In Ncwlork and the apparently general III
clnation Of wealthy people to give elaborate ehtct'
extravaganza which prevailed during the period u
Inflated currency near the close Of tc war, IN
his book contains an undisg used reference to the
late Leonard Jerome. It reads ms follows; .,.o.-
THE Assemblies were always given at Dclm0hlco
IN Fourteenth-st.. the best people In the cN
chosen a, committee Of MANAGEMENT. and under
They large balls and embraced all VINO were In
what may be termed general society. Ihey werc
one Of our old families then gave the frs, private ball
at Dcmonicos to introduce his daughters TO society
present and The host brought from his web flied
cellar his best Madeira and Hook His was the private
came The fashion give private balls at Dclmonico's
Thus was inauguratcd the era Of extravaganza.
ONE woMAN's SUCCESS.
az beautiful woman. who nightingale in
song gave fancy ball. II brilliantly successful,
brought its leader to the front and gave her largo
following II made her. with the personal attractions
sho possessed the belle of that winter. Among other
accomplishments she drove four horses beautifully.
] remember during the summer passing her IN bellevue
ave as she sat pcrchcd up on the box seat OF drag,
grace and case that were admirable. All paid court
TO her.
doomed up and attracted, In fact, absorbed to great
extent. the attention Of society. Full of energy and
a great deal for New York, much that will live after
him. He created Jerome Park and not only created
il but got society into IT, He made II the 'Iood"o0d
Of America, and caused society 10 take an Interest In
It, lie opened that park most brilliantly and By his
energy and perseverance rendered II most enjoyable
place for all New Workers.
The chapter refers also to the turning Of Mr.
Jeromr's stables into a theatre. in which society
acted for the benefit OF wounded soldiers and 10
great clam.bake given by Mr.. Jerome at Newport
on the latter occasion all the yachts on which the
company had embarked were becamed. and the author
tells the rest Of the story of Mr. Jeromes only social
1asco as follows:
The sun went down and tho night set in before
landed. We then taken 10 an orchard, the
grass foot deep. all wet, and saw before Us great
plates Of stewed soft clans and corn that had been
cooked and ready for us AT p. III. The women put
their plates on the grass So at least 10 have dry
footing. The champagne was parboicd. the company
cnvclOped In darkness and famshef, that all pro
nounccd this kind Of clam bake picnic species Of
fcte not 10 he INDUCED I'm knowingly second time
The great wit ~ tho dav. his boon companion. called
Il the melancholy fetr'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-29
LET
Well Enough
Alone.

aen. has ever given such good and great satisfaction The oy
has likewise proven by the official Government tests aoSo
uey pure greatest strength the best baking powder mace
The market full of cheaply made imitation baking Po"aef
mixtures containing alum lime and suphuc acid, which are dam
eerous to use in food or even to experiment with All kinds OF
schemes and nderous stories employed to work these OFT upon
unspecng Prudent housekeeers should be on their
guard If grocery stores cooking schools or by PedderS IN
YOUR Kitchen these powders recommended in place the Royal
il is because such recommendation paid for Send back ana
decline any baking powder place OF the ola aad o
oupblv tried ROYAL "Let well enough alone"
,aron Haand says g" regard the Royal Baking Powder as
the best manufactured Since introduction into my kitchen
have used no Other"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-29
A NICE ETHICAL QUESTION.
From The Boston Post

The doctor troubles himself very little, imagine,
about the relative deserts Of his two patients. Each
is case 10 be treated It's merits. But all the
there is striking difference between the two uses
which the science Of medicine is put The ply sican
prcscrbes equally for the hard pressed, poor man who
seeks strength in order that he may support his family,
and for the sefndugent free liver who comes TO be
cured that lie may take up fresh of dissi-
patton. I heard "a heated discussion between n
doctor and lawyer to the relative dignity Of their
respective callngs in which the latter declared his
parting shot, that he saw nothing very noble In a
profession one of the chief OF which enable
the who had and drank too much to cat and
drink still more.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-29
JUST N THE NICK OF TIME.

From The Chicago Tribune.
The father Of the family. disturbed by the noise.
entered suddenly
Who is doing all this loud talking ?" he inquired.
Master Tommy, who standing the centre
table took off the pair Of his grandmohcr's spectaclcS
he had on. looked sOlcnnly at the congregation %;
neghbors children seated in front o. him. glanced at
the dumb watch he carried, and said
my hearers. ! leave this subject with you. Ser
vices this evening at the usual hour. We will now
take up our regular collection. A considerable sum
is needed for incdentals and friends will please re-
spond literally"
1t cost rommys father 81 rs 10 get out Of the
gracefully.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-29
HE Has NOT SECURED HIS PENSION.
From The Boston Traveller.

Prom TIC BOstUH ITdVtItT
The following Salem pension story matches the one
| told q week or two ago. veteran soldier OF that
town who applied for pension Obliged to for
ward to Washington some testimony as to his dis
ability and this Is the affidavit that he presented
10 his lawyer: This Is To certify that John Jones
worked me before the and since He doesn't do
half q days work now and never could Jones's
counsel thought That the testimony would not help
to send II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-29
FELINE SlGICITY.

From Tho London Spectator.
4 very much petted cat Of mine aged ten was with
me while sewing lately. She had seated herself on
portion of the calico which was before me on small
| carefully arranged the part the work with the
needle In Il that II hung over the edge Of the table
and was well out OF Tlny's' way ON my return. /
found she had gathered up the calico aud was sitting
upon but had kept out the unfinished hem. and was
holding down the needle with her right paw. purrng
loudly the while what she evidently considered
sncccssfnl Imitation Of her mistress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-29
PIONEER HOTEL PRICES IN CALIFORNIA

From The san Francisco Call
TO the searchers for relics Of the olden days Of
California the following bill Of fare will have a pc
cuar interest. The original from which Ii is taken Is
now In the possession Of j. NJ Iutcfins. the pioneer
guardian OF Yosemite Valley who Is not only proud Of
The fact but also sets great store upon its ownership
ELDORADO HOTEL
NJ. LLSlNER, Proprietor.
HhAGTOWN, January, 1850.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-29

The writer once heard General Sherman saw a char.
acerstc thing about his march to the mot long
ago, SAIL the soldier, =" a woman asked felt
about IL when got ready To make the march The
General had wonderful smile which spoke volumes.
He looked afar OIL and then turning auckly said .
I" When she asked me what thought / said To no.
that thought OF the scar
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-29

IiOLD SlALF.N IN TTT End OF Tie DAE.
Late arrivals on the sunny slope would hardly caro-
10 appeasc their appctes at such price, yet in the
early sos this schedule was maintained for several
sidered luxurious.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-29
THE ARrsTOCRACY OF WEALTH.
From The Boston Herald.

Those persons who see nothing but evil In the
concentration of wealth that going on In America
should have listened to Colonel Thomas Wentworth
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-29
Royal Baking Powder

my CT DdnfE'6
has been used in the major
ity of American homes for
over a quarter Of a century.
It has never failed to meet
every test, to make light,
sweet, delicious, wholesome,
perfect food. No leavening
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-06-01

The many friends Of Miss Clara More
dith will regret 20 learn OF hor death.
Miss Meredith was the daughter Of III
ward Meredith, and WINS cashier and
bookkcopcr at the Bates House.
About ten weeks ago sho became m,
and while the physicians were unable 10
determine tho exact nature Of her dis
ease, It was supposed to be blood poison.
Ing, tho result Of handling a large
amount Of coin. Miss Meredith had tho
common habit Of rubbing her fingers
across her face and ear, and as nm erup-
ton appeared ON these parts which soon
spread throughout her entire system. Il
Is thought that impurities from tho coin
were communicated 10 her system. In.
dianapolis sentinel.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-06-01

state Of anaTchy prevails there.
Numrtans conflicts have occurred, In
which 900 stives were killed. In each
case ilo bodies Of the dead were eaten
ny the victors.
London. May 80.-The Timss says
sir Ge0rge stephen, formerly presi-
dent Of the Bank Of Montreal, and now
president Of the Canadiiri Pacific rail-
road. has been raised 10 tie peernge.
This IA the fret instance Of native OF
the colony being made peer.
New York. May 10. - Secretary
Blaine was up early this morning. He
was feeling much better. Arrange.
mon,s are being made 10 leave for
Maine Monday next.
Ottawa, Ont, May 30.-Tho United
States schooner ~. u. Hopkins" has
been seized by Canadian officials for
fishing inside the limit.
Chicago, May 3O.--The chief detec.
tive here today received a telegram
ffnm New York, notifying him Of the
arrest there Of Walter +. Dempsey "
Chicago, No he was about 10 beard q
steamer for Liverpool. His arrest was
on complaint u G. :. Redfeld, real
estate and loan agent, for whom he
was cashier and hookkecper, and A. +.
Shuman, Dempeey's partner, NJ agent
" the willcr Sliding Blind Company
~ Milwaukee. He Is charged with
ialsifying hil account and cmbczzling
5000. Dempsey occupied n prominent
position In society and churches.
Rome, May 3O.-The preliminary
conference Of the International Peace
Congress opened NJ Milan today. An
Invitation from the Boston Peace
Society 10 hold an international Con.
rrr.s at Chicago during the Columbian
Fair In that city, was accepted.
Vienna, May so.-seveu Imporiau,
firms ~ Salonics have failed, their
liabilities amounting 10 many millions
of francs.
Paris. May 3o.-SenAtor Aymc
died today. II Is reported that he
sulcldod.
Ottawa, Ont, May a0.--l.ellahle
information received from Etrnsclitie,
said Sir John Macionald's condition
was unchanged nj noon. The sitna-
ton Is such that he may possibly live
Tor some time, or die nj any moment.
At "a. NJ Sir John Macdonald was
resting quietly, but was no better. No
more bulletins tonight unless there il n
sudden change.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-06-01

A summer Outing tor Working otis.
Another month, and girls who bcloug
TO the working girls clubs IA this city
will flock to tho summer homes Of thc
association. There arr three Of thogs-
Holiday House and Holiday Hmbor,
within a half mile 0f each other AZ Mil.
or's Place. l.. J.. and Brookside House
ut Msuntainvillc, Orange county. The
former accommodate thirty girls each,
the latter twelve. Space In tho houses
"a divided among the clubs IN proportion
10 their membership and isrescrvcd until
July I. After that time rooms that have
not been applied for may b. had by any
club member In order to give III the
girls an opportunity 10 enjoy o vacation
NJ ono Of these places tho length Of each
guests stay l. limited TO two weeks,
These houses arc self supporting. nj.
though they give the girls ancodcd ynca.
ton at a minimum q coat. Tho cutire
expense Of tho trip aside from tho new
clothes. without which morally feminine
girl goes anywhere, g only $3.50. The
termgr .l1oard are three dollars q week,
10 be siia week in adyanceofdolarturc.
A sort u general agent has been ar-
pointed who Classics all applications cor
accommodation. and Is prepared 20 siy
jus. how many girl. take advantage Of
this opportunity She Il Miss Kate
Walsh. and her headquarters arc at her
clubs rooms In Thirty-cighth street.
An Interesting little story "a told about
the founding Of these homes ono day
about four years ago u lady, a stranger,
called upon Bishop Potter and told him
she had 5000 shc wished to devote 70
some plilauthropic object She could
not mako up her mind, aud 70 she begged
him 10 suggest something. Iie mon.
toned bcdsin hospitals, missions. homes.
orphan asylufns, but nothing secuted 10
suit her. After sho hal called several
times the idea Of q summer home Tor
working girls, In connection with tho
clubs Ia which his daughters and nioccs
aro interested. occurred 10 him. This
was jus. what she wanted. She paid tho
5000 IN cash 20 tho bishop. departed,
and has never been heard OF sincc.-Now
York Recorder
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-06-01
BRIEF TELIGRiMs.


Berlin, May aD.-ltls reported that
Germany and Austria have informed
Switzerland, Italy, SeTyia, and Rou.
mania that they must conclude treaties
Jointly with Germany and Austria, or
else rcnounce the separate treaties they
hav. at present with the two countries.
Paris, May a0.-The ,hlrd art salon
was opened yesterday with only few
well'known artists represented. The
police soiLod two pictures. One repre-.
scented the Kaiser On horseback, tramp
Ing the PROSTATE ilguru Of France and
carrying OIL two women, representing
Alaaco aud Lorraine. The other pie
tuTe depleted desert strrwn with
skulls, one resembling Jules Ferry.
The seizure created sensation. Eng.
lish and American artists are among
the exhibitors.
London, May So.--In an interview
to-day, MIR. Harris, manager, said
Belle Billion, who married Niscnunt
Dunlo snd who by the death OF tho
Earl Of Clnncarty became Countess
tloncarly, N undor contract wlth him
70 play for a year. The terms Of this
contract, Harris declares, will be- en-.
forced, II Belle Billion breaks the con,
felt. w.
Cincinnati, May 3O.-Gmnl secs.
tafy Myers, VI the Benevolent and
ftoloctiye Orler Of Elks, has been uni
elhliy Informed that Judge Lawrence.
OF mo supreme Court OF New York.
has refused the Injunction asked ion by
what IL termed the bogus grand lodrs.
represented by Charles Alureland. NJ,
ssvIetaty, aud against tue treasurer of
Brooklyn Lodge No. %. "
Paris, May aD.--A cable m.s.,gs A..
deoeiyel al the Haytien legation here
announcing that a revolutinn bsl
91aohen out at Port-au. Prince, Uayii
he dispatch adds that a state of slsgs
nAS oeen sent TO the scene.
hlo Janelro, May 8O.-Presid,nt n,
honseca Is lying IN a critical ""ni,tin,
" Fe"opolis from an attack OF asthms
MHr'eilles, May 3O.-A s,eam.r ,,,,,
we New hebrldes islands il, ii,s s ,,0,i
racine brings adyices 10 the effect Tim tha
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-06-01

Another charitable organization. Tho
purpose Of which Is 10 give 10 cutlru
hmilici opportunity 10 onjoy fresh air.
has come into existence. \ society has
been Incorporated with tho nano ~ Tho
colbert a. Robertson Home" 1t was
formed under tho terms Of devise VI
about tiei.0l0 made by the will Of l.e
late Nm. Gilbert A. Robertson. Tho
trustees for tho frat year arc William
Nelson Brakeman, Jr., Elliott Smith.
Charles ID. NJ, Cole and s. Sidney Smith
Of Now York, and T.. Clarence Hovoy. Of
Brooklinc, Mas.
The homo has purchased about seven.
teen acsCss Of land q short distance north
Of Nonkcr, on The high ridge of ground
between tho HUDSON aud Bronx rivers.
The property includcs a large house and
outhuildingA There q q proposed 20
give 10 poor fymilics, frro 81 expense,
short periods Of reat and recreation.
While the fund provided IA largo one.
It has been deemed advisable T. recciyu
public contributions. and tho-r wishing
TO aid the charity may do % by bocom-
ing associate, active or lie members or
patrons. York Recorder.