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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-01
THE NATHAN HALE HOUSE AT NEW. LONDON

New LONDON Oct. 81 Especially There seems 70 be
confusion among newspaper correspondents about
what they call the Nathan Hale house In this city
the Sons OF the Revolution interesting them
selves about with view to its purchase restoration
and preservation Norwich correspondent describes II
as old mansion" stately and well cared for. And
generally the notion to prevail that Hale was man
Of family and dwelt here In his house When the
news the battle Of Lexington Hale had been teach
ing a select school in this town less than two years
When he resigned this position in April 1875, to take
up for his country he not quite twenty years
old OF course he owned house here But the little
sehoohouse he doubtless taught patriotism to some
Of fathers Of the Revolution Is still extant moved not
far away fom original site. Externally it is prob
ably not unlike itself hundred years 1t has been
bostered up and supplemented by brick story below
has been converted into dwelling house and is used
as a tenement by the r.. T. Palmer Manufacturing Com
pany, whom It belongs. The Sons OF the Revolution
could probably purchase 1t for small sum, con-
be had which 1t could be moved Prop
ery restored 1t would become object OF historic
interes,.
The principal occurrence Of the week was nstalla
ton OF the Rev. James w. Bxler pastor over the
Congregational Church Of this city This church
is OF the important In Eastern Connecticut and
Mr.. Bixer Is most worthy Of long line OF
able ministers who have filled It's pulpit.
In the days when Nathan Hale was schoolteacher
deer entirely left the forests Of Connecticut but
now most Jealous hunter would not expect To lind
this side OF Maine Last week George Bump and his
SON while hunting squirrels woods In South
Lyme suddenly upon deer of great size. They
loaded for deer but the tried shot at him.
which missed him. The deer attacked the boy and
yerey him. but at last driven on by the
father. Since then the woods full OF deerhunters,
but no yenson appeared in the market the result
labors III supposed that this deer is
one let loose by gentleman from Hartford
several years ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-01

GREAT popularity Of this famous resort. There have
been many driving parties here. and 1t also seems 10
be favorte place for young married couples who desire
to spend a quiet honeymoon.
The cottagcrs for the most part still llnger. III.
Field and his family the Van Rensselaer, are sui mere
With q number OF other families. j. d. Hague ana
family and the Inmans departed this week. otheis
will 20 by tho middle of November.
Among the driving parties that have been here TINS
week WAS that of Joseph B. Thomas, OF Boston, VINO
came here with fourhorse coach In the party were
N,s Thomas and Mrs Edward Gates Hubbard. After
remaining here for day they drove south They nave
sneut several days driving through BERKSHIRE W. Il.
soure TREASURER of the NewYOrk. Newliaven anu
Hartford Railroad with Mrs. Squire and Mr. and MIS-.
George r. Curtis of Meriden have been spending rev
DAYS at the Stockbridge House. They are also drlV-
inc through the county DR.. and Mrs. Daniel d. Lee,
q, poston who have been taking drive through this
regton. spent two days at the stockbridge House.
Marty from Albany some Of them on horseback. and
others driving spent Tuesday night here. The party
wos chaperoned by Mrs. Delevan Among those WHO
rode were Miss Pr,yn, Edward A. Durant 1r.. Miss
GRACE Learned and the Rev. Walter Larom. They
went from here north and will return to Albany next
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. C. Ferguson, OF Brooklyn, and Mr.
and Mrs GellatIy of New York, also Mr. and Mrs
T. brewster of Boston, have been spending the week
here. - -. ,,. ,s, -. IN. cto.bh-Idoe
uonse The house will be kept open until the middle
of November and perhaps later there Is an urgent
demand for it from the guests who wish TO remain mere
longer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-01
Tamraany Hall is an organization for spells only
-Lucius Robinson.
SMOOTH ROADS ABOUT RHIYEBECK.

Rhinebeck. 81 CspeciaDThc clear, cool bracine
weather this oYcy autumn has made driving the
smooth hard roads In this locality most agreeable and
pleasant a. well heathfu diversion and aids in causing
our wealthy residents nger at their country seats even
later than their usual custom. Among the skilled
handlers Of the ribbons there IL enthusiastic and
expert horseman than ogden Mills who passed through
the village his large tayho filed with party
Of friends on Monday Nh Mills observed the quaint old
colonial law and custom by having the position sound
his horn al all the street crossings.
DR.. John 0. Bronson will leave his pretty summer
home IN IivngstOn-st. the first Of November for his
winter residence in Florida.
Douglss Merritt and his family will leave seacote
for their winter home in Washington.
Thomas Reed and family have left Rhinebeck for their
winter residence ia New.York where marriage Of Miss
Rev. Lewis Arthur Mitchell will soon take
place.
The Misses Marshall a Charleston. s. C.. cousins Of
Misses Chanler still visiting their grandfather.
II. Olmstead recory OF the Church Of the
Messiah.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-01
OUTDOOR LIFE AT LAKEWOOD.
PIEAsURn IN THE WALKS AROUND THE LAKE
TENNIS TOURNAMENT.

TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
Lakewood, oct. 81 CSpecial).-Life at Lakewood is
essentially outdoor existence. The weather must
be unfavorable, indeed, when two or three OF more
merry parties OF pedestrians not going around the
lake either by the three or the i've mile path An
especially pretty feature Of the shorter path Is tile
Courandt bridge which is built through picturesque
tangle of underground 70 group of stalwart pines,
whence ii winds gracefully TO the opposite shore, af
forSing charming view Of the brook with its innu-
merable hny Islands and lavish growth of water
weeds. Aside from walking tennis, riding and
driving parties equally popular
A tennis tournament was held on the court OF
G. W. Stockly I'm Sxth-st The tournament began on
Monday and lasted through the week. The players
were Leferts Dashiel Miss Merriman, Jasper Lynch,
Miss Davis, G.. W. Stockly, Miss Anna Ferris. j. L.
Mckay the Rev. r. L. Brydges and the Rev. G. IL.
Mcclellan.
The opening reception OF the Carasaljo Club was
held tonight In the club-rOom. The reception COM
mittee were Mrs. r. l.. Bridges, Miss Clara Wilson,
Miss A. ". Kimball, Miss Agnes II. Davis.
The Rev. and Mrs. J. Leland Howard gave New
England tea OH Thursday night in the recently com
pleted parsonage of the Methodist Episcopal Church
The first OF a series of monthly entertainments was
gwen by the children of the Hope Presbyterian Sunday
school on Sunday night.
an Office in the Lakewood. They will have private
wire connected with their New-IOrk house and con-
duct a banking and stock business here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-01
REAL ESTATE PURCHASES IN NHWPORT
SEVERAL PIECES OF PROPERTY CHANGE HANDS
FOR THE MARRIAGE OF MRS DoNNELL
SWAN.

Nourort u T Oct 81 fspecaD.-Real estate matters
are looming up. Herman Oelrichs, OF New-fofX' paa
$4,000 the plain cottage owned by George
the welknown historian. The house Is surrounded oy
~ 600 souae feet of land The house at the close OF
the season Of will be torn down and give place 70
more modern structure. Mr.. Bancroft purchaseu INC
land August o. 1851 from the late Charles Pottef IL
was known as the norhery part Of the Oyph mt farm He
maid rs $50 80 for land than seventeen acres
within year he sold part of the Estate for $l063l 81
or 80 900 had paid for the entire pofsr'y ana
his heirs will receive for the iahd HOUSE. eN''
81 40 900 what small figure for years ago
Anson Phelps Stokes OF NewYork, has sold his lam
many property located at the north END oil .ne Guy
TO H. e. Hartwell, also Of New-York MP. har'~eh
win erect house and resident hereafter.
Louis L. Lorlllard has sold strip OF land on Brenton'
ave. to Mrs Mary Clarke, OF New-York'
David King Of NewYork, has purchased the interest
Of Mr. and Mrs S. w. Pomeroy also OF New-fork LII
lot OF land along Parkerave. and LIE Roy Place.
The Belmont Memorial Chapel ia being improved and
beautned. This chapel which is located in the Island
Cemetery was gift the cemetery corporation by the
late August Belmont.
The marriage of Mrs Donne Swan To Elisha Dyer,
IT, will take place All Saints Memorial Chapel next
Thursday 1t promises TO be fashionable anar deepse
the lateness of the The best will be George
Dyer brother of tho groom Many prominent guests VIII
be here from Providence and Baltimore.
Miss S. L. Blatehford. who has cottage here, has
saied for Europe.
The widow Of the late General Robert b. Potter of
NewYork, is visiting Mrs John Austin Stevens on Rhode
Isand-ave.
Theodore T. Moran, OF New-YOrk. has taken another
lease OF the Hartshorn cottage Halidon I'LL.
Among the visitors at the cottages are o. II. z. Bel.
mont Mr.. and Mrs. +. S. Tamadge and James b. Town
sond, OF New-York
Mrs Fred. w. Vanderbilt has returned here from
Icnox and Mrs Frederick Nelson is expected from the
same place next week.
The Misses Ogden held reception Tuesday after
noon from to o'clock and the preceding night Mrs.
c. T. Smith q dancing party.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-01
MUSICAL NOTES.

Miss Rose Stewart, soprano of Boston, and nn
Friedhsm, pisnofore, will be the solo performers
third popular concert under the direction Cd MI -
in the Lenox Lyceum this evening. for which 'n' ~
lowing programme has been announced;
Eestiy gl. Marc, , new DosiIsl
Miss Rose stewart r..,,sO-sy
Gaprceio Itaen lnew)................TsCn isscsya
"' The The orc6s.srstion by Mr., FriedhsnD
Waltz from Es MT; As Msrce f5icehelm
Ssw waa from S ssTenade T.cSssosY
Three Persian Lo M,s so Rsss s;ewsft
Selections from "Lohengrin' ..........--..''" ,Isu
The third concert in Madison Square ooh...,
Of the brothers Greenfield will take place next !,
evening. Alfred Gruenfeld will play compo' ",a,ch
Rubnsten, Grieg Chopin and DeDoes' s...m,na
Greenfield compositions by Mattiol Gluca'
and Pepper.
The management Of the symphony soee" ,O,
ranged 10 give four concerts in Philadelpne s..str
certs In conjunction with Washington 0nOa ~.
In Washington, this season. Concerts WIN 's.sns,
given In Orange, New Haven, Hartford, Pf", s,n,.
Springfield, Boston, Worcester, Portland, "a no
Rochester, ithaca, besides a number OF cue =.
West and South. The Sunday evening oon~hs
the society in the Music Hall VIII begin OIL W.
u.s. =, ,haS
Gerrit smith and william Z. Mugan anhVs] "',, IN
they will give organ reetals this season. 's S,,tht
South Church, the latter In ST. Marks W. A.
first recital will take place tomorrow ao ,1ooas,s
O'Clock and will be continued weekly on ,,..,mbsf
Mr.. Mugan's first concert will take place " ,eooA
10, at p. M, when he will play OuinnA ~, %
sonata, Bach's Toecata and Fugue IN y nsaOoue'
Sanctissima,' by Lux. Fragment 9'i.,-,s ard
LcmaIgre and short pieces by Tours, bau' :. NJ.
salome. These recals Mp. smiths a. "sN
Mulligans, Will be free 10 the public ,.,,had
Miss Anna Helndl. of New-lora, pupn u ~ n
Schmetz aud Fraeulein Brandt has Dosn
dramatic soprano at the Opera In Leips'0 n, sirs
Mrs. Henriette Hecker, mezzo- Soprano w." With
concert in stelnway Hlli next "Wednesday carl HuA
the help Of Miss sophie Fernow, pisio.o'''
violin and Mrs. Carl Ii ID acc0npdhs,@ .,nv much d
The Boston symphony Orchestra VIII ,,v iiis week
the attention OF music lovers IN this vei,,g Hall on
It's nrsi concert will take place IN one nd satuday
Tuesday evening and on Friday ae 1,sarmonle course
evening il will open the Brooklyn Phiil III club o.
On Friday evening Mr.. knel sci anu shs.ry,s Hall
chamber music players Will be heau III '"N'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-01
BITS OF LEGAL NEWS.

motion made before Justice Barrett, In the
Supreme Court. Chambers, yesterday, TO confirm the
report Of John III. Rogan referee. passing the ac-
counts of Francis Higgins, receiver Of the North
River Bank. The receivers commissions amount To
$4,000.
Justice Barrett. in the Supreme Court. Chambers.
yesterday, decided that Edward Stebblns who has
lived four months on cOalbOat plying between East
Fifty sixh-st. aud coabng ports In NewJersey, was
entitled 10 a vote. The Judge issued q mandamis
requiring the inspectors Of the Twelfth Election Dis
trict Of the XXti Assembly District u register Steb
bins's
The Will of the Rev. DR.. samuel ID. Burchard
fled for probate In the surrogate's ofce yesterday
His estate is divided among his sons, Thomas H. Lewis
s and Roswell u. Burchard his stepsons. Henry
william J. and James Leeds, and his stepdaughter
Mary j. Frenchc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-01
THE DUTY on MISS HUxrIyGroy,s rrGHys.

The Board Of General Appraisers yesterday decided
that the theatrical effects recently imported by Agnes
Huntington with her play, captain Therese.' should
be admitted free Of duty. When the goods first
brought into the country they admitted free as
implements OF trade. but afterwasd the Custom House
officials decided that duty upon them should be col
lected The actress appealed to the General Board OF
Appraisers, with tive result given. The properties
consisted Of seventeen packages Of tights boots hats
gloves. hair WIGS and swords.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-01
This &c how David B. Hill puts 1t:

This is how David B. Hill puts 1t:
say to Senator Miller If he does not ike our
municipal government In New-forK ne can 20
bacl, to bis home in Hcrkimer, or he can return
to Europe.
This is how William NJ Tweed put IT.:
Well, now, what are you going to do about IT,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-01

count Of the first OF Morphy's games that W. -.
before the public in print 1t was one pisy,s ~.
Mr.. Rousseau when Paul Morphy was only tveIv.
Of age and it appeared in 1851 In the French
journal ala Regence,' which was then ea,,.s s'ss
Kieseritzky.
Professor Berger, Of Graz, intends 10 publish =.
annual for 1892, which, besides chess dIreea, -
contain the addresses in alphabetical orde, !, wv
masters, problem composers and chess author. -
short biogra phicaI notices and quotations OF thu,
records. secretaries OF chess Clubs and pro.,. 800
chessists requested to send the author the
information.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-01
DRIVING PARTIES AT sTOCKRRIncR

Stockbrdge, Mass, oct. 81 (specIaD-so many
people have applied for accommodations ut the Stock
bridge House the present week that has BEEN neces
sary for Landlord Plumb to find rooms outside the
hotel to accommodate them. The large number of
city people here is unprecedented Mt this season Of the
year. This Is occasioned partly By the long contnu.
u pleasant weather. and partly o. account Of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-01
LINGERING IN BERKSHIRE.
LENOX COTTAGERS HATE TO LEAVE The
WOODED HILLS IN FINE OCTOBER DAYS.

LenOx Mass Oct. 81 (6pecial-More than t"o-
thirds of the oottagers remain mt their beautiful country
houses here. Some of them would have gone "o0H
ago, had the days been raw and msty," Dut "hen
those calm. mild days, Us still such DAYS WIZ
Gomez the old habues Of Lenox delight to Visit tho
wooded hills covered they are with ricl' VeNeV
tnts such as are rarely even In picturesque
Berkshire.
The principal affair Of the week was the annual
supper of the Lenox Club which took place at the
clubhouse Friday evening. The occasion Drought
together large number of the cOttagers who are mem
bers OF the club and few guests. 1t was ono VI
the most delightful suppers that the club mas ever
had. This supper is unique In character. No o"c'o
was employed this OCCASION but different mem
bers of the club furnished special dishes One fur
nished roast pig, another parrldges, another wooc
cock. Oysters and other things that go to make up
an elegant supper furnished from the cuisines Vi
the various club members. This Is exclusively
mems supper and on occasion there were as many
present usually attend these suppers. Among we'll
known club members present were william d. Sloane
d. W. Bishop, Henry A. Barclay. James L.. Barclay
Richmard Goodran Joseph Burden, John E. Parsons
Peter MOler, Edward Moller George G. Haven Fred
erick Gebhard, John Winthrop, Charles Lanier. Dr.
Greenleaf, Mr.. Braem, Richard c. Auchmuty. A1reo
Devereaux, Philip J. Sands and r. 8 Chaplin.
A delightful dinner party was given by Mr.. and
Mrs. Arson Phelps Stokes on Monday evening. IL
was given IN nOnOr OF MIS-. Ahson fheiPs, WIN "a'
been the guest of the Stokes family for week. Among
the guests present the Misses Stokes, OF New
York, sisters of Arson Phelps Stokes. Among Others
present Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Moller, Edward Mol
Ter. the soanes, Barclays and several Others OF the
cOttagers.
The Misses Bend are the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
William d. sloane.
Mrs. Greenleaf gave young ladies' party this week,
when sixteen young ladies' were present. Including
NJ BARCLAY. Miss Sloane
and Others.
Mrs. Frederick Vanderbilt who has been the guest
of the Sloanes, has returned to New-fork. Mr..
Vanderbilt did not come here from the Adrondacas as
expected.
Pie Mahkenac Boat Club has practically closed Its
aquatic sports for the season. The members OF the
club taken their boats from the lake and put them
I'm the lighthouses for the winter. Many new boats
will be put on the lake by other members Of the club
next This feature OF outdoor sports has
been especially attractive this and will be made
more so another season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-01

already placed Edmond. their candidate of last year.
I'm the field. -,
loan exhibition of paintings. secured from the
homes Of the art connosseurs OF opened AZ
tinue open until November 1o. The purpose Is to
arouse public interest in the attempt TO establish a
public art museum for Providence: The exhibition Is
{ree
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-01

The charge is made that Tammany Hall hiss
control OF the State Democracy. Well. if that
be true. and if Tammany gives the people Of the
State as good y government as it gives New-York
City. nobody will complain.-David B. Hill. Roch-
ester Oct. 10.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-01
CORRESPONDENCE.

Correct solutions have been received from stephes
q. Ruth, Brooklyn, N. Y; T. Walker. NewYox;
Henry seibeI syracuse, N Y. H. d. Patterson, sausa'
tuck Conn.,. J. s. B., IT,, New York Adolf Hchael,
New-York; r. b. Fsrwell, Holley, ~ T.; Louis ~ IL
n. Y; E. F. Sherwood, New-York, and Dr. s. Il kinS
Brooklyn, ". Y. ~
PROBLEM NO. SO.
Additional correct solutions have been received Icn
]. H. Louden Bloomington, Ind. S. A. Woods sp'ns
Mills. PEN, and n. King, Liverpool N; v.e
W H. P--n Blk 5, Black replies Pip:
A. KIThe defence to 1 B-R is .P-No'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-01

Let these tigerhunters from the backwo0o.
mind their own business-Roger O. Mils'
Texas, imported by Tammany Hall TO nsuu''
New-Yorkers in State campaign.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-01
OVER THE CHESS BOARD.
81 W. sTEINITx.

All Communications, co'respondenes &C.,. ms" u -
a,...ed "(hesS Editor The Tribune" AL matters con
esrnns games and problems must reach this once no.
,.tsr than wednesday intended for publication % ms
SUNDAY following News must reach this once nos s'e
than Friday.
PROBLEM NO. IS.
Awarded second prize In the Sussex Chess hsso
citation problem tournament.
BY MRS. w. j. BAIRD.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-01

CRUSHED IN COTTON WANE FAcioAi.
Baltimore. Oct. 3l.-HaTy ). Woods aooa a,n,ns b.
years old was crushed TO dea early Jus -v.ss
being caught In the machinery IN tn' WV
factory Of Herman Co., In tbis civ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-01
Black-6 pieces.

SOLUTION OF PROBLEM NO. 81.
white-K at X r So, Q at Q Kt 8, r at Rt 50.
Bs at and 50, KITS at and X KIT 8, .Ps at
@ 3, @ and B 8.
Black-K at Q 4, B at @ Kt 8, KITS at Q 8 and 8.
Ps at r 4, Q Il S, Q 7 and z. White TO mate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-01

Miss Rose Stewart, soprano, OF Boston, anu -. -.
Friedhslm panoforte will be the solo performers ~.
third popular concert under the direction OF Mr. Sea+
in the Lenox Lyceum this evening, for which 'n' ~
lowing programme has been announced:
r., 90, - yaver Schsrwelo
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-08-11
SPINNING Win BRuIN.
A SEcR-AND.NECR CONTEST BErwEEN
YouN0 WOMAN AND a DEAR.

NffNifNN ffaHf fNNffN
a few days ago Miss Jessie Gordon,
daughter OF n rancher who lives about
a mile aud n half In the woods back OF
the slough NJ the head Of Appletgce
cove, In kitsap county, was returning
home from n visit TO her Uncle's house,
about half mile from her home. She
had only got about half way when she
suddenly became aware OF the ~, sence
ola Zig black bear, standing within a
few feet Of the trail aud apparently
waiting for hor 10 come closer.
Womanlike, her nrst impulse was to
scream at the top Of her voice: her sec
ond, 10 satt Tor home Mt the fullest
speed along the trail.
The bear, apparently scared by the
shrek, started on n parallel track 10 the
same direction, over fallen logs and
through thick brush. The race was n
ne ck.andsneck one, both contestants
masking good time.
Finally on arriving nj the young
lady's home the bear Politely passed
around ny the back into the woods,
while the other contestant passed like n
whirlwind into the front room by the
open door, and fell In u heap on tho
floor. She did not 40 into Mysteries or
indulge In my such civilized foolish.
meas, hut suggested 10 her father. "a
toon IA she got her second wind, that
he 'might NJ well take his gun aud
look for that bear instead Of standing
there asking fool questions"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-08-11

LUrfL sEEITCE.
uiSuHAN ASp WAsATvu
leave sali iakos.lo a m, returning auIyo
salt Take q l1 pm.
J u HrNNLIr. u. &. nppGE, 4. D.. WLtBY.
Gou.l ftNl'afs. Agt. Gen. Manager rupI
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-08-11

- WARNING RAILWAY CARRfAGRs.--
nhe new steam'heating wagons Tor the
russian State Railways have Just
heen put for the first time ON the line
from Berlin 10 Potsdam. They are
built In the form Of luggage van, are
painted brown, and are marked "Hell.
wagon" One OF these wagons is
placed In the middle OF the train, the
steam for warming the cRrrlage- being
conveyed u the latter through flexible
tubing from each end Of the wagon. a
low chimney through the root Ia pro.
viued for the smoke from the boiler
furnace.