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Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-31
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rev ROBERT cOILYEE'5 BRAVE MOTHER
NV dear and good mother found it
hard 70 make ends meet and tie in the
small cottage by the Washburn, say
sixty years ago. There was house
full Of Us, and as we grew apace, as they
saw over there: 1T was deeper into .
looaf and deeper into the clooath,'
while there was only small wage to
meet the large demand So l mind how,
when winter was coming on and the
snow began TO fall and food and fuel
were dear, she would sit still, with
far-away look in her eyes OF brooding
trouble. and say, perhaps: This is going
70 be a hard winter. BARNS" while the
tears ran down her sweet face. But
when we began 10 whimper also, and
especially at the dreadful thought that
we should have no Christmas this year.
the times were SO hard. mind how the
look of brooding would pass away, and
she would say never mind. we shall get
along, and no matter how poor we are
don't let Us look poor and don't tell
Then she would grid herself for the
battle again, shoulder to shoulder
with the rood father Who could not
cut and contrivc. bat only earn faithful
and true scsnt weekly wage. Then we
would win throughti winter and never
know what il was 10 want. while still
see mother going about the house with
the new light in her eyes she had won
by faith. ard hear the brave words:
mo matter. BARNS, how poor we are.
don't let as look poor and don't tell"
The saying became a household word.
and doubt not still stays in the hearts
of all her children when the need to
stand true 20 il and work out our own
salvation in these things that touch the
common life has passed away.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-31
----'------------
Warm without Fire.

"Your husband will Be coming home
tired and cold, said prudent lady who
was entertaining neighbor one cold
night; hadn't ron better run in aud
look at your fire a minnie 80
ooh. I'll make il hot enough for him IL
he don't bring me the new hat | selected
yesterday I amt bride of month,
like YOU" was the brisk reply.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-31

COLLECTOR ERHAzDr's MOTHERS PArHaor


left the university Of Vermont April
q, 1861. came 10 New York and went
10 the place. four miles from Fulton
Ferry, where my parents. whom l had
not seen for nearly year, then lived
They, like their ancestors, were poor.
1 reached my destination At about half
past two o'clock in the morning. My
mother came 10 the door. opened 4 and
said: lis that you, Joel?" said:
yes" Before entered the door she
said: You have come down 20 go 10 tho
war. haven't your" and replied: Yes"
She then said: That is right, come in
and kiss me"
The mother Of the Gracchi had three
sons, my mother only one.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-31

well as their intrinsic excellence, aud
they were well hung" while the names
OF the reiected we're legion.
Art has made some advances III this
country since 1875, bat nobody has yet
arisen earlier in the morning than Mr.
Thorn did on that occasion
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-31

wrspox AND rorrRy FROM TIVE sor<rs
% EX-SENATOR PrArr.

WISDOM AND rorTRy PROM TIVE Norsrs
OF EX-SENATOR PLAT.
Mv mother died many years sso. hut
her example and preeepts stu I've IN
my memory and heart as fresh as = II
were but yesterday. Being Of View Eng
land parentsZ~. the Life ~ Christ and
,hc Wise Sayings - Ben Frsnkiin fur
rg<sed he themes for unE,ch ~ her early
teachings "Pcor Richard's proverbs
were impressed upcn me- esriy snd late.
ard the chief Among their Wa thas
.hsifsv ha~af Take care u the pennies
and me r~sunsz vii take care - theta-
.~l~.s. have sa~ed sasnv pennies. bus
somehow ~ ether the pounds RAYS
fsiied - verify he PHILOSOPHY sns
was very sgnd Of books sod ho~sTss
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-31
Inn AnfinuN

Cus.omer-And Ia this chair really an
antique piece Of furniture'
Dealer-Antique, madam There's no
doubt about that. Why. il was 20 worm
eaten when bought IL that had to have
new back. and new seat, and three
new legs made for H.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-31

Mr. Pewrent Your sermon on econ
ony'' this morning, doctor, was a very
sensible discourse.
DIR. Churchman-Thsnk you; 10 seems
20 have been appreciated from the sp-
pearsnce Of the contribution bag.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-31

spending al ner spare tine, By day,
both y inter and summer, IA the eultlya-
ti0a OF her tastes IN this regard | re-
member a favorite statement Of hers.
taken from the German. which is en-
bodied Ia the following pretty versiele:
Place rose nsar Thy ocd
Mighty sentry 70 Keep
And angels shall ROCK taes
On roses ~ sleep.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-31
yanItinn Amh,t,nn.

Visitor (at the musenmf-Whss IL the
cause Of this terrible smells
Attendsnt-Tbe fre-esser wss taken
iIl this afternoon and the Indlsrubte,
man was just fool enough TO undertake
he svfcAs
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-31
HOW ACTORS MAKE UP.
Few Strokes with Red or Black Change
the Whole Countenance.


the Whole Countcnance.
No set rules are laid down for max
ing up faces. painter might as well
try TO give TO his pupils in few set
of rules the drawing of Raphael" or
the coloring of n Titan" The ordina-
ry text books do not amount to much
Every Thespian must study these
things for himself, as they cannot be
taught But few valuable hints may
be given. Use your fingers to apply
grease paint to the face. Every make
up box should contain a tin palette on
which the actor, like the painter, can
mix his eolors after warming the pal
cite. Powder is best applied with a
barefoot or a puff and liquids and
water colors with a soft brush. The
principal colors for making up are
black. blue, red, white and flesh color
Every actor should make himself ac-
quainted with the illumination of the
theater before making up. The lighter
the theater the more careful one has to
be. Wrinkles can only be drawn where
your face suggests wrinkles If a lady
desires to make up for the parlor or
street she should rub into the skin a
preparation Of rosewatcr and glyccr-
inc, wipe il off rs much as possible and
apply drop chalk; then brush il of with
a soft brush and apply the rouge very
moderately on the proper part OF the
cheek.
A few strokes with rcd or black at
the eyebrows. nostrils or corners of the
mouth are sufficient TO change the
whole countenancc.
The color OF the brows must be dark
er than that of the hair; the color OF
the hair darker than that Of the beard
or mustache-
To make white teeth seem decayed
besrnear them with yellow or gray To
make them disappear entirsly apply
black court plaster.
Actresses should always wear stock
ings the same color as their skirts
A cold tone in making up is obtained
BIZ applying white and as much blue
and gray as possible. A warm tone is
obtained by using the colors between
purplish violet aud yellowish green
The color Of the costume should al
ways harmonic with tho character 81
the part. The mere thought of Ham
let in red tights is ridiculous
For black face characters the lips
must not be Redeemed. neither must the
face be powdered after making MP. For
the hands use black silk Floves-Phil-
sdely,hia Times
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-31

Mr. J C. Thorn. whose water cofors
were sold ut auction recently, il an artist
who has been noted for fifteen years for
the possession Of an extremely long bead
well filed with gray matter. IL hap
pened this way:
When the art exhibition for the Cen
tennisg Of 1873 was decided upsa and
artists were invited - s~ad pictures, Mr..
Them did better Pc vent 20 Phiisdel-
phia and gained sarni~sicn - The m
finished gallery. wher~ ne wished 20
.ady The environr-nt ~ he work.
While tbere IA noticed two spaces. uns
On either side ~ hsg sntrsnes door.
which w~r- 40 hish snd nsrrsw that u
wesld 10 prsttT hsra voTt - an8
pictures ~ at then. These .psoe. s~
csr-faiiv ussssrr's sss rssss bore ~sss
~ osce - ~svs % paint piesnres ~ thas
SHAPE Nhso tbs psssarss arrived shsss
nscbsnissi ftasss 5efrfsesAd shsss -
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-31

FROM BISHOP POTTER.

should be very glad to serve you IL
! could by complying with your re-
quest But my mother died when was
a little more than An infant. much too
young to have any recollection Of any
words even of hers.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-31
W|NANS & ALLEN
Grand Union Real Estate Exchange and
Employment Bureau.
ROOMS AND TOWER BLOCK.
PHONE $40.

uFLp WANTED sewing girls. ] second
IL sirl. 2 shirt polishers. nurse CIR. % geu-
eral girls. . girls for summer resorts car
peniers. cabinet makers. ] marine engineer.
2 farm hands Mechanics OF al KINDS out of
employment leave your name WITH Us. III VIII
cost you nothing. ana Tower bioch.
SITUATION WANTED for a coachman-with
~ reference.
TOR one week more we offer los s. Lafayette
Il st. between Wealthy and Cherry-sis-. Tor
Sff0; lot worth the money; sroom house Tor
which you pay nothing.
WE HAVE large exchange list; II you
w have a house or lot which don't suit ycu-
call and see rs.
REAR one thirg in mind. yen cant buy
IL cheaper than you can build This spring
has been a bad one for business people. and
gains which We do net wish 10 advertise ek-
piicltly.
IEWELRY man died. Stock and business Cor
sale at a bargain.
TOR $1,000 we can sell you house on the
east or west side and give you good bar
gain.
TOR sllco you can have your choice OF several
places and easy terms
L,0R $3.50 we can sell you house on Center.
Clancy or on the hill.
IF you can pay 5000 down We can eel you .
i new house on the east side for ssee.
$500 viii buy h-room hoase. large lot
Cow and barn; good well ard sewer con-
nectionson south Ionia-st.
GocOD WILL bus house and lot on Ninth
.--OOO ave. which rents fof go month
OUR rack is fun Of bargains at si7isi. on 81
" least twenty streets here ia the city.
Name the location and the price you
wa nj 10 pay and We can suit YOU il However
you can not be suited look ever our list Of
vacant lots
4 LOT si.l0n With an alley on South Laisy
n cite for $50 cash.
I OF on Union ST. north OF Thomas 500.
y
| OF or Prospect. half mile from court house.
ID $50
I or 50xls5 on James-st, 5000 easy terms
| OF t0xfa2 ard alley for 500 and W. VII fur
~ nish yeH plans for any Kind - a house yea
desire Ia the bargain.
NE have 3or the use - our customers some
w Of the most modern New orb piHHs for
houses. Come and iook them over. bus aBd
haaa.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-31
MINIATURE WONDERS.
some Of the Great Very Small Things
That Have Been Made.

Some Of the Great Very Small Things
That Have Been Made.
At shop in London in I7a5 was ex-
hibited q common Barcelona nutshell
holding tea table. tea board. dozen
cups and sancers. with sugar dish,
bottle, funnel. fifteen drinking glasses.
five punch bowls. ten runmels. .
pestle and mortar and two sets of nine
pins-an OF polished ivory. exquisitely
fashioned. and. according 10 the ac-
count of the time, 'all To be plainly
seen without the aid OF optic glasses"
This wonder was the work of poor
artist who had hit upon this plan To
make living.
His little exhibition was soon out
done by Boverick. the matchmaker
For one shilling this last-naned genius
would show visitors the half of a COM
mon cherry stone. from which he
would take . quadrille table, twelve
chairs with skeleton backs. . looking
glass neatly framed. two dozen plates.
six saucers. twelve spoons. q dozen
knives and forks, two salt cups and q
lady and gentleman whom he seated at
the table.
This same Bovericl also made an
ivory camel that could be passed
through the eye Of q common needle.
six pairs of steel scissors that could all
be hidden under the wing of a common
housefy and q golden chain of two
hundred links to which q miniature
paddock and key were attached, all Of
which were of such minute dimensions
as to DO easily pulled across q pane Of
glass by a flea
Later on he produced small ivory
coach to which he harnessed flea,
coach and steed weighing exactly as
much as barley grain: and a crane
necked carriage with wheels turning
properly on their axles, carrying four
passengers, two footnen, a coachman
sitting on the box with dog between
his legs, driving six ivory horses. one
Of the leaders bearing position, the
whole affair SO light that this same pet
flea could set it in motion but was not
equal to the task of dragging it across
the showcase.-Chicago News.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-31
rovTse r.oKrse a sToRasr

fapelIFF Holt S~iishie upssssseve-s
" a ~ Sanfs laetsen g.. hsTr SO srEssf
a~.es es1tie~ fse nsest ewp<sruf rseu sne
al Size saa rexa5sf fstes. h<sheF sca sss
~ fAsa = net Nv eAeafns We F1 az 81 sfi.r
Fasf cess hNars
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-31
TOWER
Employment Bureau!
TOWER
REAL ESTATE EXCHANGED
ROOMS . AND . fowfs slook.


DstroilA .fropTi etors
WANTED HEI.P-2 carpenters c.ss,nen
w )suitoT. i station ~ enslnerr ! farn.
hands. 2 p4inteFs. clerks II girls for .eprrsI
hesse~eft' sesena slrssS esoks dtninS-
no FACHANGE-k acres n acres ,m.,xaxaa
Il balance white OAK ttnbxr ls-rse.a l......
and barn. fne orchard. . a,rrs ias ia -
der drained ane ander cultivation. THIS fise
south Come IN ana SET full aesefipllon.
EsOR SALE OR EAChAN6E-sS serss an s.,..
shore. hear The park good buildings. 3ax
peach trees ~ bearing, = pear standards Ia
bearing sercs ssIn~hsnaies - cfes raspbsI-
fruits, yFfce Sz2oe. 1Elt ca same n IA n.x ~.
IL the present seAssn; Mould sKchsncs lar
xoSa eify PROPERTY this - a sre&g chance tor
some Que and the greatest bargain Nc have
ever cfercd-
HOk SALE-broom house on Hxu.xf x..s
= we'll and cistcrn; handy a. street earn. Ne
can sell So1 this house ca Lsoutiais p4smenss
In terms 60 suit, crop In and a pFicd !! la
EOk sALE--smAll hoaSe sua barn ob Fssr
Al, viii sell on small pas meat dodn ana
mo0IhlytpA yments this Il al excellent dha.,ce
10 secure home IN desirable location aud
Pay Tor Il as rent
LsOR sALE-ss feet frontage on sonsh Dtx.-
siOn-st., a me location Tor a hiocl. fhls
viii be saia al sacrifice 4 same is tGksl elfh.
Ia 80 days
tph sALLutr Laehaage-A aeant lots GA
stewart WIZ @ee. a. pGtmear 90
south part 81 city.
EN0k SAIL vacant lots on Plsfnneln-sse.
Just inside of cid limits. the lnrsl tl.lalnr
spots LA the city.
TO EACnANGE~for farm a GOOD sraa,a
house and barn la s0ull part IT fte cItx-
large let and we'll located. weGid pay son.e
difference.
no EXCHANGES acres lana IA Barr, roun.
~. - miles from city. u acres Improved
good builalng. fruit. well ~agerec aud spleodid
soii. price sSsn.
no EACnAN6E-for good renfins city prsp.
erfy ~ acres. rne houss hafa and Dot-
buildings 20 acres improved 1SlAuoe ask
beech and hickory timber coed ftnaos sla
peach. ~ apple. Pears. plunls and small fsuit
Trees. Price $500.
Ds6QLlA BROS.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-31
BUSINESS BLOCK FOR SALE!

1hs 'rict block Ioeaf-o on West rficre<t-
Nos. ~. lts and l5l IL Tor sale Beck contains
fhref stores THE second foor "a IL suites -
property n 500 IN - dsrx. frQuirf ~
kstf a. A LORD ISL Vest tridfe<f
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-31

HOTEL TO RENT-Lease and furniture OF a
III good house. medium sire. IN the heart Of the
city; very low rent and q good chance TO make
money for the right person. Address Hotel.
care of Telegram Herald. ltotf
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-31

TOR RENTING stores. Easements and sec
ond floors af Nos. 10 and IL Huron-st.;
may be rented entire or separately. Anter q:
Hodenpyl. u Fountain-st. llltf
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-31

DEAL ESTATE FOR SALE
INVEST
YOUR MONEY WHERE IT Ie SAFE.
NO COMMISSIONS TO PAY.
WE OWN THE PROPERTY.
THE BEST AND CHEAPEST LOTS IL
THE MARKER.
WE CAN SUIT EVERYBODY
IN A LOT OR A HOUSE AND LOT.
THIS MEANS IOJ.
OR PLATs ARE OK
CHERRY, DIVISION ASD ~. FULTON
STREETS.
CAR LINES AND SCHOOLS
ADJACENT.
PRICES AND TERMS TO SUIT YOU.
CALL ON THE OWNERS.
TURNER A CARROLL.
NEW HoUsEMAN BUILDING.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-31
WANTED-A9ENTe.

vVASTED-Lady agents for in and out OF
w town. for the fancy work trade. Inquire
IL Island-St.. Grand Rapids. Isl
GA DAY made handling our Expert Ad-
~ ding Machine any one can add rapidly.
Educafion unnecessary. Impossible 20 max
a mistake. Meets with ready sale. Agents
wanted In every section. send 81 for sample
or stamp for agents terms. The Expert Adder
COMPANY GAINESVILLE. Wis. IN
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-31
FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS PLACES.

Tor RENT-A store on East and sherman
SIS. COED location for dry goods. boot
and shoes or hardware store. Inquire OF ,
y. Aniba. store premises. -
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-31
TOR sALG-MscELLAsEOUs


bicycle FOR sALE--Colum bls Expert a
ID inch fun nickel plated. ball bearing. best
nickel pisted lantern. pair OF isgCtugs. extra
hand e. lock and chain. all in trsf-clsss CON
clifton. viii seil outfit mpiefc for sI5H. with
discount for ash; cost al most twice the money.
Apply T. Fred Macy. care Bissei Carpet
Swec per Co. Isl
Ls0R SALE-0ne second hand No. steam
pump Piake pattern IN good order. 80
Tast FuiioH-st s. l.. Psldwin. is
IrOR SALE-A sas-nIii. capacity forty thon-
4 sand. located on river above chair factory;
Also ten head Of good work horses. a lot 81
coriwon wagons ana sieighs and four heavy
srrinn trucks aua two spring wagons <aitefsie
iof hauling furniture. Inquire Of BrookiBgs
Lumber Co. room B. widdicomh hn.idine- lsf
LsOR SAIE-1wo closed arm Archer barber
chairs two dresser snd two poieS. Call
or address Room s. Reed block I52
MUST HE soLD--0wner moves nsxt week ;
~ coed heuse and haru corner Tot 5xl.z
as = Iaioa It p4ff
20 To sfI.LECE A ANDRE. 80 sayfh Isivi-
W sion 81 oppos e ineZat bioek. when
you want g. hns Or 60 second hans fuTEifurs.
stoves and other household goods %AsL
LTCR SaIF-Cheap. 4 bore power hoiier and
Il engine nearly nev. With furnace, setting.
etc. eemplets Inquire OF 4 {. Ihvinki phone
al. at2tf
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-31
rokEY TO LOAN.

MONEY TO LOAN .. the aevssf rates o. IN
vi tsrsst wm. n. Gilbert roora Z. Niddh
cont hQfla aG ~
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-31

loans fsrE. or srssIi, short 81 iona tine
u en aav fetm 81 seed severity. Sehn r..
WARTS. F. Csna-st. -
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-31
REAL EsTArE-OOUsrRY.

KINSEY & MERCER have go acres land in
IA Lake county they will Sell al q Its value.
and 10 Widdicomb building.
KINsEY a MERCER win sell you nice 10
N acre farm with good buildings for S4oO1
9 and 10 Widdlcomb building.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-05-31
MONEY 10 on aoAs
REAL ESTATE
In Sums Of sloo and Upward.
The MICHIGAN TRUST CoNPANY
Island Il Feantaln-sl Telephone ses
REAL ESTATE CRY.

If YOU HAVE real estate for sale or ex-
change. or IL yau Alsn 10 purchase home
or make ID Investment. call Nm. A. Git
bert. room 3 Nlddlcomb baildlng. is
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1891-05-07
Damaged by n kiss.

A court in the staid old German town
OF Gotha has been called upon to decide
IA novel question. A gentleman while
playing cards with a party of friends in
beer-hall was assaulted by pretty
waiter-girl with malice aforethought
and with a smacking kiss upon his
manly cheek. The matter was at first
treated as joke, but turned out to be a
rather serious affair for the kissee,
when his wife heard about it. His irate
spouse would not believe that the kiss
was an unprovoked affair, so far as her
licGe lord was concerned, and in order
to virdicate himself he has brought a
suit against the girl for damages on the
ground that the kiss had injured his
reputation for morality.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1891-05-07

The pickaxe can hardly be stuck any
where into the soil of modern Rome
without bringing to light some relic OF
the old Empire or the later Republic.
While laying some water pipe the Other
day, says correspondent, the worlimon
uncarthed a fine bust in Carrara marble
OF the Empress Faustina. The bust Is
quite uninjured. In vineyard bcloa9-
ing to the Capuchins statue has been
resurrected which is recognized as a
statue of the Goddess of Fortune. Ten
feet below the surface in the Via Polia
has been found an ancient Roman road
which is undoubtedly the road that in
early Roman times led from the city to
the Flaminian gate. Thirty feet be-
low the surface in another part Of the
city have just been found the remains
OF an old Roman house, parts of which
arc in n tolerable state of preservation.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1891-05-07

The Eirst Ielccrnnh Line.

There are but very few oat-it!c Of this
immediate vicinity, says The brandon
Nt) Union, thai are aware Of tie fact
that the first te,egrapliic line in the
world ior transmitting signals by clee-
trieity over wire was erected IN Eran-
don and by a Brandon man. Yet such
was the ease, and this town has the
honor Of being the first spot where this
mighty invention Of modern times was
put to pr2etical use. A Brandon man
named Thomas Davenport and Mr.
Smallcy, now living ct roreGtdalc, Vt.
had wire erected between their resi-
denccs, on which were trans1aittcd mes
sages rs far back as 1870 Nlr. Daven-
port aitcrward went to New York. and
Il is asserted that Mcrse met him and
that his telegraph was simply an i'm
provement OF Dagenport's discovery.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1891-05-07
CLUB EXPENSES.
What 1t Costs TO Run tho Fasiona3 Ie
Clui S of New York

Nhat IL Cost' TO Kun tho FaS'tiOna3 le
Cluis of New York.
Few people outside of the governing
bodies of the big clubs have any idea of
the vast amount of money which it takes
to run the larger New York clubs, saws
the Sun of that city. A club is not q
money-making institution, and the gov
ernors aim to so grade the charges for
meals, wines, liquors, cigars, etc, as to
sell them just u little above cost, but
the receipts from the restaurant and cafe
of big club like the Manhattan or
Union League are, nevertheless, enor-
nous. Since the Manhattan Club took
possession of the Stewart mansion its
always famous cuisine -acknowledgedly
the best in New York clubdom-has
been more than ever in demand From
one hundred and fifty to two hundred
members of the club dine there every
night, and the night which is not
marked by two or three private dinner
parties is the exception. Including the
receipts from the restaurant, the sale of
wines, liquors and cigars, the income
from billiards and other games, etc,
the club has revenue of nearly 81 900
a day, exclusive of initiation fees and
dues. There are more than 1,2OO mem
bers of the club and as each one paws
seventy dollars year for dues, the club
thus nets the snug sum of about $S5, 900
year in this way, to say nothing of the
aggregation of two hundred and fifty
dollars initiation fees from incoming
members. Take it all in all, the total
receipts of the Manhattan Club for the
coming year will probably be somewhere
between $4,000 and $500, ,OOO As all.
or nearly all, of this money will be ex-
pended in running the club, it will be
seen that it costs something like 81, 800
day to maintain the Manhattan Club.
Its most formidable rival, the Union
League, is not SO far behind in the way
OF receipts and running expenses. Last
year the receipts of the Union League
from all sources was $29G, ,42S. 46. So
nearly were the receipts and expenses
balanced that the outlay of the club for
tho same period was 1895, ,24O14 OF the
total income, about $4,000 came in the
form OF dues; $19,500 from initiation
fees; about S62, ,000sfrom the restaurant:
$40 600 from the sale of wines and lio
uors; $'2,0O0 from lovers of the weed:
$3o 600 for lodgings, and $4, 200 from bill
larIS and other pamac