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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-07
~ THE MUD THEN THE LIGHTS WENTO OI
A HARLEM MANS UNSUCCESSFUL CHASE ON A
DARK AND RAINY NIGHT.

A man who lives in Harlem and works downtown
for the better part of the night Is after the scalp
Of a man whom he could not identify were he TO
meet him. When he started home the other morning
it was raining. 1t had promised to be clear day,
and he had left his home in pair Of thin shoes and
without an umbrella. When he got off the train at
his station In Harlem 1t was pouring and he stood
for n moment at the foot of the stairs hoping the
downpour would moderate.
Looking through his crOss-street moment later
he saw IA strcct-lamp go out. While he was wonder
ing al that he saw the one beyond 1t also disappear
and then ii dawned upon him that IL was the hour
when all the city gasghts were extinguished Har-
lem at best is not brilliantly lighted. on a rainy
night with lights burning, the streets are dark
as pitch They were filled with little ponds that
morning and the downtown worker saw trouble ahead.
lie had five blocks to 60, and he started out to run
after the man who was turning out the lights. A
free inc could not have thrown heavier streams
Of water than splashed by his hurrying feet
and geyscr would have stopped spoutlng in admira-
ton OF this spring. The streams all In
the air and down again upon the unucky runner
They We're that delightful mixture which can come
only from the streets Of NewYork-mud, water, slush
dirt, garbage-cvcry thing that is wet and detling.
In an instant his feet soaked and his clothes
drenched and besmatered
Then he stopped in disgust "A block ahead OF
him light was burning with string of cleaning
tets beyond Under the first one he saw a man
stop.
lay!" he cried "wait minute. l want 10
tell you something"
a staif went up TO the light, and then II was all
dark around the lamppost and the man beneath 1t.
The soaked wayfarer Stopped ahead. his eye on
the next shining lamp. Soon the dark figure APP
pearcd beneath It.
"IIay" shouted the miserable dweller in Harlem
swat dill l catch up with you. I'm swimming in
water because | can't see my way"
The light swiftly turned out, and again he
plunged ahead In the darkness.
When the figure next appeared the pursuing man
shouted wildly that the lamp eXtingusher must
have thought he was chased by crazy man, for he
put the light I'm HASH and the other huriying
after him. could hear his footsteps falling rapidly on
the wet pavement.
And for five blocks Lle Harlem resident followed
In darkness the rctreaing lights, stopping only at
his corner TO cry out uncOmplimentary remarks to
the man who controlled the street-lighting. And
now he Is wondering who Is responsible for his ruined
clothes his wrecked temper, and his Doctors bills
for incpient pneumonia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-07

couldn't save cent. and I'm In dollar Just VII
tonight"
"So2" .,...,, sowr opd I
ayes jcwcd them chickens WY On o ,n~ 10 cents
from Teller sSiin ont Il don't crow oyer, oyer which
She didn't finish. The longsuherhg s'rlng W' ,hn
Mia In Tho nNioker" bargain could not stnhu uIe
strain OF one last trinmphai wave. There was snap
ping sound and then coffee IN. mnfcrfunaie
owner Of the bundles almost buried IN eo oS The
al think this Is your street madame s1" omt
Of his penny pocket. . ,, .,oto mo for
Heavens and ear,h'" she screamea IAN" LII , and
leave three pounds Of Al Moker coffee on yr m
Hoor1 You can Just bet that am my ss.e with a
Cabbage leaf il have to ride plumb into the stable
TO do H. Heart" He did lie went mer ,in ,H H"
horse car smeled like an early breakfast OH Wheels
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-07
of Clarence

The first Prince of Wales became King Edward
II before lie took wife and his successor followed
his example. As for the Black Prince. lie was
already Prince of Wales when lie welded the Fair
Maid of Kent, and his waited until he became
King Richard II before he was married. 10 with
Henry of Monmouth. Shakespeare's Prince OF
Wales; he had been King for seven years before
he woocd the fair Katherine. Edward of West
Minister was one of the few Princes of Wales who
married before succeeding TO the throne, but he
left no children when he met his death after
Tewkcsbury. Edward murdered in his
boyhood in the Tower and the only son of Rich
ard III died at the age of ten The two elder
sons of Henry VII both bore the title of Prince
of Wales the younger becoming Henry VIII. but
their father was rcvcr Prince of Wales Edward
VI died in his youth and then there was no Prince
of Wales for many year until two more brothers
enjoyed the title, Henry Frederick and Charles,
the latter becoming Charles ]. But. as before,
their father never was Prince. The Merry Mon
arch Lad been King for year when he got
married. and he had no son entitled to be known
az Prince of Wales
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-07
AN EARLY EXPERIENCE OF BISHOP BROOKS

From The Boston saturday Evening Gazette.
DR.. Edward Swascy Of this city sends the following
story which relates 10 the boyhOod OF the late Bishop
Brooks
when n mere lad he with one OF his brothers, was
sent on short visit 10 his aunt, his fathers only
sister on a we'll stocked farm In Maine 49,
They both were making The most Of their holiday
and enjoying to the iull mcsaurc every moment ol
their time. But at length sunday morning came ana
with II the sound of church bells and The usual family
preparations to attend church. But the boy lhii'
had suddenly disappeared, and no one knew where
he had betaken himself to. Dgen search was made
both through the house and through the btrh Tor nun
hut he did not appear. AT last my mother looked
under the bed In the guests chamber 1.-THE least IRE
I,entcd chamber In country house) ana there she
found the future Bishop Of Massachusetts,. Poor boy
he had probably had some inklng OF what the church
service meant IN those days IN u Congregauonnl
country church both as to duration and the length
OF the sermon His little scheme 10 secure forenoon
out Of doors rather than spend Il shut up In churches
had been frustrated lilo was brought Into the light
however, aud taken to church.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-07
AN EXPERT ~ ECONOMY.
Detroit Free Press

From The Detroit Free Press.
She bounced on board GratlOtav car last Satur
DAY evening with enough bundles TO have stocked a
donation party
AMY extra charge for bundles ?" she inquired o!
the conductor as She planted half dozen parcels IN
her lap and nnlOaded on the seat beside her "A head
Of cabbage and q brown.paper bag from which pro
truded four tell-tale yellow legs. Because she
continued as she hunted around In her pocket for n
nickel ~ saved AZ cents on them chickens, and I'm
within 10 blow 'em or 10 ride II It's necessary
1--WE don't charge fares for chickens madame y
nickel and went ont on the platform.
The owner OF the bundles Was boiling TO explain
She rearranged the chicken legs fdgeted around and
when the conductor came inside again she said
"You can save ists OF money by going downtown
TO market"
"spose you can"
You bet. The woman who lives over me said
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-07

The next Prince was he who became King
George II. and lie reached the throne before his
son, the father of George III, was married. That
son died before succeeding to the throne and be
fore either Of his three sons wa married. OF the
three George waited until he became King Lcfore
taking wife. The other two the Duke Of
Gloucester and the Duke OF Cumberland, We're
not married until after their fathers death and
their brothers accession, that they were prop
George ~, lie was not, Of course, born until his
father had become King. and he himself left no
son. The next Prince OF Wales WAS and Is he who
now bears the title, and whose son il about to
be married And of him it may also De added
that he is the only Prince of Wales ever born of
an English mother.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-07
MONARCH Of ALL HE SURVEYS.
THE oFFICE.BoY WHO HAS HIS OWN IDEAS AND
FOLLOWS THEM TO THE END.

FOLLOWS THEM TO TIE END.
He always comes from the East side and he always
owns the Office within week after he has entered It.
He has his own ideas about dignity. and 1t is useless
10 try to change even 10 modify them. His mani
lestations OF "cusscdness" are various. The writer
was In the law Office OF friend the other day. when
an elderly gentleman entered and addressed himself
TO the blackeyed ofiicc.boy guarding the rail before
the inner rooms
ais Mr.. c. in?" asked the white haired ana
venerable citizen.
"What's your name?" asked the boy coolly.
al asked you If Mr.. c. were in" said he OF the
old school. reproviney
"What's your name ?" repeated the autocrac youth.
looking the other In the eye.
That isn't what l came to tell yon," answered
the venerable caller. {" came to see II Mr.. c.
were In. That is what asked you. That Is what
| want to know
well. what's your name, thep?" asked the boy
pacdly.
is he in 2" demanded the old man, scrnly.
,What's your name 2" repeated the boy calmly.
Tie venerable citizen looked around and then gave
Il gesture OF despair.
I'm Mr. Brown" he said IN subducd voice.
"well, you can't see him." said the car of that
Office In a voice in which there was decision, but
trace of triumph.
"Why?" asked the conquered New Yorker.
Because he's engaged"
awell. take my name in and see If he won't see
me-"
He's engaged"
al don't care If he Is. Take my name TO him."
81 can't"
Why not p"
He's engaged"
"well, young man. You can 60 into lis private
Office ard leave my card, can't y0u!"
"No. sir"
Why not?"
Cant"
Why not ?" with great sernnoss.
Because he's engaged on q case III Boston and
won't be in town till tomorrow" and the boy began
to question another visitor in the coolest OF cool man
The writer had an experience with the same boy.
lie called up the lawyers Office BY telephone.
as Mr.. C I'm 20 he asked
No, sir" replied the boy. "What's your name -
ooh never mind the name: I'll call him up again.
But what's your name ?" asked the boy again
He may want 10 know
Never mind. ] won't bother you 10 tell him.
I'll call him again come in again.
But what's your name 2" persisted the boy.
Never mind. ! say" said the other, prepared 10
hang mp the receiver In Il temper.
IAN right Mr.. F." said the boy sweeuy. That
was the right name.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-07
HUMOR or THE COMMONS.
From The Manchester Times.

Sir John Lubbock. NJ. T., In a recent ac oir ~ uc
scrbcd amusing incidents OF the hou's ~
mons. \ member from the other side OF w ~ A.
nlludng to the vote OF 60 100000 In supio' 90 n
Afghan war described II rs ~ leabite III y, ' IN. F
Another. while advocating an incre1sr ,,r ~ yon
may depend upon IT, sr the pale face "a u,v Mr.
soldier Is the backbone of the indian catiyc merits
sullivan delivered speech on u. ms comnlaIning
that scotch whiskey was Introduces ln TSc s,nr "
and passed oil as "genune lrisn,a oxn The throat
he said. ais hot that u goes INV"
like torchght procession an, mn very late 10
In 1870 yonng I+shma a, sJI lie -" (sir john was
s Prm S aoa, sx ce from and to his asprd
calamity with prOi n.srsr Of q" hour during the
which Ons ssa'G IA q snsS
lie believed 'na mas Simply speaking to himself. and
thought he was talking aloud
=. Niagara Fans for ten days allowed
stopover ~ .ssSsSs Via NeW.York Central. -.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-07
CALLED OFTEN, BUT NOT SUCCESSFULLY
AN OLD.TIME PHILADELPHIA MERCHANT WHO
WISHED TO CATCH AN EARLY STAGE.

AN OLD.TIME PHILADELPHIA MERCHANT WHO
WISHED TO CATCH AN EARLY STAGE.
\ philadelphia merchant Of the Old time used TO be
fond of telling the following story from his cx-
perience. whose excellent flavor Of genuine " Iris,-
ness" makes It good to-day fifty years ago.
He had come u New-YOrk business. AMI was
obliged TO arrange for returning by the early stage
next morning-for railroads were not SO plentiful then
as they now. Going TO hotel in Pnest.. he
gave particular instructions to be called at O'clock
the stage left the hotel half hour later-and retired
early. get much sleep possible before begin
ming his journey. Just he about to blow olt
his candle there came thunderous rap on his door.
and. In answer 10 tie inquiry as to what was wanted.
a voice with a rich Irish brogue said. Are yeez the
man that's gon be the ar-rly stage In the MARI
min ?"
The occupant of tie room said that he the
man in question.
Thin Om the by thatll call ycz
"Al right responded the other. and he jumped
into bed where be was soon sleeping soundly
1t Seemed about IA minute afterward-it was
really couple Of hOurs-when the sleeper awokc
with start 10 hear voice that had familiar sound
shouting outside tie door. Are ycez The man that's
- Yes. you fool, growlcd the sleepy man; ago
away and shut up can't you--"
Thin Dim the by that'l call yez!' said the voice
ehccriuIiy. and the irsimans heavy boots went
stamping of down the bail.
once more the Philadelphia man dropped of into
slumber, and once more was rudey aroused In the
same manner. He then berated the vgilant attend
ant loudly enough 10 arouse TIE house, II Indeed II
needed rousing. All quiet again. and he turned
over and slept undisurbe1 until the gray light
of the spring morning peeped IN at The window ne
was half awake when the sound Of heavy tamping ieet
to Philydelphy ~
Yes, you fool Is II time TO get up?"
AN Dim the By that was to call yez-bedad.
SURF, the stage Is gone!'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-07

for want Of his true name. which may. possibly be
known the police or to some rumseller who sup
plies him with the strong drink he cannot dispense
with when hts "sprees" come on.
He Is man Of sixty or sxty-hve years, tanned
by the sun and wind and bent over With age, but
sim hearty like Wordsworths leech-gatberer. lie
has 50 much dexterity IN his chosen pursuit that he
might have earned competence by II II he we're not
also 'o the worst drnkards Of the Latin quarter
lie several speciaics but his most profitable and
attractive one used be TO catch the four species OF
bats that frequent Paris-thc great horseshoe bat
the little horse shoe. the murin and the ppstrclla
lie declares that these bats are the prcitest Creatures
In the world and the most phi0prOgeDtive, nursing
their numerous young with great care. ana very
useful also.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-07
THE OLD HEN WENT, TOO.
From The Boston JOnrnal.

The excuses which are given by children In order
to escape from some disasteful duty are often eX.
ceedingly ingenious and even witty. johnny was
afraid OF the dark Ills mother trying TO induce
him 10 60 TO bed without her accompanying him.
Johnny to this. The boy was the owner
OF little bantam hen and thirteen chickens. so his
mother used these Us u sort OF argument TO convince
him OF his folly In being afraid OF the dark.
why, Johnny. inst think OF yonr chickens. now
bravely they go of 20 bed every night without a
thought Of The dark, and you. great big boy. are
afraid to 60 upstairs alone
Johnny was silent for moment and then said
chickens willing to 80 TO bed In the dark Is be-
cause the old hen goes with 'em; and so think yon
ought to 90 with me"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-07
THE PRINCELY WEDDING.
AN TNPRECEDENTED EVENT.

II the Duke Of York and the Princess May OF
Teck shall be married. as there is now full reason
to expect, during the lifetime OF the Queen ana
of the Prince Of Wales the event will be one with
out precedent in English history. II is seldom IN
deed. that a Prince Of Wales has been married !;
but never yet has the son of Prince of Wales.
as such. been married in his fathers lifetime Nor
was there ever even marriage engagement under
such circumstances until that Of the late Duke
of Clarence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-07

stopover at Niagara Fans for ten rr usss aiiowse
IN Mi through tickets via Nsw'f0sk cen'sa'' -
The sun., 1893-03-02
Il COLONIAL TEL.
Novel Entertainment Given by tho Dnngh-
ters OF the Revolution in Aid OF Charity.

Novel Entertainment Given by tho DnnGh-
ters OF the Revolution in Aid OF Charity.
The Colonial Chapter OF the Daughters Of
the Revolution gave n delightful entertain.
ment. which they called q colonial tea" yes
terday afternoon aud evening at the residence
OF Mrs. Abraham Steers. 12lst street and
Lenox avenue. Mrs Steers. who is the Regent
OF the Chapter. gave tho use Of her hands some
residence for the novel entertainment; ~ Tho
to be devoted to the building OF q home for
The drawing rooms were draped with blue
and bun colored CLOTH a number, Of American
used in ths early Revolutionary perlod. Tho
and received in the front drawing room by
Mrs. Steers. M Mrs; r. De volney Everett, the Vice
son Fey With he othsr ladies' of the eSsp
s!:ss Gay. ' Of @ ana %1ss "s.s !" n
In the inside drawing rooms wore set IL mum.
Der Of tables, each presided over py ladies
table. which was freiEhted with a number Of
beautiful articles. were Mrs. slade. Mrs J. g
blue satin brocadci with enormous iowers
and cream,whte. .. satin tt pettieoat This COS.
Albany. over. l5u years ago. By one Of Mrs.
Rowes ancestors.
Mrs. H. +. McGown. .Jr. in a costume over
200 years old. and which was worn at several
outionary days. With this costume Mira. Nc
Gown also wore the Jewels made to accom-
| breastpin set with brilllantS. and 4 pair OF
sapphire. and pearl enrrings. In her pow
1t is Of tortoise shell. SCOOP shaped. and about
eight inches high a Mrs s.ae!i Me!Gown had the
resistance OF Seyy q beautiful girls all at
Each visitor to the tea received handsome
souvenir cup and saucer from the hands OF
satin brocade and some pearls and coral lew
ery which were at one time tho property of
Of Staten Island. A leasant programme. con-
sistinf 3i music and re Mrseitations. oSeupied d
informal dancing late In the eyening.
The sun., 1893-03-02

crest above. and the hens In the next cage
were talking about how many kinds OF fool II
man man can make Of himself running stage line
the iantails. and tho hen in the two:leggsd
skirt WAS on hand too. dressed all In white.
Finally way down ut the end she, came
hold was asleep In the darkest corner. The
daughters Of the family were cuddled down in
was up clucking and scratching round to get
things to rights: Worrying because it wasn't
sunset yet ana too rfb b to hrgbt ye ks
her escort I've half n mind to givo you
back your ring. Ishsll get just like that my
self after tho wedding"
woman does that sort OF thing. Just as ev-
cry hen stands on ono foot. because she al
WAYS has,
The sun., 1893-03-02
A VERY NARROW ESCAPE.
oFFIcER 1HoRSDIKE's BATTLE r0B
LIFE IN MID-0CEAM
A. Naval Onieer's Thrfiling Story OF shsP.
wreck-Lost and Saved In m Awfes
Storra-scupe Remarkable Facts

A. Naval Onecrss Thrf1ling Story OF shsp-
wreck-Lost snd Saved Ia n. Awnna
stosr.-some Remarkable Facts
shipwreeked2 .sa.y
Yes; three times. in all. ~.
Once on o steamer. That only amounted ~
Once on Japanese junk. resulting in yigor-
GUS swim OF over half q mile. Once was
shipwrecked In good earnest / shall never
forget II. ., r-..
Our stanch schooner went ashore In the
straits OF Cape Horn. Tho wind blew gale.
1t always blows there. The night was ~ black
as ships coffee. Wehad oil fast but the jb for
ward and bit OF sail to steady her. The see
was running so fast that no anchor could nave
held her. 1t was 90 on or 60 down.
We did both
There was suddenly fearful fash and the
whole ship was aglow. The mast beside me
iell in spIintersr In an Instant I was ,,e sMepe
Ing to 4 floating cask. it saved my lie. II did
more. Tor the water in It kept me alive on 2
1hasndks hssH s0fts g. srS 'p9kSa SoGnoWS naval
ralvs SSM ssid Y'!Sf The " hsrdshins "i ssaariss
s GSa nna .slh s M @ eH IN
somplications Of the liver and kidneys. which which
snai dSs ss fy' VI Wi G lie
a Ha udft aSsfsrPs %
Ses asy ana tod o Nha Wase sa
Cure bad done for him, He had been sui;
the taS HIS hn ees
completely restored l was prejud!c iced at first.
having no faith in proprietary medelnSSs res Ss,ss
What has boon the rcsult2
You can SEQ for yoursclf" Tho fact thAe
tho speaker was the very picture Of health and
strength: and Is ENGAGED In M the most most arduoIs
% ment was va '1"fi su"ient t answer v AMI anil endorse
ment Of the wonderful remedial effect OF this
Statements such as this are beyond ques-
Testimony that is given BY men and women
s
''"ASostt is7H" he SAYS, received an in
Al the time linz Of the injury v was barely able to
get about for several days. suffered great pain.
after i had troub 10 at times and my, back
across the & k'dneSs @ became & very sore When.
Sssssinss WIFE Asess III esEsa r. uss 81
plete cure. since which. time, have had no
trouble or wea kness whatever in the region Of
tnS S4 kfnfy q E. s% Of xs sSps aso S.
years ago was a sufferer from severe kidney
affection. Consulting physicians pronounced
prominent and skilful OF our profession treat-
cd me without the slightest benefit. In de-
spair tried alleged specifics. but got no bet:
ter l also tried celebrated doctors. but still
obtained no relief. then road an account OF
very short time was entirely cured. / have
never since had the sligntest symptoms OF my
o!d and terrible trouble have recommends;
In every case they improved. firmly be-
lieve this splendid remedy was the sole mems
OF saving my life."
The words OF such men cannot be 1ues-
toned: they are above dispute: they are
strong and convincing. They prove beyond
the shadow OF doubt that for rel ewing those
painful symptoms above described. no remedy
is the only sure means Known to medical soI-
ence Of relieving the misery they. cause and
driving them out OF tho system.-Adr
The sun., 1893-03-02
SEEN At THE POULTRY sHoM:

The Rooster that Reminds You OF Hoko
ssmftn-why Hens Are Not Progrsssive-
some or the InterestisE and Amusing
Features OF the Exhibition At the Garden.
'This Is ever SO much more interesting than
the dog show" said the pretty girl standing
with her back to the pigeons cage and looking
into her escorts eyes. +" 1t isn't 30 horribly
noisy. you know. that you can't talk. ana
people aren't all the time asking you II you
saw this famous hound and that great setter.
when for your life you can't tell the one from
the other. lowered myself with disgrace by
saying that Roderick Dhus glass house was
the prettest one at the dog show. And now
they say that Rodorick Is . big Scotch collie
The sun., 1893-03-02

and wonder what was doing 20 much st the
dog show when don't know . st. Bernard
from . King Charles" And the gossipy
pigeons cooed and Huttered. srched
their graceful necks, and trailed their
dainty feathers inside the big cage. whero
they wero set apart from the rest Of the feath-
cred tribes like the royal 149 inside tho McAl-
lister magic arch. Sometimes q pair OF them
have little til after the manner OF fine ladies.
and thsy strsiehten themselves up with orush-
ing dignity and sweep past each other hnush-
tily. with never glance OF recognition. There
is one especially pretty pigeon. high in social
place, no doubt who has been told she has
hne figure. for she poses constantly on one
foot. IN a steiped-Glass attitude. and refuses
to hobnob with any one.
A little way further down is a girls school
OF snow-white fantails, futtering and perking
their pretty ny,away feathers; whispering to-
Eether. and tumbling over each other In their
oagerness to attract the attention Of the re-
splendent golden pheasants In their cnge be-
yond. and then turning their backs coyiy and
with frightened indignation directly some OF
the gay Don Juans look over to tho sacred en-
elosuTs. To be sure; these gorgeous creatures
but they are such meek. Insignificant, plain