New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-07-23

if ~ Schcurich's death lead, to its disappearance
as IA hotel, as has been predicted.
The fact il that We are losing far Too many
Of these old landmarks. Nearly all the old Gales
and famous restaurants have vanished and the
American tourist who derives his preconceiyed
notions about Paris from books Of travel OF twenty
places a. " les TrOs Frer"S POvcnceauX, Br"bant,
Very Tortoni. the Cafe Procope and score more
that ! could mention Bsnon has. believe,
retired from the management and propretorship
of thc Cafe Richie which Is now understood 10
be in the hands Of stock company, while the
Cafe Anglas. after having been brought down
from its former lofty emincnce by similar asso.
citation. is now endeavorng TO recover It's old
reputation under the guidance of one Of the most
famous OF the younger generation OF farslan
chefs For the last ten years II has been under
the control of group of tnancierS who were
accustomed TO congregate in le Grand Selz"'
at noontime, and who included among their mum.
Der the late Baron Rrinach ami his intimate friend
and associate, Count Raphael Cahcn dAnNcrs
Unfortunately, the taste of this consortnm Ut
fnanciers was in matters cul mary not AZ delicate
and refined as could have been desired, q fact
due probably TO their German and Flemish
origin. and the result that the cuisine of tho
Cafe Anglais lost the celebrity which it formerly
held among true gourmets for the perfection Of
its fare. Almost the only restaurant that still
continues TO hold its own is that of Vosin in
the Fanbours Saint lIonore. which is renowned
not only for the supcrlative excellence of its
cuisine, but also Of its wines, and IL Is thence
that the Prince of Wales invariably sends for
his liquid refreshments when sojourning at the
So much success has attended the existence OF
those two American clubs. il | may b. permitted
to use the expression. which were founded in
500, that the English residents in Paris are
bright, homelike little club Of the American Art
Association in the Boulevard Montparnasse. sup
plies 70 its members not only charming recred,,
ton ground and readng-room, music salon and
smoking and fencing room, but also capital
dinner. The other American club organized for
the benefit of women students. j. situated in the
m.
and is open to all American women students. with
ont subscriptions, from o'clock in the morning
noon without charge. and on Sunday evening the
Rev Mr.. Newell, who with his wife manages the
club, conducts there religious service. which !.
rendered particularly attractive hy the assistance
OF some OF the American music students here
An imposing funeral service was hell yesterday
at the Church of Saint Philippe du Roulc, in honor
Of the late Duke of Uze~, and among those present
bnS" who mas hitherto borne the title of cunt
OF Crussol. and who Il serving in thu army a. an
officer of cuirassicrs, his brother-inlaw. the Duke
the Prince Of Polk. the Russian Ambassador and
Prince Henry Of Orleans The church was most
impressvcly draped with black hangings adorned
arms. The service was remarkable for the mum,
Der of Bonapartsts and Republican statesmen and
officials who attended as a token of respect 70 tns
young Duke whose death seems 10 have excited
universal regret, even among those whose politi.:
cal opinions are dl3m"tr!caly opposed ~ those OF
his family. Thus, the Minister of Marine was
represented by his Under Secretary of state Tor
the Colonies, while the Empress Engenie, although
instructed Prince Murat 10 lay wreath for her
on the catafaque. She also sent IA telegram 70
the Duchess in which she stated " | sympathlae
with yoa in YOUR great grief although | do NOT
know Won. As mothers have experienced THO
same anxieties, followed by the same sorrows
Ii is in Africa that our hopes have been shnttefeu.
wish to render homage 10 the young Duke. VINO
deserted a life Of luxury and pleasure q pursue
a tas, worthy of his great name. May God help
No success has attended the efforts recently
made TO induce Emile lola, Jean Aicard ana
Jean Rchepin to enter the political arena ana
to nut forward their names as Parliamentary
candidates in the now imminent general election.
Zola declines by reason of his extensive literary
engagements but holds ont hopes Of eventuaiN
entering Parliament, saying that after havpnS
battled by means of books he may. in course OK
time "rencw the fight by word OF mouth. jean
Aicard refuses to represent Toulon in the Chamoet
on the ground that, in his opinion, bard ougnne
to "remaln independent, favorably disposed ~
all general IDEAS, and passionate lover OF ioflY.
Jean Richepin contents himself with deciaIIy
that he has no vocation or inclination Tor poti'
ties Yet he would be a great acquisition to ING
Chamber. and would certainly contribute "
enliven the monotony of some or the lntermr
able Parliamentary seanccs. For there Is no MOI
with whom am acquainted who possesses NOR
perfect knowledge Of every kind or farls,sss
argot" as well as Of gypsy and or mendlcta.hh
slang He learned the latter while living VIII
troupe Of travelling acrobats, and has ever SUI
rrofessed kindly feeling for the Vasapchha,..
Migrants and outcasts, procaimlns hinseli Us 'A'A
champiOn