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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-05
4 Section OF New York City Where Gilded
Vice FIaunts Ttself

The tenderloin district, says a writer in
| the Providence Journal, is a human sewer,
! the playground Of the chief prodigals of
| the country, and the theatre of dudedom.
! Of friVolity, OF vice and OF lawlessness,
/ always gilded and maintained alike by
! those men and women who, by reason OF
| their money, their social position or their
] connection with the theatrical stage. are
| accorded the publicity which they work
/ for INCREASINGLY and without which they
would seem TO possess little else than
/ vulgarity, assurance, good clothing and
! the morals Of white mice. In this re-
markable district IS the so-called Rial
TO-" or actors promenade; DelmOnicos,
the great Broadway hotels, the head
quarters Of both the republican and dem
OcraJic politicians, the majority Of the
fashionable theatres, the Opera-house, the
chief gaming hells, the all-nght drinking
and supper resorts and some Of the lead
ing clubs Any American citizen in any
part Of the country, If he reads the news
papers. can picture to himself the motley
thrOng and the deliriOus life that the mere
mention of these places brings to mind.
Anyone IN his minds eye can see the ac-
tors and actresses, artificial and fevered
an their lives, as well as In their work;
the Washers and dudes, whose aim I'm life
Is 10 get their names coupled with these
semipublic men and women in the news
papers at any cost of money or self-re-
spect: the spendthrift gamblers, the
cheeky promoters, the loud and dissipated
sporting men, the rich and idle clubmen
and their noisy shadows, the empty-head-
ed prodigal rich mems sons; the gorgeous
outcast women the chorus and ballet
girls, the owl-lke detectives and the
imperious and tyrannical high officials
Of the police force the bar-room Bohe-
mains flashing alcoholic wit that sells by
the column as dry goods are sold by the
yard, the fast set Of Society-more Vul-
gor than so many licened Wonderland, in
a word the whole phantasmagoria of the
electric-lighted dollhouse, champagne
soaked clothes-laden population. Such
frOth is whipped 10 the top OF every
great cityful, and such torn and draggled
lace clngs TO the skirts of society every
where, but nowhere else is it daily cele-
brated in loaded type. except as it forces
itself upon the attention of the police
magistrates. Here IL Is paraded to the
extreme of journalistic madness, until
the participants in this saturnalia of
prohgacy become not only nationally ia
nous for the number of times they change
their clothes, or the rapidity with which
they marry and remarry but are reported
from abroad at ten De. Is q word by cable
when they go to Europe and are lucky at
Monte Carlo uneasy or scandalous in their
domestic relations or when they fight fake
duels-fake French duels-to be exact,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-05

end most influential people. This is
perhaps due 90 the fact that they are
more domestic. and attend more closeiy
90 family carts than American ladies' 40
Or &c may be because they are rather
exclusive. and DO not mingle much IN
American society doinEs, but Keep 10y
themselves. ass0cictiug only with their
own people. It rs certainly not because
they are not soclal They give dinners
and recoptiong. and enjoy life quite as
much as nauve-born Americans. Their
Weddings are always great occasions,
distinguished by pretty faces and elabor-
ate touettcs.
But the acme Of German lady's social
ambition IS 90 shine in one Of the aristo-
cratic society clubs OF these there are
five which are well known in New York.
Two OF them, the 'Liederlranz" and the
"Ari0n" are musical clubs and are
flmous both I'm Europe and America for
thoir artistic performances. The other
three are the Harmonic" the "Freund-
schafL' and the Progress" To be a
leader in one of these is 90 be a leader in
German society
Among distinguished German families
the name OF Steinway need only be men
toned % De recognized At present they
ere IN mourning. but they hold an envi-
able social position and have always en-
tartained a great deal.
Mrs Louis Won Bermuth, who married
q prominent German nobleman, IS Mr..
Gteinway's eldest daughter. Since her
mothers death she has superintendent her
fathers house and taken charge Of her
younger sister and brothers. She has
also two children Of her own. In appear
auce she IS more Ike a Spanish woman
than a German, being a handsome bTu-
nette She IS very accomplished and f.
always fauluessly dressed.
Her sister-in-law. Mrs George Stein
way, was well known as Miss Roegslerr
before her marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Stein
way reside at Great Neck where. as Mrs.
SteinWay expresses #. "the 1atch-string
So always OUT for their friends. They
have three children.
Mrs. Charles Steinway. niece Of Mr..
William Steinway, IS another brilliant and
handsome member OF this family.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-05
Daniel Wehstsr,s chlldhood.

The childhood OF Daniel Webster did
not show the man. He was a crying baby
and pale, weak, sickly boy, the slimm-
est child in the family, but at manhood
he had a large, stately frame massive
head and an iron constitution. The
change had been effected by working on
bis fathers farm. INDUCING IN outdoor
sports and living a frugal, temperate life.
SO robust and large was his body ana
90 impressive was his walk that the coal
beavers OF London paused in their work
10 stare at him as he passed them.
Sydney Smith likened him 10 "a steam
engine nj trousers" adding. He is a
living lie. because no man on earth could
be as great as ne looked
Carlyle called him "a parliamentary
Hercules" whom zone would incline at
sight TO back against the world"
Perhaps the greatest physical compli-
ment he ever received was that paid 10
his mountain OF head. When Thor
waldsen. the Danish sculpture, saw Web
sters bust In Powers studio In Rome,
he exclaimed. "Oh. a design for Jupiter.
j seel''
With difficulty he was made to believe
that il was the head OF an American
Youths Companion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-05
CHRISTIANS TO MEET.
THE "GhTE CITY" PREPARxTIoyS
TO RECEIyE DELEGATES.
Eighth Annual Assembly-Moody'sE Evan
Gelist, Rev. II. A Torrey, of Chicago,
President of the Convention.
Copyright for The TImes. lspa,l

Atlanta. Ga, the Gate City Of the
South" will be the scene this week Of a
great gathering OF Christian people. 1t
will differ from the Parliament Of Relig-
ions at Chicago in that 1t is exclusively a
Christian convention, and belief in Christ
will be the one necessary qualification for
those who desire TO participate in 1t. Dele
gates frcm all over the United States and
Canada will be present to discuss means
Of helping their fellow-men to better con-
ditions Of life. There will be no discussion
Of denominational creeds no pickering
about technical differences Of faith, but
chiefly an exchange Of methods In mis-
siorary work. Presbyterians and Baptists
Northern and Southern Methodists, Will
forget their feuds about predestinauon
and immersion, and will dwell together
in unity for a period Of seven days.
That this IS possible has been abundant
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-05

~ proved by seven similar assemblies
which have continued steadily 10 grow in
numbers and influence ever since the first
call was issued I'm 1856. At that first con-
vention, which met in Chicago, the largest
audience counted during its session was
two hundred Last year at Boston the
number Of people who sought admission
TO fremont Temple. where the convention
was held, was five thousand. The second
convention was called to meet in New
York, and after that they were made an
nual occurrences, meeting successfully IN
Detroit, Buffalo, Hartford, Washington
and Boston.
The management Of these conventions is
in the hands of a permanent committee
which had it's origin in the first assembly
at Chicago. Rev. r. A. Torrey, whose
labcrs at the head Of Mr. Moody's great
CHARACTERIZATION Society at Chicago are 90
well known, is chairman Of this commit
tee and president of the convention. The
yice-president is the Honorable W. II.
Rowland, who has been thrice mayor OF
Toronto, Canada. The energetic and un-
firing secretary, whose greatest successes
have been in the organization Of boys
clubs IN our cities. Is the Rev John G.
ColliI s. Of New Haven, Conn. other
members Of this committee are b. Fay
combe San Francisco. Cal. ID. a. Reed,
Springfield, Mass. l.. j. Tibbals, New
York. Miss 3. II. Wright. Ottowa, Can;
Mrs j. K. Barney, Providence, r. l.
There is also a local executive commit
tee at the place where the next meeting
is 10 be held. Hon. VIM II. Northen.
Governor Of Georgia, is chairman Of this
committee. John +. Barclay is vice-chair-
man and T. J. Kelly, secretary and treas
ureT.
Delegates 10 the convention are Of two
classes, special and general Special
delegates are those officially sent by
churches. missions, Womans Christian
Unions Young Mems Chris
tian Associations. or any body Of Christian
workers in the United States and Canada.
General delegates are any Christian be-
levers who desire to attend the cOnven-
tion and they may obtain the privileges
accorded 10 special delegates Of cheap
rates and free entertainment by
the secretary at least two
weeks before the convention.
The railroads have granted a reduction
which enables all delegates and visitors
to take the round trip for fare and
third. A sort Of gospel train" will leave |
Jersey City with delegates from the East, |
at II o'clock, November 6th stopping |
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-05

the colors that vie with the sunset glow
upon the horizon. The mists OF autumn
spread golden haze through which the
fading sunlight scintillates, making a
grand kaleidoscope OF Natures own pro-
ductiOn.
Reaching the house and stepping upon
the porch We enter its portals. We are
In a wide vestibule, to the left OF which
is the stairway, and opening from the
vestibule on the left is door which leads
into the Presidents office Even here
the cares OF Office sometimes invade and
ne is prepared 10 meet the emergency.
To the rear OF the Presidents office is
the dining-room, spacious and elegant
and with a capacity for accommodating
a great many guests. for while the CleYe-
lands are happiest in their quiet domestic
life. their hospitality Is superlative In It's
broadness. The buffers pantry Is 10 the
left OF the dining room, and that important
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-05

The Ehrets and the Rupperts are two
very wealthy German families, but they
are very quiet people who care little for
n.tarety The Ehrets live I'm a luxurious
J! furnished home at the corner Of Park
Avenue and Ninety-fourth street, and
they have very elegant turnOuts They
are also prominent members Of the Arion.
Nrs George Ehret who Is seldom heard
f.n has three married daughters. OF
these. the Baronesse de Zedutz and Mrs.
Paul sianpen live I'm Europe. The other
airs W.. Burkard lives near her parents
home in New York. Miss Ehret charm
ilg young lady OF very amiable DISPOSE
ton. is "a favorlte with an who know her
She Is highly educated, and devOtes much
of her time TO music and science.
Miss Rupert, though somewhat
'beue' az the Arion, Is reserved In her
manner and does not make friends easily.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-05

at several places Of interest along the way.
A delegate will thus have an opportunity
to visit Washington and the famous bat
tlehelds OF Bull Run. Manassas. and Gull
pepper, as well as points OF interest in
the vicinity OF Atlanta. The convention
will be in session from November 9th to
November 18th.
Although this is primarily an American
assemblage, 1t is expected that some will
come from abroad. Probably Miss De
Broen from Paris will be there. There
will be reports from missionaries in India,
England France and Mexico
That this convention will be even more
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-05
Historical lnaccuraey.

A small boy with an inquiring and
~ alytical mind. residing On a farm about
steen miles in the country. sends this In;
Dere Surf notise in the history that
we are studying that Rome was saved
by the cackllng Of lot Of geese, but l
don't believe It for l have lived on a
farm all my life and l newer herd a goose
cackle yet ID can't they ,neal a hen?
Yours truely.-Detroit Free Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-05

tested IN the furnishing Of their house at
No. n east Seventy-nlnth street. Almost
every pltte Of furniture has Its history or
comes from some famous artist Inc
rooms are furnished after Mr.. keppier y
own designs IN styles Of different nationa-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-05
NEW YORK'SG GERMAN 400
socIFrY LADIES VINO ARA KNOWN
raRoUeHOUT TBE COUNTRY.
BALLS, dinners and Receptions are the Or
der OF the nay with Thorn M with
Natlve-Bosn Americans.


We are constantly hearing about New
York society ladies The papers never
tire Of telling where they so and what
ihey wear Their names and charac-
tcrftlcs are vcu known TO any one who
reads he society notes" in the daily
parers and one hears the commonest
Kind Of people calling these great society
leaders Familiarity by their first names.
Iu view Of this fact 70 IS surprising
mat we hear so little Of the German
ladies who are among our wealthiest
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-05
kneading R0ards.

Look TO your kneading boards" 10 q
PHYSICIANS warning 10 housekeepeFs. The
ordinary wooden molding tray is an ex-
cellent harborer OF the ever alert germs
and microbes and should be kept chemi-
cally clean, a condition which Is. fortn-
nately beginning 20 be understood out
side the operating rooms OF hospitals.
A marble bread-board Is the best 10 use.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-05
lilies. Of which the Oriental room Is said
q, bc the prettlost.

lilies Of which the Oriental room IL said
10 be the prettlest.
Miss Keppler. their daughter, is a tall,
beautiful young lady who is very popu-
lar She made her debut last winter and
was a great success. She also received
much attention at Chicago where she
spent the past summer. Miss Olga
Keppler Is a pretty blonde who is not
yet out in society. She is fond OF sport
and is a graceful rider.
Two other favorites in society are The
Misses Marshall, daughters OF Mrs.
August Marshall. OF Marshall, Spellman
4 CO. Miss Marshal has a fine voice, and
has won quite a reputation as a singer
Miss Carrie Marshall has not been out
long in society, but she is pretty, graceful
and accomplished and made a good i'm
preston.
Mrs. Col. Savage. wife OF the author
OF my Official Wife" "The Masked
Venus" and others, IS an extremely IN
teresung and fascinating woman. Born
I'm Berlin and educated al Paris, she
married an American ambassador TO
Germany al the age Of seventeen She
accompanied her husband TO washington
where she was left a widow at nineteen.
While living at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Dahlgren. she met Col. Savage. then
OF the American army, and consul at
Marseilles They were married at the
German legation I'm Washington. Presi-
dent Grant giving the bride away. Mrs.
Savage has Travelled all over the world,
but is now settled I'm New York, where
she entertains great deal. Her only
daughter, the Marquise de Carriere, lives
I'm odessa, Russia.
A young lady distinguished for her
social ambitions is Miss Jeanne Held.
fa nj
spent much time in Paris, she speaks
French as iuently as she does German
and English. She is extremely fond Of
dress, and has a preference for imported
gowns. Her mother Mrs. Sam Held, Is
still very handsome woman and has a
beautiful voice. They entertain a great
deal in their house at No. east Seventy
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-05

I'm going TO turn over new Leaf
remarked a very selfish man 20 an se-
quaintanca "HowY rive Joined the
church and I'm going 70 love my neighboP
as myself, as the good book commands US
10 DC" The acquaintance Put his hand
on his gboulder. well. go at Il grad9-
a;Iy."he said. "If you so at it suddenly
you'u smother him with affection In tie
ffrxt fiye Misunderstanding.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-05
FOR RUTH AND ESTHER.
THE ORIGINAL PART OF WOODLEY
BUILT 100 TEARS 400.
Standing on the Site that George washing-
Great Men Have LIVED There.
Copyright for The Times, 1881

" an Old-1aSn-
toned demo-
cratic way
p esid e n {
Cleveland and
his little family
have moved out
10 their coun-
try home 10
spend the au-
tumnal days.
At this time.
when the whole
country is con-
yulsed with a
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-05

tlt sAe 10 wei liked by an who know her
sae is fond of horseback riding. and is
daring rider. -
~ V4e or the most popular women IN New
lo.k ia Mrs. Joseph Keppler. the wife
oi lhe vel known artist. Although the
Nlo'ler az grown up children. she ia so
'a'afh in appearance as 70 be taken
'ol sister or her daughter. She dresses
rely and shows great individuality.
tttahy Or Der gowns are designed by Mr..
Nspplcn Ills artistic taste Is also mani
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-05

This country has ffty-two law schools,
with Si5 teachers and 1906 students.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-05


question or the greatest moment. IL NAV
prove restful to all TO take a peep at the
beautiful retreat where the man who con-
trolls the welfare OF sixty millions of
people seeks quiet and domestic felicity.
Woodley, for that is its name, given
presumably from the densely wooded land
upon which the mansion is built. has
a history second In interest TO mona In
the District Of Columbia, wherein roman
tic and patriotic sentiments are charm
ingly blended. The original part OF the
mansion was built one hundred years ago
and the grounds then covered an area
OF one hundred and one acres Away
back in those colonial days stately danes
and princely courtiers held grand levees
there. for In those days they hirted and
danced, laughed and made merry, and
Joyous echoes foated back from wood
land and dell
General George Washington, standing
upon the steps OF the old manor house
and viewing the surroundings said, Here
is the spot where the capitol should be
built" The firest view OF the city Ii
from the rear part OF the house. and as
the suns slanting rays fall upon steeples
and spires they glitter and dance i'm mer-
~ gambols over thousands Of housetops
in the city Of Magnificent Distances"
Woodley was. too, the site selected by
General Winfield for the Soldiers Home.
but owing to some misunderstanding with
the owner Il could not be purchased. It's
value seems not 10 have diminished with
the passing years for quite recently the
commission appointed 10 select ground for
the new Naval Observatory had 1t in con-
sideration, but some scientific member in
terposed an objection and suggested the
Barber" place In preference.
1t was rebuilt in 1900 by John Platter
or Philip Barton Key q am not quite
positive which, as they were brothers-in-
law and owned the property conJointly).
Frances Scott Key, the father Of Phillip
Barton, spent most of his boyhood days
at Woodley, and his name may be seen
cut on the panes Of glass in the window
OF the front hall Ii seems suggestive
and real that as he drank I'm the inspiring
scene his loyal heart burst forth in grand
and patriotic ardor and upon the balmy
breeze genius unfurled the Star Spangled
Banner" the words and melody OF which
awaken the fires Of freedom in every
loyal breast.
As John Howard Payne touched the
heart OF every wanderer with his song
OF Home, Sweet Home" making it a
living breathing thing, so the star
Spangled Banner"
with the rockets red glare
he in al
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-05
IN THE rENDERLOIY DISTRICT.

fourth street, which is favorite rendez-
vous for many great artists.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-05

with the rockets red glare
And the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night
That our flag was still there"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-05

has a monument OF remembrance i'm this
old house which is the birthplace Of the
song and l long to see floating over II
the starry emblem as tribute TO the
author.
Another DISTINGUISHED resident at Wood
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1893-12-30
The Fall of the Rupee.

The following story is sent to me in illus
tration of the fluctuations Of the rupee. A
gentleman want to a presidency agent and
obtained circular notes for certain sum.
The rate quoted was Is. ssld. He drove a
few minutes later to another agent on
similar business, and here the rate given
him by the clerk was Is SGD. He men,
toned that he had just got Is. 3s4d. at an
other Office. Upon this the clerk went into
an inner room and on returning stated that
he had made a mistake; that telegram
announcing the alteration of the rate had
come without his knowledge. The odd
farthing made difference in the custom
er's favor of 418 5s.-London Truth.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1893-12-30

If animals are able to express every idea
they have, why not allow them language?
To be sure, very undeveloped language,
yet relatively no farther from civilization
than that of Pesherah, which in European
ears sounds like animal screams and yells.
Bechstein has noted that the chaffinch ex-
presses joyous emotion by a single sharp
Fink" and anger by ''Fink-dnk-fnk!"
sorrow and sympathy by "Trif-trif."
Houzeau has found that the common hen
has at least 10 distinct sounds, we'll under
stood by the chickens. Rengger observed
that the longtailed cebus of South America
expressed establishment by a sound between
whistling and screeching, Impotence by
repeating "Hu! hu!'' and that he had a
peculiar scream for pain or fear.
Darwin thought he observed 10 distinct
sounds in the same ape, all of which called
forth corresponding states of mind in other
apes. Brehm says the same. However,
why quote the learned? We have all in
everyday life observed something similar.
DIR. Gamers experiments in the simian
language are also known. - Copenhagen
Family Journal.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1893-12-30

Outside one man band was awakening
the echoes by strenuous and sustained
effort.
Inside there was scarcely less harmony.
His bosom was heaving tumultuously
while the wife of his bosom had thrown
herself upon the sofa in an attitude Of deep
detection.
"Why"-
She was tearfully reproachful in tone.
do you always disagree with me!"
He looked panied.
my love-" he protested in evident dis
tress, when have disagreed with your"
why, this very minute I asked you If
you didn't think the lady in the next house
was really better cook than am, and
you said yes"
She wept SO softly that the one man band
made the evidences Of her grief inaudible-
Detroit Tribune.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1893-12-30
Protective Color.

We have a green snake Dryophis fulgida)
which, when hunting for green frogs and
lizards, winds in and out among 1.-THE flex-
uous stems of creeping plants, and SO
closely resembles them in color as to al
most defy detection even by the keenest
eyes," Close at hand among the bushes
may be a huge grasshopper, whose broad
fore wings when closed are of the exact
color of the leaf on which he rests, SO that
his disguise is perfect and he chirps on in
safety. Yet, if the lizard, instead of haunt
ing the green, leafy thicket, be of that
species found crawling over the walls Of
buildings in the city, he puts on a totally
different appearance from that of his own
kindred in the forest, or even in the inte-
rior Of houses, being of the exact hue Of
the ruined stone and mud walls ON which
he is found, while the house lizard is
speckled and of an ashy gray tint like the
ceiling ON which he rests, and for clinging
to which his feet are specially adapted
Nineteenth Century.