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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-24

assisted ny his daughter Miss Helen NJ Armstrong.
From the originality OF It's conception and from the
excellence OF It's execution the Taller memorial -
e-. OBJ. .. notable specimens o. ecclesiastical art
IN tn.s city. Il rcprrseuts Christ leaving the tenn
PIE after his dispute with the doctors. and although
the opening Is al. ilod by mu.l!on. the subject IL
tread As whole The icft-h'ni panel shows the
entrance 20 the temple. each side Of which are
rich marble columns. with capitals elaborately
wrought. In the sane pane, Is seen he childish
figure OF the Saviour descending a short fight OF
steps He is dressed IN blush white drapery. and
H. arms AMI fse, are bare. while the whole OF one
shapely shoulder s. disclosed by the falling away
~ the upper portion OF TIE carmen IL wears
Bohlnd and revercnty regarding Their young Mas
ter. are two learned raboles. WHO hold parchment
rolls lu thc.r hands They w"ir tugDtrs Oh tlcr
hcads and are cothcl'i c- .uy appare. The one In
r,-idi-h purple aud the other In robes or yellow" IN
'hc right hand panel. At the foot ~ the steps OF
the temple. and coming through courtyard. the
Virgin Mother appears. WIN 1uNr'trh'i haids ana
appealing look hurrving to meet her son. The hg-
ire 81 the loly Nothe~ - a'tr~i in blue and pur-
plifh rcd - Tai y.nS tnts. .cc p|.-. Ht tl .
COURTYARD "a marbi- uIosai'. cwiai IKE mat In
81 Marks Cathedral. Venice. with 4 cross "mboi-
tel In the der upon ~hrn the virgin Almost sets
her FOOT. The courtyard has marble wall. while
beyond dark - press trees and sunny hiIlsl1"s
dotted With .'w-rl'fcd mosques. Far away IN the
background Is a ~Ss ~ misty n.ic
Tn upper portion OF the pointed arches and the
kite shape. opening n tn tol ar" treated IN an
intricate Ornamental design with sacred einblers,
as IL also the base when bears the M, mortal In
scr!pi!1ns. H. So general app arance the window
shows a coiorius that is HARMONIOUS and beautiful.
and thr eject oil Distance. sunlight and shadow on
The foreground ~ STRIKING.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-24
A RIG NILITIRY AND CIVIC REtEPIioN'

A notable gathering OF the season was on i'~'
Friday night. Washington's Birthday VIZ" 'is
military and civic reception and ball oil ue 'os-
burgh Vetcr,r7 OF tie list Regiment, n J. o.
Militia. hcld at the uptown Assembly roo" ..
The large ballroom beautifully decora'eu
with all the American embems Al the head OF inc
room were three large oil paintings representing
George Washington. Colonel Abram ;. |ospurs'
ana Christopher Columbus In front OF the orcheS-
ira a long strip OF white silk on which was
painted In large letters Of gold. "Vosburgh Neter-
ans, American Guard. list Regiment. n. \. y NJ,
organized September ~. 1893, TO perpetuate me
memory Of Colonel Abrsm s. Vosburgh.
The Dal was great success. over twelve nun
dred attended IL. Every regiment of the First ana
Second Brigadcs was represented. The Grand army
was on hand as usual. Grand Marshal i. T.
Doherty and his stan. Past Department Senior
Vice Commander H. J. Atkinson. Frank Ball
Joseph Hart, Of Reno Post. No. a: John Finn and
Mr.. O'Rourke. Of Farnum. No. 49, were present
also deleGatons bom nc following posts: MOI
others. - -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-24
CURTIS MEMORIAL DAY ~ Az ACADEMY.

The students the Staten Island Academy will.
as usual observe the birthday OF George William
Curtis by appropriate exercises tomorrow. For the
lower school some of the descriptive chapters from
Lotus Eating" will be read and illustrated with
lantern slides. For the upper school there viii be
reading and decamations from Curts's works. the
reading OF an unpublished story written by Mr..
Curtis at Brook Farm ia lsi5. and a short address
by William Winter president Of the Board OF Trus-
tees several SONGS tho words OF which were writ
ten By Mr.. Curtis, will be given By Mrs. John c.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-24
NEW SCHEMES or COLONEL TARIyG

Commissioner Waring Of the Street Cleaning De-
partment yesterday issued statement showing
that by the abolition Of useless clerkships and the
reduction of salaries the amount Of the yearly Office
payroll had been reduced from s655D 10 s531n.
He also sent request to occupants OF houses
between No. 100 East Thrty-eghth-st. and No. 100
West Thirty hist asking their assistance in
tine trial of Il new scheme to remove ashes in bags
An attempt will be made to remove the ashes. and
perhaps garbage. from back yards or areas. The
Commissioner especially desires that no swill or
louiI garbage be placed in the bags. The expert
ment will be made at the end OF this month or the
lst OF March
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-24
ry~,I SrarYsrycs ron THE WEEK.

Or Eagle register OF vital statistics. reports $50
lcat,e ~ he week. decrease Of 60 as compared
with the preceding week and IS oe,or the average
for the corresponding week for the Ia. five years
The highest increase WAS from dphtheria. which
caused ~ deaths against 20 for the preceding Week
,r,ere were AZ deaths from the grip an Increase OF
If over the preceding week. Scarlet fever caused
~ deaths WHO'D ping cough TO- bronchitis ~. Bright
dose 81 The number Of deaths In tenement houses
80 ri and In institutions H9. There were 3lI
Sna,bS ~ children under five years OF age.
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POUED HER FATHERS WILL BY ACCIDENT

Niagara Falls. \. Y. Feb 2S.-oeorse Barker.
the well-known photographer OF this city, died
recently. leaving estate estimated TO be worth
$4,000. No will could be found. ana judicial set
Element Of the estate was about to be begun
Yesterday his Oldest daughter. Mary. In looking
some old papers supposed to be valueless.
came the missing document Under II she
will receive the sum OF $4,000 In cash and the
homestead a fine old mansion. To his eldest son.
George NJ Barker who ran away from home
tcstator left 10 cents To his other son he loit
hi business and considerable real and personal
- and to his other thee daughters he
il1e substantial bsauestS In cash and real estate.
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yr WAS ONLY 4 tor PISTOL.

The case OF Mrs. Carrie Bond. who is living al
tho Lincoln Hotel broadway and Fifty second ST.
and whom Jenne Dinge. OF No 5lf East one-'uh-
seventh ST., charges with threa en-
49,, IN shoot her. was called for examination before
I,stice Koch In the Harlem Police Court yester-
d., Mrs Bonds husband Is member OF the
,raro Jansen comDsny. Jennie, who had been
e,yant in Mrs Bonds house. testified that whsa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-24
A HOTEL THIEF WITH A RECORD

Thomas Henderson alias George Garnett the
professional hotel thief who brought before
Justice Simms In the Jefferson Market Court Friday
by the Central Office detectives. Price and Me-
Caiferty, was again arragned In the jefferson Mar
ket Court yesterday morning and discharged by
Justice Smms AZ the request OF the detectives
Garretts liberty shor-lived. however for he
no sooner turned out than he was arrested by
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-24

a detective. Bernard Ward. Of Baltimore on ny ny
Eutaw House in that city last Friday Henue, 10,
Is said to be one OF the mos; expert and daIns b
thieves in the country. He dresses so Wei ana n1s
so much assurance that his tales are reaany . T"
leved and ne has no trouble Whatever J." ee"s
into the best houses everywhere
He will be kept in this city until the proper Pape's
can be obtained from Albany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-24
TIE WEATHER TO-Di

The weather as beautiful az one could WISH
Yesterday and the sun shonc from an arrost cloud
less sky. The prospects las; night were for slightly
cloudy weather to-day. with slightly higher tenn
rprature II looks as II the worst Of the winter
us past bat there Is stu To come tho first month
of spring with all It's disagreeable possibilities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-24
PARK BOARDA SKScALrERT rArx roRA REPORT

The new Park Board has requested 'ol"ne' NauN'
landscape archi;cc, Of the Park Department. To
make a full rcpor; on the condition OF the Harlem
River speedway. with suggestions as to what sh'ui
be done 10 add 10 is artistic effects. Frederick
Law Olmstcd advised he Old Tammlny Board mat
Mr. Nalx was the 10 make This report ana 20
supervise the Of landscape architecture on me
speedway. bu; his suggestions were sconed al ny
the WgWam public
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MEMORIAL WTNDOU FOR 4 BOY.
A BEAUTIFUL ONE ERECTED IN THE CHURCH OF
THE ASCENSION BY MR. AND MRS. ROBERT
W. Taller FOR TEEIR SON WHO
DIED IL 1881

Mr.. and Mrs Robert W. Taller Of No. u East
feminist. have just erected a betudfui inemoria
window In the Church CT the Ascension. r'ifth-ave
3nd West feminist. in memory Of their son. Rob
ert W. Taller, r.. who died on December D. 1881.
aged thirteen. The window will be for the first
time to-day by the members OF the congregation.
The new memorial occupies prominent place on
the south side Of the church. 1t is made of stained
glass and was designed by Maitland Armstrong,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-24

she demanded Ter wages Mrs Bond ordered her
out Of the house. and u her refusal to go pre-,
weapon was a toy pistol. Her little fired fire.
crackers out OF 1t last Fourth Of July.
It's a regular pistol" interrupted Jennie she
uses II to shoot servant girls
Justice Koch decided that there was not sufficient
proof to warrant holding Mrs. Bond and dismissed
the case. Mrs Bond paid Jennie what was due
her, and a, hands left the courtroom satisfied.
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cONVEYANCES AND MORTGAGES
Inc Following table shows the number of convey
shces' mortgages and projected buildings for last
week and for the corresponding week in 1885,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-24

rolled as thin pie-crust. Fill up tnese Sne;I,
either with rice. or better still. with Httie aprr
sauce, and them In not oven for twenty nh
utes. Do not press the edges OF the pastry III ts
the patty-pans but leave II as cut or ny t"o rn r.
II will then have a properly puffeI edge "neIi ,,h
rser II you scallop it in the conventional way nd
your fingers you will press the aircelIs OUT an
the pastry will rise. but VIII be haru. \. ~, w
end OF twenty minutes remove the patty In,
the fire empty the rice or apple-sauce IA, .,
spoon. and h the cases again In the SAM, maS
YOU did nefore, with marmalade custdru anu T.,
ringue The rice or the appe-sauce are pun ~
solely to prevent the shells from SINKING ou' , o
ali shape I'm their pans In the lining OF large Pr
plates for custard. lemon and other pies wnctc M
crust is liable become sodden the crust Is f,,
first: and TO prevent its rising IL ~ thorousI,S
pricked on the bottom with fork TO break me CHS
Sometimes used 10 fill the smells Whl thcS
are baking but nothing 1t quite 90 successful d
applc-sauce. -, -
delicious fresh fruit dauphlnes may be mace %
sliced peaches Strawberries or other fruit. thor,
oughly swectened and covered with custard am
then with whipped cream or with WHIPPED cream IN
marasc1ino with the strawberries or OF Noyeau
with the peaches. Curacao in the whipped cream
on a fresh orange dauphne is acceptable TO some
people.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-24

ton OF Private Schoolmasiors. Her natural
pacty was quite remarkable. and under her
fathers teaching she obtained IN 1881. the first
place in the open classical scholarship examination
at Girton Collcgc-whch may perhaps. rank among
schoolgirls pretty much the the Bal,Ol
scholarship among their brothers at the public
too young for The scholarship she was then not
eigh;ecn-bu the next year she elected To
Lady Stanlcy's Scholarship and commenced resi-
dencc at Grton In October. During her three years
1885 she piaced-we may not yet say graduated
in the second class OF the classical tripos Mean
while she had been passing the examinations OF
London University In 1852 she placed In the
first division Of the intermediate. with the prize for
German. and In 1885 she passed the full Il. \. with
bonors In Greek and Latin. Two years later she
was NTH the list OF NJ. As. IN the classical
branch or the examination. and In 1859 she passed
first I'm Medieval and Modern French and German.
I'm order 10 qualify for the degree NJ Doctor Of
literature which she has just attained
on my asking her something as 10 how she had
ocbIevei her success. she modestly discaimed. IA
do ali heroines tand heroes, toop having anything
az ali 10 tell She placed In my hand bulky pam
he he Greek Aspirates." which was. she said, the
dissertation which had been accepted by the ex-
miners II was she feared. very little more than
compilation from the ordinary German phi.o-
logical authorities and she had only been abe 10
work az II during odd times In the intervals OF the
ree,,lar work OF her school The examiners had.
as was their usual custom, examined her further
mon the subject and had kindly taken car" 10
"ppos,ion her on points which she had not dwe.t
hnon in the dissertation itself. on my asking her
w. r.,y kncW unless that she had some acqualn,,,
ance with modern Greek. having spent seVetai
months n few years since In Greece studyihs ING
language.
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NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE

through our tea on Christmas Eve Her manner
was mysterious and important. her round race
broke constantly into smiles. The moment we were
through supper she Invited us into her room, an1
there ranged upon the table, were gifts for eacn
one OF US. Il little Bohemian jug for one, an en-
broidered mat for another, carved Nlennese pipe
for SIN another These little gifts had evidently
been selected with and thoughtful REGARD
for the taste and wishes of the recipients IL Is the
custom here to give presents on Christmas Eve,
while the children receive their Santa Claus on ST.
Nicholas Day. We were overcome by the Christ
gifts that decided 20 let the frau have her
way with u.s. but she has often driven us 10 the
point OF rebellion since by the seventies or her
economies. One OF the family has been mean
enough to suggest that she Is making up for having
having given Us those presents
But we shall regre; to part with her in spite Of
trials and ribuations. and doubt If we could
look into her thoughts should find that she re
CARDS a sad lot, with fault-findlng and
reckless extravaganza. while she is the patient
sufferer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-24

do,p ros, color The rni BE- composed OF large.
pointed scales. tppcl with gre,n-the piosson eng
somewhat resembling that OF the poinesrdn1'e Il
s spherical. ana measures from seven - eleven
Inches IN circumference When cut open, puppy.
rslrccnt centre = disclosed dotted with SHINING
black seeds. about the slz, Of large pnheads ana
soft Ike ~. seeds The pulp Is cool juicy ara del,
catcy sweet Il is surrounded by "A broad bani
~ brilliant clrmine about three-cigAihS OF an inca
wIlr which makes 4 striking contrast. ana rem
l.i- it most picturesque inlt FOR thr taDle- W
i'm halves sprinhlel Nitl sugar ana eaten with a
spoon from it, deep cnrminc cup. II rs dainty enough
for the most fas;iioas. Hy some the taste Tor THIS
fruit might have % be cultivated, As l. the case
with olive. AMI figs. but IL looks good enough 10
clt-iui almost TOO pretty -
The gigantic plant shown in tie pnoto-enSraNlnS
Is said 10 be the largest known specimen OF us KIND
IN North America. II was for the FIRST few Years
~ IT, existence very humble and wandered about
on the ground a. the base OF the veranda. About
eight wears ago IL severely trimmed This eX-
per.ence seemed IL arouse in IL a new and aInh-
taus spirit Though It's growth since has not been
SO magical that Of Jacks famous beansialk. yet
II has grown SO rapidly AMI enormously as IN be-
called a national curiosity. II has had its own way
and never been trained. II measures between nifty
and sixty feet In height. with numberless branches
Some Of the attentions roots are nine feet n
length and in places form perfect network Ike
lace. The large flowers that bloom on the roof nave
sometimes been mistaken for white birds perched
there.
This beautiful cactus will doubtless when better
known. be cultivated for its fruit as well as III.
flowers IL is particularly decorative for large
places. Very likely. also. a use may be found for
the gluten IL contains.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-24
THE KATSER'S INFORMAL CALL.

From The London Daily News.
The Berlin paper pas Nolk' claims to have re-
ceived the following story from "A FreEchman living
In Berlin. As Will be remembered the Emperor
William. the morning the news Of NJ Casmlr-
Percr's resignation became known in Berlin. drove
at early hour 10 the French Embassy.
NJ. Iierbette had only Just got up. and when the
ilusrious visitor put In his appearance he had Just
h, gun 10 dress. The Emperor. who had To be in
formed of this amably sent him word that he was
put himself out of the at all. but to come
Just AZ ne Was. lie consequently appeared in his
dressing gown. and the Emperor joked him about
his early rising. But then the Emperor asked ser-
ously what he thought Of the surprising news.
What neWs| answered NJ Herbette. astonished
the telegrams and know 40 important news. lie
was horrfed when the Emperor tod INN ABOUT me
resignation. and more so when he round the iaris
kilograms confirmed IT, When the Emperor TOOK MS
leave NJ Herbette accompanied him. but on opening
the door n started back in fright Tor IN tne nt
were not only gentlemen. but several iiuies,
whom he could not possibly present himself III ms
costume The Emperor smiled and said: Il see; you
can receive the German Emperor IN your dressing
gown, but ladies-that Is another aftalr'
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A GIA NJ PLANT.
BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS AND DAINTY
FRUIT
From The Land of Sunshine.

From The Land Of Sunshine.
A flower grown out of doors the year round sur
passes one which has to spend half its year in an
artfcially heated room. with little sunshine and
less oxygen. The superiority of California flowers
is miracle and no accident. but the logical and
inevitable result Of more favorable surroundings
The night-bloomlng cereus is plant much adj
mired by amateurs i'm the East. where its bloom
ing is a social we'll botanical event 1t is
needless to say. however. that an Eastern invita-
ton to come and our cereus bloom" means
an indoor affair. But It is not so here. Cereus tri
anguarls Is of the most snowy of the night
blooming cacti The branches are triangular. very
thick and heavy. with few and short spines. Out
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side. II grows TO immense proportions. ~ planted
near dwelling. its great branches hatten them
selves AGAINST the side OF the house sending out
long pale-yollow adventitious roots on either
side which attach themselves tightly 10 the wood,
until the stems become hardened. when they
loosen. tarn gray and hang like frnges OF string
Plants bloom from cuttings in few months. The
time OF blooming is from July until November.
The buds are AT first like rough balls As they
Increase in size they develop into gorgeous Hover
with scaly and pale-green stem. They begin 10
omen about O'Clock in the evening and close at 10
in the morning except on foggy days. when they
remain open until the comes out The flowers
measure nine % twelve inches from tip to tip or
petals and Twelve inches in length. TIE sepals are
gr.enish-ye,low. the broad inner petals fine creamy
waite Ike satin. The stamens lie In the centre
ike a skain Of si.ken ncss their creamy anthers
surrounding q magnificent. large ight-ye'low vel
yefy pist.l
In this country tho plant gives no seed unless
tn flowers are fortified by hand. When this Is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-24
LANCE BrQrEsrs FoR PrBLIc Uses


within, a week two Wills have been probated In
this CITY containing large legacies 10 our local
benevolent and other public institutions rev
realize how vast is the sum yearly bequeathed or
eivcn To charitable In this country In the
course OF a year. During the last year the enor-
mons sum or si9967.il5 was given by well-to-do
neonIe and Others to churches. colleges. museums;
arr Galleries libraries, and other educational and
binSL INSTITUTIONS. "The Chicago Tribune has
dlrently kept the record from year to year. which
r. felicitousy calls It's white record In 1893
tbose free gifts TO the public reached still more
colossal figures $ls.39,s66 No sums less than $1,000
annear In ''The Tribune's' list. There many
nblic beauests made in all parts OF the country OF
loss amounts than $1,000.
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DAUPHINES.
nrII-Iovs LITTLE TRIPLES.

pEIJ-IDt'S LITTLE IisIf Hr''
,,.,,nbioes Ia creme are a dainty sweet pastry
which Is easily made by any one VINO - a." ,',.
~ nncf naste The making of delicate pastry Is I'M
' ' an o, ,.bich cannot be acquired by every
60 i, cook vith q heavy hand Will never hdH' Il
e,,ccees I'm French pastry. II requires d nun "''
light touch and extreme rapidlty Oh "'o''o" 49,,
,s roupd all the bubbles out Of their pastry anu
knead II with such vieor that there y ho' an
,af, IN 4, II such heavy-handed goddess as inns
presdes over the kitchen II Is best 10 '"S 'u
pastry shells from confcctioners = even '"7 -
mas, from GO cents to 81 a dozen for th"m "'i'Oh -
from four 70 six times what they shonlh COST ","
made at home. To paraphrasc hr'i'a'-''' ~
aphorsm "the pastrymaker IL born H'a al - -
be ACQUIRED" After the cook mas Suoo''
making excellent puff paste she may IAN III ,,a
# Properly made puff paste should increase w
-, a.. h,,,, /, sholld be- as every one ought 10
kro,, q mass OF the most delicate layers ANU
one-tenth Of the domestic pastry answers ~ '''''
description. ,,os
There are two WAYS TO make cases for dauphiheS
one is TO make regular patty. Win c''"''' ~,
fer about four inches in diameter The pastry snouid
be Just one inch thick. DO not press the CUTIE NV"
on Inc pastry, but sink II in w;h scIe""he "'U
ton When the circular pieces OF paste are a
ready, select another cutter about three ihche' !"
diameter and screw this halfway down the oeP'" u
each Put these patt!es In a very hot oven. IL ca"
hardly be too for the first fifteen minutes A1'er
this reduce the heat slightly and 10; the paste COOK
fifteen twenty minutes longer Take the pa''ieS
out OF the oven. remove the covers formed by the
three-inch cutters and scrape out the interiors, ieaV
Ing the shells. Fill these shells first with layer
OF rich preserve Jelly. then with lille warm
custard. thick enough to harden when cold. Heap
each high with meringue and color II slightly
by passing sh0velful OF hot Goals II in sala-
msnder fashion or by setting them In cool oven
for few moments
Still another way OF making the shells Of dau-
phincs is to line little patty-pans with puff paste
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4 FIND OF RARE POSTAGE STAMPS.

From The London Globe
Good news for phlatelists reaches us from tne
Continent An unexpected discovery has been made
at Nalnes of three sheets of franc Belgian stamps
m,Iin~ in ali 900 stamps The stock OF these
stamps had become all but exhausted, ana thsy
were selling for % francs when new " Iramcs wnen "a
francs when obliterated with the roller. on hear
ia S ,ns discovery a dealer in Brussels offered 10
,S N sn ,hen, oil al francs each but the bargain
was declined 4 Partisan dealer offered II francs g,
10 francs but no decision has yet been come to,
They WILL 1t is said. be sold to the highest hidden =