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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-15
MICHlGAN'S BENEFACTOR.
A STORY OF PHILANTHRoPy-wHAT cHAs H
uAcKLEY HAS DONE FOR WESTERN MICHIGAN.

A STORY OF NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. cHAs. H
u.cxtry HAS DONE FOR WESTERN MICHIGAN.
(From Grald Rapids Mich. Evening Press.)
It is no wonder then that the name Of Charles
II. Hackley Is known at home and abroad His
munifcence TO MuskeGon alone represents an
outlay of nearly half million. For the past
twenty years he has been constant sufferer
from neuralgia and rheumatism, also numbness
Of the lower limbs, much so that IT has
seriously nterfered with his pleasure In life.
For some time past his friends have noticed that
he has seemed to grow young again ano 10 nave
recovered the health which he had IN youth.
To a reporter for the News Mr. hacKley
exnained the secret Of this transformation. Il
have suffered for over 20 years" he said, with
pains I'm my lower limbs so severely tnat the
only relief l could get at night was py putting
cold water congresses on my llihps was
bothered more at night than In the DAY time.
Tho neura lpfc and rheumatic pains In my limbs,
which had been growing In intensity Ior years,
finally became chronic mace three uPs W ING
Hot Springs with only partial recI, anu tneh iei
hack to nv original state TWO years ago last
Sentcnber T noticed an account OF Dr. WiiamS
pink pills for Pale People and what they had
done for others. and some cases so nearly resem-
bIed mine that was Interested 49,.
~ began taking the pills and found tnem to
he Ali that was claimed. 1t was two or three
months before experienced any percepuoie bet.
terment in my condition Ny disease was or
such long standing that did not expect speedy
recoverv and for the last six months nave felt
,,vseIf a perfectly well man. nave recon-
mended the pills TO many people ana am only
too glad to assist others 10 neaitn thf0ush the
medium of this wonderful medicine. cannon
60 TOO much for what IT has done Tor me-
~ Villiams Pink Pills contain all the ele-
,,,ants necessary to give new lie ana richness
20 the blood and restore shattereu nerves Iney
are for sale by all druggists OF may De nad by
mall from Dr. Williams MealcI"e SUa"pany.
schenectady. N. Y, for soc. per box OF SIX ooxes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-15
cor.Rr CALENDARS FOR TO-DAY.

supremc Court-Gencra Tcrm-Refore Van Brunt. p. j..
Fostt and Parker JJNos 81 81 49, 81. ~. 53. 10. 81
supreme Court-Chamb,rs Before Barrett. Court
opens 1890 n. Motion calendar called AT II a M
supreme Court Special T.rm.crar before t,sekmsn
and 1853 1854 2ill, 1888, 1872. 1882.
25e5 lili sis So 1896 1881 1906 cS7o 9ss 1879 1887
74D OIL lsOl oui3 s67 2i3I IN Case unfinished.
Supreme Cour-Special Term-Part lI-AdJourned until
Monday January IL lso3.
Court-Spec!nl Tcrnl-Part Itl-Beforc j.
Court opens at 1890
Circuit Cour,-Part I-BerOie Patterson. JCauscs 10 be
sent from Ill for uisl. Case unfinished.
Court-pagt If-Adouned until Monday. January
-. 1895.
Circuit court-part lll-Before Beach. Mos. cooi.
Asst 22.O 23ss lIli 553N 1902 1855 5339 2l67. Case
unfinished.
Circuit Court-fart IV-Adjourned until Wednesday.
January ~, lso5.
superior Cour, Special Tern-Before pusro. Mos.
133 CD iGS gu. go 6T7. ISL 1886 T3T, 73S 730 7lO
superior court-Equity Term--Before Sedgwck. c. J.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-15
THE wIpMAyER CASE IN COURT.

Argument was heard by Justice Barrett III gu
preme Court Chambers yesterday o' u "'o,'o
70 confirm the finding OF the Sherlhs jury that
urs Johanna barbara Widmayer the widow OF
George Widmayer is incompetent and unable 10
manage herself or her property. This procesh'ns
is one CT the first under the new law. where pro-
coedngs may be taken to have person declared
incompetcnt when insanity is not alleged OF
claimed. -. ..... old
Mira Widmayer who is eighty-three years 9id,
was in court Her husband died In 1872 ea a,,i
an estate estimated to be worth nearly mimoh
dollars She receives income Of about %oO a
year Her granddaughter. Mrs. Juiia W. nun ~
Instituted the proceedings. alleging that tne ou
woman was Incompetent by reason or old aye.
TO look after her property. and that u was nens
wasted and taken from her by the undue lnhueiIce
of some OF her relatives After protracted near
ING the Jury found that Mrs. Widmayer is m
no1nncteni~not insane Counsel for Mrs. Wild
MAYER strongly opposed the appointment OF any
committee for her
Justice Barrett reserved his decision
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-15
IN FAVOR OF RECLASsIFTCATTO

Postmaster Dayton returned from Washington on
Sunday and was at his office yesterday. He will
return TO Washington to-day attend a meeting Of
postmasters from all the important cities in the
country to be held there on Wednesday in favor OF
the Redistribution BILL which introduced into
the House by Congressman Dunphy.
The bill Is for the purpose of reclassfyln2 all the
first and second class clerks In the postal service
the United States. The postmasters intend TO
'ommend II 10 the Committee on Rules, and advo-
cate its passage They say that through its opera
fcn a more equitable arrangement of salaries will
prevail, and Increased efficiency be maintained in
the postal service.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-15
DEBS'S CASE BEFORE THE SUPREME COURT

Washington Jan. 1.-THE OF T. V. Debs
president OF the American Railway Union, and his
associates presented to the Supreme Court OF
the United States to-day by G. S. barrow. OF coun-
gel for the imprisoned officials. Debs and his asso-
ciates were recently sent TO Jail by Judge Woods
for contempt of court In refusing to obey the or
ders OF court In connection with the Pullman strike
They applied to Judge Grosscup for release on a
writ OF habeas corpus. which he refused TO grant
and from that decision they appealed to the S,i-
preme Court Of the United States. Application was
made by Mr.. barrow to Justice Harlan on Satur-
day for writ, but he referred the application TO
the full court: 1t was determined to hear argument
the question of the Jurisdiction Of the court Ia
respect Of writ Of error on wednesday. ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-15
rO GIVE SHAKESPEAIE DlyNER

The Shakespeare Society OF New-fork is perteS
ing arrangements to give sometime this season. =
celebration Of its tenth anniversary Shakespea"
dinner. at which the surroundings. table ornaments
furniture. costume OF walters. etc, as well as ~
diahes cooking and service shall be exact repIyy.
ductlons OF those OF State dinner OF Shakespeare
time This plan will not interfere with the IN ~
ety's publications. which are provided for on ""
basis OF fund.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-15
TRAYsA7LAyTTC TRAVELLERS.

Among the passengers arriving here yesterday
on the French Line steamer La Normandie. from
Havre were L. l.. de la Barra, X. r. /" Cochran.
Mr. and Mrs II. a. Lewis. Count de Mikorski, the
Rev. A. Papillon. Mr.. and Mrs Rene Valiant and
c. r. MARTIN.
The North German Lloyd steamer Fulda. from
Genoa. brought among her passengers Frederick p
Anderson r. Marion Crawford, Romeo Cantagall
Mrs Lndley Murray. Or. Harvey Shoemaker. Car
roll smyth. w. G. Brown and VI. +. Dunn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-15
SENATOR LEXOw CALLS ON THE MAYOR.

Senator Lexow made his first call on Mayor Strong
yesterday since the latter took Office He was ac-
companed by William T. Jerome. The Senator
called to discuss of the city bills. and the
time limit in the Power-of-Removal bill came up
for consideration. Colonel Strong repeated his be-
lief that for the law 10 be fully effective. he should
be allowed six months instead of four after enter
ing on his office in which TO make removals. ne
City Magistrates bill was talked over as well as
the Dock Department bill. introduced by Assembly
man Judson Lawson. copy OF which had been sent
st-named bill concerned 1t was not his inten-
ton to give II either approval or disapproVai
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-15
LEFrERrs HELD IN 5000 BAIL.

william II. Lefferts held in 5000 bail on the
charge Of forgery before Judge MARITIME in Part 2
Of General Sessions yesterday. He was arrested In
Bensonhurst on Sunday last. The complaint upon
which the arrest was based made by the
Mechanics National Bank. of No. 80 Wall-st. and
charges Lefferts with forging signatures and In
was for several years the confidential bookkeeper OF
IKnauth. Eachod & Kuhne. bankers. at NO IL Will
i3am-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-15
4 GIFT TO THE UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT.

The holographic will of william G. T. shedd
executed on Ju'y q. 1884, and a codicil. executed
on October o. 1894. were filed yesterday IN the oice
OF the SURROGATE The executors named are Cor
neIus y Gold William d. Barbour. William T.
Shodd and John VI. Shedd, the two latter pehs
sons OF the testator All Of the estate is left IN
trust for his Wife Lucy a. Shedd and on her deatn
II Is to go TO their children. Margaret >. To S
katherine +. Harbour william T. Shedd and John
NJ. sheid Under the codicil the ;estator ieaVes
TO the University OF Vermont his theological l.
brnry. after taking from IL such books as his cnli-
dren may select. and he requests that the library
shall be kept by the university as separate col
lection. unless such disposition would cause IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-15
TWO SUPREME COURT JUSTICES ILL.

IWU II IKE MF ION
Two Justices OF the Supreme Court are unable to
attend 10 their judicial duties BY reason OF illness
They are Abraham X. Lawrence and George p
Andrews. Justice Lawrence over week ago
slipped on the ice at Madison-ave. and Thirty
fourth-st.. and dislocated a shoulder. ana ne mas
since been confined 10 his bed. The injury VAS
a severe and painful, one, but his doctors expect
that he VIII be able TO return TO his court duties
some time this week. Justice Andrews sent WORD
TO court yesterday that by reason or indspositioD
ne would not be able TO open court His court vas
adjourned until tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-15
COURT OF APPEALS CALENDAR.

Albany. Jan. 1.-THE Court OF Appeals day calen-
dar FOR tomorrow Nos ). !. l5 u.s. 70. IS and "a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-15
WHY ISN'T DONOVAN TRIED!
A LONG DELAY IN BRINGING HIM ~
THE BAR

THE CASE or A POLITICIAN CHARGED WITH CON-
PIICITY IN THE CRIME WHICH CAUSED ''
DEATH OF A woMAN-THE ALLE'Ep
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-18
THE COMING FASHIONS.
WITH SOME NOTES OK THE FREN|"
i- CORSET

Paris August =
II seems to be an accepted idea that French dress
makers are the best filters In the world, anu '""'
Frcnchwomen have the tr.mmest. triggest nE"'e''
II Is true that the humblest little couturiere, o"'
who only expects few dollars for making oresS'
Will nevertheless give 1t elegance OF III anu d
dash OF that peculiar quality that we term styie
impossible 10 a dressmaker OF her experience anu
class In any other country. II Is also true tna' "e
sewing is atrocious. that the hooks and eyes never
fasten evenly and that In such a gown the aVef"se
American would look completely demoraiizeo' D"'
the neat little Frenchwoman pins herself secure'
into IT, gives a light deft touch TO the shaky trim-
ming pulls out the top OF the sleeves. ana p'chs
UP her skirt at Just the daintest possible angie u
show her fancy silk pettiooat. and wears ner c"eP
frock as IL 1t creation" a.
doubt very much II the very best rreh0" ."
1T any better than the very best American oeS'
but the proper and abuse OF the corset are "
ter understood In Paris. both by dressmahef a'u
client. than In America. The American corset NiaN'
has not grasped the idea that hardly any TWO COT
should be exactly alike. as no two hgures are
alike and when she makes IRON measure
ment' she adheres TO her patterns. In an Ame''
can corset a trim figure is often insured by uRht
lacing. which fatens the back presses up me hps'
and gives that uncomfortable short-wasted ieeHns
that many women complain OF. While this proc
may make the waist smaller by measurement
II gains little nothing in appearance
No French dressmaker permits ugnt iacihs'
and the French corset IL made with that idea Inc
best corset-makers have reached a degree OF per-
lection in Paris to-day which should d-sarin CRIT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-18
RW4Z
RHWxAstNE
Absolutely Pure.

arbors and exposed piazzas. The flowers are wn'e'
deepening into purple fully six inches across J"
Tho largest specimens and are open In the day
time.
But for tha long summer evenings out OF ooo's
nothing SURPRISES the romantic beauty ana eA-
auisIte fragrance OF the Ipomaea grandinora' an
other variety OF moon flower. with It's great snowy
flowers vet too tender bear the light OF the sum-
mer dav companion to this Is the blue Dawn
flower with its deep violet flowers. streaked with
crimson: nor must be forgotten the heavenly o.ue'
with its pale soft. blue lips meio"ins INTO Se'o"
Guns These are all relatives OF the morning glory
but still further gorhed The Brazilan "o'""s
glory with its rose-colored flowers and strange seed
vess.,s ,s mingled with these. Although these are
all new flowers and have vogue OF tneir own tn.y
n, va also the charms OF association and rerninis-
cense. ,,-
word must be said as to the arbor ana tre''s'
gained from the brief experience OF the summer
The arbor should harmonic with the architec'u'e
NJ the house That is TO say. Chinese pagooa OF
n GrecIan temple should not accompany vuee"
Anne cottage Rustic poles are introduced az Jaw"
ornaments and spider-weD forms for the emo Vi
niazza that is to be sheltered by vines me usa
mond-shaped lattice Is not as gooa nd he nainted
either TO simulate the brown woody color Oh '"o
vines or the tint OF the foliage. .,,..
Every one has observed how crude are tne unt1
If green given TO garden benches and the otna.
mental supports for vines against the greens %
t%a Ue,ronolitan Museum OF Art that in a painting
by Bernie Bellecour there Is green garuen Tn,s
that harmonizes with the grass and foiage; an ~,
is so rare that pains was taken 70 ahay1s "a
and tho formula Is given This includes emerad
green white Indian red cobalt blue, yeiiow oon.e,
In this it is said the white narnohZsS my xhaf
would otherwise be staring ana mecnanleai s'se"'
with the yitalzed green OF nature.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-18
TIE COMPLEXION.
SOME SECRETS or THE TOILET.

SOME SECRETS or THE TOILET
The necessity OF having a complexion is laid on all
women. To nature only gave the care OF
skins. The burden OF women is heavier in hot
weather. since they have taken 10 exposing them
selves SO hardly to sun and wind. The occasions
Tor being beautiful. however. frequent
and more imperative. There is lively exchange Of
comments and cosmetics going among wom-
en- as to the best methods of preserving their looks
IN summer. Face baths Of berry juice recon-
mended. Sour milk and sweet milk advised.
Elderfower water is urged Lemon Juice added to
the daily face bath whitens the face and hands
The prejudice against ordinary soap and water
seems fixed. The most novel preservative is that
offered by a French woman. This Is lump Of
bread dipped in Of these face toncs and
squeezed out. With this the face is to be curred
as 1t were two three times a day. When A
French woman comes in tired and dusty, she throws
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-18

led me 10 an interview with well-known corset
maker and | surprised at the combination OF
Elegance and comfort that his garments promised
They made. of course. in al sizes. but snort
corset Ia preferable for almost every woman. On
stout woman II allows the bust to fall into its
natural position and short corset does not neces-
sary mean a wasted II the waist line
Is properly defined and the hip pieces sprung enough
TO allow the corset to fail to the proper waist line
Most people who prefer to do without a corset
emphasize the advantage OF the natural and beautI
ful in the back. which they imagine is lost In
a corset. 1t Is lost in bad corset. but not In the
corset am describing. This corset Is laced TO the
waist line and the lacings carried around and
fastened under two hooks In front The corset
springs very much ut the waist line the hips
and in the back. and there IL Il separate lacing In
the back which fastens there with two hooks. The
side seams and bones wonderfully curved. but
the front stee. Is perfectly straight. When this
corset Is fitted and laced properly hand can be
placed under the front steel to the waist line. The
curve OF the sides gives elegance OF figure. but the
corset may be worn comfortably by singer or the
possessor Of a healthy appetite.
Every one does not like this straight line In front.
but with the proper curves the side IL Is the
French Idea OF 'modish' figure and II certainly
has The advantage Of good sense. No one can afford
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-18

would be the exception when an outsider would be
improved The greatest drawback TO the work OF
a PROFESSIONAL marketer In families II the practice
VI keeping running account the most
Venent grocers and butchers shops. where the
requisite supplies can be obtained. Even II II
could be demonstrated that there an actual
money saving in this method the majority OF house
wives would he too conservative TO make any
cnanse In their methods OF obtaining supplies.
Ihis work has proved success in Philadelphia
out 1t remains TO be demonstrated whether there
enough persons who are willing TO systematically
pay cash TO make such a marketer's work a cue
cess In this cosmopolitan city. OF the majority
III is safe TO predict OF the cells and pixies in the
old rhyme that though
Much delighted they.
They preferred the old way"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-18

thorities say there are to be very moderate chok-
ers others display enormous ones. a..
The American buyers are always the first In the
French market Paris is full OF them now. and
they eagerly snatchng at anything in the shape
OF a novelty that bears the stamp OF a well-known
house The coutureres say that they must have
novelties fo the American buyers; that they 90
differing but little from those OF the previous sea-
son-and that is why Paris sends so many ex-
tremes to America, which she repudiates afterward
Naturally women OF good taste and judgment do
not these extremes In either country.
In few weeks the fashions will have adjusted
themselves. and the good and beautiful will have
been sifted from n heterogeneous mass. The test
OF time. which means In fashions just now Few
weeks delay will solve many difficulties.
The dinner dress illustrated on this page Is one
which has just been made In Paris by the Queen Of
Portugal. 1t Is Of white SATIN covered with white
gaze de sole. The corsage Is draped with white
mousseline de sole. II Is worth notice that there
full sleeves attached TO this gown They
are replaced by big bows OF mauve velvet The
hat illustrated is OF the latest Partisan novel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-18
TIE VINES OF THE DAY.
NOTES ON THE ARBoR AND TRELi.Is


Fifty wears ago the village poet wrote.
Watrlng her matrimony vine Is Kate,
With one eye over the garden gate
The matrimony vine a great favorite fifty
wears ago Then II suffered that eclipse that flowers
must suffer with human beings and until recently
IL has been unknown for two generations. Now II re-
aupears more respondent than ever as the Chinese
matrmony vine. a bold. hardy climber with brill
iant glossy leaves. purple starlike flowers not UNI
like the jasmine. and profusion OF oval red berries
resembling those Of the holly
In addition to the rapid way In which II runs over
and drapes trells. arbor, gate and stone wall. Is
the little demand 1t makes It's own part Ii VIII
grow anywhere. in sunlight or shadow on poor and
on stony ground and will repay the most meagre
hospitality by blooming and bearing flowers from
late spring until frost.
The later popularity OF the matrimony vine IL
rivalled only by the pale beauty OF the moon-nower.
The hardy moon flower will live over winter out OF
doors. and with the first breath OF spring prepare
for It's summer pilgrimage. II grows 50 rapidly and
makes such a dense shade with Its thick clustering
foliage that It is especially suitable for light open
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-18

mardbOi.s. Inc sNrt mas tHe lTOHt dHh sue ocuHis
defined by a two-nch piece OF green velvet. edged
by the marabout
very 'chlc" frock Is OF charming and novel
crepon showing deep folds, which have the ap,
pearance OF waving cords. The skirt Is trimmed
by four bands of black satin ribbon. about three
inches and half wide. There ls a band down the
front and back and down each side. The
crepon sleeves have a band OF ribbon down the
outside OF the arm -, -. -.
mere velvet which outline wide on the crepon.
This is partly nlled in by deep point or gupure
lace. and there is yoke OF guipure lace ngures.
The high ribbon choker has on Immense bow
front and back.
The leading houses here differ very much In
their estimat. OF the importance o. crepon this
season Some are not using II al all. ana others,
equally trustworthy. are making tner latest gowns
OF f. The new crepOns are very handsome ana
cannot fail to be popular although they may NOT
rage" as the material did In the sprlng some or
the conservative houses are stu showing models
with blouse fronts. for they doubt the Immediate
success OF the pointed waists and hasques, hut Tor
any one who is preparing wardrobe 10 be worn
several months from now should not advise the
blouse bodice Young girls with slim hgures may
cling TO IL and II IL always a pretty, convenitnet
model for a simple evening costume: bit the tide
OF fashion has turned in another direction. More
over IL Is a convenient model for ready-made deal
ers. the loose front covering any discrepancies IN
cut and NJ. and this will vulgarize any mode
Fashions may be said to be tentative Just now.
There "feeefA" being put out IN many direc-
lions. There several new sleeves, new skirts.
or varieties OF the old one. and while some au-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-18

icism even from the survivors of the Die Lewis
anti-corset crusade.
so often. while making my rounds at the different
dressmaking Establishments. hear the filters com
planning Of the corsets by their American
clients and often asking permission to adjust
madames facing to their liking. In nine cases out
OF ten this means loosenlng Of the lacing or the
tying II in such way that II permits the corset 10
spring out all that Is possible over the hips This
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-18

freghted with couple OF plush bags which hold
pins. 1t Is suspended by silk cord
Different sizes can be used for this purpose The
one ske tched here is ten inches long. The bags
are made OF brown plush and filled with sawdus- !;
they are tied together with brown silk cord. and the
canoe Is suspended with the same.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-18

Children are wont 10 deal largely in manufact-
ured descriptive words. II will give you trader"
said sirl OF twelve-an expression which meant a
compliment which called for another In return,
while riler" signhed a remark which would OBJ
viously be quite the reverse
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-18
CANOE PTNCCSHJON.

An odd little pin-cushion a souvenir from the
mountains. is In the form OF an Indian canoe,