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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-22
AUTUHNAL DATSAr THE HOTEL CHA NPLATY


Hotel Champlain y. Y. Sept. 81 (SpeciaD.-IIenry
Irving and Miss Ellen Terry. with their party OF
SIX who came directly to the Hotel Champlain on
their arrival in this country. have attracted much
attention. Both have been much pleased with the
house and Miss Terry especially with the wonder
ful view.
The ball OF last Saturday was largely attended
and greatly enjoyed. In addition to the guests OF
the hotel a number Of people from Plattsburg and
officers OF the United States garrison were invited.
Supper was served at midnight. 1t was the last
ball Of the season. Hops and Informal dances will
be given until october l.
Tennis and all outdoor pastimes are delight In
these September days. ramble in the park is a
recreation and JOY. The weather is as nearly
perfect az can be In the evening the great fire
blazing logs from eight to ten feet long and foot
In diameter. 49, .
The hotel s still well filed. and all who can do
so will remain throughout the month to watch the
changing foliage and enjoy the restfu! delightful
life during the finest month Of the year In this
region Tourists and others coming out from the
Adirondack stopping here on their way home.
and large number OF New-Y Workers have arrived
this week Among them are Howard Page Mr..
and Mrs G. Haye. Mrs. Du Bots. Mrs H. Dumar-
esuue Abram Van Santwood Mr. and Mrs. F. s.
Ouinby Mrs W A Miller. Miss Brundage. Mr.. and
Mrs 4 Hobart. Mr.. and Mrs. 8. j. Lord G. E..
Lambert j. NJ Bell. Mrs. c. II. Craig Misses
Lindsey OF EewYork.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-22
CONNECTICUTS GOOD ROADS SCHEME

UNEXPECTED POPULARITY OF THE PROVISION
FOR STATE Arp-THE BRIDGE COMPLICATION.
Hartford. sept. 81 (speciaD-The good-roads move
rent IN this State which was started
nv the last session OF the Legislature mas
proved to be a popular one. eighty "i '"e
towns having applied to the Highway |o"i-
mission for the state aid provided by the sta'u'e'
This means a good many miles OF roads puii' a.
cording TO the specifications OF the State Comnis-
,on and under its practical supervision Each sec
,ion Of road ordered has to be visited by one or
more members of the Commission, VINO are III
practical men and OF them an engineer De
fore the State money can be given Inc popuiari's
OF the movement had not been anticipated INC
legislators apparently realizing the desire OF
the people of the State, especially OF the farhiis
sections 10 establish better transportation TOT
their PRODUCTS The advent OF the trolley lines mas
had much TO do with this. as they nave openeu '"e
eyes OF the farmers TO the value OF transports
ton as they have never seen II before freiBht-
ing by trolley service has been done to limited
extent: but the bulk OF the product or the FARMER
is far from the lines and must be drawn by horses
The nlan for a new theatre for Hartford mas
come 10 a standst and II is doubtful II one VIII
be completed on the site chosen In time tor any
part OF the coming season. The city mas lain cai''
to a strip OF land upon which a part OF 1t was 70
be built and where the excavations for the foulna
non nave ALREADY been made. and II Will take a
process OF the courts TO determine wnere the ute
!.
The never-ending bridge question has assumed a
new phase. The towns included In the hignway
dst,ct created by the Legislature have voted, two
OF them Glastonbury and Manchester, not TO honor
any draft made upon them by the commission, pc
lievlng that the Legislature had no right 10 take
burden from Itself and place IT upon towns with
out their consent. The Commission VIII bring suit
against the towns to test the constitutionanty or
the act and until the Supreme Court decides the
Commissions hands will be tied. and nothing can
be done about the new bridge Meanwhile the tenn
porary bridge answers in low water and fair
wea Their but every agrees that IL cannot en-
dure the ice OF winter or the foods OF spring.
II there is any one household word In this city
at the present time 1t is asphalt" The discussion
on street pavement which has become general in
the city. all turns upon whether sheet or block
asphalt shall be used. At the present time each
sort has about an even chance, Pearl-st. and State
st having been ordered With block and Main-st.
with sheet asphalt. No other kind Of pavement Is
even mentioned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-22
COMPANY ELECTIONS.

COMPANY ELECTIONS
An election for second lieutenant OF the Third
Company. 7,h Regiment. has been ordered for Octo-
ber&
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES John T. Fisher and Ser
seant-Mator w II. Folsom have received their com
missions quartermasters of the First and Second
battalions The appointments made in ac-
coriance with the regulations.
The election In Company A, 9Th Regiment re-
suited in the unanimous choice OF Lieutenant 8. s.
OConnor captain of the company. Captain
oConnor was a private in the Sth Regiment, Foot,
v.c,orias Regular Forces. In 1880. and remained in
the English service until 1888 He Joined the Ma
Regiment, and became first lieutenant of Company
A. 9th Regiment. October H. 1893.
Armory drills will begin in the 9th Regiment Oc-
tober L Colonel Stewards order gives notice that
the companies will be exercised for several weeks
without arms. Colonel Seward urges his men 10 be
prompt and punctual in their attendance. He says:
"a sense OF personal responsibility OF the several
members is absolutely necessary TO guarantee the
success OF any organization; II is especially essen
fal as applied to the members of the National
Guard AID the commanding officer expects that
The evenings set apart for drill shall be considered
rs a standing engagement. and nothing but sick
ness or death should be permitted 10 interfere with
the performance OF duty voluntarily assumed on the
nate Of enlistment Absentees from drill must be
reduced TO a minimum the coming season"
The recent designations. commissions and war
rants are placed record. all Of which have al
ready been announced in this column.
The 18th Regiment made the following record At
Creedmoor:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-22
NATIONAL GUARD NOTES.
COLONEL SMITHS ADDRESS TO THE 9th
REGIMENT-THE DRILL SEASON
TO OPEN

n. postponed meeting of the surgeons of the Ma
ssn.l Guard which win take place s September 3d.
w, an the date originally set for 1t. Or. Daniel
= urrr OF the I'D Separate Company. secretary OF
o.. .ociety. has received notice from surgeons all
Wv the state accepting the invitation to be pres
", and the meeting promises to be we'll attended
- fruitful OF good results.
Tn. ofncisl record OF the work done at creedmoor
- .sused some officers of the Guard to doubt the
%-acnn OF the General Inspector OF Rife Practice
A. .aopt,ng the black target. tits suggested by
-. who have given the matter close attention
49, while the black target may be desirable at the
.sort ranges II is inferior to the one formerly in
-. ~, sharpshooters' work. The record made last
-..t BY sharpshoo;ers is as follows
rur>rrv cECOSD prcrurNr
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the jollity." he said The troops marched to the
festival hall in silence heard addresses recountIng
the valor and the bravery Of their comrades then
they drank their beer large quantities OF beer and
went back to their homes their barracks. The
order which was maintained and the absence Of ex
cesses was the most noteworthy thing about the
celebration" Lieutenant Du Val was also preFent
at the manoeuvre which took place outside OF the
Notifications the next day, and in which all the
troops In the city took part.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-22

times At this season people come TO take the
baths rather than TO indulge in the gayeues'
Each summer the fame OF the waters OF NOT
Springs increases and every season ADDS many
more names to the long list OF those VINO nave
been restored 10 health by them Inc Ho"es'e"u
Hotel closed last week, but the virginia hote'
and cottages are filed to OVERLOOKING and there
are many favorable comments on the manner In
which Mr. sterry takes care of the patrons on
Friday night series OF tableaus interspersed WIN
music by the Hot Springs Orchestra was gwen
In the Casino. Miss Quarter played several seiec-
lions the violin. ,,, - ,a,ad
On Wednesday a game OF baseball was played
between the Hot Springs walters ana a team Iron,,
Coylngfon va These games are largely patron'zeu
by the guests. , ,, ..,,o , Ain
ner AT her residence about mile from the Sprhss'
many ladies' from THE Hot were present ,...,
Among the arrivals during the week are; FROM FROM
New York-Mrs j Hood Wright W. H. Sorspy'
MIR and Mrs W E. Dodge, o. Wheeler ana 1he3-
dore Wheeler. Leonard f. Gutman ana MISS D. T.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-22
CPOWDS At THE HOT SPRINGS

Hot Springs. Va. Sept. 81 CSpeciaD.-Although. OF
course. Hot Springs is not gay at present as 1t
was at this time last month. 1t Is still made pleas
ant by the many social Incidents and outdoor pas
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-22
RADLY CUT UP BY THE NEWS.

From The Boston Herald
Taunton man has badly cut face as result
Of the Defenders victory on Saturday. " men the
go rived he was being shaved. and as he was
Arm believer in the Valkyrie he jumped with sur
nrise with the result that the razor went INTO MS
cheek.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-22

The dates for shooting at the Creedmoor ranges
are: Marksmen October 10; expert class. septem-
Der q October S and 81. and sharpshooters. Octo-
Der 5 and u
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-14

to me- of Easter lilies. all blooming
in the tiniest of pots. You see, | am
not forgetting the American way Of
celebrating Easter" she said, smiling
and struggling to free a hand-One OF
those dainty, delicate hands that Meis-
sonler would paint too large, "and
have begun early to gather lilies
None but an American who has known
the lilies of California can appreciate
Easter flowers as they should be seen"
And then, right there in the street,
with the fashionable equipages rolling
past, and with hats being raised to
her, and bows of smiling recognition
on every side she began TO tell me OF
the flowers Of her Western home. "The
lilies are as large ms that-yes, and
as large as that" ir..catlng one giant
hydrangea and arc'her that stood
In their pots by the coachmnn on his
box.
"And how are you going to cele-
brate Eastern" I asked.
with a house party. My sons have
come, you know" And then Mrs.
Mackay's rather severe face grew very
soft, for an instant, And my daugh-
ter is here with me and the children"
Just here the front door burst open,
and down the steps came rushing An
drea, Blanca and the baby Colonna,
and. with nod. Mrs. Mackay babe me
good bye. STOPPING 10 kiss the children
and give them sniffs OF the lilies that
breathod OF home. even mid pleas
ures and palaces"
Another American who always keeps
to the home Easter Is Lady Mary
Paget, daughter Of the late Paran
Stevens, and wife OF Sir Arthur Paget.
high in the queens favor ever since
he was a page in her service. On East
err day lady Paget's home on Halkin
street VIII be trimmed with flowers,
and at promptly the hour for service.
she. with her two children. Albert Ed
ward Sidney Louis and Louise Mar
garet. will sally forth for church.
driving in the handsome four-wheeler.
which was a bridal gift from the
Prince Of Wales After church. with
real American custom they will walk
home, lettering along the avenues for
a chat. and meeting friends by the
way, and lingering at the steps of
neighbors and lndulging In the little
street reception, which is such fea-
ture Of our Fifth avenue Easter at
home. AT other times we are formal
and English" said Lady Paget 10 me
when visited her FOR advance news
OF her Easter" but then We think OF
home ard how We would do II We were
there Instead OF here"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-14

TO take place in her apartments at
o'clock, and later she viii join n COM
pany that 30 from her rather cermO-
Nous tea over 10 the home OF Lady
Flora Blackwood for musicale, at
which her ladyship VIII sing. The
eggs and lilles' begged for by the
child are to appear upon the breakfast
table OF a children's party TO be given
Easter noon. The French idea OF
Easter, the Marquise de Choiseul
writes, is more a rolliclsing feast, with
dancing AMI merry-making, but II 10
the Intention of the American colony
to celebrate il quietly, although here
as elsewhere Easter Is getting to be
the most joyous occasion Of the year,
overlapping Christmas by a great deal
the latter being after all more OF a
family reunion than merry making
and entertainment time.
Mrs. j. j. Aston, that young Amerl-
can matrOn whose occurrences coupled
with SO much brightness, makes her so
conRpicous always, win parade IN the
little park near her apartment sauray.
holding her small son by the hans
Like the princesses OF royalty, she does
this nearly every day, and l was
amused TO see Mrs. Astor and the
Duchess OF Fife pass each other the
other day. almost brushing dresses, and
each hnlding her pay hanui While not
even maid followed. Both are i'm
mensely wealthy and Of high degree,
but here the resemblance ends. as Mrs.
Astor Is as beautiful as the Dsthess
OF Fife Is homely. At Easter the Ak
tors will not fail into the wake Of other
entertainers. as they prefer a more
Philadelphia way OF celebrating the
day. A long breakfast, a ohurch-go-
Ing, a quiet drive, seml-recepuon 10
friends and an evening quietly spent
are their present plans They are at
present In Paris, but viii return TO
London shortly
How odd that Mrs William Astor
should nearly always spend her Easter
Sundays IN Paris. This year she has
several Of her sons-iu-law with her,
and they seem, ] am told. unusually
devoted. They have planned to be With
her at large Easter dinner which she
will give with the wife OF President
Faure as guest Of honor and the presi-
dent to come n he can. l notice that
the doings OF the President OF France
are less widely heralded than IN the
days Of the GOOD and pleasure-loylng
Carnot.
The most delightful tidlnss come 10
me OF the American colony IN Rome.
Perhaps you may get closs idea Of
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-14
cnonIsrnRs roo rn1nNpLY.
Soprano and Tenor Very swcet--Ten-
ors wife Very Bitter.


Dayton, KY, April i2.-rhore is
much excitement In society and church
circles here over sensational scene
on Fairchild avenue between two
prominent ladies'.
About Christmas time story boz
came current that Charles Thomas.
the leader OF the choir OF the Baptist
church, had given TO Miss Mamie Far
mpr, also n ohnrlster of the snme
church. a diamond ring
They mot at yehearsals and at Sab
bath Hervicea,and II soon becnme noised
about that Mr. Thomas was entirely
too devoted In his attentions to the
sweet soprano Tor his character of
husband and father,
Nothing moro serious than an in.
discreet Irritation was thought. az
both enjoyed high standing in the
community.
Then came the story Of Mr.. Thomas
presentation of the valuable diamond
ring TO Miss Farmer.
Mrs. Thomas heard the story and re.
fused TO credit Il.
Yesterday morning Mrs. Thomas met
Misc Farmer on F'airchlld avenue.
Mrs. Thomas demanded the return OF
the diamond ring,
An exciting scene of several min
utos duration occurred, and verbal as
saulta ana defenses were vigorously
made, Friends appeared ana kept the
AFFAIR from becoming more serious.
Mr. Thomas Is member OF large
wholesale tobacco company on East
Front street, Cincinnati. and has
therefore stood high In Dayton.
Mrs. Thomas Is a lovabln little VOL
man. They have twot children, one al
little miss Of about Fourteen years.
and pupil IN the Dayton high school.
Miss Farmer enjoys an equally en-
viable reputation In Decatur
II r. said that on one occasion. be-
fore she heard the story that culml-
mated IN yesterdays scene. Airs. Thom-
as asked Miss Farmer who was the
donor OF the ring IN question. and Miss
Farmer had laughlngly replied. My,
lover"
Miss Farmer sim retains the ring.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-14

surely, for he was trying to set out OF
the way to the tune of double quick,
but. OF course, his internal possessions
hampored his movements. and. besides.
tho old cat and the young puliet were
adding nightly 10 Ills discomfort,
Taking advantage o. tile suake's
cuinbrous condition. .tn ben and the
cat jumped on h'm for all they were
worth. pcclting and claw.ng and
scratching and bl.ins TIL the dir was
murlSy with flying fur and feathers.
When walters appeared upon thc scene
Of action, he says the cat and the pull
let were certainly setting the best Of
the conflict. and the snake seemed
to be decidedly mot In It." Pretty
soon. however, a lnatly blow from the
cats paw broke one of the eggs within
the snakes little inside" and the
old fellow "lSind OF oased down. and
took long breath. Presently an
other hump disappeared. then another,
and unoshcr, uli All the eggs were
broken and the snake was In a state
OF general collapse with raw eggs
streaming out % MS mouth
His spirits, however, rose, as his alb
domcu sank, ana by and by, "he SEEM
ed 10 feel thrl!i Of life along his
koer and turned in his wrath, am
would have made short work OF de-
molishing that say young pullet. in
spite Of the cats kindly Interference
In her behalf, had not Walters gone
quickly to the rescue, and put an end
TO the snakes earthly eareer-Alexan-
dna Qsa.) Correspondent Philadelphia
rriftoa
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-14

tneue her twin daughter. will cheer IN
onnush 10 totlo cr,,,so rno, ITO vi
'1
llht thht yaaht Whlch nus purhe 80
many happy-and Had-Anerieahs TO
Italy at Inherent times
was more than amused to learn
that the eccentric bachelor George
vanderbilt would to make sure Of eel
ebrnting Easter In American fashion
In Russia, Walk past the winter palace
at precisely o'clock p m. Easter dny.
And that he would dress In spafing at
tire-God save his health-and would
wear great bunch Of yioieia in his
sdttonhnlc. DO vlolets grow In Russia
hr. Vanderbilt Is rich enough, though.
10 import them for the occasion, lust
as that Chanler explorer took flowers
with him into the heart OF Africa. al
most.
Minister Breckinridge Is the most
dem cratic American In Rugsia for
many a dav. iibIy Easter might as well
he spent In the Weat at home, or IN
Vnsbinaton Tor II will be no different
from he at-home way" he wrote In
answer to an inauIring letter.
Nfra partiatt Trim who ia tho ,dnai
dinlomat's vito bad n trilv Anstrlnn
Easter' Al 10 in the morning she re-
eeives nor friends 10 coiiee ma a light
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-14
AS Il. is OBSERVED ABROAD!
MRS. MACKAY's SEARCH FOR
CALIFORNIA LILLIEs-AMERI-
CAN COLONIES OF LONDON.
PARIS AND RoME-wINTER PAL
ACE IN ST. PETERSBURG.
LONDON. April 10.

IDN DON. Apfll Il.
Although Americans are constantly
accused of copying other nations in
matters Of dress. speech and manner.
yet notice them at holdiya times to
be the most patriotic people IN the
world They cling to the observance
of their own country, and move heav-
en- and earth to observe the day as
1t would be at home. At Christmas
there must be the tree and the goodies
at Easter the flowers and the gifts
Travel where you will among the
American colonies abroad and you will
find this order for Easter day: Break
fast, church, dress parade and gaiety
in the afternoon ana evening.
l mad the pleasure of meeting Mrs
Mackay the other day, just as shd
was stepping from her carriage in
front of her London residence, Carlton
House Terrace. Her arms were laden
ed with great troees, as they seemed
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-14

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'i,s i.0 ',.''9 WIN ther milil9uh'
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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-14
THOMAS 8, REEDS FRIENDS.
AMONG THEM is SENATOR LODGE
OF MASSACHUSETTS.
THEY ARE NOW ON THE WAR
PATH FOR THE MAN FROM
MAINE M'KINLEY's VERY BAD
BREAK IN THE soUTH-rHE
LATTER's CHANCES.
NEW YORK, April 10.


NEW Sol'4N' April -
a special TO the Press from wash
ington says:
prostao,,,,, noi;tt,. .o,,, % be n
'uN'''',' pV'',,'e
long way aheau. Congress 10 not eN-
pected to convene until December, and
the national conventions arn moro
~, 800. 49,, >,.,,.r.,,oi,.,..
IMAM year Instant NpFV'''e'es'
movements ON behalf or diiierent can
dldates are displaying some activity
nj tho r,tt,,,i c,nlteI
IN the hfst pace u Is Wen 10 ho'u
that gossip SO far as il has any value
M all aa hearing unnn future events.
4, t..,., g,t,i. r,t,, "a
20 NA''0ls '"'Vi'''V ~ ''V'''''
Reed OF Maine
The movement on behalf of Mr. Reed
Gov ,ho n.,, por,I1,,s,, n,,slientini
~
nomination seems 10 De SURROUNDED ny
this atmosphere OF caution.
Mr. Rood bimself is silent. lie was
.. e.. ,,....,.t.,,.,,,,, ,t,,,-
silent Wheh ne was III "''4i''''H'V'' W.
ing the closing weeks OF eongreNs' anu
he IS silent now, Ills lnterestA are, 20
,,.o ,,,,,nt,. ,,t,r,sr Inn ora which in
a..
the hands of his friends II ia uni-
yn,s,l,,, rec,t,nty,d Tint senator Lodge
Ia I'D trnln.r nf Mr. Rood in this prcsi-
dcntini ,ing NIr Reed could not have
srlnrted n better mnnager. ana he
co,ll not have n moro devoted friend
ii ia a subject az current comment
a,nnnf- thc noiiticians In washington
,,ho arc iooiknr forward To the next
u,.siJef,tini ra,npnii,n lint Mir Recd
IL neenIlorly fortunate In having such
nm advnrnto oa genntor Lodre.
Thc Mckinney boom npparrntly has
not Noon Cnrtunnto rorrntlv. dover
~, nf,tet,Ie,. Win An Rcnubllcnn
oil, nractIr9iiv bebind him seems 10
40 y m,,na,,Sr ii;a rre,it starring
tn,,,. H., ~ sonh AZ not eondtIce TO
i,ts nnittirSl nrrstigr He waa pecu-
iar1,, un5ort,,rbtc in hIs rernarIts about
s i''''y yshi.l, nave neon thr cause of
,,,n,, aymi.n,,iona ,,hirb atd moi OK.
,'iotn IL tnstirn "a Al. NcIllnley.
i,a,,,,.,, 4, r,i,st lac o,id flat he hng
49,, ,,o, 80, re,sonal fniio,vSra In tbs
,' '''s ~ na+iiu,ai uoiitieiaus ana thnt
3,t .,'N '. ~ 49, No., ians f"rvGr n WIN
, ~, ~, .,,reod I'm bts f,vnr mat
~. ~ 'si,,.'1 e,,,di5,ta tssens thn
20 ,a ' ts,,. ho,s ht. name Ia h ne
IT, ,aF - A. Nt,tet,,ia,' y,iti cvn,,t
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