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Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1896-08-13
SUPPLE ENT,,
plain FACTS
ON FINANCE
SENATOR NELSON MARSHALS
THEM IN CONVINCING MANNER.

He Addresses n Mass Meeting Mt His
Home Town of Alexandria, Max
Ing One of the most Complete Re-
views of the Financial Question
Ever Delivered In Minnesota
Errors Of the Silverites Pointed
Out by Means of IncOntrOverti-
BILE Facts and Figures Combined
With Logical Utterances That All
May Understand.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
SIZE DIDN'T SEE TIE PROFIT.

II. had had sufficient experience in putting up
margins I, feel entirely competent TO answer his
vlf.'s question How anybody make money
when stocks go down." This was brought out by
his remark on the dlsgraccful success OF n ma
noeuvro which had sent the price OF certain So
called security down five points.
IT'S this way dear" he began to explain. The
insiders plan 10 knock a certain stock way down.
They can do this 10y failing to declare dividend
when one was expected. or BY spreading detrimental
reports or by Offering a lot Of the stock for sale.
They begin by selling the stock short. then when
they have depressed the quotations four or five
points they buy back all they've sold. Tho differ
cncc IS their profit
But how they sell II before they've got IT.
"Oh they merely contract to deliver II ut some
future day lust as the florist agrees on Friday to
deliver you roses on Sunday. although at the time
they are still growing and tho property OF some
else"
But who pays them the money they maker
"Somrbody always loses. II man has bought
the stock when II was high and sells 1t on the de-
cine. he loses. 80,
'Hut suppose he bought II when II was still
lower, then ne doesn't lose anything. That can hap
pen. can't IT, - 49,,
certainly: but whenever there IL a buyer there
is a seller and the two things balance. That's clear.
isn't TO-
She said II was but there was an information OF
her voice as II she didn't feel she had learned q
great deal. after ali.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
WILLIAM z. REGAIN.

William Z. Regain, who died on Thursday night
after an illness of only few hours, was well
known to the residents of the West Side in the
neighborhood of Forty second-st. He was born in
this city. December q. 1890 His father and mother
had lived for many years in New-York, and were
married in this city The educated at the
old Houston-st public school. After his graduation
ne entered the Custom House as a clerk which
position he retained for several years He then
entered the saloon and business, and
finally settled In Sixthave.. between Fortieth and
Forty-second SITS. where he had been for the last
twenty nine years.
In October, 1860. he married Miss Kate Little
She died in 1858 He had always been a stanch
Republican. Two daughters one OF whom is Mrs.
Horace King Of Peconic Long Island. survive him
The funeral will be held at his late home. No 2Os
East Seventeenth-st., Tomorrow afternoon at /
O'Clock The burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15

SOME OF THE BIDDERS AND PRICES-A GOOD
ATTENDANCE YESTERDAY.

three days sale of lacquers. paintings,
prints, pOrcelains bronzes, ivory carvings swords
and sword ornaments came to a close yesterday al
ternoon at the galleries of the American Art AS
ISOLATION. Madison Square South.
All the galleries well filled with buyers and
spectators. In the lower gallery many lovers OF
the impressionistlc in art gathered to see Claude
Monets paintings Of the Cathedral in Rouen. while
the upper floor Thomas f. Kirby the auctioneer.
looked on few empty chairs from 23O p. m. until 8.
The proceeds of yesterdays sale amounted TO
1886 So bringing the total for the three afternoons
and evening to sl366O05.
The articles disposed of yesterday afternoon were
the valuable of the collection, and they wero
for the most part appreciated by the bidders al
though certain sorts Of pieces sold at Unexpectedly
small prices. This exception was especially marked
in regard TO the lacquers and those who bought
them secured bargains. The usual number or deal
were in attendance. and picked up many OF the
smaller pieces on speculation. One OF the most DIS
Greet OF the bidders WAS n man who called hlnself
DR.. Boston. and who really an agent or the
Boston Museum of Fine Arts, TO which the articles
he purchased Will be taken.
A. o. De Shong OF Philadelphia, paid $3.50, the
highest price of the afternoon for superb vase OF
gold bronze. with many flying birds worked on rs
surface in gold. silver and Japanese materials with
unpronOunceabe
r. E. Moore paid 1920 for q writng-case In gold
lacquer, made probably in 172G by Korin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
JOSEPH PHILIP JARDINE.

Joseph Philip Jardne, old resident Of this city
and for many years member Of the organ manu-
featuring firm of George Jardine & Son. died sud-
denly at his home. No. 221 East Thirty nnthst.. on
Friday after illness Of only few hours Mr..
Jardine always a strong Republican. and at one
time was a candidate for State Senator from the
old IXth Senate District.
He was born in London, England on October II,
1892. When only four years old he brought to
America by his father, who founded the George Jar
dine Organ Manufacturing Company, in White-st.
The son received his education in the public schools
of this city, and afterward was employed clerk
In Wa-st In 1862 he entered the banking and
brokerage house of Shafer Brothers. at No. 80
Wall-st where he had remained ever since. at the
time of mis- death being head bookkeeper there At
his fathers death ne became member of the firm
OF George Jardine g. Son. which still carries on the
organ manufacturing business at NOS so ana 81
East Thirty -nnth-st. On April II, 1856, he married
Miss Grace Duncan. Of Brooklyn, who survives
him.
was we'll known In military and Masonic circles. In
1861 he at the time of IT'S organization, enlisted In
the POD Regiment and he served with II when II
went TO the front In the war. He never severed his
connection with the regiment, and at the tine OF his
death held the rank Of captain He was also MEM
Der of a committee appointed TO write a history OF
the regiment, which is not yet completed Mr. Jar
dine the Oldest member OF the regiment In point
OF service. He also a charter member of En-
It's master In January last he was Installed DIS
commander of James Monroe Post, G. A. r.
The funeral Will take place on Tuesday afternoon
at / O'Clock at the Church of the Epiphany Thirty
frth-st and Lex!ngton-ave. The members OF En-
pre- City Lodge will attend in body another Grand
Army post will also be represented company u, OF
member will military escort the officers
and men being in full uniform. The burial will be
In Trinity Mi rs a Tsons eaYss eyae
Newtown, Long Island.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
BARRET II. VAN AUKEN.

Barrett H. Van Auken, who well-known
merchant In this city years ago. died last Wednes-
day In an asylum for the insane in Canandaigua
n Y. His second wife Catherine NJ. Garrison
a daughter OF Commodore Garrison Twenty-Five
years ago he went to his home, at No. 42l Fifth
ave, and told his wife that he must kill her and
her three little children to make sacrifice to
heaven. He had long knife in his hand. She
managed to induce him to delay until she had sum-
moned aid. and he was overpowered and disarmed
AN examination showed that he a dangerous
lunatic, and he sent to a private asylum. His
wife divorced from him by of the Iegis
lature of Delaware in 1889, and married
Justice George +. Andrews of the New-York Su-
preme Court
Mr.. Van Auken was nearly seventy nine years old
at the time of his death. His body was brought to
this city Friday evening and was buried In
Greenwood Yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
A NEW DAY NURSERY IN THE TENTH WARD.

An Interesting extension OF the work OF the
Protestant Episcopal Church In Stanton-st. known
as the Pro-Cathedral was accomplished on Tues
dav when Bishop Potter assisted by the new
Francis r. Bateman and few friends. among
them Mrs. c. c. Franckyn. Mrs. George Lewis.
Mrs Addison Cammack Mrs. John Greenough.
Mrs William Chandler Casey. Mrs. Robert w aiier
Mrs Newton Dickson. Miss Maria q. Gray ArH
Rudolph Schirmer and Mrs. John A. Lowery. TO-
gether with the deaconesses who arc to have
charge OF It, opened In the Community House a day
nursery.
The work is a continuation OF the Memorial Day
Nursery OF No. 2D East Twenty-third-st. winch
was formerly with the Jewell and Virginia hur-
series under one Board Of Managers.
The Memorial Nursery has now severed It's con-
nectlon and transferred Its work to tho Community
House of the Pro-Cathedral. at No. 153 Essex-st.
under new Board of Managers. consisting OF
Mrs Richard Irwin. president: Mrs. Charles g..
Francklyn, vice president; Mrs. William Chandler
Casey secretary: Miss Maria Griswold Gray, treas
urer; Mrs. H. NJ Bra.m MR.; Rudolph schirm n,I
mack Mrs. J. Newton Dickson. Mrs, William i.
Douglas, Mrs George de Forest Lord. Mrs. John
A. Lowery Mrs. Joseph S:ickney, Mrs. Robert Nal
George Lewis and Mrs. Hermann Oelrichs.
The house Is in the heart OF the oVeTcro"dei
Tenth Ward. where day nurseries are strangely
lacking A.
The nursery Is large. cheerful room on the
ground floor. and with ITS newly painted blue walls,
fresh curtains and twenty-five little white beds all
ready for the babies, was charming VISION OF
cleanliness and comfort.
All those interested Invited 10 visit the nur-
sery any time between 10 a; m and Z m when
only the work of the nursery but the many otner
channels through which the Pro-Catheiral finds its
way into the lives and hearts OF the neghbor-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
A MOUNTAIN POSTOFFICE.
e Detroit Free Press

From The Detroit Free Press
had directed that my letters be forwatoeo ~
the postofhce at Mountainville. and Ieacneo ~
place 10 find II CONF osed Of store, plac kemtn.
shop and three dwelling houses inquired Lor 'nS
office and was directed to the store There W. y
sign Of postofice In connection out l s'Ae"
the old man who came FORWARD:
rs this the posto1ice?
Reckon 'tis' he replied.
II don't see anything like a poston1ce q.
''Mebbe not. We amt never done powrr,
business here postoffice Wnats wanteo.
gave him my name and added that expectso
some letters and after thinking for moment No
replied: g., . ...-., a.v.
AGO mn i.mme see what I did with EN-"
He looked along the counters. up on the enelves
and behind boxes and barrels for a long ten MIN
utes and then finally lid: $500. -. ~o,.
It's mighty quare whar them letters mas eonS
TO- We was all a-lookin at EN- yere tur TWO oS
three days, but doan' reckon nopody carried en-
OF home Jest sot down till look furder
He made a pretty thorough search or the etoN
10 peer under the moiasses barrel but the letters
could not be found. ,. -,
Say he said he got up and os9sneo Vn
his knees that's my house over yam Meooe the
Old womans took the letters home.
| went over and knocked on the door OUT got u0
answer | passed around the house ana FOUND Ine
woman smoking her pipe as she minded the nrs
Letters she repeated. Yes. brung EN- over
the pesky rats hain't got at ern yit.
She went in and got them. and when returned -
the store the postmaster said
Now then. II yo' ar gwine to want post9ege
stamp this week yo'd better let me know to-day
SOS kin order # from Knoxville"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
HER RULING PASSION.
from The Washington Post.


Ex.consres.man John J. o'EsIIl, Of st. Louis
and ex-COngrcssman Forman. Of Illinois. who USED
to represent the South g. Louis District. were at
tho Capo Yesterday In the interest OF tho proposed
new bridge across the Mississippi River at ST.
Louis. 49,,
ono o, the ST. Louis delegation which appeared
before the House Committee on Commerce IN the
interest OF the bill. Mr.. Lloyd G.. Harris. told an
amusing anecdote OF Mississippi River steamboat
ing i'm The course OF his argument
The captain and officers OF the Missouri Belle
n Mississippi steamer" said Mr.. Harris, were
very fond OF buttermilk. which farmer who lived
along tho river bank supplied TO them. The boat
in passing this point, would always make and.
ing and blow her whistle in order To notify the
farmer ttat she wa, there waiting for buttermilk
The farmer would send down negro man with a
bucket OF buttermilk. and having taken 1t aboard
the boat would proceed on her way.
ION one occasion when she tried to edge UP at
this point she struck sandbar and sunk Tho
captain blew signal OF distress fastening the lever
50 that she would blow as long a. there was steam
while tho hungry waters were gradually rising
and swallowing her up: The water mad crept up
10 the boiler and as 1t rushed In there was an
cxpirng grsh of steam into the signal pipe which
caused a most peculiar. lugubrious and nerve
shattcrlng sound. Just at that moment Pompey
who was responding to the signal reached the
waters edge with his pail When he heard that
sound he exclaimed; -, ,,,
"'Great Gawd! Das de Belle asinkn' and
calm TO- buttermk VIII her last bren!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
4 COUPON SYSTEM FOR STGHTSEERS.
PLANS FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF VISITORS AT
TIE HUNGARIAN MIIrENNIAL EXHIBrTIoN

PLANS FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF VISITORS AT
THE III NGARIAN MILLENNIAL EXHIBITION
The authorities having In charge the mlennial
exhibition TO be held Budapest this year to cele-
braic the thousandth anniversary Of the Kingdom OF
Hungary have devised n system OF coupons for
visitors to the city which Is expected TO be not only
a convenience but an economy for those attending
the exhibition. Coupon books will be for sale by
the CITY once OF the Hungarian National Railways.
They are 20 be graded In three classes. according 10
the scale OF expenditure desired They will contain
The railroad ticket the reduced prices which are
to be put I'm force; meal coupons which Will be ac-
copied at all OF the best restaurants In the city and
on tho exhibition grounds; coupons for rooms In one
OF tho furnished houses especially fitted up for the
period ~ the exhibition: tickets OF admission TO the
exhibition: tickets for theatres and other evening
entertainments; tickets for tramways and omni-
buses and, finally. an accident insurance policy.
These coupon books Will be good for thirty days
and will be made out 10 bearer. The city authori-
ties intend 10 III mp sleeping accommodations In tho
public schools N prices from q TO 81 cents day.
For country people and working people OF Hun
gary coming I'm bodies the authorities have built
barracks where lodging will be at the rate OF
c.r,s a day with "A meal for much more. The
tourney both ways a nights lodging. meal and a
visit Ia the exhibition. will cost such people 81 % II
no visitor lives within the seventh railway zone OF
tho Hungarian railway system and 81 II he Is from
the most distant point In the kingdom
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
A SUCCESSFUL LADIES' DAY.
| GUESTS OF THE HARLEM REPUBLICAN CLUB EN-
JOY AN AFTERNOONS ENTERTAINMENT.


JOY AN AFTERNOONS ENTERTAINMENT.
Ladies' day" at the Harlem Republican Club
the first one in five years. bythe-way, was dis
appointment neither the members nor their
guests About seven hundred invitations were
sent out and fully five hundred responded by their
presence some time between the hours OF and b
Yesterday afternoon. Fair faces and handsome
dresses were everywhere to be seen, and both tho
foresight of the Entertainment Committee and the
hospitality OF the members made the afternoon
pass all too quickly.
In the early part OF the afternoon there was al
amateur musical entertainment. the daughters Oh
Soma of the club members volunteering 10 heip !"
the general festivities When music grew tlresofho
ord something more substantial was demanded the
cuests found plenty of refreshments on the upper
floor where various viands were WAITING 10 10
their part When the guests left the clubhouse ~.
groups or pairs they were w s that they too
were men and Republicans. ana inehoers oi uio
Harlem Republican Club. =. ,..,.,-
dav's reception were Miss Stuart: Mrs T A. Ciev-
erly Mrs William See. Mrs Alfred hede Po Mrk
Mrs G. F. Merritt, Mrs; J. Morgan, Mrs ,;., James Wes
Veitch Thomas N. Weed Miss Wed Miss ken
Fish Miss Wnship Miss Cleland. Miss Burtse'
Mrs Hance, Miss Laura Hettrick; Miss Riley Mrs Mrs
William aillenV' B. Taylor, Mrs H.. Temper; Miss H
Mrs Van Holsen Mrs. l.. f. Abry MISS M,ihor
Mrs. Henry Kennedy. Mr. and Mrs. Long, Mrs
Frank b; Long. Miss Cassie Doty Mrs r Ooie MSs
Philbrick Mrs W. A. Eageson: Mrs. Vaughan'
Miss Blanche Fairbanks. Mrs F W. Fairbanks'
Mrs q E. Mosher. Miss Beatte Mrs. Arthur Lv-
inrston and Mrs Clarence Johnson.
1in ne stuart president Washington Winsor
first ycepresident " hageson seconp VIC
q A. Helfer CORRESPONDING secretary, and David
Gaddis, treasurer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
HE WAS A CUBAN REFUGEE.
From The Buffalo Express.

From The Buffalo Express.
Madam" said the tattered wretch. as the womae
Of the house came to the door you see nerore ~
a victim OF the worst governmental tyranny VI" -
face OF the globe.
you look IT," answered the woman.
"My looks do not deceive you yet. maoeW.
assure you that It humbles me greatly 20 ve e" ~
PEELED to ask aims Of you Two short montn III ~
madam was rich enough to have oousn' ~ wv
= Indeed" said the woman, growing interssts9.
yes pursued the wanderer. II had ereas RM1S
tation acres of sugar cine ana TOBACCO, nunos~XS
Of negroes to do my BIDDING I spent my a tns,
idlenees and luxury. never had want t"ss
Could not crafty BY q wave OF my hand'
"Where was ali this? 49,. $780,. ~
"Ir Cuba madam. I am Cuban refugee ~
ri, n ~ was burned by the cruel Spaniafds oe:
aMss had given aid to the patriots; MY wife ana
cS,Sren We're murdered my dependents al scat
terfd' v anG Cuban" interrupted the woman.
..nvs a. nv talking Spanish"
pp,I%sdam" said the tramp. with panied sxprse
.,on Tin the part OF Cuba where lived the people
er. such patriots that they never used the SPAS
~ iansuaRe They talked only English.
.sCS, said the woman then there's another w
~ which YOU can prove what you say.
!" ~. \" hvmil,stins to to have my word dcubte4
w c,b.n pride revolts at It. but my hunger 10
The mince pie which can smell from your kitchen
forces me TO pocket my pride. NAME your osneF
test and II shall be fulfilled. -.
you might walk Spanish. said the woman Wild
q smile, she shut the door,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
DANGEROUS IMITATION.

From The Louisville Courier journal.
Old hunters love recall the times when Ken
lucky abounded in game. and many are the stories
they can tell of the good old days
Once upon time It became known IN Grave9
County that a remarkably large flock OF w1ld
turkeys might be found near the forks OF two small
creeks At that time the game laws were not 20
rigid as now, and it so happened that two hunters
started out the morning after the mock the
purpose Of each was TO kill the old hen, TOR then
IL required little skill to call UP the half grown
brood which are Justly accounted the best Of eating.
and XIII many or all OF them, To fool an old COB.
bier or hen is a feat Of which few can boast. but
the young ones may be tolled into range by A
amateur. 49,. A..
wing bone caller the peep, peep Of ycungii sS
old hen which he especially sought. Failing e
draw. the supposed hen nearer he began to stelk
he began 70 stsaissily search for sss location He
eaw, In q dim way. oomethinG move and drew -
bad" With HE gun. which was losdsd NTH bueaI
shot.
sh:s s,,t.s:! period ses n: s.y e .Tss osSc
Need to show that 4 neighbor had killed the old
hen. was Initiating her call and came pear losing
his life for a stimulation which . brother human
could not detect false.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15

Z. W. Foster born March 2s 1872 at
New-Haven His father. Eleazer Foster, was a
lawyer OF good standing In that city. His mother s
maiden name was Mary Pierpont and she was a
direct descendant of the Rev. James Pierpont, the
second minister in the Congregational Church in
the New-Haven Colony, and one OF the founders
of Yale College. At early age Mr. Foster went
TO live with uncle in what is the town of
Stockbridge. Madison County. y, Y: He received
a common school education and in 1910 removed 10
Potsdam, where he lived until his death. In 1867
he was appointed by Governor Fenton member
O., the State Board of Charities and held place
in that body continuously UP to his death In
1873 he appointed by Governor Hoffman to the
Constitutional Commission, OF which he
able member In 1881 Governor Cornell named him
as a member OF the Tax Commission. He was
largely interested IN real estate. his chief business
having been the sale and development of the Pier
pont tract In ST. Lawrence County.
He always Wing Republican his first
Presidential vote having been cast for William
Henry Harrison. and his last for "Tppecinoes
grandson
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
PORCELAINs AND PAINTINGS on SALE.

At the Firth Avenue Art Galleries. No. 3& Fifth
ave.. there has been on view for the last few days
IN interesting collection OF Chinese porceains be-
longing to Tien-Fah Of Shanghai. The collection
includes besides porcealns potteres fades. crystals
and amethysts, AL Of which are to be sod to-
morrow. Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons.
At the same galleries there is now on exhibition
+. NJ Bristo"s collection OF oil and water color
pa,.ntinss In this collection represented the
II. L. De Haas. Israels. Jacquet Jettie. Lesrel II.
2 Msr:e Eoss Blooners, David Col. Cain. George
lnnees, L. Jminez, Eastman Johnson r. Knight,
W. Maris Raeffaelli and verschuur. The paintings
Viu all bo on free view until Wednesday evening,
when they will be sold at auction.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15

clouded sky 1879 days when sunshine % ro;
and only 80 days OF cloud. so that raihi MAI fa Of
amount to much more tnan Il goou-S
dew" . oos,s about
It Is estimated that an adobe house COS, his ma
800 room but there are mansions butt OF III @
terial which not less than S}o.0n 20 Weyico
When the Americans" settled IN NV of Cali
fornia they accepted the treeess con1l'Iomn1 " VIZ
country and built their houses OF 'dope muu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
THE JOKE WAS ON THE BOYS.
From The Arizona Republican.

"Assavers arc the common butt In all mining
camns and as c rule. believe they get II ~ me
neck undeservedly," said well-known mining
"For example," said he you rsmsmp =: , re-
Sot hold OF a chunk Of a Mormon's grindstons and
Worked II OF on the camp assaysrG he got . cr
stone and the boys ran him out Of camp. That va
true story and yet after these many yssss M
The eariy DAYS the Mormons used to cut their
srndstoncs out q what sfterwsrd ., Ws' known tnS
Carbonate and eventually II was discovered 20 b
one of the most wonderful deposits Of silver 9re t9e
world has ever known. But that was too !a{e g
grindStoua"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
THE BRAZIL MEETS GALES.

Tho eccentrictties OF the sea were never better
illustrated than by the tale brought in by Captain
Lawrence. Of the Nova Scot!an bark Brazil which
arrived here yesterday. ThIrty-two days ago the
bark left Caibaren with a cargo Of cedar and
mahogany. With favorable winds she made the
voyage TO the Capes Of the Delaware In four days.
From the Capes to this port the Brazil. labored FOR
twenty eight days and, although she was not
damaged. she had stormy time She ran into
succession or fierce northwest gales. which were
accompanied by high and bllzzard-l!ke weather.
She was Down far of shore and out OF her course
four times.