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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-17
DANCING HOSPITAL NURSES.
From The London Dispatch.

from Tne London Dispatch.
General Sir Georg. White. the British Com
mander-n-Chicf ia India. gallant Irshman though
h. may be- has raised "A perfect hornets nest about
his ears by his recent regulations of the amise-
mcnts To be INDUCED In by the ladies of the Indian
Nursing San While permitting the fair Sisters 10
frequent race meetings @. garden parties and at
homes. the harl-heartcd commander OF the forces
has put his foot down in the matter of balls and
theatrical performances. Sir George White
sensbly, ~ II appears 10 me- considers that such
amusomonts would unfit the nurses for the proper
fullmsnt Of those duties which they have prcsum-
ably gone 10 India To perform Unless their hours
be- much shorter than those OF nurses at home. and
their duties altogether lighter. 1t Is difficult TO be-
licve that these ladies would spend their of-time in
dancing and acting without suffering a loss OF
strength and sleep which would prevent them from
giving proper attention To the patients nruscd to
their care.
Hitherto the nurses have been In great demand at
all social functions. and as they are not allowed 10
appear uniform they. with true feminine
ingenuity, contrivcd most becoming evening dress
OF white China silk. with scarlet facngs which they
wore AT the Government House and other balls TO
the great envy OF other women. ! begin to suspect
that 1t Is flirting. amusement and the prospect OF
matrimony that have rendered the Indian Nursing
Service popular Whether the Army Sisters will
submit To having their wings clipped by Sir George
white. without managing to make things a little
hot for the daring reformer. remains to be seen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-17

Place 10 Joralemon-st. 10 Henry, u Remsen. to
front Of City Hail. and pass in review before
Mayor Wurster thence TO Fulton. To Joralcmon.
to Court. to Atlantic, to Cllnton-st and dismiss.
the march to begin at o'clock p.
In many Catholic churches there will be ser
vices Of especial interest. At ST. Patrck's. Kent
and Wllloughby -aves. solemn high mass VIII
be sung. During the everng there Will be many
convivlal assemblages. At the Academy Of
Music the members Of the st. Patrick Society
will hold their forty-seventh annual dinner. The
first affair Of this sort gven-nOt by this or
eanization--was on March H. 1923. and I'M
der the direction of the Erin Fraternal Assoca-
ton. The dinner OF the society. which followed
a parade and services In the Jayst church.
was given on the ground where the Hall Of
Records now stands. 1t Is on record that tn"
first president Of this organization was Robert
Snow, a well-known Methodist, although ma
tive-born Irishman. George Hall. Brooklyn's
first Mayor was among the members Of that So
cotv At the Academy Il Mucic dinner Joseph
g. kenc will preside, and have with him at
the table Of honor the speakers and these guests:
Supreme Court Justices Edgar NJ. Cullen. Will
lard Bartlett. VI. ]. Keogh Surrogate George j.
Abbott. John Fleming, and Bernard Peters. me
toast-caId, will be as follows: "Thr Day We
Celebrated the Rev. John Mitchell kiely. our
Deceased Members in silence; "1rclard.' John
f. Fitzgerald. of Boston; THE United States"
Andrew Mclean; zine state of Ncw-York." Dis
trict- Attorney Foster l.. BIckus: THE CITY q
brooklyn" Mayor f. ". Wurstcr; our Sister
Societies" Tunis 6. Bergen. president of the st
Nicholas Society. and John \. Burr. of the New
England Society: The Ircss." John W. Keller.
THE Ladice." Patrick T.. Callahan. There will
be vocal music by John r. fireman. tenor. and
Joseph J. Byrnc. The officers of the society are:
Dr. Joseph 4 Kcne. president; VI. r. McGold
rick first president; William J. Carr sec
ond vicc-presdent; JOhl T Brccn recording sec
rotary: John y. Garry. corresponding sccre-
tary: John II. Newman, treasurer.
There are two associations known as the
Friendly sons OF ST. Patrick The Eastern Dis
trict society viii hold forth in Arion Hall This
diner will be presided over by John &. Kelley
Collector Of Internal Revenue Many women are
expected 10 be present. and addresses Will be
made by Luke - Staplcton Senators Gallagher
and DSulvan. Judge Gaynor. Postmaster Sulli-
van and others
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-17
AT THE BROOKLYN THEATRES.

Kate Claxton. in "The Two Orphans" appeared
a. the Park Theatre last evening for weeks en-
gagement Although the play has been seen In
this city at intervals for many years IT seems 10
have lost none OF its odtirne vitality, and the
audience ike audiences OF other days. was just A.
deeply interested. Miss caXton was supported by
Charles A. Stevenson and capable company.
Gentleman joe with James T. Powers the
London cabby, received applause at the Columbia
last night. Miss Weland was warmly applauded.
There was a chorus of forty good-ooking and well
dressed young women. The piece is here for "A
week.
Hermann, 1.-THE Napoleon OF Necromancers d"
changed 10 the Amphon last night ana viii
amuse the Williamsburgcrs for the rest OF this
week A large audience greeted him, despite the
storm, and mystifed well amused.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-17
SHE WANTED HER SHOES BL1ChED
BUT THIS NEW WOMAN WAS NOT ALLOWED
TO HAVE THEM POLISHED IN THE CABIN.

But THIS NEW WOMAN WAS NOT ALLOWED
TO HAVE THEM POLISHED IN THE CABIN.
The new woman has again come TO the front rms
time IL IS because she could not get her boots black
ened on the woman's side Of a South Ferry boat
and now she wants TO know the reason why her sex
is being so Disseminated against. day or two ago
the new woman. who. by the way. wore a high collar
a mans necktie. derby hat and a coat which re-
sembled a mans cutaway. boarded n South Ferry
boat on her way to New-York She called boot
black from the opposite side. and seating herself in
the wOmcns cabin. directed the boy 10 begin opera
tons on a pair OF No. shoes One received
highly artistic patent leather shine and just as
the boy about to begin on the other he was
rudely ordered out by an oiiicious empoye me
new woman demonstrated. but the man in brass
buttons told her that If she wanted her boots BLACK
ened she would have to go outside. Il won't. she
Then go without" answered the rude employe.
Being In rather unpleasant predicament the
new woman went out the cold deck. and leaned
I'D against a stanchion while the shine" was being
completed. She left the boat vowing vengeance upon
the man of the buttons. and declared that She
would complain 10 Secretary Bunker, of the Union
Ferry Company. But she apparently never reached
her destination. for when asked about the matter
yesterday Mr.. Bunker said that she had not called
upon him. However said he. the deckhand
did perfectly right. there s rule prohibiting
bootblacks on the wOmcn's side of the boat. She
should have gone over to the other side
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-17
CAPTURE or Az ESCAPED CONVICT.
DETECTIVE EvANHoE's VARIOUS EXPERIENCES
WITH LEONARD BROWN

WITH LEONARD BROWN.
LEONARD Brown. alias Brunette" convict who
ESCAPED from Dannemora Prison. a, Clinton. n. Y.
was arrested Sunday night in West Fiftieth-st by
Central Office Detectives Evanhoe and DAILY. He
was taken back Clinton yesterday by Keeper
Coughlln of Dannemora Prison. Brown, who Is
twenty-six years old In 1899 secured place as
nurse with Colonel W Sanford, an invalid living
at No. 10 East Sixty Eighh-st. He was in the
house only week when he disappeared with four
valuable god watches and 1900 worth OF other
property He was arrested In March. 1891. by De-
tectve Sergeant Evanhoe. who found in his pos
session pawn tickets for the watches. Brown was
convicted and sentenced 10 Elmra Reformatory.
After being there year he wrote to Evanhoe tell
ing him that he had chance to get out If work
could be secured for him, and promising to lead
an honest life for the future.
Evanhoe informed superintendent Brockway that
he would be responsible for Brown and the latter
was released. Evanhoe got him a situation in a
Sxth-ave museum. Brown there only three
days, when 1t discovered that he was swind-
ling the box Office with counterfeit, money. Then
Evanhoe arrested him and sent him back to Elmira.
For some infractlon OF the rules he trans
ferred to the Dannemora Prison. from which he
thorities wrote to Evanhoe OF the escape knowing
that he would be able to arrest Brown II the man
came to New-York. Evanhoe learned a few days
ago that Brown was in this city. SO he wrote to
here for him. as he expected TO arrest him In
day two. Keeper Coughln arrived here late last
night and found Brown locked up at Police Head
quarters. Brown will have 10 serve seven years
his escape he will get only half OF the Communication
time allowed for good behavior
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-17
WESTON SAYS HE HAS FOUND NEYS son

From Tn. Hickory Press and Carollnian
The Rev James A. Weston has returned TO Hlck-
DRY from Kentucky near Louisville, where he went
to see and meet and talk with the son OF Marshal
Ney OF France. who Napoleon's 'BraVest or
the Brave" and who was Peter Stuart Ney. the
school teacher OF South and North Carolina, buried
I'm Rowan County. y. & lie found the old gentle
man. who was lightweight years old saturday, Fen
ruary % in perfect good health lie came to North
Carolina I'm ls31. and met his father. who gave him
s. 800 and him to Philadelphia, ana there en-
tered jefferson Medical College. and graduated and
prActiseI medicine He, however. went under an
written history which he has consigned 10 the Rev.
Major Weston. who will not divulge any OF the par
tCulars until after the death Of the Old gentleman
This makes the connecting INK certain ana sure
that Peter Stuart Ney was really Marshal Ney. The
old gentleman says his father called for few min
utes his mothers house in Paris the night after
the morning he supposed 10 nave been shot.
tn. Old gentleman himself seems TO b." Involved IN
sort OF international complication between the
United States and Mexico. and hence he Will not
even allow his identity TO be known. He was
In the Mexican War He had Major Weston = book
on Historic Doubts "a to tho Execution or Marshal
Ney" In his library. and had read IT, lie received
the Rev. Major Weston very cordially when ne
learned who he was. and then subsequently talked
with him freely, but not overfreely. He held back
much. and told him he would learn II all from his
manuscript after he died. The Rev Major Weston
graphs OF Marshal Ney, and he never had such
piercing glance from a mans eye I'm all his lie as he
had from this man when he presented himself and
his credentials Major Weston has just returned
from Kentucky. and talked with the Editor OF The
Press and tarOlininn'' about II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-17
CHAINS AVID BEADS FASHIONABLE.

FROM inc Manufacturing JcWe.ler
Chains are extremely fashionable this year. and
the jewellers In Paris are showing them in great
variety. hut the fine gold chain. with single
pearl every four i've inches has the preference
pretty chain OF fanciful description Is COM
posed OF pearls SGT alternately with olive shaped
beads OF dun chased god Some chains are made
or small black agate heads. also separated at in
tcrv0ls by single pearls. There Is decided fancy
for these black agate heads, which are deemed
not without reason--cxtremely becoming TO the
complexion: necklaces are made OF them. their
simplicity relieved by the addition OF diamond
clasp A of back beads. divided on either
side by n long IN diamonds, makes beautiful
ornament for the throat.
In the gold chains pink coral beads are some
times substituted for pearls. Chains are also made
OF black blue stcel--a metal In as high favor
ever-the pearls introduced In those OF the
more precious metal: they are not only used for
watches and eyeglasses but chain purses and other
knckknacks. such pencil cases. tiny powder
boxes. mirrors and charms. arc suspended from
them. These. however. must not he worn openly. II
Is considered a breach OF good breeding 10 have a
bunch OF valuable trlnkets dangling about the per-
son-to say nothing OF the danger of such a pro-
ceedng-and 1t must he hidden either In the breast
pocket OF the coat or beneath the folds OF the
dress
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-17

side OF and upon the bridge approaches I cannot
bring myself TO disregard this. either. by yielding 20
the suggestion that it has no binding force Did the
able and astute parties to The agreement. draw 4
with precision and care 10 bind no and mean
nothing? II must also be noticed that this pro-
vision makes clear the prior provision in respec; Of
the railroad space upon the bridge. for If the
is held to secure terminal stations for railroads al
public expense. and without charge to them il
cannot be said that the other in like manner does
not secure such bridge space.
Let an injunction be granted to continue until the
trial OF the action. until the agreement of pur
chase be modified that the purchase price will he
for the franchise of the Williamsburg bridge only,
and by striking out the clause concerning the ee
waited railroads. The claim that the said clause 10
nugatory. and binds one, will Of course insure
the striking out Of that clause at once. for any
opposition would be inconsistent, with the good faith
OF such claim
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-17
ART ASSOCIATION STOCK BOUGHT.
THE INSTITUTE NOW IN POSITION TO
CONTROL THE BUILDING IN MON
TAGIE-ST

The Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences has
secured from the Peoples Trust Company the
n!nety-one shares of the Art Association stock
formerly belonging to the late Gordon Ford and by
so doing has secured control of the Brooklyn Art
Association Building in Montague-st. The price
paid for the stock was $3.50 share. the figure
that the Peoples Trust Company paid for II.
Friends of the association, who together held 100
shares of the stock, had previously agreed to give
them outright TO the institute If they would secure
the Ford stock. The managers of the institute have
been preparing for some time to purchase this
stock. The institute now l92 shares out of 30
shares of the Brooklyn Art Association, and the
institutes managers are now in position to go for
ward with long cherished plans. the fruition Of
which means great deal to art lovers in Brooklyn
No definite plans have as yet been made, but 1t is
understood that within few months the architects
will be asked TO build many stories on the pres
ent Art Building the walls will stand These
added stories. it is understood viii be fitted up Tor
studios with the idea of making 1t truly home oil
art At present the students who are puIsuins Il, |
work in connection with the Brooklyn institute 70
the number of about l2O. occupy quarters IN thf
Oving;on Building. While their studios there are
pleasar v situated il Is conceded that things would
be better If the Art Building had studios. so mat
the students could occupy institute property lTo-
fessor Franklin W. Hooper when askea 20 ou'' ir
School, said that 1t was too early To speak dehi'e'Y
s"The purchase of the Ford stock" said Professor
Hooper ais a most important one TO the institute.
as It makes It master Of the situation The People
Trust Company kindly held this stock Tor Us u.u'l
same price which thsy paid for II. Had they not
done this, the stock might have been picke! up DS
any art Abolition Budns might have passed into
other hands. The IDEA Of building studios IN adl-
onal stories of the institute Is someWna, a
Still that is what looking forward to-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-17
THE PERRINE CLAIM SETTLED.
A LARGE SUM AWARDED TO THE WIDOW OF THE
OLD SHIPBUILDER.

4 LARGE SUM AWARDED TO THE WIDOW OF THE
OLD SHIPBUILDER
The claim OF Mrs Sarah Z. Perrine against the
United States Government has been settled after
a contest extending over thirty years. To Mrs
Perrine who Is the widow of the senior member OF
the old shipbuildlng firm Of Perrine & Stack, OF
Williamsburg, S27coo has been awarded by the
United States Court of Claims. The firm id lot
Of work for the Government tho monitor Naw-
buck which built at South Eighth-st.. according
to the plans and specifications furnished by the
Government but the boat failure. She
altered into torpedoboat. and the Government re-
fused to pay Perrine for his work. Years elapsed
Mr. Perrine died and the widow made strong and
vigorous effort TO recover the amount OF her hus
bands claim. Recently the case has been handed
by Nathaniel Mckay with successful results
A Tribune reporter called at Mr.. Mckay's home.
No 80 Electromagnetic. last night, but Mr.. Mckay
is in Washington. Mrs. Mckay said she believed
that Mrs Perrnc Is dead. but she was not sure
The struggle had been long one. but she did not
know IL the statement that Mr.. Perrinc died In
poverty was true OF not. Her impression was that
the family was in moderate circumstances. Mr.
Perrines daughter was married 10 Dr. Carey "A
physician in Philadelphia. and She had met them
occa s.onay m Washington, ID. {. This Mrs. Carey,
she thought Is the heir TO the money awarded by
Court o Claims
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-17
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS INSTITUTE.

Albany. March 1.-THE American Institute OF Elec-
trio Engineers was Incorporated to-day. Its princ-
pal office is In NewYork City. and the directors are
Louis Duncan and Charles s. Bradley. OF Baiti-
more: W. Anthony OF Dunellen. N. j.; F. B. Croker.
NJ J. Pupin j. J. Carly w. D. Weaver. w. B. Van
size and c. T. Hutchinson. Of New-York City: James
mold OF Chicago: W. +. c. Hasson. of San Francisco;
II. J. Ryan. Of Ithaca; Charles Hewitt. 4. =. Ken
nelly and Carl Herring. of Philadelphia: w. ]. Ham,
mer, Of Elmora. N j.: c. r. Scott. OF Pittsburg:
c. A. Hamilton and r. W. Pope OF Elizabeth. N. j.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-17
EDWARU 4. POTHIER DID.

Edward A. Pother. Il years Cd dieI Suddenly on
SUNDAY night at his residence. No. i0l CassOn-ave.
He had been feeling unusually well earlier in the
day and remarked at dinner that he had enjoyed
the meal exceedingly. In the evening hc went 10
visit one Of his sons. and returned in great agony
Every effort made TO relieve l. suffcr.ngs, but
he suddenly collapsed Tn. cause OF death was ap-
oplexy, superinduced by acute Indigestion Mr.
Pothier had been connected with the trade for
many years, and a familiar figure the Bed
ford district. lie leaves widow, two and
two daughters The funeral VIII be held at his
residence at 5 clock this evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-17
CRIPPLE CREEK NINE MEN ACCUSED.

Denver Col, March IA suit has been filed b
the District Court by A +. Mickey and other stock
holders Of the Portland Gold Mining Company. Of
Cripple Creek against James F. Burns. James Boyle.
John Harnan and w. s. Stratton. principal ownere
OF the company. II Is charged that they. as mp
jority of the Board OF Directors. have fraudulenty
transferred to themselves 10000 shares Of the treas.
ury stock valued at s. 800 900 and declared divtdende
on II to the amount Of $4,000, which should have
been divided among the stockholders at large.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-17
OIL WELLS IN KANSAS.

Independence. Kan. March i6-The oil well ~.
Gently drilled the Murphy place this city
was shot Saturday and developed into fifty barrel
pumper. This well is second only to the we'll recently
developed on the Hang farm. southwest Of here
This Is the fourth well drilled In Montgomery County
by the Forest OIL Company. and not dry hole has
been drilled. Two more rigs going up ad-
joining farms. IL Is the intention OF the Forest
Company TO put down several hundred wells In this
vicinity this reason.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-17
4 MEDAL PRESENTED TO GEN. ROSECRAYs.

Notre Dame Ind. March 1.-THE presentation Of
the I.actaere medal to General Rosecrans was made
Yesterday afternoon by Bishop Montgomery. OF Los
ArgeIes in whose diocese the General resides. The
iacaere medal founded in 1883 by the University OF
Notre Dame to encourage Catholic laymen to battle
for the truth, Is the American counterpart OK the
M nal .'Go.der Rose
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-17
WELCOMING GENERAL BOOTH.
AN ENTHUSIASTIC SALVATION ARMY
RALLY IN LONDON.
TWENTY THOUSAND PERSONS IN THE CRYSTAL
PALAcE-AN ADDRESS BY THE COMMANDER
BIDDING GoD-spEED TO MR.. AND
MRS ROOTH- TUCKER.

London March l6.-Twenty thousand persons 70,
dav attended a meeting of the Salvation Army he'd
In the Crystal Palace for the purpose OF we!eo'nns
General Booth. the commander OF the Army, wno
returned few days ago from India. ana o'ao'ns
God-speed to Mr.. and Mrs. Booth-iuckeF' ""o W."
sbor,lv sail for New-York to assume the command
of tine Salvation Army in the United States.
The principal feature OF the meetlnC was an s aG-
dress delivered by General Booth. after which MT:
and Mrs Booth Tucker were called to the front OF
the platform. Two officers then lifted an Amer hish
was followed by a remarkably unanimous outpurst
Of cheering and cappng Of hands ~n h haSds Of
minute General Booth then grasped tne hanuy y.
his son-In-law and daughter and In few thriiiihs
words dedicated them TO their new work
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-17
A STATEMENT FROM HERBERT BOOTH.
HE WILL NOT SUCCEED HIS BROTHER A.
HEAD OF THE SALVATION ARMY
IN THE UNITED STATES.

IN The DfEfff1''
Toronto Ontario. March ga special dispatcn
frcm Winnipeg says:
"Commandant Herbert Booth. head Oh the Sa'A-
ton Army in Canada, with headquarters at Toronto
nassed through Winnipeg Sunday en- route to the
Pacific Coast cities farewell tour OF Inspection
The commandant says re gives up the present
command and leaves Canada June next His orders
to this effect were received on a train between
command he gave the assurance that he would not
succeed his trother Balngton the head OF the
Army in the United States. - pu,,r
when asked concerning the secession OF Baliing-
ton Booth from the Sa.vaton Army ne on,y ca en-
pressed regre. a the occurrence and Justned Zen
cral Booths action In the matter He admitted pc
Ing in New-York incognito for week III VAN
endeavor to preserve the allegiance OF MS or''he'
Ballington."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-17
FACTIONS ARE UNITED.
THE PARADE OF HIBERNIANs TO-DAY TO
BE A JOINT AFFAIR.
~ THE ppocrssIoN THAN IN

SMALLER NUMBERS IN THE PROCESSION THAN IN
PREVIOUS YEARS. But ST. PATRICKs NATAL
DAY WILL BE FITTINGLY CELEBRATED
RELIGIOUS SERVICES IN THE
FORENOON AND DINNERS
IN THE EVENING
It is predicted that the enthusiasm when VIII
mark to-days celebration in Brooklyn OF the
birthday Of St Patrick will be less varied thah
that attending any Of the demonstrations of the
past Further it is asserted that the feelings OF
patriotism which have characterized the parade
OF the Irish societies are not as strong now as
they were few years ago. and, to illustrate TINS
not more than $500 adherents to the old style OF