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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-01-09

dinner, ana AT the same time represent
just about Fifty millions of dollars. The
host, George Vanderbilt, will sit opposite
his mother, and his worldly estate can be
safely put down at more than twenty five
millions. Next his mother, by right Of
eldest sonship, will be seated Cornelius
Vanderbilt, one.s of the richest men in the
world, for he is worth at the lowest rating
more than n hundred millions. Mrs.
Cornelius will sit at her husbands left, and
next to her will come Fred Vanderbilt and
his charming wife, adding twenty five mil
lions more to the veritable gold mine.
Mr.. and Mrs. William d. $. Sloane-the
latter was lovely, golden haired Emily
Vanderblt-will sit on the left Of Mrs.
William X.
Mr.. Sloane is as rich as his wife, and
their combined wealth is said to exceed
forty millions. Mr.. and Mrs. II. Nick.
Twoubly and DR.. and Mrs. Seward Webb
add forty millions dollars by their gracious
presence, and Willie K. Vanderbilt repre-
sents In his jolly parsonage eighty millions
more. Mrs.. Elliot F. Shepard, the
elder sister of the host, is in Egypt, SO
thirty million dollars belonging to the Yam
derbilts cannot be counted in.
OF the nieces and nephews there are
more than . dozen, each Of them with a
good big fortune in his or her Own right.
1t will be . remarkable dinner party, rep
r~esenting something like Sos, 100000. But
the house which ID to be officially opened Is
equally remar. able. In the first place. It is
the grandest and c~ostliest coantry home in
this country, and perhaps any other country.
It has taken six years to build, and as MANY
millions.
The history Of the building Of the place
is unique. 1t Is nix years since Mr.. Wander.
bilt's sgent began buying tract after tract of
wastes and forests in this ssLand of the
sky" Is the region around Asheville has
long been known. Quietly but quickly this
and that farm was bought, and, before the
sellers and the natives knew the name Of the
real purchaser, between 6,ooo and 1000
acres has been acquired 1t reasonable ip-
ures.
When Mr.. vanderbilt's name became a.
ISOLATED with the purchases the, prices i'd.
vanced ut least 100 per cent. Mountain
land that previously went begging for q few
dollars an acre jumped up to taso. and
some OF i could not be bought for $500.
The mountain site and Thousands OF acres
have been acquired, the most .laborxee
plans and preparations were made for the
transformation OF the rough and ragged
hills into Z scene Of great grandeur ana
beauty, and for the building 81 one Sc tAe
mos. splendid and sumptuous piles Of
:, cniIeclnre 70 be found anywhere ii the
The work ct improving and identifying
tne estate was put into the handg 81 the
mosi competent and experienced men. The
srcnatecf. the landscape gardner and tie
forester particularly received free swing,
@ carry out their ideas. and plans Oh I
larger scale than ever be1ors attempted in
this country.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-01-09
II Ii.

q straw hat OF pale amber hue
i1e bought. to shade his brow;
ne wore It all the summer through:
Each day i darker. darker grew
y y : chestnut now.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-01-09
How She Manages.

Don't you hate to clean house1"
"Why not. 2"
fat '"so ."
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-01-09

N$9rFS&ANE SEz Ak1A0RoUbN0 - zNHPeHE Hy@8EF
The first English writer ailnding to the
use Of coffee was Burton, who mentions 1t id
his s'Anatomy Of Melancholy.'
Rauwoh was the first European writer to
mention the use Of coffee q q beverage.
His sallssion q It va written in 1884.
The first coffeehouse ID London was
opened n l6S3 BY ! Greek. Il Is said there
had pceviously been one in Oxford.
The South American Indians generally
use acme havoring4 for Cocoa, the favorite
to- this purpose being the vanilla bean.
The AAeecs had the art Of making ehoco-
late into : froth % thick that tn: when
cold i cosid be eaten with : spoon q !
solid.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-01-09

Miss Antiqne-I don't see Why young
married people make such fools Of them
selves!
Old Goodfello-Maybe it's because they
have the chance!-Truth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
SUDDEN DEATH OF A. l.. GRIFFIN.

r,yr GENERAL AGENT OF THE CARNEGIE STEEL
co,,p.Nv EXPIRES on THE STEAMER FULDA.
Aad,son T. Griffin the general agent In the united
States OF the Carnegie Steel Company died suddenly
on the North German Lloyd steamship Fuida when
on the wav home from Genoa MI Grimm iei'
Cenoa nm the Fulda on February %. In company Win
his nephew George Lander. and his friehd' 'oh' W.
A Ieishmann president of the Carnegie S'cei Co"-
pany He had been suffering several years from
acute Indigestion. and went aproau ""o wv
months ago in search OF rest ana hea''ii. 'i'
feeling much better when he sailed ana appea'eu
cheerful On Monday night he retired apparently
In good health but the next morning. "neh ni'
nephew went to his stateroom he found MT. "i'i''"
dead In his berth DR.. G. Achmancn' the SURGEON
Of the Fulda upon examination said tha' ne "au
died from paralysis If the heart. ana 'hero was
also a clot of blood on the brain.
Mr. Griffin was of the best-knowh men III ''e
steel and iron industry In this country lie was
born in Binghamton this State. about sixty years
ago. Early in life he went into the ralfoao DUST
ness. He lived at Great Bend. Penn. for number
Of years. and also at Scranton. He was connected
with the Union Steel Company. of Chicago. and was
president OF the Keystone Bridge Company wheh IL
was absorbed by the Carnegie Company In issL
Since that time he had been general agent IN this
country for the company.
Few men were more closely connected or more IN
and he was man OF large business capacity re
leaves q widow, a daughter and two sons. his wiie
and daughter have been living In this city at tne
Hotel Majestic. One OF his sons Frank. Is civii
engineer In this city and the other Livingstone, Is
lawyer In Chicago.
Mr.. Griffin member OF the Manhattan and
of Pttsburg The body will be taken to Great Bend
Tuesday for burial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
STRONG TO TEACHER AGAIN.
TIE MAYOR DOES NOT CHANGE HIS POSITION on
TIE SUBMISSION OF THE RAINES
MIL TO THE CITIES

BILL. TO THE CITIES
Mayor Strong sent another telegram yesterday TO
Mayor John Boyd Thacher. OF Albany, on the sub
feet OF the Ralnes bill. Mayor Thacher on Friday
asked the Mayor OF New-York to join with other
Mayors OF cities In requesting the Governor TO send
the bill TO the Mayors for hearing. In accordance
with the provisions OF the new Constitution and the
law made In pursuance thereof requiring that all
bills which affect the interest OF cities shall be sub
ml,ted to the Mayors thereof for approval or dis
approval. Mayor Strong regards the Raines Dill! rs
a general act which does come under the pro-
visions referred He therefore replied declining
to join in tho proposition Of the Mayor OF Albany.
Mayor Strong yesterday morning received sec
ond telegram from Mayor Thacher. which was as
follows:
In View Of the fact that the Raines bill is opposed
to the principle OF home rule. and IN view OF tho
probability that said bill Will take from your CITY
81 90 900 annually, you definitely decide 10 JON
with myself other Mayors OF the state IN asking
a hearing before the Governor!
Colonel Strong sent for Acting Corporation coun-
gel Dean and they had II consultation about the
bill and the question as 10 whether II was subject
to the approval OF the Mayors Of cities. After the
TEACHERS telegram No. substantially as ne nau
answered the one received on Friday. lie sa1d that
he had altered his mind about the status OF inc
lquor act still regarded II as not suDJect 10
review 10y the Mayors He therefore declined 10
join in asking the Governor for a hearing
The Mayor afterward said that IL Mayor lnacher
and Others succeeded In securing nearing pelore
the Governor on the Raines blil this Guy "ou'u
probably be represented AT H.
a telegram similar to the one Mayor Ihacher sent
yesterday TO Mayor Strong was sent 10 Ny Mayor
Mayor Thacher's figures. VIII lose haIt miinoh
dollars II the Raines bill becomes law
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
FIRE SCARE IN A THEATRE.
OUGHT BLAZE AT MINERS BowERY
HOUSE.
EXCITEMENT FOR TIME But COOL HEADS
PREVENTED A PANIC-THE DAM
AGE TRIVIAL.

,,o, h,aze In Miners Bowery Theatre in the
- q, q matinee yesterday caused considerable
80, for a few minutes The fire started In the
s,.a,e Of the orchestra and caused by some
'"~ droppng a lighted cigar cigarette upon some
.-osrammes scattered on the floor
p~p,lIv, Farrell and Miss Willie Farrell were CIV
H.. an act called THE cake-walker's dream" when
49, FIRE occurred. When the cry of fire was raised
,sov continued their act and the performance was
-. interrupted while the flames were being put out.
rbe men sitting in the seats where the fire occurred
,orang up in alarm and started to rush out TO the
-, Some one In the back of the theatre shouted
.r,re, and a dozen men ran out. policeman on
.r,v outside heard the Cry of fire and. running 10
the nearest box. sent in an alarm.
patrolnan Whitman, of the Eldridge-st station
bo happened 20 be passing in citizens clothes. ran
,to the theatre and helped to put out the flames.
Ia was slightly burned about the right hand. The
nrenen detailed for duty in the building and the en-
oves of the theatre with the policemans aid, soon
ouenched the fire.
Every one in the place was prepared TO run out OF
,be building at the first warning of danger and a
nonic seemed imminent, but when the performance
dd not cease and 1t seen that cool heads and
active hands in control. the alarm abated and
raarlv every one remained calmly in his place.
In less than three minutes after the first cry or
aanrer was given three or four engines and couple
Of hook and ladder trucks dashed up to the front OF
she theatre and the fremen rushed into the build
ing They finished the work of extnguishng the
flames and then tore up a space of flooring TO make
certain that no spark of fire was smouldering be-
Meath the boards. After five or ten minutes work
they withdrew from the theatre with their hooks
and axes and the performance continued as before.
But for the prompt action of Policeman Whitman
IN securing order and the ready help he received in
putting out the fire. serious panic might have
res ued.
All the damage done by the flames was the
destruction of two seats and quantity OF flooring.
tla ipa raarfn nra wa
stage carpenter and his assistants repaired the
damage and everything in its usual order for
the evening performance.
The theatre is owned by Congressman Henry c..
Miner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15

normal quantities. Northern spinners bought
o. vi bales Of cotton last week and southern SPIN
ners 1900 This was 1909 bales less than they
boiIght last wear for the corresponding date. but
as their takings for the previous week had been
500 bales In OF the same week last year.
one week Offset the other.
That all these facts. showing the extraordinarily
strong position OF cotton has been unable so far
10 give that staple IT'S just value In the markets OF
the world. has been due 70 lying kilograms ana
tricks and devices 81 spectators ana despiciDie
methods generally that ought 10 be outawed. as
innumerabie less sinister evils have been outlawcd
and forbidden.
Suot cotton higher In Liverpool yesterday.
and futures higher in Liverpool and In this
market Augus; closed In this market at I.oy, a
gain OF points for the day: May closed al 1o5, a
gain OF points
II IN the face OF tho condition OF things existing
now in the cotton world there Is not developed
before the next crop comes a corner In one OF the
months then the history o, past speculation In
cotton wheat etc. has been studied In vain.
There are men downtown who walt years FOR such
conditions as these 10 arise and better opportunity
for manipulation has not been seen in cotton ior
ma
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
DTEMEL'S INCARCERATION.
MR. sTROHErM SAYS HE IL WILLING TO PAY HIS
BOARD AT JOLIET TO PUNISH HIM FOR
ALLEGED FRAUD

ALLEGED FRAUD.
Tho dispatch from Chicago which was printed In
yesterdays Tribune stating that Rudolph Deme
had been Joliet on account or an action Tor
fraud brought against him and his brother. Joseph
Diemei by julius Sroheim a. Co.. OF this city,
caused much comment among the manufacturers OF
upholstery goods there. The dispatch says that
Joseph DlemeI will go to jail In about month.
The Deimei brothers were In the furniture business
In Chicago on n large scale for n number or years
Their credit was good. and they had no trouble to
obtain goods They suddenly failed In 1880. and
their creditors received 1t is said only five cents on
a dollar As It was shown that the firm had been
large purchasers OF goods almost up 10 the day tey
failed demand was made TO ma OUT wni naa pr
and then Julius Strohem Co.. OF inns cry, oesah
criminal proceedings against the Diemel Brothers
Other firms that thought they had been deirauded
also began actions. but appear TO have dropped
them have been waiting TO SEQ the result OF the
Sirohem cndeavors. The frIn - now JULIUS otro,
helms Son, manufacturer OF upholstery soous' a.
No. 1877 Cana-st
MIR stroheIm said yesterday that he had received
letter from his lawyers saying th ma I s os
$4,000 go to Joliet. He said that the case hau
dragged through the courts for SIX years ana wnen
judgment finally obtained the Dieine,s Appealed
to the United States Supreme Court. This court
refused the application to reopen the case ana sus-
taIned the former decision. The brothers gave
bonds In tho sum OF $4,000 each before they could
file the application Mr.. Strohem declared that the
failure Of the Demcl Brothers was one OF the most
fraudulent acts ever committed In commerclhi err
ces He said that almost every firm In TINS CITY was
swind.ed by tho brothers. and the aggregate
amounted to about 100000 lie had spent much
money In hunting the men down amp Co psy for
their board In the State prison at Joliet
Mr.. Stroheim will have to pay 40 cents gay TOT
the board OF each OF the brothers as long as they re-
fuse 10 nav the Judgment obtained against them
and he sees fit to keep them there-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
TWO KILLED. ONE INJURED.

Two accidents. one fatal. occurred in the Penn
sylvania Railroad yard in Jersey City yesterday.
Frank vanderhoof, conductor OF a freight train
was crushed between the bumpers while coupling
cars. and died at st. Francis's Hospital. He
forty-two years old. and lived No. 1885 Grove-st
Jersey City. The other victim was Charles E.
warde, thirty years old, of No. % High-st He too
was caught between bumpers while coupling cars
MS left side was injured and his left arm crushed
X. C. Num- q brakeman struck by a loco
motive In the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
instantly killed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
RUSSELL ADJUDGED INSANE.

Paterson March N-Edward Il. Russell the for
mer minister at Passaic. who was arrested few
days ago on charges Of gross immortality. and was
committed to await the action OF the Grand Jury.
Is insane A commission examined him In tho
county Jail to-day and came to this conclusion. He
has been sent to the insane asylum.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
25!c.
each.
35 nm

We will also close out two open stock patterns
Haviland Dinner Ware. "Marsees shape.
chrysanthemum decoration in very delicate
tints. clouded gold handles. for fear 1t would
not sell quick enough. at so cts. ON THE DOL
LAR. We will make It about u It's real value.
and YOU can buy any number of pieces you wish
at the following prices. viz:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
NOT TO PAY AIR SIMS'S CLAIM.
OUTCOME OF A MEETING OF MEMBERS OF THE
MINING EXCHANGE

OUTCOME OF A MEETING OF MEMBERS OF THE
MINING EXCHANGE.
The trouble IN the New-York Mining Exchange
broke out again yesterday at a meeting OF inc
members George V. Sims had contended mat
legal notice had not been given OF the meeting last
Monday, at which he removed as a director
and yesterdays meeting was held. after due notice
to correct the omission. Isham b. Porter the presi-
dent OF the Exchange, occupied the chair
on the request Of c. V. Holman the claim or
Mr. Sims for 5000 for services In organizing the
Exchange and his bill OF expenses were read He
made a trip to Colorado Springs and Denver to
boom the Exchange before it's opening The cost
OF the trip sos On. according TO Mr.. Simss Dill.
which included these items:
Theatre tickets SW
Entertainment and cigars ..................... ZW
Laundry, ...:..'.''' ''''.''.'''''''''' I Ok
fIverv 1T Colorado Springs .............. 500
Board at Colorado Springs two days.......'..' 10"
There was a charge for a stateroom In sleeping
car from Chicago to Denver. which made the mem
bers groan. Mr.. Sirs tried to explain. but they
would not hearken TO him.
report on the general finances OF the Exchange
showed that s263 had been received in fees for
listing stocks. out Of which NoO0 In commissions
had been paid incidentally 1t was brought out
that Mr. Sims had not paid the fee OF 800 for list
ing the stock OF his company. the Manhattan God
Mining and Development Company. The sum OF
500 70 was spent for the entertainment OF visitors
from the West at the opening OF the Exchange and
for the badges they wore ,
mee eIH%s' led 9se attack on Mr. Sims
ali directors resign I'm tired OF this Kinder
garten Board he said: III the Board does not lot
Business l want back the $3.50 paid for my seat.
p Mr. Sims is not getting a show for his white alley
II he is not TO have a chance. am going to retire
' John A. Ferris seized Colonel Ammon to keep him
from departing, saying: BE calm" The 90. Colonel
was aroused. Nothing could calm him. Il nave
met some honest men he said. "and have met
some big scoundres. None Of them eyer did m, me
any good Let the directors resign. Nobody Will
want TO Join this Exchange until the stable Is
Dr.. j. VI. Downing said the directors should d 6e
allowed time to reconstruct the Board Samuel H.
Drew. one Of the directors. said: II refuse to re-,
sign do not proPNs ev 10 he directors are irving
IN remedy existing evils, =. -, ,..
'opresdent Porter said no and the other directors
,,ere Wiling TO resign II the interests OF the Elk,
to close up the concern and begin all oyer sgan:
" 7, was finally voted to refuse to pay MT. SIMS
,,aim and TO reaffirm his removal from the Board
~ Uirectors II was decided TO hold another meet
ing o vas announced that w. Leslie Scrymser had
-aatgrad as yice-president acting treasurer and
director of the EXCHANGE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
MAYOR DAILY SERIOUSLY I'LL.

Railway. March 1.-THE condition OF Mayor paiy
=, This city is reported to-day as being worse.
His system is completely broken down HIS pnys s
his Sssv n will be Impossible TO remove him from
pohway until he Is bsffsr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15

7 inches across. flower decoration.
FURNISHED gold on edge mice for
serving oysters on cracked ice),
5th-ave. price was $500; ours was
$3.50; now we make a goodby
price of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
ROAST SETS.

We have a few Haviland China
Roast Sets assorted. rich flower
decoration with gold edge. 5th-ave.
price was $94.65. $l05.45. $l2425:
ours was 1870. 1870. and 5000
respectively. Now you take your
choice at ...................
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
ROYAL DRESDEN PLATES.

IA in. across. flower centre. ana
gold edge; 5th-ave. price 10 cts;
now ....................
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15

packing and safe delivery guaranteed Illustrated cats-
delivered free within 100 MILES Of NewYork CITY. ex-
cept return money charges packages sent C. q. ID.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
CHOCOLATE SETS.

Shaded green border with acid
etched gold edge. Napoleon
centres, on tray ................ "a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
RICH CUT GLASS DECANTEF

With solid silver mountings and
cut stopper, 5th-ave. price was
S3e. 90. ours was $3.50. Now you
take one or all at. .................'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15

The above prices only give you q general
idea OF the wonderful values we shall! offer COM
mencing tomorrow. This will be your last OPP
portunity to buy goods Of this character at these
prices
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
GAME SETS.

Rich dark blue border, and
gold lace ................. ....S'
Also In pink shaded border.
rich game centres, painted by
Martin"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
NEDCWOOD PLATES.

10 inches across. border decoration
of roses in delicate pink and yell
low, 5th-ave. price was $500 per
doz. Now your choice at..........
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
BOUlLLON CUPS AND SAUCI
OYSTER SOUP PLATES.

Yellow border with gold lace
edge and gold centres. 80
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
TOILET SETS.
HOOK OR RHINE WINE CL.

Twisted Stems, gold and raised
enamel decoration, 6th-ave. price
was $500 per doz. VIII close out
two lots at.................. ...'.''''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
ODD LOT OF STEM WARE.

All that remains Of the Haviland
stock of engraved glass consisting
of Saucer Champ, Wines, Turn
blers. Sherries. etc, some having
cut stems. others etched patterns.
will be placed in one lot, and to
make a quick sale will close out at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15

of this great sale. II you delay you 90 yourseA
an injustice.
The following is an intimation OF the prices at
which these goods have been marked to effect
an immediate cearng
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
DECANTERS.
PLATES.

We have perhaps 30 dozen Havi-
land Plates In assorted decora-
lions; 5th-ave. price was $0.OO
doz.: ours was $500 doz. We will
now sell them at...................
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-11-26

Dan Shell came down from orth
Dakota yesterday on his way
home. He still maintains stoutly
Everything that Dan does is done
stoutly) that he is not candidate
for the speakership. despite the ef-
forts of some Of his friends to get
him into the fight. He says, how
ever, that he would not take it
amiss if his friends of the house
should see fit to re-elect Rev. Rob-
ert McCune of Worthington to the
chaplainship ofsthe house.-Pio-
neer Press. 5.3
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-11-26

Since election, some of the popu-
listic papers have frequently re-
ferred to the fact that railroad
companies have laid off men,
Never in the history Of railroads
has there been a year that they
have not reduced their force on
the first of November, consequent
ly election has no effect on their
action. Our friends fail, however,
to make mention that since elec-
ton $50 Industries have resumed
operations and 300 have increased
their force.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-11-26

Do you know where the McManus hotel was 10
Gated? There three lots, each 52xl59 eet-it is
fine location for Farmers Hotel plenty of room for
teams and wagons with good livery barn. The right
man to run such hotel build up profitable
business there. We have bought the property and
can sell it on long time, with reasonable payment
down.