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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-19
"THE NEGLECTED GOD"
WALTER SAVAGE LANDoR IS 80 STYLED By
MISS ELIZABETH scHERMERHoRN.

In the third literary talk OF Miss Elizabeth
Schermerhorn yesterday morning at NO. :" west
Nfnety-fourth-s. she stepped ASIDE from 'he usua'
consideration OF the great men who CROWDED ,ne
latter part OF the century and TOOK up the iie
and works OF Walter Savage Lander, the neglected
god who Is so little known and read to-day
He counted among his friends the great literary
lights OF his time-Chares Lamb Browhihg'
Southey. Foster and Emerson-and In his oin age
was visited by Kate Field and Swinburne, VINO
euogized his greatness
He lacked popularity in his own time because OF
his hayward boyishness''; his auarrelsome manner
and his irascble temper. which. however became
somewhat softened with age.
When speaking Of his lack Of appreciation by his
contemporaries he remarked II shall dine late but
the dining room will be well lighted and the guests
few. and many critics stil think posterity will do
justice TO his genius
AS poet OF originality and power" said Miss
Schermerhorn. "Landor takes no mean rank. but
II Is az prose writer that he excels His lmag-
mary Converse tions is a remarkable book. being
dialogues between some OF the most noted person
ages Of all ranks and callngs In ancient and mod
ern times every one IN ful accord with the spirit
The style OF his prose writings elaborate
and classic, where the main facts stand out in
bold relief untrammel.ed by minor details His
aphorsms full OF exquisite imagery and beaut-
His dislike Of the mysticism OF Dante and Patio.
and his fondness for Bacon. was in keeping with
mis- blunt outspoken nature. His short poems are
like canoes. and immortalze his celebrated friend
ships with women
His love for flowers and for the little canary
that perched on his head WAS another phase OF hts
eccentric nature.
I'm a At OF rage he threw his cook out Of
the window, and only regretted the act because
the cook had destroyed some violets through his
fall
Kate Field described him a chivalrous and
kind old man. who believed woman was destined
TO elevate the Because OF the disappoint-
ments OF life and the neglect Of his family. ne has
been called the outcsst Lear. and there Is some
thing pathetic in his lonely old age. having been
cared for only by few friends. Leigh Hunt said
ne a pine upon which grew lilies and words
worth. in speaking Of him. said. the gods approve
the depths and not the tumut OF the soul.
Miss SchermerhOrn tells her story In sucn
fascinating manner that the audience ~ almost
compel ed to believe It is listening to some beauti-
fu fairy tales
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-19
.pVTP4CTS FROM FAMOUS LETTERS"

Miss Marion f. Coppernali gave ecture-read-
,,g yesterday morning at the home OF Mrs Albert
ps., No IS West one hundred a nd wen y first
g, on Extracts from Famous Letters" Nearly
s,xtv women were present. and they listened
,.rtvelv for an hour and n half while Miss Copper
nall read extracts from letters and gave little
sketchss OF their writer's. The correspondence
mentioned included the letters OF Nine. de Sevgne
OF Lady Mary Montagu. and OF her deadly enemy
Horace Walpole the letters OF Dick Steele 10 his
wife Prue and OF Hawthorne to his "ownest
Phoebe; OF Phillips Brooks TO his little nieces. OF
CARLYLE TO Emerson. OF Abigail Adams to her hus-
hand of Catherine OF Aragon 10 Henry VIII. and
OF Charles Lamb Edwin Booth and oliver Wendell
Holmes
An interesting bit from Abigail Adams
written 10 her husband when he apparently
helping 70 draw up the new Constitution for the
colonies Mrs Adams said she hoped the gentle
men would remember the ladies'. for all men would
he tvrants II they could and II not safe to
leave them 10 their own devices altogether II no
proper provisions were made for her sex she went
on I'VE are determined 10 foment a rebellion, and
will not hold ourselves bound By laws In which
have no representation.
Among those present al the reading were Miss
r r. barrett Mrs. George w. Jewett. Mrs John
J. Mitchell Mrs John Mclaughlin. Mrs. seabury
Cone Mustck Mrs. Philip A. Malleson, Mrs ]. X.
simpson Mrs Nel.on T Shields. Mrs George Tny-
R st sra and Mr.. Masonisls. sister Of Edwin
Booths hrst wife
Miss Coppernall will give another lecture-reading
next week at the same hour at the home OF Mrs.
John McLoughiin. No. 20u Fifth-avA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-19

weeks: but her manners swee. and gracious
as ever, and her smile as contagious.
As she talks with and fuency in the
choicest English the listener is impressed with the
culture and self-poise OF gifted woman. Her
never-failing courtesy in answering all sorts OF
questions and the friendliness with which she ex-
tends her hand in greeting and parting TO news
paper reporters, male and female, compel admira-
ton
once in the corridor they exclaimed in concert:
What fascinating woman, Not a bit spooky
And | do not believe she read my thoughts, do
you?"
Their. considerable trepidation manifest in
the query Of the young men. and all wondered II
they presented themselves in yellow atmosphere
of intellectually" TO her occult eye
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-19

ostrich tips while the second set was a study
In gray and silver.
However. It is not only the imported millinery
that is charming, for the clever people IN charge
OF this department have succeeded wonderfully
well In reproducing hats and bonnets that. in their
notifications Of both shapes and trimmings, VIII
be found invariably becoming and perhaps more
in keeping with the graceful styles that wise
American women adopt.
The chldren's department Is replete with dainty
picturesque hats OF chiffon and laces-hats that
are dainty and sweet CROUCH for the most capuous
OF mammas and that will be fitting crowns FOR
the winsone faces OF their tiny wearers.
All shapes Of untrimmed hats are also shown,
together with the trimmings and In many IN
stances. trimmed models that offer seasonable
suggestions to the home milliner.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-19
LENTEN SONG RECITAL.

Lenten song recital was given yesterday after
noon at the Waldorf by Townsend II. Fellows. az
sisted by Mrs Katherine Bloodgocd. alto; Frau
lein Adele Lowing. pianist; Signor Giacomo Quin-
tano violinist and Mrs. Constance :. Prentiss and
W II. Alling. accompanies.
The large room and gallery were both crowded
when the doors we're closed al o'clock. The pro-
gramme given was follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-19
ANNIE BESANT HERE.
SHE EXPECTS TO REMAIN IN THIS CoUN-
TRY SIX MONTHS.
-HEosoPHY AS DESCRIBED BY HER-HER WORK
N INDIA AND PLAN FOR LECTURING IN
THE UNITED STATES.

N INDIA AND PLAN FOR LECTURING II
THE UNITED STATES.
Annie Besant, the wel-known theosophist and
lecturer arrived yesterday the White Star line
steamship Teutonic. She was accompanied by her
friend. Miss Wilson. Mrs. Bessnt came directly
from India. She went 20 India last September and
remained there until February. Owing TO the strn-
gent Quarantine regulations in force as result Of
the plague In India she had to change her route and
week late IN reaching this country. II has
been reported that Mrs. Besant comes 10 this coun
try try and Dust Mrs. Catherine J. Tingley from
her position in the theosophica society Mrs Besan
in her apartments the Hotel Jefferson. yesterday
afternoon denied this. She said IN speaking OF the
matter
II know nothing about Mrs. Tingley's moves, aims
or ambitions. 1 have never met her. Once I 1t
reported that she claimed 10 have had Nine Bla-
vatsky reincarnated in her. I said that did not
think this true received a letter from her In
which she said she had never made any such claim
and so accept II as II stands it Is reported
that she is cutting the ground away from under my
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-19
rOTTVG TO ADMIT WOMEN.

Bethlehem. Penn. March is-At to-day's session
Of the Philade 'pha Methodist Eplscopa. Conference
the question ne admission or women lay dele
cafes 10 the General Conference was voted and
resulted: For admission lis: against. &. The vote
Of the Conference last year was III for and 70
against. The result was received with applause 81
the advocates OF the women
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-19
" EUU[NGN-

Mrs. Anna Miles MacNeal. daughter OF Waiter
TAFT. Of Providence. r l.. married to william
James Gouldng. OF this city at s o'clock last even
ing al her home No 10 West Sixty-eghth-st The
Rev. DR. Madison C. Peters pastor OF the Bloom
ingdale Reformed Church. performed the ceremony.
which was followed by reception and sea ted sup
per served AZ small tables by Mazzett About $50
guests were present. The bride. whose gown was
OF cream-white setin. trimmed with point lace ives
given away by her fifteen year-od son, Howard
MacNeal. The maid of honor was Miss Roby Taft
daughter Of Walter Richards Taft. OF Providence
r l., who wore gown OF pink satin. trimmed with
pearls and lace The little flower girls Miss
Eva MacNeal. daughter OF the bride, and Miss Luz
cetta Sherwood. Mr.. Gouldings best man was Or.
Richard J. secor The ushers were Albert Cornell.
Among the guests al the ceremony and reception
% %ere Mr. and lli Mrs j Jay Allen Mrs. Walter 2.
?, O. VESSEL. Captain and Mrs. David Allen Hall.
jr Mr. and Mrs s Reading Ber;ron Mrs Walter
Bushnell, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Bauer and Mrs. ".
d. Ellis
AT Grace Church Chantry. Miss Anna. daughter
OF Mrs Deborah A. Crawford. OF No 2e5 Fifth
ave. married Yesterday 10 Gilmore +. Thew,
OF Lake Placid " Y The bride wore a travelling
dress and carried bride She escorted 10
the chancel steps by Francis Durando Nichols. who
also acted usher. and given away ny her
mother The Rev DR.. William r. Huntington.
Of the church performed the ceremony a; Z
O'Clock The bridegroom. who attended by the
Rev. q. d Bottome, entered from me sacristy ana
met his bride the chancel steps. Among those
present were Mrs. u. A. Crawford, Mrs. Leila Bell
PERI Of Albany: Mrs. Grace Bel Tinker Harold
Tinker Samuel Bell Mr.; and Mrs, Conklin. Mss
De Mott Miss Curtiss Mrs. W. Is. Duncan. Mr..
and Mrs Campbell. Mrs. Boulton Mrs Whitney. %
Brooklyn Mrs. Dana the Rey and Mrs. George
II BottOme. Dr. BOttome. George Perry. Miss
Deane Or McCafrey. Miss Nellie Johnson, Arthur
Moore Siber. the Misses Campbell. Edward jar
dine and the Rev. Mr.. Nelson. Mr. and Mrs. Thew
will I've AZ Lake Placid. n Y.
Chicago March is-Mrs. Lydia Avery Coonley.
one OF Chicago's wealthy and scholarly women,
president OF the Womans Club married to-
day az her home on the Lake Shore Drive. 70
Professor Henry A. Ward. OF Rochester, y Y.
Professor Ward Is "A scientist and traveller OF In
erna riona reputation. and is sixty-three years Old
Mrs Ward is hfty-one.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-19

The Day Star Home for Homeless and Friendless
Women. late OF No. $40 West Twenty-sxth-st., has
been closed, Sister Charlotte has consolidated
her work with the Florence Critienton Association
which comprises forty-four homes for poor girls IL
this country. with its mother home at Nos. q and
% Beecker-st. Sister Charlotte and those working
with her in the Day Star Home will devote most OF
their time at present 10 the home IN Philadelphia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-19

The next meeting Of the New-York Wellesley
Club will be held on Saturday 2:3o o'clock AT No
IS Rivington-st After short business meeting the
members Of the club will discuss Mrs. Humphry
Wards book, Sir George Tressady."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-19
orrry rJcTORT4's BRIDESMAIDS.

or the twelve bridesmaids VINO attended Queen
Victoria on the day OF her marriage on.y three
now survive Philadelphia Ledger.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-19

The annual luncheon OF the Brooklyn woma s
Indian Association will be given at the Pouch Man
sion this afternoon. Miss Edith Dennis and Miss
Belle Landfear will assist in the entert ainment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-19

The Ladies' Auxiliary OF the Harlem Homno-
pathic Hospital and Dispensary will meet this
afternoon at the home OF its president Mrs E.
Horace Hamilton, No POS Lenox- for the pur-
pose OF revising the constitution and for furnish
ing further aid 10 the hospital
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-19

,r,ong the patronesses OF the Bonhear Studio
cocletv Sale are the Rev DR.. william n. Hunting
80 Mrs J C. Croy. Mrs. Herbert n. Turner, MR.
william w Newell. Mrs l. Hurbut Mrs. ., =
WD,lEer Miss Clara Wilson J. D. Brown and Baron
Grossmar.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-19

The regular meeting OF the Quid Nunc Club will
be held this evening in the clubrooms, Lenox-
ave and One-hundred- and-ninefeenth-st. There will
be a paper on Photography Of sound"
The times., 1897-06-16
Gravesend Entries.

Gravesend, June 15.-The entries for
tomorrow races are as follows:
First race Maiden two year olds; five
furlongs. Niger Baby, Babieca, Fixed
star. Mr.. Hunt, The Juggler, Dog Town,
Chang, Lnademan, 112 each; Maud Ellis,
109; Checkers, Ella DAILY, Kilt, Ironic.
100 each.
Second race-Three-y year-olds and up
ward; six furIongs Michael e., 1 %; Brom o,
1O2; Euphemia l.. 81; Zansone, 105;
Caribone, lambert, 90 each; Brisk, los;
DoIando, 100; Tremargo, IOS; Eton Jacket,
100.
Third race Three year-olds and up
ward; one mile and one furlong Ben
Brush, 1873; The Winner, 12O; Lake Shore,
115; Ben Eder, 112; Dutch Skater. liz;
Lehman, 105; Vollcy, l02.
Fourth race-Three- year-olds: one and
one sixteenth miles Rifle. los; Leeds
vile, 102, salvado, 100; Lochnes, 1Ol;
Hi Daddy, 9S Casseopia, 121; Haphazard
l01; Azure, 1O1: PetreI, %; Set Fast, 30
Fifth race-Two- year-olds; five furlongs.
Benares, 10; MIR. Batter, whistling Coon,
Don't Care, 104 each; Kitefoot, 109:
SAUCER, l01.
Sixth race-Three- year-olds and upward;
one mile. Halma. Counsellor Howe, All Over,
Brandywine, II 2each: Alarum. 100; Azure.
Juno, Arabian, 107 each; Lochness, Free
Lance, 100 each; Leonore, Mana H., Tray
line, 95 each.
Seventh race-Six furlongs. Gotham,
11S; Harrington, Halton, los each; Albert
s., Discount, 1O3 each; Refuge, 100; Hi
Daddy. 90: Bonaparte, 100; Billali, 81,
Friendship, 81.
The times., 1897-06-16
623 18th St. N. w

within the high Enclosure at the Boundary
and Seventh street. over 5C0 OF them,
in one way or another, showed the fashion
in head gear or bodice effects. The latter
Kissed and the male portion of tie audience
groaned when Sheridan made h shibt rnat ting
decision In the first. And { he pityis that he
wasn't sent to the bench, as be is won't
TO retire player when the latter becomes
obnoxious.
Patsy Donovan put in HUghey to co the
twirlng, and through lack of something
he proved a puzzle until the ninth, when a
regular cannonading took place. Then.
In a moment of indecisiCn, tie uler Of the
Pirates hade the flower of fond paIen is
tie hiEl self to the bench and the Souths.tier,
Tapnehill, planted his left foot VI en- the
rubber and won the credit of victory,
when he had no more claim to il than
sea gull that hoyeIs around Colonial Beach
After Brodie caught Tom Browns fly
in the first Selbach walked. The latter
scored on successive singles OF DeMontre-
vile and Mcclure. Then came the blunder
of Sheridan, which took all the life out
of the game until the ninth.
In the sixth DeMontreville gave Davis
a chance to demonstrate that he could play
third. aud after he got through handling
the ball the batter was on second After
the ball left Davis hand it hit the grand
stand A passed ball sent Gene TO third,
and he scored on MEG uire's out at first
= Again in the eighth the nor easter lad
swished the bah to left field, landed on
second, and earned himself a hat and tie,
the ball hitting a sign in that territory.
H e went to third on fly-outt TO center and
scored Oh ii similar play to left.
The ninth inning gave the :ooters palp:-
tation of the heart. O'Brien started the
ball a-rolling, and it stopped when he hit
it the second time he came to the tat.
Seven runs were needed 80 tie the score,
and 1T looked very much as though they
would he scored Farrell took Germans
place at the tat and followed O'Bren with
q hit Brown got rass and Hughey gave
signs of weakening selbach kept all
moving ny a drive, and DeMontreville fol
lowed with his fifth safe hit Then came
TannehlIl, and Mcclure went out on a fly
TO Ely But Tucker hit for a single, and
the shouting was renewed with increased
power. 1t died away momentarily, as
Tucker was forced out on Reilly's hit to
Ely, only TO break forth again in hurri-
canc fashion as Abbey lambasted single
to right. O'Erien came up confident, but
he could not duplicate his formsI 'dt, and
went out at first on Padden's assist, and
the game was lost.
The Pittsburgs scored one run in the
first or singles by Smith and Davis, De
Montrevi!le's error, and Brode's sacri-
flee
In the sixth they scored five on Davis
triple, singles by Brodie, Ely, Leahy, and
Padder, Donovan being hit, nd De-
Montreville's failure to hold Hughey's
grounder
In the eighth, after retiring Sugden
and Fughey. German hit Smith, and gave
Padden and Davis their base on balls
Brodie then sent the ball into the bleachers
for home run The score:
The times., 1897-06-16
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA
A Negro Suspect Arrested, but
Afterward Discharged.
Sale of Lands for Delinquent Taxes.
Police Court Cases-Disorderiy
Tramps Imprisoned.

Alexandria, Va, June ia oolored
man, was arrested today on suspicion of
being the negro who attempted to assault
Mrs. Elizabeth Moody, near Rosslyn, in
Alexandria county, on Wednesday last.
Mrs Moody was notified and went TO
police Headquarters this evening, where
she saw the prisoner. While his general
appearance was that of her assailant, the
lady was positive that Hartman was not
the guilty party, and he was released from
custody.
The sale of lands for the nom pa yment Of
State taxes thereon for the year 1895
took place this morning in front Of the city
hall. But few bidders were present, and
the property was bid in by representatives
for the commonwealth.
In the police court today, Ernest Smith,
white, and six colored boys, charged with
stealing boat, were sent to the chain
gang, in default OF SO fine each; Horace
williams, ,coIored, for assaulting John Hack
ley, also colored, was fined SO, and. in
default of pa yment, was sent to the gang;
James Bell, Arthur Bell and Watson VIII
son, all cClored, for swimming in the docks
in the daytime, were released, after hav-
ing been locked up for twenty-foUr hours.
Three tramps entered the yard of the
residence of Mr.. George GoiDgs, near
Colross, this morning, and after acting
In very disorderly manner, cut the ropes
attached TO the well-bucket and threGt-
ened to poison the water. The police We're
notified and arrested them.
The closing exercises of Mrs Ewiug's
school for young ladies were held last
night. very interesting program was
rendered Mr.. Frank E. Anderson pre-
sented certifi Gates of dist inction and
made the award of prizes, as follows:
In the first divis on OF the primary de-
partnent for good lessons during the ses-
sion, to Miss Eleanor Field, and in the sec
ond division to Miss Nina Tanner In the
academic department, for eneralinIprove-
ment in studies, prize to Mss Margaretta
Agnew, and for the greatest improvement
in studies. gold medal was presented to
Miss Florence Eichherg
A number OF Alcxandrians went to Char
lottesville today to hear Hon. William j.
Bryan speak at the University of Virginia
Meetings VIII be held in the different
wards Of the city Thursday night to elect
vention, TO be held in Roanoke. The city
is entitled TO eighteen delegates as fol-
lows: Fist ward, four; Second ward, three;
Third ward, seven, and Fourth ward, four
The Alexandria Light Infantry will give
an excursion to River View tomorrow
Drilling and shooting contests for gold
medals win take place
Mr.. P. j. Dempsey and daughter, Miss
Ashley, have gone to Fauquier to attend
tie colt show
Speaker j. F. Ryan, of the house OF
delegates, was in tie city today.
Mrs. Charles f. Tackett, of Fredencxs-
burg, who has been visiting relatives in
this city, has returned home.
Miss Virginia Bouldin will spend the
summer with her sister, Mrs. Bergman
Green
The Lyceum team defeated the Alex
andua Gymnasium nine this evening at
Colross by score OF 10 to 6. The game
was called in the seventh inning, on ac-
count OF rain.
The times., 1897-06-16
Knights of Pythias' Excursion.

Tonight the Knights OF Pyth'as 30 20
Marshall Hall for their regular outing.
1t is an annual flair with the knights, and
the announcement of their trip IS guaran-
tee enough to every lover OF good time
that he will enjoy himself he ,oins them.
No prettier scene can be mag ned than tfe
sail home on the river these moonlight
nights. and crowd that W II test the ca
paeity of the boats is SUI to go, as they al
ways do on this occasion Prof SchToeder's
hand will render all the popular music 10
enliven the trip on the toat and furnish
the dance music at the pavilion. The cool
liver breeze, such rel ef after the heat
of the day in town, VIII do the rest 70
make a thoroughly pleasing occasion for all
who accompany the knights The Macal-
ester will leave her wharf at 10 a. m,
2:30 and $40 D. The evening boat will
carry the majority of the crowd For the
convenience of it's passengers the Maeai-
ester now has bafber's shop, so that any
one may get shaved while going down the
river, instead Of going out of the way to
find a barber in town.
The times., 1897-06-16

After the third game with the Pitts
burgs had been lost TO the home team yes
terday afternoon by series of blunders, in
which Umpire Sheridan was giltedged, the
ninth and fell three runs short. And thus
the Pirates Won their second game since
they LEFT home, nearly three weeks ago
Silver King was down to pitch, and
while warming up he fell to the ground. the
victim of a badly thrown ball by one Of
the outfielders. 1t put him out of the
game, and Lester German had To 90 on
the rubber. MEG uire was the catcher, and
the Old reliable could not steady him at
a critical time, and he went up in the air
like nickel balloon from the hands nf
a baby darling.
1t must be said, however, that he was
not alone responsible for the loss of the
game. DeDontreville' fiendish work at
the bat and, at times, marvellous la field
ing, became as groggy as a second-rate
prize fighter before a formidable foe. His
error in the bitter sixth was so wretched
that it is wonder the dark clouds did
not open up and carry the lad away in ii
whirlpool OF rainfall. He could have COM
pleted double play and been a hero;
but, instead, he was the other fellow,
and that is saying enough.
But the part that Sheridan pla yed was
a travesty upon the rules of the game
DeMontreville was on third The ball got
by Leahy, and, as the catcher felded the
leather TO the plate, he must have been
color-blind. The BAH hit Tucker, who
had stepped back and was watching the
youthful shoytstop coming home. 1t was
an easy score. But Sheridan's mind was
ike mixed drink, and be decided De
Montreville cut for fuckers interference
The decision was as yellow as the kid
that has won great reputation because
of that color.
BY the grace of Father of the League
Nicholas E. Young, Sheridan has gone
away. Emslie VIII umpire today
Germans work in the box was bad in one
inning, but had there been noIe confidence
shown his weakness would not have teen SO
disastrous. Whether he was erly
coached viii never be known, but it
would have been far better IL he Tad Used
his own thinker and not wasted so many
balls.
There ere at least 3, 90 dead game fans