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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-26
TIE NEWS THIS MORNlNo.

r,o,r1c% No uneasiness over the possibility
~ war over the dsmemberment OF nina nina, - bo
AZ 80 Tho rAouest Of the United states TOT
,,er,a~ Juties on animal products. = II u seiu
that the relatives OF DR.. Thomas '" nl ars IN
wealthy American dentist who diea recenry 80
pie viii contest his will 49, A hummer u
,ersors were killed. including French MAYA anu
military officers by a railway collision IN raIiC5
due 10 a fog. =- GreCidH sHoc;a ,ya g
attempted TO leave the Gulf or AnoiaCIa We" So
frod ipon by the Turkish fort at freNesa, tl.e
Crock Ambassador 20 Turkey has Deen reque9'-
ed 10 obtain a friendly explanation
DOMESTIC.--Nine persons are thousht ~
have nerishcd at the burning Of the Coliseum
i Cbicoqo. two more bad fires occurred in chi
cago a fire captain receiving fatai injuries az
ono - Thirty or forty people were terrlDI!
injured in Asheville. y. C.. by the eAgosioit, "a
a can containing thirty pounds OF powder WINE
n Christmas salute was being hred - re-
port on the Indian troubles IN CoIorauo u! a
special agent Of the Interior Department eN-
oreratos the game Wardens. - selghins
party was struck by train near Little rams,
\. y. girl was killed and five people were
seriously injured. - The merchants OF fort-
land. Ore, have offered to equip and send
relief expedition TO the Klondike. = F1iteen
thousand window glass workers in the inoiana
gas belt are to return to work, their strike nav
ing been settled.
CITY AND SUBURBAN.--Chrstmas was cell
ebrated in the churches and the various lnsti-
buttons Of the city with the Old-tme gladness
and with the usual kindness 10 the poor ana
unfortunate. =- George F. Bouiard, chief
senior assistant civil engineer Of the New YORK
Central and Hudson River Railroad, disappeared
on December Il; since then no trace or him mas
been found. - Herman f. Dale died sud
denly in his apartments at No. "a Creamery
Park, and the police suspected suicide -
William II Grace. a well-known Brooklyn poll
tican and real estate dealer died. - jim
ME- Michael the midget cyclist. defeated Ar
thur Chase, the English champion middle dis
lance rider. BY about four miles in thirty
mile race in Madison Square Garden.
THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for to-day:
Rain. Temperature yesterday: Highest. 10 de-
grees; lowest. 10; average. 237s.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-26
A PARK on GOTERNOR'S ISLAND.

Many years ago the suggestion was made that
! If the Federal Government were willing 10 sur
render Governors Island n public park might
be established there. A bill has been introduced
in Congress with tho purpose of carrying out
such plan. 1t IS evident that exceedingly at
tractive pleasure grounds might he laid out upon
Governors Isand-grounds which all the people
of the second city in the world might we'll be
proud of. This island Is peculiarly suitable for
the recreation OF the men. women ana children
Of all the southern and southeastern regions OF
the Empre State Surrounded by salt water
and set in convenient and easily accessible
place in our magnificent harbor, 1t could he
made a resort for the people which would he
of nestlmqble benefit and value. Central Park.
picturesque and admirable as 1t is is by no
means n cool place on hot summer day. 1t Is
too far from the ocean and from the waters OF
the Bay TO receive the full effects Of the breezes
which are so refreshing Mt Governors Island.
As midsummer park this island would prob
ably become more popular with the masses OF
the Greater New-York than any other spot with
in the limits of It's spacious territory
The plan for setting aside the most impor-
tant stretches Of the Palisades for military
reservation might lit in with the scheme for
using Governor Island as park. Every one
knows that Governors Island is practically use
less for the defence of the city Any hostile
fleets and armies In case Of war must he kept
away from this port by batteries and fortrcsscs
and vessels many miles from the city Hall and
the Custom House. Why might it not he salts
factory and advantageous 10 convert this Isl
and into park and to transfer the soldiers who
are now there to the proposed new military
reservation on the Palisades or 10 some other
military station? There are no costly or mas
slve buildings on Governors Island. and the
Government has never spent much money on
improvements there. The advlsabty ~ Ie-
moving the institutions from Backwels Island
to other sifcS and the laying out Of a park On
that island has frequently been considered but
10 make that change would involve immense
cost for new buildings and for The land on
which the buildings would be erected The
National Government could transfer the regular
troops AZ Governors Island 10 the Palisades
reservation or some other suitable area without
vast outlay. and The city OF Ncwlork could
make one Of the finest and lovclicst parks in the
world ont Of the island What overwhelming
objections TO this plan can be- brought forwardi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-26

same Relations between them are friendly.
JoInt action would be easy. And 1t Is pretty
evident TINT such action would he irresistible.
No other combination OF Powers could nope 10
master these two. Their occupation OF "e''
Hal-Wei would efectuay counterbalance the
prss,on occupation of Port Arthur and the Ger
man OCCUPATION of KiaoChau. in commanding
the approaches to Picking and dominating the
yo,low Sea There is. moreover. Port Ilaml-
ton. Great Britain once possessed II. ana gave
it up only on pledge that Russia wonid not
occupv Corca. 1t might be reckoned. ana not
uniustly, that Russia's occupation OF Port Ar
thur was equivalent TO occupation of Corea' at
least so far as justfying British reoccupati"n
of Port Hamilton was concerned These coh-
slderatIons indicate vast possibilities or inter
national complications in that region before the
partition of China Is completed IN wilch the
Power that ultimately dominated the PARTITION
inc If India and of North America may play
leading part.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-26
QUIET HOLIDAY AT THE WHITE HOUSE,
NO CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES ON ACCOUNT OF THE
PRESIDENTS RECENT BEREAVEMENT

NO CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES ON ACCOUNT OF THE
PRESIDENTS RECENT BEREAVEMENT
Washington, Dec. 25.-Christmas Day was the
most quiet and peaceful on record at the White
House Owing to the recent bereavement Of the
President. all official functions suspended and
throughout the day the doors Of the Executive Man.
sion rarely swung on their hinges. President and
Mrs. Mckinley early In the day went for A short
drive about the city. The weather perfect
clear. cloudless and crisp Early In the morning
messenger arrived with great basket Of pink
roses orchids and lilies OF the valley marked SIM
ply For the President" a little later the Presl.
dents carriage drew up at tire door, and Mrs Nc.
kinney came downstairs leaning On the Presidents
arm Mrs. Mckinley seemed well as any time
since her arrival at the White House. while the
President was In excellent health The only guests
In the house Miss Duncan and Miss Barber.
who remained home during the morning Tho
Christmas dinner purely family affair.
Vice Pre- tdent and Mrs. Hobart spent the day at
their home in Paterson. y. J. All the members
OF the Cabinet. with the exception Of Secretary
Bliss who Is In New-York, and Postmaster-General
Gary, who Is in Baltimore spent the day with their
families here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-26
A NOVEL CHRISTMAS DINNER.
HOWARD GOULD ENTERTAINS FRIENDS Ar
THE HOLLAND HOUSE

THE HOLLAND HOUSE
Howard Gould gave dinner In the Gold Room
OF the Holland House last evening for Mr. and
MRS. Jonn H. Kimble, who have just returned to
New-York from their honeymoon trip Mr. Kimble
has been Mr.. Goulds intimate friend and one OF
MS most constant companions. and last nights
dinner was held TO celebrate his return with his
bride to take up their home in the city The other
guests were Miss Katherine Clemmons Mr. and
Mrs. V. p. Snyder. Mr.. and Mrs Alden s Swan
Mr. and Mrs. G. ~ Kirkpatrick, Mr. and Mira
Leroy W. Baldwin, Mr. and Mrs Elijah Sells Mrs.
ROBERT Marshall. jr., and DR.. Arthur S. Vosburgh
The dinner is said to be the finest OF its kind
ever given at the Holland House The able decora-
lions had been arranged with great and made
a charming picture In pink At each of the four
corners OF the table was a candelabra Of five cleo
tric lights within pink globes The flowers were
American Beauty roses and white carnations At
the plate of each guest was a row OF tiny electric
lights wreathed In smilax. A side table bore heaps
of Ca .forna fruit, including strawberries ponce
granates and dollhouse grapes
After dinner the guests upstairs to the apart
ments OF Miss Clemmons. the parlor OF which mad
been transformed into vertable fairyland. The
principal object In the room was large Christ
mas tree. decorated with flowers tinsel ornamental
figures and toys. and Illuminated with electric can
dies. On each side OF this were tables laden with
gifts. each OF which furnished a good Joke for the
person for whom 1t intended. DR.. Vcsburgh
dressed as santa Claus, made the presentations
With appropriate comments Punch and Judy
show afterward supplied amusement for the guests
and when that monograph told stories
sang songs and made speeches from an adjoining
table.
Added to the palms and usual Christmas decora-
lions in the room were branches OF orange and
lemon trees, which still bore the fruit and had
been brought from California especially for the
occasion. On the manelpiece great heaps OF
grapes and around II were wreaths OF the beautiful
red pepper plant, covered with berries The guests
were amused and entertained until Christmas Was
a festival OF the past
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-26
TIE MURRAY HILL THEATRE.

II was announced in these columns two or three
davs ago that the Murray HI Theatre had closed
and that II would not he reopened under the
aeement OF the former lessee Frank Il. Murtha,
unless he could get new lease from the Goelet
estate which owns the property, on more favora-
bic terms than his old one tie had been paying an
III p0 The managers OF the estate have decided
NAT they cannot come to Mr.. Murthas terms. and
the theatre will therefore remain closed M new
lessee is found Ii Is limited. however, that the
estate may yet have TO accept Mr.: Murtha as the
been received from another manager, but there
would be obviously no advantage in rejecting MI.
Murtha's offer 10 accept this.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-26
DIR. EVANS'S WILL TO BE Contested.

RELATIVES DISSATISFIED WITH THE SMALL
SHARE OF THE ESTATE GIVEN TO THEM.
Paris Dec. 25.-The will of DR.. Thomas W. Evans.
the American dentist. which gives the greater part
OF his large estate to the Thomas W. Evans
Museum and Institute OF Philadelphia probably VIII
be contested by relatives who are dissatisfied with
Its provisions. Dr. Evans made thirty requests to
members OF his family. but they aggregate only
$4,000 the remainder OF his property estimated 70
be worth millions OF dollars. having been bequeathed
70 the museum and institute. \ delegation oe
dissatisfied heirs will arrive at Uavre tomorrow
and nothing definite will be- known 10 the prooS
able contest until Monday or Tuesday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-26
MISS JTLIi HiRLOWE N TOWN.

Miss Julia Marlowe arrived in town from Cincin.
natl last evening. apparently In no such desperate
staie OF il-healih as has been represented She
I'm o., IN Iakewocd soon and remain there TIL it
Is time for her 10 return 10 New-York for her en-
gagement at the KS.ckerbocker Theatre, when Is
IN begin on January There appears TO be no rea-
sonable doubt that she will be able TO play at that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-26
WILL OF THE PRESIDENTS MOTHER.

Canton Ohio Dec. 5.-Pre sdent Mckinley and his
brother Abner are named executors OF the last
will Of Nancy Allison Mckinley. The will was
OF May o. 49, All the property except small
gift 20 IN thful family servant Is bequeathed 70
Miss Helen Mckinley. the daughter who lived With
Mrs MckineY AT The old homestead
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-26

James Mingle nrst-class criminal. OF Illinois,
under sentence Of death and to be speedily exc
cuted, wants to be hanged In n dress suit. and
has Issued an unofficial requisitlon on the Sher-
IN To provide him one. No appropriation FOR
such a purpose appears IN the prison budget.
but the Constitution cheerfuy recognizes the
principle that the Sheriff may foot such bills
appertainng to his administration az are not
otherwise provided for, and he VIII no doubt
see that his fastldious inmate Is supplied with
the suit desired to decorate and lend dignity
to his taking of. On such occasions ordinary
conventions give way. and It IN useless TO In
terpose the criticism that unless his execution
took place In the evening the costume he has
chosen will be Inappropriate to the time and
blcmlsh the ceremony with solecism. There
are social and other crises In which II IL con-
ceivable that a swaow-tall and white choker
luncheon party. They not frequent to be
sure and require the palliatlon OF a host OF
mitigating circumstances. But In the case OF a
hanging all prescriptions, precedents and cur
rent customs have and should have no weight
In determining appropriateness OF nttlre.
James's desire Ito he hanged In style" perhaps
flows from impulse Of repentance, and his
preference OF a tail coat on the occasion over
a cutaway Prince Albert need cast no cloud
on IT, sincerity. But 1t Ii not custom 70 b en-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-26
HIS WISH WAS FULFILLED.

Casper Fuchs. eighty years Old who had lived Tor
n long time at Kngsbridse Road and the Southern
po,,,evord died Yesterday in Fordham Hospital.
His wife died on Christmas Day 1885, and he had
often expressed wish that he might Ole on the
anniversary OF her death.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-26

Cardlna; Gibbons indorIos a measure soon to
be brought before the Maryland Legislature
PR the protection ~ the songbIrd and records
himself as might be- expected. In the llst of
lovers ~ the fcathcred aerial choir and a foe Of
any md an Who would do them violence. That
IL the side on which all gcntle-minded persons
are naturally t. Gee looked for. and 1t Is no
wonder that the Cnrdina! puts IN an early APP
rsaranc. there IN fun canonicais and pon:ihcalS
The birds should greet With their sweetest sonss
n defender go august and illustrlous.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-26

much of their moral stability to the fact that
Christianity Is, to speak, in the very air they
breathe, and has left an Ineffaceable impress
on the whole fabric Of modern civilization
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-26

who is to give bonds FOR the Tammany Surety
Company which is to give bonds for the TAM
MANY officials? It's risks are extra-haZardous'
and to assure public confidence the assurance
Of it's own assurances may become a necessary
feature Of It's business policy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-26

Italy naturally declines 10 enter into land
grabbing ventures IN China. partly. perhaps. be
cause ~ some understanding with her partners
I'm the Triple Alliance. but chiefly because she
has had enough 81 that sort OF thing In Africa
To last her FOR a whi" LONGER.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-26

Mr. Letter wants all the wheat he can get for
his business as merchant" hut II is notice
able that ~ doesu', take any that he can ma
an excuse for refusing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-26

Not content With destroying the seals OF
Behring Sea. the Canadians are planning 10
ruin the scaling Industry ~ their NeWfound-
land nelrhbors and fellow subjects OF the Queen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-26
COMMENT on CURRENT TOPICS.
AMERICAN INTERESTS COMMERCIAL.

AMERICAN INTERESTS COMMERCIAL
From The Troy Times
The partition Of China does not necessarily mean
that the trade OF that country VIII be divided among
he pay the Russians at port Arthur and
the English At whatever point they can gain
rooiity he improved for with Europeans in control
even though that control has been gained by un;
ana the demand for American products will be in
creased
THE UNITED STATES AND CHINA.
From The Baltimore Sun.
The United States not In the business OF pull
Ing chestnuts out OF the fire for ybody our roe
nuts out and then help 70 eat them II, as seems 70
be written in the book Of National fate the Cees
to civilization. grdironed with railroads and made
great centre Of modern ,h or rr eommerea s
premacy with great pleasure and with every pros'
pect o. success.
THEY WILL TAKE A HAND IN 1T.
From The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
How sss Ens smnO T as, %Sis
Chinas coast and richest Provinces are gobbed up,
nor viii they. Those two countries will do one u
Two things Drive iS o their three yss or else as
mand that they also be allowed TO acquire some
Chinese territory.
THE SEALING AWARD.
From The Boston Journal
The award IL Anal. and IT will be paid without
besita tIon or delay by our Government Al least
This adjustment will end the gross misrepresenta-
tions current not only In England but In this coun-
try, that the United states has evaded It's opisa'
tIons under the Paris award.
THE FIRING ON THE BANCROFT.
From The Baltimore American.
The incident In the harbor of Smyrna Is PROOF
that President Mckinley showed good Judgment
when he selected DR. James b. Angel 10 MI the I'M
portant post Of Minister 10 the land OF the Porte
Minister Angel has proven by his prompt actor IN
this that he knows the rights OF Americans IN
Turkey, and. knowing. dares maintain
REFORM IN THE CONSULAR SERVICE
From The Milwaukee Sentinel
It Is reported that Congress Will be asked 20 TO
adjust the salaries paid consus according 70
the services rendered This Is reform that rec
urgently needed than any other urged In TINS oilec
ton Let us recognize the actual services rendered
be fore undertaking to do anything more. 4
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-26

Saw the heavens MI with commerce
Argoslcs OF magic sails.
pilots OF the purple twilight
Dropplng down with costly bales.
Heard the heavens MI with shouting
While there rained CHASTITY dew
From the nations airy navles,
Graphing In the central blue
But although he quite minute and par
tlcuiar In his description. as II II mirrored an
approaching reality. II still remains a picture
OF the air notwithstanding all efforts to give 1t
substance. and will probably remain vision
for some time to come.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-26

or the airship FOR peace and war the world is
not likely To hear the last IN any period or ls
history and no inventor viii ever be daunted by
the procession Of failures In which the line or MS
predecessors has marched from "A time I" "hlch
the memory ~ man runnrth not AS there "'''
strong men before Agnmcmnon there "'r" very
likely balloonatics before Ethan or the "'t'h oi
Atlas striving for the dominion OF 'hc ar az
their aftertypcs arr still striving win nope lor
their incentive. and. ~ far, with disappointment
for their guerdon. Whether William =. Rob
crts's aerial warship. plans ~ which have been
sent by request 10 the War Department Is To
be an exception to the common run Of failures
we shall perhaps know one Of these days. and
can walt with composurc and no particular ex-
travaganco OF expectation. The poet In his
vision
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-26

The thirteenth annual conference OF the Asso-
ciated Academic Prin ,ipals of the State OF New
York viii he held in Syracuse Tomorrow. The
officers OF the organization are Oscar d. Robinson.
OF Albany, president; b. G. Clapp. OF Fulton. vice
president, and s. Dwight Arius. Of Palmyra. secre-
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-05-13

ONE of the fellows who assaulted Mrs.
Jarchow was arrested last Saturday while
at work unloading the Isolda Book. His
name is Michael Ragrodnick and he is
about % years old. While little under
the influence of liquor he unwlttinRly
made known bis connection With the
outrage. Some one who suspected him
asked why he kicked the old woman, and
acting on the impulse of the moment he
said with some temper that he used his
fists only, HIS companion is also known
and will be arrested.
The object, without doubt, was rob
berry. The two had been out with Jar
chow at the ball and took considerable
drink. He began Dragging OF his wealth
and said he had $780, This amused their
cupidity and they resolved to become
possessed of it. They left the old man
end went to his house but failed to get
the money.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-05-13
THE BEST REMEDY FOR
RHEUMATISM.

From the Fairhdue,1, N, Y. Register.
Mr.. James Rowland of this village, states
that for twenty-five years his wife has
been a sufferer from rheumatism. A few
nights ago she was in such pain that she
was nearly crazy. She sent Mr. Rowland
for the doctor, but he had read of Cham
berlain's Pain Balm and instead of going
for the physician he went TO the store
and secured bottle of 1t. His wife did
not approve of Mr. Rowlapd's purchase
at first. but nevertheless applied the
Balm thoroughly and in an hours time
WAS able to 60 to sleep. She now applies
it whenever she feels an ache or pain
ard finds that it always gives relief. She
says that no medicine which she had used
ever did her as much good. The % and
so cent sizes for sale by Henry Hinriche.
druggist. y
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-05-13
SUMMER CORS FITS

HE fire department was called out
on Sunday last by a fire in Crocker's
ice house
SUCKER fishing has ceased. The
sucker population was decreased con
slderably during the season.
MRs. Charles Cary of Reedsville
died on Tuesday of this week. She
had been sick for five months
YESTERDAY the fire department was
called ont on account of a fire in the
smoke house of Mr.. Wallschlaeger.
TIE new system of securing names
from which petit jurors are to be drawn,
Is by no means an improvement on the
old.
HE examiners for country school dl-
plomas are working each Saturday on
the papers of the applicants, 1t is quite
big job.
CRUSHED stone is being put in the
slongh which made the lake shore road
Impossible this spring. 1t soon will be
Ia good shape.
lr seems that the bill for the sale of
the lands constituting the State Park
has become a law. This is an unquali-
fed outrage.
HE Goodrich steamer Atlanta was
searched Saturday morning after having
reached Chicago from this place, for the
murderer Pouch
JoHS DUFFY says the dulness of tbie
year exceeds that of any preceding year.
He is about the state considerably and is
a careful observer
ThosR people who are foolish enough
to pay their dog tax voluntarily when
refusal would secure them immunity, will
know better this year.
The law supplement this year is simply
tremendous, having lG pages all set in
solid nonparell. The legislature of 1897
must have beaten the record.
ToRRrsoN & Co shipped large guam
tlty of pease and hay by the Great Lakes
boat Olympia on Tuesday. Sam Hall
also shipped quantity of hay.
THE Standard Gas Company has been
exhibiting its lights At the office of Hill
bert Larson. The light is certainly an
excellent one in every particular.
Tue Amateurs of this city beat the
Ahnapees on Sunday last at the grounds
IN this city, the score being IL to 20. 1t
was a 'slugglng match" all around.
THE Manitowocs were beaten at Green
Bay on Sunday last, the score standing
| Is to In favor of Green Bay. In the
eighth inning Green Bay scored 9 tallies.
JOHN WATT of Maple Grove is actually
becoming an amateur photographer.
| Shouldn't wonder bit il his next step
wouid be in the direction of beng q
| dude.