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The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-24
THEPRICE OF A PEW.
REQUIRES DIPLOMACY TO GET ONE
IN ST. JOHNS CHURCH.

Cornelius vanderbilt Gets Half OF One In
the Fashionable Church In Washington.
Many Waiting to Get One--The Million
.irc Had to Pay @, 300 For the Privilege.
The success Of Mr.. and Mrs Corne-
illus Vanderbilt in renting half of
Mrs. b. II. Warder's pew in st. Johns
Episcopal church, Washington, was q
matter of dollars and cents, it is true;
but, in addition to this, it meant a large
amount of diplomacy. The price is
placed at $1,000, and Rector Mackay
Smith is credited with having been the
negotiator. To rent pew in st. Johns
church is almost patent Of nobility for
a newcomer to Washington. Possibly
this may be traceable to the fact that
within its walls no less than nine presi-
dents of tho United States have at various
times leased and occupied pews during
their terms Of Office. The last president
to lease what is popularity known as the
presidents pew in st. Johns was the
n 3 Chester A. Arthur.
y "a resident and Mrs. Cleveland have
teveral times attended ST. John church.
The latest occasion was upon the mar
riage of Miss Mary Letter to George
Curzon of England, nearly two years
ago, and the two occasions when they
occupied the front pew in st. Johns
church during the first Cleveland ad-
ministration were when exSecretary
Whitney's daughter Dorothy was chris
tened and when Miss Endicott was mar
ried to Joseph Chamberlain of England.
The Vanderbilt pew is the second
from the front and directly behind that
of the rector, Rev. DR.. Mackay Smith,
between whom and the Vanderbilts
there is tie of relationship. Nomatter
how distant il may be, it has proved
sufficiently close to prove the lever that
lifted the Vanderbilts into the elect of
the congregation.
Secretary of State and Mrs. Olney at
tend service at st. Johns, having by
that same mysterious process Of diplo-
macy secured a pew upon their arrival
in Washington. Ex-Postmaster General
and Mrs. Bissell also attended service
regularly there. The British ambassador
and Lady Pauncefote are among the
pewholdcrs and invariably walk to and
from church every Sunday morning.
The next thing in order after it was
learned that the Vanderbilts had that
pew was for all the fashionable Jen-
kinses in town to HE them to the church
in order to have good look at the Van
derbilts and, in fact, subject them to
system of surveillance. To these Jen-
kinses is due the all important discov-
cry that when the plate was passed at
Sunday morning service Mr.. Vanderbilt
laid upon it two neatly folded $50 notes.
New York Journal
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-24

Get out my store clothes, Marthy Jane.
Put taller on my boots.
III wear that bluo necktie again
Which my complexion suits,
An brush my hair back pompydore,
An comb my whiskers too.
I'm Oft fer Washin ton fer shore
To sec Mckinley through
The Bugville Bugle says as how
A mighty host will go
To Washin ton to raise n row
An take part in tho show.
voted fer the ticket, nm
II shorely wouldn't do
II want thar to take han
An see Mckinley through
I'm startin mighty 'arly, 40
I'm shore not to be late.
III DO thar IL Bill wants to know
Ny views on fairs OF state.
An then, gee Whit the taverns may
Be crowded, NO I'll do
What's right an hurry on my way
To see Mckinley through
what's tbet you're sayin, Martby janet
The brindle COW In sickf
Here. put these storo clothes back againi
Git me my glasses, cuicki
whar's them condition powders-say.
Ill tell you what I'll dol
Ill let Mckinley 60 an stay.
To see old Brindie through
Baltimore News.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-24
Not to Be OutdOne.

Rival druggists occupy opposite cor
ners in the mission, and competition is
very sharp between them. Not long ago
one of them hung up placard announc-
ing that he would give his patrons three
stamps for nickel. He gave them two
3 cent stamps and one cent stamp.
But his rival was not to be outdono in
making a pretense of generosity, and
now he has out n placard which reads:
:, Thirteen Q cent stamps for cent
and quarter
This is no bluff either. Whoever gives
him n cent anu sr quarter (of dollar)
gets thirteen cent stamps. San Fran
cisco Post.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-24
Cupid Comes with Wine.

In the counties of Unicoi, Johnson
and Sewer, in upper east Tennessee, a
strange custom prevails in regard to
ne marriage proposal. The first time a
lover visits the object of his choice he
presents her with bottle Of native
wine. II the girl accepts the wine the
affair is settled, but very often she has
NOT lmade up her mind, and then she
I, As refuge in excuses, neither accept
ing nor declining the wine. If the wine
be spilled or the glass or bottle broken
it is considered an i'll omen. .-Cincin-
natl Commercial Tribune.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-24

The secretary Of agriculture has re-
ceived letter from ambassador Bayard
inclosing an extract from the st. james
Gazette, in which @. w. Radcliffe Cook.
M. p, urges the establishment Of Arbor
day in Great Britain and warmly sec
onds the proposition that this Arbor day
should be adopted as one means Of cele-
bratipg the queens long reign.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-07
Or. Lyons.
PERFECT
Tooth Powder
AN ELEGANT TOILET LUXURY.
Used by people of refinement
for over quarter of century.
AN ELEGANT TOILET LUXURY.

tiles of mankind would be with the American" ''e
public I'm such a struggle.
Senate bill to amend the act repeating the ""
culture law was passed: also House PHI i os ere
appointment by brevet OF active OF 'e'"e ~
OF the Army. .,.v Tho Cow
eminent of Great Britain to pardon MIS-. SiaS ,as
which was reported adversely last session' We,
taken from the calendar and indefinitely po''
poned ,,..o. -, Eore,cn
Relations on the claim of John L. Waller. formerly fy
United States Consul at Tamatave. Madagascar, io'
damage by reason of his arrest and imprisonment,
was presented end Indefinitely postponed A.,
a resolution was offered by Mr. Halo tttep, MeC
and agreed to- calling the Secretary OF STATE LOT
a statement concerning the action oil the Iresauet,e
or of the Secretary of State touching the recos-
milton of any foreign people or Power as an lnne-
pendent Government, and the corresponding action
OF other branches OF the United states Govern
mcnt. A.,
House bill providing for free homestoads on the
public lands in Oklahoma Territory-ai. .nhed 80 as
10 apply TO all lands obtained from Indian tripes-
was taken up the unfinished business. discussed
for nearly two hours. and went over until to-Hor-
row. without action. And then. at p. H the
Senate adjourned until tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-07
The Greatest Monarch

l. ~ subject for pity he is troubled with dyspepsia
while his poorest subject who dgess properly well
enyisd by prince thus afflicted. The dyspepiic Of
every slime debt OF gratitude to Hos
stomach Bitters. which them from Of.
he most obstinate and troublesome complaints against
which medical skill is directed. On this continent. In
and the tropics this sterling remedy pre-
neny and Justly popular. not only stomachc. but.
aisr Of preventing and curing maaria rheu-
matte kidney bilious disorder improves
appetite and sleep hastens conyaescence and the acqu
II vgor after exhaustng maiadies and
the nnrmi,les OF winegassful taken before
ing has tendency to promote tranquil health yielding
sleep. boon much coveted BY nervous invaIds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-07
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS.

Washington. Jan. G.-Captain James c. Ayres.
Ordnance Department. is ordered to visit the West
Point Foundry. Cold Spring. y. Y. TO inspect ten
inch disappearing carriage castings. First Lieu
tenant Charles d. Wheeler. Ordnance Department.
is ordered to Baltimore official business per-
tanning to the manufacture O. tweive-inch mortar
carriages
The President has accepted the resignation OF
First Lieutenant Frederick Wooey. 10th Infantry.
Medical Director II. NJ Wells viii be retired on
January 20. Assistant Naval Constructor r. f.
Ruhm Will be transferred from the Union Iron
Works, San Francisco, March IL. TO the Mare ISL
Snow will be transferred rom the Mare Island
Yard to the Union Iron Works. February !. Lieu
tenant Roger Weles from tie Texas to the Enter
prise February'l Lieutenait II. Phelps from the
Naval Academy TO the Texa February l. IAeuten-
ant J. A. Sherman detached from the Blake and
granted three months leave A. g. Mackenzie ap-
pointed acting gunner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-07
PROCEEDINGS IN THE SENATE.
MR. CALL MAKES 4 LONG SPEECH ON Ills LATEST
CUBAN REsOLUTIONs-oNE OF THEM

Washington Jan. 6.-Thc Cuban question was UNI
der consideration in the Senate to-day In the form
of the two resolutions offered yesterday by Mr.
Can Dem, fla, the simple resolution calling
on the Secretary of State for copies OF the CORES
pondenc, in the matter OF Julio Sanguily. an
American citizen condemned by the Spanish author
ties In Cuba to perpetual Imprisonment In chains:
end the other joint resolution instructing the
President to demand Sangully's immediate release
The first agreed to- and the second was referred
to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
In a long speech on tho subject of these resou-
lions the case Of Charles Gown discussed as
much as that OF Sanguiy. The statements OF tho
SPANISH officials that GOWNS death resulted from
wounds received in battle we're dscredited. and the
assertion was repeated. on the authority OF pei
son whom Mr. Call did not name but who. he said.
was TO be 4 member OF the next Congress- that
Gown had been tied TO tree and cut In pieces with
machetes By a squad Of cavalry riding past The
two cases Mr.. Call said types OF what
occurring to hundreds Of American citizens in
Cuba. and II only needed investigation by the SEN
ate 10 take the off that scene OF butchery"
As to Il combination OF European Powers against
the United States. Mr.. Call declared that there was
no danger OF such a thing in view OF the effect which
such thing would have on the masses OF the
people In European countries. and that the sympa-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-07

or a little crack it is remedicd Immediately. II it
isn't there will come break pfcsently-a break that
will wreck the engine Likely not, this same
will totally ignore the call for help from of
his organs. He will let the trouble grow and
grow until ii lays him ont III bed. II he keeps
working with damaged body, he will soon wear it
out. The strain his nerves will tell OH his consti
tuition. He will not be hearty when lie is old. The
chances he never will be old al all. Dr. Perces
Golden Medical Discovery restores health. II is not
only for disease it is preventive. Whenever
man feels that he is not quite well as lie ought 10
be, whenever he is lisess, without energy and with
out vitality, whenever he finds that he is losing
weigh; and that his ordinary work gives him undue
fatigue lie needs the " Golden Medical Discovery"
No matter how his trouble shows itself this wonder.
full remedy will cure him. We say it is wonderful
because of its wonderful results and not because
there is anything supernatural about itnot because
it does ANYTHING that i, unexpected, or anything
which its dscoverer did not il TO do That il
many different socalled diseases is the most
natural thing in the world when Won understand that
nearly all diseases spring from the same thing-bad
digestion and consequent impure blood. The Dis
covery" makes the appetite good the digestion
strong assimilation easy and the blood rich and pure.
No disease of the blood can withstand its action.
Learn more abou, il from Doctor Perces Common
Sense Medical Adviser. zoos pages profusey Illus
tra,ed. which will be sent free on receipt of twenty
one 2) orccent stamps to cost OF mailing only.
Address, Worlds Dispensary Medical Association,
No. 90, Main Street, Buffalo. N Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-07
FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE MEETS.
TACIT UNDERSTANDING THAT THE CAMERON
RESOLUTION SHALL NOT BE PUSHED.

A TACIT UNDERSTANDING THAT THE CAMERON
RESOLUTION SHALL NOT BE PUSHED.
Washington, Jan. 6.-Although the Cuban resolu-
lions were discussed in the meeting OF the Sem
ate Committee Foreign Relations this morning
owing to the absence OF Mr.. Cameron. the members
Of the committee talked about the resolutions IN
formally after the other business had been finished
It seems certain from the temper OF the committee
that II the effort Is made to have the cameron
resolution referred back TO the committee there
will be n bitter fight, and the committee VIII In
dorse It's action in ordering the report and resou-
ton which are now the calendar Such an
effort is no; anticipated, for Mr.. Hale and those
who are with him satisfied with the present
condition OF things and will do nothing to start
the agitation. 49,, ..,
Members OF the committee appreciate the strength
OF the organization which has been effected TO pre-
vent final action by the Senate. and there appears
to be a tacit understanding that the resolution
shall not now be pushed. A sufficient number OF
Senator's have been arrayed on the other side TO
protract the debate, and the friends OF the reso
ton find that by pressing the matter they VIII
endanger the appropriation bills This they do not
care to do although there are few OF the more
radical Senators who would even go to the extreme
OF blocking the appropriation bills to secure the
passage OF the resolution
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-07
Flint'S Fine Furniture.
Fashionable Designs.
Now below factory prices.

melancholy record OF the dead. Signor Errani
was a native OF Milan. in his beloved ltaly, ana
was born about 1924. He received thorough edu-
cation in music and he gained valuable experience
unon the stage Of his native land. His first appear
ance in Nev-York was made on April II. ls6o' al
the Winter Garden Theatre dn Broadway OPP
posie to the west end OF Bond-so as Edgardo'
In the opera q Lucia di Lammermoor' -Mare'-
EEK being manager and the company incud'As
Signor Stigelli, Signor Gassi and wife, Nine ineI
Fabbr, Nine Frezzoni and others. lie dld no'
have a Ing career as singer, but n" gained uIs
tinction and many friends, and. upon AIS WIN,
drawal from the theatre he became teacner o OK
singing and to that vocaton,--n which his success
was remarkably brant.-he devoted the res res,
of his life Some of the most admired voices OF our
time have been trained by Sgnor Errani, ana
have conspicuousy illustrated the excellence OF
his methods and the conscientious and tireess
zeal or his tuition and discipline. He was man
OF superior Judgment and exquisite taste, IN Az
matters Of art. and his character was especiaiy
marked by probity. dignity. self-reliance pa ence.
and a steadfast devotion TO high Ideals: Sighor
Erran was married in 1860 TO Miss tnariotte NC
Waters. He leaves a widow and one daughtnr'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-07
T MADISON CASE.

baltimore. Jan. 6-J. Maiison Case. formerly
cbc, engineer OF the United States Revenue M'f'"'
s.rv,c, died from paralysis Yesterday MI oas'
was born In Philadelphia sixty years a.
and IN 1862 entered the Navy as hrst assistant
neer ana served during the war IN " ~" AZ
,,.,r, SQUADRON. lie WIS in the battles "
- ,o,u,s,sr Charleston. Morris Island. Aioe'
,ro,,e Fort Fisher and Wilmington lie was :"
49,. as, attach on Fort Fisher on board the pahue'
l,on A, the close OF the war ne distinguished MN,
soI, by releasing naval vessel from the ROCKS :"
BOSTON Harbor In 1865 Mr. Case Vas ho sSamns,ion
Ia ~ ~ p.venus Marine Service. lie was repo -
70 be disabled in the examination; oI, The sehScs
MS , =" is-a was promoted to be chiei ems de-.
To wears ago he was placed ON The Te"'sS w.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-07
John MDONALD.

Bath Me-. Jan. (SpeciaD.-John Mcdonald. VINO
had been confined to his home with pneumonia 10.
the last week. died this morning. MI Mcpo"a'u
was born In Nova Scotia, seventy years ago anu
in his early boyhood learned the trade 0. sn'p
building In the yards Of Donald Mchay' W. ~.
=, ,ho, ,ime one OF the first shpbuilders OF tho
country. He afterward went to Thomaston Me,
where IN the yards of Messrs. Chapman , * III
he continued until that firm removed us pu''e~
Mr. Mcdonald built over thirty ships. the sr sa
es, numher OF which aoat to-day. among .nv =.
tho poctolus built thirty years ago ne si ~,
i,,,,t have all been engaged In long ,voyaHe "ad
,rirc,naIv between New-York and tnina -, ~
Tan@r They were famous for their speed u9'a
Ii,i,w aud rood delivery OF cargo. Whe i.s'o Nv
an Ra,h he held various offices under tne ,.S ,.
a az Mi Mcdonald leaves widow '"o So"'
and one daughter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-07
PROFESSOR ERRANPS DEATH
DIE TO SHOCK CAUSED BY SHOOT
ING IN HIS HOUSE.
A SERVANT HAD BEEN Shot, BY HER LOVER.
,v,,o ATTEMPTED SUICIDE, AND WHEN
THE PROFESSOR WAS TOLD OF III
THE EXCITEMENT CAUSED HIS
WEAK HEART TO
WEAK HEART
GIVE OUT.

Excitement over the shooting OF a servant caused
the death OF Professor Achille Errani "eh-
known teacher of vocal music. In his nome al NO
us East Twenty-siXth-st.. early yesterday "oin-
ing Kate Dunn. a chambermaid' VINO hau oeen III
the employ of the family for few months was
visited in the basement of the house on TUESDAY
evening by Michael Mnter. of No. 3O3 Tenth-ave''
who had been paying attentions TO her They as
agreed about something and Mlniter shot the girl
in the face innictng severe wound linen ne
also shot himself In the face and hed from 'ne
house Professor Errani. who was seventy-three
wears old and had been so III with heart trouble
that his physician had cautioned the FAMILY
against permitting him to get excited. knew noth-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-07

ing abou. the shooting at the time, ana ne might
escaped knowledge Of the affair II the wishes
of his wife had been observed
Mrs Erran took her wounded servant to Belle
vue Hospital in a carriage and there encountered
Minter who went the hospital to have his own
wound dressed. The surgeons soon discovered that
neither wound was dangerous but the police OF the
East Twenty -second-st. station detained the man
and girl pending an investigation. Mrs. Errani
went back to her home and found her husband III
a state Of prostration. The cook had informed him
Of the shooting and the excitement caused him to
suffer a relapse. Two physicians were summoned,
and at late hour he appeared 10 recover slightly,
but early yesterday morning he mad another re-
lapse and expired
Miniter was in the prison ward of Bellevue yes
terday, and the surgeons said he probably would
be well enough in "A few days to be taken to
police court and be arragned on the charge OF
attempting to kill Kate Dunn The young woman
at the home of her married sister, at No. Gl9
Hudson-st.. and her wound was said not to be
was said that Professor Erranrs death might not
have occurred for some months II he had not been
Informed Of the shooting of the servant. Professor
Errani leaves wife and q married daughter
The name OF Signor Achille Errani. who died
at his home in this city yesterday, was familiar
to all votaries of music. in the distant days when
Max Maretzek managed the Italian opera here. and
when such singers as Brignoli. Nine. Gazzaniga
Sgnor SusIni Signor Amodio and Cortesi were
among the reigning favorites. To the survivors
OF that period. the news Of Signor Erranfs death
will bring shock of painful and sorrowful sur
prise. For many years Signor Errani had lived
in retirement from the stage. but in his younger
days he was known and admired as an exception
ally correct and brilliant singer. and he enjoyed
an ample and valuable popularity. and the rapid
ly lessening corps OF veterans will deeply feel
their loss and will acu.ely realize the steady flight
OF time. when they read his familiar name In the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-07
SEEKING A MONOPOLY IN CHINA.
AN AMERICAN SYNDICATE ARRANGING FOR con-
troll OF RAILWAY. TELEGRAPH AND
TELEPHONE SYSTEMS

troll OF RAILWAY. TELEGRAPH AND
TELEPHONE SYSTEMS
Washington. Jan. GA New-York newspaper said
this morning that a syndicate Of what 1t calls
United States offce-holders and capitalists. with
Senator Brce at its head IL completing arrange
ments for the establishment OF monopoly of the
railroad. telephone and telegraph systems Of China.
The article says that ex-United States Senator
William d; Washburns Of Minnesota: Clarence
Carey. of New-York CITY, and a Mr.. Bach. for
tives of the syndicate. The contract which this
syndicate now regards as assured Is for the build
point within few miles of Picking. The latter city
is not treaty pS ana 10 rome rev not
Chinese laws are most rigorous this point and
popular feeling is such that it would be impossible
the railroad will he just outside the city,
matter he replied that the publication In general
way correct. He said however. that 1t could
only Senator Interested in l. and his interest
in td Rn hT IN no
to the plan, but. on the other hand. she was ex-
trcmely friendly to IT, and the business was being
the purpose Of extending industries In the East.
Russia was extremely frendy 70 ina havn h Am 3
reason that IL English. French or German investors
excuse 10 these Governments for interfering in az
fairs for the protection Of the interests of their cit
liens On the other hand. Russia has no fear of
for that preferred United States capital TO
the capital OF any other Nation
Frederick w whi,ridge. Of the law firm OF Cary
e. Whitrdge No. 80 Wall-st SAID yesterday: at
IL true that Clarence Cary my partner has gone
10 China with William u. Washburn. ex-Uni,ed
States Senator es the representatives OF a syndica
of American capitalists. who seeking to OBJ
tain concessions from the Chinese Government.
Our firm represents OF half dozen syndlca;es
which nave been formed in this country 10 try TO
obtain FOO thold in CHINA A number or such syn
dicates have also been formed in Europe. / have
not heard that any of them have obtained any
thing vet. nor has syndicate obtained anything
that ] know OF. Mr. Cary and Mr.. Washburn went
10 China with the idea Of looking around and see
Ing IL there anything TO be obtained They
sailed from Vancouver December 3. and the only
word from them has been dispatch announcing
their arrival at Yokohama Calvin s. Brice, t'nlted
States Senator. Is a member OF the syndicate"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-07
The New SMALL SIZE OF
CASHMERE BOUQUET
TOILET SOAP
is within everybody's means. ASK Tor IT,

1000. soo,,s ~ he looked on az one which II
adopted would invite constant assaults ana pe
likely TO fan at any time. 1t would nor DC phr
in,S 70 f,nd General Crosvenor. the ONO men. ~
OF the WAYS and Means Committee advos a ,t t
re-enactment Of the wool schedule Oh ioso '"0
Than the one proposed by Judge Lawrence. ,,rors
The representatives Of the wool anu &C hs ri
Who arc present in considerable force VIII DC n.y.,
W. orrolv There does not seem to be as periecS
harmony between them and the represcn'atoeI hu,
Tho wool growers as there was SIX years aso. ~
they may finally reach as satisfactory q" u"ue'
standing as they then dd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-07
WAS THERE 4 BARGAIN WITH SPAINI

SENATOR CHANDLER WANTS THE PAYMENT OF
THE MORA CLAIM INVESTIGATED.
Washington. Jan. Ex-senator Chandler in execu-
tive session this afternoon offered resolution
directing the Committee Foreign Relations TO
investigate the recent payment by Spain OF the
Mora claim and to ascertain in connection there
with II any assurances OF any sort were made to
Spain to the attitude OF this Government toward
the Cuban insurgents: and also to ascertain to
what individuals the money paid by Spain In the
settlement of this claim distributed. IL is not
known whether the investigation Will be conducted
in secret not.