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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-05

Real lace and silk lace be cleaned easily with
gasoline benzine The lace should be basted
smoothly on BIT OF muslin before the operation
begins. and. while drying. the cloth should be
stretched with pins on a clean table in a free
from dust. When the lace is rare or expensive. II
is best 10 send 1t TO trustworthy establishment
TO be cleansed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-05

Bangle bracelets again worn. and may be a.
costly as the purse will allow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-05

To remove mildew rub the fabric with salt. scrape
some chalk and rub 1t also the stain. Lay the
article the grass. and as 1t dries wet II little
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-05

White is the conventional color FOR brides but Il
would appear that the following hues have great
significance
Married In white,
You have chosen all right
Married in gray
You will go far away.
Married In black
You will wish yourself back.
Married In red
You'd better be dead.
Married in green
Ashamed be seen.
Married in blue.
You'll always be true.
Married In pearl.
You'll live In a whirl
Married in yellow.
Ashamed OF the fellow.
Married in brown
You'll live out OF town.
Married in pink.
Your spirits will sink
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-05
THE RING RATTLE.

President-General of the T. s. s.: have beer
very much interested in the Sunshine Column an(
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-05
LORD Give CURRY.

Stew until tender in rich stock six sliced onions.
a sliced green apple and Glove OF garhc cut III
hoP Add ,easpoonful of curry powder, and sea-
son with salt and cayenne pepper warm up m
this sauce any kind Of delicate cooked meat cut
into small pieces
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-05
HOW TO MAKE
THE RATTLE.

Have three round.
oblong drops. or rat
ties. that are little
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-05

WOODWORK BY THE BOYS AND GIRIs-A NOVEL
WAY OF TEACHING ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
MILLION PEOPLE INTERESTED.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-28
GENERAL PORTER'S AIDS.

HOW THOSE FROM THIS CITY AND ITS VICINITY
WILL co TO WASHINGTON.
The men from this city. Brooklyn and neighbor-
ing cities who are be aids to General Horace Por-
ter In the Inauguration Day parade in Washington
VIII travel IN the Pullman-car Hortensia, which
will leave Jersey City at 10 a. IN. on March g. At
tached to tho train VIII be number Of express
cars containing the horses which the aids Will ride
n Washington. Accommodations for the aids in
Washington have been secured at two private houses
IN G-st. near the War Department. and the cour-
tes,es of the Army and Navy Club have been ex-
tended to them. Among the special aids appointed
by General Porter s members of the Grand Mar
ehars staff are four sons and one grandson Of for
rner Presidents OF the United States. The grandson
IS Ulysses S. Grant, third. son Of Police Commits
eoner Grant, and the of former Presidents are
Webb c. Hayes, Harry a. Garfield, Chester A.
Arthur and Russell Harrison. Other special aids
ere General n. W Day Colonel G. n. Swift, Colonel
c. A. Garretson. Captain w f. Horton, Captain j.
r. Perkins. Captain c. c. Bolton and Henry c.
Rouse.
A. Noel Brakeman, paymaster. United States
Navy is chief of General Porter's stan. Colonel II
C. Corbin United States Navy. Is adjutant general,
end Captain John a. Johnson. United states Navy.
IS chief Of aids. General Porter asked each United
States Senator TO name two men for appointment
rs aids and about three hundred have been APP
pointed on the recommendations of the Senator'S
Among the aids from this city are Major George
Def Barton, George K. Bd~ ell, Colonel William
G Church, Colonel r. {. LOVeland. John W. Nc
Harg Police Captain Moynihan. George r. Man
chester j. Van V. Olcott. lieutenant Henry f..
Rhoades Colonel H J.. Swords. General F. A. Star
ring Putnam Bradee Strong Fire Commissioner
Chomas Sturgis and Wor .hinston Whitehouse.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-28
GENERAL GRUBB A DEFENDANT.

HE AND HIS DAUGHTER SUED BY THE MER-
CHANTS NATIONAL BANK OF BURLINGTON.
Camden. " j., Feb q (SpeciaD.-General +.
Burd Grub and his daughter Mrs. Euphemia y
Hasey. appeared defendants before Supreme
Court Justice Garrison, in Chambers. this morn
ing. The suit Of the Mechanics Ma
tonal Bank Of Burlington to recover $4,000 on
promssory notes. General Grubb and his daugh-
ter were represented by Everett =. Wheeler Of
New-York. and ex-senator William ID. Edwards
of Jersey City. The plaintiff represented by
Mark Il. Sooy of Mount Holly and Howard
Flanders. of Burlington. The note upon which the
suit brought made by Miss Euphemia
Grub November 4. 1895. and was made payable
10 her order. 1t Endorsed by her father. Cen
eral Il. Burd Grub. The testimony'of Mrs. Halsey
showed that she had made and signed the note
for the express purpose Of helping her father out
Of financial obligations and that she had
never received any consideration for so doing The
bank has as collateral security a chattel mort
gage. covering a lot OF personal effects Edge
water Park. and also mortgage real es-
tate in New-York City. The evidence showed that
to his daughter and by her assigned TO the bank
The chattel mortgage was dated November TO- 1895
five days before Miss Grubbs marriage 10 Mr.
Halsey President J. Howard Pugh. OF the bank
on the mortgages. General Grub was also placed
on the witness stand and testified 10 the facts
concerning the making OF the note. The defence
contended that the note was q renewal of an old
ness created Justice Garrison held the mat
ter under advisement, and suggested to counsel
that the last claim made by them to the
form OF indebtedness should be made as a separate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-28
ALLEGED CORNER IN WOOL.
A SYNDICATE IN BOSTON SAID TO BE BANKING
ON HIGHER DUTIES.

A SYNDICATE IN BOSTON SAID TO BE BANKING
ON HIGHER DUTIES.
Boston, Feb. T.-"The Globe" says: Zone Of the
largest corners wool ever attempted in the
United States at present exists in the city OF Bos
ton. In anticipation OF the restoration of a tariff
on wool in the near future by the Mckinley Ad-
minisration The steamer Columbian. which ar
making total of l26, 100 bales which has arrived
In port during the present month.
This morning a gentleman who does not wish
his name mentioned said that syndicate
Gently formed In this city to buy all the wool
offered In European markets in anticipation OF a
duty of 10 per cent being put on wool by the Nc
kinley Administration. The American buyers
have already purchased 40 900 bales OF wool abroad
and will continue to purchase the same up to the
II cents per pound. The agents of the syndicate
are buying Australian ard South American wool
and from this out every steamer coming to Boston,
not to speak Of special boats to arrive, will be
loaded with this cargo
The syndicate has raised a pile Of money and
only few days ago cabled 100000 TO their Lon
don agents 1t Is calculated that 0OO 600 bales OF
Australian and South American wool will be
brought to this country by the New England syn
dictate within the given time. and each bale
averages 500 pounds, It 500 900 900 pounds OF
wool. and If the duty be placed at 10 cents per
pound the syndicate IS bound to clear $50, coo Co.,
which Will come out of the pockets OF the con-
sumner later on"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-28
LIBERALS BACK UP GREECE.

GREAT BRITAIN's ACTION GOVERNED BY HOLD
Frs OF TURKISH AND GREEK BONDS
London Feb. 27-The proposals for the setusmeht
OF the Cretan troubles widely commented upon
nv the newspapers throughout the country. the
Conservative organs rule. find In them a fuli
solution of the difficulty but there Is divergence
of opinion on the part Of the Liberal organs. The
Manchester Guardian" speaking In behalf or the
Liberals saws It has objection 10 the scheme LOT
granting autonomy the island, but 1t strongly Cd
iects to the Greek troops being compelled 10 WITH
draw before the Turks. Sir William Nernon-liar-
court the leader OF the Liberal party. and the Earl
OF Kimberley the leader OF the Liberals In the
House OF Lords have decided TO follow this line
when the debate the Cretan question takes place
ut the beginning of next week
The more advanced Liberals back Greece In the
attitude she has assumed. The Right Hon. Arthur
Dyke Acland who was a member OF the last Liberal
Cabinet, delivered a speech at Northampton last
night In which he referred to the Cretan trouble
Great Britain. he said could not redeem the past,
but one step had been taken which would redeem
extent the fair fame OF Europe. The honor
and glory OF this step belonged 70 Greece.
Complaint Is made that Great Britan's action Is
due to the interests OF British holders Of Turkish
and Greek bonds, and II Is said the country Is par
alyZed by the pawnbroking procvities Of the bond
holders
4 dispatch received from Athens last night said
that the Powers had not yet succeeded in arriving
measures 10 be applied against Greece In the event
OF her refusing listen 10 the mandate OF the con-
cert nor az TO the date for the application OF the
measures when they shall be agreed upon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-28
THE INAUGURATION BALL.
IT Is EXPECTED TO sURPAss ALL ITS PREDECES
soRs IN THE BEAUTY OF THE DECORATIONS.

TT Is EXPECTED TO sJRPAss ALI. ITS PREDECES-
soRs IN THE BEAUTY OF THE DECORATIONS.
Washington. Feb q (SpeciaD.-The Inauguration
ball next Thursday night bids fair to eclipse al It's
predecessors the richness and brllancy of Its set
-ings The decora ton Of the Pension Office court.
which is TO be used the ballroom IS fairly well
,dvanced Relays OF workmen have for two weeks
past been engaged night and day in the task of
lraplng walls and pillars, building the balconies for
-he band and the orchestra and putting in place the
huge canopies overhead. over each Of the three d.
visions of the made by the famous big pillars
large domes studded with hundreds of electric
lights have been suspended. From these domes
date long stretches OF muslin out Of the cornce
each side OF the ROOMS In this way the entire roof
az the Pension Building is shut out of sight. and the
height OF the vast reduced fully one-third.
There 500 ground-slass incandescent lights used
IN the and fifty lights The l4s iron pillars
supporting the balconies OF the court have been jack
e.ed with yellow and white challe and on each pill
lar are sixteen lights The drapngs throughout the
room entirely Of yellow and white a crcum-
stance which brings out many facetious remarks on
the bimetallic significance OF the decorations
At the west end Of the court. above the second
balcony, hangs large National flag. consisting of
red. white and blue incandescent lights. which by
a mechanical contrivance gives the effect OF the
waving Of the genuine bunting. On the south side
Of the court, above the band balcony is set piece.
with the names Mckinley and Hobart on stream
ers, and done in electric lights surmounted by
shield OF red, white and blue and the American
eagle
Al the east end OF the court IS perhaps the most
pleasing feature Of the whole conception A large
balcony has been constructed, reaching fifty feet
out into the court. 10 accommodate the orchestra
This has been draped with yellow and white and
q large. deep arch has been constructed entirely
OF yellow and studded with electric lights The
flowers. palms potted plants and the greenery that
IL 10 be wound around the pillars have not yet been
put In place. When this has been done and the
lights are turned on, the scene will be one OF
rsnscendent beauty, far SURPRISING in artistic cf-
,ect anything heretofore attained. II has always
pc! contended that II was mistake TO use the
National colors as a background for flowers or the
green or the ground pine in ballroom decorations
ana Nj Small, Who has carried through the pres
eht scheme OF decoration congratulates himself
nss ms uIne ne has the beautiful background at
iofded by the yellow and white draperles
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-28
BIG CHICAGO FIRM ~ TROTBLE.

Chicago. Feb. 27.-The big retail clothing and
mems furnishing goods house OF Willoughby, Hin
e. Co. at Madison and Clark SITS. was closed by
the Sheriff this morning. Judgment by confession
was entered by the firm in favor Of the Fort Dear
born National Bank for $l,6 In confessing iudg
ment TO the bank 1t is alleged that the firm is in
contempt of Injunction issued by Judge Sho-
walter last Saturday. The Injunction was issued
on q bill filed by the Stein Bloch Company, cloth
ing manufacturers. of Rochester, n. y. the mem
beers OF which firm composed the minority sockhold
ers Of the WilloughbyH Company. The bill
charges the firm to be insolvent. with $4,000 assets
and 500 900 liabilities For a week It has been sup
pressed by the clerk Of the Circuit Court on the
request of the attorneys for the Stein Bloch Com
pany. Pending a compromise. the attorneys Sc
cured q temporary injunction restraining the Off
GERS or directors Of the Willoughby- Hin company
from making any confession Of Judgment or pref
erence 10 the Fort Dearborn National Bank on
note Of So 0DO or TO Mary A. HIN. on four notes
amounting to $1,000 which are practically the
notes upon which confession made this morn
ing I'm the State court. Judge Hansey this after
noon appointed Edward b. Mickey receiver Tor the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-28
LOUISTILLE'S "BIG SEVEN" INDICTED.

A BANK PRESIDENT AND POLITICIANS ACCUSED
OF BRIBERY AND CONSPIRACY.
Louisville Ky, Feb 27-The Circuit Grand Jury
returned indictments at to-day against J. NJ
Mcknight, president OF the German National Bank:
Sterling b. Edmunds politician. and Aldermen
r. +. King. c. j. Jenne, John T.. Leatherman r.
c. Breur, N c. Frick and +. A. Britt, members Of
the combine known the big Seven" The other
member Alderman j. W. Reeder escaped by turn
with conspiracy to defraud the public Alderman
F. A. Britt also indicted for receiving bride
OF 5000 from President Mcknight OF the German
National Bank and an indictment returned
against Mcknight for br.bing Britt. The Joint In :
dictment against Mcknight. Edmunds and the six
Aldermen charges that they combined with Alder
man J. w. Reeder and other wicked and corrupt"
persons to pass laws which would procure the sale
of the Louisville waterworks. whereby they would
make 81 10000 for themselves. The Grand Jury
declined to indict Mayor George ID. Todd on tho
secure his election.
All the indicted persons are already under bonds
for charges running all the way from opera ting
King Is president OF the Board OF Aldermen and
was Mayor OF the city for two months after the
death of Mayor Tyler. The second count charges
the defendants with entering into unlawful
agreement to elect certain persons to Office and
pass measures to enrich themselves at the expense
OF the public. The third count charges King
JENNIE, Leatherman, Breur, Fr!ck, Britt and Ed
munds with conspring TO pass tobacco inspection
ordinance which would bring them In $4,000 a year
In fees. The other counts are covered In the brib-
cry
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-28
CHARGED WITH FTENDIsH CRIMES.
ARRESTS IN OHIO OF MEN ACCUSED OF MANY
MURDERS AND ROBBERIES.

MURDERS AND ROBBERIES.
Toledo, Ohio. Feb q (speciaD.-For months past
the farming people IN the vicinity OF Shreve Lou
donville and other Wayne County towns have been
living In state OF terror. owing to the work OF a
gang OF the worst class OF cutthroats and robbers.
The officers OF the county. aided by some expert de-
tectives. have arrested Richard Lee Elmer Geisel-
man. Elmer Berry and John Levers. members Of re-
spectacle families They are charged with number
OF very serious crimes.
Among the oturages that have occurred In that
neighborhood may be mentioned the Shelley robbery.
gang of five masked men went to Shelley's house,
battered the door down. robbed him of 800 and so
brutay treated Shelley and his wife that both died
not long thereafter.
The house of Christian Menger was entered in
a Ike manner. and he and his wife cruelty
tortured that neither survived the shock. But the
robbers failed to find his wealth.
Robert Ewing, aged eighty. was aroused one night
and went to his door. where he was shot down. dy-
ing from the effects OF his wounds
visit to the farmhouse OF Christian Fair Melted
the m!screants $1,000 and Mrs. Fair soon afterward
died from the treatment she received Peter Painter
another farmer. was despoIled Of $500 and vain
attempt was made 10 torture Isaac Munson into re-
veaing where he had hidden IS 900 he had received
from the sale OF farm.
The masked gang went TO the home OF Mrs
Bushwalter one night and undertook to compel her
to tell where her money She alone in the
house. with the exception OF another woman. who
was greatly frightened. Mrs. Bushwater who Is a
powerful woman, struck OF the burglars
the head with a heavy lamp. cutting his head so
that he was raied a mile the following morn
ing by the blood.
The County Commissioners have offered rewards
aggregating $1,000 for the arrest OF the guilty men,
but 1t took long. tedious and shrewd work 10 ac-
compllsh anything.
Owing to the enormty and number Of these crimes.
feeling In Wayne and surrounding counties runs
high
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-28
GREECE CAN'T HAVE CRETE.
AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE
HUNGARIAN PREMIER
He SAYS THAT THE POWERS ARE UNANIMOUS IN
THIS DETERMINATION AND THAT THEY
WILL BACK 1T WITH FoRCE-BAT-
He SAYS THAT
TIE NEAR RETIMO.

TIE NEAR RETIMO.
! Budapest Feb. 27.-The Government in
terpeated to-day in the Kepviselohaz. or House
of Representatives. by Herr Kossuth, ION Of the
Hungarian patriot, regarding the attitude OF
Austria-Hungary on the Cretan question Herr
Kossuth also desired to be informed to
whether, in the event Of Greece refusing to ac-
cede to the demands of the Powers. Austria
Hungary would adopt forcible means to compel
her.
In reply to the Interpolation, Baron Banffy.
the Prime Minister. stated that there was abso-
lutely no foundation for any fear that the EN-
Pre- would be; ONE involved In war on account OF
Crete He declared that the only object Of the
Powers In intervening was to preserve the peace
OF Europe which was threatened by Greece. The
efforts Of the Powers were solely directed to the
restoration of order in Crete.
In conclusion Baron Banfy made the i'm
portant statement that the Powers were unani-
nous in their determination not to permit Greece
to annex Crete and that force would be used. If
necessary, to compel Greece to comply with the
demands made upon her.
London Feb 21.-The members Of the Ministry
were hastily summoned to a Cabinet council at
the Foreign Office at noon to-day. The council
sat for two hours and was presided over by Lord
Salisbury. 1t Is believed that the subject con-
sdered was the situation in Crete.
THE Sunday Sun" has dispatch from Athens
saying that 100 Moslems killed In a battle
that occurred yesterday near Retmo. The dis
patch adds that the Mosems retreated, leaving
the Christians masters of the field.
Canea, Feb. pa sharp fight took place yes
terday between Moslems and Christians near
Retimo. The Mosems repulsed with small
loss
Paris. Feb 27-The Figaro asserts that
King George of Greece intends to abdicate his
throne in favor OF his eldest son, Crown Prince
Constantine
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-28
A TINSNITH HANGS HIMSELF.
HIS LIFE MIGHT HAVE BEEN SAVED HAD HIS
son CUT THE BODY DOWN WITHOUT
GOING FOR HELP.

Arnold Weybrecht, sxtysix years old. committed
suicide by hanging at about o'clock yesterday
morning in his shop. in the cellar of a tenement
house at No. 3S Divison-st. His home was on the
top floor Of the house. His family consisted OF five
children three OF whom lived with him. Wey-
brecht got up early yesterday and went down 10
his cellar shop. His son Max followed him
few minutes later. and was Mortified TO see his
fathers body hanging from hook in the corner.
without waiting TO cut the body down. young
Weybrecht ran into neighboring saloon and told
the men I'm the place OF his fathers suicide. They
hurried into the cellar and lifted the hanging fig
ure from the hook.
Then. instead OF sending for doctor they went
in search OF policeman. When the patrolman
was found he sent out a call for an ambulance.
one came from Gouverneur Hospital and the sur
geon in charge, after examining the body. said the
man could Ut have been dead when discovered by
his son He said that II the body had been prompt
" cut down and doctor called the suicide might
have been prevented
a letter left by the old tinsmith to his
planned that he killed himself because business
not good. lie desires to have his insurance money
divided into four equal parts. Each of the three
children who lived with him is TO have part. The
remaining part Is TO be kept for the children of
one OF his sons who Is married.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-28
CHAIRMAN HANNA ARRIVES.
HE SAYS lie WILL PROBABLY TAKE HIS Sc
IN THE SENATE ON MARCH 3.

IN THE SENATE on MARCH 2.
arrived in this city early this morning. accompa-
MED by Mrs. Hanna, Miss Mabel Hanna. her
friend, Miss Mary +. Phelps; Mrs. L. Hanna. wife
Of his brother. and DIR. Weber. his family physi-
clan, and his wife. The party went TO the Arllng-
ton Hotel, where suite Of rooms had been en-
gagged All day long there was q stream of visitors
TO see Mr.. Hanna, but with few exceptions all COM
ers were turned away. 1t was said that Mr.. Han
ma had a great deal Of business to transact. and
would be unable to anybody until late in the
afternoon. He had conference with General AL
ger and several other prominent politicians at the
hotel. During the morning the National chairman
found time TO so to the Capitol where he had
number of conferences with Republican Senators.
Mr.. Hanna called on Chairman Bell OF the lnau-
gural Committee at noon, and was much pleased
with the progress made by the committee in the
Inaugural arrangements.
In response to questions Mr.. Hanna said: "Sena-
tor Sherman will not resign his seat in the Senate
until Thursday noon and it is probable that will
not take the oath of office as his successor until
March s. though there is no programme TO that eff
feet"
While at the Capitol Mr. Hanna had confer
ciary Committee. who is well informed regarding
Senatorial elections. upon the situation in oregon.
An effort is being made by Mr.. Hanna, chair
man OF the National Committee, TO secure the cleo
ton OF Republican Senator in Oregon The fact
that the Legislature has never organized raises the
question to the ability of the men now sitting
of teegraphic correspondence between Mr. Hanna
and Republicans In Oregon, and the negotiations
now pending may result in an agreement among
the Republicans Of the Legislature to elect SEN
his belief that an appointment by the Governor
would not be accepted by the Senate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-28
ACCUSED OF EMBEZZLING OYER $500. OCO.

CHARGES FILED AGAINST EX-TREAsURER BART
LEY OF NEBRASKA
Omaha. Neb Feb. 21-An information has been
filed at Lincoln accusing Joseph s. BARLEY, ex-
State Treasurer. Of embezzling $751; 1852 of State
funds. BARLEY says he is ready to turn the office
to his successor II he will accept certificates
Of deposit on banks for every dollar for which he
Is held accountable. But II the new Treasurer
will not accept all OF these certificates 1t will
create a run on the banks turned down and entail
heavy losses on BARLEY and his bondsmen.