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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-02
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ACADEMY OF MUs1C-2-S:fS-Two Little Migrants.
AMERICAN THEATRE-e-S-A Man Of Honor.
BIJOC-2-S:15-Courted Into Court.
BROADWAY ADMINISTRATIONS Boru.
CARNEGIE HAII>t-s:i3-Concert.
CASINO -2-S:l5-kn American Beauty
CoECMBCS THEATRE-2-S15--A Parlor Match.
DALYs EATRE2-s:i5-Much Ado About Nothing
EnEN MCSEE-S-Waxworksa and Concert.
EMPIRE THEATRE-2-S:2 e-l'nd the Red Robe.
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE-2-SIJ-A Fool OF For
tune.
GARDEN THEATHE-2-Thc Scarlet letter-S-Scenes
from peau Brrnimel DR.. Jekyll and Mr.. Hyde. Prince
Karl Richard Ill and A Patisian Romance.
GARRICk THEATRE-2-S:l5-Secret Service.
GRAND OPERA HOCSE-2-S-Superba.
HARLEM OPERA HOt'SE-2-S:15-The Sporting
HERALD SQUARE THEATRE-2-s:l5-The Girl from
Paris.
HOYT'S THEATRE -S:3O-My Friend from 1nda.
IRVING PLACE THEATRE-2-s: l5--Der Rabenvater
KNICKERBOCKER-2-The Dancing Gir-S-Hamet
ROSTER a 3IAi.S-2-S-Vaudevile.
i.YCEUM THEATRE-c-s2 o-The Late Mr.. CASTILLO
MADISON SQUARE GARDENi0 a. m. to 1890 D. M
Poultry Show.
MURRAY Hill. THEATRE-2-s-A Texas steer.
NEW METROPOLITAN OPERA HOCSE-2-Segfried-
S-Tanrhauser. -
OLYMPIA MUSIC HALI~2-S:i5-Naudevil winter
Garden Bal Champetre H.
PASTORS-l2:30 to lI-Vaudeville.
STAR THEATRE-2-s:l.- Merry Tramps
WAlIsAtK' S2-S:1j--In Gay New York
18th STREET THEATRE-2-s:l5-TheC cherry Pickers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-02
AT THE OPERA.

Nine Mepa will not sing in the representation Of
''siegfried' at the Metropolitan Opera House this
afternoon, |, was given out last night that she
was suYfng from neuralgia. and that In consc-
quence hme. lAtvinne would assume the part Of
Brinnhfie at the matinee to-day
Mime Cavt indisposed last night and II.
Aenbrise Thomas's Hamlet" was given for the
cntera inment OF audience not at all numerous.
win Nine. Ciementine de Nere-Sapio In the part Of
Onlrlic II stated that she had assumed the
roll at very short notice. but there need OF
an apology In her behalf for she sang delightfully."-,
With ample voice nice taste and admirable express
spn II good performance could have atoned for
ne disappointment occasioned by the failure OF
lime Calve to sing IL would have been atoned for
for the efforts put forward By Nine. de We're Sapio
Mime. Litvinne Uhe Queen) NJ Lassae and ~
Plancon commercially serious and more than
ordinarily successful
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-02
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 1897

OF the Importance Of saving the greater city OF
New-York from atrocities In works OF art. In
the chapter parks, made public yesterday
there IL a provision that no statue, piece OF
sculpture or work of art snail be placed on any
land belonging to the city without the approval
OF the Mayor. the President OF the Council. the
president Of the National Sculpture Society and
the president OF the Fine Arts Federation. THIS
Is an eminently proper continuation of pro-
vision Of law. recently enacted to insure the
acceptance by the city Of only such works OF
art az are approved by judges universally
recognized as competent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-02

The split in Tammany looks serious enough
now. But the Wigwamites have way OF get
ting together shortly before election no MAJ
ter how much mutual recrimination they have
been indulging in previously. and nine or ten
months from now both Sheehan and Purroy
may entertain other views than those they hold
to-day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-02
NOTES or THE STAGE.

The theatres did excellent New Years Day
business yesterday. They have bad a prosperous
time. indeed for the last week Good houses have
been the rule nearly everywhere. and some
evenings II hard for those rho had not bought
tickets I'm advance 10 find places TO see plays
Managers beginning to egertan strong hopes
Of a genuine and permanent revival of prosperity
Richard Mansfield will give the closing perform
ance OF his engagement At the Garden Theatre
this evening He will present single acts frorS
prince Karl" DIR Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" Beau
Brummell." King Richard III and "A Partisan
Romance
Theodore Moss OF Vallacks Theatre. has given
the use OF the house on Thursday afternoon. jan
uary T. for a benefa in aid of the Mctropolit,s
Dispensary and Hospital on that occasion a new
play entitled '"rhs Sorceress OF Pamistry." viii
be produced under the supervision of the author.
Giles Reynolds warren
CHRISTOPHER SNdcr. the ticket Spectator who
was stricken With paralysis In the lobby OF the
Casino on Thsrsday evening. died at his home
Ne 30g East Eighty -ninth-st.. yesterday morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-02

wholesome tunnel, they would recoil with horror
from the thought Of going few feet further
down in order to find still better conditions If
there are insuperable objections to the adoption
for New-York of system which has proved sue
cessful elsewhere. and which would certainly
solve some of the hardest problems which I'M
dcrground work Involves we wish the Rapid
Transit Commission would point them out
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-02
NEW YEAR HONORS FROM VICTORIA.
THE PORTUGUESE MINISTER OF FOREIGN Az.
FAIRS FAVORED FOR HIS GOOD OFFICES
IN THE TRINIDADE AFFAIR.

London Jan. Among the New Year honors
conferred by the Queen is the appointment OF
Senior Juz Pinto de Several. Portuguese Minister
of Foreign Affairs. a knight Grand Cross Of the
order of St Michael and 81. George. The honor
conferred in recognition of his assistance
in the settlement of the Anglo Brazilian dispute
regarding the ownership of the Island OF Trinidade
off the coast Of Brazil Great Britain took possess
sion of the island with the intention OF making II
cable station. but Brazil made vigorous pro-
test. claiming the island her own. This claim
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-02
NEW YEAR RECEPTIONS IN PARIS
ONE AT THE AMERICAN EMBASSY AND ANOTHER
AT CONSUL-GEHERAL MoRsss House
BOTH LARGELY ATTENDED,

BOTH LARGELY ATTENDED.
Paris. Jan il g. Eustis, the American Ambas-
sador. held New Year reception to-day, which
was very largely attended by the members Of the
American colony. Miss Eustis. daughter OF the
Ambassador. acted hostess. She was assisted
by Mrs. George Eustis. Mrs. Alan Eustis and MIS-
Nignaud, wife of the secretary Of the embassy.
Among hose who attended the reception were
William Dannat. Mr.. and Mrs Henry Bacon.
Colonel and Mrs Charles Gibson. Mr. and MIS-.
Francis Goodridgc. Mr.. and Mrs. Julius Stewart,
Major and Mrs. Huntingdon. Mr. and Mrs. Jonn
George Murroe and Comtesse de coetlegon
Samuel r. MOrss. the American Consul General.
and Mrs. Morss gave an at home. which was al
tended by 800 guests: Among the American women
present Miss 'Bussey Miss Buschback, MISS
Noah. Nj : DENLY. Miss Ssnderson, Miss Fairfax.
Miss Fithian. Miss Plummer. Miss Maud Davis.
Mrs. Bowen and Mrs. Paul Bartlett. The salons
of both the Ambassador and the Consul-Generai
beautifully decorated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-02
THE CARS GREETING TO FRANC

Paris jar l-President Faure received a tee-
gran from the Gar to-day, in which the Russian
Emperor. in addition TO the usual New Year greet
ings expresses his good wishes for the prosperity
IF France Among the pleasantest recoIlectlons
of the year" the Car concludes are those OF my
charming sojourn in your beautiful country. the
memory OF which is ineffaceabe."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-02

In the cemetery Of Naples there has stood for
nearly a year a beautiful shaft Of Carrara mar
bic, which sculptOrs have from time to time
worked upon beauifying ii with delicate de-
signs in subtitle carvings. Its art and magni1-
cence have aroused the admiration of critics
and its unknown destiny has knded the curl
osity Of the casual visitor as 1t has innamed
the pique II the inhabitants. who could give no
satisfactory answers to Interested strangers
But the other day all curiosity satisfied all
pique appeased, for a sculptor's chlseI carved
the name "Crspi' near the base Perhaps the
ex-Premier Of Italy is doubtful how his sur
vvors may regard his fame, and so he would
thus ENTER living into Immortality" at his own
expense.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-02
FLOrRISHlNG BANKS or MAINE.

Augusta. Ne. Jan. 1.-The annual report of Bank
Examiner Undertake shows the banking institu.
tions OF Maine 10 be In nourishing condition.
They number nfty-two savings banks, eighteen
trust companies and thirty-four loan and building
associations Their aggregate assets November
I, s %s,s Ho.Cs,S%. an Increase from last year e
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-02
MR. OLNEY ENTERTAINs DIpLOMATIsTs.

ABOUT $50 RECEIVED AT BREAKFA sT-TIiE VICE
PRESIDENT AND MRS STEVENSON RECEIVE.
Washington, Jan. l.-Accordng to custom. the
Secretary of State and Mrs. Olney entertained the
Diplomatic Corps at breakfast az their residence
at noon to-day. Ab)u; $50 were present Mrs. Oh
ney WIS assisted In receiving by Mrs. George Gray.
Mrs. Sheridan. Mrs Mcclellan Mrs Charles II.
Davis. Mrs. H0gue, Mrs. Endcott. Mrs. Thomas
Nelson Page. Mrs Mnct. Mrs. O!ney's daughter
and number Of young girls. In the afternoon Mr.
and Mrs Olney received callers.
The Nice-President and Mrs. Stevenson received
In the psr'ors of the Normandie. Those assisting
were Mrs. Lewis @. Stevenson Miss Clara X.
Brown Of Illinois: the Misses Mendonca. Senorita
Cana. Seno'ita Andrade Miss Stevenson and
others.
The memoirs OF the Cabinet received callers after
the Whi'e House reception
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-02
PRESIDENT FAuRE 10 DrPLoMATTsrs.

Parts. Jan l-President Faure received the d.
plcmatists to-day, and in addressing them said that
the ardent desire for concert and union which the
Powers show themselves to he animated by just-
fes them in looking forward with confidence to
the 1897
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-02

Britannia may continue to rule the waves but
after July 1 next she will do 1t under United
States law so far as the rules OF the road at sea
are concerned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-02
MRS. BEEcHERs CONDITION IMPROVING.

Stamford Conn Jan 1.-The physicians attend
Ing Mrs. Henry ward Beecher now feel more con.
ndent OF her recovery than at any time since the
accident TO her hip occurred. Her condition =
gradually improving.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-02

AMERICANS ABROAD Will find TIE Tribune at:
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The London Office OF The Tribune is convenient place
TO leave Advertisements and subscriptions.
Copies OF The may he bought London from
Messrs Swan Leach Northumberland directly OPP
poste the Grand Hotel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-02

Each country is the sole judge Of what it will
allow 10 be imported into II. II Is equally the
judge OF what II viii allow to be exported from
II. Spain may object 10 the landing Of arms and
ammunition In Cu5a She cannot forbid the
shipment Of them from the United States
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-02

GGrays daughter. Senator Brisss daughter snS
pSsy;;GensIai; and Miss Wilson, daughter q the
the President. and Mrs Cleveland. wore a hand
some gown n, OF silver gray brocade Among other
Tne S csod reception no, large and shortly
bsG md bright unforT had pretty much
early. to entertain the diplomatic corps at break
tasi Though the Cabinet families were to keep
Francs asd Nh. Mo6n a 10 Il.
line and helped the President and Mrs Cleveland
time we IN wo S w,h Se pqe wh Sy
orae5 vest D aS9nE meeting the
up the W HOUSE door ne Many Se
pie had been In line since O'clock but when once
surroundings and hearty welcome given by tho
President and Mrs Cleveland
SHAKING HANDS WITH THE MULTITUDE
The Marine Band never played so well before-in
fact. broke the record in the well-played popular
airs The public reception began at 1870. and for
the first half-hour Colonel Wilson made the intro
ductons by name. Then It was given up as hope
less. and the Misunderstanding on as rapidly as
ne Presidents strong arm could make It co. Mrs.
or shaking hands Vigorously smiling on all black.
white. old. young. babies In arms and babies
faces were like beam Of Hight clear through to the
East Room. Little expressions Of delight followed
>cW- rear greetings natural lDGicrOuS and not
lacking In touch Of the pathetic. God bless you
all along the line" exclaimed old black man
wearing an empty sleeve and Grand Army badge
rowing low and passing through the Blue Room
II walking on air. Women. after passing through
pressed TO the doorw3ys to see Mrs. Cleveland
little better" declared the Presidents wife
sweeter than ever" and gathered IN groups TO
otherwise express their admiration. Secretary Car
isle and Postmaster-Cereral Wilson looked TIL
ne last, from 1890 until 24l o'clock. though the
hohr IN the programme > O'Clock Seven thou
sand people had passed IN line. shaken hands with
the president and his wife and for the time held
quietly: pleasantly. without harm. and ten minutes
aifcr the doors were closed left sign II
great object lesson by the American peope-a les
son OF respect for the highest office In the land.
ana respect for themselves And II lesson to
be given in no other country under the sun.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-02

In ordering her new warships TO he made in
American shipyards japan shows that she wants
first rate vessels and knows where to get them
Why should the cumbersome name Board Of
Estimate and Apportionment" be perpetuated in
the new charter? Why not tall il the Board OF
Estimate or the Board of Apportonment? The
name Of this body in the Brooklyn section OF
Greater NewYork is simply Board Of Esti-
mate" and we can't why that isn't good
enough for the city that is 10 he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-02

II is satisfaction to know that the trainers
Of the new charter have q proper realization
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-02
jn0rr 10 ADVERTISEMENTS
Business Notices.

TRIBUNE TERMS TO MAIL SUBSCRIBERS
Daily $40 year 81 per month.
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SUNDAY Tribune. 81 a Weekly 81 Semi Weekly So
POSTAGEEx'ra postage Is charged 10 foreign countries
except Mexico and Canada. and the daily In New
York CRY
REMITTANCTs II sent in cash. unregistered. will be at
be risk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-02
NINE. KALISCR on THE ALLER.

The North German Lloyd steamship Aller was
sighted OF Fire Islard last night. She will reach
her pier early this morning Among the passen.
gers are Nine. LII Lehman Kasch and M!ss
Teresa careuo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-02

That surplus Of SG00.OO0 in December cuts
small figure by the side of the 39OOOOOO deficit
in the last six months. And there Is a menace Of
$1,000 900 more to the bad this month
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-02

MAIN UPTOWN OFFICE. 242 Broadway. Downtown
Office J4 Nassau
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-02
MRS CLEvELAND'S ASSISTANTS.

Among those asked TO assist in the Blue Roo m Sere
Mrs. Harriet Lane Johnston. the accomplished mis-
.ress OF the White House when. az Miss Lar. she
presided for her uncle. President Buchanan fPn The
Sena ,orial circle. Mrs. Morrill,. Mrs. ElLins No Wet
more Mrs Gear. Mrs. Hale Mrs. Gordon nd Mrs.
Lodge; Mrs. Reed, wife of the Speaker the"iyes OF
Rep essn,stiyes bartle,t cowen Dran, M smn
klns sister OF Representative SimIkins: nrs Kufus
W. Pcckham. jr, Mrs John ~ Wilson ars- thur
ber Mrs. Baldwin. Mrs Cleyela ads saool friend.
Miss Katherine Willard; from thy Arm, crce, MS.
Miles Mrs. Saw,ee and Mrs. "heatn: Navy CIR
Gle. Mrs Ramsay Mrs. Matthews. Nj ,rooo,oei Mrs
William G.. sRce Mrs. Doe Eife O., tnr Assistant
Secretary OF War: Mrs. Homef Como Mrs C"ude
NJ Johnson. daughter Of Senator n.'n AZ. NC
Adoo. wife OF the Assistant Sefretai vi me navy.
Among attractive young Womer5n s..e'y svoWns
Of light tns. were the Vic<Prn'o",t "a.sntcr,
and her guest Misc Brown. - ~3u's senator
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-02

Following the dplomatistS were the Chief Justice
and Associate Justices OF the Supreme Court, with
the women Of their families Just here there
a hitch. when. according to precedence OF former
wears Congressional people should have had the right
of way but. as a matter of fact. II the judges
of the several of the District of Columbia who
n,.c.d.d Statesmen to-day Happily the
Congress is Sill away ON its holiday. 50 the handful
If Senators and Representatives made the best Of
the awkward little pause. Senator Sherman had his
daughter with him; Representative Routee was ac
COMMANDED by the Misses Boutee the youngest. Miss
Anna Bouelle debutante and one Of the m )st beau
tifu fir.s In Washington; Representative and Mrs
Dslzell Senator Cameron's wife, Senator and Mrs
Davis Senator and Mrs. Cullom. Senator Hawley
was with his daughter and her young friend. Miss
Reecher OF Hartford
The Army led by General Miles and the Navy. by
Admiral Ramsay, made a brave show OF allanf-
X men whose uniforms scarcely less dispig
M brilliant coor than the court dress OF the dpors-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-25

spondeus 20 the two most important papers
IN Copenhagen. shs has written a good
deal in English for the Star on dress and
5Eya-' She also writes for the publications
OF Casssli a. Co. Many people can spe6k
two languages with some approach 10 &C
curacy and precision but ne nS ,. s wh 70
sol1te corTec u ess which dis fngutshes MIS-
lie Galiisnne's crisp style Is very limited
indeed" II is TO De presumed tnst we snaii
hear less from the young poet I'm the fu-
ture than we have heard In the past OF his
devotion 10 the memory OF the rirst Mrs
lie Gailienne-
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'srhe New Life" translated BY Ros.ettL
oscar ssa Knhns. Of Wesleyan university.
illustrated with seventeen photographs.
Men I Have Known hy Dean Farrar.
which coHt.ins reunin,.csne IS OF Bso~n nli1
dale Prof. Maurice. Lowell. Whites;
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Famous Authors" sy William Fl RiGeing.
Marine Engineering Is a new monthly
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With cuts drawn ey their own artists In
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az admiralty law, as well as one on select
"a rstarts with Illustrations Of same. In
a.. notes on construction thsre is a notice
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Company OF Seattle.
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Al that car Re said L. tsa- !. a. 10. .rs-
prosasls THAI the remains are those O. the
great king. ard as s1ch TREY row repose.
and tire ro~nb is proudly pointed our ia tire
IEm<sriire abbey today. While the heart
which was recovered from the Saracers
was brought back and buried "a Msirose
abbey.
Although Tire people may have suffered
the body % Bruce TO be forgotten his
nzns ard fame have ever saore with IN
tlrr3e6 ius-re. 80 dearly e his memory
chsr1she6 that there L. no exrlolt 30 he
roAe- no de~< 80 miraculous that II has not
been accredited 20 the great hsro's story.
The book Ii tassefuEly bound and printed
ard IL finely illustrated fror1 photographs
OF many famous castles and aeheys u
also contains prints OF the shssi4s. or
armor12i bearings Of the MOBILES az Bruce
time. including those CT the kings OF Eng-
land and Scotland. ard has In addition
map Of the aeid Of Bannockeurn-
The volume Ia dedicated 20 His Royal
HIghness Albert Edward. Prince Of wales
and Earl OF Cerrick-" IL Is an interesting
bears az the present day . title that has
descended 20 him from Robert the Bruce
p
The Boolmsn for April has the follow
ing complimentary review OF 8 book IN
pride. from a literary as well as typo
graphical standpoint.
TIE FLOWER THAT GREW IN THE
SAND. BY Ella HiggsnScn. Seattle.
TIE Calvert Company.
II would seem from these stories as II g
new Mary z. wilkins may have arisen 10
bring Puget Sound within the literary
horizon. There Is no trace of imitation.
On the contrary. the sketches are notably
x~svk. =
general resemblance TO the earlier stories
OF Miss Wilkins. Like hers. these sketches
are studies Of Qsiet. isolated types lived
close to the soil Like hers. these thFob
with repressed intensity, which Is psyche
logical rather than physical. Like hers.
the male types are relatively few and
vague Like hers, nearly all OF the stories
the one that gives the book its name.
The Isle Of Lepers." The Takin' IN OF
Old Mis- Lane" "a Point OF Knocking
Down." In the Bitter Root Mountains"
Patience Appleby's Confessing Up''-have
TO do with some questions OF conscience
And u Is In the treatment OF this common
motive, as well as in the less perfect art
or the newer writer. that the uniIkeness OF
the work appears. The new stories are as
completely free from nlorddity as Is the
environment which they portray. The
questions Of conscience are obvious and
large Patience Appleby does not faint
from hunger while settling the ownership
Of scraps OF calico In a quilt She lnno-
Gently suffers social ostracism and even
expulsion from the church To shield a girl
friend from Disgrace. The point Of view
Of the whole work Is broad the feeling IL
strenuous. and the presentation Is force
ful. One story. THE cuttin' Out Of Bart
VIM" Is a stirring revelation Of the au-
thors descriptive power which finds no
scope in the other stories. The description
OF the Indian boat race Is brilliantly writ
ten. and altogether the book Is more than
good. making one wish 10 hear from the
writer again.