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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-06
ELISHA DYER, JR., TO LEAD THE COIiLLON
THE DANCE TO BEGIN ABOUT 80 OCLOck-MRs
MARTIN TO WEAR A MARY sTUAkT
COSTUME.

Elisha Dyer jr.. who had been invited oy MIS-
BRADLEY. Martin to lead the coton at the costume
hall at the Waldorf next Wednesday night sent his
,ccen,ance OF the invitation yesterday. He is one
nj the most popular cotillon leaders in society IT
,s proposed TO begin the cotillon about l:3O CLOCK
and continue 1t uninterruptedly for about one
hour. perhaps longer. .
The favors. which will doubtless be very beauti,
mi are as vet unknown except to the hostess and
the members OF her family. II Is understood that
there will be flower figure
II is learned from a Trustworthy source that Mrs
Martin has decided to wear a Mary Stuart cos
tune. copied from historical plate of the day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-06
THE DAYS GOSSIP.

Colonial tea will be given by the Misses Mas
! ters' School Society for the benefit OF its baby
fold. in the ballroom Of the Waldorf this after.
noon IT., from until O'Clock Among the patronesses
Almertc Hugh Paget. Mrs. Horace Porter and Mrs
Lawrence Wells.
"A Life Study from the Second Part Of Goethe's
Faust" IS the subject Of Miss NJ f. Fords lect-
ure. which will be given this morning at the Wal.
dorf at II O'Clock special programme has been
pected that lively discussion will be the result OF
the readings
A meeting Of the New-York City and BROOKLYN
Association Of Collegiate Alumnae will be held at
No 20 Rvington-s'. at 2:30 p to-day. There will
be the election officers and consideration of bust
ness details connected 18th the work of the assoca-
tion and address by Dr. Mary Putnam Jacob on
World"
The members OF the New-York City Ladies'
Health Protective Association will meet at the
FOR Ellis Island This visit is for the purpose OF
looking into the sanitary conditions OF the build
ings. etc.
Miss Maria Parloa will lecture this afternoon at
O'Clock at the Y. w G. A.. No. : East Fifteenth
ST. Subject Hardwood Floors"
Senator Cantor Will speak on Trust Legislation"
this morning at u o'clock az The League for Political
Alfred W. Colett will give. by request. a supplement
tary lecture 70 his course English Cathedral
Towns at the rooms OF the Church Club Forty.
seventh-st. and Fifhaye. this morning at II o'clock
The subject will be glastonbury Abbey and Wells
Cathedral and the lecture will be the others were
under the auspices Of the Associates Of the Sisters Of
81. Mary
TIE Countess OF Annersley Is much interested IN
botany and has collection OF plants in her gar
dens which she has collected during her travels.
THE Needs OF Humanity" the subject OF 4
lecture delivered by Miss Anna VI. Stabler president
of the H. p y. Philosophical Society, last evening in
the meeting-rooms Of the White Lotus Society No
2s2 East Houson-st.
At a meeting OF the Womans West End Republican
Association yesterday afternoon Mrs. George W.
Gunton and Mrs. Cornelia Stuart Robinson read m.
pers on the Restriction OF Immigration
Several women have been banlshei from Cuba be-
cause they suspected OF being in sympathy with
the insurgents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-06

tention of Mrs. B.. of East Orange. TO the above
letter: doubt O. l.. Nash would be glad Of
"McCure's Magazine"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-06
THE WADLEIGH SCHOOL QUESTION
A MEETING OF THE GRADUATES TO BE HELD
IN TWELFTH-ST. SCHOOL TODAY
To the Editor of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir The response in Mondays Tribune to my
letter Of January % seems 10 show that Twelfth
ST. graduates read The Tribune. For this reason
would be glad to say here to all interested that a
reunion OF graduates will he held to-day at 2
O'Clock in the school building. Addresses will be
made giving the history OF the school and recalling
many incidents OF school life. The exercises Will
be particularly interesting TO all who studied under
Miss Wadlegh. and who delight to talk Of their
former principal and the days of Aud Lang
Syne" s. K Il.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-06

If L. II. y. will send her magazine to Mrs. A. NJ
Smith OF Cairo. Kan. she will be distributing much
sunshine. Mrs. Smith lives farm and her
nearest neghbor is three miles away.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-06
INCIDENTS ~ SOCIETY.

rbd second of the series OF musicals TO be given
NJ the Hotel Majestic under the direction OF Frank
Treat Southwick will take place Tuesday evening.
Nine Eugena Mantelli. OF the Metropolitan Opera
Company will hold the leading place In the pro
eranlme and J. H. Mckinley and w. y. Searli'
{r will also he heard. There VIII be a duo for
harp and organ. Miss Maud Morgan at the harp
and Mr. Southwick at the organ. and n song. Ave
Maria" by Nine. Mantclli. with accompaniment by
harp and organ. For OF her numbers on the
programme Nine. Manteln has selected AT Night"
q song by Mr.. SOuthwick.
Mrs. John W. Herbert. r.. OF Helmetta, y. j.
will give a reception this afternoon from TO at
the Sherman Square Hotel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-06

The members OF the New-York City Ladies'
Health Protective Association will meet at the
Barge Office this morning and take the II IS boa>
for Ellis Island. This visit IS for the purpose OF
looking into the sanitary conditions OF the build
ings. etc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-06
8. GOLDBERG,

Artist Materials China for Decorating II
the latest designs. Catalogues free by mall
81 West Twenty-thir st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-06

~ G. L.. Sunshine member: The February
"Woman's Home Companion" gives information on
the treatment Of plants that will answer three or
your questions. II is follows:
HOW TO DESTROY PLANT PESTS.
To destroy the green fly, nphls. syringe with
tobacco tea alum water. To get rid OF the
mealy bug. syringe with kerosene emulsion. To
eradicate the little white worms" which harbor In
the soil the surface. apply hot tobacco tea or
hot pepper tea hotter than the hand Will bear. To
keep down red spider, syringe with clear water
and occasionally with soapy water or Kerosene
emulsion. Trap slugs and SOW bugs with pieces OF
turnip and potato. laid about the plants where the
slugs or bugs are troublesome
AFTER-TREATMENT OF HYACINTHS.
After your hyacinths In the window or conserva-
tory have bloomed set them on back shelf and
keep them watered until the growth has been com
pleted then withhold water entirely. and when the
soil becomes dry set the pots in the cellar In early
autumn take the bulbs out of the EARTH repot in
fresh soil water. and give a dark place When you
want them bloom bring them again 10 the llght;
Good bulbs we'll ripened. will bloom for several
years in the windows, but the spikes VIII not be so
large in succeeding years as the year the puios
were imported
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-06

THE Needs OF Humanity the subject OF q
lecture delivered by Miss Anna NJ Stabler president
of the r. p II. Theosophcal Society last evening IN
the meeting-rooms Of the White Lotus Society No.
2s2 Eas. Houston-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-06

Miss Maria Parloa will lecture this afternoon at
o'clock at the Y. w. c. A., No. East Fifteenth
ST. Subject, HARDWOOD Floors"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-06

At meeting OF the Woman's West End Republican
Association yesterday afternoon Mrs. George W.
Gunton and Mrs Cornelia Stuart Robinson read pa-
pers on the Restriction OF immigration"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-06

Several women have been banished from Cuba be-
cause they are suspected OF being in sympathy with
the insurgents. ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-06

Senator Cantor viii speak on Trust Legislation"
this morning II o'clock the League Political
Education. No. % IVES, Forty fourth-s,.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-06

TIE Countess OF Annersey Is much interested IN
botany and has collection OF plants in her gar.
dens. which she has collected during her travels.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-05-09
UNION PACIFIC DEBT.
Time Il Yet Uncsrtain when the Fore
rln.nrr WIN IAke rlaes.

Time Il Yet Uncertain when the FORE
closure wm Take rIaes.
Omaha. Neb.. May General So
ilcltor Kelly Of the Union Pacific sys'
tenn will return within the next few
DAYS from New York City where he
has been engaged for a month past In
legal matters connected with the fore.
closure OF the governments lien on the
Union Pacific railway. Considerable
testimony has been taken In regard 20
the interests involved In the foreclos-
ure before Judge Cornish. special mas
ter In chancery for the Union Pacific
recelverships.
In regard 90 the time OF the actual
foreclosure sale there have been all
kinds Of coniectures A gentleman who
Is In position 10 judge. said. In my
opinion Il IL good. safe bet that the
foreclosure Of the Union Pacific rail
way will not take place this year. !
understand that Master In Chancery
Cornish has been IN New York taking
testimony from holders Of various
liens against the Union Pacific. other
than that Of the governments Il will
be some time before the master will
give his report on the cases TO the
court Even n these reports were ac-
cepted by an parties concerned and az
once confirmed by the Federal courts
/ Il would take month or more, but u
Is pretty well understood that there
will be protests from the holders of
certain claims There are even those
who are almost willing 10 wager that
the foreclosure sale Of the Union Pa
clac railway will never take place al
an.
The rectivershIp may, they argue
be terminated within a year. or posi-,
hly somewhat less time but the road
win be operated by the owners In IN,
way they think the most profitable.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-05-09
THE CIVIL SERVICE.
Comm t,ss % the senate Rssuass In
vestiEatlon % the ssrvies

Comm ttss % the senate Rssunss In
vestigatloa % the service
Washington. May s.-The commit
tee on civil service Of the senate re-
sumed lnvestigatiqA Of the operation
OF the law which was undertaken
some time ago. Senators Pritchard Of
North Carolina and Chiffon o. Texas,
and President Proctor and George r.
Wales Of the civil service committee
conducted the proceedings.
Several letters from government ON
cials giving their opinions Of law were
read. Secretary Bliss recommended
that each commissioner Of depart.
ments have the right TO appoint their
private secretary or confidential clerk
and that the chief clerk Of department
and chiefs Of division be exempted
from the classified service. Appoint.
ment Of special agents. such a. land
timber and mineral land commission.
ers and particularly special Indian
agents. he wrote. should be more d.
rectly under the control OF the secre.
tary. who is responsible for them. III
suggested an examining board Of the
secretary and four commissioners tc
make special examinations for these.
Commissioner OF Pensions Evans
and Commissioner Herman Of the gen
eral land Office recommended that The
chief clerk appointment, clerk or pri
yate secretary Of the chiefs Of dlvis
ions and examiners and inspectors
should be exempt from classified ser
vice.
Director walco,t OF the geological
survey and Wade Hampton commits
sloner Of railroads. recommended IN,
continuance OF the present law.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-05-09
THE COMMISSION DEPARTS
Stevenson, woloott aud Paine Leave
FOR Francs on Their Mission.

New York, May S.-Adlal Z. Steven
son, ex-vlce president Of the United
States, Senator wolcott and General
Paine, who comprise the commission
appointed by President Mckinley to
visit Europe and confer with the heads
OF governments relative TO the holding
Of an international bimetallic con
gress, sailed for Havre. France, today
In an interview Mr. Stevenson said:
We are hopeful OF good and sub
stantial results arising from the visit.
OF the commission abroad. We have
assurances OF friendly cooperation
from the representatives Of the Euro
pean governments we expect TO visit
In trying 10 solve this great problem
OF a broad and just financial system.
A general plan OF exchange among all
the great commercial nations OF the
earth.
THE measure creating the commits.
sion and giving the president power
TO make the appointments was APP
proved March 3. last. Il gives the com
mission much latitude and the mem
bers can use their own discretion as
TO the plans TO be adopted. As have
had no meeting with my colleagues a.
yet. we have had no definite under
standing what course we will pursue.
But the friends Of bimetAlllsm and the
people In general may rest assured
that everything possible will be done
for the restoration OF silver ~ one
Of the money metals Of the world
we will FIRST visit Paris and have
conference with the leading officials
Of the French government Then VI
will 20 to Berlin and meet the repre-
sentatiyes Of the German empire, anc
after that We will have a conference
with prominent English statesmen an'
/ the authorities OF the government
These are the only countries We hAy'
thus far agreed upon visiting. ihougl
we may make an EFFORT 10 interes
other European governments. How
ever. that will depend largely upol
future Developments. Our plans vii
be agreed upon a. We progress.
THE work Of the commission at thi
time can only be preliminary. !, vii
try and have the governments Of N
countries mentioned send representa-
tlycs to a Joint conference at which
Is hoped a plan OF international b
metalllsm agreeable to all may !
decided upon.
What will be accomplished. howe'
or. cannot be predicted, but the con
mission will leave these shores In hig
hopes Of bringing back report OF I
work that will be generally satisiact'
~ 10 the American people"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-05-09
Two Kin.d By Lish,sias

Fredericksburg. Tex. May S-nob
nannenbcfger and his wife. while AZ
work In their field about three miles
from this place. we're struck BY light
ming and instantly kllld.
su,eHsn via raraiyss
Terre Haute. Ind. May s-James 7.
Phillips. the original Of James Phil
ilps IN Edward Egglesion's "Hoosier
School Master" has been stricken
with paralysis AZ bis home in vevay.
A. he Is 70 years Of age II Is not sx-
pectod that he will recover. Il has
been said that his was the only char
ac,er In the book drawn from life
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-05-09
WRECK IN COLORADO.
Train Plunges In a Treacherou:
Stream at Mill Greek.
THE ENGINEER WAS KILLED,
Two Tramps Stealing a Ride We're Pa
tally Crushsd-Ths Airbrass Held
the Coaches on the Track
and saved the Passengers

Pueblo. Col. May s.-Trrin No. 6. on
the Atcblson. Topeka and Santa Fo
railway. which left Denver for Chi
cago at $50 o'clock Friday evening
was wrecked at o'clock this morning
at MIL creek Just east Of Lamar Col
The engine, tender and baggage car
plunged In treachorous stream that
had become swollen. evidently from q
cloud burst. but the air brakes held
the remainder Of the train on the
track. which no doubt saved a terri
bic slaughter. as almost every seat In
the car was occupied.
Engineer Thomas Madigan went
down In the wreck also a number Of
tramps who were stealing a ride on
the baggage car. Two Of them we're
fatally crushed. Engineer Madigan
was buried under the engine
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-05-09
H&T.C. Time card.

Lemons l5c per dozen at I'd Halls.
Chas. II. Edge, dentist, Bryan Ter.
Call for "Honey Boy" at FL Halls. II
Go to Levy Bros. for your mating. II
Miss Stevenson Of Tyler, Is here Witt.
Ing friends.
Full line Of field peas at Edge Bros.
l3lf
Judge Moore returned from Marlin
yesterday.
Newest designs In wall paper Al. Levy
Bros. 100
Mlss Fannie Parker has returned
from Dallas.
College Creamery Butter 20o per
pound at I'd Halls. Vei
Robert Smith Of Reliance, was In
town yesterday.
Buya solid center rawhide buggywhip.
Teey are the best. John Q. Tabor. lio
Misses Edna and While weeden Of
Harvey, were visitors 10 the city yes
teriay.
Call and see Otto Boehme's stock OF
cypress cisierns. lie IL selling them at
harl time prices. 1874 I'm
Misses Lille, sa'lie and BERTHE Hod-
ges have returned to Tunis after visit
to Bryan friends.
Buy a cypress oisiern Of Otto Boehme
and prepare Tor summer with agood
supply Of pure water. lS' I'm
There was an immense crowd In town
yesterday and Main street was chock-a-
block with wagons aud other vehicles
ell day.
TheH st. @ will sell excursion
tickets 10 Waco Monday night and
Tuesday noon, good TO return until
MAY "A; fare $40 round trip account
Epworth League meeting.
New Orleans is noted as the plaos
where you can get the best cup Of coffee
on earth. Why should New Orleans
not produce the best roasted coffee
She does. Try Star and Crescent man
uiaetured by Smith Bros. & Co, New
Orleans, introduced by G. W. CLEVELAND
and sold by ]. W. English, Saunders 4
johnson aud ]. d. Mike. li6.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-05-09
WEYLER WILL REMAIN.
sPals WIN LIT Him Garry ou, re
forms 80 Ne sees Pest

apain VIII LIT Him Carry out re
forms 80 Ne sees Pest
New York May s.-A dispatch tc
the World from Madrid says:
II Is officially stated that this gov.
eminent can see no grounds 10 listen
To the arguments Of the Madrid presi
or the opposition politicians and has
determined to allow General weylei
10 remain At the head Of the forces IN
the field In Cuba. and at the same time
continue to act az governor general %
carry out the reforms gradually. as
he may deem that the circumstance
and conditions Of the colony permit
Il Ia expected that fully two month";
n not more. will be required TO max,
preparations for the elections and the
first lnstallment Of reforms
General weyler will also be allowed
10 determine after complete pacihoa.
ton Of the island the conditions on
which political eHiles will be permitted
10 return to the colony. or how thvii
treatment shall be modified In the
Spanish fortresses and penal settle
ments on the coast Of Africa. where
about 1000 separatlsts and autonomisii
are at present detained by virtue Of
decisions OF the colonial authorities
without trial Of any kind, but simply
as suspects. Every mail steamer Il
stlll bringing over some "deporda'
does" as they are styled
The Madrid opposition press persists
IN advocating some amelloration Of
their condition and Liberal, Republl'
can and Cuban autonomist represent
actives have often lnterposed In theft
favor. some times explaining permits
s.cn TOR Them 10 remain In Spain Of
go 10 less unhealthy depols
In oficia' circles. II Is stated, thai
there Ia no idea OF proclaimlng am
nesty yet
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-05-09

Pueblo Col. May S-Passengef
train 40. G on the Santa Fe railroad,
eastbound. went through a bridge ovei
TIE Arkansas river at Lamar. at }
o'clock this morning The engine,
mailcar. baggagecar smoker and
chalrcars an went into the river. Two
slecpers only remaining on the track.
Engineer John Madigan had a rio
broken. tie stuck 20 his post Two
tramps. names unknown, were steal
ing a ride on the pilot one had an
arm. the other a leg broken. Nobody
else Injured. A food caused by
heavy rain has undermined the toun'
dations Of the bridge
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-05-09

GAINESVILLE Tex. May s.-Oabe Lat.
liner colorcd. who has been missing
since last Tuesday evening. was found
dead by W. =. Cornelius The body
was half immersed In water In a small
branch about four miles south Of this
place An inquest Vas held. and a.
no bruises we're found. death IL sup
posed 10 have come through old agp
or heart failure.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-05-09

New York. May s-Two new dlrec'
tors Of the 81. Louis and San Fran
cisco have been elected. They are
Richard Olney, formerly secretary Of
state. In place OF the late VIM. T. Hart
Of Boston. and Henry MciIarg In
place Of General Horace Porter, am
bassador to France. who resigned. Mr.
McHarg Is a brother-ln-law Of General
Porter.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-05-09

Constable Forester returned yesier-
day evening from Bryan with I'd McDuh,
who has been mentioned 40 arrested In
Bryan, charged with robbing W. u.
wesson's store. lie was given pre-
liminary hearing by Justice Forester
this morning and furnished considerable
amusement for crowd by conducting
his own case until the justice put aqui'
eius on him for impertinence. lie was
gwen the privilege Of bond In the sum
OF 800, which he did not give and was
sent TO jail.-Nayasota Examiner.
The Wisconsin Peerless Refrigerator
challenges all other refrigerators for
trial. guarantee my refrigerator will
require only half the Ice used In any
other IA. Myers. l3g
Awakening" Artist Lees new and
beautiful picture, has been completed,
and will he on exhibition and for sale
Monday.
Monday night the big barn Of Geo.
W. Harrington on his place in Brazos
county was consumed by Ere. No in
surance loss, a car Of cotton seed and
hay. The origin Of the fire is supposed
to have been incendiary. -Nayasota tx.
aminer.
Use Star and Crescent Roasted Coffee
because Il Is the best. li0.
&C. Martin left yesterday to spend
Sunday in Palestine.
Major ]. W. Tabor has been quite
sick several days.
Reports from all parts Of the country
indicate that the fine rain Friday even
ing was general. One more rain wall
make a rousing corn crop.
~. +. Church South-Gelrgc r.
Clothier, pastor Sunday school at 9:i5
a. M; preaching al II a. M, subject,
"a Man; Ills Strong Side and His
Weak Side" preaching also at night al
ls.l5. The public invited.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-05-09
THE FIRE AT PARIS.
over Ons Hundred Bodies Have nesn
T.A.n Fr,t, m. uut,s

over Ons Hundred Bodies Have nesn
Taken FROM the Huins
Paris. May S.-Twcnly victims Of the
Ore Of Tuesday last at the charity ba-
Eaar on the Rue Jean Gouion were
buried Friday The churches where
the funeral ceremonies took place and
the routes traycrscd by the oortegos
were thionged with people. Tho
crowds displayed the deepest sympa-
thy for the relatives Of the victims.
In an i37 bodies. many chared be-
yond recognition. have been taken
from the ruins over 600 persons wire
injured aud out OF this number a score
are still In n critical condition.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-05-09
TEXAS LEGISLATURE.
81 the Legislature seems
a. Par OH - Eysr.

~ ~
Austin. May S-Thore are slim
chances Of the legislature oFecting an.
adjournmon, by May Is. as has been
announced. and It looks as n the ses-
sion will be extended to June Z, II not
beyond.
Some OF the most important plat
form demands. as well a. other impor-
tant measures. are still hanging hre
and II Is safe 10 say some Of them will
never even got as far as ongrossmenL
The general appropriation BILL
which must 90 through. may be re-
ported the first OF the week but the
chances are II viii be held back until
other bills are passed because Il 10
believed when this bin Is finished Il
will be hard 20 Keep o quorum and an
Adjournment forced.
Il Is said the text book bin Is going
90 occasion a spirited contest, and pre-
dictions are made that II will lsngthen
the session materially. claiming Il viii
require az least a week or ten days 10
dispose % o. The house. with votes
TO spare. fot the bill for "Wednesday
next and uit means that tie hght
Is on. There ls o strong lobby here
| hghting the measure. and there Is like
wise a vigorous minority in the house
against g. There Is much feeling over
the natter Some members claim that
the friends Of the bin are 20 thorough
/ ~ welded 10 u that they have not hes.
ltated TO say no other measure shall
be taken up out Of the regular order
until the text book bill has been acted
on. A. against this comes threats IRON
the minority that they are sironl
enough 90 deadlock the house an'
they will do Il before the I'm sha!
pass.