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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-08

Park, and return In an hour refreshed and gleefu
girls. with young muscles and merry hearts
Other neighbors living where they overlook
the immense garcen in the rear Of the house can
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-08
4 TNIOLE CELEBRATION.

The family Of Hendrick G. Mchmerhuisen, Of
Overeisal Anegan County. Mich. Will have
unique celebration at his home to-day.
Mr. Michmerhuiscn came 10 America from Hol-
land nifty years ago. marrying the woman OF his
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-08


!" ! !
EWITHIN, who according
OM to the old saying. decides what
4kSg - kind Of weather to have
V4f during the summer months. has
~ this season given the proverbial
AG8Nv summer "kicker" something tan
, A&R3N gible to grumble about. AS a
H4%JH rule there are always people
EE HNk&sA who are invariably Disconnected,
G&XeN>EM and who under favorable
VMX~ZTT conditions, always contrive TO
Q1&1u3S find something TO find fault with,
% It may readily be imagined what groans and
complaints have been rife for the last month
1T Is very hard" said old resident plain
lively to q friend, at a well-known summer resort.
''to be held responsible for every climatic freak.
Mrs. X. whom hardly know and whom never
dreamed Of persuading to come to s., came up
10 me the other day at the club with an injured
air that was evidently the exponent of her feelings
81 was told. Mrs. A. she commenced quite Sc
verely, that this a clear. bracing climate and
remarkably dry for the seashore and never was
disappointed in my life. We have had nothing
been able to go out of the house"
1T Is too bad. 1 faltered. feeling really guilty
at the conduct Of the weather. 1T is unusual |
assure you
"Mrs X smiled dsdanfuy.
Last summer / continued. we had the love-
Hest weather.
It's always 'last summer at these places
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-08
IN GOLD LADIES HOMES
SUMMER HAS ITS OWN DELIGHTS IN MILD
RECREATIONS

AGED INMATES MADE COMFORTABLE IN THE AM
SHERIDAN AVENUE INSTITUTION AND on
STATEN ISLAND. AT CLIFTON
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-08
HALF A LIFETIME IN THE HOME.

I'VE have one lady tere who is ninety -fve years
old. She has been inmate OF the Home thirty
five years-a half of lifetime. Her mind Is bright
and active. but the warm weather has Frustrated
her. and fear she cannot last long"
The nflrmary is a large, CHEEKY room, opening
or the corner OF One cumberland -fourth-st. It
contains only two occupants at present one OF
these being sprightly minded old lady who pro-
pes herself about I'm a wheel chair. The matron in
troGuced her as the only patroness of the bicycle
in the establishment. 10 which she retorted ami
ably that the machine a tricycle.. but that she
would try a bicycle later.
Almost without exception" said the matron
each occupant furnishes her room. She pre-
fers to do this. because she likes IA, have her own
things around her"
The rooms In the Institution are. without excep-
ton. pleasant and airy. Those that do not open
on the street look out upon rose and vegetable
garden that supplies all the floral decorations and
all the fresh garden stun for the table Each
room is individual In Its furnishings. and each
owner ves with her neghbors In having her apart
ment decorative as possible. Now and then a
parrot IL roommate. and in almost every in
stance window ss adorned with house plants
Occasionally a canary affords melody to cheer the
hours for its owner
In the dining-room the long tables with the
snowy linen. shining silver and glass and delicate
decorated china, have the appearance Of being
spread for an exclusive summer resort hotel Herr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-08
\ CHEERFUL MATRON.

Mrs De Groot is the matron Of the Home She
IT, friendly. middle-aged woman whose mnistra-
tons grac!ously acknowledged by her aged
children. who in a thousand ways dependent
upon her for their daily comforts. She has been
in charge for five years. During the reporters
visit member added to the family in
the person OF sweet-faced old lady gowned in
black.
There is always something sad about old
lady's coming in here" said the matron; more so
than even her going out. The latter is but the
natural closing of a life that must end or
later, but when they come in. 1t is always after
years of suffering and sorrow. and the Home Is
the last alternative. II woman is single she
comes because wants her. and II she has
been married she comes. perhaps. because her
children have died. or. worse than that have
proved bitter disappointment to her. There are,
OF course many where aged women come en-
trey OF their own accord to escape the turmoil of
life and enjoy the quiet and comfort which this
home certainly affords. We have ninety old ladies
with us now, and our entire family numbers ll5
We have a waiting list of thirty Only when there
is Il death name be enrolled. Some of
our old ladies are very happy. Some would not be
happy under any conditions. and only agree
ably tolerant of the circumstances surrounding
their lives
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-08
IN THE SOCIAL WORLD.
St. sWITHIN AIDS THE WEATHER-GRUM-
[. BLER-THE WEARY LANDOWNER.

eCENEs ON UHE GOLF LINKs-PRETTY HOME
MADE HoUsEFTRNIsHINGs-HI FOR
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-08

,rr YOUNG HOUSEKEEPERs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-08

the affairs of the day in the outside world Dis
cussed and tea-partes q daily social feature.
I'VE DONE like to be told that We are old. our
hearts very young" said the matron smiling
My hair Is whittier than that OF many Of the
women who here because they are called old
ladies' and | am ! do not think Il $ pleasant
TO be constantly reminded Of my age. When We
have a sermon on Sundays. we do every week in
the chapel. and always by some clergyman who
has accepted the invitation Of the Board 10 Off
cate. we do not want a sermon prepared for old
ladies' We want sermon such he would
preach to the usual congregation. We want %
hear about how to live and then. Ike every one
else we can learn how 10 die. OF course. We
know that we have nothing 10 do In the future but
die when time comes, but then IN what respect
do we differ from othersY
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

A minister In the far west during
the past few years has made a col
lection OF curious and worthless money
given at the services OF his church.
His exhibit includes Peruvian, Hawaii
ian and Swedish coin, also quarters
and dimes, punched. battered. defaced.
which he would not attempt to pass
for their face value. and could not pass
them II he made the attempt. He has
given notice that the defaced coin will
BE- sent to the mint and sold as bullion.
or melted and made into some article
OF church ware. Such a matter-of-fact
statement Is worth more than a
hundred jests TO show that the collec-
template indicates the possible char
acter of . contributor. II consciously
used In this way the debased coin
represents deception. The giver
knows that his tradesman would hesi-
tate to accept the coin in trade. To
drop 1t into the contribution box ia
an easy disposition OF the obnoxious
piece Of metal. and apparently shows
generous obedience to . religious duty.
1t Is . small. misleading act. Its pitt
ful meanness could not be tolerated by
. thoroughly honest mind.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27
RESPITE OF THIRTY DAYS.
Prssidsas Cleveland Gives the Chavea Mur-
deFera More Time.

derers More Time.
Santa Fe. n. NJ. Feb. 20.-A Wash
ington telegram from Attorney Cen
eral Harmon to Sheriff Kinsell an
nounces that the president has grant
ed a respite to the Chavez assassins
till March 23 This announcement
creates great excitement here and the
president IL heartily denounced for
his Interference in the affairs Of law
and order in this territory.
In addition to his order OF last night
directing the local troop of territorial
cavalry and company of infantry to
report to Sheriff H. c. kinsell at g
o'clock a. III. on Tuesday next in con-
nection with the execution Of the four
members of the BOrrego gang of as
sas91ns, which WAS expected to take
placeStherc, Governor Thornton. early
to-day. found 1t necessary to order the
infantry company on duty mt the peni-
tentiary at $50 this evening.
The assassins are confined there and
it has been discovered that IA plot ex-
listed, worked up, 1t is said. by broth
er of the Borregos to blow up the in
stitution with dynamite, hence the call
for the militia. This precaution was
also thought to be necessary by the
governor because the Button gang.
secret political organization which
fourished in '92'83, and to which the
four men belonged, last night chalked
their cabalistic call for a meeting to-
night on the governors door. on the
door Of the chief deputy sheriff and on
the pavement about the public square.
This Indicated to the officials that the
Button gang intended to make trouble.
80 the governor at once ordered the
militia on duty
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

the next few years, or an indefinite
period, to the writing OF book on au-
tobIographical lines dating from his
election to- the mayoraity Of Buffalo
down to the fourth Of March, 1877:
He says he is going to live the life OF
retired gentleman, 30 far as he may
he permitted to do 80, and will not en-
gage in the practice Of law. He Is now
at the age OF nearly sixty years, and
being In the possession Of coinforta-
BILE competence. will devote the re-
mainder Of his life to quiet pursuits.
He said he had been accumulating
large amount of data upon the sub
ject, and would take his time In COM
piling the story. that he intended to
make as complete as possible.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27
HANNA WILL GET

Governor bushnell VIII Appoint Him to
Succeed Senator Sherman.
Columbus, Ohio, Feb. Ex-Governor
Bushnell tonight gave out the follow
ing statement to the press:
sit has been my intention to make no
announcement in relation to the action
I would take in the matter of an ap-
pointment to fill the prospective vacan-
cy In the Ohio representation in the
United States Senate until the vacancy
actually existed. But, on account OF
the manifest interest of the people and
their desire to know what will be
done, l deem 1t best now to make the
following statement: When Senator
Sherman resigns to enter the cabinet
of President Mckinley. will appoint
to succeed him Hon. Marcus A. Hanna,
Of Cuyahoga county. to serve until his
successor is chosen by the Seventy
third General Assembly Of the state.
trust this action will meet the approx
al Of the people.
tstsned) .AsA 8. BUSHNELL
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

The special agent recently dispatched
to Japan by the San Francisco Bureau
Of Foreign CT mmerce for the purpose
Of collecting data with reference to
matters affecting the interests OF Amer
lean manufacturers has submitted re-
port, In which he states that during the
past two months there has been almost
panic In Japanese financial circles,
but the worst Is now considered over.
After the war with China speculation
was rampant. Thousands OF stock com
pAnies were fioated, and their shares
doomed. Everybody invested. but col
lapse soon came. The native banks
have shut down indiscriminately of
late and merchants allowed no accom-
modations. Heavy stocks OF merchan-
disc were thus thrown back upon the
market, and warehouses are crowded
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27
NO CHANCE ron PEACE.
Csbans VIII Not Accept the Rsforma
On-Fsd by Spain.


Chicago, Feb. PA correspondent
telegraphs the Record as follows from
Havana:
Judging from all l can hear and
see. there is no hope for an early ter
mlnatiOn Of the struggle In Cuba.
While the reforms promised by the
ministry at Madrid are cordially and
gratefully received by the responsible
portion Of the communicable plant
ers, the merchants and manufacturers
vas y great improvement upon the
present military despOtism. the olive
branch has been scOrned by those who
alone can put an end to the war. 1t is
now thoroughly understood that Go
mez. Garcia and other insurgent lead
ers will not listen to any terms Of COM
promise. They regard the offer Of re-
forms as confession OF weakness on
the part of the Spanish ssnvornn,ont.
and believe that they will he soon in
Il position to state their own terms.
The radical autonomists and 'sepam-
tionists.' as they call the element Of
the community who want independ-
ence or annexation to the United
States. have declined to accept the re-
forms unless they are considerably
amended. As they stand, the element
OF home rule is everywhere dependent
upon the approval of the clptain-gen-
eral. His powers are In no way cur
tailed. and in some particulars are en-
larged. AS one of the radicals ex-
pressed 1t: We are allowed to do as
we please about our own affairs when
ever he gives us permission There is
to be local legislative assembly,
part Of whom are to be elected by the
people. and the other part appointed
by him; so that If he can succeed in
electing a few members he becomes
dictator and rules the island"
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27
cRETANS FIRED UPON.
w.rships Shell the Position of an Attacking
Force Near Canea.

Canea, Feb. 81. Z p. ma fusilade
having continued since morning. de-
spite the warning of the foreign ad-
mirals. the united squadrons lombard
ed the insurgent camp outside of Ca
nea.
Later reports are to the effect that
the English men-of-war opened the
bombardment The others followed
The Kaiserin Augusta fired melinite
shells. The commander Of the Greek
man-Of-war Hydra cleared for action in
case the necessity should arise. Some
shells fell in the town Of Canea, rails
ing clouds of dust. 1t is rumOred sev-
eral persons were killed and wounded.
When firing ceased the Greek flag was
still flying over the insurgents camp.
Sp. m.-An engagement has just oc-
Cured just above the village of Ciur-
MES. between the insurgents and a
Turkish band. At :45 p. m. the insur-
gents at Akrotiri. having attacked the
Turkish garrison at Halepa. the joint
feet bombarded the Cretans for twer-
ty-five minutes. The insurgents fed,
taking their flag with them.
London. Feb. 21.-A dispatch to the
Daily News from Canea dated Sunday
says:
Smart firing was heard to-day in the
hills to the eastward. The reply of the
Turks was feeble and 1t was obvious
that they must abandon their posi-
tions IL pressed. The gun practice
from the redoubt on the outer lines was
lrNlicrous. The chief Cretan position
was a hamlet on ridge OF hills. 1900
yards from the flagship.
At 4:3O O'Clock this Sunday after.
noon, signals were made to H. NJ. s.
Dryad, H. NJ. 8. Harrier and H. NJ, s,
Revenge. together with one Italian, one
German and one Russian ship. to open
fire on the Cretan position, where
the Greek nag was hoisted some
days ago. The British ships fired for
ty and the foreign ships thirty shells
at the village. and ruined the house
held by the Cretans. The flag was
soon lowered and the order ..cease
fire. sounded after ten minutes. There
upon the Hag was rehMsted. The rocks
a~ou.G were crowded with Cretans
The Turks. encouraged by the feet.
now opened a lively fusilade while the
Cretans were removing the wounded.
The Cretans had not replied during the
whole performance 1t was a some
what melancholy spectacle.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27
A cl.eh for the Wester. uas...

New York. Feb. 22.-The Western Un-
ion company proposes to have q lead
pipe cinch on the fight. 1t is said they
will run but single wire into the pa
vilion. and during the fight they will
furnish the exclusive news BY rounds
to probably 10000 pool-rooms, bar
rooms and hotels In the United States
The report Of the fight by rounds, that
is, round one going out before round
two Is fought. will be under their ex-
elusive control, and the charge will be
so apiece for these bulletins. Figure
1t out, and II 10000 bulletins are tax
en- 1t will amount to a couple Of mil
lion dollars all paid cash on the nail In
advance. 1t Was runOred last evening
that the Mackay-POstal line would
string wire from Fresno over to Car
son and compete for this business, but
as the snow In the Sierra mountains ,is
twenty feet deep 1t is not probable
that they will try and lay a new line
at this season Of the year.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

Mcguire Hines. railroad builder.
has just returned from visit to Eng
land. He went there to raise $4,000. 900
pie l met believe that the late war
over here was between North and
South America" he said. recently. "and
their notion about Venezuela is that
the confederacy has started the war
again" England is in need Of free
schools
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

Whatever our senators and represen-
tatives do or fail to do about other
matters. the present session OF con
gress ought not to close without suit
able appropriation for the repair of
the frigate Constitution.-"Old Iron
sides" Immediate action Is necessary
for the preservation of vessel whose
decks have been red with heroes
blood" and whose glorious record is an
imperishable part of our national re-
nown.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27
see nus. OATS. l1s BUS. BARLsY.

see nus. OATS. l1s BUS. BAkLBY.
N. n. Luther. East Troy. Pa. grew
ao9 bushels SAlzer's Silver Nine Oats.
and John BREEDER. Mishicott. Wis. 173
bushels Silver King Barley per acre.
mont YOU believe It? Write them!
Fodder plants As rape. teosinte.
yetch, spurry. clovers. grasses. etc. In
endless varieties. potatoes at $1.60 .
barrel. Salzer's seeds are bred to big
Yields. Americas greatest seed cata-
losue and ~ farm seed samples are
sent you by John A. Salzer Seed Co.,
La Crosse. Wis. upon receipt Of 10
cents stamps, vorth SO. to get start.
W.n.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27
Th. Harrison. Have i. D..sh,.r.

Indianapolis, Ind, Feb. 21.-At $50
O'Clock this morning baby girl, weigh.
ing eight and half pounds, was born
to Mr.. and Mrs. BENJAMIN Harrison,
DIR. Henry Jameson being the attend
ing physician. Mother and child are
doing well. Mrs. Lieutenant Parker of
New York Is with her sister, Mrs. Har.
rison,
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

Now that another United States Ven
esuelan Commission has been appoint
ed the people will be less restless. 1t
has been difficult trying to worry along
between commissions.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

Jake schaefer. the former champion
billiardist. fell of Chicago street car
and permanently injured the wrist OF
his cue arm. and is now suing for $780,
600 damages. It's a stitf price. but 1t is
also a stiff wrist
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

Tho police Of Kansas City properly
come under the classification of heavy.
weights. The members Of the force
were recently weighed. when 1t was
found that the average weight Of each
policeman 10 1889 pounds. and the av-
srage height b s feet 1011 inches. The
heaviest ofncer weighs $50 pounds and
u seven feet high. lacking four inches.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

When girl is saying goodby to
man In the hall. why does she stand
up 80 close and put her hands behind
her?
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

1t Is well to remember when In or
out Of society that purple and fine linen
never made a porcine character a fine
gentleman.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

Don't blame the devil with every
has done good deal in that line.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

Crooked bankers who do not com
nit suicide are dropping into the ma
bit OF falling dead.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27
Mr.. CIsvsia.d's Plans.

Chicago. Feb. 22-The Posts Wash
ington special says:
President Cleveland told his personal
friend and admirer, ex-Commissioner
Of Agriculture Coleman. that he was
going to devote bis spare time during
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

Most Of US would last longer II we
possessed the power of keeping stiii oc-
oasionally.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

People who are not able TO take care
of their private conduct are hardy III
to prescribe rules for others.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

There is really slight consolation
about advancing theories to account
for your defeat.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

There is as much difference between
information and gossip as there ID De
tween walnut and Eastwood.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

The wife who 10 meek and patient
and forgiving and always meets her
husband with smiling face no mat.
ter how much he makes her cry In 80
s5sk gets terribly tiresome.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

sAre you In favor One-cent postage, Bar
clay:'' '"Yes except on loye-letters: don't
think courting ought to be made any cheap
er."
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

People who have NO malice In their
makeup, are seldom amusing.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

..What is chivalry. Uncle George?" SIT Is
giving a woman your seat In a car without
getting vexed Mt her for not thanking you"
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

n was 4 Central American shot that
knocked the hole in the Nicaragua Ca
nal bill
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

When bilious or costive. eat Cascaret.
candy cathartlc. cure guaranteed. 1Oc. 2oc.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

"Rowker was wreck. and now he is
completely restored to health '.What cured
hims' ale simply gave up trying to catch
street cars"
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

Wisdom 10 in the main . correct ap-
probation Of the follies Of other people,
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund the money If 1t fails to cure. 5c
The silver star., 1897-12-02

A horse race came near ending disas-
teroa~iy yesterday.
Read The SrARs offer to the School
Library in another column.
Notice the change in ]. j Harris &
Co.'s ad. and give them call.
H. NJ. Knight. OF Disappointment. was
visitor in Dolores last Tuesday.
"Bob" Scott was ny from Cortez last
Saturday night to attend the X. o, P,
meeting.
J. T. Owings. OF Cortez, wss in Dolores
last Tuesday on business and returned
home yesterday.
H. D. Brin.l,e md sister. Mics Lena,
and Miss Lou Pyle iook in the sights at
Coriez last Friday.
W NJ. Woolcy came M from Cortez
yesterday and is visiting IN the m-trop-
ulis VI the county.
John Little. OF Rico. WIS one u the
dancers at the X. Of p. ball whom we
overlooked last week.
Miss Louisa Ordway went to Mancos
10 day to spend the winier with her
hunt, Mrs. Geo Bauer.
The silver star., 1897-12-02
Railroad Notices.
EoME sEEKEks' Exc,.n,,ox

fAONE HEEkEkS EtCiRsION.
Another series of Home Seekers Excursion
has been nrrnnged from Illinois. Iowa, KnIsnl
and Alamosa. ma poi"ts west thereof Tick.
eis 10 b. sold at one lowest ars,- class fare fOi
INC rnur' trip. plus 500 Ticsets 'o he limit
e'i f"r cotinrous passage Up to Lcadsille, HA
lida and Aiain!sa. Beyond thesc points stop
overs Will I've allowed.
Tickets must b. executed for return pRssngs
" destin stion. and when 20 -Srcutcd will thei
nc god for continuous passage .ithout SOP
over To ott-inn' Startling point. Contnencin nj
return leaving dcst nation any Friday W rucs
snie "
Date OF sale Nov Z Nov. 10, Dec. 7, D.c. n
lsy7. The e300 which has heret0fore heer
'ollec'ed by terminal A-enI has be0n aholishrf
.nI no coitihrase will be iss cd. simply stzTnI
The silver star., 1897-12-02

You can't expect n newspaper TO no
enterprising in community that moves
at snails pace. Quit borrowing THE
SILVER STAR and hand in a cash sub
scip,ion for one year; 10 per cent. OF it
goes to the School Library fund.
The silver star., 1897-12-02
Mamiai.

THoRNELL-GR Miss Clara Thor.
nell to Mr.. Bert Graves. at the resi-.
dcnce OF the brides parents. north Of
Cortcz. last Thursday afternoon at 9
o'clock, Judge A. 2. Edmonson ofiici-
ating.
On last Thanksgiving afternoon at the
residence OF Tom Ihornell. .uesr the head
OF the big fiume. quiet wedding was
held. ut which the above named young
couple Joined hands to travel life's paths
together. Both are well and favorabl!
known in this vicinity. AMI THE SILVER
STAR joins their many friends in Wish
ing them much joy.