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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-28
HOW GENTRY WAS NAMED.
m The Kansas City Journal.

From The Kansas city journal.
John Il. Gentry the well-known horseman. for
merry OF sedaa. but now OF st. Louis, in the
city recently. Mr.. Gentry is perhaps the best
known horseman in the country and his notoriety
is due principally 10 the fact that he the
owner OF the great pacing horse John II. Gentry
2:O0i5 Mr. Gentry tells countless stories OF his
perience In racing circles, and entertained a large
number OF his friends at the Midland a few nights
ago with stories OF his famous horses Mr. Gentry
possesses every qualification OF true gentleman.
He has never been associated with the rough ee-
ment that frequents the tracks. though many
occasions such connections would have resulted TO
his pecuniary advantage.
Il have been frequently accused OF taking ad-
vantage OF an opportunity 20 place my name before
the public by naming after myself the great horse
that I owned and raced II Is true that the animal
was named after me- but assure you that was
NOT responsible for having named him believe
that / have received little advertirlns solely on
account OF the record Of the horse. I have never
told the true story OF how the horse happened 10
bear my own name. When ] bought him in Wichita,
Kan. he was but a small colt. and looked more
like Newfoundland dog than anything else His
hair was long and uneven than In APP
pearance the colt approached the ridiculous. When
took him down TO the farm, near Sedala; the
hired hands laughed at my purchase. and declared
that they would not allow such an unprepossessing.
looking animal on the place The feeling against
the ugly duckling reached such high pitch that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-28
ST. VINCENTS NEW Bull DING
THE FINELY EQUIPPED WING OF THE
FREE HOSPITAL TO BE OPENED
ON TUESDAY

one OF the features OF Memorial Day will be the
opening OF the new building OF st. vincents Free
Hospital. In Eleventh-st., between Sixth and Sew
enth aves.. which has been constructed on the site
occupied by the old st. Vincent's which was
rounded by the Sisters OF Charity In 1Sf9 and has
been managed by them since. Archbishop
Corrigan will bless the new building and the
FORMAL opening Will be followed by a reception
for invited guests by the Sisters the Ladies' Auxil-
larry and the Medical and Advisory Board Two
thousand INVITATIONS have been sent out and the
hospital will be thrown open to the inspection Of
those who respond
The new hospital erected from the plans Of
Schickel Ditmars. architects. to replace the old
and poorly adapted buildings which formerly
used, Is a modern hreproof structure consisting
OF central building. IS fee; front by "a feet deep
seven stories high, and easterly wing 96 feet
front by an average depth of 80 feet with an ex-
tension In the rear for chapel The westerly
wing. which will be built hereafter is also to have
Sc feet front and will extend to Seventh-ave. so
that the total length OF the new hospital will be
240 feet
The building is equipped in the most substantial
and complete manner. having sanitary appoint
ments, plumbing, ventilation. etc. Of the highest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-28
A PRICED DECORATION.
From The New-orleans Tines-Democrat


There is legend ahoat that the Shah OF Persia
has a certain decoration-the Ninth Class order OF
the WALL Eyed Elephant. something OF that sort
which he hands around when he runs short OF
cigarettes. Be that II may. the ease with which
American travellers secure such honors has given
rise TO innumerable quaint stories Of the latest
Of which has special local interest. According
to the yarn a bright New-Orleans girl was visiting
In a sister city and while attending little society
function she encountered local beau who had re-
Gently made trip 20 Japan. Among the trophies
which he brought back from the land OF chrysan-
themums exceedingly spectacular decora-
ton, bestowed upon him heaven only knows why
how. Like most people OF similar good fortune
he was Unfortunately proud OF the trinket. and on
this particular occasion he wore II conspicuousy
displayed on the breast OF his coat. Whether such
an arrangement might be considered exactly point
devise for an ordinary private reception Is pos
sbly open 10 debate but the only fear that seemed
TO disturb the late traveller was tnat someo Guy
exchanged hardly dozen words with the New
Orleans visitor when he lifted It delcately with MS
fngertips. by the way. Miss Blank, ne said.
II suppose you have never seen anything IKE TINS
before oh dear me- yes replied the young
woman glancng carclessy al the glittering gew-
eaw 1--WE have thousands OF them at home every
Mardi Gras! The knight OF the order OF the wall
Eyed Elephant went out into thA conservatory "
catch his breath
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-28
DEVELOPING TRADE WITH JAPAN.
WHAT THE NEW LINE FROM SAN DIEGO is
CARRYING ACROSS THE PACIFIC.

San Diego (Cal) letter in The Chicago Record
Last winter the Santa Fe Railroad Company
established steamship line to japan, with the
Eastern terminus at San Diego. There Is an admir-
able harbor here, with plenty OF water an easy APP
proach and perfect protection II Is seldom that
nature has provided everything necessary for the
accommodation OF commerce In such n thorough and
complete manner. and all that left for the COM
pany 10 do was 10 erect commodous dock, ware
houses and other facilities for storing and handling
freight. That has been done In most sa tisfactory
manner and cargoes now be sent between the
wharf here and the city OF Chicago over the same
railroad with only one handling.
Three steamers have already sailed from san
Diego to japan. The first the Belgian King
which carried 116 tons OF wire shorts from Joliet to
Shanghai. 253 tons Of beer from Milwaukee to Hong
Kong, 30 tons OF -four from Los Angeles to Hong
Kong and 59l1 bales OF cotton from Galveston to
Yokohama and Kobe.
The second steamer the Carlisle City, which
had even a more interesting cargo. consisting of
300 tons Of beer from ST. Louis to Shanghai, 3s7
packages of mill machinery from Milwaukee to
Hong Kong. 2.l00 barrels of beef from Chicago TO
Nagasak. 1000 kegs OF nails from Cleveland TO fo-
kohama ,l3l0 bales of cotton from Texas to Yoko-
hama 264S bales to Kobe and |. 200 bales to Shang-
hal. with 300 tons of -four from San Francisco TO
Hong Kong
The third cargo was sent on the Shantung, and
consisted OF 2.57 barrels of beer from Milwaukee
TO Hong Kong. 1850 kegs Of nails from Cleveland
to Kobe. 90 boxes OF carbons from Cleveland TO
Hong Kong, 1855 barrels of beer from Milwaukee to
Shanghai 379s bales Of cotton from San Antonio to
Kobe and CAS- bales to Yokohama.
The fourth steamer is expected daily, and there
is awaiting shipment In the warehouses at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-28

he was given but little attention and was almost NOS
bowever and that ugly little colt was named john
r. in spirit OF fun the part Of my hrsn sands 10
me 7 toid the men TO refrain from testing with me
in that manner They assured me that the naming i,
a shirt OF fun did not name the horse myseu,
hui allowed the on the place to continue s 70
quite bomely in appearance but by that time X
would have cost me $50 to change the name on une
called after me and In later years became tne
most famous Of PAGERS campaignea MN ,, a.,
denended simply on the name Of my horse. owe
my own personal success to the Attempts o, ny
hired men TO make fun OF me by naming 'he "o'i'eS
colt John r. Gentry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-28

standard. The exterior is treated in French
Renaissance style the first story being limestone
the upper stories brick, with stone trimmings
The interior Is finished in serviceable manner
Hard plastering, with round corners, Is applied
throughout. All woodwork Is reduced TO mini
mum and is Of hardwood. The stairs are OF iron
and stone. All corridors tiled. and the walls
and floors of the operating room. the bathrooms
etc, be finished with glazed or vtrihed tile.
The ground floor will be occupied by offices. the
reception accident ward, and the dspensary or
outdoor department. The main entrance Is only
three steps above the level Of the sidewalk, thus
making the access easy and comfortable. Large
stairs and elevators are arranged In the centre or
the building. which also connect by a corridor with
the hospital in Twelfth-st. 1t is the intention or
the Sisters to devote this entire new building TO
free patients. while the house In Twelfh-st.. which
was built some years ago, is TO be used as private
hospital
In the first story the parlors, chdren's wards:
community for Sisters who VIII be In charge
of the hospital and the chapel, which is &c feet
wide by 90 feet deep and through two stories,
The four floors above this contain the wards.
with all their accessories such as nurses rooms.
pazzas in the rear SO that the patients on every
floor can enjoy the fresh air The roof Is ar
ranged recreation-gro for the patients or
IT The centre of the building extends one story
higher than the rest. and contains large and
ell-appointed operating ROOM 81 feet square, with
two additiona for special work
The part of the building just completed has
frontage Of 144 feet, and contains room for about
one hundred and eighty beds 1t cost about $3.50 900
When the entire building is completed II will have
a capacity Of more than three hundred beds
The essential elements contrbutory TO the con-
valescence of the sck-nght sunshine and pure air
Of the new building. and the valuable knowledge
ACQUIRED from years Of practical experience by
the Sisters OF Charity has been shown In the
furnishing of the hundreds Of comfortable beds
wards have been furnished by individuals as me-
MORALS of dead relatives. St. Margaret's ward
has been completely fitted out by the Ladies' Auxil-
larry in memory OF Mrs. Eugene Kelly. its first
president who was always generous contributor
to St Vincents
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-28
INV mean ,n,,sniecan, name is Wong. +"

my mean, insignificant name Is Wong"
Tea and pipes ale sent and the Chinaman sips
and purs for quarter OF an hour before he says
10 the teacher, What Is your honorable manner
MY mean insignihcant name Is Pott
How many little stems have you eproutedr'
This means. "How old are your
IT have vainly spent thirty years"
How Is the honorable and great man. the teach.
ers fatherf"
The old man Is we'll"
How many precious little ones have your
Il have two little dogs" These are the teachers
own children.
How many children have you in your illustrioua
institution
"I have hundred little brothers
Then the Chinaman comes 10 business:
Venerable master" he says. II have brought my
little dog here. and worshipfully intrust himl<
your charge"
The little fellow. who has been standing IN the
corper of the room, comes forward at this knecls
before the teacher. puts his hands on the floor and
knocks his head against H. The teacher raises bin
up and sends him on 10 school. while arrangements
are being made for his sleeping room. etc At last
the Chinese gentleman rises TO take his leave cay.
ing. II have tormented you exceedingly to-day" to
which the teacher responds. "Oh, no: have dis.
honored you" As be goes toward the door the
gentleman keep. saying, y am gone" And Ell.
v In hearing, 90 slowly-go slowly"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-28
SANTA TERESA"
A MEXICAN HEALER" WHO IS FAMOUS
THROUGHOUT NORTHERN MEXICO.

Hermosillo Mexico. May N.-Some malicious per-
son or practical Joker has been taking liberties
with the name Of one whom the Northern Mexicans
hold in but slightly less than they do the
Virgin Mary. on March 2. as a telegram from Wich-
ta Kan. in a st. Louis paper appeared the follow
ing item Fred George. wealthy miner Of Minas
Priestas Sonora, Mexico, says that Maria Teresa
Urea priestess and ruler Of the Yaqui Indians In
the Batuco Mountains. offers $4,000 and the ruler
ship of five thousand Indians to any American who
will marry her. Her photograph shows her to be
handsome"
There is such an individual Maria Teresa
Urea though she is not priestess or ruler OF the
great Yaaui tribe. She is shrinking, modest maid
about twenty-four years old. OF ordinary Mexican
parentaee and with no great degree OF education
or the world she knows little and II is doubtful II
she has ever travelled on railroad train. Her
longest tourney about two hundred miles. was
made on horseback For two years she was exiied
from Mexico by order Of the Government, because
of fear Of danger TO the State from the throns OF
religious enthusiasts gathered about her These
two wears she spent with her parents at San Pedro
on the Upper ella. in Eastern Arizona. There. az
TO a shrine, focked a multitude. mainly Spanish
speaking for she is called Santa Teresa
touch OF her hand is believed cure for every NOR
tai evil and prayer OF interoession TO De pass
port TO Paradise. She avoided towns and pub
icitv vet with serene confidence In her own
diviney given powers never refused S a,eI
al afe ber feet Under her hands the story goes the
blind saw and the lame threw away their crutches.
She only said she healed through the iavor Oh tis
forms. Gifts she usually refused. II accepted
they usually turned over 70 the poor VI ""o"
there was ever a-plenty at hand -. l., O.
She is as the item correctly states s In
from the disfavor OF the State: Though bands OF
fanatics have rioted while calling her name as a
rita has always been a counsellor OF peace and OF
submission TO authority. She regns 1t Is true but
but has said that she considers herself bride OF
heaven. -. ,..,o..o- .aoL.
n husband, for the alleged mining man at vienna
is a fake There II Fred George az Minas
9r,sstas hut he has not been East for years, ana
he Knows little as well Of Santa Teresa He Is re-
neivin9 letters by the score from Americans. each
dss,ro,,s OF wedding the prestess. thus TO become
ruler OF a savage nation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-28
REASSURED.
From The Boston Courier

From The Boston Courier ,
had been called in and pronounced MN ~ ~ doc
man AS his wife entered the room aiter onS IN
tremulous voice he remarked:
Darling, ] am going . a., ...a osrtIv
Leaning him she stroked MS hea" e'''"''
and reminiscenty replied: - -.
that you will live. Don't you remember now ot,em
you said that during our counting days. ana no"
persstently didn't go?"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-28
SEVENTH REGIMENT GLEE CLUB CONCERT

The 7th Regiment Glee Club will give concert
under the direction Of C. b. Hawley al Mendeis-
sohn Hall West Fortieth-st Tuesday evening
-. a 7, will be assisted by Miss Gertrude May
s,.,n Miss Ethel Crane and Robert Hosea. Tickets
NAV be procured from Charles II Olson O. e..
~, Eifthaye or T. w. Butler. No 100 Broadway.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-28
CHINESE BOY GOES TO SCHOOL.

From The Detroit Free Press.
When Chinaman takes his little boy to school 70
introduce him TO his teacher II IL done as foilows
according TO O missionary writer;
When the Chinaman arrives at the school ne IL
escorted 10 the recepon-room. and both ne ana the
teacher shake their own hands and bow profoundly
Then the teacher asks, what Is your hohorao's
manner"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-28
/ COMPLIMENT WITH A STRING.

From The Jewellers Weekly.
Miss Keene-Do you know. Mr.. rubbs. that vawzs
always reminds me Of you?
Mr.. Tubbs-Of me? How's that?
Miss Keene-Oh it's so large and shapely and
Mr.. Tubbs-Anem. Yes? .
Miss Keene-And there's never anything In It.
you know.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-05-01
Complaint In South Temple Stree,
Car Line Case Defective.
THE ACTION Is DISMISSED
Attorney General Muss oomm..
As'io" In Name Of the state To
snIoim C,sy On,eiai..

Judge Cherry rendered n decision mi.
afternoon In the case OF the stat. i,
Utah OK rel, John Dern ct ai. "a IN,
Salt lake city Street RAILROAD com.
pany by sustaining the demurrer 10 m.
complaint and Diminishing the suit
This means that ~ anything nirih..
II done to prevent the constructlen q,
the car line on South Temple st,..,
east of Y. a new action will have H. ~
commenced, or an appeal from Iit..
cherry's ruling taken TO the supf.,n,.
court. NV
In passing on the case Judge Cher,
held that IN quo warranto pfucoeiin..
the attorney general must cnfumsres
action Ia the name Of the stafe s,t
must have entire control OF tho -
In the ease at bar. his honor aid ~
attorney general and State were airsn.
gers to the action. for the reason mai
the states legal representative ala nj
appear In the record. neither WAS M
name signed to tho com.
plant. His honor further hsi1
that the complaint could not h,
amended at this late hour, for ~
reason that Il would he like A ruin,
G. and A afterwards saying, 20 A.,
not owe me anything but II dnos" ul,
honor delivered a verbal opinion AMI
concluded by saying that the plaintln.
To the acton had not legal capacity "a
sue and that Furthermore The nm.
pinint did not state facts sufficient IA
Constitute "a Caun. OF autlon.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-05-01
Sons ~ rnE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Tenth Congress Opens at detroit win
Great Enthusiasm

Detroit, May i.-Enthuslasm for tho
hcrueH 81 'ss and 90 cquailrd n u did
not exceed that expressed Tor the heroes
OF '56 at the opening session ~ the
tenth congress ~ the Soutr u this
American Revolution today This ex-
presaions % patriotic hrdor for Aner-
can nghtefH eliminated when Colonel
chittendcn u II Paul proposed that
May ist. Dewey Day" BE- celebrated
by dispatching the following eableEram
10 Admiral Dewey
"conrrpiulatiOn and fraternal greet
ings 10 C0mpatriot Dewey, from the
National Congress ~ the Sons ~ the
American Revolution, IN session at DEE
trnit."
The ruggeatlon was loudly applaudcd.
Ex-senator Thomas W. Palmer moved
Ia amend 10 include Gen, Otis and all
the officers ana men under command
Of the admiral and the general Tne
uableEram Was 80 nfnrndedi
The convention was called 20 order In
Philharmonic HAL az liiib a, m, by
Acting President Gen. Hon. Franklin
Murphy. ~ Newark, ". j., acting In
place ~ the president, col, Edwin liar-
rctt ~ Concord. Mass. whose death
occurred since the last congress- Most
~ tho states We're represented ny dele
gates
doy, Pingree. In welcoming the com
greaa. commended the patriotic deeds
" the past, but cxhorted the dceoen-
dants OF heroes To carefully guard the
| rights and liberties ~ the people
against the dangers which now thfcat-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-05-01
ARMED wOMAN's THREATS.
Bids for Advertising Property. shcr-
IFS Contingent Fee.

AZ tho regular weekly session OF the
board OF county commissioners this
morning nearly all matters Of import
ance were left over until this afternoon.
Contrary % expcctetlou.. the question
% appointing n success 20 ~. w. Gray
clerk OF the pauper and innrmary com.
mltiee, was not touched upon. The
Eherin'a contingent report was referred
10 the auditor.
A communication from Mn. Arthur
Brown asking tho board 10 send two
children of Mn. BycrH to the or
phanA' Home instead Of paying her 81 90
pct week. which she II now receiving.
was. on motion OF Commissioner Arm
strong. referred 10 the pnuper and In.
urinary committee. The bard aiso con-
nldered the matter 81 constructing
water tank at iunslcf'u mill for street
aprlnkiing. ON motion OF Mr.. whittt-
kur the matter was referred 10 the COM
mittec on street snrinkllng.
The sale OF county property received
the attention OF the court and II was
decided when necessary 10 sell the
property for the original cost mud taxes.
Bids were made for the advertise
INK u property FOR vale as follows;
Tribune, - cents for each name, for ten
Insertions; Herald 20 cents, ANA News"
n cents. Commlrsioncr Whitaker
proposed inviting the business man
nFern Of each paper 10 consult with the
board this afternoon. hut his idea did
not strike SIR. Armstrong IN very
favorable light ''ln view N tho fact"
said Mr. Armstrong "thht we have
enough trOuhlc ~ our own without par
ticipatinE In their wrnngles." u was
decided that County CLERK Dunbar aud
Sir. Whitaker consult with the man
agera'of the dlnerfnt papers this after
noon.
The Washington Rock company pre-
scented another communication TO the
board anent tho trouble n was having
with one James Thompson. whom u IL
alleged siill persists In ohstructing tho
roadway leading 10 the comptny'r
property. Attorney D. ~. Wells. Jr.,
appeared for the company. aud ex-
plained 70 the board that the company
was afraid 90 make any attempt 10 rs-
move said obstruction through fear 81
a certain woman, who II se.mris armed
with shotgun and Hweara rhe viii
Kill the iirst Individual that makes any
| effort to open the roadway
ON motion Of Commissioner Arm.
strong the supervisor will notify
| Thompson to remove tho obstruction
! forthwith. The board then took recess
/ until u. m. today
~ tho meeting this afternoon the
bids FOR advertising was ac-
oeptd. So
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-05-01

Judge Cherry Will on Saturday next
make a settling Of law cases. for TRIAL
by jury.
In the matter Of the estate of Louis
Robson. deceased Judge Hllea today
denied the petition and motion ~ Guy
y. i.obison for finai decree OF dls'r'eu'
The demurrer TO the complaint In ne
case ~ Thomas u. Ash " John con.
nelly. heretofore argued and submitted.
was overruled by Judge iilles today
and ten days allowed defendant TO an
HWer.
The Improvement Era for May has
Just been resolved. II has. as usually
number Of valuable original articles
ana contributions BY well known WIZ
era.
In the divorce suit ~ Pemble VI Rem.
bic. fiye days additional time was
given tho defendant 10 lle cru'.-
amended complaint.
In the matter Of the assignment o. j.
II. uriea.JudEc lilies gave Judginent To-
day In favor Of petitioner, r. 4, sloah'
for 1900 The Etna Chemical com.
pany was also given leave 10 h'e a
claim
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-05-01
ADJUSTMENTS.

II IL TO be hoped that the committee
In charge Of the sale ~ tickets for Mrs
Edwards concert Friday night are
pushing the matter 10 tho fullest ex-
tent. The popular singer who has done
40 much for others who have received
testimonials ought To be given n crowd
ed house; but In these days 81 plenteous
nmusements II II only work that will
attract patronage; the program Il an
admirable one.
Katie Emmett opens an engagement
NJ three nights and a matinee al the
Grand this evening IN her Sensational
drama, The WAITS ~ New York.
The Little Minister viii form the sub
joct ~ Miss Katherine divers read
ing az the Assembly Hall tonight. The
popularity of this work, especially in
this city where II IL 10 wen known ow.
ing 10 Mnude Adams connection with
the play, ought 10 insure handsome
audience.
Leavitt's Spider and Fly company Il
the only attraction of the week al m,
rhea,car; the sale " seats Is nov go
INK on.
Prof. LaundrumE big dancing chr.
niyal occurs at the Grand two nights
May 9Th and 9Th, with a Saturday mail.
nee. There VIII be ies people engaged
and there II much interest over The
event In dancing circles.