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New-York tribune., 1899-11-18
"COON" HUNT on RANDALL'S ISLAND.
DOGS run DOWN A FAT ANIMAL WHICH WILL Bu
KEPT FOR THANKSGIVING.

DOGS run DOWN A FAT ANIMAL WHICH WILL Bu
KEPT FOR THANKSGIVING.
The keepers on RandaIrs Island, in making their
rounds lately. noticed a large and furry animal
dashing about In the moonlight. Inspector Cor
nelius Flynn. who has charge OF the watch was
told OF the animal Some OF the keepers thought
II was a small bear. others thought II was
wildcat Flynn decided TO wait TIL dawn before
hunting the animal
The House OF Refuge and the Infant Asylum are
on the slard. Flynn expressed some apprehension
about wild animals being loose on the Island ana
feared for the children. At daybreak yesterday
Michael Barry, the cook who has some dogs' anu
Adolph Peterson the assistant COOK headed ios
of hunters In the way OF guards and secured 'hs
island The dogs scented the animal ana soon
haa II in chase The animal took refuge unoer
the flooring OF the morguS -, a. .nS ,h.
Barry and Peterson tore up the moor, ana tns
craafuye was found crouched in corner, put y
Yas too dark 10 make out what kind OF an am
mai n was couple OF guards rushed 70 the
hscksuith shop and got pair OF Ice tongs. ana
aS,er some dIfficuty the animal was causnt IN 'ne
ciasn OF the tongs and hauled into the lSht- AZ
ras FOUND that II was big fat raccoon; He
strvSeled vigorously TO get away, but was thrown
into cage that was used as small eniokea
COOP and fastened In. The coon VIII DC ia'teneo
and killed for Thanksgiving
New-York tribune., 1899-11-18
wouEN,s pHILHARMoyIc SOCIETY.

The women's Philharmonic Society gave recep-
ton last evening Miss Adele Fields in the chap
ter room OF Carnegie Hall Several prominent pro-
fessional members OF the society appeared on the
programme that formed part Of the entertain
ment.
Mrs NJ Fay Peirce is the founder OF the society
which Is federation OF vocal, piano. orchestral.
composition and musical literature clubs II is gov
erned by an Executive Council. There are depar.
a bureau OF help and information for young ana
struggling musicians. .r.X,,
The aims OF the society are TO promote fellowship
among musical women. both professional snd anna. a.
reur and 10 further their best interest There are
M present 323 active members The rooms OF 'he i
society are in Carnegie Hall Mrs L. II req Yann
nresdent. Nine Louise Gage Courtney. mrs yenh
EIiiott Curran Mrs. Frank Avery Nine Won Men Men
ner Miss Lily Place and Mrs Aoner MeIih' .sece s,ce
nresidents. Miss Marie Parcello recording secre,
tarv. Miss Julia Hard. enrolment secretary. ahc
Ms lanes Dorr,ngtcn, corresponding secretary
New-York tribune., 1899-11-18
WORK or TIE WOMANS AID.

meeting Of the Womans Aid OF the George
Junior Republic was held yesterday in the parlors
OF the Brick Presbyterian Church, Thirty-seventh-
st and Fifth-ave.
The George Junior Republic Is situated near
Freevie. " Y. and Is supported and carried on
nv an incorporated association OF the same name
The object Of the Woman's AID, which has been
The association 10 spread the interest in the re-
public, and TO aid In every way i's growth ana
feveiopment II Is the purpose Of the society 10
hsve branches OF the Woman's Aid IN various
cities and thus stimulate widespread interest
The oficers OF the New-York Womsn's Aid are
Mrs Charles S. Farchild, president: Mrs. L. =
Enrron Mrs L. d Bulkley, Mrs Henry Burden,
Miss Damon Mrs. John Markoe. Mrs. John Wells
Mrs Edward Oothout Miss c. H. Patterson ana
Mis. Van SantvOOrd vice-presdents, and Miss
Edith Hamilton White secretary and treasurer
New-York tribune., 1899-11-18
FAIR TO AID THE SICK.
PLANS OF THE WOMAN'S AUXILIARY Or
THE NETWORK THROAT. NOSE
AND LUNG HOSPITAL.

THE NETWORK THROAT. MUSE
AND LUNG HOSPITAL
Tho fair for the benefit of the New-York Throat'
Nose and Lung Hospital No. pa East Fifty-ninth-
ST 70 be held under the auspices OF the women
Auxiliary. on Friday December g. In the granu
ballroom OF the Waldorf-Astoria. promises 10 oe
Of unusual interest Nineteen committees nave
been organized from the Women's AuxiIiary' anu
are actively engaged in preparing for the event.
The several tables will be presided over Hs toi
lows: Mrs Henry Griffen, fancy goousi "Is'
Thomas Lewis bric-a-brac Mrs. Hamh'oh
Me4ks fancy goods. Mrs F. Benjamin Hamsue"'
tearoom: Miss Kate Birmingham fancy goous'
Mrs George Evans, woman's work; Mrs' ChaI,es I
Walton Sanders, gypsy corner; Mrs. Abner L. LI!'
dolls and toys. Miss Castegner toilet aruc'es'
Mrs. Allen S Apgar. flowers; Miss Thomas' arr
and literature; Mrs. J. Anthony Wilkens. ,r IaIGy
goods; Miss Louise Ely Button c9nIectIonSCt c9inI CiI
Miss Elise King mems goods; Miss rlorsncSS Ill Gn
Gersleeve art collection; Mrs. A. NJ; Sheuehc. r
culinary art; Mrs Charles r. Haydock, Ia"OS
goods. Mrs Charles II Parmy, country stOiIv 20
AEogether fully two hundred women VIII VIII De Dee
behind the tables on the afternoon ana evening 0A
Mrs Edward John Birmingham mas Deeh ne a.
,,rnsdent Of the auxiliary since It's orgahlIa lloil ~
lso7 cash contributions and donations OF alIi
90 Tho fair may he sent to MIS-. h. j. bSIliIs ms
ham. No "a West Forty-hfth-st' or 10 the "oS
nit al
New-York tribune., 1899-11-18
B1ASTERs MUST BE EXAMINED.

ou.,np N the large number Of complaints made
20 Fire Commissioner Scannell in regard to reck-
less blasting in different parts of the city ana the
consequent loss to property owners and danger 70
life and limb. It was decided TO appoint ooaro
~ examiners before whom all applicants TOT per-
roIts TO use blasting powder, dynamite ETC., Will
have m send the man they are to place IN cherge
20 tbair blasting work to pass an examination All
Contractors wishing permits for blasting VIII nave nave
70 make application first and then SEND the man
Who must pass the examination, which is TO De
practical one. . c,...~a L Murray
t,snector Of combustfbles. of Manhattan; James j.
Carroli' of Manhattan, and William II. Stevens OF
Queens.
New-York tribune., 1899-11-18
FOR EAST SIDE WOMEN AND GIRLS

Miss Won Brockdorf a deaconess from 81
Georges Church has taken UP her residence IN
st Marks Chapel and Parish House Ienth-s'. ana
Avenue A. and will be the head Of new ano I'M
porsnt work among the women and girls OF 'he
East Side The work began with service on
Wednesday. which was largely attended by tne
women Of ST Marks Church. AT meeting Vi
the women after the service. an organization vas
formed called inc ST Marks Society TOT Moih
among Women. The following 0fhcers eb,. %SIe Mrs
Rowland Davis vce-presdent; Miss . Vi. 2nIp
pen secretary and Mrs. Charles T.. Goonhue'
reasure-
The object Of the society is 10 support the dea-
c0snesS IN her work. ,,- -,uu,
by the rector IN 81 Marks Church are being wei
attended
New-York tribune., 1899-11-18
HORSE SNOW GOWNS.

The closing days OF the Horse Show even
more brilliant than at first. The attendance Is
larger and the costumes OF the women. dazzling
and conspicuous have surpassed all former rec
orls Creations Of lace. satin and velvets rs
elegant rs those worn at dinners and receptions
were noted I'm many OF the boxes last evening.
Among the prominent society women who have
worn particularly handsome gowns Mrs JOIN
Jacob Astor, Mrs. Elisha Dyer tr.. Mrs. Oliver
Hartman Mrs. John r. Drexel Mrs Rhinelander
stewart Mrs George p. Wetmore, Mrs. Richard
irwin Mrs J. Lee Taller and Mrs. Adolph Laden
httrU
New-York tribune., 1899-11-18
TIE cgAuBER OF COMMERCE. DINNER.

The annual dinner OF the Chamber Of Commerce
~ the CITY Of New-York will be held on Tuesday
evening As usual. the president Of the United
States and his Cabinet have been invited. UP 10
,hs ,n,e II Is not altogether certain that President
MrKtniey will attend but II is believed that press
Of affairs OF State will prevent his acceptance
President Morris K Jesup will preside. The guests
~ honor will include Governor Roosevelt and some
other State officials.
New-York tribune., 1899-11-18
MISS srRAYe DOCTOR OF MEDICINE

niece Of chauncey NJ Depew. has just received the
degree OF doctor OF medicine from the woman's
Medical College Inhrmary for Women and Children
Miss strang Is a daughter Of Mrs Kate Depew
ct-ano sister OF DR. Depew. II Is said 10 be Dr.
Toenew's wish that all the women OF his FAMILY
should enter the professions or be capaoaie OF sup
oonr,ins themselves II need be Medicine. he thinks
ts adusirably suited TO women's special gf:s II Is
Tenorted that Mlss strang is engaged 10 David
4 Esperence, OF this city.
Miss Strang has a sister. Miss Margaret. who re-
centlv sailed for Europe 20 study music In the BEST
colleges OF Berlin and Paris
New-York tribune., 1899-11-18
THE GRAND UNION HOTEL OF SARATOGA

Woolley & Gerrans. who have controlled the
Grand Union Hotel. OF Saratoga. for eight years
have Just closed negotiations for a new lease COW
ering a term OF years Now that all rumors re-
gardlng a change OF management OF this Saratoga
nrorertv are dlsposed OF work will be started 20
make the many improvements which have been
under consideration by the owners and every
thing will be In readiness for the opening or the
saratogn season on June ID
New-York tribune., 1899-11-18
DEATH OF A VALUED MEMBER.

The sad news has reached the office that Mrs.
Julia F. Dix, Of Elizabeth, n. j., passed TO the
other life on November 10. Mrs DIX was com
municant Of ST Johns Episcopal Church ana her
life was devoted TO good works. She was warm
friend OF the schools hospitals and other lnsu'u-
tons with which her husband the late J. Augustus
Dix was so prominently identified BY her oeash1
many Sunshine members have lost a KIND anu
helpful friend, and her departure VIII cause "lue
spread regret among her many friends: 49,,
The president general I'm behalf or tne ent.e =
Sunshine Society extends the deepest sympathy 10
the son and daughter-in-aw, Mr.: and MRS. warren
r. Dix who survive her, both Sunshine mernpers
New-York tribune., 1899-11-18
WoMANs CENTURY CALENDAR.

The Womsn's Century Calendar. edited by Car
ae Chapman Gait. has just been puohshea Oy
the National American Woman's Suffrage Asso-
e.suon. This calendar is unique from the fact
that instead Of being a forerunner OF the year 10
come, It is chronicle OF the century that has
passed. and puts into concise form the history oI
wonans progress The book is illustrated with
Photographs OF the leading women In many lines
" " WORK. II has for frontspiece colese giri 10
cap and gown
New-York tribune., 1899-11-18
THE KANATENAH GLIB.

A chrysanthemum tea Will be given this evening
al the Kanatenah Club. OF Syracuse, by Mrs. f r.
Hazard The club has added a bowling alley TO lts
clubhouse. and tea room whore luncheons and
dinners can he ordered Marshall Darrach. the
sbakcspearian mpersOuator, has been engaged by
this society for November -
New-York tribune., 1899-11-18
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY.

The Duke Of Manchester gave dinner party last
evening in the banquet hall OF the State apartment
OF the Waldorf-Astoria. His guests were MT ana
Mrs Anthony j. Drexel. Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Har-
rinan IT, Mr. and Mrs. W. Rhinelander stewart,
Mr. and Mrs. r. Sufern Taller, Mr.. and Mrs
George b. De Forest Mr. and Mrs. Charles Belts
Hillhouse Mrs Duncan Elliot, Reginald Ronahlas
Fernando Yznaga. Cecil Barring, W. Hude Nelson
and Cary Johnstone
New-York tribune., 1899-11-18
o,r oF TgE CHAIN LETTERS.

Miss Edna Mcclellan. OF No. lo5 West seventy
sa,'er,n-st has received the following letter Win
. ,ncIo.ure of 10 cents from William J. Bryan:
return the chain letter, and am elad 20 con con-
Tribute u'I = did FOR Admiral Dewey. They are
b,h deserving OF honor and gratitude at the hahns
Of the American people for thrur h d'SfEs1,sYv' nRsyAY
iincoln Neb. Nov, Is, 1893.
New-York tribune., 1899-11-18
cooS CHEER.

on account OF the particularly heavy mall anu
numerous contributions for the last few days the
Sunshine Department has not been able TO ahs"e.
all correspondence with the promptness whSr Gov
impatient Ail acknowledgements will be mace III
due time.
New-York tribune., 1899-11-18
MONEY RECEIVED.

Mrs Susan H. Mlddebrook Of Port Richmond
Staten Island sent check for 81 az iniuauoll
fee and 5 cents in stamps for constitution an9a an9
bylaws: Miss Jennie Mackay 80 cents Tor go'u
plated badge.
New-York tribune., 1899-11-18

Mr. and Mrs Clarence s. Day closed their coun-
try house last week, and are at No. 4N Madison
ave Mrs Day will soon sail TO pass the winter IN
Egypt and Mr. Day Will join her there atter the
New-York tribune., 1899-11-18

Mrs B. Franklin Lieber. who recently returned
from, the Atlantic Highlands, will be at home the
second and fourth Thursdays.
New-York tribune., 1899-11-18

The Rainy Day Club Will give progressive
euchre party on Tuesday. at 23O p. H'' III ING
Astor Gallery OF the WaldorfAstoria.
New-York tribune., 1899-11-18

Tho second musical Of the season ut the Hotel
G. caoree Rrooklyn was given last evening
Among those who took part were Mrs. w E.
pcardsley and her daughter. Miss Constance
peardsley. who gave number Of selections on me
nJono Pobert II Hatch was the elocutionst. and
pptbaps on tbe programme were Mrs. Agnes Staberg
Han soprano: Louis Kapp. violinist, and GustaYe
Freeman 'cellist.
New-York tribune., 1899-11-18
THE DAYS GOSSIP.

lecture was given in Association Hail. Brook
len lost evening under the direction Of the Brook
lvn Institute OF Arts and Sciences, by Mrs Won
Finkelsteln Mountford. Of Jerusalem Her subject
was 'The City OF Jerusalem" which was Illus
trated by several persons who. as wei as 1 the
neaLer we're dressed in the costumes OF the people
~ mat city She spoke Of the one newspaper PI PupI
Hsbed a small Jewish one and SAID that th' pryte
denend FOR the news upon criers In the sIeeIs,
Sbe also spoke OF the discrepancy In the picture OK
,Tbe last Supper" by Leonardo da Nlnc IN WI'cIs ~
b o,,ests are seated at an oblong table instead oI
a round table the latter being the only khd useu
In Jerusalem.
New-York tribune., 1899-11-18

The fourth meeting OF the Fortnightly Musical
Club was held yesterday at the home Of Miss Annie
IDiaz No 533 Quincy-st., Brooklyn. The programme
was a varied and Interesting one ana the cup was
well renresented
New-York tribune., 1899-11-18

A meeting has been held at the nome OF Ars'
Charles sprague. No. 116 West Seventy-hfth-st' 10
,orfoc+ arraneements for a progressive euchre
marty TO be given at the Hotel Majestic on Novem-
ber 2s The card party is for the benefit OF the
Little Mothers Aid Association. and many well
known women are patronesses OF the affair Inc
mont will be under the patronage OF Mrs. henry
Siegel at whose home. in Seventy-second-st., tne
entertainment was to have been held. The recent
death OF Mr. SieVers brother made necessary
change as 10 the place of meeting. Mrs. Siegel mas
sssumed the expense Of engaging rooms at the
Majestic for the entertainment, In order that the
nroceeds may not be diminished by any additional
expense to the association.
New-York tribune., 1899-11-18
RECEPTION TO MRS. BIRNEY
MOTHERS CLUBS HONOR THE PREs1-
DENT OF THE NATIONAL CONGRESS.

ING PENNSYLVANIA CONFERENCE TO BE
HELD IN PHILADELPHIA NEXT WEEK.
New-York tribune., 1899-11-18

Tbi. custom grew out OF a small fund, which was
.st aside for the purpose by wealthy woman
some years ago the income OF which was to be
devoted 10 giving a prize TO the person who pos
.es.ed the most beautiful window display each
year The sum wac not large. being only about so
= wear and divided into three prizes-at - Tor
Arst prize 50 for second and 81 for the third but
the villagers take great pride IN the honor OF re-
caiynr the prizes as well as their value, ana the
eonopettion is so great that most OF the WINDOWS
Of he village are kept in beautiful condition The
na;s who kept greenhouse. and that the compet-
Inn should include only one window In each house,
Shicb gave the smallest household chance with
the fnest and largest and that the general scheine
~ nrnamentation should be decided upon one month
tr ADVANCE and not changed during the month
Th,s prevented any one from sending TO notnouses
at The last moment for wonderful blooms TO out
TbAre are always three Judges. and the variety
=, gindow decorations IL wonderful The last prize
90 taken by window which was study In
grAsn and yellow. The shelves across the window
we're filled with alternate rows Of musk with lts
Sai,cata green foliage and yellow blossoms, aud
iobeIIa With It's dark green leaves and dark blue
nowers BY the end of the month the window was
compietely filled with the blossoms ana was most
The flower industry In France II different IN lts
obtac, In Southern France women and girls pick
1oyyer. All morning, and pluck the leaves from
,ha,o and prepare them for extracting the essence
In March they begin with viOlets, from when the
,,nio, water In made and from the beginning OF
Ma until the close OF July they gather roses
iessauline and orange blossoms: tube roses ia 'uS
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-04
BRIEF ITEMS OR INTEREST,

Pickett Buchanan Camp, c. ". will
hold IL special meeting tonight to
. transact important business.
DR.. j. ii. Stolyer of Paris, France,
who has been the guest Of Rev. H.
Bcnmoshc OF this city, left yesterday
for Sewanee. Tenn. to complete his
education.
There will be meeting OF the WASH
ington Circle OF the Kings Daughters
at the home Of Mrs. Barnes, No. 165
Cumberland street, to-day at 10 o'clock
a. III. Members and friends ara re-
Quested to attend.
Rev. 4. S. Lloyd Will preach at
kempsville tonight.
During the month of April seven yes
sells arrived at this port from foreign
ports and iiftyfour cleared for foreign
ports.
a birthday party was given at Cum
berland Street Nj. t. Church Tuesday
night and was II grand success. An
excellent program was rendered and re-
frcshments were served at its conclu-
sion.
Mrs. l.. p. Gregory and little daugh-
ter Madeline left via the Norfolk and
Western this morning for Chicago,
where they will make their future
. home.
Clerk of the United states Court
George L. Bowden is i'm Washington.
Judge White, of Princess Anne Coun-
Z ~ Court will not render his decision
/ as TO the Lake Taylor award. in which
( the city asks for n new condemnation
I commission, until the June term of
court.
! The police station is being re- papered
anu otherwise improved inside.
A little white child, whose name the
reporter was unable to learn, was bitten
by vicious dog on Charlotte street and
narrowly escaped losing it's right eye.
a May Queen festival will be held at
Freemason Street Baptist Church this
/. evening at O'Clock. and Saturday af-
! ternoon at o'clock Refreshments will
be served at popular prices.
; Kew. Il. s. Jackson, D. D., of this city.
Joined the North Carolina and Virginia
3 missionary Baptist Association at a
meeting of the Executive Board. held
Z In this city last Monday
a. L. Spandour, of this city, who has
|. Deeh absent Tar two years at Denver,
Col. for his health, returned yesterday
morning to his wife and daughter, and
' is at present the guest of Mr.. A. Aaron
heim. at No. 103 Fenchurch street. r
Messrs. Q. w. and l.. w. Everett. OF
worcester Mass. spent yesterday in
our city on business.
Hon. j. Il. Bryant of Franklin was in
the city yesterday.
Dr. Thomas II. Barnes, of Nansemond
county, was among yesterdays visitors
to Norfolk
Messrs w. o. and John Farquharson.
OF Halifax, N. S., are at the Atlantic.
Messrs W. ii. and j. O. Boyenton. of
Hampton. who attended the Naval Re
serves meeting Tuesday night, returned
home yesterday.
Mr.. f. w. CrumDler, OF Arringdale,
Va. was I'm the city yesterday.
MI. Charles Il. ST. John, manager of
The Piney Woods Inn, at Southern
Pines. accompanied by his wife and
daughter. Miss Mary st. John. is visit
Monticello.
Hon. Richard A. Wise Is in Norfolk
ana registered last evening at the At
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-04
guage. that the liberty of 1899 is bet
ter than tho siauor,, nf 1851

guage, that the liberty of 1899 Is bet
ter than the slavery of 1861.
The monument dedicated to-day
may, in the rush of years, crumble and
fall into dust. but around the sum-
mits of Lookout and Missionary Ridge
like gathering mlsts. shall remain for.
ever the memories of these historic
fields. and in every heart shall be a
monument of love, and strength and
patriotism. which will perpetuate,
through all coming time, the glorjes Of
that great conflict.
THE FUTURE
Looking into the future, may not
the fond hope be INDUCED. that in the
end our country may. in all things, be
our flag may wave in tri-
umph. feared by tyrants. in every land
and on every sea; that beneath is
folds shall gather the oppressed of
every CLINE; and the slave struggling
beneath the load of oppression feel his
chains grow lighter, his heart leap with
JOY and hail its colors as a deliverance:
that nations. which have been bitten
by the serpent of rapacity and con-
quest, shall look upon its folds and
be healed, as those, who, with faith.
looked upon the brazen serpent that
was lifted up in the Wilderness God
grant tat to our nation shall be the vic.
.oIy OF enllShtenment ana liberty, the
triumph Of right over might, of justice
over injustice, of humanity over cru
city and oppression, until empires shall
have passed away and the nations of
earth become one"
NATIONAL GOVERNMENTS AC-
CEPTANCE.
The monument was accepted for the
Government by General IL. V. Boynton.
president Of the Chickamauga Chatta-
nooga National Military Park Com
mission.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-04
Day orFo.,ins nnd PRAYER

(By Telegraph to Virginian-Pilot.)
New York, May 3.-The national
Afro American Council of the United
States has issued n proclamation call
ing upon the coored people of this
country to set apart Friday, June .. as
a day of fasting and prayer, and has
called upon all colored ministers to de-
vote the sunrise hour of the following
sunday, June !. to special exercises, in
order that God, the father of mercies,
may take our deplorable case in Ills
own hands, and that il vengeance is
TO be meted out let God Himself repay."
The proclamation invites all the
prominent colored clergy OF all denomi-
nations TO cooperate. and consists of n
lengthy setting forth of the present in
uescribable barbarous treatment" of
the negro in this country. Reference ia
made to the loyalty of the negro in
foreign wars, and the recent lynchings
OF colored persons in the South are de-
nounced in the most strenuous Ian!
guage.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-04

Forced methods. patent processes. nc
titious fiavorings. arc all foreign 10 the
system used by the proprietors of the
G. o. Taylor Whistles.
Are can only come TO liquors bv Der-
iods of time. No bottle of g. o. Tavlor
Whiskey is ever offered for sale that
hasn't seen seven summers of real age.
No individual or firm in America can
furnish genuine G. o. Taylor Whiskey
except in sealed bottles bearing the firm
name signature of the sole propr.ctors
Chester ii. Graves & sons Boston. Mass
The generality Of family druggists and
grocers who have reputation for fair
and. honorable dealing supply &c. o. r."
when it Is ordered.
Fror sale at White Bros. Norfolk, Va.
Browns Hstel, Portsmouth. Va
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Poisoned Ky Morphine.
(By Telegraph to virginian-Pr,

W F'PII 20 II TTIIdT -PIIOt.J
New York, May 3.-NIrs. Schuyler
Hamilton, Jr., so years of age, wife of
the son of General Schuyler Hamilton.
died this afternoon at her home. in this
clty' from morphine poisoning. 1t is
said that an overdose Of the poison
was taken by mistake.
Mrs. Hamilton was Miss Jane Byrd
Mercer, when Schuyler Hamilton, Jr.,
manried her In Baltimore. on August Ii,
1896. She was n. granddaughter of ex
Governor Mercer, of Maryland, and was
we'll known in Baltimore society before
her marriage