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The National tribune., 1899-06-15
Costly Hats for Men.

The most expensive hat on record cost
S1,500 in gold, and was presented to Gen.
Grant while in Mexico in 1882. 1t is now
on exi ibi ion in the National Museum at
Wash ngt t)n-perhaps the finest Mexican
sombTt ro that was ever made.
While William Fl. Seward was Secre-
tary of State in Lincoln's Cabinet some OF
his admirers in South America sent him a
Panama hat which cost 81 900. 1t was on
exhibition in a show window in New York
for a year or more. Panama hats used to
be frequently sold as high as $500 EACH A
New York halter says that in 1867 he sold
three hats at that price in a single day, but
they are no longer in the market The
most expensive hat he has sold for several
years, was bought by a New York banker
last Summer for S110. 1t was the last
fine Panama hat in stock. Such hats
are still worn by the hidalgos in South
America. They are not made in Panama,
but got the name because that city was
formerly the greatest market for them
The finest hats come from Guayaquil and
Payta, Peru. They are made of the fiber
of the pita, or pineapple plant, which is as
soft and pliable as silk, and some of them
are so fine that they can be folded up and
carried in the vest pocket.
The National tribune., 1899-06-15
SOLDIERS FAREWELL-rSSS.

Haste, boys! the drum-beat bids us come,
Though fast the girls enchain;
A soldiers lot it is to roam,
While towards home remain;
So good-by, girls! when we are far,
Each soldier true you'll find:
And you shall know how dear you are
You girls we leave behindI
The eyes love are deepest Jet
Some love the blue and gray
And long twill be ere we forget
How bright they beam to-day!
Ah, girlsi trust not those fearful eyes,
Nor deem us still unkind;
Now doubly dear are all your sighs-
You girls we leave behind.
Adieu, sweethearts! our duty calls
The bugie sounds away!
Its music on the soldier falls,
The morrow brings the Fray
But in your hearts-oh, have no fear
That TO the rear you'll find
The gallant boys, still fondly dear,
To girls they leave behind,
JOHN B. kETCHUM.
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GSfHkrnando(Sor&ez
dAsssMLSGY NM S:uGy OF
E) The Spanish Conquest Of Mexico.
SszESg@NG By R. NJ. BIRD.
By R. N. BIRD.

richest man shall thereby purchase the
quickest death.-The wise soldier will leave
these baubles till we come back again TO
reclaim them. This night | will insure the
life OF none who carries too rich a freight in
his pockets"
He spoke with a serious emphasis, and
some OF the older veterans, raising their
heads, and eyeing his countenance stead
they had grasped, and silently retired from
the apartment. But many others bore
about their persons princes ransom.
At midnight, the Mexican spy, looking
over the broken wall, behed in the court
yard which it environed, u scene of singular
devotion;-or rather he caught with his
ears-for the grave was not blacker than
that midnight-the Smothered accents of
supplication. The Christians We're upon
their knees, listening with a silence broken
only by the fretful champing of steeds, and
the suppressed means OF wounded men, to a
The National tribune., 1899-06-15
MEMORIAL DAY.
BY W. W. STONE, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

BY W. W. STONE, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL
We march to-day with muffied drum,
With slow and measured tread;
Renewing VOWS, again we come,
The living to the dead.
Here's Natures shore. Times rolling wave
Comes pu,sing at our feet,
With memories of Comrades brave
Where sky and ocean meet.
Then hither floral tributes bear,
Afloat on oceans crest:
Their fragrant breath on upper air
Will rise TO Regions blest.
For sweet remembrance. Rosemary bring
With Elm-the Patriots pride,
And Daffodil; of them twill sing,
Who for their country died
See! here are Lilies, fresh and fair,
To token purity;
While Myrtle, Smilay, mingling, shar
Our constancy.
The Rose affections generous dover
We twine in Laurel wreath;
And Heliotrope and Passion Flower
Shall typify our faith.
Here's innocence, in Daisies white,
Like dainty robe of snow
By angels dropped, in loving fight,
On sleeping ones below.
Beneath Thy feet, Creations Lord,
Are souls we would endow;
Once servants of the avenging sword,
Thy ministering spirits now.
Thy wrath, oh, God, tornadoes call.
And in the blast is death;
For sinful man must PROSTATE fall
Before Thine angry breath.
Eternal God, remove our fears; e
Be stilled, the whirlwind's rack:
Let love descend these floral stairs.
To bear our tribute back.
Thy ancient temple ruined lies,
Let us Thy temples be; q
And in our hearts let affairs rise
For sacrifice to Thee.
Thy people sinned, and freely bled,
Oh grant we shall not find,
That Comrades blood was vainly shed,
For Freedom-and Mankind.
The National tribune., 1899-06-15

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The National tribune., 1899-06-15
SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHAPTERS.

The scene is laid in the Aztec capital.
Don Amador, one of Cortez's knights, who
had been prisoner in the hands of rene
gade Moor in the service of the Mexican
mobiles, has made his escape and rejoined
his friends. Cortez has resolved upon
retreat from the city and the final struggle
between the Spaniards and the Aztecs is at
hand.
The National tribune., 1899-06-15

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The Jersey City news., 1899-11-29
C. T. RALLY.
Hudson County Union Met
Last Night.

The semi-annual rally of the Hudson
County Christian Endeavor Society took
place last evening in the Parmly Memorial
Church on Grove street. The rally was
attended by all the societies of the county.
Mr.. A. L. Becker. president of the Union,
presided The services were opened by a
song service, led by Mr William z.
Hunter. Devotional exercises were then
conducted by the Rev. J. A. Brown, pastor
of the Wayne Street Reformed Church.
An open parliament was held. The work
of the lookout and prayer-meeting COM
nittee was discussed.
The Rev. DIR. Brett Of the Bergen Re-
formed Church, then gave the members
Of the different committees some good adj
vice, to which they listened very atten-
lively The Endeavor Quartette of Ho-
boken gave number of selections.
The sermon was to have been given by
the Rev. Charles L. Rhodes, OF New York,
hut a severe cold kept him away. The
Rev. ]. Madison Hare, pastor of Parmly
Memorial Church, delivered the sermon.
The roll call was read and each society
answered its name with a verse of Scrip
ture. There were delegations present from
over twenty societies.
The interior of the church was one mass
Of American flags, which gave it very
fine appearance.
The Jersey City news., 1899-11-29
ST, BRIDeET's CLEVER ACTORS:


The members of St. Bridgetsi Lyceum
are greatly pleased over the success of
their semi-annual entertainment which
closed last evening in the school hall on
Mercer street The programme consisted
of two parts, a vaudeville entertainment
by professional troupe, and the one-act
farce, 'sThe Irish Tiger by cast se-
lected from the Lyceum Dramatic Union.
The first half was well rendered and each
performer was forcediato give several
encores. Charles c. Seymour. in imita-
tfons of famous actors, and Haley and
Sanford, musical comedians, proved very
entertaining and richly deserved all the
applause which they received.
The amateurs of the Lyceum sustained
their reputation by the rendering of the
various parts assigned to them. Mr..
O'Brien, as "The Irish Tiger proved
himself a capable actor and kept the audi
ence in continual roars of laughter by his
many queer mistakes and droH sayings
Thomas J. Burns, as alderman Marrow
fat played his part in his usual excel
lent manner.
Mr. P. M. Dunno as Sir Charles Lavan-
der, disguised as butler, proved, by his
excellent acting, that he possessed a
thorough conception of this part. Felix
Tumulty, as Brother Billbury, had a
most difficult role and played it in such
manner as to cause several outbursts
of applause. This is Mr.. Tumulty's first
appearance as an amateur actor, but
judging by his work last evening he will
continue to appear as a member of the
Dramatic Union.
John Coleman, also new member of
the Union, made his debut In this enter
tainment. His acting was at all times
very good. Miss Baxter, as Julia, daugh-
ter of Alderman Marrowfat was very
charming in her part. and Miss K. Brad
ley, as Nancy, is deserving OF praise for
the way in which she filled her role. The
two young ladies are new members of
St Bridgets Dramatic Union. but their
work for the past two evenings stamps
them as deserving OF high places in ann
ateur ranks.
Mr. Thomas ]. Degnan, who Instructed
the cast, was stage manager. He was as
sisted by Domdnick D. Burms and Mr.. Nc
Tiernan
The committee in charge OF the enter
tainment were:-M. T. Maloney. Chair
man. John McTiernan and Ambrose Mohr.
| The ushers were:-Johh ]. Muivaney,
| chief usher, assisted by William Sprouts,
James J. McTiernan, Thomas Kermode.
George Sanderson Frederick Mcguire.
John O'Brien, Peter Caceidy, D. A. Nc
! Mullin and p. ]. Flanagan.
The Jersey City news., 1899-11-29
The Fall Of the House Of Harper--A
Case of Poetic Justice.

The stories which appear in the morn-
ing papers regarding the financial Crisis
N the prominent publishing house OF Har-
per Bros. afford proof that the moral
quantity, known as poetic justice, is not
wanting in the makeup of the universe
rr,,,,. corsnieuous house has been the old
man Of the sea upon the neck OF ntera-
fure for at least two decades 1t has al
most never been known to stretch out
4he welcoming hand to new genius. Inc
most remarkable fact In its history Is
that 1t has refused the work OF almost
every celebrated writer now before the
public until he had gained recognition ana
made fame elsewhere. 1t has refused
about half of all the works whicn no"
bo,d the highest record for popularity
and which are most distinguished for aph-
tty and modern tone.
IN other words, the house of Harper
Rros has been run by towards It has
had neither taste nor Judgment OF us
own and 1t has been totally wanting II
real generosity towards the producing
world of letters. BY this we do not mean
that it has not paid large prices for wnat
it has taken. No doubt it has. In us
money dealings, it has been one OF the
most prompt and lavish of establishments.
But this is not the sort OF generosity
which literature Graves, or which TENDS 10
develop sincere literary production. The
appreciative sense, the ready spirit OF
encouragement are the things that count
A house. which almost made 1t a matter
Of principle never to buy any OF mans
work until he had reached such position
al not to care whether it bought or not,
has not been the friend Of art or author
ship or, yet. the true friend of the read
ing public.
n will be curious and interesting to
watch what the new management will do.
If 1t begins putting In the fire the ac-
curnulation of musty adipose, out of which
!. The Harper serials have been stuffed,
fine out of mind, and substitutes some
thing. with the nervous life Of the end
of the century in it. the new regime may
in some degree compensate for the
gtodgy, stolid. stupid behind-the-age-and-
bound-to-stay-therei for which the
name Of Harper Brothers has been
synonymous as far back as anyone now
living can remember.
The Jersey City news., 1899-11-29
ADJUSTMENTS.


"a Stranger in a Strange Land re-
v.aataa its srreat success last night and It
l. destined to play one of the best engage
,,,a,sts of the entire season. The house
was crowded and the laughter continuous.
The play has been constructed on up-so-
date principlas. is Invested of anything
that might offend, and yet the situations
are SO arranged as to keep the run ever
on the Increase and the interest always
alive. Mr.. George Osborne as the Annerl-
can Indian. gives a graphic picture OF the
noble red man, just as he appears today,
even though his thieving, drunken pro-
,ensit,es DESTROY visions of the to1fa-
hawk. scalping knife and war whoop and
war paint associated with our boyhood
days. M. A. kennedy, too, is very happy,
in the unctuous role of the uncle VINO
tries to out-he his nephew MT SsFil
Scott gives a light and breezy impersona-
ton il the scapegrace nephew and afto-
gether the cast succeeds in deiighting MS
audiences. There will be a matinee tooay,
special matinee Thanksgiving Day anu
the regular matinee Saturday.
George H. Broadhurstfs latest success
full farce. sWhy Smith Left Home, wnlch
has lust finished a three months 8 engage
rnent at the Madison Square Inealre, We"
York. will have its first presentation IN
this city. at the Academy OF Music Mon-
day December A. Like What Happened
to jones'" and other Of Mr.. Broadhurst $
comedies, "Why Smith Left Home, is
built for laughing purposes only, and mas
so far more than fulfilled all expectations.
It is unquestionably the laughing comedy
hit of the season.
The fun Of the play is extracted almost
entirely from the complications into which
Smith and his wife are hurled shortly az
ter their marriage, by the arrival OF four
OF Mrs. Smiths relations to make vislt-
Cases of mistaken identity ensue, ana the
fun is whirlwilid like.
A splendldiy selected company will pc
seen including Maciyn Arbuckle, an ora
fayorite. Miss Brandon Douglas and Mrs.
Annie Yeamans. so pleasantly remember
ed fof her artistic work in the Harrigan
e. Hart farces.
The Jersey City news., 1899-11-29
AN ELECTION DINNER.
Bet Between Barr and Igoe Paid
Last Night.


In a cosy room in Columbia Hall, dec
Grated with cut flowers, potted plants ana
palms, there gathered last night eleven
choice Democratic spirits to enjoy an IN
formal dinner, the result OF little argu-
ment previous to election between Com
missioner Edward Barr and Owen lgoe-
The dinner was a success in every detall.
The guests heartily enjoyed the blue point
oysters. quail on toast and beef and
mushrooms.
Commissioner EDWARD Barr presided and
delivered the address of welcome. On his
right sat Mr.. Owen Igoe and on the left
Mr. Douglass Storey. The other guests
were Captain Thomas Nugent, John
IIoyendon. Counsellor James Manning,
William Davis, Thomas Keely, Joseph
Blaese. Joseph Payton and Joseph Kaiser.
When cigars were served the guests fell
into reminiscent mood and discussed old
times. Captain Nugent related number
Of humorous anecdotes connected with his
manv political campaigns in the old
Horseshoe in the halcyon days, before the
perfection of the ballot box. Many promi-
nent politicians long since dead were
spoken Of. and their exploits of over
coming almost insurmountable obstacles
recalled.
Commissioner Barr paid a tribute to the
memory Of the late Sheriff William Hell
Ter. who, he said was true friend to
every deserving man.
president Joseph Blaese Of the Seventh
Ward Democratic Club. a former Tam
many member, gave brief history of that
powerful organization.
Mr John Hovendon told number OF
humorous stories in his inimitable way.
At midnight the parting toast, Success
to the Democratic Party. was crunk, and
the guests wended their respective ways
i,1a N, eanr<, -fi
The Jersey City news., 1899-11-29
The Street Cleaning Contract.

We think the Street and Water Board
aid the right thing this morning in award
ing the street cleaning contracts to Henry
Byrne. even though he was not quite the
lowest bidder. We feel quite confident
that their course is the cheapest for the
city In the long run because 1t guaran-
tees that the work will be well done.
Mr. Byrne has the plant necessary to
do the work. He has a good organization
and he has experience. He has had the
contract for number OF years and he
has steadily improved the service To
put in strange man now would probably
mean return to old methods and stand
ards with years of waiting for the new
people to learn the business.
considering what we spend for the pur-
pose. our streets are now about as well
cleaned as the public could expect None
Of them Is very dirty and many Of them
are as clean as the New York average
or cleaner. The removal of ashes and
garbage Is accomplished with ciock-like
regularity. Indeed, there are few COM
plants of Mr.. Byrne's service from any
quarter.
And. withal, we spend for these pur-
poses much less than one-half Of what
Newark pays.
The Jersey City news., 1899-11-29

Of a poor fellow won't help him much.
Touching this stradivarius Of Mr. Kalten-
born there is an interesting history. II
belonged formerly to Edward Remenyi,
who died suddenly In California last year.
and on the violin today may be seen the
marks of Remenyis fingers where he
clutched the instrument in his death
struggle Mr. Kaltenborn bought 1t for
$1,000. So much for the violin, now for him
who played it last night. He first gave
lovely adagio by Franz, with the theme
chiefly on the G string and initiated on
the second and third; a piece full OF color
and feeling, all of which Mr.. Kaltenborn
exhibited in his masterful manner Next
he played Ries Perpetuum Mobile,
which simply is study to illustrate rapid
lingering and rapid staccato bowling with
a skeleton motive This required nice
treatment and extremely accurate position
work, for once miss note and then there
is woe. The audience admired the artist $
dexterity and insisted on a recall. Finally
he came back and then he showed the
true artist in his playing OF the ever
beautiful Il fat Nocturne of Chopin. Here
were heard the rich tones of the grand
violin: here were heard to perfection the
delicate cadenzas and double stopped
passages, with the languorous flowing
theme running throughout all; IT was
violin playing, and the audience not only
heard it but felt it.
Miss Clary. who was down for Bruck-
ler's Water Lilies" substituted instead
the spring song from Saint Saens Sam
son and Delilah,' and, although at some
disadvantage coming after a brilliant IN
strumental solo, sang with such grace
the stately aria that she too, was en-
cored with generous applause The last
number was THE Jumblies. sung by the
club, musical comedy which is al
ways pleasant to hear. One word about
Conductor Victor Baier. To him and to
him alone belongs the credit of the re-
marka'ble change in the Schubert per-
formances. To his ability, his energy,
his patience and his skill is the result OF
last nights splendid concert due. and 1T
serves him right"