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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-27

PLEA FOR TUNNELS UNDER THE RrvERA
To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir The granting by our Municipal Assembly Of
the franchise for the proposed East River tunnel
would be blessing to many thousands Of downs
town business who live in Brooklyn and outer
districts 1t would render unnecessary long walks
slow rides TO the waterfront and changes on
both sides OF the river For the many who cannot
leave their desks early in the afternoon the jour-
ney is difficult and tiresome. involving great loss
OF time and money a matter which our repre-
sentatlves cannot afford to disregard.
Every line OF travel adds the city's PROS
perity and the value OF the real estate at the
centre What goes out is TO return and
bring business with IT, 1t would DO short sighted
ard narrow minded 10 object 10 the opening OF
wholesome congestion at the present Bridge and
elevated railroads.
| am heartily in favor OF tunnels under tho East
River and tunnels under the North River. The
East River tunnel improvement Will hinder no
further development and occupy no public prop
erty All that is asked IS 10 go under the Streets
and deep enough not TO interfere with sewers ana
other underground constructions. II viii fully
protect the city's rights give employment to sew
eral thousand for long period. ana the tunnel
itself will cost the taxpayers nothlng suilcene
time has elapsed for the study or the SUBJECT ana
for harmonious action by the Railroad COMMITTEES
10 make possible the immediate undertaking or the
project The Long Island Railroad Company -
ready 10 begin the work. There Is no reasonable
noItunity for our representatives to compete for
ppvblIc favor and gratitude by carrying forward
With enthusiasm a public Improvement or great
ms gnitude. which means comfort, convenience,
OF time and money, now Cenleu 10 countess
thousands Of passengers. W. L. ASTON.
New York. Nov. y, 1893.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-27
PLEA FOR "BENsoNrA PARKS =

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: While passing along the city's streets tho
other day CHANGED 10 be OF many witness
an occurrence that might well have taken place on
the stage. The scene, however. an abandoned
burying ground In the Borough OF The Bronx. Tho
actors were laborers engaged in digging up some
long buried remains
The spot was, learned. old Bensonia Cemetery.
The few backened bones lying on the ground were
those OF person Inferred there nearly forty years
ago. They had q coffin ready 10 receive the re-
mains, but box one foot square would have
swered. I told that active measures are being
taken 10 convert the site into a public park. and
that everybody seemed in favor OF the plan.
looked around Boys were playing football and
pitching quoits among the forsaken graves and
broken tombstones. Others building hugo
bonfres. with the fragments OF monuments for
freplaces. II would be but step for the city, by
condemnation proceedings TO secure these few
acres for public park The many apartment
houses In the neighborhood show that IL Is Just
what is wanted. Let hope that the year 1900
will usher in what the people want 10 haye-the
much needed 'Bensonia Park"
A LOVER OF PARKa /
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-27
MOUNT VERNON NEWS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Howe, assisted by Miss
Carrie Howe, gave formal reception at their
home. No 40 South Second-ave. Mount Vernon
last evening. Among the guests present were Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Hin Wilson. Dr. and Mrs. Robert
II. Howe the Misses Leila and Carrie Lockwood
the Rev Winford Chesney Rhoades, Mrs. Henry
E. Rhoades. DR.. and Mrs Melville S. Page. the
Misses Carrie and Josephine Tilton, Miss Mitchell.
Miss S. f. Williams: ex-MayoI and Mrs: Edison
Lewis, Mrs Joseph S. Wood DR. and Mrs. Ma
thaniel II. Ives. Miss Katherine Ives, Mr. and Mrs.
S. B. Aler, Mrs Robert l.. Milford, Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert milford. Miss May milford Captain and
Mrs William Wilson, IT,. Miss Carrie, Wilson. Mr..
and Mrs. William Howe, DR.. Theophilus Carter,
Mrs. Miranda Carter, Mrs. Leila c. Blake Mrs.
Charles Stoddard Lane. Mr.. and Mrs. George Car
SON. Mrs Edward Gay, Miss Helen X. Gay, Mrs.
Duncombe and Mr.. and Mrs Matter.
Mr. and Mrs b. Fischer celebrated their silver
wedding at their home. in Mount Vernon,
Wednesday evening. They received large num-
Der Of gifts More than a hundred friends wero
present among whom the Rev. Christian +.
Sommer OF the German Emmanuel Lutheran
Church who oficiated at the wedding twenty-five
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-27

plain around the bottom the pattern providing the
correct shaping Venetian. prunea. camers hair
or pabble cheviot combined with velvet satin or
lovely lace and applique. may be employed 10
make up this design.
To make this waist for n woman OF medium size
will require one and a half yards OF material Il
inches wide The pattern. No. 1881. is cut In sizes
FOR n 32 a. &C. IS and 10 inch bust measure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-27
New-York. Nov g. 1893. ~ '


WHY NOT TURN THE STREETS AROUNDe
To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: For the benefit OF strangers and aliens who
now grope their way. IT were, blindfoded
through the highways and byways OF our city,
seeking help from our street signs the corners,
and finding none worth mentioning. but contrari.
wise. finding themselves turned upside down (as-
mirabile dictu the signs aforesaid not-and
whyO and inside out as one might say, why
should the streets and avenues be moved around
TO 1T the existing emergency I am aware that
II would be a work OF considerable magnitude, buc
pretty well used 10 magnitudinous jobs IN
our metropolitan thoroughfares nowadays, and
could stand II. | guess Don't let fall behind
other large municipalities in our forward MARCH
that will never do
NewYork. Nov. l6. 1899
The age-herald., 1899-07-25
MT. Hugh Martin Marries in Texas.

News was received in Birmingham Sun of MT. Hugh Martin of this city to Miss Truhart of Galveston. The ceremony oc- cured Saturday, and MT. and Mrs. Martin left at once for New York city, where they will remain until about August 5, when they will return to Birmingham. MT. Mar tin left this city a little over a week ago to visit his family in Paris, Tex, he said, and none of his friends here knew of his intended marriage. The news was received with great deal of surprise.
 MT. Martin has been resident of Dr. mingham only four or five months as an architect. He has taken a prominent part not only in his profession, but in social and musical circles. He made a great im- pressfon recently in the production of the opera, "Terra Sortis," in the part of the cannibal. He has numbers of friends and is universally popular. MT. Martin was graduated from Cornell about six years ago.
 Miss Truhart is a member of a promi- nent family of Galveston, and they were spending the summer at Fort Davis, where the wedding took place. Her father is Virginian, and her mother is a native of Tuscaloosa, Ala. Friends of MT. Martins here say they think her name was Miss Somerville.
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MT. and Mrs. Preston Haskell
 To Return from Honduras

It was known last night that MT. and Mrs. Preston Haskell are on their way from British Honduras to America, and are expected in Birmingham as soon as possible after landing. This news will be received with great pleasure by their friends in society, where they were both so popular before their removal to Honduras, which occurred just after their wedding. Mrs. Haskell as Susie Howze was one of the most admired young women of Blr- mingham and it is needless to say that her old place in society is awaiting her. Il is understood that the Haskells will not return to Honduras, as MT. Haskell, who is civil engineer of distinction, has been called to America, where he will be con nected with a large mining property in which Mrs. Haskells father, Judge A. C. Howze, is also interested. The journey to America from British Honduras is most interesting one, and some two hundred miles of the trip is made on muleback. A charming incident of MT. and Mrs. Has kelPs homeward journey was the precious care bestowed on their wee boy, who made that part of the trip in a luxurious basket which was attached in such manner to the carrier that the dear little fellow dreamed away the hours of his first trip to the coast. The family were expected to reach the coast yesterday and will be in America possibly within five days.
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WOMAN AND SOCIETY.
 BY ANNIE kEEDRTCK WALKER.
Y ANNIE kEHDRTCK WALKER.

daughter, Miss Winifred Amte, to MT. Ar thur Gustave Koenig, of Birmingham, on Thursday evening. August IT, at S:So o'clock, at the First Presbyterian church, McGraw N. Y. A reception will follow at the family residence in North Church street.
 Mrs. Marion Stone, of St. Louis. is the guest of Mrs. Robert Wetmore.
 
 Miss Louise Chisholm has returned from Charleston and Buford, S. c. Miss Chis- holm's visit to South Carolina was series of social triumphs, her brilliant beauty and charming personality making her a con- spicuous figure in society there
 Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Grey and their lit- tie son will leave today for Moorehead City, N. c.
 MT. Jack Williams will arrive in Bir- mingham this week, where he will visit relatives.
 MT and Mrs. Charles Nabb have gone to New York by way of Savannah. MrS. w. IN. Malone ana her SUI, INopeit Malone, are spending the summer at Wau- kesha.
 The members of the Cadmean circle are requested to call at the residence of the secretary, Mrs. Alexander T. London, for the calendars, which have just been com pleted.
 
 MT. R. F. Beasley leaves today for Wis consn, where he will be followed by his family next week.
 MT. and Mrs. Bain Thompson are now residing on Eighth avenue, between Twen- tieth and Twenty-first streets
 Miss McCarroll of Marion is visiting friends in the city.
 Judge and Mrs. Samuel E. Greene are visiting in Talladega.
 Among the Birmingham people who re- turned from Taladega Springs yesterday afternoon were MT. and Mrs. A. F. De- Funiak, Miss Margaret Kelly, MT. and Mrs. Harris, Eugene Enslen, Browze Brin- ger, R. s. Warner, J. w. Bass and others. Among the recent arrivals at Talladega Springs from Birmingham are MT. and Mrs. A. A. Clisby and family and Miss Holland Harris.
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H. n. George E. Brewer
iitor of The Age-Herald.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald
 In your issue of the 18th inst, in speaking of Hon. George E. Brewer, deceased, these words were used: "As a judge he did not distinguish himslf' This statement is erroneous He did distinguish himself in a manner which is in the highest degree conn., mendable in a circuit judge. The great mass of the people considered him one of the most upright judges who ever sat upon the bench, and it was in difference to their well-known opinion and desire that he was nominated and elected to succeed himself as circuit judge last year. Not only was he an excellent judge of law but he had the moral courage to sign a true bill of excep- tions. Lawyers know what that means. The true office of judge is to assist in the administration of justice. Judge Brewer made a most enviable reputation viewed in that light. He was one of the best circuit judges Alabama has ever produced. Re- spectfully, B. H. DRYER.
 Talladega, July 20.
The age-herald., 1899-07-25
PAUL PRY WRITES
 FROM SCOTLAND

Glasgow Scotland, July 1o-(Special Cor respondence).-As upon almost exactly the same day in July just four years ago, I awoke this glorious sunshiny morning to find our ship anchored in front of pie turesque Greenock, clustered along the bank of the river Clyde. the port for pas sengers of the Anchor line for Glasgow. rubbed my eyes dreamily and could not help wondering if time was not playing tricks with me and that this was really my first view of bonny Scotland. The scene seemed the same in every detail; the early morning mists hung above the hill tops, and anchored to our right was the formid- able "Ben-Bow,' one of Englands finest battleships, just where it stood where I saw it before, and nothing seemed to have changed in the interval of time. The ap- proach to Scotland by the north coast of Ireland is considered the most beautiful of all the many lines to the old continent, and in truth it is an enjoyable scene that lin gers ever afterward in the memory. The islands first seem to rise abruptly from the waters edge and then seem to be covered with the green velvety coating which has rightfully given to Ireland the name of the Emerald Isle. The ship passes quite near the shore and the patches of farms so distinctly marked off by the hawthorne hedge gives the appearance of an exquisite, many-colored patchwork quilt covering the entire land. The sight of green trees, and houses with their clustering flowers was a goodly sight to all of us who had seen nothing but water whales, icebergs and sea
 
 that in comparison to the group of old hard-working Irishmen standing on the lower docks, who now again with rapturous hearts beheld their native land once more One old man, we heard say had not been home for thirty-three years and that he was returning now to see his old mother once again, who was 105 years old We feel that Americans are the most enthusiastic and demonstrative people on the face of the globe, and yet no youthful ardor of the American could equal the complete joy of these sons and daughters of old Ireland. They sang in their glee, and they held aloft their babies to catch as quickly as possible their first sight of the old conn try. On shpboard is the true sphere of the philosopher; nowhere else has one so good an opportunity of studying human nature On our good ship, the City of Rome, though large and capacious steam CT in every way, was yet limited space upon which to settle nearly 1,5OO souls for almost nine whole days. As each one, the young and the old; the one from north and south, and even the uttermost parts of the earth, mingled freely together with scarce ly elbow room for oneself all conventional ities are left behind. Each man and wo- man seems detached from their usual in- vironment and stand forth for what they are really worth. It is presumed that every one puts on with his seafaring garments his most genial and good natured humour: consequently all formalities are laid aside and the 4so saloon passengers become as one large family. thrown together for a
The age-herald., 1899-07-25

A Midsummer Garden Party.

One of the brilliant midsummer functions was the garden party last night, which MT and Mrs. Braxton Bragg Conner gave for their daughter, Miss Mignon Conner, and Miss Aimee Nelson, of Selma, who is their guest The occasion brought out society in the prettiest of summer frocks, for there is no function of the summer where one sees the beautiful toilettes of the season more than at the garden parties. An or chestra was stationed on the balcony, and the ices were served al fresco. The broad galleries were illuminated, and the house and gardens, frequently the scene of brilliant gatherings, were crowded last evening with gay throng. Miss Mignon Conner, who is just back from Baltimore, where she has been at school, was very lovely in a white organdie trimmed with tucks and ribbon. She Is quite hand some girl, with the beautiful brunette col bring of her sister, Mrs. Blount.
 Miss Conner will not be among the de- butantes of this winter, as she returns 10 Baltimore in October. Miss Nelson is debutante of the season and is herself great beauty and belle. She wore last night chic frock of white organdie The skirt was frilled and the bodice, which was decol- lete, was also trimmed with frills. With this she wore an overskirt of white ribbon. Miss Nelson and Miss Conner became friends in Baltimore, where the former was also at school.
 The following coterie of pretty girls as- sisted in receiving: Miss Jamie McLester, Miss Jamie YanHoose, Miss Mollie Cullom, Miss Mary Earle. Miss Ada Brown, Miss Ethel Sharpe. Mrs. Blount Mrs. Lalla Hillman and Mrs. Ellis Talbott. of Macon, were also in the receiving party. Society had the pleasure of meeting formally Mrs. Taibott, who, with her husband, has re- gently arrived in Birmingham, where it is understood they will spend the winter. She has been a noted belle in southern society, and society here is extending her and MT. Talbott a cordial welcome.
The age-herald., 1899-07-25
EXCURSION
Birmingham to Demopolis, Ala, and Re-

Birmingham to Demopolis, Ala, and Re-
 turn Via A. G. s. R. R. July 30, 1899.
 There will be excursion train operated from Birmingham to Demopolis, Ala, and return via Alabama Great Southern rail- road and Akron July 30, 1899. Train will leave Birmingham promptly at $40 a. m., arriving Demopolis at 12:3o D. m., returning leave Demopols same date at 10 p. m., mak- ing quick run homeward. This will give everybody that goes excellent opportuni- ty to visit the many points of interest in and around Demopolis. The fare for the round trip will be $1.50 and ample accomo- dations will be provided for the comfort of both white and colored
 For further information call on union depot ticket agent, Birmingham.
 6-22-t-31
The age-herald., 1899-07-25
In Society.

Lieutenant Vincent M. Elmore, Jr., and Lieutenant William Wells, U. S. A. who are in Birmingham, will remain through the coming week.
 Miss Louise Lewis and Miss Bertha Lewis will leave for Asheville, N. C., as soon as the former is able to travel
 Mrs. c. B. Spence and Mr. Charles Spence left yesterday for the north and east, where they will remain until October.
 
 MT. Allan w. Haskell has returned from Tate Springs.
 Mrs. Charles Scholar is visiting in Mont gomery.
 Miss Hattie Henderson is the guest of Miss A. B. Hamill.
 Miss Eva Sherod has returned from Huntsville
 Miss Nina Blair, Miss Annie Chisolm, of Florence, and Miss Ocie Spence, of Gads- den, who have been visiting Mrs. William Streit on North Highlands returned home yesterday. These young women have been the guest of honor at a number of social functions during their visit to Birmingham, and have been extremely popular and ad- mired. MT. and Mrs. Nelson William Smith have sent out cards. for tho marriage of their
The age-herald., 1899-07-25
A CHILD ENJOYS

The pleasant flavor, gentle action, and soothing effect of Syrup of Figs, when in need of a laxative, and if the father or mother be costive or bilious, the most grat- flying results follow its use; so that 1t is the best family remedy known and every family should have bottle. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
The age-herald., 1899-07-25
SMALL TALK FROM
 NATIONAL CAPITAL

WdSnlnRIOn, July lf - topeCtdi.j - 4iS president has recently had an experience with an anti-expansonist that makes him doubt the sincerity of all the anti-expan- sionists. His interview was with a south ern congressman who had come on rather late to get his constituents appointed to the provisional army and found, on visit ing the war department. that his state had been given its full quota. He called on the president and advised him to call out an other ten regiments. "I think, MT Presi- dent" he said, that you should call for 25.00O more men so that we can end this business in the Philippines.
 For what reason?" quietly asked the president.
 Well, one reason would be-" said the congressman, flor the purpose of giving each state its apportionment of officers The president said that each state had got its share but the congressman interrupted him by saying.
 But the congressman have not all got ten their share. While I was down home attending to my business some other corr gressmen have come on and gotten all the appointments There is nothing left tor me. And besides, sir, you will need these men before we can capture Aguinaldo and secure peace to the islands,. The president said he would think over it. and he has done so, but his thoughts has not been compli- mentary to the congressional advisor.
 The impression prevails here that Secre- tary to the President Porter will not again resume his duties, but will be given a di- plomatie post in Europe upon the first op- portunity which presents itself The posi- tion of secretary, since congress changed tn ename and salary, has become semi cabinet post and is one of great dignity now. MT. Porter is still in Europe for his health, which is said to have greatly im- proved. If he is given a diplomatic mis- sion it is likely that the acting secretary, Cortelyou, will be made secretary to the president.
 The president has recently purchased a pair of carriage horses at a cost of $2,GO0 They were bred in Wisconsin, are five years old, and stand sixteen hands and half high. They come from the same breed as do the famous horses of C.. P. Hunting ton. They are descendants of the famous Arabian stallion presented to President Carnot by the sultan of Turkey.
 The war department is making prepara- tions to send 5000 horses to Manila for the opening of the campaign after the close of the rainy season. Buyers are now going through the south and west purchasing these animals, with a view of getting those best adapted for the climates. It has been found that the farther south the horse was bred the better able he Is to stand the tropics Most of the horses sent to the Philippines have succumbed to the heat.
 In mentioning the cabinet changes which have taken place in the past three years failed to include that of Secretary of State Day. This makes six instead of five resig- nations which have occurred, more than have taken place in any administration since that of Andrew Jackson A R
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VISITORS
 Call and get a loaf of Bondu- rant & Lloyd's electric roll bread, 1915 Second avenue.

Fora unique and fascinating voyage take one of the palatial steamers of the Ocean Steam ship Company plying between Savannah and New York and Boston. SOLON JACOBS,
 ComI Agt., 2Ol5 1st Ave,
 Birmingham, Ala.
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Merit wins. The way Old Hemlock Rye is going at 75c per quart is ample evidence of its high quality.
 Wm. Wise & Co.,,
 2O0-2n 18th St.
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PlANOS\

Following custom, inaugurated E successfully last year, we will offer, G for one week only, a number of ex- v cellent Pianos, returned to us by our z rental customers who have left the ' city for the summer, at ridiculously ~ low prices in order to clear them out: l Hardman Full Concert Grand, $30n z
 1 Steinway |" '' 250 2 l Decker Bros. Full Parlor " 225 z l Behr Bros. large size Upright
 Cabinet Grand. .250
 Starr Bros large size Upright S Cabinet Grand. d............3 300 S
 1 Richmond large size Upright g Cabinet Grand. .... 200 l Jesse French large size Up right Cabinet Grand ....... 225 E The following are new Pianos to :
 which we call your special attention: z Riddle large size Upright Cab % met Grand.... ........... .s20O S
 Arion large size Upright Cab z
 met Grand d............. =. 175
 Booth Bros. large size Upright z
 Cabinet Grand ~ ........ 225 S
 Chickering medium size Up
 right Cabinet Grand ...... $50
 Vose & Sons medium size Up z
 right Cabinet Grand. .... 300
 The above prices on both Rented s and New Instruments subject to a
 special discount of 20 per cent for this week only as our warerooms are crowded, therefore we must reduce the stock. While these prices are made for cash buyers, we will arrange
 satisfactory terms in every instance
 when so desired. R JESSE FRENCH PIANO po0RGAN $ COMPANY.
 ! 2028 AND 203o SECOND AVENUE,
 { Birmingham, Ala.
The age-herald., 1899-07-25

In mentioning the cabinet changes which have taken place in the past three years failed to include that of Secretary of State Day. This makes six instead of five resig- nations which have occurred, more than have taken place in any administrat ton since that of Andrew Jackson. A. W. B.