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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-27
NEW-YORK SOCIETY.

Society hocked last evening TO the opera which
promises 10 prove its most popular rendezvous
during the season that has Just begun and the
house presented appearance not one whit less
brilliant than the opening night Nor is there
any place in town where the foreigner can see the
fashionable set of New-York to such advantage as
at the Metropolitan at the performance Of an
popular that of The Barber Of Seville
This Is largely due TO the fact that society feels
that the opera here is "A great extent its own
creation and owes its existence its munificence.
In no European capital do boxes represent such
large sums or money-mCney which enables Mr..
Crau to remunerate his stars a rate with which
not even the government and crown subventioned
10 compete. II New-York society had other
claim on the goodwill of the community il would
management of the Metropolitan place within
its reach series of operate performances that
and that have done quite much in their way to
promote the art of music in New-York, the
England Athens.
Among those present at the opera last night were
Mrs. Aston who had with her Mr.. and Mrs. NJ
Orme Wilson Moncure Robinson. w Hude Neil
and Count de la Porte. Mrs. Frederick Pear
with Miss Leary. while Mr.. and Mrs E
J. Berwind were in Box No o. Mrs. Dallas Bache
Pratt and the Misses Pratt occupied Box No Is
and Mr.. and Mrs Livingston r. Beekman were in
Box No. IL Others present were Captain and Mrs
LydR, who with Mrs. j. P. Keruochan: Mrs
Joseph r. Stickney. who was with Mrs Belmont:
] Norman de R Whtehouse Mr. and Mrs. F. HI.
Dimock; Gerald Hoyt and Miss Hoyt. Mrs. J.
sephine Johnson. Miss Eleanor Jay, Mr.. and Mrs
George j. Gould Mrs. Earl Dodge Mrs. James
Collier and Mrs. James a. SnIman Ir.
THANKSGIVING is being celebrated with a number
OF house parties in the country and with enter
tainments kind and another at suburban
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-27
THE CABINET.

Washington Nov 26 (SpeciaD--secretary Hay and
Mrs Hay LEFT Washington to-day for New-1ork
to spend Thanksgiving Day with their daughter
Mrs. Whitney
The Attorney General and Mrs Knox Will have
as their guest over Thanksgiving John G, 4. Leish-
man United States Minister 10 Turkey.
Miss Louise Van Dyke Jones Joined the post
master General and Mrs Payne at the Arlington
tonight. For the last four weeks she has peen
visiting friends in the West
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-27

of any pressure for payment the transaction
would not involve the withdrawal of capital
from any legitimate enterprise
In the light of these facts it is not pharisaical
to be glad that we are not as other nations; but
rather it is the expression Of full apprecia
ton of the boundless natural resources, the
most desirable form of government and the far
sighted individuals who have developed these
institutions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-27

The anniversary of the evacuation of New
York by the British troops in our Revolutionary
War was duly celebrated on November -. To-
day there will be a celebration of the evacua-
ton of its places of refuge by the typical fowl
which Benjamin Franklin declared should have
been chosen as the national bird of this country
in place of the eagle. which he denounced as a
greedy. voracious rohber of the weak. A fat
turkey to-day is perhaps more gratifying
emblem of prosperity than a lean, hungry bird
Of prey would be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-27
COLONEL W. D. MANN ILL.

Colonel w u. Mann the Editor OF Town TOPICS
and The Smart Set" who has been staying AZ In'
Hotel St Andrew. Seventy-second-st- and 6ro11-
way became iii there yesterday afternoon r9
had TO be taken 10 his room but, recovering las-'
was removed his home, No. S9 West SsveIIl'{j 1,
sccond-St. He had almost entirely recoNeISu -
1 ,,a ar7iu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-27

Under the recent decision Of appellate judges
against the contention of the Fire Department,
operate and theatrical managers in New-Yorl
announce their intention of selling admission
tickets for standing room with much free
dom as ever before. But this matter has not
yet been passed upon by the highest tribunal
in the State, and it might not perhaps be the
wisest policy to pack crowds too closely into
places of amusement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-27

Mayor Low has expressed judcious praise for
the brave fellows who climbed the other day the
blazing towers Of the second East River bridge
and encountered almost every Imaginable peril.
Our municipal government could do few things
better than TO convince such herioc men that
the people Of New-York hold them in high honor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-27

The New-York Geological Gardens in The
Bronx are filing up rapidly with typical
creatures worthy of observation and study, and
the entire mana cement of the haunts of wild
beasts and wild birds is so judicious and well
advised. that the metropolis may we'll consider
this part Of New Yorks development entitled
10 the most liberal support.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-27

It's a pity that coats made from the skins of
squirrels have come in fashion. The cunning
little fellows are too graceful, nlmble and inter
estinG to deserve wholesale slaughter. The fur
Of a detestaby mephtic animal abundant in
American woods. has been used freely for cold
weather garments under the disguise OF counter
felt names The killing Of skunks is commend
able. the massacre Of squirrels is not.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-27

City payrolls show a total of more than forty
five thousand men and women on the lists While
such an army is drawing salaries and wages
from the public funds, is it surprising that the
annual budget exceeds $9T, 100000?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-27
CORNELIUS VANDERBILT HAS A COLD

Cornelius Vanderbilt was confined to his roon-
Yesterday by a cold. At his home last nlghl II W
said that he not i'll. and that ne hdu 40 -,
.;ir,, a, .t+aDd,rce but that because of the damp
weather he did not wish to expose himself
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-27
HEBER R. BISHOP CRITICALLY ILL

E5ebsr r Bishop retired merchant and banker
and at present director in the Rock Island 81
Pacific Railroad Company and of the Metrop Sc
Trust Company. is critically Ill at his home NJ
Fifth-ave Since Monday last he has been - -
tba oIn,ost constant attention of DR.. Cooerg
Family nhvscian and DR.. Janeway. the sPeStSSan's
SneuTism of the heart is given at MT. D'S4S'S
home as the cause OF his illness.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-27
THE TALK OF THE DAP.

Scotland cannot very much longer be quoted as
model in the matter OF Sunday observance. says
The Presbyterian" and surely IL is a profound
pity that Scotland should suffer itself he robbed
OF its priceless heritage
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-27

Copenhagen. Denmark. Nov. 26--Sven AhoT -
Hedin the Swedish traveller. has been in'i, -,
several American universities to lecture peru
thar, On his explorations. He hopes to be abe -
accent the Invitations early In lsS-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert VI ELEPHANT have returned
from their country home on Lake Champain a.
their son, Robert Olyphant. has Just entered Co
lumbta University.
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-06-26

roster, while at least fifty youths from
South America. the sons of wealthy
planters and miners, have matriculat.
ed at various schools and colleges in
the vicinity of Washington.
They were discussing in the House
a bill relating to silver small coins.
Il am not one who goes through the
gilded halls or through Wall street
win the rich. like my friend from
Iowa. remarked Mr.. Gaines of Ten
nessee to Mr.. Lacey. II am down on
the ground floor among the plain peo.
pie"
Il supposed" answered Mr.. Lacey
that you were a plutocrat. for you
certainly have an unctuous look"
"Well.r said Gaines, laughingly,
you are the first man ever deceived
by my looks"
Col. Ike Hill. of Democratic fame,
moved across the hall yesterday,
wearing an ancient silk tile resembling
the roofs" that Daniel Webster used
to wear.
oof'ihois uoCS nat 1T 1Ous
inquired Col. Hell. as he put the tile
down in front of ex-Gov. Powers of
Maine.
Why. thank you. l left that over
on the Democratic side. didn't 1? You
wear seven and half?"
1T fits me perfectly" responded
Col Hill.
Few men wear larger hat" ad-
ded the Governor. You know that
Ben Butler"
He wore a seven and three-quar-
ters," quoth Col. Hill. readily. II
knew him well'
Mr.. Eddy of Minnesota will go down
In history as colonist, not In the
offensive sense of colonizing voters,
but as real colonist. The Mime
3sotan has returned to his native heath,
bringing 500 Scandinavians in his
train. fine body of men Intelligent,
willing and altogether a desirable
class"
These colonists Mr.. Eddy has led
to Canadian soil to labor fon the
Clcrgue companies. at Sault Ste.
Marie. He has been In Norway and
Sweden the last two or three months
collecting them.
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-06-26

of which. of course, sympathized
with him.
81 thought when this House seated
me should have a place to sit re-
marked this young Kentuckian.
And guess you were willing then
to accept almost any old kind of
seat lowed to him.
HE seemed to agree with me thor
oughly on that point" concluded the
Michigan humorist.
Senator Mitchell met Senator Hoar
in the private elevator the other day.
Senator Mitchell held in his hand ten
derly n handsome silk hat.
Tell me where can have n Pan
anna hat cleaned" he said.
Senator Hoar could not tell him.
Il wanted to wear 1t to-day" Mr..
Mitchell continued. but | found 1t
somewhat soiled When had 1t
brought out"
Then he told the story of his Pan
anna.
81 bought the hat in Paris last sum
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-06-26

Y Gossip From The =
{ National Capital =

Especial letter.

4, some in order that may not regret
the price"
Senator Hoar-I buy my hats fifteen
years in advance so that they will
be comfortable and satisfactory when
become reconciled to recognizing
them officially as mine.
Some years ago Representative VIII
liams of Mississippi made a tour of
Europe. In Rome he ran across a
fellow American who was being besct
by a mob because he had inadyertent-
ly given street vender less money
than was due for something he had
purchased. Mr.. Williams extricated
his fellow countryman from difficulty.
and after that they were great friends.
seeing the sights together.
On the last day OF their stay In
Rome they went riding. Presently
they met a magnificent carriage. the
occupant of which courteously bowed
to the two Americans. Mr.. Williams
touched his hat. but his friend sat as
stiff as a ramrod.
why didn't you bow?" inquired
Mr.. Williams. That man was King
Victor Emmanuel"
81 know it." was the reply. but !
amt lowering to kings
Washington has become the mecca
for young foreigners from the Orient
and the South American countries
who desire to learn English and be
come acquainted with American insti-
tutions The youngest son of the King
OF Corea has twice visited the capital,
and during his residence here studied
under private instructors. Several
young Cinnamon OF noble blood have
been graduated from the high school,
and there are number now on Its
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-06-26

iect committee Wnlcn nau
IN charge the refurnishing
OF representatives hall.
XIV Among the other things
promised the members for
this session was an elab-
.orate system OF ventilation by
which cold air could be forced
up through a series of ducts SO
as to reduce the temperature of
the hall and make II comfortable in
hot weather. The members have been
waiting for the cold air, but SO far
none has been felt The temperature
ip the house is the same as in the
senate and in the corridors of the cap
itoI. Congressman Watson walked
over to Mr.. Cannon one afternoon
when there were more members In
the restauran. than there were in the
house. The Indlanian's collar was
melted and his face was bended with
perspiration.
Uncle joe he asked. seriously.
where is that cold air we voted
money for last session."
-Yes, where is it?" echoed Mr.. Can
non as ne mechanically mopped his
forehead with his handkerchief. Il
told those darned fools on the com
mittee that was not in favor of buy
ing anything could not see, but
they were bound to do it,"
II have seat way back in the rear
of the House where the Constitution
doesn't reach" said Hank" Smith
of Michigan. Moss" of Kentucky
came over my way looking for place
to locate after the House decided his
contest favorably and he was grumb-
ling about getting SO far back. in all
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-06-26
New Fast Train
East
via Santa Fe

Pullman Palace sleeper. Com
posite Car. Observation Sleep
err and Chair Car. Sleeper be-
tween Colorado Springsand San
Antonio. Cafe Car Denver to
Colorado Springs.
Leave Denver 12:13 p. m. daily:
Colorado Springs 80 p. M;
Pueblo 40 p. m. beginning
June LIST. Arrive kansas City
$50 a. IN. Close connection for
Atchlson and st. Joseph. Just
as desirable service westbound.
This train is in addition TO the
Kansas City and Chicago Ex-
press leaving Denver 500 p. IN,
Colorado Springs 1870 p. m,
Pueblo 11;50 y. M. and arriy-
Ing Missouri River following
evening. and carrying free
Chair Cars. Pullman Slecpers
and Observation Car.
For particulars about the RE
DUCED RATES EAST in ef-
feet this summer apply TO
]. r. HALL.
General Agent, Denver, Colo.
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-06-26

NCLE" JOE CANNON
was chairman OF the se-
1ect committee which had
Ia charge the refurnishing
OF representatives. hall.
Among the other things
promised the members for
this session was an elab-
Evening star., 1902-01-28
Railroad Determination Against
Washington.

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
AS the proposed encampment of the Grand
Army in this city must necessarily be ex-
pected to look to the Atlantic coast states
for the majority of attendants, the rates
charged by the railroads Of the eastern
division must materially affect such at
tendance. The commander OF the local G.
A. r. department is reported to have given
the proposed rates Of the railroads Of the
west at one cent a mile either way, and
those of the eastern division as a trifie
more, namely, one and one-thfrd Of the reg
ular fare one way for the round trip. Thus
while at western rates the round trip be-
tween New York and Washington would be
$56, the proposed rate Is $S.66, or a "trifie'
Of nearly 100 per cent more.
This discrimination against Washington
has been going on for years. and seriously
handicaps this city in competition with the
large assemblies, and 1t would seem to be
high time that business men and others in
terested in such gatherings should take
steps to put an end to it.
In this connection 1t might not be i'm
proper to suggest that the amount, $50 600
to $4,000, to be paid by the people Of this
city for the privilege Of having this assem-
bly,, Is absurdly high, and since 1t is not
proposed to pay the railroad fare of or to
board and lodge the old soldiers. the ques-
ton what it is proposed to do with all that
money would appear to be perfectly legiti-
mate. If 1t is to be spent In tawdry deco
rations' or burnt up In red lights a much
smaller amount ought to serve. c. F. X
Evening star., 1902-01-28
TO RECOVER AN ANNUITY.
Hearing of Testimony In Suit instt-
tuted by Flora Adams Darling.

Hearing of Testimony in Suit fnsti-
tuted by Flora Adams Darling.
The reading of a large amount of testi-
mony was begun today before Justice Hag-
ner, in Equity Court No. 1. in connection
with the proceedings to recover an an
nuity instituted by Flora Adams Darling
against the Washington Loan and Trust
Company, and Nancy Darling and Charles
Tiernan Darling, minors. 1t is expected
that the hearing will occupy about three
or four days.
According to Mrs Darling her deceased
daughter-in-law. Susan Gay Beatrice
Spranger. agreed to pay her an annuity OF
$50 a month for life in consideration OF
the exertions and services of Mrs Darling
in preventing the waste of fortune left
the daughter-in-law by the late joshua
Pierce, who died in the year 1863.
The Washington Loan and Trust COM
pany now holds the property or the iale
Mrs Spranger upon certain trusts createo
by her will. Since the death OF Mrs
Spranger the annuity of $50 month mas
not been paid to Mrs Darling, 1t Is alleged
and therefore the latter appealed to the
court to require the trustee to pay her sucn
annuity.
Washington Loan and Trust Company has
denied that Mrs. Darling ever rendered any
services in respect Of the property Of her
daughter-inAaw, and also denied that 1t
would have been lost or wasted but for her
exertions. 1t is also denied that any agree
ment looking to the payment of an an
nuity to Mrs. Darling was made. Limita-
ton or laches is also pleaded.
Attorneys w. B. Matthews and G. A.
Keigwin represent the complainant. while
Attorneys A. A. Birney and John b. Larnsr
appear for the trust company.
Evening star., 1902-01-28
THE LOVERS OF BIRDS.
Audubon Society Members Meet in An
nual Session.


Members of the Audubon Society of the
District of Columbia assembled in the lee
ture hall of the Columbian University last
night for the fifth annual meeting of that
body. Surgeon General George NJ. Stern
berg L. 8. A., was reelected president of
the society, Mrs John Dewhurst Patten
was reelected secretary and Mrs, Wallace
Radcliffe was reelected treasurer. The
roster of officers was completed by the
election of the following:
Honorary vice presidents, Mr.. Charles J.
Bell, Mrs. Henry F. Blount. Mr.. Job Bar
nard, Mr. John Burroughs, DR.. Theodore
Gill, DR.. L. o. Howard, Mrs. Gardiner G..
Hubbard, Mrs Rudolph Kaufman. Mrs.
William Bruce King, Miss Isabel H. Len
man, Dr. James c. Merrill, DR.. c. Hart
Merriam, Miss Virginia Miller, Miss Cor
nelia l. Morgan. Mr.. William B. Powell,
Mr.. Robert. Ridgway, Miss Alice Riggs,
Mr.. Theodore Roosevelt. Rt Rev. Fl. Y.
Satterlee, D D., Mrs. Frank Sewall, Miss
Olive RisleySeward, Mr.. Thomas w. Sid
well, Mr.. James Wilson. Mr.. s. w, Wood
ward and Mr. Bernard T. Janney.
Members Of the executive committee
Harry c. Oberholser, chairman; Mrs. Flor
ence Merriam Bailey. Miss Elizabeth Y.
Brown. Miss Jean E. Eddy. Miss Ella
King, Mr.. H. L. Prince, Mrs. George Col
ton Maynard. Mr.. Henry Olds. DR.. 7. s.
Palmer, Mr. Albert NJ Read, Mrs. Robert
Ridgway, Maj. Richard Sylvester and Mrs.
Henry l.. West.
Mrs. Patterns report indicated consid-
cradle growth during the past year. The
membership Of the society, which numbers
245, included eighty-three who contributed
81 annually. When it was organized the
District of Columbia branch was the eighth
of the Audubon organizations in the United
States There are now twenty-five. The
secretary noted also the enactment of new
legislation which extended protection to all
birds In the District except game birds and
five injurious species.
A general session followed the reading Of
the secretary's report during which Mr..
Harry c. Oberholser delivered lecture on
birds and Mr.. Henry w. Olds explained
the purposes and organization Of the Au-
dubon Society. Mr.. Oberholsers lecture
took the audience on an imaginary walk
through the woods. where those present
inspected bird after bird in it's home.
Evening star., 1902-01-28
Federation of women's Clubs.

At a meeting of the District Federation
of women's Clubs held Saturday in its
headquarters, 40 10th street. the president
announced the appointment Of a new COM
mittee. that on medical education of wo-
men. to consist OF the presidents of the
twelve clubs and the secretary for the
committee. Attention was given the bien-
NAL convention. to be held at Los Angeles
in May. In this connection committee
on transportation was appointed to confer
with the railroad agents, whose bids are
already on hand
An appeal waS made by the chairman of
the civic committee for the curfew law
and action was taken by the organization
In regard 10 furthering its introduction in
the District
Evening star., 1902-01-28
bible work In washington.

The board Of managers Of the Washing
ton City Bible Society met in regular
monthly meeting at the Young Mems Chris
tian Association building. l7s2 G street.
last evening. Rev. A. w. Pitzer. d. D..
president, In the chair. The president
asked the board for authority to invite
the Rev. Robert e. Speer. secretary Of
foreign missions. to address the society at
the next anniversary meeting. The resig-
nation of Director J. Walter Duvan was
received the reasons being that circum-
stances prevented his attendance at the
regular meetings. The resignation was ac-
cepted with regret and Messrs. Lyman.
Evening star., 1902-01-28
Examination. for west po,n,

According to the new regulations made at
the War Department for the government of
the Military Academy, the examinations of
candidates for admission to the academy
will be held in May next instead of In
March, as has been the practice hereto-
fore. These examinations will be held
either at West Point or at the PRINCIPAL
army posts throughout the country. at the
revised rules the examining boards will ac
cept certificates of graduation from public
high schools and other institutions of recog-
nized standing In lieu of the entrance eS
animation heretofore prescribed.
Evening star., 1902-01-28
Beautie. of the National Capitol.

To the Editor OF The Evening Star:
The statement of Mr.. Barfngs, published
in The Star recently, as to the improve
ment and beauty of the national CAPITOL
calls to mind remark made by a men,
ber of the suite of the Prince of Wales on
his visit here. They were in the Hall of
Representatives. where happened to be at
the time, and were discussing the beauty
OF the building, when one of them said: 81
have been in the capitol building of every
European nation, and there is not one of
them that will compare with this"
So. too, within year past heard gen.
tleman who has been several times in all
the principal cities of Europe say that there
were but three buildings In existence SUI
perfor to the library building. and when
that is supplemented and balanced by the
new Supreme Court building there will not
be anywhere in the world such a magnifi-
cent trinity of buildings as will then crown
Capitol Hill. And when In the fullness of
time the magnificent improvements from
there to the river are completed, as planned
by the commission, 1t will certainly eoual
If not surpass. anything Of the kind else.
where. OBSERVER.
Evening star., 1902-01-28

tunately do not fall within the law, as I
am the head of the department. Why not
try for the Senate"
While no one probably will advocate re-
cruiting the civil service from the homes
for the aged, it would seem wise to permit
the executive officers some discretion as to
the capacity of their employees, regardless
Of age. F. o. McCLEARY.
Evening star., 1902-01-28
Police Court Juror. discharged.

The jurors who have been serving In the
Police Court during the present month
were discharged from further service by
JudgA Scott this morning. This was done
as result Of the recent decision of the
Court of Appeals that the present juries
were not legally constituted.
They were given certificates of attend
ance, but there is some question as to
whether or not they will be paid for their
services.
Evening star., 1902-01-28
"Penny. or "Cents'
To the Editor of The Evening Star:

agree with Mr.. Uber in his letter of to-
day taking umbrage at the fact that the
patriotic sons Of this great country prefer
to use the British currency terms, such as
penny instead of two cents or two coppers.
/ would even go further and modify such
old saying as '.pennywise and pound fool
ssh. into two-cent wise and 81 S4Jh cents
foolish. Instead of being willing to give n
penny for your thoughts. i win offer srwo
c0ppers. Mother Goose should be entirely
revised and made thoroughly American by