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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10
GEORGE L. RIvEs TO BE A POET.
At Least, So Retiring Corporation Counsel
Tells an Inquirer.

Corporation Counsel Rives as a professional poet
Is one OF the surprising possibilities OF the Tn
mediate future 1t is this Mr.. Rives has been
asked by his friends what he Is going TO do after
the generous form OF John ]. Delany becomes
fixture behind the chiefs desk IN the Law Depart
ment- A Tribune reporter yesterday put the gues-
ton to him fatty and fairly:
What are you going 20 do after January II
THAT is strictly private business" said NJ
Rives and then. after cycling the burning hickory
stick in the old Franklin stove that William =
Whitney put into the main Office. and which nAs
been used every year since. he said:
IT told an anxious inquirer yesterday that vas
going to be a poet. He did not take me seriously
From what have heard about real live. hus1lns
poets. Judge that 1t must be a thoroughly con
genial employment. provided you're the rsh'
kind"
The records OF the Law Department DO not TO
veal any evidence to prove that MI Rves mas
INDUCED IN poetic fights while rHnIhhs ~
legal business OF the city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10
THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS.
[rnoM THE rnrBuNE BUEEAU.I


Washington. Dec. 9.-General Powell Clayton
ambassador of the United States to Mexico arrived
here to-day from Mexico City to attend the meet
ing of the Republican National Committee. OF
which he is the member from Arkansas. Yester-
day morning the train which he was a passen-
ger was wrecked near La Grange. Ga, but he
escaped with only slight injury to his hand He
will remain few days. and then will go to his
home in Arkansas. He expects 10 return to his
post about January l.
The German Ambassador has arrived in wash
ington.
The Minister and Baroness Moncheur have dinner
invitations out for December 10 and II.
Stanislas Gutowski. attache of the Russian En-
bassy gave a theatre party tonight.
Mr.. Rubido Zichy, of the Austrian Embassy. en-
tertained at dinner this evening.
Mrs Sydney WaterloW, wife Of the third secre-
tary Of the British Embassy, sent to England for
the ready dressed dolls which will be her contribu-
ton to the doll sale which viii take place to-mor-
row at the home of Representative Harrison. OF
New-York Countess Cassini will be among the
assistants at the tea table.
NJ Bunau-Varilla the minister from Panama. re-
turned from New-Yorl< last night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10

tff,I and he reversnced them. but the North had
its ideals. too. The love of personal uprtghtnsss
tie reverence for religion. CheriShing of woman
the love OF home and country. were OF the NoTtn,
woven into its literature, This country was not
wholly given over the pursuit OF riches. ana no
nation was maJerialistic until 1t dealt Wnolly Win
materials and satisfied 70 do u America was
not satisfied with mere material success
Thomas Nelson Page made q plea Tor the eettsF
SOutherner. who was somewhat IN me PACK
ground because Of the 'Swaggertng. swearing'
hghtfns fire ga ting whiskey drinking, blatnersklte
of the Southern gentleman. although he had never
seen the South since the He wished that
ali such would get out of the South. although for
others the South a good place 20 go. not to
get away from. for it there they took a man
at his personal worth. not the value OF his posses
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10
GEORGE ON DIETING.

At breakfast ma she says 70 me
That breads the staff OF life, and when
Just makes me put it back again;
can't have doughnuts neither cause
Pa says mustn't 9i5s51 eat i such 1T truck
Or to watch them blame the Iucki
Pa takes molasses on his cakes
And sugar in his coffee, too-
99sht v TO heaT tHs Ti" never eS knew
The time when he let doqghnuts 60,
Because they might be rich. you bet!
/ wish the doctord fix it so
He'd only eat the things I ct
At dinner when 1t comes to pie
Pa says l mustn't have bite
Because might get sick and die,
or have the nightmare in the night
If boys would never have no pas
1 guess they'd all be pretty glad
When grow up to be a man
I'm go'n TO be doctor then,
Because I've thought about a plan
For boys to even up with men
I'll fix it so their pas can't eat
guess that then the things s- that's sweet
Won't be so bad to take don't your
Tt makes my pa and ma feel bad
You'd think one little doqghnut had
Enough bad stuff to make me die
But if they couldn't eat them till
They'd not set heavy on my chest
I guess they'd let me have my fill
And just keep hopin' for the best.
Chicago Record-Herald
or New-York's foreign population Germany con-
tributes 325,OO0 Ireland comes next with 275 COO
Russia and Italy following each with about $50 co.,
There is hardly a nationality tribe OF any mag
nitude the globo which is not here represented
most OF them coming to stay. and developing into
perfectly satisfactory Star Spangled Banner pa
triots in the second and following generations,
More than one-thrd OF the population Of New
York is OF foreign birth. and nearly all the nation
altics represented here have newspapers printed
in their respective languages. Some OF these OF
late have given sign that all foreigners are not for
Tammany. has been generally supposed. The
Polish "Kuryer NowojovskP' Informs its readers
that the story OF the Wigwam lis briefly told 1t Is
graft dishonesty and protection of crimes and
criminals. and the candidates OF this organization
almost in every case associates and colleagues
OF those they protect" 1t advised its readers to
vote for Mayor Low. The Bohemian journal
''New-Yorsh IIsty." offered it's readers the same
counsel. as did also the italian Bolletino della
Sera." 1.-THE Jewish World" published In Yfddish
accuses Tammany OF lying to get votes, and &C
cumulates other denunciauons against it. The
Austro- Hungarian journal takes a like tone and
euloglzes the Low administration. contrasting IL
with Van Wycks. which 1t deems to represent the
average Tammany standard On the whole a con-
siderable share of the foreign newspapers printed
here did themselves credit during the recent cam
paign. and showed that they were worthy ana up
right instructors of the constituencies which they
respectively address,
His Sacrifce.-Green-I did Brown great favor
once, but he doesn't seem 10 appreciate IL.
White-What did you do?
Green-I eloped with the woman he was en-
gagged to- -lChicago NewA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10
MRS. POTTER GIVES SON A PLOT
Valuable Property in COlumbus-aVe. Con-
veyed to Stephen G. Clark

Mrs Potter. wife OF Bishop Potter. YESTERDAY
gave as a gift to her son. stephen c. Clark. aus
to a vacant plot. 4S1O by 100 feet. the east side
OF Columbus-ave. SD feet north OF Eighty-hftn-sr
This parcel is In one OF the choicest parts OF co
lumbus-ave.. and is valued at many thousand dor
lars. II forms part OF the famous Stillwen Lana
one OF the principal rOadways, according to SONS
real estate maps. in the upper part OF Manhattan
Island. two hundred years ago The lane en,
tended from east to west and part OF the Wa.
which bordered II Is stiu standing near The ClaEN
MD
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10
NOTES OF SOCIETY IN WASHINGTON

Washington Dec 9.-Representative and Mrs
James r Mann, of Illinois. gave dinner this
evening in honor Of Senator and Mrs. Cullom, from
the same State. The additional guests were Sena-
tor and Mrs Fairbanks. Representative and Mrs
Benton. DR.. and Mrs. Charles Richards and Mt
and Mrs. Edward Sims.
Mrs Platt wife Of Senator Thomas c. Platt, will
not receive until the first Thursday in January
Secretary Hay. who has been confined to his home
for the last two days by cold, Is much better to-
day but he is still confined TO his bed. He Is trans
acting some official business. however
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10

While Mayor Van Wyck sat in the chair Of
the chief executive in our City Hall the death
rate was disconcertingly high. the tenement
districts were reeking with filth and the Health
Department was at skies and sevens. Under
Mayor Low this has been a much sounder,
sweeter healthier and more wholesome city
than it was under Tammany rule. Colonel Nc
Clellan cannot afford to fall short of the stand
ard of accomplishment reached by the present
administration. Let US all hope we'll Of him.
He has much to do.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
TFRoM rHE rRIBuvE BuREAU.l


Washington. Dec. 9.-The President and MIS-.
Roosevelt will give n dinner for n number Oh
young people Friday evening, January l.
committee appointed by the Lincoln Repuoh-
League, at its recent convention held In TINS
city. called the President to-day and presented
10 him n copy of the resolutions adopted by the
league indorsng his administration and urging the
branches " the league throughout the country 70
support him for nomination and election 10 the
PrnsldencV
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10

Few men have had more public memorial SER
vices held in their honor than the late andre"
H. Green, and few have deserved them more.
At least four have been held or are announced
since his funeral and each one is OF a different
character from the others. and deals appro-
prlately with it's own phase Of his extraordinary
character and career.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10

errors had been committed in the proceedings
against the accused men.
More caution has been exercised In the trlalS
in Mulberry-st since Mayor Low took ONCE
and the legal formalities have been regard
ed with more prudence and care. "Suspender
Jacks" appeal for reinstatement to the Albany
bench-his final effort-has been defeated ana
other like appeals will probably meet similar
fate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10

Columbia's sophomores presented their annnsi
sophomore show TO large audience last nlsnl -
the Carnegie Lyeeum- Several athletes NJ
cast took ,,or,en,s parts and their robust manner
and swinging strides brought forth utssls z.
probation from the feminine part o. ne lawn
NJ a. Hasel who took the part or MIS-. Ses $3.50
was the haolne OF last years varsity eon1o w.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10
ADMIRAL GHERARDI VERY LOW.
His Physician Does Not Think He Can Last
Many Hours.

stratrord. Conn. Dec e.-Rear Admiral Ban
croft Gherardi. U. S. n. CretireD. is very III as
his home here from diabetes. complicated WIZ
nephritis. His physician does not expect nm
to live many hours. .o.
Admiral Gherardi WAS retired for age N loSs
and came TO live here. He was taken III aoou'
four weeks ago. but his condition did not pc
come serious until within q few days He
ssventy-one years OF age.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10

A few of our minor local magistrates have
been excessively severe of late in their criticisms
of policemen who have tried to enforce the laws
with regard to certain misdemeanors. Querulous
directors to the fulhlment of their sworn duties
by patroIrnen and other members of the Police
Department will not earn public approval Dis
erection. judgment and loyal devotion to duty
are as much needed on police court benches az
among the wearers of the blue
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10

If the whole city Of Galveston is to be lifted
up from two to twenty feet. and held there with
solid underpinning. it may be deemed feasible to
raise the grade of West-st, In this borough. so
that it will not be subject to inundation from
the river
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10

Tammany men talking earnestly and hope
fully about their plans for exalting Murphy 70
the leadership of the Democratic State organiza-
ton and making Patrick McCarren his chief of
staff Meanwhile David Bennett Hill consoles
himself with murmuring under his breath a few
words written by famous poet. and they run
like this:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10
NETWORK SOCIETY.

To-day's programme for society includes among
several weddings the marriage Of Miss Resale E.
Moran younger daughter OF Amedee Depau Moran
to Edward S Knapp, at the Church OF the lncar-
nation. Miss Corneha Bryce. Miss Evelyn Parsons.
Miss IiIllas Livingston and Miss Mary Lee will be
the bridesmaids and Miss Maria Moran her sisters
maid of honor Louis Livingston is to be the best
man. and Charles Moran Henry B. Hollins, jr-,
Lindsey Tappin Robert G. Watson, Percy
Wharton Thomas B. Knapp and Charles Meyer
will serve as ushers. After the ceremony there
will be a reception at the West Thtrty-sixth-s
house of the brides father.
Tonight DeImonicos viii be the scene Of the
first of the series of dinner dances arranged by
Mrs Frederic J. de Peyster and j. Montgomery
Strong Alexander NJ. Hadden will lead the cotillon
with Miss Ellen Atterbury. who is one OF the
debutantes OF the season
Mrs Pierre Mall entertains the Thursday Even
ing Club tonight at her house in Fffth-ave. 1t
will be the first gathering Of the club this winter
A number of receptions are set for THIS aIter-
noon Among them is one given by Mrs CIermont
L. Best and another IS given by Mrs Carrou
T7eckw1th at her husbands studio. No. 58 West
Fifty-seventh-st
Mrs. stanford White. Mrs. Charles B. Alexander
.,d Mrs Seth Barton French were among the
ra+ronesses who received yesterday afternoon al
the usual Wednesday reception given at the Por-
trait Show, which IS being held at the American
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10

Are the stories true that Thomas j. Dunn Is
TO be the next head of the Dock Department.
Mr.. Dunn is interchangeable in the preparation Of
practical jokes. Perhaps he started himself the
current political gossip that Mr.. Murphy has
chosen him to take charge Of the piers Such
selection for such an office might turn out to be
a sorry Jest for the taxpayers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10

We are ready to bestow prize Of a fine red
apple upon any one who convince us that
there is anything perpetrated in the name Of
sport that is more useless and unworthy than
a six-day bicycle race.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10
POLICE TRIALS.

On many occasions in earlier years the Court
of Appeals restored members OF the police force
who had been dismissed from duty to their
former rights and privileges, and declared that
they were entitled to their back pay because
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10

Henceforward the walking delegate VINO does
not know that Speaker Cannon is loaded VIII
not be in the least up to date in his informa-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10

The corporations which during the campaign
responded literally TO Mr.. Delany's appeals Will,
of course, not expect to cool their heels long IN
the outer office Of the Corporation Counsel after
January l.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10

With the names OF Nine Sembrich. Nine. Gadsh
and Signor Caruso on the programme a fairly
large house was assured last night at the opera in
spite OF the weather Among those present were
Mr. and Mrs II Mex Twomby, Mrs E J. Ber-
wind. Mr.. and Mrs John Z. Parsons. Mrs. George
L. Rives Adrian Ise,in jr., ". C. Whitney Mr..
and Mrs. G.. 3. Alexander. Mr.. and Nrs. George
J. Gould and Miss Leary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10

Mrs. Seth Barton French VIII receive On vv.S-
days throughout the season at her house. in We.
Fffty-hrst-st. s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10

Mrs Pierre Mali entertains the Thursday Even
ing Club tonight at her house In F1tth-ave II
will he the first gathering Of the club this winter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10

Mrs Stuyvesant Fish gives a large hou,. ~
over Sunday IN her country place. at Carrisons-oS
the-HudsOn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10

Miss Calender and Miss De Forest VIII rssun.
their Sunday afternoon receptions. with pa,,,so
Sunday. January g. No cards viii be sent ont '' IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10

Mrs Eugene Van Schaick regrets that owing
70 the sudden death OF her mother, she will b
unable to receive her friends Saturday. Deem
Der y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10
KING ALFONSO GOES TO LISBON.
TRANSATLANTIC TRAVELLERS

Madrid, Dec. 9.-King Alfonso left here for Lis
bon this evening
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10
Inder to Advertisements.
Netp7lork DaiIr Gtibn1te

THURSDAY. DECEMBER 10. 1908.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10

News was received here yesterday Of tn
riage OF Mrs. Ernest c. La Montague to C,bar,.--
Maud at Reno. New. The newly married co,-1 =
started Immediately fo- San Francisco Mrs. Vr
was Miss Louise Catherwood. and Is a sls,a-
Mrs. Morton GrinneU She obtained divorce = p
Ernest c. La Montague about year azo. 'n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10

Gable dispatches announce the marriage yestsr.
day in London OF Cora Dowager Countess OF STRAIT
ford. to u. T. Kennard an Englishuan LADY
STAFFORD. who will retain her present name ana
title. instead OF taking that OF her new husband
was Miss Cora Smith. OF New-Orleaus and was
married first TO Samuel J. Colgate OF New-York
after his death becoming the wife OF the lats
Earl of Stanford
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10

They reckon i'll who leave me out
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10

A number Of people will go out TO T1xedo ia.
in order to witness the Tournaments FOR b.y
racquet. which begins to-day 7. sunern T,a-
Lawrence Waterbury ". 3. Dinsnore. CO
Sands Joshua Crane. jr.. f. A Thomps,,
Hewitt Morgan are among those who un an, aaa
part therein.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles NJ Oelrichs. who hsv.
been lingering on at Newport return 70 tovzn a.
Monday next for the season
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10

Mrs George F. Baker, No. 25s Madison-avs VIII
receive on Mondays throughout the season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick ". Vanderbilt hav. A..
rived IN town from their country place A. IVA.
Park " T. and are at their home. In Ffe,S-a7.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-09-24
LIFE INSURANCE TAX.
Council Asked to Repeal it as Well
AZ Fire Tax.

The city council is being asked by
life insurance companies to repeal the
license tax on life insurance business.
The the new ordinance to become
effective on the publication Of the
ordinance book provides that there
shall be an annual tax Of $40 year
paid by resident life insurance agents
and that nonresident agents shall pay
$25 year for the privilege Of doing
business here. The tax on fire in
surance was repealed owing to the
fact that 1t raised insurance rates.
The life insurance men say it will
have the same effect on life insurance
premiums; or, what is the same thing,
reduce the dividends to policy old
ers. The matter will be discussed at
The next session OF council.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-09-24
Friends Borrowed His Money.

Walter Holman Of Hope has hard
luck. According to the Dispatch
Walter has been working hard many
months without any vacation what
ever. which together with the fact
that he has steadily worried over
having loaned considerable money to
friends who have apparently lost it,
caused him to become so melancholy
that he was acting strangely. and the
doctor prescribed rest for him.
His many friends hope for his speedy
recovery and return to work. They
might express their sympathy by
paying what they owe.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-09-24
ROCK ISLAND SYSTEM.
Colonist Rates to California.

Another period Of low rates to Cali
fornia has been arranged for by the
Rock Island System.
The first selling date is Septem Der
Is; the last, Novem bet 80. The rates
are the same as we're in effect last
spring.
$500 from Chicago.
$31.00 from Peoria and Rock Island
$3.50 from St. Paul and Minnea.
polls. 4 Isl
$S1.70 from Cedar Rapids.
$29.25 from Des Moines.
$500 from Missouri River points.
Corresponding reductions from all
other Rock Island stations.
Tickets are good in tourist sleeping
cars. t .-. .I
Go nov before the rush begins.
There will be no reduced rates to
California during the winter. 1..N.
The Rock Island System offers two
routes to Caliiornia-"Scenic" and
Southern"
Ask nearest Rock Island ticket agent
for folder "Across the Continent in a
Tourist Sleeping Car" 1t gives full
information" ]. H. JENNEss.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-09-24
~ AIKSHIP TRIP.
An Aeronaut Takes Journey to Certain
Point but Could Not Return Owing
to the Wind.

London, Sept. 1S.-Stanley Spencer,
the aeronaut, left the Crystal palace
at five O'Clock yesterday afternoon on
his proposed airship trip around st.
Paul's cathedral. After maneuvering
for some minutes Spencer headed for
the cathedral, which he reached at
$50. At considerable height above
st. Paul's Spencer made half circuit
and started homeward against the
wind. At 6:10 p. m. strong wind cur
rent from the south drove the airship
northward. Mr.. Spencer tried to alight
from his airship In the grounds Of
Alexandra palace, North London, but
failing to do so he continued his jour-
ney northward and safely descended
at $50 yesterday evening in Trent
park, New Barnet, about eight miles
In the contrary direction from the
Crystal palace, to which he had de-
sired to return.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-09-24
CHINATOWN INVADED
A Mob at Tonopah Compelled Many
Cinnamon to Leave Town.
an OLD MAN HORRIBLY MUTILATED.
Eighteen Men. Mostly Cooks and Walters,
Arrested-The President of the Labor
Union Also Jailed-Citizens De-
nounce Action Of Mob.

Tonopah, New, Sept. ia mob of
IL or Is men invaded Chinatown at this
place Wednesday afternoon and at the
point of guns compelled number of
Cinnamon to leave town at once. Sew
eral who did not comply were badly
beaten, dragged to the outskirts of the
town and told to take the road to Soda
Vile. Later on all the Chinese but one
returned to town and notified the off,
GERS. They stated that Ping Ling,
73-year-old man and the proprietor of
a wash house, was one of the victims
and they believed that he had persisted
on the road. Searching parties were
sent out yesterday morning and they
found his horribly mutilated body
three miles west of town.
The Cinnamon were also robbed Of
several hundred dollars before being
run out Of town. Eighteen men, most
ly cooks and walters, have been ar
rested and are now in Jail. Among the
number is F. M. Arandall, president
Of labor union.
A meeting of the citizens of Tono-
pah was held yesterday, at which 1000
or more were present, and commit
tee was appointed to adopt resolutions
denunciatory Of the action Of the mob.
The following was adopted as the |
sentiment of the 5000 residents Of the |
district:
Resolved, that the citizens Of Tono-
pah view with horror and denounce in
lnmeasured terms the outrages and
brutal acts which, according to all the
PRESENT evidence, have been commit
ed; that the citizens Of Tonopah re-
sard this act as not alone an atrocious
Of the law, but also a heinous
rime against inoffensive people and
gainst society and civilization; that
be people Of Tonopah will support the
Ulcers Of the law in all possible ways
a their efforts to bring the criminals
D Justice" II