New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-26

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MRS RALPH TRAUTMAN.
Of the board Of lady managers at the meeting in Chi
cago last November because it recognized that the
Empire State had privileges only second 10 those Of the
State in which the Fair was 10 be held Not only are
the greatest ability and clevernes and wisdom expected
from the first representative, but the widest interest IS
looked for from the at large In this State. II
behooves New York 10 stir about and offer their
cooperation 10 tie first vice president and her CO
workers.
Mrs. Trautman is a New-Yorlcer, most patriotic IN
her sentiments and inspiringly loyal 10 her state.
woman of boundless energy and indomitable deter
mnatiOn there be no doubt OF her competency for
the place she occupies. Besides, she has for many
years been associated with charitable and other or
CARNATIONS whore women's power has been supreme.
and she has had such experience few women In
society possess. Her interest IN the advancement Of
women's work, without carrying her 70 the radical
views Of the sufragss the breadwinners of "a
loyal friend. Every manager has her alternate
who Is authorized TO her duties when she her
self Is unable to perform them. Mrs. Trautmans
alternate is Mrs John Pope, artist and enthusiastic
believer in the privileges and opportunities which the
Exhibition will open 10 women.
The two women named By the Democratic Commits
sioner, James II. Bresllu, were Mrs Lloyd Brce and
Mrs. W. Bourke Cochran Both Of these wOman re
signed their honors almost before they had received
them having personal for not desiring to under
take the work and al present there is occupy
ing the place vacated by Mrs Brice. Mrs William c..
Whitney who has been named for the place, and Who it
is conceded would admirably I'll IL, has not yet
signfed her intention either TO resign 1t or accept 1t
Mrs. Whitney's alternate Mrs. A. " Palmer. whose
generosity and helpfuness have already been demon
strated in many ways where womens interests were
concerned.
"What progress Is being madel" Mrs. Trautman was
asked one day last week
There has been little done 50 far she replied
We are having up hill work because the state shows
little interest II really most absurd the attitude New
Workers have taken far in regard to the Exhibition
AZ first they wouldn't have the Fair under any cir
cumstances and now that Chicago has it they resent
the fact while forgetting that what has happened is
their own fault. 1t is a Of crying over spilled
milk"
Was II from Indifference that the Legislature did
not make an appropriation"
1T would seem much Hike IL. At meeting Of
women convened In the spring, when various consulta
lions were held 10 the way to further the matter
Of the ladies' present. who personally knew Mayor
Grant, was authorized D. approach him and obtain his
influence in the shape Of letter Of Introduction to
Governor Hill. Mayor Grant gave the letter from
one friend to another. but said that under no crcum
stances would h. officially sanction the effort TO obtain
an appropriation
But there was an attempt 10 pass 9 bill, there
not7'
Yes, Lispenard Stewart's Offices were finally Oh
tnlned lie asked me what amount ought 10 be ap-
propriated. sail 100000 Five hundred thousand
dollars he exclaimed. What is such an amount
wanted forl' We ought TO have the best building and
the best showing u all the states in the Union
pied, and that amount Of money is none too much.'
When he framed the bill he made the s25oOOo,
the senate reduced the figure to 100000 then it
passed the Assembly. where $50 600 were added. 1t
went back to the senate and of could not pass
there with the change made in the figures there
was a deadlock Then came the adjournment without
action having been taken. must now wait until
January for the appropriation. This puts back
very much There IS absolutely no money 10 work
with"
What is the plan You propose to followi"
i shall do all In State. shall leave
nothing untred TO further the interests Of the Exhibi
ton. We all liable to make mistakes, but feel
the very greatest interest, and shall spare effort
10 help toward It's success.
"When the meeting In Chicago last autumn was ad-
journed the Commissioners congratulated the women
upon the manner 10 which they had carried on their
sessions and enoined only 10 help further
the interests OF the Womans Department but 10 solicit
exhibits regardless Of have begun my work by
obtaining statements about oil the factories through
out New York, and in regard 10 how largely female
labor predominacs whatever the article manufactured
may be, and that Is in good shape shall
then take definite industries and personally and BY
correspondence learn what the manufacturers intend to
exhibit TO the Fair. l mean also TO visit them per
sonay and see how largely the female labor predoml
mates
"Womens work Is to be placed In the same building
with mems and side by side. that the merit OF
the article win be awarded regardless Of sex Women
are have the right 10 award some Of the prizes The
woman's Building Is b be a place where women NAV
exhibit separately. II they like. and i1any VIII like 10
do this
There are 10 be rooms Of public comfort In this |
building for those who travelling alone or
with children. The women can come there for infor
nation rest. There will be women guides 10 tell |
them the easiest way Of getting through the Exhib
ton. and the least expensive mode Of living as well as
where accommodation, arc 20 be had while they are III
the city This form Of help will be Of great advantage
10 those with Limit ii means. Then there will be com
moe rooms where different organizations or societies
may confer with each other. Mrs Palmer IL very Anh-