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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-06

One OF the most generally accepted IDEAS
among women concerning themselves, saws
on English exchange, is that from II TO
IS are the best years Of their life. BY the
time they have reached the latter age thew
consider they have reached maturity ami
are henceforth on the decline. by 30 they
believe themselves 20 be getting old, and
40 is an age they don't care to think about
Watch the effect Of this IDEA. The woman
OF % believes herself to be in the zenith
Of her power. Each year that follows she
gives grudginGy painfully conscious that
she Is growing older" She reaches 90. BY
this time healthy, hearty enjoyment of life
is considerably damped. Why? Because
she is 30: trc time when She was ia her
prime seems such long way of. Thirty
I've is reached, and she tries to forget
how horribly old she is. Still slowly the
years go b.. and then, with little nerv-
Gus laugh, sine viii tell you She Is 49, She
hates the thought. but resigns herself 10
the inevitable with the best grace she can.
She has lived her real life long ago; what
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-06

1t is difficult, says the New York Trl-
bune, TO get old-fashioned field pumpkins
in New York markets. Dealers offer a
perfected" variety of pumpkin, which is
an inferior squash. 1t is entirely differ
ent from the genuine golden fruit OF the
Vine, which makes New England corn
fields picturesque with color long after
the sheaves of corn nave been gathered
If you are fortunate enough to obtain
genuine pumpkin, cut it ia pieces with
out peeling Scrape off the inner shreds
that hold the seeds. Boil the pieces OF
pumpkin with 4 pint Of water in q thick
porcel5 inclined kettle for five or six hours
or until it has become sweet as well AZ
tender, and there is very lit
tie liquid around il. Strain II
through n sieve. To four Guns
of this strained pumpkin add four
cops Of milk, one even teaspoonful Of salt.
two teaspoonfus OF ginger, one large one
az mace. 1--we eggs well beaten, and a
large coffee cup of sugar. Crate in half
q nutmeg. Beat the custard well and
taste 1t to see il It Is sweet enough. PM
this mixture into deep pie plates. lined
with pastry. and bake for three-uuarters
az an hour Il should then be solid In the
center and have "a rich golden brown
color.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-06

always associated that she must hold fast
to those things which tradition and the
laws Of good taste and breeding nave pc
queathed to her. Thea her position, when
She IS right to consider. is not shaken. al
though for the time She may drop out Of
the social swim.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-06

Chamos skins should ne washed in
warm water to which little Ammonia
has been added. Never squeeze and
wiring the channels. but press ii and shake
it, ard hang it where it will dry rapidly
when taken out of the water. Pull it and
stretch 1t while it dries, and the skin will
retain its softness and pliability.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-06

A foreigner comng -or the first time to
Paris will certainly be struck by this fact.
that women in Paris always so about hold
ing up their skirts. Let the weather be
fair or bad. and the pavement dry or mud
dy the real Partisan woman will trot
along with the folds of her dress elegantly
gathered up. This action appears very
simple, but it presents in fact a quantity
Of nuances into which a woman can put
All the grace of her sex and All the fam
tasy of her mind. The well-bred woman
will give TO this gesture all the propr1ety
and distinction she herself possesses.
She will, as girls do, gather up her skirt
on the side. and hold IT up at a correct and
discreet hight Sometimes the hand turned
up backward supports the dress a little
more, and this way which displays the
graceful gait Of its proprietor leads to
very numerous and varied maneuvers.
Shop girls rest their hand on the hip,
while some women gather up their skirt
IN bundle which conceals the hand
What amount of skill does not a woman
display on so simple an action when her
hands arc encountered with nun. an UNI
brella, a rcticulc, sometimes with some
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-09
THE NEW FIRE HOUSE.

tors Brush and Wray defended the bill. As 1t was
passed by the Senate last week. in order to re-
commit! the bill 1t was necessary to reconsider the
vote by which It passed. motion to recon-
slider was lost by vote OF q TO 49, and the Dill
is now out OF the Senate. and II has already
passed the Assembly there seems 10 be some ques-
ton as 10 whether the bill should go TO Mayor
Wurster or TO the Governor without submitta to
the Mayor. 1t is contended that as the boundaries
OF Brooklyn and Kings County are co-extensive inc
bill should go the Mayor This is disputed by
others. who say that II is not city measure ana
not a proper bill for the Mayor TO pass upon ii Is
said tonight that the bill will be sent TO the Mayor
as Governor Morton's legal adviser. Mr. Lincoln.
has given his decision that Il is close question
whether the bill should go TO Mayor Wurster or
not and that in order 10 be on the right side the
bill would better he sent to the Mayor.
In giving this opinion Mr. Lincoln says that. Win.
the Office affected is not city office. the funds ~
support II are raised by taxes levied on the tax
payers OF ne city There Is little doubt thar
Mayor Wurs,er will promptly approve OF the bin.
and that II will soon become law, as the intro
Queer OF the bill feels certain Of Governor Mortons
approval.
Mr Audett to-day introduced the long-expected
bill authorizing the New-York and Brooklyn Bridge
trustees 10 lease the railway now operated on the
Bridge The provisions OF the bill are fully reported
in other columns Of The Tribune
The bill introduced by Mr. Audett. providing for
the appointment or TWO addltionaI city GERMS III
Brooklyn was on the Assembly calendar OF second
reading this m orning Mr.. McKeown. Of Kings who
regularly objects to all measures introduced by the
Kings County Republicans offered an amendment
to the bill. which would authorize the appointment
lost, and the bill was advanced 10 third reading.
O. ". Wilson's bill protect the Trademark on
tin and bottles was passed by the Assembly
to-day. Mr.. Brennan's bill. providing for the filing
Of objections BY Judges. and Mr. Forresters. author
izng Brooklyn to name an additional deputy auditor.
also passed.
The Senate Railroads Committee gave a hearing
this afternoon Senator Coffey's bill. providing
for hve-cent fares street railroads In Brooklyn.
and on Mr. Forresters providing nve-cent fares on
Brooklyns railroads and transfers. ". T. Sheehan
appeared against both bills. AS TO the Forester
, transfer bin. he said that the issue OF transfers
would enable person to ride 100 miles OF Brooklyn
street railroads and meant Bankruptcy for some of
the roads.
The Assembly Cities Committee to-day reported
fevoraby the two bills recommended by the Cities
Committee Of last year. which investigated the
Brooklyn Charities Department one provides for
three commissioners OF accounts and the other for
| a single-headed commissioner Of charities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-09
NEUS OF THE REGIMENTS.

Adiutant-General f. A. McAlpin will review the
18th Regiment tonight at the Sumner-ave armory.
After the review the long-service medals Will be
presented. Noted military men have promised TO De
present and an informal reception VIII be rendered
the general after the military ceremonies
are
Troop c will hold an election for second lieutenant
tomorrow. night Private Henry Claus seems 10 De
the unanimous choice Of the members for the POSI-
tior. ~,
On Monday night Colonel II w Michel. OF tn.
l4th Regiment appointed William A. Tischenor resi-
mental hospital steward in place OF II. Raymond.
promoted TO be second lieutenant OF Company Z;
Eext Monday night the Non-Commssioned Omcers'
Association Of the 18th Regiment will give compli-
mentary dinner to the field officers OF the regiment
in the new dining-hall Of the armory
The Athletic Association Of the lith ReE'me ei
and the Bay Ridge Athletic Association Will hold
FONT athletic games next Monday night In me
Eghth-ave. armory. reception VIII follow the
games. . a., r,,.., ,,.a. ,hs f,llouin~
appointments Tuesday night: Sergeant F A Rod
GERS 10 be first sergeant. vice Sherwood Case pro-
SwotsS sereeant.major; Private p W. Lyons. to be
sergeant Vice Rodgers promoted, and Privstes H.
J. Devine. ]. W. Nash and y. H. Linz. to be cor
poralA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-09
AGAINST A "GREATER TAMMANf."
WHY WALTER b ATTERBURY is OPPOSED TO CON-
SOLIDATION.

WHY WALTER B. ATTERBURY is OPPOSED TO CON-
soLIDATION
Walter 3 Atterbury the cotton broker. president
OF the Twenty Ward Republican Club ana
delegate TO the ST. Louis Convention from The lIId
District probably represents great majority OF the
people in his ward with reference TO their feelings
toward consolidation. He said yesterday:
am opposed TO consolidation because 1t Is my
sircere belief that those who are advocating It are
making great mistake. which they themselves VIII
government can he obtained In small communities
than by creating single local governmenI t01
Great cities are a curse. Again 1t was distinctly
understood when the vote on consolidation was
opinion" and will make affidavit that f. c Graves.
the leader Of the movement up our way. SAID 10 me-
well vote for 1t; it don't settle the question: 1t will be
submitted again" 1t was because this view was
made, as we were so anxious to carry the new Con-
siituton that urged all voters to vote all amend
Network has no intention Of granting US equal
axaCn a an s 5ns q True
bin says the Commission shall report bills providing
su j. % Of tn: s%s
because all the power and influence Of New-York's
ppopisons becoming laws 1t viii be then TOO late
TO save Brooklyn, because we are to be consolidated
Ing 1000 go people to take leap in the dark would
enter into such bargain N their own bust
nsss Of the they know the
people don't want consolidation: II their argu-
ments that 1t will increase the value OF property are
correct then It will raise rents at least IS month
Now there are In Brooklyn seven rent.payers to
three house-owners 1t Is the duty OF the Republican
PARTY to protect the interests Of the poor, because
the Republican party is the party Of the people !
will grant that the consoida sincere but
believe IL they succeed they will live to reign
OF corruption In the greater Crokervie." such ~
this generation has never known. Real estate In
BROOKLYN is depressed because one Is earning any
surplus money with which to buy property. This II
due to lack OF proper protection to American In.
d,stries" and not to lack Of consolidation with Tam
-.any Hall.
No. sir; am not in favor OF Greater Tam
many" -
viii Mayor Wurster sign the bill? Impossible!
about right. He said he would keep step with his
party" and he unQuestionably will
The BILL II vetoed will pass the Legf1-
lature because the State organization will want In
future elections the ~ 900 votes the Republican party
In Kings County casts.
II Governor Morton ever signs this bill he signs
the death warrant OF the Republican party In the
State Of New-York because the party in Kings
County will throw up the sponge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-09
mr. cOuSTOCK DID Not SUCCEED.

The women Of the Kings County Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union he'd adjourned meeting
of the annual convention at No. Myrte-ave.
Yesterday morning and listened to Anthony Com
stock exploit his work with reference 10 the social
purity bill There some opposition among the
ladies 70 having Mr. Comstock there at AL but the
majority prevailed This however. did not prevent
Mrs H. s. Pritchard. who had opposed Mr. Com
stocks presence at the meeting In the Throop Ave-
nue. PRESBYTERIAN Church two weeks ago. from leaV-
ing the hall when Mr. Comstock got up TO speak
She however was the only woman VINO went away.
Mr. Comstock set forth his reasons why the social
purlty bill drafted by the NewYork State Christian
Temperance Union should not be adopted. as II was
general Jaw. and would lead TO confusion IN carry
ing out certain provisions OF the pena CODE. Inc
necessity for legislation Of the sort was great ana
sore b.ll ought to be passed. but 1t should be so
uordcd as not to conflict with legal interpretations
Of terms and words. The Assembly Dill, known as
No l0Ss which Mr.. Comstock Is sponsor for was
designed he said. TO restrain dangers that menace
IN. moral, OF the youth Of the State. He hoped
that the union would cooperate in the passing OF
bill which would prove helpful in the present con-
The principal business Of the session yesteru.y
was the adoption Of changes In the constitution 10
make IL conformable with the act OF ncorPoI a.io''
In regard TO Mr. Comstocks bill, the members re-
fused 70 adopt Mr. Comstock's suggestion tnat
resoIution be sent to the Legislature requesting ne
passage of some bill in the interest OF socia. purity
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-09
The News OF BROOKLYN
COMPANY AS COMIC OPERA.
THE SHAH OF PERSIA" TO BE INTER-
PRETED BY 23D REGIMENT MEMBERS

Among the Sayeties of this Easter week notable
feature will be the production by Company A. I'D
Regiment y. G. S. " Y. of original comic opera
at the Academy of Music the evenings of Friday
and Saturday next. 1t is entitled THE Shah Of
Persia, and the members Of the company who form
the cast have been working hard on the rehearsals
during the last weeks.
The dramatic association which is producing the
play is composed of Lieutenant J. F. Carlisle, pres-
dent Private f. d. Douglas, vice -presdent: Private
l.. Mason. treasurer. and Sergeant j. McKeese. Sec
rotary. Henry G. Hawn. who has supervised the
production OF several plays at the Polytechnic Ins
tute. has charge OF the stage and scenery: the
staging and scenic effects will be attractive in their
style. DR.. Richard Grove is training the chorus,
and will have orchestra Of twenty musicians on
the opening night
Harry Mcconnell. as royal astrooeer. viii wear a
hat that has had parallel in size and absurdity
even on the comic opera stage. Private f. H..
1ngraham as Pepsin. will be the stage beauty, al
though the friends Of Private F. NJ Davidson. who
will appear Dyspepsia are credited with making
wild bets that he will be the star attraction.
The opera contains several catchy songs topical
skis and duets. and Watts Tucome's song. as the
royal astrooger. is sure to be we'll received.
The patroncsses of the affair Mesdames F.
Schultz Charles Adams Holland c. Anthony. Alex
andor s Bacon. Alfred c. Barnes Edward Barr 7
A Body. Charles A Bowen. Henry J. Bristow.
Case Thomas o. Calienacr, Daniel ChaYneey. David
H. Cochran. Surgis Coffin. George NJ Colt, August
Co;son F. H. Cowperihwai,. J. Howard Cowper-
thwait. Ezra De Forrest CARL H. De silver j. Henry
Dick Francis f.. Dodge. Edward j. Dougheriy H.
l. Douglas Theodore Dreior Cay Du Val Horace
c. Du Val william Everde jr Gs9rGs T. fa sh5n
A. Fish. Charming rockingham, John ; Froihing-
ham Edward NJ Grout. Crowell Hadden, W, ".
Haliock Henry G. Hawn. Edgar +. Haviiand, NJ NJ
Herman. William r. Hill. Francis L. ine Charles
B. Hobbs. George l.. Hoppenstedt FrederiGk a.
Charles ". Ide; Henry E de- E aorar'o I.
Kalhfesch. ir.. Rodney G. kimball Horatio l.
King j Elliott I.ongstaN and Alfred Lichensten.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-09
DEATH OF JAMES WRENCE.

James Lawrence OF No. IS South Oxford-st., died
at his home 2:30 p m. on Tuesday He
member OF an old New-York family and was born
I'm Broome-st seventy-eight years ago. He had
been Identified with the rope manufacturing bust
ness all his life until fifteen years ago, when he
retired. In hs early days the ropewaks were in
Attorney-st., New-York and the creek or canal
from which Canal-st takes its name. used TO be
crossed In rowboats. Later on. when the business
increased with the growth OF the city the factory
WITS removed TO Bushwck-ave and McKibben-s st.
I'm the Eastern District.
For Ave years Mr.. Lawrence had been sufferer
from heart disease. and Tuesday II superinduced
an attack OF paralysis, from which he never rallied
Mr. Lawrence's ather was also a sufferer from the
same disease and died under similar circumstances
many years ago. Mr. Lawrence leaves widow two
sons and Ave daughters. The funeral Will be held
AT His home at 2 p m. tomorrow. The burial will
be In Cypress HIS Cemetery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-09
DIR. BOWLING WAS THANKED.

The vestry OF Holy Trinity Church. at Clinton ana
Montague sts.. has presented TO the Rev. DR..
George Thomas Downing. who has completed his six
months engagement with them. minute express
ing IAN affectionate gratitude for the services
which ne has 50 acceptably rendered at a very
critical time In the life OF this church. The church
has been undergoing extensive repairs. and on Sun.
day morning Mr.. Downing made plea for a special
Easter collection. When the contents Of the re-
cevers were counted they were found to contain
n rs o. The members Of the church have guaran-
teed to DR.. Mcconnell, the new rector. . handsome
sum each year for three years to enable him 70
he may feel disposed to arrange On Sunday NEXT
%. Bowling WIN preach In g. bartholomewo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-09
UNDERWRITERS ASSOCIATION FOhnhD'

A new association composed OF the IRE uhue'
writer's OF Brooklyn. organized yesterday al
the Arlington Hotel. under the name OF the brooh-
lyn Underwriters Association. The object OF tne
association Is to bring together the direreht hfe
insurance men OF the city for full discussion Oh
matters OF interest which may come up. the OIL
GERS Of the association elected follows: Presi-
dent, Andrew J. Corsa; vice-presiden Il. d. b.
Walton: secretary. Curtis c. Wayland; treasurer
". A. Warburton.
The association elected these trustees: Andrew j.
Corsa, E. D. b. Walton. c. g Wayland. John A.
De Groot. Henry Blatchford. George F. Malby.
John S. Oliver ]. Hatton. ". S. Benedict. H. r.
Quinn. B c. Thorn and W. a. Warbnrton. me
charter members are: George F. Malby. Johh %
Oliver, John A. DE Groot John Hatton. william H.
Wan Voorhs. Andrew J. Corsa. H. F. GUM Benz
dict & BENEDICT E. D. b. Walton. W 4: W Enhnr,
ton, Cobb & Wood Peter Horn, NJ o. Egpe, l.
Sherman Esselstyn. Curtis c. Wayland. w. ~
jerks Adam H. LEIGH and Ralph Pomeroy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-09
~ AGENT IN TROUBLE.

,..r,es & Miner thirty-eght years oio. was ~
os,od nv Detective-serseants Roche anu M
DeKalb-ave. and Hndson-s'. yes,e.aa' Aiher,
Oh :, ,,ror dealer at No 1923 Liberty-st' New
T.. 49, January 20 received letter from Miner
YORK. u, - .,s an agent for the Abbott a. katz
sayi"e ,.a,,, and that he would like to sell as
.,Se line Mr. Mass whiskcy. They hnasy maua
an arrangement and Mr. Mas forwarded 10 MIN" rh,.
twenty-one cases Of whiskey' Wort" .V h,srev .,
was the ,as so he says Then Mr. Mas swore oa,
the the warrant before Justice aymond Street jail
MN VI Meas statement OF where the so
but none have been rec0yered 80 r1 Is also accused
me opraned from Joseph chadi 90, ol ,'op,h 81
navi.f sianS a cigar manufactured *l''Vo "o''' -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-09

Company No. 81, with nine horses and twenty
four men, comprising a double company.
The general design in brick with terra Gotta
trimmings. will be In consonance with that OF
the Wallabout Market buildings. The building
will front Washington-ave. and run back 10
West-ave Where II will stand was the site OF
a woodward that was burned some years ago
The demand that has long existed for an engine
and truck in that busy neghborhood will be
amply supplied when the building is erected
and the companies In working order.
The most unique fre-house In this city. or
probably In any other city. will be the one Tor
E,yne No 80 TO be erected In Central-ave
near Van voorhees-st The designs for the
structure were passed upon favoraoly at the. last
meeting OF the Common Council. The novelty
q, ,his new structure is the fact that in the rear
~ the hose tower there Will be roof garden
,,h.ro tho FIRE laddies can take their ease among
waving palms ana blooming azaleas. This Is
considerable OF an innovation. but as II didn't
cos. ANYTHING extra, and the men liked IT, the
poard y, Aldermen considered Il a good Idea. ana
authorized the Fire Commissioner 10 advertise
Tor bids on the contract. including OF course, the
roof garden. -.
The first floor. as usual will contain the
engineer )om and horses stalls. The dormitory
and a lounging- room will be on the second hoor'
A, the back OF this latter room the ROOF gardeh
will be located. II will be twenty-eight rect III
length. and the width Of the engine-houSe' II
Iii no fitted with a concrete floor. guard rails
and awning supports OF iron piping Aiohg 'hese'
tho men with horticultural tastes can gro"
Mains ox-eyed daisies. hearts-ease' ladies' SIP
rers and love-l,cs- bleeding. Here the men ca"
smoke their pipes chat and take their ease
hetv een their working spells
The well communicates with the ROOF gaIuen
nv a large door. so that the men, when an aiai
sounds will have no delay In reaching the slu,
to- rod down which they drop TO the ground
aoor. In the rear. ladder for the same pur-
pose reaches to the ground ,,. ,oa,
Commissioner Bryant said that the same feat-
ure will probably be included In al tne new ,he
huiId,nes The cost IL trifiing. and II gives the
v,nn Mace to enjoy themselves, instead OF
ounging in front Of the houses VI ,b. SalmS
a p cactus and other floral fancies that the
men may wish to indulge in THIS they VIII nave
-. 40 Tor themselves. But the Idea ~ generaiy
~ az In and out OF the Department as
good