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New-York tribune., 1897-08-04

o,o ~ q eroup selected by Mr. Mayer for proiiHe
ororn of American Indians which he Is TO eNnio''
in Paris in 1900 - ,o,,on with
Mrs Pierce is stately. handsome "o'i.',, ~,,,os
much dignity and great power among lle onndaga r",
sho has homes on the Cattaraugus ana ohoho'e'
reservations. , ,, &c +, faith
keeper. or Ho-non-di-out. Her duties "'' "
religious order and though her tribal goVerhhle"'
4, a thing Of the past she still keeps her ONCE
She names the days when the corn anu =" d"
berries are ripe enough for the feast days ohe
ls nearing ninety years Of age, but Is "omue ~ t
active and strong. She lives on her own htte ,h
farm. but she picks berries and works dor bnn .ne
uhjte neonle and is excellent farmtlanu viii
If comes to hoeing potatoes and corn FOR ,r, NOR
than sixty years she held the womb , nossasson
nominating belt which Is now In my possesslo,i
She is an honored member of the secret meo'-
cins; T Maver was delighted with fullbood young
Seneca woman named Louisa Jones 'hE Gna Is bnln ".y
sixteen. but Is married; ns,u nrshand she is con
sidcrel hearty.
FAILING STAR" AN IROQUOIs BELLE.
".FalIlng Star is an exceedingly handsome
specimen OF the Iroquois woman. and Is a Dele III
that tribe
among the children selected by Mr.. Mayer were
John Hanyost a pure Oneida Indian, living IN the
Thomas Asvlim at the Cattaraugus Reservation
tvman Law, eight years old is a fullblood Seneca.
and comes Of an aristocratc lroquois family J ne
little fellow is considered the best poy "'n'e' o'
the Cattaraugus Reservation -, ,.
"phIlin Carlow Il a twelve-y -year-old boy whose
mother was an Onondasa and his father an :, dgs
ancestry and s an Onondaga. He is a bright. IRE
lad .,o,o,o,. ,,o,,.,
IN he having a widespread revival. The Museum
Of Natural History Of New-YorlI Ciiy, the Pnia-
delnhIa University and the Chicago University are
all sending OUT scholarly for research among
the primitive homes Of the MexiSan and .1o sou,h
eminent ethnologist, left New-ior in May ana
with a party will explore Alaska. the North "a
c,ac coast and the borders of Asia. Professor Sc
Vile n wcll-known archeoloGist. Will leave In Oc-
tober for Mexico and South America
New-York tribune., 1897-08-04

two upright loops and end. and another loop
,,.ra,Ial With the band the whole being held to-
gether with steel buckle
The short ja,k kets that barely reach the waist
have almost completely replaced the longer ones
for all outing purposes. For yachting ana all
nautical requirements the MILDLY jacket mas 'aheii
the Mace OF the REFER. a good and inexpensive
nav IN get one of these jackets is TO go direct to
q naval outftter and have one made on correct
lines a suggestion. by the way that is also use'ul
for boys' sailor suits. saving half Of the cost ana
obtaining truly nautical air
Another short Jacket which is tfis looking IL
- n,o,h sttoo tight TO the figure, and made with
coat collar and revers. buttoned up in front ana
c,,, short enough 10 show the belt.
nrettv and novel effect or a new French frock
n-nrr recently at out-of-door function Is the
a,snos,tion OF three knne-p4ea'ed ru'"es' eac" one
New-York tribune., 1897-08-04

M one STYLE has been or is more popular for sum
mer gowns than the Spanish founce for II conforms
IN ,he demand FOR trimming and Is simple al one
and the same time The skirt shown in the llustrs-
,ion ia OF figured organdy. and the hounce Is grad
us led in accordance with the latest device or fash'
ion Indias foulards surahs and all light-weighs
silks as well as every sort OF diaphanous material.
are I'm every way adapted the style. which Is Pc
cuIIarlv vel suited to tall figures. The only essen.
rial adherence between the making OF he SILK ana
cotton stuffs lies In the fact that In the case OF tho
former the woke should be lined with taetas. perca-
line or some similar material while the latter are
made unlned throughout and worn over slip
The pattern shows the 'front.' sides and back OF the
voke or fitted portion and gives graduated hounce.
The amount Of fulness for each portion being indi-
"a cd nv the usual notches and crosses.
THE mode. Is trimmed with bands OF neediework,
which finish the hem and adjusted as 10 cover
the seam that Joins the founce 10 the yoke And
some such simple treatment is considered most ap-
nronriate for lawns. organdles and the like; but
Some few gowns shown with tiny fril.s arranged
ar the hem OF the ample hounce. while the SILK
gowns are made more or less elaborate. as the In.
dividual may prefer With all that has been noticed
are still, to be and by far the greater numper
fat finish similar to that the Illustration shows
To make this skirt for woman OF the rnedlum
size will require five and one-half yards OF tnirty.
six-nch material The pattern. No. LIB b cut ID
sizes for 22 "a, 26. q and 30 inch waist measure
New-York tribune., 1897-08-04
INDIAN CHARACTERISTICS.
PECULIARITIEs OF THE FIVE NATIONS
IROQUOIS WOMEN PROVERBlAL
FOR THEIR MODEsTY.
MARBLE AND BRONZE BUsTs OF THE BEST
TYPES OF THE INDIVIDUAL TRIBES BEING
MADE FOR THE MUSEUM OF
NATJrRAL ;IISTOR

MADE FOR THE MUSEUM OF
NATURAL HISTORY
In an interview yesterday with Mrs Harriet Max
we'll Converse she told an interesting story Oh he'
recent trip among the NewYork State lndahs
Accompanied by Casper Mayer. the sculptor "i.
the Museum of Natural History OF New-iorh Oi'S
employed especially for the purpose OF presei'i"e
In enduring bronze and marble the pest 'yp'o"'
specimens of the different Indian tribes OF New
York State Mrs Converse visited the various resei
vatons In search Of these models. In seVer'i III
stances she found great difficulty in securing iui
booded specimens. - ,,
However" said Mrs Converse. "Mr. Mayer
found thirteen Senecas two onohuab"''
Oneidas one Abeniki and two Cayugas. III we"
York CITY before I went among the reserVat'o'''
I discovered a fine specimen OF "rano ~.
(Canada) Mohawk. who was hourishihS az Isl ~is
rope walker In a city variety show MI Nay.
modelled him in full and this completes tho sio"p
of the original five nations of New-fork we nav
some difficulty In finding n full-blood among INV
Tuscaroras but finally secured a yo""s o'''
with fine characteristic features. lheie wac ~
woman who would have made pretty goo" i"o"' :.
but she old and showed the ao"'iA,
white blood The difference in feature ana ci''
actorst,cs Of the various tribes Is broadly Marked
to the great delight of Mr.. Mayer. Inc N'o''" n
face is almost classical. while the Iuscarofa mas "
sharp chin and, like the Asiatic, Is oro"" w
tween the eyes The pure blood Senecas nave
large heads and square faces and the Cayus" mas
a taperng oval face. The Onohdasa i"0e =
round and the chin OF the genuine Oneida Is sha'i
and pointed ,.o,,r~
"The Iroouos women are proverbai lor .hei'
modesty and 1t was difficult matter 70 get '"ei
at first to consent for the white man 10 poS'
them even though the sitting was only loi '"'
face We had to explain and persuade ana uIse
and finally We appealed to their nauohf' pi'u'
making them understand that they were TO be per
petuated as types of their individual tribe. Ine'
finally became much pleased with the idea aite'
realizing that only the best-ookng specimens were
wanted.
Lucy Pierce, an Iroquois woman whose iho'he'
- Coyura and who had a Seneca father was
New-York tribune., 1897-08-04
A DAUGHTER BORN TO MRS. E. G. F4BBRT

4 daughter was born early on Monday morning TO
Mr.. and Mrs Ernesto 6. Fabbri at Woodlea the
country home of Mrs Fabbris mother. Mrs FL
liott +. Shepard. at Scarboroug the Hudson.
Mr.. and Mrs Fabbri were married Tuesday.
October 90 Of last year. in the Shepard Memorial
Chapel AT Scarborough, In the presence of several
hundred guests. most OF whom were conveyed from
at Woodlca. and II was while the festivities were
I'm Droeress tina. the brides grandmother the late
Mrs William n. Vanderbilt, was stricken with
Illness which caused her death after the young
couple had started on their wedding journey around
the word. Mr.. and Mrs. Fabbri. since their return
from foreign shores few weeks ago, have been
the guests OF Mrs. Shepard Woodea Mrs. Fab
bri is a sister OF Mrs. William Jay Schieffein and
Mrs D. n. Morris.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-04
AN INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS-.
CLUB WOMEN FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD
WILL MEET IN BRUSSELS TO-DAY.

An international woman's congress VIII De heid
at Brussels. beginning to-day and closing August
Z under the auspices Of the Belgian League OF
Woman's Rights According to tho pupisheo pro
gramr,e the conferences Will deal with both the
civil and social rights OF women. Two material
successes can already be mentioned in connection
with the congress. The Countess OF Flanders mas
received in audience two of the leading members
of the League, Nine. Wyyekcns ard MISS Dr
Jur Popelin and with great intelligence discussed
with them the questions Mt issue. There were two
points which had her particular attention-the
first the securing of tho savings OF married
woman for her own benefit. and the other the
rights Of children born out OF wedlock upon their
fathers estate Furthermore, tho nress mas given
the incentive for the Government 10 add the sum
OF i.oOo francs toward the fund FOR holding me ,he
posal Of the League to hold its meetings in
Women from all parts Of the world have an
New-York tribune., 1897-08-04
ARRANGING WIVDOW-GARDEN PLANTS.

''In arranging plants in the window garden. aim
always to have the view from the room pleasing
writes Eben r. Rexford, in "The Ladies Home
Journal" 'They are for home adornment, and they
sbouId no most attractive from the home stand
point A good general rule TO follow for effective
ness in arrangement is TO have the taller ones at
the sides This flames in the window and allows
The sun to get at the of the group II all the
nlants are ln-loying ones dispose the ow-grow-
ing ones next the glass. with the taller ones be-
hind them DO not crowd any OF them. The use OF
swinging iron brrc kets at each side OF the window
frame is highly advisable from the standpoint OF
Utility as well looks. Those holding three pots
nature so that the effect Is very fine. These brack
cts can be swung 10 or from the glass. and are
preferable to shelves
New-York tribune., 1897-08-04
THE GREEK RED CROSS

The National interest In the Eastern question
having subsided. Countess Cora D Brazz. the
president. and Soon j. vasto. the secretary gem
cral Of the National American Fund In aid OF the
Greek Red Cross. request all the committees and
individuals collecting money for the Greek Rel
Cross call In their lists and send tine remaining
moneys 10 the treasurer and report 10 the
ais who have personally subscribed co lected $50
are asked for. the Union Of Greek Women In
tends to address q personal letter Of thanks to
New-York tribune., 1897-08-04
THE CHILDREN'S CORNER.
WHO'S AFRAID IN THE DARK

WHO'S AFRAID IN THE DARK.
'Oh. not l." said the owl
And he gave great scowl,
And he wiped his eye
And hufted his Jowl, TOO whoo!
Said the dog, II bark
out loud in the dark Boo-oo!
Said the cat: 'Mi-ew.
I'll scratch any one who
Dares say that do
Feel afraid, Mi-ew!
Afraid" said the mouse.
"Of the dark In the house
Hear me scatter
Whateyer's the matter?
Squeak
Then the toad In his hole
And the bug In the ground.
They both shook their heads
And passed the word around
And the bird In the tree.
And the fish and the bee,
They declared all three
That you never did see
One OF them afraid
In the dark.
Rut the little boy who had gone to bed
ius, raised the bedciothes and covered his head.
-Q.ouisville Recorder.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-04
BRIGHT SILKS AND sATlNS.

PRETTY HOOD GEAR WITH CHIFFON TRIMMINGS
TRANSPARENT GOODS MADE Up OVER
BRIGHT SILKS AND SATlNS.
Panama hats for cycling. mounain-climbing' or
q, fact anv outdoor exercise. are greatly in vogue
this summer among fashionable people Ihelr
cost precludes them from ever becoming common
a good Panama costing. untrimmea. anywhere from
go 70 s25 according to the hneness Of the weave.
Their shane is not unlike the ordinary coarse
straw farmers hat" with medium-size brim. but
they can be pressed into Alpine shape or any other
form desired As has already been said, they are
used exclusively outing hats. becoming eX-
ample has the brim slightly curled up on either
side the front and back tilted down, and is
trimmed simply with black velvet ribbon. a wide
band around the crown. and bow consisting Of
New-York tribune., 1897-08-04

about four inches deep, so as TO form .aoi'e'
crrv,ng un toward the back otherwise the SKIRT Is
plain The waist is a full blouse. fastened on inc
side with a rufie like those on the skirt, iargs,
application Of Renaissance point forming soI, M ol
necklace. The sleeves nave one pun anu arc '
shrred TO the elbows. . and
certainly they are wonderfully pretty. and give an
air OF what the French CAL IA mysteIe 70 or .ne
fully soft and aliuring. Pink chiffon, yelled %ith
white chiffon and rail- applications or lace IKE
the most delicate frostwork. II the motif" OF one
exquisite toilette.
Back chiffon over white chiffon has also great
vogue and with either black or white incrusta tons
Of lace considered ''chfc." A delightful nttle
New-York tribune., 1897-08-04
MUSICIANS PRAISE THE WOMEN.
GOSSIP IN THE wOMAN'S DEPARTMENT o.
THE TENNESSEE CENTENNIAL
EXPOSITION

The musicians OF the South say that the Won
ans Department OF the Tennessee Centennial IL
position has done more than any other to bring
their work before the public. Recitals are continue
ally taking place in the womans Building. ana
Bellstad's Band of Cincinnati, has played there
several times. Among the musicians that the
women have secured have been Miss Elsie YandeII,
the soprano. Of Louisville: Miss Anita Muldoon, OF
Lexington. piarist. and Miss Charlotte Tarrant
the violinist. OF New Orleans
A picture that is attracting much attention IN
the Art Department OF the Woman's Building 10
a portrait OF General Robert F. Lee on the battle
field painted by Miss Marie Solary. OF Memphis:
The General Is shown on horseback. with dead ana
dying soldiers all around him.
The most attractive OF the decorations In the
Woman's Building are the flowers. II Is full OF
evergreens, and the potted plants are all In bloom
and cut flowers brought in fresh every day.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-04

Mrs Helen VI. Hcnrotin. In speaking OF women 8
clubs at the Chautauqua yesterday. said: ''Twen-
ty-six States have formed auxiliaries 10 the gen.
eral federation and are doing splendid work, each
taking up that most needed In its locality. Mnne-
sofa has formed country and town clubs. for that
State comprises largely farming community, you
know and these clubs bring the women Of towns
and farms together TO work for common aim.
like establishing a public library. for instance.
Illinois takes up the educational system. from
kindergarten to university: Maine the public school
system: Michigan. domestic economy and the edu-
cational system. The general federation OF wom-
ems clubs includes probably a quarter OF a million
women We have two clubs In India. two in Lon
DON and one each in Australia and South
America 49,. -
Mrs Henrotn is serving her second term as
presdent of the federation.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-04
VOMAN'S PAGE APPRECIATED

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: I never mean TO lose anything of the good
reading matter OF The Tribune Truly yours,
Mrs. NJ ID. G. NJ
New-York CITY, July Is. 1851
New-York tribune., 1897-08-04
PAPER wINDow-CURTAINs.

These thin papers also make such pretty window
curtains and draperies and are easily fesooned
tha: a plaln-looking and unnierestng room could
no transformed by willing hands and clever fingers
,nto ncrfect bower. and II Is safe 10 predict that
he en,srtainment would be the most enjoyable that
was carried through Win mutuai sooo humor Oh =
ha ais Of crlnked paper.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-04

Ten women sail to-day from San Francisco In the
steamer Noyo for Dyea. Alaska They will make
the trip the Chilkoot Pass to the gold fields OF
- ondVke.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-04

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: think the T. s. S. must be doing a grand.
good work May God bless you In IL! Yours sim
cerey. Mrs. GEORGE III. FRANKLIN.
Highststown. N. j., July 10, 1897.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-04
BOUDOIR CHTT-CHAT.

The pretty apron illustrated Is style used -
present by women when engaged In HOUSEHOLDS
duties 1t Is made OF heavy pale gray crash.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-04

The Kings Daughters were in convention al
Ocean Grove yesterday. Mrs Margaret Bottome
the president. presiding.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-04

Communicate tions have been received from ~
F.. Bessie W. Smith Miss Agnes 8. Park, A. A. w.
Margaret p Pascal. Ruth Allerton, EIla hyU'
Dayon. Ella =. Chase, Olive p Leach W. "on
Forbes, Willie Painter. Miss Eliza n. fih"' "a
Tribune Reader" A. f. d.. Mary smith, WIS
Josiah Shove and Mrs Thornton A. Nivenn;;, ,naor
All contributions have been hled ana viii -ded Ipd to
in the Sunshine column or VIII De Iorwa'"r rsois
scra pbook- -mdkers. All names nave peen itS, ~
tered and pi is sent to those who inciosed '"'-
New-York tribune., 1897-08-04

tiful tableaus last week for the benefit OF the
Shinnecock Indian Church.
The following programme will be given at Chau-
tauqua to-day Temperance Day.: Ten a. M
Meeting under the auspices Of the Ant-Saloon
League; address How and Why" by the Rev. p. A.
Baker Eleven a. m.--Meeting under the auspices OF
the Non-Partsan Womens Christian Temperance
Union: address by Mrs H. c. Campbell. Two p. m
Platform meeting under the auspices OF the Ma
tional Womens Christian Temperance Union; ad-
dress by Miss Frances r. willard Five p M
Thought: The Messianic Hope" by President w.
r. Harper. Seven p m.-Denominational prayer
meeting Eight p. m--Illustrated lecture. How
the other Half Lives" by Jacob A. Riis
The Colgate Chrysanthemum Club OF the Har-
lem Young Womens Christian Association. cele-
brated its second anniversary on Monday night
with an auction party. Miss Louise Muber being
the auctoneer The bidding was lively and most
enjoyable evening was spent On September the
tho Young Women's Christian Association will be
in West One-hundred ed-and-twenty-fourth-st. "A nd
The birth in England OF a and heir to the
Earl and Countess of Craven Is an item Of most
interesting news to New-York society. The
Countess Of Craven was Miss Cornelia Martin, the
only daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Bradley Martin.
She was married in April, 1893. In Grace Church.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-04

this city TO the young Earl Of Craven. The In
fant heir is joyously welcomed by both families
New-York tribune., 1897-08-04

Mrs. W. f. Hart. assisted by Miss Poe and Miss
Ferdon. is conducting a vacation kindergarten In
the school in Twenty-third-st. Over one hundred
children are i'm attendance and the work Is inter-
esting. entertaining and thorough.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-04
THE DAYS GOSSIP.

Mrs. Janet c. Hoyt. who Is spending the sum-
mer at Southampton Long Island, gave some beau
tiful tableaus last week for the benefit OF the
Shinnecock Indian Church
New-York tribune., 1897-08-04
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HOW TO DRESS THE TABLE TASTEFULLY
WITH FANCY COLORED AND GRIN
ID
killed PAPER.

How to arrange a table for a garden party dinner
almost Invariably puzzles the hostess. Damasit
has been used all winter. and. unless the linen
closet is a most elaborate one individual set of
lace doylies is out of the question. Two friends
or rather friendly rivals-both resourcefu clever
women consulted each other recently about this
problem and decided that at dinner each was TO
give they would use nothing but pal decorations
one used a large round table and the other an
had he hett
New-York tribune., 1897-08-04

President General of the T. g. s.. thahK ~"
very much for making me a member OF your ou''-
shine Society. and inclose stamp Ior NV M, r''
Yours truly. MElSE "ANDHnN 49,.
Noise is ! little nine -year-old GIRL who sent poN
of lovely paper does her initiation zee ihtU @ % 70
Sunshine Society. The dolls were sent away, away, r,te
a little six-year-old Colorado girl, VINO VIII w., W.
Meise about them. Meise will evidently be nnn sIy
little member. Her address Is Mapie-aVe'' h"
sack n. j.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-04

President General of the T. s. 81 incioseu p'ea'o
find stamp and check for the gold pin you 50 49,,
said was entitled to. hope to do more anu oe',
tor work for the T. S. S. and am very gra'eiui
for nv membership. / hope / shall always p1otto 10
worthy and that can find something OIL f,,iv
brighten the lives Of those around me- Graui
yours. N.,'"' u" "
The gold rim has been mailed to you
New-York tribune., 1897-08-04

President General of the T. s. s.. I have been
sending sabbath Reading to Miss Parks. but
have not had time 10 notify you before this.
have sent more to-day: also the supplement OF the
Sunday Tribune TO Uncle Dan. OF Evans Col
Yours sincerely, Mrs. r. DRu MMOND'
New-York tribune., 1897-08-04
THE PANAMA OUTING HATS.
CHARMING COSTUMES FOR SEASIDE AND
HOLIDAY WEAR-USEFUL HINTS.

PRETTY HOOD GEAR WITH CHIFFON TRIMMINGS
New-York tribune., 1897-08-04

president General OF the T. s. s.: Your letter
duly received the pin was surprise and great
deal of pleasure as 1t was so unexpected. II at
any time I contribute items Of interest to your
valuable columns I will take great pleasure in so
doing | thank you sincerely for making me men,
Der OF your society. Yours truly.
Stony Creek Conn.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-04

Happiness elusive. man searcheth for In vain.
For il Is ever mocking his eager, anxious quest;
Would ho Is earnest strive to ease earths woes
and pain.
Lo in his heart 'twoud tarry the longed-for,
hidden guest FANNY L. FANCHER.
Sent by Marie B. I.utlOW.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-25
PACIFIC CABLE COMPANY.
Directors Elreted-Connection to BE
Made With Honolulu In
Efnlsfpen Months

NEW YORK. Nov. 2t-At a meeting OF
the Pacific Cable Company of New York
tcday the following directors were elected:
j. Pierpont Morgan. Edmund l.. Baylies.
J. Kennedy Ted Rear Admiral John Irwin,
L. 5 y. and James y Scrymser James
A. SCrymser WAS elected president and Ed
mGud l.. Baylies vice president and acting
treasurer.
The company announces that IT'S pro-
rSsed cable win connect San Francisco
with the Hawaiian Islands near Honolulu.
Extensions from the Hawaiian Islands win
b. made 10 Japan and Australia II ia
further announced hy the company that
surveys for the cable between the coast of
California ard the Hawaiian Islands are
highly satisfactory and that arrang ements
are heing made for the establishment Of
that section within eighteen months. Deep
sea surveys In the southwestern Pacific
show r remarkably even bottom much
more favorable Jhan the old chart lndi-
Gated. many supposed shoals having been
expuu%ed from the admiralty charts.
The Pacific Ca bic Comranv will he indie
Pendent OF the Mexican Telegraph Com
panv and the Central ana South American
Telegraph Company. and the Western
Union Telegraph Company In SIS organiza-
iion- hut IL is stated that these organfza-
tons VIII have close business rela lions
with IT,
II viii require over Zoo miles Of cable 10
connect The United States with the Ha-
~aiian Islands, Japan. China and AuxtraI-
asia.