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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-17
THREE PILES or POSTAL CARDS.
DAILY MESSAGES FROM THREE TRAVEL
IERS TO THEIR INVALID MOTHER.

A dear old lady. whose home Is In Brooklyn mas
been an invalid for many years. she IL confined
nearly always 10 her wheeled chair. and her usuiI
station IS IN a deep bay window that locks out 81
A quiet street shaded By maple trees. The pleasure
OF her life is the green tossing foliage. and its
chief ANNOYANCE the sngshots Of the small boys
hunting sparrows on the window ledge in front u
her lie three heaps Of postal cards and when she
Is not watching the trees and the sparro"s she Is
lingering her mail.
The three heaps are always of equal heisA'
There are Just a. many cards in pile az in an
other And the Likeness between the heaps doesn I
sto, there What on postal card says that all me
others saw Tho only differences are In the date
lines and the signatures All the cards In one Pile
are signed Ned" in the next Guy" and in the
third Richard" Every morning the postman :
whistle bring three cards. for each pile.
Sometimes the heaps tvelyS cards high. Then
one I'm each row Steadily the piles count up 10
twelve again only tC lose their labor at That num-
her. For years those postal cards nave been conf
lng In Just that way and the five words they carry
have never varied. o..
Each postal card says: Am we'll and doing We'll
Never ANYTHING less and never anything more.
Tho whlte-hair.d lady In tho armchair mas tnr'"
sons VINO are in Leather. They tray,l lor m. .
sunday they are together nj home. EVery day tnty
are away from home they send their mother me
message she looks for The date line tells n"r " nero
each boy u.s. the five words that nothing mas gon
from hOsutal after a railway accident inc "oI"-
Ing was ~ altered. Nobody at home Know n" "IS
hurt until he was able 20 travel in'r" Ar' ''"-
/ venior~es in a steroofvped message
TN. boys" AR. nearing middle age. They are
W married and giving their lives 10 the IhFa'
| In the armchair
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-17
WOMEN IN MILITARY SERVICE.
THEY CAN FIND WORK TO DO IN WAR AS
WELL AS IN PEACE. SAYS CHARLES
II. CHAPMAN

- constantly recurring argument OF the anti
suHragists.' says Charles II. Chapman, of this
city Is the inability OF woman to vote or hold
once on account OF her incapacty for military
service. To support this the remonstrants
struct or Imagine state OF society that exists
only among animals and the lowest forms OF hui
manly the state OF existence where brute force Is
everything and intellect is nothing
Inc meTest smattering OF history enough to
oo'''Hce the rejecting reader how little brute
S"ehsh or skill In physical warfare has been
factor III the success Of the foremost statesmen,
rulers or generals. and the manners and customs
OF even savage peoples show how influence and
power invariably abide with the keenest and
"lsest Drains, not with the strongest arms.
Nheh We endeavor TO make military service the
requirement. Tor the franchise endeavor 20 con-
froVert the Declaration OF IndeUendence and the
American Constitution and all tho aryuroarts md
beliefs mat led TO the framing OF thase corner
stones or our National Government We must deny
the existence on our legal records Of those acts
,nat give the franchise TO every male citizen OF
regal age Irrespective Of age. condition or physical
capacity. When are prepared 10 admit that
black Is white, right Is wrong or that twice two
may have other products than four we may logi-
cally accept this statement OF the anti-su~r,g,sts
"a truth Not only Is It entirely false that ability
Tor military service is requirement for the cran-
chlse, but 1t is fact registered on the statute
books that the only citizens debarred from the
excepting
course criminals insane and womem are the
soldiers and sailors OF the United States
AS 10 the incapacity OF women to hold public
Office unfortunately for the anti-sunragist argyll
ment women have had large share in the work
OF conducting the Government FOR MAN, uo.,s
They have been employed In the Government de-
partments at washington and have filed minor
pGsl,ions IN varloIs other places; They ike
wise numerous IN state and municipal governments
Where they are daily becoming more imports MT
factors. That they have been as efficient as mon
In these positions is proved by their retention in
employment. and there IL logical reason 70 douht
that they would give the same satisfactIon Uere
the Offices elective instead Of appointive Thar
they would fulfil all the functions of men IL Of
course, absurd; but that they would, by course Of
natural selection, take 10 themselves the Offices
best suited 10 them there be no doubt
The anti-suffragists argue that were war N he
DECLARED every woman In Office would be a useless
and clogging burden on the administration Deeds
speak louder than words. The records OF the hos
pital corps In the great War OF the Rebellion and
the nagnifc cont services Of the Sanitary Commits
sion show that women can find work 70 do in war
as well as In peace and In each state can be the
equal In her duty OF man in his"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-17
NEU RFiTTIFIClTTON PROCESSES.

Among the surpri4!ng operations that John II.
Woodbury. of the Woodbury. Dermat illogical lnsti-
,Ite No II West Fory-second-st.. says he Is able
,o perform Is one that j. distinct novelty even IN
tb. establishments whore the altering Of noses and
the eradication OF wrinkles and other effects OF old
age have long been among those advertised as prac-
tlcabl. Mr. Woodbury's new operation consists IN
exchanging the scalp OF u man or woman on which
hair l. growing iuxuriIntly for that Of bald
headed person. OF course. the operation - a long
costly and painful II IL first necessary 10 1nd
some one willing 10 become bald for life In return
FOR a cash payment According 10 Mr.. Woodbury.
this il by no means as difficult most people would
think and there has been no lack or persons Wiling
10 Dirt with their hair for NE IN order TO be re-
lieyed from financial troubles Wigs are cheap, az
ore az these persons an English actress who had
not made the success she expected IN ms country,
obseryetr and she cheeruy submitted 10 the opera
ton. ,-,t-, Al. ,,-ao,ih,,.,.
Among other transformations which MI Woodbury.
declares possible the trimming down OF TOO
neshy cheeks the enlargement or snal mouths ana
the diminuton In size Of those that are 700 laree
IL declares that the prominent ears "hlch some
lines dishgure otherwise beautiful faces can ny a
simple operation be made 10 lie close 10 the mead
The pain attending most OF the operations Is FORE
stalled by cocaine. -, ,- .....,,, moo
which according to Mr.. Woodbury.. cannot oe
aegiated II not entirely cured. by modern methods
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-17
MRS. ". g. NTLLIGiN ENTERT4INS.

Mrs William G. Mugan gave dinner last night
at her beautiful home. Villa Paramount FOR her
husband and thirty-f OF his male friends. The
dining room, was profusely decorated with flowers,
the mantle being banked with pink ana white
roses with a large horseshoe Of flowers In the CEN
tire: and music was furnished throughout the meal
BY the Bent brothers. cornetists, who occupied an
alcove concealed by tall palms
Mrs Mulligan was assisted In receiving by Mrs
Edward Paulet Steers. Mrs. James +. Mccartney
and Mrs w H. Williams. Mrs. Steers was gowne'i
in black SATIN with jet ornaments; Mrs. McCart-
ney was In pink silk and Mrs Williams wore black
velvet and let, with diamond ornaments Mrs
MuIligan wore pale blue brocaded satin trimmed
with white mousseline de SOLE with pearl and dla-
mond ornaments After receiving the guests the
women retired to the library and dined alone
Among the men present were James F. McCart-
nsy Edward Paulet Steers, +. j. Scully Charles
Ottendorfer Assistant Corporation counsel; Judge
Charles Donohue Commissioner John Whalen'
Thomas T. Wickes. F.. p. Foster. John j. Barry,
indge l. j. Conlin. william y. Penny, Bernard
Marlin Samuel NJ. Duffy, James A. Hanley ana
Jefferson NJ. Levy 90 - ,,A l., nall
known 10 the world most successful dealer IN
real estate the only woman member or the Real
I,s,ote Exchange she having started In the busl-
nsss AZ the age of eighteen years. Mrs Muiligan is
aiso the only woman member OF the Phi Delta Pni
Society having been initiated upon her graduation
from the law school. with the title OF ILL., b.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-17
THOCGHT-BOOKS IT NORTHFIELD.
Mr. MooDYs PLAN FOR HELPING THE STUDENTS
Yesterdays ADDRESS.

YESTERDAYS ADDRESS.
East Mortified. Mass. Sept. i6 (speciaD.-"Wnas
is YOUR best thought to-day is Mr.. Moodys greet
Ing 10 the teachers ard students OF his schools this
fall Every morning he catechises the students AZ
the seminary and at Mount Herman on the adj
dress of the previous day, and 1t is surprising 70
see how many thoughts he receives from them.
He is anxious that every student' shall have q
tbought-book into which at least one thought .
week shall be put. A London bishop who Kept
thought book when asked what his best thought
was for the day. replied; You cannot neal oho
man by operating on his ear
The address this morning was continuation or
the one which was begun last week and which MI.
Moody saws is Ike the Connecticut River in front
NJ the Seminary-"lt just flows on and on and on,
and there is no end 20 it," He took the words
Jealous Of good works and In his usual practicA
manner he aeft a great many interesting ana hrip-
mi remarks for the thought-books. He thinks thai
II man has grace enough 10 stand little or'''
icism he would better get some more
81 knew a man" he said. who came into one
NJ our inquiry meetings and said: I was Chris
tim for six months. but | couldn't hold out
went into J &C. com gIst cor up and
poured bucket ot colo water So"t ny UaSH "a
| gave it all up II a bucket OF water coud WASH
away your religion II coIldh n.e eo oe brtrssth
deep | said. II one mas me grace tnat piinse.a
salvation a bucket OF water or an entire. ocean
CON-. reason why men their hope Is that they
Mi long ago a man committed suicide. He was
a millionaire and had everything that heart c0uI9
rish hut he didn't have any occupation j ASKED
a distant relative of his, whom l knew very well
What in the world made that man Kill himself;
wi really Mr. Moody. no replied the man had
notbng else 10 do Sometimes when ! go into
town to hold a religious meeting one OF the MN.
Committee He has plenty Of time at his disposal
an I saw. No. a who isn't busy IN this
80 10 ~ no use on a committee or anywhere
Else would rather have a man who Is busy rom
,norning Till night of my committees IMAM
a. bavs one OF these men Of leisure.
BE Jealous OF good works suppose the 1000
Samaritan had preached forty minute sermon
SO that wounded Jew The sermon wouldn't rave
done any good and the man would nave Cleo.
Sern,ons are good in their places and so - pare.
9oric. A little fruit or few howers or a etter or
tind word will often do more good than the most
,t me sermon Preach and practice. Both are
necessary"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-17
NAY BE 4 NEW SCHOOL CENSUS.
THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF INSTRUCTION
NOT CONTENT WITH THAT MADE
Ply THE POLICE.
Ply THE POLICE

The Board Of Estimate yesterday referred to
CORPORATION Counsel Scott a request from the Board
of Education that go. 900 be transferred from some
other department FOR the purpose OF making ceh-
Sis OF school children the work 70 be done under
the supervision of the State Superintenden Mt OF PUP
lie Instruction Mr.. skinner The question 10 De
decided is VIII ether or not Superintendent skinner
the power 10 reject census made by me
police ana to order made under his own super
Vision al the city's expense. Superintendent skim
ner has said that he will not accept the work as
done by the police because he thinks II would Do
incorrect and unreJiable
Commissioner Little Of the Board Of Education
appeared and presented the resolution, as adopted
bv the Bolrd Of f. lucation. Re said that the city
BOARD did not wish 10 take a position IN opposition
10 the State superintendent because ne colIo
withhold money from the Board
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-17

centre Of each square to fasten large head-'''.N
braid on white satin or white braid on oiacA Sd''
IMPORTED TRAVELLING FROCk
A lately imported travelling frock. which IS very
stylish. IS Of gray mohair The skirt when IKE a
the newest gowns (and on. the pity Of 10 touches
the ground all around IS finished with Tapped seams
in front and two rows OF stitching at the top OF
two-inch hem The waist is a tabernacle jacket
fitting tight 10 the figure with Understanding
collar finished with several rows OF stitching IN lieu
Of trimming and closed with frogs OF doubled
mohar braid OF a darker shade Of gray. There are
three OF these latter which extend the entire
breast in a slight curve and are held at either end
oy eigar-shaped buttons OF smoked pearl. Inc ends
o. Inc bpaid hang in loops. small pocNet or
handkerchief is IN the left side OF the jacket
on the breast
Use OF FOULARD FLOUNCEs
rrily but pretty is skirt and sleeves composed
oi.ireiy OF small fouiard hounces the waist peihs
po'ero turned back with long squared reVefS u
whi'e silk. the revers and the vest OF white mousse
"As % sole, being trimmed with horizontal rows VI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-17
FILETS OF SOLE IN ASPIC.

delicious breakfast dish Is flets Of sole IN
asplc. First make rich sauce OF pound 0.
butter one ounce Of -Four half "A gill 81 cream. a
teaspoonful Of chopped parsley and little lemon
Juice. Season and mix with the chopped meat OF
one lobster Have the FLEETS OF sole skinned and
spread the mixture thickly over each slice. Roll.
tie and cook In the oven for ten minutes. covering
with creased pape~. Line border mould with Jelly
and place the flets and Jelly In layers. Set ice
cool. When ready TO serve. place light salad
n he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-17
CENTENART4NS or THE WORLD.

Among the centenarIans OF the world. so far as
statistics have been compiled. says "Womanknd,
women predominated. almost rs two to one. me
United States census OF 1890 gives 1881 persons OF
100 wears OF age or more. Of whom 1888 were men
aud 25s3 women census OF centenarians takeh
o. Erance in 1895 gives 23 persons OF 100 years ana
nyer 81 whom al women and 10 men; IN
London the census or 1881 shows ~ IN n nrnh
shiiitv is that women do not engage IN such haz-
ardous work or pleasures as men,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-17
CERRANT WATER.

Stalk and clean pound OF ripe red currants'
mash the fruit up with wooden spoon, then add
TO Il half pint OF water Next put It In pre-
serving pan with half pound OF sugar sur II
over the fire TIL It begins 10 simmer. then pass II
through a bai--sieve Make a syrup 10y boiling
half a pound Of sugar with three gills OF water;
pour this the fruit juice. and add PM an" Il
haIf moro water Let IL cool. II possible Ice II:
then place IL in decanter, and II i ready Tor use
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-17

few droDs OF hazeline in water Is an excellent
lotion to- the eyelashes. They should De bathed
I'm II every morning. \ little powdered ooraX In
water is also good even a stil smaller quantity
of carbonate OF soda. But the best beautiiier Is
healthy eyes. No one with weak eyes can expect
r. have long thick lashes. Children should be
taught not TO rub the eyes for this Is most In
furious 10 these sensitive organs. lf child mas
psrfrctly strong healthy eyes. the lashes may be
improved by occasionally slightly trimming them
but this should be discontinued As one reaches a-
nryr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-17

Draped with lace aounces and trimmed with clus-
tiers If lilac.
and winter Although American women. with their
DAYS full the hrim with health'ul outdoor occu-
pations and sports might smile NJ the GaC eX
aggeration which makes an apotheosis Of the art Of
dressing esteeming us rites almost as sacred as
those OF religion. still even they feel AT the be
ginning OF a season sort OF pleasurahle eX-
citement over what they will order in the way Of
new gows-and largely discuss the coming
fashions
So far the dressmakers have given us little 10 talk
about and 1t still remains 70 be seen whether the
styles will be substantially the same. or whether
there surprises kept in reserve. So FAR as one
can Judge. the skirts will remain much the same
fitting tightly over the hips and spreading out AT
the bottom-ths cut being 50 becoming 70 all that
there seems TO be an ali-suffcient reason for its
continuance Bouses will be than ever
and will be even more eccentric.
latest Yrinkle in trimming IS 10 sew mohair
braid on the blouse-like lattlcework, and in the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-17

ONE WAY TO CLEAN BOTTLES

Water bottles and dacanters can he easily cleaned
by means Of a strong bent wire and q soft linen
cloth Half III the bottle with suls and let It
stand for half hour. then rub with the cloth
soaped well and wrapped about the wire When
thoroughly clean rinse with clean water and drain.
Always lukewarm water glass. and Ivory
or CASTLE soa r. For the outside Of the bottle IL II
h. deeply cut fancy glass. a lttl~ ammonia In
the water is excellent. and gives fine polish.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-17
WHITE VELVET SHERRET.

Use the juice Of six lemons and the th'nly shaved
peel OF two soaked IN the juice half an hour.
Strain the juice. and add enough sugar 10 make
thick batter. II usually requires about cupful 10
each lemon. Add three pnts OF milk. and turn ut
once into a freezer packed with three parts Of
broken Ice and one part rock salt Turn slowly ~
first and when Il begins 10 thlcken turn rapidly
until stiff. Add more ice and salt. and let Il stand
for al least two hours before. serving.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-17
THE TRTRI W PiTTERN.
4 TISst'E-PAPER PATTERN OF MIS7h'
JACKET 80 7157. FOR COUPON
AND TEN CENTS.

NM ~
This iaunty little top garment Is maze o. S",l"-
faced Goth in the deep -had" ot req KNOW - -,
- Tho d.,or,,ion consisting OF black silk braid
TN. l,,s. fronts close ~ tho neck only. but the
back IL made snug hy means - "a o"ntr"-seam slH"-
hack and underarrn CORES The neck finishes win
4 close standing collar. The back shows the resd-
lation coat laps and p,eats. and IN IN" 'front.' u7''
pockets are inserted and are covered WIN P"'H''
Iaps The ele4ves arc two-scamed and folio" N"
arm, closely above the elbow standing out above IN
a pun Of exceedingly moderate dimensions after
the fashion Of the day.
The mode is adauted n an manner Of lightweight
cloaklngs in con rt cheyi9'. serge. etc. Nhil"
braid t. n, accepted trimming ne garment may
he simD-v finished with macnin" stitching. When
dayeloped military. hussar or po~tinaH blue the
eject a. exceedingly good.
VIII require one and thrce-eighths yards OF nifty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-17

4 T. :. s member. whe signs herself c W. ana
has Just celebrated her eighty birthday, SENDS
extremely interesting Old paper called Inc
Ulster County Gazette" and published In Jonesville
Wis. Saturday, January I. 1900 The paper Is
IN deep mourning for General Washington. and is
full of culogistic sketches and articles about the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-17


y ~ mars thoughts I'm not part
And ysont frrm his mind.
Within the intellect and heart,
I dwell with all MANKIND.
with friends in peace and foes In STRIFE
I'm ever 10 b" found, 49,
while clingng % the last In me-
To death I'm also bound
Earth claims me- first. although IN heaven;
I'm centred in the deep.
while In mdocean tempest driven.
You'll md me wrapt In sleep.
I'm part OF every racing steed.
Ana In his swiftcst pace,
Yet strange to say, whateer his speed
I'm last In every race.
With numbers when ! masquerade,
couot one-hfth OF seven:
Three times repeated and I'm made
To stand FOR nall eleven.
II In ten times I'm only twice.
what may seem more absurd
Is that I'm twice ten I'm only once,
And OF one I'm hut one-third
W J. HOTGHTON (blind chaplain
No iG5 Nelson-st.. Brooklyn.
The answer to the above riddle will be in Mon
days issue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-17

Here are directions FOR good face bath or sham
poo" the effect the skin being most gratifying
II is said: Rub pure. fine soap on A sponge. adding
several drops OK best toilet giycerine Previously
dip IN" sponge In hot water. Rub the face and
neck softly with the sporg" until the skin Is GOV,
cred with the soothing lather. Then take almond
meal and rub IL in unt. face and neck perfectly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-17
BAKED LOBSTER

II this dish Is 20 be made OF the canned FISH Il Is vel
TO keep a shell clean and baked ready for use
Take breakfast cupful Of the flesh from the lob
ster and yolks Of two hard-boi!ed eggs rubbed TO
paste, a dessertspoonful OF chopped parsley and
teacupfu Of thick white sauce. Season the whole
with cayenne pepper. salt. tle vinegar and
slight busting Of nutmeg. FIJI the lobster shell
previously split IN halo with the mixture. cover
with dried breadcrumbs moIstened vita butter
md bake in a steady oven TIL Drowned. The lob
ster she'll should be wiped over with salad oil be-
fore Il is used which helps to keep its bright
c4ln
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-17

Communications have beer received from Nette
J. ) Bartlett Mrs. +. c. Buckbee. +. +. R.. Miss
A. r W Mr. T W Miss F. NJ Larkham. Annie
f. Doty, Bertha A. Nesmth Mrs Mary 4. Wicker.
Mrs. S T Marshall. NJ Rdgway Bannon. JUST,
tia" A 9. Ward and Mrs II. V McHarg All
names have been enrolled. T. : :. pins mailed and
contributions passed on" TO those who VIII ENJOY
them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-17

great man. Among the quaint advertisements is
the following:
A stout. healthy, active negro wench Any per-
son Inclined TO purchase may know the particulars
by applying 10 John Shoemaker jr, at hoch-
ester" Dated November 70. 1888.
Another odd advertisement ia this:
Writing wrapping and bonnet paper for sale at
the printing office October y. l1g9."
poem headed "On the Death OF General WASH
ing,on. By Young Lady" Is given in full:
What means that solemn drge that strikes my
ear? ,,--
what mean those mourntul sounds-why shines
the tear
Why toll the bells the awful knell OF fate?
An. why those signs that do my fancy safer
Where'er turn the general gloom appears.
Uark' Yonder rue'u noise-,tis done, Us uoHe'
The silent tomb invades our Washington
Must virtues exalted yield their breath?
Nlusf bright perfection md Keller IN deathF
III, mortal greatness Sail7-a glorious name
What then j. riches honor and true fame?
The angus. chie, the father and the friend;
The generous pafriot-let the muse commend
CDluu.b!a's glory and Mount vernon pre-,
rb.re Iies er shrined with numbers at his side,
There t., the sigh responder, from the breast,
fg.ava in rich nurnbers'-l"t IN" gloRlnB lest
~ tears re:ulgeut beam WIKI gratetuI loyts
And the sable mourning our aUhc'oN P'''e'
w.ep,-klndred mor;als- weep no more you Il Hhd
, -,sr so inst so pure. firm in mimi.
n.1ol@iny Angels hail he heavenly sage.
t'.i.s,tai Soirif. greet the wonder ot m" Age.
win g. Y please send FUN name and address.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-17
BOTDOIR CHIT-CH4T.

The collar shown in the cut IA OF rare old duchess
lace OF an exquisite design. II belongs 10 Mrs.
Florence VI. Morton. OF No. go sixth-ave the
trained nurse whose remarkable history was told
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-17
.,s FOSTER ADMITTED TO PRACTICE.

Washington Sept ls.-Mrs. J. Ellen Foster. q
Iowa. was to-day on motion OF Mrs, Ellen Spencer
Mus.ey. admitted to practice in the Supreme couve
OF the District OF Columbia.