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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-07
NO HOLIDAY FOR MERCHANTS.
BUYERS OF FALL GOODS CONTINUE TO
ARRIvE-THE EXCURSIONS
STILL POPULAR

Although yesterday was generally observed as
holiday In the city. the Merchants Association
was Kept as busy as usual receiving visiting mer-
chants from a distance. No less than los visiting
merchants registered AT the rooms OF the associa-
ton, In the NewYork Life Building. For a month,
since the first excursion tickets were sold. the
NUMBER OF merchants registering at the assocn ton
rooms nave averaged about one hundred day.
Whiie the first excursions from what
IL known as the Joint Traffic territory the list Of
visiting merchants has not been confined to that
territory Hundreds OF the merchants from
OUTSIDE that limit. journeying oftentimes several
hundred miles 10 get within the boundaries OF that
territory. where they could buy the special form
OF ticket, or travellers certificate, provided for
under the arrangement between the roads In the
JOINT franc territory and the Merchants Asso-
CATION Ihere were also numerous excursions run
from the south 10 the Southern terminal points at
Norfolk. Richmond and Washington. and most Of
the southern steamship companies have run X
cursons or one kind another. There has been
disposition the part Of several railway lines
IN territory where the railway associations have
thus far declined to grant the concessions in the
manner asked for by the Merchants Association
10 cooperate directly with the association for the
purpose or enabling merchants throughout their
respective territories TO get to New-York In the
same manner as such merchants have been enabled
tories.
The officers of the Merchants Association. at
the expiration Of one month of the excursions.
much pleased at the results OF their work They
could not be otherwise, because their work has
been felt directly in all the trade centres Of the
United States, which have been stimulated to
greater ardor by the work, and before long this
will result in direct and tangible benefit in hun
dreds and thousands OF towns throughout the
country.
Among the new resident members OF the Mer.
chants Association Of NewYork are Alden Samp-
G. Sons. manufacturers Of oil cloths: s Stein
field Co, drygoods. and j. p. Logan. drygoods
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-07
OBITUARY.
MAJOR G. N. BOMFORD.

Major George ~ Bomford. U. 8. A., retired. who
died on Sunday In his home. at No. "a West Four.
feminist. came OF family Of soldiers. His grand.
father was George Bomford a major Of engineers
In the War Of 1872. and his father Brigadier.
General James V. Bomford.
Major Bomford born in this city hfty-six
years ago. and began his careet in the Army in
June 1861, when he went to the war first lieu.
tenant In the I'D New-York Volunteers. He was
promoted to be a captain in 1862. and In the same
year became lieutenant-coone He mustered
out or the service In March, 1863. and IN August,
so ne enlisted as private In the 18th Infantry OF
the Regular Army. He promoted Immediately
10 me rank OF sergeant. and received commission
as nrst lieutenant within three months. On March
= isof. he received the brevet rank OF captain for
gallant services at the battle OF Antietam and the
tie OF Fredericksburg. He was transferred to the
18th Infantry in 1871. and few years ago he was
retired His son. George y. Bomford. jr.. is an
Mcpherson.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-07
"BROWNING AND LOVE-"
MISS EMMA EIOIsE WEST ENTERTAINs THE
MEMBERS OF TILE 2 w l..

MISS EMMA EIOIsE WEST ENTERTAINS THE
MEMBERS OF THE p. w. l..
The p W. T.. had It's usual fortnightly literary
afternoon Yesterday. Notwithstanding the weather
and the holiday About n dozen were present and
Mrs. Hattie r. Mifn presided. Mrs Bertha willy.
chairman OF the Literary Committee. being out OF
town \
Miss Emma Eloisc West gave a tain q Brown
ing and Love" She said that Brownings wife was
his inspiration. and that his love for her was so
great that he had literally loved her into life and
health. She thinks Browning never did any really
good work after Mrs. Browning died In illustra-
ton Of her talk Miss West read a number Of
Brownlngs love poems-"The Last Ride" Evelyn
Hope" In Gondola" 'In Year. and Meeting
at Night"
Speaking OF the general character Of Browning's
poetry, Mss West said she knew Wall Street
man who always reads browning for twenty min
utcs before going 10 business when he has a
particularly hard deal on. Browning opens his vi
sion. he says: and helps him to get an Insight into
the future OF stocks.
In the discussion which followed the paper Mrs.
C. H. Bishop quoted Oliver Wendell Holmes the
effect that genius was generally like a stately
ship being towed into port by little tug OF Wife
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-07

YOUNGEST BAB1 IN HE CoN f.SI
by a brass band the anxious mothers fled before
the Judges holding up their little ones with most
confident air
Fond grandmothers tossed the babies aoft as
they passed by as II 10 say. who could deny this
cherub the PRICE Young fathers marched in line
with proud air they carried their handsome
youngsters.
Three times the selected numbers marched before
the Judges before the fortunate three were decided
upon Little Miss Edna Wallace fifteen months
old, received the first prize She had deep blue
eyes and golden brown hair. and her cheeks were
like delicate rose leaves.
Johnny Sheehan ten months old. captured the Sec
ond prize His mother had wisely removed his
dress so that his chubby arms and legs were dis
played in perfection OF beauty and won the judges
hearts at once
Dainty Irene Manning, with her brown eyes and
hair like spun gold received the third prize.
The second contest for the heaviest baby
under two years old. Master James II. Wilson. ten
months old. tipped the scales at thiry-four pounds
and for so much good ayolrdupois received $ in
gold.
The third contest for twins. and the proud
father and mother of Katie and Rosie Wick OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-07

sisters aud have studio In Cambridge. Mass
where they work together the former doing figures
and the latter animals
The rudiments ~ art were taught them by their
mother after which their education was obtained
I'm the COwlcs Art school. in Boston. under Dennis
NJ Bun k-r Ernest J.. MAYOR and MI. ana MIS-
Ktson tTheo Alice Kuggl"si. and also IN tA. stuhlo
of Caroline Cranch daughter OF the poet ANA hrUst
christopher i. Cranch Al,
shouting Above the Tide was the work 3i MISE
Harriet u Hyatt. aud was exhibited her" 10y w"
National Sculpture Society. Later II won a slIvri
medal at Atlanta. ana l. now In the Boston NH
scum II Fine Arts. -, ~,
rict and the rough sketch Of chickens ANA r"oSte"
lv Miss Anna
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-07
TEACHERS or WINTiL TRAINING.
CANDIDATES FOR THE APPOINTMENTS
WILL. BE EXAMINED TO-DAY.

WILL BIZ EXAMINED TO-DAY.
An examination Of candidates who have made
application for appointment special teachers of
manual training In the public schools VIII be held
TO day In the eXamiLatiOn-room of the Board OF
Education IN Grand-st. The examinations Will be
In the following subjects: Free-hand and mechan-
teal drawing. color. design modelling and English.
The test In the latter will consist OF ii composition
upon an assigned topic
The Board Of Supcrintendents has prepared
OF study. including the Subjects OF frce-hand
and mechanical drawing. color. design, constructive
work I'm paper and modelling. which Is 10 be intro
dlIced into All the primary and grammar schools.
The studies aboN" mentioned VIII be known as
the mantaltr training subjects, and. as iar as posi-
BILE will he taught by the class teachers TO aid IN
the establishment Of this course, II Is proposed 10
appoint a corps of instructors to be known as
spccIal teachers Of manual training.
IL IL designed to appoint these special teachers
for a term OF three years. the time or employment
TO be extended thereafter as the Board or Educa-
tiou The salaries proposed are a MIMI
mum salary OF $3.50. and At the end OF two years
rnertorIous service. $500 The duties of the special
tenchcrs will be to visit the classes In the several
schools Of the district TO which they may he as
signed to aid the class teachers In regard to the
snecInl subjects by advice TO illustrate the require
ments OF the manuals OF the course or study. ana
10 conduct teachers classes and Institutes in man
uatraIning subjects II Is expected that these spe
oal teachers Will devote their entire Time TO the
duties OF their places.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-07

Nidgewood n. j. beamed with Joy AZ the prize wac
awarded their beautiful babies. seven months o'u
The last contest was for the prettiest emu De-
tween two and four years old There were 50
many really pretty children In this list that II WAS
, difficult thing to decide. There were DAINTY,
lweet little blondes like fairies. some blacK-e!e"
brownies and sturdy young chaps who regarded '"e
ntuation with extreme compiacency ana ihdiie'
mce.
Josephine Addison. three and one-hsn years Old
vas the recipient Of the prize. She Is beautifui
Boiden- haired child and dressed IN simple
snite, with pink bows on the shoulders. and wore
9anty white hat poke shape
when the manager was asked why women were
~ among the Judges they certainly know
SsS.e about babies than men do, he replied race
6SSsV that Men enjoy greater facilities Tor get
OUT OF town quicker than women. thereby es-
the wrath OF the rate mothers whose little
sungs were not regarded as swans
~ next Labor Day q similar show will be held at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-07
"HIGHER PHYSICAL LIFE or WOMEN"

The first OF series Of illustrated talks on The ftigh-
or Physical Life OF Women" was given yesterday ar
,rroor b, Mira NJ G. Vincent at Studio No. 7OI.
Carnegie building. The lecturer explained some
Of The commonest causes OF III health among
w.omen riving the simple remedies and advising
women az much as possible to avoid the surgeons
rn,fe These lectures will be given each Monday
nr,arpoon M this month.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-07
,pc yruuay WELCOMED HONE.

yomon,s Christian Temperance Union women are
GLAD TO welcome home Mrs. Angie +. Newman. OF
Lincoln. Neb who went delegate TO the Inter
national Council OF Women at Berlin ana me so,
niai purity Congress at Bernc from the National
Woman's Christian Temperance Union. She was
prevented by severe Illness from attending either
Convention but has had extensive trip through
Europe Asia Minor Egypt and the Holy Land.
and learned much OF womans work In the EAST
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-07
MRS. EMILY j PHILLIPS

Mrs Emily y. Phillips who died on Sunday ct
her nome. Shady Nest. Hudson. N. T..
was born in this city on January q. 1901. Her
parents were from Switzerland her father being.
a native or Geneva. In 1893 she married Colonel
EhJah Phillips. a prominent citizen OF Syracuse,
~. l., where she lived until about the time of his
neatn. when she returned 10 New-York and has
Tor the last thirty years spent her SUMMERS in her
country home at Piermont
Sne was woman Of intelligence. refinement and
culture. given TO hospitality. and fun OF Kindness
ana sympathy: Funeral services will be held to.
MORROW from her late residence at O'Clock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-07
WEDDINGS.

Tho wedding OF Miss Susan Farnam Pifrard to
Henry Davis Ives was quietly celebrated on Sat-
,rd,v afternoon I'm the apartments OF the BRIDE
parents DR. and Mrs. Henry q. Pinard In the
Rutland There were no guests present at the
ceremony except the members OF the two families
49,. hriie who was given away by her father, was
att,rad in a gown OF white satin and a tulle veil
TIRE were no bridesmaids ushers. maid OF honor
~ hest man The reception which followed the
oarsmonv which was performed by the Rev. Ralph
l.. Rrydses of Islip. Long Island was informal Mr.
"a Mrs Ives will make their home In this city
The bridegroom is a son Of the late sculptor Mr.
nf Rome Italy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-07
WILLIAM II. WAXING.

Saratoga. n. Y, Sept. s.-Street Commissioner
William II. Waring, OF the most prominent citl-
zens of Saratoga, died to-day from shock produced
by surgical operation. Several weeks ago Mr.
Warng pared n corn closely that blood poisoning
ensued. ON Saturday the foot was amputated as
heroic measure to save his life, but he failed TO
rally after the operation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-07
CHARLES TUCK TOULMIN.

CHARLES Tuck Toulmin. OF this city. died at
Broad Hall. Pittsfeld. Mass. last Thursday Mr.
Toulmn. who was in his thrty-second year. was
engaged In the boiler business at No 80 Park
Piace: He formerly lived at Middlebush ~ J.
me funeral was held at Christ Church, Boulevard
and Seventy-frst-st, yesterday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-07
EX-CONGREssMAN LEWIS HANBACK,.

Topeka. Kan Sept 6.-Ex-Congressman Lewis
Hanback, died this morning at Armordale. Kansas
City. He was ffty-eight years old. Death was due
10 typhoid malarial fever. He had been Ill but two
weeks. He member of the XLVIIIth and
XLIXth Congresses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-07
VOU4N'S PAGE APPRECIATED.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir. I think the Only Woman's Page Is the best
consensus Of thought one can ind anywhere III
any paper. We have taken The Tribune ior haI
such perlod May you long be blessed and spared
10 'o'''''"' '' J. A. FOWLER.
Co-Editor chronological Journal New-fork
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-07
THE DAYS GOSSIP.

The Business Woman's Republican Club met last
evening IN the Hamilton Bank Building. Nos. ?ls
and 2l7 West One-hundred- neutrality-suspicious.. for
the purpose OF enrolling names OF persons wishing
TO join It's classes in social economics, literature.
choral music china painting French. Spanish,
German, needlework. tailor-mgde garments, dress
making and stenOgraphy These classes are free
10 members. There are many applicants and the
books will be cosed soon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-07

thought about America having Us own worm
They each and every one declared II was not Only
possible but mos. probable thing ana that II
only rested with the people. women chiefly, 10 pro-
claim their fdVortc merchant and thereby an
nOuuce TO the New World it, new worth
and" continued one importer OF Paris gowns,
"it l. with little anxiety await this show Oi
preference. Their" is no telling where the women
going buy but do know that they VIII
buy and that an American Worth establishment
will be the result of their marked Partially as 10
place OF purchase"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-07

The marriage of Miss Katharine Corbin. the
daughter Of Colonel Corbn. to william Usher Par
sons will be soemnized this afternoon In the
chanel of St Cornelius. on Governors Island.
while the marriage ceremony will be privately
REFORMED by the Rev. DR.: Morgan DIX. the rector
~ trinity parish there will be. half an hour later
large reception at the home OF the brides father.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-07
"NY LITTLE MODEL"

sTATUARY IN BRONZE-TIIE JOINT WORK
OF THE MISSES HYATT.
The bronze group My Little Model" which will
be on exhibition IN Ttnany's window to-day. is the
Joint work Of tho Misses Harriet Randolph Hyatt
and Anna Vaughn Hyatt. The Misses Hyatt are
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-07
ups MONTGOMERY IMPROVING.

Mrs William A. Montgomery, president OF the
New-York State Federation OF Womans Clubs. who
has been suffering from serious illness, Is now
much better and her friends are In hopes OF Q
speedy recovery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-07
THE PRIZE BABY SHOW.
SEVERAL HUNDRED LITTLE ONES IN THE
CONTEST AT BERGEN BEACH.

EDNA WALLACE. JOHNNY SHEEHAN. IRENE MAN
MING. JAMES II. WILSON. KATIE AND ROSIE
WICK AND JOSEPHINE ADDISON
PRIZE WINNERS.
The prize baby show at Bergen Beach yesterday
drew hundreds of people 10 that pleasant resort.
All the side shows were deserted while the contest
going
Percy G. Williams was manager. Colonel Edwin
B. Hay. Of Washington. d. c.; DR.. John j. Mackey
and DR.. ]. W. Van Deusen. OF the Board of Health
of Brooklyn. were judges. and had their seats on
the music-stand Of the Casino Cafe
M. Williams read the conditions Of the contest.
Three prizes-s2o. so and s. in gold-woud be
awarded to the prettest three babies under two
years Of age
Each parent guardian who desired TO enter a
baby given n number 10 be pinned on the
babys clothing. After the line was formed headed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-07

The woman's Republican Union League nj
Brooklyn will meet this afternoon in the Johnston
Building Among the members are Mrs. Charles
and Benjamin Russell. DR.. Hall. Mrs. Timothy l.;
Woodruff; Mrs Ray and Mrs. Brush. wives OF
Senators: Mrs. William Rcrri and others Of high
social standing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-07
VIII SAIL on THE ST. LOUIS THIS WEEK.

southampton. Sept 8.-Among the passengers
who are booked to sail for New-York on board the
American Line steamer ST. Louis. which will leave
this port next Saturday, are Mrs. George W. Chds,
~ Philadelphia; Louis c. Tiffany and Mrs. Tiff
Sany OF New-York. and E. s. Willard the Eng
fish actor-manager. and his company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-07

Frau Charlotte Woten, who recently died In
Vienna left 5000 forms to various benevolent In
s,ituuons In carrying out her wishes nothing
back In any form was used at her funeral. She
was inferred I'm a classical gold-embroidered whit.
tunic such as worn by 1phigenia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-07

Buffalo prepare lions for the National Convention
are progressing The committee Is composed Of
l2O women. twenty-one of whom are chairmen. All
working with great interest for this CATHERINE
The Music Hall Committee, under the management
OF Mrs Frances W. Cooper. No. Il Hodge ave, Is
In receipt of many applications for seats from
every State in the Union All boxes are sold The
six hundred delegates from every State and Terri
tory will occupy the front seats In Music Hall De-
partment meetings independent OF the great mass
meetings at Music Hall Will be held daily.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-07

An entertainment Will be given tonight at the
Hbernian Hail. Sheepshend Bay. by members OF
the Magnolia club for the benefit OF a fund for
the opening OF a home for destitute women. The
following programme will be rendered: Garland
dance by children: recitation. The Charge of the
Light Brigade" by John Mckay: the Avoc1 quar-
tet, Mr.. Jelccker Genor). James Clarke toass)
John Baker tbarytone), and =. Van Nalk'nburg
Qcadeu: recitation. 10y Mrs :. J. Beal, OF New
York: solo ''Mavourneen" Icy Miss Lulu Mckay:
Grccian tabloaus. The entertainment will close
with the nightcap parade. 10y CHI. dren ending with
supper ana a dance. This entertainment will bc
given at Bath Beach and other places for the
same object
Tho Manitoba. which arrived here from London
yesterday morning. brought thlrty-sx Brooklyn
school teachers. who have been touring through
Europe. Tho expedition under the guidance
u W. b. Gunnson principal OF the Erasmus Hall
High School and l.. T. PrrndorgaSt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-07

Another Of the late summer social entertainments
which have become such feature among the women
of Mount Nernon-veranda parties-was given at the
home OF Mrs Or. Melville s. Page. No. AS South
Second-ave., on Saturday afternoon. 1t was In
every way a Social affair being conversational,
reading, fancy work, refreshments. etc. Among the
many present were Mrs. Lettia Devoe, OF Denver
Col; Mrs. Devoc. OF New-Jerscy; Mrs. Joseph ;.
Wood Mrs. Or. II. c. Jones Mrs. Or Isaac Fer
ris, Mrs James II. jenkins, Mrs. William NJ
Denman Mrs. Robert o. Milford, Mrs. Henrietta
Kirk, Mrs Professor Jacques NJ Roadway. the
Misses Jane. Esther and Alice Andrews. Mrs. Henry
f. Rhoades Miss May Milford Miss Cora Alcr
Miss Katherine NJ Ives. Miss Ella l.. Rhoades.
Miss Carrie Tilton and Mrs. Minnie Ives.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-14

City Assessors W. f. Bowers and s.
X. Graves have Just completed the real
estate assessments for 1897. and their
reports show that real estate in Wheel
ing is not decreasing in valuation.
The district south of the creek has
been assessed as follows by Assessor
Bowers: Fifth ward, Sl,435,SS7; Sixth
ward, S2,l73, 26O; Eighth ward. Sl966,Slj;
total, S5,S75, 4G2; increase over 1896 49,
700. The district north of the creek was
assessed by Mr.. Graves, The ASSESS
mcnts are as follows; First ward sl,i62,-
225; Second ward, S3,119,iS5; Third ward,
S4,O3l,1G5; Fourth ward, N,3lS,475; Sew
enth ward, S2,O95,9OO; total. Sl2,022, $50;
increase over 1896 S62,975
The total increase in assessment over
1896 is S7S7G5.