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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-05
BROOKLYN OFFICE COVETED.
WOMEN CONTEND FOR THE ASSOCIATE sU-
PERINTENDENCY OF SCHOOLS

Brooklyn educational circles are greatly agtated
over the pending election OF an Associate Superin-
tendent OF Schools. The election for this Office will
take place next Tuesday Two similar places are
to be filled one place is sure to 20 to a man.
while It s barely possible that the other may fall to
n woman. The latter fact was a recent discovery
and when II was learned that the place carries
an annual salary Of $500 woman candidates null
tiped and n merry IS now waging
Among tho active candidates for tho place Is
Miss Grace G. Strachan. principal OF School No a.
Miss Strachans friends. who enthusiastically
working for her success say she Is eminenty fit
ted for tho place She began her career as teacher
in tho Buffalo High School. During the Worlds
Fair she attracted the attention of some members
OF tho Brooklyn Board Of Education by n course
OF lectures which she delivered in connection with
a special educational exhibit She was invited to
come to Brooklyn. and put in charge OF the
graduating class In School No. H.
She was made n member OF the faculty OF the
Trimming School for Teachers. and the principal OF
No. ~, which Is a branch OF the training school.
She also serves az critic teacher In connect ton
with the work OF pupil teachers. Her qualifications
nre also set forth by the certificates she holds in
Guiding a diploma from the State Normal School
OF Buffalo. a State regents certificate In spelling
geography. arithmetic. grammar, algebra and
geometry; a Brooklyn certificate a Brooklyn 4
certificate and Brooklyn head Of department
certificate.
Miss Strachan is also studying for the degree OF
doctor OF pedagogy In the University OF Newly
and has received the following pass certificates;
School organization and management. comparative
study OF school systems. ethics and physiological
pedagosics.
Another popular candidate Is Miss Julia I. Jones'
principal OF the. primary department of Public
School No. g. Jenorson-ave Her friends max
Ing vigorous campaign in her behalf Miss Jones
has been identified for sixteen years with No. 9
school, one OF the foremost public schools or
Brooklyn. and II is said that much OF the good
complished there is directly traceable Miss
Joness mode Of discipline. The State Board OF
Education OF MASSACHUSETTS, several days ago Of
fered her place of Importance In that State, IN
she fails TO secure the Associate Superin-
tendency
dark horse is noticed In the person of Miss AIDE
laide ). l.. Franklin. with prospects OF her reach
Ing the coveted goal An authority al Brcor, B.
educational matters who Is cosnizant Of the ablli-
ties OF the candidates I'm the states that there
is better equipped for thc place than Miss
Franklin" She Is convcrSant with the entire gram
mar work OF the public schools, and rs head OF
department and branch principal she has trained
teachers, many OF whom rank among the best In
Brooklyn. In organization she can scarcely be sur.
passed. Miss Franklin now has charge Of School
No Sc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-05
.TENNY LTVD'S INSANE LOVER

Tobias Van Steenburgh. seventy years old. who
was known throughout the United States az the
mad lover OF Jenny Lind. the famous singer. died
last week In n wretched howell at Glasco on the old
post road leading to the Hudson River at Ulster
Landing. Jenny Lind has been dead forty-scven
years but her hermit lover cherished her memory
through all this time and until his death faded
portrait OF the Swedish Nightingale hung on the
wall in his rude cabin. .
AS the result of n cruel hoax perpetrated on van
Sieenburgh by some Kingston lawyers. he lost his
mind, and spent his savings Of years In following
Jenny Lind In her travels. Repulscd beaten, ridl-
culed and at last arrested for his infatuatlon Tor
the great singer. the poor uratic at last came
back 70 his old homo and lived the life OF hermit.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-05
GUNNER HATS AND Wells.

and the access to this aerial dwelling Is onta mss
by circular steps curving around the Tree. I'M
those frequently employed in offices were SPHoe i
limited , +, ., ,,or,.
exp,alned the mother, "but my hrst iGea Whs 10
have Them solid and safe. The idea IL not olleinal
j saw practically the same thing on southern
plantation on Il great live oak. large platform
was built right among the foliage with hamiq1Ss
swinging from the branches coInforthpie Iocnii's
chairs and little tea table a. 'urhitn n ;n,n ne
effect OF being lifted up. II We're ABOVE th!nss
mundane. among the birds and squirrels was per
fectly charming, and the latter had become 80
friendly that they and went without rear
The squirrels particularly were as tame az kittens.
and most amusing diving into pockets for sugar
or nuts and making acquaintance with every new
visitor in the most hospitable manner our Tree
top house is still too new TO induce the via things
to become neghbOrly. but We hope In tline 10 pe
popular with them. | have had all the IRON ana
netting painted brown. and the wood stained TO
look as little startling as possible. The chdreh
are wild with delight over their new possession,
where hope they VII, have MANI happy hours
SUMMER FANCY WORK.
Tho summer is the time for dainty handiworH.
and satisfactory result Of leisure half hours
would be a dozen doilies made of linen braid.
either fancy plain. The finished dolly and the
method Of working are both shown in the sketch
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-05
AZ OLD MAIDS, CLUR ORGANIZED.

longs the honor Of originating the Idea OF the Old
Maids Club Other charter members are the
Misses Leonard. daughters OF Mayor Leonard. and
Miss Posten, sister OF Freebooter AMI NJ. Poster.
Of Mddletown Township. These young women, with
I'VE other kindred spirits swore to each other that
they would never marry-save under certain condi-
tions-and that they would keen secret the clubs
existence excepting to q few friends who would
promise not to tell" Already the story Is out,
making null and void the second condition and
doubtless the first will prove even lees tenable.
The probability IL that the Old Maids Club will
pass with the war. Meantime each member binds
herself by oaths not 10 encourage the attentions or
any ineligible young man-her sister members TO
sit In Judgment on his qualification. The member
who rejects a proposal OF marriage Is also sworn
TO tell the other members what he said" what
she said" and what happened"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-05
MORE HELP FOR SOLDIERS.
OFFICERS ELECTED FOR THE WOMAN'S
PATRIOTIC RELIEF ASSOCIATION


The Woman's Patriotic Relief Association met
Yesterday morning the home OF Mrs. Esbert
Curnsey No $50 Central Park South. for the pur-
pose OF electng officers. The following women
were nominated ami Immediately elected; Mrs
Howard Carroll. president: Mrs. Ralph Trautman.
first vice president: Mrs. Frank c. Loveand. Sec
ond ce-presiient; Miss Emma A. Eagan. record
ing secretary: Miss Florence Gurnsey. correspond
ing secretary Mrs. Gardner Wetherbee. treasurer;
Mrs George w. Powers. assistant treasurer; Miss
Magaret Du Bots Barrow. auditor: Mrs William
Tod Helmuth. chairman OF standing COMMITTEE
for Hospital Service on Land and Sea; Mrs Eg'ert
Gurnsey chairman of Borough OF Manhattar; Mrs
Samuel F. Adams chairman OF Brooklyn: Mrs
James Scrmgeour chairman OF Kings County:
Mrs Richard c. Mccormack. chairman Of Queens
County: Mrs Charles Carol, OF Richmond: Mrs
Frank r. Chambers. OF Tho Bronx. and Mrs j.
de la NJ Lozier. OF the State at large.
Letters were sent late Friday evening 10 prom
inent men. asking them to act on the Advisory
Board TO these time enough had not elnpsed
10 permit Of receiving answers. except from ex-
Mayor Strong who responded favorably.
The probable rights that may be accorded TO
each OF the branch organizations ana the financial
arrangements for them were spoken Of but no
settlement Of the questions WAS made. IL was as
serted that clubs wishing TO affiliate with this
body can do so in the name OF that sef-same
club, with the chosen representative to bear the
title OF president OF --- club. Auxiliary OF the
Borough Auxiliary OF the Woman's Patriotic Re
lief Association Each Of these clubs or branches
ioInng the association may select Its own officers
and be Independent In carrying on its work. only
conforming TO the objects OF the association"
Mrs Trautman said she had had a conversation
with Mr. Byrne to what kind Of help this or
ganization would better undertake TO provide
Mr.. Byrne had said 1t was his opinion that the
Government would provide ships and all neces-
sary equipment for the use OF the Army and Navy
and that instead OF raising money to add to or
suppernent the work Of the Government. It would
be better to care for soldiers or sailors' families
left destitute or in want. Mrs. Trautman then
read n letter from John Byrnc. In which he said
that he had appointed a committee TO meet with
the officers Of the association on Tuesday next at
6 o'clock in the afternoon. for the purpose OF In
yesticatng the best means for expanding the funds
that would be raised The committee Is Dr.
Whiteman " White. Frank Sullivan Smith and
rcmerson Mcmillan. Mr.. McMillan's gift Of 81 ,OCv
O month to war relief work was spoken or a
contribution TO the association OF $50 was made
yesterdaT " Mrs s. s. Blood
The meetings will continue TO take place at Mrs
C;urnsey's home, on Saturday mornings. until
further notice although II IS possible the day may
be changed TO a more convenient one In the near
future.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-05
FPESH. AIR WALKING CLUB.
AN ASSOCIATION WITH A UNIQUE MEl1oD
FOR ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

One of the most popular organizations IN New
York is The Fresh-Air Cub'-the r \. Z" as II
is briefly termed by rs members. This cup was
formed by W B. Curtis and Mrs H. r.. buer-
meyer It is an incorporated body. There Is d"
annual election Of officers. and mover "'"'"ou
IN ,asbion for choosing the officers. at least
,non one notable OCCASION n swimming contest was
arranged at Bensonhurst-a swim for the pres'-
dencv in which Mr. Curtis off the victor
Mrs Ruermeyer was the moving spirit in rounding
tho wornans division OF the F. A. I. Inc ru'eS
which govern the club worth noting by those
Ohio arc Interested In the subject. and who may
contemplate forming a walking club during the
present season.
The excursions. as planned. are OF three xmas:
first there are the ordinary Sunday walks the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-05
SHE SUPERINTENDS SCHOOLS.
Truly yours
May 30. 1928.

Miss Mary Nesbit, OF Charleston. III. has Just
been nominated for Superintendent OF Schools by
the Democrats OF Coles Couny-the first woman
ever nominated for this position in that county She
was a Coles County girl. her father being a promi-
nent teacher in the public schools there for many
years Miss Nesbit's whole life has been devoted
TO school work. though her actual experience as n
teacher covers only four years. After leaving the
public schools In the village Of Rardin. she became
a pupil in the Oakland High School. She after
ward graduated from the Indiana State Normal
School, and for while after was o student OF the
Illinois University.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-05
| THE KELSEY SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT.

The commencement exercises Of Miss Kelsey's
School, at No. West Eighty third-st.. took place
on Friday morning The assembly-room was beau
tfury decorated with flags and flowers. and the
exercises consisted mainly OF patriotic songs and
recitations. The song when Johnny Comes
Marching Home" sung by four little boys
ceived with special favor. The graduate. Miss
Maud Ross. recited Whittier's poem. AT School
Close" after which the diploma was presented to
her by the Rev DIR. Henry A. Stmson. The prin-
cipal, Miss Kelsey. made few remarks with ref
erence TO her retirement from the school, and
pressed the hope that the patrons would extend
the same cordial cooperation 10 her successors
that they had always given her. Miss Kelsey Is
to be succeeded In the management OF the school
by Miss Eva r. Murphy. now principal OF the
Gaylord. q graduate Of Smith College.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-05

The centre Is OF Japanese linen. and may pc en-
broidered with monogram or n crest. II iur'her
elaboration s desired. <,,,- 1870.
A pretty new fashion is 70 have folding sachet
foot TO put a nigh,eown and dressing jacket IN
These big sacheis also decorative. and are
often most elaborate The accompanying sketch
represents one made OF pale blue satin. embroidered
with marguerites field flowers and grasses. SIX
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-05


Shaded cravats are finding their way Into A"n"'-
fashion with some degree Of success
Frlnges OF silk are the correct trimming 'of ~
adine frocks.
Frnged ribbon Is an English fashion, ana u "''
only frlnged at the end, but down the Sides
pretty front Is OF grass lawn WIZ"
threads and baby ribbon run through
Cherries are much in favor again one % 49,
we-known actresses wears hat covsEe1s .rrisS
black tulle. jetted quilts and punches OF c''''
while on the stage.
A shirt waist OF white muslin and lace u 90
sidered chic and neat for young wonens wear
The straps now so much used for trimming ne.
he made extremely elective by q judicious use -
color.
The favorite Innings for lace gowns s's -
buff mushroom ana lawn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-05
SOME ENGLISH FASHIONS.

A fad In London jus. al this season II black
satin Jacket elaboratey strapped and stitched ana
worn with a black and white checked skirt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-05

The latest hats are all either black and white OF
brown and drab.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-05
THE NANNY TREE"

There are not many things that are really new,
but the following idea seems actually novel
A woman who has a beautifully wooded country
place has selected wide-spreading OAK, which
the children have christened the NANNY tree"
and turned IL into the most delightful playhouse
that could possibly be imagined. Strong panks
have been securely fastened together on the sturdy
branches IN three different places. making plat
forms OF different sizes. which are each pro-
tectea by d rope railing like those on steamboats,
held I'm place by iron grders. These platforms are
connected by flights OF steps similarly protected
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-05

Shaded cravats are finding their way Into
fashion with some degree Of success.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-01-13
NEW METAL DISCOVERED.


Edison Says He Has Process That May DO
Away with Making Malieable Iron,
New YORK, Jan. l2,-The Herald says
that Thomas A. Edison has acciden-
tally discovered what he believes to be
new metal which will do away with
the slow and costly process of making
malleable iron. Exhaustive expert
ments will be made, and II they are
successful 1t is promised that full de-
tails will be given to the public. 1t Is
claimed that after lot of iron had
been run through magnetic ore sepa-
rating mill the pigs were taken from
the blast furnace as usual to be cooled
and broken up The pigs" resisted
all efforts of thes men with heavy
sledges to break them. The fact was
submitted to chemists and the theory
was formed that there was some hith-
erto unknown substance in the iron
used, and this is believed to be new
metal.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-01-13
DILLON.

Will Reed went to Gypsum Sunday
evening on pressing business.
j. 5. Meek Of Hope was in town
Sunday.
A social dance was given at l.. G.
Blair's Friday night which was much
enjoyed.
Lewis Beemer is working in Ed
Lorson's barber shop.
The agatite mill hands went to
Longford for run Of two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Saddoris visited
friends and relatives in Gypsum last
week.
Mrs. F. G. Belts of Gypsum was the
guest Of her daughter, Mrs. N. M.
Wilson, last week.
All the Dillon Maccabees were pres
ent at the installation and banquet at
Hope Friday night.
The Fraternal Aid association is one
of ,Dillon's hourishing secret insur-
ance societies. At a meeting held
Saturday evening the following Off
GERS were elected: j. A. Sterling,
Pres; j. H. Snyder, Vice Pres; A. l..
Benedick, Sec.; Bert Saddoris, Treas.
M. F. Sterling, Chap; G. W. Pitts,
Guide; W. l.. Sterling, Past Pres.
j. II. Snyder, G. W. Pitts, W. l..
Sterling, trustees.
John Rolls left for Lorraine, Kan
sas, Monday evening after a weeks
visit with John W. Asling.
A number of Dillon people attepded
the &. A. X. installation and supper
at Hope Saturday night.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-01-13
ENTERPRISE.

Wilbur Miltonberger who has been
employed by c. Hoffman & Son for
many years as second miller, left for
Caldwell where he will take place
as first miller.
Harry c. Koch left for Hutchinson
Saturday morning.
The German Methodist church is
holding revival meetings every night
except Saturday night.
C. Hoffman & Son are removing
some Of their large wueat bins in the
mill and getting ready for improve.
ments.
Lewis E. lines, Of jamestown, New
York, was in the city Monday call
ing on W. H. Romberger the photog.
rapher.
Fred Wright who had been off on
visit has returned to Enterprise.
The j. B. Ehrsam Machine Co.
shops are very busy. Receiver Hare
is making most capable manager
and is bringing the shops to the front
rapidly.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-01-13
SOLOMON.

W. I. Harris and Dan Campbell
left last evening for Topeka to attend
the silver meeting.
The Misses Prendergast of Abilene
are visiting Miss Winnie Riordan.
The entertainment given by Jas.
Scully under the auspices ofthe Cath
olic church was we'll attended last
evening. After the program the
young folks had a social dance.
The lecture by "Eli Perkins" Satur-
day evening was very satisfactory to
the audience. The high school pupils
came out ahead in their finances.
Mrs. Hollinger and Miss Hollinger
Of Pearl spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Eugene Kimmerly
The United Brethren congregation
is preparing to rebuild their church
on the corner Of Poplar and Fourth
streets.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-01-13
DONEGAL.

The meetings at the church are
still continuing with an increased in
terest. Revs. Eshleman and Zook
are among the ministers present.
Alvah Dayholf had a surgical oper'
alton performed last week removing
an abcess OF the muscle on his right
leg. He is able.to be around nearly
as lively as ever again.
+. l.. Bostwick epects to rent OF
sell his shop at this place and work
for Dayhoir Bros. at Dayton after the
first of March
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Mere.
dith, daughter.
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Shank,
a daughter
Reuben Hershey, son of N. G. Her
shey, is visiting his parents and
friends here. He has lived in Okla
homa for several years,
Miss Fannie Hoffman spent Sunday
at home.
Enos Englc is expecting to have q
sale in February and move to Brown
county on his father-in-law's farm.
j. S, Purdy, the Oldest son of j. W.
Purdy, is here from Oregon where he
has been for a number Of years. He
brought a carload Of horses with hin
from his ranch to break and sell here
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-01-13
MAKING TROUBLE.


The Kansas City, P,ttsburg = Gulf Stirring
Up Other Railroad Lines.
CHICAGO, Jan. l9.--The Tribune says
to-day:
Much alarm Ia manifested In western rail-
road circles over the attitude Of the Kan
SOS City Pittsburg & Gulf railroad Un-
less this road con be checked In Its rate-de-
stroying career, earnings OF western roads will
be most seriously affected and expected divi-
dends will vanish into DIR. Announcement Is
made that the Kansas City & Gull has put into
effect rate on corn Of II cents per 100 pounds
from Kansas City 10 Galveston and New
Orleans In addition II will absorb the eleva-
tor charges, which amount to two cents per
100 pounds This Is the lowest rate ever made
to tide-water from the Missouri river. Against
such rate as that eastbound roads from the
Missouri river cannot compete The Gulf road
apparently cares not whether II makes money
On the transportation Of freight Its promoters
expect to reap rich harvest In land specua-
lion. The situation would not be quite so bad
Tor the roads east Of the Missouri river II the
Kansas City & Gulf would get no further east
than Kansas City, But II has acquired lately
lines into Missouri and Iowa. and is extending
them to number Of points This enables IL
10 take corn from the heart Of the western
corn belt to the gulf
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-01-13
RINEHART.

Mrs. j. A. and Miss Loretta Wilson
went to Abilene Saturday returning
Tuesday.
The friends of Leroy Hoyt will be
sorry to hear that his sojourn in Colo
RADIO did not benefit his health. He is
now in Hutchinson visiting his sister
and it is feared he cannot live more
than a month.
Miss Dalton and Mr.. Sbarradan Of
Chapman were visitors at the NJ. 4.
church Sunday.
George Criswell's family are recov-
ering from the scarlet fever and sore
throat. Mr.. and Mrs. Criswell were
both very sick also.
Ed Da)ton's children have been sick
from the severe cold and fever that
appears to be going the rounds.
Mr.. and Mrs. Knopp entertained a
number Of Rinehart young people last
Sunday.
Mrs. Converse is here again from
Lawrence.
Rev. Mcconnell announced protract-
ed meetings to begin at the M. K.
church Sunday, Jan. 2S.
Rev. Koogle baptized the youngest
child Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed 10y Sunday.
J. F. Murphy has added to his pos
sessions the old Lowry Jones farm on
the road from Enterprise to Abilene.
He is paying cash for it and has a
large force Of teams, eighteen in all,
hauling his wheat to Chapman. Mr..
Murphy is one Of Rinehart's prosper
Gus farmers that does not believe in
the word fail for Kansas.
Messrs. Conant, Keller, Wilson and
Lowry were Saturday business callers
at Woodbine.
Morris and W. l.. Lowry Of Chap
man high school called on friends at
this place Monday.
Mrs. Walter Hollinger has new
bicycle.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-01-13
NAVARRO.

Born, 10 Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Mere.
dith, girl.
Miss Clara Larson returned home
after stay of six months in South
Dickinson.
Fred Schonfeldt is moving to the
A. M. Crary farm near Hope.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Shank,
daughter.
]. Z. G. Volland, an immigration
agent from Ada, Mimi, is here for the
purpose of enlarging the Navarro COL
ony at that place.
Lou Shank, who has been with D,
B. Horton, the Woodbine merchant,
for several years, contemplates farm.
ing in the vicinity of Navarro the
coming year.
q. G. Glllett shipped four cars of
steers to Barnard Monday.
Chas. Summer writes from Ada,
Mimi, that it has been so warm the
past two weeks that some farmers are
making hay. The people do not need
fire only for cooking purposes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Bear, Of Tip
ton, Iowa, formerly Of north Ridge,
have issued invitations for the mar
riage Of their daughter, Mary, to
Harry Martin, Of Cedar Rapids, Jan.
10, at 1880 p. M, at their home.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-01-13
NEWBERN.

The surplus corn in this neighbor-
hood has been nearly all boughtup by
our less fortunate farmers south Of us
and every six miles to the south line
Of the county means an advance Of
one cent per bushel.
J. H. Taylor will ship two cars Of
hogs and R. L. Broughton one car Of
hogs and two cars of cattle to Kansas
City this week.
Rev. C. H. Hartman, of the Abilene
Evangelical church, visited Tuesday
at John Lantz's.
W. M. Sherwood's daughter, who
has been sick for some time, has
shown but little improvement lately.