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New-York tribune., 1898-01-21
CHILD CULTURE DISCUSSED.
CHIROPEAN CONSIDERS THE YOUNG PEO-
PIE OF DIFFERENT COUNTRIES

CHIROPEAN CONSIDERS THE YOUNG PEO-
PIE OF DIFFERENT COUNTRIES.
The well-dlreced efforts OF Jupiter Pluvius to
dampen the ardor OF the women Of Chiropean
failed Of their intent and at / o'clock yesterday
the usual large number Of members and guests
were gathered at the Knapp Mansion.
After appreciat!ve discussion OF the dainty
breakfast. which is one Of the features OF Chiro-
peans social functions the regular progra mmc OF
the day taken up with all the that char
acterizes the club in It's dealings with the ques-
tions OF the hour.
The topic OF the day was Points That American
Mothers Can Learn from the Study OF Other Ma
tions" and the Committee child Culture had
II In charge Mrs Meek who exqusitey
gowned in black silk with blue crepe yoke and
black velvet bonnet with blue aigrettcs
made her usual graceful presentation of the sub
ject. Mrs. Wallace Thaxter Jones the first
speaker and the French child received recog
milton at her hands She commended 1t for It's
habits OF prompt and perfect obedience and tho
great respect and love shown TO parents. while the
mothers influence shown In the manner In
which tact. courtesy and polifeness inculcated
a specially good point made in relation TO the
French girl, who IS taught that 1t Is not much
n question of gaining a husband as Of pleasing him
afterward. Mrs. Jones becomingly dressed In
a plaid velvet waist. black skirt and black velvet
hat
In freehand by Mrs Joseph Dunn Burrell, who
concluded her study by saying that though the
English child is not bright nor witty, nor specially
attractive, he Is yet robust so strong of nerve.
so calm, so well developed and so wemannered
that 1t Is impossible to help wishing that our own
had more OF the qualities Of their English cousin.
Mrs Edwin Atwell gave vivid picture OF the
German child and his training. NE comes 10 us,
she said, "as brother. because We nave already
adopted his teacher-Froebel as our own.
Mrs Margaret II. Welch brought out two prin-
clpal ideas her study OF the oriental child that
were not without their copyable features 10 US or
the newer civilization. These were the simplicity
OF living the patrarchal idea OF the kinship OF
families the absolute and implicit hllal obedience.
heeinnjng with the child and lasting through life.
ali affording lessons OF loyalty and unity that tho
mothers OF the New World may incucate at their
firesldes. :, - <.-..., 49,.
entation OF this subject with a witty presentation
OF the American mother. whch was ioi'o"eu
by a spirited general discussion ,,..s,
sonns hv the european Carol Club. "Briar Rose"
hy Jensen and Henry Smarts Down In
Dewv Dell" with Miss Lydic De Long as &C,
com6anist: two piano solos by litte Cons'ance
Rnardslev eight years old. and song by MIS-
MacIewn. Tt -. Mrs rym.,
Among the guests Of the club wero Mrs Lyman 81
Ahhott Mrs benjamin Estes. Mrs Margare,t H.
WeIch' Mrs Edwin Atwell. Mrs kate Lpsohh
cIork Miss Alma Caldwell Johnston MIS-. Joseph
Dunn Burreil Mrs. J. w. HolenoacK ana a'iio
bo
New-York tribune., 1898-01-21
GOTERNOR DELLH4NTY INSTALLED.

TAKES CHARGE OF SAILORS sNrG HARBoP-rlr3
TRUSTEES TO MEET THIS AFTERNOON
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Daniel Delehaniy was TO-.
maIly installed Governor OF Sailors Snug Iarbo,
az o'clock yesterday afternoon The members OF the
Board OF Trustees accompanied the new Governo-
10 the Harbor and introduced him 20 the sailors
The exercises were brief and simple. Plans had
been made by number OF the inmates who had
given testimony against Captain Trask to have A
demonstration on the part OF the sailors. but Gov.
crnor Delehanty and the trustees you'd no, ALLOW
this
The trustees will meet at o'clock this afternoon
and discuss the case OF DR.. JOY against whom
charges were preferred al the same time that Cap-
tain Trask accused. 1t will be decided az this
meeting whether the will themselves con.
slider the charge of incompetency against Dr. Joy
or refer IL 10 commission Of physicians II II
probable that the latter course will he taken
New-York tribune., 1898-01-21
YALE'S BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE.
MEMBERS OF THE FACULTY. THE CORPORATION
AND PROMINENT GRADUATES ON THE LIST

MEMBERS OF THE FACULTY. THE CORPORATION
AND PROMINENT GRADUATES on THE LIST
New-Haven Conn. Jan. 2o.-The committee sug.
gestcd at the recent meeting OF the Yale Corpora.
ton 10 prepare fer the bicentennal Of Yale Uni.
versity has been made up and includes the fellow.
ing:
Tho three following officers OF the University ex
offico: President Timothy d. Wight '4s; w W.
Farnam. e6 treasurer OF the University; Professor
f. B. Dexter. 6 secretary OF the corpora tion next
10 these. particularly representing the faculty
and peculiarly fitted for such service were added
the names of Professor George =. Fisher dean OF
the Theological School; Professor George j. Brush
director Of the Sheffield Scientific School and Pro.
fessor Francis Wayland. dean OF the Law Schlo,
Hon. Henry E. Rowland. 81 OF New-York; tho
Rev. DR. Charles r. Palmer '5j OF New Haven
and the Hon. +. G.. Mason. 60. OF Chicago were
chosen from the corporation Itself The rest OF
the committee Is made up from the graduate LIST
The names follows: Payson Merrill IS. OF
New-York: George c. Holt Gj. OF New-York:
Thomas Hooker 90. OF New-fIaven: w l.. Nc
Lane. so, OF New-York: Thomas Thacher. II. OF
Ncw-York: Charles Hopkins Clark, II. OF Hartford:
Professor Theodore s Woolsey. -. OF New Haven:
Samuel r. Belts. IS; Frederick W Vanderbilt 10
OF New-York: Professor John c. Schwab 'sS OF
New Haven Harry l.. Whitney. a. OF New-York:
William Sloane. 's5 Of New-Tork
The committee Will meet 70 lay out tha
general programme OF work
New-York tribune., 1898-01-21
Mrs Frank NJ Smith sends the following beau
tiful thought her dues for 1888:
For naught Is evil which He sends
TO discipline His own.
To lift them nearer 10 Himself
And nearer TO His throne.
-(Chariotte Murray.

The following poem. sent by J. De W. Gould. will
find echo In many old hearts
IT'S MIGHTY COMFORTIN'.
Oh, rs mighty comfortn' when your hair is settn'
And the wrinkles in your face have come to stay.
Just feel her little hand smoothn' out each sill
while you meet her lovin' look and hear her say:
John my dear. It seems as tho every day you live
Handsomer than in olden days" .,.
And you smile back at your wlfe whue you 'hihA'
You never heard d sweeter word Of praise.
Then. somehow. the teardrops rise to your dim old
While YOU kiss the tender hand still white and
And You Try to tell her how you loved her then
Bui, bless me. if the words will come at all.
For Just then it come to you to think OF trials
she's gene thro'.
And borne without a murmur for your sake;
You can on.y bow your head at the lovn Things
And your poor old heart only ache and ache.
But she knows wha, ais you then. and she kisses
While you hear her gently whisper. sweet and
life has bro't more hopes than fears; we have
you are the dearest dear Of dears. John Ander
son, my Jo"
So It. comfortin. say. when your hair Is gettin
gray. 80, ,.. ...
Just 10 feel her little hand strokin back each Sill
yer strand.
While she whispers that she loves you TO the last
-(Anon. in The Farmers voice
F. Tillemont-Thomason. managing director or the
Metropolis Publishing Company. Of Boston. Mass,
sends the following poem to the T. S. S. as an
initiation fee.
WANT MORE SUNSHINE. LORD!
l want more sunshine In my life,
To my aching heart:
want more sunshine in my life.
To heal up many smart
The year just past has been TO me
New-York tribune., 1898-01-21
THE SICK HELPED ~ LARGE NUMBERS.

The thirteenth annual report OF the directors Of
the hospital connected with the New-York Post.
Graduate Medical School has Jus; been Issued
1t shows that 1876 patients were treated abso-
luteiy without charge; 527 treated on partial
or complete payment OF their board. not exceeding
IS week including medicines and dressings
There have also been 80 pay patients In the pri-
vate rooms. In the out-patient department. In
which only those unable 10 pay a physician are
admitted. 1907 new patients have been received.
and than 5000 visits made to the dspensary.
The district physician has attended $50 patients At
their homes; $50 wcmen have been attended In
confinement from the institution at their homes.
More than 50O doctors from various States OF the
Union and the Dominion OF Canado have attended
the medical instruction OF the college, which 10
only given to graduates OF medicine. All the money
received from students fees IS devoted to the sup
port OF the dspensary and hospital The report
Is Illustrated with cuts. representing various parts
OF the hospital - =. .
The directors appeal TO the public for aid IN
endowing the institution Checks may be drawn -
the order OF 3ache Emmett treasurer 6scond-evA
and Twenfteth-s;.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-21
THE FEAST OF ST. AGNES.

..,. customary the Feast OF ST. Agnes VIII be
.sehrated next Sunday a; the Church OF 81. Agnes
Forty-third-st. nea' Lexinstoh-aVe', WIZ" s,ea'
a,,,,n,uousness Of ritual and music There VIII be
~, no,tihcal mass at which the Bishop OF
uart,ord will be the ceebrant. Archbishop Cor
to- n,essing In the sanctuary. The church VIII
he beautifully decorated. and the high altar Will
% pc "r'n"6ad by the Very Rev. Thomas j. Campbell.
= y T. president OF St Johns College: The music
In he in great part from Haydn's Imperial
VI. w,ns. seldom heard IN America. and Will include
the Kyrie from Beethoven.s Mass In CO and a
Brann the rector OF the church.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-21
WOMEN WHO DON'T WANT ~ 'OIh'
4 s1GxIF1cANr PETITION READ IN THE LEdis
IATURE At ALBANY

. srGNrFICAST PETITION READ IN THE hh"i0
1ATURE At ALBANY.
Albany Jan. 20.-To indicate the fact that III ','e
women of the State not In accord with the
demand for woman suffrage. this petition was
ba,ded 10 the Senate by Senator Cantor to-day;
TO tho Assembly Of the State OF New YORK: The
undersigned constituting thu Executive commune &c
- tho NcV-York State Association Opposcd 10
- Ev,ensiOn of the Suffrage 10 Women. 90 hcreDy
taatition vour honorable body not 20 adopt any
psdiutiori having for It's object the amendtn-nt
80 he constitution az 10 extend the suffrage
10 we T are convinced that the adoption OF such an
aau1ment would necessarily lead TO serious com
ic Ions in both the political and social CON
It,.tons ~ the State. and that such complications
uitei..Tii hs harmful tho State in every way
W. W. strcuuousy oppose any such radical cnange
We stIcIu, IL mel hods and ask that you Will
N ~ netton and refuse TO give your approvai
10 any resolution sue" "' ""
ferred to. ,.,.~. rui ever pray
M, FRANCIS NJ SCOTT Mr. nFRT h1sSFTEH y oNsS
Chairman :, HEWITT Mrs EDWARD s MEAD.
ElfANoIt ~ Mrs EIIHU ROOT
W., NHriIr-R NJ DODGE Mrs MrNR9E MB3 SMiTM; nn,>c.
e. gro WHITE FIELD ME- pEOh'T "@>DDi-''
Wr- RICHARD WATSON io'''
New-York tribune., 1898-01-21
APOLOGY MADE TO THE INDIAN PRINCE

Adelaide Jan. 2o-After the cricket match be-
tween the Australians ard the visiting Engllshmen
had been concluded yesterday Legislative Council
lor Sir Edwin Smith apologized TO Prince Ranjlt-
snghi. the well-known Indian cricketer and a
member OF the visiting team. who. in consequence
OF insulting remarks addressed TO him BY the on
lockers on Monday declared that he would never
play In Adelaide again.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-21
rvJGPayT SAYINGS BANK REPORT.

The EmiGrant Industrial Savings Bank trus-
tees at their annual meeting yesterday reduced
the rate Of interest from Az to per cent on ",'
,oalcstate mortgages. to take effect from January
1saS This not only reduces the interest on future
loans but on all existing loans he,d py he tt pan:
amnmnting to about 100000. The old 0nIsers
we're re elected The annual report was rat'neu'
New-York tribune., 1898-01-21

remind you that battle is real one. that these
things must expect. but so far az lies within US
no controversy shall occupy us. pain absorb us.
no sacrifice be too great for US. that Americas =
most needy most sinful and most sorrowful shall
be lifted and blessed by the Salvation Army which
is Of the people exists for the people and ministers
10 the people OF every land for Jesus sake. Truly
yours. EMMA NJ BOOTH TUCKER.
Consul Salvation Army
New-York tribune., 1898-01-21
THE DAYS GOSSIP.

Miss f. Marguerite Lindley will lecture nj the
meeting Of the Household Economic Association
this afternoon. The subject will be Natures
Method OF Nutrition and Sanitation The lecture
will begin at 80 o'clock in the meeting place OF
the Association Industrial Building. Lexington
nve and Forty-thrd-st At 3 o'clock the
citation Will listen to lecture on Bacteria as
Friends and Foes" given by DR.. James +. New
comb Of Teachers College.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-21

A large box suggestive OF Christmas plenty. was
received yesterday at the T. S. S. office. 1t bore
the card OF Miss Suydam. No. Is Mount Pleasant
ave. Newark. n. J. The box contained twelve un-
dressed dolls with pretty faces and real hair These
had been sent to Miss Suydam for distribution
among the T. s. s. children, and latter Will fulfil
their sunny mission. sensible work-basket ac-
companed the dolls.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-21

The poem sent by Mrs. NJ. A. Qumby. OF Auburn.
Me-, as initiation fee. Is too long for publication In
the column and has been passed on" to an In
valid member who will greatly appreciate Its
helpful sentiment. Miss Kate Crane, OF Brooklyn,
will send The Tribune every week to Mrs. Sick
mond. OF Clyde. n. y. who is only able TO get mall
on Saturdays when her little grandch!ld goes
three miles to the posoffice to gather up what
ever CLEANS of sunshine have been sent In her
direction. Any member having the November
number OF The Ladies' Home Journal vii! con-
fer favor by sending it to Miss r. J. Perry Mont
OF Dallas. Tex, glows over the rays OF sunshine
that have come to her, "a not overstrong teacher
way down in Texas" where she Is almost as ef-
fectually shut In as the most helpless Invalid.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-21
BEAUTIFUL GOWNS.

SO many handsome gowns were seen that II is
difficult 10 single out any for special mention. Mrs.
Helmuth a specially imported for the
occasion. 1t made Of alternate rows OF white
and black lace. caught together with bands OF
black velvet ribbon. and hung blue silk
pctticoat. The sleeves OF lace. long and close
fitting. and trimmed at the top with frills Of
black lace. edged with white The front OF the
bodice blazed with diamonds. Mrs. Henrotin was
in pale lavender. trimmed with darker shade OF
the same color The decolletage was defined by
band Of turquoise velvet. and turquoise necklace
worn. 'Lotta" trained gown of old
rose silk. embroidered in black. the bodice being
covered with black lace Her hair was dressed
high. and held with diamond combs. and magnih-
cent diamond necklace encircled her throat. Mrs.
Warren Highly In rose-pink velvet. with dia-
mcnd ornaments Mrs. Heaton wore nm exquisite
cream and white brocaded silk. cut with round
decoetage and strap sleeves The bodice was
trimmed with Roman pearls. and frightened by a
dash Of red velvet. Mrs. Stimets wore wine
coored velvet gown. with diamond ornaments.
Mrs. W. f. Coffin chairman Of the clubs Recep-
ton Committee. acted chairman Of the Commit
tee Of Arrangements for the dinner.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-21
pENysYLvlNIA'S REPUBLIcAy LEAGUE.

HARRISBURG Jan. 9.-The Executive Committee OF
the State League OF Republican Clubs this after
noon decided 70 hod the next State Convention In
Pittsburg, on September 7. and ..
New-York tribune., 1898-01-21
TO WORK FOR THE RAILWAY Y. II. &. A

Omaha, Jan 3o-George McDill. chief clerk TO
Horace C. Burt. president OF the Union Pacific
Railroad has resigned hts place to travel through
out the United States promoting the work OF the
railroad branches Of the Young Mems Christian
Association.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-21

Communications have been received from Mrs. c.
]. Prescott Mary f. Watson. r. Hustis. Marga-
retta McCreary. Miss A. r. Smith. Mrs J. Newcomb
+. II. l.. and Charles A. King
New-York tribune., 1898-01-21

year OF bitter strife:
Lord that il why ! beg there DO
More sunshine In my life.
do not ask FOR all Thy smiles
All Thy caressing care;
But some stray beams 10 light the miles.
And give me hope TO dare
Yes dare 10 try and dare TO do
Thy will and high behest,
That may always seek anew
How ! may serve Thee best.
Please grant. oh Lord. this present year.
More sunshine may be mine
Oh guide my footsteps free from fear
Until my soul - Thine.
WHAT SEED SHALL WE sOW7
A wonderful thing is seed.
The one thing deathlsss forever;
The one thing changeess-utterly true,
Forever old and forever new,
And nckle and fathless never.
Plant blessings. blessings will bloom;
Plant hate and hate will grow
You can SOW to-day tomorrow Will bring
The blossom that proves what sort OF thing
Is the seed the seed that you SOW.
Sent by Mrs. j.. V Wadsworth. East Chatham.
y. Y
Kind hearts are the gardens
Kind thoughts are the roots,
Kinds words are the blossoms
Kind deeds the fruits.
Love Is the sweet sunshine
That warns into life.
For only In darkness
Grow hatred and strifa
Sent by A. T. 8.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-21

The Lenox-ave. branch OF the National Alliance
will meet in the church parlors. Lenox-ave. mad
One hundred and y-frst-st at o'clock this
afternoon. Mrs Mary +. Meringion will have
paper on Education.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-21

Examinations will be held to-day beginning at
Q O'Clock this morning Of pupils TO be admitted
TO the high schools in February.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-21

(
this afternoon. The subject will be Natures
Method Of Nutrition and Sanitation" The lecture
will begin at 130 o'clock in the meeting place Of
the Association Industrial Building Lexington
ave and Forty third-st At o'clock the IA asso
Friends and Foes" given by Dr. James f. New
comb, Of Teachers College.
The Lenox-ave branch Of the National Alliance
will meet IN the church parors. Lenox-ave. mad
One-hundrcd, and twenty,hrst-st at o'clock this
afternoon Mrs Mary E. Meringion VIII nave
paper on Education.
Examinations will be held to-day. beginning at
o O'Clock this morning Of pupils TO be admitted
to the high schools in February
Dr. Ieipzicer will address the Public Education
Association at 800 Fifth-ave. this afternoon at
O'Clock. relative TO the new movement for Libraries
in the public schools.
The "Graduate Club" and the 'womans Grad
ua.e Club Of Columbia University will hold a
reception In the Library Building OF Columbia
this evening at $50 o'clock.
Marshall Darrach will recte from the Merchant
Of Venice at Teachers College this afternoon
der the auspices of the Social Club OF the college.
The recitation will begin at 2:3O O'Clock
The parIor reading to the Ladies' Friday Morn
ing Class" by Miss Isabel Spenser Freeland will
be given at the home Of Miss Arthur Lawrence
Lesher. No. East Seventy, ATHEIST beginning at
o'clock. The reading VIII be From Imperial
Rome: a Gift Of Organization"
The Qud Nunc Club will hold Informal
ceptIon this evening at No ISL Lenox-ave. Miss
Sarah c. Very will lecture "A Foretaste OF the
Tona Art"
The annual meeting of the Consumers League
Of the CITY Of Ncw-York will be held IN the
Young Women's Christian Association Hall. No.
East Fifteenth-st.. this afternoon at 3 o'clock
Addresses will be made by John Bates Clark, pro-
fcssor In Columbia University: Miss Charlotte G.
Wilkinson. assistant head worker OF Hartley
House. and Miss Minnie Rosen, organizer Of the
Tailors. All interested are invited.
The New-England Woman's Press Club invites
the Woman's Press Club OF New-York city to
visit Rangeley Camp. Madison Square Garden this
at 2 O'Clock The members Of the Press Club. in
order 10 be admitted must wear the badge
The musical afternoon teas which have been
held on Friday afternoons at $3.50 o'clock in the
Ivceum Hall Of ST Bartholomows Parish House.
No 2O7 East For,y-second-st.. are to be contin-
ned until April. How to Make Happy Homes
has been the theme Of the short talks given on
each Of these afternoons by Miss Lucy Gambler
kellogg The working women and wives and
daughters OF workingmen who attend these meet,
benefited Even the stormest days there
has been n goodly gathering OF the women; % VINO
say they cannot stay away All "oHe" arc "e'
come.
on Friday afternoon. January 2l. from 8 until
G o'clock reception will be held at the Re
formed Church Building. No. - East twenty
sccond-st bv the Womans Board OF Foreign Mis-
sious IN ceebration OF its birthday. All friends
are Invited 10 bring a birthday gift as az oHerihg
for The missionary work at Tong-au emma
New-York tribune., 1898-01-21

Dr. Ieipziger will address the Public Education
Association at 800 Fifth-ave. this afternoon at
o'clock. relative to the movement for Libraries
in the public schools.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-21

Mrs Emma V. Townsend Mrs Walker.
Dr. Park. Mrs. Rachel Headly
Miss Park Caroline f. Jenkins
lpr Mary Bnd Miss jenkins.
iip Carpenter Theodore Sutro.
Mrs. Florence de G. Shaw Mrs. Clara G. Schott.
perison. Carrie 4. Brink.
Dr. T. Il. Foote. jr. Mr.. and Mrs William Rus
Mr. and Mrs. William c. sell Squire.
Demorest Mr. and Mrs. Silas Packard
Mrs Laura Lombard Miss Packard.
Mrs. Antoinette r. Taylor Professor and Mrs Fred
Mr. and Mrs. William Ed eric r. Hutton
ward Coffin Mr. and Ms John Alden.
Mrs Charlotte T Wilson Mr. and Mrs Charles f.
Dr. ani Mrs Charles ". Stimes.
Stneon Mr and Mrs. Frank Stevens
Mr. and Mrs b Tuthl. Mr.. and Mrs. Edmund c.
Mrs. susan X. Bourne ToOker.
Miss Theresa Barcalow. Mr. ard Mrs William L.
Mr. and Mrs Gustav Kobbe Mathot.
Mrs. Margaret X Miss Mathot.
Mr. and Mrs Henry Des- Wlfred O'Neiil.
pard. Miss Alexina TuckerTnan
NJ Fcderlen. " Alher; Stover.
Miss Iathers. "IOtta."
J. H. Falconer Mr and Mrs. Edward Lee
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lath- Young
ers NJ and Mrs. Arthur Hughes
Mrs. Josephine Kuhne hanson.
Mr. and Mrs Frederick Mr.. and Mrs. Sydney Roeen-
New-York tribune., 1898-01-21

The Graduate Club" and the "Woman's Grad
ua.e Club OF Columbia University will hold
reception In the Library Building OF Columbi
this evening at $50 o'clock.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-21

Marshall Darrach will recite from the Merchant
OF Venice at Teachers College this afternoon un-
der the auspices Of the Social club OF the college.
The recitation will begin at 2:3O O'Clock
New-York tribune., 1898-01-21

The paror reading TO the ladies Friday Morn
ing Class" by Miss Isabel Spenser Freeland will
be given at the home OF Miss Arthur Lawrence
Lesher No Q East Seventy -hfth-st.. beginning at
II o'clock. The reading Will be From Imperial
Rome a Gift Of Organization.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-21
THE SOROSIS DINNER.
FOR rWENTY-NINE YEARS THIS SOCIETY
HAS GIVEN AN ANNUAL FEAST.

AFTER DINNER SPEECHES MADE BY BOTH MEN
AND wOMEN-PEOPLE BOOKS AND Incl
New-York tribune., 1898-01-21

The Ouid Nunc Club will hold Informal
ceptIon this evening at No Isl Lenox-ave. Miss
Sarah c. Very will lecture "A Foretaste OF the
al irf'f
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-11-17

Street railway statistics Of an inter
esting nature are given in the last issu,
Of tho American Street Railway Dlrec,
tory. From these 1t appears that there
is a total of 1,O74 street railways in the
United States, made up of 900 electric
81 cable, 81 steam and 113 horse lines.
These have total capital stock Of
1915, 625,S27, and are bonded for $751;
97O,22O. The total track mileage
amounts to 16,466.7S, of which 14,673. II
is electric, 4S5,6S cable, 61S.54 steam
and 6SS.S5 horse. In their operation
are required 1920 cars, 32,69e of
which are motor cars, 1924 trailers
1920 cable, 1887 steam and 2,SS2 horse
In addition there are G10 steam loco
motives and 1884 horses.