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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-17
HISTORY CLUB EXHIBITION.
THE GREAT SUCCESS OF MRS. ROBERT
ABBE's EDUCATIONAL WORK.

Just two years ago a number OF public spirited
women OF New-York City headed by Mrs. Robert
Able OF Manhattan. started the City History Club
Its object was the study Of the history OF the
city OF New-York in the hope Of awakening an In.
terest In It's traditions and In the possibilities OF
its future" The success OF the undertaking was
apparent yesterday afternoon when the club held
its annual exhibition, at the p. rkeley Lyceum. or
the work OF the pupils OF the various classes which
have been formed under the direction ~ the club.
The childrens notebooks formed attractive feat.
ure OF yesterdays exhibit. The club had onered
prizes for the neatest-appearing notebook and the
best-written essay. The winner of the essay prize
was little Miss Tly Frank. thirteen years old
In connection with It's work I'm the schools the
history classes one is to Fraunces Tavern. Old
Greenwich the historical sites below Chambers-st.,
and two 70 be taken by bicycle 10 Van Cortlandt
Park and Mc'iowan's Pass Tavern.
The Normal Class, under the direction OF DR..
Frank b Kelley OF Columbia Grammar School,
gave an interesting exhibition Of the work which
they had done this year. This class is made up en-
trey OF members Of the club who are willing 10
take charge Of OF the numerous classes through
out the city. Or. Kelley instructs his class In tho
met hods OF teaching rather tran In history. Inc
Washington Club under the direction OF Mrs
Tracy gave an attractive display OF its work by
an arrangemcnt OF pictures and maps There are
now seventy classes in the different parts OF the
city One has been formed in Washington Heights
and another in Brooklyn. With these exceptions
the remainder IN Manhattan AZ present the
club Is talking OF forming chapter over In Brook
1-n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-17
MINERVA SINGS my COUNTRY"
GREAT ENTHUSIASM SHOWN BY PATRI-
OTTO CLUB WOMEN.

spirit OF patriotism. which at times reached the
height ~ wild enthusiasm. made the meeting Of
N, Minerva Club at the Hotel Majestic yesterday
a ncthbl, II the seventh Meeting OF the
club. and tho members were all out IN lovely spring
attire There were one hundred and hfty OF them
present. every one OF whom had miniature "Old
Glory pinned on the bodice Of her gown.
when Mrs. Howard MacNutt president OF the
society. called tho meeting 20 order and said
'Ladies will open our meeting this afternoon
10y singing Ny Country. 'T1s 81 Thee " shout
went up that war heard throushou the Majestic.
When Frank Dessert al the plano. began playing
the hrsi bars 81 the dear old hymn another cheer
went forth. All sang II to the end After the
hymn Mrs MacNutt introduced Mrs. Richard Bent
who read an intercating paper on Andrew Jack
son. Hts Political Career His Services 10 His Coun-
Try and Why His Name Lives IA History"
This reading was followed by short musical
programme. the chief features or which songs
by Mrs Flynn. Miss Emma Wing and the boy
Harold I-lgs=
Refreshments Wele served IN small banquet
hail adjoining the meeting room, Mrs. Edgar NJ
Hoagland, Mrs. A. ". Cruksha~k and Mrs DIN
II. Gray formed the Reception Committee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-17
MONEY COMING IN.
LOCAL, COMMITTEES REPORT PROGRESS TO
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE Ma
,,o>-.r u.p RELIEF ASSOCIATION.

TIONAI. WAR RELIEF ASSOCIATION
The Executive Committee OF the Womehs Ma
t,orsl War Relief Association met yesterday MORN
INC g., the Windsor Hotel. Mrs Ellen Hardih
Wslworth director general Of the Associatoh' pre-
siding In the few days that have eiapseo sinoo
the n,ev,ous meeting OF this committee much mas
bean done 20 advance the plan OF Inc assoca'on'
and the various local committees as they came INTO
line And reported progress made good eho"is.
Especially interesting were the committees %
children and the practical results attained by the
The children OF the elementary civics classes Oh 'o
Psrtaa Club and Lafayette Post O. A. H. tnio'e"
Miss Margare, Pascal. presented the hrst sum TO-
eevsd from little ones. and the ka'e ~ n'T R,rnn
Thsysr: secretary Miss Beatrice Thaysr' iTeasu'es'
xiss Fisie HOPKINS: through Mrs. s. " Whlie, TO
ported q substantial sum raised by an eh teIiia.
ment prepared and carried 3ut Dy u"e rT1h q;
SATAN i.lsnd Hoyrood Guild. Zion and ST Tim.
o,hy Committee OF the west Sloe Va en- ~ ~.
Kings DauKhters), the New-York ChdpteI % 49, ~
ipeughters 0; the southern IN 9rom
The vacancy in the chair OF the ExecuW W. rnr,h
nluee made by the appointment OF MIS- ma . ~
= director general was hed py lhe e,eor ~ CEN
erl Bu,terAeld Mrs; c. H. EaymV,n n's, ~a' Was
pointed treasurer and board OF tr1s ien, ""'
named by the Chair and confrmed as ioo Snrsor
a.. Daniel Lamont Ma M Mrs b.s aa Marqusnd
Mrs.. Mary Harrison Mckee Mrs WILLIAM Ted HeI-
muth. Mrs William Roebing. Mrs Euse nt,as a.
Mclean Mrs c. II. Raymond. MISS An ,,, mnV Ex
and Mrs. wsworth. To the already ea ss ~ Mrs
francis Macdonald. Mrs. Hebbard n n'y Howl
Mrs. Charles Trowbrldge, Mrs. Charles N.Y. W.
Mrs Elijah r. Kennedy Mrs. Frederick cram, M ass
William L. Polk, Mrs. George Hoadley ana MISC
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-17

COLONEL wARING AND PROFESSOR sELIG-
MAN WILL BE AMONG THE SPEAKERS


The first conference OF the Consumers League
OF the United States will begin in the large hall OF
the Presbyterian Building, No. 1856 Fifth-ave..
this evening at O'Clock. The object OF the
conference Is 10 form a National League and thus.
by continued effort and organization. 10 increase
tho usefulness Of the work throughout the United
States. Perhaps the principles ~ the League, as
given below will best give idea 81 'ts aims:
The responsibility for some OF the worst evils
from which wage-earners suffer rests with tho
consumers. who often insist on buying In the
cheapest market. regardless OF how cheapness IL
brought about. II is the duty OF consumers 10 ind
out under what conditions the articles which they
purchase are produced and to insist that those
conditions shall be at least decent. and consistent
with respectable existence on the part OF the
workers This duty Is especially incumbent upon
consumers In relation TO tho products Of womans
work. since there IL no limit beyond which the
wages OF women may rot be forced down unless
ariincally maintained at q living rate by
binations. either OF the workers themselves OF
consumers.
The speakers OF the evening will be chosen from
those best qualified TO address the public on this
subject. and will be tho presidents OF the leagues
OF PENNSYLVANIA. Massachusetts, and Brooklyn:
Mrs Kelley, OF Hull House. Chicago; Professor
Seligman. OF Columbia University. and Colonel
Waring The members most anxious that this
conference should create still more widespread
interest in tho work OF the League. and cordially
extend "A hearty invitation 10 all who interested
in ameoratng the condition OF women and chill
dren employed In mercantile establishments.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-17
uysG DUERE FLORAL GIFTS.
wrnDINa WILL BE GRACED BY

WIN, WEDDING WILL BE GRACED BY
BOUQUETS OF HER OWN CHOICE.
M,s. Katherine Duer. who at high noon To-Day
In y. married 10 Clarence H. Mackay sent early
this e %ac.Sys Who m w attend 's s
fmasdang the bouquet she desires them to GnTfy
TO her Nm roses fringed with lilies OF the
y Mrs John Ma1s asygeen bunch D o
Drloeki oUU,nlefs and the Countess TeIiener. a
aer Of Mrs Macky Miss pusr ssns Soa2se
Of ss,sr of clarence Maeksy 5eGeyed bunch OF
Casino rose, sent large bunch Of white roses
'9 fne Ms viii Ma all wes prss
Burden anu ~ nire satin covered with white net
gowns II carry punches Of p Jns
brides gifts 10 the prides'""''' "'' 'NN'0 '''''
While are sea Of dollars "' worth q
breakias, s,ms and potted plants used 70 decorate
nowsis Ppmansion will be removed AT the Request
the Duer ha'.a "a taken while yet fresh and ira
OF tne 20 The working girls clubs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-17
CONSUELO'S DWELLING PLACE.

II Is said that the late Duke Of Marlborough. In
speaking Of Blenhem Palace. the home OF 'no
American Duchess Consueio' said II was the ohiy
nome In Europe that required 1890 worth OF putty
year TO keep the window panes in order inc
house OF Commons voted 100000 for the purpose OF
TT99uding home for the first Duke of Marlborough
Inc structure that was erected was large that
~ said messenger sent In search OF Lord han
voIpn Churchill who visitor there coli
.u9tned more than half hour In finding him: inc
lectures and library had TO be sold TO pay the ex
kenses OF the last repairs made In the lifetime OF
his life "''' wv N""'' 'o
some Of the pictures extremely large. being
~ Sssnsy iest square and everything the place ID
"a colossal proportions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-17

LOYAL WOMEN PATRIOTS.
WHAT THEY ARE DOING FOR THE BOYS
IN BLUE
CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS THAT ARE WORKING
TO UPHOLD THE HONOR OF THE
STARS AND STRIPES

CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS THAT ARE ~SnShl>S
TO UPHOLD THE HONOR OF THE
STARS AND STRIPES
The oficers and directors Of tho woman's Aux
,iary of the " G. y. Y. will meet to-day 10 nom
mate permanent officers for the organization. and
4, 10 hoped that It's affairs will soon be aTnicaoly
arranged The temporary president Mss Sea aa
IN the hands OF Pr Fuller the ash o w' S.vote
herself to work for the children Of soldiers ana
that the auxiliary Will Ws ca eens for ,ossy
has been postponed until further notice
The asd REGIMENT Vigilance Corps Of Ladies Will
noH NO nervees are needed the women viii be ready
Mrs X. B. watkins Of Toronto. known "a Kit
,s tho only recognized woman war correspondent
ensesic, between the United States and Spain.
Soldiers Family Protective Association has
been organized by members Of the Catholic Ciuo.
for the purpose Of assisting the families OF en"'eo
men.
- Mrs Nelson A. Miles 10 said TO know almost as
much about military affairs an her husband
TIL. woman's Auxiliary Corps OF the 9th Reg-
Ynent o, Brooklyn will hold fair early In June 10
relieve distress among the families OF men IN the
regiment
The young women OF Binghamton. whose orotn-
.rs cousins and frances have enlisted have FORMED
an organization called the Empire Zouaves They
have adopted a uniform. and are taking course IN
nursing They also intend TO care Tor tho ialhli'es
OF enlisted men.
IN. Patriotic League OF Brooklyn. OF which MIS-
Virginia Chandler TItconb is president, Will seno
comforts for the sick TO Camp
Black to-day. Similar contributions Will % behl
"a long as they are needed and the League asks
for donations These should be addressed 70 the
Patriotic League, No 81 Lafayette-ave. money
shond be sent 10 the treasurer. Mrs n Cothron-
The Ladies' Auxiliary Encampments NOS " ana
a have undertaken send dehcacies every DAY
for the sick soldiers at Camp Black Contriou-
tons NAV be sent 10 Mrs J. L. White. NO. BOZ
Vanderb.lt-ave.. Brooklyn
Tho members OF tho National American hed
Cross Relief Committee expressed great sausfac-
,,on yesterday over the statement made by Inc
rr,bune in an interview with a physician who re
Gently left Havana 10 the effect that the suthor-
lies are protecting the Red Cross. and ihat ahlo
XII the disturbances in the unhappy island IL mas
been regarded as sacred 49, a.. p.a C,oes
we never had any fear that the REQ Crosss
would moi be respected by the Spania;ds one Vi
The ofScers said but much apprehension ma
heen felt on the subject by ill-iniorMed peopIo
mar we are glad have such facts as these
brought 10 the notice OF the pubic
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-17
OTEENS DAUGHTERS REPORT PROGRESS.

At the last meeting Of the Queens Daughters
tho aid association OF 81. Mary's Maternity Hos
initial Mrs Thomas j. Boland submitted a report OF
the wears work This report showed large
enough increase In the membership TO prove that
interest In this work is spreading. The hospital
offers a home and medical attention TO those In
need OF IT, and many poor mother who has TO
sunnort her LITTLE ones has found a temporary home
for them here The hospital is under the auspices
OF the Sisters OF Charity ,....
When a mother leaves this charitable institution
.he ia given wardrobe (or the little one and some
clothes for her .
The entertainment for the Fresh AIT Fund on
MAY and the euchre party at Nativity institute
were both successful.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-17
..,uv .RJRLE WORKERS SCHOOL,.

,,, pbIe Workers School. No al0 Vert
inc ~" will hold its closing examinations
fHN-i and over forty pupils, nearly half being
TINS OIL graduate from this unique institution ~
OF sy ,o S6. s'S %So assa
give Bbi nsne.s pursuits that prevent them from
snsSs school Logic 81 's Seiica sos
Monies taught as well theology ana tn9 h.ln
S SSts and TIE only Shs expen Is '
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-17
CLOSED WITH A GREEK SYMPOSIUM.

The Fortnightly Club. Of Brooklyn. has just
closed its nth season. Greece has been the subject
OF study during the last winter and Egypt has
been selected for next seasons study The closing
meeting was q reception followed by an entertain
ment entirely Greek In its character. chorus OF
msidens in Greek costume was feature OF the
evening and the supper was served in ACCORDANCE
with the idea OF Greek banquet. The Fortnightlys
oficers are President, Miss Elizabeth II. Perry;
Vice president Mrs. David Morris secretary. Miss
Carrie Barlow; treasurer. Miss Grace Jordan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-17
NEWS OF THE STORES.
FEW BUSINESS HOUSES THAT ARE
LEADERS IN THEIR SPHERE.

Years ago carpets and rugs usually received the
attention Of the housekeeper at the annual spring
cleaning, but latter-fay science and tho doctors
now order that carpets shall be thoroughly
cleansed and purified for in them Turk the dread
baciu and the germs OF countless diseases. The
old-fashoned method ~ beating won't do; II
destroys the fabric and removes only the heavier
Win ne aid Of special machinery and appliances
There is one place in New-fork though there are
establishment. No. s9 seventh-ave. Carpets and
rugs taken up. thoroughly cleaned returned
and when they come back they are sweet fresh
and bright TO be compared only 10 snowy sheet
newly Numbered. Stewart has unlimited facilities
for storing and packing.
The Moskowitz Ladies' Tailoring Establishment
No IS East Ninth-st. near Broadway. makes - .
leader this week high-grade black navy blue
cheviot suits order lined throughout with black
as good as any OF the high -class tailors The
MoskowS bSyce suits whe f Received H pr prss
up. They are also made to order when desired
The Popular Quality" cuffs. introduced suo-
cessfully by Earl Wilson about year ago an
now sold by representative haberdashers through
out the United States The demand for these
cuffs Is now great that a large force OF workesS
are engaged In making them. The manner m
which these goods made the correctness Of the
Standard OF exceIience is maintained have created
for the "P O." cum permanent place In the trade
There are different styles and these enectively
cover the feld. In collars. the "Bodie and the
"Yokena" continue to be star favorites. These
are perfect collars All OF the high-branded, turn
down ones made by Earl X Wilson have the lock-
front which has been patented by that concern.
A. Burgess No. $40 Sixth-ave.. and No 50 West
Twenty -frst-st.. has the Oldest establishments for
dress-pleatngs. button holes and pinking In the
city Here one can have permanent and satis-
factory accordion pleatings made from one to one
hundred inches deep. Handmade button holes
are made as low three cents, and gloves are
cleaned by the RavOr odoress process for ten
cents Feathers and boas are cleaned. dyed and
repaired while customer waits for Ave cents
Good work and low prices have built up a business
OF which Mr.. Burgess Is justly proud
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-17
WOMEN SOCIOLOGICAL STUDENTS.

Tho class O, forty women organized for the study
q, social and political economy and sociology.
headed by Mrs W. r. Coles. paid a visit to the
Court OF Special Sessions yesterday afternoon re-
,naining during the last hour and half OF court.
;rhough all tho cases tried were for violations OF
CORPORATION ordinances and for petty larceny. the
women paid close attention to them while they
were being tried The class will visit General Ses-
Wednesday,.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-17
MISSIONARIES KILLED.

The friends OF DR.. and Mrs. McGrew are anxious
n. TO their possible fate. since mention was
made of them In the report sent from Sierra
Leone The following American missionaries says
the report were killed: Mr. and Mrs. Cain and the
Misses Archer. Hatfield and Schenck Miss Ward,
Mr. and Mrs Buntner Mr.. and Mrs. Mnshall and
Miss Mullen are all reported safA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-17
TT WILL REST IN BRONX PARK.

The Heine Memorial. after being rejected ~
two German and three American Cities has at last
found resting place in the Borough OF The Bronx,
poetry q mermaid and tho "World Sorrow"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-17
TO INCORPORATE MOTHERS CONGRESS-.

Washington May r.-Representatve Linney. OF
North Carolina has introduced Dill TO incorporate
the National Congress OF Mothers. The incorpo-
rators include Mrs Adlai p Stevenson. Harriet c.
Coolidge of Massachusetts: Mrs. Ph9be A. Hearst.
OF California; Emma Morton. OF Nebraska Alice
NJ Brney and Mary l.. Butler. Of Illinois. and
Natalie II Wilson. OF West Virginia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-17

tn. New England W. 8 A will hold 80 annual
business meeting at No Park-st Boston. this
morning AZ 10 80 O'Clock when the election OK on
GERS Will take place IN the evening the annual
festival viii be held a. the Hoicl Brunswick. Mrs
Ilverrnore will preside. and Mrs. julia Ward Howe
ia expected be present There VII ne an address
by ~ Ilssk. Zealand
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-17
LORETTA WAS THE MODEL.

The original Of the statue OF ST. Agnes which
was placed the other day In ST. Agness Church. In
East Forty-third-st. is Loretta Healy, little girl
OF thirteen, who attends the parochal school ooo-
nected with the church.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-17
THE DAYS GOSSIP.

The third annual Meeting Of me Long Island
Council 81 Women's Clubs will De held IN IN"
Casino at Garden city today. A. n ~ o'clock. Tho
train leaves brooklyn (Fhthush station al s1
q n. and returns AZ +ls and o'+ =. m
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-17
HuMANIry's WAR WITH SPAIN.


We're wasing war with fierce old Spain;
Our slogan. 'Vengeance for the Maine"
To arms my countrymen. FOR Freedoms sake.
Bull nghting knaves before your guns must quake
Go forth-your allies God and right
Strike down oppressions lawless might
Fair Cuha's sons have fought with might and main
Long. tedious years. their liberty 10 gain.
Her martyred host to Heaven cries
Jehovah hears the widows signs.
Dehsntly proud Spain has cast the die
our hands but work the will OF the Most Hight
The Maine In old Havana's bay
In peaceful port, at anchor lay;
A mine exploded Facts themselves explain
Her moorings had been fixed by treacherous Spain!
The deviiish scheme had quick success
What pen rs horror can express
Assassin robbed OF Mfe's d-given breath.
Some thirteen score OF heroes met their deathl
That dull explosion hoard Affair."
Has reused our patriot blood 10 war
All minor wrongs we patiently endured;
But now fair Cuoa's freedom Is assured
Our slogan, Vengeance for the Maine
Well check tho power OF barharous Spain
Deserved applause is heard from other lands;
Humanity and Justice Join hands.
ENvOL
In the God o. battles trust
Die we may and die We must;
But oh where can dust 70 dust
BE consigned well,
As where heaven It's dews shall shed
On the martyred patriots bed.
And the rocks shall rear their head
o. his deeds TO tell7''
Montague. Mass F. p. A.
Ellen. has George como homo from school YETI
called Mrs. snaxEs to her servant
Yes. am" came back the answer.
Where Is he7"
"I haven't him
How 30 you know. then. that he's home7"
Because tho cats a-hidin' under the dresser"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-17

Communications have been received from M r
Britt Virginia H. Hall. Berkeley, Emma L.
southerand. Kate Barbour v X. Mrs. O. o.
Tappen Mrs. ". c. Parker. c. D. Norce Agnes .
Gramm John Krell. Mrs r. c. Browne. MISS fahhc
Fairbanks Charles n. Noyes. Mrs f. y. Marsh
Emmerson r. Lewis Miss ". w, II. g.. MISS j. r.
Van Emburg. Gertrude Dick. Mrs. NJ. B. Bliss, ~ l.
r.. Mrs. d. r. Hamilton. z. L. c.. Mrs. G. H. cay
ton Mrs Seymour De Witt. Mrs. j. 7. D.. MIS-
Mary s. Carpenter Mary +. Baker, susie Ochs ana
= 4
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Contributions received have been as follows
Reading matter from L. H. w and T. 5. $ mem
bers. cancelled stamps from Miss Barbour three
story books from Susie Ochs, garden flowers from
Mrs NJ s Curtis. flower seeds from Mrs C. {.
Hussey, a box Of beautiful hagrlbbon bows from
Miss Tuckerman a box OF pansies from r. H.
Lewis and 81 from Mrs G. H. Clayton.
The sunshine distributed on Saturday consisted
of story book TO Gussie johns. YORK basket TO
Susie Ochs booklet 70 Mrs. T.. Spofford Wears and
music to Mrs Fannie Burrows.
The members enrolled on Saturday were
Il Y. Francis and Susie Ochs.