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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-16
WITH TREES AND FLOWERS.
WOMEN GAIN HEALTH AND WEALTH IN
FORESTRY AND LANDSCAPE
CApDENINC

Much has been said lately Of the success in
Horticulture Of Miss Louise Conkn. OF Roslyn. Long
Island. Miss Conklin's health having become much
broken down, her physician advised outdoor exer-
else. and Miss Conkn decided that she would try
to turn 10 account her natural love for flowers
and her skill in their care. She had some moist.
rich land and she began by building small green
house-only 8 by u feet-and adding in the fall
hotbed She gagged the local market. and when
the outdoor gardens were ready for the young
plants she was prepared with lettuce. radishes
cabbage and tomato plants She also made prepa-
ratons in tho way Of flowers for village festivities
OF all sorts and she go successful that at the
end Of her fourth year she had TO enlarge her
greenhouse and her stock. She then bought half
an acre moro ground and began 10 raise choice
roses and chrysanthemums Miss Conklin does
most OF her work herself. and is strong and
happy as well n successful business woman
Somewhat different Is the story OF Miss Beatrix
Jones n daughter OF Mrs. Frederick Rhinelander
Jones, OF New-York, who now earns a soodly living
from her knowledge OF forestry Taking up the
study two three years ago as an amusement and
because she fond OF trees and flowers she
soon became expert In the field. and to-day Is
so we'll Informed that she has no difficulty In de-
handing good prices for her services IN forestry
Mss Tucker. OF Portland. Me, who started a
fernery two years ago has made unqualified
success OF the venture. For Ave months OF a
yfnr M sss nd her friend Miss Redmond
chased In New Hampshire on ths farm NE, ,ney
Redmond also being well up on the subject. They
lead an almost ideal life, these two girls. during
tho summer months and the winters work seems
TO Miss Tucker TO be merely the means 10 an end
whereby she can thoroughly enjoy her well-earned
Mrs Leavitt's violet farm In Connecticut Is ono
OF the Institutions OF the country, and II Is busi-
ness started only within the last few years. Her
yolets are cold for three or four cents apiece. ana
there is n steady demand for them the whole year
through other women have tried violet-raising'
and almost without exception have met with sue
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-16
THE WIFE OF FITZHJGH LEE.
A CHARMING AMERICAN WOMAN WHO
LOVES HER HOME

Mrs Fltzhugh Lee has received hundreds OF
letters from admirers and sympathizers during the
last few months when her husband was IN Cuoa
and apparently In danger messages from rlch ana
poor alike poured IN upon her. and she says 'h"0
they were a great comfort to her, because, KNOW
ing the condition OF things IN Cuba ana the
troachery OF Spanish officials she often feared Tor
her husbands safety She has answered with her
own pen nearly every letter received.
During her residence IN the Cuban capital, MIS-
Lee says she became acquainted with many charm
ing native families. and got to know intimately
great many Cuban women. Nearly ell OF the men
were with the Insurgents and these. OF course she
did no; meet unless she happened 10 see them on
the streets OF Havana after being captured ana
previous TO their removal to some wretched dun-
geon None OF the Spanish officials had ihe'r
wives with them and cuban women rarely YEN
tur.d out Of doors because II they attrac'eH AZ
tenfion unpleasantness WAC liable 10 come OF ~
Mrs Lee is a homc-oVins woman anu an ~
affections are centred upon her home circle. shc
Soes not belong 10 any club. and snTNks from pun
licitv being extremely retiring But she - care
mi 10 fulfil all OF her duties to the phDlc ana 70
society and Is much beloved In spite OF her SILVER
hair Mrs Lee is young In appearance that IL
is nard 10 believe she Is the mother OF hVe Chl,
dren the youngest OF whom Is twelve years pa
one OF her sons IS In the railroad business auoher
10 AZ West Point and the three girls are HVins ~
home with their parents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-16
EDTC4TION or CHILDREy

Mothers should not force their children to adopt
professions for which they have the slight
est talent, says a mother who has had experience
A mother should ascertain the bent OF n child's
genius and develop 1t. This must not be his only
education, though. he himself will incline to and
follow up that which is congenlal Children should
be taught along the other lines and branches They
may have no talent FOR mUsic singing yet they
should take lessons because II will open up ave-
nues 10 the soul which otherwise would be closed
to art and heart.
mo one can refute this" says a great musical
authority. because singing not only makes one
broad-souled. but broad-chestel, and gives "A GER
tain dignity and sOftness 10 the voice. and is alto
gether healhful All branches OF education should
be taken up in concert with the flYorite one. and
thus would be equaliZed the power o. body and
soul Weakness at any point tends TO shftlessness.
and shftlessness to wrong
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-16
LIFE IN THE WHITE HOUSE.
HOW THE FIRST LADY OF THE LAND"
SPENDS HER TIME.
MRS. M'KINLEY's DEVOTION TO OUTDOOR LIFE
AND HER FoNDNEss FOR Music
AND CROCHETING.

AND CROCHETING.
The first lady of the land" Mrs Mckinley, leads
& quiet. disnihed life and one thoroughly In keep
ing with her position as mistress of the White
House. Mrs Mckinley IS a woman Of much natu-
raj ability and strength of character. but is par
ticuarly fond Of home and its duties.
Among the litcrat of the country she has many
personal friends. for she is great lover Of
books.
During the winter one party given by her ut the
White House to lGo members of the Brooks
College Alumna. many Of the women being former
school friends OF hers. In her home life. her
friends say. Mrs. Mckinley IS not thought Of as
the wife OF the President Of the United States but
the fond and watchful wife of William Mckinney
She breakfasts at $50 a. m in order that she may
have chat with her husband before he assumes
the duties which require his everyday attention
After parting from him she dons a carriage gown
and starts for long drive.
Mr. Porter the secretary TO tho President. In
speaking of Mrs. Mckinley, said: Her health -
much improved since she came to the White
House." and with the statement came a look o,
great satisfaction for he glad to bo able to
say those words with assurance.
After the drive the members OF the family as
scmbe in tho upper corridor. where luncheon ~
served at 1880 D. m, and the President gets a brief
taste home life. After this Mrs. Mckinley goes
to her boudoir. where surrounded by comfort. she
deftly handles the crochet needle which work is
her favorte pastimc. Later in the afternoon some
duty as mistress OF the White House claims her
attention Sons days IL Is public reception. on
others a private one. for which cards issued.
II the afternoon Is her own she Will take drive.
for she enjoys being out OF doors.
AT O'Clock the reunion OF the day takes place
IN tho upper corridor when dinner IL announced.
and Is enjoyed by all because tho head OF the
Nation Is the head OF the house After
dinner the favoritc resort IS the lower corridor.
which Mrs. Mckinley has fitted up In a most home
liks fashion, and here 1t Is that the President at
last finds reposc and comfort and really lives after
day OF arduous labor
The President and Mrs. Mckinley attend tho
theatres often, the latter Is fond OF art and
music. She f. an early riser. and retres at a
reasonably early hour.
Every morning sees the Presidents desk adorned
with Of flowers. and no matter what others
there Mrs. Mckinleys offering holds the hrsl
place. She a. fond OF quiet. dainty blossoms, and
81 present tho great. wlde-cycd panscs arc first
favoTies The vase on the desk when the accom-
panying picture was taken was filed with Wild
flowers the last that viii be found IN the woods OF
Maryland til the midsummer fayorites scatter
themselves over Mill and dale.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-16
"NISTRESS OF DENBIGH."
SUCH rs THE TITLE CONFERRED UPON MISS
WALKER BY BRYN MAwR.

SUCH rs THE TITLE CONFERRED UPON MISS
WALKER BY BRYN MAwR.
The appointment OF Miss Evelyn Walker 70 the
post OF Mistress OF Denbgh. one OF the halls or
residence at Bryn Mawr College announced In The
Tribune on May a. marks another step In the
policy inauguraied at Bryn Mawr several years
ago OF calling college women to this branch OF ad-
mlnistration
Miss Martha Gibbons Thomas, A. b., Bryn Mawr.
50 who has Just received the highest number OF
nominations for president OF the Bryn Mawr
AumnH. has for two years presided as Mistress
OF Pembroke East. place filled earlier by Miss
Laure,te Eustis Potts. also a Bryn Mawr student
Miss Thomas's appointment was followed by the
appointment. year ago, Of Miss Louise Sheffield
BrOwneu Pm d. Bryn Nawr. 49, warden Of
Sage College Cornell. More recently, Miss Susan
G. Walker. 4. b.. Bryn Mawr. sS. has been made
mistress Of Fiskc Hall. the new dormitory OF Bar
nard College. at Riverside Heights New-York.
The mistress-elect OF Denbigh Hall. Miss Evelyn
Walker, is daughter OF the late Francis A. Walk
or. president OF the Massachusetts Institute OF
Technology. During the last year she has been re-
cOrLlng secretary at Bryn Nawr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-16
SOME DROLL SAYINGS or CHILDREN



1.Audren GAYS The GcntlewOman. have very &C.
,Iood views on matFmony especially girls. i m
, IA ne an old maid" a little girl announced
cbcerfuy to the assembled party
..Nhv this somewhat premature decision? reel
,pgly oucried somebody with much seriousness
"Oh, because men are s"eh nuisance III inc
house. at,
..v,be, grow up ! going TO be an artist said
,,o,y Ii,ile cherub Of five years old, with an eye
10 the future.
..vou mustn't marry. then" said her mother.
laughing. a., 1T, ..uo,...,,,.
"Oh! yes. SAIL answered inc chhd' fuieless'y'
-, ~, ri make my husband to be dead. then / can
'.Hbv aren't you married auntley' asked another
~ ~ anxi0uslg II wish YOU could be mar
s s,,i'' .c5s ihcn I could he your bridesmaid"
'.'tyciL" ays aLnuc. u doht KNOW mar ) am very
t,c" on marrying Just yet. am very happy as
| am ~ -, g., ohud with n sirh ncrh,ns
H. right Men Is cross things
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-16
THE HEROINE or THE CRIMEA.
FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE AND HER WORK
FOR HUMANITY.

FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE AND HER WORK
FOR HUMANITY.
Tn. nresent war has revived the name OF Florence
Nightingale and the woman WOO Is slowly passing
away NJ her home In London. where she mas oeeh
a. invalid from disease and overwork for some
time is AGAR, OF interest TO the public.
Tho story OK her he Is an inspiring ono. she was
horn seventy-eight years ago this month. IN Flor
encc. while her parents were sightseeing IN lthy'
Her father was william Shore Nightingale 81 En-
bly, Park Hampshire. and o. Lea Hurst Derry
shire. England. n man % weflth ana position h''u
her mother was graceful gentiewoman who
was her early ideal Lea Hurs. was the home o. her
girlhood and here s1e lived free outdoor .lie'
riding and driving and hIildng up tho strong con-
s,liu,lon that England needed IN later days Shs
was a rreat student. and as her father encouraged
her IN her desires for education such as %" ma
she learned rapidly. and before she vas eighteen
was a clever llngulst n good musician. an artist ~
no mean merit and mistress OF the classics. az
well as being skilled In science and mathematics
She had always had tender heart and was 20
aknful AZ nursing that she was called upon by tho
people OF her native town TO bind broken arms and
prescribe ,or sick children even when mere girl
when she was presented AZ Court she saw IN Il
only an opportunity TO visit the hospitals, rs hcr
season In London gave her time 20 DO So and
she began a study Of tho hospitals n London. Edin-
burg, and Dublin In 1851 she entered n Protestant
institution IN Kaiserworth tho Rhine. shc
sag the great need 81 trained women nurses. AMI
went later 10 A Paris hospital. but here her health
failed. and she returned home
When the Cr!nesn War broke ogt she wrote 20
the War Minister. Offering her services. They were
accepted and on Ociober q. 1851. she ieft England
with thlriy-cght nurses she found whom sho
rca he'd the Barrack Hospital at Srgfari that tho
condition u the sick men vas terrible. The nih
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-16
From CLERKSHIP TO PARTNER.

Miss Marie Catherine Finegan enjoys the dstinc-
ton of being a member OF a firm of commission
merchants In Chicago. and has risen to that POSI-
ton from the lowest rounds of the clerical ladder.
Fifteen years ago she began work for the Arm. as
cashier at a salary OF s. week. The second
week she applied for raise and received II, this
being the only time she obliged 20 ask for
pay by watching closely the work OF others
she soon obtained knowledge OF their tasks. SO
that to-day she Is well posted In all the details
OF Office work that she can. at moments notice.
take charge Of any Of the many book: used In the
commission business
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-16
KISSING THE ROD.

Oh. heart OF mine. We shouldn't
Worry EO'
What we've missed Of calm we couldn't
Have. you know,
What we've met Of stormy pain.
And Of sorrows driving rain.
We can better meet again
If IL blow.
We have erred In that dark hour
We have known
When our tears fell with the shower.
all alone
Were not shine and shower blent
As the gracious Master meant;
Let us temper our content
With His own.
For. We know not every morrow
Can Ice sad.
So forgetting al the sorrow
We have had.
Let us fold away our fears
And put 10y our foolish tears.
And through all the coming years
Just be glad.
flames Whtcomb Riley.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-16
Selected by Sunshine member.

A famous brooklyn clergyman was once ad-
dressing n sabbath-school on the lesson OF the day.
which happened to be Jacobs Ladder" lie got
along swimmngly until little urchin in one OF the
back seats squeaked out. "Whv did the angels
have TO have ladder when they had wings
After the Inevitable laugh had subsidized the clergy
man said: well that is a fair question Who can
answer it, There was pause. and then up went
a pudgy fist WELL my litte man. asked the
Clergyman why was IT. Il guess mebbe they
was a-moultn'." was the astonishing reply
Nrcsbyteran Journal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-16

Apr.l's day, Apr!s way,
Aprls light wind blowing.
Whispers softly. Look. It's May.
WIN her checks all glowing"
Hearts day. hearts way
Hush. dear. It's not seeming;
Tears and shadows have their sway
Now the sunshine's cleaning.
GODS day. Gods way.
Light md shade combining.
Clear the vision shat We may
See His sun siili shining.
-(Elizabeth T.. Smith.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-16

a woman than TO man
4 writer in tho current number OF The Lazy
r,t-torlal INDUCES n prolonged wall over ne iact
mat husbands ana wives ere 10 longer one DI' t"o
distinct and separate persons.
A d.putation Of women walted on the directors o.
IN. Tr.rnways Company in Manchester th' otneT
,,v 70 ury. upon them tho duty Of lcsscninE tho
ofra,n IN I'm, horses c'us~c by the constant s.yP.
,,ir, ., IN. ears. The sDokcswomen 11mil'en va,
[..r y. re- the chief olicracls. ana therefor. Ir'f
fcli that women ought 20 tax, mp th' cause a Pc.
tio, .irrod BIZ several thousand women Is pc' Pre-
sented PLEADING for consideration I0T Inc no'se''
There was rush for SEATS In tho womens gal
,erv o. the House Of Commons when MI baiiour
and s,r william Harcourt spoke on the Far Eastern
o,ts.lon As early IS 20 o'clock IN the morning
,1era was a little crowd OF pcris waiting f9r me
r,tes ~ IL. political para Use 10 Dc opeIeu uss1
mem and as adnlittauct WAS ho' gidn'V ul.n
r'cock thcy had 70 wait four hours iof inc p'''l-
,oon OF a good place behind the grating
II is rurnored that the German Emperor designs
many OF the EmpFess's gowns.
Among the prirccss-s whose names are beng mem
,io,.d T., connection with that Of Archduke Franz
1,ordinanc tie unmarried heir to the Austrian
throne = the Duchess Sophie OF Bavaria daughter
=, r,,lo carl Thcodor. tnc famous royal oculist
2 o.. nrchcss Sophle nas taken a doctors degree
"a IL. nor fathers night hand in his rncdlcai WORN
80 docs not believe ~ Is said. That matrlmohy IS
~ ono cnd ana aim Of It womans existence ",i
go. L. - ot intend 10 Jet her medical knowledge lie
- is tall and well built. with brihnht coihleA-
10, nd CurlllG NdI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-16
NEWEST IN HATS AND BONNETS.

A black hat covered with two shades o. peoples
IS most appropriate for young girls.
Among the pretty headdresses is the vide brtm
sailor the crown banked around from the back
with orchids and in the front large Aisatian bow
OF white satin ribbon
A small bonnet OF framework covered with burnt
orange roses, with an aigrette OF black Jet and
white lace wing is a most attractive headdress for
elderly women.
The English wakng-hat still holds a place in
fashion and is often profusoly trimmed with plumes
and jet.
Sailors Will be with low crowns and
row brms this season. a fashionable trimming
will be a folded scarf wound around the crown and
tied at the left side.
Among summer hats chip with white nousseline
de sole and sweet peas Will be a chic headdress
young women.
pretty hat now popular is a white leghorn with
yellow plumes. white duchess lace trimming and
long Streamers.
Soft hats will take the place OF the derby for
wheel wear.
A nice trimming for black sailors is ribbon In
the three shades Of burnt orange.
Childrens hats are largely trimmed with old
garden flowers, red being the popular color.
Little people wear the proverbia bonnet with
lace and a lace insertion for trimming
hat that is much this season is rough
straw shepheraess In navy blue. trimmed with a
large cable OF white tule. dotted with blue chenille
and a large bunch OF snowballs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-16
WHY BESS WAITED.

The earth was robod IN white when Bess
Spraug from her little cot.
And running 10 the window, stood
As rooted 10 the spot.
~ breakfast time the child was found
Still gazing ar the snow,
For al the world Ike some white bud
That had forgot to blow.
when told twas time TO dress and bid
Her slcculng-gOwn 20 don.
She said. 81 $50 watlr' for re earf
TO take us mighty off.'
-CBoston Globe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-16
BLESSED ROSES.

Each mother-heart n garden Is;
See In the midst there grows
For him the best-belOyed child,
The iOvely secret rose
. Rose OF JOY.
Each mother-heart garden Is;
"Oh tell me. mothers gray,
How fares II with the dearest nope
Now chlldhoods fled away
Poor Rose of JOY!
Each mother-hcart garden IS;
By faith and prayer they're KEPT
And he Is the beloved child
For whom the heart has wept.
BEST Rose Of Pain! c,,.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-16

again. and let II stand until II ferments Skim as
long as the fermentation continues. then bottle
and cork tight Keep In cool place. As tonic
take one-half wineglass three times day
WAR HYMN FOR HOSPITAL SERVICE.
Our Father. while pray.
Direct this hour.
May with accord
Here M our hearts, dear LORD Wa.
And feel Its power.
To praise and humbly bow
Before Thy throne.
Thy love in us instill.
open minds until
We love Thy holy will
More than our own!
ssrenF NJ" that h " easS Suffering child
Let him thus learn Of Thee
Till Thou dost him free
In health again.
Pardon what we have done
To wound Thy bruised Son
Guard US from harm to-day,
Walk with us all the way
TIL from this earthly day
We find release.
The above stanzas were sent TO the T. g.
by the author. Jeannette Robinson Murphy They he:
are to be sung to the tune Of MY Country. It's
OF Thee"
Presdent-General Of the T. 8. s.: Please convey
TO The Tribune Sunshine Society my thanks for
the supply OF magazines and books which has come
safely to hand, and which you may be sure will be
faithfully distributed by us and bring sunshine into
some lives. Yours sincerely,
EDWARD JUDSON.
Pastor Memorial Baptist Church, Washington
Square South. New-York
Teacher" OF Dover. n. H.. would like a poem.
written several years ago. for child's recitation.
beginning:
Once a sunny summers day,
When in the grove at play.
Two little birds lit a tree.
And went to chatting merrily
Can some member furnish copy for the office7
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-16
HEPATICA,

HEPATlCA,
There are many things left for May. but nothing
fairer than II as fair as. tho first flower the hepa
lea find that have never admired this little hrst-
ling half enough. When at the maturity OF its
charms Il Is certainly the gem Of the woods what
an individuality 1t has. No two clusters alKe' an
shades and sizes; some are snow-white, some paie
mink with Just tnge OF violet; some deep purple,
others the purest blue others o!ue toucheu Win
lilac John Burroughs.
Selected by Alice Van Wagner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-16

Mrs q. T. Mattison q North Pennington, VT is
invalid Sunshine member whose life IS OF
constant pain. CHEEKY letters would help 10
brighten her sad hours. Let the response be gen.
orOus, as 10 Will be kindly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-16

Edith l.. ~ Gloucester. MIS-: Your query re-
gardlng the origin Of the name 'Yoolscap" as ap-
Piled 20 paper f. thus answered: When Oliver Crom-
well became Protector after IL, execution or
Charles !. ne caused The stamp Of liberty 70 DO
placed on the paper usod by the Government ono
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-16
cURIosrTIEs or THE BIBLE.

The following Biblo curiosi,es said to have
been gained by study Of tho good Book by tho
Prince of Granada. heir apparent 10 the Spanish
throne. during his thlrtythrcc years imprisonment
az Skulls Prison Madrid
In tn" Bible the word Lord is found $50 times
the word Jehovah 6..5o times. and the word rever-
end b.t once. and that IN the ninth verso OF tho
nm Psalm. The eighth verse Of the 18th
Psalm Is the middle verse u the Bible. The ninth
verse ~ the eighth chapter ~ Esther is the longest
verse. Tho thirty verse. eleventh chapter OF
ST John - the shortest In the lV7th PsalIn four
verses are alike tao eighth fifteenth twenty-nrst
and thirty-nrst- Each verse OF the 18th Psalm
ends alike. No names or words with more than six
sylahirs aye found in tho Bible. The thirty-sevenh
chapter ~ Isaiah and tho nineteenth chapter Of
ii Kings ar" alike. The word girl occurs but onco
in tho Bible. and that 81 the thiri verse OF tho
third chapter NJ joel. and the word boy but once
/ech. IlN. o. Jhfro arc found ln both books OF the
Bible 9.5so.iN letters and III. s,2 words
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-16

rustic deacon had to announce that the Rev.
Hugh Price Hughes. NJ A. would preach at the
chanel What he did announce was '"rhe Rev
Hugh Price Iiughes's Ma will preach He added
with that love OF amplincation which Is habtua in
his class: I'VE hope the old lady VIII give us a
good discourse. diving Church
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-16
NEWS FROM OVER THE SEA.

Tn, woman's Cooperative Gulld OF England Is
distributing pamphlets for use in the coming ioo'
Law election. They demonstrate that women ought
=, ..c,. nj, tho ronrd OF Poor Law Guardians be
e,uee 81 many women AID children are helped
ever year and so many young babies nave 10 o.
considered and such subjects seem more S"''""'c -
a woman than 10 man
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-16

day. after the restoration Of Charles H. he called
for paper TO for dispatches and discovered the
stamp. on being told its meaning he said: Take
IL away, | have nothing to do with "A FOOLS cap
Tho term has ever since been applied 10 a certain
Size Of glazed writing paper.