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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-16
REAL GRANDFATHER'S CLOCK.
1T is ONE HUNDRED YEARS OLD AND
HAS Tucked THE TINE FOR MANY
FAMOUS PEOPLE

In the Norton homestead Lear Hightstown, N. J,
there is old clock that has been in the family
for hundred years II is still running and keeps
good time and many who have seen II have offered
a great deal to possess H. One mos; peculiar thing
about 1t Is that its minute hand which is a quill.
the real hand having been lost ten years ago. on
its journey down side Of the dial falls so rap
Idly that gains several minutes but as II goes up
on the other side 1t loses much as II gained
going down. making the hours strike about as they
should
The clock is fully eight feet high. OF dark wood.
with glass front and sides TO the part containing
the works. a door in the lower part Of which In
closes the pendulum and weights. On the extreme
top there used to be large brass ball but TINS was
removed account Of the ceiling being too low 10
accommodate It. This clock IS almost fac smile
OF that stands in Washngton's headquarters
at Morristown, y. j.. having even tne same tonra
bell and In nearly every other way II Is similar ~
is not well preserved, however, as the one st
Horace Greeley was always a great admrer OF
this old tmepece. and many times set his own
watch by II.
clock for long time and she consulted II daily
for the hour OF her departure for the schoolhouse
near, whore she taught Others who nave recKonen
their time from this ancient timepiece were inc
Rev Abel G. Thomas and his wife. NJ. Louise
Thomas It's faithful record has frequently enabled
= r Barnum 10 reach the train on time TO return
To his greatest show on earth, and others VINO
have read its face were Alice and Phoebe Cary
one day. without any apparent warning; when u
came time strike hour. instead or striking inc
number OF times IL should. II went on ana did ny
stop until the seVenty-nfth stroke. that Deng tho
exact number OF years old its hrst owner Vas VIII
he died II stopped and refused 10 go y seeera
DAYS The clock is wound every Sunday right, ana
always has been since # was first pur tiased ~
ticks slowly and when Il strikes II can be heard
I'm every room in ne house II does not teem tired
after It's long years Of service. on the contrary! y
is in a fair way to run on 'for announcer H"''e0
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-16

and are constantly increasing. The fact IL tho
doctors have turned over to the Red cross ana
IN. Daughters Of the Revolution. who hay" os-
tablishcd "A dietary kitchen since Mr.. cobb was
here and the convacsccnts who have not pro-
crossed sufficiently toward comp"t" recovery 10
warrant their being sent 20 tn" general mess or 10
live on the ordinary diet Of soldiers. As there arc
between eight hundred and nine hundred patients.
the work to be done by the Red Cross kitchen may
considerably Increase from what II is doing.
was not well enough to converse with Mr.. Cobb ana
consequently We did not 20 into details as to IN"
expcnscs and to- VIVA, YOU would undertake
10 defrav In connection with my work.
"rhcrc is one item which gives me most anxiety
the pay Of the st"nographcr who writes letters Tor
MS TO the parents and other friends OF the SICK
II is simply Impossible and out OF the question Tor
mo TO accomplish my other work and write let
ters myself There 50 many sick 10 be written
for and many Inquiries 10 he replied TO that X
keeps my stcnOgraphcr busy am paying -
a week for senographic work. and have no funds
of my for this service. and hope you can
assume this expense for me. II Is as important
as anything else that do and takes up more
time than any other feature OF my work. Dr
Taylor last evening handed me $50. being haf or
the drafts sent by yourself to him for his DC
partmcnt of the Red Cross work This VIII be
administered with the utmost care and frugahty
We appreciate the trust which you have COM
mitted us. and will scrupulously make the
money you furnish contribute In the largest de-
gree possible TO the relief and comfort or those
for whom Il Is intended. Kindly inform me ms to
the report you expect OF our work. and also ex-
penditures. Yours fraternally -
"ORvILI.E J. NAVE"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-16
CHARACTER IS ARISTOCRACy.
"IBSEN EXPECTS THE WORLDS WORK
TO BE DONE BY WOMEN AND

Yesterday was "Ibsen Day" at the Professional
Woman's League. The room crowded with
beautifully gowned women. members and guests OF
the League. Miss Mary Brcyer was chairman for
the day and Miss Gertrude Perry met the guests
AMI assigned them seats. piano solo BY Miss
Fannie Spencer was the first number on the pro.
gramme. followed by short talk by Miss Maude
Banks regarding Henrik Ibsen. Miss Banxs said
IN Hart:
II don't believe. as a6ors, we will ever really
appreciate just how much OF benefactor Ibsen
has been TO us personally. because 1t looks now as
though the result Of his great work will be TO
revouonize play-writing rather than TO place the
himself upon the pedestal Of time. When q
acene is graphic. vivid simple direct. human. one
says 1bsen.' As actresses. our gar from Ibsen Is
the fact OF getting warm, living, breathing parts
to play.
''Ibsen is now seventy years old. and last year
he published John Gabriel Borkman.' He has been
writing since lsis-ify years. His first intention
was to study medicine. but he abandoned that. as
he became Interested in studying the literature
necessary TO pass for his examinations in that
branch. His manners have been said to drive
people away from him. and a friend of mine testi-
fled to this after spending some time in the same
enter roor cat. read the paper. and go out,
speaking to one looking at no one. 1t may be
and that 1t the OF his turning his mind
TO the problem of womans education and char
acter
ever written for woman have been written by Ib-
sen believe mis- law of ethics rests upon char
acter. which he says should be the aristocracy
OF tho world. 1bsen counts upon this to do the
worlds work and expects that work TO BE- done
by two groups Of people-women and workngmen.
ON them, he says. ! pace all my hopes. and for
this cause will work all my life and with all my
heart .
Miss Bankss paper was heartily applauded after
which lbsens play "A Dolls House" given
by the following cast: Torwad Hemer. Miss A.
SStannard Nora Helmer, Miss Clara Thropp; DR..
Rank Mrs Edwin ad Mrs
Oldcastle Mrs. Linden Mrs. Barnett Anna MIRA
Il. l.. Lestena
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-16
COMMUNICATIONS

Mrs. James McGrath kindly offered gifts for
needy 7. :. S members; Miss NJ. F. Gammons no.
tilted the Office Of her safe arrival nj home: Grace
barley asked for membership: W. NICK F. sent a
poem on "Poaco'; :. Marie Bevn wrote Of her
physical Sun'rings; Mis- Annie S. Morris explained
the sunshine work being lone by her. and made a
r"quos'; Miss f. +. Burke responded to request
for a Testament; Florence l. Wilson reported sun
shine received and sent; L. Petheran will con-
tribute the stcreoscopic views asked for: Mrs c.
W. Hedges offered supply reading matter to a
needy member: Alice HallOwell wrote for informa-
ton; J. Augustus Rice informed the office Of sun
shine on the way. Kate |. Hibbard answered
puzzles; Hood Il Son Of Litchfeld Conn., sent IN
formation. Miss T.. +. C. will send cape to In
valid member and birthday greetings TO another;
Lillian Angel applied for membership.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-16
California State Rcd Cross ........
IL -

From the Red cross representative M Fort
McPherson tho following communication was re-
ce.ved to-day.
have been able 20 bc around have been ont u a
photographer. and h"nc" my delay IN comm uni
eating 10 you We had pleasant call last week
from your representative. Mr. cobb and he suc-
cessflly brushed away 20" obstacles seeming 20
be IN the way u establishing a branch OF your
society nj this pos He created favorable I'm
preston and Il seems that tho door has been
fully opened ,0r TIE work ~ the Rcd Cross He in
formed that list of IN" supplies which YOU fur
nish for use would De sent 70 III with instructions
a. % mode Of requisiiion etc. but We have up 10
this date received no Information. We have
formed some estimate ~ 20 the expense per week
based upon what has been done and Is being done
In Mrs Nave's kitchen. The expenses are as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-16

STILL. THE BLOUSE WITH EVERY VARIETY OF
DISCRIMINATION RJFTLES AND seal
LOPS EQUALLY PRETTY.
Here is a gown which for early autumn would
be most appropriate It is n gray costume Of light
weight cloth The skirt is cut in hlrlng style
that Stimulates moro nearly than ever the morning.
glory's form. This is made to hang loose over
undersklr OF taffeta: bias fold finishes the hem.
and the upper part. from the belt to below the
knees. is covered with lattice work made Of
bands OF mauve velvet ribbon The front Of the
bodice Is n plain blouse of tho material curved
line OF mauvc velvet ribbon runs from each shout
Ter around and down to the waist. marking the
line OF the trcllis-work which covers the rest OF
the waist and the upper half Of the sleeves
mauvc sash 81 Liberty silk is tied around the waist
and knoted at the side " h short. scarflike ends
The hat to q with this charming costume is
full ga thcred turhan-shapcd bonnet made OF velvet
Of the same shade the velvet ribbon composing
the trclls 1t Is ornamented with a black aigrette
held by "A large crcsoen' OF black jet.
'I.ct-in' ornamentation Of different cloth will
Il is said. bo greatly I'm vogue another season
For instance. a black cloth has glmpses Of scar
let introduced I'm way that is charmnGly effective
Three strips. curving out toward the front from
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-16
DESIGN FOR PANSY DOLLY.

back and draped to the hclt-llne with three loose
graduated plcats. forming large revers the other
side being plcatod In two straight box peats which
are held together the left by three bows Of
purple velvet The left shoulder is covered with
4 straight square collar. and the right by the top
fold OF tho drapcd rcVcrS The sleeves are small
and tightfttng. with hardly any fulness at the
top Embroidered cashmcrcs are lovely made In
some OF the prevailing pretty fashions. one OF a
soft bisquc color. Is embroidered with floss silk
around the bottom Of the spring nouncc" This
nouncc IL attached 10 the skirt by three folds Of
white satin above which Is running pattern OF
embroidery. Ike that on the skirt. The satin
piping and the embroidery run up 10 point in
front Half way ny the skirt are three more
pipings and embroidery of satin. following the
same lines. and above this. Stimulating the basques
OF Jacket the three piplngs again show with
the embroidery above this time ending in "A point
ut the whist. The waist l. a lOw-necked blouse
cInhrollered 20 match.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-16
STEPHEN F.. BARTON
chairman Executive Committee
War DEPARTMENT Surgeon Generals Office.
Washington. August II, 1895.
stephen 2. parton. chaIrman ExccuiIvc Commit


- Tee American National Rcd Cros. ~, ,nu,.,
Dear Sir: ! have received your letter or August
r. nclosing a copy OF a letter given by tolohri
Grconleaf to Miss Ruty. In reply | would ,- say
Colonel Ciroenlcaf asking mo 20 send him some
trained male nurses. ON August L cameo 10 MI"
competent male nurses hard to find DO you
want trained female nurses? Acknowledge re-
The same day ! received cable dispatch from
nun re- lcss number Of male nurses any female
Tnfer these circumstances cannot recommend
tina, any female nurses shall he sent to Porto kico
Moreover. have Information that the Relet sans ans
oday for TH dT Gaa Of and 'GN ca aha
dispatch from Colonel Greenloaf, dated August 49,
says: Typhoid decreasing: 40 new caseS today
"''''"' ''''' GEORGE NJ sTiERNRERG
surgeon General. |. :. A.
Tho Red Cross continues active on the Pacific
Coast. in Manila and Hawaii. All the California
auxiiarcs are busy In proportion. Judge Joseph
Shelton. who sent from the Ncw-fork Red
Cross hoadouarters 20 assist the organization and
direction Of the work on the Pacific slope, and In
the guidance OF the California STATE Association or
the Red cross. reports as follows:
Almost every city ana town in the State has It's
local society for RcI Cross work AMI the state as
ISOLATION Is formed from delegates from those. with
the idea Of intolgcntly directing their work and
carrying on the work m Manila and Hawaii the
san Francisco society has the largest representa-
ton In the association and OF course Is the health
lest auxiliary. They nave assumed most OF tn"
work done our society leaving 10 the stat" associd-
don the care OF the troops after leaving here. The
work In the Philippines promises 10 assume large
proportions We have sent there surgeons. agents
- look after financial affairs and four nurses. and
hope 20 send more rs our funds incrcas" Tho hold
hospital there is large enough to accommodate l25
patients. and We have scn' out food ana medicine
TO last long time. THIS work f. being done In co..
operation With tho United States Medical Depart
mont
Certain OF tho local societies have sent in financial
statements and reports showing what they have
done In addition 10 the supplies sent out Financial
reports OF the following societies are given below
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-16
THE TRIBUNE MENU.
FOR WEDNESDAY, ArGrST II.

BREAKFAST.
Red plums.
Oatnakes sugar and cream.
p-ored teak Croamei potatoes.
Buttermilk mullins.
Coffee
LUNCHEON
Bread omeet Sliced tomatoes
Cola ,cnrue Baked potatoes.
Spice cakes. Tea.
DINNER
Bsque Of tomato.
Picked pears. owes
Fricassee OF crab. BoHen IICe.
Roast Beef o'ion 80" o.
String beans IN
Potatoes FrancOnia. l'', s''"''
Ape meringue pie, with cream.
Peach sOrhel CAKES
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-16
NEW MEMBERS.
Miss Lillian Angel ard Grace barley.
CONTRIBUTIONS

Reading matter from Ella L. Wood. NJ 8. Cur
tiss and T. s S members; paper dolls from Grace
Darcy; box Of fragrant heotrope and pansies
also magazines. from Mrs. J. X. Barnes. The
Evans (Col) Branch sent box the contents to be
passed on" consisting of musical specimens and
a pretty scraphook from Carrie Westover. writ
ing tablet from Grandma" fIuffsmth mineral
horseshoe from Mrs Uncle Dan" and a silk scrap
bag containing thread. etc. from Birdie Young.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-16
FOR 4 PiNSY Dolly.

The pansy Is always favorite flower with the
cmbroderer. the richness and variety of coors and
tints that may be used making effective show
ing and the shape OF the leaf lends itself well for
a heavy border trimming The outer edge Of the
dolly may be scalloped and finished with a button
hole stitch. I'm either white or lavender II is 4
mistake to imagine that no color bur white should
finish the edge. for the pale shades are always
pretty The design here illustrated l. handsome for
a certrepiece. The flowers may be embroidered IN
one color with the proper shadinGs IN the many
tints seen In a bed OF panses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-16
APPLE MER1NGTE PIE.

Pare and core scvera. tart apples. place close TO-
ecther in n buttorcl pudding dish fiji the cavities
with sugar lay small piece Of butter on top
favor with nutmeg cinnamon. lemon peel or VA
nilla: cover with n plate ana COOK IN me over"
until tender but not broken. Into on" pint OF h3t
milk stir half cupiul OF sugar, pll'h OF st't
and the yoks OF TWO eggs. and pour IL over 'ie
anDes Place the dish again ia the oven. ana "h'h
~ custard has set spread over IN" toy m''lieue
made OF the whites % the oegs h,Ap'nE an
anoonf,i 81 sugar and nayofiug "a preferred. ana
serve with cream or cod sauce
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-16
sEAsoNABLE TA1LoR-BUILT SUITS.

examination held for women clerks In London there
were ! so candidates for thirty places. and prob
ably the disrroportion will be as marked in the
examination which has just been announced And
this in spite OF the fact that the salary IS only sl25
a year and seldom advances beyond 500.
or course. a woman clerk go as high as $3.50.
but she would have rival in his salary. The
majority know that their prospects are bounded
by the promise OF 500 year.
.Why is his asks The London Woman !, :
as man. why should she not receive equal re-
muneratiOny
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-16
RED CROSS CORRESPONDENCE
MISS RUTTY AND OTHER NURSES ANXIOUS
TO RETURN TO PORTO RICO.

The following correspondence between the Ex-
ecut.ve Committee Of the Red Cross and the Sur
reon-Gcncral of the United States Army explains
Itself:
New-York August Il. 1895
General George VI. sternb re-. Surgeon-General'
War Department. Washington. II. &.
Dear General: Permit me 10 hand you herewith
incloscd copy OF letter from Colonel 'rreenleai
given 70 Miss Rutty. who Was in charge OF a party
of Red Cross nurses which went with f"n'ral
Mlles's expedition to Porto Rico.
Referring to the last paragraph OF Colonel Green
leaIs letter, which Is verbally confirmed by Mss
Rutty, who together with most Of her party. Is
DESTROYS OF returning to Porto Rico. beg 10 ask
your advice in the matter.
These nurses, according 70 the testimonials which
they bear. did most excellent service in attending
10 the sick returning 20 New-York In the Lam
pasas In view Of the fact that there VIII prob
ably he many other sick and convalesccnt troops
returning in similar way. II occurs to ms COM
mittee and especially to the members OF inc
Trained Nurses Maintenance Auxiliary, that II
might be advantageous to have few Of our nurses
in Porto Rico who could return on transports
bringing the sick home. We. Of course DO not
care TO send them II there Is to be no need Tor
them in view OF the present condition oi anafs.
Respectfully yours. - . ,ro..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-16
KEEPING COLORS FROM "RTNNING."

For keeping the color In shirt waist use one
quart Of salt TO an ordinary bucket Of water. and
have the water scaldng hot. Use wooden bucket.
as the brine Will rust tin one and spot the ar
ticle Put the waist in the bucket. and let II re-
main there about three or four hours until the
water Is perfectly cold. one article should be put
in one bucketful OF brine ut time After drying
the color will remain as long as the goods hold to-
gether. This process must be tried when the waist
q new and before It has been laundered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-16

Uncle Dan" OF the T s. s. Branch at Evans.
Col reports the following contributions received
there: one dollar IN stamps from Mrs. T +. Hunt;
a satin bookmark from l. r.; reading matter from
Dr. George +. Pentecost. John Kre. Mrs. Thatcher
and Mrs George S Pratt: letters from Mrs. j. F.
D. Mrs c. G. Hussey and Mrs Mary 7. Thatcher.
in behalf of the branch. "Uncle Dan" thanks all
tho friends who have sent the things so much
Oh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-16

There are ton things for which has ever
vet been sorry-for doing good to all: for speaking
evil Of none for hearing before Judging for think
Ing before speaking: for holding an angry tongue
f being kind to the distressed for asking pardon
body; for stopping the ears TO tale bearers; for
dish"lieving Ill repOrts-(I Housewife
Sc ected by r.. +. Johnson
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-16
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE RED CROSS

Frederick d. Tappen treasurer Of the American
National Red Cross Relief Committee. No 800
broadway received 81 .265 in contributions yester-
day which. with the amount previously collected
makes a grand total OF s200.SS - Yesterdays con-
tributiOns were follows:
p,cbsrd Evans - 5000
Mrs George De + Lord ......... % no
Aufaty 70 jcv Mes.erh Hese'Ve Cnape' 700 90
rsm.s p Ford ...... /. 900 10
Leonard W. Ely. 81. D. ......................... 500
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-16

Mrs Jennie r Boucher. az Seneca Falls. has re-
ceived the wheel chair which was contributed 10
the T S S by Mrs. Gallaudet. 1T Is so easy and
comfortable" writes Mrs. Boucher that ! can
be moved without Jar. and am so thankful for
this great kindness. and the doctor is pleased too
that am so Fortunate"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-16
A SONG OF TRUST.

I cannot always the way that leads
To heights above,
I sometimes quite forget He leads me on
With hand OF love.
But yet I know the path must lead me TO
lmmanuels land.
And when | reach life's summit shall know
And understand
I cannot always trace the onward course
My ship must take.
But. looking backward | behold afar
Its shining wake
Iumined with Gods light of love. and so
! onward go.
In perfect trust that He who holds the helm
The course must know.
/ cannot always see the plan on which
He builds my life.
For Oft the sound OF hammers. blow on blow,
The noise OF strife.
Confuse mo till quite forget He knows
And oversees.
And that In all details with His good plan
My NE agrees.
I cannot always know and understand
The Masters rule.
7 cannot always do the tasks He gives
In HES hard school:
But I am learning with His help TO solve
Them. one by one.
And when ! cannot understand. 10 say.
Thy will be done"
Selected by Mrs A. r.. Skinner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-16

This estimate no doubt. will be subject 10
vision as The situation changes. W" are now s"rt-
Ing AT the kitchen about two hundred meals day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-16

The answer to the Biblical puzzle by o. G. Hovey,
OF Lakewood, " j. came too late for acknowledge
ment among the correct answers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-16
THE COMFORTER.

F. F. s.: The poem by you has already been
published In the column.
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THE TRTBT Ne PATTERN.
TISSUE-PAPER PATTERN OF CHLDS
DRESS. NO. 7iis. FOR COUPON
AND 10 CENTS

Fine white lawn. fancy tucking insertion and lace
cdging make this dainty little dress.
The body portion is gathered in clusters OF shrring
at the waist line front and back. the round yoke
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-16

The following poem. sent by +. Y. Wilson. vii
nd a tender echo In every mothers heart:
TWILIGHT
Soft the mothers voice and sweet.
Coming through the shadows dim,
Singing her child 70 sleep
WIKI the dear. od-fashioned hymn.
Backward. forward rocking slow.
with the babe upon her breast.
And the clear voice, hushed and low.
All her heart IL fun OF rest.
Little tender fnger-tips
Hold In mothers loving hand.
Pressed with soft caressing lips.
This her flower from Babyland.
Evening shadows gather fast.
bright the fire within the CRATE:
In its mothers soothing clasp
Baby enters Dreamand Gate.
S.il the mother sits and sings.
Softly IN the twilight dim.
IN her heart are sacred things.
on her lips ;he precious hymn.
-Qlarret Francene Croker
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-16

NO 74S-CHII.D's DRESS. OF insertion. The
neck and sleeves are finished with bands Of nser-
ton and lace band OF insertion to match finishes
the waist The closing is made at the back with
small pearl buttons and buttonholes.
India silk taffeta and chambray in white. soft
blue and pink. figured lawns nansook, batiste and
dmity all make up into pretty dresses in this style.
To make this dress for child four years old
will require TWO and one-half yards OF material
thirty-slx inches wide. The pattern No. l,iS IS
cut in sizes for girls OF two four six and eight
years old.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-16

being made from
the tucktg inlet
with lace inser-
ton. The pretty
bertha has scant
gathers at the
top. insertion ana
lace finishing tho
free edges. S.yl-
ish puns form
the short sleeves.
which. with tho
waist. can be
made up with or
without the lin.
ing.
The full. round
skirt is gathered
IN a double row
of shirring AT tho
top and Joined 10
the lower edge Of
the waist. A deep
hem finishes tho
foot. over which
fine tucks are
stitched on each
side Of the band