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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-15
THE DAYS GOSSIP.

Tho regular monthly meeting Of the Farmers
Club Of the American Institute will be held this
afternoon at o'clock az the clubrooms No IL 10
cussion, TO be introduced by J. H. Hale and H. A
Siebrecht, is Straw berries and Roses
The horticultural section Of the American Insti-
tute holds its regular monthly meeting al No. III 10
u5 Wost Thirty-eghth-st. this evening at 7:so
O'Clock when DR.. " l.. Britton will deliver lect-
ure on The Development Of The strawberry:
There will be exhibition OF strawberries. roses
and other flowers The admission is free.
THE Masque of Pandora" will be given by the
young of the Epsilon Chapter Of the
Cuonisn Association at the State Normal School at
9 By Ming 9h aIsS the d h0 n he
school in which the chapter holds It's meetings
The graduation day address Of the Mortified
Seminary Will be delivered to-day by the Rev. w.
Church
The Queens County Political Equality Leagues
will rold their annual nesting at the Queens Ly-
ceum to-day. There VIII be morning and afternoon
sessions, devoted a review OF the legal educa-
tonal and philan thropc work Of the local Leagues
Reports OF work done will be submitted and ad-
dresses will be made by Mrs. Mariana Chapman
and Mrs Chapman Gait Suffrage" Mrs. Scrim-
geour and Mrs Trautman on Health Protective
Work" and Mrs. Frank Wheat and Mrs. Charles
o. H. Crsieie on Public Libraries" Mrs. Henry
A. Powell. Mrs. Andrew Jacobs, Mrs. r 4. Clover,
OF Brooklyn; Mrs. Emma A. Cnderhni Of Jerlchoi
Cooper. Of Babylon all members OF school boards.
will speak OF Education" Special trolley VIII
run from Brooklyn. Box luncheon will be in order,
the women Of Queens serving tea and coffee. Al
women cordially invited 10 attend, and men Will
be welcomed at the afternoon session
The Trinity Church School for Boys at No 90
Trinity Place Will hold a reception this morning at
10 O'clock
The First New-York Ambulance Red Cross Equip
ment Society will hold business meeting al Mrs
Cowles's No. $50 Madison-ave.. this morning at II
O'clock
fb.rir U ~ "
where yesterday at which there not discussion
cigarettes and the preJudices against them II
that the first story on the subject was sent
out a Washington dispatch and this was what
frightened the women. all OF them thinking that
every male member of their family who smoked
cigarettes would be barred from enistlng III the
Army. But investigation has developed the fact
that DR. BENJAMIN King. who Is quoted as saying
that cigarettes prevented enlistment has been dead
YEAR
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-15
QVER 4 CENTERY OLD.

Mrs Mary Ann Cobb o! 40. l72 Yves, One-hun-
dred-and- ninth-st. died Monday al her home, at
the age Of lOi years. She was born June ], 49, ana
was the daughter OF James Wade. who fought
through the Revolutionary War. Mrs. Cobbs hus-
oanc was builder Of Lynchburg, and at the out
break OF tho Civn War her SONS James \. md Levi,
fought with the Confederates. In 1856 Mrs COBB
moved with her son. James A. Cobb, 10 Bridgeport
and then to New York. whore she lived with
that son She leaves four children. but only two
grandchildren and no great grandchildren
For tho last ten years tho deceased WAS In poor
health and her memory began 10 fail hor. Al
though she was feabe used 10 rise each morn
ing at a certain hour. and when she dd not appear
on MONDAY morning her GaushteT-in-lnw went into
her room and discovered that sac was dead
Mrs Cobb a few years ago was fond or iellng
her grandchildren about the fashions ana GUS
toms OF a century ago The most striking ihine 70
her was the great comet Of 1911. which frightened
all tho negro slaves her fathers plantation, ana
caused them 10 fall 10 their knees aud pray. she
had many little souvenirs and curos OF a century
ago and often compared the slowness OF the people
of one hundred years ago with those Or to-day
Mrs Cobb will be buried In Greenwood cemetery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-15
SHE WROTE "EXECUTIVE POWER"
MRS. DAHL0REN WAS A BRILLIANT BUT
ECCENTRIC WASHINGTON WOMAN.

prp CONTRIBUTIONS TO ROMAN CATHOLIC LIT
ERArURE HAVE ELECTED THE
THANKS OF TWO PoPEs
To havs written book moro frequently con-
suited at Washington thnn The Congressional Roc
ord" was not the least OF tho achievements OF the
lo.. Mrs Madeline Yinton pahlgren- Her WORK
on Official etiquette has Ions been standard au-
thority and FOR many years she was a power In
the old social regime that dominated the CapitaI
CITY A woman OF large wealth. her houses at
Washington and South Mountain. Nd. were tho
centrcs OF culture She was one OF the original
founders OF the famous Literary Society OF wash
ing,on OF which President Garfield was a shining
light II was Garfield who wrote the preface 70
Mrs Dahlgrens work on Executive Power.
Mrs Dahigren bitter opponent TO woman
suffrage and from 1870 TO 1878 she fought against
IL with untiring zeal and despite an opposition
that would have daunted a less valiant spirit She
was the daughter Of Samuel F. Vinton. OF Gal
upolis DISTINGUISHED In the politics OF Ohio IN the
early half OF the century. As Congressman
daughter Mrs Dahlgren was introduced at an carly
age 10 the political and social life OF Washington.
She the widow Of Daniel Convers Goddard. OK
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-15
DEGREE OF POCAHONTAS.
THE ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE BRANCH
OF THE ORDER OF RED MEN.

THE ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE BRANC0
OF THE ORDER OF RED MEN.
The third annual convention OF the Great Couned
Of the Degree OF Pocahontas-the woman's branch
OF the Improved Order OF Red Men--was begun TINS
morning in Gramercy Lyceum Hall, Nos. li5 and III
West Twenty -thlrd-st Representatives from ono
hundred and fifty lodges throughout the State were
present when Randolph Guggenheimer. the Presi-
dent OF the City Council and the representative OF
the Mayor. was introduced. Mr.. Guggenheimer we'-
coined tho to the city with the fohow'nS
words:
I'm the absence Of the Mayor who regrets his u
ability to be present here this morning ana on Do
half OF the city OF New-Yo-k which we represent
Il affords me great pleasure 10 extend 10 TINS an
nual convention OF the Red Men OF the state %
New-York a cordial welcome to the metropolis OF
America and to congratulate both the residents ana
visitors alike the privilege which they ENJOY IA
being able to receive the honors and Dement'S OF .he
Degree OF Pocahontas. do so with the greaacF
Measure because understand the many advantaSos
which associations such as the Order OF i'eo mo"
contribute to the public welfare Your cohsu.u.~"
and bylaws which have read with much satisiA0-
tion embody the highest ethical principles Oh mu-
tual helpfulness and humanitaranism. You hA'e
shown vour recognition OF the fact that there s no
armor. unless It is forged and welded together ~
the strong hands OF brotherhood and ssterhoo"s
which can Withstand the vicssitudes OF "ie ~"
mitigate the disasters OF death.
Il welcome you. therefore, TO the CITY Oh ~"
York because you represent tina; organized spirit q
,,,,ar,,,v which is the genius of democracy, -
This age of individual effort, and at ume
In the worlds history when It has been den9ns,a
ed that State Socialism is impracticaoie oi Saiii.
Ida 81 Irwin OF Rochester. " Y, the Great fo e.
hontas. replied 10 President Guggenneimer - w
lows 49,. -. p,..-
II thank you in behalf OF the Degree OF rU ~.
hontas for the cordial welcome and your nospitaSS:
n "a a great privilege and pleasure. 70 VISIT w
huntng-ground OF Greater New-York II Is CITY
in which one finds all the elements wnicn cons.e"sS
n. I-nited states As the Oregon IL the PRIDE o<
the Navy so Is the Greater New-York tho plloo %
the whole Nation At this time, when the eyes "a
the whole world are upon by reason OF our con-
fct with Spain, so long as we have men ncsnmnsh
brains 10 conceive and the courage 10 acSoinpnss.s
such feats as Dewey and Hobson accomplished. ue
United States will be able 70 protect ner inse,es
IN sea as we'll as land. One OF the happlest ei-
fects OF the present unpeasantness with SPAN -
the fact that 1t has ooliterated the last stS
the bitter feeling between the North ana tho ooun,
and we stand to-day united Republic the DOys ="
blue and the boys in gray serving one county, IN.
Following Miss Twins speech. My country ~
of Thee" was sung, everybody standing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-15
TO EDUCATE MOUNTAINEERS.

An appeal FOR clothes and supplies has just been
made by the Yates Industrial Home. of Hartman.
Tenn which is associated with the American
Temperance Society. This home was founded on
November q. 1891. by Mrs Marion Yates, who Is
the present superintendent Its object is to assist
the worthy and needy boys OF the mountain re-
gions o. Tennessee to get Christian education. by
furnishing them "A home at the least possible ex-
pense while attending the preparatory department
OF the American Temperance University The aim
an Industrial home. The students are given an OPP
portunity TO work thus ena,lIns them partially TO
his expenses In the homo for thirty weeks. Ten
dollars furnishes room FOR two students Mrs
Yates gives her service. instructor. the Univer-
sty being unable 10 pay. Some Of the students
90 1nof nay tuition fees. The workers receive no
salary. and the home Is supported by voluntary
contributions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-15

GAINESVILLE Ohio, when she married Rear-Adm'ral
John Dahlgren. Her literary career dates from
Admiral Dahlgrens death. In 1870 when she was
said TO be n writer of uneven merit" In poetry
and fiction she less happy than when writing
on social. political and general subjects. The
social demands upon her time were enormous. and
her terary work was done after midnight Indeed
her study lamp rarely quenched before 2
o'clock In the morning.
She was OF romantic notions ana
was given not a little fads. An evidence OF this
disposition was shown when she had crypt
bullt AZ her Maryland home. After some years.
when she decided 10 have the body OF her first
husband removed to the crypt TO rest beside me
so that the body should reach It's destination at
midnight AS the clock struck ~ II was borne by
torch-beare 10 the massive tomb.
secretive as 10 her age but 1t was generally sur
missed that she was seventy-three years old. She
died Of cancer Of the liver, and exacted promise
family should see her face. and that her body
should lie over night In the chapel Next day
when the priest came TO say mass ne fourf a
closed coffin. one Of her sons. standing beside II.
said. Father | will ask you to retire for a few
minutes as I desire TO take a farewell look at
my mother and must do so alone. In order that
priest retired and the son opened the comm. No
other human being her after that time
Mrs. DahlGren was known at South Mountain
as Lady BountifuL" She godmother to
two hundred children. ana an ardent. practical
Roman Catholic For some years she was presi-
dent OF the Ladies' Catholic Missionary Society,
Italian writer's said to be valuable additions to
Catholic literature Some OF her writings have
ELECTED the thanks OF Pope Plus TX and Pope
Leo XIII.
A son OF Mrs Dahlgren married one Of the Drexel
social leaders Of New-York's -Four Hundred"
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A SOUTHERN SWAMP TANGLE
LOVELY. BUT WEIRD, 1T IS LIT UP
BY THE TREACHEROUS WILL
O-THE- WISP.
HERE THE BoTANIsT. BIRp-IOvER, ARTIST AND
LOVER OF NATURE FIND A vERITA-
NrS-~A on
BILE MECCA OF DELIGHT.

The swami is the Mecca OF the botanist and
nower-seekor From the rich dark earth and gen
tie water courses spring myriads OF lovely CROWNS
The tall PUSHES covered with slender vines
bearing brllilant-hued flowers. and the red-nrown
Of tho young cat-tails shows richly against the
r1ch green background while the fuzzy heads OF
last years growths drop long webs OF faxen rsvel-
l.nCs Ike threads from the spinner's wheel Tho
canebrake near II grows rank and rears It's long
blossom stalks high IN air. 1t Is almost impen-
etrabe: ono Is soon lost among the sturdy growth
which in the old days made safe refuge for the
runaway slave.
Here IN a lonely sheltered spot the reedere IN
trustfn security has her hanging nest 10
the swaying stalks. Wild roses cluster their lovely
buds and blossoms IN bed OF fern; snow-whte
blooms OF the stately elder nod In rich PROPULSION;
yellow oosestr4fe CLEANS brightly. and the late
blooms OF the meadow mallows rire in their lowell
noes from. surrounding growths. queening II above
them all
Ferns tall and coarse, and laceike fronds rire
side by sice and feathery heads Of grasses are
bent and swayed by passing winds. Penetrate
deeper In ;he soft gloom Of exchanging bushes
and ind tho rare wild orchids raising their lovely
heads from the tangle. contrasting finely Win the
darby shaded places they rove. In shallow pool
the Wild white cslls rises stately and pure. beside
the brilliant flame of the cardinal flower. Near are
aromatic white loya4o and the white blooms OF
tho water henlocE or spotted cowbane. II II
the most dangerous vegetable poison, tho roots
and leaves being deadly poison. Here in dark
tranquil pool. the pond lilies raise their white
and yellow cups.
small r.vuiet from the pool tinkles, and under
the Overlapping bushes biz OF bluest sky has
dr1uued down beside the stream; Il IS the forget
rne-not fragile and beautiful, but growing rankIy
and clustering closely beside the protecting
lrOWths Of bush and willow. go
The golden !oislrely notes Of the Swamp Angel
arc heard u meOdiOus contrast 10 me reedDlrds
cultural cry. as she mes PACK ana Ior,h. pro
tectng her home and the constantly changing
nOtcs II tie hooking bird give hrilliancy 10 tho
woodland melodies. .
A hidden brook IS heard splashing down tiny
waterfall ana running far away under the swamp
fauge The light boon fades IN the dense WOODS
and one by one tte eftrGlcs bloom out IN the
darkness A. the brilliant blossoms fade into tho
d.nuces OF the night myriads of starilcs i4uinlne
Inc fragrant dusk, and The elusive will-o the wisp
shows softly here and there. the pale gleam OF lts
uncertain torch guiding unWary travellers into
mrcs and pitfalls a., c-.s
lark Across the soft stiffness OF the southern
niphf-noW here now far away-ihe Whippoor"'i
casts tho weird rhythm OF its plantive melody
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-15
woRK AMONG CEyLOY WOMEN.

Marie Maseus Higgins writes from Cinnamon
Gardens. Colombo. Ceylon TO '"The Clubwoman.
OF her work there among the SinShalcse women.
which. she says. is now comparatively easy after
long contention with the climate and the character
OF the people She has succeeded In establishing a
school and an orphanage and mas under her protec-
ton htty girls, from seven 10 nineteen years
OF age. Some OF these who have received instTuc,
ton IN this school. having been removed 70 MI
homes OF their own, have introduced into theH
daily lives ways OF living adopted from the foreign
ers decla ring they found them TO be an improve
ment on their own customs. These women express
themselves as grateful for the enlightenment that
has been given them even in the limited degree
that has 30 far been possible
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-15

IT IS PRESENTED BY THE COLONIAL
CHAPTER, D. r. TO SCHOOL NO. 1872
A LITTLE GIRL GRACEFULLY ACCEPTS THE BAN

A LITTLE CIrR1. GRACEFULLY ACCEPTS THE BAN
NER, WHICH 70 sALUTED BY ALL THE PUPILS
The pupys teachers and a number Of friends
assembled at Public School No. 162. at One-hun-
dred-and- y-nnth-st. and Cnion-eve., yesterday
morning 70 celebrate Flag Day. and to attend the
Internationally the Daughters Of the Revolu-
t,on-or a stand Of coors. The Colonial Chapter
of tho society have. previously announced,
bought for the school the National banner. IN
order that the spirit OF patriotism might be fosered
IN the children.
The procession OF young pupils, as II fled into
the large assembly room OF the fine new building.
made an impressive sight. There was the pre-
csion Of military movement In the march ana II
the attitude % the children.
The presentation was made after the reading OF
the Scriptures and the singing OF hymn OF
prayer and praise. Mrs. Carr. wife OF Dr. Carr,
gave the flag IN the name Of the Colonial Chapter
Che briefly recapitulated the story Of the making
and adopting Of the ensign. and spoke OF what It
means TO foreigners in foreign lands. She tod
about the flag which always waves from the tower
o. the castle which Nh Rh'nelander has bought
and restored on the banks OF the Rims, and which
is greeted with the waving OF handkerchiefs ana
cheers from the loyal American tourists who see Il
there Mrs Carr said that she hoped the Stars
and Stripes the society had selected TO present 20
the school would be held by each pupil IN rover
tney sIg~ W | 9 sA0w 1Le SIM b men and
women o. Is, % g. and now Of 98.
Little Mabel ShaTer gave The response IN . high
childish voice and APT words. accepting the sifi
for the school and her schOOlmates Mrs Donneli.
the founder Of the Colonial Chapter. Daughters OF
the Revolution. then made Jew brief remarks.
telling how this chapter formed eight years
ago She, too. alluded TO the story o. the making
OF the flag and gave little Mabel a photograph
OF a portrait Of the three Revolutionary heroes,
George Washington, Robert Morris and George
Morse.
The exercises closed with the singing Of Amer
Tea and the salute OF the flag when the whole
school rose and the children with graceful move
ment OF the right hand, gave military salute.
The principal OF School No. l52 Is Mrs. J.. r.
Caughan. r. Mason Oliver conducted the eXer-
cises. and DR.. Carr and d number Of other guests
W
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-15
The following stanzas we're selected by Mrs g..
LITTLE K1NDNrssEs

II you were tong up weary hill
Fearing a load beyond your strength TO bear.
StumbiinE and losing foo,hold here and therel
And each one passing by would do so much
Would not the slight reiterated touch
OF help and kindness tighten all the day.
There is no little and there Is no much
We weigh and measure and define in vain:
Can be the minister Of JOY TO pain
man can die OF hunger walled IN gold,
And every day we give or We withhold
Some little thing that tells Tor IRE or death.
Susan Coolidge
Little things come daily. hourly within our
reach and they are no, less calculated to for
ward our growth in holiness than are the greater
occasions which occur but rarely: Let your aim be
and to attain a spirit OF chldke simplicity and de-
Sen, by NJ s W
Mrs Helen NJ Grirey OF sebeka. Mimi asks
for a plain and inexpensive Bible that has large
print as she is unable to read any other owing 10
defective eyesight a Pentecostal hymnbook is also
needed by little girl Mrs driney acknowledges
the receipt OF reading matter from Mrs Thomas.
Brayton. Mrs. Weber and Mrs. Klmbal, all OF
which has been distributed.
A COWBOYS THEOLOGY.
A converted cowboy gave this sensible idea OF
what religion Isl Lots OF folks that would like to
do right think that servn the Lord means
shoutin' themselves hoarse pralsin' His name
Now. I'll tell you how look az that I'm working
here for Jim Now. II I'd st around the house
here. teln' what good follow Jim Is and
sngin' songs TO him. and ge.tin up In the nigh, to
serenado him, I'd be doln just what lots or Chris
tians DO but ! wouldn't suit Jim But when
buckle on my straps and hustle among, the hills
and see that 'Jm's herd is all right and not suf-
fering for water and feed. or bein on the range
and branded by cattle thieves then I'm servin
lin as he wants 10 be served '-(Cynosure
Selected by Mrs. John Media
The puzzle "A Song Of Romance" came 10 the
office without the name OF the sender The an
swer TO each question is the title OF song. No.
Is the title OF a well-known one. 1t was COM
posed by On American q number Of years ago
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-15
CHILDREN SALUTE THE FLAG.

tn. flag was much in evidence In every scnooi IA
tho city yesterday. and patriotism among tho smsn
people was At white heat At the opening OK Tue
morning session the scholars IN every school SANG
America" The Star Spangled Banner. anAes
Doodle" and other songs Of a patriotic nature Ahe
singing was followed in some OF the schoon oy
recltatlons and In others by tableaus represeMtas
tive of various IN the Revolutionary OF Sivu
wara When these exercises were over the schoierV
were requested rise. the flag was unfurleo oetotC
them, and they took the oath OF allegiance 70 n
and 10 the country which II represents In rIcst
OF m. States this impressive ceremony calico
'.salutins the flag is provided for In the statues
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-15


erect In front The shield is sewed perman unity
10 the right side and the buttons on under the COLI
lar at the left Long short sleeves are matter
az choice as both styles included In the pat-
tern The skirt is shaped with front and side cores,
a straight back breadth gathered at the top clos
ing in Centre Buttons placed at the waistline, in
centre-back and under-arm seams, corresponding
to buttonholes worked in the band or skirt hoid
the two securely together, and the belt or braid
sewed only one side covers the buttons. Cos
fumes IN this style be made all In one color,
back or navy blue being the most serviceable ana
least conspicuous. Blue or black serge win wnlte
other combinations will be suggested by Individual
taste.
size will require six yards OF material forty-four
inches wide The pattern, No 1&l2. Is cut IN sizes
Tor q 81 SO and 70 lrch bust measure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-15
AN ODD BIT or NEWS.

A startling bit OF news has just been clipped by
American traveller from prominent Italian news
paper in Rome TO the effect that General George
Washington would shortly take command of the
American Army In Cuba
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-15
WOMAN COUNSELLOR-AT-LAW.

,,,ss Mary Pailbrook New-Jersey's first woman
- Who WAS made an attorney three years ago
successfully passed the examination Tor counsellor
', ,u a. trenton on Monday This Will admit her
a. ractica before the Supreme Court OF the state
Ms Phllbrook resides with her faWiiy IN Jersey
NJ, hnf her Office is In Newark she ~ greatly
,,Sr,sstsd in the Whittier House work FOR ooyA
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THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.
A r1ssrT-PAPER PATTERN OF "OMANU
HATH1No COSTUME. NO. 1872 FOR coU-
DON AND TEN CENTS.

The patriotic combination Of color now so popuaaS
Is artstically carried out IN the effective costume
here Illustrated. Blue brantine is the material
representing the sailor collar, shield and facing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-15

at foot OF skirt.
bloomers q a d
sleeves being
OF white silk
alpaca. over
which II ap-
piled rows OF
red braid IN
wide and mar
row widths Beh
OF braid. and
sailor K q OF
with ends q
soft red SILK.
This costume
combines grace
with utility.
and its perfect
A. will recon-
mend II TO the
most fastidiUus
bather. T b .
blouse. WANT
and Xnodsrete-
ly wide bloom.
ers arc shaped
together an q
adjusted b y
shoulder o n d
u n q err ar N
seams, and In
side leg seams.
extra length
being allowed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-15

and was revived within the last two years mo
songs have connection with eacn otneeri
except they At in nicely 10 make up pretty
story. Some pathetic. some humorous ano
are CLEANED from among the comic street.