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seventy-fve Years in Boomers at the
Plough.

One OF the original cham ptons OF boomers,
Miss Susan Fowler of Vineland. N. j.. still
years mannish dress. which. she says well
OF farm. even to the ploughing at the age OF Is
years. Miss Fowler's singularity in dress has
OF marriage But the right man never came
along.
and an not oPpGsea 70 matriimonyi enc says;
had q chance to marry my ideal man would
do So"
Her latest offer was from retired Western
farmer twenty years her junior but she ended
the eourtship by Offering to be a mother to him.
No." said She the dress has not been
serious obstacle to offers Of marriage. because.
L man was sufficiently attracted to marry me.
and eHpecting that no could induce me to aban-
don Il afterward."
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To THE EDITOR OF THE sUS-Sir: Will you allow
stranger within your gates for the past four months
10 give Just three reasons why he buys and reads
THE SUM-
FIRST. it gives all the news which can appeal 10
healthy intellectual appetite.
Secondly, 1t impArts to such news delightful lit
crazy flavor i'll its presentation.
Thirdly. ! believe it is the best written and pro-
ennently the best edited newspaper printed in the
English language, aud have read many Of these
published in many different lands
NEW YORK. July IL. An IRISH GREESBoay
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-07-17
The Case Of O Solus.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-Sir: Your
correspondent "Lexicog" wants to know III
q-i-t doesn't spell quit. what the mischief does
1t spcll?" 1t spells q-i-t. and as the individual
sound OF the letter q is that Of or Q Amer
Enc. Dct). the pronunciation would be as
though written kit The letter q. however.
does not occur in the English language save In
connection with the letter u: and since this
combination can be represented by XIV Tor k
when the u is SILENT. q is the superfuous letter
and not the u that he counsels phonetic speller
fellers to drop
Earle in his treatise on The Phiologv of
the English Tongue" says;
Q is a Latin letter. which was not recognized in
English till the close of the twelfth or the beginning
OF the thirteenth century. Previous to this tho
writers RS, had done very well without it.
as cwaIm, Iuam Gwen, queen; cwic. quick At tirst
xors while CIV kept its place IN native words
Among the earliest Latin or French words beginning
quiet s the position Which ( i holds q at tS:
Al latin Wors Wits XIV ~ is ssao fd 52r spns
SOUND 1 IN the words of native origin In English. on
The home born Words and before the close Of the
qnlck. iesdcS some other less common words
Tho wisdom of retaining the ancient forms
OF English, photography Is evidenced by the
words Of ColGrdgo quoted by Trench in tho
which read as follows:
language will often he wiser not merely than
the vulgar, but even han the wisest of those who
speak IT. Being like amber in its efficacy to circulate
tho electric spirit Of TRUTH it ia also like amber in
embamng and preserving the relics of ancient
wisdom. ~
~ the present instance the orthography of
quit at once asserts It's ancient lineage. and in
forms us that it is derived from QWietim the
rest. satisfied" To change its orthography
would be equivalent to depriving a child Of
that part OF its name that denotes its paternity
PHILADELPHIA. July IA. G. G. FAUGIT'
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KipllnG Gets Even with Hardy.

From TIE London Daily Chrouiris.
Mr.. Kipling while on n visit TO Mr. Hardy went to
see house which the author OF Lies Little
Ironics" thought would suit him. when Mr. KIP
ling moved out " carshot Mr. Hardy observed to the
occupant: 81 mag mention 70 you that this gentle
man is no other than Mr. Rudyard Kipling" lis
that SO ." she replied 81 heard the name be-
fore" Presently Mr.. Kping in turn. found HIM
self alone with the lady and remarked; "Possihly
you may not be aware that the gentleman who
brought mo here today is Mr. Hardy. the eminent
author" "Oh, indeed" was her reply; "I don't
know his name"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-07-17
The First Principles.

The right to quit work is as indisputable
as the right to work.
The sufiiciency OF the reasons for quitting
is question which concerns the gutter.
The right Of the other man to step in and
take the Job Is likewise indisputable
AS long as both Of these rights are re-
epected. the striking labor and the super
seding labor are equally respectable.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-07-17
An Andrea Out of Place.

From he LONDON Nt1nddrd.
An amusing story OF the German Emperor ia being
told in army circles. At recent inspection Of re-
cruits his Majesty asked one of them his name and
was told "Andree." On his Majesty asking him IL
he was aware that he had a famous namesake the
soldier answered in the Affirmative "who told yol
thatT asfel the Emperor My Captain your
Majesty "And what did Your Captain tell YOU
about AndrGe2' "Your Majesty, the Captain sid
that he only wished Andrte had tax en- me with him!'
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She Married for Name and rom..

To THE EDITOR OF THE suN-Sir; Allow me 70
offer you the following names. which copied lit.
eatim ont of the license list published in
an Indiana newspaper several years ago:
'Lud'nswiplGwank' Ferhabwalkanwarwensh.
"Leviulnska Shumeung apwlansk"
The former IL the mans name. the latter the vo.
mans. Presumably the woman thought her name
wasn't LONE enough aud married Lud &C. to rem.
edy the defect. WILLIAM GoRpoN
NEW YORK. July 10.
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Yates his corn and the plum trees that give
him the fruit from which he makes the
dried prunes for the foreign market, and
distils the slibouits that cheers his heart
and enlvens the conversation of the village
resort when his days work is done.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-07-17
EIephantine Attachment.

From he LdLOrr tribune
We noticed few days ago tho death at Bulrampur
Of Chand Murat, the biggest elephant in Asia We
are sorry to learn that Lachhmanla the big female
who had daily fetched fodder for Chand Murat for
the past tnirty-h Ave years, died eight days later
The mahouts swear that Lachhuania was not i'll at
al. but died Of grief,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-07-17
Plaster of Ham for the Bug K,.,
From he Louispilie Pot.

from Nt LoulSpIIIe Post.
As soon as possible after having been Kissed" by
aklss'nG bug. place large piece OF ham fat upon
the spot and let 1t remain there for some time The
patient will experience relief at once but the ham
fat should not be taken on just tho So, :he poison
In the Kiss must be drawn ont. The fat accom-
plsheS this III about half an hour.
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Babu Reporter Carried on His Feet.


Fran N" LGhOrS TRIBUNE
The Bhadraka.i Fair WAS a grand success this year
All Hindu Lahore and his wife hockod To the rar,a
aud sunday the Hindu quarters OF the town
seemed to be in stat" Of marital. On Saturday the
rush all tn" distance from Lahore to BnAirakali
was great that our reporter carried to his
destination without his feet ever touching the
ground. Tho chhdhu arrangements were excellent
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-07-17
Lobster Kills a Rat.

hungry rat got into Bath kitchen the
other day. and espying some live Holsters
seized one and started with it for his hole The
lobster in his turn. seizod the rodent and tho
next morning the lobster was found on the
lobster alive and the rat dead There are
dangers IN the lobster business for one who
doesn't fully understand what he is about
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-07-17
Which Was It?

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-Sir. inclose
copy of verses which became very popular
with the officers and men who fought the naval
fight at Santiago. The little poem was written
by some person unknown. and. so far as know
or have been able to learn. has ever been pub
lshed. You are welcome to 1t. II you care to
use 1t. NJ
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-07-17
Outlaw, j. r.. of Guntown. Miss.

From the Gunto,cn (H,ss.) Hot TINES
Anything curious Is 10 be expected in Mississippi
politics, but of the most striking of recent de.
ve(ppmentS is the announcement OF a man of the
hAtpe Of OUTLAW for Justice OF the Peace.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-07-17

PAnn-Kiosqus No IL. near Grand Hotol and
Mosque No. 10. Boulevard des Capucines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-14
KTNTTS-GITTINGS.

one OF the notable weddings OF last week
that Of Miss Harriet Jane Gttinss. daughter Of
Professor and Mrs. Joseph H. Gittings Of Pitts
burg Penn. 70 Luigi Won Kunits. q Vienna, now
resident of PittsburR The bride IS the third daugh
ter of the family which Is prominent In literary
and musical circles OF Pittsburg and Brooklyn
The wedding was an exceedingly pretty one The
brides gown Of hlmy white mousscnc. lace
trimmed. over white silk; the bouquet she carried
was OF lilies Of the valley. and tho young woman's
beauty and the striking appearance Of the bride
groom made them. The spectators say one q the
band,omest couples that have ever been married IN
that city.
The bridal attendants were the best man Harry
Njdgce, and the bridesmaid. Miss Lille Cuttings.
whose gown was white. the flowers carried being
mink roses Mr.. and MIR. Won kunlts came to New
York TO begin their wedding tour. and staying
~ the Fifh Avenue Hotel They viii visit other
Eastern cities before returning 10 Plttsburg. Later
i'm the season they purpose making trip 10 Eu-
rome 10 visit Mr.. hunitss home In Vienna. I'm
which city he received bis musical education
M kunits has filled the place OF cOncert-master
of The Iittsburg Orchestra for three years He Is
also n composer. Mrs Sarah \cnners Court. OF
BROOKLYN. is aunt Of the bride.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-14
JERSEY CITY WOMANS GLIB.

Al the recent meeting OF the Jersey City Woman's
club Mrs. John l.. Scudder was unanimously re-
elected president The other officers elected with her
were Mrs j. Newbury first ce-president. Mrs.
George " Clerhow second vice-prcsident; Mrs
George r. Hough. recording secretary Miss O. g.
Welsh corresponding secretary; Miss Ada ID. Full
or federation secretary; Mrs Spencer Wcart. treas
urer and chairmen Of departments; Art Mrs
Charles Calvin Stimets education Mrs. Susan c.
Marvin. home Miss NJ Louise Edge literature.
Mrs John 4. Walker; philanthropy. Mrs. Brtce
Collard. and town improvement Mrs. Hudspeth
Benson.
Tho members voted 10 work in the interests Of
the proposed clubhouse during the coming year.
and IL was decided that steps should DE taken TO
Incorporate the club. 4 record book Of distin-
eulShed men and women who visit the place VIII
he kept in future. that the autographs Of we'll
known people may be part of the museum" Of
Ci
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-14
TgrBRER BEcOuEs 4 LAWYER

Francis b. Thurber has been admitted 20 tho
bar at the age OF afty-seven years, but he has
declared that II is not his intention 10 begin the
practice Of law at age when many successful
lawyers retire from active practice. He studied
law he SAYS 20 get mental training and knowl-
edge that would help him In his business Mr..
Thurber has had a varied career in this city. He
began office boy al g a week lie was Tor
vears the Junior partner Of the large grocery firm
Of H. X Thurber & Co, and having made good
deal of money in that business. he lost much
money In endeavorng to make American opera
success He is a member Of the Chamber or Com:
roerce He helped % organize the New-York Board
II Trade ard Transportation and the Anu-Monop-
oily Lcacre. lie Is now president OF the United
states Export Association. For years he was
leader among the ani-mOnOpoists In this city, but
his views changed. and recently he has been an
adyocate Of the interests OF corporations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-14
pprrTy THINGS At THE EXCHANGE.

The New-York Exchange for Womans Work,
No - Fast Thirtietn-st.. has its annual Easter
sale AZ present, and hundreds OF visitors are max
ing selections from among the beautiful articles
dispaved old furniture. rare old laces, silver and
china. canoes and antique jewelry are among the
many interesting things on sale There are also
teacloths, doies and embroidered centrepleceS'
nretty In design and exquisite In workmanship. to-
eether with articles appropriate 10 country houses
and for travellers ,,,..
THO children's department Is exceedingly
nouul,r on. for mothers who visit IA" place. Ihcy
md that they can supply the wants or the I'M
rortunate lttlc ones. who are eagerly expecting
snring dresses coats and. hats. Underwear ana
shirt waists receive their share OF altcniion 100
Easter lectures find The - o'clock luncheon - cat
convenience.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-14
TEACHING THE YOUNG.
MOTHERS MEET TO DISCUSS THE WAYS
OF THEIR CHILDREN.

MRS SOPHIA ALAiON HENsLEY TALKS ABOUT
YOUNG PEOPLE N GENERAL AND MRS
JOHNSTON ABOUT THE LITTLE MOTHERS
More than one echo Of the National Congress Of
yo,hers was heard yesterday at the meeting Of
,bA New-york City Mothers Club held at the
TUXEDO. Mad.son-ave. and Fifty-ninth-st. The
rresident Mrs sarah Marie Harris, was IN the
chair and the principal speaker Of the day was
Mrs Sophia Almon Hensley. who gave summary
O, the hepfu, and interesting things told in Wash
inrton hy speakers
soeskinr OF boys and girls, she said: Young
peope arc apt 10 he affected and have manner1sms
they sre likely 10 have love for poetry and hc-
ton and the Imagination IS so vivid that telling
the truth Is not always easy. The imagination Is
stimulated and cxaggeration IS the result sta
,lstcs prove that conversions arc more frequent
between the Of sixteen and eighteen than at
any other time
Children should be taught religion and moral
iy; their hearts and souls should be appealed to
Trough their growing emotions. and the mother
who Is careless about teaching her child good VIII
find that the spirit Of evil has been INDUSTRIOUS
enough"
Ms genslev added that the patent baby foods
were condemned by the medical men at the con-
gess and said that a member Of the Household
Economic Association warned mothers against the
discriminate use OF milk. and that women who
are elected 10 school boards. ought TO pay special
attention 10 the sanitary needs Of the schools.
Lille Devereux Blake gave an amusing account
Of her fight with the blizzard" In Chicago during
The congress and then Mrs. Alma calder johnston
gave short talk on the Little Mothers.
She was applauded when she said that IN speaking
Of the poor she would eliminate entirely such
terms as the submerged tenth" and the other
hall" and she related instances where the Little
Mothers had eXceled In courtesy and native
children She said that the principal OF ffth-
ave. fashionable h0arding-scho0l had made the
complaint her that nor pupils are extremely
selfish Mrs Johns ON said this was because the
intellect received an the training and the emotions
none When the wal OF partition is broken
down and rich and poor meet together on the com
mon ground Of human sympathy. selhshness would
disappear she said. and there would not be only
unseAsh girls and boys. but unselhsh fathers ana
mothers s well
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-14
BEFORE THE UTCROBE ERA.
CLIO HEARS OF THE GOOD OLD DAYS
WHEN KISSING WAS NOT A DEAD
IY AMUSEMENT"

Clos members and guests yesterday filled the
cubroom Al 40 Il West One-hundred- twenty
,ourth-s, 70 overfowiDg. Mrs. a. I. Nye chair
man o. The day provided m enjoyable program nine
The exercises were introduced with several must.
cal numbers including r piano solo by Miss Lash
er and vocal solos by Mrs. Reid and Alfred J. Nc
Lean. paper on Current Events" was read by
Mrs A. J Shipman.
The subject Social Economies was considered
Rom several points OF view. Mrs 5 H. Wont
worth on the topic Woman as a Conservator or
Public Health" read a pleasing paper. IN Whloh
she humorously oontrasted the methods or earlier
days when III was not much as ones life was
worth 10 I've" with those Of to-day. q day when
the all-prevaling miorobe was unknown. when a
child was not physiological and psychological
creation educated by hiRh-pressure methods; when
kissing vas not deadly amusement when woman
vas q cl.rgirg creature looking well 70 the ways
0. her household" 10 whom golf and clubs were
unknown The changed condition III the over
crowdns Of cities said the speaker, requires the
al'ocement % sanitary laws I'm the schools on tho
Streets and IN the tenemcnt-houses. The nefiicency
Of the present Street Cleaning Department had been
materially aided she said. by the silly and per
neous fashion Of wearing trailing skirts. which
AIRY filth and disease into homes. This areu-
ssit. the speaker thought lost some Of its force
Ncause she herself wore one Of the condemned
Mrs. Ralph 5 Trautman gave a synopsis Of the
.1tu'a. Work accomplishing by me iiSaLth fIO-
's..uVe association during ITS hIteeH years 81 e4-
s,ence The early struggles and court experiences
Afs Henry r. P,rce spoke Woman as the
Individual Factor u Social Regeneration" She
5r rfo-@ ' bar 90 d. MOI So3 igSiids mort We
may str up what is called moral uprising ana
ments. BIT What is sccompiished? The disorderly
sigment Is only driven 10 some other locality !
trends with one family. beren Of work or com
dmaI ana labor FOR IFS Dctternent, she would ne
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-14
NEED Not PRODUCE ITS BOOKS.
NACLE AGAINST THE FIFTH AVENUE
BAPTIST CHTRCH.

BAPTIST CHURCH.
The motion made on behalf OF John D. Rookie
Teller and the Fifth Avenue Baptist Church. to
compel the Baptist Tabernacle to produce us
books In the suit OF the Tabernacle against tho
Fifth Avenue Church, to recover $3.50 DIVIDENDS
on stock held by the Fifth Avenue Church as
trustee for the Tabernacle denied by Justice
Beach in the Supreme Court yesterday.
According 10 the complaint. the Baptist IaDer-
nacle in 1891. owned lease for one hum
dred years for the site occupied by II at Second
ave. and Tenth-st. John ID. Rockefeller. in that
year offered TO build a church II the lease was
surrendered to the Fifth Avenue Church. This
was done on the promise that in exchange Tor
the lease the Tabernacle receive a block or o per
cent Northern Pacific stock. Dividends were paid
on the stock for two years. IL is asserted by the
plaintiffs but the payments then ceased. When
the Northern Pacific reorganized and began 10
pay dividends the Tabernacle demanded them,
but the Fifth Avenue Church refused 70 give
them up. alleging that the Tabernacle had
not complied with the conditions imposed ny MI.
Rockefeller The motion TO compel the IapernacIe
10 produce It's books made on the ground
that the Fifth Avenue Church required them Tor
the purpose OF making a proper defence 10 the
suit. - 49,.
Justice Beach in denying the motion, says that
the plaintiff has offered 70 produce any books
asked for by the defendant on the trial or tho
action and he thinks this Is all that the de-
PENDANT can properly ask.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-14
EXJUDGE HILTON WAS GENEROUS.
MRS ALBERT B. HILTON GIVES rNrEREsT1N
TESTIMONY BEFORE A REFEREE

MRS. ALBERT HILTON GIVES INTERESTING
TESTIMONY BEFORE REFEREE
Tho wife Of Albert b. Hilton. who carried on tba
drygoods business at Broadway Ninth and Tenth
ats. and failed. leaving some twelve ,bouso,d
creditors whom he owed several millions .,
dollars gave some interesting testimony be,ora
Francis n. Pendleton referee In bankruptcy. at No
2 Broadway yesterday
Asked what were her present means ~ s,,cno-.
Mrs. Hilton said she had real estate ofio. AZ No
- Broadway. This business she declared u,s
conducted by her husband, acting as her agen,
No real estate bought only sold All sba
knew about the business she said WAS that tho
receipts were never as large the disbursements
AS a matter Of fact" asked Mr. Birsch sc e,
not true that this real business Is really vour
husbands, who runs It in your name?"
Mrs. Hilton after some hesitation adrn,ttad ,b d,
this was about right She ayerred however Thai
she had put some money into The business but how,
much she could not remember This money she
admitted all came from her father n-aw who
according to her testimony had been generous 70
her She derived something OF an income from
piece Of property purchased for her by Judge HI
ton AZ the time the A. r. Stewart property WAS
sold at auction
Mrs. Hilton seemed much relieved when told that
sh' co"id go She was followed in the witness
chair by her husband Mr. Hilton was asked MANY
qutAtl)hs as 10 his Indebtedness 10 his father
Which ne thought might reach about 81 CO. This
was exclusive OF the $4,000 IN cash given TO him
al the time he opened the Broadway establish
ment Mr. Hilton could not remember how much
money he allowed his wife In 1895 He was asked
about the house he purchased I'm Connecticut A
summer home costing about $4,000. but mortgaged
tor two-thirds that amount He said his father
had presented his wife much OF the costly filrn
ture ana appointments IL contained.
There was some more questions along these lines
when the hearing was adjourned for a week An
effort made 70 get Judge Hilton to testify as
his financial dealings with his son. but the latter
declared that his fathers state of health was such
that to bring him downtown might result In his
death commission will probably be appointed
10 take his testimony.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-14
MRS. LATHPOPS WORK.

Mrs Rose Hawthorne LathrOp. Servant OF Re-
lief who has dedicated her life 70 tho cancer
sufferers who go TO her home al NO os water
st reports 1872 S. received the first weeks
total" TO her request for aid. Mrs. Lathrop Il now
more hopeful OF being able 10 buy the house 10
carry on her labor Of love. She said Yesterday to
a Tribune reporter that hers is the only cancer
hospital TO which ncurable and destitute sufferers
can 20 except 10 Bellevue AS brief stopping
place before going 10 the island
Investigation" she continued, would reveal
the terrible truth OF the real facts TO those who
as sert anything 10 the contrary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-14
A SUNSHINE BAa FOR A "sHUT-IN."

In the case Of some particular invalid her many
with a source of good cheer that will brighten
many a weary dav Let one OF them make large
bag OF strong material such daintily lowered
cretonne or II II IS desired elaborate linen or
denim with Sunshine" and spray OF flowers
painted or embroidered upon Il. There should Dc
a drawstring al the top, provided with strong
cord and tasses or broad ribbons to hang II up
bv Now let all the othe friends DESTROYS OF cheer
ing this beloved "shut-n" provide each one or
more little gifts such as would please h<r. each
separate token 10 be carefully wrapped In tissue
paper and tied with narrow ribbon one end OF
which should be left something like yard IN
length.
These parcels are all 70 be packed into the Dag.
with the ribbons hanging out at the top Al stated
intervals the invalid can choose riobon ana ara"
from the bag the gift 20 which II is attached some
NJ tbe ribbons might bear special dates such as
U - uo hirinIav Happy New Year" "A rainy
c--,Sdov TO drive away the blues etc. but
the re- joien. should not know from wnoni me r.
membrauce comes until size mas uhuo' e. 90 "a or
age when a note from the Donor OF ny o. "a
~oter-5s,'tt, her nnotocraph will be found AS tne
invalid looks AZ the bag. which should De hu.Is ~ ~
her room she Will continually nave d 1850 81 -
Ia sNrnr4sa awaiting her. and can hnluse hei-
eelf nv specuiating on what IL hldue' e~ 90
its deothe As fast she extIa'ss n new. s anS
sne caii' - 90 ceased TO interest her-pretty cards
Of greeting booklets. etc.-to oIneT P1 oDGE TIT
whom they VII BE- new pao,ds GIc6J T. s. S.
President or the NTtdlu i'"f'N" $500
Branch.
The WELLINGTON Kansas, T. S. 8 branch NO
~ which Mrs C. y. Doughty Is president mas
sa,epteen members begin with ana "i''''
more are expected 10 join They assn nT tenn
njeces. also clippings Of prose or poetry 0" '''"