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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-09
The Smelling Reform

Henceforth, in all the publications Of
the National Educational Association.
the reformed spelling is to be used in
the following words: program, tho,
altho, catalog, prolog, decalog, dema-
cog, pedagog, also In thru and thro and
their compounds. Here's pretty mess
for the conservative speller!
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-09

The gypsy moth problem in Massa-
chusetts seems to be another case Of
the man who caught the bear by the
tail. 1t is costing 100000 per year,
with no perceptible sign Of graduating
the pest. AS long as the State is doing
the work the farmers refuse to go to
the expense of doing it themselves,
And the State Is afraid to quit.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-09

We show herewith design suitable
for such a home. The plans show a
very sensible arrangement. There are
certain features of planning that should
always go with every well-regulated
house, no matter what the size or its
situation, and careful study of the
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-09

Trolley cars are to run past the pyra-
mids. Many other things could be
done to improve the pyramids, such as
fitting them up with elevators, electric
lights and restaurants at about every
sixth story. Admire the pyramids as
we may, the fact cannot be denied
that they are much behind the times.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-09
Individual Consumption of Air.

1t is computed that when at rest we
consume 500 cubic inches Of air a min
ute. If we walk at the rate of one mile
an hour we use 800; two miles, 1000:
three miles, 1000; four miles, 1890. If
we start out and run six miles an hour
we consume 1900 cubic inches of air
during every minute of the time.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-09

A man who feared something might
happen to him took the precaution to
be baptized in an icy river, contracted
the pneumonia, and died. This Is one
of the most pronounced cases Of premo-
milton ON record.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-09

Two prisoners, duly sentenced, have
petitioned for liberty on the ground
that Imprisonment does not agree with
them. There will be no hesitancy in
granting to this plea the merit of nov
olfV
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-09

The man who set himself on fire
while lighting his pipe and burned to
death is another horrible example of
how the use of tobacco shortens life.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-09

A mans idea Of economizing is to
ask his wife how much she can man
age to save on family expenses.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-09

20, has already become famous for her
beauty in European courts. She is a
daughter of the late Louis Philippe,
count of Paris, and sister of the pres
ent Duke of Orleans.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-09
spent ON SHE Hats.

1t is calculated that the men of Great
Britain spend at least $25, 200, 900 every
year in silk hats.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-09

A writer In the Pail Mall Gazette
tries to prove PLATE was a Scotchman.
Hoot, mon!
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-09

Every starving doctor cordially hates
the doctor who Is making a success OF
his profession.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-09

An appetite for pie, and stomach
that will not stand pie, always go to-
getheE.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-09
WILL LEAD THE LIBERALS

The Party of Gladstone Has New and
Very Mediocre Head.
Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman The
new leader of the Liberals in the
British House of Commons, is a very
ordinary individual so far as talent and
political ability are concerned. He has
been thirty years in Parliament, has
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-09

About the greatest drawback to Q
mans happiness Is himself.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-20
Talks on AFRICA.

The Ladies' Friday night Literary Circle. OF
Mount Vernon. departed from its usual custom at
It's last meeting held at the home of Mrs. Flora NJ
Page and invited men talk to them upon Africa
and David Livingstone's explorations. Those who
made the addresses Jaques W. Redway and
Lieutenant Commander Henry r Rhoades
The latter spoke upron1vti. expedition
with which he was associated in 1867 that went
from Zanzibar back into the interior about forty
miles with about hundred Zanzbarians and a
party Of Manyuemas. to hunt for traces Of Living
stone. II was not an expedition organized for
regular exploration work hence nothing Of special
Importance was accomplished. 4 supper was
served in the dining parcr and among others at
the table were Miss Sarah f. Williams, OF Bos-
ton; Mrs Adele p Sanford MI and Mrs Mark
D. stiles. Mrs James E Taylor r. h. Samuelian
an Armenian who addressed the company upon
Jaoues N Redway. Mr. and Mrs. G. r. Stecker
Mrs Henrietta Fisher Miss Eleanor B. Walsh. the
Misses Jane, Esther and Alice Andrews. Professor
and Mrs Arthur williams and the Rev Winfred
Chesney Rhoades.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-20

-,,r >,r-rr or MORE CLUBS LIKE THAT OF THE
c.THARINE LoRILLARD WOLFE NOW AT
THE DISPOSAL OF YOUNG WOMEN
p.-.,s town or village without girls Of ambitious
-, toward the art centre OF the New World
Xnwyork Thi'her by the thousands they are
ewing bent on winning fame and fortune with
non brush chisel or voice
der the most favorable circumstances the girl
,o Games alone 20 New-York TO pursue any line
=. s,usy or work meets. DO most self-supporting
wen difficulty finding even the sembance OF
nons comfort without expenditure OF money
h.vond her means. Schools try 10 assist students
Nv keeping LIST Of low priced boarding houses OF
guaranteed rcspectability. but they are often too
extensive for many a student and at best
s-sary cheerless abodes.
To reduce living expense and secure greater
freedom Il not comfort. the custom is growing for
several girls 20 keep house on the cooperative plan
Under the caves OF many a lofty building in the
vicinity OF the Art Students League. Academy Of
Design Or CoOpers Union. colonies Of girl art
dents have their Lares and Penates.
That the search for easy ways TO live Is not al
wavs or everywhere the way 70 ugliness. is appar
ent in the skill and ingenuity with which these bar
zen sky parlors are converted into attractive work
shops and living rooms by the resourceful Ameri-
can girl Store boxes in artistic denim draperies
serve triple duty Of writing desk, oookrack and
washstand while the laundry tub. when not
which the guest OF honor is ushered. All contribute
10 the common treasury. and each in turn is mis-
tress cook Iaundress maid OF all work
one has not tasted the full sweets Of Bohemia
said the high priestess of one OF these skyscrapng
studio homes until her finances have been reduced
10 seven cents"
Rich in youth and illusions and absorbed in their
work life for the most part spins merrily IN these
lofty dens. which certainly preferable to the
hall bedroom OF the cheap city boarding house But
70 the majority Of girl students denied the happy
90 lucky comforts of the cave jewellers, who at
times are often homesick and depressed the
hall bedroom denizen for where can be more
lonely than in the heart OF great city?
From time time various tentative efforts have
been made bring the girl students OF the city
into social touch. II remained for the rector OF
Grace Church. however. 70 perceive the want. then
TO set 10 work supply H. The result is the Cath
arine Lorillard Wolfe Art Students Club.
It is three years since the club was formally
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-20

opened in Grace House the beautiful architectural
link between Grace Church and It's ivy clad rectory.
When Grace Church built by Catharine Loril
lard Wolfe. the wellNknown art collector. whose
bequest 70 the metropolitan Museum has long been
a notable feature Of that institution Il was her
wish that suite OF rooms in the second story
should be reserved for some sort Of women's work
Since her death various attempts have been made
Huntington's happy thought Of putting the rooms
a. the disposal Of the girl art students.
From the formal opening 10 the present time the
club mas been a signal success II has a member
snip Of nearly three hundred and is one Of the
most inviting. restful spots IN the great city, de-
spite The fact that IL Is In the heart Of its busiest
thoroughfare. Broadway. The spacious reception
chairs and restfuI divans on the large library
table are the leading art journals. magazines and
with rare pictures and fanked with bookcases A
library q eleven hundred volumes circulates
among ne members and the works OF reference
Every facility for letter writing IS to be had at
Inc old mahogany table. which seats dozen az
time copy OF Cabanals portrait OF Miss Wolfe.
the original Of which is at the Metropolitan Mu-
o. the gracious woman 10 whose generosity they
are indebted for their homelike artistic surround
Where reigns the motor power Of the club-the tea
s soe With It's snowy linen. blue Delft service and
we student who drops into the club at the close
yi, q Gay OF hard work or equally fatiguing shop
Tea is served every day. Sundays included from
49, o'clock Members Of the committee In charge
Miss MIS- Knapp. Miss Mitchell and Miss Huntington.
laughter OF the rector take turn in serving the
go ,a ana making members and their guests thor
Jgegn,y at home. In the tea room is the bulletin
Doafd on which art teachers may post their bust
ss cafds. and letter rack, for II Is the wont or
club
Adloining the tea room are a lavatory and bath
5 ,acllties, every essential OF which is al the
Sfsrryice Of the members No financial responsi-
Dhty other than the membership fee Of 81 is i'm
eohtd- The club Is open daily. including sundays
rom 10 o'clock in the morning until 10 IN the
tYtning Refreshing good fellowship prevails on
every side
ne busy girl who has time 70 make calls or
pace 70 receive them meets at the CLUB her friends
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-20
PANPERED CANNES OF PARIS.
MOST ELABORATE OUTFITS DISPLAYED IN
THE SHOPS FOR DOGS

The fad for pampering pet dogs has been carried
10 an absurd limit by a certain class Of Partisan
women. The canine costumer is recognized In
stituton, and in the shops displayed the most
elaborate outfits for dogs Of all sizes and degrees
The old fashioned blanket. embroidered with the
owners monogram coat Of arms has given place
TO nantes. dust travelling paids and seaside
coats OF linen. Cambria handkerchiefs. leather and
rubber shoes and every extravaganza in the way
OF jewelled bracelets and collars are supplied
Imagine fat pug waddling into the surf beside
his mistress attired in blue and white striped
bathing suit sailor hat and canvas belt, 10
which Is fastened a white umbrella 10 protect him
from the evil effect Of the sun
Picture also English bulldog OF the brndle
type attired for his morning walk I'm an English
cloth suit, linen collar boots and the most correct
thing In walking hats. and the realization of the
ridiculous fad is complete
At recent wedding the brides dogs wore brides
maids costumes Of white silk trimmed with lace
and orange blossoms. and white satin slippers.
Someth hing in that line witnessed at a we'd
ding this side not long when the brides pet
dog with satin ribbon and orange blossoms tied 70
his collar preceded the bridal party 70 the altar.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-20
FACTS ABOUT TEACHERS SALARIES.

AT recent social meeting OF the women grad
mates Of Cornell University. held in the Sage Col
Ieee gymnasium Ithaca. Mrs. Lena Hi Severance
made the following statement concerning the sal
aries OF teachers in the New-York State Normal
Schools:
Aside from the principals the State employs two
hundred teachers In the State Normal Schools or
tbis number thirteen receive the same salary a.
The messenger IN the Executive Chamber ana 10
receive smaller salaries. Thirteen receive the
saroe salaries as the porters IN the Department or
Public Instruction and change TO the position
Of porter would raise the salaries 81 jag teachets
H. than half the teachers worth less 10 the
STATE from a financial standpoint than the janitors
and hremen OF the state Norma school puIdlh.ss
Tue feachers are Wo.th the same the best Jan
TO- while more then three fourths Of the entire
I'm - UesI are worth less The position OF jan
which is hv no eXOrbitantly paid, wouid
double or more than double the salaries VI eighty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-20
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WEST INDIAN NEEDLEWORK.

An exhibition Of West Indian laces. embroideries
and fine needlework. in the home OF Mrs. A. La
mont No. 26s Schermerhorn-st Brooklyn, is at
tracing the attention Of women OF that borough
The articles are all made by women from Bar
bados under the direction OF Mrs. Lamont
All the workers lived in luxury until the changed
mercantile conditions Of the West Indies made
II necessary for them TO become selt-support-
ing Among the articles represented are entire out
fits for children. from the first tiny wardrobes to
garments suited to girls Of ten twelve years
These are made entirely by hand and many OF
them are finished with hand made torchon and
Valenciennes lace or Swiss embroidery.
One Of the daintest sets Of lingerie consists OF
short and long skirts corset cover, drawers and
nightgown, and is made OF French nainsook
trimmed with real Valenciennes lace and Swiss en-
broidery Among the laces Honiton torchon,
English needle point. guipure, applique and Cluny.
There are also exquisite pieces OF Mexican drawn
work In the collection is finished luncheon out
piece, and twelve each OF glass plate and finger
bow doilies.
Besides these are handkerchefs, tea tablecloths,
bureau sets, French collars yokes. plastrons with
cuffs to match neckties. capes and waists. There
are also doiles OF silk tattng. nearly fine as
cobwebs; handkerchief cases Of the cuc-cus grass,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-20

freedom Of her home. At the club is heard
the gossip Of studios and schools and the girl who
has little leisure 10 read is kept in delightful touch
with current affairs. Never will be known the
comfort such clubs bring to many otherwise
lonely. heart hungry student.
The membership includes musical students, and
a piano holds the place of honor in the reception
room once month there lectures and en-
tertanments. to which members may invite their
male friends
Holidays are appropriately and uniquely observed.
AT Christmas time there will be a tree. 70 which
every member must contribute a present. not eX-
ceeding FIVE cents in value The annual exhibit of
the members work is given the last Of April. The
walls Of the club hung In burlap and the pict-
ures professionally skyed lined.
II can't tell you how miss the club said
member yesterday. she dropped YEARLY into an
easy chair and slipped the proffered tea. Since |
took a studio in Harlem find Il impossible to get
downtown often as ] would Ike. When twilight
gathers and it's too dark to work long to drop
in and chat with the girls and have cup OF Mrs.
Newels brew
The success of the Catharine LorNrd Wolfe Art
Students Club Will doubtless lead 10 the opening
OF similar resorts in the vicinity OF Central Park,
the site Of many art institutions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-20
WHEREIN VIENNA GIRLS EXCEL.
THEY ARE EXPERTS IN ALL KINDS OF
NEFDIEwORK AND EMBROIDERY


NEFDIEWORK AND EMBROIDERY.
The girls Of Vienna excel in all kinds OF me
needIework from sewing TO the most elaborate
embroidery Sewing In all OF It's branches Is me
art as II IS undertaken in the old fashioned way
and every girl makes all OF her own undercIotn-
ing and prepares her rousseau and househod
linen.
Nowhere can there be found a greater variety OF
number Of fancy embroidery stitches than in the
schools OF Vienna. In drawn work and intricate
designs Of cross stitches the girls are adopts II is
a part OF their education also 10 learn TO design
patterns OF their own.
While the Viennese girl learns all about sewing
separately from the dressmaking business she Is
also sent later TO a dressmaking school, where she
LEARNS 10 draft patterns and prepare herself so
thai she can make the clothes for the entire ram
fly. -, 49,. .,.. 49,. 4. 80
most thorough manner is the next thing on the
nroRramrne OF education Formerly II was the
business OF the cook teach cooking In all It's
phases TO the daughters Of the household. Now.
however the cooks have rebelled. and the girls
attend cooking schools although some OF them are
sent fc restaurants TO learn from the chefs.
The household linen is 10 the Niennese girl what
the china cupboard is to Americans. The linen Is
tied up In bundles with dainty ribbons and placed
on shelves In the linen cupboard not In drawers.
as is done In this country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-20

the growth OF the city necessitated the extension
OF the fire limits But any one familiar with the
subject will realize that when property becomes &C
valuable that buildings are erected contiguously.
instead OF detached II Is time for the law TO re,
quire that they should be built with some regarc
TO protection against the spread OF fire from one
to the other. Frame buildings In rows ought NOT
to be allowed. but just so long the law permits
them there will he found people only too ready 70
build them because they can save money thereby,
n the former fire limits justihable at the time
they were adopted the recently established limit:
than warranted by the recent growth OF
the Borough Of The Bronx. They are not extreme,
fully threequarters Of the total area OF the bor'
ough being left for frame buildings. The extension
Of the within which only brick buildings can
be erected is a wise measure. dictated by public
policy. and should be praised rather than con.
demned ARCHITECT.
Borough OF The Bronx Nov H. 1899
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-20
WARM PRAISE FROM A FRIEND.

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: As an old reader Of your paper / want 70
congratulate you upon your Sunday edition ana
especially upon tho supplement | hope most SIN
cerely that you will continue 10 give US enher iii'
the Sunday number or weekdays. very fun ana
connle,e extracts from the correspondence OF
the London papers. Every one is greatly inter-
es,ed in the struggle in South Africa. and the CEN
sorsd kilograms are unsatisfactory that OF ne
cessity we must rely upon the mailed correspond,
ence for intelligent and trustworthy accounts Il
am very sure that speak for many or your read
ers when | say that you cannot go estray II yoe
teen ne inst as well advised OF the details or that
verv remarkable war though we were on tne
or her side OF the Atlantic rather tnan on Ills Ms;
The war. in its prosecution ana III its
be OF world wide interest VEL hr1"
New-York. Nov. IA. 1873
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-20
CHILDREN OF THE HOLLAND DANES.

During meeting OF the Children OF the Holland
Danes, held at No 30 West Eighty-third-st, last
week arrangements were completed for the Evac-
uation Day celebration TO be given by the society
In addition to the programme previously arranged
Lille sinnot. the child actress. viii recite. ana
Miss Sara Bancker Trafton. regent Of the Children
OF the Holland Danes. will give fancy dance ar
ranged for the occasion and called The Patriot. .
Miss Trafton will wear a costume emblematlc or
patriotism and the music 10 accompany the dance
will embrace selections from all the well known
na triotic songs The steps and poses in the dance
include some from the sailors hornpipc and
march steps in recognition Of the Army and Navy
Miss Kittie Rampone will sing. and Miss l.. '.
Dempsey has announced her intention OF present
ing a gavel TO the regent during the entertainment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-20
A MODERN sINDBAD.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: am with you heart and soul In your hand
ling Of the Tioga County politician, and hope you
Will continue your vivisecton until II becomes an
autopsy.
We read OF another "Old Man with whom Sind
bad the Sailor had relations. not much 70 the
advantage OF the latter. The Republican party In
this State would do well to read and ponder well
the story.
The mixture Of folly and treachery that threw US
into the Jaws Of the Tiger while protesting zeal
for the orga nization' is in its true light.
and. though here in NewYork disgust is producing
temporary paralysis the general tone Is healthier
and more vigorous II the stigma OF Plattism could
he removed. New-York as State would be In no
danger Of ever relapsing into Democracy.
New-York Nov 10 1899 A. II. s.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-20
EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS IN ASIA MINOR

EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS IN ASIA MINOR.
To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: The recent earthquake in the Moeander
Valley Asia Minor. seems not 10 have attracted
much notice in the outside world As MI.
Whittan writes: Here have thousands and
thousands Of innocent sufferers. and the world
remains silent spectator The inclosed report
and appeal signed by prominent English mer-
chants in smyrna may possibly lead the chari-
table 10 extend needed and prompt help 70 a
etricken nopulation which in normal times lives
under A reign OF terror almost Impossible TO CON
ceive j. y. GERARD
New-York Nov TO- 1899.
EXTRACT FROM MR. wHGTTALL's REPORT
In an area Of over 800 square miles: 600 houses
are level with the ground and 9oW are so 30
shaken to be uninha bitable To undetraIe ny, no'
10 exaggerate. figures. $1,000 people are houseess,
there being fully 10000 in the cazas Cdepartnen.S
Of Denizli and Seraikieu alone Bosdoghan Kara
Su Nazli Ortakche. Kiosk and Aidin nave SUI SUI
fered consider1o Oily but the destruction ot bp,ter
SS riy From nTS 50 90 to 1900 persons have been
killed the former figure being ProSa9 om mn 200 are
S9neerousiy so Many OF the villages in the p PAN
and on the mountain sides have still 70 De repo he
anu b V Ne sstmations made as fair as can DC
had under existing crcumst ance1sS;; -. =, the in.
.,or " me natives nave their food supplies Io1
some time 10 come. but in the large CEN naionr
wan iSi;naiiv n the agricultural classes tneir
needs in respect Of clothing are nm the people
Ing tnst Win a onIy the clothes they were wearing
al the time OF the D9oS to tbe poorest Of the
fbbitents whose difficulties are sun more en-,
ihhap', ~, 40 failure OF the crops for TWO succes
ve The winter Is O tas5 a egae 30 that
ne 70 30 a. of any kind any description; II
an tmnerious necessity: else disease wniSn p mas
aaiready made vast strides. will decimate 'he peo
Pile. 1870 ovr =, our disposal we can
,ardiv provide shelter for 800 people ms
hh1, dron In this troubled sea. so We earhests
~ ~ All whom this may reach TO FORWARD IL -
sueh friends as would be likely 70 htet re- nsio
HIyas or subscribe 70 the funds or the Ansio-
American Relief Fund -,...a -. ma, - ~
-,,Ohherhatch II b. NJ Consul. at smyrna ,,
CumoeFo Ia 49, A CTMBERBATcA
Ed. WHITTALL~
s GORDON
I'D. PURsER, yR
". H. TURRELL.