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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-03
POLYG1NY DENOINCEU.

The following resolutions were unanimously
adopted at the last meeting OF the Demorest
branch Of the Womau's Christian Temperance
Union. held at the home Of Mrs. Martin S Payne.
No. ia5 West seventy-eghth-st:
IN View OF the fact that the Womans Board Of
nome Missions Of the Presbyterian Church are
Racing In an organized effort throughout the coun
Try 70 prevent Brigham Robert Of Utah, from be-
coming Member OF Congress
Resolved. That We unite with the Woman's Board
81 home Missions OF the Presbyterian Church In
thelr EFFORTS 10 arouse healthy public sentiment
against the admission OF the defiant poygamist
brigham Robert. as member OF the Congress Of
me United States. and 20 this end wc pledge 10
write personal letters and interes, Others 70 90 the
same 20 the Members Of Congress
Resolved. That Dem0resf Union Sis
me P0lygamy Of MOrmOnism. and rr' '.tit
Christian man in Congress 20 do his dui. an5 deny
scnitiance 10 Roberts the Mormon Or. - TINS
Tor constitutional reasons cannot be done, We ASK
mat ne be promptly expelled.
Resolved. That Demorest Union adds It's urgent
request TO all those which have been made by Otnet
ORGANIZATIONS that our Government do all in us
power TO the homes in the newly acquired pos
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-03

A TIssUE-PAPER PATTERN OF WOMANs
BASQUE, JACKET. no. 1856. FOR
COUPON AND 10 CENTS

The model shows an extremely mart ana eHec'-
I've design that is particularly we'll adapted to wear
ba,vveen seasons The material Is steel-grav broad
cloth and the fronts closed with small, round
crystal buttons. a tailor finish OF machine stitch
ing completes the edges. and the spotless linen
chemisette and collar worn AT the reck are accom-
ma MED by A small te-bow e CUBAN red satin HAT
OF crushed steel-gray velvet. with wings ana SATIN
chou IN q lighter shade Tho basque Of fashion
ahe length Is trinity adjusted 10 the inquire 10y the
usual seams and double bust darts. Above the
oinsing the fronts are reversed II form pointed
ianals that meet the rolling collar in notches.
iaps and pleats are formed below the waist line
In hack that are pressed fat according 10 the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-03
STANDARD OIL AND COPPER.
DENIAL THAT THE COMPANY rs TRYING TO ABB
SORB ALL THE MINES


soRB ALL THE MINES.
The rise in value Of copper mining stocks in the
Boston market recently has been Of so marked
a character as 70 be reflected here. and there has
been much speculation as to what has caused the
enormous rise Copper mining stocks have always
been sort OF a private and peculiar property OF
Boston investors. II has been reported that the
power behind this advance of valres Is the Stand
ard oil Company. This report has been persistent
but II lacks confirmation. On the other hand, many
rcen who are interested in Standard OIL. and who
are in a position 10 know. deny that the standard
OIL Company is trying to absorb all the valuable
copper mines In this country. Within tho last year
the market valuation Of the copper producing In
dustry In the Boston market has risen from an In
vestment Of 10000 900 to about $3.50 10000. This
Investment is in the mines of Lake Superior. Mon
tana and Arizona.
Many reasons. and logical ones. are given FOR the
rise in the value OF copper stocks In Boston In
the first place. the stability Of the copper market
is reassuring. Next. the advent into the market
Of new Speculative interests, and, finally, ten
dency toward consolidation The heavy buying OF
copper securities by number of men identified
with Standard oil interests has started the report
that the Standard OIL Company is trying to get
An effort made Yesterday 70 ascertain u any
Of the men who are dominant IN STANDARD on are are
Of consolidating oil and copper NO comm tnati4n Q,
a man closely identified with Standard Oil inter-
'sts said that those who were buying copper stocks
in Rosfon II they held Standard Oh securities were
nuvtug copper FOR no other than speculative or IN
Vestnient reasons. . . l., -
foo, Tor The formation O. more or less compre.
hensive plans for the conduct OF the business OF
,ns f,i,tire and certain consultations are con-
templated. Just what they will be cannot De stated
hu I, Is generally believed that in time all copper
interests xIl come under one control. ana wnen
his Is effected II is possible that some men now
bsaviIv interested In Standard OH may also De
nrcr,inent factors In the new combination. out
aton OF Standard OIL and copper Is not az
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-03
corycIL MEETING QCICKLY OYER.

The charter provides that the hrst meeting OF inc
vunic,oal Council each year must be held on the
frs, Monday In January. so quorum OF Couhe"-
men got together at noon yesterday and neio .
meeting President Guggenleimer explained the
reason why they met, and said he supposed tne
Charter intended that they should get together TOT
the purpose OF wishing eacn other a happy We"
Year.
The minutes were read. and motion was al once
,,,, and carried that the Council adjourn.
After tn. meeting the members hieu Inlo tno
ua,ors Office and wished him = Happy New Year.
The Mayor shook hands with each ana wnen the
congratulat lions were over the Councnmen retireo
10 "A nearby cafe to drink each others health
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-03

present STYLE the sides fitting sn9otnly ger e,e
very slight funess collected in sathers 1T me ,Gp
~ ,trf-fs b.. ing plainly completed with .nachlne
ss.t,ohIrq Basoues I'm this style are usually inade
to match the Skirt in tweed serge cane n mar;
- a,.'of ar other close-vOven Wool iaullcS tFtt
- nonl,n makes up smartly by the mole ana poth
re r1,,ch in vogue 10 wear with different sHitS
IT, make the basque In the medium size VIII re-
c,,,re TWO wards OF t-inch mater!tl Inc pa telr'
W -. IS cut In sizes FOR 81. a. 30. s. and ~
inch bust measure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-03
prcEyyyR FOR A ROCHESTER BREWERY

Lyons N. Y. Jan. 2-Justice Dunwei. on appnce1
tion OF a director and large stockholder. has ap3
pointed William H. schaener. Of Rochester. tsaA3
porary receiver OF the Union Brewing Company. q
Rochester The receiver was required to nle
10 900 bond, and order was ssued requiring ~
corporation to chow cause on April Why u ~
esivership should not be made psrmansat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-03

4 small dance was given last night by Mrs VIII
lam A. Jenner OF No l25 East Sixtieth-st IN hohor
Of her dcbutante daughter Miss Sara Jenner' \
cot,llon Of about fifty couples led by FREDERICK
woodruff who danced with Miss Jenner Among
tho guests were the Misses Madelaine Cary Ethel
Jacouelin Florence Cragin Augusta ROBBINS. Con
stance Wheeler Frances Stewart and Mildred DIX
and n NJ T Bcekman, Norman Cushman Dela-
deld du Rois Jay Edwards. Sterling Foote Mack
lin orr ] Berant Johnson and Carl Victor.
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friends while still living-and welcomes to the

friends while stu livng-and WELCOMES to the
newcomers who wish 10 join.
All communities tons should be addressed TO the
President General OF the Sunshine Society, Tribune
Office. New-Nork City. The club badges will be
mailed To all new members rs their names go on
the Roll book
To the old members the suggestion is made that
the addresses be sent again I'm full that no mistake
may be made In transferring the names 10 the new
Roll book.
BADGES.
The club badge is sckpin. and be worn
either by men women. The head Is about the
size OF a penny. and the design IS that of the sun
rising in the distance. with the letters T. s s
standing out boldly In the foreground. II is a
pretty pin of German silver. and one that can be
worn on any dress any time and not appear out
OF place
The German-silver badges are furnished the mem
bers on receipt of twO-crnt stamp Tor mailing
Many members have requested gold badges. These
can be furnished at additional expense: The
gold plated badges are 20 cents each ana nave
proved most satisfactory. The demand for them
has been great. The Sunshine Society makes no,n-
ing these pins they are sent 10 the members at
cost price and direct from the jeweller.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-03

sessions in the tropic oceans from the deadly niu-
cnces OF the saloon ~
resolved. That Demorest Union earnestly pro-
tests against the canteen system as now existing
in our Army and calls upon the Government to
abolish it,
Resolved. That Demorest Union heartily approves
OF the Anu-Treating Club organized by John A.
Judge, OF bridgeport. Conn, and hopes the move
nent against treating to intoxicating beverages
may prevail throughout our land
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-03
INCIDENTS ~ SOCIETY.

Adiutant William q. Bates OF the list Regiment
who accompanied General Greene TO Manila as MS
chief Of staff will be married to-day at noon 10
Mrs f. l.. Johnson. her home. No a Wesi
Thirfy-seyenth-st Adjutant Bates has received
two weeks leave OF absence during which time ms
place I'm the regiment will be taken by BATTALION
Adiutant J. ". Bowling
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-03
JAN AND THE DUKE OF AVA
SYNOPSIS.

Little Jan, the hero Of this tale lived in Hol-
land In the sixteenth century. when the Spaniards
had compelled state OF siege in his native town.
His mother was Ill., and there 4 drop OF
milk In the place. the last cow having been killed
to keep the people from starvation. The little boy
prevailed upon tho BurgomFster 10 let him go
outside the walls. in search Of the precious drink.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-03
ry-COTERNOR CAMPBFLL BETTER.

Ex-Governor James r. Campbell of Ohio wlo
has been confined to his room at the norman
House FOR several DAYS from illness. reported
70 be much improved yesterday. His physician SAID
that he believed the Ex-Governor to be out Of dan
per
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-03
CHILDREN AT THE JCAEL NANsIoN'

RECEPTION GIVEN BY MRS EARLE TO COM
yrxoRATE LADY WASHINGTON
AZ president Of the washington heisn,s 'oc,e.y
c.hudren Of the American Revolution. Mrs
,,o,,sfned at her home in the old Jumel
~,., on Washington Heights yesterday sixty
chndren. members Of the society. and large mum
49, ~ their parents and friends. The celebration
"e' " .or,memorate the One-hundred and ninth
was . ~ ~ Lady Washington's New Years re-
Sention The invitations were sent ont IN tho dua
l.ssunos almost Identical with that worn by Lazy
yWsshineton on a similar occasion lOs years ago
W asIi,.s ssisted by Mrs. J. Tranord BLACKS one
snd Miss florence Eaton who also wore costumes
Of m. colonial period.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-03
THE DAYS GOSSIP.

gathering Of college women will take place this
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock at Christodora House
Noung Womens SettlemenD. No 147 Avenue b.
Margaret Sangster will speak and an informal
meeting Of Vassar alumns. and students will fol-
low. Tea will be served
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-03

The Coal and Wood Bureau. No. q West Thirty
third-st. which IS afflated with the Soldiers and
Sailors Families Protective Association makes
work
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-03

HlS invitation.
T., We are heare by hidden TO ye yearlie Merrie Max
ing of ovre Clvb Twelfth Night. we sixth day
N ye yeare OF ovfe Lord
AT We Berkley Lycevm. Ten of we o'cocke.
The Coal and Wood Bureau No. q West Thirty
third-st., which IS afilated with the Soldiers and
Sailors Families Protective Association. makes
earnest appeal for aid to help in carrying Its
work.
At II o'clock to-day. and each day throughout
this week a union prayer meeting for women will
be held at the Broadway Tabernacle Thirty fourth
Union
The Training School Settlement No. 4s3 West
Thiry-second-st., had its Christmas tree last even
ing
A meeting of the Star of Hope Club for Young
Girls will be held at No. II Doyers-st this even
ing when a large Jack Horner pie, forwarded by
the Tribune Sunshine Society viii be opened. and
the presents within distributed. The members are
all on the tiptoe OF expectation.
"Open house" will be kept by the Women's
Health Protective Association Of Brooklyn. the
Pouch Mansion. No. 3i5 Clinton-ave.. to-day. The
tables will represent the Dutch and Colonial periods
and old-fashiOned New Years Day VIII be the
result
The Society for Political Study will meet to-day
at o'clock at its rooms No. 226 West Fifty
eighth-st. and Mrs. May Benton Bedell will speak
on Detention Of Witnesses"
James L. Learned will deliver an address
American Humor' this evening. at S o'clock in
the great hall at Cooper Union. This will be one
Of the Columbia University lectures.
The Contemporary. of Trenton. n. j.. will hold its
regular meeting to-day the Trenton House.
After the transaction of necessary business papers
will be read by members History and Political
Importance Of Holland" and the Social Life
and Character of the Dutch"
The All Souls Unversaist Woman's League will
hold its regular monthly meeting this afternoon al
O'clock In the chapel. South feminist. Mrs John
Coleman Adams will read paper Polish
Polish composers. by Mrs Daniel 7. Wilson.
Those who braved the storm on Saturday 10 at
tend the last reception of the year the Womans
Press Club were amply repaid. Mrs. Margaret
Lemon. one of the vice-presidents. presided. and
Nile. Corrad chairman of the Entertainment Com
mittee provided a charming programme OF song
and recitation. Nine Baraldt's singing received
the most cordial marks Of appreciation did the
patriotic readings by Miss Annie W. Story. A de-
lightful variation was enjoyed when Miss Helen
Louise Norton gave whistng solo. She
companied by Miss Shoemaker. Several humorous
and dialect selections by Burr Mcintosh closed
the literary exercises Refreshments were served
by Mrs II. II. Knowles and her assistants during
the social hour tnat followed.
The men who were present boldly declared their
Intention Of being present every social after
were Miss Durand. OF Toronto; Mrs Story. of Wash
ingjOn. and Mrs Jacob Hess and Mrs. Alice Howard
the earliest members TO join the Press cub but
during her residence on the Pacific Coast she has
become AFFILIATED with the progressive womens
her at the reception.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-03

At II o'clock to-day. and each day throughout
this week. union prayer meeting for women will
be held at the Broadway Tabernacle. Thirty fourth
Union.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-03

To the question oftenest asked, How IL all the
work done? the reply IS by method ana perse-
variance" The work begins when the once opens IN
rho morning and is carried on until TIE last worker
lave. AT night. AS the Sunshine mall Is opened
each letter s attended 10, while inclcsec conriou-
lions are received acknowledged and sent out the
aim OF the office being TO leave nothing lying Idle
that can be passed on TO give pleasure TO others.
While this programme is carried out all the year
round for the Two months antedatng CHRISTMAS
the pressure is much greater. Every incoming
train and steamer bears messages OF goodwin ana
substantial Christmas cheer. the Easi shaking
hands with the West and the North sending greet
ings 10 the South But many hands ara "luins
hearts make the task OF sorting and dispatchlng
A hsppy one and by Christmas this year ever
m.mber had been sent greeting ana me once
was cleared Of all donations. So thoroughy also
is the spirit Of the society understood py ~ mem
hers that of the six thousand and more siits sent
ont only three were returned. showing that me
rrctpient failed 10 grasp the true meaning OF the
society which IS. in Bowells words.
Not what We give. but what We share.
For the gift without the siver II bare
GREETINGS.
In entering upon the new year the PRESIDENT
General sends greetings TO all the old members
the true and tried. who believe In breaking their
alabaster boxes of love and tenderness over their
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-03

Ing invitations
We are heare by hidden 10 we yearlie Merrie Max
ing of ovre Clvb. on Twelfth Night, We sixth day
Of January. in ye yeare of Lord MDCCCXCIX.
RoqVest OF Mistress Viola Allen. president.
AT We Berkiey Lycevm. Ten of We oclocke.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-03

The Training School Settlement. No. 4s3 West
Thirysecond-st., had its Christmas tree last even
! ing
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FEES

The membership fees are not onerous, consisting
merely of some suggestion that VIII bring sun
shine TO some OF the members Of the society. For
instance exchange Of books papers. pictures etc
ideas that may be utilized 10 advantage In the sick
room; work or employment that can be followed by
n shut in" fancy work; holiday suggestions; SEND
ing flowers: a general exchange OF ideas beneficial
TO the members.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-03

A meeting of the Star of Hope Club for Young
Girls will be held at No. Il Doyersst.. this even
ing, when large Jack Hcrner pie, forwarded by
the Tribune Sunshine Society. will he opened, and
the presents within distributed The members are
all on the tiptOe of expectation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-03
MONEY IN THE TREASURY.

While making no appeal Tor money. tne N, Nv
october /. 1885 there was total Of sil9 81. This
Included ss7 turned in by Mrs. NJ NJ. Palmer presi-
d.nt ~ BROOKLYN Branch No. :. Who suItrin-
tended the Sunshine Fair at White P,ains' WIN
and ON December 81 the books showed that NfSi -
must be accounted for in all; s2li II had been de-
voted 10 sunshine expenses. when inclune eNlless-
ing and mailing bundles. messenger service pr .st
ace and some gifts in money where necessity caHed
for IT, leaving "A surplus OF S6S 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-03
I)t- ES

While there is not the slightest suspicion OF
charity connected with the society much has been
done In sundry WAYS 10 make He brighter ana
happier for others. Besides the mutual yearly IN
terchange Of greetings among the members, the
bjrt hdays Of the aged or invalid members nave
been specially remembered: eighty little orphans
and nrtv little mothers who also enrolled.
have been carefully looked after. while mission
schools hospitals. nfe-saving stations. reforma-
tories and prisons have been recipients or the over
flow OF reading matter and clothing so tnal noun
ing has gone 10 waste. not even caro- or DOCK
f'reouent donations Of money have enabled the
society 10 pay all the postage and eNpressaee on
- ,,,rr ia rrels and packages sent out. besides
giving financial aid in several cases when II was
especially needed.
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open house will be kept by the Women's
Health Protective Association OF Brooklyn. at the
Pouch Mansion. No. 345 Clinton-ave.. to-day The
tables will represent the Dutch and Colonial periods
and an old-fashioned New Years Day Will be the
result.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-26

life was in the antebellum days, com
mend the production to the public. and
in particular to the young people of our
country, with whom the conditions of
the past are now only as a story that
is told.
"Of Mr. Herne as delineator of the
BEST type of old Virginian character,
l need say nothing. His ability and
adaptation to the title role are con-
spicuous and his work in many parts
is sublime. The company which he has
organized for the production of this
play has great talent and has been
drilled to a high state of efficiency. The
play has a peculiar adaptation to all
classes of people. witnessing it, the
hlgh-up world may see what the I'M
der-world once was in our days of an
guish. The man or woman of the
north who has seen civilization only as
it appears in these great states and in
New England may behold in the scenes
of this play the beauties and virtues
of an old Virginia home with it's
chivalry, its high sentiments and it's
absolute courage 1t is easy to see
that among such characters treachery
was impossible and fear unknown, One
Of these characters, even when con-
verified into a gambler and a blackleg,
possesses still the llneaments of the
gentleman.
The young people will find in the
play numbeFlesS lessons, world of in
struction and jets of happy inspiration
springing here and there. The old SOL
der of the civil war, as he sees once
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-26
company to represent the various char.

company to represent the various char
acters necessary to the unfolding of fine
romance, and heads the cast with Miss
mildred Holland, to whom is ASSIGNED
the part Of Fan Fan, in which char
acter she won very high praise last sea
son. She acts with consistent iudg
ment'refined and delicate artistic finish.
and SO critics assert, and large audi
eHCes nave endorsed, possesses all the
potent factors of an excellent actree ace
being charming as a woman and as an
artist correct and spirited in gesture
ana actlon, and a perfect mistress in
the dellneatiOn of the passions
me story hinges upon the efforts of
generous hearted woman, Helen to
conceal the infldelity of her sister.in-
IaW' carmen, and in so doing the in
nocent woman brings suspicion upon
nerselt. Helen's husband suspecting
ms wire TO be the really guilty one,
determines upon a terrible revenge He
hlres a burglar, whom he catches in tbe
scL Oh breaking into his house, to alb
ouct the child he believes to be his
WIRE s, put not his own. The second act
takes place seven years later The child
now known as Fan Fan, has beer
reared as thief by the burglar, Le
Renard. This Fan Fan is detected in
the act OF picking his own mothers
PNNASb NNHey 10 not, or course, know
each other), but she refuses to claim
the pocketbook and he escapes. Later
IN the act, Fan Fans father, Georee
y Armont appears. He is now any
lous to restore Fan Fan to his mother.
u Armont meets lie Renard and recoe-
nlzes him as the man who stole the
enid. he offers lie Renard 30. 900 francs
Tor the return of the boy. LIE Renard
promises to produce him, but when he
attempts to do so he learns that Fan
Fan has fed. Determined not to LET the
money slip from his grasp, LIE Renerd
passes on nephew of his named
Claude. sickly lad of Fan Fans age
as ID Armont's boy.
In the third act Fan Fan appears at
ms mothers house and is able to es-
tablish his identity. Learning that lie
Renard has papers that will prove his
mothers innocence, he visits his fos-
ter fathers thieves retreat in Paris
secures the papers and is also the
means of rescuing his real father from
peril. The scene in this act where he
opens the lock on the Seine and throws
the villain into the river is not only a
taking bit of meloarama, but a clever
example of the stage carpenters arr
The last scene brings everything 10 a
satisfactory conclusion, and the triun1pb
of virtue over vice.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-26

Baby Welby. will be seen in the one
act comedy entitled Little Brick" one
Of the best things that is being done
in the vaudevilles.
Pinaro and Karo, as the Piero and
the tramp, make the funniest novelty
that Europe, from when they have
lately come, has seen. The charming
Nelson sisters, two of the finest vocal
lists on the stage, viii sing duets at
every performance. They are widely
and favorably known as vocalists, and
there will be a general desire on the
part of the lovers of music to hear
them.
The Tanakas, wonderful Japanese
performers, who introduce Juggling
and top spinning as they can be done
only by native-born Japs, will be a
popular feature of the bill The latest
musical invention, the wonderful
grandophone, will be operated at each
performance. The favorite comedy
duo. Johnny and Eunice Patten. will
appear in their latest comedy, Pats
Misfortunes," in which will be intro
duced Mr. Patterns selections on the
tuba, of which instrument he is a past
master.