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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-22
"TSABELLA HEIHATH" WORK.
ANNUAL REPORT OF THIS INSTITUTION
SHOWS MUCH GOOD ACCOMPLISHED.

SHOWS MUCH GOOD ACCOMPLISHED
Isabella Hemath. or the Isabella Home Amster-
dam-ave. and One-hundred-an nd n netieth-st, has
just issued it's ninth annual report. which shows
much good accomplished during the fiscal year just
closed but points out stll wider fields Of activity
| for the future.
| This Home. whose legend is For the aged and
sick without regard 10 creed, or nationality"
was originally established in 1875 by the late Mrs
Anna Ottendorfer at Astoria Long Island as a
home for INDECENT women according 10 a wish OK
pressed by her daughter. Miss Isabella Uhl just
| before the attcr's death
The institution having outgrown its original pur-
pose and want having long been fe.t Of a sim
| liar home for INDECENT old men. for chronic in
vallds and for convalescents the institution az
Amstcrdam-ave. and One-hundred-a nd nine teth-s
was erected and upon its completion in October. 1889.
was presented by Oswald Ottendorfer az a free gift
TO the society incorporated under Isabella
Heimath
The capital Of the old institution was transferred
to the new one and further valuable contributions
to the endowment and fitting out Of the Institution
were made by Edward Uhl, Mrs. Charles f. Woerls-
hotter, Mrs. Adolph Scha.k and Mrs. Mathilde
Riedl Won Riedenstein. children OF the late Mrs.
Ottend0Tfer Inc running expenses for the main
tenance Of the whole institution being large and
the interest from the endowment fund insufficient
TO cover all the expenses. the annual dues OF the
expected 10 make up the deficit Members Of the
society are admitted by the Board Of Trustees.
stitutes a life membership, and the payment Of
81 900 gives the title OF "A patron Of the Isabella
Heimath."
While admission 10 all departments Of the institu-
ton Is graluitous, the inmates OF the Home and
the Hospital for Chronic Invalids must. at the time
OF their admission, assign any property they pos
or may become entitled to TO the institution
In case they should remain there TO the end Of
their lives. " they should voluntarily leave the
institution, or be discharged for any cause, the
money deposited at their entrance will be returned
after deductng s. week for their stay there
Male applicants for admission to the home de-
partment must be over slXty-fVe years old. and
women applicants over sixty years old, OF fair
average health. and unable TO support themselves.
Persons having children near relatives who
legally and morally bound 10 support them can
not be admitted.
Admission to the chronic invalid department IL
mainly determined by the report OF member OF the
Consulting Board of Physicians, but consumptiyes,
patients suffering from infectious diseases, epilep-
tics idiots and all those requiring constant per-
sonal attendance cannot be received Convalescents
needing and rest after acute disease or sur
gcal operation admitted 10 wards for Unite
time on the recommendation Of n reputable ply
sician or the authorities OF a hospital
According TO the report OF the superintendent the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-22

number Of inmates remaining In the lsaballs liel i
ath the beginning OF the ninth hscal year Va o
This the full capacity Of the institution ts,
the year 1903 persons were admitted az IN anH
times making n total Of 45s inmates sheltered anu
cared FOR By the Helmath There was niue oahkel
IN the list OF inmates admitted f1r me 20 tls
home departments or to the wards lot Ch0H' ~
vads No inmates leaving the Home or Deihe ~
charged for cause or transferred 10 other lhstlII
tons only a limited number Of vacancies occufIt,u
and these were II led IN very short time rom we
large and continually growing Hst OF aPP'lC.i,..s
The temporary inmates admitted 10 the cGhNa-
lescent wards from the different city nosptdIs' ~
recuperate after successful medical treatmehI OF
surgical opera ;ion come and 10 within apout lo.I
weeks time. soon as they nave lulY r.
gained their health and strength to resume their
usual occupation. . - . .,.
The conduct OF the inmates" the report says:
with but few exceptions, has been good. Mott
OF the inmates are thankful for the good nome
granted 10 them and express their gratetuness III
Various WAYS Cross violations OF the rules ana
regulations OF the Institution were lnfequent WINE
little frctions and quarrels between roontnates
nelghbors al table etc. could easily be smoothed
over only few cases had 10 De reIeileu 10 INC
Executive Board.
THE healthier and more active members made
Themselves useful In various ways Those or the
fcmale wards willingly assisted IN sewing and light
housework The inmates OF the male department
Who formerly worked at trade. such tailoring
shoemaking cabinet making tinsmithing. cic found
suitable occupation during a few hours OF the day;
others assisted the nurses or the gardener one
OF the inmates licensed apothecary, acted as
druggist. As pleasing result OF the good conduct
OF The inmates the fact may be mentioned that
for the last two years permanent inmate was
discharged for cause or transferred 10 other ins-
tutiona or has left n his own accord"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-22

over a skirt Of blue velvet. edged with chnchilla
The blouse OF clCs is edged with fur along the
decOletage and closing, and IL closes with point
the left side. The sleeves are Of velvet and the
yoke Is Of cloth covered with pattern cut out or
velvet The second gown has skirt Of brett
cloth, shorter behind than IN front and drawn up
there with fold or two that suggests "A drapery
Bias folds Of velvet edge the Overskir On the cloth
bodice is a chemisette OF satin, tucked and trimmed
with horizontal lines OF narrow black velvet, and
this is framed in a little rune Of breitsclwantz.
BreitsChwantz Is used in the third model for the
short boero jacket and back of the skirt This
description OF II. The front panel and the bottom
OF the skirt behind are Of black satin. This panel
is framed with rufed lines Of green velvet ribbon,
which, taking the form Of deep scaops make several
rows about the back Of the skirt The fur cut into
scallOps al the bottom makes the rest Of the skirt.
For the Dolero are sleeves OF black satin and the
same trimming OF green velvet ribbon, arranged in
tiny ruffes Under this is blouse, showing
vest. Of green and white plaid with high waist
band OF black satin. and crdVat OF green trimmed
with lace. Nine Re Jane, in "Georsette Lemeunier."
is wearing gown much OF this sort. but made with
velvet sleeves .nd trimming OF turquoise blue. II
is DOucet I/JdN. There some other nice
seems to be- renOuncing her personal peculiarities
and is becoming one OF the most correctly cOstumed
women on the French stage. one gown Is OF the
new color, 'Wtchpin.' I'm satin. The trained skirt
and bodice both open over q draped front Of white
satin. The gown is richly trimmed with insertions
OF gulpure and the sleeves are OF lace with tucked
caps Of satin. \ gold belt Is worn with this. and a
cravat OF white tulle with lace ENDS. pretty even
lnk gown OF mauVe crepe de chine Is by
Mile. Anvil The skirt has deep hOunce OF lace
headed with chiEchilla the front breadth, and
on the front OF the decolietage is a fur ornament.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-22

OF Europe in the Middle Ages and the present era
The Celtic philoogists believe the language 70 be
oki, N the Greek the Latin and the Sanscrit. The
traditions carry one back the food, and ascrioe
their ancestry to a daughter OF Noah and a COM
pany Of others reputed TO have been saved. Traces
Of what appears 10 have been their line OF passage
across Europe have been unearhed. In those days
the Celts were warlike people. students nave
documentary evidence tending TO prove the ceie-
brated statue The Gladiator 20 be type on an
early Celtic warrior. In the early Chrlsuan cen
FOUND IN ireland an Intelligent although pagan
people The people became converted IN a re-
markable manner. Between the sixth and nnth
centuries Europe was armed camp. ana Ire
land became the asylum Of men OF learning, lh'I
80 Traand's golden age Of literature ana she lea
E,urope An learning. From her shores went Icrth
in the course or time missionaries TO the countries
aver whose territory the Cclt had marched ,
Many famous European universities sald ~,
Conaty' "owe their bir.h % mis- wandering OF '"o
Irish scholar"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-22
Y0rNG AT sEVENrY.EIGHT.

Mrs Mary A. Livermore. who leetured In Boston
the other day, Is still vigorous ana active. In spite
OF her seventy eight years.
You may talk about going downh in old age"
she said but have not gone downhill. j am
climbing up. and have almost reached the sum
nit / want 10 tell YOU young people. she AFTER.
ward rema rked. that you can get nothing out OF
life that you do not pat into IT,.
Q Thirteen years ago Mrs. livermore ana the poet
Whittier were present at some gathering. and the
latter said 10 her:
How old thou, Nary
She replied "Slxty-hve Greeneat" and he re
Joined:
Get thee hence get thee hence! Thou'rt nothing
but giddy girl"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-22

Lace makes the rest Of the corsage and the caps
70 the sleeves The long sleeves are Of mousselihe
dc sole. and the drapery about the decoUetage u
held with diamond ornaments
nice combination Of black, white and almond
green IS gown Of black satin that IS dotted with
white to form the blouse bodice. 4 small. pointed
yoke and collar are Of green panne, embroidered
with jet. on the skirt two bands OF the green
brCidery Is artistic the jet flowers extending
onto the satin and lying over the panue back
ground in tho most Irregular fashion.
4 pretty theatre gown has double skirt OF black
Of Il sleeveless jacket OF turquoise blue velvet with
double revcrs over the shoulders. edged with tulle
rufies. This is closed with line OF jet buttons,
FAIRYLIKE TOILET.
In the new play AZ the Paais Royal Is toilette
dintereur" absolutely farylike. The foundation
seems 10 be rose-c0lored mousseline DE sole
ranged I'm many indefinite pleats ana % form q
demi-train About the bottom Of this skirt and
starting from the front apron. ruffles OF lace
and loose garands Of roses. The effect Is perfect
and one only respect the workmanship that can
attach and IN such manner. heavy sprays Of
artificial flowers 10 fabric so slight. The bodice
Of the mousseline de sole has sleeveless jacket Of
rose velvet, beautifully embroidered with steel and
Jet. In the same piece H. pretty example OF
lace frOck. The skTt is Of guipure. hanging IN
points over a foundation Of white satin. covered
by three small ruchines Of lace. The corsage has
vet and with a nUud ~ the same draD.ng the
decOllctage.
A pretty effect is given by "a skirt of satin. cut
into points hanging over one ~ lace. With the
undoubtedly be used. Lace sleeves are being worn
at the thcatIt. IL is "a lace age now, and house
gowns OF lace SILK are being lined with flannel
10 make them practicable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-22

heroes. and she also OF the FIRST organizers
of that city's
The motto OF the historic council Is Fraternity"
and Its insignia is one OF the prettest and most
suggestive Of all ~ the patriotic badges. IT Is a
single star-the star Of hope-resting upon the
anchor Of faith. It's centre Is blue enamel. and on
Il IL the lettering ~. $. u. 1872 In gold II "a
suspended on blue and gray ribbon one and a
half inches long. from a bar pin bearing the in
scripton General Society" or the name OF the
State In which the owner lives. The state number
IS engraved on the back Of the insignia, and no
jewels are permissible II. The historic council
already numbers several thousand members. and Is
growing rapidly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-22
Grand RAPLDS AND IT'S "I00."

Grand Rapids. Mich. is 20 have a society d.
rectory similar 10 the ones used IN the large cities
OF Europe and America. The names In all promi-
nent families Of members over seventeen years Of
age are 10 appear in the address-book. There VIII
be a street index showing who are the occupants
OF houses in the best residence streets. MEMBER
shin lists OF clubs and societies Will be given also
and diagrams OF theatres. The reception days OF
society leaders may also be found In the directory
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-22
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS.

II is announced that the competitive examina-
tions FOR the felowships OF the American School OF
Classical Studies az Athens will be held this year
on March ls II and IS Candidates are 10 enter
their names on before February with FRO
fessor Il. I Wheeler. Ithaca. n. Y. chairman OF
the Fellowship Committee from whom all lntorns
ton as 10 place. subjects. etc, may be obtaine1
These feilowshps Yield $500 each. The Hopkin tei-
iowship open 10 women only. yields N,eV, ana is
assigned without examination. preference peing
given. however. 20 such as nave aNeauy pe'' a
rsquiar cornpetltfve fellowship
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-22
ONE HISTORIC SOCIETY.
THE DAUGHTERS OF 1912, AND THE
REASON IT WAS FOUNDED.
THE PERSONNEL OF THE OFFICERS AND THEIR
HISTORIC LINEAGE FIT THEM FOR
THEIR PLACES

HISTORIC LINEAGE FIT THEM FOR
THEIR PLACES.
Although the Society Of the Daughters OF 1872
which was i'm council at Delmoncos recently. Is
one Of the last clubs to come forth Il is an HIS
torc organization similar In character TO its sis
tor societies. The Daughters Of the American Revo-
luton and the Colonial Danes; but IT is not in any
way rival OF its older sisters
1t was found after the Daughters OF tho Amori-
can Revolution had been in existence for some time
that many applied for membership who
while they could not trace their ancestry to the
hghting-stock OF the Revolution. yet they lin
cal descendants os men who had rendered their
country fully as valuable services in the War Of
1872. A war which carried out that which the Revo-
luton had begun. II was FOR this reason that the
society founded in 1892 but it is during the last
two years that It has had by far its greatest
growth.
TIE general society Organization consists OF
council. a supreme court and n senate Of control
Its Offices are similar to those Of the Daughters
of the American Revolution, with It's founder-gen-
eral OTho is Mrs. Flora Adams Darling and who IS
the only living Of the three distinguished
women who founded the society and other usual
officers. Any woman over eighteen years OF age
and Of good character. and a lineal descendant Of
an ancestor who rendered civil military or naval
service during the War Of 1872 may be eligible for
membership. Any State can organize with seven
members and while there can be only society
in each State chapters may be formed wherever
there are ten members in any locality
OBJECT OF THE SOCIETY.
The especial object OF the society Is to collect and
publish memoirs OF the famous women Of tho
United States, especially those Of the Colonial
period. the Revolution and the War of ISL. and It
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-22
vopyJyG IEcTrREs ~ SINGING.

Miss Lille d'Angeo Bergh has begun a
series Of Saturday morning lectures AT her studio
the Albany Fifty-second-st and Broadway. The
art OF singing is outlined In us practical applica-
20, FOR eVery one young and old 10 daily living.
and Inc lectures are preceded by an illustrative
general class In singing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-22
MISS ALIENS HAS PNEUMONIA.

Miss Alkens. head nurse at Hartley House Settle
ment Is dangerously ~ with pneumonia Miss
Aikens is resident Of Milwaukee Wis and
relative Of ex-Judge Rowland. Of this city. She has
many friends here
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-22
r,psy AID TO THE INJURED.

The Society for Instruction In First AID 20 the
Injured announces classes for men and women
now forming The course consists OF nye lectures
and an sxaminuti lion. one lecture VIII be given a
week Persons wishing 10 Join may apply 70 me
secretary Room sos United Charities Buhdlng' NO
ios Fast -SccQuQ-Et
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-22

as was contemplated before the disastrous FIRE. Il
will not be allowed 20 pass unnouced. DR.. Brann
has Issued an appeal for funds 10 rebuild the
church. larger and grandor than ever before lie
has not lost courage. and Is confident that before
long a fne~ edfce will rise. phRnix-like, from the
ruins OF the old one. lie refers IN the circular he
has sent out 10 the wonderful preservation from
the flames OF the statues. pictures and relies OF
a.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-22
AyyIyERsARY or ST. AGyES'S CHURCH.

To-day Is the twcnty-hfth anniversary OF the
foundation OF ST. Agnes's church. In East rory
third-st which was recently destroyed by fire, and
OF the nrst celebration Of the feast o. 81. Agnes
While there will bs celebration OF the event such
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-22
WELLESLEY GIRLs AT LUNCHEON

The annual Wellesley luncheon took place yester-
day 81 the Manhattan Hotel Mrs. Alice Freeman
Palmer former president ~ Wellesley. and Bliss
Perry. professor az Princeton, were among the
speakers OF the occasion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-22

The Kensington system OF wood carving as taught
in South Kensington, London Is about 10 be intro
duced IN this city. under the direction Of j. r. A.
Hart a prominent architect, Of No. &S West
Forty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-22

WILL SPEND THE DAY ~ SING SING.
Mrs Darlington Booth will spend to-day in Sing
Sing Prison where she will preach In the morning
,d spend the remainder ~ the LAY in personal In
,-t.iltrs with the members Of the Prison League.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-22

l. FINGERHIT. I-adies Tailor Suits from $40 up.
50 Bicycle Sults Riding Habits Street Costumes
Established % YEARS - ". 18th St, near BwaN-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-22

Her. az PRETTY VISITING GOWNS.
the year WI" make their appearance ~. a.. *
cut in point. y tS. overskir Of grsy-bue cloth
zone in navy blue vslv ~,'n T an 'ppgu oe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-22

WRINKLES ACTUALLY REMOVED.-Faeial saggng
w plmples hiemishes ~ electricity. creams. harsh
methods. Physicians Endorsement Microbes removed
from hair f0ces. nutrition supplied efsuring uNurant
rovth color restored Patrons assured ~ honest upright
dealings Anglia Specialist. Depew BID ir1 Finh sve.
Mnthiide's Mani Dress Trimming peatinss and
plnking Tucklng Cor!ing shng stitching ~ All xmas.
hutfonho-s made buttons covered feathers and ooss
cleaned dyed and curlei velvet mirrorod arf crushed
~ Gth ave &d-st branch office 2is Oh ave.
i4th -.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-12
THIS AND THAT,

The Hazleton-Lehigh Coal and Land
company has commenced the work of
sinking a slope on its new property.
Preparations are now being made for
the construction of a breaker. The
basin in which the slope is being sunk
is three hundred feet wide and one
and quarter miles in length. The
average thickness Of the seam is ten
feet.
Calvin Pardee and company have re-
commenced operations at their Lat
timer No. breaker, which had been
suspended for some time. The electric
light plant has been completed at the
Harwood colliery, and a 1900 horse
power plant is now being installed.
1t costs Pennsylvania brakeman and
station employees 500 to carry a pas
senger coach key. When they are pro-
vided with the key they are compelled
to sign a bond of that value which
is forfeited IL the key is lost or loaned.
The bond was originally only $40. Sew
eral of the gatemen at the Union sta
ton have keys which they had con-
tinuously for more than twenty years.
An important suit has been started
in the circuit court of Milwaukee
which, II the plaintiff is successful, will
make every local railroad ticket agent
the agent OF every railroad in the Unit
ed States. Edward p. Brockway some
time ago purchased from the Chicago
and Northwestern, through City Pas
senger Agent +. M. Sniveley, a ticket
emitting him to transportation over the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-12

to attend the funeral OF the late Sam
uel Smith. The deceased was for many
years a resident of this city, and the
news Of his death will be learned with
regret by many in this vicinity
There was admitted to the hospital
yesterday Simon Kralfis, who was Sc
verely injured about the head by a
premature blast.
THE Black Flag" as presented by
the Shearer Repertoire company last
evening, was the best and most inter-
esting of the week, and the work OF
Miss Fletcher, who is a talented and
winsome young lady, and Baby john
ston, are entitled to special mention.
The company is here for the balance
of the week and matinee on Saturday.
Company / of the Seventh regiment
have received orders to leave for Har-
risburg via the I.ehigh Valley, on the
10th, and the boys are jubilant on oc-
count of their first trip. In the mean
ime they are hard at drill and expect
to show up like old veterans during
the Inauguration.
THE BROADWAY CAFE.
w. II. Sanger, VINO lately purchased
what was known as the Coffee House
at 21 South Main street, has thoroughly
renovated the establishment and now
has one of the best appointed eating
houses in the city. Regular meals and
meals and lunches at all hours at bot
tom prices, and sleighing parties will
find this just the place to stop at
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-12
CHIEFS MAKE A "swAP."
Dunmore and Scranton Fire Com
panies to Trade Service.

The chiefs OF the Scranton and Dun
more fire departments have "swapped''
the service OF some of their respective
companies in the event of fires near
the line dividing the city and borough.
The proper Scranton district COM
panies will respond TO alarms for fires
in Dunmore's sixth ward. In return
for this service, the Electric Hose COM
pany, Of Dunmore, will respond to
alarms from Boxes 1856 in Scran-
toms Tenth ward (Petersburg).
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-12

were present: Lieutenant Freeman, Of
f; Lieutenants Burkhouse and MUIR
ply and Corporal Drake OF c, and the
Tribune correspondent. Refreshments
were served, and special car took the
boys back to camp.
Richard j. Bourke.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-12
LESS MONOTONY
AT CAMP M'KENZIE
ORDERS RECEIVED TO VARY
ROUTINE OF THE MEN.

It Is Welcome Change, Especially
for Members of the Thirteenth Who
Have Gone SO Often Through the
Old Order of Things as to Become
Thoroughly Tired of It-Drills to
Be Abbreviated and in Some In
stances Partly Dispensed With.
Theoretical School of instruction.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-12
BLAST FURNACE WRECKED.
Explosion of Gas Creates Havoc ant
Injuries Two Men.

Two men were injured by an ex-
plosion of gas yesterday morning in
one of the furnaces at the Blast fur
mace. The explosion wrecked the fur
mace and made loud report.
John Bedenski had a hip fractured
and was badly bruised. Michael Sheri-
dan was burned about the face. They
were taken to the Moses Taylor his
pital.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-12

Chicago and Northwestern and various
railways to point in the south on the
Savannah, Florida and western.
Brockway sues for the loss OF a trunk.
and inasmuch as the ticket was pur-
chased in Milwaukee the action was
commenced there.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-12
WIN. CONNELL, President.
HENRY BELIN, Jr., Vice Pres.
WILLIAM II. PECK. Cashier

The vault OF this bank Is pro.
tected by Holmes EleStrlo Pro.
tectiVe Svstam.