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The Advocate and news., 1899-04-12
Bear the palm. -

Praise anSti1ted Is accord
ed to all honorable U6ctors,
qvhethcr in the din of qvar
or in the quiet paths of peace.
Hoods SarSaparlLa has qUon
thousands of VictoneS over
all sorts of troubles Of the
blood, and It Is o4metca'S
Greatest SNedScine the best
that money can buy.
It possesses the exact combination
which purifes the blood and brings the
color of health to every cheek. N
MeUer diSappOiNtS.
CataTYR -"I suffered over six years
with catarrh. Spent over 500 in advertised
cures, inhalers etc. without benefit. Finally
tried Hoods Sarsaparilla and it accom-
plished complete and lasting cure" A.
ABBEY, Victor Ave-, Worcester, Mass.
Bad Stomach -" Headaches and tired
feeling, with bad condition OF stomach
caused me to take Hoods Sarsaparilla. Tt
stopped all pain and trouble" CHAg.
BovEE, Glens Falls, N. Y.
Hives" Sleep was impossible on ac-
count OF the hives. Took two bottles
Hoods Sarsaparilla and am entirely cured"
CHARLES S. LozIER, Hackensack, NJ.
The Grip - After the grip was run
down, appetite poor and health bad. Hoods
Sarsaparilla purified my blood, restored my
appetite, pains entirely gone. l am a sur
Veyor." A. W. JUDsoN, Sandusky, o.
ScEofula BUnches -"My baby was
weak and delicate after scarlet fever. Skin
was transparent and blue. Scrofula
punches came on his neck. Three bottles OF
Hoods Sarsaparilla removed them com
pletely and he is now strong" MRS. GEO.
CLARK, 522 Chestnut Street, Lynn, Mass.
After Fever" Typhoid fever left nv
little girl very weak and thin and with no
appetite. She is now fat and well and
Hoods Sarsaparilla made her so. 1t cured
my husbands rheumatism" MRS. CLINTON
B. COPE, Buckingham Valley, Pa.
CatarTi1 II suffered twelve years with
eczema catarrh, fifteen years with
eczema. Tried different medicines and ply
sICianS WIN only temporary relief. Finally
TOOK Hoods Sarsaparilla and Hoods Pills
patiently for six months and am entirely
cured" P. j. BURR, U. s. Pension ONCE,
indianapolis, Ind.
6ot1 So1qBoMM
q
Hoods Pills cure liver ills; nonirritatiDr ana
The Advocate and news., 1899-04-12
Direct Legislation

Some Famous Editors on Direct Legislation.
BY Edwin D. Mead, editor the New Eng
land Magazine (BOstOn)
81 believe in direct legislation because it
seems to me the next step toward making
The Advocate and news., 1899-04-12

ANA AAAVAV OllOh
was the Magma
Charta to the
people of Eng
land under feud-
alism. 1t will give
us what we never
had before re-
publican govern
ment. The alleged
arguments which
have been made
ugdlIlSI ulFecC leg
islation are simi-
lar to the objec-
tions urged by the
enemies of free
dom and justice
against the gov
ernmert estab-
ished by our faith
The Advocate and news., 1899-04-12

Hoods Pills cure liver ills; nOn-irritating ana
0nly cathaEtic to take with Hoods saFsapaTilia.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-01
BETSY ROSS Fund GROWING.

The Betsy Ross Memorial Fund started with 10
cent subscriptions three months ago has grown
into 5000 and the association which has for its
object the preservation OF the historic house where
Betsy made The first "Old Glory" feels correspond
ingly sure OF accomplishing its purpose. 1t Is
hoped that by Flag Day. June II, money enough
will have been contributed 10 make the purchase
complete.
The payment Of 10 cents entities the donor 10 be;
come a member OF the American Flag House and
Betsy Ross Memorial Association Each con;
tributor receives a certificate OF membership signed
nv the officers OF the association and bearing the
seal and certificate number. .,,
Upon the certificate In the centre Is artlstically
nortrayed the room in which Betsy Ross displayed
ihe first Stars and Stripes to the committee ap-
pointed by Congress, consisting OF Washlngtonn, D.
Rohert Morris and George Ross. Washington
picture was copied from the original painting oy
Rembrandt Peale on the left OF the certiheate
is a nlcture OF the old house II stands to-day,
at No 23s Arch-st. Philadelphla. while on the
light is a picture OF the grave OF Betsy Ross al
Mount Moriah Cemetery
New-York tribune., 1899-06-01
MRS. LESLIE MORGAN'S SCHOOL.

Among the schools whose closing exercises have
been held within the last few days is that Of Mrs
Leslie Morgan Nos. Is and Is West Eighty-sixth-
st On Tuesday afternoon the kindergarten and
primary departments OF the school gave an inter
estlng entertainment. Besides songs and recita-
TONS there was acted by Amy Baldwin, Muriel
Kelley and Marjorie Fucker the French fable Les
Poulet ct le Renard" "Schule I'm Keinen" was
given in German. the performers being Mildred
Byram Hilda Schullinger. Aida Clement Ernestine
sierck Ethel Shaw. Helen Broadbent and Anna
Dyrsen.
The older pupils acted Shakespeare medley IN
which Anna and Margaret Barkley. Gladys Stout.
Irma Fried. Dorothy Gardner. Anita Hanna, Mar
guerite Radker Natalie Kelley Mary Bailey. Ade-
faide Farchild. Yvonne Brandus. Beatrice Biz
mingham and the first preparatory physical culture
class took part.
The advanced physical culture class gave an ex-
hibition and at the close OF the exercises form
work and studies in the schoolrooms were shown
Last night Mrs. Morgan held formal reception.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-01
WHERE TO GO TO-DAY.

Meeting Of the George Washington Memorial Associs-
ton at Walcorf-Astora. ?. m.
Commencement exercises Of St. Marys School. No. s
Eas; Forty-sixth-st-. 1O:3O a m.
Annual meeting Of the Ladies Association
OF the Peabody Home for Aged Women. at Boston
ave and One-hundred- Observation-Disclosures. p m.
ThA Tremont-sve trains the Third-ave. eieva Ted
connec; with electriccars for West Farms at the
Tremon-aye. terminus
Commencement exercises of Misses Raysons school
N lecture hall, 81. Andrews Methodist Episcopal
Church West Seventy-sixth-st.. between Columbus
and Amsterdam sves. IL a
Commencement exercises and decennial reunion Of Mrs
John Cunningham Hazea's school, at Pelham Manor
1880 g.
Meeting Of New-York County Woman Suffrage League
al No. 4l2 Nnth-ave.. between Thirty-thrd and
Thirty-sourth sts p. m. Address by Mrs Margaret
Holmes Bates Annual election OF officers
Vaudeville entertainment benefit Of Fresh Air Fund
Of the Five Points Mission at Berkeley Lyceum,
p.
orran recital in Flatbush Reformed Dutch Church
F1atbush and Church aves.. Brooklyn, $50 p. m
George Francis Morse. orEanist, assisted by Miss
Marion Walker. soprano. and Gustav Dannreuther'
violinist
last session Of the womans Union Prayer
meeting OF Harlem. et Second Collegiate Church.
LAnox-sve and One-hundred-and-t -tv en- ty-thiro-st
1910 a m. The Rev. James A o Connor will speak.
Meeting OF the Governing OF the General Fedora
tion OF Wonens Club at Philadelphia.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-01
WITH BROOKLYN BRANCH no. s.

The quests Of Brooklyn Branch No. Of the T.
s. s. Of which Mrs Nellie c. Furman is president.
will long remember the hospitality and good cheer
that greeted them yesterday afternoon
The reception was held in the chapel Of the First
Reformed Church at Bedford-ave. and Clyrner-st..
Brooklyn the Rev. Howard Wilbur Enness pastor.
About two hundred members were present
The Presdent-G General and Mrs. Furman pre-
sented the guests to tho Receiving Committee-Mrs'
Theodore F. Seward. Mrs. NJ. NJ. Painter. Mrs E.
A. Tuttle Mrs. W. l.. Starr, Mrs Sarah Harris
and Mrs Edward Addison Greeley.
The Rev. Mr.. Enness, in his address or well
come. touched the universal principle Of the So
ciety when he said no creeds were represented tn
It's work but all members stood on one common
ground OF human brotherhood. and that the So
ciety's mission TO the world was one of gladness
and cheer.
The musical numbers by Miss Marguerite Whit
Ing soprano Of st. Barthoomew's Church. and
Mrs. Georgianna Gooding. T. S. 8. member were
greatly enjoyed by the audience Miss Whiting re-
ceived the society badge in recognition or her
service OF song which brought sunshine TO many
hearts
The Rev Dr. Pardington caused much merri-
ment by his relation OF numerous anecdotes In con-
nection with his joining the T. 8. S.. and gave sew
eral curious constructions that might De put upon
its three initial letters.
Mrs Jeanette Robinson Murphy delighted the
people with her dialect stories and negro songs.
Mrs. Rebecca II. Seymour read an original poem
in honor OF the President Generals birthday ana
Mrs Furman. in a graceful speech. presented
handsome gold T S. s. badge to her. each ray OF
the sun being a line OF diamonds. This was
birthday gift from the members OF Branch NO o.
beautiful bouquet also presented to her oy
Mrs. E. p. Campbell. It was made up OF lovely
white and yellow flowers, tied with yellow ribbon
A CHARMING GREETING FROM NEWARK
Another memepto OF goodwill came from the
Home for Aged Women in Newark. y. j., and
was given TO the President General By the New
Jersey State president Mrs. W. L. Starr. 1t was
an engrossed manuscript. and bore this charming
greeting: The residents OF No. rs MOUNT Pleas-
ant-ave. members OF the Newark branch OF the
T 8 g.. send most cordial and loving greeting 10
the Presldent-CeneraI OF tho T. s. s., wishing her
many happy returns Of this day. ana pieasah'
voyage and trip abroad, and A safe return to her
home and to all those who love her, TO continue
her work Of sending sunshine 10 many hearts and
homes" ,..
To the manuscript were appended the signatures
Of the well-wshers, whose ages range iroHl @ sNuy
Ave 10 one hundred years. They are as roho"s'
New-York tribune., 1899-06-01

SUNSHINE FOR THE GUESTS
Mrs. Knapp gave to all present souvenir copies OF
the poem Charity" with music composed by her-
self
A cordial vote Of thanks was rendered 10 the
Rev. Mr.. Ennis for his courtesy In giving the use
OF the chapel for the reception.
Ten little sunshine members from the orphan
ASYLUM. Brooklyn Branch No L. dressed IN neat
bingham frocks white piEafores and natty "hi'e
cans sang the sunshine song. and afterward as
sisted in passing refreshments.
Among the guests entertained by Brancn NO o
we're the Rev Dr. and Mrs. Darlington the rev
DR.. and Mrs Pardington. Mrs. Joseph r. Knapp Ha
State president of New-York. MIS-. iN9$at IoeT
PRESIDENT OF Brooklyn Branch NO I; Mss X ~
Armstrong president Of Jersey cry brahch ~, ~
Mrs D Van Winkle. president oi haSfhdInSth Sfdant of
n J5 Branch: Theodore Seward pres,qent md U
The Don't Worry Branch; Mr van AisSIane ASH Me
Mrs Underhill. of YORK Mrs. NE FCan9eId @ Miss
Hendricks and Mrs Miller OF Ne%aTk, k1,owlss N; Miss
Rrenton OF Jamaica; Mrs Edwin hnoM,,es; hnn,,ssr NJ
Andrea Adams Mr. and Mrs FRANK CoruuS or Siii,a "a
enS Mrs Thomas Hbbard. and MIS- james DS''I a.
1re nresident OF BROOKLYN Branch No. D. ana "e'
daughter Miss Sarah Bullaro. ,ouo.ed the pro-
Dnrng the social hafhour that sor cid friends
gamma an opportunity was given ior oto m baconns
~ I'M, eocb other and many new ones 70 oec0nIe
sconatnted and gil united in declaring nc "''''
noon one OF unusual delight ana enJo' meme
New-York tribune., 1899-06-01
DIR. HOWE'S SERVICE 10 GREECE.
HIS DAUGHTER EXPLAINS THAT HIS voLUN-
TEER WORK FOR LIBERTY
LASTED FIVE YEARS.
TO the Editor OF The Tribune.


To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: Having read in to-day's Tribune your appre-
ciative sketch OF my dear mother. Mrs. julia Waro
Howe, think It may interest your readers to know
that Mrs Howe's only living son. Professor Henry
Marion Howe. Is now a resident OF New-fork City'
having accepted a year ago an appointment
TO the chair OF metaurgy at Columbia College
Professor Howe is as well known in the scientihc
as his mother Is in the literary world His book on
the metallurgy OF iron and steel has brought him
wide recognition in Europe. well as In America
For this he has been awarded prize OF 200 francs
by the Societe d'EEcouragement pour rlndustrie
Rationale, OF Paris: the Bessemer gold medal oy
the British Iron and Steel Institute OF Great Brit
ain; the great gold medal OF the Verein zur be
fOrderung des Ge werbneines. of Berlin, Germany
and the Elliott Cresson gold medal by the frahkIi @
and steel" has been translated into French and Ger
man. and is said to be the most exhaustive worK
in existence on any single metal.
Your correspondent speaks OF the months spent
by nv honored father. the late Or. Samuel Gridley
Howe, in Greece during her war Of independence
These months amounted TO five years, during whlch
he served in a variety OF capacities from surgeon
in-Chief of the Greek fleet TO almoner OF the sup
plies which he raised In America 10 feed the starV-
Ing people OF Greece Finlay the historian or the
Greek Revolution. says that the supplies sent from
sonal superintendence kept large part OF the
peaceful population OF Greece from actual starNa-
ton before the battle OF NavErino ended the war;
which had lasted seven years.
II Is interesting 10 remember that, these supples
being threatened by brigands. Dr. Howe sent word
10 Captain Patterson OF the frgate Constitution
That gallant officer brought "Od lronsldes' 10 the
assistance OF his compatriot, who was thus enabled
Greeks. who learned 10 bless the name OF America
Yours truly, FLORENCE HOWE HALL
New-York tribune., 1899-06-01
COMMENCEMENT HELD AT SHERRY's.

The forty-frst commencement Of the Rev DE- ana
Mrs. Gardner's school took place last evening. at
sherry's The ballroom was oeautiiully oecoIalea' .
- 49, oroAustinr class was surrounded by lovely
horal gifts. 49,.
OF the nine graduates two had been for eight
years students in the school one OF these Is
Miss Adele Mason. daughter or r. .. MaSon' P'e'
ident Of the Bank OF New-York
Their exercises comprised salutatory' vaie-
dictory and French essay interspersed WIN piano
and vocal music given by Miss Meme n hiiis,'
and others An address 20 the graduates was nauo ~
By the Rev. DR. David James BIrrell, ana the Het
Dr. Abbot e Kittredge awarded the diplofrasS nnSooi
reception and dance was held later at the schoUt
No M Fifth-ave., when the graduates . rnS Sr,evds
graduates made their final adieus 10 ther Si
To-day will see the exodus begin ana tne ha.io 6s
OF learning will be deserted by to-iboi IN,
OF the students Miss Elsie Waterhouse @ -,
mediately for her home In Honolulu: shs - oo npoo
the first residents of Hawaii TO take hel MJsa
certificate as a citizen OF the UnLed SteIes ssho
Waterhouse Is niece Of Senator in.DneTo,inn
was here last summer and urged tne o-tcsn
Of the Islands. She is an enthusasuo, MswsT Is
and leaves many friends 10 regret tHo' 'i" -
distant from New-York.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-01
1.yD FOR A coNEY ISLAND PARK.
PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC IMPROVE
MENrs AUTHORIZED TO ASCERTAIN THE
COST OF WATERFRONT FROM
np1curON TO SEA GATE.

COST OF WATERFRONT FROM
BRIGHTON TO SEA GATE.
cor,roer Bird 3 coler yesterday made practically
his first move in regard the proposed scheme OK a.
nublic mark at Coney Island. when he INTRODUCED a
resolution al the weekly meeting or the BOARD OF
Public improvements referring TO the matter inc
resolution was as follows;
Resolved That the president Of the Board OF PUB 10
liz Tmnroyenlents be hereby and Is requested 10 re-
mort to the Board OF Public improvements az
meeting to- to be held "Wednesday, June "a. 1889 at
OF ocGcH a pf & &the ctv OF Sew-York which shall show
public park in that part OF the Borough OF b,oon a
lyn formerly known the town or GraNeseno anu
commonly designated as coney Island extendans
along the waterfront Of the Atlantic ocean ap,
eextSnding back from such waterfront such a die.
tance as may In his judgment seem app'o ~ ,he as
sessed valuation of the property so included witnla
the limits OF said proposed PARK ana an esuna'7 VI
the cost OF acquiring the same
The resolution was unanimously adopted by the
BOARD without any discussion whatever, and the
matter Will now rest until the report is made on
June a.
The Controller, speaking Of the matter after the
meeting was enthusiastic over the outlook no
said There is present no way 10 restrict the H.
legitimate business that Is being carried on down
there daily II a park can be accomplished the ie-
gitimate business could be st carried on. such ls
erry tba .dyt and we could then cope with and em
nate vice wish TO urge the n the sity to
help me in the work OF securing the PARK
present @ and sf the the
ssre cornniainng that IL is too high suppose tha.
as soon as the city shows disposition e pGrchass
nsnt is altogether too small In the proposed PARK
are some charitable nstitutions: They need N no,
srfer in the least by the property becoming part
~ that owned By the city. They would not be
Compelled TO move, and could be just the same as
,bey are a. preScnt I estimate the cost OF buying
The land and preparing a suitable place that can
really be called park at from 81 oco, 600 TO 10000
will not take any further action In the matter until
the report is given the Board OF Public Improve
ments meeting on June IL
New-York tribune., 1899-06-01
RUTGERS INSTITUTE EXERCISES.

At the First United Presbyterian Church Thirty
fourth-st and Seventh-ave. Rutgers Institute held
its commencement exercises yesterday. The Rev.
Dr. Thomas W. Anderson presided the Rev. Phebe
Hanaford made an address and the Rev. William
n Dunnen awarded the diplomas Essays were
given by Miss Elsie j. Anderson, Miss Eliza Jordan
Conner and Miss Clemence Louisa Graf. Miss
Sadie Knipe was the valedctorian. Recitations
were given by Jessie Fenton Hoyt. and music was
contributed by Miss Sally rockingham Akers and
Miss Mary G. Youmans. All the young women
who took part were members OF the graduating
class. ~ ~, - ,,.x
Rutgers Institute which Is the name under which
car later Rutgers College. Upon removal from
its home on Fiith-sye., opposite the reseryoiT 20
sune6 hui The curriculum OF the school Is main
tained AZ the college standard. Mrs. James T. Hoyt
ig the present principal.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-01
THE QUEEN AND THE COURT.
ANOTHER SMALL STEP MADE IN THE RoUGH
ROYAL PROGRESS OF IAvINIA l.

ROYAL PROGRESS OF LAV1NlA J.
The Queen OF the Holland Danes was represent-
ed yesterday in a court not her own. Nor was IL
the court Of another monarch. but plain court OK
law a court of the people. who will get IN the way
OF soveregns in this country.
Judge Hascan, sitting in Special Term OF the
City Court yesterday, heard counsel in motion To
set aside the judgment obtained by John A. Denip--
sey for s. 500 in suits against his sister. Lavinia
Dempsey otherwise and more widely known as
Queen Lavnia." The suits were brought by Jonn
A. Dempsey for himself and another brother. 10
obtain Judgment for money alleged TO have been
borrowed by the defendant in the years 1887 and
1898
Queen Lavinia not present in court. but was
represented by her counsel Edwin s. Hunt. IN
moving 10 vacate the judgments, Mr.. Hunt said
that the summons and complaint II the actions
were served on May 12, and that on May 10 Nerined
answers were served DPon the complainants at
torneys On the next day, May l9 answers were
returned by the complainant that the notlce was
served too late and on the following day plaintin
took Judgment by default The answer hsde 70
the summons and complaint, Mr. Hunt SAID nignt
not have reached the plaintiff until the lstn. out
he said that the answer had been mailed before'
n mdnight Of the 18th. ~, ., ,.-
that the answer of defendant did not rsaeh %tnenl %
until p. m OF ths 18th and in the meanwhile the
proceeding to obtain Judgment by default had neen
begun. Judge Hasca took the papers, reserVihs
New-York tribune., 1899-06-01

Mrs. Edna Maxwells efforts 10 raise funds for
carrying on the Florence Critterton Mission have
interested people all over the country. In few
months she collected 1900 by carrying into
the corridors and parlors OF hotels her pleas for
help from the great travelling public. She makes
her petition In unique way by Offering 70 shine
boots for which the Zee IS supposed TO be exceed
ingly large, for the benefit OF the mission work.
Mrs Maxwell herself says she has with her own
hands shined shoes, but she has company OF
professional bootblacks, who wear uniforms and
90 the work In of the Western cities the
prominent women take 80 active interest in this
plan for helping on the mission work that they
form q band OF patronesses. who attend the shoe
shining exhibits. Mrs. Maxwell adds that the cour-
tesy she has ever met with while making her ap-
peals In all sorts OF places and to all sorts or
people Is Of the highest order and great sympathy
has been felt for the movement. Her mornings are
devoted TO study and the afternoons TO direct
ing classes IN sewing. domestic science and
housewifery for the mission girls In the last year
more than thirty thousand people were helped d.
rectly and indirectly. and many missions that were
about discontinue their work for lack OF means
were enabled 10 go on.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-01
GRADUATING DRESSMAKERS.
ABLE NEEDLEwoMEN TURNED OUT b

ABLE NEEDLEwoMEN TURNED OUT BY
PASCAL INSTITUTE
One Of the benehcent organizations OF the city
is Pascal Institute. at No. SIS Lexn gton-ave..
which will hold its commencement exercises on
Friday afternoon.
Twelve graduates are to receive certificates OF
ability. which will secure for them good positions
In dressmakng establishments. thereby making
them Independent. as well as helpful TO their
parents or others dependent upon them. Those who
have complete a thorough OF instruction In
plain sewing IRE ready TO receive further instruc-
tion in dressmaking.
The President, Miss Margaret p. Pascal. has
found through the experience OF the last year that
the need OF the teaching offered is great and the
benefit incalcuable The success already achieved
is most gratifying. she says, and the pupils have
developed an aptness In many different branches Of
work.
All those who interested IN this philanthropic
undertaking will receive full Information about IL
by writing TO Miss Margaret P. Pascal. at the In
stitute. or TO Mrs. s. s. Packard. the treasurer,
No. Il West Eghty-second-st.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-01
PRESENTATION OF MILK.
z. J. LEDERLE OF THE HEALTH pEPARTMEN
THINKS SOME OMAHA DAIRYMEN
rSE FORMALDEHYDE.

The people Of Omaha are stirred over the report
that their dairymen are using cheIiicai for tne
preservation Of milk that Is bought at '5 gahori'
and is known to the drug trade as preserVaiine-
Its composition seems 10 be mystery put SONS
Omaha musicians say that Il is a poison
Ernst J. Iederle. consulting chemist OF the New
York Health Department, said yesterday; IT iere
are but four antseptics that are ordnary usei & tS
nreserve milk-borax boracic acid, sancylic acio
and have & no doubt tSa 5ssI sse
are usnC formaldehyde. Formaldehyde IS made
from methyI alcohol and is eoloriess gas uS
nreservatives are injurious. they interfere "lth
ne digestive processes and have chemicaI re-
antion on all aibuminous substances IN the
.The Sanitary Code prohibits the addluoh oH
.nv other substance 10 milk here
New-York tribune., 1899-06-01
RISMARrK MIGNONETTE.

new variety of nignorstte called bismarck Is
novelty OF this season II Is derived from 'No
popular Machet variety, which 1t surpssses In sew
eral qualities Tho spikes OF flowers have at least
twice the strength Of those OF the Machet var1ety
and borne on strong stems furnlshea ddish
leaves OF a dark green The flowers are OF reoaisn
tint and are sgreeably fragrant. The psht
stocky and correspondingly vigorous. ~ Is n,n,s e
that for pot culture cut flowers iof D"utuSS"
this variety In superior 10 all others.