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New-York tribune., 1899-12-18
YORK OF THE HEBREW CHARITIES.

There was an average attendance OF 226 girls to
sarn sewing and dressmaking In the Industrial
school Of the United Hebrew Charities Of this city
sst month One hundred and eighteen garments
were made
Two thousand eight hundred and twenty-four ap-
pAeants received and dealt with by the socie-
" in November. This number represented s'hS
individuals and 341 applied for the first time Re
lef was refused after investigation. in 7iS cases
regular monthly allowances were given 10 800 peoc
pc who are not included in the above NUMBER OF
applicants.
Ninety persons were furnished with transpoTta-
rope. PN' N
Nv, dSo thousand one hundred and seventy-four gar
vn's ,u 20 pairs Of shoes and 81 articles OF turnl
rtS, iS ana bedding were distributed. Sixty-eisht
horss hss Ioogings and 2o5 meals were furnished 10
bvrieiss men anu women. There were iree
srriciSs, Light bundles OF clothing. containing 100
Five b,,rS%ete S%ete distributed to mothers and infants 81
sick ana thrty-seven visits were pau W %
supplied u, oy the nurses Fifty-three people "eIe
sevenfee, ha,, ,nourishing food. one hunore1 ahS
codliver -, eIes Of wines and liquors, az pottlee Vi
uted 1.a anu surgical instruments were 1lsiIlp-
we're cora hundred and twenty-nine prescrip'ons
euplovynAIIs qtnded OF the 7H applicants " tne re
refused III bureau situations were founu IoI ~, ~
Egb. O.h h ana % failed 10 coll after resStc'iils
CENTS for subscribers contributed $50. ne re-
nents ~ ii :, tne month were S,lO4 o.! The dlsDurse-
81 '"e various departments were SS,SJS
New-York tribune., 1899-12-18
DIR. HARSHA'S RESIGNATION.
LETTER READ TO HIS CONGREGATION
STATUS OF HIS BUSINESS AFFAIRS.

There was a very large congregation yesterday
morning at the Second Collegiate Reformed Church
OF Harlem, at Lenox-ave. and One-hundred-ano-
twenty-third-st, the pastorate OF which the Rev.
DR.. William Justin Harsha recently resigned. The
Rev. DIR. ]. Elmendorf OF the First Collegiate he-
formed Church OF Harlem conducted the services
and read DR.. Harshas letter Of resignation. He
announced that the resignation had been accepted
by the Consistory and that this action would be
brought before the Chassis for confirmation. Beyond
certain references in special prayer to he separa-
ton Of the pastor from his congregation Dr. Elmen-
dorf said nothing further regarding the resignation
Members OF the congregation would not talk
about the situation yesterday, but II was evident
that there Is difference OF opinion as to the
merits OF DR.. Harsha's In leaving the
church. One man. who would not permit the use
of his name said that certain "old fogy" element
had treated Or. Harsha unjustly, and that as soon
he had been able TO clear of OF the most
pressing Of his debts he had determined to leave
the church.
the Indian Territory. preparing to engage in
missionary work among the Indians and that his
family are visiting relatives in Massachusetts,.
The unfortunate, but not dshonorable business
entanglements which harass Dr. Harsha were
brought about through indorsing the paper OF a
religious publishing house in the West. When he
came to New-York 1t was understood that these
debts amounted TO about $4,000. He had turned
over al MS own properay. about $1,000 TO De used
this money was not properly applied, and did not
bring him any relief He accordingly had receiver
appointed, who to take 5000 year Of DR.
Harsha's 5000 salary and apply II to wHng out
the debt DR.. Harsha supporting his family on the
other $1,000. This receivership was set aside by the
courts, the application of Judgment creditors
Supplementary proceedings were begun. but an.
was exempt. as 1t was necessary for Dr. Harsha's 3
living expenses N .2 the es it ,.b is said the
salary since then.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-18
NEW FRENCH LINER IN PORT.

The steamer LAqutane. the latest acquisition
OF the French Line, arrived here yesterday from
Havre whence she sailed on December D. Ihls
is the first time that the steamer has been in this
mort under her new name. She used to be the
Normannia Of the Hamburg American Line, and
was sold TO the Spanish Government just before
the outbreak Of the Spanish American war The
French Line, which purchased her from Spain, has
improved her so materially that her speed has been
Increased TO twenty knots. Among the passengers
who arrived here yesterday on HAquitaine was
Mime Chartran the wife of NJ. Chartran. the well
known French portrait painter, VINO came 10 TINS
city IL short time ago. Nine Chartah was met DIT
the pier by her husband
Mrs Elbridge T. Gerry was also a passenger on
IFAouitaine The steamer experienced consider
able rough weather on the voyage, and IN one
blow had her two forward gangways carried away
I;Anuitaine was called the Patricia while she
was owned by Spain, The Spaniards started TO
~ her IN as a cruiser, but the war was over
before she could be put to any use.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-18
CONGRESS- on TUBERCULOSIS.

II has been decided by the management or the
Medico-Legal Society to devote an extraordinary
session to Studies tuberculosis; It's Manage
ment and Modern Treatment" on the third
Wednesday of February 1900.
Leading American scientists and specialists nave
been invited to contribute papers upon each OF the
questions submitted for discussion. The following
have been decided upon: ~,
First-Special hospitals and sanitariums' their
construction and operation. .
Second-what are the most successful methods
Observation-Disclosures OF certain forms OF tuber-
culosis its Importance and necessity.
Fourth-Is change Of climate a necessity for sue
cessfu treatment?
Fifth-Shoud the OF anti-toxins in tubercu-
Iosis be condemned from a purely scientific point
of view? . -, ,., -. - . -
II is not proposed TO limit the titles OF papers to
these questions In author desires TO sub
,nit his Views on any other branch OF the subject
The Following have been named to act as a Com
ynittee OF Arrangements for the Congress- Thomas
Ressett Keys Chicago: ]. Mount Bleyer. New-York
and Clark Bell, New-York
New-York tribune., 1899-12-18
CONGREGATION CHOOSING A CREED.

The congregation which has been worshlpping in
tho chanel OF New-York University. on University
Ueiahts took the first Of a series OF votes at the
service Yesterday forenoon TO decide whether the
congregation shall organize as Reformed Prot
es,ant Dutch church a Presbyterian church. 1t
&c the intention to vote two Sundays more. Type
written forms were distributed before the service
beRan on which the choice was filled in. On the
same form was a request for a letter Of dismissal
from the Collegiate Reformed Protestant Dutch
Church which has been the title OF the congrega-
ton. It was stated that the letter of dismissal
was to be presented to the University Heights
church when the latter is organized. This choice
Of a creed which is given the congregation is the
result OF the interest taken In the congregation
when the members first brought together by
both the Presbytery and the Consstory or tho
Dutch Reformed Church. The latter succeeded IN
making a frmer impression, and the congregation
became OF that denomination. In letter TO the
Consistory by the congregation on December 10 the
CONGREGATION refers TO itself having been treated
as 3outlanders" by the Consistory. There Is some
feeling among the members against the Conslstory
Until the vote is announced Chancellor NacCrack-
en- will minister the congregation AZ yestetday
mornings service he spoke briefly on the duty OF
cheerfuness DR.. MacCracken denied thai me
Saviour was OF a melancholy mlen III our LORD
never laughed" explained DR.. MacCracken, as u
is said II not because ne was not cheellu' Ou'
because He was serenely caiH'
New-York tribune., 1899-12-18
STATE RAILROAD BOARD AND THE BRONX.

State Railroad Commissioners Cole Baker and
Dunn have accepted invitation from Assembly
man Afford w. Cooley. OF Westchester, TO visit
the new annexed district for the purpose OF seeing
for themselves the necessity for better railroad
facilities both steam and electric.
The date OF the visit has been set for Thursday
next. The Commissioners ard their escort will
meet at One-hundred- = and twenty y-ninth-st. and
Thrd-ave. and at proceed to the Catholic
Protectory. and thence to Public School No. eI
where some time will be spent This DONE the
visitors will be taken to Williamsbrldge, Pelham
Bay Park Throg's Neck. City Island and Wake
field
Those who will escort the Commissioners are
Assembyman Cooley. President Haffen of the Bor-
ough OF The Bronx. W. w. Niles, chairman OF tho
Alliance Rapid Transit Committee; James i. Wells,
president Of the North Side Board OF Trade; Gem
eral Albert d. Shaw, Commander In Chief, G.. A. r. |:
Colonel Joseph W. Kay, Department Commander;
Colouel +, ]. Atkinson and Colonel David 5. Brown
New-York tribune., 1899-12-18
SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS.
voNEN WHO ARE HOLDING THE OFFICE
MEET WITH FAVOR.
,HEY ARE OCCUPYING THE FIELD FOR TIE
FIRST TIME IN SEVERAL COUNTIES
--urrr WORK IN ENGLAND.

.vvy ARE OCCUPYING THE FIELD FOR THE
FIRST TIME IN SEVERAL COUNTIES
THEIR WORK IN ENGLAND.
The work Of the women who were eIecteo as
srhool Commissioners last month has met with so
rr4at favor that voters already congratuiating
themselves on their choice.
Most OF those who were elected In this state re-
o.ived majority of votes.
Mss Bertha E Berbert who was elected on tho
RenphN,an ticket in the Second District in West
ehs,ter County. is the first woman 10 hold the Of
fee In that county.
Mss Mary sweetand who ran on the Demo-
csdc and Prohibition tickets In Tompkins county
h a plurality Of 6oo
N,s Mvra L. Ingalsbe was reelected by the Re-
xbucans In Washington County.
Mss Lillian Ostrander OF Bath. was elected oy
, majority Of s4s in the First District of steuoen
County.
y,ss Cora Davis was reelected for tho third
un. IN Oneida County. although there was strong
sp,osing candidate. She was elected for three
y9r.
Mss ARIA 6. Huntington. OF Syracuse. was nomi-
ssed BY both Republicans and Democrats and re-
sived an immense vote. She is the daughter OF
Bishop Huntington. Of the Central New-York do
sse Of the Episcopal Church.
Mss Marie Cooper the Democratic nominee for
sAoo Commissioner in the northern district of
Madison County defeated the Republican candidate
Na majority of 700 This is the first time woman
ss held the office in that district.
Mss Otilla Belva was elected by the Democratic
party in the First District Of Lewis County. She
had l50 majority.
Mrs Helen b. Montgomery OF Rochester, was a
,on-partisan independent candidate and conducted
her own canvass. She is the first woman TO hold
he Office OF School Commissioner in that city.
Mrs. Minnie Worster was elected by majority
q 10 on the Democratic ticket In Herkimer.
Mss Katherine z. Cobb was elected In the Sec
.ad District OF Cortland County on the Democratic
Eket She IS the first woman TO hold the office
ID Cortland County.
Mss Christina McLennan, Republican candidate
'u School Commissioner in Cattaraugus County,
vas elected by a large majority. Cattaraugus
County has had woman School Commissioner for
'eseral years.
Women are now serving on all the largest and
SoS important school boards in England, says
Yrs Percy Widdrington. the young English
somsn, who is lecturing in this country In behalf
q The Fabian Society. 1T is considered mark OF
Srkwardness for any large town TO be without
@s The women members OF the Board always
sW especially after the women teachers. They try
isise the social position. qualifications and pay
the teachers They also seek TO secure TO the
ttk all the privileges accorded to the boys
New-York tribune., 1899-12-18
MEN JOIN THIS ASSOCIATION.
AN ADVISORY BOARD OF TWELVE JUST
APPOINTED

The constitution adopted at the PENNSYLVANIA
Congress OF Mothers, which held lately in
Convention Hall Of the National Export Exposition
admits any person to membership on payment OF
81 year. As a consequence many men have Joined
with the mothers in the work for the uplifting of
humanity. Believing that the best work can be
accomplished by the cooperation of men and " en-
en-. an Advisory Board Of twelve men has leen
appointed.
The following officers were elected for the COM
Ing year: President. Mrs Frederic SchoT, Of Pha-
deipha; vice-presidents, Mrs Charles W. Bassett,
Of Pittsburg; Mrs J. V. Mead, of Philadelphia Mrs
Lyman Gilbert. OF Harrisburg: corresponding
secretary; Mrs. Samuel c. Eastburn; recording sec
retary Mrs. Chester a. Taft treasurer. Mrs
Howard Lippi1cott; auditor. Mrs Webster, A;
the following women: Mrs John NJ. shrigley. Mrs
George *. johnson, Mrs. Henry T. Kent. Mrs.
Rachel F. Avery Mrs Rebecca ID. Chambers, Mrs.
J: c: Mead. Mrs, Howard W. Lippincott, Mrs.
Matthew r Aver. Mrs. Ellen s. John Mrs. J. c.
Macauley, Mrs. Catherine Pierce and Mrs Isaac T.
Miller.
There were delegates to the congress from nearly
every club in Pennsylvania, and people were Ires-
ent from all parts of the State, who were not en-
bers of clubs, but who were interested in the work
of this society.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-18
STATUS OF WOMAN WORKERS.
WHY IT SHOULD BE RAIsED-NEED OF CHANGE
IN SOCIAL CONDITIONS.

WHY IT SHOULD BE RAIsED-NEED OF CHANGE
IN SOCIAL CONDITIONS.
St Paul Mimi. Dec. 1.-THE Rev. DR.. s. G.
Smith, Of the Peoples Church. whose arguments In
regard to women wage earners have attracted
much attention all over the country, tonight pre-
sented his solution of the trouble. Dr. Smith sad
In all the cloudy vituperaton in regard TO my
recent utterances on the question OF woman labor
not q single statement has been shown to be false
nor a single argument proved unsound. My statis-
tics were taken from the latest official reports The
awful conditions remain unchanged. The decrease
Of child labor has been paralleed by the increase In
the labor of girls between fourteen and eighteen
conditions OF former times, when women did the
weaving and the like at home. were conditions OF
Snced for Themselves and their families and under
wholesome sanitary and moral conditions But IL
is not enough to show that the world is better on
than it formerly it IS incumbent on my critics
to show that It is as well off as II may .. oe uh.
am an optimist but not a Grass optimst, VINO
trying to make them better Progress Is not t
the race should be guided by intelligent foresight
/ am not under obligations TO point out remedy
tons to make. Four States forbid women, to
work in mines. These laws should be extended 70
about ono hundred of their present occqPa,lonssi nj
which are too severe and too unhealthy Then all
girls under eighteen years should be forbidden 70
be employed in commercial and lndustrlal pur-
suits These measures would cut down woman
labor per cent Then movement. afgey onid soG,a
and moral, but also by women organZng, snuutS G,
be effective give women who do equal work vi Wira %a
men the same wage. Ihus tne fanny stSiiu aa
of wages would supplant the individual standard.
Tbe various assaults on the family must be re-
sisted. for it is the social unit The Madonna, "a
With her own child in her own arms must not De
Getbroned To- make room for the public woman
Divorce in this country is increasing two ana
half times as fast as the population II paraIlels
the industrial invasion of women. In twenty
Years divorces doubled in the State or ONO. while
gparriapes actually de creased Not every move
ment in society is either safe or final NO cviliza-
lion has any assurance OF perpetuity. That de-
u pends on It's virtue and its intelligence; When
he Greeks chose Aspasia. the female philosopher.
as their heroine rather than Penelope, the virtu-
&C ,,ira II was not the dethronement Of Penelope
-, ~ Of Greece.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-18
GLE ulNS TWO IMpORTANT CASES

uyornen LAWYERS have had hard time obtaining
NANCE TO practise in Canada, but Miss Clara
prett Martins recent success in winning two I'M
nortant cases. opposed by the best lawyers In the
nrovncs is proving the ability OF women In the
profession. 49,, ,.,u, :.
Miss Martin is a young woman OF gooo fanny a a
.-nnn. araduate and has an exceptionally well
o,,.,,,a.ad mind Yet when she applied for ad-
mittance TO the bar she found Professor GoidWin l
Smith and the whole yenernoIe oouy N"o"n do NV
Failing in her application to them Miss is Martin II,
appealed TO the international Council Oh women, OK
,hich adv Aberdeen was then president Inc
Benchers were Immediately ossailed by resolutions on
Ha,iv ana weekly papers, until they said they were
Sairiy forced into giving their official permission
10 admit the young Porua 10 practfS ---
New-York tribune., 1899-12-18
AT w. E. HARDING's. NO 30 WEST TWENTY
THIRD-ST

The latest Paris advces are to the effect that
the pleatings which have appeared in a somewhat
tentative manner are now Haunting themselves as
an accomplished fact says Mr.. Harding, whose
Paris agent keeps him informed on the tendencies
there Mr. Harding has been in the business of
hutng. pinkng. feather making and curling, but
ton and buttonhole making and pleating for seven
teen years and keeps pace with every change OF
fashion. Just now he finds marked Increase In
the use of the various peatings for evening dress,
and even for street gowns The sunburst pleating,
fine at the waist and widening gradually Is the
favorite style for crepes mousselines. chnons and
silks. while the half inch pleat Is preferred for
cloth There is every indication that the spring
gowns will be generally pleated:
Mr. Harding does the accordion and other pleat,
ing for the dressmaklng departments In nearly all
The leading drygoods stores and for many dress
makers He opened branch In Baltimore re-
Gently which bids fair to rival his New-fork es-
IA ablishment In popularity.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-18
WEARING OF Wells.
AS THE WEATHER GROWS COLDER THE
POPULAR FASHION REAPPEARs.
DOCTORS ARE SEVERE IN THEIR INDICTMENT
OF ALL SUCH FACE CovERING-DAN-
GERS POINTED OFT

DOCTORS ARE SEVERE IN THEIR INDICTMENT
OF ALL SUCH FACE CovERING-DAN-
GERS POINTED OUT.
With the departure of mild weather the veil be-
comes an important adjunct to the toilet OF all
lovers OF trimness
Women declare that II is impossible to feel well
dressed with their hair blowing in every direction
at once and unbecoming redness decorating
ther noses and eyelids The present style of hat
not especially well adapted to the adjustment OF
elaborate wells and the shops showing mostly
fine plain tulles in black or white and thin nets
with small chenille spots Plain and figured nets
IN SILK and cotton are also seen and velvet spotted
and fine hairlines popular. The tulle veil with
big velvet dots is becoming to fine complexions
but great care must be taken in It's adjustment
Three or four dots TO veil is the rule and IL one
dot is allowed 10 under the eye another to
the side OF the chin and a third well back on the
cheek. or near the hair the temple the effect Is
piouant and striking.
A pretty French veil is OF light weight net, bor-
dered with narrow ruche OF lace Chiffon wells
with and without spots on frosty days by
women with delicate skins
All the newest veilings come in eighteen inch
width to fit the toque shaped hats so universally
worn. Few colors besides black white browns
and grays are in demand. although navy blue and
mauve are occasionally seen on well dressed
women.
The wearing Of wells has been made the subject
OF great many medical briefs. DR.. Casey A. Wood
OF Chicago. has experimental In the effect of wells
on the eyesght and found that even the thinnest
and ghtest interfered with the ability to see plain
iy Behind thin. plain mesh the eye suffered a
per cent loss OF vision large dots far apart 10
mesh ve 40 per cent ~ " 0
The German doctors are even more severe in their
inoictfnent OF the veil They declare It responsible
LOT lhe dlsngurement known acne rosecea or
aDhoTinai redness OF the nose. The theory is that
the friction OF the sharp texture against the skn
results IN an Inflammation which is aggravated by
the veil. The blood is driven from the fin az tho
nose to the surrounding surface whose blood vessels
become gorged and conspicuous. This condition
is made worse by wearing the veil from a cold into
a warm atmosphere. or wearing II while bicycling
riding or driving. o'
, The danger Is lessened by loose adjustment of
the ven or by arranging 10 the upper hall
OF the face only. leaving the nostrIls free
New-York tribune., 1899-12-18
AT THE TIFFANY STUDIOS. FOURTH-AVE
AND TWENTy-FIFTH-S ST.

To convey an adequate idea of the peculiar charm
or the Tiffany studios and their products one needs
a new vocabulary of adjectives. What word
htngly describe the lovelness OF the Favrile glass
that Is Tiffany's speciality and triumph? The bur
nish that "gilds the iris OF the dove the fire In
the opals heart. the radiance the peacocx's &
breast the CLINT OF polished steel In sunlight. the
moonbeam on the bosom OF a lake-every thing tnat
is most enhancing In color and sheen is embodied
In the vases. the bowls the drinking cups, made
OF this most beautiful glass.
In some pieces one finds deep blue as basic
color. with rays OF all rainbow hues playing upon
the surface In others the color effect IL light and
delicate The metallic lustre impaired to the glass
is of wonderful beauty and variety. Copper. brass,
bronze. gold and silver. the inner surface OF pearl
shells. the leaves OF the rose all in turn lend their
individual tint to the marvellous ensemble. There
are vases no larger than babys finger and as as
exquisite. These may be bought for "a or u. or
one can give $500 for bit Of imprisoned color.
The Favrie glass Is made into articles OF use OF
many kinds large butterfly serves as screen
to hang the white shade OF reading lamp, and
when the light shines family through II II seems
like living thing.
Lamps and shades. landscape effects for window
transparencies the forms that ones Christmas gift
may take here countless That many are avail
ing themselves Of the opportunities Is evidenced
by the large number OF articles put aside TO be
sent in time for Christmas.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-18
NEWS OF THE STORES.
HOLIDAY GIFTS THAT ARE BOTH UNIQUE
AND DESIRABLE
SUGGESTIONS TO SHOPPERS FOR THE uSusuA,
AND THE Observation-Disclosures

SUGGESTIONS TO SHOPPERS FOR TIE UNUSUAL.
AND THE Observation-Disclosures OF
THE OLD MASTERS
aesthetic appreciation has developed 4, the United
states SO rapidly in the last decade that, whereas
IL was only the few that formerly cared for the
suotier forms OF art that appeal to cultured taste
now there are few who do not possess some OF the
dainty articles such are found at F. w. Kali
denburgs Sons. II they do not possess them they
want TO- and there Is not woman. rich or poor
VINO would not be delighted to receive her Christ
mas gltt from this fascinating place.
The house manufactures every possible kind Of
work In ivory pearl. meerschaum and amber and
makes a speciality OF order" work in tortoise
shell' @ rhinoceros, stag horn and rare woods miner
ais ana metals so that visit TO its offices in
remembrance
In ADDITION to their own lovely examples OF Occi-
uehtaI art they have endless variety OF Orien-
tal work, both ancient and modern. The Japan
ese and Chinese ivory carvings almost miracles
OF perfection No matter how tiny the figure may
Ine ~ has the expressiveness. the animation. OF
me Ihe beggar's face Is eloquent with plead
ins the Jester eyes dart sly twinkle that moves
10 laughter the prim little schoolgirl. the demure
coquette, all are human nature In minlatur