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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-31
MEDIEVAL EMBROIDERY.
IT WAS PAsT1ME OF ENGLAND's EARLY
QUEENS.

As far back az the time OF King Athelstans
reign in England the art OF embroidery had reached
high standard throughout Continental Europe
The four sisters OF the Brton ruler were famous
for their needlework. and for another quality they
possessed namely, that Of attracting remark
able number of suitoTs who were drawn, IL Is as
serted by the charms that this feminine accom-
plishment gave TO the fair workers. The VIE OF
Edward the Confessor had an absorbing love Tor
the art IN which she exceled many noted women
Of her time.
In those days the Anglo-Saxon mobiles were
known abroad by their gorgeous costumes woven
of silks and w,ols and embroidered heavily. an1
his work took the place In ContnentaI esteflh
that is to-day occupied by the Eastern e"lO' oiu-
cries brought into England A -,zod
thai the Popes and other potentates were PROUD
70 accept gifts of garments made by me heeuIe
women of England. Throughout Europe tne nhtst
sneciuens were done in the epoch pounded y lIe
eleventh and fourteenth centuries. Al the SCUM
Kensington Museum. In London, piece OF tne
fnest work OF that time Is exhibited IL was GOne
nv EnRlishwOmen some time about the year I.So
The subject is ScriptuTaL as were many Vi '"e
most noted pieces OF the age
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-31
INJURED By BICYCLISTS FALSE TEETH.

NEW DANGER AT CHICAGO STREET CROSSINGS IN
CASE OF COLLISION.
Chicago May 80 (SpeciaD-The false teeth OF a"
J NIcoet sank deep into the head OF Mrs. Annie
Guderyham on Sunday night and rendered the aged
woman unconscious She is widow, said 10 pos
sess wealth and lives At No 4SH Rhodes-ave. AZ
she was crossing Cottage Grove-ave at sxuetn-
St tandem ridden by Nicolet and {. J. Cutt-
het both OF whom live at No. 65 Thirty -ninth-st.
came in collision with her. The force OF the COL
lision threw Nicolet the handle-bars Ills faso
,ee,b ware knocked out OF his mouth and struck
the head Of the PROSTATE woman. where they were
in some unaccountable manner TANNED into her
skull The injured woman was taken 20 the Bap-
list Hospital The cyclists were arrested, but were
raiea hail
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-31
WHEELMAN RIDES OFF A PIER.
DROWNED IN THE RIVER WHILE HELPLESS chill
DREN LOOKED on.

DROWNED IN THE RIVER WHILE HELPLESS chill
DREN LOOKED on.
Henry Tucci nineteen years old OF No 2o2 Ave-
nue. c. while scorchng down East Sixteenth-st
Yesterday afternoon on a bicycle. rode of the pier
and was drowned Tucci had just learned 10 ride
a wheel and took advantage Of every opportunity
70 slip away from the shop where he worked ana
pedal swiftly down the asphalted streets OF tho
East Side Yesterday afternoon. about $50 O'CLOCK
taking OF his usual rides. he turned the corner
of Avenue c and East Sixteenth-st.. and. seeing
a clear stretch Of several blocks before him. bent
further over the bars took a hrmer grip on the
handles and sped down the block at a scorchinei
pace.
East Slxteenth-st near the river front is nearly
deserted at that hour OF the afternoon and as the
day was a holiday. there were very few people IN
the street and almost traffic The nearest builds
ing to the river is the Willard Parker Hospitals
some distance away. On the opposite side OF tne
street are the works Of the Consolidated Gas Com
pany.
Toward the open pier. near which were no BOATS
Tucci came with head down al breakneck speed.
and being unable 10 stop. and not having presence
OF mind enough 10 fall off. he struck the string-
piece of the pier and with shrek pitched head%
long into the river the bicycle falling over after
him.
Some boys in swimming several blocks below and1
children playing in the street saw the plunge INTO
the water and they Immediately ran toward the
pier shouting for help. Tucci. who could noes
swim, rose to the surface twice with look or
terror on his face gave gurgling cry for neip'
and disappeared forthe third time before the eyes
OF the helpless children bending horror-stricken
over the edge Of the pier. .,
The cries OF the children attracted the attenuon
Of John MunZal, Peter McCabe ana Jonn lane
who are employed In the Willard Parker Hospital,
and they ran TO the pier with ropes as quickly as
possible. but not ripple disturbed me surface %
the water and only old hat floating down the
stream gave evidence of the accident.
The body was recovered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-31
~pEEREss BY HER OWN RIGHT"
TITLE HELD BY ONLY TEN OF QUEEN
vICTORIA'S WOMEN SUBJECTS


vICTORIA'S WOMEN SUBJECTS.
Ten women subjects of Queen Victorias are
'peeresses In their own right" In the Norman
days such peeresses were always called on TO De
present at the Kings council 10 represent their
own properties but this privilege was gradually
delegated TO some one else. always a man. as a
proxy and 80 the women gradually lost IT, But
they can still demard many Of the privileges or a
peer such a private audience with the sovereign
FOR the purpose OF representing views on public az
fairs. A "peeress In her own right" keeps her own
name after her marriage II her husbands rank De
inferior TO her own. Nearly all of these ten women
are harnesses
The present representative OF one OF these ancient
titles is the Baroness Beaumont. who is four years
Of age The fifteenth bearer OF another old name Is
the Baroness Berkeley. who Is the wife OF MAJOR
General Gustavus Milman. Baroness Berners Is
the widow OF Sir Thomas Henry 1Trwhitt Inc
Baroness Coyler IL also peerless by marriage De-
Ing the wife Of the Earl Of Marlborough.
The Baroness Cromarte II twenty years old, ana
unmarried Her heir rs younger sister The Bar
oness Burdett-Coutt received her title for personal
service and as a mark OF the Queens regard. she
Is now eighty-four years OF age. The Niscouniess
Hamhleden and Baroness Macdonald were created
peeresses in acknow edgement OF the services rem
dered BY their husbands. There are two Scotch
peeresses, the Baroness Kinoss and Baroness Gray.
who is the wife Of Mr.. MacLaren Smith.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-31
GOTERNOR DYER INAUGCRATED.
A CELEBRATION ALSO AT NEWPORT IN HONOR
OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC SQUADRON.

A
OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC SQUADRON.
Newport r l.. Nav S0-Esha Dyer was inau-
gurat ed Governor OF Rhode Island for the third
time to-day. There also celebration in honor
Of tho presence OF Rear-Admira Sampson and TIE
ships of the North Atlantic Squadron. The city
has never been more generally decorated. and
Thames-st. and Washington Square. in front OF
the State House where the inauguration took
place were one unbroken string Of red white and
hlua There were several triumphal arches. one
across Washington Square being seventy feet
u,ida and everywhere the word welcome. to-
eether with pictures OF Sampson Dewey and Nc
K,nlev was seen Clubs and homes alike enter
tained hosts Of friends.
In the morning Governor Dyer and the members
~ tho General Assembly were escorted 10 the
State House for the formal opening OF the new
State government the local militia doing escort
duty Then there was recess at noon TO allow
the members TO attend numerous receptions and
the committee 70 take perfunctory count OF the
votes and in the early Afternoon the Legislature
-aassAuhled the result OF the count was an
rounced and Governor Dyer was formally haugu-
rated The Newport Artillery. the Rhode Island
N.val battalion and the men from Admiral Samp-
sons squadron took part in the inaugural parade.
The artillery was the only military organization
a. Inc and this company was the special escort
~ tho newly elected Governor Rear-AdmraI
SAMPSON rode in the carriage with Governor Dyer.
IT, line Of march was long. and the paraders were
en'busia stically cheered from the start until the
An,,idneck the Governors headquarters, was
rasched where they were dismissed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-31
AMERICAN UNITARIAN ASSOCIATION.

OFFICERS ELECTED AT THE SEVENTY FOURTH
ANNUAL MEETING.
Boston, May 3O-The seventy-fourth annual
meeting OF the American Unitarian Associa-
ton was held here to-day The morning ses-
sion was devoted to hearing reports and the
annual election Of officers, which resulted as fol-
lows: President, Carroll D. Wright. OF Washing
ton: vce-presidents. Joseph ". Symonds, OF Port
land Me; Samuel Hoar. OF Concord. Mass; Dor
man B. Eaton. Of New-York; Thomas J. Morris.
OF Baltimore; George e Adams. Of Chicago; Ho'-
ace Davis OF San Francisco secretary, the Rev
Samuel Elliott Of Cambridge, Mass; assistant
secretary George ". Fox Of Boston; treasurer.
Francis II Lincoln. OF bingham Mass Directors
for three years-New, England States Roland 9d. b
Bovden Of Beverly. Mass; George T Cruft, OF
Boston: Alice Reynolds Keys. OF Concord Mass;
Kate Gannett Wells Of Boston; Middle and south;
New-York: Western States and Pacific Coast.
Charles ". Ames. of St. Paul
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-31
TIE LOWER CALIFORNIA GOLD DrGGINGs.

ca, Francisco May S-Arrivals by the steamer
c-,-a.oo which reached here yesterday from
Cuaynas and way ports. state that when the vessel
left Ensenada the place was in ferment over the
new discovery of gold in Lower California. 1t was
impossible to get teams for hauling in Ensenada.
and the celebrated Yoora gold mine was conpei'eu
20 closa down on account OF all the miners having
deserted and emigrated 10 the new 1igsinss.
" Andonaegu passenger on the Surd n
80. .'The most authentic reports wnicn nave
cone from the placers say that the yield ayerasea
from half an ounce TO two ounces day. lns S r
senada the Carlos Pache Company sailed with
sixty men for the new diggings. Inc placefs are
three miles long by mile In width.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-31
THE NEW ST. TINCENTS.

DEDICATION CEREMONIES CONDUCTED BY ARCH.
BISHOP coRRIGAN.
The new buildings of st. Vincents Hospital In
West Eleventh-st., formally dedicated yeser-
day afternoon. Archbishop Corrigan ofhciated at
the ceremonies Accompanied by the altar boys OF
the Cathedral the Archbishop walked from room
10 room and from ward 10 ward OF the new build
ings sprnkling holy water.
When all the APARTMENTS had been visited, ad-
dresses were madea and a general reception OF the
friends of the hospital took place. Archbishop
Corrigan. Dr. c. ]. MacGuire John d. Crimmins.
Charities Commissioner Keller and ex-Judge Daily
the speakers.
The new portion OF the hospital was begun IN
November 1897 and the entire building now FORMS,
almost a square The new part Is seven stories
high Of brick with white stone trimmings steel
framework and steel flooring beams The noors,
ceilings and roofs throughout are filled with nara
burned hollow terra Gotta. .o..ouo
The cost OF the buildings was about *SpM
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-31
SEWARD PARK OPENING DELAYED.

Delay Of sort or another has caused several
days postponement In the opening Of the outdoor
gymnasium which the Outdoor Recreation League
hoped to start yesterday In Seward PARK one OK
the new breathing spots OF the lower East Side.
The park is bounded by East Broadway Canal.
Essex Hester Suffolk and Jefferson SITS All OF the
gymnastic apparatus is in place. but the cinder
track which will encircle that part Of the park
Is still unfinished. The gymnasium includes such
things as horizontal bars trapezes. travelling and
living rings and climbing ladders. The entire ex-
nense OF rs construction borne by the league.
frnless there Is more untoward delay the PARK WIZ
be opened next Saturday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-31
IN SPRING.


Again hear the thrush's song.
In Spring,
Again see the snowdrops white appear
The perfumed violets their fragrance orlhB,
To scent the childhood Of the year
In Spring.
In Spring,
As DER each tender blade Of grass we tread
With lighten'd footsteps-softly whispering
Last Spring
Next SPRING.
II lovers we shall be Just as to-day;
II we together thus will fondly cling
-''''e This Spring
Fear not sweetheart: the sun shines bright
In Spring.
Sorrow and tears melting beneath It's rays
With tovful song OF birds the woodlands ring
OH ' With Spring
Frances Elizabeth Scott in American queen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-31
SCIENTISTS BOUND FOR ALASKA.

Portland Ore. May 3o-Twoscore scientists OF
no,s constituting the Hartman exploring e1peoi-
ton 70 Alaska arrived in Portland this morning oy
special train over the Oregon Railway ahu .'asi-
oo,,o, Line This afternoon they started FOR
,ILo goi,9 down the Columbia River on the
a., dreamer Hassalo 10 Kalama, and there board
ing special Northern Pacific train for Seattle,
There they will embark on the steamship UeSrse
u, rider which sailed from Portland on SATURDAY:
W E,ue', snnnly OF coal for the two months
cruise in Alaskan In order that M me t HaTr
benefts may come from the expedt,ouh t aoaHsmv
man has enlisted the co-operauon Vi '''o '
~ Sciences OF Washington Clty'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-31
WILLIAM H. HENDERSON FOUND.

HE HAD CONE TO ST vINCENTs HOSPITAL FoH
TREATMENT
William H. Henderson. the importer OF perrum-
cry. AT No IA Broadway. who had been missing
since May a. was found by the police OF the
Charles-st station yesterday morning at 81. Nin-
cents Hospital on Monday Mr. Hendersons part
ner called at Police Headquarters ana hao gen
aral alarm sent out and IT was through this gen.
eral alarm that Henderson was located some
DAYS ago Henderson while getting on strestcsi;
bruised his kneecap On the day he disappeared
a friend found a note written by him saying that
derson must have gone straight 10 the hospital
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-31
TO AMEND CUSTOMS ACT.

Following out the suggestion OF President Me-
Kiney 10 the Merchants Association OF New orks
that It should appoint committee 10 CONSIDER 'ne
Sa,oo,. =, and propose amendments TO the Customs
administrative act the president OF the Mer-
chants Association has appointed as such commits
ice John Glib. A. d. Juilliard Alfred Ray, J. c.
Mccreery. Orris X Eldridge. Henry D. Cooper,
Thomas r. Downing, DR.. L. {. warner H. A.
Metz and Frank Green
meeting OF the committee has been called for
san,zation and OF laying out plans OF action.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-31
41HCAAA#;tA[QD
HINTS FOR THE HOUSEWIFE.

A dainty way to prepare radshes for the table
is to cut norse of the tip ~ each leaving al the
other end the heart leaves and a bit Of the stem.
Cut the skin down from the tip in five six places.
bending each piece slightly outward to simulate the
petals II this Ia carefully done the radish takes
on the appearance OF half-opened flower. or
course. the radishes with the red skins give the
prettiest color effect though the new yellow ones
not without beauty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-31
FROM CHICAGO TO ALASKA

Chicago. May 3o-Under directions rom 'ne al
Department Brgadier-GeneraI l. M Anu.. 'o.'
..,rg the Department Of the Lakes. has or
sarnd Comnanv E. nh United States Infantry. 70
Alaska The company is stationed al fo o6mmand
~ oiSisrs re 10 do garrison duty In place OF d
nsnv ~ the l4th Infantry which has been with
dra wn and sent to Manila
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-31
MILITARY TRAJyIyG FOR GIRLS.

1t is said that the New Mexico Military Ihs"-
tute. at Roswell. 10 have been an INSTITUTION
for the military training Of boys only. but the
New-M Mexico girls decided they wanted and needed
q thorough knowledge Of military tacucs ana a.
cordngly advanced upon the faculty ana ueIla. ~
open war n their admission 10 the school was
refused. The faculty. realizing that reslsi.anyc
impossible threw open the doors OF tiie mr..
tute II is reported that the chances OF the gir,s
are good in the way OF scholastic prizes In cr!u-
inc and institutional honora
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-31

Little sallie's socks very short and left ex-
posed a good portion Of her infantile, mosquito
bitten legs She sat demurely on chair win her
feet hanging dangling down, airing her best COM
many manners when the big collie pup came In.
See,nr IN her knees delectable morsel, he began
to caress them payfuly with his yoIdng % INV,
teeth Sale shrank from him. struggled 10 ara"
up her brief and explained; - -
II don't Ike your dog very much. because. you
see I'VE got my low-necked stockings on. Judge
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-31

Persons suffering from dabetic troubles often
find difficulty In getting the pure gluten bread at
the bakers. II can however he readily made at
home, with the assurance that neither milk which
contains sugar sugar Itself enters into its COM
position. In the winter the sponge can be
night. but in the summer II Is advisable TO SGT
II in the morning and make later in the day. Dis
solve half cake Of compressed Yeast in half cup
OF lukewarm water. with A teaspOonful Of salt. a
tablespoonful OF butter. and -four to make sim
batter. When thoroughly mixed. beat in the whites
OF two eggs. and set 10 rise. When light add only
sufficient gluten -four to mould the loaves. Il
should be as soft as Il can possibly be handled.
Put In creased pans. let IL rise again until light
hour.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-31
CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED.

Sunshine has been received from Mrs Beae' VINO
sent a well-hlled box OF pictures. views booklets
dainty sofa pillow and two framed plaques from
Mrs. Thomas Lodge. whose package contained sew
eral rolls CT silk and worsted pieces ribbons lot
patchwork a dozen cold-cream jars knitting ana
crochet needles. fancy and unfinished work Kn-
glove tops FOR making dolls. leather oel'' TWO
buckles flower spray and strings OF coloreu
beads Reading matter and novels have come from
DR.. James p Burnett: reading matter lroin i''
william NJ whitney. M. A. T." Miss Barry three
large nackages without a name. Mrs. d. Tompkins
Mrs : A. Fitch. Mrs VI. f. Curtis. H. c. vincent
Mrs " Ohmond and ". ". Wilcox; pretty iaV-
ender shoulder cape. without he name OF the con-
tributor attached; a roll Of visits studes' Fo,"
M and j. B.: cancelled stamps from Jonn hreII
AGRA, r,o,;ires from H y D." Miss Allen. Sue I
y chr J. Augustus Rice John n, Whtses N ~ s ana
friend and others who did not give their names
two pretty wash wrappers, from Mrs J. Harrlsji
box OF miscellaneous articles from MISS ''SeP'''''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-31

Inc formed al The centre-front Inc XII Is joined
to the body portion that closes on the right under
the box pleat the skirt tapping widely 10 close
style are made in pique. duck. linen madras and
Bingham for warm weather. frilis or embroidery
eJg3ng he collar and insertion taking the place or
tho braid trimming Bias bands Of contrasting
color nv cation wash braids may also be used Tor
S 49, ~ lightweight tweed flannel, cameFs
hair serge cheviot in plain or mixed varieties
"'T tn -, go his costume for boy four years old
viii reouire two and half yards OF finch ma 1-
teriaI The pattern. No. so Is cut III S]es ioi
bows rwo and four years old
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-31
MOUNT VERNON NEWS.

The Edelweiss Circle Of Chatauqua Assembly
met at the home OF the Misses Pearson. No II
South Eleventh-ave on Monday evening The pro-
gramme opened with description Of St. Johns &C
count Of the Resurrection. after which there were
a geological drill, a defntlve drill and geological!
grabbag.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-31
MRS. DEXTER DEAD.

A gloom fell on the Sunshine office yesterday
when the sad announcement was made that MIS-
Edward Dexter Of No. 213 Putnam-ave.. Brooklyn
had passed to the other life. She died on SATURDAY
after an Illness Of several weeks Although her own
no had benn Swallowed by a great sorrow, she
entered with spirit into the work Of the Sunshine
Society sending out pleasant beams Of cheerfuness
I'm many directions. In return much that was
bright and helpful came into her lie. Even When
confined TO the house and unable 10 write her IN
terest in the T 8 s work still continued In deatn
80 years the badge on her bosom. as In life she
"a rriod the work in her heart The tenderest sym
pa nv Of the society will go out 10 the many VINO
loved her.
That grave is not the goal
OF the darling thou hast loved.
While thine eye with tears IS dimmed
And thy soul with sorrow moved.
BE still and know that I. thy God.
Who doeth all things well,
Hath brought that life TO glorious JOY
More than thy tongue can tell
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-31

closed with q
smooth buckle.
Box pleats are
laid on each side
OF the back and on
the edges Of
fronts that meet
at the shoulder
seams. A shield
shaped vest por-
ton is disclosed
between the pleats
at the front. and
the broad sailor
collar rolls back
over the pleats
halfway down
the front. forming
handsome lapels.
The two-seamed
sleeves in regula-
ton tailor style
are trimmed 70
simula te pointed
cuffs at { \ 2
wrists. The kilt
skirt Is arranged
IN over tapping
side pleats at the
top that turn tow
ard the back. a
wide box pleat be-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-31
Frances Elizabeth Scott in American Queen

LAST T S s RECEPTION OF THE SEASON.
Mrs Nellie c. Furman president OF T. ;. ,.
Brooklyn Branch No. 5. earnestly requests that al
Sunshine members who can possibly attend me las.
r : reception OF the season be present To-Day az
the First Reformed Church, Bedtord-aVe;; arr. alIu
Clymer-st.. Brooklyn. The affair VIII De heid lroi"
6 81 ncl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-31

The Ladies Aid Society OF the North Methodist
Episcopal Church has elected the following officers
President Mrs Milo Benham; vice-presdent, Mrs.
{ Pine. secretary Mrs. l.. Forester, and treas
urer Mrs A. Murray jerks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-31

The fashionable wedding to-day will occur at
Christ Church Riverdale-on- the Hudson. when
Miss Carolyn Goodridge. the youngest daughter
Of Mrs. Frederic Goodridge. will be married TO
John II. Iselin. The ceremony will be followed
by reception at Springhurst the summer home
OF Mrs. Goodridge. at Rverdale The guests from
this city and It's vicinity will go up the river
special rain which will leave the Grand Central
Station little after o'clock.