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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-17
LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND.
FREE INSTRUCTION GIVEN IN READING NEW
STYLE OF PRINT

FREE INSTRUCTION GIVEN IN READING NEW
STYLE OF PRINT.
Tho annual meeting Of the New-York Free CIR
culatinF Library for the Blind held at the
library building No l2l West Ninety-hrst-st, on
Monday evening. Richard Randall Ferry. the
president. was in the chair, and said, in part:
THE last year has been prosperous one for our
library our readers number one hundred an in
crease during the year Of forty -six. The number
Of books circulated 1873 as against go last
year. Eighteen volumes have been added by pur-
chase and 577 by gift. making the total number OF
volumes now owned by the institution 1.l5l. The
gift OF 500 volumes IN the Or Moon type is a val
uaDle addition TO the library as il enables us 20
reach a new class Of the blind. that Is, adults VINO
have lost their vision al middle or old age, ana
owing 10 tho age restrictions Of our Institutes are
debarred from instruction. Since the beginning OF
his year a teacher has been engaged IN looking up
this class I'm the entire city. and is teaching them
10 read his system. Through the kindness OF MISS
Olivia C. r. Stokes enabled 10 do this, she
having paid the salary OF n teacher for one year
"Our financial condition is satisfactory. but II Is
noted with regret that our endowment fund re.
mains the same as an the end u our last fiscal
year The future usefulness OF our library largely
depends upon the increase Of this fund
Miss Clara A. Williams and Richard Randall
Ferry were elected trustees for two years and az
q subsequent meeting Of the trustees Miss VIII,
Jams reelected secretary and treasurer ana
Mr.. Ferry president
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-17
TRAINED AVID UNFRAMED WORKERS.

There IS scarcely woman VINO mas ho' o''"'''
familiar with the story OF the paid companion
who as heroine, Is made TO appear in all Sorts Oh
circumstances Many girl thrown upon h'r
own resources has thought Of these stories ana
has felt she would be able. all unframed as she
is IN occupy such a situation But she soon ue-
comes aware that what she has read Is hcton' ana
deals with peneralities and with sudden results
No helnful details are given which could be taken
So a guide 10 be followed and she is At a loss as
IN how 10 find the work she IL 50 willing 10 do.
Ordinarily the resource of advertising IS the
only one that occurs 10 hcr. and she does not know
VIVA, condensation 10 demand what TO OFFER.
Tho education she has received Goes not give her
an INSIGHT into the techncaities Of even this sim
nile calling and she finds herself confronted Win
formidable rival in the person OF the trained
worker in every branch. against whom the novice
,,,ttort skill and experience in anything. is ar
Great disadvantage II young woman mas mace
~, nor mind 10 become a companion inlS Idli."
et-u maj the followers Of all callinGs must .i'-
oi,ire @fvee her an opportunity 10 attain what she
h. striving for since those schooicd 10 40 ap
work viii not apply for any other man tt.at W. ~, n,
T.rre tho army Of the untr0lled is ny ~ ny
larger In the working field. but ms 700 n ~ 3D.
cultured the refined and the ordinary mos Wilr I'm
,,,, accor,nlishmouts and those having 'o"Si''l
ailo knowledge Of many Things, :" lial - Li,d
irnooeefb bile for tho unframed u" H'''' ''N '
of place she can apply l"i. o,..o o,5 What
d,,ttes she will De expected 10 perform "a "a I'M
,,arfor she may learn In articles OF lll9 49, -
h. found In The Tribune hook. occupatt ",l' M
Women and Their Compensation VIZ o. 49,
,le M The Tribune Business once TOT % cents
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dissolve" said Mrs. LangstafT the president. yes
teYday

dissolve" said Mrs. LangstafT the president. yes
terday
The luncheon given by the science section OF tho
Westminster Womans Club Of Mount Vernon TOOK
place the clubrooms in Willard Hall. on
Wednesday afternoon. Owing TO the storm the at
tendance was not az large expected. hut about
two hundred women were present The rooms
were tastefully decorated with rugs, screens and
palms.
The luncheon. consisting OF creamed oysters
served IN fancy paper cups, salad. sandwiches
cake coffee. nuts and olives. served by club
members. After luncheon Mrs. Mclean, the presi-
dent. called the club 10 order and introduced Mrs
RhOades president OF the section OF domestic Sc
ence under whose management the luncheon was
prepared and served. Mrs. RhOades bade the
guests welcome and introduced Mrs. j. Y. Lane the
tOastmistress who. In an apt ana delightful way,
appropriated many quotations from "Iiawatha IN
introducing those who responded.
The first toast. THE Head Of the Household
was responded 10 by Mrs. Edward Gay. Follow
ing her Mrs Helmuth. president Of the state Fed
Grafton of Clubs. responded 20 The Club Mother
Mrs. Trow. THE Household Ruled by Love Mrs.
McVickar. Patience" and Mrs. Clark, our ship
OF State
poem by Miss Emily Brinckerhoh. The West
chester Choral Club made is nrst appearance and
sang TWO part songs. Al the close vote Of thanks
was offered 20 Mrs Lane the able toastmstress,
and to the science section.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-17
EXPANSION FATORED.
THE WEST END WOMEN LISTEN TO PAPER BY
MRS MORTON

THE WEST END WOMEN LISTEN TO a PAPER BY
MRS MORTON
Mrs Madeline n Morton read an Interesting
paper before the West End Womans Republican
Club yesterday at No. AT Boulevard The sub
ject rs Territorial Expansion Advantageous 10
the United States" was emphaticay considered on
the Affirmative side.
The speaker reasoned that nations are like ind-
viduals in growth. and cannot escape avert their
manifest destiny" The expansion OF territory on
our own continent reviewed, and the result, de-
cared 10 be advantageous 70 the whole
The people OF the Philippines" said Mrs. Nor
ton. are Injured to toll, ready to take higher
elements. and they will be forced in the nature Of
things become receptive Of higher civilization.
What Is good will be preserved and the bad Will
gradually perish. Commerce follows war. and the
resources of possessions Will be unfolded.
Through scientific skill in agriculture and mechan-
teal arts these islands will become In the funess
OF time valuable acquisition.
The greatest evil will be- the crop Of poll
ticlans who will there, and. finding an ignorant
and plant people. will be able to do much harm. as
has been and is still being done with the negroes
IN he South"
In conclusion the speaker thought that though
peace had been our watchword in the past Il is
doubtful II we ever REGAIN me serenity mar mas
spirited discussion followed the paper, the gem
eral expression being that expansion without IN
mediate annexation was the proper thing. MISS
Phillips was the chief ohJector, saying II We ue
sire 20 exercise benevolent and humanity, there Is
plenty OF opportunity at home. and, Tor one !
would be willing 10 trade of the philippines 70
England for instance. who has fashion of civiliZ-
ing her people by ne sword"
!ss Solomon believes that contact with civillZa~
ton viii solve the problem. Mrs. Farman ex-
pressed faith In our statesmen, and altogether
hopeful view OF the future was taken by the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-17
WHY SHOULDN'T -

MY canary bird sings the whole day long
Behind his glded bars
Shut in from al that birds ENJOY
Under the sun and stars:
The freedom grace and action me
OF wild birds he fOregoes,
But spite of that. with happiness
His little heart Ocrhows+
The world IS wide and birds outside
In happy cheer always abide
Why shouldn't j.
''I too must dwell behind the bars
OF toll and sacrifice,
From heavy heart and weary hraln
NV PRAYERS or songs arise,
Rut all around sad hearts ahound'
And troubles worse than nine.
II aurht Of comfort ] can bring
To them shall replne'
Gods world IS wide. II can hide
The crowding tears and sing peslde
why shouldn't p r,,,u.,on,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-17
SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENTS.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: I by The Tribune that the commence OK
New-York fell of nearly 100000 last year. Com
merce is Ike every other body. and is governed
by the same laws OF dynamics It follows the lines
OF least resistance While Tammany politics 10
the ruling power in New-York ready 10 strike at
every investment the people Of New-York can rely
that business will go where Il can be done best
and cheapest New-York should get It's business
interests out OF the clutches Of the blackmaiers
and strikers II should build elevated road
close 10 its water front on West-st.. 30 that the
cars could deliver the products OF the Great west
directly into the holds OF the steamships. and re-
ceve their freight without the great expense OF
rehandlng Such a road could be built In two
stories the lower tracks for passengers and the
upper track for freight. and goods could he re-
ceived and delivered direct from the cars 10 the
ships No road ever built would much
money and not interfere with the value OF
property They could put ny system OF pneu.
packages that would bring all parts OF the city TO-
gether and this road would connect with the North
River bridges. when built. .
II the present elevated roads in New-fork wopld
when they alter their present system, MAKE
their cars two stories instead OF one, they would
double their carrying capacity with small addition
TO the dead weight they could shorten UP their pet-
form TO four and their carrying capacity
less dead weight. The stations and platforms
should he foored and rooted with glass, and inc
light would be less DISTRACTED and the properly
less damaged than IL is az present. This would be
great help 10 the tired crowds that ride UP
and down in the busy hours. and save lot OF
money for the railways Soon New-fork would
have like Glasgow. c-cent fares
r,,.,s,or Pam March Il 1893
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-17
ODD FINDS IN PICTURES.

The discovery in an old junk shop in Paris OF an
original painting of Raphaers which was bought
FOR the so-called price OF a song and sold for $50
90 brings TO mind the account OF similar find
made in this country some years ago. An artist
who was wandering about the towns and villages
II the Southern States IN search of subjects for his
brush came upon a tavern whore he saw picture
that excited his interest because Of it's coioring
and general resemblance 10 Titian's canvases The
proprietor Of the tavern was glad 10 exchange Inc
dark stained picture for freshly painted rural
SOC ne Of c1v life and movement The artist treas
ured his find and. convinced that IL was an original
Titan refused 10 part with f. Tho subject OF the
painting represents Cleopatra applying the asp.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-17
5vvEvSF CONVENTION NAIL N CHTcAGO

Chicago. March ls.-Arransements have been per-
fected for the erection Of "a mammoth coliseum
building AZ Wabash-ave. and One-hundred- and
sixtv-eghth-st where the old Libby Prison is
standing The new structure. which will hold five
thousand persons wil be completed by September I.
l. will be constructed mainly Of iron and steel and
wifi be larger than Madison Square Garden in New
York being 81 feet long and rs feet wide. The
building will be particularly well suited for
ventions and an effort viii he made 10 secure the
Republican and Democratic National conventions
next year IL is expected that the building Will cost
about $4,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-17
GFTTJNG MARRIED IN FRANCE.

Only l3 per cent Of French women marry between
the ages Of fifteen and twenty. according to the
Hachette Almanac for 1899 There IS an average Of
80 per cent who marry between the ages Of twenty
and twenty FIVE. and at the age OF thirty years
maids have 20 chances 10 100. Between the ages OF
thirty and thirty-hve maids have y chances In
i0o and from thirtv-nve 70 forty years there is
only Is chances in lo0 Only per cent ever marry
between the ages OF forty-hve and hfty years. oc-
casionaliy there French marriages at sixty ana
sixty-nve years OF age.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-17

deavoring 10 get n good-sized picture. This blur
ring In plates Is caused by several things. In
way II may be on account Of poor focusing. An
other is for the operator properly 10 focus his
camera. and then when about to expose the plates
to move his camera in order 10 get larger picture
and fail 10 refocus This, Of course. will blur
picture. as a camera should he focused every time
Il rrnNt Cd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-17
JEWELRY ForyD N THE PYRAMIDS.

During the recent excavations made by jacques
de Morgan At Dashour Egypt. iewelry was found
that dates back to $500 3. c. He also made discov-
cries in the north and south pyramids OF Dashour,
and he opened some Of the brick pyramids and the
Amencmhat IT, in which were found the tomhs or
two princesses. containing scarabs, mirrors vases
"a necklace clasp and a bracelet clasp
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-17

r,zz,e Stone ~ No 2l7 Hudson-st. Buffalo an
Invalid member ~ the society, who maintains he'
self solely on the commission she gets by sel'l'E
fancy work holiday cards Ind Easter cards rePo''
49, she is feeling better. and has naue QLll'
ber Of sales 10 the sunshine mem tIs, mo e.
ION, hered her when purchasing their hoAday s4i'9
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-17
srPERTETEyDENTS OF SCHOOLS.

Mrs Lucy s Blanchard hite-ribboner, has
been nominated school superintendent for Los
Angeles County. Cal. and Miss Fannie NJ. Pugh,
teacher AT Oakland Cal has been nomina ed for
state Supernt endent Of Public instruction by the
Prohibition party.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-17

4 writer I'm THE Boston Herald gives me iol-
lowing practical hints 10 amateur photographers
Those who handle the film camera often wonder
ubv tine tons and bottoms ~ their films are light
struck especially since they know thnt their camera
is neht proof and that they have taken especial
Mains 10 see that the nm does not get near the
light But had they wound their roll or film good
and tight the film would never have been light
struck In a loosely rolled spool OF films the light
o.ts ovsr the shoulders OF the spool and striking
INTO the edges OF the paper produces liehi-strurk
condition of the film.
T'nder-evposire is another thup To be avoided
l. H. surprising that people will cndcavOr 10 get n
fuapshot indoors, when the exposure should be- AT
least eight seconds IN the best lighted room pos
Eibe.
Operators will ofttimes md that their pictures
nave more less OF q bury appearance. This ~
caused by the being out OF focus. or. where
a nxed focus camera Is used, by the operator en-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-17

A bill introduced in the Michigan LeEls'"'u'o
provides for the licensing oil ID" p'l'o"S ,,,
p, -, nc ,r.ov,oating liquors as a beverage The
annual fee is fixed al So and the bill provides TOT
tho publication OF the name and address OF e'cn
nerson licensed and the number or ms L-,lSrS -
detero renaltv is provided for selling 10 an! pe9o
who does not produce mis- license. or tor l'hulhs'
eivirr or selling license 10 another person.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-17
cALEyD4RS THAT ARE TREASIR RES.

WI. o eotd N he some ~ the pretticst calen-
A. ~, 3D. season were made by n clever Ph.ladel-
mia woman who is excellent amateur photos-
rainier she has been In the habit OF taking pic'-
nros OF people. things and places during me ioDt
seasons o. the year. and these sh" lana away UNI"
Christmas time came around Ih"h she """s" D.
the uttle ordinary calendars by the dozen. ana
mounted nor pietures on gray paper placing the
months OF the year and their dates at the foot
Ever, picture was appropriate one. To her
brother she sent the picture Of his nance ms
dehitanfc with mis- roses I'm her arms. To another
5irl's brof her she gave picture OF u handsome
and f9miinr moonlight scene, the Significance OF
v'hioh h. had no trouble In understanding. ana 10
-, .,epe friend she sent picture of their former
den The pastor OF her church received "a me
nIcfure Of the church building. ana other U''hN7
were remembered in similar way "hch picture
having some pleasant association.
TIC taur unotOCraphcrs friends cherish their
nlars as ~ fhcy were perfect treasures. aud
nerh,n. her success may be- hint for present
seekers for a neW kind NJ work
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-17

II IL said that In Africa there are i3s languages
and 1872 dialects spoken The Bible has been trans
lated into only seventy OF these.
Two relics are treasured in Albany hat were
honored as having been used by Jenny Lind wher
she visited the capital They a bed and
bureau In massive wood vanished. mednllion-
nainted and gorgeous IN color. They were the prop
erty OF the Delavan House. the proprietor %
which bought these pieces of furniture especially
for the use OF the prima donna. tho ordinary APP
Dointment Of the rooms prepared for her not being
considered fine enough When fire destroyed much
of The old hotel years ago. his furniture escaped.
and some time later WIS sold with a quantity Of
other things The proprietor OF "A Turkish bath
mouse bought the pieces. and now they are used In
a room SCI apart for guests who may like 10
spend the night IN the building
travelling church which was a railroad
fitted up as a small chapel and capable Of being
carried along any railway route. was hrst advo-
"a ted and arranged by Bishop Walker. Of Dakota,
for his own use A similar thing mas been built
Inv n clergyman on the island OF Conancui' who
has 10 use the country roads In making me rounds
of his diocese The car II rs by 2 feet. win bay
window extension for the altar. Ihere Is II Cross
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-17

and also belfry. which put M when tho car
Is stationary. The whole building will
hundred people. The organ is built in and the ft.
tings are most complete and harmonious
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-17
THE TRTBTNE PATTERN.
A TIssU-E-PAPER PATTERN OF MISSES CIR
GUAR SKIRT. NO 1920 FOR COU-
pom AND 10 CENTS

Lights gray chevot trimmed with rows OF mar
ROW black braid is shown in this graceful skirt
which is circular in shape with seam In centre
hack The right front laps the left. where
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-17

the closing may
he made. or the
placket may be
finished IN centre
back. If SO pre-
ferred The skirt
T. fitted with
small darts at
the top. " HIGH
may be omitted.
and the fulness
held easy 10 the
belt when sew
ing Two ba ok
ward turn n g
pleats meet over
the centre seam
In back. and are
held closely to-
gether by silk
placket buttons,
which are pro-
vided with cord
loops for closing.
The skirt may
form part OF a
costume. or be
u,ada gapqrqfqly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-17

The latest statistics estimate that OF the 'oV'Vo
Jews In the world only 100000 live N HileI''"
" T2ussia there are 600 900. In Eastern ana w esi
arr Furone 500 900. 10 North Africa, 2oOpO ana
In Palestine only 10000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-17

,
SKIRT. to wear with
fancy. silk or cotton shirt waists Plain self-col-
ored cloths are I'm good taste. cashmere. serge.
cheviot as well a. pique and crash for midsummcr
Uear ali being suitable materials for skirts In this
style. 10. ,o,,~.o, ,.oors ola
,f reoifiro three and three-fourths yards OF ma
f.riel fortv-four inches wide The pattern. No.
G2o is cut in for misses twelve fourteen ana
sixteen years OF age.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-17

GOOD CHEER
Have you had a kindness shown
Pass n on
'Twas not given for thee alone
Pass II on.
let n travel down the years.
Let II wipe another q tears.
TIL In heaven the decd APPEAR
Pass ~ on.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-17
COMPENSATION

How many an acorn falls 70 die
For one that makes tree,
How many q heart must pass me by
For one that cleaves 10 me-
How many a suppllant wave or sound
Must still UNDECIDED roll.
For one low utterance that found
An echo in my soul,
-(Arthurs Home Magazine
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-17

Tn. total inmates Of jails in the various %
IN indiana recently were 25.72@. OF whom -4ooo
were males ana 600 females. There We're SUE ID
ian for intoxicaton. 4G52 for mlsdemeSnorSi c,1
larceny 1876 FOR murder. "a iof mahsiAus"''' "'''
The remainder for various other crimes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-17
SUNSHINE RECEIVED.

Reading matter reached the office yesterday from
F. L. Weart. Mrs. Walter Dormizer Mrs. W. W.
Davis "A Friend" r. s G. Miss Bowers and Mrs.
J. c. Other contributions were received az follows:
box containing a pair Of Indian moccasins. n
pair Of boudor slippers. dustcoth bag. some
pretty silk pieces package OF Easter booklet
and cards also stamps for mailing. from Mrs
George Pratt. a box Of orange blossoms from Term
Qua Fla travellers toilet case from Mrs Arms.
four Easter cards with envelopes and stamps from
Mrs McC cary and crOcheted lace from Mrs. Cor
nelia Palmer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-17

There are now 6 1a6 people wearing the badge Of
The Tribune Sunshine Society. and their dues have
been paid for 1899 This IS according 10 the report
made out in the general Office February "a How
ever this does signify the full membership OF
the society. There are over thousand junior
members in Michigan who have "A separate badge
and have not yet sent for the international badge.
There FIVE hundred members In North carolina
yellow and white ribbon. tho officers OF the society
only wearing the badge. The entire membership
o. tho society cannot he ascertaincd until the re-
norris from all the branch officers come in. II is
certain however. that the number amounts TO over
fou Thousand
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-17
THE WORLD We LIVE IN.

7, :, stated that there are $4,000 Roman Caiho-
~ r.,,n only 200 priests ON the Island OF Porto
P,co The city and district Of Ponce with Popu-
lation Of $1,000. has only one church ana eis"'
pria
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-17

., H emphauoally stated by the former members
\, he "omens Auxiliary Of the Kings County
seocal Association that the organization was not
SiSeN sc because Of f. disagreement AS the real
eoyyoin lor when the auxiliary was formed &C
.------zneO. mere was nothing else 20 90 but 20
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-17

Great rejoicing is felt among the friends OF Miss
annie Burt-Pholps because she has been elected 10
we presidency OF the Urban club. OF Brooklyn
Mss Phelps Is exceedingly popular among club
someI. The other new officers Of the Urban club
a. Tce-presloents. Mrs Henry u. Love. MISS
go PERKINS and Mrs. HOratO OlcOtt; recording
Sgs,letafy Miss Florence Eaton. corresponding sec
n5.sy Ass Ruth Kirk treasurer, Mrs. Louis
sr. sudioI. Mrs. Frank Abbott. and member al
'Se Mrs T. Harper Lainbeer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-17
GOSSIP AT THE CLUBS.
MRS. A. " PALMER URGED TO REMAIN
AS PRESIDENT OF THE p. W. L.

BOYS APPLAUD MRS. J ROBINSON MURPHY's
RENDITION OF DARKY soNGs-wHAT TIE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-17

P,ttston, Penn. March Il, 1893.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-17

Ar unusual course Of French lectures which If at
tracing much attention Is that OF VI. Charles
fayes. It is being given Tuesday morning IN March
al No e. Irving Place The subject AT the last lect-
ufe was Ia Reputation du Materalsm" Among
sAe subscribers 10 this course are Mrs. Lorulqrd
Spencer Mrs Donald p Toucey Mrs. d. II. Van
Emourgn Mrs William a Solomon Mrs. William
= Perry Mrs. Francis n. Leegett, Mrs. Preble
!lcker Mrs. Arthur Bird. Mrs. +. H. Perkins, Jr.,
shc the Misses Neyfn