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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26

rou, enrolled with a large average attenoancei
TIasses are maintained in cooking. sewing ana
woodwork and there is also n kindergarten cia'S
of I2s little children. -. .,t,oS hv tho
This school was one OF the first organized py t,e
society and Mrs John Jacob Aston the mother o =.
,tyaIv Interested In II. The present school is 10
Gated In sixteenthst near Avenue - anu wpho
forms a large work In educating the chiIureh VIM
are zoo moor TO 20 to the public schools =. cha
Mrs John Burling Lawrence IN the bnt dinners
Sor the pupils and the society gives SHOES ale HE
clothes TO every scholar whose parents are un"'
~ The number OF children enrolled II me var "a
Gus Industrial schools Of the ChlaIen -, n ~
Socety this year has reached the large total Oa
- IA This NAV serve TO give fair IDEA OF ,ns
vsi,n ble work the Childrens Aid Society perio'i"
in educating the children OF the poor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26
MEDIATION URGED.
CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE TO AID
THE RED CROSS SENDS A MESSAGE
TO THE PRESIDENT.

John v /. Pruyn. Of No. l6 East feminist,
chairman Of the Committee TO Aid the Red Cross
within the Boer lines, sent the following dispatch
to President Mckinley yesterday
President Mckinley Washington, d. c.:
With cordial Christmas greetings | venture to
express the wish that the United States Govern
rnent as its Christmas gift TO civilization, tender
it's good Offices or their equivalent to the beger-
ents in South Africa. thereby preparing the way
for treaty Of peace which. with full honor and
friendly sentiments to Great Britain, shall forever
guarantee absolute independence to our struggling
sister republics. JOHN V. l.. PRuHN.
Mr. Pruyn said last evening that the committee
had received about 5000 to aid the work of the
Red Cross within the Boer lines. The Neither
lands Red Cross Society. which receives the funds
collected in New-York. is in need of more money
to maintain the two ambuances sent to South
Africa. -
Contributions may be forwarded TO Tunis G.
Bergen treasurer OF the committee No. IS Lib
erty-St
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26
TCHESTER.
HUNT IN WESTMINSTER.
DINNERS AT THE COUNTRY CLUBS AMI i"i'
AT THE DAY NURSERY.

AT THE DAY NURSERY
Christmas festivities in Westchester County were
numerous run after the hounds, dinners at t,e
leading country clubs and house parties were '"e
nrincipal features. Taking advantage OF the oia0
ING air and the fine condition Of the highways INC
Westchester Hunt Club. with Jules Reynal. rnas'e'
~ the hounds. set out from Rocky Dell Farm
between White Plains and Rye, In the morh'hs'
and had a lively chase OF ten or twelve miles uis
handing near the Knowood Club. where the KIN
occurred Among those who took part were '''
Misses Enos. ~ c. Reyna Miss knoWHoh anu
Mr.. Holloway. .a
Mrs c. Oliver Isein. who is In Europe arranseu
before her departure for large Christmas tree lot
the entertainment OF the children OF the DaS
Nursery OF Rochelle OF which she Is o inc
president Mrs Frederic Remington Mrs. hu W.
Zogbaum Mrs e w. Kemble Mrs, aga, o 10
EpsDcs Wilson and other New-RocheHe women
are also to furnish gifts for the childreh co,rtrv
The Ardsley Casino. the knoilw9oa NYa aroh
CIub the Apawams Club Of Rye and the La hors
mont Golf Club were crowded with men u, ~ ?,
Among those who entertained large parue az "a, IA
former club were Mr. and Mrs. cyrus flei9 S Suu
son Mr. and Mrs George H. Mairs MI IA, anu c ~,
FREDERICK Bull and Mr.. and Mrs ne w oiiwond
rane Large dinners were given az the hnoii ~ ~
Cub by Mr. and Mrs. Richard KING anu u -
clark
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26
A CRAZY SOLDIER AT BAY.
WAS ORDERED SHOT BUT THE BULLET ONLY
STUNNED HIM


Washington, Dec 25.-The case OF Nicholas d.
Wis OF Troop g. 81 Cavalry, having been reported
10 General Merritt. commanding the Department
OF the East at New-York he has authorized the
commitment OF the man TO the Government Hoe
pltal for the Insane. near this city. Davis Is an
enlisted man from Kentucky who became nsan.
over fancied wrongs inflicted by members OF his
troop at Fort Myer Virginia and who, inspired
by drink duplicated at Fort Myer the main Incl
dents in Rudyard Kpng's story In the Matter
Of a Private" Obtaining a Krag-Jorgensen rife
and a supply of ammunition be barricaded him.
self in the troops quarters and began firing
through the open windows at every person who
came within range OF his weapon. Fortunately.
he failed TO hit anybody.
The commandant at the fort, after exhaustng
all possible efforts TO capture the crazy trooper
without sacrificing the lives Of any Of his men.
finally ordered him shot and A sergeant and squad
were detailed for that purpose Instead Of order
ing voey fired. however, the sergeant who Ia
a crack marksman. took single shot at the
crazed soldier Only Davis's head and the barrel
OF hi5 rife could be seen above the window sill
The sergeant's bullet broke the ammunition cham.
Der of the Krag- Jorgensen. driving the pieces OF
metal into Daviss face and head. stunning but
not killing him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26

In the immigration from such countries as Aus
trla, Italy and Russia the male arrivals greatly
exceed those Of the female while from Denmark
Norway and Sweden. Germany. England, Scot
land and Wales the percentage OF males and fe-
males is nearly equal. which shows that the peo-
pie from the last named countries come here with
their entire families. intending TO make this coun-
try their home while from the first named coun-
tries the men come here alone to a large extent,
not intending to bring their families here APP
parently they with the intention of saving
enough money to buy homestead in their native
land and return there.
There is an interesting variation in percentage
OF literates among the different races or people
coming from the same country or even the same
region Among the Bohemians and Moravians 1t
is LA per cent, while among their neighbors the
Sovaks Il is 20 per cent, and again, among
the Magyars falls down to $685. For the Northern
Italians is 10 20 per cent which among the South
ern Italians reaches 46 per cent. For the Poles
II is IS % per cent while the Hebrews nearly all
OF whom come from the same region as the Poles,
show only 1912 per cent OF illiteracy. Alien resi-
dents returning represent about IA per cent or the
total immigration. For the English II reaches 81
per cent and for the Hebrews II Is less than per
cent For the Poles II is less than per cent, while
for the Sovaks II exceeds 20 per cent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26
SAID HE MANAGED coRBJy'S ESTATE

An old man was arrested near Days Theatre in
Broadway last night, charged with being drunk
and disorderly. When taken to the West ThIrteth-
ST. police station he said he was j. w Shelley
eighty-two years old. He said he was living in the
Fifth Avenue Hotel at present When he was
searched key belonging TO the Metropolitan Hotel
was found In his pocket. and sum of money
Shelley declared when arrested that he was man
ager Of the Austin Corbin estate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26
A QUIET DAY AT THE WHITE HOUSE.

Washington. Dec. 25.-Christmas Day. always
ouIet AT the National capital, unusually so TINS
wear. All the executive departments were closed
and practically all the members of both branches
OF Congress were out OF the city Services were
held in many churches. At the White House a
took a walk along through the grounds at the
south OF the mansion and then joined Mrs. NC
Kinley in the family living rooms There were no
callers and no guests. Neither attended church. and
at the usual hour they dined alone
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26
air THOMAS LIPToNs GREETING.

Cir Thomas 1ipton sent Christmas greeting yes
tardav to the New-York Press Club. Ihe caoie
message which was received by the secretary u
the club contained these words;
Kindly convey to all my friends my best WISHES
for bright and happy Christmas
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26
WAS WITH WELLINGTON AT WATERLOO

Chicago Dec. % (speciaD.-After seeing the latter
ends OF two centuries. John NJ. Brown breathed his
last at the Mercy Hospital Sunday evening
He was in his one hundredth and sixth year and
had been pensioner in the institution for the
last twenty years. He born In Ireland In 1874
His chief distinction was that he took part in the
Napoleonic wars, and was with Wellington at
Waterloo. After coming TO this country he voun-
teered for service In the Mexican War but was
barred because he was over fifty-two years OF age
After becoming inhrm he applied at the hospital
for shelter and until recently assisted the Sisters
as much as he was able.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26
ENTERTAINMENT AT l.. c. LEDYARDs

ENTERTAINMENT AT l.. c. LEDYARDs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Cass Ledyard OF No 27l
Lexington-ave., assisted by Mrs. Romulus r. Col
gate gave a Christmas entertainment TO one hun
bred and nifty poor children OF the Avenue B In
dustrial School of the Children's Aid Society yes
terday afternoon. A large and handsome Christmas
tree was provided. and each child received besides
several toys. some warm garment-the boys heavy
etc. The children later sat down 10 ice cream and
cake.
The Avenue Industrial School was erected In
1897 by William Waldorf Aston. in memory Of Mrs
Astor. Soma ak hundred and twenty children ara
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26

In contrast with this the people furnishing the
lowest number OF lliterates in every instance bring
the larger amount OF money per capita, and in
some cases than double the average amount
per capita, which Is shown by the following:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26

ter which wins. n IL an interesting race A ho.,
banks want TO, get into their new quarters ~
quickly as possible
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26
THE FIEND OF NERVOUSNESS.

II was so nervous l couldn't bear TO
hear the sound Of my own voice when
alone. says Mrs Nellie Brittenhan. Of
Davenport. Thayef Co, Nebr II felt
as though there was some one ready to
grab me II the least sound was made
/ really cannot describe the feelings /
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-05-23
A RUSSIAN REFORM.

Tho announcement that the emperor
Of Russia has issued orders for rec
vision Of the penal system OF his coun.
Try, Il ~ general interest. The pro-
visions Cor Punishment 20 siberia have
always been dark spot on tho clvili.
zntlon of luafll. not pa much. perhaps.
on account ~ that mode OF punishment
per ~, as on account ~ the hard hlps
and crucltles practi. 81 In connection
with u. during tho long Journey acrosf
the steppes and mountains, whom cone
Quoted ~ harl-hcarted officials The
history ~ deportation 20 siberia Is the
record OF misery beyond belief
Now word comes from Moscow that
tho ear has ordered reform commits.
sion to consider the adylsabulty Of
improving limiting or abollshlng that
system. The ozar believes Il is do,rl-
mental 10 The Interests of the country.
lie desires the commission u consider
carefully tho matter lu AN IT, bear
lngH. and to report their opinion on the
question. whether exile at hard labor
may not be- abolished entirely and a
substitute found In confinement at
penitontlnrles of modern construction.
This speaks wen Tor the Russian
ruler. It Il % promise that the voice NJ
the people viii be heard IN this matter.
For when the commission has complrt-
ed ~ lahors and the arguments have
been submitted 10 the council Of state
aud tho ministers, tho word Of the czar
viii be hnal. That he has taken this
matter up goes far to prove his SINGER
lty IN the proposition for disarmament
now before the world.
Incidentally, Il should be noted that
while Russia Is striving To bring her
punitive system forward 50 as 10 place
II In harmony with the requirements
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-05-23
PEPPER AMI roruLisM.


senator PETERS, detection from Pop-
ulism to the Republican party II con.
atrurd TO signify the impending dlain.
tcsraiion u the sp-calicd Peoples
party. ifc has certainly been one OF
IT, most prominent leaders. and his
dc7crtlon would seem to justify that
conclusion.
The party has had rather remark
able career. ~ the outset II swept
certain sections Of The country. car
rled local elections and sent representa-
tlvca to the national Legislature. fiut
It. decline was az rapid ns IT, rise. II
gathered strength with the depression
~ trade, and Increased enforced Idle
moss. ana conncaucnt dissatisfaction
with the management ~ public nnalrs.
It declined when signs appeared u the
advancing Prosperity and was aimoa,
Loot. NJ factor In national politics.
whom the results u the war with Spain
became the aii-absorhing topic among
the people.
Mr.. fcnor believes that the silver
question Il no longer popular issue.
There u. then. ~ h.. secs u. no use of
raliyinE round standard that has
been hauled down. Other questions
are now prominent. and party lines
will have 20 be- drawn accordingly.
The history Of Populism. and some
other political movements. emphasizes
the truth that social reforms. In order
60 live and flourish, must grow natur-
ally. They cannot he made to do 70
ar,incially. Society Itself. with It,
numerous ramincaiions. IL a living or
Ranism. growth following natur-
nj laws. Many reformers seem 10 for
yet that the desired results can bo oh.
tained only through long processes Of
training. intcillRentiy directed. and pa
tlently persisted In. And % they apply
tho chisel aud mailct as N society
were but block Of marble. from
which they can carve any figure re-
fectrd In their own minds. Hence 20
many failures In social reforms.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-05-23
HoxoRING THE HERO.

The people u Salt Lake city will
welcome Admiral winfield scott schlcy
with the honors due 10 the hero ~
Santiago. n he favora ua with visit.
lie IL expected here next sunday morn
ing. II IL hoped that he will spend the
DAY In this city and Il u desired to
keep him here. " possible. during Mon
day ut least. that Our people may have
good opportunity to see and greet
him.
Before preparations are made 10 glvc
him n proper reception, II ought 10 be
ascertalned. definitely. whether he IA
really coming and how long he can be
persuaded to remain. Then arrange
mcnts should be- made. at once. Co show
public appreciation 81 his great services
10 the country. Leading citizens OF NIL
parties. crccdn and societies should take
part In the demonstration. for In honor
ing schley there should he no division
Of sentiment
There viii BE- some expense. Of couree.
attendant upon the celebration. II ~
thought thai the city authorities should
extend the Invitation. and that the cos,
should BE- mot by the municipality
rs., ..o,,i, A.. IN. .,.l.., and pcrhnps
49, -, va 90 .o,,i. the matter nut
w.. W.. -. 4, an. ovs.,,.n IN authori.
=. n. -, ,,,,.. q, tn,unc,tona whom
- -. !. ..,o,n.d ,rn,, .c,,Inv men
80. a,. 4, ,..d i, iahor 40 work on
,,..s.-,ry ,,nroy.m,n,. IN our water
s,,a.,,,- an. ra.n.n am naturally Ia.
rs' .rs, -, an,rnn,,s,,,g uubllc
80. .,,,sa,, tel .n,n.,,,x Tn.
49,, 49, .'o,,,, 49, donn, r.com.
-s A., c,,,. ,anr
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-05-23

mirai to take for granted that he
would be willing 10 openly dcsecrate
the Christian Sabbath. and II would be
Insulting 10 the great body OF people
forming the majority Of respectable
and respected citizens here. who desire
to have such sunday amuscmcnis sup
pressed as violations Of law and order.
second. because u Is childish to sup
pose that the great hero Of Santiago
would be- chiefly attracted. In visiting
80 noted city ~ Salt Lake. by a
game N bail. ~ though that was
something - novel and remarkable
that h. would D. charmed and proiitcd
by a sight Of II. The commercial split
which would seize on the occasion OF
n visit from such celebrity TO gain
pccuniary advantage. IL certainly more
merccnafy thsn magnnnimuus. and
VIII not impress the honored guest
with Salt Lakes good sense or rs re-
Gard for the common obscrvnncra N
respectable society on sunday n the
whole thing Is joke. II will strike
most people rs being In very poor
tuata
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-05-23
RESPECT THE LAW.

The ogden CITY authorities should
understand that the step they have
taken. 10 enforce the ordinance against
Sunday amussmcnts receives the en-
dorremcnt Of the best elements In this
city. II Il said an effort Ia 10 be made
10 yet that ordinance repealed. We
DO not believe II viii succeed. II H.
only a small minority that desires Ia
turn the day Of rest into a time Of
turbulence and turmoil. In ogden NJ
wen ~ In salt Lake the large majority
favors qulet. voorhees, Sunday.
II IL not question OF sect or creed
The most orderly and rational ~ mons
church-socrs Join with people Of dlf-
ferent religious faiths. In the desire
that the Christian Sabbath shall be
observed. No one ought to be- COM
PEELED 10 attend place Of worship. No
one ought To be- allowed to disturb the
worshippcrs. society has determined
the question ~ sunday rest FROM toll,
and decided that II Is - good Thing for
everybody, and shall be- made the rule
as far as possible without restricting
proper human liberty.
The win 81 tho majority. expressed
throigh laws and ordinances. should
be the rule for all, The respectable
and orderly viii subscribe TO It with
out resentment Those who do not
should be made 10 know the power as
well ns the viii ~ the majority.
Notwithstanding the fact that the
law T. opposed 10 sunday racing, base
ball and other amusemcntH that dis
turb the public peace they are still
announced, and thcy stlll run along
without let or hindrance. The Dcscrot
News once more directs the attention Of
the county authorities to the duty Inn
posed upon them under tho statutes,
and advises them not to nhlrk the re-
sponslbllty placed upon them by their
election ana oath 81 office. Let the
laws be enforced. ANA II thoy nre bad
or oppressive let them be repealed.
Meanwhile, all who are protected by
law should be made 90 respect the law.
In Justice 10 the sheriff aud hls as
aistontr, II should be explained that
Fort Douglas IL military reservation
and. with some other resorts. Ia out
side OF county Jurisdiction. The oin-
GERS are only expected TO enforce the
law whore they have lawful jurisdic-
ton.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-05-23
the NEWS "oIvEs cItGD,r."

The Dcscrct News checrfully COM
piles with the request u the Lamont
saints Herald" published by the IRE.
organised" Josephitcl church. TO credit
that paper with acknowledging IT. or
rnr. We therefore copy. In another coli
umn. the article which II headed Com
ntitutionai PoiyEamy." n every paper
that makes mistakes In handling tho
subjects that relate TO Utah and her
people. would be- as ready as tho
Lamont Herald has shown itself 60 ac-
knowledge these errors. ,herc would he
"a great change In the tone 81 general
Journalism and truth would be largely
the gamer. Nothing IL To b. gained In
the long run by misrepresentation. The
truth IL sure 10 come uppermoat at
some time. although one naturally boz
comes impatient often ut the long de-
lay. Aud II L. a pleasure TO see a per-
son or paper willing 10 say. Il was
wrong aud you We're right" and do all
that could be- required 10 rectify an
error. We admit our surprise" at the
frank acknowledgment Of the Lamont
paper. but desire aisp 10 express our
qualification. when We diner with an
other. ~ II pleasant 20 do 20 In tho
belief that our opponent Il open 10 con-
yiction on the production of sufficient
evidence,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-05-23

gross Il that the nations are willlrg 10
come together az all and discuss plans
for bringing about universal peace. Al
no previous time In history would u
have hson possible 10 arouse such
ready. almost spontaneous response Ca
such a discussion. Whatever may come
beginning N peace sentiment that
win sometime grow In power until IA.
turr generations shnli reap the harvest
~ which the seeds we're sown IN the
present congress. when civilization
shall have reached Ia perfection, there
Gun be no mnrr war,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-05-23

Thus early In IN. proceedings II II APP
parent TINT the primary business u
the body will be- the laying ~ the foun-
dalton for an international court that
viii have the power to settle differences
between foreign nations by some meth
Cd other than q rea0rt 10 arms. To this
Mettcrnich'H memorandum IN 1915 down
10 the proposal for similar confer
encc In 1861 win b. made the basis OF a
discussion upon this phase ~ the pros
ceedlnFH, II II also encouraging that
nothing conclusive will BE- arrived at by
the present convention. but that, foi-
lowing the debates and Addresses. there
VIII probably be an adjournment for a
year that each nation may consider the
several proposals. and their probable re-
HuitH
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-05-23

Whether the ear IL sincere or not
ana whether Germany II hoatil. or not.
the delegates from 20 many powers can
divers beneficial agreements on minor
points, and they may perhaps make
several Important gains In the Interest
OF civilization, " II N not likely that
anything WIN he done toward the re-
Hirictinn % ornaments and military eN-
penditurca. there II every prospect that
tho cause ~ mediation and arbitration
viii he advanced and that the laws Of
war VIII b. Tnnderrd moro human.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-05-23

The assembling 81 representatives, OF
an the civilized nations 10 consider
propositions designed TO prevent war IL
one ~ the important events ~ the clos
ing years ~ the nineteenth century,
Despite skepticism o. 10 immediate re-
suits and despite imputations ~ insin-
certify On the part Of the cxar ana many
~ those who are 10 take part In the
conference, N certainly IL harblngei
NJ the decline ~ milltarisn. II also
forshadnwa the incoming ~ an era Of
International peace The Ideals ~ the
conference are right. ana must prevail
In the end.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-05-23

Of modern civilization. a few reforms
ors" In the most advanced country on
earth are ciamoring for punishment Of
a russian method. long ago abolished
as barbarous and Incompatible with
clvillzatlon-th the whipping post. for In
stance. hut n It Il true that reforms
never work backward. such PROPOSE
lions will be drowned In the current Of
popular indignation. n Russia hurries
up In the race OF progress. she will OF
no distant day be abreast of the world.
The distance to cover j.. after all. not
20 great NJ It appears to the casual
observer.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-05-23

The ears peace conference has as
sombled. n II an event OF incaiculhble
zation. Speculation AZ 20 the outcome
would be vain. Yet II may not be pre-
aunptuous 10 express the belief that
except agreement NJ 10 what II com
trhhand u war. the obligations Of neu-
trality and the exemption OF non-war
ships from capture IN tins NJ conflict,
the conference win not arrive at linz
portnnt conclusions.