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New-York tribune., 1899-12-04
COMMITTEE on WATER SUPPLY.

THE MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION APPOINTS ONE
TO INVESTIGATE THE GENERAL QUESTION
The Merchants Association has arranged for a
committee OF citizens and taxpayers. 10 be known
the Committee Water supply" for the pur-
pose Of taking up and inquirng into all the ques-
tions relating to the water supply OF NewYork.
The ultimate object of the Investigation to be con-
Quoted by this committee is TO arrive at con-
clusions, which may be set forth In the shape OF
recommendations TO the, officers of the city gov
ernment for proper increase OF the water supply
Of the different boroughs. provided the investigation
develops the necessity FOR such M Increase,
The committee as constituted al present and
which will be increased in numbers Is as follows:
Arthur j. Baldwin. r. r. Bowker d. Ie Roy
Dresser Professor F. J. Goodnow. Charles L. Guy,
John NJ Perry. z. E. Olcott. John R. Van wormer
r. P. North. Rudolph Herring. VI. f. Bannin. Horace
E. Demng. w. c. lie Gendre F ". Hinrichs W. A.
Marble, Frederick Potter D. Mem. stauffer r W.
g. yelling and Henry q. Prout.
A meeting OF this committee has been called for
to-day at p. m. at the rooms OF the association
The general counsel OF the association James B.
Dill, OF the firm OF Dill. Bomeisler e. Baldwin will
be assisted In this matter by Wheeler II. Peckham
OF Miller, Peckham Dixon; Delos McCurdy OF
McCurdy Yard. and Alfred r. Conkllng
New-York tribune., 1899-12-04
MR. MANSFIELD ENTIRELY RECOVERED.

NO ILL EFFECTS REMAIN OF HIS SUDDEN
ATTACK OF NERVOUSNESS.
Richard Mansfield had entirely recovered yester-
day from the attack of nervousness under which
he collapsed on Saturday night at the Garden
Theatre. Mr.. Mansfield Frustrated by the
nervous seizure and was unable TO proceed with
his part. In consequence the performance OF "Cy-
rano de Bergerac' was brought TO a sudden close
in the fifth act. After being attended by ply
stefan he was driven 10 his home al No. 3ls River
side-ave. nights served to dissipate the
attack. and upon returning from a long drive yes
terday afternoon he announced that he had COM
pletely recovered from the nervousness which over
came him the previous night Replying TO
the inquiries OF Tribune reporter. Mr.. Mansfield
sent word that Ill effects whatever remained OF
his indisposition lie added chat he had suffered
from nothing more serious than a nj Of nervous
which had been caused by the irritating hiss
ing and humping OF defective steampipes
near the stage.
Mr.. Mansfield said further that there would bo
no changes IN his plans. and that the arrange
ments 10 continue the production OF ''Cyrano do
Bergerac' this week would be adhered to.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-04
SUNSHINE THAT WENT TO ALABAMA.

President General OF the T. s. s.; I write to tell
you of the Joy that came into our home Few
days ago through the T. S. S. Miss Kate bunan'
OF Brooklyn. n. Y. sent US a barrel OF clothing
which reached us a few days ago and II you
could have peeped into our home when 1t came
you would have the fruits OF your labors.
For a while was made TO forget my pains and ar
iictions. and all was gladness and sunshine
The barrel contained nice coat for father. two
wrappers that | kept for myself warm under
clothing, two silk waists one worsted ana one
cloth-a coat and hat for my niece ana severel
other things. The clothing Is all second hand
but you will never know how much II helped we
cannot express thanks. There was Il nice
quilt, too. and scraps for piecing and shoes.
1t Is miles TO the postoifce. and we cannon
keep a horse so father and Pearl walk when they
go for my mail. Father Will be eighty-one MS
next birthday, but still works days that he feels
we'll Pearl Is my niece, sweet girl, and Is SO at
tentive TO father and me.
am go disabled that l cannot do work OF any
kind so ! just read write on my best days; /
enjoy letters so much; you don't know what let
ter Is TO q "shut-n. Yours truly
Mynard. Ala, Nov. a. 1899. MARY BALL.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-04
WHERE TO GO TO-DAY.

Meeting the womans National Sabbath Alliance IN
chapel Of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church.
Fifty -hfth-st. and P1fth-aVei devotional meeting
?. m; general exercises 2:So 2. m.
Lecture before the Circle OF Divine
Ministry. at No. l3i Fffth-ave ii g. n.
Meeting Of Minerva Club at the Hotel Majestic,
p m
Exhibition Of decorated china BY Mrs. Howard A Mao
Lean IN banquet room Of the Hotel Majestic
from until 10 p m.
Meeting @. the Professional womsn's League, at No.
1909 Broadway, p m.
Aunne Shakespeare and Literature Class meets under
the direction OF Miss Katharine Hlard In the library
of Normal College, ?. m.
A Of Eew-York City Chapter Of the Daugh-
tiers Of the American Revolution will be at Sherry .
from 10 D. m. receive communications from
individuals organizations desiring 10 sign the chap
,.rs memorial 20 Congress relative TO excluding
polygaInists from a In Congress.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-04
RELIGION on TIE STAGE.
THE REV DR. sILvERMAN OBJECTS TO yLAfs
INVOLVING SACRED SUBJECTS.

The Rev Dr. Joseph silverman preached yestsrs
day morning at the Temple Emanuel on The
Presentation Of Religion on the Stage" He began
by SAYING there was no doubt that the theatre had
its origin in the Church. and that the drama cane
from religious services Dramatic performances or
religion however IN time became vugartzed. so
that the Church finally accommodated actors.
The evangelical churches, a rule. now frown
upon the thentre and regard II as a hotbed OF vice.
For this view there s some justification. But tho
stage has It's legitimate place and II might % tne
ally OF the pulpit Then he went on to say:
There was a time when religious plays were IN
essential part OF the theatre. but that was when
religion dominated over every phase or nle. Wnen
Now however. even the Passion Play at Ober-
ammergau has lost OF its original grandeur.
and many persons Rave wondered if the time mas
not come 10 stop II. There is In iact not enousn
fervent devotional spiri' IN the world to-day 10
warrant the representation OF religion on the stage
The object OF such performance to-day 10 70
make money, and every performance Is subserVent
that end.
/ object to the performance OF religion on the
stage. also because II tends 10 promote scepucism
After all, II Is only play and Its presentation N
that manner tends to bring religion into contempt.
The stage is no true mirror OF life. mirror re-
fleets real things absolutely but the stage merely
intrigues. ambition. social conduct. may properly
be put the stage for all able to under
stand the necessary exaggerations But we all
know how the portrayal OF religious hypocrite on
the stage has a tendency TO prejudice us against
religion. The performance Of The Christian"
with the ambiguous presentation OF the character
OF the priest or OF such play The Children
OF the Ghetto" in the view Il Affords OF religion.
counteracts any good II might otherwise have done.
The speaker also censured the performance Of
"Ben-Hur." but mentioned details. In closing
the meeting Dr. Silverman announced that tho
address would be repeated. by request. next Satur-
1QV
New-York tribune., 1899-12-04
NO SUCCESSOR TO DIR. HALL YET.
PULPIT COMMITTEE ISSUES NO CALL FOR CON.
GREGArroNAL MEETING TO CHOOSE ONE

GREGATIONAL MEETlNO TO CHOOSE ONE.
No announcement was made yesterday from the
pulpit of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
calling for a congregational meeting TO consider
the Pulpit Committees majority decision 10 recon-
mend the name OF the Rev. @. Campbell Morgan
OF London. for the vacant pastorate. The con-
tinued failure by the con- mittee 10 call the con-
gregation together arises from the knowledge that
any proposal to invite Mr.. Morgan to take the
spiritual charge OF the church will meet with
siderable opposition. II is known also that Mr..
Morgan would not accept a call that was not
unanimous. The committee held meeting after
the morning service yesterday, but at It's close the
members announced that no definite action OF any
kind had been taken. II stated that no minis
ter other than Mr Morgan was under consideration
at the present moment
II was learned yesterday that the movement be-
gun by the younger and more vigorous element OF
the church 10 bring about the removal Of some OF
the members OF the session has gained many ad-
herents II Is asserted that the contentious atti-
tude OF these members IS responsible for the ex-
istng state Of affairs. and that the best interests
Of the church require that they should resign. No
confirmation could be obtained yesterday OF the
report that IL the movement 20 depose the session
.s successful an effort would be made TO induce
the Pew. DR.. Wallace Radcliffe. last years Mod
orator OF the General Assembly, to become the
next pastor OF the church.
A meeting OF the congregation will be held this
afternoon in the church TO elect trustees TO sue
ceed the late Robert Bonner and three members OF
the Board whose terms expire December l5
New-York tribune., 1899-12-04
TO AID THE CUBAN ORPHAN SOCIETY.

Prominent women connected with the Cuban
Orphan Society will hold fair on December In
the small ballroom OF the Waldorf-Astoria, from
II a. m. until p. m. The committee in charge OF
the preparations will be deeply grateful for money
or articles which may be sent 10 Lena p. Cowdin
chairman OF the Fair Committee No. Is West
Eleventh-st or TO any Of the women In charge Of
the following tables: Flowers and plants. Mrs
Douglass Robinson. ir., No. AZ Madison ave: bas
kets Mrs J. w Brannan, No II West Twelfth-st.; ;
art Mrs II. +, Osborn, Garrisqns-on- Hudson;
n Y: sofa cushions. Mrs. w. ii. Draper, No. 10
East Forty-seventh-s St: fancy table, Mrs. James
Bernhard. No. ~ East Twenty-fourth-st.: cake
and candy Miss G. s. Leverich. No. 80 East Sixth
eth-st: Cuban specialtics. lace. etc. Mrs w. B.
Beekman, No. g Ffh-ave.; childrens amusements.
Mrs NJ II. Willard. No. 10 West Forty mist,
and tea room, Mrs j. Ie Baron johnson, No.
East Tenth-st.
The society hopes that In another year the Gov
ernment viii assume the educational work begun
by It's members.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-04
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
PHANS OF SOLDIERS OF THE
EMERALD ISLE
THE STATE CRrTICIsEs THE MEETINGS OF
THE FEDERATION IN ROCHESTER,


THE STATE CRrTICIsEs THE MEETINGS OF
THE FEDERATION IN ROCHESTER.
To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir VIII you kindly allow me 10 appeal through
your columns TO the Irish readers OF your paper
on behalf OF the special fund which has been In
augurated by my husband. Sir John Arnott. In the
Irish Times" and which is now being distributed
by Lord Roberts and committee for the widows
and orphans OF the men OF the Irish regiments who
have fallen nobly in South Africa in defence Of our
common Empire. Every loyal irish heart must beat
with national pride at the valor displayed by the
soldiers from the Emerald Isle In the Transvaal
campaign. and many Irish scattered over
America will gladly send help to their fellow coun-
trywomen and the orphans In this their hour OF
need. Dire poverty and destitution sud
denly factoG brokenhearted women and helpless
children
am certain | shall not appeal to generous Celtic
feeling In vain. There are thousands OF American
families with Irish connections. From these. In an
especial degree, would ask for sympathy and sup
port. They who give quickly give twice Every
sum- however small will help this national tribute.
Any contributions sent to me. at No. 6s Merrion
Square Dublin. Will be at once acknowledged, ana
the amount forwarded without delay 10 the Irish
Times" in which journal the names and subscrip-
tOns are fully announced daily. Yours truly, -
CAROLINE 5. ARNOTT.
No. 6s Merton Square, Dublin Nov. l6, 1879.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-04
A SUFFRAGE CONFERENCE.

National American Woman Suffrage confer
ence will be held in indianapolis. Ind. at Plym-
outh Church on Wednesday and Thursday. Miss
Susan b. Anthony and Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait
will be present with other officers Of the National
association Among the distinguished local speak
ers will be Mrs. May Wright sewell and William
Dudley Foulke. ,
The conference will be followed by business
meeting of the officers OF the National American
Woman Suffrage Association, 10 be held on De
cernber @ Miss Anthony VIII be entertained by
Mrs Seweil while In the city. on the afternoon or
Wednesday December 8. Mrs. Sewell viii give "A
reCenfion AZ which Miss Anthony ana the other
National officers will be the guests OF honor.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-04
LECTURES AT UNION SEMINARY.

course OF six public lectures on The Legal
Relations OF Ecclesiastical Organizations" will be
given this month at the Adams Chapel OF the Union
Theological Seminary by George James Bayes OF
Columbia University. Each lecture will begin at
$3.50 p m: The subject OF the lectures and the dates
on which they Will be given follows The
Civil Status OF Ecclesiastical Organizations" on
December b incorporation for Religious Pur-
poses, on December 6: The Religious Corpora
ton and the Functions OF Trustees" on December
Y; Church Property" on December 10; The Legal
Liabilities OF Religious Organizations" on Decem-
Der 10, and Legal Actions BY and Against Rellg-
ious Organizations" on December 90
New-York tribune., 1899-12-04
TO FORCE MANHATTAN EXTENSION.

The members OF the Taxpayers Alliance OF the
Borough OF The Bronx will hold an important meet
ing Wednesday evening next in Alliance Hail.
Thrd-ave. and One-hundred- and seventy ffth-st.
The question OF compelling the Manhattan Elevated
Railroad Company either 20 make the necessary
extensions OF its road give UP its franchise
granted for that purpose will UP for dis
cusson. and measures will be adopted to gain some
definite reply from that corporation or bring the
matter into the courts. Reports from the various
committees having the matter In hand, who have
waited on Mayor Van Wyck and the heads OF sey-
eral departments. VIII be read and acted upon.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-04
GOOD CHER.
BRIGHT EYES.

Al. those bright and sunny faces,
How they chase dull care away.
Lighting up the gloom and sadness
Turning all my night 10 day.
Now and then catch the smiling.
AS mingle with the throng.
OF those happy, heaven-nt races
Turning all my lie 10 song.
Sometimes. on a bed OF sickness.
Radiant faces have I seen.
oft / marvelled at the shining
TIL saw the Christ within.
Tune this heart. o LORD 10 praises.
Fill Il with Thy heavenly grace
That my face may be mirror.
To reflect Thy radiant face:
-(Margaretta A. Karr.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-04

by side and back underarm cores. Tafeta silk
wool crepon or soft cashmere would be appropriate
materials for this model with a blouse front OF
crepe de chine mousselne de sole or soft silk Mar
row lace could be applied In place OF the ribbon
To make this basque for a woman OF medium SIZE
Will require and one-half yards OF material
forty four Inches wide. The pattern No ! s5. Is
cut in sizes for a 49, 3 36 49, " and i2 inch bust
New-York tribune., 1899-12-04
SUBSCRIPTION FOR MRS. GRTDLEY.

An effort is being made in the South to raise
fund OF SIS 900 for the widow OF captain Charles
Y Grdley II is to be a popular subscription. and
the present plan is to ask 10000 persons 10 con-
tribute 25 cents each Miss Helen Gould has been
snpgeated for Treasurer OF the fund
New-York tribune., 1899-12-04
NOTICE TO MEMBERS.

Members OF the Sunshine Society are not 10 SEM
snv more contributions to The Tribune once Ar
rangements are being made for the New-fori
branch 10 attend TO the distributions The societ!
has grown so within the last year that II Is impos
New-York tribune., 1899-12-04

Between the nhes s 9 the budding knife
of the wood: raise tSis ana the uppe, eHrremisy
nai o. the thumb and then with e sort ' Of twtch
the Of % the BUD care Ths III GGns DONG 80 raise so tho o
oark on both sides the shaped cut in stock suffi-
opening thus % %ae Sed for Selns m PesDon senty T
the o p 0I she h shield @ be at the cross @ cut u
o. the left hand cut OF the top point OF the shield
edge Of the e IN .Se stScE o te tnen pns
the bud In with piece OF mating wOrsted
on the cambiam or Inner bark Keeping the gatETe
free from the bud. In the course OF two or three
or not II the piece Of a stalk ak GGos DROPS % II *
sign that the bud has taken II. the contrary It
s,So1 Tsners ss or adhe5es is sign that the bud Is
buds have taken. the ties should be loOsened.
THE PATRIARCH AMONG ROSE TREES.
The famous thousand year old tree OF
HIdesheim. which reported as dying last win
ter, has taken a lease OF life and is
as lourishns ever. There can be no doubt that
tree are al least eight hundred years old This
was proved by Humboldt. who was greatly inter
through many old manuscripts to II there were
any truth IN the story. Documents dating from
the eleventh century state that when Bishop Hen
zilo rebuilt the Cathedral in lO55-'sl. after It
burned down, he inclosed the roots OF the tree
within vault. which still exists. and upon this
vault he constructed the crypt, spreading out the
branches upon its outer walls The vault spe
interfering with the growth OF the branches In
any way In & 1879 the stem was twenty-sTgo bni ana
thirtytwo feet OF the external wall. Since then Il
more hardy and to prevent the threatened decay.
THE PINK ROSE OF AUSTRALIA.
In Australia the native rose is a beautiful flower
its name being suggested by its color. the only
point of resemblance It bears to the garden or
Wild II is plentiful in the country around
Sydney, but not readily found elsewhere
New-York tribune., 1899-12-04
SUNSHINE MONEY.

One dollar has been received from Mrs. r. r.
Hudson OF Brooklyn as her regular monthly con-
tribution 10 the endowment fund, and " from MRS
Joseph Shardiow as her regular monthly subscriP-
ton to the endowment fund.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-04
THE DAYS GOSSIP.

The wedding Of Miss Bessie Livingstone Webb to
Gustave A. Hartmann. who was taken as patient
TO the Meriden Comm Hospital, where MISS "too
,,os rrafron was uniqu. as well romantic Tho
bride was dressed in her uniform or Whlte lawn,
with can TO match. and the bridesmaid. MISS Evelyn
Hodgetis one OF the hospital nurses wore the reg
mar nurses uniform Of checked gingham
New-York tribune., 1899-12-04
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.
A TISSUE PAPER PATTERN OF WOMAN
HOUSE BASQUE. NO. 7sl5. FOR COU-
DON AND 10 CENTS.

This dainty house basque Is fashioned in china
hue and black French flannel. with soft front
and collar Of Liberty satin and black taffeta ribbon
trimmings The basque is built on close fitting
lining. opening In the front. The back is shaped
without centre seam. and a perfect ft is secured
New-York tribune., 1899-12-04

Mrs Wesley L. Pesrne president OF the T. s. g..
Prauch I'm Mddletown Conn, reports receiving 81
from Mrs. Il. +. SOmers and % cents from Mrs.
Frances Homan for sunshine.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-04

Henry Gaines Hawn gave a reading for the guests
Of St Luke's Mission Chapel Thanksgiving
night Mir Hawn is president OF the Sunshine
Free Entertainment Club.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-04

Mrs. william Gerry sade founder Of the Ma
tlonsl Society Of New England Women and pres-
dent OF the Empire State Society. United States
Daughters Of 1872 has been admitted to member
sb,n in the National Society OF the Daughters OF
FoInders and Patriots OF America. This means
that Mrs slade can show line OF unoroken an
cestry in the male line in America from n date
prior 10 1882 and that all these ancestors have been
patriots.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-04

Dor lovers and dog haters are now discussing the
pros and cons OF the proposed playground for ca
mines in Central Park The idea OF such venture
originated with Miss Elsie De Wolfe and there
are many who agree that IT would be a blessing to
moor crea lures who are Obliged to remain shut up
In houses except when their owners find time TO
take them for an airing. =, -
Others advance the idea that dogs Of all kinds
would necessarily resort 10 such place and small
dogs might fare badly ct the hands OF large ones
with fighting propensities
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-08-07

New York, August DIR. Larueans
VillanuoVa, ex-president of Venezuela.
who is at present in New York, when
asked Tuesday through an interpreter
whether it was true that the South
American countries were about to form
an offensive and defensive alliance
against the United States on account of
her imperial policy, replied he had not
heard OF 1t, but thought that such an
alliance ought to be made. do the
South American nations fear the Unit
ed States?' he was asked. The ex-
president opened and closed his hands
rap1dly-opened them wide as if he
were gasping continents and then said
something in Spanish. "Mr. william
uova thinks, said the interpreter, "the
United State will take ALL .'But The
United States may be satisfied with the
Philippines, . said the reporter. ooh.
no; the United States wants Europe
and the Indies at least"
came from the ex-president, through
the interpreter. "Do all the South
American republics think as you do
about the United States?" 'eWhy. Of
course; it is we'll known fact. who
can doubt it? Do you deny it?''
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-08-07
FOREIGN.

1t is reported in Paris that Captain
Dreyfus is i'll with fever.
Grizman Blanco, ex-president OF
Venezuela, is dead, aged SO.
War with the Transvaal is deemed
inevitable by British statesmen.
Seventy witnesses have been sum
moned to testify in the Dreyfus court
martial
Dreyfus will only ask France for 20
cents indemnity for his five years of
torture.
The Dreyfus matter is responsible
for another riot in France, this time
at Rennes.
Centenarian Alice Mcmahon arrived
in Ireland after an absence of sixty
nine years.
Dominican rebels attacked Moca,
where President Heureaux was as
sasinated.
Salisbury and Chamberlain an
nounced that Britain is bound to make
the Transvaal yield.
The peace conference adjourned.
Sixteen states have already signed the
arbitration treaty.
King Oscar left Christiania for
Marstrand, Sweden, to spend the re-
mainder of the summer.
Esterhazy refuses to return to
France from his exile in England to
testify in the Dreyfus trial.
1t is now believed in London that
President Kruger did not actually re-
sign, but threatened to do so.
Canada may accept a free port on
the Lynn canal as a basis for settling
the Alaska boundary dispute
The Leicester board of guardians re-
fuses to execute the vaccination law,
defying the English courts.
The Paris Politique Coloniale states
that Russia and Japan are arming with
view to possible conflict in Corea.
Premier Laurier, in an interview at
Ottawa, said war between Canada and
the United States would be criminal.
General Weyler, speaking in the
Spanish senate, said the present sit
uation in Spain made a revolution
highly probable.
1t is stated that the Swedish gov
eminent has decided to proclaim law
introducing purely Norwegian flag
for Consulates.
The commission sent to Samoa made
its report, recommending the aboli-