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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-06-28

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascnrets Candy Cathartic. 10o or $50.
4 G. c. c. fail to cure druggists refund money.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-08
ORIGIN or THE NAME UlyHATTAv.
INTERESTING PAPER on THE BIGGEST OF THE
BoRoUGHs BY THE REV. DANIEL
VAN PELT

At the meeting Of the New-York Historical So
cetv last evening an interesting paper on Tho
Borough OF Manhattan" by the Rev Daniel van
PeIt OF Astoria, presented. Mr. Van Pet -
the author Of recently published History OK
Greater New-York" and is well known In this
community through the numerous lectures "hicn
he has given In the public school free lecture
courses under the direction OF DR. Henry VI leip-
ziger Owing 70 Mr. Van Pelts having an impera-
tive enga cement in another part ~ inc CITY MS
paper was read by a. Emerson Palmer. the score
tary Of the Board OF Education. u occupied An
hour and was listened 10 with close attention Mr.
Van Pelt gave word Of hearty praise 10 the nrst
Dutch settlers Of Manhattan Island for their cred
table business transaction with the sborfgines IN
having 90 guilders or si for the island saying tnae
this was fair price in the eyes o. the inaahs' io
A score Of thousand Of acres OF nil and daie IA"
woodland This sum in 1925 was equiVa'ehe 10
about 500 to-day. and represented almost untoia
wealth 10 the wild men from "ho'" '"e ~
was bought
As 10 the orz gin ~ tho word Manhattan, MI
Van Pelt confessed his inability. after careiu' re-
search. 10 gain any accurate Information IL was
called in the original Dutch document descrioine
tho purchase the island OF Mandates" ana on tho
frst-known map II appeared In the same lo'"@
on the Dukes Plan" Of 1861 II was called Man
nados" The earlles; English maps make ths
name "Manahatin." II was not the name OF mo
tribe from whom the island was oouehl' ""e'
were the Reckgawawancks. and there IL sra'e
douht az 10 whether there ever was trloe OF
Manhattans. The only reasonable theory d 10 nd
Van Pelt's opinion. is that the name was asrsen
from some EXPLANATIONS which HendrK hnosoh
heard drop from the lips of the indians, ., ~.
The paper gave comprehensive review o. s ,nS
history OF the city island under Dutcn .nssn eilo
American rule down 20 the creation OF ne ,so
borough and pointed out that ne ynsr ago
which took place a little more than 4 year as"
was Inevitable in the nature OF thngs. . ,an.r.
The Historical Society will listen later 20 PdPsi
on the other boroughs OF Greater New lorht
Brooklyn Queens Richmond and Inc nrohN-"
the order given.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-08
FOR ryFCrTTVE CLEBENCY.

A petition to save Mrs Places life. addressed TO
Governor Roosevelt was drawn up yesterday.
siered by large number Of women. and Will be
sent to Albany to-day N case the physicians VINO
have examined into the prisoners mental condi-
ton report adversely. The principal promoter OF
tho potition is Mrs. Lyons. whose pen name is
Cecil Charles Referring 10 the reasons which
Justify clefnency in this case, Mrs Lyons says !
have personally Investigated the relations exist
ing in the Place family, and consider them enough
% drive any excitable woman 10 murder. Place
married his housekeeper. and then took every or-
portunity TO show that he considered her his
social inferior and his daughter did the same
Mr.. LYONS declares that II the Governor does
M. commute Mrs Places sentence this week. she
viii 90 10 Albany and intercede with him herself
Il shall leave nothing undone' she says 70
,,,oid he horrors OF this proposed execution our
nosfion is that capital punishment is In itself re-
voltinc that the execution or a woman. ana py
cIectririfv is especially revolving. and that me
cnnyrted woman demands special sdsratiop
because of extenustine circumstances hitherto
.ty.df
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-08
LARGE HAT TO BE THE FAvORITE.

II would he an exacting critic indeed who could
find any fault with the lovely hats that were on
exhibition yesterday the millinery opening of
Lord * raylor's no. s0l Broadway. Those that the
shoppers seemed TO linger the longest over were
beautiful creations In Cyrano red gray. new blue
and violet. A bonnet that will irresistbly appeal
20 a cear-complexioned brunette is toque-shaped
Marie Antoinette. The straw is Of Cyrano red, and
the trimming OF the color. consists or large.
sou7re-shaped bows made Of taffeta silk. which
are appiques of rich lace. In the centre and
AT either side Of the front are round punches Of
Cyrano berries which have the appearance Of
being variegated. since they combine oil the five
shades of Cyrano.
OF course. there were many dainty toques. but II
is said that their popularity will be nothing IN
comparison with that Of the large hats that tilt
over The forehead and chsrably conceal struggling
Iocs that have come ont Of curl.
Here also wonderful collarettes without
which none OF the spring costumes Will be com,
plete Each season these soft lovely "nothings
for the neck seem TO grow In beauty, and the
secret OF their popularity IS that they lend an In
describabc softness 10 tho face OF even the painest
woman. An importation seen Yesterday was ca lea
The Reane il OF accOrd.on-pleated tareta;
ana so nysterOusly constructed that Il fascinated
Inc NV were made pliahle by hidden wire and were
divided into two sections. one extending up and
framing the face. the other resting upon the
shoulders There a large gilt buckle az the
hack and long tabs Stimulating large leaves fell be-
low the waist In 'front.'.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-08

CAT TALD-BY THE CAT.
(Chapter Ill
Life was ell a 10y to had become quite
used to my new home and friends. could wander
out OF doors and sit in front Of the store and look
al people as they passed Once In while big
dog would along, and would 90 flying into
the store TIL all danger passed: then with a
beating heart and tail Ike plume / would SIT
down till my fright was over
After had been in my new home year or more
A very decided change came to me and threatened
great loneliness to me for a time Ny masters de-
cided 10 give up the box factory and keep only the
paper business. and Of course my lovely girl
friends would leave me entirely to the care Of men
We had a most affecting parting. tears We're shed.
I fear on all sides and each and every girl would
have carried away II possible.
or course after this my friends in the store were
fewer but were none the less kind 10 me, and !
was petted quite TO my hearts content found
the man who took me from my mother to he one
Of nv warmest friends. and many a froic we had
together.
Some months after the girls left a great sorrow
came upon us The senior partner Of the firm dic1.
and we all missed him so much but none more than
l. for he always gave CHEEKY morning greet
ing.
Soon after his son into the store to work
and Immediately became good friend he HAD q
black kitten at home which used TO send me kind
messages.
At this time I was rapidly growing, and often was
hungry l would then with wistful eyes and
pleading voice and say, Master, ] am hungry.
Then he would go TO market near by ana buy
me some Of the juciest. reddest meat you ever saw,
all cut up in dainty mOuthiuls, and when ne
brought il TO me ] would rab W against MIN ana
say THANK you" well az knew how. grew
to be q large cat, weighing sixteen or seventeen
pounds and believe grew 10 be a litue vain, Tor
every one said Tommy, how handsome you are :
shake hands il ! vain, ] was obAging, and
always shook hands. .
/ found most delightful place to lie. just outside
the store door, on a sort Of platform, ana .Wltn
there was a bundle Of paper there so much the
better. II wac my delight TO lie there az noon.
when men women and children wore going nome to
dinner They all loved to stop and speak 10 me,
and was equally delighted 10 have them notice me.
I rarely lost chance OF being there al noon. ~
also liked the street ana Visit nelshpoff
Two families were very kind 10 me ana gave ne
tempting little bits to cat There were nice shady
trees over there and cool green grass and In sum
ner used TO lie there a great deal III sometimes
I would hear the whistle. when sald, II oinhlH .
come home; il is time 10 close the store, ana you
must come and make ready for the night so !
would 20 with reluctant steps 10 spend my lonely
evening and night Hut always had nice ned
and time passed swiftly till morning came. When
/ was glad TO every one.
Wei, years passed on. and my lie was uneVent-
IN exceDt as the daily events OF life occurred. |
grow large fat and handsome, ano consequently
father law and inclined 10 exercise as much a.
used TO do. - .,s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-08
NURSES INFORMAL MEETING.

Extremely cosey and homelike looked the read
iye-roons and Office Of the Post-Graduate Nurses
CIub house No li3 East Thirty-hfth-st.. yesterday
Afternoon as out Of the windy. Icy streets some
thirty OF the alumna members came dropping I'm
IA the informal meeting and social cup Of tea.
Into the big reading-room. with It's plants. piano
and tablcs covered with the latest magazines all
the gun that could stream through the scurrying
clouds looked with delight while IN the pretty
oAice Miss Mary J.. ThorntOn's sanctum sanctorum.
the easy chdir5. the table sprtad WIN uccate clA
md fLc buhb.ing fragrant urn, made each new
comcr forget The discomforts outside.
Yes W. are happy here" said Miss Thorn on,
"o rd ! think every ore feels that this is really a
home where they can do anything-even 10 getting
married If they Ike a. one OF our members dld
lust d few hays ago. a., - - l.,
f,scorfe ed by the secretary. flying visit was made
hon, I'M. house where the neat. attractive rooms,
iii vel lighted. airy ana tastetuily furnished were
an evidence Of the home feeling Ihcre are now
Yer one hundred members belonging 10 Inc as
eCciarfon while some call this their permanent
hCne From the main floor the various voices roso
ronrrilv commenting on the SUCCESSFUL banquet mo
ioh before m the Waldorf comparing notes az to
,,erohcrs some Of whom have gone as far as the
G. ndu,ich Islands talking over the lhte Hihbh-
sinns and minglng with II all the rattle OF SILVER
enoons and the clink Of china ,,,,.
the officers OF the alumnc hasoClail 9n are n n
tina Cralgmilc president; Edith f. NyckOH, HIs'
tice-nresident: Sarah Graham, second Flcc-pre-l-
dent; Jessie Duncan. third Vice-presoent Nai,1tte
TmneV fourth VIce-presldcnti susanna =. Alien
tInas,irer and Mary +. Thornton. secretary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-08
"POLITTCAL STUDY" ELECTS.
MISS HowEs rs TO BE PELTED WITH ROSES
FOR HER LOYALTY

FOR HER LOYALTY.
The Society for Political Study held it's annual
election behind closed doors yesterday afternoon
at Genealogical Hall. No 23 West Fifty-eighth-
st. When the doors opened, after an in
crediby short session. the birds began to sing
and notes Of triumph filed the air
How lovely" so short and harmonious"
80 perfectly delightfulr' Not rift in the lute!"
80 many Of the elections made unanimousl" were
OF the comments heard all sides. The
Board of officers. many Of whom were reelected.
stands follows: President. Mrs. T. ST. John
Gaffney: first vice-presdent. Mrs. Leroy Sunderin
Smith: second vice-presdent. Miss Teresa Barca-
low. recording secretary. Mrs. Edward Rotter;
corresponding secretary, Mrs. Malcolm Mclean;
treasurer, Mrs ]. T. Odell; Executive Committee.
Mrs. May Benton Bede. Mrs. NJ. A. Newton and
Mrs. william c. Brewster: auditor. Mrs. George
Howes
Don't forget" said one enthusiastic member TO
the reporters, Ito mention that motion has been
made and carried that at the next meeting each
member OF the society In to bring rose to Miss
Marie Howes to show her how much we appreci-
ate her devotion to the interests OF the society
That will mean so much more than II we took
big bunch OF flowers" Miss Howess office. which
what irksome OF guarding the door, but she
has kept It valiantly as Horatius kept the
bridge. land will pet her with roses Tor her
loyalty" added the speaker.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-08
WANT TO CARE FOR CONFEDERATE DEAD

DAUGHTERS OF CoNFEDERAcY OBJECT 10 PREsr-
DENTS PROPOSITION FOR FEDERAL CARE.
Savannah Ga. March THE local chapter Of the
Daughters OF the Confederacy which is the original
chapter of the organization has adopted resolutions
stron ely protesting against President McKinley's
suggestion respecting the Federal care Of Confed
crate graves. The resolution says:
With full appreciation of the impulse expressed
in that sentiment. shrink instinctvely with
hushcd and holy sorrow, from yielding the slight
est assent. The graves OF the Confederate dead are
our pilgrim shrines From their hallowed hearts
eternally ascend mute protests against all assaults
upon constitutional liberty The record these In
comparable heroes made furnishes the brightest
pages I'm American annals, wrought out by the men
Of loftiest mould Only reverent hands should lay
memorials their consecra ted dust To the
of the South this sacred trust must be
served through all generations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-08
BROnLED FTNNAN HADDIE.
TINTED ACTION BY wouEN FOR WOMEN

crPc1rIAR LETTER FROM MRS LOWE. PREsI-
DENT OF FEDERATION OF CLUBS
Atlanta March Mrs Rebecca d. Lowe presi-
dent Of the Womans Federation Of Clubs, has
tssuad circular letter to the presidents Of The 527
clubs In the federation, in which she says:
The federation has become vital part OF me
great historical movement OF this century, ana the
yuorlr n has accomplished for the cause OF educa-
ton has made permanent impression, "nlch VIII
gath force as 1t continues. . 81,
charging o. all women employees in the service or
a great railway system in the West and the atti-
tude OF labor unions toward wage-earning women,
we must plainly see that the time has come FOR
united action among women for women. .
A great struggle is going on IN the LABOR world
and the working woman must play her part IN al
It's phases and bear the burden Of the result equally
with the man .. l., .-
mi waapon to be welded in behalf OF this helpless
and dependent class but In order 20 work effective
liz we must study conditions, seek to know what Is
covering and applying the remedy for the wrong.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-08

Ife glad when the flowers have faded?
-. glad when the trees are bare?
Whcn the fog lies thick on the fields and moors
And the frost il I'm the air?
When al around * a desert
And the clouds obscure the light
When there no songs for tho darkest day,
No stars for the longest night.
BE glad when the world is lonely
Ana tho heart has been bereft?
When Of all the loves OF the young springtme
Scarcely friend is left
BE glad in the dcsOlate valley
After The sunny hills?
When the JOY Of the morning Is far behind
And the gloom It's task fulhls?
All. yes! for the truest 2ladness
Is not I'm ease or mrth.
II has its home in the heart OF God.
Not I'm the owes Of earth.
Gods love Is the same forever.
II the skies bright dim.
And the JOY OF the morning lasts all day
When the heart is glad in Him
Marianne birmingham In Christian World
Selected for the column by Agnes L.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-08
BELLErrE's OLDEST PATIENT DEAD

Michael Kelly. sixty-four years old. BenevusS
oldest patient. died in Ward in the hospita NJ =
o'clock yesterday afternoon. Kelly was admitted
to the hospital on April g. 1874 and had been there
ever since He suffering from hbroma maluscA
or tumors over his body. He was known as freak
by medical men throughout the country. He was
admitted to the hospital by DR.. Wood. then visit
ing physician Bellevue. Kelly was exhibited
before classes In surgery. and was the subject %
lectures lie was frequently taken 10 other cities
for the Illustration of lectures by eminent medical
and surgical II is said that he sold his body
to DR. Wood. He outlived Or. Wood, and after
ward sold IL other surgeons. whom he outlived.
An autopsy will be held on the body at the MorSss
fn-daN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-08
THE HATFIELD SISSON DAMAGE CASE.

Hackensack. y. j.. March SpeciaD.-The suit
for $4,000 damages brought by Junior Hatfield
against ex-Assembyman Elias H. Sisson. of Ten
ahy. for alleged defamation OF character. was
opened to-day by taking testimony before Thomas
Cumming. sitting Commissioner for New
York Mr. Hatfield. q OF the late General Hat
fed Of Hoboken' was engaged 10 marry Mr.. Sis
sons daughter After he had some business rea-
lions with his prospective father-n-aw Mr. Hat
field was forbidden the Sisson mansion. and the
engagement declared off Then followed
controversy which resulted I'm two actions for
damages one In Newly and one In this county.
II Is charged that Mr.. Sisson. means Of
breaking the engagement told many untrue stories
affecting the young mans business and social IN
tegrity Some months after this action was
started Miss Sisson died.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-08
rHANKS FROM MRS. LATHROP.

Mrs Rose Hawthorne Lathrop writes 70 The
Tribune that she IS exceedingly thankful for the
aid she received from the readers Of her appeal.
which was published last week Already 1913 81 mas
been sent 10 her TO aid in her work among 'he
cancer sufferers at No. 6ss Water-st.
II am thankful indeed for this encouraging re-
snonse she said but this Ia only the beginning
I expect the public to respond even more sener-
ousy. for must have $4,000 before can ACCOM- e
nIiab the work | want to. | have given my HE 20
tbis work and there IL little encourag eTnent IN II,
excent 10 be able to make the aiiicted ones laSt
hours easier. hope the public VIII heip NE 10 90
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-08
WILL or RICHARD 5. PALMER.

The will of Richard S Palmer. who died az
Colorado Springs filed IN the Surrogate's once
Yesterday The testator leaves 10 George o. Haven
$1,000 to Mary A. Palmer Draper. 5000 TO George
G. Haven. jr ANA J. Woodward Haven N'"eAcn' 10
Alice Boland Mariana ogden and Matthias Arnot
so 90 each: 70 Alice H. Roland 5000; to Cornelia
Haven Peabody SOS ccD; TO Rosina r. Palmer. $4,000
to CAPTAIN Caspar r. Goodrich. OF the United
States Navy. $1,000; to the Arnot Memorial hos
initial Of E,lmira and 10 the Newly ork Society for
the Prevention Of Cruelty Children $4,000 each
The residue Of the estate is eft 10 the mother OK
the testator Fannie A Haven. and TO his sister,
Marian A. Haven.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-08
THREE NEW SCHOOL, LECTURE CENTRES.

Three new lecture centres VIII be opened .i''
week At which lectures will he given In the free
,octur. course established by the Board ~ Educa-
ton To-day lectures will begin ~ Public Scnooi
No 81 No 43O West Fiftieth-st.. near Tentn-aVe.
The lecturer will b. H. A Wood and his subject
..Our Army and Navy" illustrated by stereopticon
views Tomorrow lectures will begin at fnohc
School No 81 No l7s East One-nundred-anh-m-
,aenthst G. F Greene will give illustrated
lecture on Manhattan Island and the Hlghlands
on Friday lectures Will begin at Pu 2lio Senoo no
40 No 2i4 East Eghty-eiGh hist. + n konerts
will give his lecture on From Log cabin ~ WHITE
HOUSE" biography OF Lincoln. illustrated oy
stereopticon views
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-08
PIN IN HER THROAT TWENTY-FIVE YEARS

Lebanon Penn. March After suffering for
many years with pin in her throat. Mrs. Cath
crime Hickman died at her home in this city to-
day While living at MELVILLE. Penn. a quarter
OF a century ago she accidentally swallowed pin
which lodged In her throat and 1t could not be
removed She suffered eXcruciating pain at times
and was often obliged take food through
tube her throat being nearly closed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-08
MONEY FOR NEW SCHOOLS.

Mayor Van wyck yesterday signed the resolution
PASSED BY the Municipal Assembly authorizing
school bonds to the amount Of S673,ei0 for new
schools and school sites.
The Board OF Estimate met afterward ana au-
thor!zed the approval Of contracts for three new
schools in the Borough OF Manhattan and the COM
rleton of three others IN the Borough or queens:
The new schools in Manhattan are al Marker ana
Monroe SITS S2j9.30S. al LenOx-ave ana One-nun
nth-s 1894 200. in Onehundred- and
thirty-third st between Seventh and Eighth ayes,
.2Sa 800 Tho total amount Of bonds authorized for
all purpose exceeds 100000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-08
EXTENSIVE FIRE ~ NEW BERLIN.

Utica n Y March IA fire in New Berlin
Chenango County early this morning burned $1,000
worth OF property. The fire started in the Opera
House block and burned that building the Eagle
Hotel Simmonss meat market, Dixon's harness
shop Mrs Allen Babcock's dwelling and six barns
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-08
WANT DYEA TO BE BRITISH SEAPORT.

Victoria b c. March IA petition addressed 20
the British Joint High Commissioners has been
circulated and largely signed in the little town
OF Dyea Alaska asking that the Commissioners
accent the town from the Americans. as proposed
in dispatches from Washington some time ago: and
moLa a. q british port. The idea Is TO get the
trade Of the Kiondike and Attn districts. which
a re in British territory.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-08

the pointed edge OF the yoke being stitched nrny
over the gathers The fulness at the waist line is
drawn well 10 the centre back. Under-arm ana
shoulder Join the yoke and back 70 tne
fronts. and the neck is finished with collar paho'
The shirt sleeves have the regulation openings.
finished with under and over laps They are 9ath-
cred top and bottom the scant funess az the Wrsts
helms iolned to straight link cuffs. shirt WAISTS
have lost none OF their former popularity ana are
now a necessity I'm woman's wardrobe Inc new
cotton goods are more fascinating than ever, ana
polka dots are shown in wash fabrics as wen as IN
silk and woollens Fine zephyrs victoria Empress
cords and toile du nord new cotton weaVes
that are specially well adapted for servceable shirt
waists In this style. , -,
To make this waist for A woman OF medium size
will require two yards Of Anch material or four
We rds OF 22-inch material The pattern No t5si IL
cut in szes for 49, "a. "a. IS. ~ and ~ inch bust
measure
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-08
MORMON PROTEST AGAINST ROBERTS,

Kirkland. Ohio March THE reorga nized church
Of Latter Day Saints (non-poly samst Mormons)
has Just closed a three days conference in the old
temple here. Delegates were present from a number
of States. Resolutions adopted earnestly
protesting against any guilty of the crime of
poly gamy or plural marriage being eted or re-
tanned as a legislator in the House Of Representa-
tives OF the United States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-08
vOrNT VERNON NEWS.

1~,o sscord Avenue Womens Club. OF Mount Yer
non was given n reception and supper by Mrs
Melville : Page at her homo, No 100 South Second
ave on Monday evening. II was an evening or
social pleasure. and among others present were
Mrs Joseph S. wood. Mrs. Robert l.. Milford MISS
carrie Howe Nj and Mrs Benjamin Howe, Lieu
tenant Commander Henry f. Rhoades. Of the
NaVV and Mrs. Rhoades Captain and Mrs VIII
ien, wilson ir Mr.. Cogswell. Ar XIX, Dr. Mel
Viz 9 Page Or. Nathaniel r. Ives and DR. T. c.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-08
rprNcH LECTURES on "FLAMMARTON"

The first Of a series Of French lectures on Ca
mile Flammarion. Astronomer ct Philosophe'
was given yesterday morning ~ No. 81 irving
Place by NJ Charles fayes In spite OF mo
storm. a large number Of prominent society women
49, T., attendance and after the lecture they dis
cussed with NJ Fayes other current French TOPICS
"Dleu dams la Nature" and REPUTATION du Ma
tkrieiisne'' were the aubheads OF the general SUB
iect upon which NJ. Fayes spoke yesterday