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New-York tribune., 1899-07-15
A NURSE AGREES WITH DIR. HALLOCK.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: have read with great interest the criticisms
in to-days paper Of DR.. Haocks remarks upon
flirting among nurses and doctors. I am, by this
reading carried back some seventeen years 70 the
days OF my training in one Of the largest
hospitals In our country. and though now an old
maid OF half century, laugh still at the recolec-
ton Of firtations il has been my-shal say pleas
ure?-to witness. I seem yet to see. as once saw
a young doctor and pretty nurse having such
firtation the superintendent's step IL heard the
wink is given by nurse friendly TO the Irritation.
and the doctor, finding II too late 10 make dig
nifed exit leaps through open window-fortu-
nately not highland the pretty nurse Is the plct-
ure Of innocence when the superintendent enters
This is only one OF many frtations have person
ally witnessed. I know for a fact that young
doctors land those not young and nurses pretty
or otherwise do firt.
on the other hand. 7 and ought 70 be a
stanch friend OF both doctor and nurse, knowing
they do a noble work; but they are human and do
sometimes indulge IN the harmless firation. though
all such that / have seen have been innocent az
fairs and duty has never been neglected
I also believe DR.. Hallock speaks from facts. even
though they seem stranger than fiction Yours
truly, A TRAINED NURSE
New-York Juy Il 1899
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15
BEorEsTs FOR METHODIST SOCIETIES.

Binghamton, n. Y, July H-The will Of MIS-.
Horace H. Crary. late Of this city. was admitted
10 probate this morning. Among other oequests are
the following:
The Womans Missionary Society OF the Metnod-
,st Episcopal Church a corporation organized and
INCORPORATED under the laws % the State OF Ohlo'
$4,000. the Missionary Society Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. 5000 the Methodist Episcopal
Hospital OF the City Of BROOKLYN &9"9. IN, me
TTraedman's Aid and Southern Educatlondl ooclety
OF the Methodist Episcopal Church xlo.So 10 Os
expended for the Morristown Normal Academy am anu
school for Colored Persons al Morrlstowh Ienh.
To the trustees OF the Wyoming Annual conference
of the Methodist Episcopal Church. incorporates
By the Legislature OF the state OF feHi'sS "
fs52 pven BIO 90
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15
THESE ARE BARGAIN DAYS.

A New-York woman just returned from Lohuoh
saws that al this time Of year the bargains 10 '7
picked up are simply wonderful Gloves ia0's'
lengths OF silk. gowns Of all SORTS tailol ,,
80 and skirts hats stockings and under linen
may be-. had for half the price that they are 10 ne
had for In New-York. In London. too. ana eNs'S
provincial town lovely bits Of old silver old Je"e,'y
and furniture are 10 be picked up Then what h d "a
Iiehfful materials are 70 be found al the Scotcn ~
irish Industriesi a few lengths or these. anu "a "a
wear with them some old silver buttons lsq,sS as
buckles some Irish and HOniton lace ana bhhiliIi
carnbric pocket -ha ndkerchiefs and black SIX @
ings-fhese should find their place IN every Anie'i
can Vnr Warfrnhf
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15
PRACTICAL WOuAy MATCHMAKER.

Miss Mamie Frey has selected as her vocation IN
life the making Of watches. She occupies oehch
in her fathers shop In Chicago Wnere three years
ago she began 70 learn the trade
Her bench Is in one Of the windows and, sur
rounded by the little tools OF her trade Miss Frey
NAV be seen there defty fitting wheels levers and
Jewels in watches and clocks She has always
Gae fe-es-ed in Matchmaking and its intricacies
~ managers Of factories where watches and
+he materials for them made say that women
are snlendjd operators on account Of their deli
90 ~ touch and deftness in handling the in
trtca+e nsrts Of watches. However there are few
practical women watchmakers working AT a DehcH
In the ordinary way
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15
srCCESsFrL JEWEL DESIGNER.

A Chicago woman. Mrs William Klapp. has be-
corn4 remarkably successful as jewel designer.
All of her designs chiefly patterned after
those Of the old Roman and British jewels. but
combined with these is always 10 be found some
thing entirely original
Through her work many old jewels are IN vogue
such as taspers topazes and perdots which In
their beautiful settings have caught the fashlonabie
fancy -, l., -A,.oo
AZ me initial exhibition OF the Arts and Crafts
Society AT present she Is busy on some beautiful
designs in imitation Of the old English and Italian
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15
WORK or rHE EAsr oRANGE RRANcH

WORK OF THE EAST ORANGE BRANCH.
Every S g. branch has right to select its
own special sunshine work &c do The East orange
(N. j. T S. s has decided to concentrate It's work
for the present an aged woman who Is par
alyzed When the brought 20 the notice
Of Miss NJ. 1: Hedenburg. the branch president
by T. S. s membe- the condition Of the un-
fortunate woman was most wretched. Loving hands
and kind hearts have changed all this. and her
room has taken on new look. 1t has been thor
oughy cleaned. newly papered. and has fresh
mating the floor. bedstead and mat
tress were contributed by member, another
one pays a trained nurse 10 twice week TO
give necessary treatment. and the branch pays for
the washing and other incidental needs.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15
THE CATHOLIC SUMNER SCHOOL.

Plattsburg. n Y. July 1.-THE lectures OF the
Arst week Of the Catholic Summer School were
brought to a close to-day with the address OF the
Rev. Clarence E Woodman. OF New-forK' VINO
Iectured on 'Longfelow the Poet OF the flresi1e'
The New-York excursoniss will leave CliIL hsHTn sr
Saturdav evening for home, arriving cary SUI, ou.,
dsv morning The attendance up 10 the pIe1e"'
lime is the largest In the history OF the sc"oo''
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15
UNNATURAL HISTORY.


II think It is funny thing" remarked young
William Lee
One night when he studying his natural his
tory.
How animals with plants and trees can get SO
strangely mixed
Although this book declares that In their king
doms they are fixed
smiled at Williams quaint conceit but when I'd
thought minute
couldn't help acknowledging that there was rea-
in IL;
For in the park across the way plain plain
could be.
Beside the gateway growing was tall norse-
chestnut tree.
And dainty dogwood blossoms from the woods we
often bring
And there's the yellow cowslip that we gather in
the spring;
We've hunted for the foxgove and the timid hare
bell blue.
And captured spiky cattalls and the pussy willow.
too.
In the corner OF the garden is tiger ly's lair,
Last April there dandyons rampant every
where;
In fact a whole menagerie I very quickly found
OF animals. both wild and tame, agrowfng In the
ground.
-(Jane Belts HartEwick. In Woman's Home Com
panlOn.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15
NEW INDUSTRY FOR WOHEN.

Another industry applicable TO women is sug-
,asted nv Miss Ellen North. Of Geneseo y. Y. who
successfully maintains jam Kitchen Miss North
started her kitchen six years ago The cooking Is
all done by gas She keeps seventy hands during
the h,sy season and uses hundreds OF tons Of fruit
Miss North finds market for her Jam IN az me
iarga cities Including New York. Boston and chi
caeo great deal OF her trade. however Is IN pri-
-. ordars She secures many society families as
k,,sers NJ her delicacies by sending them list Of
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15
FOR BACHELOR GIRLS WHO "HOUSEEEEP."

4 small and compact apparatus for roasting and
hroning by gas has been patented and VIII doubt
leo. nrove a boon TO bachelor maids devoted to
,,gb, housekeeping Two metal heat-retain'ns
,ysIls are mounted II pedestal and through these
al the many tiny Jets OF gas Issue inc open
-. .o,srsd nv n screan holder for tho
III ,ents az The broiler nts between these walls and
consists OF q basket OF wirework. having handle
SoIi't 10 eorvenienc- OF the cook. This device IL
adapted either for the broing Of meat OF toasIing
~ arse4
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15

daintily completed with frill OF embroidery and
bands OF Insertion The bOlerO fronts are included
in the shoulder ald underarm seams. The fronts
may be made 10 close in centre with buttons ana
buttonho es If so preferred and the boleros may be
omitted II not desired. The sleeves are ful enough
for comfort and are shaped in the present style.
with single seams and gathered top ana bottom.
the wrists being completed with bands or insertion
and frllls OF embroidery. English long cloth and
ordinary American muslin are appropriate 20 develop
serviceable gowns by the mode To make tnls
nightgown In the medium size Will require SIX
wards OF thirty-six inch material The pattern No.
~ is cut In sizes for 32. "a. 80. 81 ana ~ inch
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15
TRAINING IN HOUSEHOLD AFFAIRS.

Young English women. like their German sisters
often display zeal In seeking practical ne.nols Is
OF instruction In household matters. which VIII III
them for future positions homemakers.
At St Martha's walthamstow. Is an exclusive es-
,ablishment for training women in al housenoid
unanagement Only six pupils received al
time and these thoroughly instructed IN rN-is
branch OF the work -,-..
In a pleasant locality in the North OF England
is another Home where n limited number OF young
women are received who desire TO study some par
tcular subject Some take ~ s4-lenlas. 0ths's
housekeeping
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15
INFESTED BY THE OrEEN.

Nurse Isabella Smith. Of London. has been in
vested by Her Majesty with the Order Of the Royal
Red Cross at Windsor Castle. Miss Smith has
served in the naval hospitals in England and was
for three years in the hospital at Malta The COW
a-As cross has been bestowed upon her for her
co1,ra ceous bearing when in charge OF the nursing
stan on the hospital ship which accompanied the
Benin expedition Miss Smith IS now at the Royal
Naval Hospital Haslar
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15
prRTHDAY OF A CEyTENARIAN.

Minneapolis July l4-Robert c. Harper was .no
guest Of honor at a birthday party "hich was
attended by a large company OF friends yeS'ei-
day The significance Of the occasion was i'
fact that Mr. Harper has lived one huhuie - o..
tIa .,as horn near Dublin Ireland July 49, 1893 ana
removed 70 Canada in 1854 He Is spending his De
clning days with a son here. Mr. Harper Is strong
and Vigorous writes a hrm hand and taxes an
an,ivs fnteras, In affairs OF the day Mr.. Harper
comes from long lived family. his grandmother
having been l23 years or age Al the uihe VI NeA
death and his mother lo4.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15
TWO MILLION TOO MANY WOMEN

AT the recent annual meeting Of the Society Tor
the Employment Of Women, In LONDON Sil o"e"
Roberts who presided said that in England there
are two million women in excess OF the rnaIe popu
aton while In the colonies the surplus OF males -
about the
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15
pRFSByTERIAy MINISTER DISAPPEARS.

- - - -, -astor Of the Presbyterian Church at
pa,bsnv and East Bethany since October 1880
has mysteriously disappeared He left h9me .ley on
June t. telling his wife ne was Sis father who
AID on Nav IS He has not been neard lroIn ,Iv si
thai day It is believed he either neGse 9e,,I nsy
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15
REMARKABLE SERIES or ACCIDENTS.

ogdensburg n. Y. July h-While Mrs Hnsn
peeps who conducted a boarding house for the
Cardinal Canal workmen opposite the State Hos
ni,al was preparing breakfast. lamp exploded.
eenveioping her In flames. She rushed from the
bnuss 70 fhe barn setting fire 10 both. The woman
died Of her injuries Her husband about the same
time tell on the canal work and broke nye OF his
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15
THE TRIBTNE PATTERN.
A TISSUE PAPER PATTERN OF WoMAN's
NIGHTGOwN. NO. 7723, FOR COT
pom AND 10 CENTS

An exceedingly graceful appearance is presented
In this pretty gown OF fine white cambric. trimmed
with insertion and edgng OF Hamburg embroidery.
Its attractlveness may be further enhanced by
making the bolero fronts Of all over embroidery. or
II a daintier gown is desired China silk. aansook
or Persian lawn may be employed. with valenciennes
or MechIn lace and fine tuckng for trimming.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15

White shirts by far the most fashionable
this summer. White pique for morning. white
muslin or organdie with insertions Of lace for az
ternoon. and white silk for evenings The ultra
fashionable woman has az least twenty-five white
shirt waists in her summers wardrobe.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15

The gown ! 3
simply shaped.
with s m o o I h
shoulder a n q
underarm seams.
Five box pieats
are sewed to
yoke depth I Il
the back. below
which the full
ness falls free
to IN 2 lower
edge. The fronts
are gathered
across the cen
tire. the opening
being made in
visibly at { n =
left side. The
fulness is sewed
10 a band that
forms "A slightly
low, square neck.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15
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oath OF office has been administered TO qualify
'hem as assistants In conducting the business Of
postof1ces. Women employed in all branches
OF the postal service. excepting letter carriers
railway mail clerks and inspectors The same
saiaries are paid TO them for the
hnu or work. These salaries from $240 10
NSo a year Some pOstmistresses receive several
Thousand dollars year, many much 500.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15
PRETTY THINGS TO WEAR.

The charm Of the shirt waist IN appearance at
least depends almost entirely upon its set" II
should not bag in the back. nor draw under the
arms or across the bust and the shoulder seams
should not he too long. Yet seven women out OF
every guilty Of these faults.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15

For dinners. theatres or evening wear II the shirt
waist is worn at all it should have the dress sleeve
and an elaborate stock The regulation shirt
sleeves with stif cuffs only in good taste
when worn in washable materials.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15

DR. and Mrs J. Blake White. Of No. lob Madi-
son-ave. are again passing the summer in the
White Mountains. DR. White is president OF the
Mount Pleasant white Mountains) COLI Clup.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15
4 SILK BANNER FOR THE ROYAL YACHT.

A silk banner for the new royal yacht has just
been presented 10 the Queen by a deputation oi
Welsh women. who waited Hsr Majesty ~
Windsor Castle.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY.

Some OF the New-Yorkers at Nantasket Beach
Mass. Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Garside. whose
marriage celebrated last March at the home
Of Mr.; Garsde's father. A. Garside. in West Sew:
Mrs; E.; Wallace. Robert Atkinson Mr and Mrs
NJ. O'Connor and R. T. Knight
The engagement is announced Of Miss Harriet
Ida Collett. Of Brooklyn, TO T. Franklin Cannon
OF Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward y. Taller who sail this
morning the steamship Campania intend 70
visit Southern England and Wales before going 70
France and Germany about the last week in
August.
The engagement is announced Of Miss Stiles. OF
Savannah. Ga. TO H. snowden Marshall, the ed-
est OF Colonel Charles Marshall. OF Baltimore
Mr. Marshall military secretary to General
Robert (. Lee. In the Confederate Army, and lived
to Baltimore where he is at present associated
with his father in the practice Of the law.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Clark Perkins. of No. AZ
West Forty-sixth-st.. accompanied by their SON.
Seymour Perkins, have gone abroad TO spend
several months.
Mrs. Arthur Amory jr, OF this city. is spending
the summer at Crawfords. in the White Noun
tains with Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Amory, sr.. Miss
Amory. Miss Ethel Amory and lngerson Amory
OF Boston.
Mr. and Mrs Eben Wright of this city. are
again this summer among the New-Yorkers at
Nahant. Mrs Wright was before her marriage
several years ago Miss Leta Pe, daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs Walden Pel Of this city.
Mrs Albert P. Frost, of West End-ave.. has ar
ranged to sail FOR Europe Saturday Of next
week July @ She intends to remain abroad for
indefinite period.
Miss Helen Louise Curtis married TO Alex
ander Carmichael Wednesday afternoon. AT her
home No lgi West Seventy-ninth-st. The Rev.
Dr. Warren. pastor Of the Union Methodist Epsco-
pal Church the officiating clergyman.
Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Graham. OF Staten ISL
and will pass the greater part of the season at
Riverside, Conn.
Miss Van Wart, who has been among the large
entertainers in London this summer. has taken
Ditton Park near Windsor. from August until NO
vember The park is the property OF LORD Man
tagu OF Beaulieu, and 1t has been occupied until
recently by the Duke and Duchess OF Newcastle.
Miss Van Wart, who is granddaughter OF the
late Marshall O. Roberts. OF this city. passed part
OF last winter in this city. She intends TO give
l0-eo 1ouse parties during her occupancy or Dit
ton Park.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15

Colonel and Mrs William y Lawrence. OF this
city. are spending the season at Cape May, n. j.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15

White silk shirts. with black lace Insertions
are charming affairs When worn with white
skirt a black hat and a white parasol covered
with black lace. the effect is decidedly pleasing.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15

Mr. and Mrs Edward P Worth, Of this city,
have Joined the New-York colony at the Stockton
Hotel Cape May.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15

There is but one Government Office in Washing
ton where no women are employed This is the
Army Medical Museum The Indian Bureau fur
nishes hne opportunities for women Here they
are employed teachers OF cookery laundry
work. sewing and all sorts OF domestic work They
receive from $40O to $500 a year. They do no
manual labor. but teach the little Indians Just as
they would white girls Matrons at these schools
and at agencies receive from $500 10 500 These
are the only Government offices that are more ac-
cessible through marriage, the wife Of a superin-
tendent OF a school or an agency being always the
preferred candidate for the place OF matrOn The
chiefs OF these Government departments and
bureaus az full liberty call upon the Civil
them.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15
PATRIOTIC 7 6 6 SOCIAL

Mrs. Annie E. Moore president OF the Myrtle
CNeb) Branch, is planning a patriotic social for
her members. II is 70 be held next month. and
the red white and blue colors will prevail in deco
rations and refreshments Portraits OF famous
Americans will adOrn the walls. and q prize will be
given to the who successfully names the
largest number OF pictured faces Music will add
70 the pleasure Of the occasion. and everything
will be done 10 increase the interest in Sunshine
work.
DR. Mary Steward Of Lundys Lane. Penn, for
many years practising physician, Is in
valid and In need OF sunshine. She will be CRATE
fu for any rays T. s 5. members may send her
way
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15

Mrs T Tileston Wells OF this city, is passing
the month Of July at Nahant, Mass. with her sis
ter Mrs Wolcott Johnson.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15

There are but two or three women in the Depart
nent OF state This Department has an old fash
ioned prejudice against women. The notion still
prevails there that they cannot keep secrets. and
particularly II the secrets are important.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15

Though to-day may not fulfill
All our hopes have patience still:
For perckance to-morrOw's sun
Sees thy happier days begun.
Up Celhardt
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15

The engagement is announced Of Miss Harriet
Ida Collett, Of Brooklyn, to T. Franklin Cannon,
OF Boston.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15
SUNSHINE RECEIVED.

SUNSHINE RECEIN Ed.
The following contributions reached the T. s. s.
headquarters yesterday: package containing
bathing suits and pretty creton work basket from
Mrs Benjamin Parr; a choice collection OF mono
grams and few useful articles. from Miss A.
Ward cancelled stamps. from L. y. s.. Mrs. P
Roads and NJ J. b; reading matter, from Miss
Sue T. Wehr, Mrs. Bue Mrs. J. c. Pratt -Four
Friends OF the T S S." and Miss Charity Wine
gard, and three flower calendars without name.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15

Naturally" said a in City Hall yesterday
against women clerks. They say that women ex-
pect special favOrs. are less manageable than men.
and are likely 70 appeal 10 the sympathy Of their
superiors in office. obtain privileges and
immunities; and that they most likely to rely
upon their Vaccinations rather than upon hard
work 20 keep their positions They don't like TO
have women about who object to smoking. and
perhaps swearing on occasion.
They say the younger women often vain and
more desrous Of pleasing the young men with
whom they are associated than they are Of doing
honest work. They say that many Of this class
make their work makeshft. and that they are
continually the lookout for proposal of mar
riage."
II is claimed by other officials. however. that these
accusations unjust referring to the generali
ty Of women employees IN the departments. Most
OF the officials in charge OF Government bureaus
frankly declare that for certain classes Of work
women are far superior 70 and more reliable than
typewriters and stenographers they especially
efficient They pass the Civil Service examinations
with an average superiority OF or 10 per cent.
In offices devoted to accounting and hling, Where
system. neatness and memory are necessary. II Is
said that women most admirable The Govern
ment is said 10 be the only business concern In
existence that places women the same plane
with men In the matter Of pay. Many well educated
women do typeWriting and other clerical work Tor
s. s. week, and al their offices from
O'Clock in the morning until or p. m.
The last report salaries made by the civil ser
vice Commission shows that seven women, Gov
eminent employees In Washington. were receiving
81 500 year, forty-six $3.50, ten $500 70 $l4o and
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward y. Taller. who sail this
morning on the steamship Campana, intend 70
visit Southern England and Wales before going "a
France and Germany about the last week in
August.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15

Mrs n. A. Chadd. OF No 554 South Franklin-st
Wilkesbsrre. Penn. an invalid member. will b
glad to receive reading matter also silk pieces 10
a quilt
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15

Mrs. W. L. Starr. State president Of New-Jersey.
has sent the names OF twenty-five new members
from the Home for Incurables in Newark. n j..
who desired 10 Join the society This list includes
inmates. nurses and matron.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15

Mr. and Mrs Malcolm Graham. OF Staten ISL
and will pass the greater part of the season at
Riverside, Conn.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15

Miss Helen Louise Curtis married 10 Alex
ander Carmichael on Wednesday afternoon. AT her
home No lsi West Seventy-ninth-st. The Rev.
Dr Warren, pastor Of the Union Methodist Epsco-
pal Church. was the officiating clergyman.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-04-20
The Republican Journal, Thursday, April 20, 1899
than ten per cent. This mas taken place

than ten per cent. This has taken place
in spite Of the talk of a coming horseless
era. Cattle, other than milk cows, in
creased 10 per cent. in value. Milk cows
were worth 500, 800, 600 more at the end of
the year than at the beginning. Sheep,
which could hardly be given away under
the last Democratic tariff, increased in
value s14, 900, OOO and in number l, 46O,-
600. Mules also increased in value. The
total increase in year in the value Of do
nestle animals is placed at sos, 355, 1872,
a gain of 5. IA per cent. The party that
promised prosperity, and v as taken at its
word, has abundantly fulfilled the pledge,
but the measure of its good deeds and
beneficial influence is still piling up......
Truly full of years and honor was ex-
Justice Stephen j. Field, who died at his
home in Washington April 9th in his SD
wear. Less than a year and a half ago, in
December, 1897, he retired from the SUI
preme bench of the nation, where he had
sat for longer period than any other
man. Chief Justice Marshall term was
81 years, but Justice Field had an ambi-
ton to beat that record, and he succeeded
in doing it by a few months..... Gen. Fred
Grant has been ordered from Porto Rico
to the Philippines. 1t is possible that
Gen. Wheeler will also be ordered to the
Philippines.