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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-20
DAUGHTERS OF THE REVOLUTION.
A PATRIOTIC BREAKFAST HELD AT THE
SAVOY HOTEL.


SAVOY HOTEL.
Among the patriotic societies that held meetings
yesterday to celebrate an historic day and comment
crate the heroic deeds OF the Battle OF Lexington,
the New-York State Society OF the Daughters OF
the Revolution took prominent part. Their cele-
bration took the form OF elaborate breakfast
given at the Hotel Savoy. Fifth-ave. and Fifty
ninth-st.
The feast was spread in one Of the bathrooms.
which was profusely decorated with palms. hy-
drangeas and azaeas. The many round tables had
centre-pieces of brilliant jonquils. which were after
ward divided among the guests. These flowers were
tied up In punches with dark blue, the color OF the
socety's badge. thus giving the bufr and blue OF
the Revolutionary colors.
Mrs. Charles F. Roe. as toastmstress. made the
address OF welcome for the after breakfast speak
ers. The music America" followed this opening
address, and Mrs. Henry Sanger Snow made a
few remarks Hail. Columbia" the music that
came next in order, this being followed by Mrs.
David c. Carr, with a paper on Daughters of the
Revolution" the music for which was Red. White
Mrs. Henry Clark Coe. OF the Society OF New
England Women. followed with a paper women
P For the the so,h nr and Of The late
Daughters OF the Confederacy. spoke the Blue
and the Gray and the reunion OF hope and sent-
address the music was Stars and Stripes"
Mrs. Roe then read a paper on Patriotism" In
which she narrated a circumstance connected with
rode with her husband. who lieutenant at
the head Of five hundred cavalrymen across a wild
In the military way. placing 1t on the left shoulder
This Incident was recalled to her when she heard
flag. to which the Americans gave the usual salute
with hats and cheers. The amusing part OF the
Which the Porto Reans had ins bs NTH
1t being different from anything they had seen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-20
THINGS TO REMEMBER

Many things that housekeeper finds we'll worth
remembering not always recalled at the mo-
ment when they are most needed. list Of such
Items should be hung upon kitchen wall, where
II can be easily consulted The following are some
Of the items that ought to be placed such list:
II possible vegetables should be cooked the same
day they gathered
Poultry should not be eaten until twelve or four
teen hours after II Is killed.
Mildew spots be removed If they are rubbed
with a mixture OF soap and chalk
Warm bread and cake be neatly cut by US
ing knife which has been heated In boiling
water
Onions are a preventive and oftentimes a cure
for maarial fever
Onions. garlic eeks. olives and shallots stimu-
late the circulation. increase the saliva and gastric
juice, and promote digestion.
tess and beans are the most nutritious Of vege-
taoes, containing as much carbon as wheat and
double the amount Of musce-forming food
small pinch OF carbonate Of soda in the water
preserves the color of vegetables and lessons the
unpleasant odor Of cabbage and onions when cook
ing ~ ~''"
Celery epgenders sleep.
Asparagus purges the blood
Tomatoes act directly on the liver
Kidneys Si'Sn' iof the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-20
DOLLS FOR PARIS EXPOSITION

captain A. II, Mattox. OF the New-York R,r..,
o. IuDncl'y OF the United States Commission to the
Paris Exposition OF 1900. said yesterday: viz
One OF the features OF the Paris Exno.,., .
win be dolls kitchen with which TpU,s WI OF 1919
to play when child II Will be an absoIuteIy useu
pete reproduction in miniature OF the kttcbSS com
great house al the beginning OF the eighteenth cen
fury: Inc decorations OF carved gilt and hronno
are by the sculptor Cafieri. who died in ms ,s
toys cannot therefore have been made for dr ne
prince -o'
There Will be charming decorate in Drssa.n
china, and Dresden cook and his female ass,sa 81
will stand among the tiny pots and pans Soma u,
the latter are OF copper, but most OF them are ~
silver Another promised addition to tho dou ~ VI
hibit is a collection OF Rumanian dolls dressed Nv
Queen Eliza beth Carmen SYLVIA OF Rumania Tbi.
will include bishop dressed in his richly eTnhro,d
cred vestments. a Rumanian wedding party. nclud
ing the gypsies. singers and story-tellers and A
ton carriage drawn by eight horses with silver
harness. This is said TO be perfect in every de-.
tail and cost about 3, 900 TO produce
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-20
DIR. ELIZABETH BLACKWELL.

SHE is STILL PRACTISING MEDICINE AT HAST.
INGS ENGLAND.
DR.. Elizabeth Blackwell who in 1s49 received the
first medical degree conferred upon a woman in the
United States, Is spending the evening OF her days
as consulting physician at Hastings England
Although her name Is principally associated with
women's medical movements in this country, she
is an English woman native OF Bristol
Miss Blackwell came with her parents to the
United States when she ten years old and
while still girl in her teens became owing to
the death OF her father the mainstay OF her fam
lily. While engaged In teaching she conceived the
idea OF becoming doctor Medical women were
then unknown in America and she met with a re-
fusal when she applied for admission TO the med-
cal schools. At last by persistent knocking they
were opened. and she matriculated In this city.
Dr. Blackwell afterward studied in the hospitals
of Paris and London. then returned to New-York
and started as physician TO women and children.
After practice Of twenty years she returned to
her native land.
She Is the author Of several works dealing with
the physical and moral education of girls and with
medicine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-20

JUDGE LYNN ON CATS. y
HE prsAGREEs WITH AN EXPERTS OPINION ~
TO THEIR VALUE.

ur prsAGREEs WITH AN EXPERTS OPINION ~
TO THEIR VALUE.
A styIishly dressed young woman appealed In tAs
Seventh District Civil Court. at Fifty-seventh-se
and Third-ave. yesterday morning FOR Judgment
for the loss OF a pet cat which she valued at Noo
She wanted judgment for $50 She said the cat nsa
been lost at the February Cat Show.
The young woman is Miss Lillian c. Moersn, or
No s. Irving Place. and she appealed to Judge
Wauhope Lynn The action brought assinse'
Henry B. Crawford. secretary OF the New-fors
pantry Pigeon and Pet Stock Association. which
held the show
Miss Moeran said that she had five pet cats one
~ which Zenda was lost at the show. She had
sent the five cats In box. They were placed on =
counter and the cats taken out OF the box The
cats In tumbling about. worked the box TO tho
edge OF the counter where sufficient opening
was left to let Zenda out Before the others could
get away tho box was showed back.
A hunt was Instituted for Zenda, but ne was TOO
slippery to be caught. lie went down into the
IN awhile he would come up. get hunted ABOUT oy
employees and then disappear:
Mas ms qe5 hsen Ms Moersn' III was der.
emit kind II was Manx. IL had no tan.
What, No taii?" ssid the Judge. in surprised
'o ONO they are born without tails:
Mr. Crawford said II was rule OF ,ne sssociA-
non Una, vos are too said Miss Moeran. indignant
lv "You had possession OF IL . - -
Mr. Crawford sae saTrseRRan made the ssrs
announcement as an expert that no cat living
worth SO" 49,. ,.,o nrons ahou, that.
Ia Jmdge Lynn. I'VE got Tom al ny place "
,hs country that you couldn't have tor 70 ne na3
saved more than thst ron ansmsn, for he m
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-20
SERIES OF CONFERENCES
THE ASSOCIATION OF DAY NURSERIES
DISCUSSES FOOD.
DR. ISABEL DELANEY. J. EUGENE WHITNEY AND
MISS CORNELIA BRADFORD AMONG
THE MANY SPEAKERS.

MISS CORNELlA BRADFOhD AMoNU
THE MANY SPEAKERS.
The first Of a series of local conferences held at
the invitation OF the Federation Of Day Nurseries
hy the Day Nursery Association Of New-York City
met yesterday at the United Charities Building,
Twenty-second-st and Fourth-ave. There were
two sessions morning and afternoon. at both of
which the president OF the NewYork association
Mrs Arthur NJ. Dodge. occupied the chair.
The morning session occupied chiefly with
discussion of the food and diet question J. Eu-
gene Whitney. secretary OF the Peoples University
Extension Society spoke on the danger to the
child from food used in the tenement-house and the
need of personal instruction. DR.. Churchill Car
malt visiting physician at sunnyside Day Nursery.
touched particularly upon the subject Of
food and diet in day nurseries while DR.. Isabel De-
laney spoke upon Practical Dietary
These papers together with the opening address
o. the president. furnished material for an ami
mated discussion. In this connection II was an
nounced that the Federation is now issuing leaflets
the food question in two sets. one treating food
for children under three years old with instruc-
ons; the other. food for children from three to six
years old. In this work they unite with the Peo
pes University Extension Society and the Social
will he more commemorative than ANYTHING that has
At the afternoon session the time was given to a
and the duty Of day nursery as centre for such
of Whittier House Settlement Jersey City. in TAX
Ing as her topic The Need Of Neghborhood Work"
declared that the curse Of the poor was their pov-
erty. I've grown to he most lenient." she said
with the ignorance that obtains in the tenement
houses. and believe that should make the same
excuse for the factory girl who knows nothing OF
how to care for home as for college girl who
finds excuse because her studies have left her no
slime to learn housekeeping"
The Rev. y. B. W. Ganwey, of Chicago, spoke
enthusiasticall of day nurseries basis
for neighborhood work. Not" he said. Ito relieve
mothers Of responsibility. but to hold the home to-
gether. while the mother is forced to go out and
fight for a living. 1t is economic conditions" he
continued. that have forced day nurseries into
existence"
The last address of the afternoon was given by
Miss Soper on The Nursery of Neighborhood
House Boston"
The officers Of the New-York Association are
President Mrs. Arthur NJ. Dodge. vice president.
Mrs. F. B. Taylor secretary Mrs Henry Mar
guand: treasurer. Mrs. Sidney D. Ripley; Executive
Committee. Mrs. Clement Cleveland Mrs Paul Full
Ter Mrs. Richard Irwin. Mrs. Charles d. Dickey.
Mrs. Chester Griswold Mrs. s. II. Levy and Mrs.
Benjamin Weles: Advisory Committee, Mrs. Ed
mund Coffin Mrs. James Mclean Mrs. Stuart A.
Coats and Mrs. II. Fairfield Osborn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-20
d. A. r. CELEBRATION.
THE BATTLE OF LEXINGTON REMEMBERED
BY MODERN PATRIOTS.

4 brilliant throng gathered in the large ball
room at Sherry's yesterday afternoon, to celebrate
with the New-York city Chapter OF the ID. A. X
the anniversary Of the battle of Lexington and the
victories of the late war. Mrs Donald Mclean.
regent Of the chapter: Mrs Janvier lie Due Mrs.
A. Eugene Austin. Miss Myra b. Martin. Mrs.
Clarence Postley and Captain and Mrs. Coghlan
received the guests they were announced
General o. O. Howard and Mrs Howard were pres
emit Carlo Roll. Consu-General Of the Argentine
Republic and Ramon Reyes, of the Philippines,
were also guests Of the afternoon.
Some OF the platform decorations were towering
and large-leaved plants. and there was spinning
wheel constructed entirely of green and decorated
with flowers this being in imitation of the So
cety's badge.
The long table in the refreshment-room had for
its conspicuous centerpiece a reproduction OF the
Raleigh In sugar and other enticing-looking con-
fections.
At s o'clock General and Mrs. Nelson A. Miles
having arrived. the company moved to the plat
form and Mrs Mclean gave the welcome in the
form OF a patriotic address. General Miles then
being called on. said few words to the effect that
he was glad OF the opportunity to express appre-
citation for all that had been done by this and
MANY other societies OF women to ameorate the
sad conditions Of war. Referring to earlier times,
he declared that the modern woman showed her
ancestor Of Revolutionary fame met and faced
sorrow and misfoi tune
The General SAID that IN the meetings. OF women
he felt that a man had little part, and that he
had told Mrs. Miles il was she who should make
the speech Mrs. Mclean entreated Mrs Miles to
saw a few words, but Mrs. Miles would only
sent to rise and bow her appreciation OF the APP
plause given her husband and herself.
Judge Roger a. Pryor was another speaker. and
music was contributed by Judson Bushnell and
Frank Pollock.
Among the invited guests who sent special re-
grets at their inability 10 attend were President
and Mrs Mckinley General Wheeler. Admiral and
Mrs Schley. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles II. Allen. Mrs
Howard Townsend and Colonel Thomas. Among
those present were
Mrs John NJ Gardner. Miss Mary E Springer.
Mrs. Edwards Hall. Miss lngraham.
Miss Charlotte Hall Mrs A. ID. Brink. tr.
Miss Mary F. de Velasco. Mrs Harry Wallersten.
Mrs. Walker Curry. Miss Lille d'Angelo.
Mrs. Cyrus 8. Sedgwick. Bergh
Miss c. f. Mason. Mrs FRANCIS " Don
Miss Carolyn Hasted oghue: -
Mrs Irving r Wiles Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
Mrs p G. Gordon. Baron Lothar Won Kop-
Mrs. George F. Shrady. pen.
Mrs. James Fairman. Mrs. Louise Chandler
Mrs. Edward T. Bartlett. Moulton.
Mrs. A. J. Robinson Dr. r. ogden Doremus.
Mrs. Edward J. Chaffee. Captain Christian.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-20
TO SUCCEED PROFESSOR MARSH.
DR. J. L. WORKMAN. OF THE AMERICAN
MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY.
To To VALE

The Yale Corporation. announced in The
Tribune yesterday. has elected TO the chair left
vacant by the death Of Professor o. c. Marsh
DR. j. L. Workman. assistant curator OF verte-
brate paleontology OF the American Museum
Of Natural History. this city Or. Workman said
yesterday that he had received no official an
nouncement OF his appointment. but that at the
time Of Professor Marsh's death he was under con-
tract to 60 Yale his assistant this fall with
the ultimate end In view OF becoming his sue
cessor
Dr. Workman was born in Oregon City Ore. on
August %, 1856. His early life was spent In the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-20
SUCCESS WITH SHIRTS AND COLLARS.

The interest created by Earl Wilson's shirts
when they appeared. continues. and bit by oit' the
firm is getting where 1t can keep pace win tne
present demand and see Its way clear 10 i'ee' az
corners In the future The hrm oeleveu INA. {"
arao, business would be done in Earl e. Wilson's
sbrts hut did not look for the extent OF territory
which the demand would cover. Facilities are
now being increased. and before long the GOODS
will be ready for prompt shipment everywnere: ~ AZ
Earl & Wilson's Topeka collar last year they nave
already introduced smaller dower) coi,sr, tne
mand they have brought out their latest LOCK ,
front of the same model cai ,ncbes and the rear
front is two and three-quar'er ino"es an" '"e "
two and a quarter incnes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-20
or.rrr or FBAycEs z. WILLARD.

Since the passing OF the bill authorizing ,he e.-
ranai,ure OF 5000 for the erection Of statue 70
The memory OF tie late Frances E. Willard. an
errort has been made to have the commission sneu
by woman sculptor. Those In favor OF '1' nv =,
dem the figure and carve the features OF tna ma,
woman whose work so grandy tein ~. ~, ~
" s.rong The statue is to be placed IN otatual
Hail washington Five men have been spRv s,IIs "a
to serve under the name OF the nno,nted by
Monument Commission They were app'AS~ ~
fhe Governor of illinois,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-20

At the meeting OF the Prison Ship Martyrs Monu-
ment Association of the United States. held on
Tuesday evening at the homo OF General and Mrs
Horatio G.. King No. Is Wiow-st., Brooklyn, II
was decided to lay over until the next meeting
the question Of accepting the design submitted by
Frank MacMonnies for the prison ship martyrs
memorial to he erected at Fort Greene Park. The
objections raised that the design was not
typical enough of the history II Is INTENDED 10
commemorate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-20

Among the recent lectures given by Mrs. Marie
Merrick have been Scotch Songs and Ballads.
delivered before the Travellers Club OF Rosevile
~ j.: "Mendelssohn His life. Character and
Works" before the Schubert Club. of Newark,
~ j. and Essentials OF Musical Expression, be-
fore the Monday Afternoon Club. OF Passaic, y. j.
These lectures were illustrated with instrumental
and vocal selections.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-20

The many T. S. S. friends OF Mrs. josiah shove'
Of Pawtucket r. l.. will deeply sympathize with
her over the death of her mother-in-law, the wite
Of Isaac Shove, Judge of the District Coure C., OF
Pawtucket The elder Mrs. Shove had been an In
valid for two years. She was native OF Can,er-
bury England. and was welded TO Judge oho'e
fifty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-20
FIELD DAY FOR NORMAL GIRLS.

The bright skies OF yesterday were tnoIou "a,orr.
1900 ~, the members OF the natural science
c,ass q, the Alumni Association OF Normal College
Who took as usual. their weekly field day uhoef
the direction Of Mrs. John Northup
This series OF excursions. scheduled for every
pleasant Wednesday in April and May us,
a.'oai,, nonular among the young women. VINO
seiseuiSy laden with trophies to be uthizeo pa
COM rims cabinets for nature study IN the
,,,,hiIc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-20
"SAMANTHA ALLEN" HERE.

Miss Marietta Hoey. known and loved under her
familiar pen-name. Samantha Allen" has left her
pretty home. Bonnie View" Adams, jefferson
County. " Y. and is spending her customary
spring vacation in this city Miss Holey is a guest
at the Murray Hill Hotel. where she will be glad
TO welcome her many friends
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-20
LECTURE on PORTO RICO.

Miss Anne Rhodes. who has been giving her lect-
ure on Porto Rico at several OF the women's clubs
repeated the entertainment last night at the
Friendly Aid House No. 2is East Thirty-fourth-st
The lecture is illustrated with lantern photogra phs
taken by Miss Rhodes during her visit to the
island
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-20
ENTERTAINING RUTGERS STUDENTS

The students OF Rutgers College. New-Brunswtck.
NJ j. were entertained last evening by the women
OF the college at a reception given Winants
Hall from until II o'clock The women forming
the Committee OF Reception were Mrs. Austin
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-20

Mrs Booker T. Washington has formed club
Of hundred or more old colored women. Every
Saturday she gathers them around her and tries
to show them how to improve their homes and
better their condition Although parliamentary
law is not much in evidence. much good, 1t is said
is being accomplished.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-20
SUNSHINE RECEIVED.

Contributions received yesterday were oox OF
pussy-wow cards from Mrs. Hiram S. Wiltsie; A
box OF Hower-seeds. without the name OF the con-
tributor pcture-cards collection OF cardboard
fans a number OF pretty booklets and nine WOODEN
ter from Kate De Witt. J. r. c.. NJ n; Baocock
"Mizpah" and T. s. s. members; a bunch OF wnite
from John Krell.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-20

Miss Helen NJ winslow Of Boston. Editor of
THE Club Woman" chosen president Of the
Daughters Of Vermont at their recent annual
meeting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-20

T. S. S. member is DESTROYS Of obtaining copy
of an old song The Spider and the Fly. VIII
some one kindly respond to this request?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-20

Mrs w L. Pearne. president OF the 7. >. s.
Branch at Middletown. Conn. will give an after
noon tea to her branch members at her home on
April q The Presiden L General has been invited
to be the guest of honor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-20

An invalid member living in the country would
be glad to receive a small shoulder cape TO wear
in the house One crocheted Of any warm ma
terial will add greatly to her comfort.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-20

The crochet pattern sent by Miss Grace H. Tucker
has been forwarded to Miss Sara A. Alton. Put
an
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-20
,pprv.L Of JOHN b. JACKSON.

rohn p Jackson. secretary Of the American EN-
hsssv at Berlin. arrived here yesterday with Mrs.
Jackson on the North German LLOYD s.esm nsnh
Kaiser Friedrich. Their Visit 10 AHie'ca WI" P'''
ablv last not more than week
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-20

Young people will wear jackets. either short or
half long. cose-fttng or loose. open fronts will be
the style most seen. Exceedingly light shades OF
gray or drab or In some bright crimson or
blue. are the colors preferred.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-20

Rough-faced plaid combinations In which white
Is prominent greatly In demand for coolweather
gowns
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-20

wash silk. Persian or domestic lawn. dlmlty; main,
mechIin or valenciennes lace and insertion TO match
Frills OF the material lace-edged or henstitched'
NAV take the place OF the embroidery here SHOWN.
and fancy stitched corded or tucked oands the
place OF the Insertion. ~, . x. -, a o..
viii reo,iire two and one-half yards OF material
thirty-sfx inches wide The pattern. NO IoSe. Is
cm, IN sizes for children two. four and Six years
OF age.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-20

s q u q r e yoke
portions over
which the POM
padour y k q
formed OF the
insertion and a
deepfrill Of en-
broidery Is laid.
A frill OF mar
row edging An
ishes the neck.
The puff sleeves
a re gathered
top and bot
I o m, e ! b o W
frills. headed
by bands OF In
sertion. c o M
pleting the low
er edges. Moth
in g simpler.
cooler or more
serviceable can
be thought OF
for the little
ones summer
wear. II may
be developed In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-20

For summer outdoor garments great deal Of
black lace will be used in the shape OF capes and
even jackets. built up over colored Innings. For
older women the long style OF garment still claims
FIRST place and meets with general approval
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-20
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.
TISSUE PAPER PATTERN OF GIRLS
GUIMPE DRESS, NO 1885, FOR COU-
pom AND 10 CENTS

TON A4ND 10
This pretty little frock OF pink-checked Bingham
is daintily trimmed with white embroidery and IN
sertion The straight lower edge is heightened by
a fr OF embroidery. headed by three-quarter-inch
wide tucks. The top is gathered and Joined to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-20
SEEN ON THE COUNTERS.
SOME PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS FOR THE
SPRING SHOPPER-STYIE IN JACKETS.

In buying material for the summer silk shirt
waist. remember that a well-made foulard is one
OF the most serviceable members Of the elk
family
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-20

Charming little Jackets OF shepherds plaid, with
short basques and long narrow revers intended
to open over white or colored fronts waistcoats
are 1aunty for schooigirls.