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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-22

dead" Mrs. McCallum said she did not
know how the State Department recciv-
ed the Information.
MAY BE TAKEN TO TAMPA.
WASHINGTON. March 2l.-Fearing the
harm which might result from sud
den change from the climate Of the west
Indies TO the northern latitude. the fami-
ly are considering the advisability OF
having Mr. sherman taken 20 Tampa
Fla. for time. After remaining there
until he f. wen on the road 20 recovery
he can be brought TO Washington, STOP
ping possibly for some days at Fort
Monroe. 50 as TO become gradually ac-
customed TO the change In temperature.
no NEWS TO FAMILY FROM THE
PARIS.
WASHINGTON. March 2l.--At half-past
u o'clock tonight Mr.. McCallum. the
husband Of eX-Secretary Sherman's adopt
cd daughter. said nothing had been re-
ceived at the house from friends aboard
the Paris regarding the invalid's condi-
tiOn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-22

Allen Lcbcr Seriously Injured I'm "a
Railroad Accidcnt-A Negro Hurt.

Allen Le5er youth of 16. residing at
No. l405 Ashland street. lost an arm and a
leg yesterday. as the result Of a railroad
accident. lie is now at the Virginia Hos
pital in precarious condition. though it is
believed he will recover.
LeDer is the son of MIR. Charles r. Leber
who keeps a grocery store at Second and
Canal streets. He was out near the Ches-
apeake and Ohio railroad tracks below
Hollywood. and an incoming freight train
passing. he tried 10 jump on and get "A
ride He fell under the wheels, and his
left leg and arm were severely crushed.
The city ambulance was telephOned for,
but before ii arrived the sufferer was car
red to the Virginia Hospital, where DR..
Hugh NJ. Taylor amputated the injured
limbs The leg was taken OFF below the
knee and The arm at the shoulder-joint.
DR. Taylor thinks his patient will re-
cover.
\ Negro BADLY Injured.
Another accident. somewhat similar in
its results. occurred late yesterday after
noon on the Richmond Fredericksburg
and Potomac railroad, opposite Pages
coal-yard and near the crossing. The vic
tim was Abner Terrell. a negro of S5. who
with his wife and four children reside at
No. SS west Marshall street.
Abner was returning from work. and
when crossing the railroad tracks he mo-
ticed a shifting engine approaching. lie
stepped out of the way Of the shifter. but
directly i'm the way of the Florida Special
which he did not see. He was very badly
hurt. His right leg was horribly mashed
his shoulder severely injured. and his face
and head cut and bruised. The ambulance
I'm charge Of DR.. Brown, carried Abner 10
the Retreat for the Sick, where Dr. Win
free is attending him.
At / o'clock this morning the sufierel
was doing as well as might be anticipated
The shock was too great to admit of an
operation. The leg viii be amputated this
morning.
Fingers Mashed and Cut.
Mr.. II. =. HOwlc. of Manchester, while
engaged at the LocOmotve-W Works last
night. had his thumb caught in machinery
and severely mashed. DR.. Brown, of the
ambulance corps. dressed the injured
member which will probably have TO be
taken off,
Walter Tate. while cutting wood yester-
day afternoon. nearly severed one OF his
fingers with the axe. DIR. Brown attended
him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-22

The state Bank Of Virginia has Just put
in its Fire and Burglar-Pr0Of Vault an
other section Of those popular Safe-De-
uosit Boxes. that rent for $3.50 per annum.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-22

one creates an appetite for more-wyes
II Want Ir' Sc. Cigar.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-22
II the Eaby is Cutting Teeth

The open-door policy TO comfort-smok'
ing Wyes Il Want IT. Sc. Cigar.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-22
The Weather.

- WASHINGTON. March a.
ol,u Forecast for Wednesday:
For Nirginia--Rain: warmer IN
northeast portion; brink. south
eastcriy winds
For North Carolina-Rain; brisk, south
erly winds.
THE WEATHER IL RICHMOND YES
TERDAY was clear and pleasant, with
cloudy skies IN the afternoon anu light
rain at night.
CO.. .f thernometar.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-22

Orders Cor printing sent 10 tho Dis
patch Company will be given prompt at
iention. and the style OF work and prices
will he sue 30 Dlsa-a """.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-22

~ uuIrs Cough syrup cures 'he
painful breathing irdicau'e ol aIse''"
lungs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-22

The other man says Wyes Il Want X"
sc. cigar just suits his taste
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-22

be sure and use that old and weli-trisd
remedy Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup.
for children teeihing. II soothes the
child. softens the gums. allays all pain.
cures wind collie. and h the best remedy
for dlarrhOea, Twenty-Five cents bottle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-22
ROUGH RIDER ~ TROUBLE.

Major +. MARTINEZ. OF the Cuban forces.
who was shot last evening at the Hotel
Inglatcrra by POlice-Lieutenant Emil Cas-
sin. a former trumpeter OF the Rough
Riders. is not expected 10 live Cassn has
been placed in Jail. His action is general
ly condemned as unwarranted. and due 70
his excitable temperament.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-22

sta;e OF thermometer:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-09
EXCHANGE FOR WOMAN'S WORK.
ITS MANAGERS THINK THE CHIvALRY OF
MEN WILL BRING THEM S5O COO

The managers Of the New-York Exchange for
Woman's Work. who are obliged 10 give up their
house in Thlrteenth-st. this spring and who have
been looking in vain until now for a permanent
home. have been most fortunate they say. in rent
ing the house the northwest corner OF Forty
thrd-st and Madlson-ave.. with the option OF
buying Il at any time during the year.
The price fixed is $4,000.
The house is perfect In all OF its appointments -
said one Of the managers recently "and 30 ad-
mirably adapted 10 the work that no changes
need to be made now. but in the future. II neces-
sary. n substantial addition can he made to the
present house by building on tho whole lot
AS the exchange is virtually a benevolent insti-
tuition. II is a most important consideration I'm TAX.
ing the new house that there is sufficient space in
ness This will greatly reduce the rent OF the ex-
change.
'If we can add $4,000 to the amount already sub
scrbed for building fund II Will enable us 10 buy
the property. now subject 10 a mortgage. We be-.
lieVc that friends will clearly the Wis
dom of buying the property at once that they Will
make IL possible for the society 20 own the build
ing May l. may celebrate the twenty-nrst
birthday OF the exchange In a homo OF our own
1T has been said that the wealthy women ~
benevolent and loyal women OF New York ara
working meet the rent and daily expenses OF
the exchange. They are giving their time and
strength TO educate the consgnors . do good
work, and are spending their money freely m ke
a market for t.
Does 4 not seem natural. then. that we should
turn to the men OF New-York believing that the
sagacity which has brought success to them and
pealed TO in vain. will bring TO the $4,000 for
which ask
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-09
AT DAVIS COLLAMORE & CO.'S. BROADWAY
AND TWENTY FTRsT-sT.

At this long-estabished store one can find every
thing that may be desired in tho way OF fine china
and beautiful glassware The department devoted
to the latter is especially attractive the hand
soonest pieces having intricate gilt designs The
pattern Is first cut in the glass in intago fashion
and then filed in with gold Another attractive
feature is set OF plain glasses OF the finest quality
with a handsome engraved monogram. Other sets
for use on yachts have ensgns Of the different
clubs in enamel.
Many OF the finest dinner sets are made In the
same style as these glasses The plates have a
fancy border, with the monogram either In tho
centre or the rim and this idea Is followed out
in every piece The dinner sets made by this firm
for the Prince of Wales and Queen Victoria were
in monogram style. An original design is shown in
a fish set, each plate having a different kind OF
fish exquisitey painted the seagreen background.
Nearly all Of the fine china Is OF English make.
Many people deceived this firm declares in re-
gard to real Dresden and its imitation. They may
be glad 10 know that the genuine ware is invaria-
bly, marked with two crossed swords in royal blue.
The Rookwood ware il said TO be the finest pot
terry manufactured in this country. The blending Of
cOors Is remarkably rich, and the designs are
handsome. being painted on the pottery and then
glazed
AS this house does only nne retail business any
one who patronizes It may be OF the best OF
attention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-09
PEScrE BAND ANNIVERSARY.

The sixth anniversary OF the New-York Rescue
Band was held az It's mission-rooms, No Il Doyers
St. last night There was a large attendance. The
Rev J. f. Carson. Of the Central Presbyterian
Church. OF Brooklyn, gave the opening address.
He was followed by Mrs T. VI. Whittemore Or.
Laldiow. secretary OF the Federation OF the
Churches OF New York and A number Of the super
intendents OF missions from Trenton. Morris,own.
Newark Paterson. Jersey City, Brooklyn and New
York.
One OF the most i3tsresting features OF the pro-
gramme was the music rendered by Chinese
quartet-Lee Shecl. Wun. Tong Cow. Lee Daft and
s. {. Chew-and music a Chinese piano by Chu
Young leading merchant Of Chinatown. Special
sacred songs we're also given by Miss Upham. the
Rev. William Deane and the Misses Taylor, OF
Brooklyn
Among the various branches OF work included by
the New-York Rescue Bend are the Chinatown
Mission. No Il Doyers-st.. Hope Mission School for
Children and Star Of Hope Club for Working Girls,
under the superintendent OF Miss V Corona Furry,
at No II Doyers-st., general city rescue work and
prison and hospital work The allied work in
cludes the Theca Home and Reading Room, No.
213 West Fiftythird-st.. and the Thecla Orphanage
and Fresh-Air Work. Upper Nyack, ~ Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-09
NEWS OF THE STORES.
AT ARNOLD. CONSTABLE & CO.'S. BROADWAY
AND NINETEENTH-sT.

Az every shopper knows this Arm always mas a
fine line OF imported costumes. but this spring II
seems 10 have surpassed itself One OF the most
exquisite OF these elaborate gowns is blue ana
white foulard The skirt is trimmed with grahu-
ated rows OF black velvet, each Of which is edged
with white silk peating and has mario" lace
heading The bodice is trimmed 10 correspond ana
has yoke OF cerlse silk made in shell tucking ana
appqued slightly with lace.
Another gown is a pale blue silk null made In a
long coat effect The coat IS deliberately appliqued
with point d'esprlt In flower design The front
panel OF tho foundation skirt has rows upon rows
of lace insertion put on in points. and the vest
is correspondlngy trimmed. One Of the best Of
Paquins tailor costumes Is a dark plum broad
cloth combined with pale blue and trimmed with
black braid, gilt braid and gilt buttons pretty
blue Is heavily stitched with white which makes
an effective trimming.
The separate waists dainty and pretty enough
TO draw admiration from any one. In wraps there
is an exquisite cape OF the lghtest tan cloth cut
TO show the helotrope lining under an elaborate
long boa Of peated white chiffon.
There is large department devoted 20 silks and
many women have found II wise to purchase here
In the new silks are seen many Dresden designs
usually combined with satin stripes. A novelty
this spring is a silk with colOred stripe which
has raised cord running across opposite to the
stripe. This cord can be used with which 70 full
on the silk, which will make this silk popular for
waists.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-09
IN COLONIAL TIMES.
WHAT NEWSPAPER WOMEN HAVE DONE IN
THE PAST.


THE PAST
In "The Interchange" the official publication OF
the Michigan Woman's Press Association and the
Michigan State Federation OF Women's Clubs. Mrs.
Sarah J. La Tour writes on newspaper women OF
Colonial times She shows that business women,
esnecially IT. journalistic callings. were not I'M
known in the carly days OF American history. She
says
.'Newspapers OF Colonial times can scarcely be said
IN have been edited they were simply printed and
nublished and all that men did newspaper pub
fishers women did also. and did well. II cannot
he asserted these women often or primarily started
a newspaper; they usually assumed tho care after
the death OF an editor husband. brother or SON"
Mrs La Tour tells OF many women who conducted
n,ners Sarah Updike who married Dr. Giles God
dard being among the first. After her husbands
nth she published with the assistance OF her
"The Providence Gazette and Country Journal"
This was carried at New-London. Conn, in
l165 Later the went to Baltimore and bought
out the business OF another widow. who pub
Itching tho paper established by her husband.
The sister OF this same William Goddard supern-
tended The paper during her brothers frequent
absences. and at the time OF the Revolution this
Another paper n Baltimore carried by
Anna Katherine Greene. the widow OF the man who
started It. and she. TOO, was assisted by her son
A man who had been Mr.. Grcene's partner went
ia williamsburg and began The Virginia Gazette"
which I'm turn was carried on 10y his widow.
Mrs. Elizabeth Timothy, OF Charleston, and. after
papers as was her daughter when she had become
a widow. Anne. the widow OF James Franklin,
fell heir 10 the same business. and was assisted In
IL by her two daughters.
Boston women were also journalists. Mrs Russell
continued the work after his death Margaret
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-09
ELECTING HONORARY MEMBERs

An interesting feature OF the Woman's Home
Improvement club OF the College Settlement during
the last nine years has been to elect honorary
members women who have been friends 10 the club
This includes those who have given a series OF
addresses. entertained the members with music or
otherwise have contributed to the work which the
club is doing
Among those elected TO honorary membership are
Mrs Seth Low. Mrs. Henry NJ. Sanders, Mrs
John ". Stewart, Mrs Charles Kelsey, Mrs. Joseph
Mckee. Mrs. Francis Lynde Stetson, Miss Lois
Bangs, Mrs. John Mulkcnburr, OF Staten Island.
Mrs William Sheriff.. OF Bloomfield. and Mrs
Rudolph Scharf, OF ozone Park Honorary mem
bers have the right 10 visit the club at all times
hut are not allowed TO vote.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-09
RELIABLE LADIES' TAILORING

NORRIS wEINGARrEN Of Troy. y. s.. is achieving
great at his Nsw-York Ladies' Tailoring
iishment. No "a West Thirty-hfth ST. Mr. weingarten
has achieved the reputation OF being OF tho best
filters IN the country and is well known for his original
designs and sxcusveness His excellent At and nsh give
that grace 70 all his costumes which is pleasing
fined taste. The dsa in opening this city intro
dues high-cass work at the most moderate prices.
Mr.. weingartsn has decided offer his ta.lor-made
suits in imported mstsrs; for $50 and $50 the regular
prics h4fns from SIS 10 $50
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-09
ACCORDION PLEATING

A. Burgess. Of No $40 Sixth-ave. and No 90 West
Twenty-irst-st. having one Of the oldest pleating
houses in this city. Is ahte TO ofer his patrons
exceptional work at low prices. Here a customer
can have dress pleafings. pinking and buttonholes
made while she waits. One also have feather
boas cleaned. dyed and repaired; It costs only 8
and 10 cents TO have the boas cured. Gloves
made new for 10 cents and warranted TO be
odorless Straw hats are renovated. dyed or
shaped at reasonable prices
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-09
CONC WITHOUT DRINK.

The camel IA not the only living creature that
can 20 a length Of time without water. Many rep
tiles live without drinking n long time IN places
where drouths perpetual A paroquet In the
Zoo in London was said to have lived a half
fury without drinking drop OF water.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-09
INTERESTING FACTS.

When heron flaps his wings the upward and
downward movements. It IS claimed number nearly
three hundred beats a minute. The bird conse-
Quently creates considerable disturbance OF the
air for some distance in his vicinity whenever he
thus exercises himself.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-09
OLD FRIENDS ARE BEST

one OF the fads Of the moment is to make a pres-
ent to the dearest friend OF real old-fashlonea
brown teapot the dark-brown kind. that tea-drink-
ers declare make the best tea In the world To en-
nance the value OF this simple gift II should bs
decorated with q gold monogram,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-09
THE RATTLESNAKES "HOODOO"

II may not be generally known that the rattle
snake has the greatest antipahy for the leaves OF
the white ash. People have proved by expert
ments that this dislike Is 30 intense that the snake
will even run into n 1re across tho burning
Goals 10 avoid touching white-ash leaves
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-09
HINTS FOR THE HOUSEWIFE.

A new invention for experimenting lack 81
closet room is proving boon to sojourners in
hotels or dwellers In flats.
The article in question consists Of wire arms OF
steel which, acting spring, hold tightly TO-
gether two fat clamps OF hard wood When the
clamps open the band Of n skirt. evenly folded the
front breadth lying fiat. may be laid In and slipped
I'D so that # Is held firmly in place The wire arms
Of the frame meanwhile receive the bodices and
hold them IN shape. Coats and trousers may also
be hung on this device the bottoms OF the trousers
folded evenly together and slipped through the
clamp This not only holds them in shape. but
presses them as we'll.
A haIf-dozen Of these frames suspended from
rod under closet shelf across the corner Of the
cottage bedroom will accommodate a fair-szed
wardrobe and render its owner superior 10 limita-
tons OF closet space.
II IN using sour milk with soda for griddle cakes
or mullins the milk does not foam 1t should 10
produce the desired hshtness. A tcaspoonful OF
vinegar added TO the milk will produce the desired
result.
In preparing goose for the oven thorough bath
in hot soapsuds is not only cxpedent, but neces-
sary The skin % goose IS so exceedingly oily
that heroic measures are necessary to obtain good
results Indeed. many particular housekeepers
take soapsuds and a small scrubbing brush, kept
for that purpose. 10 all fowls claiming that the
skin is more or less exposed 10 all sorts OF dust
penetrating through The ,o feathers Certain II is
OF any fowl before and after the scrubbine or
course. good Tinsing must follow the soaping
process.
In cooking kidneys II must be remembered that
they should be cooked either n great deal but
little, the golden mean in this case being out Of
the question Kidneys like eggs. Cooked
beyond certain point tho albumen and fbrine
harden. and then long slow cooking Is required to
bring them back TO digestibility
To prepare lamb kidney saute IN the channg-
dish put tablespoonfuls Of butter IN the outlet
nan. When hot add "A small onion minced fine
and cook for moment or two, taking care that IT
does not blacken. Then add the kidney cut in thin
slices Cook five minutes turning often When
Drowned add one tablespoonful OF mushroom catsup
and either n tablespoonful OF stock or a dessert.
and serve at once on hot plates.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-09
SPEED or THE CRAB AND THE SNAIL.

Ostriches not the only swift-running animals
that can outstrlp the speed OF a horse There is
a land crab in Cuba, It IS said. that can rival the
ostrich and go much faster than horse. In
contrast 10 this Is the snail. that takes fourteen
days and five hours TO travel one mile.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-09

pieces OF a game Of chess. It can move in &C.
centric directions backward. sideways, and alter
its without turning its body.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-09
ELNIRA COLLEGE CLUB.
ITS ANNUAL MEETING AS MERRY AS OUR
COLLEGE BELL"


About fifty members Of the Elmra College Club
gathered yesterday for their annual meeting in the
Hotel Marie Antoinette. Boulevard and Sixty-sixth-
st. Luncheon was served In the state dining-room
at one long table. whore fruits, flowers and ices
carried out a scheme OF roseate coloring
The two college societies, Kappa Sigma and Phi
MI. which the old college girls remember as Cali
sophia" and "Philomathea," well represented
and in the interchange Of "reminiscences. tender
absurd and more or less picturesque. all went a.
merry as the proverbal college bell" thus apos-
trophzed by all Elmra students:
Bell. thou soundest merrily
When the college lassies to the messroom hie
Bell, thou soundest dreamiy
When In early morning they In slumher lie.
Bell. thou sOundest merriy,
Teest thou at ev'ning ono days works gone by
Bell, thou soundest mournfuy
Teest thou In June time the ends dra wing nigh.
After the luncheon II was announced that Presi-
dent Mackenzie OF the college had already Sc
cured 10000 toward the $4,000 b-centennial fund
and that in September. 1903. fifty years from tho
time the college transferred from Auburn 10
Elmira, an Ella borate bcentennial celebration will
take place.
In the programme which followed Miss Susan G.
Walker. OF Barnard College. delivered a thoughtful
address college Settlement Work" Mrs Frank
Jewett gave a plano solo, Miss Beatrice Blythe and
Ireland played violin solo. Bouquets OF violets
were presented to each OF the artists as a slight
token OF the appreciation with which their several
numbers had been received.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-09

the Skin, all around. Stylish comenatuohss, r ~
developed by the mode which T. sutau.e Ir.,,ts
silk or cotton fabrics and braid rloe.n ,,,r,rli
or gimp may he tastefullv employed ivi isurtrf
years will require one and one qgat's,, ,,srr ~
n'aterial forty-four inches wide Inc g,,sen a.
sixteen years OF age To make the SKI. ,,,s r.
quire three and ons-hslt yards o, ss In sIls .
misses twelve. fourteen and sixteen years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-09
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.

TuSSUE-PAPER PATTERN OF MISSES
STREET TOILET. NO. 1888 OR no. TN
FOR COUPON AND 10 CENTS EACH
Fawn-coored serge is hero united with 9 4,
vest and standing collar OF white taNeta. emsrct
cred with polka dots in black silk mixed black q.
white braid forming the simple but effective tsecn
ton The full fronts are arranged over dart-trs
Innings and close lnvisiby in centre A s,sntz
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-09
PSYCHOLOGICAL OR PHrSroLosIcis.

psychological as well "s physol0s,.sr .
might II Il said. he proved by ,he ehaH,' y, 81
ability TO change its color is well know" q r
the saurian's eyes are baded TINS Wv" . NJ D
moved. A subtle question may be .snLu
psychologist az to how much the ens ,'ls Of 49,
character In the individual Is tns mind ana Y
ton both through the eyes or inc ~ errreu,j
visual organs How chsngeless Is me s,,ss ~
OF the face and OF the mind that are rscsnty ~
is we'll known. The question hss 80 polno
raised by a society fond OF arguing 'hs''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-09

An odd cortriyance IS used In China TO protect the
carrier-pigeons from the attacks Of birds OF prey.
Tiny bamboo tubes are fastened under their wings.
and as they fly the air passing swiftly through
the tubes makes a shrill whistle. which serves TO
frghten off the other birds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-09

The pretty little woodpecker OF California Is an
energetic worker IT will carry distance
OF thirty miles 10 store II away from sight.