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New-York tribune., 1900-02-26
A YOKOHAMA EPISODE.

An officer of the United States Navy and his wife
werc among a party of American travellers who
recently visited Yokohama but their pleasure dur
ing 2 brief stay was qualified by the dishonesty OF
a native They lived aboard the ship, and visited
the various places, returning TO the ship each
evening Leaving Yokohama they set sail for
Nasasaki, and had gone only a short distance
when one of the party discovered that her trunk
had been cut open and all her gowns stolen during
her absence A large hole had been made in the
bottom of the canvas covered wicker basket that
constituted her trunk and everything placed below
the tray had with the exception Of one bodice,
been removed. The torn condition of the bodice
,rdioated that a hook had been used to draw out
the garments through the opening. The owner.
new OUTFIT at Manila and has no hope of tracing
the stolen property
New-York tribune., 1900-02-26
ESs Il Ss (tIILDPr1S
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THE MISCHIETOUS COMRADEs.

Boys and burros are much alike in respect.
for you tell what either one Is going to
do particularly If they quiet and doce for any
length of time, say for five minutes says Louise
r. Dew, in Pets and Animals" This was the
case with Rags. McGinty and Bret. two burros and
boy of the California mountains
''Burro No. l called Rags because he
had stupid habit of stumbling on his knees which
was so frequent an occurrence that he always
presented a ragged appearance. As to Burro
No 2 no one seemed to know why he was called
McGinty any more than Brets mother knew why
she called him by this name; probably because II
struck their fancy, and as common as
Jocko' and Bill
brets mother had company over Sunday
two city girls who were very enthusiastic over the
charming little villa perched on the edge of a
canyon way up in California's bluest mountain
After dinner they were invited to take a Deen AT
the seveny-fve little chicks that the Incubator had
Matched that morning. Alas their little spirits had
departed this life and they were no noreI The
accident happened in this wise: Bret's mother
New-York tribune., 1900-02-26
4 PHILANTHROPIC SISTERHOOD
TwENTY-SIX YOUNG WOMEN DEVOTE
THEMSELVES TO THE SICK CHILL
DREN OF The POOR

Tyenty-six young women of st. Louis. Mo. who
are connected with the Bethesda Home form
sisterhood for the nursing and care of unfortu-
nate children. Special training IS required to MT
them FOR the work. the cost being paid by the
women themselves as well as all carfares and ex-
penses incurred in the charity. They receive no
monetary compensation for their labor
DR. +. W. Saunders and four OF ihe members are
In constant attendance at the home, and night and
day nurses serve the little ones under their
charge -. -, -.
Miss Alice Funk, the originator OF the WORK, mas
been engaged in il for eight years. These women
go into the poorest homes and pubic ana private
Institutions wherever child in need OF care Is TO
be- found. The socisty is non-sectarlan, ana Is
aided by a large number of women VINO contTlpule
boxes OF clothing and children's supplies. II re.
otlested TO do the society finds homes TOT the
children or accepts them temporarily until such
time as parents are atle 10 resume care on lhelh
New-York tribune., 1900-02-26
SERMONS on MISSIONS CONFERENCE.
AN APPEAL FOR FUNDS FROM THE FINANCE
COMMITTEE

In response 20 the letter sent out by the Com
mittee on Popular Meetings and Speakers of the
Ecumencal Conference Foreign Missions many
of the clergymen in this city yesterday preached
sermons on the Conference and what it represents
In all about five hundred ministers answered the
letter
At the First Union Presbyterian Church. Lex
ington-ave. and Eighty-sixth-st the Rev. Dr. Mil
ton S. Lttlefed did not. was expected speak
upon the subject, but it announced that some
day in March Professor George w Knox OF the
Union Theological Seminary. would deliver an ad-
dress on the subject at the church.
The Rev. George S Pratt. of the Church of the
Archangel. in the crypt of the Cathedral of ST.
John the Divine. will also speak upon the subject
at later date.
Among the other ministers who responded TO the
letter sent out by the committee were the Rev
DR.. Thomas Gallaudet of St AIMS Church; the
Rev. +. NJ. Foster, of the Third Reformed Church;
the Rev. Brady E. Backus of the Church of the
Holy Apostle; the Rev. DR. W Mex Darwood of
the Eighteenth Street Methodist Episcopal Church.
the Rev. A. '. Wittmeyer, of the French Episcopal
Church; the Rev. A. b Howard, of the Church OF
ST. John the Evangelist; the Rev. s. P. Cadman
of the Metropolitan Temple; the Rev. Edgar TIL
ton. of the Second Reformed Church; the Rev
DR.. BabCOck. of the Brick Presbyterian Church -.
tho Rev. j. G. Bliss, of the Washington Heights
presbyterian Church; the Rev DR.. John H Hoad-
ley of the Faith Presbyterian Church. and the
Rev. q. +. Krotel, OF the Lutheran Church of the
New-York tribune., 1900-02-26
POSTAGE STAMPS IN BOOK FORM.

r.cent innoyation which has been Introduced by
Mr. Madden Third Assistant Postmaster-General'
and which promises TO meet with universal IaVor
among women is the Issuance Of stamps IN pook
lorm For years the Postof1ce Department III
Washington has been receiving complaints concern
ing STAMPS rendered useless by sticking together
with the introduction of these books which VIII pe
ready In few weeks. much of this annoyance VIII
be overcome. 49,
The books will have cover of thick paper Win
alternating leaves of stamps and parafhne paper.
and On the covers will be printed a statement OF
the postal rates in the Unit,d States and foreieH
countries ,rh.
Stamps TO the amount of twtnty-four forty-elggnl g
and nnety-sx will be coitained in the DoUhs
An advance Of cent eich book is all tha'
will bs charged .x
The Postofice officials cenident that these
books will become popular. and believe mucn tlnle
will be saved in the handling OF stamps at 'ne
different pOstoffices
New-York tribune., 1900-02-26
HISTORY OF A WHEEL, CHAIR

Two years ago a wheel chair placed at the
disposal Of the T. S. S for the use of an invalid
In Manhattan by Mrs. c.. of East Thrty-sixth-st
for many weeks an invalid woman enabled to
ENJOY the outdoor sunshine because Of the wheel
chalr. At her death II was sent to another woman
IN brooklyn, who was in equal need of cheer and
her last days were made more comfortable bv the
use Oh thls gir 1t was next sent TO a man in
Metuchen y. j.. suffering with paralysis After
having served it's mission of sunshine there r. U,os
forwarded to Brooklyn. thence to Washington. d
ga Where AT present II Is medium of heIpfuness
ana cheer 10 an aged r s. s. member
~ mas been matter of deep regret 10 Iearn that
@ Ine generous donor of the chair has been ca lied
recently 10 mourn the death of a beloved daughtcr
VINO gave her life TO good works
MOI IN rewards, but in the strength 10 strive
ne pressing lies and new experience gained.
IN 9aliy duties done. hope kept alive
Aiao 1--we ana 1hought are housed and enter
'a''eu' -(John T. Trowbrdge
New-York tribune., 1900-02-26
NURSE DURING THE CIVIL WAR.

Mrs Annie Wittenmyer. who has just died at
Pottstown Penn, in her seventy-third year, won a
National reputation as a nurse during the civil
War. She went the front in April 1861, and
continued her services till November %, 1865. She
was all along the front lines from Nic1sburg to
Petersburg and many of the boodest
battleheds Besides spending $1,000 Of her own
money she gathered and distributed along the
front lines over 100000 worth of supplies. In Oc-
tober, 1863, Mrs. Wittenmyer brought forward a
proposition start a soldiers orphans home in
Iowa the first in the history of the world, as far
as known. After the war she became secretary of
one of the missionary societies of the Methodist
Church and was heard the platform in its in
terest In all the years since the she had been
in literary work. She of the first and
most enthusiastic members of the Daughters of the
Revolution.
New-York tribune., 1900-02-26
SURGICAL OPERATION RESTORES SIGHT.
X RAY DISCLOSED TUMOR WHICH oBsTRUcrED
FLOW OF BLOOD TO OPTIC NERVE.

Y RAY DISCLOSED TUMOR WHICH oBSTRUcrED
FLOW OF BLOOD TO OPTIC NERVE
Chicago, Feb. 25-One of the most remarkable
achievements in modern surgery and medical SCH
ence was accomplished yesterday. when total blind
ness that had existed for several years. was rs-
Heved and sight restored. This done through
operation. DR.. c. Pruyn Struggled. consulting
physician of the Chicago Baptist Hospital assisted
by Drs. Allan T. Haight, Walter MetcaR and
Robert Dodds. performed the operation Mrs.
F. G.. Parker.
Seven years Mrs. Parker's sight began to
fail. and a month ago she became totally blind.
She had met with accident. there had been
unusual strain the optic nerves. neither
there any physical condition that could be consd-
cred in any way associated with the afhictiOn No
relief could be given her. and Dr. Stringfed could
determine for the condition. unless there
obstruction to the blood vessels supplying
the optic
The y ray employed by Dr. Metcalf. and
skograph obtained, family outlining what
seemed TO be tunOT in the upper portion or the
OCciptaI lobe. Dr. Struggled began the operation
by trephining a section OF the skull. then opening
the membranes of the BRAIN and the tumor was
exposed to view. BY the removal Of the tunnor the
blood supplying the optic nerve again per-
mitted to flow freely, and tissues for many years
in disuse rehabilitated, and the wOmanS sight
will be restored in a short time.
New-York tribune., 1900-02-26
UNION OF BALTIMORE CHURCHES.
ASSOCIATE REFORMED AND CoNGREGAr1oNAh
SOCIETIES TO CONSOLIDATE

ASSOCIATE REFORMED AND CONGREGATIONAL
SOCIETIES To CONSOLIDATE.
Baltimore, Feb. . (SpeciaD-The Associate Re-
formed Church and the First Congregational
Church In this city 10 be consolidated. A con-
gregational meeting is TO be held at the Associate
Reformed Church March to take action on
the plans for consolidation which have been recon-
mended by conference committee of the
churches and by the trustees and elders OF the As
sOciate Reformed Church Printed copies OF the
plans. together with draft of the proposed char
ter for the consolidated church have been placed
in the hands of the members of the Associate Re-
formed Church means OF preparation for in
telligent action a. the congregational meeting
circular from the Associate Reformed Church ac-
cOmpaned the outline of the plans for the con-
sOlidatiOn. The circular states:
The proposed plan contemplates not the absorp-
tion of either body by the other. but rather
coalition under which the united body will be en-
titled and will possess the history, associations
and achievements of both Ii Will be In name ana
in form Congregational church. which the As
eNCate Reformed Church has been practically for
fifty years.
New-York tribune., 1900-02-26
ID CHEER.
PEACE.

I'm me We have peace,"-John xvi 33
The shadow, Father Is our own.
That sends across our path stain,
The disCord is in alone
That makes the echoing earth complain.
o God. how beautiful Is life,
Since Thou its soul and sweetness artI
How dies its childish fret and strife
On Thy all-harmOniZng heart!
Leaving behind me dust and clay
From selfish hndrances set free.
| find at last my broadening way
Unto my ocean rest In Thee
-(Lucy I.arcom.
New-York tribune., 1900-02-26
INVESTIGATION OF MISSOURI TROUBLE
CONDITION OF THINGS ABOARD THE TRANSPORT
TO BE SET FORTH

San Francisco, Feb. 25.-The trouble on board
the hospital ship Missouri is undergoing offi-
cial investigation Captain Barneson. Marine
Superintendent Of Transport Service. has begun to
take the statements Of officers OF the ship. to he
forwarded to Washington
Captain Dillon master of the vessel made
tain charges against Major Arthur. chief surgeon
of the Missouri. who retaliated by preferring
cOuntercharges against Captain Dillon. Chief OH
Ger Barret. Second Officer brunswick and Third
officer LOenivgalm. which they were suspended
A Board Of Survey has already determined that
Captain Dillon right in regard to the unsea-
worthy and unsatisfactory condition of the hos
pital ship, but further charges have been made by
him. 1t from a high source of authority
that Captain Dillon would be amply backed IN his
fight. which is prevent the Army from
trolling the navigation of transports.
New-York tribune., 1900-02-26

marry, If they get a. good offer Each canoness
has at her disposal a carriage and horses a box
at the theatre and medical attendance and drugs
provided. In addition, she receives pension of
about $45 a month.
Among those who have held the post of abbess
have been the unfortunate Marie Antoinette and
tie present Queen Regent of Spain. who governed
the order until her marriage in 1885. The present
abbess is the youthful Archduchess Marie Theresa
niece Of the Emperor of Austria The charities of
these hiShborn women are carried unostenta-
tiously.
New-York tribune., 1900-02-26

and closes over on the right. II may be omitted if
not desired, as the box pleat extends from the
neck. The neck IS finished with a band Of en-,
broldery. the broad sailor collar forms squa re
reVtrs In 'front.': winch are trimmed with insertion
and edging The sleeves shaped with inside
seams, gathered at the top and at the wrists wbicb
are completed with rolling cuffs. Denim eingham
pIque or linen may be trimmed with bands of bra ia
embroidery or stitched bands of contrasting color
corduroy trimmings. " ''''l
To make the dress for boy four years will 70
quire two and onequarter yards of thirty-sJv ircb
material The pattern No. 1922 is cut in sizes for
boys two and four years old. oi
New-York tribune., 1900-02-26
MPHERsoy TO BE SPEEDILY REPAIRED.

SHE WILL BE ABLE TO COME TO NETWORK sr
TOMORROW
Newport News Va. Feb 25 (SpecaD.-The United
States transport Mcpherson, which arrived In
Hampton Roads yesterday in tow OF the steamship
Admiral Sampson. which picked her up at o'clock
Friday morning, $50 miles of Hatteras and within
days sailing OF New-York. her destination.
tOwed to the shipyard here this morning and viii
be sent into the drydock tomorrow TO have her
broken shaft replaced with
The Job will consume little time and the McPher-
will be able to proceed New-York under her
own steam early Tuesday. Captain Burne and
the other officers of the Mcpherson say that the
towing done by the Admiral Sampson was the
fastest they have ever seen, and is probably a
record. From the time she picked up the disabled
ship until she reached Old Point the Sampson
aged ten knots an hour with the larger vessel In
tow.
New-York tribune., 1900-02-26
CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED

Mrs. c. A. Allen has sent five games. which will
be distributed among "shut-in' members; blotters.
from A. Lawkowski: prepared quilt pieces from
E d. Stone; reading matter for Manila. from j. c.
magazines, from A. l. c.. religious reading from
Ruth Armstrong; twenty-five lovely Perry pict-
ures from Mrs. T A Morris as Initiation fee for
a new member. and an infants cloak from L. X
English - $50 " -
New-York tribune., 1900-02-26

= = as llt
shield Is of all
over embroidery.
The belt OF white
galatea is fast
ened with a nickel
buckle.
The dress is ad-
j u s t e d wit h
shoulder and un-
der arm seams.
Three box pleats
I are formed back
and front, the
c | o S / II g being
IN a d e invisibly
under the centre
front pleat. The
pleats are stitched
on the underfoIds
to a waist depth.
below which they
flare stylishly TO
the lower edge Of
the skirt.
The shield is
finished separ-
ately, Joined 10
the left front I'M
der the box pleat
New-York tribune., 1900-02-26
NEW HONOR FOR NlfE urERa

Nine. Melba has just had conferred upon her th,
title OF Imperial Royal Kammersangeriu bv ths
Emperor Of Austria The distinction involves the
ItnperiaI private apartments II Is usually con-
terred upon artists OF long standing Nine MsIba
has however, sung only once at the Austxian In
pertal Opera House. -
New-York tribune., 1900-02-26

duty would lead 20 give up life position OF
power and influence for absolute uncertainty
l want 10 erect on this pulpit monument 70 the
goodness of God. I wish for my successor
nothing better than as happy pastorate as have
enjoyed shall not preach any farewell sermon
l hope to be heard frequently in this city.
New-York tribune., 1900-02-26
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.

TISSUE PAPER PATTERN OF BOYS DRESS
NO. 1922. FOR COUPON AND 10 CENTS
simple and pretty is this stylish one piece dress ~
nina olue cotton cheviot with collar and cuffs Of
white gaatea trimmed on the edges vritb ba, y.
embroidered Insertion and Hamhnrg edrinn IT,
New-York tribune., 1900-02-26

cessfuy waged that It is almost miraculous to see
how this reform is gaining ground in China. look
the girls feet with some pride when they come
forward to recte. They stand firm and quiet in
their places with thought Of leaning against
some table chair, as have seen them do in the
dark days when they were bound
New-York tribune., 1900-02-26

A dinner party given by the Misses Fora
ker daughters of Senator and Mrs. Foraker. in
Washington Saturday evening in honor of
Miss Mildred Phelps Stokes, a daughter of Mr.
and Mrs Arson Phelps Stokes of this city.
The other guests at the table Miss Bessie
Glover, Miss Edith Root Miss Curry-C COnnally Miss
Edwards. Miss Thaw, Miss FOulke Miss Galldge
Walter wilcox Colonel Edwards. Baron Ambrosey.
Oden Horstman. DR. Clayton. William AstOr Chan
Ter, Prince Troubetskey, Mr.. King and Mr.. Foulke
New-York tribune., 1900-02-26

Mrs Oswald Jackson. OF No. $50 Park-ave will
hold her second and last reception this afternoon
from until o'clock
New-York tribune., 1900-02-26

Miss Emily Biddle Dixon. daughter of Thomas
Dixon. of that city to Lieutenant George Thomson
NewhaU. Of the United States Army. son of Mr.
and Mrs. Daniel S. Newhall also of Philadelphia.
Lieutenant Newhau, Uho IS at present duty in
the Philippines Is expected home in a short time.
New-York tribune., 1900-02-26

Mr.. and Mrs. John Blake Baker af No. % East
Forty-eghth-st, who have given several handsome
entertainments, have arranged to spend the sum-
mer months in Europe. Mr.. and Mrs Baker in
tend 10 sail early in the spring and TO remain
abroad until late in September
New-York tribune., 1900-02-26

Mrs. A Scott Cameron. OF No 81 East Thirty
eighth-st, gave dinner party on Saturday even
ing in honor Of her son, w. Scott Cameron. The
guests included Miss Dominick Miss Barclay Miss
rfage to Edgar Morris Phelps is announced to
take pace on Wednesday, April %; Miss Chauncey.
Miss De COppet, J. Searle Barclay. ir. Edgar MGR
ris Phelps. Maxwell Stevenson. Sheldon Trowbrdge
and BradSh G. Johnson.
New-York tribune., 1900-02-26

At the home of Mrs Oscar Livingston. No. los
East Thirtieth-st., this afternoon there Will be a
concert for the benefit of the Little Sisters of the
Assumption, who work among the sick poor. Some
of the patrOneSSeS Of the concert Mrs. LiV-
ingston- Mrs Geraldyn Redmond. Miss Leontine
Marie. the Misses Gilbert and Miss Sarah Lee.
New-York tribune., 1900-02-26

George c. Montgomery and Henry B. Mont
gomery will give reception from until o'clock
this afternoon at their home. the Anchorage,
on Fort Hill, Staten Island. recently purchased by
them from Vernon H.. Brown
New-York tribune., 1900-02-26

Mrs. @. Du Bois Wagstaf. OF No. Is wes
Twentyhrst-st., Will give small dance for hel
daughter, Miss Mary Wagstaf this evening. The
guests who will number less than one hundred
VIII he the young friends of Miss Wagstaff who is
one Of the seasons debutantes. The dancing viii
be informal
New-York tribune., 1900-02-26

Mrs. Arthur NJ. Dodge will give dinner party
this evening at her home. No 125 East Thirty
ninth-st. in honor of her eldest son. Marshall II.
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LEGAL NOTICE.

LEGAL NOTICE.
Ada I. Atkinson. Administrative of the
moneys, goods, chattels, effects, cred
its and estate of Henry M. Atkinson,
deceased, VS..
Alice Atkinson, Sydney Atkinson and
Rachael Atkinson, Ada I. Atkinson
guardian of Sydney Atkinson and of
Rachael Atkinson, minors), and Ada
I. Atkinson, widow of Henry NJ. At
kinson, deceased.
The defendants, Alice Atkinson, Sgd
ney Atkinson, Rachael Atkinson, Ada l.
Atkinson, guardian of Sydney Atkin-
son and Rachael Atkinson, and widow
of Henry M. Atkinson, deceased, non
residents Of New Mexico, are hereby
notified that a petition and complaint
in the above entitled cause has beer
filed in the District Court for the u
ty Of Santa Fee by Ada I. Atkinson, adj
ministratrix of the estate, moneys,
goods, effects, chattels and credits of
Henry M. Atkinson, deceased, praying
for a sale and a decree for a sale of
the undivided interest and all the right,
title, interest and estate which was Of
Henry M. Atkinson, deceased, in his
lifetime, in and to certain real estate
situate in the county Of Socorro, for the
purpose of raising money to discharge
the Indebtedness Of the estate of said
Henry M. Atkinson, deceased, and for
an account of the amount due and ow-
ing by said estate, and for general re-
lief. And they are hereby required to
appear and answer the said petition
and complaint on the sixteenth day of
July, A. D. 1900, In the District Court
for the county Of Santa Fe and terri
tory of New Mexico, and that in default
thereof the same will be taken as con-
fessed and they be adjudged in default.
The attorney for the petitioner and
plaintiff Is T. B. Catron, whose post
office address Is Santa Fee. New Mexico.
(Seal) A. M. BERGERE,
Clerk Of the District Court, Santa Fee
County, New Mexico.
May Is, A. D. 1900.