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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-19
MISS BRUSH'S WILL CONTEST.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CURED HER OF
PNEUMONIA. HEALERS SAY

George ". De Lane resumed the witness stand
before Surrogate Fitzgerald yesterday, and under
cross-examination by John NJ Bowers continued
giving testimony in the brought against the
probate of the will Of Miss Helen Brush. Mr..
Bowers questioned De Lane closely 70 the affairs
Of the First Church of Christ Scientist. The wit
ress finally remembered receiving 81 900 for some
special work. Mrs. Augusta E. Stetson. the first
reader Of the church. had received a salary Of
$1,000 year. He had heard that Miss Brush had
loaned the church 5000 year before her death.
With the testimony Of Mr.. De Lane the pro-
ponents OF the will rested, and Mr. Bowers called
Joseph B. Whitney, the treasurer OF the First
Church Of Christ He said that IN March 1899 Miss
Brush gave s25 to the church. On April Is. 1899 she
$1,000 and in December OF the same year IS 900
These sums were for the building fund In De-
cember. 1899, she contributed $40 to the nainten-
ance fund. Mr.. Whitney remembered that Miss
Brush had loaned the church 5000 in February
1899
Miss Ethelin Da Deetz testified that she had been
taken to Miss Brush by Mrs stetson for the pur-
pose Of helping to heal Miss Brush Miss Brush
had been in a low condition when the witness had
first gone to her house. She had given her the i'm
personal treatment. Mrs. stetson had called daily
and there had been also another assistant healer
Miss Brush had been suffering from pneumonia.
No medicines were used.
Did her condition improve under your treat
ment?" asked
Yes. indeed She entirely recovered"
did you tell her that Christian Science could
cure consumption
IT did"
'Tn fact you told her that it was in the power
Of Christian Science heal all diseases even those
that are regarded as necessarily fatal?'
The witness said that she had been healed by
Christian Science after having been a mental and
physical wreck for more than fifteen years.
II noticed" continued Miss Deetz, that In March
or April. 1900, Miss Brush needed treatment-not
Pfo o4 TSat asked Mo covers
For persecution She had very hard problem
20 meet. thought she needed spiritual support"
Trouble with her relatives, IN Miss Deetz's opin-
ion. caused Miss Brush's mental suffering
a struggle with some physical discord."
Miss Deetz said that there much opposition
in Miss Brushs family when she became interested
IN Christian Science. 'fIt is an obstacle We fire.
quenty meet" said Miss Deetz.
And Miss Brush recovered under the obstacles?'
Hers a remarkable case. was IT notY'
1T was 1t proved the power OF Christian Science
TO overcome Obstacles +"
stoppedT'
NO, it increased On account Of It was forced
Have you ever treated contagious Diseases
DO you report such cases 20 the Board OF
mot necessarily"
What contagious diseases have you treatedY'
'Diphtheria and measles"
The diphtheria, It developed, vas attended nv
what Is known the distant treatment
Miss Deetz said she understood that II was
against the custom OF the society to report cases
TO the Board Of Health
Adjourned until to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-19
FESTIVALS OF THE JEWS.
MRS. GOTTHEIL TELLS OF THEIR SIG
NIF1CANCE - CHANCKAH NEARLY
C0INCTDENT WITH CHRISTMAS.

The New-york Council OF Jewish Women met
yesterday afternoon n the vestry OF Temple
Israel F-tth-ave. and One-hundred- and-twenty-
hfth-st- A number OF men We're present. as the
speakers included Swami Abhedananda and the
Rev. Thomas r. SIcer Mrs. Frederick Nathan
reported On the work % the Committee on Re-
lgon, and Mrs. Esther Rusksy gave q brilliant
paper On Current Topics" as related 10 Jewish
snstrs n Europe and America. after which Mrs
RichareGotthe read 8 paper on the historical
aspect OF festivals in general and the significance
o. me Jewish festivals. especially the Chanukah,
winch IL nearly coincident with Christmas.
historical continuity she said. holds men to-
Eether mere than common language home.
The Enghshmen IN Australia. India Canada and
South Africa are bound by nothing so much as by
The history and traditions OF the little island that
Is the heart OF the English race Il we ask what
force binds the Jews together. the answers are
many. but few express II wholly. We are bound
ny a common past, a common suffering, a com
mon future These forces are largely spiritual but
We have expressed them in symbols that appeal 10
the heart. The embodiment Of ideas in forms and
ceremonies Is nowhere more marked than among
the Jews. Theirs is a religion Of deeds. not dog
mas
Chief among these observances are the festivals
i does not matter whence they came whether
from India or Egypt, from barbarous or civilized
source. The only important point il what We have
made Of them. The Passover may be related 10
other festivals OF other peoples but 10 the Jew II
means the delIverance from Egypt. The Macca-
bean festival, the Chonukah, symDolizes the cour-
are and faith OF the Macca bees, who Waged long
struggle fl defence OF their homes their state and
their religion. This festival occurs nearly coin
cdent WIKI the Christian festival OF Christmas
that there is danger that the observance Of one
may be lost in q gradual assimilation with the
other"
Mrs Gotthel urged strongly that the Jews should
retain the sense Of sacredness OF their own fes-
uval. and be led by false idea OF lberalty
INTO giving place 10 the Christmas tree and other
essentially Christian ObserTances Of the Christian
least 7 40 not mean 10 say one WORD against
lneIr reverence for that day. ] should be q poor
JeWess indeed. Il my faith made me intolerant OF
any other But do assert that We best serve the
community IN which live by being the best
Jews can" she said.
Swami Abhedananda. who wore the terra Gotta
robe q his order traced the simarfries Of feasts
ano fasts IN many countries, and was followed by
ne Rev Thomas r. Slicer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-19
BENEFITS OF VISIBLE SPEECH.
A LECTURE GIVEN YESTERDAY By ALEX
AMBER MELVILLE BELL
TRESl


Professor Alexander Melville Bell repeated yester-
day afternoon before the Visible Speech Club al its
rooms in the Berkeley LyceUm. the lecture given
by him on Monday al Columbia University.
Visible speech IS the organic action of speech
rendered in symbols" said Professor Bell 1T Is
the invisible elements made visible by revealing
the mechanism that controls them. Its object Is
10 improve daily speech by making correct use
OF the vocal organs possible through understanding
their nature. Faults Of speech caused by
faulty adjustment OF the organs Of speech.
"A knowledge OF visible speech is required
from all candidates for the ONCE Of oral teacher
Of the deaf. but the deaf pupils themselves have
not been generally instructed in the system. When
they are. marked improvement in results viii be
certainly achieved
The correction OF defects impediments and
idiosyncracies Of speech will be perfectly attained
by competent teachers Of visible speech The pro
nUnciaton Of language will be unfaIhngly taught.
Speakers Of our own language will acquire its pure
pronunciation, and teachers OF foreign languages
VIII find all difficulty removed from the work Of
impartng true foreign accent and utterance TO
their pupils For the cultivation Of the voice in
singing the system is especially beneficial.
Professor Bell recited The Quality Of Mercy Is
Not Strained in the way in which il was spoken
in Shakespeare's time. and gave also an old Scot
fish poem, The Kings Visit 10 Edinburgh" by
he said he found IN a volume OF trash
Many well known persons were in the audience
and Professor Bell held an impromptu reception
after his lecture
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-19
TO ENTERTAIN BERYHARDT.

The usual pleasant gathering OF women graced
the Twelfth Night Club az its monthly social yes
teroay afternoon al the Berkeley Lyceum The
hostesses were Selma Fetter Royle. Adelaide Fitz
Allan and Rene Belasco. The tea table presented
true holiday picture with its decorations Of holly
and a tiny Christmas for centre piece,
trimmed and lighted with candles.
The musical programme comprised soprano solos
by Miss Lucie Stainback. the waltz song from
Romeo and Juliet" and THE Rose" Mrs. Har-
riet sibley Ward contributed two interesting read
inFs
The guests included Mrs o. s. TIcer. OF Ken
lucky Mrs. ". J. Swan, Mrs r. Coykendail. Mrs
J. N. Zimmerman. Mrs. Martha Royle King. Mrs.
Louis MatheZ. Miss Blanche Bates, Mrs Henry J.
Baker Miss Sophie Curtis. Miss Ethel Keeney. OF
San Francisco; Miss NJ Lawrence and Miss Par
The president Mrs. Alice Fischer Hsrcourt ere
afed a decided hutter among the members. when
she arrived late by her announcement that Nine
Bernhard and n. Coquein had accepted for a
special reception 10 be given them by the Twelfth
cember.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-19
VI. A. COFFIN DENIES RESIGNATION
CHANGE IN ARRANGEMENTS FOR PArS-AsrERrcAx
EXPOSITION or FINE ARTS.

William A Codin. Director OF Fine Arts Of The
Pan-American Exposition. when seen at his ONCE
IN West Fifty-seventh-st- yesterday denied the
report Of his resignation from connection with
the exposition. He said that the report was the
outgrowth o. rumors circulated at the tine II was
found that the Albright Art Gallery could not be
finished IN time for the exposition and while other
plans for housing the art exhibit were stin under
discussion. Misinfor-ned people had circulated re-
ports that the division Of fine arts was to be abol
ished. and that Mr.. Coffin had resigned.
In explanation OF the new plan. the Pan-Amerf-
can Exposition Company announces a change In
the arrangements for the exhibition OF fine arts
On account Of difficulties in procuring the kind Of
marble chosen for the construction OF the Albright
Art Gallery, 1t is found that the building cannot
be completed in time for the opening OF the ex-
position IN May. The Albright Art Gallery indeed
cannot be finished. from the present outlook until
some time in the autumn. The directors OF the
exposition, therefore have decided 20 build a gall
lery OF brick and iron. which will correspond IA
the arrangement OF the galleries with those OF the
Albright Gallery This new building. work upon
which Will be begun Immediately. Will be finished
and ready for the installation Of the fine arts ex-
hibt AT the time of the opening Of the exposition
II will occupy fine site in the exposition grounds,
but not close to the exposition buildings, many OF
which are constructed OF wood and staff. The ex-
hibtiOn OF fine arts therefore, will be made Up
the plans already announced. which 70 secure
very high class and comprehensive exhibition OF
American art, including a retrospective exhibition
of the highest artistic character.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-19
THE POSTOFFICE MISSION.
GOOD DONE BY THE woMEN's NATIONAL
ALLIANCE IN DISTRIBUTING READ
ING MATTER.

The Messiah Branch Of the Women's National
Alliance met yesterday morning at the Church OF
the Messiah. Mrs. ". S. Burton opened the bust
ness meeting at 10 a. m. and called DR. Ethel
Blackwell for the secretary's report Mention was
made in the report OF the church Just opened
at Shelter Neck. n. c.. toward which the various
alliances contributed largely. The new church
at Ottawa. Canada. has also been largely aided bv
the Branch Alliance, and the visits TO Ottawa of
the Alliance director. Mrs. Davis have done much
toward arousing sympathy and securing help for
the cause there.
Mrs c. f. F3ske read an account Of the Ma
tional Alliance meeting in Boston and several
encouraging reports from churches and move
rnents in which the National Alliance has been
helpful
The Postofice Mission report consisted Of letter.
from faraway points One from the chaplain OF
the United States Army post at Fort SUI. Okla
homa. told OF the appreciation by soldiers sta
toned there of the barrels Of reading matter sent
by Mrs Addison f. Andrews. Another letter from
Collyer. Kan. "a small place named for Robert
Collyer). spoke Of the many homes into which
the books and sermons find their way and the good
done by the magazines in keeping people in touch
with what is going on in and around the great
cities.
Miss Brigham. of Grafton Mass spoke on the
origin and growth Of the Lend-a-Hand clubs and
the travelling libraries connected with them. Shs
asked for help TO extend the work and 10 establish
permanent Libraries in out of the way places.
pecially among the miners OF the country and
among convicts DR.. Edward z. Hale is president
Of the society. Mrs. James T. Fields is one Of the
directors
At Il o'clock DR.. Savage began his talk on '"The
History OF the Old Testament" by stating that
many people deprecated what they called criticism
OF the Bible so prevalent now but, said he "our
criticism is not of the Bible, but OF the theories
held concerning the Bible" He discussed the au-
thorship OF the first five books. commonly held to
have been written by Moses but showed that they
contained accounts of many things which did not
take place until long after the time OF Moses He
spoke OF the two different versions OF the Creation
and drew attention to the statement that light
created three days before the sun. moon and
stars, He described briefly the differing traditions
held about the fall OF man fits time and place that
held by the Greeks and Romans and the taught
by PTometheus being Numerically opposed TO each
other. Many questions were asked and a short
discussion closed the lecture after which were
q Luncheon and the usual social hour.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-19
GOOD CHEER RECEIVED.

The new T S s. branch Of Rondout. n. Z, sent
a large box Of splendid sunshine There were tWeh-
ty-four filed bags for the Little Mothers also
ten nghtingales for invalids, eleven flannel sKrts
four sacks two baby caps. two blankets. two pairs
OF Ieggngs one pair of bedroom shoes ana one par
OF extra rnittens Everything was new and oeaut-
fully made. One box came from Mrs. StotI TWO
filed bags from Pearl Lukens, box with TINS mes
sage "A Merry Christmas 70 three Little Mothers
and blessings for the T. 5. s." from X Y L. one
box from Mrs E s. Van Dusen; one box, from
B. NJ Tremper: games and books, from J. y ";
q box from AN Old Woman's Rummage BOX a
large box, from Gladys Aller; another. from r. D
s.; one box of dainty gifts. from Mrs. Charles T.
Grant: three filled bags, from Orange, n j.; one
doll and clothing. without name: one box from
Dorothy Duryea. nine booklets, WITHOUT
a name: two filled bags. from Myra Scott CHECKER
lovely Christmas cards, from Mrs Lisa A F1etcheT'
pictures from Miss NJ D. Brine: calendars for IN
valids from Miss c. 5. Hartman; a package, from
Miss Barry: autoharp, a girls sewing mac nine
doll and many other things from MIS- Henry
Parsons nine new flannel skirts. two sacks. a hooo
and doll from L. r and J. 5. Govan; a box, from
Ida and Edna Raymond; box OF helpful articles,
from Mrs. A B. Stilson three fine cushions. from
Mrs Alexander s. Webb; 5ne large package OF
two filled bags from Mrs. A. B. Sterling two pack
ages, containing bags, cards, needle books, etc.
from Dover On. HI, Branch No l; one package,
from Mrs T. r. Denniston; one. from Mrs 5.
Johnston: one. from Mrs. Mary Dayton, ana nuuer-
Gus packages without the names OF the senders.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-19
LAW NOT COMPLIED WITH.
INSUFFICIENT CHECK LOST CONTRACT FOR
Mr.. wHALEN-OFFICIALS AT AL
BANY INTERVIEWED.

Albany Dec. Is CspeciaD.-There was a consider
able furry among State officials to-day in conse-
duence OF the publication by a New-York paper
OF alleged letters relating 10 the Medina arrnory
contract Inquiry at the Office OF Adtutant- General
Hoffman shows that Mr.. Whalens bid was for
$42 4S7 So and that the firm of Ffkins & De Gran,
OF Medina had submitted a bid OF $42 s45. The
Armory Commission, which had the awarding Of
the contract was composed OF Adjutant-General
Hoffman. Brigadier-General McLeer. of Kings
County and Brigader-General Doyle. of Buffalo.
The secretary Of the Commission said to-day:
II was discovered that the check Of Mr.. WhaIen
returned 10 him and the contract was awarded 10
Filkins De Graf.
The secretary then pointed 20 the following para
graphs in the specifications:
Each bid must be accompanied BY a deposit of
cash or by a certified check. equal in amount 8
per cent OF the amount OF the bid evidence
OF good faith and TO the effect that II the pro-
posal OF the bidder should be accepted the bidder
will into contract and furnish satisfactory
bond OF a regular surety or guarantee company
Checks be made payable 20 the order OF Major
General Charles F. Rec.
Contracts will be awarded TO the lowest respon-
sibe and reliable bidders for each division OF the
work, or for the whole work. as may be deemed
for the best interests OF the State unless the bids
exceed ths amount OF the funds available therefor
In which the State reserves the right reject
all bids.
Adtutant- General Hoffman when asked about
the awarding OF the contract said: II believe that
acted IN the interest OF the State and that f. all
I care TO say. except that only two OF the con-
tractors bid below the $4,000 which We had 70 ex-
pend"
Deputy Attorney-GenerAl Parsons when asked
about his relations the affair. said:
The Armory Board sent for me. and said the bid
OF Mr. Whalen was not accompanied by any guar
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-19
PRIZES AT NEW-ENGLAYD WHIST.

Six handsome prizes inspired the members OF the
National Society OF New-England Women TO ear
nest play at their monthly whist tournament yester-
day afternoon at Delmonicos. There were twelve
tables, and Mrs Benjamin Fort was chairman OF
the occasion. The game lasted from $50 until 40
O'Clock, when the prizes were awarded Mrs. Sarah
z Bourne carried on first prize. and being allowed
10 make her choice selected embroidered picture
frame. Mrs. Sophia Curtis Hoffman took the sec
a tall, handsome painted jug. won by Mrs.
Frank B. Hibbard, while Mrs Frank W Jaqua
won the fourth teweed clock. The fifth prize
a silver candlestick. fell TO Mrs. Eugene Clarke,
and Mrs ]. Woolsey Shepard took the sixth prize
a porcelain painting framed in brass repousse.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-19
GREETINGS FROM THE WEST.

Edward L. Wilson T S. S. member who Is
tarrytng in the West account OF III health
writes: .sThe ioy of Christmas is upon as. and
send greetings TO you and all the dear Sunshine
members. God bless you good work. II the follow
ing poem has been published please print It, SO
Il may help 10 give Sunshine all around
Are you shining for Jesus. darling.
Shining just everywhere
Not only IN easy places
Not only just here and there
Shining IN happy gatherings,
Where ali loved and known:
Shining where all strangers,
Shining when quite alone?
Shining at home and making
True sunshine all aroundE
Shining at school. and faithful
Perhaps among faithless-found.
Frances Ridley Havergal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-19
FIRE IN TIE HEARr OF CHINATOWN.

ACCIDENT TO APPARATUS AND EscAPrSo GAS
IMPEDE THE FIREsfEN-DAMAGE $4,000
Fire In the heart OF Chinatown yesterday after
noon caused damage 20 the amount OF $4,000 20
tn. stock Of groceries and teas OF Wing. Won.
Chung & Co. at No "a Pell-st- The blaze was
discovered shortly after o'clock in the cellar OF
the three story brick building The fighting OF ths
fire was delayed by the breaking down OF Truck
No. 30 In Canal-st. Deputy Chief Ahearn sent IN a
second alarm and Chief Croker responded
Escaping gas rendered II unsafe for the nrernsn
20 venture into the basement. and no place could
be found to turn on the gas A gas company en-
ploye was sent for the sidewalk torn up and
the gaspipe cut and plugged. Next 70 the burned
building the six story factory or the Victor
Excelsior Brass Works The water poured Into It's
basement at such rate that the engines were
flooded and shut down.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-19
A LETTER TO SANTA CLAUS.

Dear Santa Claus. please send 20 me
A great big box OF Pinaud's best
I'll give the Violette de Parme
To Sister Kate ana then the rest
/ viii divide as best / can
With Hattie Name. Jennette and VIII,
The lovely French Carnation Pink,
The Royal Daisy. others still.
The Violette de Refine so sweet
Which everybody thinks IS fine.
I'll give to Mamie and Jennette.
Because they're always stealing mine.
For Hattie. Extrait Vegetal;
For dear Mamma. the Chinese Shoe.
Brother VIII. Trede a quatre feuilles:
Fine Christmas gifts from me. and You
Good Santa Claus. don't fail me now.
There's nothing in the stores. you know,
That they Will think so nice a gift
AS Perfumes made by Ed. Pinaud
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-19
FOR PEOPLE ~ TIE soUrH.

Booker T. Washington. principal OF Iuskegee
Normal and Industrial Institute. win be glad TO
a medium for the distribution OF books
old or new, Christmas cards and other gifts that
will bring cheer and comfort 70 many who would
otherwise have no Christmas. Persons who would
like 70 aid In making the holidays happy and bright
for young colored people the Southern panta-
tone are requested 10 send contributions to Mr..
Washington. Tuskegee Ala.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-19
BUSY DAY AT THE OFFICE.

The distribution Of sunshine yesterday exceeded
any single days work IN the history OF the society
Boxes containing thousands OF gifts were sent by
express TO the following branches Conant, Fla;
Kansas City No; New-Haven Conn; East Hamp-
stead. y. H; Peekskiu N. Y: Merrick, Long
Island; Anendale. N. J.; Paterson N. Y; Dover
y. H; Havana, Cuba: Worcester, Mass: Hoboke7
n J., and Hicksvtlle, Long Island. Packages of
clothing, games, toys books. etc, were 70 an
East Side Settlement TO poor family in Bayonne,
n. j.. TO two needy families in Manhattan, several
special gifts Of clothing and jeles nValids and
a package to Mrs. Noise for colored children.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-19
FLOWER MISSION APPEAL

The rooms Of the New-York Flower Mission No.
1es East Twentieth-st.. will open for it's thirty
FIRST Christmas season Al $50 o'clock this morning
20 be continued for the rest OF the week An an
peal has been Issued for donations OF evergreens
pictures. Christmas cards. fruit Jelly and candy
for the island hospitals and insane asylums; cloth
ing and supplies especially condensed milk and
beef extract. for The tenement house sick and in
firm, AID toys and dolls for sick. crippled or poor
children.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-19
WHERE TO GO TO-DAY

'onor Day q the Empire State Society Of the United
States, Daughters OF 1872 Delmonicos Of3cers
ron ne Army and Navy VIII be guests. Reception
lSSo p n; luncheon , exercises. go ?.
Lecture by Mrs r. Rees IN her course on sAiys-
tcism," az The home CT Mrs W H Poueroy No.
s79 Wes1 End-ave,. II a m.
Weekly PRAYER meeting OF the Ladies' Christian Union
tire chapel of the Broadway Tslernacle- Thlrrv-
fourth-st- and siIth-ave. a. n
Fair the benefit Of ne stsple-on Day N.. g, ~.
Staten Island Turn Hall Hrook-st. Stapleton staten
Island, continuing through December %
Regular meeting the Wednesday Afternoon club - N.
home q NEs- A. B, stone. No. $50 Central Park
South $50 p n.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-19
PERFUMED SUNSHINE.

The Tribune Sunshine Society has been the re-
cipient Of most generous gift from Pinaud. the
perfuner of Paris and New-York 1t consisted OF
800 bottles OF perfume. brought expressly from
Paris for the special purpose Of giving sunSninfe
There are different perfumes. and each oottle
hears the label "Parfumerie Ed. Pnaud, 70 the
Tribune Sunshine Society. Christmas, 1900 Ihese
are being sent il all the branch boxes tnaI are
going to the several States and also abroad Edcn
one who receives a bottle will hold pleasant
memory of the generous givsr.