New-York tribune., 1900-08-15
WOMEN THE WORLD OTER.
THEIR VARIED OCCUPATIONS AND IN
TEREsTs FROM SCIENTIST TO
CATTLE DEALER

Il seems, in looking over the field of vo-nan's
work. that all boundaries have been removed and
that her capabIlity IS the only limit Nine
Pcgard has been made chevGer Of the Legion Of
Honor because 70 her energy and ability was
due the women's Palace at the Paris Exposition
The decorat ton was conferred az the opening ex-
ercises Of the building. Nine Pegsrd is the forty
seventh woman TO receive the honor since the in
stirurion Of the order hundred years ago Thirty
Of those distinguished were members Of religious
orders, several were decorated for special ser
vices in the cause of charity and some for herosm
IN the time of war. Nine, Laurent is an actress
who founded an orphanage, and Nine Dieulafoy
Is a scientific explorer Of note.
When the famous Agassiz died he left son who
has followed successfully and with individual dis
tinction in the. scientists footsteps. and widow
who is said be Of the best authorities on
scientific subjects in the United States. Although
aged, Nine. Agassz. as she Is always called
IS still active and important factor in the in
teectual life Of the intellectual city Of Cambridge
Mass. II was due largely TO her efforts that the
Harvard University Annex founded. and II
owes its rapid progress in great measure 70 her
wisely directed efforts president Of its governing
board. After The annex blossomed into the dgnided
Radcliffe College she remained its chief figure,
and every graduate received her diploma from Mrs
president but still Influences its work largeiy
From Cambridge 70 sioux f'irv idaho Ts nor
further cry than from science and books 10 plain
lane of the latter city, who IS cattle buyer OF
entnenCe Sle Is said to be one or the best judges
Of live stock in the country and earns 8 large in
come. Mrs. Northlane buys for a large Western
commission house, and spends most Of her time
on the road She will ride around drove of cattle,
ard In three minutes tell what they will bring
when shipped 10 market She has acquired kuowi-
edge Of German, French and Scandinavian IN order
70 be able 10 deal with the many foreigners who
are farmers and stockmen in the West. and adds
music and telegrapny 20 her accomplishments.
The first Jewess 10 obtain the degree of NJ. A. in
England is Miss Dora G. Yates, of University Col
lege, Liverpool on whom il was conferred lately.
Miss Lillian E Hall has recently been appointed
Coroner OF Cowley. Kan. by Governor Stanley. She
is believed TO be the only woman who ever occu-
pied the Office OF coroner in this country.
In Los Angeles. Cal. q woman, Miss Fannie
Hook is Of the controlling forces OF the street
railway system which is the third largest system
in the West and has millions invested in IT, The
politicians Of the city tried not long ago 10 levy
tribute upon the company and when they failed
them 10 do their worst. and Immediately began 10
extend and strengthen the pid transit facilities.
AS a result WheI the politicians undertook 10
annul the franchise himsy preteXt, there
such a vigorous protest from the community
that the Council frightened into immediate
retreat.
For the first time in its history the Berlin Royal
Academy Of Sciences has made woman honor
ary member. The compliment was conferred on
Frau Elizabeth Wentzel-H Hartmann. who some time
ago gave the academy the sum OF 100000 marks
be used for scientific purposes One Of the first
results Of this gift is the fine critical edition
OF the Greek Church fathers, Of which two vol
me appeared.