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New-York tribune., 1900-12-02
LUCK OF INANIMArE OBJECTS

An element of good luck seems TO attach itself
10 some inanimate as well animate objects
This is especially noticeable in jewelry and may
for the hairbreadth escapes from being
lost that some pieces have had. On the beach and
at seashore resorts these extraordinarily lucky
happenings sometimes seem little short of the mar
vellous when one considers how tiny a trinket Is
and how extended the area of a beach with its ever
shifting sands Yet each year brings it's wonderful
stroies Of almost incredible treasure trove Unless
there a number of witnesses 10 prove the
truth Of her assertion, who would believe the
story OF the possessor of a lucky thimble which
added 10 its number of wonderful returns this sea-
son by the most apparently impossible recovery.
II is valuable little bit Of jewelry for a thimble
gold, with a rim of alternate diamonds and rubes
and probably. just fer the Of its oddty Il
has always been returned TO the owner who has
lost IL a number of times Last summer, however
she gave il up for good. when after morning
spent with her embroidery under an umbrella on
the beach she found it missing. Although she
returned TO the beach as soon she discovered
the first that her thimble gone forever. But
the following manner few days afterward qdu sbe b
was again sitting on the beach and idly ran her
several times she had done so. when suddenly she
- nc &c "Il4SI Nas hot d pepDie, as
the missing thinble!
Another almost incredible find was that OF a
woman's watch lost in the Berkshires. II was a
crystal ban consisting OF three pieces the centre
the two Others half globes Of rock crystal which
llleu over eacn SIDE. IL was lost from the o
a oach on very rainy day when the roads were
heavy with mud. so when its missed IL at
dusk on the arrival Of the coaching party at its
destination for the night she naturally gave II
up for good Still she thought Il worth while TO
take every chance. she had a notice OF a re-
ward put up in the postotiice and left the matter
IN the charge Of the landlord where they stopped
The next day some one brought in the centre piece
which was about the size OF a quarter of a dollar
anc which had been found in the road. A week
afterWard the landlords little niece picked up one
haf or the crystal globe her way TO school
Mhereupon the landlord put UP a second notice
sdEerllslng only Tor the remaining missing piece
A Gay or tRO later this. too, brought him
by an old woman who II seems. had trudged over
the road shortly after the coaching party had
passed. ana, stepping on something round and be-
ing attracted by the shining glass had picked
up the haH and put it in her pocket. not noticing
the rest which had probably become separated
by her heavy foot and had sunk into the mud
Nothing, however injured; the landlord had
the parts cleaned and put together by the local
jeweer and in due time it's delighted owner had
the pleasure OF receiving it, together with the story
OF its remarkable adventures.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-02

around the world and nine times around Cape
Horn Here is a portion of letter she wrote not
long ago.
don't have any little boys to play with on
board ship I like them better than girls, put l
can't even have girls. Sometimes play WITH my
dolls / pretend that they are sailors and soIdlers
cause they know how TO MIND w. ,,s st
I'm not a sailor any more. When l was SIX
nv papa said, Gladys, Te'H have TO make a
b6atsvain of YOU now He says perhaps III be a
third mate In a year or so If | learn how to obey
orders better But 1 don't like to mind very much
so / guess I'll have to be the captain
Sometimes strike a hurricane ana on my!
YOU ought to see the way the ship rocks. Hurri-
canes amt very nice. and I'd rather be one or the
IittIe girls in a safe little bed land when they
come Big storms amt nice, either, but don't
get so very afraid. I hold mammas hand tight,
because | think ii makes her feel more comfy.
/ like some of the sailors. and there's one VINO
can tell fine stories. He's a Frenchman. though,
and his tongue gets all twisted. and then he talks
with his hands. But he tells the loveest stories
Some OF the sailors are awful ugly. and don't
Sometimes l wonder about all the children on
'cause that's what papa says / am. My papa has
lots OF swords and sabres and weapons from diff
ferent lands and l get down those that are not
TOO heavy and put them Sometimes / play that
I'm leading a mutny. and let one of the dolls De
captain, but most always I'm captain myself ana
kin all the dolls Win M sword don't really XIII
I've seen lots Of things that you children never
see Whales and queer things that live In the
water Only I'm not afraid of them cause I'm a
CAPTAINS daughter. When [ am grOWed up I'm
going to marry captain That's t al I | can think think
p s-I like boys clothes heaps better than girls
New-York tribune., 1900-12-02
GilLDN1S
(ORNfR.
LADY SLIPPERS.

Once upon time, long ago, five little fairies met
together in the depths of wood Although the
sun shining brightly, not a ray OF sunlight
into their hiding place beneath the shelter OF
three piled together. About the stones grew
masses Of wild ferns whose long fronds were woven
closely. making a safe hiding place for the httie
folks.
They were seated close to each other on a small
stone and talked In whispers lest they should be
overheard and sent to bed with scoiding. For
the Queen was very particular about the ways ana
habits of her maids In waiting. and insisted that
they must take their sleep at the proper time ana
not be getting into mischief. AS long as the sun
shone they must stay under shelter away from the
haunts of mortaIs but when night time came they
were free to come and go.
Tell us what the secret is. Fliff," whispered one
little fairy II could hardly wait until they had all
gone to bed"
Fluff crept closer and told her story in eager
whispers while the others watched and listened
with all their might.
"You see was bringing back fresh thistle down
for the Queens bed and did not like the Thisties
at the edge of the wood they are too big so went
the field and long way beyond. 1hen
found some with little soft tufts OF down, ana
filed my bag and started home. Well, It grew
heavier and heavier. until by the time reached
the big field 1 tired that laid 1t down anu
crept under a nice thick woodbine to rest Then L
went 10 Sleep and when 1 woke up 1t was broad
daylight"
"OhI Ohr' cho-used the little fairies in delight
Just think how you would feel if you rested under
a bush late in the afternoon and awoke when II
dark long way from home. Ihat was the
way the little fairy felt.
Go on! Were you frightened?' they asked
"A little just at first Fluff confessed But l
knew 1 must go home quickly or the queen wouId
be worried, I picked up my bag and started
got along very well at first, then suddenly
bumped right into something and L heard Dig
voice say: Well, well; what is all this? on. was
frightened then! You see, the sun blinded me and
1 did not see him"
Him! Who?"
"Why. a big, black beetle AT first was TOO
scared to say anything, then he told me 10 get On
his back and he would take me into the wooo. %
7 did and I only had little way to fly home
'Is that all the secret?' demanded one htue
listener. She was getting very sleepy and little
cross. .
..Io that's only the beginning. He told me that
there is an enchanted pool In the wood beyond the
hill and whoever bathes in it will have the power
to change themselves into any shape they please
New-York tribune., 1900-12-02
IN AN ATTRACTIVE STUDIO
SOLVING THE PROBLEM OF LIVING
ARTISTICALLY IN SMALL QUARTERS.

Many are the complaints made by bachelor women
regarding the dlfnculty experienced in securing
good rooms but there is one branch or that I'M
portant class thai appears to solve the problem
without much trouble The artists OF the city. as
a rule. have charming studio homes sometimes OF
ROOM sometimes whole apartment, several oi
which have already been pictured In Ihe Tribune
The photograph reproduced on this page SHOWS
the studio OF the Misses Mason. With few excep-
tons the furniture is genuinely old" and the new
is selected TO harmonic perfectly, which Is an
sy matter nowadays. when all the olden fash-
ions being revived.
The history of the acquisition of many OF the
antiques is full of interest Chippendale chair,
for instance was found by the merest chance IN
a second hand furniture shop the lower East
Side Miss Mason passing in the deliberate oia
horsecar that serves conveyance in that quarter
and her glance fell on chair that was serving
sign. Her trained eyes recognized the gracious
outlines of the genuine Chippendale, and at the
next corner she left the car, her earlier business
forgotten, and retraced her steps with as eager
haste If she feared its disappearance before she
could reach it.
Assuming an air Of indifference, Miss Mason
asked If the chair for sale, explaining that she
rather liked the shape" and although the dealer
volubly discoursed the beauties Of more ex-
pensive and imposing chairs in his collection. she
finally secured it. day in the hands of poisher
and recovering with a bit of old damask that
seemed to have been treasured purposely for it,
and the chair was and is a pure delight to the
artist soul and eye.
Every one Of the half dozen beautiful old cup
boards and bookcases was the reward of patient
weeks and months Of search in antique shops of
times they cost extravagant sums; occasionally a
fortunate chance secured a veritable bargain"
and sofas were secured in the same way Germany
France and England having been levied upon as
Aside from the intrinsic beauty of the furnishings.
much Of the charm is due to individual bits OF
New-York tribune., 1900-12-02

and hve young sons. she began journey TO Ohio
I'm canvas top, springless lumber wagon. Just
month later the travellers reached Bucyrus. Ohio.
n 1888 she moved to her present home Elyria, being
of the pioneer settlers of that town. All OF
the five boys went 10 sea, and of them served In
the Mexican and three In the Civil War. Her hus-
band died twelve years ago. She is In excellent
health and suffered unusual fatigue from her
birthday party. Her memory is clear. and it is
delight her friends TO listen 10 her "reminiscences
of olden times She remembers playing IN the
shavings made by the carpenters when the City
Hall IN New-York was built and recalls crossing
the North River from Jersey City to this city in
rowbOats before the first ferryboats appeared she
remembers well the War of 1912 and the enlistment
OF volunteers who went from New-Jersey TO Cana
da for frontier work. During the Civil War she
was active in preparing and collecting lint. band
ages and dainties for the field hospitals. So In
terested was Mrs. Allen In the election that
she refused TO go to sleep until she was assured
that McKinley's election was certain.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-02
DANTE STUDY CLUB MEETING.

Under the auspices Of the AIumnae Association OF
the Academy Mount ST. Nincent-on-the- Hudson,
the Dante Study Club held its opening meeting OF
the season recently at the home of the president
No $40 Greene-ave., Brooklyn
This class IS said 10 be the first and only body OF
women In this country to attempt the STUDY OF
Dante In italian. The leader OF the class Is the
president of the alumnR association, and the Work
for the coming season was clearly outlined by her.
Lectures by noted Dante students Will be gwen
and these, with the language and reading OF Lhe
great poets works will fiji the club year. ! ne ne
Music Committee under the direction OF the chalr-
man. Mrs Constance sherwood Smith, has also
rs work.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-02
WHOLESALE STOCK AT RETAIL.

Holiday shoppers and people looking for furs for
their own use will be interested 10 know that the
entire wholesale stock OF furs Of the John Ruszits
Fur Company Nos 73. 70 and II Mercer-st-. Is
10 be sold at retail This offer is made because of
the proposed reorganization OF the company. There
will be found displayed everything I'm fine manu-
factured furs, comprising full line OF men 8
wCmen's and chidren's garment, with rugs ana
sleigh robes
Ruszts's furs have been known In this city ever
since 1851 when the company organized. Inc
store is situated three doors above Broome-st. ana
can be easily reached from the Broadway cable
or SiXth-aVe elevated.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-02

held. The president IN the name of the corps. pre-
scented their venerable associate handsome sill
yer spoon. and the other members present each fol-
lowed with a flower tied with the National colors.
Miss H. Maxon. the department president pre-
sented In behalf herself aud her associate off,
GERS a solid gold recognition pin. and from the
Henry Lincoln Corps OF Oberin, a beautiful
plate
Among the guests were a daughter. grandchildren
and great-grandchidTen.
Mrs Allen was born In Bergen County. ". ]. Her
father Captain John Lowndes. Of the ship Rising
sun OF this port. was murdered IN Lisbon Portu-
gal. ia 1853. Her mother who died the following
year, is buried IN 81. Pauls Churchyard.
on her thTty-fiTst birthday. with her husband
New-York tribune., 1900-12-02
HELPING WAGE EARNING WOMEN.

Miss Grace Carew Sheldon, OF Buffalo. ~ Y, Is
visiting in this city in the interest OF the Womans
Exchange OF Buffalo She brought with her q
number Of specimens of handiwOrk by wage earn
ing women which she will exhibit Monday.
Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday at the Fifth
Avenue Hotel. The contributors come from every
State In the Union. and the work shows what they
are doing in applied art Miss Sheldon travels
great deal and freely shares the ideas so acquired
With fhe rnemhers OF the Exchange
New-York tribune., 1900-12-02
pHLLANrHROPY OF "DArGHTERS."

The Daughters Of Lafayette Post. who carry on
an active philanthropic work during the year have
received many enthusiastic letters OF gratitude from
the families OF several needy veterans, to whom
they sent Thanksgiving cheer. The committee
through Mrs. Whitman. the chairman. sent 10
each family turkey. soup meat. potatoes, canned
tomatoes and corn cranberFies rice. pork. cab
page coffee, condensed milk pumpkin pie sugar
and fruit and with each supply OF provisions
enough coal TO last several de"-
New-York tribune., 1900-12-02
SKETCH Of MARIA ALLEN.
OLDEST MEMBER OF THE wOMAN's RE
LIEF CORPS NEARING THE CENTURY
MARK-MEMORIES OF LONG AGO.

Mrs. Maria Allen, Of Elyria. Ohio, recently cele-
brated her ninety-ninth birthday entertaining on
that occasion 10 callers She is the Oldest member
Of the Woman's Relief Corps and the anniversary
was httngly remembered by that organization
About fifty women of the Woman's Relief Corps
No. 2oS Of which Mrs. Allen is a charter member
were present al the home OF her son-in-law. j. E
Boynton in Lake-ave.. where the festivities were
New-York tribune., 1900-12-02
LEGENDS OF THE FOREST.

The wood nymphs were named by the Greeks
Hamadryads and Dryads. The Fauns were also in
babtants of the woods. having the bodies of men
and the legs and feet OF goats Pan was the most
famous of these semi-humOnS-
Une of the most beautiful nymphs was named
TrvoDe Pan fell in love with her. but she did
not fancy the attentions of Sc grOtesque a lover,
and married instead a mortal named AndrRmOn.
She had a lovely child. named Amphissus. whom
Zephyrus (the west windl used to rock to sleep
Nhen Graded in the branch Of a tree. One day the
infant would not be pacihed when in crying nit,
and in despair the mother picked the branch OF a
lofus tree Directly Dryope had done this the tree
began TO bleed, and she found herself suddenly at
tached the trunk OF II, from which she was
never able to separate herself again. Now. the
lotus itself had once been wood rymph. or Dryad,
and had been turned into tree by a very savage
god named Priapus. The meaning of Hamadryad
lies in these two stories. for Hamadryads We're
originally nymphs turned wholly partially into
trees for having Offended the higher deities The
fruit the lotus delicious that those who
ate IL were always supposed to forget everything.
even their country, and to become stepped in
lovely dreams. One of TennysOn's most famous
poems. called THE Lotus Eaters" embodles this
strange belief
New-York tribune., 1900-12-02

Mrs. Jennie +. Jarvis. of California a subscriber
TO The Tribune. has used preserved apples and
cloves with roast meats and game for many years
She sends this recipe which given her by an
old Virginia cook. Heaped in a dish withCthe pink
clear jelly the apples make attractive addition
to dinner table. Red apples preferable and
those that tough. better than mellow ones
Weish the fruit before pairing and allow three
quarters or a pound of sugar TO OF apples
enough TO cover H. AS it begins to thicken
drop In the pared and quartered apples and lef
them cook slowly until they clear Then re-
move the pieces with a fork. Drop a half dozen
or the red skins into the syrup soon as n
telles take the parings, leave the cloves In and
turn II over the apples
The following formulas for cough syrups are con-
tributed BY Miss Charlotte Hall. They are old ana
tried remedies in her family. The Seneca svri1D
has been made for more than a hundred years and
first used by the Indians To make in put to
gether In Kettle a handful each OF splkenard
elecampane. cOnfrey and hOrseradish roots and
the same quantity OF the tops leaves OF vellOyV
hyssOp, hOrehOund. catnip, sage and chamOnole
tracted Drain OF the liquor. let II stand TO satfia
overnight, strain and boil down to a pint Adj
a pint or honey or a pound OF loaf sugar and
simmer until the mixture again measures a pint
and then bottle Il. The prescribed dose is 4feS
spoonful taken before breakfast, and the seroa
quantity Just before retiring.
The same contributor recommends another ana
more modern cough mixture a tablespoonful OF
which Is 10 be taken three times day iust sefore
meals. Make syrup of one cupful OF loaf sugar
and cook in Il one-quarter of a pound OF figs Put
half ounce of OIL of tar and one-half pint OF Ja-
maica rum.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-02
OLD TIME FOOTBALL GAMES.

OLD lAAiE EOO4b<Al-L GAMES.
so Maud is going to the football gamer" said
Aunt Anna. she has been asked to accompany
Mrs Tiptop, you say, in her private car who
has a lot Of smart people in her party. Well that
Is all very fine. but 1 doubt if she can experience
the true spirit of the day aid game I'm that way
as well IL she went in the good old democratic
manner with the regular fcct ctban crorrd Do YOU
remember the good times used to have at those
games on Thanksgiving Day at the old polo field ?
How We used TO go with crowd of boys and
girls, and take sandwiches with us for our
luncheon and sit for hours in zero weather the
hard benchest II was always cold weather at
Thanksgiving in those days Do you remember
that good natured Mrs. Sport who always chape-
roned u.s. What an enthusiast she wasi Do You
recoLect how she led our cheering, and wore a
bright crimson ribbon in her bonnet for dear old
fiarNardE And when We met the college trains
before going out 10 the grounds and the boys
came rushing up, wasn't II thrilling? I am sure
Maud and her friends cannot enjoy IT half as much
as We used 10 do. although they may be much
Erander. After all. there are no times like the
good old times, are thsre? And no heroes nowadays
seem half as hne as the football heroes seemed 10
in cur youth" -
New-York tribune., 1900-12-02

had the time and who for that reason was ac-
ouainted with the minutest necessities of her
kitchen 1t is safe to say that If women to
study the needs Of those who do their work and
see that every department was well stocked with
the latest modern convenences there would be
fewer changes.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-02
WOHEy'S HENRY GEORGE IE4GrE

''The Publication OF New-York city" Is the suh.
jeet Of an address by Ernest Howard Crosby presi-
dent OF the Peoples Club before the Woman's
Henry George League this afternoon az o'clocS
Every one Is invited.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-02

Only. you must jump in at the instant the sun
touches the water-and 1t only shines there a
day. at the time she mortas call noon"
ANY one! Then could do it, couldn't We,
Fluff" they questioned, and Fluff assented eagerly.
For some time they sat with their heads close
together as they discussed the ways and means Of
carrying out their plan. When they finally sep
arated and fled quietly possible to their beds
it decided that the next day. just before noon.
while all the other little fairies slept they would
meet at the pool and try its powers.
The sun creeping around his daily path in
the heavens. and had almost reached the highest
pool Each one had a tale to tell Of her narrow
escape from capture by one Of the guards: But But
prepared hastily for the plunge.
them carefully blades OF tall grass, out Of
the bank then they stood in a row at the edge of
the water anxiously watching for the right mo-
ment to jump in.
sudden little breeze moved the leaves Of big
tree above them. and sunbeam flashed straight
At the same instant five tiny figures jumped into
the water and a moment later they Were padding
spIashed gayly about as the sun shone bright and
warm on them, dazzling them with its brightness.
held enc OF the terrors of their Hves-a mortal ana
With a sigh Of thankfulness he threw himself
down on the grass, lying there moment 10 grow
cool after his hot walk; then he bent ana look
The fairies had fed under shelter at his approach
and they waited shivering and terror stricken unt
he went on his way. Then they ran quickly TO
their clothes, which still hung unharmed trOrn me
grass blades. alasi little shoes were ruined
The mortal had sat on them!
Crestfallen and too unhappy to even try 10 MAKE
use of the power they hoped they possessed the
fairies went slowly home.
This time they had been missed and when they
arrived the Queen sent for the, culpriIs 20 ,b oe
told their story then stood with bent heads 10 near
the scolding they knew they deserved.
But the Queen more grteved than angry
You foolish little fairies!" she said Don't you
know it is l who enchant the pools and give my
subjects power to change themselves into other
forms? Don't you know that 1 only give the power
to those who are wise enough TO use their knoWi-
edge well? But you have been punished enough
and | will only give you something TO remind you
of your folly Puck she called, bring me a willow
twig"
Puck brought the twig and at the Queens com
mand, planted il in the ground she touched II
with her wand and little bTanches spIShs lIom -
on every side Then Queen Nab hung the hve little
pairs of broken shoes on the branches once more
She touched them with her wand and they turned
into flowers which hung by slender stems from the
willow twig while here and there lear ciept Guy.
Let those always remind you what toonsh ntIe
fairies you have BEEN" said the queen repioaN"-
fully. -.
And that is the reason that the quaint mowers
which grow in our grandmother garden are Sai!eu
Lady Slippers -CMAfh Glh0OEN'
New-York tribune., 1900-12-02
CORRECTION IN AvIARY PUZZLE.

In the aviary puzzle in last Sundays Children 5
Corner there was a typographical error in the
verse:
AS coy and wild
AS laggards of the rock.
Iaggards should have read haggards
HISTORICAL ENIGMA.
The scene represents dark. poorly furnished.
gloomy room in the beginning OF the nineteenth
century. man. in the uniform OF general. Is
leaning against table in the centre of the room.
his head resting between his hands. engrOssed IN
deep thought. Who Is he?
DIAMOND PUZZLE
A vowel.
n poem.
girls
Past tense or a verb.
A cOnsOnant.
GEOGRAPHICAL PUZZLE.
b
VSlst German town does this represent?
New-York tribune., 1900-12-02

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