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New-York tribune., 1900-09-15
NEED OF WATER INCREASES.
CHIEF ENGINEER BIRDSALL SAYS A PUMP
ING STATION WOULD RELIEVE
THE BRONX

officials of the Department of Water Supply said
yesterday that the water famine in The Bronx and
in Brooklyn was becoming more severe every day.
The draughts upon reservoirs have made the water
so low that the pressure has gone down, and IN
several portions of The Bronx ard Brooklyn many
houses are supplied with water only night and
until a People who live in the houses have
to get up early in the morning in order to get
sufficient water for during the day. They store
water in bathtubs. pals and kettles and OF
them talk about the virtues OF early rising In Ian
guage warmer than the weather.
Chief Engineer BirdsaH, of the Department OF
Water supply declares that If there had been al
lowed a sufficient appropriation for a pumping
station the people in The Bronx could have been
supplied with water from the Croton system IN
the present emergency. He says he asked for the
appropriation in the administration Of Mayor
Strong
At the meeting of the Board of Public Improve
ments yesterday the question of the high rates
charged by the Westchester Water Supply Com
pany came up for consideration President Haffen
OF the Borough of The Bronx declared emphaticaly
that the company should be wiped out Of exist
ence.
They cannot give the section adequate sup
ply he said. "and when they take the city's
water they sell it at a profit Do you call that
honest?'
he did not think IL fair. and something should De
done with that company and others in a similar
position. President Haffen then moved resOlu-
tion the effect that the charter OF the company
1t could be wiped out of existence The Board
adopted the resolution
New-York tribune., 1900-09-15
REPUDIATED BY THE ". C. T. q.
TION PASS RESOLUTIONS CONDEMNING
THE CHAIN MOVEMENT"

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union END
less prayer chain" against President Mckinley.
which has occasioned widespread and adverse COM
ment proves to have been unsanctioned by the or
ganization. The idea originated with and pub
lished broadcast by Mrs Balch, secretary of the
National organization.
At a meeting Of the New-York County branch OF
the society the following resolution was passed:
Whereas the intense political agitation of the
present season has been utilized apparently by
cunning politicians working upon the suscepti-
bilittes of one indiVidualS-tOo hastily sup
posed to represent the rank and file of temperance
workers-we, the Executive Committee of the New
York County Womaus Christian Temperance
Union, make this statement to prevent misunder-
standing by the public;
that we are a political organization and that
we do not to be used for political purposes
the State Union where 1t originated. De
pending upon individual appeals 10 individuals, II
pretentioUsy presumes TO cover the entire National
organization whose Endorsement 1t does not pre-
tend to have secured
While we cannot control individuals, pre-
sumo that very large proportion of the pledges
received in this vicinity win be destroyed or re-
turned unsigned to rebuke the sender. nc
Iuasmuch the religious. social and scientific
have received the support of the religious and sec
uIar press and OF business men generally we beg
their suspension Of Judgment, as well as their con
tinued confidence and cooperation go necessary 10
our success. while we walk seadfhsty oy inc same
rule and mind the same Things as heIetotoIS.
Trusting that in the OF time those methods
will convince men that they are all and Always
better off without alcoholic drinks, and that they
could serve God and themselves and their feAow
men better without them than they ever couio
with them.
The appeal is signed by President Frances A.
westsrAeId Vice-P President Mary B. Thomas, Cor
responding Secretary Helen J. .Andruss. Recording
secretary Julia I. Gates and Julia Gates chair
New-York tribune., 1900-09-15
ASKS AID no BE CONTINUED.

The Committee Of One Hundred India famine
Relief yesterday issued the following statement
the public:
The terrible calamity which has come upon the
city of Galveston is foremost in all minds and
hearts Nothing should be allowed hinder the
generous aid which has been begun. Let send
thither all the resources OF rescue and restoration
which can be OF avail
Meantime, however. the distress in India Is very
great. Millions still threatened with death by
starvation and exposure. Both plague and cholera
are working havoc. Novembers harvests may turn
the tide, but November's harvests are far on Tor
those who must be rescued to-day or die he
Government OF India will continue to give generous
governmental aid. But large nOn-oficial aid wise
iy adapted 20 circumstances and free TO meet per-
sonal necessities Is essential The Committee or
one Hundred asks still that stricken India be borne
in mind Messrs Brown Bros. x Co, No. % vail
ST. New-York, will receive contributions and those
contributions will be promptly cabled- From two
to ive cents day will provide food. clothing and
ali
New-York tribune., 1900-09-15
Ir RLossoMs WITHoUT WATER oR goI

The unique spectacle Of a basket Of dry bulbs
which, regardless of outward conditions and cir
cumstances sending up a wealth OF brilliant
blossoms. is the attraction in the doorway of
downtown scotsman. The ambitious plants the
Amarys Johnsoni, natives Of Bermuda and when
the time for them to flower slight mat
ter lack Of water and soil will not keep them
back. The loss of sunlight even seems to be of no
importance to them, for down In the cellar where
little except artificial light penetrates, whole crates
fun of the kind of bulbs are showing similar
conditions. These bulbs said the salesman, do not
blossom every year When the time comes for
them to flower they cannot be kept back A Gus
toner who regarding the flowers with evil
dent amazenent CALCULATED: THAT is queer There
those bulbs blossoming in spite of the florists
efforts to restrain them, while carefully tended
one that have at home has refused to blossom
for years-another proof of the total depraVty
OF inanimate objects
The pretty lavender autumn crocus is another
flower that fulfls its destiny and blossoms In due
season without water soil The leaves OF this
lIttle plant appear after the flower.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-15
WANT TO KEEP OUT RUMAyIAy ACTORS

An effort is being made by the Hebrew Actors
Association 10 prevent the landing OF twenty-ons
Rumanian actors, who arrived here on the steamer
Furst Bismarck yesterday. IL is alleged that their
admission 70 the country would be a violation Of
the Contract Labor law. For several months. rep
resentatives of the association say, Rumanian
actors hired on the side for Bowery theatres
at a salary OF not more than $i week have been
brought over at the expense OF the theatres, TO
take the paces Of legitimate East Side actors. es
narfaIlv Hebrews The actors who came on the
Furst Bismarck II was said billed TO appear in
Theatre this afternoon. They arrived at the Barge
Of4Ce AT . O'Clock. and were detained as assisted
immigrants having no money nor 1rtenos- Inc
a hearing to-day.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-15
RIBlNrGlNsrHNrSourTn
SOMETIME.

Sometime when all lfes lessons have been learned.
And sun and stars forever more have set,
The things which our weak Judgment here mas
Spurned,
Will flash before u.s. out of life's dark night.
AS stars shine most in deeper tfnts OF blue;
And shall how all Gods plans were right.
And how what seemed reproof was love most true.
And we shall see how, while frown and sigh.
Gods plans go best for you and me;
How when called He needed not our cry,
Because His wisdom to the end could see.
And cen as prudent parents disaloW
Too much of sweet to craving babyhood,
So God, perhaps, is keeping from US now
Lifes sweetest things because 1t seemeth good.
And IT, sometimes, commingled with Hfe's wine.
We find the wormwood, and rebel and shrink
Be wiser hand than yours or mine
Pours out the portion for our lips to drink;
And If friend we love is lying low,
Where human Kisses cannot reach his race
oh. do not blame your loving Father so,
But wear your crown with an obedient grace
And you shall shortly know that lengthened breath
Is not the sweetest gift God sends his trienoS,
And that sometimes the sable pail of death
Conceals the fairest boon His love can send.
II could push ajar the gates OF life.
And stand within, and all Gods working see,
We could interpret all this doubt and STRIFE
And for each mystery could find a key.
But not to-day. Then be content, poor heart,
Gods plans like lilies pure and white unfold;
We must not tear the close shut leaves apart
Time will reveal the calyxes of gold.
And If through patient toll we reach the land
Where tired feet with sandals loose may rest
When shall clearly know and understand,
1 think that we will say, GOD knew the pest;
-(NIay Riley Smith
New-York tribune., 1900-09-15
EYE TROUBLE L4ID TO PUBLIC BATHS.
MANY CASES ARE SAID TO EXIST IN THE YORK
VILE DISTRICT.

Flower Hospital physician saw a man wander
ing aimlessy in LeXington-ave- near Seventy
nnth-st. yesterday. and stopped to invest1gate.
The man said he Charles E HobsOn. thirty
four years old, cleaner, of No. 25 East
Forty-eghth-st. and that he had suddenly lost his
sight. The doctor called ambulance and took
the man TO Bellevue His malady diagnosed
as a peculiar form of Inflammation OF the eye
The disease is extremely contagious The man was
sent TO BIackwelTs Island without delay. and he
was kept away from all the other patients He
said he thought he caught the disease in the pub
lie baths at East Fifty-frst-st.
President Murphy said that all the public baths
in the city had been thoroughly inspected since
the closing of the baths at Market and Duane sts.
and all but the one at Narket-st were found to be
In good condition The bath at Market-st has
been closed. but the bath at DUane-St has been
reopened-
The prevalence Of Ophthalmc trouble in the York
has been noticed for time The son OF Will
lam Zeller, barber in Ftfty-second-st- near
Third-ave., was almost blinded for some time BY
Inflammation Of the eyes. received at that bath, IL
is supposed; There are number OF other cases
among the boys of the neighborhood.
At the Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital an ur-
usual number of cases have been treated, and all
have been laid to the baths
New-York tribune., 1900-09-15

"A new cycling and automobile hat for the winter,
which comes from Paris, is made the same lines
as the pique and linen hats-sttched all
over In close, set rows. The hats made
chiefly in dark blue and dark brown. and are
trimmed with short quills or breasts.
Felt will be much used for smart millinery,
though not so much velvet, and in some cases
the soft. low crowns of toques with narrow. rolled
| brims of black tulle richly spanged are of pale
pink blue or mauve long haired felt A particular
shade of pinlNish mauve is much affected for felt
A a nat Wi with slightly waved brim of black velvet
the. the TOP % through jet buckle The trimming con-
the same color.
There is no doubt but that black hats and toques
Will enjoy immense favor. and also mixtures Of
black and color black and white Black chenille
and floss silk cord interviewer, form the upturned
1im 1rim of round toque, with cerise velvet crown
TOP TOP Is finely tucked in circles and then draped
plume composed Of small cocks feathers in black.
1t is rather exceptional find a new hat model
trimmed with flowers. but certain kinds of floral
garntures will receive attention Thus far, how
ever the varieties have been confined to and
often grea maSSd r3Sf ee roses are s
lnches IN diameter, some of them wide open, with
They are unusually rich made Of velvet soft satin
ana sott sl IN al the colors Of nature and con
Indications point to a liberal use Of lace in the
makeup Of fine hats for the autumn and winter.
OF the handmade laces, the Renaissance. the Bat
tenberg and the applique will be in request by
women who afford them. while the woven
millinery laces leave nothing to be asked for in
design or effect, the imitation of Irish point in
white and of Chanty in black being especially
beautiful. Some of the laces shown are nine ten
inches wide.
distinct style from London is one in which the
main effect produced is 1atness An example is a
large toque of black velvet in which the top Is
flTr A1t
and the trimming of three ostrich plumes. fastened
to the centre with a brilliant buckle is laid fat
with the ends curling down over the edges one at
the left side the others toward the front The hat
Is worn well forward the head. and Is raised
high at the front with a bandeau.
Miroir velvet is destined for first place in the
production of rich colored hats while black the
kid finished and royal velvet Of light weight Will
have the preference. Plain miroir is varied by the
production in pressed brocaded effects. Again.
mror will be strongly rivalled by satin panne.
revival in tissue of less weight of the old fash
ioned, elegant satin antique of years ago. AS in
nroir velvet the panne velvet in plain colors will
take precedence in choice,
New-York tribune., 1900-09-15
INTERESTED IN CIVIC AFFAIRS.

Mrs Cornelius Stevenson president OF the Civic
Club of Philadelphia, well as the Acorn Club.
recently had new honors heaped upon her having
been made a member Of two subcommittee of the
National Export Committee. Mrs. Stevenson like
wise holds Office in many scientific societies. and
so highly appreciated is her interest in public af-
fairs that few years ago, when the Mayor Of
Pbiiadephia appointed citizens Advisory Com
nittee, to consult in regard TO a loan bill, he In
yited Mrs Stevenson to serve upon 1t.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-15

The BASQUE is cut with centre seam side backs
and under cores. and is ftted with double
darts the many seams. well as the narrow vest,
tending TO give "A tapering effect. While II is ex-
ceent all figures it suits the stout ones as few
models can and reduces apparent size as far as
ii is possible to do The sleeves are two scanned
and fit snugy the wrists. where they are
slashed and flare over the hands. The high stand
ing collar fits smoothly. and is singulary effective
made of the two colors, although IT can be or
either one entire, If preferred.
To cut this Jacket basque for a woman OF medium
size Ia wards of material A inches wide, 1%
yards so inches wide, with hve-eighths OF a yard
for vest and collar. will be required.
The pattern No 3637, is cut in sizes for 80,
a. 80 SS 30 and AZ inch bust measure.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-15
FASHIONS IN FANS.

The newest fans are revivals Of the oldtime Wat
teau model and the designs are painted on satin
silk gauze and lace. mounted on sticks OF mother
of-pearl, amber. bone and wood beautlruly carved
and outlined with gold. Most costly of all are the
1rab,,Ee affairs of honiton, with plain medallion
in the CENTRE upon which is painted with exquisite
taste and wonderful detail Wstteau scene: I, Tne
roses on the bushes 1nfntteSlmal as pm
heads and yet they look natural enough to pluck.
The Empire fans in black. red. white or DARK green
qauze show designs in lace, outlined with tny
sSnane1Ies which are iridescent and brilliant
New-York tribune., 1900-09-15
cHILpRENs PARTY I'm oLTTTLE ITALY."


The children connected with the Home Garden
branch of the T S. S. had party recently The
party itself was not novelty, as they have at
tended many at the Home Garden, but this one
their very own and the teachers from the
Home Garden among the guests.
1t was held in the cellar of big tenement mouse
in the Little Italy of Harlem. One corner or the
cellar was draped with bunting and Illuminated by
Japanese lanterns. while the post or honor IN
decoration was held by picture which the mother
eyes and evident pride, that of King Humbert
II proved TO be a likeness of Admiral Dewey, but
that served quite we'll 80
The host was a barefooted boy with an ex-
quisltey beautiful face and he was assisted IN re-
Ceiving by king and queen of his own appoint
rnent. The queen a charming gown or Whlte
looped a red flannel skirt, an antlquated con-
frmation veil and wreath, and shoes not more than
three sizes too large. The kings costume was OF
democratic simplicity consisting OF ragged trou-
sers a shirt not of lily fairness and a Mckinley
button. ,,--.---..
The refreshments were served on boxes covered
with newspapers, and consisted of tniftttre pears
and APPLES ga thered at West Farms by the boys,
hot corn and several mysterious concoctonS thal
II would be impossible to name.
After refreshments were served the party was
transferred to the back yard, where games were
played. When asked why the party was not neId
n the ward the host responded: Because dem KIDS
that wasn't asked would come IN and bust up
everytings'
Never do we approach nearer to our Maker. than
when we cause the sunlight Of heaven TO- beam
upon the broken soul of our suffering brother
(Cardinal Gibbons.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-15
A ROYAL GCRAPBOOK.

oueen Victoria's scrapbook is perhaps the most
Interesting of royal albums IT IS the regulation
old fashioned order, and contains many beautiful
Iittle sketches by the Queen and Prince Consort
and not the least interesting item is piece OF the
-, ,btcb decorated the Queens wedding cake.
Nearly all the members of the royal family pos
go ecrap albums, the most elaborate belonging
sesI s the Empress Frederick OF Germany Princess
1lestrfce and Princess Louise
New-York tribune., 1900-09-15
sA1ARJED FEDERATION OFFICER.

The National Council OF Women of Canada has
started an innovation in the way OF permanent
maid secretary Through the efforts OF Lady Aber-
deem honorary president, this accomplished,
and the years salary is $1,000 Paid officers are the
custom In the Womens Christian Temperance
Union and many of the state officers receive good
saia r3es but the General Federation OF Women.s
clubs has no paid officials whatever though fre-
auently travelling expenses OF certain oHleers are
paid.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-15
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.
TISSUE PAPER PATTERN OF WOMANS >
FITTED JACKET BASQUE. NO. 1851. FOR
COUPON AND 10 CENTS.

As illustrated the model is made from fine broad
cloth in a rich brown, with vest Of cream White
and trimming OF brown braid, edgeo WIN "ite, ou'
III ,,i+ing materials are suitable vicuna and Ven
etian cloths being peculiarly good.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-15

The following is recipe for the famous Adj
rondack pancakes which the guides make in the
camps and on touring trips it IS given as an old
guido dictated it: One quart of pastry flour salt
two esgs, large mixing spoonful OF condensed
milk Thin with water and beat until very smooth
Add two heaping teaspoonfuls of baking powder
just before baking Bake in frying pan or
griddle whichever is at hand and eat under
heavens blue canopy and the shade of forest
archs with fish that you have just caught, roast
venison. potatoes and green corn and coffee.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-15
DEVERYS BROTHER PROMOTED.

The Police Board. at it's meeting yesterday after
noon appointed Roundsmen Andrew Devery' a
brother OF Chief Devery, and Peter Clarke patrol
man detailed N the Chiefs Office. to the positions
OF detective sergeants. The Board also passed
the remainder OF the list OF polling places and cleo
ton officials for Election Day.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-15
WORK on THE NEW CATHEDRAL.
HOPE THAT THE CHOIR OF ST. JOHN THE DIVINE
MAY BE FINISHED IN TWO YEARS.

Work on the cathedral OF St. John the Di-
vine which since spring mas been proceeding slow
" is now fast advancing. From day day the
progress can be noticed on the choir That part
of the cathedral" George Maccuuoch Miller. one OF
the trustees said yesterday. should be finished in
two years and ready for congregations. and even
that part OF the structure would be larger than
any church in the city
One reason for the hurry in the work Is the en-
couragngly large number Of recent generous gifts
to the building funds. One hundred thousand dol
lars has rently been offered conditionay. but the
trustees are not free 10 say who made the offer.
Among the recent gifts is OF $500 by Miss
Zela Gibbes. 1t will cost about ST5OoO0 to finish the
choir
New-York tribune., 1900-09-15
CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED

The following articles for distribution have come
to the office: A basket of luscious pears from a
Sunshine member for Mrs. Burlingame, an invalid;
a parcel containing a magazine and scrap pictures
without name, Woman's Pages from Ellen w;
Clarke three bundles of reading matter without
names, a needle book from Miss Carrie Thompson.
scrap pictures from Helen NJ. Barbour. knitting
manual from G.. W. H., and flower seeds Tor Miss
Virginia Mclean from Mrs S. Bernstein. A Z. u.
Mrs G. A. h has sent 81 for an invalid member;
Mrs G. Martin. Jennie c. Holmes A. c. G. and II;
c. G. have each contributed 10 cents to the special
fund.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-15
,QNMS

worked in a shoe factory all day and had little
spare time The Guild Immediately covered
basket for transportation of the flowers, printed
her name on 1t and sent 1t to her, with a package
OF free labels for expressage.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-15

For griddle cakes make mixture of cupful
OF graham -four. cupful of white -four one tea
spoonful Of baking powder. one teaspoonful Of
salt two teaspoonfus of sugar Make a soft bat
ter with cold water. and the last thing beat in
egg lightly. Fry griddle.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-15
INDIA FAMINE CONTRIBUTIONS

John Crosby Brown. No. 50 WaI-st.. treasurer of
the Committee of One Hundred India Famine
Relief. reports the following contributions received
yesterday:
New-York tribune., 1900-09-15

Johnny cake, which, with a mountain appetite
and an accompaniment of bacon and eggs rivals
dishes OF aristocratc origin, is made with
cupful OF Indian meal, cupful OF wheat -four
two teaspoonfuls of baking powder, two teaspoon
fuls of sugar. Mix these thoroughly and add water
to make very thin batter. Then stir in lightly
one egg, unbeaten. and teaspoonful of melted
butter drppings. Bako IN hot oven. in shall
low pans in muffin tins
New-York tribune., 1900-09-15

Mrs. P. B. Rucker. of Virginia. acknowledges the
receipt OF the box to her by express from the
T. S. S. Office. The clothing for herself and daugh-
proved most acceptable, and she heartily THANKS
all who contributed to the contents of the box
New-York tribune., 1900-09-15
THE MILLINER'S ART.
STRIKING EXAMPLES OF TooUES TO
BE WORN THIS WINTER-THE
AUTOMOBILE HAT
AUTOMOBILE HAT

new cycling and automobile hat for the winter
which comes from Paris. is made the same lines
as the pique and linen summer hats-stitched all
over In close, set The new hats made
cheny in dark blue and dark brown, and are
trimmed with short quilts or breasts.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-15

Her recipe for baking powder biscuit is as fol-
lows: One quart Of -four one teaspoonful of salt
and two teaspoonfuls of baking powder, all sifted
together Into this mixture work one large table
spoonful Of lard that has been previously rubbed
to cream. Add water enough to make batter as
thin be handled Roll out one inch thick
and cut in rounds. Bake in quick
New-York tribune., 1900-09-15

Sometime when all ife's lessons have been learned,
And sun and stars forever more have set,
The things which our weak judgment here has
Spurned,
New-York tribune., 1900-09-15
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COLD WATER RECIPES.

A who has lived for many years on
Fourth Lake, in the Adirondacks, and who is
famous among her friends for her excellent cook
cry. has adapted most of her dishes to cold water
in place Of milk. This she has found necessary
because of the high price of milk, which is 10 cents
a quart well the uncertainty of obtaining it
in severe weather. The following recipes are taken
from her cookbook:
To make her delicious Inoasses cake. she mixes
together half a cupful of moasses. half cupful
of sugar, egg and two tableSpoonfulS of melt
ed butter When these are beaten together thor
oughly she adds teaspoonful of soda, which has
heen dissolved in half cupfu Of cold water. Gin
namon or ginger to taste, and one and half cup
fuls of -four. She bakes it in a shallow pan in a
moderate oven for about thirty minutes