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New-York tribune., 1900-07-31
FURNACE OWNERS REFUSE TO SHUT DOWN
0rsAeRrE,rEN- BETWEEN THEM AND STEEL
COMPANIES It Is sAID-sEvEE-AL
PRESIDENTS CONFER

Nothing could be learned in this city yesterday
IN regard 70 the steel conference az chicago oeyond
-ha fact that II had resulted in disagreement
s15 thar nothing definite had been accomplished
toward restricting the output Dispatches received
from Pft1sburg yesterday said that the merchant
furnace owners declined 70 accept a proposition
made BY the steel companies. that the furnaces
should Be closed for one month The furnace peo-
11a q * said we're willing 20 close one OF the--
s,,-,s-as r,- avery one closed by the steel com
1arfas brIr This was not agreed TO- as the steel
companies contended that the capacl-y oL ore or
chants furnaces -
a cor ference was held in this city yesterday al
-a-700- bA-wazn Daniel G. Reid. president OF the
American Tin Plate Company; Charles ; G1-nrle,
--ssf5e7- OF the American Steel HOOP Company.
George G. McNIurry. president OF the American
sheet Steel Company. and William z Felss. presl-
5ar+ ~ thA National Steel Company At the close
~ The meeting al information a. 20 Is purpose
or the nature Of The subjects discussed was T.
fused
New-York tribune., 1900-07-31
GATHERED HERE AND THERE.

II took Christianity 10 pack that trunk said &
young woman last week she described her eI-
iorTs IN packing her siZteen-year-olc sister >
r1HE n the first place. everything had 70 go
10 5-st SO There were boxes OF ties. ribbons iaces
candy and what not that OF course would not
sle-1 2 particle. And then, when the last thlng
as 7 supposed, had been added and we were al
lea-y ~ contribute our combined efforts 70 smut
1Hg down 'he Id ny sister appeared and serene
y presented her big wide unouthed treasure book
sai5. But Il viii never 20 in child and she re-
p--ec II genuine surprise Did you suppose was
gong without that bookg Well. II went in. and
ne INK was shut and locked.
,,.-st -ast treasure book idea she got up in me
90 - one summer and introduced Il here IN the
So ese 1eKr season It has leaves, grasses
7.-s.- programmes cards parts Of letters, plct-
49, Neces of her friends dresses bits OF ribbon
tween - sscr everything but sticks and stones pc
80 lls 5glgtng pages This is quite separate
apart however, from her photograph book
New-York tribune., 1900-07-31
TWO TOIEy KILLED BT A TEAM
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER TORN TO PIECES
AT GRADE CROSSING.

Yaphank. Long Island. July so-Two women w.r.
instantly killed by being struck by a train near
here to-day They were Mrs Joseph Valentine OF
Wading River. and Mrs Joseph Phinney OF Bos-
ton
MIS- Phinney had been spending the summer at
her mothers home and this morning about a
O'Clock the two women started 20 drive to Brock
haven TO visit Mrs Jacob Valentine At rail-
road crossing west OF Yaphank their turnout was
struck by the Shelter Island express. The carriage
vas smashed to pieces and the two women were
thrown several feet ana dashed violently 70 the
ground The train Immediately stopped but
when the train hands went hack to pick up the
women they found both OF them dead. The horse
Mn1ch tney We're driving was instantly killed. Mrs.
,N.aIenIlne was seventy years old. Her daughter.
hrs- Fhlnney, was thtrty-fOur years old
New-York tribune., 1900-07-31
GIRL LIFE IN PAO-TTNGFC.
MISS MARY S. MORRILLs DESCRIPTION
OF THE DAILY PROGRAMME IN
CHINESE SCHOOL.

Among the missionaries Of the American Board
Gt Pao-Tfng-Fu. China, for whose safety great
fears felt is Miss Mary 5. Morrill,, teacher
IN the girls school there. In a recent letter she
gives the following interesting account Of day in
Chinese girls school life The first bell rings
at SIS o'clock. and once the work Of the morn
ing toilet begins. The girls dress alike each COS
tune consisting of pair Of loose baggy trousers
which fastened the ankle by a strong rib
bon and a sack that reaches nearly to the knees
The latter has five buttons, at the throat one
on the right shoulder and three under the arm
''One Of the girls always sees that the water IN
the bathroom is warmed for the morning race
washing. because a Chinese would shiver with
astonishment were she expected, in summer
make her toilet with cold water Breakfast
frequently consists Of cornmeaI cakes, cabbage
stew and the remainder % the previous nights por
ridge. White -four. being special treat. Is used
only twice week. This is usually accompanied
by a little meat. which is chopped fine with cab
bage and onions. Sweet potatoes and turnips.
fresh and salted. make variety in the weeks Dill
of fare Suppers consist Of pOrridges made OF
coTnmeaI. miilet or rice Beans are OFTEN HllAeu
with the mtllet and rice
The girls do their own laundering. Instead or
being troned. the clothes folded smoothly WINE
damp, and laid upon a stone slab ana pounoeu
vigorously with wooden Destles. ,,
Studying aloud, which often makes a DeoIdII
Of Oriental classrOOrus. is thing OF the past IN
school: but the expression on the pupils races
while they silently pursuing their lessons often
reminds me Of the looks that the mack HFlEet E - :
after they forbidden 20 hawk CAP, CAP;
alb" The heller is sT-ll there. a small Reno
remarked she looked at a row OF Ihe
/ srenced horsenen.
For recreation there are swings, jumping ropes
and jaCkstones, and the girls all enjoy WeaEIls s
at $50 o'clock. The crusade against foothlndlns
has been waged with success in Pao-Ttng-Fu-
New-York tribune., 1900-07-31
QUESTION OF MERCHANTS FAREs.

COMMITTEE OF TRUNK LINE ASSOCIATION PRO
TESTS AGAINST TEXAS AGREEMENT
The Merchants Association Of New-York has r.
ceived an official notification OF the action recently
taken oy the Passenger Committee OF the Trunk
Line Association in respect 20 the action oS the
Merchants Association in obtaining reduced rates
for merchants from the State OF Texas tor this
season The Passenger Ccunmirtee earnestly pro-
tests against the 1uFrieuGly action OF the Msr-
chants Association making individual arrange
meut with the Southern Pacific Company for The
sale Of tickets" IL also asks the Southern Pacific
Company 70 Withdraw This arrangement
The Merchants Association replied. C--rtcts-
ing right Of the committee 70 interfere Il
serrs that the railways have diverted the trade OF
the country from New-TCrk BY various ConcsS-
siOns for their own interests. and il contends FOR
itself that II Is endeavorrg 70 maintain the priority
OF NeW-York n trade
New-York tribune., 1900-07-31
MONEY ACKNOWLEDGES.

The sum of 50 has been received from Amy B.
Zabrtskie treasurer Of the Chio-en's Branch of
the T 5. 5. at Alendale, n. J This money repre-
sents the proceeds of sunshine party given by
these energetic juniors. and will be, as directed.
devoted to the benefit OF some sick child Two
dollars and seventy cents has come through Ger
trude Derby The young contributors to this sum
besides Miss Derby were Grace Cooley. Daisy Bel
mar Jennette F1agg George Barnaby and JEFF D
Carroll The money is TO be used TO brighten the
life of some little one with outing. medicine or
dainties" Miss Derby promises TO form T 5 ;
branch when she returns 10 ner home rom her
summer trip Miss s. G. Blanchard sent 81 10 for
badges: 10 cents for special fund came from mem
her in Oswego County. y Y, and five cents from
Ethel Macy for a badge.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-31
HIDING PLACES OF GOLD.
Mr. srUHLEMAN MAKES REPoE1 On TIE
WHEREABOUTS OF ABOUT $4,000 Zoo.

Maurice L Muhlenan- United States Deputy As
sistant Treasurer. has Just completed q special
statistical report gold production The report,
which has taken Two months 20 prepare. viii Do
sent 70 Washington to-day The work vas under
taken al the request Of Secretary Gage. who at
the beginning OF the year came 10 the conclusion
that thorough inquiry should Be instituted as 20
the Whereabouts and Uses Of soma s4lo00o0C0 OF
gold which vas classified IN the ofCial statistics
as being in the hands OF private banks and n
dfviduals
The total gold coin and bullion q The country
held bv the Treasury and National banks. amount
ing 10 more than $4,000 60. could OF course, bs
accounted for and AIr- Case desired some more e1-
plicu idea OF the Whereabouts OF the other S4OJu-
coo than the official description that IL was IN Ine
possession OF private banks and individuals
Mr. Nuherlaa thsreUpoa So airlself 20 the task o.
discovering fuSJ where rEs C1accoUuIsc gold vas
Although Nr MuhlsEnan refused YESTERDAY 70
make known anything 20 the contents OF the re-
porr uentiizsc its receipt by 9Ir Gege IL IS under
stood that n has discovered the h1-l1g places Q.
the greater Fart OF the missing gold Ine Aeil7L
prevails that Mr. Muhemau's report viii cause Lns
Department 10 change is present msLnod OF r.
porting the couuUry's stock OF gold
New-York tribune., 1900-07-31
A NEW RRANCH

President OF the T. 5. s; For some time there
has existed the feeling among number OF sun
shine members who have been doing noble service
individually that in unity would be strength Ac-
cordingly. meeting was called 10 talk over mat
ters and organize branch. II was unanimously
decided TO join forces with The Tribune sunshine
Society Gf you will have u.s. and be known as
The Hill Branch Of Brooklyn. The principal ofh-
GERS elected were: President, Mrs. Annie l. Ma
son: president. Mrs. 2. C. Calen. and secre-
tary Miss Blanchard. The start is made under
most auspicious circumstances, as We nave a large
corps Of earnest workers and goodly number or
honorary members. A dehCacy closet with sup
plies for the sick and a general storeroom- are
distinctive features Of our work We thougnt Wen
TO organize at once so as to be ready for the fall
campaign, when you will hear from US regularly
The branch has great plans for the future, ana
hopes 70 prove helpful 70 many. Yours most cor
daily, 5 @. BLANC 1ARD secretary
Brooklyn. n Y, July % 1860
New-York tribune., 1900-07-31
READY TO LAY NEW GERnAy CABLE
-r.>,zrzrp ANGLIA VIII CARRT TIE WIRE
FROM CoNET ISLAND TO TIE AZORES
N AUGUST.

II was stated yesterday that the German cabs
from Couey Island 70 the Azores viii oe aid II
the month of August by the cable steamer Ansla.
which is on her way % NeW-forA- me w a
- ,s--r-t,g -bA cable over 70 the Azores vii
taxa several weeks The cable between tae Azores
and Emden. which IS -he German landing polnI-
vas finished early in July and IS n operAl'o1
The entire cable Is expected 70 oe T7a0S 1oI
service by rhe middle OF September The American
- - +ba 7Av- cable viii be operated by the Com
nerciaI Gable Company and me GsI3- ~ I%-S -
the German telegraph administration BrG2o h9Sn
Iar Prfvv Councillor in the German Fls- - -
partrnent who arrived here several GAYS asS W.
h IN hoard the Anglia 20 witness me LaZtns %
me "a be The cable is owned ~ = Ll--s-l
Atlantic Company, a private Col -i--l- "a $50
New-York tribune., 1900-07-31

The big sailor collar is stitched under the outside
front pleats the closing being nvisiby effected be
meath that in the left side. The centre pleat IS
trimmed with three bands of embroidery that are
pointed at the centre. The sleeves are one-seamed
and slightly fun, finished at the wrists with roll
cuffs.
gaIatea duck. heavy linen and all lightweight
wool stuffs. such flannel, cashmere. serge and
cheviot. equally suitab
To make for d boy four years old. illustrated,
two and three-quarter yards OF material 81 inches
wide or yards a inches wide. with and
a quarter yards Of embroidery will be required.
The pattern. No 3,591. is In sizes for boys or
two and four years.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-31
uouEv AS BREADWTHNERs.

Mr. Asouith in q speech delivered at the third an
nual meeting Of the Central Bureau FOR the En-
,I,,,rnert Of Women in London, singled out one or
- o.,,ses which tell against women who work for
tbef- living Mr. Asquith hoped he should not be
soo,sed Of saying anything unduy harsh when he
sa,d tba defect the common and widespread defect
IN female work speaking generally was thaL 'hefs
IN ieii- -,atr note OF the amateur Far be
=. -, ,t-, m sav that that peculiarly was con
arad 70 female Industry There was az aI3ps
Lr5i,, man IN England who ola noL Hiu MN MN -
aaaaaII6s6 tc pyouoVacs wttb L2s <TSSi-~-
New-York tribune., 1900-07-31
NEW MEMBERS.

The new members added to the roubook yester-
day were c. I. Stephens, Mrs. NJ I. Sykes, Miss
Emily Buckman Mrs. 6. o. Hatch. Mrs. Jennie
Henderson. Harry C Belts. Mrs. Nellie Gtlmartin,
Charles Bryan. Mrs Flora Kellogg and Anna L.
Brown.
RoseviIIe. Neb. T S. 5. Branch-NIrs. Mary D
Jones. president; Miss Carrie W Jones, Lewis
Jones Frederick Jones. Warner B. Jones, Lenora
]. SmallWood Frank l. SuallwOod Rose Sounar-
and Georgia NJ. Carson, Cora Hatfield, Alice Hat
field and Jessie Hatfield
New-York tribune., 1900-07-31

and to criticise with easy dogmatism some Of the
most delicate questions Of strategy. To remove tae
defect. OF which women could not claim monop-
oily. they must habtuate themselves 70 enlarge
the horizon of their ambitions. On visiting Lady
Warwtck's Hostels, at Reading, he had been rucn
struck by the statement that there was greater
demand for women trained to horticultural sLu
agricultural pursuits than could be supplied. ne
believed there were many Of the higher posts ~
the factories monopoliZed by men Y hlcn
could with perfect efficiency be held by educated
New-York tribune., 1900-07-31
REPORT OF NEw-BERLIN BRANCH

Mrs s T spra que president OF the New-Ber-
lin On " T 5. :. Branch, reports the names Of
two new members Mrs. Emma Low and Miss Dora
Crandau- The name Of Miss Frances SPrague was
omitted from the last report The president OF the
branch has a large nasturtum bed Which has FUR
nished A quantity Of sunshine bouquets. Other
flowers and reading matter have been distributed
by different members. The Christmas work is be-
gun and will pushed forward more speedily
when all have returned from their summer outings
Many members writes Mrs Sprague, are learn
ing TO BE- thouEhtful. and ready 10 do the little
kindnesses which. although small to report. help
carry sunshine TO many lives
New-York tribune., 1900-07-31
A DAY WITH THE LITTLE MOTHERS" :"

The Little Mothers Aid Association has sent
out general invitation to all persons interested
20 visit its Holiday House in Pelham Park on
August 10 and H. The invitation is cleverly turned
into verse which Invites each visitor, besides a
companion. 10 bring "a gift. either useful or
pretty: perhaps a dime dollar or a check. and
be II ever so small. IL will be welcome Visitors
viii be met at Barlow station upon the arrival Of
the 10 a m and D m trains and conveyed 70
Holiday House where refreshments viii be served,
and entertainment supplied in the way OF tennis.
boating. bathing and music
New-York tribune., 1900-07-31
L1EUrEyAyT CALVIN EIoyER4TED.

Fire Commissioner ScanneH was notified by Sec
retary Phillips OF the Civil Service Commission
Yesterday that the Commission had passed reso-
luton generating Lieutenant B. J. Calvin. OF the
Fire Department from completely in altering the
papers Of candidates for promotion TO the rank OF
CAPTAIN Lieutenant Calvin is assistant foreman OF
Hook and Ladder Company No s. in Charles-st
Two months ago the papers Of three dremen in
Guiding Calvin were thrown out OF the exantna-
rion on the ground OF fraud. Chief Examiner Ire
land stated that the ratings OF the examiners had
been changed Lieutenant Calvin is thus restored
70 he eli
New-York tribune., 1900-07-31
BIG KALsER.s RrY TIE BEST.

In spite OF the record breaking work Of the
Deutschland. OF the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Line, on
her eastward trip she did not make as high
dav's run as did the Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse on
her voyage IN the same direction, begun from this
mort on August Is 1898. The North German Lloyd
liner steamed 5S9 miles in day. as against the
536 miles of the Deutschland. and therefore still
holds bv three miles the easrbound record for the
highest
New-York tribune., 1900-07-31
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.
a TISSUE PAPER PATTERN OF BOYS BOX
PLEATED DRESS. NO. 1857. FOR
COUPON AND 10 CENTS

Nothing suits the tiny boy more perfectly than
the garment that IS made in one piece. The charm
ing little model illustrated is boyish enough 70
suit the most exactng OF little men yet is graceful
and childish the same time. The three box
pleats, back and front, give ample fulness below
the waistline, where they allowed fall free.
and are stitched and pressed fat above The fitting
is accomplished with shoulder and underarm seams.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-31
THE JARRETT THEATRES.

Minnie Dupree delivers a monologue, Cinderella
a. The Telephone" at Proctor's Tventy-third
Street Theatre this week Other features are Mile
NrarzeIIa's cockatoos. Johnson Rtano and Bentley,
acrobats Clemence sisters singing skit; Jennings nas
sketch and Newell. Chiquillo and Dumufrio in a
musical act
Grace Huntington produces comedietta Proc
tors Fifth Avenue Theatre this week entitled The
Great Bracelet burglary
Band concerts are given every night at the Ter
race Garden
Victory Bateman and Harry Mestayer head the
hill Al Proctor's Palace this week They present
" 5 CIiIbert's comedietta '-sweethearts." Hughsy
Dougherty. the minstrel is also featured m the
programme
The hill AZ Keith's this week includes Lafayette
the magician; Williams and Walker. negro come
dians; Henri French. monocyclist and juggler
Fake and Senon, IN a musical comedy; Ray L
Royce mimic and humorist John Hyams and
and Eta Gilroy. In comedy sketch
Mr.. Hammerstein presents this week bill OF
fifteen acts at the Victoria Venetian Terrace Roof
Garden Several features that have been on the
roof since The opening OF sas season are retained
4, the Eden Musee concerts are given every
afternoon and evening
Grove New--York Theatre roof. IS headed by Ezra
Kendall. the monologtst- new feature Will De
Ia Charmeuse eight singers and dancers. The
principal numbers OF last week have been held
over
The Casino Boy" a short burIesaue by Robert
2 smith and Harry T. MacConnelI is produced
this week al The Casino Roof Garden. The piece
presents characters from "Sapho," Quo Nadis
t'Sherlock Holmes and other plays
The bin at Tony Pastors this week includes
Cyenaro and Bailey. in cakswalk; Miss Belle
Gordon. bag puncher; Little and Pritzkov IN The
Professor and His Pupils; Nudge and Morton. Pat
and Matte Rooney, Charles Barry. Miss Hulda
TIa1verE in a comedy sketch; Barrett and learned
IN "A Visit the Widow. and Rossley and RoSs-
teue IN a comedy sketch
At the Grand Central Palace Roof GaEden among
the features OF the programme are Diana the
Mirror Queen" the four Weston sisters. singers.
dancers and acrobats: Katie Rooney and John
Harding and Gallagher and Barrett. In me Arlsh
New-York tribune., 1900-07-31
ADVANTAGES OF INDEPENDENCE

In the United States" says the Inranta Eu-
lalie In Frank Leslies Popular Monthly" the
young women have reached the very acme OF femi-
nine independence I like this. first OF all because
II Is nv way When I visited the United States
found myself in complete accord with American
girls upon this point OF Independence. II differ
entates the American girl from her sisters OF
Europe II has enormous advantages. and. prop
erly understood II implies the reverse OF harm.
Independence, rightly conceived and practtsed, Is
HalLbAE hS<sRfsI nor unbecoming'
New-York tribune., 1900-07-31

70 De remembered IS that the unsightly places
must 5e hidden and the beautiful spots accentu-
us1e1- Before choosing the shrubs ana trees 70
be used Z the ornamenLaLOn Of the premises the
nature q the soil must be studied Inc oach-
ground must first be put IN place ana aIter tlaL
is cone the fragile flowers may be ADDED ! never
~ 20 improve upon nature, for Ene herseI ~ ~naASs
the preC--esL patterns. A stiff. stereOIyPeo kiSCS
q WC-k g ny horror Nv one main object end
ambition is studied carelessLess. consideF ma
ne quality o1 TIE plants should n studied ratheI
mar the quantity. -,
wonder that more women do not 60 INTO ne
business 7 IS Inspiring, Il is natural. women
are naturally more artistic than men, aIQ C1iI
eee N tn-s work the greatest held for tns I1tI'e
New-York tribune., 1900-07-31

Mrs. stetson. Of California, has sent a magazine
10 Mrs. Hutchins and will that this invalid
member receives reading matter suited 70 her
taste Mrs Stetson has also sent TO Mrs Gerard
of Montana a pair OF hose for each OF her boys,
and will look after other special needs OF this
poor woman. For all this kindly interest this new
member in California Is heartily thanked
New-York tribune., 1900-07-31
CONTRIBUTIONS.

The following contributions reached the Sun
shine Office yesterday: Cancelled stamps. from Miss
Peage: package Of pressed ferns and a collection
of sea mosses from Mrs G. ". Hedges; a box OF
pretty silk pieces from Mrs. J. Henderson; scrap
pictures and booklets. from Mrs NJ. Wakeman: a
package Of pressed fern leaves, from Miss Augusta
Howell, and reading matter from A. j.. Anna o.
Cheek Miss Buckley and Miss A. r
New-York tribune., 1900-07-31
CuEERED BY SUNSHINE.

Mrs Lucy Thomas Guild met with a painful ac-
cident some weeks ago, and as she IS a dear lover
Of shells some were sent to her as cheering ray
during her helpless days BY 5 L. c., Of Yonkers,
y Y How well they fulfilled their sunny mission
IS shown by a letter received yesterday from Mrs
Guild in which she says:
To nv surprise and delight a package containing
shells came 70 ne yesterday. They were put up in
such a dainty and lovely form that almost mag
fneC could feel the pressure OF the gentle hand
that had made then, attractive It was a ray
OF sunshine indeed. and I thank you so much
for YOUR kindly response. I q great lover OF
flowers and as they the children Of the earth
so the shells seem TO me- the children OF the sea
and love them the same
New-York tribune., 1900-07-31
A RESPONSE.

A little wayside pool, left by the rain,
Earth-bound. nor fair, nor bright;
But. see, the sun, low sinking. with its train
OF gold and crimson light.
A living glowing color ecstasy,
Freed from its earthly bonds,
To all the glory OF the western sky
The wayside pool responds.
A lowly life humble and meek and still.
Set in an obscure place,
May shine with glory living out Gods will,
Is. Alice RanIett
New-York tribune., 1900-07-31
SUNSHINE DISTRIBUTED

box Of samples and unfinished work has been
Mrs. l. Peage, fancy work TO Mrs Lizzie
Perkins, a travelling watch to Miss Margaret
Keith. book Of pressed flowers from the Holy
Land TO Mrs. Fannie z. Yales; silk pieces 10 Mrs
Maria Bevn.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-31


era accompanies her everywhere but to church"
"One OF the greatest problems OF the day is
What shall be done with the boys?' all the
professions are overcrowded.' said a well known
woman recently. Now that the strenuous life
has been adopted by women another problem is
added, What shall be done with the girls? Since
the increase Of educa uonal facilities and the null
uplicaton Of academies and colleges entirely too
many young men adopt professions IN which they
exc out mere existence and with the entrance Of
women into the field the has become alarming.
one Is almost tempted to conclude that wider
education IS a mistake, since II seems to unfit
the student for all but professional life. A re-
turn 70 the JilHng Of the soil would do much 70
solve The question IF a few OF the graduates OF
every year would apply their trained intelligence
10 chicken farms. vegetable farms and the like the
be sure of a pleasant and profitable occupation" q"
II the girl without appetite would get one, "
said the cyuic, her popularity would increase Ike
heat in July. A man know met a bright young
woman at a ball and admired her greatly. When
supper time came he approached her and asked,
Shall get an ice, or something more substantial
for you2 She answered promptly and decisively,
! m simply fanlshed. and I'd Ike the most sub
sighed with relief You are the best conrade in
the room. well the loveIest girIr he ex-
claimed, and We viii and sample the menu
throughout They are happily married and
my friend says that Il her healthy appetite
and frank enjoyment that Won him
New-York tribune., 1900-07-31

Mrs Annie o. Cheek has received 80 cents IN
stamps from Miss Julia Lockwood. and Adolph
Koch a collection Of stamps and excellent reading
matter from Mrs. Smonson.