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New-York tribune., 1900-12-09

The woman who wishes to dress wen with az
small an outlay OF time and money as possible finds
tailor suit the most important item OF her ward
robe. Such suit Of cheviot serge. medium weight
is suitable for wear all the year round I'm tht.
climate In summer the tlcket will be little usaa
except on journeys the waist being chosen to suit
the weather. while IN winter with suitable change
IN underclothing the jacket needs only to he SUM-
plemented with fur collar. or at most. ON bIttsr
days by golf CAPE to be entirely comfortable
Ihere are many really handsome ready made
sui's ranging from $50 10 $50. For the unfortunates
VINO can never be fitted from these garments tbera
are nrus who make suits to measure at prices cor
responding to those Of ready made garments
~ Is mistake to wear ones street costume q,
tne mouse: IL should be removed and carefully
shaken and brushed Off as one comes In
IL IS equally mistake to think thar "aD,- IA,
gown will do to at home The famitvsa
tastes need some attention. Simple IT NAV be but
let II be up to date and becoming in color and fash
ion. The sO-called wrapper OF gingham Is q,
abOmination IL woman prefers the negIi1aa
style. she should avoid the ready made as h. h
We're nstIIes unless she afford to pay at least
lawn shirt waists and lightweight skirts IL she
would look well dressed at home - " sue
Having selected handsome a tailor made AMIR
woman can be stylish In II FOR seVsrs Sare Or H.
The year she needs no tailor snit fba 1905, ss,s.
woman will find time TO replensh her wardrobe
mas TS'S are h oo9n to economical femininity for
HeSSAyS' os Pas nes ,I most ANYTHING you have.
remnant has been evolved into a thing OF dsinti-
anu HdAlct$ uedA 10 the FEMININE heart
groves ana SHOES, so important in the toilet naei
70 oe well chosen II they not 10 prove ths
stun ping block In the path OF economy For fha
natron black oonnets and hats. always refined and
elegant. are most ServiceabIe. A black velvar
or me quality will last several seasons but slight
outlay being needed 10 supply fresh trimming or
some new ornament to bring 1t up TO date Back
cnlps ana straws can be renewed at home when
knows. '' --''~Vii
ahere s Is no economy in buying cheap gloves: the
iSs e fp9G Pom makes & give 50 much wear besides look
extremely light gloves. except for gala Occaslons
6hd nOtnlng Is more untidy than sOiled cloves I,,
cleaning them at home with benzine or sast,lens
many dime be saved
Nothing Is more extravagaut in the end than
sneap Shoes. as only we'll made shoes will give sat
lsldc'oIy wear An excellent plan 10 strengthen the
SORES - 70 VarnlSn them. after wearing once or
twice with copal varnish. letting it dry thorough
Tor many pairs, ,~r
New-York tribune., 1900-12-09
ChaEaSaAf E6rR6Af
R
MEMBER OF THE T. S. X. c.

Lillian Marks. who recently became member OF
the Speak Kindly Club. is little girl OF years
who at one time sang and danced so prettily on
the stage that she was known as Baby LII"
When she was eight years old her parents decided
that her education must occupy a larger portion OF
her time. However she chosen to be the
president OF society known the Little People
of the Stage. This society Is made up entirely OF
children Each year at Christmas time festival
is held at a theatre In this city. which all the
children OF the stage invited. Appropriate and
beautiful gifts are distributed to ALL and those
who are in needy circumstances receive substan-
tial aid The festival always closes with feast OF
datnties for tAe children. followed by dancing.
Now that baby LII" has permanently retired to
private life, her studies form subject of absorb
ing interest to her. tiny watch. richly studded
with diamonds presented to her by promi-
New-York tribune., 1900-12-09

ALI. SORTS OF NOVELTIES ARE BEING Ex-
HIBITED BY C. c. sHAYNE.
Nothing could be more acceptable as a Christ
mas gift than something in fur and c. c. Shayne.
Of Forty-second-st., between Broadway and Sixth
ave. has a bewildering array OF the seasons now
elites The who proposes TO buy expensive
ly for wife. daughter sister Is not obliged to
waste any time on vague wanderings about the
shops He has only TO go to Shaynes and make his
choice Who would not be pleased with a natty
saaIskin jacket or jaunty Persian lamb coat? II
may be purchased for any sum from si25 10 $500 Or
II his bank account permit, he may get even finer
ftrs ranging in price 81 500. Hudson Bay sable.
Russian sable the and beautiful Imperial Rus
sian sable all are to be found here in coats. boas,
collarettes Victorines. muffs and capes-
Those who wish to give practical remem-
brance at small cost considered also, and may
buy a mink scarf muf or boa or collar Tor
from S. to Sl5. Beaver, Persian lamb. Japan fox,
stone marten, skunk and mink articles are pro-
curabIe at these moderate figures. Sealskin caps
and gloves too, are TO be purchased for sl5 each.
The assortment Is complete, and the wise
man and woman will do their shopping this week,
If possible.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-09
CHARADE.


NY first is a kind of a fling;
NV second a very small word:
MY third, though Oft the head.
Is fatal 10 fish and 10 bird.
The whole IL the three are apart
Will mean make ready snare;
United and handled with art.
II sraces dance air.
Answer 10 the Aviary Poetical Puzzle published
in the Children's Corner November 9:
Higher still and higher
From the earth thou springest.
Like cloud OF fire
The blue deeD thou wingest;
And singing still dost soar. and soaring ever
singest."
-(sheIey.
Answer: The sky lark
He clasps the crag with hooked hands
Close 10 the sun in lonely lands;
He watches from his mountain walls
And like thunderbolt he falls"
-CTennyson.
Answer: The eagle
bird OF the amber beak,
Bird OF the golden wingi
Thy dover is thy carOiling;
Thou hast not far TO seek
Thy bread;
In thy lone aerial cage
Thou hast thine ancient heritage"
-(E. C. Stedman.
Answer: The canary bird.
Even the blackest of them all
Renders good service as your men-at-arms.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-09
SUNBEAM LEAGUE BAZAAR.

The Sunbeam League is again TO have bazaar
for the benefit of the babies wards. IL will take
place from 10 6 O'Clock December l3 at the home
OF one of the leagues members. Miss Robb.. No. q
Park-ave There will be many tables. wnere special
holiday gifts will be for sale.
The work done by the Sunbeam League is just
now hampered by lack OF funds. The babies wards
have been more crowded than ever during the last
summer owing the unusually protracted hot
spell.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-09
NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE SUNDAY DECEMBER g. 1900

small boy with his tin can and other implements OF
torture but by and women who ought to
know better and who not infrequently treat cat
as they would not treat any other living creature.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-09
FOR THE ABBOTT SCHOLARSHIP FUND.

The fan reunion OF members OF the spingler and
Abbott Institutes. under the direction OF the Alb
oott Memorial Committee. was held at the Hotel
Manhattan Wednesday afternoon. This com
mittee reports that the sum OF sss5s has been re-
ceived and subscribed toward the founding in
Iassar College OF the Gorham ID. and Rebecca s
Abbott scholarship. leaving s. 62 still 10 be raised
20 complete the endowment. There have been 227
subscriptions twenty-seven Of which were marked
"In memOriam.'
New-York tribune., 1900-12-09
REvERIEs OF AN APPLE.

HS@ EribS Or AN AfFI4E
My cheeks are plump my glowing skin
Is hecked with red and yellow dapple
And lofty hopes arise within
l am most ambitious apple.
Shall !. puned up and high OF heart
With pride | feel but may not utter,
Rise glorious into regal tart.
or sink in shame in apple butter?
Shall in rare roast gOose's train
AS dainty sauce bid JOY betide her:
Or by some churlish rustic swain
Be sucked up through straw cider?
Alas the pretty hopes were spoiled
Which used its Teveries to sweeten:
Twas in a vulgar dumping boiled,
And in a dumping IL was eaten.
-(IIenry Moore.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-09
THE NOTE IN YOUR RRoTHER,s EVE"

THE NOTE IN YOUR BROTHERS EYE.
II Is very hard position for an outsider to be
thrown with a set who continually discuss their
own iuterests-topics IN which any one who is not
Of the elect cannot take part Women who con-
sider themselves and who really are. very well
bred in other respects are apt TO do this. ana
New-Yorkers $50 Il IS said more prone 20 for
get the feelings OF others in this respect than peo-
pie IN equally good social position in other cities
u got on very well az the dinners themselves,
said a young Phladelphian who had come on 10
AeW-York for a weeks visit. referring 20 her ex-
New-York tribune., 1900-12-09

I am a little word composed of five letters. NJ
1-2-S make about half OF the human race; my
4-2-S make small number that II can be repre-
sented by a single letter; my 3-2-4 make a useful
article by the sea- my 1-2-4 means encountered
and my 1-2-3-45 city noted for It's fortress
and being the place where printing was invented
New-York tribune., 1900-12-09
Office of General Employment,

Miss Wild engages only the servants. giving her
investigating references. Houses
opened and put in order spring and autumn.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-09

oroomstick and nx II upright into a cross stand
Ike those used for Christmas trees. The stick may
be painted in stripes. wound round with bright
ribbons The rings are made OF moderately heavy
rope. cut in lengths OF about twenty-four inches
and with ends spliced together the sailors do IT,
or neatly Joined and bound round with ribbon. II
there are to be six rings. each may be tied with
different color, every two may be the same
then the game may be played with partners.
The players must stand not less than twelve feet
from the post. and each is allowed three turns
The object is TO throw the rings that they Will
drop over the post. and IL there are six players
the one who makes the most throws out of eigh-
teen is the winner. Prizes may be given to the
best two and boobies for the poorest.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-09
PUZZLES.
RIDDLE.

MiSschart scome thu cenO n rave,
Hewn lal 81 taughrel nda OdOg herec
New-York tribune., 1900-12-09
DOING AWAY WITH BAGGAGE.


..T wander II certain great lady In England ever
remembers how she came out 10 my p'aCe ioI
few days visit" laughed a suburban iha'roh Mio
was reading over the fashionable intelligence IN
Tondon newspaper. Her family was very poor
but she was extremely popular as she was both
rrettv and clever. and she was IN great demand
for house parties Travelling about. however costs
, yood deal of money and she was obliged 10
keen strictly within her allowance she resorted 10
some YER, funny contrivances when she was par
ticnlsrlv hard up on the visit ] speak OF shS ar
rived Carving only a hand bag and a coupis, =.
itarcels was rather surprised. as she knew llaI
49, dinner on one night and dance Tor the
next hut Of course. said nothing ftONeNe', Nlleh
~ 'Kenf 10 her room the my stery was so!Neo.
she Wora three dress skirts. first white slh Win
~ frsfn neatly turned up ana Dasleu; s'sOIu. a
dinner dress. IN "A slIoi
ma over the whole her cloth walking gown gu ~,
50 she said frankly ~ would have cost me =
for nv trunk with the two transfers, so shought
/ could manage in this way, and euy nayseh a new
PAIR on evening gloves, which needed very niuoh @
tnefesd I nut both Of the bodies In my Dag, ana
s,.s, ,.o-e he slirtsf' heard afterward that she
had told the story Of her economcal contriN
the Prince OF Wales, ana ttlsA hiis my a A's
ness was immensely amused
New-York tribune., 1900-12-09

PARLOR RING TOSS.
This game is a pleasant pariOr amusement for
an evening a rainy day. and be prepared
with little expense
Cut about two feet off from the handle OF an old
New-York tribune., 1900-12-09
FURS As CHRISTMAS GIFTS.

ALI. SORTS OF NOVELTIES ARE BEING Ex-
HIBITED BY c. c. sHAYNE.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-09

nent manager and another souvenir is a Masonic
emblem OF gold presented to her by the Mecca
Temple. The watch is one OF the smallest ever
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-04
NAVY.YARD NOTES

The Navy Department has decided ia
abandon the use of fire. proof wood on
the decks of the San Francisco and will
use the usual yellow pine. Work on
her will be pushed ahead as rapidly as
possible.
The Standish has arrived from Anna
polls and was put in the dry dock.
The Wamatuck and Apache left the
yard yesterday for New York
Over fifty men We're called in the yard
yesterday. More will be called in in a
few days.
Captain Watson arrived at the yard
yesterday morning and left in the af-
ternoon for New York.
a negro man named Thomas Wright,
about AS o'clock yesterday afternoon,
fell off stage down in the dry dock
and broke his collar-bone. He was
attended by the yard physician, after
which he was sent to his home in yard
ambulance.
Stores are being put on the collier
Alexander, preparatory TO her leaving
the yard.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-04
HE GOT WHAT HE DESERVED.

Yesterday morning Mayor Baird had
before him negro named William
jackson, who was charged by his wife
with beating her unmercifully The
case was proven by several persons.
His Honor. after hearing all the testi-
mony. fined him $50 and sent him to Jail
for six months. He became very i'm
pudent and made threats about what he
would do when his time was out. His
Honor said:
when your time expires I will re-
member your remarks and require you
to give n good bond to be of good be-
haVior and unless you can furnish the
bond YOU will be likely to remain in jail
for some time"
His answer was: "Send me to the
penitentiary: I don't care: would just
as leave be there as anywhere else"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-04
Cottage" which he can get by calling
for them.
A gas engine, one-horse power, is
offered for sale; also three fans; $50
takes all. See ad.
A MAN SHOT.

John II. coleman Shoots Bill Morse, a
Gas Works Employee.
Bill Morse, a colored man, employed
at the Portsmouth Gas Works was
shot yesterday afternoon by John H.
coleman. Morse was hit in the stom
ach and right breast and may die. He
was attended by DIR. Troy and DR.. Jos.
Grice also saw him after he had been
removed to his home. at 80 Carroll
street.
coleman. who surrendered himself Mt
police station at 10 O'Clock last night,
claims self-defense. He refused to talk
about the shooting. coleman left the
gas works after the shooting. which
TOOK place at o'clock. and from that
hour until 10 the police did not know
ms whereabouts. although they had
pcen told that he would surrender. He
came down town in company with
captain j. w. Happier. whom he has re-
tanned to defend his case.
Captain Happier made the statement
mat coleman shot only after he had
been attacked and knocked down by
Morse. In falling his head was cut and
several stitches had to be taken In clos
ing the wound. OF three shots fired by
Doleman. two took effect.
Morse. 1t is said, was drunk. He
went to the works at 3 o'clock yester-
DAY afternoon and began q quarrel with
one OF the colored firemen. coleman
VINO was in charge of the works at the
time, ordered Morse to leave. Morse re-
turned at o'clock and renewed his
quarrel with the fireman. Again Dole
man ordered him off the promises. 1t
was then that Morse made the attack
Knocking coleman down with his fist
Morse was one of the night force and
mad no business around the works dur
ing the day.
coleman will probably make an APP
plication to-day to be admitted to bail.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-04
Y. NJ. c. A. NOTES.

The second meeting of the special Sc
ries being conducted in the Trinity
Parish House by the Association will
be held tomorrow afternoon at 4
o'clock. The subject is Life AS View
cd By n Lawyer" Mr. C. w. Cole
man will make the address. All men
are cordially invited.
The Boys Gospel Army services have
been discontinued until the new build
ing is completed.
Next Friday evening. August 10th,
is the date on which the Association
will conduct the next moonlight eX-
cursion TO Old Point and the Capcs,
on the steamer Pocahontas.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-04
Only One Week Mere !

Before lots on the Air Line Land Co.'S
lot. Buy now and get the benefit OF
the advance. Remember this property is
only five minutes walk from s. y. l..
shops.
y pleasure TO show this property. Car
riaSes always on hand
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-04
SCHOOL BOARD MEETS.
Election of Principals and Other Bust
ness Transacted.


The City School Board held it's reg
ular monthly meeting last night. The
members present were: President Will
Hams. and Messrs. Hamilton, Morris,
Ballentine. Trant. Palmer, Slater.
Pearson and Lawrence.
cipals:
Walter A. jenkins. principal of the
High School and Second District
School; Miss Ruth A. Davis. Fourth
District; Joseph II. Saunders, Fifth
District; j. c Norcum. Third District.
regulation in regard to teachers
salaries was adopted. as follows:
The amount of pay to be received by
teachers shall be regulated by their
standing as shown by the city super
intendents examination: by their
teaching capacity; by length of service
as teachers. Their promotions as to
salaries shall be made in strict con-
tormity with these conditions. When
the board elects a teacher it shall at
the time fix his or her pay, but partic-
ular schools to which the teacher is to
be assigned shall be determined by the
city Superintendent of schools, with the
concurrence of the Committee on
School Regulations. Any SUBSEQUENT
shall also be made by the superinten-
dent and the Committee on School Reg
ulations. The salaries of teachers all
ready elected for the session of 1900
l90l shall not be less per month than
for the session of 1S99-19OO. AS soon
as practicable after the beginning OF
session of 1900-190l the superintendent
of schools shall furnish the Committee
on School Regulations with list of
teachers then employed and state the
grade of certificate held by each. the
number of years each has been teach
ing and the teaching capacity of each
this list to be held as Il private record
The salaries of teachers was fixed at
q mo- I'll
the exception of NIrS. NJ. w Richard
SON whose pay was increased from S45
to $50.
Miss Bette I. Brown was elected a
teacher for the Fifth District School,
After transacting the regular routine
business the board adjourned.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-04
DELEGATES ELECTED.

At meeting of the Chambers Fire
company, held Thursday night, the fol-
lowing delegates were elected to the
Ffremen's Convention, which meets in
Richmond next week: Captain r. c.
Marshall. c. T.. Murden. S. B. Hutchins.
r. L. Herbert, r. w Murden, Jr., NJ.
j. Mulvey. G. w. King. l.. It. Holt. G.
s. Minter, Williamson Smith and ]. T.
Richardson.
The Portsmouth Hook and Ladder
Company has decided to attend the con-
vention in a body.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-04
RELIGIOUS SERVICES SUNDAY.

Court Street Baptist Church. DR.. r.
b. Garrett, pastor.-Sunday school at
$3.50 a. M; services IL a, m. and Sis
p. m.
Park View Baptist Church. Rev. W.
Z. Hines, pastor.-Bible school at 9:3O
a. m. Preaching by the pastor at II
u. m. and Sis p. m. Lords supper at
close of morning service.
Fourth Street Baptist Church, Rev.
w. f. Fisher. pastor-Sunday school at
J;lo a. m. Preaching at II a. m. by the
pastor and at D. m. by Rev. l.. r..
Christie.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-04
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The Portsmouth Water Front Land
Company to j. Il. Lassiter lots II and
10, plan OF company at Primers Point;
S500-county.
Lambert's Point Building Company
to Barton Myers ct. ais. lots Nos. so
33, 81, 80, block Ga; 5, I, Q. II. block 65;
IL. block &C: 1.350-county.
William S. Johnson ct. ais. to John
son Jones. lots "a and % in Fordville
Norfolk county; SS0-county.
Octavia Il. Culpcpper to Thomas
Blanchard, onc-half acre of land and
the buildings. Scottsville: $1O0-county
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-04
WATCH THIEF AR.
Il ENSl'ITD

Wallen Davis. colored, was arrested
last night in bingham street, charged
with stealing a gold watch from C. d.
freeman, residing in North street,
Park View. The watch was stolen yes
terday morning from Mr.. Freeman's
house, and the theft is said to rest be-
tween negro woman and Davis, both
OF whom were on the premises. Tho
woman has not been taken into Gus
tody. Davis was locked up for hear
ing.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-04
Park Wow Lots for Sale Cheap

The prettiest and best building lots
in Park View for sale on the easiest
terms. $1,000 cash and $1,000 per month.
No interest. nor taxes. Company paws
both. Size of lots 2sxl02 feet inches.
Sewer connection with sale of every lot.
Only few left. Call to-day and secure
a bargain. Remember we build houses
on this property, too. THE SEA-
BOARD REAL ESTATE CO., Rooms
POI and 2o3 No. 214 High street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-04
FUNERAL OF LATE wM. MINToN

FUNERAL OF LATE WAI MINTON
The funeral of the late VIM. Mintou
took place at 5 o'clock yesterday af-
tcrnoon from the residence No. 1903
Green street. The services were con-
Quoted by the Rev. T.. II. Rawlings
pastor of Monumental NJ. T.. Church
There was large attendance of rela-
tives and friends, both at the house
and at the grave in Oak Grove Gene
terry. The pall-bearers were II. o.
Phillips, Joseph Phillips. Josiah White
S.W. Hodges. IT. j. Hodges. II. J. More
cock, Richard Colona, John w. Wood
and r. ]. bearing.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-04
APPOINTED ASSISTANT PAYMAS-
TER

Mr.. J. II. cartwright, former chief
clerk in the treasurer's office Seaboard
Air Line has been appointed assistant
paymaster in the same service. This
Is a deserved promotion, of which Mr.
Boatwright's friends will be glad to
learn. His place in the treasurer's of
flee has been filled by the appointment
of Mr.. w. ]. Calvert.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-04
(C,omnunicatedN

Mrs. Martha ]. King. the beloved
wife of Mr.. James a. King. departed
this life August .. 1900. She was in
the both year of her age. She leaves
al husband. three children. n sister,
grandchildren and host of friends 70
mourn their loss.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-07-05
Hooking Valley Excursions

Jacksonville, o., July 11th, good
Tor return until July 18th, half fare.
Lancaster, o., July 9th and 10th
good for return until July 18th,
half fare, account 1. o. o. F. Grand
Encampment.
Pot-in-Bay July 9th, 10th and
11th good for return until July 18th.
$6 40 round trip. Account Ohio
State Bar Association.
Pomeroy, Jackson and WelIston
Sunday excursion July sth, see
small bills.
Sunday excursion to Porneroy,
Wellston and Jackson, Sunday,
July sth. Leave Logan s:l5 a. m
Nelsonville, o., July G, half fare.
Account Robinsons Circus.
Columbus, O., half fare July IA
Account Buffalo Bills Wild West
Shows.
Atlanta Ga. half fare July 8, and
10, good for return until July 10.
Account National Union Y. p. G.
U. of Universalist Church.
Put-in.bay, o. July 8, 10, and II,
good for return until July II.
$6.95 round trip from Logan.
Cincinnati, o. July 10, to 13, good
for return until July II. Account
Baptist Young Peoples Union of
America.
Athens, Ohio, July 10, half fare.
Account Buffalo Bills Wild West
Wellston, o., July 7, half fare.
Account Robinsons Circus,
st Paul MINI. Account Repub-
lican League Convention. Half fare
plus 81 90, tickets sold July 18th, 10Th
q 10th, good for return until July 2Ist.