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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-06
DALTON WANTS MORE HONEY.
MORE CLERKS IN THE WATER REG
ISTER'S OFFICE.

The consideration OF department estimates
for 1901 continued IN the Mayors office by the
Board Of Estimate and Apportionment yesterday.
Commissioner Dalton Of the Department of Water
Supply asked for 81. $50 go g. increase OF $685.
s16 so OF this $1,000 for an increase Of force
in the Water Registers office. where. It is de-
clared, the clerical help too small
The Mayor said the force would not be increased.
for
You must do without them" said the Mayor.
In Brooklyn additional clerks asked for,
which the Mayor said would not be allowed and IN
Queens $4,000 was asked for additional water
mains. It developed that there proportionately
a larger number Of meter inspectors in Brooklyn
than in any of the other borOughs Deputy Com
missioner Moffett said he had used his inspectors
10 detect leaks. and he could use ten times as
many.
II have no doubt you could use the whole popu-
Iaton il you had appropriation enough said the
Mayor.
The Commissioner Of Public Buildings. Lighting
and Supplies asked for $4.417SO6 16 increase Of
1896 SIS A over the amount appropriated for 1900
Commissioner Kearny said this increase chiefly
for lighting The opening OF the new Rtvington-st
hath will cause the expenditure Of SS3 900 annually
for maintenance. The new bath would be fin
ished about the end Of the year. The Mayor
thought the item Of $1,000 month for lighting the
new bath was very large. but the COMMISSIONS
said il took that amount TO light the llst Regiment
Arrrorv For supplies increase or SlOrobo was
asked and for lighting, $500
Commissioner Shea OF the Department OF Bridges
for only SO 900 than last year, and, as
he needed this for new bridges. the Board said ne
was entitled the amount
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-06
FIFTY YEARS. MILITARY SERVICE.
DRUM MAJOR SMITH. OF THE SEVENTH
REGIMENT HONORABLY DISCHARGED
AND BREVETTED LIEUTENANT

Drum Major John NJ. Smith. Of the 18th Regi-
rnent. who has served longer in the military
vice. it is asserted. than any other member Of the
Guard record. has been honoraoly dis
charged, after a service Of fifty years. He has
received the brevet of lieutenant Lieutenant
Smith first entered the military service
private in the Regular Army April 10. 1910.
He was discharged after five years service.
He enlisted in Company E. 27th Regiment Of
Militia. in May. 1915, and was discharged in
1852. From 1852 to 1856 he served In the 10th
and the 18th regiments Of the New-York State
Militia, and from 1856 to 1861 he served as
drummer in the It'll Regiment Band.
At the outbreak Of the Civil War Mr.. Smith
appointed drum major OF the 18th Regi-
ment, New-York Volunteers. and was the first
drum major. It is said, to march over the Long
Bridge into Virginia Colonel Daniel Butter
field then commanded the 18th. Smith served
with the 18th until August 13, 1861, when he
took his discharge He joined the 9th New
York better known as Duryea's Zouaves as
band leader, September 10 1851. He took his
discharge from this organization on August Z.
1862. In the latter year he Joined the 9TH Regt-
ment Band. and served therein until 1865. From
1866 to 1867 he served drum instructor of the
18th Regiment, and on October 10. 1865. he
again joined the 7th drum major and served
with it until honorably discharged a few days
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-06
DEATH oF MRS. BROWN.

The announcement has Just been made TO the
Office OF the death Of Mrs Emma Ktngsland Brown.
wife Of Dr.. Harry Brown Of Parsppany, n. J.
Mrs. Brown among the first TO join the Trtb-
une Sunshine Society, and her sad inhrnity OF
blindness appealed strongly to many hearts. THE
Boonton Weekly Bulletin" in publishing a lengthy
obituary Of Mrs. Brown says in part:
Mrs. Brown had become quite widely. known
through a small book OF poems which she gave
to the public about three years ago, entitled Rays
OF Iight-To Shut In" For twelve years Mrs.
Brown suffered from art1cular rheuIna t1sIa, and
helpless 4 constant sufferer. When seven long
years ago, the blow OF her life fell upon her in
the total loss Of sight with hands unable 70 wipe
the tears that field, she still took heart and tried
to learn her Lesson Of Life" When she felt she
she should reach the Holy City and exclaimed
oh the Joy of being able 20 see! think that
which I shall enjoy the most will be the light!
long for the light She very appreciariye Of
every kindness and attention shown 10 her by her
many friends. never forgetting the gentle word OF
thanks The influence Of this beautiful character
had been strongly felt, both IN the Church OF which
She was member. and the community in which
she lived, and viii not die with her, but will live
on a subtle. silent force working for GOD IN the
hearts Of ell who knew her. She has fulfilled her
'eThey also serve who only stand and wait"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-06
THE FIGHT AGAINST VICE.
Mr.. PADDOCK'S SILENCE REGARDED
AS THE CALM BEFORE
THE STORM.

The crusade against East Side vice. which was
nrst brought to notice by the charges OF thu Rev
MI PADDOCK against the police and the action q
'he episcopal Diocesan Convention. now resembles
some lowering thunder cloud before il has as
charged its bolt The reticencs OF Mr. Paddock
himself and OF others who have begun war on the
alleged corruption OF the police IS thus thozht 70
De only the calm which pTecedes the storm
Bishop Potter VIII act when the right moment
comes" said Mr.. Paddock YESTERDAY WHEN So,
by Tribune reporter at his rooms IN the Pro
Cathedral in Stanton-st- Just what VIII Be his
action I think II indicate IN me 70 say expscr
he VIII return Monday OF Tuesday 20 this city"
MT Paddock intimated that he was not letting
matters drift, but, the contrary was hard A.
work collecting further evidence 10 show that vtcs
on the East Side has grown 70 such tremendous
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-06
FALSE PRETENCES EXPOSED.
LEGATIONS FROM cANvAssERs SAYS
ACTING SECRETARY MEIKLEJOHN.

Washington, Oct 5.-Acting Secretary MeTkle-
john has been advised that short time ago a
young man called a house in Augusta, Me. and
presented a card which printed: Commit
tee on Distribution. Official Records. Washington
D. c. Represented by Arthur ]. Chalmers"
The young man a uniform like that Of Of
icers Of the Army. except that it lacked shoulder
straps and had as collar and cap ornaments the
letters ''W. r. He informed the man OF the house.
who happened to be officer OF the Army, that
he CChalmers) represented the War Records Of
for twenty years the head and he wished to sell
the Records Of the Spanish War"
The work proved TO be pictorial account Of the
late Spanish war published under misleading
title OF course the officer refused subscribe
he knew the canvasser was misrepresenting the
facts and had no right to wear such q Uniform
Fearing the public might be deceived, he reported
the matter to the War Department. The Depart
uent however already had acted by bringing the
subject to the attention OF the Postmaster-General
for such action 1t was possible 70 take II
referred to is subordinate eInploys OF Ihe
ment He never was the head OF the War RECORDS
Office. That office ceased 70 exist on June 90 49,
and neither il nor any other once nor bureau OF
the War Department has had anything WhateVer 70
do with the work in question II Is pursIyy Pr
vate enterprise and is in no sense an oIclaI pup
LEGATION Of the Government. NO one mas nAd access
to the official record for the purpose OF computing
and writing II, notwit hstandlng the slateIhelI OF
the titJa Dage OF the book that IL was compiled
and written directly from the official records al
Washington. - Iii. .,,,r4 not -,,r
chase from canvassers books or other punllcatlOns
purporting be issued by the O[oVerIIneIlt 1oL -
sends agents about the country 10 soilclt suoscrl
tons 10 public documents. Such books maps ana
other publications as are for sale by the 5overLh-
ment are sold at cost price. hey eau anyways NC
obtained from the proper officials
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-06
TIE LOSS OF LIFE AT GALVESTON.

Galveston. oct. 5.-Corpses Of those killed In the
srea+ .orrn are still being recovered at the rate
:, r-or, Afreen 10 twenty-five a day. Il Is now
certain the number Of dead IN the city viii ex-
coed Ave thousand; beyond the city limits. twelve
hundred and on the mainland. more than one thoo-
sand Commercial conditions are improving rap
,d1v The School Board has secured money enough
70 rsDair four school buildings. with forty
rooms anording accommodations for elshty-s4sIltt
.iesses by holding sessions daily AppeaIIS
rave been sent TO all the large cities 1oT 1uhus
FOR school purposes The four schools VIII open
on Monday October %
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-06
KrHGsBR1DGE WATER FAMINE NOT RAISED

The water famine in Kingsbridge and Marble
Hiu was not raised yesterday because the con
Meeting pipe line extending the old Croton Aque-
duct at Jerome Park was not ready for use CHIEF
Engineer Birdsau of the Department OF Water
SUNNY said Yesterday that he thought the pumping
Of water through the pipe line would begin today
Half million gallons OF water from the Manhattan
supply will be pumped daily into the Bronx districts
which are most in need OF water. We are draw
ing stored water from the CroOn region at the rate
OF 22O coo 900 gallons day Mr. Brdsau said yes
terday and have stored supply that VIII last
seventy days longer. expect rain before the cleo
TiOrts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-06
GOOD CHEER RECEIVED.

In box from Mrs G. A H, Of Astoria. Long
Island. twelve volumes of the ''Waverley
Novels" a transfer book Of artists designs, a
large variety Of worsteds, crewels and miscela-
neous books. Mrs Macy c. Turner sent magazines,
scrap pictures and crystal dolls; Mrs B. A Berry
two medicine glass covers; z. c. n. stamped linen
and embroidery silks for crippled girl
known friend sent two packages Of fancy work and
materials for finishing: a large box by express
came from Mrs Joseph Hunt and Miss Lille
Ronig, in which a black silk shirt waist white
Swiss dress, Bingham skirt, a silk quilted petit
coat a writing desk, underwear. silk pieces and
remnants OF worsted goods. a comfortable shoulder
shawl rubbers. a panel. box Of paints, picture
books, cards etc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-06
SETTLEMENT MENDLNG CLUB
WORK OF A BRANCH OF THE
YOUNG WOAfEN's CHRISTIAN AsSO-
CIATION-TRAINED ATTEND
ANTS on THE SICK.

woman's uending club is TO be one Of the limo
vations Of the West Side Settlement, a branch OF
the Young Women's Christian Association, this
winter. Meetings q social character VIII be held
one afternoon Of every week the head worker Miss
Ada Laura Fairfield. expecting by this means 10
come into closer touch with the women. Instruc-
ton IS 10 be given n an informal way and tea
viii be served
various functions Of the Settlement says Miss Fair
field. although some come n velvet trimmed gowns
and bonnets and others IN calico dresses and
aprons, with shavls over their heads.
Three thousand one hundred and forty-six men,
women and children have deposited money n the
penny provident bank during the last three years
and fifty new depositors have been recorded this
fall The growth OF this branch Of the work has
been remarkable 1Iany deposit for definite pur-
poses, such Easter. Christmas ana birthday
gifts, while others, as their amounts reach
SO draw them out and put them into savings
banks.
The paper doll class. which proved so great
delight 10 the little girls last winter viii be e
feature OF this years work The dolls are bought
ready made and are clothed II tissue paper. which
is seed and pasted according 10 the varying tastes
OF the little dressmakers- The entrance fee 10
the class IS one penny day, and with average
skill dress can be finished IN one lesson. When
ten dresses have been completed the pupil becomes
The teachers Of This class claim that through it
details They are taught designing, color, form
counting babies, 70 the country during the sum
mer. This included day excursions and from one
10 two weeks vacations.
The classes for trained attendants on the sick
at the Young Women's Christian Association No
East F9fteenth-st. are attracting great atten-
ton. Two classes Of fifteen members each are in
progress now, and many young women are wait
ing for opportunities 10 enter OF the one hundred
and fifty graduates scarcely one IS Idle and Il Is
impossible 10 supply the demand for them They
care for chronic and couvaIescent cases. where
trained nursing IS not q necessity. Among the
present pupils are women from the West indies
and several States.
The classes in designing. clay modelling. wood
carving and drawing viii hereafter be held IN the
evening instead % afternoon The a1nbidextroTIs
method Is used in drawing, modelling ana design
ing.
Embroidery classes under Miss Permission If
Teachers College, VIII meet Mondays and Thurs
days from $50 70 $50 p m. and Tuesdays and Fri
days from 10 g e. The classes in dress r.
pairing are deservedly popular The physical cu-
ture classes are fun 10 overfowing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-06
ACTIVE IN GOOD WORKS.

It is pleasant to note that Mrs. '. c. Leach, Of
Bonnylen, New-London. Conn. is rapidly recover
ing from an illness Of several weeks duration
Mrs. Leach has been deeply interested in an In
valid member IN Bridgeport. Conn and has ma
teriauy assisted him IN selling Of his handi-
work In less than two months she able 70
send him SO the result OF her efforts in his
behalf. This is only one instance Of the sunny
deeds being performed constantly by this helpful
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-06
GOOD CHEER
A SONG OF SOULS UNBOUND.
GIAEY.

At last
Free from all earthly SOIL
Our beings, cast
IN higher mould, rejoice in pleasures vast!
The fears
Which Swallowed all our toll.
The anguished tears
Have fed together with our earthly years.
The carp
OF bitter tongues, no more
Prolonged sharp;
Now healing all, the sweetness OF the harp
No trace
OF sorrow s thorns so sore,
But IN their place
The TCtoTs crown OF light affords sOlace!
-CBy Cornela Willard Jarvis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-06
CROKER SAYS HE WANTS A CLEAN CITY
AND HE THINKS on THE WHOLE aSzR-
YORK IS a CLEAN CITY

Richard Croker az the Democrats Cub fzss
night added some things 10 what he has al-saoy
said about the crusade against vice IN the ely
ct am in favor OF having the city ciean.- Mr.
Croker declared Il believe that the youth OF ths
crv should be protected from every possible coz
rauination I am willing at any time 70 50 any
where with any one in effort 70 unearr1 and
stamp out any place that should not exist
I realize that this is 2 big city. and that tHere
ar. DIaces that should not be. but think On the
whole il is a clean city. I have been In many o.
the bg cities OF this country and Europe and wnea
have returned 70 New-YOrk IL has been with the
faaIi0s thar This is A much cleaner town ths-n any
7 nave visited I ready 20 90 everything
ian and will gladly cooperate with any one %
{-t- ,bolfr better condition OF affairs. We must
allow for the size and the greatness OF the clrS
We cannot be perfect. bur We are gong % 90 ol-r
hest and that is all any one can do
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-06

dixie shipment OF 5000 ounces. owned by a Dsw-
son bank came under an assignment TO the Seattle
Assay ONCE The Nome treasure. estimated a.
100000 contained $1,000 shipment owned by a
miner named Olsen, a Kougarok Creek operator
ana several sacks from the Golovfn Bay Camp,
the creeks OF which. notably EIkhorn. Messing and
0pnir' are reported to be yielding wei. The Lac.
Aloha and Robert Dollar AT Nome when
the Santa Ana sailed. all having more or less
trouble dtscharging. owing the scarcity Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-06

time TO attend personally to all the experiments
which the healers wanted to make he hired
otner bind man his substitute
James J. Martin, the other blind man, has the
same trouble that af1icts Mr. Rouss and he IS poor
he received So a week from Mr.. Rouss first for
MS services in the experiments. His pay was cut
down 50 q week recently, and Mr. ROuss has n
nOunced that he will discontinue that allowance.
now that all experiments have failed and the offer
Of reward is withdrawn.
The eyes Of Mr. ROuss not dishgured by his
blindness, and except for lack of lustre they
appear natural when he is work. Then his eyes
are open and turn toward any one with whom he
is talking. His hair is white. He goes TO
bed early in his home, at No $50 Fffth-ave-. and
will not admit visitors to his presence after p.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-06
REAL DAUGHTER 4 CENTURY Old

The Mohawk Valley Chapter Of the Daughters NJ
the American Revolution, Of Hon, y. Y holds
an excellent record for real Daughters. of whom
there are six IN the chapter One Of these Mrs
Adeline Jones Whitney, IS now one hundred years
old. having passed the century mark last April
When asked recently 10 what she attributed her
length Of years she replied, ITO the great care
that has been bestowed upon me by my loving
family"
Recently the chapter lost by death the Oldest OF
the real Daughters Miss Eliza Marks who lived TO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-06
ONE OF THE NEW FASHIONS.

IN the deluge OF talk about fall fashions i'm
pOrtant point remains comparatively unnoted 1t
is authoritativey decreed that II shall be good
form 70 be intellectual this winter. The not in
frequently woman who scorns the weather
and loathes the wardrobe topics Of converse
lion may be Of good courage. FOR she viii be per
mltteo-nay, encOuraged-to discourse on BUD
dhism, science politics and the latest Translation
from Fitz Gerald's 'Rubaiyat' 10 her hearts con-
tent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-06
THE INCORRLGIRLE SLUM CHILD.

Miss Mary Proctor, the astronomer. in talking Of
her Settlement work OF the last summer says: II
could get the children interested IN the stars
they cannot TO raise their eyes above the
pavement What interested them far more
an outing in Van Cortlandt Park where they gath
apples from the trees. The accompanying
teacher pointed out the difference IN the growth
OF the various trees, and called attention 10 the
that boughs OF the apple trees grew lowest
Oats all right said an urchin. Oats 70 make
II easy for boys 10 climb up"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-06
FROM LAKES TO SEACO4ST.

VESSEL OWNERS IN BUFFALO PREPARING TO
USE BOATS IN CoAsTwIsE TRADE
Buffalo. Oct (SpeciaD.-Some vessel owners on
the Great Lakes are making preparations for
coastwise business on the Atlantic Ocean, and as
soon as lake traffic IL is predicted there VIII
he an exodus Of boats for the seacOast II IS re-
ported here that there is a demand for boats 20
carry cargoes Of coal south from Newport News
and return with cotton.
The fact that business prospects are not Drlsht
on the lakes while the reverse is reported 70 De
~ condition on the Atlantic is the cause OF this
macmillan situation Last winter a fleet or dozen
boats made the venture and met success
There are many vessels on the lakes a4apted 20
rha ocean trade They include the 81 Faui- ttle
MfnneapOIs the Huron. the W. & tthooeS. lle
Tnmnico and the Eureka
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-06
cprc11L SESSION N MCHTG4Y.

Detroit. Mich. Oct 5.-GOvernOr Ptngree wfi7cA1
a sDecial session or the State Legislatures 20 Be
convened AZ Lansing on Wednesday OF Thursday %
next week The object is 70 consider a joint reso-
luton authorizing submission 70 the people az ne
General election next month OF a constitutional
,s,4r,s,t 70 permit the taxing OF railroads and
,.t- cornorarIons on the value % their property.
ir-read 81 specifically upon their earnings, as az
rresaut The Atkinson act. W1lch was declared
-, srit1ltonaI BIZ the Supreme Court short
time ago provided for this change
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-06
NEW MEMBERS.

Mrs William Ingraham Russell. Miss Amele
Keppler Mrs. W. D. Abbott and Mrs. Charles J
Obermayer, Of New-York; Mrs, Joseph Hunt and
Miss Lille Ronig of Pennsylvania; Mrs. Macy c.
Turner, Of Newv-Jersey: Mrs. Kitte Hoffman, Of
West Virginia; Mrs. Frank Z. Hardy, of Vermont;
Miss Mary Little. Of Chicago, and Mrs NJ. c.
Gooden Of Florida, have been enrolled as T. 8. S.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-06
O. B. RoUss WITHDR4Ws OFFER.
CONVINCED HE MUST REMAIN BLIND. HE
RECALLS s.0oO.OOO REWARD.

RECALLS 100000 REWARD.
Charles Broadway Rouss. the blind Broadway
merchant, has withdrawn his offer of $1,000 600 for
the restoration Of his sight. He has declared that
ne is convinced his Almighty Father intends him
to remain blind for the remainder Of his life and
he will seek no more remedies and make no more
experiments
MI Rouss is sixty-four years old His sight
began 70 fail IN 1892 and within years he lost
1t entirely. His offer Of 100000 for a cure en-
couraged thousands OF quacks fanatics to offer
their services Faith curists. divine healers
second sight seers and hypnotists applied by let
ter and in person for permission experiment upon
Mr. Rouss. Specialists in diseases Of the eye
examined him and said he was suffering from
paralysis Of the optic nerve disease for which
there was no known cure. Mr.. Rouss continued 10
hope when there seemed to be no reason for hope
He continued transact his business usual with
the help of his son. because he did not have the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-06
ROgPITAHs COPNERsTONE I'D

oneoata, n. Y. Oct. 5.-With Masonic ceremonies
conducted by the Grand Master OF the State.
charles " Mead. the cornerstone Of the AUreIia
Os1oFn Fox Memorial Hospital laid to-day.
9-aAoLlc lodges from al the State were pres
go me hospital Is the gift OF Reuben L. Fox.
T--LelsIy OF the Republican State Committee, in
memory Of his vile
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-06

snugly for It's entire length. with q shallow fare
cuff at the wrist that is embroidered around Its
scalloped edge The fancy sleeve is made over a
lining cut after the plain pattern On this lining Is
arranged the full pulled lower portion, and over
the u6per portion is drawn the upper sleeve that Is
made with seam only. -,
To make these sleeves for woman Of medium
size one and a half yards OF material 2 inches
wide three-duarters Of a yard 90 inches wide or
threr-ouarters of yard Al inches wide will be re-
rIIired for the plain model yard z inches VIDE
0ne-half 80 inches wide one-haR yard n inches
wide with yard Of net z inches wide ana one
and three-quarters yards of lace insertion TO trim
as illustrated for the fancy model.
The pattern No 1864. is cut in three sizes, large
medium and small.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-06

The advanced age Of 105 years 10 months and 13
days she attributed her long life the fact that
she never drank tea or coffee, and never got
red Miss Marks was z great-aUut Of Charles W.
Banner. State Superintendent OF Schools Of New
York
another real Daughter Mrs. Eliza Wright Going
as LLnety-One years old March % last
me youngest Of the six Is Mrs. Shepardson who
Is s-Ety-three years old. This chapter numbers
one hundred members, and is active in patriotic
work Mrs. James a. Whitfield IS the regent