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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
SOCIAL SUCCESS OF PARvENUs.

II find It an interesting study in sociology" re-
marked clubman recently, "to follow, step by
step, the rise Of successful parvenu. Take the
Cylinders, for instance I can give you the history
OF their progress from the very beginning. for I
saw at once that their methods would insure
success. I often make mental bets on the field.
T. E., those who in the race for social ad-
vancement. and singled the Cylinders out as
When they came to Network from one Of the
Western States ten years ago, they did not know
was excellent, and he found no difficulty in float
ing various schemes in which he Interested
among men Of known financial position. I hap
pened to have met him on business trip out
west, ana altnouSh OF no particular weight, either
financially or socially, he offered me the position
Of director in one OF his companies. which I
Gepteo' alq II was OWING 20 this circumstance thal
I was enabled to watch events.
no end OF tact, and her first success was with old
an n Dgsga PTfs'ae4{ OF fe Bank %no
bnsiness deal b71r reaiiIi g6r he SOLE rlIIr3ose
am sure OF bringing him under the influence of
Mrs. c. for the chief result was a promise that
Mrs Van Duseu should call once. The latter
also fell under the spell, for our pretty social
asplrant made herself as attractive to women as
to men. Next toIo|.ng Mrs Van D. 5 advice,
parties, and with wonderful good sense she made
friend The best or none seemed TO be her motto.
guests 6esan to appear IN the society Columns
about her little functions ClTmber on his part
put society up TO good things in Wall Street,
and their wives returned the civiIities by asking
"Aristocratic women who are always in want of
pin money had also favors' done them by deals
in stocks wherein they risked nothing and stood
win q good deal and they. of course praised the
C.'s the skies Finally the latter ventured a
ball That the crucial test. for, oddly enough,
II is much easier TO get invitations 10 uptop pals
than TO make the tptops come to yours. am
what wires were pulled TO make the
ks and Us and rs come TO the Cylinders
dance. but I suspect some Of them know that
Mrs. rs most intimate friend. to whom she Is
really devoted. has a diamond spray; that
Mr.. x whose affairs every said were shaky,
has pulled himself together and Mrs. Us favorlte
charity had insufficient check from Mr.
c. Anyway they came; the ball an immense
success and the CYLINDERS are now fairly in the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17

grouped around and saIuted it after the fashion
taught IN the public schools The playground in
cludes several lots within the block and forms
a welcome breathing place for the crowded tene-
ment houses surrounding il This ueighborhood Is
known as the Bend" and in some parts is as
crowded any Of the lower districts; so instead
OF using the fire escapes to play in the little chill
dren can go to the playground and dig in the sand
piles climb into the baby swings or ride upon the
see-saws which the boys have fixed up out Of old
planks laid across a lumber pile. Besides, there
are rope swings basket and foot ball, croquet and
other games with horizontal bars and gymnastic
fixtures.
Hereafter there will be a yard mother on hand
every day. from 9 o'clock in the morning until 6
o'clock at night, who viii look after wounds and
bruised fingers and settle all Quarrels, while two
kindergarten teachers viii interest the younger
children. and the Board Of Education viii send an
instructor for gymnastlc exercises
It was happy crowd Of children who buzzsd
like bees about honey pot on Friday in the play
ground fitting from swing 70 swing, and striving
to get in the front row for the photographer
"PIeathe. can have my picture tooken?' lisped
little rosy checked Marion, as she slipped soft,
chubby hand into that Of the photographer No
could have resisted that. and so she was
placed on a line with the camera.
Marion is our tombOy," said Of the COM
mittee women. She keeps things lively here every
day, and there isn't anything the boys can do that
Marion can't perform equally we'll
How many swings have you had. Marion?'
asked the
Only two timeth. I'm waItin' till the little
kidths get through"
Just then howl burst forth, and tears rained
down a panied face. over in q corner Of the sand
pit Tiny Tim wailing for the loss OF his
hoe, which a bigger boy had seized.
And he pulled up me tree by the roots" hOwled
Tim. The tree a weed which had been
transplanted from one of the few Gases Of green
which dotted the desert Of brown earth within the
inclOsure The boy with the hoe was soon brought
order and forced to give up his appropriated
property.
Wee Rachel came tOddling across the ground with
q starved looking kitten upon her arm.
Me found the kitty painted Rachel.
That's good smiled down the committee wOm-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17

president OF Manhattan T s. s Branch No 3;
Mrs. Edith L Jones and Mrs. ;. E Murray.
Sunshine Society to tbs chudren's hospitals, where
many a little cripple or invalid Will be gladdene0
by the possession of a typical American doll.
EarIs Court LONDON, IS q large eXhlbltlon place.
where every year some sort Of interesting and
instructive displays made, with amusing and
original side shows. This year there Is being held
which is doll show a larger scale than ever
before given 1t is a wonderful medley of National
Europe, and the visitor finds herself in a vsritabe
kingdom of dolls, the greater proportion of which
has been contributed by the Queen of Rumania-
III TACT, they are known as ner couectOn, LnOugn
q great many other people have dressed and con-
trlbuted dolls well, several royal women being
among the number. Wilhemina, the young Queen
in Dutch costume. and the children Of England
sent group of English, Irish Scotch and Welsh
dolls in costumes typical of each country
The arrangement Of the groups has been cleverly
carried out. and at end Of the ROOM stretching
right across the hall is an admirable model OF
Rumanan village. First is the house Of q BOyar
arstocrat. then comes the servants house,
with farmhouses close by. All the space is peopled
curately made. It is all arranged as though some
festivity is going on. OF the maiden5 or the
village is about 10 be married 4 procession IS
passing down on one side, a WnOie most or noun
taineers are riding down from another direction,
and the wedding guests are arriving in open
wagons TO which yOked.
Down side Of the room are little compart-
nlent fitted up after various fashions, showing
q BOyars salon OF the present day with nLTicately
carved oak furniture and high panelled walls with
a frieZe above. Near by is model showing Christ
festivities, where some sort Of pantomime
to be going Large sized dolls are dressed
N gorgeous court costumes exact copies Of those
by royal personages eventful occasions.
Altogether i Is highly interesting collection,
which one cannot inspect hurrtedly-
The exhibit viii be held also in Glasgow and
Paris the proceeds being used for the benefit OF
the charities and hospitals OF Rumaula.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
a1ILADYs IDEAL GARDEN.

By !cea Of Mlady's garden observed the ar
---s-I IS z place thar she can step into from her
craving room II her beautiful dinner gown with
D-l so----g her dainty satin slippers: where she
can sit during the daytime with her book or work
WIKI az much freedom and privacy in her sitting
3o01l-a literal pleasance, that should have
a much minute and careful supervision as
-7E own bo1cotr- Il may be large small. ac-
CO ding 70 taste. but IL should be perfect"
20 together with the suggestive taste OF the fair
- 1s-@-le the adaptation Of the tuclosed space to
- architecture Of the house by a well known
--olcaDe gardener and the advice Of the architect.
- -o--o~lnS result was obtained: Outside long
s--A windows q cool stone German ter
zee covered with the fat vine supports that when
men p green form the most beautiful roofage
: --e world From the terrace brownstone steps
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
SOME WAYS OF THE WORLD
FAILURES ARE ONLY STEPPING STONES
TO SUCCESS VANQUIsHING
BAD LUCK.

- did ten strokes better IN golf this morning"
said q young girl as she threw herself down on
chair by her mother The latter laughed: DO you
know why?' she asked slyly. Tt is because I let
out Eour stays before you put them on, and you
we're n such hurry you never noticed it There
upon followed brisk argument, and Of course, the
usual assertions on the part OF the young Woman
how she always wore her clothes "looser than any
g-rl she knew" etc.-au the protestations with
which every mother IS familiar.
But why IS 1t" que-ied the parent, ignoring the
usual reservations. that you and your friends
consider small waists so desirable? What possible
difference can a couple OF inches make in your
future except perhaps TO render It miserable by
causing III heaIth2 Who VIII admire you more
because Of it. love you better for the that
your waist measures q inches instead Of p or %
inches? 1 cannot tell you how foolish I think II is
or you girls 70 sacrIIce so mucn Tor so AILeE
What IS that story exclaimed the daughter
misc lieVoI1sy. that your mother used tell you
about Mary with thick waist and Emma with
TIM one and now Emma died with consumption
end Mary married Emma lOEer2 But Emma had
the lover. you see. in the first place, and why.
dearest mamma, was Il necessary to tell you that
s-Ory2 Did you not perhaps pull the strings Of
your COrse-E also just q little bit tghT2'
she too had been proud in days gone by Of her
slender figure.
Tight lacing Is by means a thing Of the past,
IS so many seem 10 think and how the athletic
young woman Of to-day can perform the Ieats that
she acco-plishes with a squeezed II waist is one
than eve- that We are '-fearfully and Wonderfully
made
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
CONCERT BY 4 WORKING GIRLS CLUB.

A concert was given last evening by the Wal
worth Club at No 90 East Fifteenth-st.. in the
Masonic Temple. which some Npantomimic re-
citaIs were rendered by Mrs. Mary P. Harding. An
amazon drill a Greek dance and posing Of subjects
from mythology, greatly interested the audience
Vocal music also was contributed by Elizabeth
Kent Stone and piano selections Of Chaminade
Mendessohn and Chopin by Miss S c. Very
Miss Lucia 3. Tu1is is president Of this club
which is one Of the associations organized by Miss
Grace Dodge. Its rooms are at No. East Second
ST. and there the euterprsing members have classes
in cooking millinery and dressmakng. This club
is self-suppOrting, though many friends have
formed in connection Auxiliary Committee A
men her of which was the late Miss RUbina II.
Walworth who lost her life while nursing the sick
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
FUN AT A PLAYGROUND.

Nearly one thousand children enjoyed the bene-
fits Of the new playground which opened for
them on Friday afternoon in West Undergraduates
between Columbus and Amsterdam ayes. This
playground IS supported by the Federation of
Churches Of the West Side. and the com
mittee in charge includes Mrs. Clarence Burns
chairman; Mrs. D. T. Marshall Mrs. Frank /
Nugeut Mrs. Florence Youngs, Mrs Susan DIM
stead Miss Helen Fairman and Mrs George
Eugene Poole Of No. $40 West End-ave. who is
the treasurer
At 2-30 o'clock the has was raised The pole
near the centre lot, while the childrsn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17

THE reason a has a miniature portrait
painted Of herself whenever she afford to pay
for it,, remarked a cynical recently. lis not
because II is fad of the day. because she
wants to do the artist a good turn. but for the
reason that miniature idealizes her and all the
good points of her features intensified"
Whatever the reason, there has been in the last
two three years a revived interest In NINA
ture painting and q marked increase in the num-
Der OF miniature painters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
EARTH &BOUDOlP.

Ied into small inclosed garden, its boundary a
stone wall, following the lines Of the house Within
IN the centre tiny sheet of water filled with
the magnificent blossoms Of Egyptian water lilies
Us stone coping following the curve Of the
boundary wall was covered with brilliant creepers
ana set IN frame Of emerald green turf
cernented path led to the classical stone garden
seats against the wall and intersected the gar
den, but the rest Of turf close shaver and
velvety. into which were cut the formal beds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17

an. Now you must feed II every day. and we
must give IL q name. What shall IL be2'
call II Friday suggested some one
mo. lets name II Good Luck % said the COM
mittee woman. and Wen call II Lucky for short.
and may be IL viii hrtIg the $50 We need to keep
the playground open all summer"
Here's penny 70 buy kitty some milk and a
dirty palm held out the coin, which had been
brought forth from the trousers pocket or a small
boy, who shyly scampeTed OF 70 che see-saw.
At C o'clock the flag hauled down. the baby
sv-ings We're removed 70 place OF safety and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
/ What is The sharpest town in the Eastern

/ What is the sharpest town in the Eastern
States2
. Which has the toughest roads?
8. Which IS the beautiful?
4 What lake pretends 10 be level land?
g. What town in the Middle States is an excla-
nation?
g. Which town is the greasies-2
:. Which is the best to spend Satur-
day in?
s. IN what town would a criminal be unsafe?
9. What town is dangerous for animals with
whskers?
10 What town is dangerous for animals with
fins?
MARY T. Rogers. New-York City, aged p years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
sONE LNTEREsTING NINL4TTRES.

Among the exponents of the art Of miniature
painting which contributes interesting exhibit
10 the Paris Exposition. are number of Amer
lean women, and the examples Of their work in
cIude many notable people, both at home and
abroad.
one woman who has met with considerable
success in the is Mrs. ISABEL E Smith, Of this
city. She has painted a miniature from life Of the
young Wilhelmina, Queen Of Holland. which was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
UNIQUE BAMBOO BUNGALOW.

Joseph p. McHugh & Co. Of West Forty-second-
St. have added to their establishment an open air
Iounging OF resting room. known the bamboo
bungalow This bungalow, now ready for inspec-
ton is furnished complete in bamboo and situated
in high and airy spot the skylight deck. Peo-
pie visiting the store during the summer, whether
spending the DAY in the city or passing through II
will find it cool and restful waiting place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
FRIENDLY LITTLE YELLowBIRDs.

Dear Chtdrens Corner: A pair OF little yellow
birds have built their nest in our pear tree 7
watched them build their nest. One little yellow
bird came I'D TO our door where there a hair
mat and began to pull the hairs Il made me
two or three calls that morning I think they have
got some little birds, but I not q good
climber I will have to wait and I viii tell
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17

che delegate from a colored club. By slectfrx hsr
a director IN TIA state Federation Mrs. Rufnn's
club. the New Era, has addressed a eomu1unfrs-
ton 20 me General Federation stating that n &C.
cepted and held under protest the Federation dues
paid by il and returned by the general body afrar
certificate or mem arshtp had been issued TO The
club The letter further says that in hoIdlng the
dues the club does so subject return q the
treasurer OF the General Federation and does noe
relinquisn its rights % membership previously
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
GEOGRAPHICAL QUESTIONS

who scattered to their homes with sharpened ap-
petites for dinner
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
ADVANTAGE OF HoUsEw1FELY MERITS.

ADVANTAGE OF HOUSEWIFELY MERITS
i love beautifully worked darn.' said good
h0usekeeper- It implies much. II I see table
linen that has been carefully mended I say 70
myself That woman IS an excellent hoUsemis-
1ress, anc g Cir whose stockings neatly
darled by herself Is girl after my own heart.
tel NY sons 70 ind out if girl darns her stock
t1gs before asking her 20 marry. know
young who sews Up her stockings with
black thread. and another who wears a stocking
U1-L = IS useless and then gives il away. I hope
neither o. those girls will become my daUghter-n-
law A neatly nended glove OF carefully oarned
stocking. I say my boys Is Far atrra ctive
rna1 perfectly article, for il shows the
Character Of lis owner.
some old-fasLloled writer Of moral tales tells
Row young man falls in love with girl because
o. e dear little darn IN the toe of her stocking
Per slipper having been stuck in the mud. while
Ier lar more beautiful sister reVOlCs him by be-
GeElng inadvertently hole n the heel Of her
hi4Hen hose / dare say the in those old
stories VINO besJ0w their affections with much
--1-zlQn seem ike absurd prigs 10 the girl Of
re period. but after all il is the houely virtues
Laat wear the best. and might do worse
IasH choose a VIE on account OF her hOusewiIely
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17

Montauk. At her death thls club named
in memory OF her. The concert was given in aid Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
GOOD LUCK AND BAD Il

GOOD LUCK AND BAD LUCK.
"A man starting in business" remarked a sue
cess1L young lawyer recently should not depend
upon anything in the way Of favors or oppOrtuni-
ties from either friends relatives expect any
assistance from them. for such reliance will prove
70 be a broken reed in the way Of support Have
you never heard the downtown adagec' he cOntin-
ued- IT has great deal Of truth in II Expect
advice from your friends nothing from your rela-
tves. and help from strangers"
L IL the unexpected that generally happens. That
which We plan for and feel that almost have
right 70 expect often disappoints Us. just the
ev-s VIC dread and wear ourselves out II fretting
over generally never happen Good luck and bad
lick happiness and sorrow are all apt 10 come
OF clear sky. 50 10 speak, and have apparent
= nothing 20 do with our planning This realiZa-
ton OF abCrrlve striving might paralyze effort
= not for tho fact that energy in direction
produces results IN another. that is, active,
lutte man I-Cs his failures are only stepping stones.
after al 10 better development and. although his
Original plans may have failed. the stronger and
better phoenix rises from the ashes The chief
factor II success undoubtedly is not 10 become
respondent, and no. 10 lose courage. II is long
opportunity comes II only have the patience and
courage 10 wait for il 4 great fnanCier in Eng
land whose success came late in life failed three
times and fifty forced go into hiding from
lis creditors. That he hOnCraby discharged his
debts and died very rich man only due TO the
Erlt0l's characteristic Of never knowing when he
IS beaten.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17

YOU something more about them when know
ANNIE BORL-AND. ThompsonviIle. Conn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
Pr VERSE SOLVED.

PI VERSE SOLVED
Il is the month OF June,
The month of leaves and roses
When pleasant sights salute the eye.
And pleasant scents the noses
This was correctly solved By MaTy f. Rogers
NeW-IOrk City
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17

MRS. RUFFIE UPHELD By CLUBWoNEy.
The Massachusetts Federation OF Women's Clubs,
which has Just held its annual meeting expressed
It's disapproval OF the action OF the General Fed
Grafton regarding Mrs. Josephine St P Ruin
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
GAZE OF TIE FIPsT TEETH.

An experienced dentist says that the majority
OF parents are entirely too careless with their
chdren's teeth. The first teeth should be preserved
and cared for until actually pushed out BY the
second, that the jaw cannot contract n the
interval The first set should be carefully brushed
with the softest possible paste and a good anti
septic powder and VIM signs OF decay appear
the tooth should be treated at once. IN this way
the child grows up with sound. even teeth
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17

exhibited at the Paris Salon. Mrs Smith also
painted a brooch OF President Mckinley for his
wife Mrs Mckinley had It mounted ia "A setting
OF pearls and wears It, as f. the prevailing
custom pinned i1st L. front o9 her isit sooula=r
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-23
Continued on Page 8.
OTHER LOCAL ON PAGE S
HARD TO BREAK.
But the Coffee Habit can be Put on

81 was coffee user from early child
hood, but it finally made me so nervous
that l spent great many sleepless
nights. starting 1t every sound / heard
and suffering with continual dull head
acne. My fands trembled and L was
also troubled with shortness of breath
and palpitation of the heart The whole
system showed a poisoned condition.
and l was told to leave OFF coffee for
that was the cause of 1t. / was un-
able to break myself Of the habit until
some one induced me to try Postum
Food Coffee.
The first tyial the Food Coffee was
fiat and tasteiNSs. and thought it was
horrid stuff bun my friend urged me 10
try egrin and let i; boil longer. This
time l had verN delightful beverage.
and have been enjoying Ii ever since.
and am now in a vAry greatly improved
condition OF health
My brother is also using Postum in
stead OF coffee, and friend of ours Mr..
W.. who WAS great coffee user. found
himself growing more and more ner-
Vous. and was troubled at times with
dizzy spells. His wife suffered with
nausea and Indigestion, also from cot
fee. They left it on. and have been
using Postum Food Coffee for some
time, and are now in perfect condition
OF health" Grace c. NJ. Cuyahoga
Falls. Ohio.
Put piece of butter the size OF two
peas In the pot, TO prevent 1t boiling
over.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-23


zELTMAN.-At St. Vlncent's Hospital
Tuesday. May ed 1900. at lilo a m,
WILLIAM ZELTMAN. son of Andrew
Zcltman, aged 10 years.
The funeral will take place from the
residence OF his aunt. Mrs. Emma Corbet.
Avenue p. Huntersville. THIS (Wednes-
day. MORNING, at 1890 o'clock. Friends
and aoquaintanccs respectfully invited to
attend.
1t Baltimore Sun please copy)
FABER.-At the residence of her son,
j. II. Faber. No. SO Falkland street. Mon
day. May q. 1900. ut O'Clock p. m. MRS.
MARY l.. FABER, in the 10Th year of her
age.
The funeral will take place from Park
Avenue Baptist Church. Wednesday
afternoon at 3 o'clock. Friends OF the
family are invited to attend.
LEDGER copy.)
-, ASHTON.-At her residence. No. Sll
Tunstall avenue, Tuesday. May -. 1900 at
6:l5 o'clock y. m. MARGRETT V. be-
loved wife of w. ]. Ashton. aged 81 years.
Funeral will take place THURSDAY,
May q. at o'clock p. m. from the First
baptist church, Friends and acquaint-
anccs respectfully invited TO attend.
(Lcdger copy.)
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-23
MARCHED TO ELMWOOD.

When Judge Watts concluded his
masterful Grafton the Naval Post band
played a piece, and then the process
sion was reformed and the march down
1CurnDtrIand srTeor 70 INC c6n5rGTy be-
gan. The unwilling of the memorial
cross to the poet-priest of the South.
Rev. Father Ryan. was made Il part of
Memorial Day exercises. Hundreds of
persons had preceded the procession to
beautiful Elmwood. Many were deco
rating graves Of loved ones with
flowers. and others were strolllng
through the shaded paths. awaiting the
arrival of the procession.
The exercises al the cemetery were
conducted at the lot owned by the
Daughters of the Confederacy, almost
in the center OF the cemetery.
Upon arriving Mt this lot, Captain J..
J. Burroughs, who had been asked by
the Daughters of the Confederacy to
deliver the Grafton at the unwilling of