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New-York tribune., 1900-12-27
LAWYERS MAY BE IN CONTEMPT.
JUSTICE LEvENTRITT TAKES TESTIMONY
ON WITHDRAWAL OF ACTION AGAINST
CHOSEN ERIENDs.

Justice Lsventritt. IN the Supreme Court, lats
yesterday heard arguments IN a motion made by
Jacques Herts. formerly receiver OF the Order Of
CHOSEN Friends for order 20 punish Joseph
Martin and William J. Martin for alleged contempt
OF court The Martins father and son, are law
yers at No. SO2 Broadway. A few days ago Joseph
Martin appeared counsel for Emanuel Pepper
In an action to recover 5000 endowment policy
on the life Of his wife. issued by the Order OF
Chosen Friends Justice Leventrttt appointed Mr..
Herts as receiver in this State OF the Order. Mr..
Martin had asked thar another man be named
receiver.
A day or two later Mr.. Martin went before Jus
tice Maddox. IN Brooklyn. and entered order
disseminating the suit begun BY Pepper. This
meant that Mr. Herts's appointment as receiver
nullihed Justice Leventrftt got no notice Of this
subsequently another action was begun By Pepper.
ana Mr.. Martin went before Justice Wilrnot NJ
smith and asked that a receiver be appointed for
the order. Justice Smith appointed William =
Martin. son OF Joseph Martin
MI .HertS began proceedings to have ths Martins
punished for alleged contempt OF court. arguing
that the whole action taken in the Brooklyn courts
was practical contempt OF Justice Lsventrfttss
that he would probe the affair TO the bottom as
said such actions were at least discOurteOus Will
lam Martin testified before Justice Leventrttr that
ali the proceedings IN Brooklyn had been regular
and that there contempt OF the local Courts
order meant He said Mr. Pepper was dissatisfied
with the appointment Of Mr.. Herts receiver.
After hearing q lot OF testimony Justice Leven-
tritt said that he confident that contempt oc
the New-York court had been shown IN the Brook
lyn proceeding He would, however take no action
till the order OF discOntinuance had bean again
acted by Justices Maddox and Smith. He did
not believe the Justices in Brooklyn understood ths
fllly
New-York tribune., 1900-12-27
KINDLY ACTS.

It has been learned that OF the Stste branches
raised as Christmas sunshine $40 to buy coal and
necessary articles to make invalid member COM
Portable for the winter. Three dollars was also
sent as a Christmas greeting to another invalid
A poor German woman with a sick husband and
four little children on the upper East Side was
feeling unhappy over her sad condition and her
utter inability provide any cheer for the little
ones Two T. S. s. members who know the worthi-
ness and need Of this family determined to make
Christmas a happy day. One collected 81 and sent
It by messenger; the other came TO the T. b 3
for aid and a box of clothing, toys games, doll
and picture books were sent to this family.
Mr.. Petit offered an overcoat to an old T. S. s.
member a veteran of the Civil War, who is in
firm and poor. When it learned that he was
behind with his rent Mr.. Petit gave him s4 as a
Christmas gift so he made happy.
Mrs Annie Mullgan, a T. S. s. member, was
Santa Claus to a number Of children on the lower
East Side She is a widow without children, but
her heart is warm for the little of the tene-
ments in her neighborhood When her good tnten-
tions learned at the office it was decided to
help her scatter sunshine list Of the little girls
who wanted dolls-and some Of them had never
had one-of boys who needed shoes and mittens
and of little crippled without even toy TO
amuse them, was obtained and generous box OF
all these things and many more besides was
sent by express There was great rejoicing among
these poor children when the gifts were dlstrlo-
Uted The thoughtfulness of those who sent extra
dolls in case "some children might be rorgotten.
helped to make joy in the hearts or IheSe chill
dren, whose day would otherwise have been cheer-
New-York tribune., 1900-12-27
OPPOSE CHANGING RECORDS HALL.
NJ, THOMAS TIE ARCHITECT. SAYS THE FoUN-
DATToNs WOULD NOT STAND ADD
TIoNAL STORIES

The suggestion that the new Hall Of Records be
turned into a County Courthouse, and tnat the
present Courthouse that Tweed built be turned
into a Hall Of Records is not meeting with favor
among the city officials II Is declared by some OF
the officials that 10 change the plans OF the ne"
Hall OF Records SO as TO make the building SUIT
able for a courthouse would mean enormous e1-
pense and long additional delay IN the cornpIeuon
of the building John Thomas, the architect for
the new building, said yesterday that the present
foundations would not safely carry addiuonaI
stories Even II the architect were willing 10 IN
nose several additional stories the foundations,
he said 4the building laws would not permit such
a step To change the height OF the stories to make
the construction OF courtroorns possible WouIo
make useless all the granite and marble that have
been cut for the building A change OF plans now
would destroy all that has been done on the build
ing I'D 10 the present time. do not believe that
any one who comes to understand the SITUATION
perfectly will favor change OF plans
s stanvood Menken said yesterday that II the
proposition to change the plans OF the Hall Of Rec
ords was made TO interfere with the work on the
building he would call another mass meeting to
protest against further delay Mr.. Menken was
doing his best to persuade the Council 70 pass the
bond issue for the interior work the
building He said: For the economical erection Of
the building IT IS necessary 70 have the exterior
the interior work cannot be begun until the bond
issue is passed.
search for enough members 70 make a quorum
Enough were finally found, as II was learned that
Councilman Sulzer and Councilman Lelen, OF the
Celebration Committee. were IN the chamber or the
Board Of Aldermen trying TO push through the APP
proprtation for the celebration After that had
been successfully carried out quorum was Sc
Councilman Brice asked the president concerning
rumors Of a mandamus having been secured
New-York tribune., 1900-12-27
At THE ECLECTIC LUNCHEON.

A programme Of interest entertained the mem
bers OF the Eclectic Club ana their friends at their
bl-monthly luncheon az Delmonico's yesterday.
There were violin solos by Miss Celia Bradford
and songs by George Mitchell NVelma SVanston-
Howard recited. and Miss Eva Smith read paper
on The play at Oberamuergau- Mrs John Potter
gave interesting review OF current books, with
mis- introduction:
In down for Book Notes. but I've tried TO DO
them and Christmas shopping at the same time,
with the result that I found some delightful old
book friends n new Christmas dresses.
In concluding her remarks Mrs. Potter said:
There are hundreds Of volumes 10 delight the
book called Woman knows more than all the
yale faces that haunt the Libraries.
The Eclectic's two special guests yesterday We're
Mrs. J. Woolsey Shepard and Mrs. Donald Mclean.
They each made short speech IN which they COM
plmented the club its good work in hand-that
is, 10 raise money for the widows and orphans Of
American soldiers by & special operate perform
aLce AT the Waldorf-Astoria early in February, in
which many leading stars Of the opera viii take
part. Mrs. Shepard said that too many clubs have
phlanthropic department out had no definite
work
Mrs. Dore Lyon presided. and received the guests.
who included Mrs. Joseph Humphreys, Mrs Sep
TINA Coils, Mrs c. D. Prel Mrs George Mitchell,
Mrs 3. Thayer. Mrs. Moss. Mrs. Henry Hall. Mrs.
sNStress and Miss DayOls-
New-York tribune., 1900-12-27
HARMONIOUS DEVELOPMENT
DR. D. A SARGENT, OF HARVARD.
TALKS ON PHYSICAL CULTURE
FOR WOMEN.

civilization brings idleness and luxurious lv-
ing and therefore the majority Of individuals do
not get enough exercise TO keep the muscles in
health" said Dr. D A. Sargent, Of Harvard, in his
talk yesterday in the studio Of Mrs. NJ P. King
No s3s Eighth-ave.
In speaking OF the necessity Of physical develop
znent IN women for the benefit OF coming genera
tions he quoted the mother Of the strongest man
in the world who lives in France and who, when
she wants q barrel Of -four carried upstairs shoul-
ders IL herself and carries it with ease.
Dr.. Sargent urged the necessity OF harmonious
development in body. mind ana soul. saying that
wrong develop the physical side only. and g
serious problem as well is in increased cerebral
development. Nature nothing for individ-
uas" said the lecturer; lit is the race; she wants
ali 70 be strong and wise and good"
Many interesting facts. DR.. Sargent said. have
been learned in his study. one OF which was that
the best bred women TALL while the girls Of
the shops are stunted from standing all day 'It is
e generally accepted idea" added the speaker,
that q woman OF forty or fifty years should not
take gymnastic training. As q rule. she needs It
then more than when she was younger. provided
she has no organic diseases. and without exercise
q the proper sort there is more likely be dis
ease, Exercise that aids digestion and circulates
the blood VIII cure disease. To bring habits Of
nsng-nearer the natural mode Of life. artificial
trsining is necessary
The spine is most important OF all, and should
be kese~erect and elastic. a correct poise is a
vital question. Most individuals have a tendency
70 slump. and TO avoid this requires conscious
effort all the while. It is also important 10 keep
the chest walls IN the best condition while the
head plays 2 vital part IN the machinery. The
function Of the brain IS not thought alone but the
brain cells comprise the battery of the system"
Dr. Sargent spoke forcibly on the Subject Of
waist" saying that all the instincts of nature
we're against any construction OF the body-the
waist being entirely artificial production which
point most IN need Of development in women.
IN conclusion he said: 1T is far more difficult in
cities 10 maintain mental and physical integrity
and must knd artificial aid 10 enjoy life and
muscular
New-York tribune., 1900-12-27
THE rYPREPARED WIFE.

The normal girl naturally looks forward to the
time when she viii have the care Of home. hus-
hand and children yet sad to say she is often
wholly unprepared 10 assume the responsibilities
when they 10 her To presume 10 make a
home and care for a family without preparation is
parallel 10 a physician attempting the practice
Of medicine without study and with the expecta-
ton Of gaining knowledge from experiments on
his patients We would be Mortified at the temerity
Of such a physician. and yet We compacenty
leave our girls without instruction in reference to
the highest, hottest duty of womanhood. Under
these circumstances can we wonder that many
homes are absolute failures2
One OF the first things a girl should be taught is
that wealth and social position count for nothing
unless united with purity Of thought and life and
honesty Of purpose. Until such standards are re-
ouired by young women In choosing their hns
bands the marriage relation cannot be what God
intended II be-the highest type Of earthly hap
Home Companion. F
New-York tribune., 1900-12-27

President Guggenheimer said that an hour prgytoSS
20 the meeting a representative or Pnliolns oeSA
man & Menken had served a mandamus concerIlns Is
the passing OF the bond issue for the nsN
Hall or Records. 1t explained 70 tne rsprrs-
sentative that the matter had been oefore nc
Council less than a week and II was hardly proper
20 be so hasty In the matter. The mandamus was
later withdrawn
Councilman Goodwin, chairman OF the finance
Committee, when he heard this grew red WlLn
anger. and denounced the actions OF the law urn.
Il cannot condemn too severely this nrrns acrion1
he said. Here IS this new District Attorney MI
Philbin. acting II he did not know his own
name We have had the report in this matter less
than week. What does this Phflbin WantZ Inc
this action"
luton was introduced concerning the death or JUS
tice Beekman and mark OF respect the Coun-
ell adjourned TO meet on Monday. January Z, at the
usual time.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-27
HIGH BID FOR CITY STOCK.
SONS. OFFER n2 HI FOR ALL on
PART OF SSoo

Controller Coler yesterday opened bids for es
per cent corporate stock OF the city, payable In
gold IN 1910, as follows: For the Departments OF
Docks and Ferries. a.50O0o0; for the new Han OF
Records, S.s1OOO0 and for high schools and high
school sites. $445 OOO-S3, 555 900 In al.
The bids were opened IN the presence OF mem
bers OF the Sinking Fund Commission and several
Representatives Of capitalists and banking houses
Twelve bids were received. That OF vermilys 8
Co. Jointly with Harvey Fisk & Sons. was the
highest at 112 HI. for the whole any part OF
the bonds. This price is higher than IN many
years.
The other bids were as follows: W. J. Hayes q
Sons Cleveland. 1Os.s4s for s445Ooo; Western Ma
tonal Bank. n0A for the wholeI J. W. selig-
man & Co, I10s5 for the whole: Peoples Trust
Company. uos4 for 100000; E D. Shepard &
Co. n0617 for 100000; Thompson. Tenney &
Crawford, 81 SIS 30 S5OOOO0 s4S7 50 for
S+450 900; r. L Day & Co. and Blake Brothers &
Co. 111.s1 for the first 81 10000 and u1s2 for the
second s. 100000 and III 0ss for the rest Fa-son.
Leach & Co. and Kuhn Loeb & Co. 112O4 for Ee0s-
ooo II 50 for 500 125 for 500 600 III g tor
100000, and 10; ;s6 for S55.co0; Merchants Trust
Company III for $4,000; Knickerbocker Trusc
Company, 10 365 for 81 100000
New-York tribune., 1900-12-27

bias with a seam down the centre front If pre-
ferred. the goods be used straight with
out a seam, but the former method has the adVan-
tage Of bringing the straight of the goods the
curved sides and does away with the danger OF
sagging Golf cloths of all colors, as we'll as
cheyiots and homespuns are correct Oxford gray
browns and dark tans taking the foremost places in
plain colors.
The skirt is cut the instep, but the pattern
provides for the still shorter ankle length that is
desirabl for stormy days Whether it is with
or without the front seam ii fits snugly at the hips
where il is provided with short hip darts and flares
eracefuIlV al the feet The funess at the back IS
laid in an Inverted pleat with the placket cut at
To cnt This skirt for a woman Of medium size
two and fve-eighths yards of material 50 inches
wide or two and three-quarters yards Il inches
Tba nattern. No 37O4 is cut in sizes for a o. "a
2s % and 80 inch waist measure.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-27
CONTRIBUTIONS.

Sunshine greetings have been received from Miss
Virginia McLain, president of the Bahama T. g. s.
Branch: beautiful Perry pictures from "A Friend
in virginia": box containing bed shoes, large and
small; bean bags doll. scarf booklets. etc. from
Miss Harriet Callamer; package Of silks, woods
and cards without name; box IN which were
three dressed dolls picture cards and stuffed kit
ties from Adelaide Clapp reading from G. H.
novels from Mrs. H. Langdon; calendars and cards
from E P Burritt; greeting for little girl
from p H D. of Lockport, N Y; i've dressed
dolls from Sunday school class Of the First Pres
byterian Church in Roselle n j. u &, smith NTH
Agnes Cavanagh (two dolls) Rena Dolsen ana
Elsie Hawkins.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-27
RUMORED PEACE OVERTURES.
PRESIDENT OF COLOMBIA SAID TO BE
READY TO TREAT WITH REBELS.

report was current IN this city yesterday tnat
President Jose Manuel Marroquin. Of Colombia has
made peace overtures to the rebels. That some
thing not previously expected is TO take place al
Bogota is indicated by cable dispatch received by
Senior Emiliano Isaza from President Marroquin.
whose personal representative he Is in this country
Senor Iseza informed by a cable message last
week OF his appointment as Colombian Minister TO
Ecuador He expected to leave for his new
post next month Yesterdays dispatch said: Make
no arrangements for trip to Quito. Await other in
structions."
Sehor Isaza has been one Of President Mario
quin's advisers. and will probably be recalled TO
Bogota should the rebels consent to a conference
looking toward peace.
Dr. A J. Restrepo diplomatic representative OF
the revolutionists said he had no official inforna-
ton concerning the terms offered by President
Marroquin. He said:
will say. though, that the only terms are sur
render Our forces are now stronger than ever De-
fore. and will surely win. The Liberals Will nsvs55
consent TO serve again under q President 1orceo
upon the people by the Conservatives
New-York tribune., 1900-12-27
SUIT AGAINST ADoLPH MoNELL-sAYRE.
KENTUCKY WOMAN SEEKS TO ATTACH MINING
srocK-sAYREs PROFESSIONS OF WEALTH

KENTUCKY WOMAN SEEKS TO ATTACH MINING
srocK-sAYRE's PROFESSIONS OF WEALTH
Suit was brought yesterday to attach certain
stock said to be owned by Adolph MoneH-Sayre
in an endeavor to recover 500 given to Sayre by
Miss Maud H. Kirkland. Of Lexington. KY, about
a year and a half ago. to invest for her In Aprn'
1s9s Sayre, who belongs TO an OLD hentucAy
family came to this city and rented the ID Nlctor
Newcomb house. at No. $50 Fffth-ave-. for MS
mother and himself. He said he was wealthy, anu
lived in expensive style. The explanation sayre
gave Of his rise TO wealth from the rank OF Pase
in the House of Representatives at washington
was that at Harvard. where he went on IeaVhs
Washington, he met men whose fathers hao great
mining interests and through them learned no" 20
place to advantage the SIS 900 or $4,000 ne hao m
herited from his grandfather. Most OF ms rllhOns
according to sayre were made in Calumet and
Hecla copper stock.
Having acquired a fortune, as he said' Tor nm
self he expressed his willingness to help MS old
friends Miss Kirkland one OF them ana sne
placed her inheritance in his hands For wnlle
checks. said to be for interest, were received oy
Miss Kirkland but these ceased before long, anu
then she began to be suspicious .,. -
according to Mr. Wollmen, attorney Tor MISS hIrrt-
land acknowledged that he had not invested S Lns
money but had used it for his own pu5pOSSS, S1,e
RTon5ee 20 i5 the Kiondike Whether he ever
realized on his Klondike investments or not - hOt
known. At any rate; ne VacatSo thS se Mis-
KirtIand and has not been seen since oy her. a
diligent search failed discover his whereapouIs
blIt in did uncover small hoidlngs IN SCoc5E,s
which It is said will about cover MISS h>lrOia1u :
New-York tribune., 1900-12-27
WANTS TO ENLARGE ITS HOME.

The Hebrew sheltering Guardian Society, which
was founded twenty-one years ago to provide
home for Jewish children, and which has a large
orphan asylum the Boulevard, One-hundred-
and-hftieth and e-hundred-and- d-hfty-frst sts.,
issues a strong appeal for $350,000 as a fund for
providing bigger synagogue and a proper drill
ground for the cadet battalion. and insuring pro-
vision for the support and education OF nfteen
hundred children continuously for the next twenty
years. When the society founded fifty chill
dren were accommodated in the home, and to-day
there are nine hundred and fifty.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-27
Skull FRACTURED IN 4 RUyAWAy

team OF horses attached to carriage and driven
by James McGrath became frightened vesterday,
a. SeVenth-aVe. and One-hundrd- and -forty-ffth-
81 and ran away At one-hundred-and-sixtv-se
ond-st and Jerome-ave the team came in collision
with wagon driven by George scweppenhauser
AcSrath was thrown 10 the ground and sustained
fracture OF the skull and other injuries He was
taken the FOrdham Hospital
New-York tribune., 1900-12-27
4 CITY MARSHAL Arrested.

BE AND AN rysTALMENT DEALER ACCUSED OF
MAKING FALSE ARREST
william H Lee, a city marshal. and Acolph
TeiteIbaun an instalment dealer. arrested
by Deputy sherin Walgerfng yesterday an
order issued by Justice Leventritt. IN the Supreme
Court. The prisoners gave 5000 bail each. The
arrests were the result OF suit begun against the
men by Dominica Chile. who seeks 70 recover
$4,000 damages for alleged false arrest and I'm
prisonnert
Teitelbaum. IT seems. obtained Judgment
against Romano, an emDloys OF Chffs. On tne
night OF July 81 says Chile his complaint Tesee-
baum accompanied by City Marshal Lee, dragged
him out OF bed and took him to Ludlow Street
Jail where he was locked up. He remained there
two weeks Chile alleges that both TeitsIbaura
and Lee knew that he was not Romano, and thay
New-York tribune., 1900-12-27
CHRISTMAS BOXES.

Mrs NJ Walker, president of the New-Haven
CConn1 Junior Branch, had Christmas party for
her children and distributed the T. S. s. gifts The
contents gave great pleasure to the little ones.
Miss Eliza Shier president of the Landrum Is. CO
Junior Branch writes: THE Christmas box from
the T. S. s. has come, and I send a thousand
thanks How did you know that I would like a
stereoptfcon and views? Ny children have never
seen one and this gift alone will afford much
pleasure TO the children at meetings The bot
files of Pinaud's perfumes will furnish attractive
greetings for all the members"
New-York tribune., 1900-12-27
VICTIM OF AUTOMOBILE DIES.

Miss Rose McCue. the young nurse. OF No. 63
West F1fty-sixth-st. who on Tuesday Injured
by an automobile at Broadway and Forty-hfth-st..
died al ! p m. yesterday at Roosevelt Hospital
from her injuries. Her back was broken and she
sustained other injuries The driver Of the vehicle
Joseph Cayanaugh. OF No. 125 West Forty-ninth-
held 70 await the action OF The Coroner.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-27
Thrown FROM A CAB AND HURT.

cab driven by Jacob Hewett thirty wears old
OF No. III East Fortieth-st, was struck by a Sec
ond-aVe electric Broome and Mulberry
SITS. yesterday and Hewett was thrown from his
seat, sustaining a scalp wound
Charles Russell. OF No. 2a5 F1fth-ave passenger
in the cab, was thrown into street but was not
hurt. Michael Toby the motorman OF the car,
was arrested.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-27
WRERE 10 co TO-DAY.

EueElan1snt OF the National Society OF New-England
Women Demonicos, No Fifth-ave. $50 p
H.. preceded by business ESQ O'clock.
Christmas and entertainment children
the hospital OF the New-York Society for the Re
lief @. the Ruptured and Crippled. No. i35 East Forty
second-st-. z:15 D N
Regular meeting o1 the West Republican
Association at No 2S07 Broadway. 5:lb ,. m.
Woznens Union Prayer Meeting Harlem chapel
% TIE Collegiate Reformed Church, Lenox-aye. and
one-hundred-snd-tV -tV7enty-thrd- II; 80 g. m.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-27
THE TRIRTNE PATTERN.
A TISSUE PAPER PATTERN OF woMAN's
SHORT CIRCTTLAP SKIRT NO 87O4,
FOR COUPON AND 10 CENTS

The short walking skirt has attained a recog-
nized place No wardrobe is considered complete
without one al least The design illustrated is ex-
trenely simple and peculiarly effective in plaid ma
ferial for the reason that 1t involves few seams
AS shown the material is cheviot in browns and
tans with trimming of braid and is cut
New-York tribune., 1900-12-27
MONEY ACKNOWLEDGE.

Little Margaret Fisher, four years Old Of Flat
bush N Y, has sent 81 to help make some little
girls Christmas brighter and happier; S. A. H.
Of Manhattan has given 81 to be used for sunshine
work: "a Sunshine Member in Maine sends 81 for
special sunshine and Mrs. Catherine S Ensign, OF
KINGSTON n. Y, SO cents for a badge.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-27
GOOD CHEER SENT.

Miss Lulu NJ. Wood has sent Christmas greetings
direct TO Mrs Todd, Mrs L. A James and Adolph
Koch and Miss Kate Lunan has forwarded special
greetings all her invalid T. S. S. correspondents
who many
New-York tribune., 1900-12-27

To our own hearts again return, with Joys anew,
Those rays Of sunshine which we give in Kindness
true
For Christ's own smile shall set our hearts aglow
and ~ .,
Shall thrill beneath His praise. ''Ye dd It unto Me"
New-York tribune., 1900-12-27
ALH0RD,S TRIAL POSTPONED

The trial OF Cornelius l. Alvord. jr. which was
set for yesterday in the United States Circuit
Court, criminal branch, has been postponed 10 the
January term which begins January 9. Judge
Thomas. who is to preside at the trial is obliged
10 sit in Brooklyn this week.