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The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-08-21

DR.. Nicholson, of Bennett, inspector for
the British Columbia government, has
made arrangements with Dr.. |. H. Moore
to endorse inspection cards he may issue
to travellers going to the interior. DR..
Moore has received fresh vaccine virus and
is prepared to vaccinate any who NAV
wish. 1t
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-08-21

Cottage City. a.. IF w White
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-02
CHTROPE4N.S NEW OFFICERS.

The principal business transacted yesterday at
the annual meeting Of european. held in the
Knapp Mansion, Brooklyn. the election Of OFF,
GERS for the coming year. Mrs. Edwin Knowles
presided, and there were l21 members present.
The polls were opened $50 o'clock, and closed at
1870 o'clock Mrs. Charles Spence read the re-
suits Of the election. which were follows:
President. Mrs. Edwin Knowles; first viCe-presl-
dent MIS- }. Henry Dick, second vice president,
Mrs !. 5 King, chairman Of the Executive Com
mittee Mrs. Charles +. Bartram.
Executive Committee Mrs. Henry Hasler, Mrs;
William +. Garrison, Mrs. Henry NJ. Meeker and
Mrs. Charles s. Russell.
Recording secretary Miss Gayior; corresponding
secretary, Mrs. Walter &. Herrick assistant CORE
spending secretary, Miss Ella Johnston and treas
urer, Mrs. Sperry.
Auditor. Mrs. J. Adolph Moenhauer; musical
director, Mrs. Eugene Grant; hostess. Mrs. Edward
Seeley; chairman Of the Home and County Commit
tee Mrs. ). S, Van Wick; Committee on Phtlan-
fhrOpy, Mrs. Bernard Peters; Music and the
Drama. Mrs. James Scholes: Literature and Art.
Mrs. Edward l. Patterson; Education, Mrs. liar-
low r. Brown; Municipal Affairs, Mrs Samuel Sim
mons; Chld Culture, Mrs. Wallace Thaxter Jones.
The treasurer reported the sum Of $3.50 in the
treasury.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-02
WOUAN'S SABR4TH ALLIANCE.

drawing room meeting at the house Of Mrs. Samuel
Tkorne. No. East Fifty-fifth-st. yesterday even
ing. The crowded with representative
women. and Mrs. Darwin r James presided She
opened the meeting with well chosen selections Of
Scripture and familiar hymns sung.
DR.. Mary Mills Patrick, president OF the Amer
lean College for Women In Constantinope. the
first speaker. and she gave most interesting
resume of the Sabbath observance in the college
and its effect upon many nationalites DIR. Patrick
was followed by Miss Adelaide Hibbard who sang
The Holy City"
Mrs. James then introduced Norway Williams
" no spoke Of the danger to the city from the
decadence Of Sabbath Observance
At the conclusion OF Mr.. Wiamss address
which was listened to with close attention and
deep interest Miss Hbbard sang again.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-02
PAINTINGS DESTROYED BY FIRE.
TWO STUDIOS RUINED IN A BLAZE IN EAST
TWENTY-THTRD-

Paintings of two artists destroyed by fire
yesterday in the studio building Nos. loo and los
East Twenty third-st. One of them, who places his
loss at from S50 to 10000 lost every bit of clothing
except a light morning suit and his wifes picture
which ne carried out himself. He did this in the
excitement, and when told half an hour afterward
he was Overioyed and he forgot his other losses
Another artist lost all his works including an al
most finished painting. The Remuneration of Bud
dina" and he almost wept after the fire as he
said, Il ruined. The work of a lifetime gone.
l have now not future" The men are
Thomas Z. CongIon and \. r Romes
The building is a four-story brownstone structure
filled with studios The fire started at 7:45 o'clock
in the studio of Congdon, who lives the top
floor, In four rooms with his wife Ada. He went
into the studio about that time to build a fire.
The flames leapeu out and some of the drapery
with which the studio filled caught fire.
Consdon tried to beat out the flames at the
same time calling TO his wife. and she ran in and
helped him Their efforts were ineffective. Pat
the Janitor, rushed into the and helped them.
But the flames leaped from piece of drapery TO
another Mrs. Congdon burned about the
neck and her hair was slnged Her husband was
burned about the hands and neck. his hair was
snged, his eyebrows burned Off and his mustache
partly burned. The iantor's hands We're slightly
burned.
Cougdon rushed downstairs to the studio of Add
Niles where the latter lives with his wife
lie asked Niles TO send in an alarm of fire and he
BY this time every one in the building in a
state Of excitement for nearly all were artists and
had works of value in their places The artists and
their wives rushed out of their studios carrying
paintings and into the street shouting. The
fire spread 10 the four rooms the Congdons occu-
pied and destroyc3 them and their contents. and
aiNo communicated 10 room =. occupied ny ZONES
destroying everything he had there. II also burned
through the roof.
dons and his place damaged TO the extent OF
arcf ect. also sustained a small loss by water
Tie damage 10 the building alone was estima ted
5000
After the fire Congdon was deplorinE the loss
of his wife's portrait. He said he painted it in
Paris in 1856 and in that he exhibited IL in the
Paris Salon. He regretted the loss more than any
thing else. and said he could be reconcied to the
deprivation OF all the rest il he had only saved
that. He went about for an hour and half be-
fore Mrs Niles happened to tell him he had car
ried out the painting himself He had taken IL
into nearby house. In his excitement he had for
gotten Il.
Another painting by Mr.. COngdon was La Bene-
dicuon." also exhibited in Paris in the Salons OF
1895 and 1897. There forty other CanVaSes in
Guiding five portraits in Mr.. COngdon'S studio
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-02
AWARDS FOR COOKERY.
INTERESTING EXHIBIT OF HOUSEHOLD
ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION.
THE WAGE EARNF,Rs' WORK DISPLAYED YES
TERDAY-CLAss ~ INVALID COOKERY TO
BE STARTED SOON

An exhibition Of wage earners work was on dis
play at the rooms of the Household Economic As
ISOLATION at No. ITO broadway. yesterday after
noon
The Pascal Institute was represented by ex-
hbit of garments and workbags that showed the
sewing and modelling OF the students A table
covered with exquisite embroidery drawn work
and hemStitChing, made by the members of the
Girls Friendly Aid Of ST. Georges Church. was one
Of the most interesting features of the exhibition
Besides these were few shirt waists made and
Numbered by members of the same society. An
other table contained fancy articles contributed by
the members Of the Household Economic Associ-
alton. These sale for the benefit Of the
tenement house fund.
Among the other exhibits were tables devoted TO
wood carving and household articles. The food
display in for competition by members of
the domestics' class. Certificates awarded
follows: Cru.lers, Mrs. Dean, mayonnaise dressing
Annie Loughrin; Cocoanut cake. Nelly Caniff;
Chocolate cake Katy Mack: mince pie. Jennie
Early Cook of Mrs. Frederick Nathan; brown
pread, Lizzie Potter. breakfast rolls Lena ffaW
kins; fancy pudding Minnie Stevenson and cocoa
nut cake Miss Gilbert.
were awarded to Maggie Mcguire. who has lived
Win Mrs l.. levy for twenty-eight years and to
ford faithfully for nine years.
The domestics' class met during the afternoon.
me lesson illustrated three methods of applying
heat 10 made over dishes \ casserole of beef.
the evening Miss ItheIi made welsh rabbit in the
Among those present We're Mrs Cbestcr CrisWoId
Burden, Mrs. Esther Herman, Mrs J. w. Titon,
Miss Marguerite Lindley, will be held on Friday
The class in invalid cookery will! comprise les
sens IN the following subjects: Liquid foods,
and semi-uquids. semi-soHd foods gelatines solid
poultry. eggs fruits salads ices sherbets. frappes
ulOliSSPS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-02
LITTER FROM GENERAL WHEELER.

In letter received at the Sunshine office yester-
day from General Wheeler he audes TO matters
that are of interest to all. Tho boxes OF sun
shine" to which he refers probably reached the
Philippines on the steamer which brought away
his letter and before this the contents OF the boxes
have carried sunshine to many soldier hearts He
writes in part:
| know we will appreciate the SUNSHINE. Inc
American women have nObly cared for the soldiers.
and their letters and presents give the boys great
deal of comfort and pleasure the pleasure being
much enhanced by the knowledge that these slltS
from Americans.
We We're all much shocked to hear Of General
Lawton's death We regarded the war as prac-
tically over and it fearful to think OF his be-
ing killed i'm the way he was.
murdcrous bands we may hope to establish a
peaceful government. and ! am certain II VIII re-
suit very much the benefit of the people here
think the intelligent FilipinOs appreciate this also
AgunaldoS influence extended hut very little
way among the great mass Of people OF these isl
ands. and many who supported him did so because
they feared his enmty in he succeeded In get
ting control.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-02
WHERE TO GO TO-DAY.

Lecture the Public Education Association Berkeley
IyceIr. No - West Forty fourtE-st.. by Professor
William L, Tomlius. 2 Subject. The Relation
Of Music 70 EdG cati1T-''
parliamentary law the Post Parliament. No.
- West Forty second-st.. 2:3o p.
Historical lecture entitled Women Before the Law by
Miss Kate F Hogan. at Public School No. 81. Balm
bridge and Briggs ayes. Bedford Park. S p
by E. Marguerite L!ndley Murray
Hi Hotel. II n n
mothers and kinderEarners. by Miss Caro-
line T. Haven, president OF the International Kinder
Union in Normal College chapel. SiXty-eighth
81. and Park ave, 1 y subject, Kindergarten
Material. Traditional and Otherwise
Progressive aid Nativity Society
Nativity Institute, Gates and Franklin
Brooklyn. 3 p.
Lecture recital by Miss Lille dAngelo Bergh, Public
School No il. DO Fast Twenty seventh St. p. m.
Monthly meetieng OF the NewYurk League Of Unitarian
Women, in the Church Of the saviour PierrepOn- st.
and Monroe Place, Brooklyn morning. Subject for
discussion, Science
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-02
HTSIC AND NERJOT SNESS.
HARMONY MAY BE BETTER THAN A MONTH
OF MEDICAL TREATMENT.
\ lnncss IN M pnlIadelphta Times.

y.
There can be doubt that music has direct
effect upOu the organization. BY per
fartIv natural process II produces physical and
mental changes, which to the unthinking. seem un-
accountable. Anybody may have seen cold, phleg-
matte person aroused by music to such enthusiasm
~ 10 rise and shout forgetful of all his surround
ingS.
beneficial effect not only upon the health but also
the disposition of the young. Children are rocked to
sleep with lullabies hummed by their mothers or
nurses. The appearance of street organ or band
viii soothe child who is irritable or pettish While
In this case the effect is not pronounced as IN
of mature years. II is of those ObserNa-
LIe conditions which meet with every day
The other day there were probably five hundred
orDhan children In the Exposition Music Hail VINO
ard the afternoon concerts. Previous to entering
tho hall the children FESTIVE and In measure
,r0ne 10 De unruy. but the moment the band began
he concert a look of profound contentment spread
over their faces. and the soothing effect of the
music made itself felt.
While playing in Pha dephia early last summer
two elderly noticed to attend every
concert given. both afternoon and evening. II de-
,,eIoDed that they residents of Camden. n. j.
Who were acting under the advice of their ply
stefan Both afflicted with nervous COM
aints and drugs had failed to benefit their condi-
ton The doctor prescribed music, and as a result
tbev obtained in a month more substantial results
from sitting quietly listening TO the concerts than
fhey had derived from months OF regular medical
trsetmAns-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-02
NEWS or THE STORES.
ATTRACTIVE OPENING OF THE SHOP OF
ALCOTT & WEEKEs. TwENTIETH-sT.

ATTRACTIVE OPENING OF THE SHOP OF
ALCOTT & WEEKEs. TWENTIETH-ST.
The opening yesterday of the extremely attractive
store Of AlCott & Weel1es on Twenteth-st. between
Broadway and Fifth-ave., attended by many
fashionable women. There an array OF strlk-
ingly novel and handsome gowns, both imported
and domestic. Among the former all the best
Paris modistes represented. including Doucet.
Paquin, Sara Meyer. Felix and Worth. The even
ing gowns embody the newest Ideas In decorative
effects. and nothing more exquisite could be i'm
agined than the filmy laces and GAUGES with spark
ling jewels FOR ornamentaton. The rich satins and
velvet appeal staid and matronly tastes.
The evening wraps beautiful they ought
10 be o accompany the costumes fttinEly. Rich
lace hounCes delicate sink a favored trim
ming for these wraps and in many the entire
cloak OF soft hued silk or satin IS covered with
lace. The founce almost touches the edge Of the
skirt in the back and narrows gradually around
the curvnE sides until 1t nearly disappears ut the
throat. Several have the new Carme]ite hood effect
suggested Nothing richer has been shown this
season.
The street and reception gowns equally beau
tiful, and the COaks and driving coats the
bodimeut of the new and chic.
The millinery is a conspicuous feature OF the
opening. Tho delicate pastel shades are mingled
combined. with the result attaUahle only 10y
the Partisan milliner one would did not do
nestle" hats OF equal loneliness catch the eyes in
close proximity.
ing variety are included also In the fascinating
display.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-02
BOND ISSUE FOR NEW SCHOOLS.
BOARD OF ESTIMATE AUTHORIZES g. 10000
FOR SITES AND BUILDINGS.

bond issue Of $4,000 for the purchase Of new
school sites and the erection Of new school build
ings authorized yesterday by the Board OF
Estimate and Apportionment. The money is TO be
divided among the boroughs OF the city as follows:
81 go 900 10 Manhattan and The Bronx 81 10000 to
Brooklyn, $4,000 to Queens and S50OOO TO Rich
mond. it being anticipated that the bonds will sell
for 100000 II IL believed by politicians that re-
cent severe criticism of the present Tammany ad-
minlstration for its treatment of the schools had
made the appropriation of large Il for
schools possible at this time.
Controller Coler yesterday submitted a statement
showing the comparative amounts spent for schools
and sites in the administrations of Mayor Strong
In New-York and Mayors Schieren and Wurster in
Brooklyn. and those appropriated in the present
administration For 1885. in New-York 1t was $780,
OH So; for 1896 $2S93 go 81; for 1891 So @ 49,
1895 81 i39 293 q for 1899 81 l9l 49, for 1900 81
80 %. In Brooklyn the amount spent for school
sites in 1895, 1895 and 1897 was $6i140 while in the
last three years the amount was $CS3OGJ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-02
10 RESTORE THE Old MING HOUSE.

The King Manor Association Of Long Island has
been organized for the purpose OF restoring and
furnishing the Governor King house In King Park
Jamaica and preserving II typical colonial
homestead for the use of the women's clubs and
associations Of Long Island. a constitution has
been framed and steps taken to incorporate the
association
A meeting will be held tomorrow at o'clock. at
Bernhard Court Assembly Rooms, Jamaica for the
election of officers At the last meeting a vote
passed to admit to membership an persons whose
names should be proposed by already registered
member. This done to secure a large and rep
resentatiye list OF Lorg Island women from whom
to elect the officers and chairmen Of committees
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-02
THE "HUNCHENER KIND"
HOW THE QUAINT CHILD IN MONKIsH
COWL AND CAPE BECAME THE
SYMBOL OF MUNICH

Every one who visits Munich Is sure to meet
with the Munich child IN some Of its manifold
forms, said a recently returned student yesterday
IF enters print shop. the dealer says You
must have the Munchcuer kind. OF course Pur-
chasers of souvenir forks spoons find the little
figure perched on the handle. or carved in the
bowl on entering 'garteu TO test the merits OF
the national beverage Il tourist Will ma on the
side of his stein "a tiny eflgy Of th" popular
Munich Child. Indeed q pervad"s the whole city.
1t has its origin in the arms OF Munich. which
originally two tall. slender towers. About thu
fourteenth century the figure OF a monk cowled
and holding a brcvlary I'm his hand. entered I'm the
esCutchcou. The figure represented between
the two great towers, and was doubtless placed
there in honor of the origin OF the name OF Munich
which signifies MonttOwn.
Then the joval townfolks of Munich wished for
emblem that would properly represent their
city and its chief product. They thought II would
scarcely do identify the dlEnifed monk with tn"
beer industry. and yet the arms OF the city must
be represented. SO the monks solemn face was
repac by a merry laughing child, the breviary
and rosary by glass OF beer and a bunch Of rad
Ill.,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-02
!. I'D GENERAL.
HISS COVE NOT ~ CorRr.

Miss Maud Come did not aIrear in the YorkyiIls
Police Court yesterday afternoon prosecute
Philip Won KuhI. who rrested Wednesday
charged with annoying her but she sent note 70
Magistrate Meade telling him that she had never
heard Of Won kuhl and did not want 10 have an
Innocent man punished. He was discharged. Won
kuhl was arrested by Detectives NCNIuIlin and
Brady on the charge Of sending a letter Miss
Come asking her authority secure subsCrip-
the Beers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-02
BIG FIRE N DAYTON. OHIO.
LOSS ESTIMATED AT s5ooooO-sEvERAI. FIREslEN
HURT

LOSS - IMAIED Al Sat4 ~ t-ttAls FlREMEN
HURT
Dayton Ohio. Feb. IA fire which for a time
threatened the entire manufacturing district Of this
city broke at 40 a. to-day, and resulted
damage estimated at 100000. Help sent from
Cincinnati and ueighboring cities. The property
destroyed includes the warehouses and factory of
J. 7. Wolf y sons. tobacco merchants; E. Bimm x
Sons. groc,rs. Benedict & Co. cigar manufact-
urers; the Dayton Paper Novelty Company and
several other smaller concerns The Big -Four freight
station, situated in the Of these concerns.
escaped destruction by reason of is slate roof.
except the office building. which burned out.
The night Waterman. named Snediker while try
ing find the fire. was overcome with smoke. and
was found unconscious by the fremen. Louis
Swaueger a fireman. removed his home.
badly frozen Wolf & Sons. the heaviest losers
were insured for $50 900; Benedict & Co. $4,000
and the DAYTON Paper Novelty Company $50 OOO.
In each instance the loss is complete.
At IL o'clock the wall OF Wolf & Sons build
Ing caved in. buryinG beneath il three fremeu-
titorFe COY. George Nieua Der and George Cries
hemer. Coy received injuries which will probab bly,
result in his death. The other two men were not
badly hurt A hospital opened in a private
residence near by. to which a half dozen fremen
and as many volunteer workers were removed with
badly frozen ears and hands.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-02
RLTERSLDE Day NIRSERY-

At the meeting OF the Auxiliary Society Of the
Riverside Day Nursery, held at the home OF the
president of the society, Mrs. +. II. Porter, No
1871 West Seventy hrd-st. Wednesday. the large
number Of women present attcsted the growing in
terest In the work The auxiliary started three
years ago with eight members. II has nearly
two hundred upon It's roll. Since II began II has
raised $2OO0. More than twelve thousand children
cared for In the Riverside Day Nursery last
year. There IS kindergarten and sewing class n
connection with Il.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-02
EorR pHLADELPHIA FIREMEN HrRr.

Philadelphia, Feb IA fire Of unknown origin
early to-day destroyed the Of Joseph Parker
& Son, at Germantown suburb of this city. The
loss Is estimated $50 600. Four iremen
seriously injured by the roof falling. They
Frank Cooley. hoseman, kneecap injured and gen
cOntUSiOuS. John Gallon. hOSeman. about
head and face: William Helker hoseman. Contu-
sions OF body and decorations of head and face;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-02
THE WOoDCHrCR TO DEcJDr

All the candles In the Roman Catholic churches
viii be cousocratei to-day. This custom gave rise
TO the name CaHdomas, by which February . IS
known.
An old superstition declares that on this dav tho
ground hog or woodchuck awakens from his winter
sleep and leaves his hole long enough to look for
his shadow. II he sees IT he returns and resumes
his sleep assured that the winter will be a long
one and the spring late Should he find the daT
cloudy. however. he remains for a time ana
feels confident that winters reign will soon be
over The day Is known in some districts as
ground hog day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-02
DoCK DEP4RTuENT ass ZOE sou. 0o0

AT a meeting OF the Sinking Fund Commission
in the Mayors office yesterday a requsition was
made by the Dock Board for the issue Of $S.000O0O
for dock improvement purposes.
This is an annual requsitiOn under the char
ter the Department is entitled spend any amount
within that and the Controller issues the
bonds from time time they are required The
request was referred 70 Controller Coler for re-
port.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-02
CHIEF HAzEy SEXES THE DESIGN
THE SOUVENIRS FOR THE DINNER OF THE
STATE BANKERS, ASsOCIA Ton.

The orators who will speak at the annual din
ner OF Group VIII Of the State Bankers Associa-
ton. at the WaldOrf-Astoria next Tuesday evening
have had fertile subject for humor provided for
them by the Souvenir Committee and by Chief
H2zen of the United States Secret Service To sym
bo!ize the loyalty Of the bankers the gold stand
ard it was proposed have the OF the boxes
in which the ices TO be served. constructed In
resentins the reverse of a ten dollar gold piece
This reached Chief Hazen's ears and he at once
seized the east and the only cover which had been
moulded, a violation of Chapter 127 OF the
laws Of 1891, which prohibits any person from
making any token, device, print impression.
whether Of metal its compounds. OF any
other substance in likeness, smiiitude to de-
sign. color the Inscription thereon. of any OF
the coins of the United States"
1t is not thought likely that a formal charge o.
couuterfeitrg will be brought against the bankers.
nor that fines Will be imposed but these men OF
finance will pretty well joked for unwittingly
breaking law with which they are supposed to
be familiar Chief Hazen is quoted saying:
The law knows no difference between a banker
and poor man. Every week somebody gets up
advertisement in imitation of a coin or Dill.
and have 10 suppress IL. The tokens OF the
bankers violations Of law much as these
should have permit the other. OF course. did
think the gentlemen who VIII participate IN
this banquet would try 70 use the git coins IN
their business. But the danger lay in having made
a plaster cast of the coins which might have been
used for other purposes than moulding pasteboard-
Anon. the list of guests hidden 70 this banquet
appears the name of Simeon Ford. The opportunity
10 n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-02
ENGLAND NOT HER PERuANENT HOME.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: The statement recently made that |
about to leave America to make England my per
manent home has flooded with letters and
inquiries that I beg for a brief space In which
explain. 1t Is true that my stilI somewhat dis
abled condition seems to require that should 1--we
for It time in a country where cab hire is cheaper
and personal service more easy to obtain, but
nave no Idea OF remaining away permanently.
America has been my home for over sixty years
1t to m" father more than country, it
religion. Two of my three living children reside
here. and them All 1t is home All my inter
esIs and the friends of a lifetime here could
not stay away ''permInently.
JENNY JUNE CROIY.
The Chelsea, New York city, Jan. &c. 1909