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New-York tribune., 1900-12-02
BIRDS EGGS AND YOUNG BIRDS -
MR. cIAPMAN's FOURTH LECTURE AT THE
MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY.

The fourth lecture of Frank NJ. Chapman's satur-
day afternoon course on Birds in Nature" was
given in the large lecture hall of the American
Museum Of Natural History at 3 o'clock yesterday
afternoon The subject was Birds Eggs and
Young Birds
Nest building. Mr.. Chapman said the subject dis
cussed in the preceding lecture is quickly followed
Dy egg laying; indeed. N some instances the eggs
are deposited before the nest is completed Tho
number or eggs contained in a set or .'clutch"
varies from one TO twenty, but these figures give
no indication Of the productivity of the species
BIRDS when robbed of part Of their eggs often con-
unue to lay In an attempt to produce the proper
complement before incubating and a case ia on
record in which n flicker that was systematically
deprived Of its eggs laid seventy-one eggs in sew
enty-three days; while the long continued Iaving
OF the domestic fowls is excellent Illustration cf
the effects Of unnatural stimulation of the ovaries
following persistent rObhing
Nor does the number of eggs laid appear IN ba
related to the abundance or rarity Of the snec,es
The wild pigeon. laying but two eggs. is Infinitely,
more abundant than certain hawks laving tvyo -.
three times as many. The robin laying four or nve
eggs, Is FAR more numerous than the house wren
or chekadee. which lays from six TO nine
Inc shape OF eggs in relation to the nest and
to the manner in which they are covered by the
incubating bird was referred to- and the colors .,
eggs dwet on at some length
Assuming that all birds were originally Whit.
IKE those OF their reptilian ancestors, the wide
range OF color they now exhibit has doubtless NOT
oeeh acquired without some reason said the lect
"Ter ne need for protection is the commonly ac-
cspIeo cause for the shades and tnts appearine,
nsost S5EsS talo N open nests. while the eggs Of
mat such color protection is UNNECESSARY bS b,
e AheFe are numerous exceptions to both
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LOVELY EVENING GOWNS.
BLACK AND WHITE COMBINATIONS pop
ULAR N PARIS-ATTRACTIVE
BODICES.
Paris. Nnvemher q

The Paris couturieres are beginning 10 give some
serious attention 10 evening gowns. Nothing seems
10 be IN greater favor than black and white COM
hinations. A idea is the very small short
sleeves all evening frocks that cover
merely the top Of the arm. These are tight caps
or a pun, or a ruche caught in the centre with g
ribbon band. The last named idea is perhaps the
most generally becoming. Skirts are for the
most part shirred, and very fun at the hem. Lace
for gowns land no material is much used) is
slways first mounted mOusseline de sole and
then hung a silk foundation.
charming frock OF Mechn lace is hung over
white mousseline de sole and white silk. The foun-
oation skirts have eral mousseline pleatings
New-York tribune., 1900-12-02
A LITTLE OF LIES WISDOM.

Perform a kind action and you will find kind
feeling growing within you even II IL not there
before. AS you increase the number of your kind
and charitable interests you find that the more
Won do for others the more you love them. Serve
them not because they are your friends not be-
cause they are interesting, not because they are
@~StefuI-Serve them for the simple reason that
fbeV are YOUR brethren, and then you will very
soon find that the fervent heart Keeps time with
rhe foregoing selection was sent In for the sun
shine column by Mrs William ID. Galptn, who Is
al present at Cape Breton. Canada
New-York tribune., 1900-12-02
TAILOR MADE GOWNS REDUCED.

An offer for tailored garments at much lower
prfces than formerly Is made by Watstein Self &
Co OF No SCI Broadway, corner Seventeeth-st.
Two of the special offers comprise costume OF
broadcloth or pebbled cheviot, with revers OF
stitcbad mean de Sole for S32 which ordinarily
would cost S45. The second Is a costume OF fine
broadcloth zibeline. pebbied cheviOt vicuna. OK
Ford cheviot or Venetian cloth. for $45. formerly
500 These costumes are made with hounced skirt.
having peau de sole stitched strap. edged with
braid also stitched revers. belt and yoke. Each
As silk lined throughout.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-02
FEATURES OF THE B4ZAAR.
PIONEER srJFFRAGIsTs TO RECEIVE To-
MORROW NIGHT AT MADISON SQUARE
GARDEN CONCERT HALL.

Nearly all the pioneers of woman's suffrage Will
be gathered tomorrow night at the Madison Square
Garden Concert Hall TO dignity the opening OF the
National Suffrage Bazaar
Each of these women with one exception is over
eighty years of age and 1t has only been by appeal
ing to their life long interest in the cause that Mrs
Gait was able TO persuade them to make the great
effort TO get to Madison Square Garden. Mrs Julia
Ward Howe and Mrs Livermore to come all the
v,av from Boston: Miss Susan B. Anthony. from
Rochester and Mrs. Isabelle Beecher Hooker, from
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Connecticut. The other guests of honor will be
Mrs Elizabeth Cady Stanton. the Rev Antonette
Brown Blackwell. Mrs Charlotte F. Wilbour and
Mrs Anna c. Field. Mrs. Wibour has lived in
Europe for many years. but was one of the earliest
advocates of woman suffrage. She was the second
president of Sorosis and served five years.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-02
DEBATE BY A BOYS CLUB

The Patria Club Political study Glass. which Is
the boys club OF Pascal Institute held meeting
there recently and six OF the members took part
In a debate the subject OF which was. Resolved
That President McSinley's policy toward the Phil
ippines Is just" f. Hagaman Hall and George J.
Corey. former Consul 70 Amsterdam. acted as
judges and their decision was rendered In favor OF
the affirmative side. although they congratulated
New-York tribune., 1900-12-02
THE NEW COSEY CORNER.

The Oriental cosey corner will ere long be a
thing OF the past, and & never will be missed
that is IN It's familiar FORM AS a rule IL is too
narrow and cramped to be comfortable and is q
eongIomerate arrangement of all Eastern ma
tions The eosey corner consists of a high
backed settle OF broad seat comfortably cush-
ioned and plilowed. with book shelves above and
across the end, where books are within easy
reach reading lamp and smoking table may
be close at hand.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-02
FROM SCOTLAND.

An interesting letter has been received from Miss
Jeanette Simeon. a T. s. S. member now In Scot
land. She makes strong appeal for the Sunshine
work to be carried into Scotland and South Amer
tea. for nowhere. she says. IS the gospel OF good
cheer more needed She has been asked TO her
influence to establish T. S; S branches in the
tries Of which she speaks, as there is no boundary
O Sunshine en0saVOr
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mousseline de sole. with wristbands OF pink
gold 10 match the choker.
DARING COLOR COMBINATION.

fnOusSellne Oe SOle Win HTlstbdnuS oI PINK anu
gold 10 match the choker.
DARING COLOR COMBINATION.
on the following costume occurs a color COM
bination that is essentially Partisan. The COM
bination Is pale old rose and deep red. which
sounds daring. but which. put together by master
hands, is most artistic and effective The rose. 1t
must be remembered, is of the pale, faded
shades in vogue now. and the red very deep, like
the heart Of a red rose. The gown is reception
toilet of old rose broadcloth The skirt hangs
beautifully. but is quite plain, gathered behind
In a few turned-in folds light embroidery of
gold cord and black gauze ribbon covers half of
the front panel OF the gown ana runs about the
hem.
on the bodice is corselet. similar 10 the one on
the lace gown described above, cut out in points
the upper edge and pOuching very much in front
This is Of white broadclOth, is with a mar
row gold belt and embroidered with rough dots of
black chenille and trimmed about the scalloped
top with black gauze ribbon. The upper part of
the bodice is Of the pink broadcloth laid in small
box pleats. A pretty feature is that the back is
brought over the shoulders in front in stitched
points, edged with gold braid and fastened with
small black buttons. The pouched front leaves
New-York tribune., 1900-12-02
are carefully shaped and mean admirable

that are carefully shaped and mean admirable
lines.
The skirt is cut in five cores and Is of moderate
length. The side portions fitted with short hip
darts. and the 1ulness at the back is arranged in
gathers that mean graceful folds. To this gown
for woman OF medium size six and three-Quarter
yards or material A inches wide. Yards
Y inches wide Will be required. To the jacket
alone three and hve-eighth yards y inches WIDE or
one ana hye-elshth yards a inches wide will be
required To cut the skirt alone four yards a
inches WIDE or six and one-quarter yards q inches
The jacket pattern. No. 1851, is in sizes for
81 81, 80, SS 10 and i2 inch bust measure.
The skirt pattern, No. 3,577 is cut in sizes for a
p "a, 70. q and 80 inch waist measure.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-02
PATTERN WANTED.

The tasteful mourning jacket illustrated combines
many advantages and withal is so simple as 20 Be
easily made even by amateur AS shown Il Is OF
French flannel dark red. with a white polka dot.
with bands of the material edged with white. but
cashmere Henrietta Scotch flannel and hannellette
are all used and all suitable The jacket is fitted
loosely at the front. but is shaped to curve in
gracefully to the figure. The backs are cut with
curved centre seam and broad Under-arm cores
New-York tribune., 1900-12-02

you ask about some Of the things OF recent in
tsres sueh as how one captain could close places
the naive reply was: oh nv dear 7 tboUeht 0 a.
would not be politer '' O"sH' II
New-York tribune., 1900-12-02
SPIRIT or FRAZER.

Spirit of Prayer with wings of white desire
Thou cleavest the wide curtains of our night,
To mingle with far empyrean fire.
And viVify the earth with neW-found nSht.
Thine eyes behold the mysteries of God;
His revelation trembles in thy breath;
Yet thy swift, consecrated steps have trOd
All ways, all worlds wherein man wandereth.
Seeking / find when thy hand hOldeth mine:
Knocking, walk bewildering ways with thee,
To pass from mortal shadows to a shrine
Lift by the stars of faith and prophecy.
Thou art the living bond to unity
A searching earth and all-revealing sky.
-(Katharine Coolidge In Voices
New-York tribune., 1900-12-02
MARY A. LIVERM0RE,
Eighty years.

and the lace skirt is also finished with similar
pieatng.
The skirt is shirred about the waist the shirrlng
extending down on the hips. On one side IS a
panel 81 gold tissue. bordered with loose knotted
scarfs or white mousseline de sole. with lunches
OF olack baby ribbon loops and ends IN every knot
On the gold panel are lace figures, sprinkled with
black spangles and edged with the tniest possible
ruche Of black gauze ribbon.
USE OF GOLD TISSUE.
For the corsage is first foundation OF gold tissue
stretched over the white silk lining The de-
ooetage IS square front and back with a tiny yoke
OF nnely pleated moussene over the gold Below
is little bodice or perhaps corselet would be the
better name. OF the lace, the scallops Of the NAT
tern making the upper edge. This lace which is
sntirey dotted with the spangles Is drawn close 10
the Foundation in the back but wired 10 make A
cecided pouch I'm from. There is a scalloped belt
Of gold braid. Drawn tight about the decoletage
In the back is a double twist Of yellow and burnt
orange velvet which passes over the shoulders and
ends on one side under a large fat chou OF the
same velvet in the two shades on the other side
Is a stin. upright bow OF gold ribbon gauze and
black ribbon, with cluster Of ribbon ends. For
the hair Is a bow OF gold and velvet. with two
little lace wings. The sleeves are simple small
purs that merely cover the shoulder and gather
Into black bands. The lace the bodice is lightly
sprinkled with jet
The graduated. shaped hounce is cut in various
save a professional dressmaker 10 understand
The idea seems 10 be 10 make the hounce as full
as possible and yet 20 hang in perfectly graceful
folds. A dinner gown Of resada green creme has
one OF the graduated hOunces the skirt trimmed
on the lower half with a lattice work OF black
fause ribbon. On the front Of the skirt IS a lace
panel OF two pieces OF lace with the edges on the
outside. The lace is picked out with knots and
dots OF black chenille. About a foot from the
bottom the lace falls free and is gathered I'D into
bunch az the end and tied with lot Of narrow
black gauze ribbon.
GOLD gauze is used 10 the entire front Of
the bodice and 10 form yoke. and over this is
oraped wide lace. picked cut with black chenille
The crepe IN the back extending 20 under tbs
arms. is laid IN fine tucks and is finished with !
scaiioped TOP. edged with tiny black ribbon In
frontano this Is the pretty feature Of the costu,
the crepe Is cut out IN large leaves through which
show the lace and gold. Holding the creme owe,
the unoerwaist IN front small black straps ans
there are other touches of black The choker I,
OF pink panne with a band OF gold about the hot
tom, covered with white lace with touches o
black on the lace There are undersleeyes OF whit,
New-York tribune., 1900-12-02

Leave not my SOUL the unfoughten field. nor leave
Thy debts dishonOred, nor thy place desert
Without due service rendered. For thy life,
Up. spirit and defend that fort of clay,
Thy body now beleaguered; whether soon
Or late She fall: whether to-day thy friends
Beyyail thee dead or, after years. man
Grown old in honor and the friend of peace.
Contend, my soul, for moments and for hours
Each is with service pregnant; each reclaimed
Is as a kingdom conquered where 20 reign.
-(Robert Louis Stevenson.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-02

subject
Mr. Corey told the debaters that their arguments
showed they had made most Carefui.and thorough
study OF the subject, and that he had made most
careful and thorough study of the subject and mat
he had heard many campaign speakers who did 10
better. There are eighteen members in the cluO;
ranging in ages from thirteen sixteen years and
they expect in the future to debate with 4
club Of the Young Mems Christian Association
New-York tribune., 1900-12-02

Letters. packages or checks should not be
addressed to any individual. Send them to
seThe Tribune sunshine Society, Tribune
Building. NeW-NOrE city and make checks
payable in the same
New-York tribune., 1900-12-02

Give us our daily bread. we say:
And look no further than to-day
And be tomorrow gray or gold.
or plentiful or pinched with cold;
Thine be tomorrow as today
-(Katharine Tvnan-
New-York tribune., 1900-12-02
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.

A TISSUE PAPER PATTERN OF wOMANs
MORNING JACKET. NO 1851 OR FIVE
GORED SKIRT, NO S577. FOR COU-
pom AND 10 CENTS FOR EACH
PATTERN WANTED.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-02

GOOD CHEER.
Have you had a kindness shown? ?
Pass ID on.
Twas not given for you alone
Pass it on.
Let il travel down the years,
Let it wipe another's tears.
Till in heaven the deed appears.
Pass it on.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-05-03
rEN THOUSAND CIRCULARS
Distributed by the Ministers in Their
Fight on Sunday Ball.

The ministerial association has had
printed 10000 circulars, giving a copy
OF their resolutions, passed last Mon
day, against Sunday base ball in
wheeling. The resolutions are as fol-
lows:
Whereas, The mayor Of the city OF N Mar !.
tins Ferry Ohio, and also the sherin OF
Belmont county. Ohio. have absolutely teT;
fused TO allow the Interstate Base bq!t
League to play ball on sunday Wlthlh IN
md limits OF said city and county, these
officials declaring TINT they would arrest
and prosecute to the fuh extent OF the
law the PLAYERS In said league should tney
attempt 10 play base bail on SUNDAY witsin
the limits OF Martins Ferry. or WITHIN
the bounds of Belmont county; ana
Whereas Last year tlSysl ne1llS i've
hundred OF the leading business anu pro-
fegslonal men OF Wheeling siSnSu -SE'
oTolis protest against the Interstate Ease
Ball Leagues attempt 70 introduee sun
doy base ball within this limits oi OAo
Whereas. The members OF said league
NOW Insist ON PLAYING base ball on sun
day. contrary to the laws OF the state @
West Virginia. and contrary 10 the pno-
lie moral sentiment OF all law-resI eetlnt;
citizens OF Ohio county, Whtch sehameli
has been emphasized In all our reSFeo''"
daily papers OF this city; .,,t
Therefore. we call upon all Eood cill-
zens through respect for the laws 81 ouF
stStc and the moral welfare OF our con-
,n,,nIty. 10 strictly refrain from aiteAt-
iTg nil games. including weekday
SnInes OF base ball played by said LEAGUE,
"a lang os This league persists IN playing
sunday base ball In Ohio county.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-05-03
PERSONAL NOTES.
Going and Coming of Wheeling
People and Visitors.

Going ana coming "a 6
People and Visitors.
DR.. w. H. Debendorfer, of Manning
ton, is in the city.
Charles A. whlteshot, OF Warrington,
was in the city yesterday
Miss Katherine Ryder, Of CadlS, Is
registered at the Windsor.
william Norris and ]; N. Curry, of
Alma, are guests at the Stamm.
An addition of several rooms will
shortly be built to the North wheeling
hospital.
r. r. L. SnodErass and son were New
Martinsvttte registers at the NIchois
yesterday. DO.
C. NJ. Allender Of Warrington. and
w. C. Snodgrass, OF Burton. stopped at
the Grand Central yesterday,
II. McGllls and c. a. schmuck. of
Piney, and D. C. HarlFiQs, OF Cameron
were arrivals in the city last night
Mr.. and Mrs. s. Bruce Hall and Mrs,
Thee. Hornbrook were New Martins
Vile visitors in Wheeling yesterday.
Col. W. H. Nave, Alex. P. Campbell
and Barclay Moore were Il trio Of Beth
any registers at the Stamm last night,
Mrs. z. Z. Easton, Mrs. T H. Gillon,
V. 7. Clayton and ]. C. Sheppard were
Warrington guests at the Mcclure yes
terday.
w. r. Lehew. of Pittsburgh, assist
ant train master of the Pittsburgh
Cincinnati, Chicago 6 st. Louis rail-
road, was business visitor In the city
yesterday.
The miners Of this section hope to ar
range 4 conference shortly With view
of arranging q uniform wage scale, TO
be as near the New Philadelphia scale
as possible.
Thomas Harmon left last night for
Clarksburg, to accept a position with
William Sherry, who Keeps a note! az
that city. and who formerly conducted
hotel on the South Side.
Yesterday at Kansas City, Mo, oc-
CURED the death of August HecEel. for
merly OF this city, and son of the late
John Eeckel. the Market street cutler
and hardware dealer. The deceased
was thirty-siX years Of age.
James II. Mcclure, Of NELL & Filing
ham, has returned from Licking Res~
cryoir, Ohio, where he discovered q p!s-
catorial paradise. He brings back tro-
phies OF the deep that speak for them
selves, including black bass weighing
four and three-quarter pounds.
william Collins, OF South Chapllne
street, formerly Baltimore & Ohio
brakeman, was found yesterday morn
ing near the railroad watering tanks
at Roseby's Rock, in an unconscious
condition and injured seriously. 1t Is
supposed he was riding ofsa train and
fell OF. He was removed 70 the city
hospital.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-05-03
Arnold stock Company.

The Arnold Stock Company will be
the next attraction at the Grand Opera
House. The engagement will be for one
week. commencing Monday, May Z,
with daily dime matinee. beginning Tues
day afternoon. This is one of the lar
gest and best popular priced attractions
on the road, numbering twenty people.
The play selected for the opening per-
Torrance Monday night. is the success
full comedy drama, Guilty Without
Crime" on which occasion ladies will
be admitted free, If accompanied by
person with a paid thirty cent ticket,
which must be purchased before Z p. M.
This is done to prevent the usual crush
and confusion at the box office. Seven
big specialties are introduced between
acts, making 1t continuous perform
ance. and on account OF the extreme
length OF the programme the curtain
Will rise at S:l5, sharp.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-05-03
Blaek Patti,s Troubadours.

Those who are fortunate enough to
be able to attend the performance OF
Black PATHS Troubadours may conf
IDENTITY anticipate a genuine treat. The
forty artists who comprise the COM
pany have been selected with rare
Judgment. and they offer superb sup-
port to Black Patti, who ranks among
the great singers OF the age. The per-
Torrance they render includes comedy,
hurleSque. vaudeville and opera, pre-
scented with magnificent and costly cos
tunes and appropriate scenery. All the
popular coon" songs and buck"
dances are introduced in the first part,
ana the great operate olio. in which
Black Patti and her glorious voice are
important features. embrace selections
from the various standard grand and
comic operas. At the Opera House
wednesday evening. May ..
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-05-03
FOSTER & WATKINS,
1905 MAIN STREET.

aries are regular members OF the COM
pany, being carried along us an integral
part Of the organization, so no depen-
dency need be placed on the chances OF
picking up the extra people In every
town the company reaches. Even the
musical features are far more promi-
pent than is usually the case in dra-
matte company This music Is COM
posed by Raymond Roze, of London.
aud Is said TO be good enough to be
classified as grand opera. The version
Of Dumas stirring tale was written by
Sydney Grundy. 1t was responsible for
the Musketsar craze that swept London
and New York last season. Beerbohm
Tree in the English capital and James
O'Neiu In the American metropolis,
were the two actors who once more
blew the spirit Of dramatic life into the
buoyant body OF D'Artasnan, the Gas
con daredevil,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-05-03
A CASE OF sTREMENso
Can be Brought on BY cO8ee.

Sau DC oIOu6AI VI ~ SOASS'
ut is a well-known fact that one
can bring on dellrium tremens just as
surely by the excessive use OF coffee as
of whisky, and the coffee habit is just
ms much a condition OF slavery as the
whisky habit. To be sure, II one has
constitution enough to stand the ef-
fects OF either coffee or whisky and
prefers to continue their use, that might
be n question for them to decide. so
says Mrs. Amy K. Glass, OF Rolfe. Ia,
who continues: My mother never
drank coffee until in middle life. 1t
produced an obstinate case OF dysen-
terry, which could not be checked with
medicines until she gave UP coffee.
She Is now siXty-hve years old and
welcomes the Postum Cereal Food
Coffee for q warm drink at breakfast.
It has made her well and ruddy where
before she was Ill and lacking the ap-
pearance OF good red blood, which she
II regard Postum as the greatest
blessing to mankind. II Is a curious
condition to hear temperance lecturers
talk to people about the liquor habit,
when frequently they themselves are
slaves TO the coffee habit"
Postum Cereal Food Cotfee, when
thoroughly boiled yields a perfect
breakfast beverage, beautiful in Its
rich golden brown color, with n ripe,
crisp, toothsome flavor while the in
gradients are such that nervous sys-
TENS are built up by the action OF
small molecules OF Phosphate OF Potash
obtained from cereals, without which
the system cannot make brain matter
and the gray substance that fills the
nerve centers all over the body. The
discontinuance OF coftee and the change
to Postum Food Coffee therefore works
at both ends, for the good of the user.
a small piece of butter the size Of
two peas, placed In the pot. win pre-
vent Postum from boiling over.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-05-03
ADJUSTMENTS.

The social and theatrical circles OF
this city are on the Qul vive regarding
the announcement that James OMEN.
with his band OF brave Musketeers, viii
soon be In our midst. The production
that win be seen here, is, according to
Llebler & Co, the managers OF the en-
terprise. the most stupendous scenic
spectacle ever put on the boards on any
stage in the world. $4,000 has been cx-
pended on scenery, costumes and prop
critics. A large corps Of supernumer-