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New-York tribune., 1900-10-25
TOP INVENTOR DISAPPEARS.
ROCHESTER, MANS WIFE THINKS HE
WAS LOST WHILE LOOKING FOR
HER BROTHER

What would appear be a man lost in trying to
ma another man is the case of George F. Ashton.
OF Rochester whose disappearance in this city
reported to the police yesterday. Mr.. Ashton is
the inventor and manufacturer OF a patent toy
known as the Ashton top. His home in Rochester
Is at No. 5s1 North ST. Paul-st.
The news Of the mans disappearance first
made known when his wife, accompanied by her
son-in-law. Charles A. Smith. reported the
70 the police. Mrs. Ashton said that her husband
left home on October to come to New-York. The
purpose Of the trip. she understood. to place
his toy top on sale in different stores She said he
had made visit TO Philadelphia. but afterward
returned to this CITY. She had received a letter
from him to the effect that he would be home on
October 10. On the afternoon Of that day IL is
learned that he visited the wholesale toy establish
ment of Henry C. Schnibbe. at Broadway and
Bleecker-st.
Mr.. Ashton registered at the Hotel Albert The
was on the morning Of October II. Mr.. Aishton's
baggage is still at the hotel. Mrs Ashton is now
staying at the Gilsey House. When seen last night
she said her husband might have disappeared in
search OF her long lost brother James Costello.
York he said he would try TO find out something
ABOUT her brother. of whom she had not heard for
1t Is feared that the missing top maker may
nave met with foul play. as he had between 81 200
ana Sl50O in cash, valuable diamond ring and a
handsome gold watch in his possession when last
seen He is described as forty-seven years old.
Weighing l4O pounds feet inches tall, with blue
eyes sallow complexion. and an imperial beard and
sarSy 1 mustache- He is slightly bald.
Ashton often stayed there and that to his own
knowIedge the inventor was Of quiet. gentemanly
pehaVlor, ana came and went at regular hours. He
said ne did not believe that the missing man had
It said at Police Headquarters that Mr.. Ash
nesia or loss Of memory. According to his wife he
| Oh long and concentrated thought.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-25
NO POLITICS, SAYS SCANNELL.
FIRE COMMISSIONER BECOMES INDIGNANT
AT CAPTAIN CLIFFORD's TRIAL.

FIRE COMMISSIONER BECOMES INDIGNANT
AT CAPTAIN CLIFFORD's TRIAL.
The trial of James P. Clifford of Hook and Lad
der Company No IS. for alleged insubordination
and violating the rules of the Fire Department, as
well taking part in political meetings, re-
sumed yesterday at fire headquarters.
J. V. V Olcott. Cliffords counsel, moved to dis
miss the proceedings. contending that no evidence
had been introduced to show that Clifford had vio-
lated any of the rules of the Department He said
that when fireman not duty his time was
his own. and that he could spend it as he chose.
John O'Brien, of Hook and Ladder No. 6, and
financial secretary of Cliffords association was
among the men who testified. He was shown the ex-
pense accounts that had been paid Clifford He did
not know for what purpose the money was used but
he had paid IT to Clifford. The account was placed
in evidence. Three vouchers for ST. 600 and for
5000 that had been paid to Clifford for counsel
fees were also placed in evidence.
Mr. O'Bren in the of his remarks stated
that he considered that the men in the department.
were kept whipped into line by the system Of
transfers in use
Commissioner scanneI became indignant
How many times have you been transferred IN
the last six months?' he asked o Brien.
The witness answered that he had been trans
service he had been transferred four times He
further said that he thought the ought to be
considered in the matter OF transfers. and stated
that he thought he had been transferred re-
Gently because Of his connection with the associa-
ton.
that there is politics in this Department I
shall do all the political work necessary be DONE
and If Chief Croker to violate OF the rules
quickly as would any member OF the lowest
grade IN the service"
in the matter to-day. A decision will be rendered
shortly after that time.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-25

The back is seamless and meets the full fronts
the fitting being entirely accomplished by shoulder
and underarm seams The fronts are full. gathered
at both neck and waist and blouse very slightly
for short space each side of the centre. The col
lar is in sections and attached 10 the neck
The sleeves are one scanned. They are satheIeu
at both the upper and lower edges, and are at
tached TO the Guns q the wrists, where they lap
over and close invisiby.
To cut this waist for a woman of medium size I
wards OF material 2 incnes wide, 3A yards 2
inches wide, 2A yards 30 inches wide or yards II
inches wide will be required.
The pattern, No. 1866, Is cut in sizes for 81 5f'
AZ rs and 20 inch bust
New-York tribune., 1900-10-25
TO RENEFIT CRIPPLED CHILDREN.

The woman's auxiliary to the Guild for CripPieu
C-bUdren of the Poor has issued a large number OF
invitations for tea to be given at the new schoo
No 434 West Fifty-seventh-st., on the atternopH ~
and evening of Monday, October 2e 1t Is 70 De
purely a social function. the purpose being 10 u'
attention TO the school, which, while its expenses
are heavy is supported entirely by voluntary ss
scriptions The president OF the auxiliary tne 1i =
Artbrr Elliott Fish VIII be assisted in receiVlne
b,, Mrs Egbert Guernsey, at whose home the @-N
uiary was organized year ago , Aotr1
fSrt ~rinpied children attend the school peIns
taken there daily IN wagonette- A hot oiIV, oiIaTs
-tI-sr n them each day They taught Inauu.-'
Sratring that they may become self-suppoI Us
Amonr the articles made by them are DasAeN''
Ianrerns and ink stands.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-25
STATE LIABLE FOR GIRLS INJURY,

Justice McAdam yesterday in the Supreme court
dismissed suit br1Ight by Reoecca Brown
child who sued the city to recover S250 900 damages
for injuries suffered by running her leg through
defective floor in Public School No los In Mott-st
The child was attending the primary schooL ahu
during recess on December O. lsSs. her foot went
through the flooring Of the schoOlyard. the spln-
ters OF the timber and the wrenching she sustasa &
severely iniuring her. Justice McAdam says the
floor had long been n bad condition. ana sl1s
she should have known II was so The Boaru ot
Education Is in reality. Justice McAdam says, tle
representative OF the State. against which the
action would lie.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-25
GEORGLA SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY.

hill is being prepared TO be introduced at the
next session Of the Georgia General Assembly. the
purpose of which Is to open the doors of the tex
tile department of the Georgia School Of Teen
nologv TO women over eighteen years Of age
Women of that State deeply interested IN H.
and one of them gives strong, practical reasons IN
favor of the bills passage. She asks for her sex
no favors but merely that the women or Geor ia !
al least receive the opportunity 10 demonsuSSt,e ,
their fitness or unfitness to cope with men III lhis
distinctly woman's field OF the textile art
New-York tribune., 1900-10-25
WAR AGAINST PRETAILIyG NODES.

Even the unoffending dressmakers dummy has
fallen under the ban Of the reformers. and must,
they say. give place others with normal sized
waists. agitation is rife in Paris the undue
compression Of the form by modern corsets, and
one Frenchwoman comes forward with the sweeping
suggestion that only corsets should be abol-
Islied but tight collars, gloves and all closely
firing garments well.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-25
SNOW REMOVAL ESTIMATE LATE.

MAYOR sCOLDs BECAUSE THE CONTRACT WAS
NOT SUBMITTED IN JUNE.
At the meeting OF the Board OF Estimate and Ap-
portionment yesterday Street Cleaning Commission
Nage asked for the adoption OF the form OF con-
tract for the work OF snow removal during the
coming winter
The Controllers engineers recommended some
changes in the form guard against payment
being made for more snow than is actually removed
MI NagIe said that 10 make a change would delay
the work and in the mean time there might be a
snowstorm- - -
WHY aid YOU wait so long before submitting this
form OF contract?' asked the Mayor
Il thought IL would be time enough. said the
Commissioner.
The Mayor said the contract should have been
submitted for approval last June II was amended
CONFORMATION Counsel Whalen was instructed 70 be-
gin condemnation proceedings 10 acquire land ror
park at High Bridge. adtotning the SpeeoWaS' 70
be known as High Bridge Park
New-York tribune., 1900-10-25
GUGGENHEIMER WARNS ooUEc1LMES.

THEY MUST OBEY THE MANDAATUs TO PASS
GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BONDS OR BEAR
THE CONSEQUENCES.
Papers were served yesterday In q petition and
order to show cause why a peremptory writ OF
mandamus should not be issued commanding ths
Council TO authorize the Controller 20 issue corpor-
ate stock the OF s4sT 900 for the erection
Of building for a girls high school az One
acknowledgements and One-hundred- -and-ff-
teenth SITS. between Seventh and Eighth svss..
Manhattan.
The resolution was introduced IN the Council on
August 7 and is now in the Finance Committee
The writ is made returnable October IS but
President Guggenheimer has secured an adjourn
meet until Wednesday, October 81. at 1870 g. m,
TO enable the Council Tuesday
He has written each member OF the Council warn
ing him that he has discretion IN the matter,
and adding that II he fails to attend the meeting
on Tuesday at O'Clock he must bear the conse-
New-York tribune., 1900-10-25
CHILDRErs PLAYGROUND THREATENED
EAST s1DERs PETITION THAT PART OF sEwARl
PARK BE DEVOTED TO THAT PURPOSE.

PARK BE DEVOTED TO THAT PURPOSE.
Many people on the lower East Side OF Man
haitian are considerably agitated by fear that the
childrens playground on the site OF Seward Park
at the junction OF Hester and Division sts is to
be done away with. After the land had been
taken by the city for park purposes the Outdoor
Recreation League fixed up part Of it play
ground. The League. among other things built
twenty-five swings for little children, twenty for
older children and arranged part Of the ground
for kindergarten purposes, where the smallest
ones could delve in the sand. make mud pies and
otherwise enjoy themselves. All this done
through contributions received by the League and
did not cost the city a penny. Now that the
Board Of Estimate has appropriated 1000 10 make
the grounds q regular park, with grass plots,
flower beds and other park accessories, a large
number Of the residents of that part of the city
nave appealed to the League to aid them in re-
tanning the playground for their children.
committee was appointed by the League. of which
Charles b stover is chairman and petition was
drawn up which has been sent all over the East
Side for signatures. 1t asks that the Park Board
reserve at least one-third OF the park for the
playground The petition. which is printed in
both English and Yiddish reads as follows:
To the Park Commissioners OF the City Of New
York:
We the undersigned residents OF the lower East
Side. hereby earnestly petition your honoraoie
body to include in your plans for the Improvement
Of Seward Park outdoor gymnasium ana play
ground such rs the Outdoor Recreation League
has rosintsfneC there We believe that these pro-
visions for play and exercise can De so
with the ordinary attractions OF pu1nc Parh , ' d
all the people Of every age and condition VIII ue-
rive the greatest possible beneht from thIs ne"
breathing space.
Although the petition only sent out on
Tuesday it has already received $4,000 signatures.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-25
WANTS ELM-sT. ASSESSMENT LOWERED.

Truman H. Baldwin. representing sixteen hun
dred property owners. asked the Board OF Public
Improvements at Its regular meeting yesterday for
a hearing enlarging the area OF special assess
ment created for the widening OF Em-st. Mr.. Bald
win wants the area Increased so that the assess
ment on his clients viii be reduced He told the
Board that he thought The city ought TO pay yr, ~
per cent and property owners 10 per cent The
city. II is said actually pays 80 per cent now, al
though II pay 90 per ceT.t ana properly
owners 80 per cent The Board will give Mr.. Bald
win a public hearing IN four weeks.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-25
NEEDLEWORK OF ZULU WOMEy

Zulu women sew with snews instead of thread.
They prefer the sinews from the neck Of the
giraffe, soaking them in hot water until soft They
nre then beaten between stones. which separates
them into hlamehts of different strength and thick
ness The needle IS p bone skewer, with eye.
It is sharp at end and blunt at the other The
sharp and is used pierce holes for the thread,
which then is pushed through with the blunt end.
The holes are made in groups of two.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-25
E,fJGR4TTNG TO SOUTH AFRICA.

About sixty young German women have le1t
their Fatherland and emigrated to Southwest Al
rica, under the auspices Of the German Colonial
Society With hardly exception, the girls nave
become engaged or are already married. The Jour
nov, m A frica is only undertaken on the express
condition that the Imperial Government WIZ % Pr
vide The immigrants with the means OF obtaIllns
livelihood generally as servant girls The traVei-
ling expenses are paid by the society.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-25
ROBERT A. SNYDER.

The historic old county OF Ulster has not always
given Republican majorities. The descendants Of
the sturdy Dutch settlers have at times been led
astray by plausible sophistry and corrupt influences
The Ist Assembly District Of the county has some
times sent a Democrat TO the Legislature but
at present the district is represented by Captain
New-York tribune., 1900-10-25
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.
4 TISSUE PAPER PATTERN OF wOMAN'S
SHIRT WAIST, NO. 1866, FOR COU-
pom AND 10 CENTS.

At the moment shirt waists being made Of
striped and figured French ianneis, Venetian
waist cloth embroidered Henrietta and cashmere
taffeta and soft silks. The design illustrated in
cludes all the latest features, and is made from
Henrietta in pastel blue. with the figures and vel
vet Of q darker shade The deep turnover collar
is exceedingly smart and the bishop sleeves are
feature of the newest waists shown.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-25

AEECDOTE OF An ENGLISH BUTLER.
An English paper tells this story as true: "A
gTeac lady who is also Socialist. set up a iAun-
Cry in village some months ago The butler OF q
friend of hers at neighboring house. unaware OF
New-York tribune., 1900-10-25

her identity. TO her as follows: Mrs A
Ny master Is very particular about his shirts, and
so am Faithfully yours, b The Of the
laundry and the owner Of the butler had a good
laugh together over that letter"
New-York tribune., 1900-10-25
WOMEN AND THEIR WORK.

Governor Wells OF Utah has appointed Mrs.
Emma ]. McVicker to fill the vacancy caused by
the death OF Dr. John R. Park. State superin-
tendent of Public Instruction. The appointment
Of the Office.
Seventeen years ago Mrs. Rosalie Mauff, of Den
YER Col, went into business as a florist with one
small hothouse heated by stove To-day she
owns some of the largest greenhouses in the West
greenhouses are devoted to palms and ferns and
Germany.
The wife of Governor Russell of North Carolina
Is a stanch temperance woman and dsapproves of
dancing, and since her entrance into the Execu-
tive Mansion has transformed the ballroom into
headquarters for the Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union The wives of other prominent officials
OF that State are members of the Womans Chris
spectivey, State Treasurer Secretary of State and
State Superintendent Of Public Instruction.
1t is singular fact that Of all the distinguished
women keenly interested in politics Queen Victoria
has never seen the House Of Commons in conclave-
Early in the reign it not thought proper for
princes Of the blood royal TO be present at de-
and the Prince of Wales has n,aGe q noint Of at
tending on all those great occasions when history
mas been made.
Patti Baroness Cederstr0m, sang for a charity at
-e new opera house in Stockholm not long ago.
Her husband is a brother of the equerry to the
nrInseII pinned upon her corsage jeweled badge;
The prima donna was invited to the palace and
received souvenir from the Queen.
At the annual distribution of awards at Trinity
College, England Miss S. Alice Fish received the
gold medal. 1t has not been awarded in two years,
as as none Of the musical compositions were con
also took the medal for harmony.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-25
APPEAL FOR CHINESE CHRISTIANS.

MISSION N PEK1NG ASKS AID FOR THREE THOU
SAND NATIVES NEXT WINTER
The Rev. DR.. H K Carroll. OF the sec-s-
taries Of the Methodist Episcopal Missionary So
ciety said yesterday that a eaoIe UspA1cn hao
t -a,ei,,a5 from, the Rev Dr. H H Lowry. the
Drastdent OF the Peking University He said that
the mission needs aid for three thousand native
Christians through the winter" consideraels
s1Irn has already been collected and torW Waroeo oy
the society for the purpose indicated. oUL an eL-
fort will be made 70 secure more money ne IA
tive Christians, rule, had al IheAr PEOR-4%
desrroved where trouble occurred -.
DR. Lowry was IN the United 5tates durtHg Iao
s,aes ~ the legations and he has but recently ar
rived in Peking-
New-York tribune., 1900-10-25

Nou-ishing and easily digested beverages mace
from ferrnented milk are becoming more W-oely
known and popular for use IN hospitals ana SICK
rooms Matzoon which IS one Of these Prepara-
tions is grateful and palatable TO the Invalid II
differs from kunyss in the fact that although II Is
ferrneuted. II is not effervescent
A popular method Of preparing maszoon IS as lol-
.oWs ingredients for TWO small Dottles)- one quar-
o. milk one teaspoonful OF sugar ana oIle-'ii1i %
cake of Yeast The yeast and sugar should be
-l7o-7r,qr1-- dissolved in z small quantity Of the
milk slightly heated in order 70 start the yeast
working The remainder Of the milk shouiu De
heated Iukewarm and added 10 the yeast mixture
in one hour The mixture should then be put INTO
snaau bottles and tightly corked- After standing
for three hours in place they shouIo pe Put
where ne atmosphere is moderately COOL anu hSPL
bottles should then De opened an ~, sogcerca
poured int bowl stand until the eIerNesseice
minutes The rnatzoon should then be again trans
ferred 10 the bottles and put dlrecuy on 5le e re @ -
as thoroughly cold II is ready for use The mixture
may thicken slightly during rs eAposu @ i7ea5 80 AZ
afr while in the bowl but this Is not consIoeeu q
dsadvantage it will become someTnaL M tlIIes ISs
bv shaking thoroughly before using 10 many liie
creaminess IS pleasing quaity-
Nuts which not 50 long ago were regarded as the
special property Of squirrels and small boys' are
coming 10 be considered more and more as essen
tisr s-rfolee az staple diet As a result. the nut
seduction Of this country is increasing Ihe al
Enond is useful not only as part OF the nut ana
fruit course but can be added with advantage 10
almost any apple or fruit mixture. either cooked
o. raw. "Rettys.' Charlottes turnovers, and even
pies and sauce are often improved by the powdered
nut For invaHds 70 whom sugar is barred almond
meals OF pastes form important addition to the
blI % care These preparations are made into
breads biscuits crackers. blanc mango, etc.
Tas peanut IS valued for its nourshing properties
containing as IL does more nitrogenous matter than
meat OF eggs Freed from its oil and ground: IL Is
used for bread. or with the oil becomes useIuI az
Z butter. Pecaus, almonds and Walnuts are useo
largely for corrections.
Because Of their cheapness chestnuts are held N
high esteem among the French peasantry, VINO COOK
and them with salt milk They also dry ahu
grind them into -four. with which they make q
crackerIike bread. A porridge made from the chest
is much used in Italy Some epicures VINO are
content with stuflng their fowls with chest-
nuts order their turkeys and ducks feo upon Llen
FOR several weeks before they are killed. some
turkey farms make this q special feature;
i IS thought that cocoanut butter VIII soon DC
available for the poor
The colored American., 1900-06-23
CATLETrS, VA.

CATLETTS, VA.-Summer Boarders: Par
ties desiring first class accommodations Tor the
summer season VIII ind it TO their advaH-
tage 10 spend their vacation at Catietts Eau
qu1sr county, Va, Forty eight miles from
this city there are three accom- mo odatien
trains to the city per day. The house Is
situated about Il mile above the vlIIase.
b ard furnished tor Si2.0O per month, 81 %
per week, or rs cents per day. Healthy ell-
mate, excellent board and cor Portable
rooms Apply with stamp to Mrs. Kate Me-
Guire, Catletts, Fauquier Co., Va.
The colored American., 1900-06-23
LOUDOUN CO, VA.

Loudoun county Is claimed by many
to be the healthiest county In Virginia.
An ideal summer home for the aeeeme-
dation Of city guests. Good foed, cesi
rooms; plenty of shade; first class ia
every particular; City references; ad'
dress Mrs Della Howard at Wiiburn p.
O., above county. or Robt. Lockwood,
"rhe Albany" nth and Il NV. city.
The colored American., 1900-06-23

year and half has been filling the po-
sltien of managing editor ON this paper,
has resigned his position to accept 3
Similar one with Washington ID c.
paper. Before leaving for the East, Mr..
Harris will visit his mother at Leaven-
worth and friends at AtchisOn, st.
Joseph and Omaha. The Washington
p*p on which Mr. Harris is to work
Is TO be congratulated that ii has Sc.
cured his services Mr.. Harris is not
only one OF the m0et artistic COM
posltors In AmeFics, but he ha-
marked ability as a pungent para
grapher. We regret very much his
departure"
The colored American., 1900-06-23
MADRE'S PARK.
LawnSide. NJ.

Madre's Park for the season, On the Box
ington Street Railway. TweUty mtnatss
ride from the city. A delightful tTip, good
cool water. A splendid dancing pavilion and
all convenienees for pienies aud private
parties, Terms within the reach OF ell. The
electric ears are now running and the PARK
an be reached for one fare. Address n /.
MadTe, MadTe's Parh. lexington, ID. q,
The colored American., 1900-06-23
ALEXANDRIA, VA.

sg FHE ELITE-624 =. Washing to n
stseet; Alexandria, Va, Ice cream, con
f. etionery, soda water and milk shakes,
all f1aysrs. Lunches aud sand winhes.
Oool, exclusive, up TO date. The enly
first class pleasure resort In the city
When in Alexandria call on us. Opens
May 18th. w. f. Hammond, pro.
prietOr.
The colored American., 1900-06-23
WANTED HELP.

An active intelligent colored mAu
who wants a good paying position can
secure one If ae msaas business. L we'll
established Insurance and Beneficial
Association desires jest such Baa to
take charge Of the werk aad the agents.
A good position for the righa man. Ad-
dress INSURANCE" or call gt 4Se O st.
W., for further infezmAtiea.
The colored American., 1900-06-23
THE NEW HOUSE
DERITY COTTAGE,

81 Il. Ohio Ave-, Atlantic City, n. j.
ExceIIs any in the city. All modern lm'
provements. Two squares from the Reading
Railroad depot, Two squares from the
beach. 1 kindly thank nay old as we'll aa new
patrens for their liberal patronage asd hope
for a continuance of the same. Mrs. j f.
DEBILITY, proprietTess.
The colored American., 1900-06-23

An energetic eoIored woman who un-
derstands canvsssing can secure per.
manent employment with good pay by
addressing "Benevolence" care 45s D
st II. ~.