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New-York tribune., 1900-12-14
EXAMINING STEEL AND COAL PROPERTIES.

EXAMINING STEEL AND COAL PROPERTIES.
W. r. Rannie. Of No. s. wan-st.. who was re-
ported in a dispatch from Reading. Penn. day or
two ago 10 be examining the Carpenter Steel
Works at Reading; the plant OF the E. & G. Brooke
Iron Company at Birdsboro and other steel works
in the Schuykin Valley. with view 10 purchasing
them for English principals. said yesterday that
he had not made any examination Of the two prop
critics named. He had, however, recently been look
ing into the merits OF certain large steel plants
and coal properties In Pennsylvania, which might
be purchased for investment by the English syndi-
cate for which he was acting Mr.. RannIe added
in answer TO a question that he did not represent
either directly indirectly the interests of Wick
er's Sons & Maxim or the Cramps Ship and Engine
Building Company.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-14

never despair so long as our Home stands. There
far as her surroundings concerned, she could
almost anywhere in the world.
Mrs Ella A Boole's recent public statements
prove the determination Of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union TO down the liquor traffic. To
quote Mrs. Boole, she says in part:
one has but 10 the daily and weekly papers
with a mind open 10 conviction TO see how drink is
the foundation Of most Of the crime-anarchy,
political corruption and domestic unhappiness Not
that all these people we're drunk when these crimes
were committed, but the use OF liquors blunts the
moral sense, benumbs conscience, innames passion
perverts manhood and curses womanhOOd. one rea-
NJ evils is me fact that the masses OF the people
believe that they arise not from the nature Of the
twentieth century scientist has discovered that
pi vbile some Subjects are more susceptible than
others, either by natural or inherited tenoencles
evils are as follow the use OF alcoholics as
night follow day.
An interesting interview is related by a Vienna
correspondent between Moriz Jokai the Hungarian
novelist, who. in his seventeen year. took young
wife, and Countess Louyay, the former Crown
Princess of Austria-Hungary. The Countess stated
that she considered herself Hungarian in conse-
ouenee of her marriage and that she loved the
nation with all her heart. she knew no wiser
truer and more knighty people than they. In re-
ply 10 Jokafs inquiry as TO her health she an
swered:
81 am in truth well and eontented. owe much
TO the Hungarlans who showed the greatest
sympathy IN my evil as in my good days" The
Countess inquired. much 10 Jokafs satisfaction,
after hs young wife. He said: Your gracious
INQUIRY makes me happy. 1 thought 1 had for
feited all favor in high quarters by my marriage"
THAT is nonsense" said the Countess we like
you much as ever Il began new life with ttn
ourselves a small world which quite compensates
for The absence of the great one outside SO,
said the Countess, is II with me; my small world
is all TO me.
Duchess Marie Of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha has
enriched the museum in the Fortress Of Coburg
with the late Duke Alfred's magnificent private
collection Of antique and modern glass, which con-
sisrs OF about eleven hundred objects particularly
IN rare Venetian glass. This gift was left 10 the
Duchess as her absolute property in the Dukes
will but she decided TO mace il where II would
be a source Of pleasure and instruction 10 the
public
Her Majesty. Queen Wilhelmina of Holland. is
extremely fond OF handsome rings. but has an OBJ
lection 10 earrings. All the magnificent Jewery
which she inherited put in perfect order for
her Inauguration festivities, and long. old
fashioned earrings which belonged TO her ancestors
reset in other forms, mostly as brooches or
ornaments
New-York tribune., 1900-12-14
DISTRIBUTIONS.

It has been learned that Mrs John Rankin has
given a stove to a needy family; Mrs NJ. A. coat,
two waists shoes and hat TO a working woman
on the East Side; "a Friend flannel waist and
shoes to a scrubwoman. and toys and games TO
three sick children. Mrs SeIlick will send money
contribution OF Christmas cheer to invalid mem
Der in Wayne County. New-York Lee B. has
given g TO a worthy young mother. who has a
ba by to support Several hundred individual Christ
mas greetings to distant members have left the
general office on their missions Of brightness.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-14
Have you had a kindness shown?
Pass IL on

There are more than eighty girls, in ages rang
ing from six years TO we'll grown Intelligent young
women. and in another building an assistant ma
trOn and her assistants have charge OF as many
boys in ages similar to the girls. Visitors pro-
nounce them q very interesting and attractive
sight. Indeed. they improving so mantfestly.
both IN faith and works. that they are actually be-
ginning get inspiration in greater or less de-
gree from another
We take much interest in the Tribune Sunshine
Society items in daily Tribune. inclose y TO
assist in paying freight the Christmas boxes
you sending to distant States, and venture 10
hope good sized one will be duly started 10
Cherokee, n c.
Anything you are likely to have at your disposal
could come amiss here-pictures, books and
papers of easy reading, fancy work in any line
dolls. scraps. secondhand clothing; in short, any
thing you do to help will be very thank
fully received and distributed
In evening meeting yesterday told the girls
/ was going 10 write you and you should have seen
their bright faces. If you knew something Of their
history for the last two you would realize,
/ do. how much more the mission OF the T. s. s.
must mean to such these than to many others
who have long been accustomed TO the sunshine
and the CHEEKY kindness of pretty things and also
the things that simply useful Yours truly,
(Mrs.) H. w. SPRAY.
Matron Cherokee Training School.
Cherokee n
New-York tribune., 1900-12-14
CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED.

Mrs. E. z. P. jr., has sent two lovely Afghans;
Miss L. NJ. Derby. of New Hampshire, a package
Of dainty sachets and booklets: Adelia Phelps at
tractive pretty cards for invalids; Mrs
A. T. Harrington, fancy articles; Miss Florence
Meyers pair of fine skates 10 make some big boy
happy. also a decorated Jar; Mrs Charles c:
Chamberlain. large box filled with many kinds OF
useful clothing; F. L. Moore. books and games.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-14
MEDICAL ALLIANCE MEETING.

A meeting OF the New-YOrk State Medical Alliance
was held at the Academy OF Medicine No. Il West
Forty-third-st.. last night. Dr. Winfield 5. Hall.
professor of physiology at the Northwestern Med
icaI School. Chicago. read paper which was dis
cussed by Professor Conn, OF Wesleyan University.
They we're followed by Professor c. a. Herter. OF
bellevue and Professor Woodbury. OF the Phila-
delphia Polytechnic and College for Graduates DR.
Andrew H. Smith president OF the Alliance. pre-
sided.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-14
CHRISTMAS BAGS AND DOLLS.

More Christmas bags nled for Little Mothers
have been received from Anna Thompson, Helen
Reninger, Mrs. J. A NJ. Bennett and Anna T.
Harrison Mrs F. L. Moore contributed dressed
doll; Mrs. William H. Inslee. OF New-Jersey. sent
among many other gifts a dainty doll. accom-
panied by note which said; Il little orphan
girl and I heard there was some Little Mother
in New-York who would adopt me- My name Is
Janet and 1 two years old, and do want a
mamma much. please take me"
New-York tribune., 1900-12-14
FACTS ABOUT WOMEN.
DUCHESS OF sAXE-COBURG'S HAND
SOME GIFT To 4 MUSEUM
VARIED INTERESTS.

n rs said that the first woman in the United
States 70 hold the position OF Deputy State Auditor
Is Miss Mamie Muldoon. OF Nebraska. This Is the
highest political ONCE held by any woman in that
ersfe ana attached 10 II is a salary OF sl.S00 a
wear. The importance and responsibility OF the
POSITION are rsiized by the fact that $4,000 bond
II required D.. law. Less than four years ago Miss
Mul6oun entered the Auditors office as stenog-
rapher She there proved her efficiency by 1ul-
fing the duties OF the Deputy State Auditor on
New-York tribune., 1900-12-14
ITALIAN T. S. s. CHILDREN.

President of the T. s S: Accept our sincere
thanks for box Of miscellaneous articles from
your society. They have come just in time to serve
am sure may safely say that they will be ap-
preciated by the little ones. Again thanking you
for all your kindness US and with the cornpli-
ments of the season. l remain truly yours,
LOUISA E WEYGANDT Principal.
Italian Industrial School Of the Chfldren's Aid
Society, No. 156 Leonard-st.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-14
REPORT FROM RHODE ISLAND.

Mrs Matte z. Gammons. president Of the
Heartsease 7. s. S. branch. Of Rhode Island. re-
ports that the members doing their sunshine
work with a will. Many hearts were warmed with
sunny greetings at Thanksgiving time: dinners
furnished TO several families by individual
members OF the branch. For Christmas they are
getting boxes ready for three families, who need
clothing.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-14
NO FUNDS TO PAY ELECTION CLERKS.

THE POLICE DEPARTMENT HAS NO APPRoPExA-
TON TO MEET THE EXPENSE
Shortly after the last general election four nun
dred temporary clerks were hired oy the Foncs
BOARD 70 make up the enrolment lists from the an
roIu,ent ballots cast at the election These clerks
we're hired for twenty-four days. and there Is now
due them s72 each. Nearly al OF the four hundred
were at Police Headquarters yesterday asking for
their pay.
That there are funds In the Department. sp-
DroDriation TO pay the clerks Is due TO the fact
that the expense Of the Election Bureau this year
exceeded the appropriation by SoSOoo- This was
due 10 the increase In salaries made BY the Legts-
lature without increased appropriations and Lne
expense incurred IN changing polling places The
Police Board yesterday passed resolution calling
upOn the Board OF Estimate and Apporttonment
to transfer a fund to pay the clerks.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-14
BAPTISM or BELLS.

An odd ceremony took place IN France not long
ago IN the baptism Of two bells for the Church
OF Preignac In the Department OF the Gironde
Two pretty children. Miles. Mirveille de Girodor and
Cdette de Braquillange gOdmothers 10 the
bells. and were dressed. respectively. in pale blue
and pale pink.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-14
MONUMENT TO WOMAN AZ GETTTSBURG.

Gettysburg, Penn. Dec. 13.-The Women's Relief
Corps of Iowa has arranged 10 erect a monument
here in honor Of Jennie Wade. the only woman
killed in the batrle Of Gettysburg. The monument
will be erected in the spring and will be dedicated
July g. 1901. the thrty-eighth anniversary OF the
hat
New-York tribune., 1900-12-14
VICE IN THE LAND.

Ye have pIOughed wickedness. We have reaped
iniquty; We have eaten the fruit OF lies. because
thou didst trust in thy way In the multitude or
thy mighty men.-Hosea X, l3
o Rock of Ages, hear prayer!
God OF the nations, guard our land
Write on it's coasts, The Lord Is there.
And lead with Thy mighty hand
-CHoWlett.
Arranged by ]. F. B. and ]. c. p, T. s. s MEM
New-York tribune., 1900-12-14
MONEY ACKNowLEpeEp.,

Mrs NJ NJ. Waite has sent IS to be forwarded
''to the afcted Sunshine family IN need OF cheer;
Mrs. NJ. ]. SeIick. 81. T. s. 8. dues for 1901;
f S. o. 10 cents for postage parcel sent: Mrs
w II Insee s. for Sunshine uses; E. s. S. 81.
for Christmas cheer: Mrs ]. Crowell. IS. to give
added sunshine to some one
New-York tribune., 1900-12-14
WAvERLET PLACE MAY CROSS BROADWAY.
PETITION ASKS FOR ITS EXTENSION TO La
FAYETTE PLACE.

petition fled yesterday in the once OF
President Coogan OF the Borough Of Manhattan.
signed by about twenty OF the leading residents and
business houses IN the vicinity Of Broadway and
Astor Place. asking that the local Board OF the
xIIIth Assembly District take up with the Board
OF Public improvements the matter OF opening a
new street from Broadway TO Lafayette Place
The proposed new street will face WaVerisy
Place and pass through the building formerly
known as "OId London Street. now the Broadway
Athletic Club The Astor Library stands directly IN
line with IT, and Il Is expected that In the course
OF time this will be removed also. when II u pro-
posed to extend the street to Fourth-ave. where II
will connect directly with East SfXtn-sJ
THE members OF the local Board VIII meek AZ
President Coogan's Office on December az
o,oioc[ when the matter will be discussed az
length preparatory to placing 1t before the Board
Of Public Improvements.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-14
MISS RUpDY Ill

The many members. interested in the Home Gar
den T. S. S branch will be panied TO learn that
Miss Anna Ruddy, the president is now m in the
New-York Hospital, No. 10 West <Stxveenth-st
private Patients Buiidng). win some OF the
members send greetings to her call and see her?
New-York tribune., 1900-12-14
INDIAN SUNSHINERS.

The box for the Cherokee T. s. S. branch
OF Indian children is being packed and some con-
tributions from every box sent in by the junior
branches and also by individual children will be
placed in this receptacle that the little folks Of
different sections of the country may feel that they
have contributed a ray of sunshine to these chill
dren in the South. The following is a letter from
the branch president:
President Of the T S. s.: Our Cherokee
branch is as full Of busy life and sunshine as
the day is long. We too busy, in fact. to tell
it, for Christmas is looming up at short range, and
there is much TO be done. As heretofore We are
surrounded by many who can do nothing for them
selves, but give the sunshine Of gratitude In return
for whatever may be able to do for them.
wish you could hear these happy children when
they sing:
New-York tribune., 1900-12-14

Mrs s T. w. of Brooklyn asks II some mem
Der will kindly furnish directions for knitting golf
stockings
New-York tribune., 1900-12-14
GOOD CHEER.

GOOD CHEER.
Have you had a kindness shownf
Pass II on.
Twas not given for you alone
Pass Il on.
Let ~ travel down the years.
Let II wipe another's tears.
TIL in heaven the deed appear.
Pass Il on.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-14

the retirement OF the incumbent some time before
ths Official title was conferred upon her
New-York tribune., 1900-12-14
FANCY DRESS COSTUMES FOR CHILDREN.

never despair so long Home stands. There
she fnd food and shelter. be comfortable. so
far her surroundings are concerned. she could
almost anywhere in the world
New-York tribune., 1900-12-14

Miss Susan Chelly Of York Springs near Gettys-
burg Penn. has been travelling through the West
a. a boy tramp in order that she might ooiiee'
materials FOR q book on tramps
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-11
MAYOR TALKS OF CROWDS.
Regrets That His Proclamation Is
Being Disregard, d.

In discussing the strike situation yester
dag, Mayor Xisgeuhein said: Il see the peo-
pie did not heed my Proclamation. advising
them nJJ to conEregate On thu streets. and
as a result ono OF the spectators of the dis
orderly scenes on Taylor avenue lost his
life. This is very regrettabie. The chief
menace TO the peace and order Of the city
lies in these same crowds. large element
Of which Is made up of good, ldw-abidins
citizens who are attracted TO the places
where disturbances are occurring by moth
ing moro culpahle than curiosity. The mob
proper 81 strengthened and rendered more
DANGEROUS 10y the presence Of these good
citizens. and tho police are impeded In their
work OF compelling order snd maint aiming
peace by the size Of the crowds and the
difficulty OF Distinguishing the innocent from
the guilty. II 1 knew Of any way that /
could compel the people TO keep off the
streets and restrain them from congregating
where trouble l. occurring or is likely to
occur. | could do much toward bringing
about an end of the present troubles. But
I know OF nothing that viii enable me To
do this. The right OF every citizen To walk
the streets Of the city must be respected.
The Mayor is always here ready to do his
duty under the law; further he cannot GO"
II was suggested 20 Mayor Ziegenhein
that he adopt the plan 80 successfully tried
IA Topeka. kas.. several years ago during
a great street car strike.
why don't you issue orders that a fire
alarm be turned in whenever crowd con-
gregates on the streets. the department hur-
ried out and the hose turned on the crowd?'
the Mayor waS asked.
Il don't think much Of that plan The
police have ample power to stop rioting on
the streets. and Il they haven't sufficient
force they can increase IL. All l can do is
arb:trate the matter"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-11
PRQUlN CURES THE drink HABIT.
Method Has at Last Been Discovered Which Will
Positively Cure Drunkenness and immune the
Patient From Further Desire to Drink.

phl Chew the prominent real estate man
of /; North Eighth street. who is one o,
the best known men in the West and South
vest. in recent interview said: Il can
with /. clear conscience indorse the Pa
qUin treatment as the greatest boon that
has ever presented itself TO humanity. for
myself have taken three human beings,
who had fallen into the deepest gutter of
irIrkenreSS and who were a disgrace 70
their country and TO their maker; liquor had
not only stolen away their brains and man
hood. but the odOr of lilUur was OBJ
noxious that II took u brave man TO stanS
within speaking distance. ! took these three
patients to DR.. pdquin and had him treae
them. and in each instance he cured them
Of the drink habit and dispelled all odor OF
liquor from their persons. This has been
two years ago. and these men are to-day
In the best Of health with no desire what
ever to drink. and ! am positive that in
their case there VIII re no relapse, as they
told me that they could rot hold liquor on
their stomach II they wished to- From the
many fiattering testimonials that are in the
hands of DR.. Paquiu. it can h. said with
out hesitation that the raqJin treatment -
The only treatment known to-day which
will positively cure drunkenness and i'm
muHe the patient from further desire. The
r.qui' Immune co. occupy S;.ite 1ll3 Chem
ical BIIlidinS. and Dr. PaqUin would he
pleased to have any one call upon him who
is interested i'm his treatment. IF any Of
:he readers know o! any one who Is suffer
ing from drunkenness, il would he the act
Of 4 good Samaritan to send the name and
address 10 the Dr. TaqUn Immune CO.,
Chemical Building. st. Louis.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-11
WANT TO Dc POLICE DUTY.
'unmiticr of Strikers Address
letter to the Mayor.

\ committee from the strikers. composed
"i 'h1rics :. s!".Ici. chairman, OTTO a..
laU'E1n. Arthur WaGdsg aEG W. u. Kirby.
met Yesterday afternoon i1 lite House "f
i'"i,-..i.S chamber and drew up the FL
i'!. c"nmu,s!.i 20 the Mayor, which
va. 'oiH1iiy II'e ut,a 90 Inn ~ . O'Clock
10 the Honorable Henry Zir--nisln.
Mayor 0! the Ci:y Of -. Louis: Dear Sir
Tie uaIe:S.E-. ] committee. r.prea-ut-nE The
-tll.. i-',nlt;eI Association H; Street EItway
''al'">"S have been authorized TO tender
l.r citizens q! 81. Louis. through -heir
"y"r. the services of over 5.'fV uniformed
w ID % protect tn, property Of the people.
We H'cdsC ourselves cacu ard all the
br.Gcwnners Of happy homes. 70 do all
'I3t Is honorable TO protect frcrn violence
It property o.: t:!o taxpayers and the prop
'''F oi The railroads as we'll excepting the
moving cars uron the tracks. We appeal
To tE' ~. pie. through your Honor, to weigh
carefully or Il. st reasonable requests.
ina-" TO the railway cUmEan!ts. and ask
them = d4-uiiy labor By their moral sup
port We have been prompted To make this
.-'ar g" lite people by the action OF :ne To
i.," horrd u aur city N taking the police
-,"0" aliaosl IN is entirety and placing Z
a' we 4. md ~ tho railway iHaGuates
ll.5f~aI Of protecting the lives and property
81 'E- people. ans although This great in
l.-''c' H"7 been i!nTo-td upOu us by the
tnl-ce Board, we are willing 10 take the
place ot the police and do not need rifles
aaa FeFo.veT4 to Perform that duty. Assl--
lHS 500 that caCh and every man in our
movement Is most sincere in this proposal.
ana wishing = 90 demonstrate to the Ea0n,e
fGd' We arr laW-lbiling citizens, opposed
o. violence and unf8i-u.ss. ami feeling keen
-y th- !ncouveri-uce 10 which the public
Irs been puC ny the present conditions. We
&HK !cl 10 accept our offer. and are salts
--u hat WJ w.I so denean ourselves that
Il there Il siagle man who now believes
f.sr.= 81
reasonable cur conduct viii change that
opinion aad make for Us supporters and
friends
Mayor H'tconhoin said, on receipt OF the
: letter, thdt IL Was II kind offer, and that he
/ appreciated IL. though he dii not think II
. necessary - accept the proposition He
said. however. .f.@t ne had taken the offer
uU-rr consideration.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-11
WANTED TO Be WITH CHARLIE.
Brave Girl Eid Not Meet Her Mo
tGrman Sweetheart.

Miss Rose Chapman. who came here
from Gascouadc. No. nd vino is stopping
with friends on Cook avenue. near Taylor.
attracted mach attention yesterday after
moon at Taylor ana Finney avenues because
of her devotion for one Of tn motormen
who was =" have taken out /, Liudeu car.
She was determined to board his car if
+, made 4 "trip. Her waiting was in vain.
however. She remained as near the sheds
rs III" police would let hrr. however. She
says she wants - be with him when he
IS in danger. charles Carleton s the lucky
man.
II was planned to sake out eight Lirdcll
ca.e on tua Finn,y avenue division in the
afternoon aud Carieton was TO have been on
the rf,h car No. iai2 The police. however.
decided that il was too long Il string 20 be
guarded. and the first artcmrt was made
with two ears. ON the second four were
used. but Carleton was not In the crew.
II was not long until many IN the crowd
learned Miss Chlpmans mission. after
she asked a iO;iCeman's permission 20 stand
on the corner. and the news spread. The
scores Of kOJaksrs who have been on duty
continuously soon began taking snap shots
at her. At first Miss Chapman was not
aware of the interest she had aroused, and
when she saw the kodakers she retreated
INTO stores several times.
y want TO be nsar my Charlie" she said
when approached by newspaper man. He
told NE he was going on Ii run, and when
1 read how brickbats were thrown about
determined 10 be near him in case he was
hurt | can brave any danger that he
does. These men seem 20 think i am
curiosity. for they stare at me all the
time. l am sure any girl who loved man
would be willing to do the same thing
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-11
LiNDELL MEMS CAMP.
Nonunion Employees Live in the
tsymDaSIum.


The employees of the LindeN division are
being housed In the gymnasium and sheds
Of the transit company at Fairfax avenue.
east of Taylor. Police are on duty all the
time. and private watChmen patrol sil parts
Of the extensive property.
f!:ty wire COTS are ranged on the sec
cui floor. q barber is on duty ana cooks
ana walters see 10 IT that the men are
well fed. Many OF them have families. but
Il would be difficult and dangerous .or
them to come and 40 TO work. and on
that account they are lodged together.
one man tried 10 run the blockade. IN
his uniform. but he was set upon. On the
way back he Wore his civilian clothes and
his wife accompanied him. but he had sew
sral escapes from assault.
The men are supplied with cards. check
ers and newspapers and are allowed extra
pay for their time. 1t is said that Motor
man Schambach received 50 for hts first
hazardous trip.
The men have much confidence In Ser
stant hickman CG the Mounted Police. Sew
cral Of them openly expressed themselves
as being willing to take their ear anywhere
II he was near the front platform.
There are number of messenger call
boxes on the premises. several fire alarm
boxes and public and private telephones
n" wdtChnIrn test all these boxes every
half an hour To make sure that the wires
are not tampeTef with.