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New-York tribune., 1900-05-17
BAND OF MERCY WORK.

The schools of the American Female Guardian
Society have taken up the Band of Mercy work
this year, having organized branches of the Young
Defenders League which is under the society for
the Prevention of Cruelty TO Animals.
The league was started in school," says
teacher, 'by a boy who has been a torment to the
teacher of every class in which he has been. He
the last from whom should have ex
pected a reform movement He passing Madi-
Square afternoon when he a company
of boys coming out of the building of the Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty TO Animals. On
questioning them. they explained the league to
him. and asked him TO join He told to get in
line. he signed the card. had his badge pinned on
and the next day began his work. only report
ing cases TO the society, but interesting the boys
of No. until twenty-five have become members
with the promise OF many He to
aliZe that leader must be whom the boys
look up to- for there is a marked change for
the better in his department" No. has enrolled
a number of its boys in the league and hopes for
good results from it, and No. l. has interest
ing Band of Mercy the principal taking special in
tereSt this
New-York tribune., 1900-05-17
LOBSTER BISQUE.
CREAM OF PEA SOUP.
TEMPERANCE CONVENTION.

The annual convention Of the New-York County
Womans Christian Temperance Union held its first
session yesterday afternoon at o'clock in Grace
Methodist Episcopal Church. West One-hun-
dred-and- -fourth-st. near Columbus-ave. The meet
ing opened with devotional services conducted
by Mrs. R. Hartley. after which the convention
was called 10 order by the county president Mrs
Frances A Weserfeld. After the selection Of seats
and the appointment OF committees an address of
welcome was given by Mrs. P NJ. Waters TO
which Dr. Ellen Miles responded. Six unions
were welcomed into the association.
The minutes Of the convention of 1899 and the an
nual report were read by the recording secretary
Mrs. Julia L. Gates. followed by the annual re-
port OF the corresponding secretary Miss Julia
Colman and Of the treasurer. DR.. Phoebe J. b.
Watt Miss LIella Phillips read report 'Physi-
cal Culture
Singing led by Mrs Clute. was interspersed
through the programme, and Mrs. Kress sang a
solo.
The meeting this morning will begin 10 o'clock
and will adjourn at 1880 p. m. The afternoon 3
meeting will open at o'clock, ana the evening
sion az 30.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-17
P ". L. WITHDRAws FROM FEDERATION.


When the Profe e5sional Woman's League at fits
last business meeting resigned from the General
Federation of Women's Clubs nearly six hundred
members taken from the federation. The
tax of 10 cents for every member in the various
clubs affiliated with the federation has been the
cause Of widespread dissatisfaction especially
among the larger clubs, whose long membership
lists involve considerable expenditure under this
rule.
Mrs A. NJ Palmer, president of the league and
of the directors OF the federation. when
yesterday her home said:
The league severed its connection with the fed
Grafton the ground of the per capita tax. which
amounted about $50 and the members felt II 70
be OF taxation without proper representa-
ton. I was not in favor Of the organization Ieav
ing the federation, I felt assured that the
next meeting of the federation the tax would be
removed. The league, however, wanted 10 go out
and did So
Although the federation lost several hundred
members y hen the league went out, II also gained
about three hundred members when the Rainy Day
Club entered at recent date. The Rainy Day
Club will be represented at the federation, I going
in official capacity president OF the club and
Mrs. s, R. Krom as the delegate.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-17
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NESTING HABITS OF THE BIRDS.

Miss Grace B Beach. who has made study of
nest building, says:
We may have bowling acquaintance with the
never truly know hem until We see them in their
own homes, until we watch their nesting habits. A
close examination Of nest will tell us much about
The robin is a mason in a limited degree. as are
got an idea of hreproof structure for while the
the inside OF inner grasses or rootlets. ne builds
rough affair, he shows decided aesthetic taste in
his ca9ice OF a location An apple tree in bloom,
or, If ne cannot get this other beautiful fruit
tree will suit him. Up above the level Of the eye.
sa98ea on a horlzontal hInb ne delights 10 place H.
and is fond of placing her nest under bridges
Phpbe's nest l found built bracket shaped on the
face OF cliff under an overhangng projection
water it seemed TO Phcebes babies would prob
y Tnfortunately did not see the brood leave
Ine nest Phene,s I own cousin; the wood peWee
puts Phnbe's clumsy affair completely in the shade
with its fnvariable lining of horse hair whence
one of Its names. the hair bird compact. dainty
dwelling of IT'S brother man. sometimes in currant
R9sF 5o4ab n9d T ap a IN h9 s b e @
dainty cirolet OF dark spots on the larger end
loosely woven OF coarse twigs bits OF newspaper
scraps of rags. still this rough exterior s softly
lined and made iii TO receive the four TO six pretty
dark blue to be laid therein It is often
has regular barricade Of catbriar, which gives
Lhorny welcome TO any intruder
oughly Is shown by the toughness OF the hbres
used 10 fasten the nest TO the limb The beautiful
gray material used seems &c be the bark Of the
milkweed stem, frayed out into the finest floss, but
strong and durable notwithstanding An oriole
will almost anything which comes handy. from
lock OF hair TO pieces Of string gayly colored
yarn. They have been known rave
pieces OF cloth for their purposes. High up in an
elm maple, the tips of the branches,
where the winds will rock the babies TO sleep. builds
the oriole He Is common nest builder along the
village street Perhaps ought TO say she. for
the female does the actual weaving. The orchard
orole builds similar nest. which Is usually not
deep and pendulous
Among the dainiiest of all nests are those of
many OF the warblers The gem among birds nests
without thought Of "A rival, Is that of ruby
throated humming bird 'Tls thing beyond de-
scription, too dainty touch. and must be viewed
with almost speechless admiration by any one
fortunate enough to find The pleasure OF
watching the diminutive mother such a nest
was mine Just once. and never shall forget IL.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-17
THE G. A. r. EyC4nPMEyT At UTICA.

Utica N Y. MAY I6.-The opening session OF the
Grand Army OF the Republic State encampuaeut
held in the arrnory IN this city this morning
The big building filed with delegates and
visitors when Congressman James : Sherman
was introduced the presiding officer He intro
duced his brother. Mayor Richard ". Sherman.
who welcomed the veterans TO the city Depart
nent Commander Joseph ". Kay. OF Brooklyn re-
spOnded in behalf of the Grand Army. A short
programme Of music and reading followed and
trief remarks were made by Corporal Tanner and
John Palmer.
AT o'clock this afternoon the annual parade
took place, after which the first business session
was held The report of Commander KAY laid par
ticular stress the fact that Grand ARMY
do not receive the preference they conceded
TO deserve in their applications for places in the
public service The personal conduct OF the Presi-
dent in dealing with veterans is approved in m
plmentary terms: especially : he commended for
his order requiring that before soldier sailor
be discharged from the public service the papers
be submitted for his personal inspection.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-17
YALE DIVINITY SCHOOL ExERcrssa
THE GRADUATING CLASS THE LARGEST IN rHs
HISTORY OF THE INSTITUTION


HISTORY OF THE INSTITUTION
New-Haven Conn. May 1s-The anniversary ex-
ercises of the Yale Divinity School were held TO-
day. The graduating class numbered thirtv-three
the largest ever graduated from the Divinity
School
The exercises Of the morning began az 1915
o'clock in BatteH Chapel and consisted OF ad-
dresses BY FIVE members OF the class as follows.
The Element OF Vitality In Preaching" william
De Verne Beach. Of New-Haven. Schools and
Prophecy George z. Montgomery. OF New-Ffaven
The Accent OF Certainty Clement George Clarke
OF New-Haven "A TwofoId Emphasis FOR Present
Religious Teaching" George HanIey Butler. OF
Northampton. Mass. and The Signihcance OF the
Miracles in Revealing the Personality OF Jesus"
Joseph Bardwell Lyman. OF Stapleton. Staten ISL
and. These addresses were followed BY The ad-
dress 70 the class by the Rev DR.. Alexander Nc
Kenzie OF Cambridge Mass
II announced that the graduate fellowship
in the Divinity school had been awarded 20 Gecrgs
Maniey Butler, OF Northampton. Mass. a graduas-
OF Amherst College The exercises in Bartel
Chapel were attended by many friends OF the
graduates and by large number OF graduates OF
the school
A business meeting OF the alumni followed the
morning exercises. and after that the dinner
spread In the United Church Chapel Following the
dinner Informal addresses were made The speak
ers were the Rev. Charles L MOrgsn- T5, T. s. OF
Jamaica Plain. Mass; the Rev Kingsley Twin
ing '53. or MorristOwn y. J the Rev. William W
LeeJe, 50, T S, OF New-Eaven. and Professor L
o BrastOw OF the Divinity school
New-York tribune., 1900-05-17
IN THE COUNTRY.

1t seems to I'd like 70 go
Where bells don't ring. nor whistles blow.
Nor clocks don strike. nor gongs sound,
And I'd have stiffness all around
Not real stiffness but Just the trees
Low whisperings. the hum of bees
Or brooks faint babbling over stoIep
IN strangely softly tangled tones
Or maybe cricket or katydid.
Or the songs Of birds in the hedges hid
Or Just some such sweet sounds thesa
To fll tired heart with ease.
II weren't for sight and sound and smell
I'd like q city pretty we'll:
But when IL comes 70 getting rest
| Ike the country lots the best
sometimes II seems to me I must
Just quit the city's din and dust.
And get out where the sky is blue:
And say, now. how does ii seem to you?
-(Eugene Field
New-York tribune., 1900-05-17
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HOT WEATHER SOUPS.

No hot dish is more refreshing for a dinner or
luncheon a hot day than a daintily served
cream soup. Almost any vegetable may be used
for the purpose The foundation for most of the
soups is a thin white sauce a small amount of
thickeuing being used to bind together the various
ingredients and prevent a watery appearance al
rne top. Soups of this kind not good warmed
over, and should be served at once.
POTATO SOUP
Boil four good sized potatoes until they are half
done. Turn off the water and cover them with one
pint of fresh boiling water, adding small onion.
Cook until they are done. Strain off the water
mash the potatoes thoroughly. Make a white
sauce by cooking together without browning one
tablespoonful of butter and tablespoonful of
-four for three minutes; then add pint of hot
milk and cook until ii tflickens Add the potatoes
and the last water in which they were boiled.
Add salt and pepper TO taste and stir in table
A stalk of celery and bay leaf may be boiled
with the onion if more favoring is wanted.
CREAM OF TOMATO SOUP
Cook two cupfuls Of tomatoes with table
spoonful of butter. half small onion and bay
leaf for fifteen minutes. Make a white sauce in
the same way as for the potato soup with
quart of milk. tablespoonful of butter and
TWO tablespoonfuls of -four. Strain the tomatoes.
and just before serving add the tomato juice
one-quarter teaspoonful OF baking soda. When it
has ceased 70 foam pouf it into the white sauce
mixed.
CREAM OF RICE SOUP
Boil together for hours in one point of
white veal stock one-quarter cupful Of rice a
small piece OF onion, small bay leaf and a stalk
OF celery. Press through d sieve and add pint
OF milk and salt and pepper to taste. Bring
a boil and add tablespoonful of finely chopped
parsley Only celery is used by many people in
favoring cream OF rice soup. Sago and tapioca
soups may be made the same rice soup.
LOBSTER BIsQUE.
Dice the meat of boiled lobster. Break the
small claws and add them and the shells
quart of veal stock and cook slowly for half an
hour Strain the stock, add to it tablespoon
full OF butter and th1cken with one-half table,
spoonful -four. Mix the fat and finely powdered
coral with the meat and add 10 the soup. Season
to taste with pepper and salt
CREAM OF PEA SOUP
Boil the pods OF a half peck OF green peas until
they tender drain. the water and cook
in II the shelled peas. When they done mash
all but one cupful through a sieve. Return them
10 the saucepan. add two quarts of milk and the
cup of peas and let them to boil. Cream
together two tablespoonful Of butter and two
tabespoonfuls of -four and add 10 the soup Sea-
taste with pepper and salt.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-17

The Park Department has decided to erect
permanent milk pagodas one IN Central Park near
the Arsenal and in TOnpkins Park The Park
Department is impressed with the good done by
Nathan Straus in the dispensing OF sJeriized milk
place Of the portable wooden structures heretofore
used The booths viii De Is feet high. 30 feet
long and IL feet wide The sides Will be wainscot-
Ell with fancy tile work and the floor Cernenred-
so that the booth be washed thoroughly every
day Each structure is TO cost S1.400 The Board OF
Estimate gave S+,011 for the purpose Appliances
for the storing OF milk and It's preservation Will
included
New-York tribune., 1900-05-17
WHERE TO GO TO-DAY.

Of the Household Economic Association to elect
officers for the New-York City Auxiliary, 17T3
Broadway. 8 g. n
Woans Union Prayer Meeting Harlem in the chapel
Of the Collegiate Reformed Church. nd
One-hundred- and -t1Tenty-tllrd- ST. 1890 a. N.
Regular meeting Of y West wo1pau's Republican
Association. at No. S07 Broadway 3I5 D u Psper
on Fcltcal Current Events" by Mrs II. F. Kidde
Closing day Of the annual convention the New-Yor
County WomaE's Christian Temperance Union IN the
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church. West One-hun-
dTeo-and-fourth-st. ColuInbus-av Sessions at
10 & n. ana and 7:30 D m
1sst meeting for the the Chiropean az the
Eanspp AAnso1- Brooklyn, afternoon Guests, Miss
Maly shaw Miss Cora Tanner. Mrs. William Gerry
slade and Mrs J. " Ffoagland retiring president
OF The Cambridge Club.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-17
IN AID OF A HOME FOR GIRLS.

lecture concert and reception in aid OF the
Home and Bureau of Employment for Self-Support-
ing Girls at No. eis Lexington-ave will be given
al Lenox Lyceun tomorrow night The institution.
known as Regina Angelorum. Is non-sectarian. and
is conducted by the Sisters OF Mercy. Bishop Far
lev will preside the exercises. incidental TO his
lecture on Melodies and Songs OF Ireland the
Rev Thomas P Mclaughlin will sing Several
well known musicians viii take part IN the enter
ratement.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-17
JUNGLE SCENERY F0R PARK ANNALS.
THE ELEPHANT THAT WAS Ugly RECEIVERS HIS
GOOD TEMPER

Great was the rejoicing at the Central PARK
Menagerie yesterday afternoon. when il became
known that the big elephant Tom had recovered
from the fit OF temper which for weeks past
had made his execution possibility President
Clausen OF the Park Board decided yesterday that
there Is merit in the suggestion OF eminent
uTilst that the quarters OF the liOus. tigers and
other members OF the feline family should be made
more homelike- Tropical scenery will be painted
on the walls OF the lion house and in the cells. and
palms and other plants used give the beasts
something think about.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-17

lower edge. The
5 d g 5 are fitted
smoothly at the
upper part. and
the fulness below
the hips arranged
in forward turn
ing tucks. which
increase in size
and are stitched
down about two
thirds the depth
OF the skirt, from
which point they
fare in f1ounce
effect to the lower
edge. The back
is adjusted in fine
pleats at the belt
and fall in long,
graceful folds 10
the floor. where IT
trains slig h tly.
T h g closing is
N Ne or rA4 -iGA
New-York tribune., 1900-05-17
EOM4y HARRIED Nv HOSPITAL Ayp DIES.

Mary Queen Sullivan died ST. VfncenTs Hos
pital al 2:So a. yesterday carboIic acid
poisoning While intoxicated she swallowed The
acid ar 40 o'clock last Thursday afternoon IN her
home at No. 24l4 Chrystie-st. The woman entered
the hospital as Mary Queen. She married
Timothy Sullivan by the Rev Father O'Donahue
OF the hospital. at II o'clock Sunday morning
She was just able through the ceremony, and
soon afterward lost consciousness The IS a
milk dealev IN Cireenvich-ave.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-17
5 SUNSHINE DISTRIBUTED.

Parcels of good cheer sent out yesterday to
May Hamilton. Jessie Powell and Libbie Como of
New-York; Mrs. William Smith. Mrs. Walters and
Mrs Chadd. OF Pennsylvania Royce Sampson. of
Mexico Mrs. Roxie Shannahan. of Florida:
Mrs. Annie J. Rayl and Myra Gaines. of Tennessee.
and Zola Wilson and Edna keslar, of Nebraska.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-17

Lowell Mass. May 16.-Miss Blanche Ames.
daughter of General and Mrs. Adelbert Ames and
granddaughter Of the late General Benjamin F.
Butler was married tonight 10 Oakas Ames. OF
North Eastou. OF the late Governor Oliver
Ames The ceremony that united two prominent
families was performed at o'clock in the drawing
room Of the old Butler homestead, now the home
of General and Mrs. Ames. in AndOver-st. The
ceremony itself. though followed by brilliant re-
ception, q simple and was performed by
the Rev DR. Chaffin. of North Easton. pastor GF
the Unitarian Church, OF which Mrs Oliver Ames
is a member. The young couple was attended by
Iieutenant-C Colonel Butler Ames and Miss Sarah
Anes. brother and0eister of the bride The recep-
tiOn which followed attended by more than
five hundred people. special train brought
large party from Boston, and there were
men prominent in military and political circles
present. including Northumberland Bates
New-York tribune., 1900-05-17
FREE EXHIBITION OF TIE Allied ARTS.

The retrospective exhibition Of works in the al
lied arts OF painting sculpture architecture draw
ing. etching, engraving. mural painting. stained
glass and industrial design by the members stu
dents and instructors OF the Art Students League
remains open. free the public, at the American
Fine Arts SOciety's building until Saturday evening"
The attendance has averaged mOIss than double
that of other exhibitions recently held in the
galleries. being follows; May 9 $50: May
10 $50; May IL 547 May 2. Sl; May i3 IS. May Il
+75; total of S654 being average OF 800 for the
first six davS.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-17
Succession DUTY OY A HIRsCH CHARTrY.

London, May I6-In the Queens Bench Division
OF the High Court OF Justice to-day Judges Rid
ley and Darling gave Judgment in favor OF the
Crown in the case OF the Government against The
Jewish Colonization Association. q claim for
succession duty amounting Il 80 to UPON prop
eTty valued upward OF ES0Oo000 settled by me
late Baron Hirsch. in 1892. upon the Colonization
ASS
New-York tribune., 1900-05-17
CHURCH CONSOLIDATION DISCUSSED.

CHURCH CONSOLIDATTON DISCUSSED.
The plan OF consolidating the Spring Street and
the University Place Presbyterian churches was
considered last night the annual meeting Of
the former organization. All representatives of the
press were excluded from the meeting. and when
a Tribune reporter asked a member OF the congre
CATION how soon the result OF the dellberation
would be made public he replied, Not for some
time.
II was learned from other sources. however. that
there great objection 10 consolida ton on the
part of several members, who said such union
would mean a loss Of the identity OF the old
church
New-York tribune., 1900-05-17
TEyEzUEL4 At BUFF4LO's ExPosrT

Caracas May 16-The Venezuelan Governments
has informed the United States Minister, Francis
B. Loomis. OF the appointments OF a Venezuelan
commission 10 the Pan-American Exposition 20 be
held in Buffalo next year.
President Castro Will attend the opening and .
fine exhibit FOR Venezuela is being prepared
New-York tribune., 1900-05-17
IN NEED OF SUNSHINE.

A member of the Tribune Sunshine Society living
in Brooklyn has asked that Georgia Smith, of No.
217 South Fffth-st.. Brooklyn, may receive
rays of sunshine. This young girl is sixteen years
old. and has consumption. Her parents able TO
give her all the necessities of life but a book
flower any little delicacy would brighten the
sadness of this young life.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-17
MONEY RECEIVED.

Annice B. Calland has sent 25 cents FOR badges
for five young women in Ohio who desire to be-
come members of The Tribune Sunshine Society.
Mrs. c. H Letter and Mrs. L. T. LaZell have sent
10 cents each for the special fund.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-17

back under Of the pleats Soft clinging fab
rics such yelling. albatross. Lansdowne and
crepe de chine sheer lawns, organde. swiss and
dirnity make stylish skirts in this mode which Is
also appropriate for light weight cloth gowns.
TO make the skirt in the medium will re-
Cure six and one-quarter yards OF thirty inch ma
terial or five yards OF forry-four inch material.
The pattern No. 1884. is cut in sizes for % g.
Is and 30 inch waist measure
New-York tribune., 1900-05-17
TO REPRESENT DUBLIN UNIVERSITY.

London. May 16-Dublin University has returned
Sir Edward Henry Carson the House OF Com
mons without opposition. his appointment as
SOiieitor-Gereral in succession Sir Robert Ban
natyne Finlay, appointed 70 succeed Sir Richard
Webster as Acknowledgement
New-York tribune., 1900-05-17

William G. Bennett, the State Hospital.
Binghamton, n. Y. the veteran who asked
for the poem. 1.-The Faded Coat of Blue" and he
is deeply grateful for the copies received. As
contribution to the T. s 5. he has sent Of the
buttons his coat of blue through three
years service in the sixties and heretofore kept
with some others relics of days. Mr.. Bennett
spends many pleasant hours in reading and col
lecttng poems VIII Of the T s. S. members
remember this old soldier with tokens OF good
New-York tribune., 1900-05-17

Tien-Tsin. May 16.-NIore Boxer outrages re-
ported sixty miles north of Tien-Tsin. where
number OF native Christians have been massacred
The British Admiral has arrived here and pro-
ceeded Peking.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-17

Master Harold A. Smith of St. Johnsbury " z,
has copied two appropriate poems for the Chill
dren's Corner as his dues for 1900.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-17
ITALIAN PARLIAMENT PROROGUED.'

Rome, May 16-The disturbances in the Chamber
OF Deputies have resulted in royal decree pro-
rOguing Parliament.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-17

The accompanying illustration shows one OF the
latest tucked skirts in violet and white fouIard
The front gore is narrow. 1aring a little near the
New-York tribune., 1900-05-17
GOOD CHEER

Have you had & Kindness shown
Pass II on.
Twas not given for you alone
Pass II on.
Let 1t travel down the years,
Let II wipe another's tears,
TIL in heaven the deed appears
Pass Il on
New-York tribune., 1900-05-17

Harry NJ. Wood and Percy Thompson have sen
games and books paints and puzzles TO Royce
Sampson to cheer his hours of sickness.