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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18
NOVEL PROVIDENT SOCIETY.

Paris has novel Provident Society. intended to
provide marriage dowries for all its members Of
both sexes. Monthly payments Of 10 cents for ten
years insure a dot at marriage after that time
Of SIS. Larger payments bring corresponding in
crease Of dowry.
These grants. of course. are considerably IN ex-
cess of the sums of the premiums accumulated at
compound interest. the difference being made up
of the society's funds, derived from patrons
subscriptions donations and egactes. The institu-
ton. founded in 1895, has prospered wonderfully,
having a membership roll OF girls and young men
of I62 600 The present year OF grace. being the
fifth OF the societys existence, has witnessed sew
eral departures from the association, members
having claimed their dowries at the expiration OF
the prescribed time, and got married at once on
the strength OF them, frequently 10 other recip-
tents OF similar portions from the "DOtadon," as
The society Is called.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18
SHORTAGE IN CANNED sALHOy.

San Francisco, Aug. H-Although the salmon
this year is short. the Japanese Government Is
placing heavy orders IN the local market Sor sal
mon to feed its army. Men acquainted with the
salmon packing industry place the shortage az
from 500 900 to 10000 cases. compared with last
wear and as there IS cans IN a case this
means that there will be from 264OOOO to s5O4OOO
less cans OF salmon the market this year than
last According 20 L B. Levy. president OF the
California Produce Company. Columbia River
shows shortage OF 1000 cases compared with the
pack OF 1893. Puget Sound shows shortage %
400 COO cases Fraser River shows shortage or
$4,000 cases. Outside OF British Columbia rivers
the pack Is about equal TO last years The total
nack outside OF Alaska Is ia 800 The Alaska
pack will exceed 100000 cases
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18
THIRD RAIL SURFACE SYSTEM.
NEW ELECTRIC ROAD BETWEEN ALBANY
AND HUDSON


Hudson. N Y. Aug IA departure IN cleo
tlc railroading. and one expected 70 have an i'm
portant bearing on the future motor power Is
about TO go into operation between Albany and
Hudson. over the line OF the Albany and Hudson
Railway and Power Company's tracks The lat
ter company purchased the Undertook and Hud-
son Railway, which has heretofore been operated
by steam power. The new owners have remOdeTed
the system and have extended the line from Nfver-
vtlle the previous terminus OF the road to Rensse-
laer. a distance OF eighteen miles The total length
Of the new road from Hudson TO Safest, Albany
is nearly thirty-eight miles New steel rails have
been laid. and the roadbed has been baIlasted ac-
cording to the best modern practice for high speed
service The current Is supplied by a third rail-
laid parallel to the other rails similar 70 the third
rail- used in Brooklyn. and the power for operating
the railroad Is supplied by a station at Stuyvesant
Fails and generated by water power From that
point 1t is transmitted at pressure OF u 900 volts
TO substations along the line OF the railway. The
construction OF the road has cost $250O.OOO
The novel feature OF this system. and that which
railroad officials are most interested IN, Is the
bringing together Of the best elements OF all cleo
TIC systems. The officers OF the road A NJ
general manager; Ernest Gonzenbach chief cleo
tricaI engineer; Thomas Cochrane chief OF right
of-way department
1t is expected that the electric current will be
turned on the entire system within a month. when
cars viii be run for passenger service, although
about ten miles Of the road viii be in Operation
with the third rail on Saturday OF this week At
a later date, when the entire system is in perfect
operation, IL is intended by the officials 70 give
the leading railroad men OF the country an opDor-
tuhlty 10 inspect the working OF the pant
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18
1.-THE ICE CREAM LADY"

An entirely original form OF benefaction has been
discovered and put into execution by resident in
a suburban town Having cream than she
needs for her own use she converts part OF IL
several times a week into ice cream. enriched By
fresh fruits She puts the freezer into q wagon
with a trustworthy horse, takes also pile OF
saucers and a stock OF spoons and, thus equipped
starts on a tour of the village. Wherever a group
OF children is at play wherever sits
Smelling peas or at similar work in the cottage
doorway wherever she knows that the tired house
mother IS busy indoors the wagon stops and GEN
erous saucers OF the refreshing cream are served
until all is gone Then the ice cream lady" as
the children cal! her turns homeward, her heart
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18
TEMPTED By 4 TOY RAcroH.
SMALL BOYS ARRESTED on "A CHARGE o. srHS
Larry AFTER LoDgo CHASE

Three small boys were a-raignsd before Mas5s-
trate Zeuer, IN the Harlem police court, yesterday
on the charge OF burglary The boys are Edward
Pederberger, eleven years Old; Hugo Wall. eight
years old and William AHenheimer nine years Old
On Thursday night the boys attempted 70 sntsx
the toy factory OF Chaffee q SeIchow. at No. -
Manhattan-st- They were armed with ron bar.
a monkey wrench. skin 70 hold explosives and
skeleton keys While climbing through a window
they were seen by Policeman McCus. OF the West
e-hUndred-and-tw -htLh-sr station who AsrsR
a chase over FIRE escapes. caught them In court
the boys laughed and chatted with each other. and
did seem mind their position all Thsls
fingers were badly stained with nicotine. and thay
said they had smoked cigarettes FOR q long tina
Magistrate Zeller said that owing 20 the exrsrne
youth OF the boys he would not hold them On the
charge OF burglary, but would commit them TO the
Gerry society short affidavit for forry-zIzhE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18
VACATION SCHOOL CHILDREEs OUTING.

The children OF the vacation schools win have
their annual outing. despite the neglect OF ths
Municipal Council 10 authorize the necessary az
penditure Of G.5O0 Acting Mayor Guggenhstrnsr
stepped into the breach yesterday and settled (hs
thing in less than minutes. Mr.. GUggsnhetner
was notified by School Commissioner Lee that a.
though the Board OF Aldermen had sanctioned tbs
expenditure the Board OF Education declined TO
assume the responsibility for spending ths monsy
IN default OF the approval o. the Council
Mr. Guggenhetner promptly communicated with
the Starfn transportation lines and General How
ard Carroll and explained the situation General
Carroll said he ready 70 meet Mr. Guggen-
heimer half way. and the Acting Mayor said that
there was no doubt that the expenditure would Be
approved as soon as the Councilman got together
and that any event he would see that the steam
boat company should lose nothing General Carroll
talked the matter over with superintendent HONEY
Of the excursion department OF the cCnpanys bJlst-
ness and then LeIephOued 70 Mr.. GUgg6nh6imer
that the children might have five bargeS II they
would give TWO days notice as 20 the data thay
wanted them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18
B1cTcLE RIDER RUN DOWN AND KILLED.

An unknown man. riding bicycle, was killed
yesterday morning by being iInpaled a SHAFT q
2 wagon IN ne-huudrsd-and-tWenLfe near
Lexington-ave He was riding east IN One-hun-
nd-rwentieth-sr and on the right sids
OF the street Coming IN the opposite direction On
the same side OF the street was bakers wagon
driven BY Frederick Leila, q No Is East Ons-hUl-
dred-and-ninth-st- The bakers wagon Is owned
by Gustave Thomas. or No 1,409 Ftfth-avs Both
men saw that a collision imminent and
turned out but both turned IN the same direction.
The wheelman was struck n the left breast. ovsr
the heart, by the wagon shaft. and thrown % tia
ground When ambulance from the Harlera
Hospital arrived ne dead The driver OF the
wagon was arrested and taken later 70 the Ha-iera
Police Court, where Magistrate Zsllsr renamed
him 20 the custody OF the Coroner
The wheeIman was about feet inches tan and
weighed 155 pounds He had sandy hair and
uache and brown eyes He wore mixed graY
kniCkerbOcksrs, blue jumper laced shoes and .
blue bicycle cap He evidently a labOrer- In
his pockets were found 50 S. pair OF spsctaclez
and a bunch OF keys There also printed
address torn from newspaper wrapper, which
read. ''PdndIer. No 194 Webster-avs-, Jersey Ct-y
Heights
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18
FrrpnG WE'LL IN SUHnER.

Keeptng the blood in proper condition is an i'm
portant factor IN enabling one TO endure the sum
ner heat Often the heat causes one to lose the
a,na+,,a ard an anamic condition ensues that
makes one an easy prey TO unhappy weather IN
such case there is nothing better than raw eggs
They require no effort and provide the greatest
amount Of the best possible nourishInenI A raw
egg may be made palatable in several ways. some
take il from a glass without accompaniment OF
snv Kind Others beat II slightly and add a table
sDOonfuI OF cream or milk. Or it may have a Attle
ssIt neDuer and vinegar as dressing. In any way,
n Is 10 be Commended and some one Of these
rnetbods viii render il uuObjectionabe TO any per
sen. AT least two raw eggs shoulo De IdAeI 9F0iJ
day by anRmic persons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18
GOOD CHEER.
WHAT Is TT

That comes to us on speedy wing,
Like lightning from the sky.
Ana nashes through the human brain?
Whence? Whittier? How and why?
Unsought. unbidden and unknown
It swells each passing hour;
II makes and unmakes men and minds
weird, mysterious power.
Pray solve the riddle, We who may
The mystery Of Thought
Whence comes it? Whittier doth II tend7
Where is it, and where not?
is II a germ OF bOundless power
OF infinite abode,
That links US to Omnipotence?
Is it the breath Of God?
John Wentworth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18

with the church and its work The sa-ns room
will be used for Sunday school purposes, II VII
seat SIX hundred.
In the main building above tia basenent vE1 bs
FIVE stories The rectory VIII occupy only TIA
oud floor. Other rooms viii be the usual ones C
a parish house There wiz Be quarters for tn
parish curate and also for at least TWO ColunbtA
University students, who VIII be lodged n return
for social work among the cadets and othsr nzals
organizations OF the parish
The church viii be one story, and joined % -
rear OF the main building. The seating capacity
will be eight hundred The Rev George s RrlSs
Is the rector
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18
OLD HOME CELEBRATION AT CONCORD.

Concord. N H. Aug. 1.-THE second celebration
IN recognition Of Old Home Week held in Con-
cord successfully carried out to-day. and
although the observance was not elaborate as IN
1899 it gave fully as much pleasure to the thou
sands who took part AL business was suspended
this afternoon.
tests band and unusually interest
ing literary and musical exercises. The latter were
held at the State Fair Grounds. Joseph B. Walker,
president OF the local Old Home Week Association
called the assembly 20 order and introduced Judge
Charles R Corning the president OF the day
The chief speakers were Governor Rollins and
United States Senators William E Chandler and
Jacob H. Galllnger.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18

sateen. In the latter case the lower hounce
should be plisse 10 give the best effect, and, II
possible, finished with a narrow pinked ruche. The
style shown. with the embroidered hounce, is emil
nently smart for cotton skirts but a plain dounce
can be substituted If preferred. but when long
cloth muslin used for the skirt proper cam
brio should be used for the hounce.
To cut this corset cover for a woman Of medium
size yard Of material &c inches wide will be re-
quired: 10 cut the skirt yards SO inches wide, or
ga yards Of silk p inches wide will be required
The pattern. No 1903. is in sizes for 3D. g.
&c IS 40 and y inch bust measure.
Che petticoat pattern, No $500 IS cut in sizes for
A % "a &c, Is 30 inch waist measure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18
RETURNs AFTER EIGHTEEN YEARS.

Arthur T. White who sign painter az No.
% Old Slip, vanished uysteriously eighteen years
ago, leaving his wife and three children, two boys
and a girl, to for themselves The family
kept together. but they heard nothing OF the miss
ing man until yesterday. when a notice was re-
ceived from Superintendent Blair OF the Outdoor
Poor Department that White had applied TO him
for relief William ]. White. the eldest son. who
lives with his mother, his brother Arthur T, jr,
and his sister Lucy, at No. 2H East Thirry-ftrh-
St answered the summons, and made affidavit that
the family is unable TO support the returned wan
darer- who Is sixty years old and feeble.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18
4 BOER CHAUFAUQUAN.

With the students at ChautauQua is Miss Corrie
Rousseau Of Kenilworth. South Africa On her ar
rival in America last August Miss Rousseau who
mas horn in Kimberly entered q sanatorium. Dur
,rg her stay there she prohted by the opportunity
m become proficient as a trained nurse, and en-
tered Inc regular training school connected with the
,Ts+trution Her present studies at Chautauqua in
cinde gymnastics and Delsarte. Miss Rousseau IS
said 10 be related TO President Steyn and General
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18
S<.(DklYVxOr1ANSDAGE:
GATHERED HERE AND THERE.

A few days entered a Madison-ave
car going north not far from the entrance to the
Geological Gardens In the Park The car was not
crowded on one side, and the conductor asked II
me fne occupants mostly men, would make room
Tor the lady" No one moved, and the new pas
senger said serenely: Never mind. conductor; you
may drive the bears to the Zoo"
A Frenchwoman said a few days ago: How
strangely English and American fashion writer's
misuse the word modste. They almost always
apply II to dressmaker while IL really is MILL
ner, maker of hats and bonnets." is true
snst originally II was correct, but custom has so
restricted its use that Parisienne would speak
OF a dressmaker as modiste. The term used is
man, couturier.
Paris couturieres are divided into two distinct
branches, says a correspondent The petite
tur1ere invents the designs and sells them TO
the dressmakers She may have a few private Gus
toners. but generally does not. preferring to de-
sign only, without the worry of fitting. Some
times the petite couturiere has a tiny apartment
near the sky where she develops her designs Then
VINO buy what pleaSes them. and those that
main are sold to second rate houses. Frequently
by signing q contract with some important estab-
hshment and becomes part Of 1t.
From an orphan asylum in st. Louis. Mo-,
an interesting story. millionaire Of that city
with his wife visited the institution and while IN
waking from nap The baby smiled at the mill
ionaire's wife, and stretching his chubby tow
ard her, said: Take baby" She took him IN her
arms, and the child laughed gleefully. he com
and his wife looked at each other. and
same thought flashed into both minds their
the golden haired boy was taken the carriage,
and the orphan asylum had vacancy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18
QUEEN WILFELNIgA's BIRTHDAY.

The celebration Of Queen WIhelmina's twentieth
birthday on August will. it is said, be the occa-
sion Of the announcement OF her betrothaL Since
the Youthful Queens coronation her betrothal 10
roval suitors has been runored an average OF
one each month only to be promptly contradicted
Prince Wilhelm Wied is now spoken OF as me
and his elder brother, the hereditary Prince ~
WED is the husband Of the Princess Pauline OF
yunrternherg. the Queens favorite counsin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18
CHURCH OF THE ARCHAEGEL

STRUCTURE FOR WORSHIP TO BE SIMILAR
TO BUILDINGS ON EITHER SIDE OF IT
ST Nicholas-ave and One-hundred-and-fourtsen
St. viii be unique. The site IS between TWO high
buildings. and ordinary church structure would
be dwarfed- Hence there is 70 be built Il not
church. but a building similar 70 those either
side. save that IL viii have ecclesiastical porch
The principal feature OF the basement VIII b4
neghbOrhOod haIl. well lighted and ventilated. and
intended Tor use for any proper purpose that wf1
help the people and bring them Into closer touch
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18
49, NELL ON 80 RINDR4Rp.

Gloucester Mass. Aug TT-Captain James Hayes
Of the halIbut schooner Admiral Dewey. which ar
rived here to-day. reports that August when
IN latitude 5S.10 longitude 54S6 CabOut hundred
miles southeast OF Cape Harrison. Labrador CoasD,
he sighted the Peary relief ship WindWard The
Windward sailing for Bafans Bay Iha cap
tain OF TIA Winltxaxd Aignalled AL S-->A
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18
FLOWERS RECEIVED.

large box Of golden rod has come to the Office
from Mabel Johns Of Yonkers N. Y, accompanied
golden rod is opening its eyes and have gathered
some for you I hope It will find its way to a
SSnut1Ll and carry its bright sunshine with it"
AHothea large box came from Sparkiu N z,
WhlcH held many punches Of garden and wild
MOVERS, combined with golden rod. This sunshine
SIaddened the hearts OF ten T. 5. S. members who
nave a love for old fashioned country flowers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18
GRATEFUL FOR SUNSHINE.

President of the T s 5: Your welcome letter
with the inclosed s. from members Of the T. 8. g
branch at Allendale. n. J.. has been received, and
we wish to thank you and them for the love and
kindness that prompted the gift. We have already
taken sick little girls 10 tae Holiday House. where
they will enjoy three weeks Of happy life. We wish
those who sent the money would come and see Us
here any day except Tuesday and Friday, when I
am out with our Little Mothers. Very truly yours,
A. c. PACKARD, Superintendent.
Happy Day House No 2O4 East Twenty-frst-st
NeW-York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18

Mrs. A. D Boyce. new member on Long Island.
has become so much interested in the case OF Mrs
Todd the English woman who is in the leper COL
ouy at San Francisco. that she has written the
circumstances TO the wife Of the British Consul at
Vancouver, 3. c. with the hope that some Of the
unfortunate wornan's country people may De made
acquainted with her sad case.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18
ENTHUSIAST ON sOCIoLOGY.

An English woman, Miss Irene Ashby, is making
a tour Of this country In order to become ac-
Quanted with the state Of the labor problem. The
large manufactures and the dlngy sweatsnops are
equally the objects Of her Investigation, and she
discusses the relations of labor and capital with
labor leaders and capitalists. Miss Ashby is an en-
thusiast on sociology and is well known az So
cialisS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18

Mrs Wilson. who receives the Outlook through
the kindness Of Mrs Thomas viii after enjoying it
herself send It to Mrs: Godfrey. Of Missouri Mrs
Wilson writes; You cannot imagine how much
pleasure you giving by sending reading
pleasure of passing it others II is wonderful
that society respond to all requests for
help promptly and cordially
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18
cHANGE oF AppREss.

Mrs. Matte E. Ganmons has removed to Olney
Vile R. Z. where she will remain for indefinite
time It is hoped that the country air VIII aid in
her restoration to health. Her many 7. 8 s.
respondents VIII please note the change Of address.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18
GOOD CHEER DISTRIBUTED.

Seven packages Of silk pieces were sent yester-
day to the following T. s. S members: Miss Es-
telle Mas Miss H. NJ MeIIen Mrs D w Banta
M. P. Walters; scrap pictures to Master Willie
Nlcoll; six booklets to invalids in the West and
Heider.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18
KITCHEN FOR THE POOR.

Barlin has a new institution in the Of g
-co-operating kitchen" Soup-good. strong soup
made from meat and bones, and thiekened with
4.,sraoeoYs foods is taken round twice day in a
cart 70 the poor quarters OF the town The soup
is served hot at nominal price 70 the peoge
low ratEs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18
MONEY ACKNOWLEDGED.

Mrs. L. Leadbeater has contributed IS cents for
a badge and 10 cents for the special fund: Mabel
Johns, Is cents; Miss Bertha z. c. DewaId five
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18
SUNSHINE WORK APPRECIATED.

Mrs. A B. Stone, who is still at her seaside home
in Magnolia, Mass, says:
THE Sunshine work OF The Tribune is greatly ad-
naired here and I have found contribu-
tors for the coming autumn"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18
A REQUEST.

A 'shut-in' member in Massachusetts, is DESTROYS
Of having copy Of shakespeare's works any
Of his dramas, with notes. She is not able to
procure this for herself. but any cheap edition or
one considerably will be sunshine this
member. Any one having such good cheer to pass
on will please write to the Office for address
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18

Charity Vineyard asks that her sincere thanks
may be extended to all the kind friends who made
her birthday the happier by their sunny remem-
brances. Seven messengers of good cheer came to
her by post, and each brought q helpful gift One
letter was signed "A Stranger" and It, TOO,
tanned sunshine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18

Use me- God, in Thy harvest field
Which stretcheth far and wide, like a wide sea
The gatherers are few I fear the precious yield
VIII suffer loss.
Oh find a place for
Christina Rosserd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18
INDIA FAMINE CONTRIBUTIONS

The Committee Of One Hundred on India Fan1ns
Relief yesterday sent EO0O BY cable to tha
Americo-Indlan r anime Relief COMMITTEES AZ Bonn
bay John Crosby Brown. No. 50 WaLl-sr-. r-s&s-
urer Of the committee, reports The following con-
uri5uuous received yesterday:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18
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HINTS FOR 4 YACHT LUNCHEON.

To prepare vol-au-vent Of salmon. divide some
boiled salmon into fakes and mask It we'll with
thick mayonnaise sauce, to which a small quantity
OF liquid espic Jelly has been added. Place layer
OF the salmon IN jar OF suitable size which has
cover and scatter over it some finely minced
picked gherkin and strips Of red chill; then put
IN more salmon and more gherkin and chill and I'LL
up the jar. The last thing before luncheon is
served fill vol-eu-vent cases with
the salmon, and garuish the top with some little
pieces of Watercress
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-08-19

The mems meeting at the Merrill Institute thls afternoon will be held at the usual hour-3 o'clock. Cashier N. E. sligh, of the Citizens Bank, will address the meeting. He is a prac- tical business man and banker and all men should turn out and hear him. The boys meeting will be held it 5 o'clock. The subject of the ad- dress will be .ro Omit or Not to Q1't '
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-08-19

Dr. K. c. .Dick" Thompson return ed Friday afternoon from Cincin- nati, where he went on business and pleasure. We have been told that his heavt was a target for Cupid while he was in the Ohio city and the event will soon materialize.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-08-19

Mir. Fred E. McMilIian, who was formerly cashier for the Cotton Belt at Texarkana. has been appointed general freight agent of the Texar- kama, Shreveport & Natehez railway. with headquarters at Texarkana. He is quite we'll known to Pine Blufiians, especially in railroad cir eies.