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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
WHERE WORKER AND EMPLOYER MEET.

The work of the New-York State Free Employ
ment Bureau, which established in 1897 is
growing at an encouraging rate and as its scope
and character become better understood by the
public the usefulness of the bureau will be greatly
increased The one thing that it is sought TO i'm
press upon the minds of both employers and en-
ployed is that there is no flavor of charity about
the Free Employment Agency. All applicants for
employ ment MI out a blank. giving name, address,
nationality and occupation. They also state
whether they married single and give the
number OF dependent children. If any; the kind OF
work desired, the name and address OF last en-
ployer rate OF wages received from that employer
length and OF ideness The bureau then
communicates with the former employer, sending
a blank 70 be filled in.
When employer applies to the bureau the an
plicants eligible for the place told by mail
have interview with the prospective employer
who inspects the references OF each applica nj
This strfctness in regard to the investigation OF
references and the absolute justice with which
each case is presented to the employer find their
reward in the average permanency situations oh
tanned Much of the changing in domestic and
other services Is due to the misrepresentatonS
made by unreliable private employment agencies
TO the character and qualification OF the hein
furnished. The more the employees change the more
fees they pay to.the agency,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
THE FUND FOR MRS. HENRY.

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: Much has occurred recently to prove that
republics are not ungratefu ! am delighted to
learn that there has been formed a large and
thoroughly representative committee. with the OBJ
1ect of securing fund for the benefit of Mrs
Henry, the widow of the gallant general who for
forty years of uninterrupted service exhibited the
noblest pattern of Christian gentleman and gallant
soldier
He bore in his body the marks of distinguished
and dangerous service, and upon his brow there
We're marks of severe suffering patiently endured.
knew him we'll for many years. have lived in
camp with him several occasions had MANY
long talks with him on most serious questions and
always found him the noblest Of men, gentle as a
child, firm for principle and brave to the death.
knowing no fear, he went into battle as he went
TO church, present duty impeing the future of lit
tie
zen who can spare It will send gift for this fund
to Mr. A. s Frfssell, treasurer. at the Fifth Ave
nue. Bank New-York City. knowing Mrs Henry
Well, hazard nothing in saying that she would
be pleased to have the fund made up of the small
gifts Of the many rather than large ones of few
GEORGE r. VAN DE WATER
New York, March 16 1900
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
NO INTERFERENCE DESIRED.
CANADIANS POSITION AS TO AMERICAN IN
TERvENTION IN AFRICA.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: 1 Canadian. and have lived in the
United States ten years. I have been a public
school teacher in Canada for several years. and
know that every word spoken in that country about
the United States is of the most friendly nature.
Every Canadian earnestly wishes the relations be-
tween the countries to remain forever friendly
s at present.
But Canadians are Brtons. and their patriotism
for the Union Jack knows limit. ANY inter-
ference on the part of the United States between
the British Empire and the Boer States would be
regarded by Canadians unfriendly act. The
citizens of the empire earnestly desire peace all
times. and the quickest way to bring about peace
at the present lime is TO allow them to settle
South African affairs as they may fit unmo-
Tested by any other nation. The Beers will pro-
long the war just as long as they think there is a
possibility OF outside interference. and those who
now are advocating mediation in this country
are the greatest enemies of peace. II every Power
will say We will do nothing the war will soon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
ENGLAND AND THE ORANGE FREE STATE

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: II your correspondent p. Louter- Wessel, 4.
(as he says citizen of the Orange Free Stat.
and has spent all his life in that country he c.r.
tainly (as he says again. ought to know all aborr.
his people. And he then goes on to make soma sr-
prisng statements. He says the English are uov
trying to murder my people by their overwhelpuipv
force for the sake of greed after our gold and
country Again, he says our Government knows
perfectly we'll how TO provide for it's poor etc
Now, does not P. Iouter-WesseIs know that n.
british Government has not. and has not had any
Free State that the British Government voluntsrfs
withdrew south of the Orange River and that Until
and the British Government and peope have sss
on the best of terms. described by General Rot.
Mr.. p. Louter-Wessels not know that the Bririsi
o1,,f save to the Orange Free State
ish population to speak of in that territory whis
that there was very large Britisb me 5SnI Isa1
there? Does he not know that there are no zoId
then. does he say our gold? The great mass y
the Boers-Transvaa- especially-isnorant and 50
fanatical that their cordial sympathizers OF Ger
believe that they are lighting for their homes sSS
their freedom, whereas as matter Of fact thew
are fighting 10 support oligarchy (syndicate) II
educated population than the burghers of ths
Transvaal.for it is really only the Transvaal that
Is IN question, not the Orange Free State.
O6toTtu9 a.; at the present time there is
Joined with the syndicate at Preora against he
Power that has protected both Vrijstaater and
Government in the world In todays papers s real
that Sir Alfred Miner has received instructions
from the Colonial Secretary not 10 interfere with
the meeting of the Congress of the Afrkan5sr-
Bund which opened to-day Under these instrue
lions the Governor Will allow the delegates TO say
what they like and TO pass any resolutions that
express their sentiments. no matter how seditious
they may be- Fancy Germany allowing this IN
Siesia. Austria allowing it in Galcia Russia al
lowing IL In Russian Poland, France allowing II in
Tonquin or Madagascar. or the Transvaal Govern
nent allowing it in Johannesburg, More informa
ton of such tyranny of the British Government
Is furnished by Sir Wi frd Laurier and Max ORsn
TRUE BOER SYMPATHIZEA
New-York Feb q 1900
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
A FIRE HOSE THAT ABSORBS NO MOIST
URE AND STANDS ALL TESTS.

Perfection in the manufacture of any speciality
requires a preliminary outlay of capital. brains
and time In the case of the Fabric Fire Hose Co,
of 6S Murray-st.. of which William T. Cole is
general manager 1t found. in the develop
ment of their speciality. the Wax and Gum Treat
ed Rubber Lined Cotton Fire Hose. that only the
very highest grade of materials. combined with the
utmost skill and care in manufacture could pro-
duce an article up TO their high standard
Its record. under the tests of actual
service, led the New-York Fire Department, most
expert of critics. to distribute In the Boroughs Of
Greater NewYork l4000 feet of the hose during
last year, while in the first half of March 10000
feet more were delivered. quantity of this fire
hose Of 4-inch internal diameter Is under
construction for the water towers. the
most trying possible service
The process of manufacture is follows: Each
cotton thread is drawn through a bath Of melted
wax and gum. mixed. These threads, collected into
strands, are thoroughly twisted and cabed, becom-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18

be at an end. and the Beers will have n.
rights in South Africa the British ~ s.Hs
Of the declaration OF Lord Salisbury any r,,. WV
the part OF another nation toward 1--we on
must be looked upon by British citizens a. ention
friendly act: Inc United States has enough - IN
gross her attention at home. and IL il IN g. 20 en-
that she will not bring about war by trv,n noSed
bring about peace Salisbury has told ~ ing 70
where the British stand; they will nor word
from the position he has taken. To aecede
not mean peace. does
In writing the foregoing I know / repress,. -,
feelings OF Canada, and IN that Car, TIE
earnestly hope that the Government Of ~ a-.ans
States will show Its friendship for them he nIed
taking any part In the South African difHcuIiyv NOT
The New-YOrk Tribune is power in this CO...
and / trust II will continue 20 Influence rnlry
opinion In the right direction As Canada uole
as an Amerfcan-for am BOTH would fhsr "a and
were more NewYoTk Tribunes In this co1In--, mere
fewer sensational daily papers conducted so- aad
mercial purposes only II Is to be regrettaa t .S
your paper ia not read b. every one IN This S snat
try. SSsn-
Wilmington. Del, March 10. 1900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
THE SUNDAY TRIBUNE A CLASSIC

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: The old saying that It takes all sorts Of
people to make world would seem to be true even
of those who read. And the current reading mat
ter supplied is varied its readers MANY
issues being anything but complimentary to the
mental appetite OF large minority, even if not TO
majority of the public And It is most empha ticalIv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
SATURDAY, APRIL q


issued:
SATURDAY. APRIL q.
AftsrnoonmAddress by the chairman eT7Prssident
son, Drs. Merensky and Schneider, Joseph King
and Jacob Chamberlain.
MONDAY APRIL g.
FOrenoon,-"Authority and Purpose Of Foreign Mis-,
SONS" AUGUSTUS s H. Strong: , The Source Of
A RoBePf spes Supreme and
Afternoonmsectonal meetings. survey Of fields
e m
Missions" Arthur T. Pierson.
TUESDAY, APRIL "a
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS work: Character Impor-
taqee Cond d fs Of Success j. TnobIrn n
Non Christian Peoples so as to Persuade and
Win" w. F. Oldham; Personal Dealing with
General Pervasive influence of chTistianity,'
Afternoon sectional meetings: Native Agency in
W9pt The Mission ITS Admn
EveningE"The Bible: Its Translation and Distri-
Rg0n canG Pnas BY mis- hd
China" William Ashmore
WEDNESDAY. APRIL %
ToF Place Of Ca W
7. Harris: Necessity for Training in Teaching
John w, Conklin.
Missions; .'Vernacuiar LiteratHre'; Native
Church; Normal Training Medical Train
Evening-''New Problems in Relation of Missions
BE- ssomees A9se aarfss
india" Maurice Phillips British Columbia.'
THURSDAY, APRIL %.
Forenoon-Woman's Day.
Afternoon-Sectional meetings: Cooperation and
Territory; Higher Education" Mission
FRIDAY. APRIL 81
s sDe5 AND d 4eth94 r. bsef sn5on Sa
Field" H; G Underworld Adjustment in Old
Afternoon-Sectional meetings: Missionary Boards
and soS5ees SselsqPPGrt Applied to Church
Training; Elementary Schools"
SATURDAY. APRIL IS
Forenoon-students and other young people: Pres
ent Missionary Movements Among Students" j.
Mnistry 'f q Gut6be a + Hail duncan" future
e ro aHe 0he
Evening-students and other young people: Re
Mcdowell and Eugene Stock; Peculiar Obliga-
tion of This Generation" John r. Mott.
SUNDAY, APRIL %.
a6 its 6y ID ths snu5G D Of
Afternoon-Sunday school rallies.
MONDAY, APRIL 80
Forenoon-Medical work: Relation to Missionary
Work as q Whole" and Practical Proofs Of
!ersby and Quacaons 5o for Med neai0E WoTf'
Afternoon-seeuoGal meetings; Literary Work"
Medical Work-HoSpitals and Dispensaries,"
and Missionary Literature for Home Churches"
Decentralization of Foreign Missions to Social
Progress and the Peace of the World" c. d.
Hartranft, Charles Williams and c, Il. Gallo
TUESDAY, MAY !.
Forenoon Home work for foreign missions Eff
feet on Churches of Supporting Foreign Mis-
sons,' A; J. F. Behrends; Reflex Influence of
Foreign Missions Other Benevolent Enter
prises,' David II. Greer. ''Enthronement Of the
Missionary Idea. George Wilson. and Possible
Power of Pastor" George f. Pentecost
Afternoon Sectional meetings; the Bible societies;
support Of Missions by the Home Churches''
and "EvangelstiC Philanthropic Work for
Famine Victims, Lepers and other Special
Classes
Evening-"The Present Situation: Its Claims and
Opportunities" Matbe ID. Babcock and " T
A. Barber, and Outlook and Demands for the
Coming Century w. c. Doane.
Farewell.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18

pastor and active minister OF church which ne
himself has gathered together and built up IN
previously unoccupied needy and unpron1lslns
field He would have known that with Dr. Brcn
ST Pauls affirmation Woe is me II preach not
the Gospel. is empty phrase, and that with "a
zeal which considers self and money nothing IL
souls can be saved he is a very live preacher
and teacher of the Gospel of Christ. He would
also know that there is large number OF humpIe
believers in doctrines of Knox and Calvin VINO
admire DR.. Birch much for his courageous de-
fence of the purity of Presbyterianism as Tor MS
unselhsh and poorly paid devotion to the CHOSEN
work of his life. JOHN WARREN MAIN
New-York, March O. 1900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
INCOMBUsTIBLE FABRICS.

The clear, odorless colorless liquid put up by the
Fireproofine Manufacturing Co. of 4S7 Broadway,
renders clothing curtains or any fabric TO which
it is applied absolutely non-infammable. small
will fireproof the weeks wash. and ii is
harmless TO the most delicate fabrics or colors
Used by the Wadorf-AStoria Hotel. the Casino
Theatre and adopted by the Paris Exposition Com
mission for fireproofing priceless exhibits All de-
Dartment stores retail It.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
1T sTRANGLEs THE FLAMES

The Columbia Chemical Fire Extingusher Com
pany, Of 25l Centre-st, New-York. offers an appa-
contents. carbonic acid gas, deadlest foe of com
buston. Its efficacy Is indorsed by scores of we'll
known residents of Newport, Hampstead. West
bury and other settlements of wealthy citizens.
and mill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
THE Puerto RIcAN rAR1E

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir Under the proposed tariff for Puerto Rico
would it be possible and legal for an importer of
goods destined for this market to make his i'm
portations first into Puerto Rico paying Is per
cent OF what the duty would be at the Custom
House here. then renvOicing and shipping the
goods to this port and paying another 10 per cent
OF the regular rates, making a total tax of 80 per
cent Of rate direct importation? Your kind an
swer would obge interested manufacturer
New York March 8. 1866. w l. G
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18

NEW ERA BRAND CAR WAX AND GUM TREAT
BOIIZED RUBBER FIRE ED RUBBER LINED
HOSE. COTTON FIRE HOSE.
ing practically waxed ends, and then circularly
into two three four plies and lined with
the highest grade OF Para gum Thus made, it alb
serbs moisture and needs only superficial
drying before going back on the reel.
The Fire Fabric Hose Co. deals also in every de-
scription OF Fire Department supplies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
METAL CEILINGS THAT WILL NOT FALL
NOR BURN. NOR BREED DISEASE.

Plaster a material for the construction OF
ceilings has undoubtedly had its day and must
Weld 10 the demands OF architects and sanitarians
for Improvement From mere established custom
people have grown insensble to the constant risk
Of life and limb 10 which they exposed, whether
awake or asleep. by the tons weight Of plaster
suspended their heads upon few miserable
laths liable at any moment. through jar de-
cav TO fall, carrying destruction to all beneath.
IN this porous substance too modern science tells
us, are deposited disease germs In untold num-
Der and variety, q menace to health. passed
from one generation 10 another, from
pant 10 his successor Metal ceilings easily ad-
susied to any by ordinary mechanic, are
safe sanitary, artistic and reduce fire risks TO a
minimum
the Berger Manufacturing Company, OF 30 East
rwenty-t fird-st. New-York, telephone 1852 Eigh-
teen.h-s manufactures these ceilings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
SOMETHING NEW AND WONDERFUL"
THE WATCHMAN THAT NEVER
SLEEPS

By the use Of the Montauk Fire Detecting Wire
even the electric bell wires of building become a
fire and dangerous heat detecting force. The bells
OF the house instantly ring automatically when the
wire is touched by dangerous heat fame.
The large number of disastrous fires occurring in
New-York and its vicinity recently, fires involving
loss OF life has set people to thinking harder than
ever before upon the dangers which encompass
themselves. their families and their properties
The Windsor Hotter horror threw the whole
nnunity into state Of dread while since that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
ENGLAND's TREATMENT OF OTHER.
sCEPTICAI. VIEW OF HER LOVE FOR ,vr.,..
AND HER PURPOSES N AFRICA.
CT OF The Tribune

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: a correspondent writing 10 a New-vo-.
newspaper not long ago said: I have very U,trs
faith in England's love for America"
7 have at all Away down in their t,
uEvoiced thoughts EngIshmen hate and fear -
hate because they fear. II We were in life az
death struggle to-day they wouid rejoice to ssa -
go down-nOt all of them. but many OF the -nl,-
classes They DO rot love US one little bit bette.
than they did Inv 1Sil-'G5. Mr. Gladstone MT 80,
and NORWOOD in their cup when he caI1aa -
United States Greater Britain. Second place in -
Anglo-Saxon roster is no at all 70 their liking
The war against the South African republics 4.
stock-jobbers-cOr1paHy- nOngsrs' war OF gold br.
ing greed and political aggression. When the -
and his Grievance viii fv fbS couo M CutLander
leaving only Gevo station and 49, tySsetner.
when the Boer is starved ana beaten into s,b1,sa
sion, when because he has dared defend Mons us
self-gOvernment his rights have been IRAN 1 NC
under foot and his country turned into a deserrTe91
when civilization shail be staggered the r1erc =.
terms accorded MIN. shall be told an mis- - -
s'iu en- 6iltIet esS Some OF viii
know betteI-wih kICv that GapIciOUs greed br,,,i1
the base schemes of Rhodes and Chanberaj5 lie
But brltaIns treatment OF tnese republics Is m.
her worst or only fault Ever since the Fss,s--.
ali times ard bv force of r M o,T pG;Icaly a.
and abetted he unsoeS I,sbIa TIL 'i1Ies aided
others from melting out just chastsernent 10 b,rs
for his barbarous, cruel and atrOc;ous butchsrv ~
his Christian neghbors. Her punishment for has -
and many other misdeeds is Vet TO come. '-7'7
Sir Henry EHOtS excuses for the Turk a..
nearly as coId5looded as the acts of the Turk
hllnSeif lie says: The necessity which exists e.
England to prevent changes from occurring bs-.
which would be most detrimental to ourselves. i
not affected by the question whether il was IS
or twenty thousand persons who persisted in sy nSa
pressing Christian revolt Such chickens a. re-
are pretty sure to come home 10 roOst
The Russian has long memory. and move,
toward the accomplishment Of his purposes r,s
slow but steady and relentless tread. His FOO, i
already firmly planted on the Persian Gulf and h
menaces Herat Meantime. hundred millions
OF people In India ruled by the sword and 49,
by free stipulation between governors ana s nD'
erned. II these people should again revolt II m,
fortunately. there should be another uprising
among them, the Russian. rememb ering the bTs
initiation administered TO him by Great Britain /,
the treaties OF Paris and Berlin. might Look 4,
without SOliCitude. Z w VANT9FyRI JOOro@
New York. March H. 1900
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18

NO such evasion of customs duties would be
possible. Goods from foreign countries would
have TO pay the same duties entering either
Puerto Rico or the United States. The lower
rates would be levied only goods passing be-
tween American and Puerto Rican ports-Ed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18

In manner to win the approval of managers. I'M
derwrtters and IRE departments. They also under
take the lighting of any building public private.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
DIR. BIRCH. CLERGYMAN AND STATED
CLERK.
of The Tribune

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: If the person who conceals his identity be-
hind the word Anxious in your issue of March g.
and who processes be a Presbyterian lavman
heartily sick of the zeal Of certain ones who first
and last, and apparently only, watching with
lynx eyes the man made theology of the Church"
DESTROYS to know the truth as he appears
to be to injure the Rev. DIR. George w. F. Birch
he would not have remained long in ignorance
TO ask at this late day: What OF Mr. Birch's
work." What is he doing as minister of the
Gospel?'
He would have found long before this that
besides performing for many years the exacting
duties Of Stated Clerk of the Presbytery OF New
York. and recognized and respected as the highest
authority Presbyterian law and usage in that
distins uehed body OF divines. he is the beloved
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18

heaGNaN DtIOIe ItaCIlIIIB IHt IVVIIS ITUItCItu Dy
the
So well satisfied Mr.. Pulitzer's electrician
with the action the wire that he is placing
81 in buildings for protection against loss by
fire.
But the Montauk Mutiphase Gable Company's
Fire Detecting Wires and Cables limited
in their usefulness to the detection of dangerous
heat or incpient flame. They can at the same
time and without interference with this duty,
serve FOR all kinds Of electric installations such
as the system Of servants bells. or burglar alarms
or any of the many purposes TO which electricity
Is applied I'm modern houses.
The Montauk Mutphase Cable Co. manufacture
this wire for electricians install. The Jenney
Construction Co. New-York City have already in
stalled this wire in the homes of number of
wealthy residents and maintain a regular monthly
inspection Of the plant when so desired. insuring
action.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
E1EcrRIcIrY FOR THEATRICAL PURPOSES.

The safest Eight in the world, next TO the sun,
IS electricity when properly installed and cared
for by competent experts. The Universal Electric
Stage Lighting Co, OF So Broadway. Star Theatre
Building has for years been Quitting theatres in
fhfs and other cities with electric proscenium,
border strip and foot lights, switchboards and
6fmmers miniature lamps all kinds OF fancy
E9hts and all appliances aDpertaininK thereto,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18

illustrated IN Newyork's Sunday editions-not by
meagre and obscure publications, but newspapers
that claim circulation startling as the amount
of a Standard OIL dividend or the income OF the
Carnegie Steel Company for 1899.
But among the Sunday issues uike an oasis IN
the desert) stands The Tribune. complete volume
in itself teeming with interesting instruction. ana
therefore entertaining matter, and chaste
that mothers need have no fear VIII poison .ne
young and growing mind. Among SUNDAY news
papers The Tribune. with its supplement- Is
classic. -
The printing press, the public schools ana , our
universities extending the puohcs intehec
horizon, and those who affect horror or new
paper having Sunday placed upon It's tue p aise
fortunately growing less and less lnstruc,i. y.
and profitable reading ought to be accessiole W
'N'' ' OBSERVER