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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-22
RISING IN TIE SOCIAL SCALE.

The ascent in the scale Of civilization Of the
Pima and Papago Indians AZ Tucson. Ariz.. has
been marked by the change from grass huts 70
adobe houses saws teacher in the school OF the
Woman's Board OF Home Missions Of the Presby-
terrain Church IN that place.
The houses are being furnished gradually with
chairs and tables. Two sewing machines were re-
Gently sent 70 the school, and the women being
instructed in their More marked changes are
noted in the children than in the grown-ups Some
Of them who formerly self-willed and stub
born have grown 70 De helpful and gentle in man
One day I noticed one of our big boys holding a
discussion with girl at the door Of the school
house I inquired the cause and discovered that
ne was explaining TO her that girls should always
go in first while she, accustomed 70 seeing the
woman carry the load behind the man. hung back
abashed al such a display Of gallantry
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-22
IN LHPROMpTr FL4G

Fort stanwix Chapter Of the Daughters Of the
American Revolution, Rome. y Y, was organ
ICED for the special purpose Of procuring suit
able monument for old Fort Stanwix. This was
known the fort that never surrendered and
was defended by Colonels Ciansevoort and Wtllett-
After the final retirement of the enemy flag OF
the Union raised four captured British
standards. The flag inprovised from a white
shirt red flannel skirt and Colonel Abraham
SwartOut's blue cloak
Although the site OF the fort is occupied by
homes. the members Of the chapter have secured
four cannon and expect during the summer 10
place them on gunCarriages and station them at
the four 70 mark the bastions- Four
bronze tablets with suitable Inscriptions will be
given by the Daughters.
This chapter has been an active one and some
Of the projects carried out have included courses
OF lectures patriotic subjects. the awarding OF
prizes for essays historical subjects the chill
dren attending the public schools and Red Cross
work during the with Spain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-22
TO CURE TESOBETA.

An English physician OF distinction gives these
suggestions FOR cure OF insomnia: In cases where
1-e patent sleeps for an hour or two then awakes
VII start and cannot 90 70 sleep again, the
physician recommends that hot water compress
- = laia On rbe abdomen Where enc cannot go 70
sLsp oL retiring and Is unable dismiss thoughts
nave occupied the day. II IS advised that the
800 Keep his feet IN not ne can
.sSr comfortably for ten minutes before going
0I,,--s-- he should then put pair Of thin
f[-1A nose WruEg cut o. cold water. and over
80 z pair q WOol6n ones A more powerful
,s-L4eoy Is a mustard sicz bath with the proper
- - q q tsacUptul Of mustard a gallon OF not
de should remain seated n the bath from
g. = twenty minutes. IN many cases. q recIin-
- bsth u tepld water Is useful as a sedatiVe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-22
Ny PART

The Chief Musician did the chords invent;
The Chief Musician shaped the instrument
He me in my place before the score.
1 heard the one word. Play He said no more.
He did the air 70 other hands consign:
may not even hint the full design.
There is no meaning IN the notes play.
Which I must still rehearse from day 70 day.
And some who tire Of their monotonous tone
Would have change to mUsIc Of my own;
Fun chorded discOrd would Il better be-
Let others play IT, II IS for me
But I will strive to render perfect still
My unmelOdious part with patient will:
So in that concert. grand, remote. and far.
The harmony divine I shall not mar
ida Ballheim, in Living Church
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-22
BATHS FOR THE CHILDREN.
HOW TO REGULATE THE TEMPERATURE
COLD WATER FOR THE RUGGED ONLY.

COLD WATER FOR THE RUGGED ONLY.
"A young child should have a bath every day.
Most little ones enjoy it. and show manifest signs
or pleasure Battle the baby at a regular hour.
about midway between two meals, and not later
than 10 o'clock in the morning The tub must he
placed IN warm room. In winter. heated ~
nre Is preferable; in summer beware Of currents
OF air Pour enough water into the tub TO cover
the child TO the neck when it is IN a reclining
position. The temperature should be about s5 de-
grees, says The Nursery
Before placing baby in the tub wet the head
with sponge or soft piece Of rag. apply little
water with the hand
Use pure. unscented CASTLE soap for the ba n,
and wash it Off very thoroughly. From three TO
nve minutes is the time allowed for bathing. Do
not prolong the time OF the bath for the pleasure
the child appears 10 be having, but rub the body
thoroughly with a soft towel and after few
moments rest the lap place the child in IT'S
crib to sleep
Occasionally young child seems fear the
water. In such cases little strategy must be
used Cover the to2 Of the tub with A small
Slowly INTO the water Do not remove the blank2,,
In very not weather. besides the morning bath
sponge the oooy al night with water at 80 degrees
water az TINS temperature Is more COOLING imam
After the tenth year a cooler bath is advised
Cns WaCer can be from 4 degrees 10 90 oegreeS5
The not bath 80 degrees TO 100 degrees Is ad-
relieve irritability, and sometimes TO induce sleep
or to alay nervousness Its action is soothing
Five minutes is sufficient duration Of time Tor
II you desire sweating do not dry the body. but
To render a hot bath more stimulating a table
spoonful Of mustard -four may be added 10 the
water. Do not continue hot bath TOO long or you
will have a depressing effect
Cold baths are not advised as a daily routine
action give force to the entire system but they
are not advisable in cases Of feeble health.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-22
ANxIETT FOR BOULETARD TREES
RIGHT TO NTERFERE-APPRO-
PRIATTONs MADE

The Board Of Estimate yesterday appr1vss
acquisitions calling for an expenditure o. aboLL
10000 by the Board Of Education. and appropri-
ated $500 for the Of the Department % Parks
The matter Of the Boulevard trees. which
have been argued. postponed until ths dr.
ferent associations interested shall have obtzfuc9
legal opinion as 20 the powers OF ths Board
help them
The Board appropriated 1900 for the repair %
roads in Bronx and Pelham Bay parks. 5000 for
fence for Hamilton Fish Park and $500 FOR ths
sea wall Of East River Park The sun OF II 5s 50
vas appropriated under provision Of the charter
Tor the volunteer IRE departments OF oueeuz Act
Ing Mayor Guggenhelnsr presided AZ the u1ssting
Controller Coler represented his own Once an.
Mr.. Hill appeared for the Corporation Counsel
John Mcdonald asked leave 70 sneak On rhe Man
OF some OF the West Side associations 20 save he
Boulevard trees that are threatened By the rasid
transit tunnel contractors Mr. Mcdonald repre-
sents the West Side Association. the 1Iorr1nEsids
Association and the Independent Club Of the
X1ZIst Assembly District He wanted 70 ask me
Board for $3.50 600. much as might Dc neces-
sary 20 transplant and rsrransplanr the trees
which are in the way OF the CONTRACTORS
Acting Mayor Guggsnhsirner told him that the
Board was not at all sure OF IT'S power IN the maj
ter. and that would be well To- Mr.. Mcdonald
70 consult the Law and Finance Departments OF
the city. and then ask tor day upon which the
question could be gone into Iezgrh- Mr. McDoa-
aid acquiesced
J. D Beers. secretary o. the West side Tax
payers Association. present 20 oppose NI-
McDonald's motion. but he got no opportunity 20
speak He was armed with a formidable array OF
documents. which. he limited. would prove that Il
was impossible save the trees Il they were once
moved. and said that his association had retained
restrain the contractors from disturbing tns xsss
all
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-22
THE HUNTINGTON WILL
CARBOHYDRATES H TWEED AND
SOUTHERN PACIFIC PRESIDENCY

SOUTHERN PACIFIC PRESIDENCY.
The VII Of Cells p Huntington the railway
builder and capitalist, who died last week VIII
doubtless be read this afternoon OF to-uorrow
morning. Charles H Tweed general counsel and
second vtce-prssidenc OF the Southern Pactrc RzH-
way Company, said yesterday
We expect now that the viii VIII Be made pub
lie by Tomorrow afternoon. OF r not then On
tiers OF Importance which have been steadily
working az for several lays, and these VIII Dc
nothing 10 say vet about the vaca1cy .sIs@S ~
the death Of Mr. Huntington except that All
put our shoulders 70 the wheel, sometimes
say. and kept things going as they were before We
lost Mr.. Huntington
Well informed wau Street men yesterday rads
SCI o. the Southern Pacific Company. would sue
coed M Huntington az president Of tas system
and OF these. the general counsel FOR a trunk
line road. gave The following reasons for his be-
lief.
IN the Southern Pacific than Is Il. Z Huntington
first vice-presiderC OF the company and me nephew
or the dead president The latter nay be president
OF the system some time buJ Mr. Tweed has ths
cal now The system Is capitalized $40 0o1 90.
and the element OF confidence Is % the In
poTtaut 20 be considered Every director knows
Saipyarcs, the Hampton Industrial school and his
big camp IN the Adirondacks Mr.. Tweed was the
strong man n practical charge OF the system
ne understands al sides OF the situation More
over. the directors nearly al I've n this city and
they want a steward OF the vast property for
which they are held responsible who VII be ready
hens1ve accounting OF every feature OF the BUSH
ness OF the system NJ Tweed Is the only man
I have talked. and when successor Ia chosen IL "a
likely 10 be Mr.. Tweed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-22

Close fitting upper portions with a generous flare
below the knees make the essential character OF
all the latest skirts for misses as we'll as for their
elders The model illustrated follows Just those
lines and is admirable for all heavy cotton and
linen materials, as well for the entire range OF
wool fabrics and is alike suitable for wear with
waists and for entire costumes. AS shown. # is
designed for aII-round service in conjunction with
shirt waists, and is made from cheviot in a mixed
tan color.
The skirt is cut in seven cores. which 1T per
fectly about the hips. The inverted box peats mean
freedom for the feet, and give a general air OF
grace The back is snug al the upper portion but
Is laid in an inverted pleat that provides ample
fitness and handsome folds below. The packet
which Is made a. the under fold OF the pleat, is
absolutely invisible and closed by means of hooks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-22
ELECTRIC CONSOLIDATION RUHoR.
REVIVED REPORT OF GENERAL AND vEsrrSs-
HOUSE AMALGANGAE1ex AGAIN DENIED

HOUSE AMALGANGAEIaE AGAIN DENIED
The old story Of a consolidation q me General
Electric Company with the Westinghouse. With Al
accompanying per cent dividend for IT'S COMMON
stock. was trot-ed out II Wall Street again yes
terday, and as promptly knocked down when
attempt made verify II AZ the Offices OF the
company II BrOad-st- There 60 have been
an executive meeting OF the directors Monday IN
Boston but there were not enough OF the neu-
bers in Lown 70 form quorum II In asserted
by those IN position 20 know that the question of
increasing the dividend has not been considered
One OF the officers OF the General Electric Con-
pany said a Tribune reporter yesterday:
The strength shown BY the stock OF late nay -
due buying by insiders who are putting s0ras
II away II IS possible that part u the increased
stock voted few weeks ago may Be given 70 Ger
tain in the company whose holdings we're
duced oy the directors back in IS92 when the
pany looked upon purely q new industrial
As 70 a possible combination with the Wrestling
house there is absolutely nothing warrant the
belief that any such annalgarnaton n contemplated
Both the General Electric and the WESTINGHOUSE
have all they DO. and there Is room for both
With references TO eqUipping the Manhattan with
electricity. the General Electric Is likely 20 ia
share Of that work when the proper tine eorns~-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-22

Miss Botrs suggestion. and played The Last
Rose Of Summer and several other tunes
The woman looked all over the instrument and
said with tears in her eyes that il was the old
violin her brother had owned Fredericks who
SAID he had repaired IL also Identified IT, and Find
helmer. who had played on it before, said without
hesitation that there was no doubt OF its being the
missing Stradfvarfus
Flecnters case is in the Court OF Appeals. which
may confirm the decision OF the lower court in the
pardoned
The violin was not given up. II will be kept till
an order OF the Court is received 20 give Il Up.
II IS IN charge OF ndrew J. LalOr. property clerk
OF the Police Department
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-22

simplest designs are drawn the material, and
are worked in floss silk-red, green yellow and
blue, with red. Told and green spangles mixed
The diagram pictured is & quickly worked de-
sign. and a most effective Being geonet-
rical II may be easily drawn the fabric with
e foot rule and crayon pencil.
Work the squares (a) in red silk with four long
stitches, and put pale green spangIe in the centre
The dots done in French knots with yellow silk.
BUttonhoe stitch the lines Oh IN pale blue silk.
put oblong gold spangIes in between. and at the
four corners tc) put a round gold spsngle. The
lines ID in red silk and (e) in yellow. The
centre space a round gold spangle and the
others pale green ones.
Other Oriental work which is unique In It's rich
beauty Is wrought on Berlin canvas. with the
art embroidery material which Is mercerized
cotton. but nine persons OF would pro-
nounce Il silk Il is soft, brilliant and lustrous.
and will wear and wash better than silk, and
costs about one-haf much A novel material
also, is colored arras stenced with richly coored
decorative designs which may be rapidly and eS-
fectivey outlined with coarse gold thread or arras
cotton, thick, silky looking substance Of mod
crate cost
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-22
PRETTY NOVELTIES FOR FALL
ORIENTAL EMBROIDERY.
IT WILL BE A FAD OF THE COMING
SEASON-RICH IN EFFECT.

All Indications point TO the fact that Oriental en-
broidery will take precedence over all other forms
OF fancy work this coming season It's popularity
IS secured for the Of the simplicity OF ex-
ecution and richness of coloring
The charm OF this ccloring is in the artistic
handling OF brilliant primary tints. They should
be so deity intermingled that no one color stands
out glaringly. but all blended in an harmonious
whole.
The effective OF this Oriental work is exc
cuted with jewels and silks or fax threads or
both, and almost any material may be used-col-
ored art linen looks well and is inexpensive The
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-22
AMERICAN BICYCLE coKpAxrs orrzs

The American Bicycle Company has s.ut = CIR
cular 20 its stockholders Offering rights % sub
scribe 70 Il 800 shares OF the Rubber Goods Mann
featuring Company's preferred and 1900 eonno1
stock A price or $40 has been fixed for enc Share
81 the preferred and q the common 1azkinE
their respective values 80 and 30 q share Ths
shares. however. viii not Be sold separately and
all subscriptions must be accompanied ~ 70 par
cent of the entire amount. balances payzhls al
Iorrent. The American Bicycle Company received
this stock in payment for rubber manufacturers
properties about a year ago. The market price OF
the stocks is about per cent lower than ths sub
scriptfon figures
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-22
oCCrP4TIOY FOR THE BLIND.

Another avenue Of usefulness has been opened
recently TO the blind in the constantly increasing
popularity OF massage as treatment for disease A
movement has been begun in London TO establish
a training school in massage for the blind and Il
is proposed TO raise funds 10 secure later IN
some central situation where patients could go for
treatment by the blind masseurs and masseuses
A few who have been trained have acquired a high
degree Of skill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-22
STOLEN VIoLIN IDENTIFIED.
MISS BoTT SAYS TT rs THE sTRADrvARrI-s
OWNED By HER BROTHER

Miss Mary l. Bott. sister OF Jean Joseph Bott
who owned the famous Stradivarius violin for
which ne paid $4,000 IN Europe and which has r.
Gently been recovered. called at Police Hsadouar-
tiers yesterday and identified the old violin as that
Of her dead brother. She broke down and cried as
she picked It up and called II the dear old violin
Victor Flechter. a violin dealer Of Union SQUARE
who was convicted Of receiving the stolen violin
was present, and he was jubiant the indenth-
cation Of the instrument By Miss Bolt He calls
II a vindication, and thinks he will now be
pardoned by the Governor. Among those who
were at Headquarters testify as 70 the IDENTIFY
OF the violin were John Frederfcks a -spairer OF
musical instruments. and Bernard Findheimer Of
No 15S East Seventieth-st. Findheimer proved 70
be fine player. and he took the instrument at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-22

The American woman who signs for worlds OF
industry 70 conquer ought take a hint from the
latest English fancy work fad. II Is that Of spinning
and weaving Norwegian and Swedish art materials
into carpets rugs curtains and cushions in quaint
designs and artistic colorings. The design is
fastened into the loom behind the cords and they
follow II by working over It Many of the Old
spinning wheels preserved curiostties have been
brought into practical again after their long
rest, and il may be that that useful industry will
more take its place in good society
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-22
DISTRIBUTION OF GOOD CHEER.

Sunshine in various forms left the T. s. s office
Monday: box Of useful articles OF clothing.
by express. 70 a member in Virginia; a box OF
children's clothing TO needy family IN Manhat-
tan. where there five small children and no
money except for the barest necessartes Of life;
books and booklets 10 members in Massach
and Indiana, and silk pieces Mrs. Ffske-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-22

Minnie Burns a little Sunshine girl, OF Long ISL
and had a birthday on Saturday and a party was
given in her honor. 70 which some Of her school
friends were invited, and they all had such
good sunshiny time" She received several pres
ents; three Of them came from Junior T S S mem
bers Minnie reports that she has received the first
copv OF the magazine which is 10 be sent 10 her
regularly by a T. 8. :. member now IN Connecticut,
and this GIFT promises 10 be constant good cheer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-22

An opportunity for another outing IS given
through a T S. 5. member IN Newburg. y y
VINO writes do you know OF refined. Chris
tan woman not an Invalid who cannot afford TO
pay her board. and yet TO whom visit OF Two
weeks in the country would be a benefit Such a
one can be received in private family. AL com
munications relative 10 this matter should pc ad-
dressed to the general Sunshine ONCE, Tribune
Building New-Tork City.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-22
CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED.

Three packages have come 70 the office. contain
ing music, twenty-four novels, scrapbooks, four
pairs Of children's shoes. three pairs Of merino
stockings. scrap pictures poetry and cancelled
stamps from A G. F.. of Brooklyn; pages and
sermons from c. Spiro, and fancy work and read
ing matter. without name.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-22

and eyes. The skirt may be unlined. and simply
finished with a stitched hem. The model is lined
throughout with taffeta in lighter tan but
SILICA any of the new and attractive silk
finished Innings be substituted
To cut this skirt for q miss Of fourteen years
of age i've yards of material thrty-uwo inches
wide. or three yards Of forty-four inches wide or
and a half yards fifty inches wide will be
quired.
The pattern, No 3.6l4 is cut in sizes for
misses Of twelve fourteen and sixteen years OF age
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-22
FRAGRANT SUNSHINE.

boxfu OF beautiful gladioH reached the office
late on Saturday afternoon. from Mrs John W
Post. Of Long Island yesterday a box containing
several varieties Of garden flowers martsoIds,
phloX, larkspur. gladioE. etc, came from MIS-
Reagle Of Currytown. N 7. and two boxes Of
flowers. one containing golden rod, from Mrs. G.
". Horton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-22

Offers to contribute special remembrances TO in
valid members have come from Mrs W H Allen
Mrs Philip NJ Price Miss Van Voorhis, Miss c J.
CARL. Mrs. F A. Pardee and Mrs. S 7. White.
IN each case an address has been given. and mes
saEes Of good cheer will gladden. the hearts Of six
invalids Mrs ". H Clark will send The Out
look for three months 10 Mrs. Stephenson OF
Nebraska. and Mrs Charles Ashley has noIlned
the Office that she viii send the same periodical 70
Mrs Barron Of Brooklyn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-22
A REQTEST

Mrs " A Harmon asks if one will kindly
furnish her with a copy OF the poem entitled
Twill Be All the Same n a Hundred Years
Mrs Harmon believes the T s. S. members are
able 70 supply every request and she gives thanks
ITO all who send the sun shining through the col
uuns of The Tribune "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-22
MONEY ACKNOWLEDGED

Miss Maud Fremont has sent check for 8. to
be used for the benefit Of poor woman in Harlem.
One dollar was contributed by Miss Fremont. and
90 was collected from friends. Mrs W D. Nicou
has sent Is cents for postage and Mrs F. A Par
dee 10 cents for special fund
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-22
DEATH OF MRS. PELLET.

The sad announcement is made by s. F. Pellet
that MS mother Mrs. Gordon PELLET, Of Bingham
ton N Y went to her long rest on July Il; Mrs
Peett had been invalid for two years out al
wavs retained her deep interest in the work or
the Tribune Sunshine Society
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-22
IN NEED OF READING,

A farmers wife in lion y. Y. has been IN bed
several years with paralysis, and some good read
ing matter-magazinCS and illustrated papers-wfll
help 70 cheer her lonely rourT \ T. 5. s. member
III Brooklyn has Offered ~end a magazine The
name will be furnished any one who desires TO
forward q cheering ray 70 this new T , = mem
Der
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-22

Mrs H D. Pullman Acknowledges with many
thanks the receipt Of the crib sent by Mrs Ford
of New-Jersey Mrs Emma Day, Of Nebraska, ex-
presses herself as deeply pleased with the sunshine
that has reached her through T. s. 5. members
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-22

When thou hast thanked thy God
For every blessing sent,
What time will then remain
For murmurs or lament
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-22
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.

SEVEN GORED SKIRT, NO 1914. FOR
COUPON AND 10 CENTS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-22

To make tomato butter pare and remove the
seeds from twenty pounds of tomatoes Add to
them six pounds OF pared and cored apples and to
every pound allow half pound of sugar and the
Juice Of half lemon. Boil the fruit together until
II is q smooth paste. and then add the sugar and
lemon juice Boil for twenty minutes longer and
nut into cans
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-22

Marshmallow icing for cake may be made by
melting quarter Of a pound OF marshmallows
heating them thoroughly and using on the top OF
loaf or between layers.