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New-York tribune., 1900-10-13
An ALUMNE CAT HOME"
DISTRIBUTION OF FALL FRUITS AND
FOLIAGE BY THE NATURAL SCIENCE
COMMITTEE OF NORMAL COLLEGE.

large number OF principals OF public schools
were present yesterday afternoon at the first "at
home" OF the season of the Alumns Association
OF Normal College. DR. Elizabeth Jarrett presi-
dent Of the organiza ton and the officers received
Tea was served in the library.
The fsll distribution of nature materials in the
library called out the representatives of the
Natural Science Committee from the various pub
lie schools. Fall fruits and foliage predomnated
in the display. and most of the visitors were
equipped with boxes in which carry away their
selections.
Mr.. straubenmuller, of the School Board, made
teachers of the public schools make of the
scientific collections belonging 10 the Natural Sci
Committee. These collections fill five cases
in the two libraries. One of these. the herbarium
case. contains a thousand mounted plants,
which are classified under the heads of local"
cultivated and economic. and those found within a
hundred miles radius of the city. Two Of the
cases constitute the John l. NorthrOp memorial
collection and given by Mrs Northrop One
contains geological specimens. chiefly marine in
vertebrates of both northern and southern waters;
the other, minerals. Two other cases are hled
with fruits. seeds. woods. economic specimens and
a collection of birds nests. The collections were
made with view circulating the various specl-
mems among the classes Of the pubic ScnooIS, InuS
aiding the teachers in their work :,
Mrs. NOrthrop gave some suggestions regarding
easily arranged aquaria and terrarla TOT Grass
rooms If nothing more could be had, she adVlseq
the teachers to get a pollywog and plt OF weeu
could get a bit of out-of doors with which to
brighten her classroom.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-13
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.
TISSUE PAPER PATTERN OF wOMAN's
BLOUSE ETON JACKET WITH DOUBLE
CAPEs, NO. 1851, FOR COUPON
AND 10 CENTS.

latest features and is essentially comfortable. as
we'll as smart. For immediate wear it is excellent
in Venetian, broadcloth, velvet and materials Of
similar weight: later it either be interlined or
made from heavier coaking cloth AS illustrated 1t
is of satin faced Venetian in castor color, with
collar and cuffs Of tafeta, and makes part of a
costume b. the design is perfectly suited TO the
general wrap. and will be popular for all round
service the season through. The little capes give
additional warmth, and the straight, turnover
collar, with the slightly haring cuffs are features
Of the latest designs. AS shown in the small draw
ing the fronts be turned back, when the
weather allows to form tapering revers that reveal
the front Of the gown. When closed the buttons
serve to ornament the front and may be of cut
steel in cameo or any handsome sort preferred.
The back of the blouse Is smooth. without full
ness at anv point The fronts fit snugly at the
New-York tribune., 1900-10-13
DISTRIBUTIONS

The g sent to the office by Mrs NcEce1Iun Of
maryland, for Sunshine aid has been given to a
poor member in Manhattan who has two children
10 support one five years old and the other a
odoy OF seven months. 1t was reported to the
once that this poor woman had not money enough
to buy milk for the baby and that another mem
Der who is also poor in this worlds goods sup
piled the immediate need. Some useful articles of
clothing have been sent from the general office as
the children were almost destitute The woman
would be glad to have days work at washing or
@o,eanlng: @ At present she only has one day a week
and that Is given by T. S. s. member
Good cheer in the form of silk pieces shells un-
Hnlshed fancy work embroidery silks clothing
stamps and reading matter went TO twenty-seven
members during the last two days. while ad-
that number of willing workers in the T s
cause - - -
New-York tribune., 1900-10-13
ENTERPRIsING SOUTHERN WOMAN.

clever woman in a Southern city has invented
a new occupation. She buys the food for about
dozen families, receiving every Monday the amount
that each housekeeper proposes to spend Every
day she makes the rounds Of her clientele to
arrange the bill of fare. then goes early IN the
morning to the market where she selects the best
goods at the fairest prices. Being so early the
stock is at its best. and deliveries are made more
promptly. The bills accompany them, so that the
cost is known at once by the housekeeper- The
market men and grocers with whom she deals
make especially low prices to her in consideration
of the amount and class Of custom she takes to
them, and she charges the families for whom she
buys 81 a week for her services. Much more than
that amount IS saved, generally. by her services as
purchasing agent. and her experience in her own
home, which once was affluent one, enables her
to offer many hints and valuable suggestions for
the daily the company menu
New-York tribune., 1900-10-13

Illinois has apparent right TO claim to be the
woman's paradise, so far as public recognition Of
her business capacity is concerned. On the Board
Of Trustees of the State University are two women.
Mrs Alice A. Abbott and Mrs Lucy L. Fowler
both Of Chicago and members Of that city's Wom-
ans Club Mrs. Abbott began her work for the
public in the Civil War. and has continued 1t in
many directions ever since. Mrs Fowler is known
for her in and efforts in behalf of youthful
offenders against law.
On the Chicago School Board are Mrs. Caroline
<. Sherman and Mrs. Isabelle O'Keefe. Both are
newspaper women, Mrs. Sherman being literary
editor OF a local paper, while Mrs. OKeefe has
long been one Of the more prominent "all around
workers.
The superintendent OF the Street Cleaning De-
partment of the Second Ward is a woman-Mrs.
A Emmagene Paul-and her work is regarded a
model for all other districts
Dr. Florence Hunt is a member Of the Illinois
State Medical Board, and in 1897 was sent by the
State Board Of Health as its official representative
10 the International Medical Congress. held in
Moscow. where she the only woman present
in that capacity. DR.. Hunt is a member also Of
the Chicago Board Of Health
Miss Mary E Bartelme, a lawyer, is public
guardian" of Cook County and such has an
immense family Of wards, to all of whom she acts
There are ten women who are county superin-
tendents Of schools. Miss Julia c. Lathrop is
berg is Oh the Board Of Directors Of the Illinois
Farmers Institute. Mrs. Sarah Crowley, Mrs F. H.
Winifred VI. CTessey deputy factory inspectors.
Mrs. ]. Howard Kelley is official reporter in
and Mrs. Deville Johnson members Of the
Board Of Trustees of The Soldiers, Widows, Home
some time Assistant Corporation Counsel Of Chi
cago.
the famous counsel to young men, and say, ''Go
West, young woman, go West?'
New-York tribune., 1900-10-13
4 NEW WESTERN car CLrB.

The first cat club west Of the Rockies has been
Organized ar Oakland. Cal The objects of the
club are stated 10 be: To encourage the raising Of
good stock; bring up the market value Of the ami
mails. give them definite classification Ike that Of
horses, dogs. Belgian hares and other pet stock:
10 secure better treatment for the ordinary house
cat; arrange ways and means for providing a refuge
tor homeless and stray cats. and hold shows.
register will be opened for prize stock and pedi-
grees viii be preserved Any person interested and
recommended by TWO members is eligible to join the
c-lo, and monthly meetings viii BE- held.
ne officers Of the club are: President, Mrs. R
= BesOn; secretary. Mrs. c. c. Taylor. treasurer,
MS Sarah 4. Thompson. The Executive Com
nlitee IS composed Of men.
Mrs Thompson Is the owner Of Of the most
valuable cats the Pacific Coast. Teddy Roosevelt.
Nno Is said TO be worth $500
New-York tribune., 1900-10-13
MONEY FOR SCHOOLS AND PARKS

Nearly $4,000 was authorized yesterday BY the
Board OF Estimate and AppOrtionment for the
building Of schools. the purchase OF school
sites and furniture and equipment. The fol-
lowing were the principal amounts appropriated
For Public School No. 1s2 and sanitary work on
No rs S26722; for heating and ventilating several
Brooklyn schools SSI.042; for the same purpose IN
Queens. $6.6s7 furniture for Brooklyn schools
S6.OS6; lighting schools in Manhattan. S4O95: for
condemnation of school property in Queens. S1-
40; for school at Henry and RapeIye sts
Brooklyn Ss 900; for the drawing OF plans high
schools $4,000; for school site at Jamaica s. 900:
for high school site in Long Island Cftv 90 600.
for school site in Middle Village. S9 coo: FOR light
ing schools $4,000.
II was also decided to appropriate $1,000 for IN
Ishing William Seward Park: $1,000 for Pelham
Parkway. so 0lO for Charter Revision CyOununfs
sion and $4,000 for new water mains In the BOr-
Ough OF Queens
New-York tribune., 1900-10-13
SUNSHINE RECEIVED.

In a box received by express from New-Haven
Conn., was a large number OF beautiful contribu-
uohs suitable Tor holiday gtfts-pretty fancy bas-
kets and boxes boudoir slippers handkerchief case
penWipers. ptncushOn, doiiies. forget-ne-not pho
tograph frame and many handsome booklets and
cards. box of everlasting flowers of many colors
came from the garden of Kate Hawkins; pair OF
bed socks and a Chinese paper doll from LibbIe
Maoey; l25 sheets Of plant specimens and printed
poems from H. A. Green; stamped linens and en-
oroloery silks from Eureka, Kan; SIX packages
or reading, from Mrs. ". H Doane: two bundles
OF Oh readl9g, without a name; outing flannel night
gowns. from Mrs. +. L. Van TasSel 10 be for
Warded 10 an invalid; embroidery silks and stamDs
from Jennie E Mills; two packages of magazines
from l.. r. Jennings; a large parcel contai lining
reaQlnS' game and quilt pieces of all kinds to be
sent TO oregon without the of the sender
Of the three boxes sent by express by Mrs III NJ
MaXson, one was full of toys and games another
OF mats, men s shoes, pair of bicycle boots etc.
and the third fancy articles for holiday distribu-
ton. which comprised dozen large envelopes filled
with short stories and items of interest. on the
outside or each is a list of contents Each parcel
Is tied with bright COOred ribbons These will be
delightful gifts to the lovers of reading.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-13
REAL ESTATE DEALERS GET TERDTCH

Mrs Kate l. Woolsey. who owns a large traGt a
property in Long Island. Will have 70 pay GinsspDe
Tuoti and Albert Bach two real estate dealers,
s32 together with s. allowance granted By JUS
tice Beach, OF the Supreme Court and the costs OF
the action brought against her BY Tuon & Bach.
which was tried yesterday before Justice Beach
and jury.
The plaintiffs alleged that they were srnpsoysd
by Mrs Woosey TO sell three thousand lots OF land
owned by her in Astoria a syndicate They were
10 receive 81. per cent commission on the sum 70
be received by them for the land They made al
ARA ngements for the sale and had the purchasers
ready 10 buy when Mrs Woolsey declined to
carry out her agreement and the deal was broksn
of They then sued for their commission
New-York tribune., 1900-10-13
AMERICAS DISCOVERY CELEBRATED.
ITALIAN SOCIETIES HAVE TWO PARADEs AND
PICNIC.

Several thousand Italians Of this city yesterday
joined in a 5arade in commemoration OF the four
hundred and eighth anniversary OF the discovery
of America by Christopher Columbus. The "ele-
bration was held under the auspices Of the United
Italian Society of New-York. and consisted Of two
parades and picnic In Sulzer's Harlem River
Park, In the evening.
The first parade. in which about forty Italian
societies took part, started at o'clock from
Washington Square Park. II headed by q
platoon OF mounted police. followed by carriage
in which rode President Rocco NJ. Marasco Of the
United italian Society. Assistant Distrct-Attorney
Charles z. lie Barber and John F. COwan. Others
in carriages were italian Consul-General Bran
chi Street Commissioner Nagle, and Congress
man Sulzer. Magistrate Zeiler and Coroner yucca.
Carlo Cooni president OF the Italian Bankers As
ISOLATION also a conspicuous figure in the
parade
Carnile La yeccha was the grand marshal, anC
was assisted by Charles r. FaruOio.
The paraders proceeded by the elSvated road 10
One -hundred-and-uinth and Seccnd-ave, whore
another march was taken up through various
Harlem streets
New-York tribune., 1900-10-13
RAILWAY TELEGRAPHERS EIPEL POWELL

81 Louis oct 12-w. v Powell. who for seven
vears has been Grand President OF the Order OF
Railway TeIegraphers was expelled from the or
eanizatIon yesterday by large majority OF the
votes Of the delegates present The vote lot eA
,Itc ca7,e after trial lasting nearly days
- which both the prosecution and defendant were
represented by counsel. and careful investigation
~ the charge was made. The charge against MI
Powell was conduct unbecoming member Snd
49, ~ The order The charges against MI
~ wan we're originally preferred by Secretary Psr-
same time counter-chargeS were pre-
.ssrres Nv powell against Perham. The Perham IN
Iestfcatiou is still pending
New-York tribune., 1900-10-13
OPPORTUNITIEs FoR sIrNsHINE

MISS L. Peague, of Florida, makes request for
some white wools and black silk quilt pieces for
her aged mother. eighty years old who enpIovs
her time in knitting and patchwork: Mrs. Draper.
OF New-Hampshire. is in need of some silk pieces
and embroidery silk for her Sunshine holiday work.
Smell Of Connecticut have called the attention ~
IN Ene % once TO the restricted lives of shut ms
III Whorn they are interested; magazines and fancy
Work are the things asked for. An enthusia stfo
l = , member in Pennsylvania has been disan-
pointed IN securing position for an educated re-
aned d woman % as companion or housekeeper which
Soou ueeq she hoPed 10 accomplish as a part OF
nadd 10 an those who are willing to supply any Of these
New-York tribune., 1900-10-13
ALLOWANCES FOR LIBRARIES.
PROPOSITION TO CONSOLIDATE SMALL.
ONES UNDER ONE HEAD.

The future management and control OF the citvss
horaries was the question under discussion at the
nleeuhs OF the Board Of Estimate and Apportion-
ment yesterday morning The day had been set
apart for the consideration OF the claims for
moneys presented by the different libraries and the
trustees OF many Of them had had conferences with
the Controller previously and had agreed in most
instances to accept from the city 81 cents for
each volume put IN circulation
The law provides for maximum allowance OF
10 cents volume. but this has not been given
by the Board Of Estimate Last year a sliding
scale was provided. which the larger Libraries OBJ
ject to on the ground that branches are treated
as part Of the parent libraries and a smaller
amount is allowed for books beyond a fifty thou
sand circulation than under
As the representative of each library came uD yes
terday Controller CoIer asked him about the fea-
sbity Of consolidating all the libraries OF the cfrv
and making all the branches in each borough sub
ject 10 the control Of & parent organization
Dr. John ;. Billings. director of the New-York
Public Library. advocated the establishments OF a
commission 10 consist OF the Controller the chair
man OF the Board OF Directors Of the New-York
Library and such other members might be
deemed advisable 10 consider the question unit
ing all the small Libraries in the city under one
head and forming an organization 70 Cooperate
with the NewYOrk Public Library. so that the city
could have the benefit OF a public library as Boston
has 1t was suggested that the libraries in Brook
lyn consolidate with the Brooklyn Public Library
and ex-Mayor Boody was in favor OF this; while
the libraries in Queens could consolidate with the
Queens Borough Library. Objection came from the
Flushing Library, which contended that it could do
better work a separate organization
The trend Of opinion favored consolidation. and
the Mayor remarked that the Board could force
the smaller concerns 20 join the others by denying
their applications for help.
1t was also the opinion OF members OF the Board
that an allowance of 61z cents a volume for all
books put in circulation should be made 70 each
Blind. which VIII get the fun amount provided
by law.
Everett P. Wheeler representing the Webster
Library. and ex-Judge OlcOtt. representing ST.
AgneS's Library acquiesCed in the Arrangement, as
did ex-MayOT Body for the Brooklyn Library. Mr.
Body. however, asked for $4,000 instead OF the
$40 600 allowed last year. enable the trustees
the Brooklyn Library to continue the construction
Of a library building.
The other libraries will get amount based On
the number of volumes they circulate
New-York tribune., 1900-10-13
NOPE DRESSuAKERs ACCUSED

Collector Bidweu has requested United States
District Attorney Burnett to institute proceedings
against Miss NJ c. Sibel. a Philadelphia dress
maker and her assistant. Miss Helen Reinhardt
Both women were passengers on the steamship ST.
Paul on her last voyage 70 this port They had
three trunks each. but according TO the Customs
ofHcfaIs made no declaration OF any dutiable ar
ticIas Nevertheless the trunks were taken 70 the
Public Stores where examination they were
found 10 contain a number OF gowns, laces and fur
Iri1nTninrs 10 the value Of 50 800. These were for
maIv seized and the representations to the United
Ststes District Attorneys office followed
New-York tribune., 1900-10-13
rorR MEN DROWNED OFF y4NTUCK1T

- -hi.b sour men lest their lives was made known
+o-dav the victims being Fred l. Howard. OF
Car,neno: Conrad F. Goss, OF Brockton; Joseph
:, Gardner and Thomas Wall. OF Nantucket How
ard and Goss arrived here last evening % sPehu
az ton AZ the Coatue Cunning Club. Coatue
I-Iand intending TO take the club boat here for
tbt Mace The boat not coming. the visitors hlrea
Cdner and Wall 20 take them over IN lo-L LOOT @
GatuHe1I =. annAars that the craft was upset. The
SrS and rs contents came ashore TODAY, put me
bodies have not been found Goss ana SaIGntlSdr Stld
New-York tribune., 1900-10-13
pREpARING TO TEST MOTOR TRAIN.

The Manhattan Railway Company is constructing
az its shops at Third-ave- and Nnety-eighth-st an
sxnerfnental train 10 be operated by electricity
The train Will consist of six cars. motor car on
each end and the will probably be made on
the second-ave line. It was said yesterday al
the office OF Superintendent W z. Baker VINO Is
a. .Sarge ~ the electrical equipment OF the ele-
tated lines that it might be several weeks before
the tests could take place. as the train was not
vet completed.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-13
GOOD CHEER
IN SHADOW,

God sets some souls in shade alone:
Ihey have no daylight of their own
Only in lives of happier ones
They see the shine OF distant suns
God knows. Content thee with thy night.
Ihy greater heaven hath grander light
To-day is close. The hours are small
Ihou sitst afar, and hast them all
Lose the best joy, that doth but blind.
Reach forth a larger bliss to find
Today Is brief; the inclusive spheres
Ram raptures OF a thousand years
IA. d. T. Whitney.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-13
TO BONNIE ANNIE LAURIE.

II has been suggested by a Scotchman that
tombstone be aced over the grave OF Bonnie
Annie Laurie" at Glencairn The bonnie Annie
was more touched. il seems, by 'bawbees" than
by romance. and her promise true given
10 a country lairo instead Of to her handsome but
poor young lover, Mr.. Douglas, of Fingland. who
wrote the poem The girl a daughter OF the
first baronet of the MaXwelton family and her
portrait hangs in MaXweIr0n House. where she
died in the latter part Of the seventeenth century
New-York tribune., 1900-10-13
ALL KINDS or BUGS.

From Harpers Bazaar.
Papa" said Benny Bloobumper, with rising
infection in his voice
7 am busy now Benny" replied Mr.. Blooblm-
per. = can't answer questions to-day
'I3ut. papa
What is it 80
The people that favor sound money called
goIdbUgs. aren't they"
Yes"
And silver people silverbugs?'
y suppose So"
and PFofi0tIonis.s waterfugs?'
''BeEry. 90 right in ana tell your mother that
wants you"
New-York tribune., 1900-10-13

upper portion but slightly full and pouched
over the belt There are darts. the fitting being
accomplished by shoulder and underarm seams.
The capes and the collar close al the centre front,
the edges of the latter being concealed when the
blouse is worn open. The sleeves scanned
and III stvlishIy. The belt curves slightly to mt
the figure and may be stitched onto worn over
the blouse.
To cut this jacket for of medium size
five yards Of material u inches wide. yards
A inches wide two yards Is inches wide Will
be required - -
The pattern No 1861. is cut in sizes for g. "a,
36. IS and 40 inch bust measure.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-13
pISLoc4rED JAW AT BoTH EvDs.

Derby Conn Oct L (SpeciaD--NIrs- Mary Ed
wards. OF Ansonia disIOcated her Jaw al both ends
last night BY gaping She waiting 70 be
served In a drygoods store. when. after long
yawn. she found she could not close her mouth
She was removed in a fatntlng condition 70 the
Office OF DR.. W r. COnklin. " no replaced the jaw
Or. Conklin says double dislOCatiOn OF the jaw
is almost unknown in surgery.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-13
NEW MEMBERS.

me following new names have been enrolled as
1. B 5. members: Mrs. NJ. X. HILL Miss Anne s
Tremper, Mrs. H. K. Brown, Ruth A Cannon the
Rev. and Mrs. D. D. Atwater, Miss Nellie Atwater.
Mrs NJ. r. Babcock and Mrs W Leland of New
York Mrs. James Dwight and Mrs. Mary E. Nor
ton, Of Connecticut; Miss Strange Of VeuIA-seL,.
Roper. of Massachusetts
New-York tribune., 1900-10-13
LECTURERS TO FARMERS WIVES.

Mrs. Melville Dewey. Of Albany, who has been
working hard through the agencies Of the farm
ers Institutes 10 establish courses Of lectures TO
farmers wives OF household economics and kin
dred topics. is having difficulty in obtaining the
right kind Of people as lecturers Great tact and
wisdom are required. she says There is nothing
70 oe gained il crying down the things TO which
Lhe farmers wife has been accustomed all her
lfe- II IS needless for instance tell her not to
use lard when pork is one Of her domestic main
New-York tribune., 1900-10-13
TIFFANY & co. HIRE NEW MEN.
THE FIRM REPORTS THAT BUSINESS IS NOT sERI
OUsLY LNTERFERED WITH.

oUsLY NTERFERED WITH.
The pickets Of the striking copperplate engravers
of Tiffany & Co. still about the establishment
in Union Square yesterday. but they not as
conspicuous former days. A represen a tive
of the firm said a number OF new men had been
engaged. and that many more applications for
places had been received The applicants ex-
anned at the store and II found satisfactory they
are sent to the factory in Forest Hill. N j. where
they are put through another examination II they
pass the second examination in satisfactory man
ner they are engaged. Continuing, the representa-
tive said:
Most Of the men who went strike had been
with US ever since they boys. In the hard
times of 1898 and 1884 none Of the old hands were
laid off and wages were not cut. Yet on October
our men presented a petition demanding that We
recognize the union and comply with its rules and
regulations We could not do this and continue 10
conduct our business in own way, and we re-
fused The strike has caused some delay, but
has not seriously interfered with our business.
There will he no delay in filling imperative orders
The representative said that the pickets had not
caused trouble
New-York tribune., 1900-10-13
GEMS AND MUFFINS.
Mrs. Dickinson

To make fried mullins. mix together one tea
spoonful of baking powder. saltspoonful OF
salt two cupfuls of -four. one egg beaten light
with one-quarter cupfuI OF sugar, three-quarters
cupful of milk, and -four TO make stiff batter.
Drop by the spoonful into hot fat and fry TO a
golden brown, keeping them turning constantly,
These are excellent made without sugar and
served with hot maple syrup.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-13
SCHOOL F0R GIRLS IN HONDURAS.

An American college for girls viii be established
al Santa cruz dc Yojoa. Honduras. Dr.. Jenckes,
formerly rector Of St Pauls Church Indianapolis,
ahc a. one time attached 10 Griswold College is
ne principal -Four years ago Dr. Jenckes visited
Honduras on a pleasure trip. He found that the
Detter class of natives desired an American educa-
-1n Tor their girls and ne decided open a school
-"en-y-eight rich Honduras citizens have sub