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New-York tribune., 1900-05-01
BIG TRANSFER TO MRS. JAMES J. CooG4S.
MRS. WILLIAM LYNCH CONVEYS LARGE HOLD
INCis. INCLUDING THE POLO GROUNDS
AND MANHATTAN FIELD

Mrs William Lynch has conveyed 70 Mrs James
J. Coogan. wife Of The President OF the Borough
Of Manhattan. her realty holdings IN New-York
City, said 20 be worth several million dollars.
Among the properties transferred is the largest
undivided parcel OF land Manhattan Island con-
sisJing OF the Polo Grounds. Manhattan Field and
the property between One-huldred-an fry-ftrf
and One-hundred- y-seventh sis lying east
Of ST Nichoas-ave.. and the Cr0uOn AQueducJ. and
extending 10 the Harlem River
This ground originally consisted OF three farms
and il was purchased more than a century ago
by the Gardeners. OF Long Island. after whom
Gardeners Island was named The Gartiners still
own real estate Long Island. but years ago
they were large holders OF this class 0f property
both In this state and IN New-Jersey. The tract
AZ One-h -hUndred-and-f -ffry-hfth-s fell TO Mrs
Lyncn SranGnot ther, VINO willed II % aer daugl-
ter. and she. in turn. left IL by viii 70 Mrs
Lynch, who l. now eighty years old
MS Lynch owned numerous other small parcels
IN various parts Of the city and particularly about
Charlton, Nandam and Hudson sJs-. the lower
West Side Some OF the property Is let indfv1d-
ual tenants. while other portions OF II leased
IN blocks OF fVe six houses 10 persons VINO sub
let IT, - ying lump The Polo Grounds and
Manhattan Field under lease 10 the National
Exhibition Company. and -he remainder OF the
Harlem tract Is occupied By factories docks ans
other structures
New-York tribune., 1900-05-01
TWO NEW LINERS N PORT.

Two vessels arrived in port yesterday. the
CoInus. Of the Cromwell Line. and the Cumhal. OF
the New-York and Pacific Steamship Company
The Comus. which viii ply between New-YOrk and
New-Orleans. launched November 2 at New
port News She Is 5000 tonnage. and Is 4es
feet long IS feet beam and SO feet inches IN
depth. She has accommodations for nrty first
CABIN and lS0 steerage passengers Her engines
are OF the vertical expansion type.
The Cumbal will be used for cargo Iraoe 70 south
American ports She built al Newcastle. Her
net tonnage is ISL and Is $50 feet long, 80 feet
beam and 2s feet IN depth She carries single
screw and triple expansion ecziass
New-York tribune., 1900-05-01
DOWIE TO START LACE MAKING

THE FAITH HEALER TO BRING woRKNEN AND
MACHINERY FROM NOTTINGHAM ENGLAND
Washington, April 3o-John Alexander Dowie the
We'll known faith healer, Of Chicago. and the gen
eral overseer Of the Christian Catholic Church -
was az the Treasury Department to-day and had
ii conference with Secretary Gage and Assistant
secretary Taylor He said that he had recently
purchased at Nottingham. England five machines
LOT making Nottingham lace. as well as other
necessary machinery, which he would set I'D near
Naukegan, Ill He also had engaged under con
tract twenty experts in lace making and his mr.
pose N seeing the Treasury officials was TO learn
whetner there would be any legal objection 10
thelr coming into the country. He was informed nv
me Sgcrst2ry that the contract labor laws OF the
United states made specific exceptions in the
cSeS OF WorkI1en 20 be employed in Industries new
70 TINS country, and as lace making undoubredI-
was 4 new industry here. there could be no Oh
lection TO his bringing over the men ne las en-
ged " N O'4
.DoWie said that ne had twenty thousand acres
or lano near Waukegan where his lace plant wOl1Id
pc established for the benefit Of the members Of
MS Church community, and he expected 10 make
the enterprise profitable.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-01
MOTHERS CONVENTION.
MANY INTERESTING SOCIAL FEATURES
PLANNED FOR THE CONGRESS.

MANY INTERESTING SOCIAL FEATURES
PLANNED FOR THE CONGRESS.
Plans are about completed for the social features
of the Mothers Congress. which Is TO convene in
Des Moines. Iowa, May q. The leading social event
during the convention will be the elaborate recep-
tion given by the Governor and Mrs. Shaw, in the
Governors apartments in the Capitol building.
Mrs. r. A. Patchin. who is chairman of the Com
mittee Entert tannert has reported that a series
of delightful drives has been ARA lged for the
visitors The hostesses of the city viii contribute
their carriages for these trips a number Of which
will be made during the hours for social inter-
course, excursions being planned every interest
ing and attractive spot about Des Moines. In con-
nectiOn with the social fea tures Of the congress
Mrs. Isaac Hills. State regent for Iowa, intends
opening her spacious and attractive home Sixth
ave sort Of rendezvous for the visiting
mothers Mrs. Hills is planning decorate her
home most attractIYely, and II will stand open 10
the visitors from early morning hours until late
each evening.
The Committee on Music has reported TO Mrs
Hills that the members have secured pledges from
twenty OF the leading musicians of Des Mones
that musical numbers will be contributed from
cach, 10 De used as lnterludes during the daily
sions Of the congress
II IS the intention TO build up n State organiza-
uon IN Iowa in May. and ten thousand workers for
this year are desired. An effort will be made 10
interest the women Of the trades and trades
assemblies. 10 make them feel that they as well
as others nave an Interest in this congress.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-01
WE'RE TO GO TO-DAY.

1-so-za reception by New-York City Chapter Of he
Daughters q he American Revolution 10 the sons
o the American Revolution Sherrv's Fifth-ave
and Forty s-f7urth-sl-. p
Meeting q the NCen's Health Protective Association ar
Academy Of Medicine. No. - West Fo-ty-third-st
i0.3g e. Il
Tern lecturers and s,,pertnense1-
Free Lectures : the People al rhe Hotel
Manhattan Forty -secon1-st- and Madson-ave, $50
?
Reospt-on 70 she Daughters the Confederacy at the
home q Mrs 9. 2. McAuife No. 81 East Sixty
E.rr-s1. from , until 2. m.
Fth annual entertainment given by Mrs. Emma R.
Sce-le- al Lyric Hail Sixrh-ave. Fo-rv-secor5-
St $50 T. n Dancing from Il until ! clock.
Lecture By Mss Marguerite L!EG-ey the auspices
q ire Society @ Life. a No West
2gs-y-slHt1- 81 3 ? subject. The Complexion
rs Preservation by Massage"
Guscal and AZ home Mrs Theodore sutro's No 500
West 1ne-1ur1r1 -a1d-se-0nc-st- afternoon
Be1e1t entertainments II aid a. Dalys
Wa-lscks and the Herald square Theatres after
New-York tribune., 1900-05-01
Up To D4TE PL4N0S

That great progress has been made OF late years
IN the art OF piano construction be evident TO
any who examines the new Waters upright
and baby grand pianos. In the .arge and elegant
stock OF pianos on exhibition at the Waters
wareroOms, No. 13+ Ffth-ave.. there are some mag
n!icent styles in fancy figured natural wood
cases that make the pianos OF only few years
ago seem antIquated by comparison. These hand
cases somehow make you -XpscI that i Ene
tone VIII respond when the keys touched.
Intending piano purchasers will confidence
in dealing with old established and reliable
house like Horace Waters K Co. that has been
well known to three generations OF New YOrkers.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-01
THE DAYS GOSSIP.

Mrs, Bertha Ashley Searle, Of Troy, N Y, gave
some interesting readings last evening the
Young Women's Christian Associat ton. in East Fif-
teenth-st.
At the annual meeting of the New-Hampshire
state Federation Of Women's Clubs, which viii be
held in Nashua. y H, this month, Professor
Ferrald OF the Massachusetts State Institution for
the Feeble Minded, viii speak It is thereby
hoped 10 arouse an interest throughout the State
II the condition of feeble minded children, OF
whom, II - said there $50 State uupro-
vided with any educational advantages.
Anita Frueman lectured last evening before the
Magazine Club al the home Of l. Z. Waterman
No. 265 Macon-st.. Brooklyn.
Mrs. Martha Gielow. of No 35S West Fifty
eighth-st, viii be at home her friends to-day
having just returned from a through the
South, where she has been giving series Of read
ings. Mrs Ciie!Ow is q native Of Alabama and
has been commissioned by the Governor repre-
sent the women OF that State the Paris Ex-
position
New-York tribune., 1900-05-01
SECOND CONTEST IN 7lsT REGIMENT.

PROTEST OVER RECENT ELECTION FOR MAJOR
REFERRED TO JUDGE ADVOCATE.
The recent election for Major in the 7-st Regi-
ment has been protested and has been referred by
the Governor to Judge Advocate Ladd for invest-
cation. At the first election held several months
ago protest was made and sustained AT the
next election, which has been protested the
Candidates for Major We're Captain William n Lin
son. of Company D. and Captain J. Hollis Wells
OF .ompany F The vote stood thirteen for IInsou
ana We've Tor Wells, but the friends Of Captain
W ellis challenged the Of Lieutenant Peter
snort VINO had resigned, and had been relieved
ol d'ty' penang the acceptance OF his resignation
Colonel Bates the friends of Captain Wells saw
qld not follow the military code when the vote Of
lieutenant Short was challenged but told him 10
go ahead and instead Of examining him on his
2ath as TO his right TO vote The action of Colonel
BATES, II IS alleged. raises additional point IN
favor of Captain Wells
New-York tribune., 1900-05-01
WIFE And CHILD MISSING

THE WOMAN BECAME ANGRY AT HER HUs-
BANDS REPROOF AND WENT AWAY
Abraham Goldberg, who keeps small candy
store No - BrOOme-sJ-, and lives in the rear
with wife and TWO children, reported 20 Supertr-
tendent Blair Of the Outdoor Poor Department.
yesterday that his wife, Annie. thirIy-thTee years
since Friday night
Goldberg says that his wife Is high tempered
On Friday night she struck her daughter Rebecca
the head in front Of the store and before a
large crowd Goldberg interfered and told his wife
that she should have waited until the girl had
entered the house Mrs. Goldberg became angry.
and said Well, I don care about YOU or Re-
beCCa. She then started away. earring the
since.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-01
OXFORD WINS IN BIBLE SUIT.
AMERICAN PUBLISHERS RESTRAINED FROM
USING THE NAME on THEIR BOOK.

decision was handed down in the United States
Circuit Court by Judge Wheeler yesterday re-
straiuing the Willmore-Andrews Publishing Com
pany from using the term Oxford bible" The
Effect of The decision Is decree Tor a perpetual
Injunction for the plaintiff with costs against the
defendant corporation. restraining II from using
the designation Oxford Bible"
The case was argued before Judge Wheeler tn
the United States Circuit Court November Iast.
and brief was handed after extensive arS1-
ment trial and examination OF witnesses The de-
cisiOn is considered by lawyers OF special
terest because oxford University defeated In
similar actions brought in England Rowland Cox.
OF No. 90 Broadway. who represented the COM
plainants, said the decision showed that the Eng
hsh constitution 2rC common law had greater
value in the United States lhaR N England L
was. he said. the first brought by the urS-
v-rsity country.
Al the trial Samuel @ Andrews testified that
the total OF the presses. pyiErs and cuts OF
the Bible Just before going press 70 the
Bible publishers OF this city about $2-le3. The cost
% the different publishers was as follows Jonn 3
Potter * Co S50o; Hurst & Co, S-5t.}, a ! doi-
man < Co. S75teo. National Publishing Company
50 $50; WilnOre Andrews Publishing Company.
S1O.0tS
New-York tribune., 1900-05-01
MRS. PALMER WELCOMED HOME
MEMBERS OF THE PROFESSIONAL WON
ANS LEAGUE GIVE AN INFORMAL
RECEPTION TO HER

An air OF festivity pervaGed the clubhouse OF the
Professional Wornan's League yesterday afternoon
during the reception given D., the members their
president, Mrs. \. VI. Palmer who returned last
Saturday from her European trip. In the reception
room a small platform had been erected, above
which the words Welcome home" had been
wrought in crimson flowers against a background
of darker crimson foliage and green's. Below this
Easter lilies pink and daisies, surrounded
by palms and fastened with yellow ribbon-the
league COOr-completed the decorations near the
platform. Palms roses and branches Of blossoms
from the fruit trees in bloom formed the gen
eral decorations.
Mrs. Palmer Aunt Louisa Eldridge the first
vlce-president Of the League. and Mrs. Frederick
Ross chairman of the Reception Committee,
ceived
An An interesting musical programme was given.
Inc mem Ders OF the Gee Club VINO sang Mrs
Edwin Arden, Miss Amelia Summervtlle. Miss Inez
Crabtree, Mrs. Sterns. Mrs Wells. Mrs. l. S West
ford and Miss Mazda CraiEen.
The welcome took the form of an lat home"
rather than n club gathering, and the after
noon drew TO close Aunt Louisa who has been
performing the duties OF acting president during
Mrs. Palmer's absence extended the greetings OF
the league her
Mrs Palmer was the recipient Of many floral
offerings. including basket OF pink roses large
bunch of American Beauty roses violets, orchids
and other flowers.
Among U7zr
New-York tribune., 1900-05-01
AID ASSOCIATIONS oFFICERs.

At a business meeting Of the Army and Navy Aid
Association of NewYork, at No 15s Fffth-ave.. yes
terday afternoon the following officers were
elected: Vce-presidenIs. Mrs. Richard Henry Saw
age, Mrs, George F. Shrady, Mrs a. ". Berg.
George F DuysJers, Walter S. Logan. Mrs. George
LawtOn. Mrs r. Struller. J. ". Keller Mrs. Lillian
Wright Hester, Mrs. Fannie Humphreys GaTney
and Mrs. J. T. Odell; corresponding secretary Mrs
Anna DennIsOn- Smith, and recording secretary,
Stanton Z. Barrett.
The Entertainment Committee. with Mrs. Savage
chairman, has in hand a large vaudeville en-
uertainment, which VIII De given in auditorium
within a month. Letters received by the secre-
tary daily, and nearly all contain pleas for work.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-01
LOVELY WILD BLOSSOMS.

Fragrant wild flowers from the Crugers On "
T S s branch received yesterday. They
were gathered by Miss Harriet Vincent the pres-
dent, and Margery Topptng, one of the branch
members. All the other children of this branch
are III with the measles and were sadly disap-
pointed in not being able 10 contribute TO their
first ba sket OF fragrant sunshine sent this season
60 the general office. These blossoms were imrne-
liately forwarded their sunny mission Inc
president expresses her thanks for the eheery g'rt
and hopes some messengers Of brightness may
reach the little folks of this branch who are tenn
porariy ILL.,
New-York tribune., 1900-05-01
TRTE WISDOM

L is the happiness win from life,
The self-sufficienCy wherewith we foat
In peace upon the OF strife!
oh mariner. let wisdom guide your boat!
Him who is bold. let him fOrbear 70 r2is5
An arm TO srnite: but, confident and strong,
Let him pass on and God will give him praise,
Through prayer and faith man can oercome the
wrong:
And he has wisdom who IS justly just
His courage is sublime who goes his way,
Knowing that God has made man from the dust
And that he oft is led by sin astrayi
Be mine such wisdom OF the mind and heart
ARTHUR Z Smith.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-01
ROBERTSON,S RESIGNATION IN EFFECT

In his resignation handed IL several weeks ago.
Superintendent Robertson of the Third Avenue
road asked that II should take effect yesterday
But. in fact in force as it was re-
cefved for F. D. Rounds assumed his duties i'm
medately.
The new management has already got things IN
the shape IL wishes. and the road Is now. II is
said. moving smoothly and proftabiy- The task
not hard the officials say. because the system
as far the operating went in a bad
condition. The waiting extras taking the
situation calmly as they can, and are making
few complaints.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-01
CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED.

Two pretty scrapbooks have come 10 the office
from Miss Phayre: a game. scrapbook. pictures
and reading matter. from F. W Olivet; a box con-
tanning unfinished fancy work, embroidery mate
rails silk. velvet and worsted pieces, without the
name of the sender; a large box Of cancelled
stamps from NJ c. c., OF Sing Sing y. Y; copy
of "Emerson's Essays from Mrs Guilford Smith.
OF Connecticut; flower seeds from A. r. Bisbee. Of
Iowa and scrap pictures novels and other reading
matter from Miss hOmOrnisk, as initiation fee for
a member.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-01

At a flower show recently held In London a vine
was exhibited thar said 10 have been grown
from seed taken from the tomb Of Egyptian
variety much like the sweet pea
An amusing conversation was overheard yester-
day in womans restaurant near Park Row. The
subject was group composed of who gather
there every day about ! o'clock TO play chess Said
one young woman How perfectly absurd for
those men 10 a woman's restaurant TO
play chess! ! wonde. why they don't go to a
mans
Reply carelessly)-"Probably they think that
women are more tolerant Of their absurdities They
know they would be guyed 10 death by men"
Here the first smiled little. Did you see that
reproachful look u.s. Evidently they regard
this table their especial property. Can't they
play Just a well there
I have been wondering said the other what
order of digestion they possess that enables them
eat butter cakes while absorbed Butter ca kes
the most indigestibie substance known short
Of rubber and are not heaIthful even with the
gayest song and dance accompaniment Think
what they be when combined with the deep
concentration and the gigantic intellectual strain
Indicated by the expression Of those mems faces"
few minutes Of fascinated silence then another
sneerfu comment: Perhaps II they devoted some
OF that giant intellect political study they might
be able 10 more inteIgently and put an
occasional decent man office for a change Ry
the way, just imagine how they would laugh II they
place.
JUST then several women left the table ar which
the TWO young critics sat, and with glad OF
reiieI the quarter OF men DrlshIy picked up their
dishes and transferred them 10 the desired place.
Then they sat down and continued their game,
- oatctiE - r,nas The ..s, n an ana nrie1
deep and profound, with the exception OF the
regularly recurrins e5clsns n1s ton knock MIN
prsfaced every move
New-York tribune., 1900-05-01
SWEARING OFF PERSONAL T4IEs
UNUSUALLY LARGE REDUCTION N ASSESSMENTS
EXPECTED THIS YEAR

Yesterday the last day for swearfnl- Off
personal taxes for 1900 in this city and the offices
OF the Tax Commissioners were crowded during
business hours by persons who wanted their as
sessmerts for personal property removed from the
tax books or reduced President Feitner OF the
Tax Department sick and unable TO be ar his
office hut the other Commissioners and eight dep
uties kept at work investigating the stories
told by applicants. Men stood in line in the cor
rdor for hours. waiting for their 10 appear
before Commissioner Most OF the Applicants
wanted 10 have their assessments removed from
the books. Il IS expected thar there will be an
unusually large reduction the assessments for
personal property this year
The Tax Commissioners have received from
the State Board the books showing the assess
ments OF franchises. The books are expected
morrow.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-01
HISS EDyORAH N4HAR's RECITAL

A dramatic recital given last evening at the
Waldorf Astoria by Miss Ednorah Nahar OF Bos-
ton. assisted by Mile MoIka- Kellogg Of the Metro
politan Opera Company: the Mendelssohn Quartet of
Cincinnati. and others, Among other selections Miss
Nahar gave AUX Itaiens' and "Hagar." In addition
10 the vocal music rendered by Mile. Molka- ellogg
and the quartet there a cello solo by Miss
Clara Stephenson and a violin solo by IaIla
Stephenson Miss Nahar numbers among her pa
tronesses Mrs Mary Livermore, Mrs. Julia W ard
Hewe Mrs Louise Chandler Mouton Mrs Ole
Bull. Miss Helen II Winslow and Mrs. Cora Stew
ART heeleE.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-01
SCHOOLSHIP ST. HARRIS SAILS.

ABOUT ONE HUNDRED BOYS WILL BE TAKEN TO
THE PARIS EXPOSITION
The sch0Olship St Mary's slipped her rnoorfngs
et East Twenry-sixrh-st-. $50 a. n. yesterday
and was tOwed up the East River AMID the cheers
and the salUtes from all the steam craft in the
river. About hundred boys were on board As
soon the gun sounded the signal. they mounted
the rigging and got out on the yard arms, making
a pretty sight The vessel IS IN charge OF Com
manGer ". H Reeder. assisted by Lieutenant c.
r Evans and Lieutenant Henry Wiley Dr. Rob
ert Smart is the surgeon
The s.. Narys viii remain at Glen Cove a few
days and then go 10 New-LOntOn- BOYS viii he
taken aboard both places The snip viii put 10
sea from New-LOndOr straight for Southampton
She Will sail through the Mediterranean before
turning to this city. in September About hun
dred boys Will be taken 10 the Paris Exposition
New-York tribune., 1900-05-01
IN HETHODIST CIRCLES.
MRS. MMAHONs ATTITUDE AT THE CON
FERENCE WILL BE WATCHED
WITH KEEN INTEREST

Considerable discussion has been raised in Meth
odist circles throughout the country by the report
that Mrs. Matte g. Mcmahon. OF Griggsvi4e H.
who is delegate 10 the General Conference open
ing tomorrow in Chicago, intends 10 make a
strong fight TO have women admitted 10 the Con-
ference as provisional delegates.
That Mrs. McMahon is herself provisional dele
gate means that she has been elected by her Con
New-York tribune., 1900-05-01

No. 7.aG7-MIssES WAIST. ishly shaped sleeves have
slight fulIness u the shoulders. and made with
D0nts which extend down the hands.
Silk gTenadne, eoiInne, cashmere or drap q etc
may be SIyIlshly developed in this mode. with
rnings OF ribbon lace, fancy braids ruchings OF
mousseline and chiffon.
vii! require three and Ihree-QuarteT yards OF D.
inch material. The pattern No. 1861 Ia in
sizes for misses OF twelve fourteen and sixteen
New-York tribune., 1900-05-01

Udt n - al "A III lStO III SILd II
box pleats at the neck
and shoulders, which are
drawn down smoothly 70
The belt, giving a beCOm-
ing long waisted effect.
The yoke is permanently
attached TO the right lin
ing front. and fastenS in
ViSlbly under the left
side. Three box pleats at
the shoulder are pressed
1tatly for d short dis
Iance, the stylish fulness
being gathered in a slight
blouse at the waist line.
The right front crosses
over in double breasted
style. forming three
points, which are deco
rated with fancy buttons.
The small revers which
outline the yoke. the col
lar and edge OF front and
sleeves are trimmed with
lace insertion. The styl-
New-York tribune., 1900-05-01
THE TRIPUNE PATTERN.
WAIST, NO. 1857. FOR COUPON
AND 10 CENTS

The accompanying illustration shows one OF the
seasons box pleared waists in crepe de chine
with trimmings of Renaissance insertion. II is
mounted q perfectly fitted lining. which closes
in tha narlrrn H. I'd In,
New-York tribune., 1900-05-01
SPECIAL FUND.

Mrs Z. W Jacobs of Connecticut, in sending her
contribution for the special fund, writes Il am
haopy to contribute my dime to the permanent
fund. which is indeed happy thought, and hope
II will grow beyond all anticipation. H M r;
has also sent 10 cents. this making the sum total
al present 81 80
New-York tribune., 1900-05-01
MANY KINDLY OFFERS.

The readers Of The Tribune Sunshine Column have
always proved their readiness on all occasions to
lend a helping hand give kindly aid to any
one in need. This fact was emphasized Yesterday.
when twenty-five letters were received onering Q
home to the lonely woman whose case was reported
in the column Saturday.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-01
EXCHANGING SUNSHINE.

Miss Komorniski, OF Brooklyn sent box OF
miscellaneous articles TO Miss Duncombe. president
of a T. s s. branch in the Bahamas, and Miss
Duncoube reciprocated by forwarding to Miss
KCmorniskf some of the beautiful shells found at
island home.