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New-York tribune., 1900-03-19
BUFFALO d. 4. R. WORK.

fer is parrio1lc work this winter the Buffalo
napier OF the Daughters Of the American Revo-
'-''on has given this winter four courses OF nine
5-a-l6s each on American history 10 the adult
---s ana Italians Of that city. The papers read
we're translated into Polish and Italian, and the
t-lecis were follows, Period OF Discovery"
.-oT-al Period From Bunker Hu 10 Valley
'ge' FroEa Valley Forge 10 Yorktown" MAX
= oi TIE Constitution The War Of 1872" The
i'-- Mar Reconsideration" and .Municipal
Law TIE readings were iIIusrra+ad ,,,,b +ba
Iytty.-oOil ana We're eTninenry successful! in
---AE q large number OF the foreign poDuaIlon
~ ne LooI hundred thousand population of Buff
-, - let-ly-lfe thousand Poles and twenty
-. 1I-1 -tSl-a1s The effCrr Of the Bufralo Chan
= ~ accordance with the words OF washington.
l1-ote Is an object Of primary fnportance
IONS lor The general diffusion Of knowlefge
s-4 -5s4SplIlS TO an enlightened public opinion
-I-'i ----s 70 young and old such adj
= s-l4-i develop IN them the largest csnscty Fo~
@--~'+4i4ts l-4e duties Of American citizens %
New-York tribune., 1900-03-19
A PATRIOTIC T. S. s. BOY.

Mrs George P Lawton. president of the Sara
toga branch of The Tribune Sunshine Society re-
ports excellent work accomplished by members OF
her branch. Jacob Remson Ditmars, lad OF
seventeen who is typical Sunshine member,
and who is also a member of the BemIs Heights
CHAPTER of the Children Of the American ReVolu-
tion mas received a gold medal from the National
Society of the Children OF the American Revolu-
ton in recognition Of his services TO his country
during the Spanish-Anerican War.
The medal presented during the celebration
recently held at the Columbia Theatre, in Wash
ington. by the Children of the American Revolu-
ton Over thousand persons were present 10
see the medal presented, and Mrs. Lawton Went to
Washington in order receive the medal for him.
1t is of gold and bronze, bearing one side the
record of the services rendered by the recipient,
and on the other laurel wreath and seal OF the
society It is suspended from red. white and
blue ribbon attached TO a gold bar. The presen-
tation was made by Mrs Daniel LOthrOp, Presi-
dent-Cieneral of the National Society.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-19
WoRLD,s TEnPER4HcE c01GREsS

notable gathering OF this year Will be the
worlds temperance congress- which meets in Lon
don next June. More than twenty temperance So
cieties, representing religious scientific and inde-
pendent bodies in different countries of the world
will give accounts Of their work and its results
during the century.
The Continental societies are chiefly composed OF
clergynen and medical men. and their work Will be
presented mostly from the moral and sociological
sides The strictly scientific are English
and American. studying alcohol and its ef-
fects the other the disease Of lnebriety and it's
causes.
The Bishop OF London Will preside at the meet
nGs and Robert Rae pioneer in the temperance
cause. will arrange the programme.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-19
LEAD FIELDS OF MISSOURI.
COMPANY FORMED TO DEVELOP PART os


sceptical capitalists who have been watching The
rapid development OF the Missouri lead fields
and wondering how soon they might begin TO show
signs Of exhaustion may find food for thought in
recent report issued by the Bureau OF Geology
and Mines of Missouri in which the State Geolog1sl
John A. GaIaher. declares that they are prac-
ticaly inexhaustible, so extensive the
bodies Here is a sample OF his language regarding
them:
Oil, gas. coal and disseminated lead deposited
In wide horizontal zones and there are no physical
reasons why they should not De explored success
fully with core drill The disseminated lead de-
lneXhaustlole IhereIore II once deInonstrated tnaC
one or more OF those unexpored Cambrian areas
managers OF the railroad lines need not have any
fears that il will be quickly exhausted The zones
Of disseminated lead now known exist in the Cam
brian country will not be exhausted in a thousand
years even though they should be worked three
They are doubtless the most extensive ore bodies
aR@ World. the sa'eS' mining propositions III the An0"H
One of the most energetic organizations recently
formed to exploit these extensive ore beds Is the
Missouri Lead Fields Company. 1T IS" says The
Copper Zinc and Lead Review the owner in fee
Of over i've thousand acres OF land located in
St Francois County. No.. and in the midst OF fully
developed and highly productive lead properties
Thorough prospecting in the way OF sinking drills
on much of the property has been done demon
strating the existence of large ore deposits. Vast
fortunes have been made in lead mining IN that
So ~ "a -+aacI7- 80 Rim r1Ii1y -rtce ~ TssT ars
vet be made. During the last year the stocks
advanced in price. While some have been withdrawn
from the market altogether the holders being too
In general way. from the present outlook, lead
stocks may be considered a good Investment. The
demand 1or lead Is great ana SleadlIy lnereaSlns-
"On the lands OF the company above referred 70,
liable mining engineers and experts over SS00oOee
or o 1T9 1 is are2Gy 6 rin II That has Been done shows
an average of thtrty-eigat feet OF per cent one
thing like 100000 per acre.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-19
ONE WOM4N'S OCCUPATION.
TRANSFORMING BUFFALO HORNS INTO
ARTICLES OF USE AND BEAUTY

TRANSFORMING BUFFALO HORNS INTO
ARTICLES OF USE AND BEAUTY
woman living in Hartford. Conn. has turned
her inventive genius and large collection OF buf-
falo horns 10 account in a way that promises to
make small fortune for her. A number Of years
ago her brother in the West foreseeing that the
extinction OF the buffalo certain within a
comparatively short time, systematically purchased
all the horns he could find, and so accumulated
about ten thousand pairs
They remained stored in the little Western town
forgotten in his growing wealth. and not long ago
he told his sister half jestingly that she might
have them
after the outer covering is removed the substance
left is as black ebony is susceptible of high
polish. The secret of obtaining this polish was
known only 10 the Indians at one time but the
Hartford woman visited many bone factories and
studied the modes of treatment in time lea rning
how 10 polish the horns in entirely satisfactory
''
She Is engaged now in designing articles in whose
manufacture the hcrns may be employed artts-
rc2Ily, They are used supports for footstools
mounted as hatracks, made into dining room and
library ornaments. flower vases and MANY other
articles OF use and beauty.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-19
THERE TO GO TO-DAY.

WHERE TO GO TO-DAY.
Birthday parry tor he members Of the Ne7-Y9Tk state
way, until 2 p m.
Talk hv Miss Webster Ward 'Engiishmen Of
Arcars and Letters During the Past Twenty Years, ~
& No. - East Twenty ninth St, 2:Ao p. m
Rsce7-or AZ the Evening High School for Women No.
81 East TWenrieth-st, p. m
lecture CT The Literature Of India by Mrs. Runtz
Rees. The home " Mrs. James NJ Townsend. No.
5ls West Sevenry-ltth-st., i q. n
Drama dav Professional Wonan's League No 1909
Broadway. ? p
Meeting sewing Wonlens Guild Of the
Nev-Tork Homeopathic College and Hospital, with
George Armstrong the Osborne. Fifty
Eeventh-sT. and SeVertt-ave,,
TAX n Italian A--' by Clara wilson the san
Reno severty-hfth-s+- and Central Park West. 10
l. r.
Reading English poets by the AlunnR Shakespeare
Literature CLASS q Normal College. in the college
library. SiZty-egEtf-st- and P1rh-ave, Z p.
Fire illustrated lectures p Mozart by T. ".
Surecte. IN Columbus Hall Sxtieths between Ninth
and Tenth aves.. with the Hartman Expedition in
A-asza' by F : Dellerhzugh- AZ Public School No
8. Sevenrg-sevenIh-sC. and Arsteroar-ave-. and
LIE Philippines by Fritz Andraae and Will
T. Reeves. r., Public School No q, No. 80
Lsrtcn-sr.
Chn4rens party given by the Twelfth Night Club.
Berkeley Lyceurn, N. % West Flrtyf urrl-st- from
ln.I D. n.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-19

ALREADY BIEc5 DONE
The Arkansas Education COMMITTEES has asked
cle club women Of that State 10 give their consid-
GRAFTON and furtherance 10 the following slgges-
tons. waich VIII, It IS thought, be of use 10 or
ganiza-ions in other parts Of the world:
Ftrst-L0cate. if possible, our educational weak
seoond-Provide works Of art for the schooIroon.
Lhlrd-Encourage the establishment kinder
Fourtl-stinulate business methods in club
women with respect TO prompt correspondence and
S-La-4ls II heeplnE engagements
ne Fae5 IN interest be focused upon the child as
7 sl1l-l-- Encourage music, sewing and domestic
Seyenth-Acvocaue chair OF pedagogy in State
Ninth-Iuvesttgate sanitary condition Of local
schools ana seek 20 create higher Ideals for home
TentiI-Iet each club in the federation establish
library.
The committee further recommended the fre-
Quent and general discussion OF educational topics
al club meetings, ana suggest the following sub
Jects:
Flrst-T'he educational talue Of reading for chill
se7ond-The study Of Arkansas tax and school
Third Educational tnauerce and work of WON
Eourth-The training Of charity workers
Flt-h-TAe growth OF education in the United
Sxth-The educational value OF music. and the
results 9t c9mpuisory musical instruction.
5e'eat1--1he educational value Of newspapers.
ElEhth-fhe Importance Of schools for special
Ga-allg n correct composition
A-n[a-Aoolltion Of corporal punishment in cur
Ienta-Cultivate The speaking. as well as the
singing voice and thus help obliterate the Ameri-
can voice. as recognized abroad.
ElevenrA-The necessity for n Industrial institute
and college for girls N Arkansas
IVelIth-In1iuence OF history and civics in forna-
uon OF character
Th:r-eent1-How does the Arkansas system Of ed
Ucauon compare With that OF New-York Massa-
chuset-s?
The Arkansas Federation Of Womens Clubs is
composed Of sixty clubs with about twenty-five
hundred members. The organization has FIVE heads
-el lc2ilUn, household economics music and art,
Elllage Improvement ana club extension. Mrs.
Gsnr.
Although the federation has only recently ceIe-
b1ated us second anniversary. Il has accomplished
considerable work along educational lines. Circu-
.eIllg and travelling libraries ana travelling picture
saii1Iles have been sent out by many Of the clubs
schoo books, tablets and states have been provided
73..tald ny ctaldren unable 10 obtain them. Beautiful
s-sstlfes ca-e been placed in schoOlrooms. and
f-Is qrereC for fgc ueateSt and artistic pub
- S-neolroCu during the present session. Through
80 reservation ID free scholarship IN the Training
'y-ll9l oT Domestic Science. a Worcester Mass.
- e Seen secured. and a bright Helena girl Is now
9Gs. " - -i
New-York tribune., 1900-03-19
GOOD CHEER.
no HOPE.

oh, hope stay thou near by.
Point upward to a clearer sky
A fairer day'
Keep close beside through all the stormy way
Dear hone
Thy bright and sunny smile
Has brought me cheer IN many a gloomy Whie
In times past,
When storms swept round and skies were overcast
Leave
But let me feel thy touch upon my brow
True friend of 'nine.
So let me place this trusting hand in thine
AS years roll on;
Until. thy mission gone,
I sav at last on heavens sunny slope.
-Cf5liza Cummings Hatch
New-York tribune., 1900-03-19
MRS. GEORGE KERRY, OF CALCUTTA

Among the women who will speak at the ECU
menical Conference in this city the last Of April
VIII be Mrs. George Kerry is the eldest daugh-
Ter OF the Rev. John Compston, OF England At
the age OF twelve she pledged herself 10 foreign
mission work In 1856 she went from the Baptist
Zenana Mission. Of England 70 Calcutta India
There she took charge Of small normal school for
the training Of native Christian female teachers
After nine years OF service Miss Compston was
married 10 the Rev. George Kerry She then as
sisted in general mission work especially in con
nection with the Entaly native church in cal
cutta. IN 1897 the state of Mr. Kerry's health
compelled their return England
Mrs Kerry is especially Interested in the train
ing OF native Christian young women for mission
work Her experience in the Normal School n,
Calcutta viii enable her to speak acccptablv on
this subject at the conference. ' ~
New-York tribune., 1900-03-19
OF ODD DESIGN

Nothing is so necessary 10 a we'll groomed ap-
a crumped Crisp freshness is essential.
In the choice of these dainty accessories even the
most economical women become extravagant. It
seems to be fact that pretty women insist upon
wearing wells that completely their faces,
while those who would look the better for a dis
guising film favor light meshes.
Real thread lace wells with border reaching
from mouth to chin are among the most expensive
designs and beautify mouths of doubtful
prettiness Nine. Sembrich gives her name TO a
closely dotted affair. pretty and fashionable, but
exceedingly bad for the eyes. Women not en-
dowed with well defined features should eschew
the close dots Small features become insignificant
behind them. The open mesh, sparsely sprinkled
with large velvet dots like patches. generally
becoming They do try the eyes much as
dotted wells
will. its inventor claims protect the most delicate
skin from the evil effects of chilling winds. Even
the most beautiful women apt to look blue and
pnched when exposed TO the cold. This new veil
feather, yet constructed that, under an
ordinary veil it protects the face as effectu2ly as
uate at the end of long journey If she had just
emerged from her room. Another useful veil, and
becoming also, has invisible eye shields under
is driving.
Fine close mesh wells are not so becoming TO some
because they darken the skin. Plain Brussels net
and tulle are in this category. The new double
becoming to women Of middle age The outer veil
may be any sort of meSh but sheer white Illusion
always forms the background.
Vell that Will doubtless become popular mas
irregular scroll pattern all II. consisting OF
chenille dots of various sizes, from pnpoin dots to
those the size of a pea. The scroll is of goodly
proportions, sometimes reaching from chin to
temple, and gives to the face curious appearance
These wells scarcely becoming. but their Oddity
draws attention 70 the wearers face.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-19
4 QUEEN As DOCTOR

queen with unique distinction is Queen AmalIe
OF Portugal She is. for all practical purposes a
Doctor though IL is not true that as has often
been stated, she has taken the degree Of NJ D
Queen Amalie. however. though she is not a quail
fed doctor, has studied medicine. and she was
able some time ago 70 dress the wounds OF wood
cutter who met with accident in a lonely wood
through which she passing. Not guessing who
the doctor" was. the woodcutter asked her ad-
dress. that he might send her a basket OF eggs,
Six years ago the Queen founded a dspensary for
poor children which she visits regular riy helping
in the kitchen and surgery when necessary
New-York tribune., 1900-03-19
FrNER4L oF GEORGE r. BARrHOLONEW

The fuperal of George Richmond Bartholomew,
for thirty-three years managing editor of The
New-Yorl Daily News" who found dead in
his bed the Lakewood Hotel. Lakewood. \. J.,
Saturday morning. will take place at the ST.
LOrenz Hotel. Seventy-seCond-st. and Lexington
ave. at o'clock this evening Colonel William L.
Brown. president of the Press Club has appointed
the following committee of the club attend the
funeral: Robert B. Mcintyre, Herman Ridder, P. J.
Hanway. Edward P TagSart. William Penny, John
A. HaltOn, Charles NJ. Beatte. George H. Fleming,
Redferu.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-19
THE REV. P. s. GIANT N HIS PrLPIr AG41v

The Rev. Percy Stckney Grant, rector of the
Church of the Ascension. who returned home
Saturday. after accompanying Bishop Potter on an
ecclesiastical mission. occupying five months 10 the
Philippines. Japan. China and india conducted the
services in his church yesterday. In the course
OF mis- sermon at the morning service Mr.. Grant
reterred TO the observations ne had made mis-
slonary work in the East He spoke in terms the
highest admiration OF the results accomplished BY
New-York tribune., 1900-03-19
TO PUT PIERS IN JAMAICA Bay.

BIG UNDERTAKING SAID TO BE The FURecss
OF NEW DOCK CoMPANT-
The Jamaica Bay Dock Company. which was IN
corporated in Trenton y. J.. last week. has for It's
object. il is said. the bukheading of more than
half a mile Of waterfront property in Brooklyn
between Canarsie and Bergen Beach and the con-
srruction OF piers. docks warehouses and other
fr,nroveu1euts The directors OF the company,
which has capital OF Sl50OO0 are Charles ". Ben
nett and Peter Whitney. or Manhattan, ana WIZ
owned BY the company lies on Jamaica Bay and
TDdian and Bedford Creeks The Improvement -
~ cost IL is said $4,000 and 100000, and
will take a year complete II viii take about
20 OH0 cubic Yards Of earth 70 Ill the low land
IN is said that contracts for the construcricc
plant have been awarded
New-York tribune., 1900-03-19
stB00L cHILDREy's LUNCHEONs.

Since the Board of Education in Boston has pro-
vided luncheons for its public school children at
nominal prices it Is said that marked Improvement
in the health Of pupils is noticeable The scheme
has been in operation only about three years and
was brought about after much agitation and pre-
dictions OF failure. However. the experiment has
proved a success and has been made pay its
way the substitution of wholesome soups ana
baked apples for sweets and pastry being most
beneficial. letter is to be sent 10 Superintendent
Maxwell, of the New-York Board OF Education,
asking that Bostons eXampLe be f0llOMed here.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-19
SNAIL FIRE IN Tt. ". SHERM4y-s HOUSE.

Patrolman Gallagher, of the East Sxty-seventh-
ST. station saw large quantity of smoke and
flame coming from of the chirnneys of the
house of William Watts Sherman. at No. SIS Fifth
al 80 O'Clock yesterday morning He sent
a still alarm the nearest engine house. and
informed the occupants Of the house that their
chimney fire A pail Of salt poured down
the chimney by the hremen put out the baze in
a few minutes, and without damage
New-York tribune., 1900-03-19
4 YEARS. WORK.
ISOLATION SHOWS AN INCREASE IN
INTEREST IN ALL DEP ARTMENTS

INTEREST IN ALL DEPARTMENTS.
Advance sheets of last years report of the Har-
lem Young Womens Christian Association show
that the total number of persons enrolled by the
association in 1899 5S7; Of employers regis
tered $40 of employees 56l temporary positions ar
ranged no. permanent positions, - The total class
attendance of the year 5,SS7 and the total at
tendance at all social gatherings was lOoO
Since fall there been fourteen class sessions
every week with occasional private lessons in ad-
ditfon The sum of $40 netted by two gymna-
SUM entertainments during the year a portion OF
the amount being given to the building fund and
Hill, the missionary of the association III
India. ., -,
The gymnasium classes which furnished with
excellent equipment, are larger than ever oerore
There are six good shower baths connected with
the gvrnna siurn. The registration bureau supplies
trained and in cases experienced, dress
makers, milIners. bookkeepers nursery govern
esses and teachers of music and kindergarten
Among the entertainments given during the year
have been lectures, practical talks, thfnloIe
party Scotch evening, magazine party, TWO large
annual receptions and many home circle evenings
During the summer the gymnasium ana rooI gar
den were used for evening gatherings
New-York tribune., 1900-03-19
GRATE 0N 4 nOrNT4IN non

According to the last request Of Helen Hunt Jack
son. the authoress her grave lies in solitude on the
crests OF the Rockies which she lived and died
On the summit Of the Cheyenne Mountain, in Colo
rado beneath the shadow Of the eternal rocks and
giant mountains and amid the WHdness of nature
Is this impressive burial place Few tourists ever
leave this region without visiting her grave, which
is hidden beneath a mound of rocks and stones.
No headstone marks the spot, but hewn deep IN
the bark OF OF the tall pines are the letters
III. H Each tourist adds to the pile or stones
BY carrying two up the mountain
New-York tribune., 1900-03-19
SUNSHINE RECEIVED.

Mary Mclean of Florida, has sent a box Of seeds
FOR bouse plants and also the garden. The names
of the seeds are affixed and description OF the
flowers The contents of the box will be dViqea i1{
among the different members desiring them MISS
Mary also sent a pretty Indian basket 70 be ior-
yyarded to a member in Poughkeepsie y Y MTS-
7 + Parker has contributed Easter cards, MISS u
NJ MeIlen book; E. c. fancy work. cards, pooh
lets and worsteds ito be distributed among IN
traiide''. Mrs +, B. Crane of New-Jersey. scrap
hooks and a charming letter. and magazines came
without
New-York tribune., 1900-03-19
MUSICAL BIRTHDAY RECEPTION

At musical reception given by Mr. ana Mrs
Theodore Sutro. OF Onehundred and -second-st and
Riverside Drive last week 10 celebrate Mr. Sutro's
birthday there many interesting features
Miss Josephine Sullivan harpist, and many others
contributed the piensure of the occasion. A bout
one hundred and nfty guests were IN attendance.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-19
MTSICAL ETCHRE.

T s Branch Ne. ,. of Jersey City. Mrs. Helen
Markham. president, will hold musical euchre on
Havdns birthday. March 81 at the home OF Mrs
Jared Markham. No. 10 Pollock-ave-, Jersey City.
The Coreopsis Reading Club connected with TINS
branch is deeply interested in making the occasion
one of special interest. There Will be manuollh
and violin solos and classical duets. The proceeds
will be used the home fund of Branch NO. =
New-York tribune., 1900-03-19
TO WASH WHITE Wells.

Take lined saucepan, and in IT make a strong
solution of soap and water. put the veil into II
and place the fire to simmer for about twenty
minutes then squeeze the veil in soap and
water till II Is quite clean; rinse in cold water,
then again In little cold water to which has been
added a drops OF blue and lump OF sugar.
Shake the veil gently and pin it clean towel
to dry.
In bridal wells pleated fans of tulle now
used instead of the coronet arrangement. They
stand upright upon the head would aigrette.
and placed either side of tiny spray
of orange blossoms. The fans must NOT be too tall
stiff.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-19

blouse are made to correspond with the peate
skirt giving long. straight lines from the shOulde
the hem of the skirt The back Is fitted smooth
" and the front slightly bloused.
The sailor collar forms broad. square revers
front where IL is fastened by a jaunty tie OF sill
with long fTnEed ends.
The correct two-piece sleeves have little fulnes
at the shoulders. The sailor collar and plastro
stitched with heavy blue silk.
Attractive costumes by the mode of serge. hen
rietta. cashmere covert flannel are combine
with cloth of contrasting shades they may b
made OF color and trimmed with narrow braid
velvet ribbon gimp in place of the machin
stitching
To make the costume for girl eight years oil
Will require three and one-quarter yards of forty
four-inch material The pattern, No. 1929. is cut fl
sizes for girls four. six, eight ten and twelve year
Old
New-York tribune., 1900-03-19
GRATITUDE OF AN INVALID.

President Of the T S. S: Language seems 100
f..h1e +o conI,av how sincerely I thank all or the
kind members Of The Tribune Sunshine Society
who have contributed generously ana aH3rqeo ffi
so ruch GOOD creer and comfort to long suiIeI
jnvaiid I reviewed the wheel chair from Iehany
Yesterday 1t is great blessing, and enter an
much hope or gaining strength y Us U.s. -
doctor saws car be hel-< until can De 90 IaNei @
out into the sunlight and air. The SOL = =, hds as
brought relief and true sunshine 70 me as Meli a. a.
to my dear old mother. who in her GeVo'Ion Nd nd
been under a sevare strain in order 10 give hie' "a"
assisted. many necessities.
one of your truly grateful smut ms -->-e,rl>r
f3rooI<l,,n \ Y SARAH JOHNSTON.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-19
SEWING FOR THE BABIES.

Mrs. James A Trowbridge, of No 81 East Thir-
ty-fourth-st., a sewing class her home every
Tuesday from o'clock until 5. Music eulvens the
working hours and is served ). The sew
ing class is for the benefit Of the babies wards
OF the Post-Graduate Hospital and will continue
through March