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Passaic City record., 1901-08-31

unless one had a ream of paper to
spare. There is no leader generally
recognized as such. Gibson, Christy,
Blashfield, Frost. Parrish. Remington,
Clinedinst, Pyle, Beard, Greiffenhagen,
De Thulstrup-the list might be eX-
tended indefinitely. Each one differs
from all the rest in his methods and
results, although the worh of all is ac-
ceptable to publishers and public.
One thing is to be insisted on. AL
though the work of these men is often
ished page, it is done with thorough
earnestness. Closer examination will
only bring out its beauties. Whether
their work is with pen and ink. to bring
out clear distinctness of outline, or
with brush in the wash drawings that
fade away without outline. it is well
done to the last stroke.
Women illustrators, although on a
par with men in regard to the quality
of the work produced, are still behind
them in quantity. There are not many
of them in the field, but the work of
those that are is marked by much deli
cacy and originality of thought. Flor
ence S. Shinn, Charlotte Harding, Flor
ence Carlyle Fanny y. Cory and Violet
Oakley are only a very few of the
women whose work is attracting favor
able notice.
Among the leaders in this field is
Miss Elizabeth Shippen Green of Phila-
delphia. Miss GREEN'S illustrations are
seen in number of the current maga-
zines, and her work is never mentioned
by one conversant with such matters
without word of praise. Philadel-
phia, by the way, is par excellence the
city of illustrators and contributes
more than its fair share to the pages
of the periodicals. Miss Green is best
Passaic City record., 1901-08-31
METHODISTS TO MEET
THIRD ECUMENlCAL CONFERENCE
SOON TO BE HELD
All Branches of the Church to BE
Represented In the Coming London
Gathering - History of the Great
Conferences and Their Scope.

Conferences and Their Scope.
In London from Sept. to 16 will be
held the third decennial ecumenical
conference of the Methodist Episcopal
church. The event is of great impor
tance to all interested in church mat
ters, for it serves to bring together
many of the deepest thinkers on re-
ligious matters. Not only Methodists,
but also members of other denomina-
tions, followed with interest the delib-
eratons of the two preceding ecu
menical conferences.
The coming meeting will be COM
posed of 800 members, about 200 repre-
senting British Methodism and affil-
lated conferences and mission fields
and 300 representing the conferences
of the churches in the United States
and Canada and their foreign work.
Among the delegates will be some of
the most prominent American Meth
odists, both lay and clerical.
All parts of the United States and
most, If not all, of the II branches of
American Methodism will be repre-
sented Outside of this country the
religion Of Wesley is divided among
12 churches. 1t has long been the
dream of many leaders of the great
denomination to unite all these into one
compact body, and the coming confer
ence may do much to bring about so
desirable a result.
Addresses on various subjects of in
terest will form the great bulk of the
work Of the conference. Among the
subjects to be discussed are Biblical
Criticism and the Christian Faith
'"The Neglect of Family Religion and
Worship" Gambling" 'The Elements
of Pulpit Effectiveness" "Christianity
and Modern Belief Modern Indiffer-
entsm" and "Perils of Increasing
Wealth and Luxury
The sessions will be held in Wesley's
old church, the City Road chapel. The
same building held the first ecumenic-
al conference in 1881, the second, ten
years later, being in Washington. 1t
has been said concerning these confer
ences that 'they are absolutely without
legislative, judicial or executive au-
thority. The Methodist conferences are
held for the exchange of mutual greet
ings by representatives of universal
Passaic City record., 1901-08-31

1881, he has been the senior bishop of
the Methodist Episcopal church.
Bishop Bowman was born near Ber-
wick, Pa, in 1917 He was educated
at Dickinson college, and in 1888 he
received his license to preach. He
served as an educator for many years,
being president of Dickinson seminary
and of Asbury now De Pauw) unfyer-
sity. In 1864 and 1865 DR.. Bowman
was chaplain of the United States SEN
ate, and in 1872 he was elected to the
apiscopate of his church. For many
gears Bishop Bowman has been famous
.or the refinement and beauty of his
character and the excellence Of his SER
mons and addresses.
Passaic City record., 1901-08-31
MAGAZINE PICTURES.
OFTEN COST MORE THAN THE
STORIES THEY ILLUSTRATE.
Some of Americans Best Artists Con-
tribute to the Periodica1s-Wo
illustrators and Their Work-Hoyv
the Drawings Are Reproduced.

When you start your nagaZine-for
every one is certain to start one now
adays, sooner or later-be sure to sup
ply it with good illustrations. You
needn't worry about the Ietterpress, the
reading matter. if you guarantee your
readers a plentiful supply of the best
pictures. That's the way magazines
are run now, or, at any rate, so it
seems to one who gives casual glance
at their pages. To be sure, it isn't real
ly so, for never before were the period
icals so good in both departments. But
it is certainly true that the quality of
the Illustrations has gone up at a much
greater rate than that of the matter.
That some of the best Of American art
lists contribute their WCI!i to the maga-
zines is amply attested by the prices
brought by the original drawings when
sold. In many cases the man who
draws the picture for story gets more
for one specimen of his work than the
author does for the entire story.
\ case in point is that of Il recent
new contributor to one Of the best of
our monthlies. He had written a story
that gained for itself the leading place
in the magazine. Taking a liking to
the original of one of the pictures that
had helped his story to appear before
the public, the poor author made bold
to ask his publisher fer the wash draw
ing.
why, we sell those" was the re-
sponse, but III get it for you at the
lowest possible price
"All right" said our author thinking
he could spare a few dollars. How
much will it be?'
THAT drawing will cost ycE $50,
said the accommodating publisher. But
as the scribe had received only 500
for his story he didn't care to invest.
And the artist, of course, had received
much more for the nine illustrations
that went with the story. But he was
among the top notchels" of his art.
To name the leading magazine Illus
traitors of today would be invidious
Passaic City record., 1901-08-31
PAssAIC CITY, N. j. SATURDAY, AUGUST 81. 1901
known as a dclineator of child life.

known as a dclineator of child life.
Most of the cuts for magazine illus
trations are made by photo engraving,
this modern process having the merit
of exactly reproducing the work of the
artist. A collodion negative is first
made of the drawing. If the latter be
a wash drawing, or picture in which
there is a graduation of color, the half
tone process is employed. y polished
plate of metal is next coated over with
the sensitive solution. the negative is
placed upon it, and the exposure to
light and the subsequent mordant re
produce the image upon the plate. To
adequately describe the various proc
esses employed would take volume.
Passaic City record., 1901-08-31
PLANTS AND ANIMALS.

Mosquito is derived from Spanish
smosca," and means little fly"
The number of species of palms
known in 1897 was 16; to-day they
number 1000.
The guinea-pig holds the record for
quick growth among animals. 1t is
full grown at six weeks.
In spite of it's capacity for hard
work, the elephant seldom, if ever,
sleeps more than four or occasionally
five hours.
The North American alligator is
not dangerous to man. The African
and Indian alligators are, on the con-
trary, extremely so.
The white mulberry lives but 60
wears. 1t is the best for silkworms.
The black mulberry will live 300
years or more in England.
Passaic City record., 1901-08-31

man of great intellectual and physical
yigor He does not look his age. He
was born in Ohio, but moved to lndl-
ana From 1860 to 1865 Mr.. Wilson
was judge of the court of common
pleas, and in 1860 he was judge of the
circuit court In 1870 Mr. Wilson was
elected to congress and served two
terms.
At the expiration of his second term
Mr.. Wilson was about to return to In
diana to resume his law practice there,
but remained instead to engage in
practice in connection with Judge
Shellabarger The partnership has been
very successful, and the firm is one of
the best known in Washington. They
have been engaged in many of the most
important cases, civil and criminal.
that have been tried in the District of
Columbia. 1t is in the latter branch of
his profession that Mr.. Wilson eXcels,
before the United States supreme court.
He is expected to put to good use in his
present case his experiences in the cele-
blated court martial of d. G.. Swain,
judge advocate general of the army.
Resides His law practice eX-Judge
Wilson has extensive business interests
in the city of his adoption. lie is
president OF the Chesapeake and poto-
mac Telephone company. Rear Ad-
miral Schley and he are close personal
friends. and it is known that the for
mer had his selection as chief counsel
in mind ever since the court of inquiry
was suggested
Passaic City record., 1901-08-31
SOME
INDIANA
!: DRAMATI0T0 :

The term Hoosier used to bear with
it mild sense of sneer which indicated
the frontier character of Indiana and
her people a couple of generations ago
In those early days of pioneers the
commonwealth was busy with the fields
and he forest and left estheticism to
the New Englander and politics to
Ohio
Somehow Indiana and Indianians
have always coddled close to the
Passaic City record., 1901-08-31
SCHL.EY'S CHIEF COUNSEL
Rear Admiral Has Retained One of
Washington Leading AttOrneys.

jeremiah NJ Wilson, chief counsel
for Admiral Winfield S. Schley before
the coming court of inquiry, is one of
Washngton's leading lawyers. He is
also we'll known in other sections Of
the eastern United States and enjoys
the reputation of being one of the
shrewdest of cross examiners. Mr. Will
son Las just returned from Europe and
is now actively engaged in the prepara-
ton of his case.
Although he is now IS years of age
Admiral Schley's chief counsel is still a
Passaic City record., 1901-08-31
AN INTERNATIONAL MATCH.
Rising Young French Diplomat to
Take an American Bride.

Washington society, especially that
section of it connected with the diplo-
matio corps, is looking forward with
great interest to a wedding that will be
celebrated in the Capital City in Octo-
Der. The persons to be united, Nine.
Regina Barbour Rengifo and NJ. Eu-
gene Thiebaut, are well known, and
their marriage is an event Of interna-
tional Importance.
Nine. Rengifo is one of the most
charming young widows of Washing
ton. Before her marriage in 1896 to
General Julio Rengifo, at that time
charge d'affaires of the Colombian re-
public, she was well known as the
daughter of James L. Barbour, g.
Passaic City record., 1901-08-31

Lew Wallace and his "Ben-Hur, Booth
Harrington and his "Beaucaire, Maui
rice Thompson and his "Alice of Old
Vincennes," George McCutcheon and
his "Graustark' and Charles Major
and his "When Knighthood Was In
Flower
But the literary Hoosier doesn't stop
here in his Irritation with the dramatic
muse. Some of the. best known PLAYS
Passaic City record., 1901-08-31
A Night Thought.

1t must occur to every honest man
when he looks at his bare feet at night
that great credit for his personal ap-
pearance Is due to his shoes
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-04
The Way to Iron Shirts.

For ironing fold the skirt straight
down the middle Of the back and iron
the body smooth, taking care to move
the iron mainly straight with the wrap.
Next fold a sleeve fat along the slOped
seam and iron 1t upon both sides. Iron
first through the middle, then take hold
of the wristband or shoulder with the
left hand and hold taut till the iron
goes quite to the joint. Open the wrist
band, lay it fiat and iron hard upon the
wrong side, then turn upon the right
side. Then comes the tug of war, other
wise, ironing the bosom.
First fasten the neckband properly.
Next slip the bosom board inside the
shirt and spread the bosom smooth
upon 1t, pressing it out simultaneously
with both hands. With n thin, clean
cloth wet the whole linen surface light
ly with weak, raw starch. Rub 1t In
very well, and if any place feels sticky
wipe 1t off with a cloth dipped In tepid
water Have the iron hot enough to
yellow dry cloth If left to stand on it
ten minutes. Begin at the bottom Of
the bosom and iron straight toward
the neck, up the middle, holding the
neckband in the left hand and pulling
hard against the iron. Here as much
depends on the left hand as the right
The knack lies mainly in knowing how
to pull properly.
If the bosom wrinkles or forms one
of the warps known to laundresses as
"cat faces" wet the place with clear
water, stretch it smooth and iron over
again. Rub the iron over the white
wax, also in the salt tray, to insure a
perfectly smooth surface. If the starch
Is right-properly made and applied-it
will not stick to the face. But II n yell
lowy crust forms upon the iron tip
scratch 1t off with blunt knife and be
sure to wax and salt polish the iron
again before settling 1t on the shirt.
When the whole bosom Is smooth
and nearly dry, take one of the polish
ing irons, not quite SO hot as the 9th
ers, rub the face of it with either pol
ishing wax or white soap and press the
bosom hard all over, bearing hardest
upon the rodnded iron point. Iron and
polish cuffs on a flannel covered board.
Wet them also with raw starch or,
more properly, starch water. Press
first upon the wrong side with a very
hot iron and turn upon the fight side
only when nearly dry.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-04
Chicago Women Who Swim.

The white marble swimming pool of
the Chicago Woman's Athletic club is
one of the most largely patronized
places in that town now that warm
weather is approaching. During the
morning hours the bath is in constant
use, and here may be seen many OF the
leaders of Chicago's swell set. arrayed
in gorgeous spring style bathing gowns,
doing aquatic stunts" copied from the
mermaids. The most skillful Of all
these fair swimmers is Miss Stella
Amick, the swimming instructor At
some time during every morning the
women pupils all sit around the edge Of
the pool with their feet hanging in the
water and watch Miss Amlck while she
performs tricks which would make
even the fishes stare, If there were any
there.
Among her accomplishments is her
ability to float on her side, which, 1t Is
said, not one person In hundred can
do. She can entirely submerge herself
and walk on the bottom of the pool.
One Of her diving specialties Is called
"the sea lion," because, instead OF
pointing her hands over her head in
the usual manner, she keeps her arms
at the side. And when 1t comes to
somersauts in the water she can outdO
even the small boy on terra firma.
Among her more humorous perform
ances Is her imitation Of a starfish,
when her arms and legs reyolve in
rapid succession about her body, and
her imitation of n bicycle scorcher,
only the head in strained position be-
ing out Of the water, while the pedal
ing motions are made by climbing, as
1t were, through the water.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-04
Translator., Stumbling Blocks

Some amusing instances Of trans
lators misunderstanding are mention
ed by the London Daily News. An
Italian paper not long ago turned Mr..
Rudyard Kipling's "Absentminded Beg
gar" into a DISTRACTED Mendicant"
A footnote to the same version explain
ed 'son Of Lambeth publican" as Il
reference to Mr.. Kruger! The trans
latOr who explains is often lost.
Another Italian editor who translat-
ed passage from an English paper
about n man who had killed his wife
with poker added an ingenious foot
note to say, eve do not know with GER
tainty whether this thing 'pOkerO' be u
domestic or surgical instrument"
In the French version Of one of
Scott's novels Welsh rabbit has TO be
dealt with. The translator, never hay
ing met with that article Of food, nat
urally turned 1t into "un lapin de
Gales" Unfortunately he had some
doubt whether his countrymen would
understand this and added lengthy
footnote describing how the peculiarly
delicious flavor of the rabbits of Wales
created a large demand for them in
Scotland, whittier they were exported
in bulk that would compare with the
trade OF OStcId
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-04
.Janan's ImUreGpabiI

The coast Of Japan, notwithstanding
its long shore line and numerous har-
bors, offers scant alluremeHt to an in
vading army. There is very little
beach. The bold crags and bluffs over
looking every spot where n modern
war vessel can ride at anchor are pro-
tected by strong Notifications defended
by the most modern guns.
Yeddo bay the most feasible blight
for invading purposes, needs careful
navigation even by steamers of moder-
ate draft. When torpedoes are planted,
It Is simply impregnable, says writer
in Golfers Weekly. When the war
with China broke out, small steamer
was selected to pilot merchant steam
ers up and down the bay. | remember
perfectly the unexpected curves made
by this steamer, showing plainly the
countless dangers besetting a hostile
feet regardless of the care that may
be used in feeling its way. No invad-
ing army could possibly land, and even
II IL succeeded in doing so the rice
fields, readily submerged as they are,
would aid materially in thwarting the
advance and in isolating the enemy. A
successful invasion Of Japan Is simply
impossible.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-04
boon For Housekeepers.

An Ingenious inventor recently no.
ticed that hOusekeepers frequently find
1t very difficult to keep their clothes
lines in proper position, and, inyesti-
eating further, he learned that all
those who have occasion to use ropes
or cords are often somewhat puzzled
when they are called upon to tighten
them or to maintain them in a strained
position.
Consequently he set his brains to
work and invented an instrument by
means of which any rope or cord can
be easily and securely frightened and
held In position. The instrument con-
sists of an iron rod, at one end of
which are two other small, perpendicu-
lar rods, while at the other end is q
wooden handle, similar to n crank and
which serves the same purpose. The
slack portion of the cord Is rolled
around two perpendicular rods, and
then by simply moving the crank the
rope can be tightened to any extent
desired. AS soon as the crank begins
to work the rope begins to wind itself
around the rods, and when 1t Is sutti-
ciently frightened the free end can be
securely fastened by means of prop.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-04
Children and Sweet stuns,

1t Is necessary to make some kind Of
stand against the physical demoraliza-
ton of the rising generation by the In
ordinate consumption of cheap confec-
tionery. Mrs. Creighton, the wife of the
late bishop of London, has urged again
and again the necessity for checking
the wholesale consumption OF sweet
stuff by the children Of the poorer
classes, and it is admitted by the doc
tors In poor neighborhoods that 1t is to
the continual eating of lollipops that
the wretched digestions, frequent gas
trio troubles and enfeebled stamina Of
those who are to form the future back
bone of the nation are due. What the
public house Is to the father, the sweet
stuff shop has become to the child.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-04
beautiful Indy Henry.

Lady Henry Bentick Is as good as
she is pretty and as accomplished as
she Is both fair and virtuous. At the
last drawing room held by Queen VIC
toria this blond flower Of the north
countrie came to kiss her sovereign's
hand, and, dim though the queens eye
sight was, she promptly commented on
the fair loveliness of her youthful sub
ject 1t is said on good authority that
as Lady Henry went by the queen,
turning to the Princess of Wales. said
smilingly: 'If l were young, would
ask that pretty woman to become a
member Of my household and have her
portrait painted, as Mary ii had Knel-
Ter paint her court beauties. 1t Is q
delightful thing, my dear, TO have
sweet women always about one"
Perhaps the present queen bore her
predecessors good advice in mind, for
her court ladies, as chosen so far, are
all fair to look upon, and Lady Henry
Bentick has been commanded to serve
In the great coronation celebration. In
appearance this lady Is rare and
very exquisite blonde, delicate Of fea-
ture and possessed OF uniquely per-
feet throat About her neck she In
variably wears string Of wonder
full deeply pink pearls that are heir
looms in the Bentlck family. which is
the family name Of the enormously
wealthy dukedom of Portland.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-04
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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-07-04
The Squire and the Summing Up.

At lawyers dinner in Buffalo one
Murray, who weighed 300 pounds and
who was born in Ireland, was in the
whisky business here and held his
court on the Terrace. The courtroom
was like a courtroom in Ireland. The
bench was five feet from the floor
with chair whose back reached to the
ceiling. The trimmings of the room
were all green. Mr. Lockwood and
Judge Beckwith were trying out a
case before the squire. There was no
jury. At the close the squire paused.
'Do you wish to sum up?" he asked.
81 leave it all with your honor" said
Mr.. Lockwood who advises young law
yers with Il ticklish cause and friendly
face on the bench to do likewise.
I'll sum up" said Judge Beckwith.
every we'll" replied Squire Murray.
"While you're at it I'll slip down in
Murray Bros and have a drink with
Lockwood. But I'll be back before you
finish"
The squire and Mr.. Lockwood went
out. The squire was in search of the
spirit of the law at the root Of the law.
Mr.. Lockwood thinks they had drink
On the stairs, half way back to the
courtroom, with the echo of Beckwith's
voice sounding in their ears, the squire
stopped.
Lockwood" said he, you've won
your case"
Then they went in and heard Beck
with finish summing up.-Buffalo Ex-
press