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New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
MARK TWAIN AGAIN A WITVESS
TESTIMONY IN THE KIPLING sUIT-~MR
DoOLEY'' LISTENS SERIOUSLY

TESTIMONY IN THE KIPLING SUTT-~AlR
DooLEY'' LISTENS SERIOUSLY.
me suit Of Rudyard Kipling against Putnam's
sons for infringement Of copyright I'm publshing a
SCI oI DOCKS containing stories of the complainant
~ t'H an mutation of the trademark. the elephants
aN' used on the outward Bound edition of the
duthors works, was begun before Judge Lacomhe
ana jury in the United States Circuit Court yes-
terday. The morning session was taken up with
the reading Of the testimony taken before Com
missioner John A. Shields. who was appointed as
master in the proceedings begun against the firm
OF Putnam's Sons and one or two other nubI,sh
ing houses early this year. in which hearings
samuel L. Clemens C'Mark Twain'O appeared as a
witness
Mark Twain" dressed in severe clerical garb. was
present at the afternoon session of the court He
occupied seat to the right of the bench and
was apparently absorbed in the reading of a new
oook. 1t was new one. for Mr.. Clemens on two
or three occasions reached his hand into his
trousers pocket and pulled big jackknife with
which he cut the pages of the book Occupying a
seat next to Mr.. Clemens was Finley Peter Dunn
C'Mr. Dooey'O who was clad in a blue serge srft
including three button cutaway coat a dark
four-in-hand tie and black shoes Mr. Dunn edged
MS chalr up toward that occupied by Mr.. Clemens
evidently with the purpose of opening conversa
tlon with the author the matter of the testf-
mony which was being read to the Jury Mr. Glenn
ems however. appeared to take no notice of these
movements mo and read his book steadily even when
i sie tesuIm9ny Iy given by himself before Commis-
ei0fIeT VIZ, ohleIds was read out to the jury.
within ten minutes of the close of court Mr.
clemens was called to the stand. Nothing funny
or humorous was developed. The examination was
orlef In reply to questions of Augustus T. Gurtz
Mr.. kiplng's lawyer. Mr.. Clemens stated that he
was siXty-six years old, in the business of
writing @ ing books and had pursued that walk in life
Tor d forty.four years He named several books he
DO you think that author would suffer other
than pecuniary injury by the unauthorized publi-
cation of copyrighted books the pecuniary loss
being in the loss of royaties?" was asked.
Il do" Mr.. Clemens answered
Several attempts We're made to put questions as
ruled out by Judge Lacombe.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
GEORGE s. srUDWE11 IN CONTEMPT.

REPUTED OWNER OF GRANT AND HIS GEN.
ERALS FINED BY SUPREME COURT REFEREE
George s. StUdwell who is said to own the cese-
brated painting Grant and His Generals about
which there has been much litigation. was yester-
day fined 500 for contempt of court by George
Brush. a referee OF the Supreme Court in Brooklyn
Mr. Studwell refused to answer questions concern
ing the exact location OF the painting which IS
valued at s25 900. and concerning the price which
paid for the same.
Sabtna Hustled. the Administrative OF Peter Van
Ness Hustled has brought a proceeding TO discover
the assets OF the estate Mr.. Studwell was called
TO testify as TO the painting. because Mr.. Hustled
was believed TO have had an interest in it
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
HOW DEAN COMPANY HONEY WAS DIVIDED

Samuel Keller. who a member Of the E s.
Dean Company. again the witness stand
yesterday in the Criminal Branch OF the United
States Circuit Court a witness against Joseph
B. Kellogg and Nyron l.. Bernard, on the charge
of using the malls for fraudulent purposes. He
said that from the time he became connected with
the E. s. Dean Company up to the time OF its dis
solution about 500 O00 was received by the com
pany and about SS1O,O90 was divided among Charles
Weinman kellogg and the witness. he and Kel-
logg taking So0.OtO each and Weinman getting
$4,000
The defence declined to introduce any evidence
The summing up by counsel will begin at 10:3O
Monday.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
TIE SBELTERING ARMS.

The annual reception of the Ladies Association
OF the Shelterfng Arms was held yesterday aIter-
noon az the building OF the institution NO Sof
West One-hundre and-t enty-ninth-st. The re-
ception was preceded by anniversary services IN
ST Maryss Church. ar which addresses were MADE
by the Rev Gustav Christensen, Of the Epiphany
Church. and by the Rev. Dr. w. H. Huntington OF
Grace Church The special feature of the after
moons entertainment was a marching Grill by the
children on the playground under me diIeeLO, t
Of OF the graduates among tHose PIS -
Were William Alexander Smith, president OF Tn, tne
Association; Miss Ricnmond, Vice-preslosnt' S.I ~.
J. E. Zimmerman and Miss Furniss, fonhoer VI INC
Furniss Cottage of the Shelter1ng Arms
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
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Graham puffs delicious for breakfast luncheon
or supper To make them beat the yolk of one large
egg. add to II one cupful of milk and two salt
spoonfuls of salt. mixing them thoroughly. and
then beat in gradually three-quarters of a cupfuI
of graham and the same amount of wheat flour.
stly beaten white of the egg Fill hot muffin
irons about one-thrd full of the batter and bake
for about twenty-five minutes.
Delicious fruit puffs may be made by adding TO
the above mixture one-half cupfuI of washed and
Toured huckleberries the same amount of
chopped raisins. dates. If this is done
the batter should be prepared described above
and before adding the white of the egg the fruit
should be beaten in with cupfu of ice cold
a cupful of graham -four. When ii is light and
foamy fold in the white of the egg before and
bake.
For a boiled salad dressing that may be kept
in cold place for long time beat the yoks of
two eggs until they creamy, adding them
one-haf teaspoonful each of mustard and salt
Then beat in slowly four tablespoonfuls of melted
butter and six tablespoonfus of vinegar. Cook the
mixture In double kettle until IL thickens- When
II is cold and just before serving fold in cup
full of cream This may be served on cabbage
any other salad where mayonnaise is usually
employed.
Equal quantities of blanched almonds. English
walnuts other nuts and of crisp celery cut into
pieces half inch long served lettuce cress
make excellent salad.
'Veneering sawdust' which be obtained from
the furrier, in gasoene or benzine and rubbed
thoroughly into the furs will clean them perfectly.
Clean sand just hot enough TO be borne in the
hand is also employed in the same way. The furs
should be beaten well after cleaning and shonId
receive a thorough airing. They should not, how
ever be kept in the sun for any length of time lest
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
\ NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
MY NEIGHBOR.

Who is my neighbor, Lord? Not only ne
Whose threshold lies hard by my own
My neighbor is not he alone
Whose life with mine moves in equality.
Not only those in wounds or poverty,
But ofttimes those aloof in wealth,
And often jewellers in health
Have unseen heartaches craving sympathy
Wherever there is opportunity
To serve fellow creatures need,
Whate er his place rank or creed
There let me do Christ's gracious ministry.
-(By Albert z. Garner.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
CONTRIBUTIONS

A package OF excellent clothing for little folks
has been received from Marjorie Newell. of Leonia.
N J. Some Of the flannel wrappers will be placed
in the new invalid outfit. and the others Will he
distributed among the youngest members of the
society two pairs of dainty bed socks for infants
from r. A. B., OF Manhattan; gladioius bulbs,
from Mrs NJ K Harrison, to be forwarded to
Mrs. Lyman. for her Sunshine garden colored
drawing pencils. without a name: a roll of pictures,
from Sarah V. Engell; pin balls and magazines,
from Harriet Smith: cancelled stamps. from Sing
Sing y. "; chdren's picture books. from f. H
l.. and reading matter. without names.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
NEW-JERSEY CEyTRAL.s NEW COACHES

The Central Railroad of New-Jersey has just re-
cetved ten coaches of order for twenty-five
fifteen of which will he entirely for passengers.
while five will be combination ard five baggage
cars They will be used generally trains from
and to this city. They 60 feet long. 8 feet
inches wide and equipped with comfortable
maroon covered plush seats, lighted with twenty
four Jets of gas, have steel platforms, standard
couplers. inside hung brakes, direct steam heat
curtains instead of blinds and carpeted aisles The
interiors of hard wood with light green cell
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
ANSWERS TO REQUESTS.

kind friend in Manhattan. who does not give
her name. writes that the author Of Weaving"
which asked for I'm the column. is 5. s Eddy.
Several readers responded 10 the call for special
poem. The extra copies have been forwarded to
invalid members. who take much pleasure in this
form of sunshine. a number OF letters reached the
office offering TO make the exchange OF magazines
asked for by the member at Stamford. Conn. As
such exchanges would seem TO ne a delightful form
of Sunshine work, the president desires say that
notices of exchanges Of this kind between T. s 5.
members will be gladly published in the column.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
DOUBTS ELECTIONS BOARDS LEGALITY.

Controller Coler yesterday submitted 10 the Cor
poration Counsel for opinion the question as TO
whether or not the Board of Elections has a legal
existence Mr.. Coler showed that Section II of the
General Elections law. under the provisions OF
which the Board of Elections was established by
amendm ent, later amended so as TO read that
election officers in towns up the State shall hold
office for two years, but. when finally amended
and adopted amended the section relating 10
the bipartisan Board of Elections in this city was
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
FERRY FRANCHISES NOT LET
THE UNION COMPANY DECLINES TO BID
UPSET PRICE BECAUSE OF BRIDGES

The franchise for the Catharine, Fulton and
Wall-st. and the Hamilton-ave- and South ferries,
which expired on May l. not let yester-
days meeting OF the Dock Board. as no bids We're
received The Union Ferry Company. which oper-
ates these ferries. paying about $4,000 a year for
the objected to paying the upset price OF sS 4s IA
year which was set. The city officials think
the franchises are worth more than they were ten
years ago. when they last let. The officers OF
'he Terry company. however. assert that the
brooklyn Bridge has materially decreased their
business, and that new bridges likely 10 cause
a turther falling off.
again
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
ATTACKS rANDERBILTs WHITE GHOST

The Committee Law of the Board Of Alder
men gave public hearing yesterday afternoon on
a proposed ordinance 10 regulate the speed Of
automobiles. Alderman Often OF Queens con-
demned the speed Of the automobiles in his bor-
ough. He said in part;
Why those automobiles go at least twenty-nve
miles an hour IN Queens never saw then, s-,
less There is one called the White C;nost
owned by Mr.. Vanderbilt. II goes like zyrae sej
lightning. and when IL runs down a team and kills
the horse, Mr. Vanderbilt turns around and xoss
away, ana Only says TO have the bin sent 20 him
and he will buy a new horse. ~
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
HAPPY WORKERS.

The children of the F1atbush junior branch. both
the boys and girls clubs, enjoying delightful
outings on Saturdays at the park Mrs. Russell, an
artist. mother OF OF the Sunshine boys. has
generously offered to give sketching lessons to any
OF the children who desire them. while their
outings. The president reports the deepest interest
in the Sunshine gardens. and the children can
hardly wait for the flowers 10 bloom, anxious
are they to share their special gifts with others
less fortunate. The picture screens made by those
young members were given 10 the House of ST.
Giles the Cripple, where there are number OF
lame children.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
WILDRICK SENTENCED TO PRIso,

Charles Wil1rick, of General widrick for
merly United States Army officer. who has been
in the city prison for five weeks on a charge Of
swtndling the Hotel Gerard with a worthless
draft in settlement of bill. and who was con-
victed on last Tuesday OF grand larceny in the
Court of Special Sessions. sentenced to serve
six months in the penitentiary yesterday morning
by Justice HinSdale
of Cleveland. at the hotel. After his arrest she
ton.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
NEW MEMBERS.

The of members who have recently
Joined the Sunshine branch of Alendae, N j..
Dr. Godfrey Pitts. Mrs. s. IT. Van Houten,
Mary Hubbard and Ella Appertt. Other members
who have joined the general society Mary E
Desmond and Annie NJ. Little. of Massachusetts
NJ c. w. Vestilla and Mrs. ]. G.. Houghton, of
Connecticut Mrs. c. D. Read, of Vermont. Miss
Mary King, of Chicago Miss j. II. DevereuX, of
Ohio; the Rev. NJ H. Coleman and Marjorie New
ell, of New-Jersey: Anna H. Klauder. of New
Mexico; NJ. L. DOwd, of Oswego. n. Y; Miss l.
Edgar. of Michigan and Miss K. Edwards. of
Manhattan.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
ARCHITECT VINS SUIT.

JURY AWARDS HIM s1Oss7 IN ACTION AGAINST
PROPRIETOR OF THE HOTEL. GERARD
A jury in the Supreme Court yesterday returned
a verdict for S10S37 and interest from April / 1895
in favor of George Keister and against William
Rankin. owner of the Hotel Gerard The pIafntffY
the architect and superintendent of construc-
ton of the hotel. He sued Mr.. Rankin to recover
$4,000 for his services
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
PRESIDENTS REGA1NING HEALTH.

The pleasant announcement is made that Mrs.
James Freeland Bills. OF No 257 West Eighty-hfth-
st. president OF Manhattan Branch No s. who has
been seriously Ill with pneumonia. Is recovering.
and will soon be able TO take up her good work
again. Mrs Bills IS well known for her interest
in philanthropic work. aside from that OF the r.
$. 5; Mrs William Jebh OF No. q Manhattan-ave..
president of Manhattan Branch No .. has been
confined to the house for several months but is
also improving slowly. 4 word Of CHEEKY greeting
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
BANK TO cELEBR4TE ITS HALF GENTRY.

The National Exchange Bank. of this city. will
celebrate it's semi-centennial by dinner TO be
given at the Waldorf-Astoria next Tuesday even
ing. The bank the first institution OF its
kind in this State to take out national charter.
President James Rowlan,- will preside at the din
and il is expected that several well known
afterdinner speakers will be heard. When the
National Exchange Bank began business there
were less than three hundred fifty national
banks in the country. To-day the total number or
such institutions exceeds six thousand.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
CHARLOTTE BRONTE's SAMPLER.

In London book samplers has recently been
issued 1t is an outcome OF exhibition of
samplers held in London in 1900 representing a
period OF two hundred and fifty years. Among the
MANY coIored plates with which the volume IS illus
trated are facsimiles of sampler worked by
Charlotte Bronte when thirteen years old. The
earliest known sampler, dated ls4S and the latest
dated 1881. shown also
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
ACTUARIES ELECT OFFICERS.

The Actuarial Society of America continued It's
sessions yesterday in the Equitable Building. The
following officers elected: President, Oscar B.
Ireland; first vce-president Israel c. Pierson: Sec
ond vice-president, Rufus W. Weeks: secretary
John Tatiock jr.: treasurer. Archibald A Welch
members of the council Daniel H. Wells. Charles
A. Loveland and Clayton c. Hall
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
TRAVELLING SECRETARY.

Miss Sara Carson late of the Christadora House,
has been appointed travelling secretary for the
Canadian Young Women's Christian Association.
Miss Carson has just completed a tour OF Canada
under the auspices of the Y. w. c. A, and ex-
ecutive committee is well pleased with the re-
suits OF her work that il wishes her TO continue IL
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
SUNSHINE FLOWERS.

A large basket of flowers yesterday from
Harriet Perry, of Lakewood. n. j.; box of white
and purple lilacs and lunches of violets from the
Alendale On. j. branch; also box of beautiful
violets tied in punches. ready for distribution
from Miss Spro of Stamford. n. Y. These all
reached the office in time TO be taken to the sun
shine party given to the crippled children by the
Home Garden branch. at No. BID Peasant-ave
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
PRACTICAL TEMPERANCE WORK

Mrs. Elsie Drexler, OF San Francisco. widow OF
Louis P. Drexler. has notified all tenants her
estate who are engaged either directly indirect
y, in the sale OF wines or liquors that they must
other places OF business.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
HOUSES AND LOTS AT FLUSHING.

To-day and tomorrow the Realty Trust OF NoA
so and 50 Iiberty-sI will hold their special OPEN
ing spring inspection sale in Flushing. 1t Is pos
sthle through the liberal terms offered. obtain
a handsome house fitted up with all the up TO date
improvements. by making a small cash PAYMENT
the balance 10 be paid on practically ones own
terms The property is situated in the heart OF
Flushing Free tickets furnished by the Realty
Trust
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
MASONIC CLUB AND TEMPLE IN HARLEn

With the object OF building Masonic temple IN
Harlem the Masons OF that part Of the city re-
Gently decided to organize Masonic club. A COM
mittee. of which Joseph H. Barker was elected
chairman appointed get members for the
club A circular has been sent out asking Harlem
Masons to join the club. Only Master Masons in
good standing wanted The committee wants
three hundred charter members
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
WHERE TO GO TO-DAY.

strawberry festival at the Home for Friendless Women
and Children No. Brooklyn afternoon
and evening Sale OF cakes and potted plants.
Meeting OF the officers members the Women's
publican State Committee. the home OF Mrs
Clarence Burns. No. 254 West Eighty st. p
Sixth annual OF Alumne Association Of the
Academy Mount St Vincent the Hudson. at the
academy.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18

COURT DECIDES THAT CoKNICEs AND SHUTTERS
OF MANHATTAN LIFE STRUCTURE EN-
CRoACH ON OTHER PROPERTY

According to the Manhattan Life Insurance Com
pany. when they excavated In 1898 for the cellar
OF their building. at No. SIS Broadway. the building
at No 20 Broadway slid two and fve-eghths inches
south. In this way they explained the apparent
encroachment of their building the structure at
No 20 Broadway. The explanation accepted
by the court in the suit of George Crocker for an
injunction to compel the insurance company to re-
move the northerly wall OF its building. with the
iron shutters and cornices the wall, the
ground that they encroached on his property. The
court found. however. that the insurance COM
pany's wall New-st. did overhang the plaintiffs s
building, and awarded Crocker s. 900 damages.
Crocker satisfied with the verdict, and
carried the the Appellate Division of the
Supreme Court. where the Judgment of the lower
court modified yesterday by the decision that
Crocker entitled mandatory Injunction
compelling the removal OF the cornices and shut
terS
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
The rolling wear

Ine rOllnR year
Is full OF Thee. Forth in the pleasing spring
Thy beauty walks, Thy tenderness and love;
Wide flush the fields: the softening air is balm;
Echo the mountains round; the forest smiles;
And every sense and every heart is joy.
flames Thomson.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
TRUE TO LIFE.

Mamma-Ethel what do you mean by shouting
in that disgraceful fashion? See how quiet
Willie is
Ethel-Of course he's quiet; that's game.
Motherhood
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
MONEY ACKNOWLEDGMENT.

Mrs l. NJ. Halsey. of New-Jersey. has sent 50
to be used toward summer outing for invalid
member; NJ. A, of Pawling N V. So; the Misses
Cotheal have given So for the same purpose which
IS pleasing way of paying their T. S S. dues for
the coming year. J. William Landis has sent 40
cents for badges for new members; Miss l. M
Derby u cents for postage; Harriet Smith 70
cents ito help along"
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
FIVE FIREMEN INJURED.

Lynn. Mass, May 17-Ffve fren.en were injured
probably fatally. at a small fire in Oxford-st
this afternoon, by the breaking OF ladder.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18

VIII The Brooklyn Friend" who sends Woman's
Pages 10 the office please forward them hereafter
10 Miss Hattie Van Wrinkle. No. 127 Sixth-ave.
Brooklyn? Miss Van Wrinkle is blind and helpless
but enjoys hearing the Sunshine column read to
her.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18

One Of the officers of the Normal College Alum
nae said IN speaking of Professor Clark's state
ment yesterday: why! If men want uneducated
women for wives. let them have them; but one
would suppose that they would regard the future
OF their children il they Indifferent refined
colnpanlonshlp for themselves. In my experience
II Is the women of the broadest education who are
the best housekeepers and cooks the wsest moth
ers and the most superior homemakers
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
COLLEGE WOMEN As WIVES.
CRITICISMS OF PROFESSOR 'CLARK's STATE
MENT MADE TO HIS CLASS.

The report that Professor J. Scott Clark of the
Northwestern University told his class college
bred women do not make good wives. adding IF
you ever marry one. Heaven help you!" has aroused
general interest and much indignation. Professor
Clark is not more than thrty-seven years old
and is married. but not TO college
Professor Robert F. Weir OF Columbia Univer-
sity. asked yesterday by a Tribune reporter
If he agreed with Professor Clark. and said: Not
having married college graduate / cannot speak
from personal experience. but l cannot why
such statement should be true Ignorance is the
cause OF most Of the trouble in the world, and
should suppose that the knowledge acquired in
college would be a help rather than hindrance to
right views of life / have known good many
women in medical colleges. Most of them have
married, and their husbands seem be happy
and content. far l see"
New-York tribune., 1901-12-24
OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS.

Other contributions received yesterday were four
dolls and silks from ]. H. P, Of Brooklyn; eight
games, toys and kid gloves, from D. D. Sherman;
wooden soldiers, lambs and a train of cars, from
Louis Seggel: books and silks, from Margaret and
Clara Seggel; two scrapbooks and a kindergarten
peg board, from "a little Montcair boy: novels
and magazines, for lovers OF good reading from
Mrs. a NJ. Hyatt; also 4 package, to be forwarded
to Mrs. Rupert; pictures and greeting, from "a
friend Virginia. box of excellent underwear,
new hosiery, bed shoes etc, from Mrs. Edward y:
Crane: greetings from A NJ. Ward; box full of
the daintest clothing for a young child. with
pretty Christmas cards and bag, for little
mothers from Mabel Cutler; nine pretty bags,
filed with fine candies for little folks, from
Teddy" a number of childrens books, dolls,
cards. etc, from Pierce B. Bennett, of the Dover
(N. H) junior branch; pretty hoods for dolls, from
Carrie z. Williams; bed shoes and socks scrap
books and playball. from Harriet Bloomingdale;
nineteen dressed dolls and scrapbooks. made by
1.-The mountain workers. of Jewett, N Y through
Miss Bertha NJ. Peck, secretary; an express box of
toys tree ornaments, Japanese dolls, etc. without
a name; woods, from Mrs. Lippincott; two fur neck
pieces and handkerchief, from Eliza T. Bancroft;
pretty booklets and cards, from E. E. P; bag and
cards without name; doll for a little girl from
NJ. R. Todd booklet and cards, from Mrs. Gilbert
G. Cooper; bedroom shoes and bootees from Mrs.
NJ J. Miner; sachets and cushion. from Mrs. w;
two baby sacks and doll from Mrs. I. L Stephens.
of Canada; five children's books, from F. G. O.. a
copy of Sunshine a book of poems by Mrs.
Brine T. s. S. member. sent S. a special gift by
Mrs. H. L. James, of Connecticut. and cards. from
P. E, EilVerira,