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New-York tribune., 1901-03-04
SURPRISE FoR LrcAyIrs P4SsEyGERs
COLLECTORS CLuEKs. INSTEAD OF SURVEYORS
MEN. GREET THEM

The Lucania. of the Cunard Line. which reached
her pier from Liverpool Yesterday the first big
ship to come in since the custom House changes
into effect. The officers Of the ship sur
prised find the pier lot Of clerks from the
Collectors office instead Of their old friends OF
Surveyors staff. These clerks took the dcclara-
tions Of the passengers. and took them with such
n fierce desire TO be Just right and To- comply with
the regulations I'm the miaute%t details that many
amusing Incidents resulted. Every passenger is
allowed TO bring in duty free. $3.50 worth of per-
sonaI effects. but This made no difference 10 the
clerks who made note Of cvcrythiuE that had been
bought abroad One man declared "a pair Of shoes
worth - cents, another two cheap wooden S"Jve-
Mrs and another "a pack 81 cards. Whenever the
clerks were i'm doubt about the value ut "a thing
they consulted the appraisers. VINO were coi!sr-
quentIy kept buSy One amusing side of tho zeal Of
the clerks their missing the rcak'a-t which
had been prepared for them ON the l.uraniH.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-04
\ DAINTY GIFT.

A gift of seven beautiful calendars contributed
by Miss L. Of Wisconsin. initiation fee 10 the
T :. 5 deserves special mention. They artis-
tcally decorated in water colors and sepia, and
the pads bearing appropriate selections, are
fastened by dainty ribbons. Miss l.. writes that.
being almost a shut in" she is not always able
push her work a she would like TO do her
gift is late iu reaching the Office
New-York tribune., 1901-03-04
WHERE TO 90 TO-DAY.

Literary dav Society Of England
Women, DelnoniCo's, No. 55l Fifth-ave-, $50 ?.
Annual election Of Sorosis, the Waldorf Astoria.
Frst Ienteu - lectures the benefit
New York Diet Kitchen Association. the home Of
Mrs Charles A. Sgofori No West Fifty ninth
ST. g. IN. Hamilton Wright Mabie will speak On
Idea, su American Life
literary meeting Professional Womans League
~ 5oa Broadway, Miss sara A. Palmer
IN charge.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-04
HOLMES AGNEW SENT TO BELLErUE.

Holmes Agnew. formerly an advertising agent
arraigned before Magistrate Pool in the JEFF
ferson Market court yesterday morning charged
with insanity and committed 10 Bellevue for
examination. He gave his address as No. 80 West
Forty-fOurth-St. u said in court that he had
gone through a large fortune in an incredibly short
time and had given himself up to life OF dissipa-
tion.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-04

Light footed March. wild maid ~ Spring.
Your froliC footsteps hitheT stray
Smiles hleut with tears will April bring
'Tis Aprils sentimental way
But YOUR Wild winds with laughter rirE
While young and old you will obey.
A moment here. then on the wing
Coquettish March. what games you play
-t.ouise Chandler Moultou.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-04
NEW MEMBERS.

The following members have been enrolled Mrs
II. G. Mediaugh. Mrs. O. :. LOveridge. OF New
Jersey: Mrs Remsen Rushmore. Anne Ives Rich
ardson Miss l.. Burt. Miss Annie White Sadie
Bovine Mrs Andrew II. Smith and Townsend
Allen. % New-York Mrs. Flovd Smith and Ham
farrell Of Virginia. Mrs r A. Smith, ~ South
Carolina; g +. Willard and Harold Learned. os
Connecticut.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-04
sToNECCTTERs' srRIEE ENDED

The officials of the various organizations of stone
workers reported yesterday that the strike OF the
machine stonecutters had been settled. Nearly
two thousand involved in the strike
They were employed IN eighteen yards in this
borough. Brooklyn, Long Island City, Jersey City
and Newark
New-York tribune., 1901-03-04

bat without avail Mrs. Clune was a shirt
Ha Ner and made good wages.
1t was noticed yesterday morning that she
moving about her rooms and Mrs
Egan and two other women forced open the
door. Mrs. Clune was found lying fully dressed
on the bed. dead. The body was removed TO
the mOrgue.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-04
CUTS HIS THROAT AyD JUMPS IN WATER.
MANY WOES OF \ MAN WHO TRIES TO TAKE
HIS LIFE.

Louis Rosenblatt. thirty-eight years old. OF No.
S3 Deancey-st-, attempted suicide yesterday morn
ing by cutting his throat with a tabeknife and
then jumping into the East River. He failed 20
cut deep enough 20 do any real damage that way
and was hauled out OF the water by about the
pier at Cherry-~t. and dremen from the Robert
Van Wyck Rosenblatt passed in front OF a life
saving station. the Hfesavers being snusly asleep
in their hunks. They did not give any signs of
being awake until hour more had passed and
later ir the dan none OF them could give an ac-
count of the attempt suicide
ROsenbatt told the police that he had been IN
business running a SWeatShOp with a partner whose
he refused 70 give. He said thar his partner
had ruined the business and he (Rosenblatt had
lost all his money. Within TWO weeks. he said the
woman he lived with LEFT him and had gone TO
Europe with another He thought his troubles
We're TOO heavy 70 bear and determined to end
in all
New-York tribune., 1901-03-04
REFORE NIGHT.

II Is the hour when faints the long. gold day-
That hour when all the spent world stghs 10 rest
The low wind sleeps. the lilies idly sway.
And drops the bee into the roses breast.
Now the last weary swallow wheels on high.
a fash of silver on the rosy light;
Soon the first shall CLEAN in the still SKY,
And earth ne clasped by the cool arms of night
Now the round notes OF restless birds are dead.
Peace the scented land and shimmerlng sea;
Now sorrow fades fades the sunset red
And with the tender night comes peace TO me!
ELEANOR Norton. in HarDer's Magazine
New-York tribune., 1901-03-04
DRURT LANE MANAGER HERE.
COMES TO LOOK AFTER STAGING THE PR1c1
OF PEACE"

Arthur Collins, managing director OF Drury Lane
Theatre. London, arrived here yesterday on the
LUcania. Mr.. Collins comes to look after the
staging OF The Price of Peace which is to be
produced ~ the Broadway Theatre later on in the
spring Mr.. Collins will remain in this country for
a short time only. He was accompanied BY Mar
shall Moore, the Drury Lane stage manager. and
by L. HaStain, the scene painter.
Other passengers on the Lucauia e. HaddOn
Chambers. The novelist: Frederic Nilliers. war
COrrespCT dent, who is going 70 lecture in Canada
South African affairs. and Lady Wilson, wife OF
the GOVernOT-CieneraI Of the Barbados. Lady
Wilson Is on her way home after trip abroad.
The LuCania had a rough trip. being DELAYED
somewhat by gales and head
New-York tribune., 1901-03-04
CHURCH N BRIDGES PATHWAY.
ST ROSE OF LIMA PARISH HOUSE AND
SCHOOL TO BE TORN DOWN.

The Church Of ST. Rose Of Lima in Cannon-st..
near Grand-st., will have 10 he torn down as IL is
in the pathway OF the New East River Bridge. Not
only will the church be razed. bur also the parish
house adjoining II the north and the pa-ochiaI
school the south. The approach to the bridge
will extend directly over the property on which
these buildings stand.
the buildings to the city and for beginning the
work OF tearing them down. Notice To vacate the
premises will probably be served az an early day
The parish OF St Rose of Lima was established in
New-York tribune., 1901-03-04

The box Of excellent reading matter sent 10 the
office by Mrs Charles ". ElcheIls. os New-Jersey
has beer distributed among several members The
magazines proved a real boon 10 a stud!Ous young
who did not feel that he could buy them
New-York tribune., 1901-03-04
In Cannon-st.. near Grand.

1861 by Cardinal McCloskey. The present church
dedicated APRIL 3, l>.l-
New-York tribune., 1901-03-04

The request for stereoscOpe and pictures was
answered before Mrs. Guilford Smith. Of Connect
could forward hers. promised. but the offer
IS stil good II any anNer desires one Mrs Chell-
borg will forward The Sunday Tribune to any
member asking for IT,
New-York tribune., 1901-03-04
IN MEMORY.

a Sunshine friend has sent 8 in memory % his
mother and grandmother both OF whom were In
terested readers Of the Sunshine Column.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-04
OFFERS

Every act is a seed which will bear fruit; each
after its kind
New-York tribune., 1901-04-23
IMPORTANT POINT IN REAL ESTATE LAW.
COURT OF APPEALS DECIDES THAT COVENANTS
AGAINST INCCMBRANCES 'RUN WITH
THE LAND"

decision of Importance 10 owners OF and deal
ers in real estate has just been handed down by
the Court OF Appeals. II is that a covenant in
deed against incumbrarces. runs with the land
so that any subsequent purchaser may sue the man
who originally made the deed containing the cove
nant although there may have been any NUMBER
of conveyances of the property in the mean time
This decision is directly contrary to a well settled
principle of the common law. and also overrules
the decisions OF the Appellate Division or the Su-
preme Court in the First Department
The confusion caused by conflicting decisions IN
duced the Court OF Appeals to decide the point IN
a case which could have been determined on an
other question and the decision was given IN order
to settle the law. The decision was in the case or
Mary Geszler against Amanda NJ De Graat and
others. as executors of Henry P. De GRAFT AFTER
showing that the rule of the common law was
that covenants against membranes did not run
with the land Justice O'Brien. who wrote the
opinion says:
We hold. therefore. that the covenant aSalhsS
incllrnbranCes attaches 10 and runs with tne tiLu
and passes remote grantee through tIe LILS
of ConvevanceS. whether there is nominal oredcn
or not when the deed is delivered.
Chief Justice Alton B, Parker Of the Court OF
AnpeaIs who concurs in the opinion, had pre-
viouslv when member of the Appellate pl-
vision concurred IN opinion which tIiS uecls'oi
oVerruleS
New-York tribune., 1901-04-23
NEW BRIDGES FIFTH CABLE PLACED.
BECAUSE OF THE sAGGING OF FOOT BRIDGE
SHAMROCK II MAY NOT BE ABLE TO
PASS UNDER

The fifth cable for the support Of the working
hoisted into place yesterday. The operation began
at 1880 p. when a heavy mist hung over the
river, and was not concluded until nearly O'Clock
Despite the warning given by the guard boats
\iguant and NimrOd in charge Of Lieutenant
Commander Hodges L. :. y. supervisor of the
harbor. while the fifteen wire rope, in half
lifted position and unsecured at the eastern
ch0rage dangled the water. harbor craft were
run beneath it, Three more ferryboats OF the
Broadway. Brooklyn and the Long Island City
lines, well loaded with passengers. We're among the
vessels which risked accident rather than wait
until the cable had been safely secured at the
anchorages. The delay in getting this cable IN
position caused by the metal fall and tackle
coming in contact with the stonework on the
BROOKLYN side.
The wire footbridge ropes the span from
tower to tower sag so much that they are no
higher IN the middle than the structure Of the old
Brooklyn Bridge. Where the rises occur on each
side. the water is less in oepJn Jnan in the mid
stream channel. and shipping say that the
bridge cables. being 135 feet in height will
certainly bar Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock III
when equipped in racing rig from being drydocked
and measured at the navy yard.
The new ChalleEger's mast is described being
single steel cylindrical pole. lS feet high. thirteen
feet higher than the old bridge. and the dozen
foOtbridge wires OF the bridge stretched the
northward of the navy yard viii block the way
from the direction of the sound
The sixth OF the new bridge cables Will be raised
this afternoon and the float with the other six
footbrdge cables will be here by that time
New-York tribune., 1901-04-23
PRIZE FOR A BOOKPLATE.
DESIGN BY MRS ANNIE b. HOOPER AC-
CEPTED BY BUFFALO SOCIETY
OF ARTISTS

SS~1{ III
OF ARTISTS.

Mrs. Annie B. Hooper of this city, has Just
Artists for the most attractive and appropriate
bookpate design for the organization. Mrs. Hoop
ers design represents youthful placing book at
the foot Of the shrine OF art. which Is garanded,
and the Of the society is conspicuously let
tered below the Of OF the city Of Buffalo.
Mrs Hooper said yesterday TO a Tribune reporter:
Although the earliest bookplates date back TO the
beginning OF the sixteenth century. Albrecht Durer
having designed some before 1924 they have
been restricted until within comparatively few
years 70 the real biblioph!e- Now, however,
they have been adopted as a fad, and near
ly every owner OF haf hundred BOOKS
the temperament and tastes Of the owner Every
figure IN design should be symbolic, and much
Of the charm connected with ii is the invitation 10
interpret its meaning or the meaning the artist
figures that have meaning whatever should be
dispensed with in Q bookpate.
one Of the most extensive collections OF book
plates known is that Of Sir Wollaston Frank, Of
have 10000 prints. Balzac said that the merit of
bibiophlle is in inverse ratio 10 the size or his
bookplates Sometimes great artists are employed
TO design the plates. and these, OF course, are
Of double value and given 10 collectors.
There numbers of conventional designs
offered the book stores and il * also possible 70
a fancy for having the coat of worked into
the design. but some persons who possess escutch-
still prefer to have their bookplates composed
Of other symbols. The hOokpate OF a century or
more ago partook Of the nature of rebus, and
now II is fancy TO have the name played upon
in the design : in the case Of Walter Crane, who
had picture OF crane IN his bOokplate. There
at time also fancy for the monogram
skilfully worked out in the label. Among modern
designers Of pictorial libris +. a. Abbey has
composed a trio Of characteristics drawings for
New-York tribune., 1901-04-23
MRS. SAGE GIVES A SCHOLARSHIP.

Although the weather last Friday not in
harmony with outdoor sunshine there was no lack
of golden brightness at the Pascal Institute. where
the Sunshine birthday party was held. Mrs. Rus
sell Sage this pleasing opportunity TO present
lifelong sunshine and practical aid to some poor
this liberal gift The contents of the basket COL
lection of birthday offerings were also given TO
Miss Pascal toward another scholarship
Several members who were unable to attend, by
reason of illness or absence. sent their conribu-
had suddenly reached the hundred year mark
Mrs. Barnes sent special messenger with a note
inclosing 81, in memory of sweet Alice. one
guest, dropping g into the basket was creqlted
with having paid in advance for several Dlrthdays
Miss Pascal, aiued by the girls of her T. > ,.
branch, had decorated the refreshment room so
attractvely that sunshine cleaned on every Sioe-
The able decorations in yellow ana Whlte,
the society colors. and Mcconnell, the Fifth-aVe
florist contributed the flowers. These were loFeiy
daffodNs yellow roses and deutzias. Golden hang
ings draped over the lace curtains, az edcil
window and the effect was bright and cheery.
The musical programme was delightfully."- given by
Miss Marguerite De Forrest Anderson and Miss
Gertrude F'risch and consisted of flute and piano
duets and solos. Mrs. Leon Hess, by special re
quest. played two musical numbers. and the SIrIS
Of the institute sang several patriotic songs MISS
Pascal announced that Steinway had contributed
sunshine to them for three years by giving the
use of piano, which had added greatly TO the
pleasure of the pupils.
After rcfrcs hments were served by the girls the
and Mrs George T. Lawton. Mrs. Nermilye and
Mrs Leon Hess further aided the good work by
leaving orders for garments TO he made by the
girls Miss Pascal cordially thanked the T. s s.
the lives of her busy young workers by their pres
ence and birthday gifts.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-23
WOMEN SANITARY INSPECTORS.

a recommendation offered at recent weekly
meeting Of the London County Council that a COM
municaton be sent TO the Local Government Board
stating that the Council would be willing 10 pay
half the salary Of every woman canitary inspector
who in addition 10 her regular duties, would util-
ize the opportunities which might arise to eluc-
date the hest methods Of preparing food and In
culcate habits OF cleanliness
The recommendation was adopted, among those
who urged its acceptance being Mr. Nerney and
Lord Meath
Work Of this kind, in incidental way. has al
ready been cxperlmcntally carried on IN some OF
the great provincial towns, where success followed
every effort. and the impression prevails tat this
widening OF such influence VIII prove helpful in
tho overcrowded homes Of the poor whom these In
spCCtOrs reach
New-York tribune., 1901-04-23
SOCIAL SECRETARIES DUTIES.
TWO NEw-ENGLAND WOMEN WHO ARE
EMPLOYED AS SALESWOMEN'S

The social secretary in large drygoods houses
is one Of the innovations growing out of the needs
of the times and the advance of sociological work
Mrs Cushman Wheeler has held such place In a
New-England town for more than q year. At first
She was regarded with suspicion by the employees
foc whose help she engaged, but gradually as
they came to understand the real purpose OF her
position they turned her in their perplexties one
result has been that stormy afternoons the girls
allowed to go home early; another. that from
small fines for tardiness and other delinqUencies n
sick fund has been established, and s. week has
been paid in cases of two months Illness
Mrs Wheeler visits the sick, encourages the dis
couraged, counses the weak and errng, and acts
judge and jury in cases of complaint Through
her efforts a farmhouse has been found where
girls needing may regain their health. Mrs
Wheeler gives practical talk every saturday
morning, one-third of the girls being spared from
the counters each week to listen TO her ,
Similar TO her position IS that of Mrs Minerva b
Tobey Of a Boston drygoods store. Mrs. Tobey
talks and advises the girls regarding thelr
health, listens complaints. comforts those IN
trouble and in every way endeaVors to place them
! harmony with their position and environnlehI [.
Both women act medium between the girls
and their firms. 49,,
Among the improvements talked of along thIS
line lunCheOns cost prices. insurance cIu's.
mutual benefit associations, social clubs. summer
outings and winter amusements.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-23
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housebe!Idd d., ,e:ss r q

Scrambled eggs may be cooked in the chatting
dish and varied by the addition Of cold sausage
oysters cheese. If sausages are to be used, cut
them into small pieces and cook until some Of the
grease stews out. Turn il OFF and add table
spoonful butter. four tablespoonfuls of milk,
eggs not beaten. and salt and pepper taste Stir
from the bottom OF the dish constantly and cook
until thick.
Cold hard boiled eggs that left may be
served in variety of ways. They may be used as
garnishes: the yolk may be powdered. the white
chopped fine, and both mixed with drawn butter
or white for fish etc, they may be served
as a salad with French mayonnaise dressing
Sliced and escalloped with parsley cheese and
rnacaroni. they make delicious dish II stuffed
eggs are wanted. each egg should be cut in two
turned the white, the yolk can be used for
sauces some other purpose. and the white filled
with a mixture of well seasoned tomatoes and rice.
Before using a sponge beat ii we'll and soak 1t in
cold water all night. Then rinse it through two
three clear waters to remove sand and dust If.
after using for some time, il needs refreshing,
II in a solution of ammonia and water Let II lie
in this for hour and rinse thoroughly.
Before using a toothbrush it should be
soaked for an hour in lukewarn water AS
a rule the brushes have become dry, and the soak
ing allows the bristles TO swell. and often prevents
Sheir coming out
New-York tribune., 1901-04-23
WHERE m4RRgED WOMEN VOTE.

As The result Of an act recently passed in New
Zealand, the electoral list in the cities and DOR
ouehs has been enlarged and now includes every
ireeholder every who pays rates and every one
Tfo pays rent Of at least so yearly The wife II
any man thus qualified is entitled 10 place on the
electoral list The effect of this measure will be
10 give practically every married woman vote on
such matters lighting, drainage water supply
IRE prevention sanitation, prevention Of nuisanc@s
inspection Of milk and dairies. the puIllnB COW" u
unhealthy dwelling houses, the prevention OF oEti
cToEding. erection Of workers dwellings, the peau-
l.Iying Of by planting. providing foF recIe.
ION the establishing OF technical schoos tne az aio
.As or museums and libraries, and the preFelIt-oii
of regulation OF Sunday entertainments. The man
sseincnts Of hospitals and charitable aids are ~
.art under the city councils and boroughs, glViinS
ne women Of Eew-Zealand wide field or acuViues
and influence.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-23
WANTS 4 SHARE OF TIE ESTATE.
SAYS he WAS THE SON OF THE rEsrAroR BIZ A
FORMER MARRIAGE

George Monroe Griggs, who asserts that he Is a
legitimate OF James Monroe Criggs a Man
haitian merchant who lived No I95 Hooper-st.
Brooklyn has begun proceedings before Surrogate
Abbott. In Kings County. have SCI aside the
probate OF his alleged fathers will. The case came
up yesterday He CharFes that the document was
procured by fraud and undue influence. The heirs.
who declare that George Monroe Griggs Is
OF James Monroe CfriEgs are daughter. Mrs
A Z. Walker Harry Monroe Griggs. a grandson,
and Harry 2 Cfriggs and Charles ". Cfrfgss. sons.
Magistrate Brenner, counsel for the contestant.
asked Surrogate Abbott 10 adjourn the hearing.
the ground that his client surprised by the
allegation OF the respondents that he
legitimate son. and wanted tine to get proof OF
his mothers marriage 10 Mr.. Griggs. An adjourn
ment until tomorrow was granted
Both sides admit Mr.. Griggss marriage jan
uary l. 1850 but the contestant declares that he IS
a son by a previous marriage
New-York tribune., 1901-04-23
he b. T reception committee were:
,,.prvp cRarFS OF SCOTLAND.

The Martyr Graves Of Scotland" Will be the
subject Of lecture by the Rev W. NJ. clagett'
president Of the board of trustees OF the Texas
Presbyterian University, in Assembly nan, res
byterian RuUding No I56 Fifth-ave-. April g
at .. n Nj CIagett will give a brief account OF
what IS known In history as the killing times
when more than eighteen thousand men, women
and children in Scotland were put to death De-
cause they would not renounce their 1aith. Inc
lecture vii be illustrated from photographs taken
by Mr.. Clagett Of the graves and quaint epitaphs
found in The churchyards on the wild Inoorianas a
In the boys and nosses scattered over the country
Mrs. Elizabeth d. Leonard soloist IN me FIIth
Avenue Presbyterian Church, will sing ihe Bon,
NE Hills O. Scotland" and My Am CouhuIe.
Admission viii be free