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New-York tribune., 1901-04-18
THE NEW CENTURY APARTMENTS.

The constant striving among New-H ork archi-
tects for new ideas and improvements in the plan
ming and construction of high class apartment
houses is nowhere better exemplthed than In the
New Century. the nine story apartment building at
the northwest corne- of West End-ave. and Sew
enty-ninth-st.. of which William b FRANKIE Is the
architect and owner. The New Century we'll JUS
tines its name. Mr. Frankes aim was TO make II
a leader among the buildings of this type How well
he has carried out his purpose is left 10 the Judg-
rnent of the reader who may be sufficiently inter
ested TO inspect the place. That Mr. Franke mas
introduced number of features which VIII
be sooner or later adopted by other architects there
can be no doubt IL is difficult 20 state which Is
the most important innovation that Mr franke mas
introduced Perhaps the most popular Will be the
automobile storage and charging room in the TWO
story annex where the boilers and all the ma
chinery required for the building are kept, and
where there is also u steam laundry with all the
necessary apparatus and implements for washins'
driving and ironing. To the hOusekeeper the cold
storage arrangements will appeal most forcloiy
Resides the cold storeroom in each kitchen, there
is a compartment for cold storage for each apart
ment in the basement. in which wines, preserves
and provisions may be kept: -
ten and eleven rooms. arranged III Such manner
as 10 have a free and clear exposure All Ihe
rooms exceptionally large and handsomely nm
ished in hardw oodS and taStefully decorated Eacn
rooms Special rooms for buffers and coachmen
are provided in the basement and IN the annex
There are two elevators in the building. one ror
the and the other for freight ana serNahtS
New-York tribune., 1901-04-18
WHERE TO GO TO-DAY.

Sale IN aid Of the free beds Of the and chill,
drens ward Of the Hahneuann Hospital at the Fifth
Avenue Hotel. Rooms D and r. from until 10 n.
Admission free
lecture Professor Wibert w White under the
auspices OF the Womsn's Branch of the New-York
City Missions. in the assembly hall of the United
Charities Building Fourth-ave. and Twenty-second-
ST., II g. m. Subject, "A Unique Experience and
why 1t Was Related: a Study Prophecy of
Isaiah
Res1la, meeting Of the West End Womans Republican
Club at No 2.3o7 Broadway. S:15 p 'Responsi-
bl!tIes OF the Leisure Class" by Mrs Kate Wilson
Evening Of recitations Doughty. music
n the parloTs Of the Pilgrim Church. Madison-ave
and One-hundred- and twenty -frst-st. s p m.
wonans union prayer meeting of Harlem the chapel
o. the Collegiate Reformed Church. LenoX-ave and
one-hnnored-and-twenty-th -third-sI. 1920 a
Fair fl aid OF the Ga,laudet Guilds
Workers in the guild of St AIMS Church for
Deaf Mutes, One-hundred-and-fo -forty-eghth-st..
Of Arlsterdau1-ave. continuing through Saturday
130 p. each day
April social Of Chiropean at the Knapp Mansion Brook
iyrl, afternoon The Value Of Manual Industrial
Training" Mrs. Bernard Peters. chairman
First performance Of The Pied Piper OF Hamelin" given
by school children for the benefit Of the Brooklyn
Free kindergarten Society. the Academy Music
Brooklyn, p.
Meeting OF the Stony Void sanatorium COMMITTEES
friends the home of Mrs William NJ Isaacs,
p East Sixty-ninth-st II a
New-York tribune., 1901-04-18
SALE OF UNITED STATES HOTEL.
THE OLD LANDMARK NEAR FULTON
FERRY. DISPOSED OF UNDER
THE HAMMER.

The old United States Hotel in Fulton-st. BE-
tween Pearl and Water sts was sold at auction at
the New-York Real Estate SaIesroor No. III
Broadway. yesterday. for S1st00o. William j
Blodgett. one of the heirs BY the terms of the
sale one-thrd disposed of by the court for the
Tflden heirs and twO-thirds by order of the
BodCett heirs Directly after the sale OF the hotel
property the four story brick building adjoining.
NO SS Pearl-st sold for $1,000 10 Mary
Louisa Tilden and Townsend Jones' the executors
of William Tilden a of the William Tflden
holding part ownership in the United States Hotel.
The United States Hotel has been standing for
about three-quarters- of century and the
property of William Tilden and William ].
Blodgett. the latter the father of the man who
purchased it yesterday II is a six story and base
ment building, of granite and brick. with a 'front.'
age in Fulon-st. of hundred feet. in Pearl-st-
of about seventysix feet. and in Vaterst- of about
eighty-hve feet.
The United States Hotel opened in isSa. and
came TO be known among the New-Yorkers OF that
day ''Holts Folly from The OF its builder
and owner who laid out far more on the place
In his regime the owner had made a reputation for
himself and for the hotel which extended beyond
the confines of this city II the headquarters
for navy officers and the resting place of the Lon
don and Liverpool packet captains when in port
For many years the tower top of the hotel
was used as a ship signal station. for at that
period the six stories of the United States Hotel
made il the highest structure in the locality and
point Of prominence throughout the town. The
rival of vessels was signalled by flags from Sandy
Hook to Staten Island. thence 70 Governors
Island and from there 10 the tower Of the hotel.
which told the news TO the citizens
New-York tribune., 1901-04-18
DAILY AND HOPPER DISCHARGED
MAGISTRATE FINDS EVIDENCE IN CASE
AGAINST THEM AND W. A. BRADY
INSUFFICIENT

The charges against Dan DAILY and De Wolf
Hopper the actors and William A. Brady were
dismissed by Magistrate Zeller. in Yorkville
yesterday afternoon.
inspector Thompson arrested the three at
the Academy of Music on last Sunday night charg-
ing the two actors with wearing costumes in vio-
ia'ion OF the Sunday performance law in a bur
lesque of one act of Uncle Toms Cabin" The
performance was for the benefit of the Actors
FUND The Magistrates decision was. in part. as
follows:
Inc evidence adduced before me shows that In
spector thompson and Captain Cannon visited the
premises on the day named. and observed what
Was going on AS Inspector Thompson testified
they Went in and out and it seems TO me no
VOCATION OF the law observed by them, for
a. assulne that had such occurred the faithful and
enneiient int inspector in the discharge of his duty
Moulo n at once have stopped the alleged perform
ance, a ana placed the principal performers under
arresI; The inspector testified that he thought he
saw the rst scene of the last act of Uncle Toms
SdpIl, mere was no one the stage except the
9eIehoants, DAILY and Hopper One of them wore a
ufesS SUIT. differing from any other dress only
IN age, and the other, he thought. had his hair
powdered. There was no scenery. programme
no other theatrical exhibition except described
Dy the inspector and corroborated by the captain
The evidence is wholly insufficient. The complaint
IS therefore, dismissed and the defendants dis
charged.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-18

LOCAL WORKERS IN THE UNITED STATES MAIL
SERVICE LIKELY TO ADOPT THE LIGHT
SUMMER GARMENT.

Postmaster Van Cott said yesterday that he had
not received official copy of the order. issued by
the Postmaster-General. permit letter carriers
wear shirt waists of uniform make and color in
the hot weather He probably will favor the wear
ing of any light clothing that will make the car
riers more comfortable in the summer. Recently
there exhibited Mr.. Van Colts office
sample of shirt waist intended for the of the
carriers. II of peculiar pattern. having a
shirt waist effect in front and the appearance of
light blouse in the back. Postmaster Van Cort
said that If majority of the carriers here wanted
to cast aside their coats, they could do under
the order he understood il.
Mr.. Van Colt yesterday announced that a change
in the handling of local registered mail had
been instituted and go into effect mmedi-
stely Heretofore all local registered mail matter
has been transmitted from the receiving station
its destination by way of the General Postofice
Under the system such mail matter will be
handled as is the first class mail. being transmit
direct from the receiving station to the station
from which il is be delivered its destination
Mr. Van Cott says this will mean big saving IN
time of delivery of registered letters and make
much less work In the department.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-18
FIGHTING TIE FRANCHISE rIYrs
THE SURFACE AND ELEVATED RAILROADS
OF THIS CITY DECLINE TO PAY UNTIL
THE COURTS DECIDE

All the surface and elevated railroad Commando
IN this city. whose franchises have been assessed
at s-l's3e.ss2 in the aggregate by the State Tar
commissioners. will night the States attsmp, 70
collect the tax Under tax rate OF 2si the COM
panies are indebted 10 the State in the sum OF
nearly S.eo0N0 for last years taxes
1T will be time before the State gets ,,s
money, said one OF the counsel for the railroads
70 a Tribune reporter Yesterday. ''The Companies
will resist the payment OF this extraordinary tax
10 the last ditch AT the present time the matter
or collecting these taxes is in the courts with
little prospect OF speedy settlement The com
panies instituted certiorarf proceedings asking
that the state Commissioners show the COMMANDS
how the commissioners arrived at valuation or
the properties for the purposes of taxation. II
understood that some roads assessed their
earning capacity. while others were assessed on
their length They apparently uniformity
or system governing the procedure OF the STATE
Commissioners. The companies are entitled 10 the
information they seek. and until the courts say
whether they are to have this information they viii
not pay the taxes levied against them.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-18

collar that can be used when desired and that is
designed to meet that of the blouse to be held
in place by straps of the trimming The sleeves
are one scanned The blouse is made fitted
lining with single darts. under arm, back and
shoulder seams but is itself laid in fine. evenly
spaced tucks, allowance for which is made in the
pattern The sleeves are modelled after the latest
To cut this gown for woman of medium size 10
YARDS Of material p or "a inches wide IA yards 80
inches wide or 6l4 yards a inches wide will
quired, exclusive of frls, with AS yards 81 inches
wide "a yards "A inches wide for the blouse. To
cut the boero alone 21s yards 81 inches wide. IL
yards 81 inches wide or yard ii inches wide will
be required to cut the skirt alone S5s yards 2 or
"a inches wide, 612 yards 80 inches wide 5A
yards A inches wide will be required.
The blouse pattern. No. 1886. is cut in for
81, "a, &c. SO and 40 inch bust measure.
The bolero pattern. No 3,o97 is In sizes for a
81, "a, &c. IS and 40 inch bust measure.
The skirt pattern, No. 3.717 Is in sizes for
e. "a. &c, IS and 80 inch waist measure.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-18
CLARA DE HTRSCH HOME.
ITS FIRST ANNUAL RECEPTION YESTERDAY
ATTRACTIVE EXHIBIT OF WORK.

Many friends of the Clara de Hirsch Home for
Working Girls at No. 225 East Sxtythird-st., We're
present at its first annual reception yesterday.
The usual afternoon classes in sewing machine
operating. cooking and millinery were in operation.
and these and the evening classes were all repre-
sented by exhibits of work done during the year.
Plain and fancy dishes We're displayed by the cook
ing department: shirt waists, childrens dresses.
etc by the sewing classes; large number of
cry fine lingerie childrens garments and house
hold linen by the laundry classes. Tea. cake and
sandwiches all made by the members of the train
ing school were served by the girls. Members of
the board of directors received. They were Mrs.
Henry Olleshemer. Mrs Joseph Hoffman. Mrs.
David Levi. Mrs. Lionel Sutro. Mrs. Frederick
Cohn. Mrs. f. Wolf and Miss Sarah Straus.
Mrs. Oscar Srraus, president of the board of
directors is i'll with an attack of grip in Wash
ngton. and could not he present
The work started in 1897 and the present
home opened in May 1899 There are now fifty
boarders and forty members of the training school
Ten others from outside to the evening
classes. Fourteen of the forty members of the
school are receiving Il thorough course In house
hold work, and fitting themselves for domestic
service. The work of the building and of the fam
lily is done by these pupils under their various in
structors.
Only girls averaging salaries of So week less
Jewish girls are received. the house is kept
kosher"-that is the family cooking Is done ac-
cording to the dietary laws of the Jews. In the
cooking classes, however. there are no such re-
StriCtions
Baroness de Hirsch. Is unsectarian. There are no
religious classes but Friday evening service is
reform ritual Physical culture. literature, Ger
man and English taught. and during the winter
there are classes in dancins lecture talk nanSe nee
members of the household
New-York tribune., 1901-04-18
LIBRARIAN EXAMINATIONS BEING FIELD.
CANDIDATES FOR PLACES N FREE PUBLIC
LIBRARIES BEFORE CIVIL SERVICE
COMMISSION.

Examinations were begun yesterday morning a..
The rooms of the Municipal Civil Service Commits
sion in the New-York Life Building for filling the
places of librarians in the free libraries 70 be
established in a number OF the public schools of
the city by the New-York Public Library. The
work will be restricted for the present TO about
half a dozen schools. the libraries remaining open
from 7 until 70 o'clock in the evening AT each
place librarian and attendant Will be stationed
F. C. Ireland, chief examiner the Municipal
Civil Service Commission, said yesterday morning
that there were about half dozen candidates tor
the places of attendants and dozen for the places
OF librarians. The examination is being taken
only by those already employed in the work OF the
New-York Public Library the New-YOrk Free
Circulating Library Candidates for the place Of
librarian must have been employed for at least a
year. and those for the place OF attendant for at
least six months. the pay for the former having
been fixed 81 20 night and for the latter at 81 25
night
New-York tribune., 1901-04-18
SUMNER HOME FOR CHILDREN.

The Parish of ST. James. consisting of ST. James's
Church Seventy -firstst. and Madisonave.. and the
Settlement Church of the Eoly Trinity. in East
F,phty-eighth-St.. has and cOmmodlouS
summer home for the children of the parish. Since
the building and equppins of the Settlement
Church of the Holy Trinity by Miss Serena Rhine
lander the number of children In the Sunday
schools and societies has so increased that the old
home at East Norwalk became too small DR.. E.
Walpole Warren. the rector of the parish with the
generous help of the parishionerS. has had built
new home at a cost of Sl, 500 The home has
double the capacity of the DID, and will accom-
home the people of the Settlement church. No.
312 10 332 East Eightyeghth-st. are holding fair
TODAY and tomorrow. from to 10 p. m The
church and parish house are open for inspection.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-18

The costume illustrated presents one OF the new
est foulards worn with blouse Of India silk
The skirt is cut in seven CORES. The tucks which
are half inch in width, are laid at the straight
edge OF each side and back gore there being six
groups in all. three on each side They are
stitched and pressed fiat to the point indicated
The funess at the back is laid In double inverted
pleats that meet over the centre seam The frills
at the lower edge are cut bias and are two and
one-half inches each in width
The bolero Is fitted by means of shoulder and
under arm seams only. AS shown, the neck Is
plain at the back, and the pattern provides stock
New-York tribune., 1901-04-18
ANNUAL LUNCHEON OF RoTA.

Rota celebrated its fourth annual luncheon
yesterday at Sherry's with large attenoance
tv.ntv-three of the membership, which is limited
to twentv-hve being present. Rota is a club for
rho study of parliamentary law. composed of
women well known in Harlem society Dr. Martha
G. Holmes the founder, Is honorary president;
Mrs. Louise NJ North, president; Mrs. Margaret
s,rr.. CORRESPONDING secretary. and Eliza F.
MN. treasurer. The programme committee con-
sisted of Mrs Arthur stillwen. Mrs Thomas
Jacka and Mrs George W. best 49,
toast Woman in Parliamentsry Law MIS- o1s. Jas
peo ppnols ~ .:Women's Clubs In Other Lands. and
Mrs. Bitaing responded % the teast; The Fress .
W. HiS0fSns Mrs. Lley1. MS Littlehelo, MIS-
@oct NG III vei! and others also took part.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-18
.Nor c,HANGED. RUT GLORIFIED. .

The sad announcement has reached the once OF
the sudden death OF two Sunshine members, Mr..
and Mrs Charles Grosvener Petit, of Borough
Park Brooklyn. Mrs. Petit passed away with
pneumonia after Illness of a few days. and six
days later her husband was called TO the higher
life Both of these dear friends were deeply inter
ested in Sunshine work. and did much 10 help the
needy and brighten the lives of shut ms They
leave two young Mrs, Petit was the daugh-
ter OF Mrs Benjamin Smith, OF Canajoharie. N Y.
one of the most loyal and devoted of T. 5. 5. MEM
hers In behalf of the whole society the president
extends the tenderest sympathy 10 the oereaved
relatives.
NOT changed but glorified, Oh beauteous language
For those who weep
Mourning the loss of dear face departed.
Fallen asleep.
Uushed into silence, never more 10 comfort
The hearts of men.
Gone Ike the sunshine of another country,
BEYOND ken
New-York tribune., 1901-04-18
FUNERAL OF ALBERT STEINBERG.

The funeral of Albert Stenberg. who died
Monday at the ST Denis Hotel. took place yester-
day. and the body cremated at Fresh Pond
Mr.. Steinbers we'll known among New-York
newspaper men. He had written for numerous pub
lications and for a number of years he wrote mu-
sical and dramatic criticisms for The New-York
Herald" His acquaintance among actors and nu-
scians large, and ne regarded
ceptionaly clever writer His health had been poor
for long time in the hope of improving IL
he Carlsbad last summer hut gained little
benefit His death was due a COmpica tion of
New-York tribune., 1901-04-18
yElr pROpELLER FOR THE ST PAUL.

The American Line steamship ST. Paul was dry
docked yesterday at the Brooklyn Navy YARD ana
under the direction Naval Constructor Capps the
work of hitting her with new propeller was oe-
gun. The st. Paul. while crossing 'ne A'iA"'ie III
s,ah.r lost her propelIer and tail shaft. and for
three months has been at Cramps yard Pnlladei,
hia bayinr her damaged engines rebuilt Sne Will
pi, p a, Grvdnck about ten days and Is scheduled TO
sail for Southampton on May lo
New-York tribune., 1901-04-18
REPORT FROM RUTHERFORD. n. ]

Miss Ruth Abbot. secretary of the Rutherford
On j. T. S. s. branch reports the following dis
trbutions: Easter hats clothing. shoes and read
ing matter to the Salvation Army: mattress ana
two chairs poor immigrant family; an over
coat to a worthy young Mrs T. l. Gallo
way, the president, keeps a large box as d SUN
shine receptacle, and her members VINO nave some
thing to pass on bring the articles TO her house
be given where needed AS the local heeus nee d a5v
few the following articles have accumulated reauy
for distributions Two outing hats three pairs OF
shoes a sterilizer childs Jacket doll. ripoohs'
flowers and picture cards
New-York tribune., 1901-04-18
COLLEGE WOMEN'S CLTR

The College Women's Club entertained its friends
yesterday afternoon at the Waldorf-Astoria On
the reception committee were Mrs Herman Never
and Mrs. t. j. Swift. Announcement was made of
the death of the father of Miss Irwin Martin the
president, and in her absence Dr. S J. Baker pre-
siaed' Inc programme consisted of piano solos by
MISS Mabel Phipps. songs by Mrs George Fear
England. whstling solos by Miss Louise Trlax and
an adTgess on Trinidad" by Miss Anne Rhodes
New-York tribune., 1901-04-18
DEMAND DAMAGES FROM THE CITY
PROPERTY OWNERS SEEK To RESTRAIN
CITY FROM BUILDING THE RIG vr.D1-CT

George Ehret. the brewer: the Frederick n Law
renee estate, John Fl. Hewson. Rebecca Creacen
Wright Gillis and others owning property in
IWei1th-ave between One hundred twenty
nntn-st and e-hundred-and- thirty -fifth-st have
Just begun actions in the Supreme Court to re-
strain the city from completing and maintaining the
Vlaouct over Twelfth-ave. from Riverside Drive to
boulevard Lafayette and for damages for loss of
rentals on their properties
Ihe plaintiffs allege that the city has shut off
light and air from their properties by construct
ing the vladuct and also off their access to the
properties ~ " e
Hawke Flannery counsel for the plaintiffs al
lege that the city is liable for damages lust as
was the Manhattan Elevated Railroad for shut
ting on light and air along its The elevated
road had TO pay hundreds of thousands Of dollars
damages '
New-York tribune., 1901-04-18
HOSPITAL BENEFIT.

AT the Knickerbocker Theatre tomorrow after
noon a benefit performance will be given for the
Long Island City Hospital II will be given by
gra duates of the American Academy of Drama tic
Arts The programme Will consist of the second
act of The Clown and the Locket," by Frank G
Drake; a Feast of the Angels. a one act play
by Florence Gerald, and The Birth of the FtaS
an operetta in one act, by \. F.. Lancaster and H.
o. .IenkinS.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-18
BOOKS WANTED.

Requests for the following books have come TO
the office from members in different States; The
Sky Pilot Mrs Romney, The Mistress OF
Brae Farm" Little Miss Moffit," But Men Must
Work. and Cousin Mona" A magazine for an
isolated member in New-Hampshire has also been
asked for and second hand copy OF mooern
astronomy. Any having either of these books
TO pass on will please communicate with the office
for addresses.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-18
INTERESTING LECTURE ON PEKING.

The Siege of Peking'' will be the subject OF an
Illustrated lecture be delivered tomorrow even
ing in the Madison Avenue Methodist Episcopal
Church. at Madison-ave. and Sixtieth-st. The lect-
urer Professor F. D. Gamewell, was appointed By
Sir Claude Macdonald TO superintend the fortihca
ton of the legations Peking during the hostili
ties last summer. and his narrative will be based
his experiences and observations among the be-
sieEed The pictures 10 be used In connection With
the lecture were taken Immediately after the AZ
rival Of the relief expedition.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-18
TO uEET TRAIyuEN and TELEGRAPHERS

A conference will ne held Monday between a
committee of Off ias of the Central Railroad OF
Nev-Jersey and delegation representing the
company's trainmen and telegraphers. with the
object of arranging readjustment OF the wages of
these 1yo classes of employees 1t is expected that
an agreement will speedily be reached
New-York tribune., 1901-04-18
SUES THE CITY FOR $4,000.
T. n BEAN SEEKS TO RECOVER THAT AMOUNT
AS BACK SALARY AS SUPERINTENDENT
OF THE AQUARIUM.

Following the decision few days ago Of ths
Court of Appeals which said that he had been He
gaIlv removed from the superintendency Of ths
Aquarium TaretOn II. Bean has begun action
against Park Commissioner Clausen and the city to
recover $2OOGo which his salary for four years from
January L 1898 would have amounted 20 had he not
been removed. Papers in the action have bean
served or the Corporation Counsel
New-York tribune., 1901-04-18
THE HAPPIEST HEART,

The happiest heart is simple,
None dares to call 1t wise.
II sees the beauty of its life
With frank and truthful eyes,
II has a knack of loving.
1t has a trustful way
Oh what a foolish heart is this.
The worldlier people say!
The happiest heart is childlike.
1t never quite grows old;
1t sees the sunsets Splendor
AS ii saw the dawning's gold:
1t has a gift for gladness.
Its dreams die not away
Oh. what a foolish. happy heart.
The worldlier people say!
-(Ripley D. Saunders, in ST. Louis Republic.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-18
MONEY ACKNOWLEDGED.

Mrs Tineue has sent So cents for express charges
on box of sunshine; E. F. S. 81. to be USED IN oe
fraying expenses incidental to T. s. s. work; Helen
HARNESS of Vermont 30 cents for badges for new
members of her branch; Miss Kellogg. 10 cents Tor a
badge and Mrs G. y. Brown 10 cents for the spe-
cial fund This dime was found in the bank or a
little hoy who long since passed 10 the other me