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New-York tribune., 1901-01-08

Doubtful: So much is being said nowadays
the dangers and advantages of hygienc starva-
that IL Is not surprising that you in doubt
whether you much too little. Perhaps
a chat by DR.. c Z. Page of Boston. may help you
to decide. He says: ITO escape indigestion
must restrict his diet TO the amount representing
the needs his system, and 1t would be better not
10 divide the quantity into three meals. The aver
age business or professional woman. at work from
o o'clock until or O'Clock, should eat light
breakfast between O'Clock and O'Clock and
substantial dinner between p m. and bedtime.
In general IT is wholesome to eat directly before
going to bed IL ones mind is fairly tranquil and
muscles not too fatigued.
.'It is never well TO eat when not hungry. In no
end of cases the organism is both starved and
poisoned by excess in diet. aided and abetted too
often by drugs. Undigested food substances fer
ment and give rise TO poisonous gases. which are
absorbed into the blood. and may even produce
fatal ptomaine poisoning. The excessive mortality
I'm typhoid fever, pneumonia and other acute dis
eases is due frequently TO forced feeding In face
even of feeling of Ioathing for food. In view OF
the fact that death by starvation is process re-
o,,iring from thirty 70 seventy-five days with
an unrestricted water allowance, no one need fear
a moderate fast II people, when they find them
selves not well, becoming Ill, would simply stop
eating they would get WELL often without other
treatment.
noted Partisan bon vivant. and he correct In
tho main The cupful Of strong coffee or tea may
brace one for the immediate resumption of busi-
ness but this feeling results from the drug the
physiological effect OF which is 10 paralyze the
glands that secrete gastric juice producing sus-
pension of the digestive process. The arbitrary
s,tsrfarenca with any natural physiological func-
ZION is necessarily harmful. When a little later
r. fhe dsv the stimulating effects of the coffee
have worn on there is a reaction which often in
a.,eas one especially il a man, to resort to a
sfronper stimulant, and this, too, passes away,
10 reaches home too tired 10 eat Then instead
nf taxing water, resting and permitting the stom-
oeb fo digest the food taken AT noon, he forces
down more less dinner, and so makes bad
matter
Cor course this does not describe the of
IN ynon avery day but does pretty close
20 the facts about all men some days. and In the
course of time the practice OF overeatng or I'M
srnner eating will surely result in disease. Colds.
ccatarrh malaria, rheumatism and other illnesses
,esTffy counteract the pleasures or oVereatng,
overdrinking and overresting, since exercise Is an
eseenfiaI Of digestion"
New-York tribune., 1901-01-08
FIGHTING DIR. BUcHANANS EILL.
HIS WIFE. WHO WAS CUT OFF WITH $50 TRYING
TO BREAK THE INSTRUMENT

HIS WIFE. WHO WAS CUT OFF WITH $50 TRYING
TO BREAK THE INSTRUMENT
The trial Of the action brought by Mrs. Margaret
Buchanan against Mrs. Kate NJ Belssy. now the
wife OF Francis F. Belsey. but formerly Mrs. Kate
NJ Foster. to set aside the probate OF Dr. Buch-
anan's will. begun yesterday before Justice
MacLean and jury in the Supreme Court The
two surviving daughters Of Mrs. Buchanan are
joint plaintiffs with her in the action. Mrs.
Buchanan cut OF with bequest OF SO while
her three daughters received only S each The
estate of DR. Buchanan estimated az over
100000 and he left il all to Mrs. Foster. having
prior 70 his death conveyed TO her considerable
amount OF real property. Mrs. Buchanan alleges
that 1t owing 70 the undue influence exercised
over her husband by Mrs. Foster that he dlsln-
herited her and her daughters. DR.. Buchanan said
in his will that he cut them or because Of tire
kindness with which they treated him.
Duncan Arthur MaeIntyre. who represents Mrs
Buchanan. examined her at considerable length to-
day as TO her early life with the doctor. She said
they were happy for many years. until he made the
acquaintance OF the defendant. She and her daugh-
tiers. she said. always treated Dr. Buchanan with
kindness. and nursed him through severe illnesses
Mrs. Buchanan then told how Or. Buchanan estah-
lished his Office in Mrs Fosters house. and ulti-
mately took up his residence there
Replying 70 questions. Mrs Buchanan admitted
that she had placed a paddock on her husbands
letter box. and had put his valuable books in the
into the buffers pantry. The doctors operating
chair was placed in the stable
did you once throw water upon your husbands
eyes. ] did The coachman was sitting in N.
hall. / asked him what he was doing there and
he sail that DIT. BuchsT lad told him to attend
a waitress and to get out He refused TO 90 and
I tried to put him out He resisted. and then
went and got a pail Of water sOused him and he
AT the conclusion of ;ier testimony the testimony
of Mrs Kate Foster, given at the hearing OF the
will contest, was read
New-York tribune., 1901-01-08
FASHIONS FOR SPRING
FLOWERS TO HAVE A CONSPICUOUS PART
IN THE COMING MoDEs-CAPEs
Will BE EXTREMELY LONG

floral vogue is undoubtedly approaching not
alone Tor millinery. but for general wear in the
coming season 1t is. indeed. pretty conceit, and
with the dainty white costumes which are to be
so popular next summer this color touch of artifi-
cial flowers is the much desired relief which in
sures becomingness TO the majority of wearers
At the moment designers are using many en-
broidered trimmings in which artificial flowers are
introduced. Later these fowered effects will
be seen in silks and cottons as we'll as in rich
fabrics
Before the first real snowstorm of the season
has fallen upon the city. the shops displaying
their first instalments of summer fabrics Trans
parent organdies, bewtching dimities. alluring
lawns and tempting foulards draped about in
close proximity with down comfortables and rose
blankets. Dmities at II cents yard present novel
patterns and colorings. and will always have a
preference over ordinary lawns owing TO their
corded effects. Red grounds predominate. and the
figures in vine patterns in polka dot clusters
in both black and white. In thin silk fabrics fig
ured medailions largely introduced, and the
effort to get away from the conventional trellis
vine and geometrical figures is evident
Some recent costumes of cloth elabOrately
trimmed with printed panne which, as rule.
matches the cloth in shade. but has design in
Is SO planned as to resemble cloth tunc, deeply
Of panne This is e9 m }b ton 0Ter % hh mp ar
gaIoon which also contributes the garniture of the
skirt Is of fancy panne with the side cores of cloth
over oVer@appins APP IN double folds and showing but mar
From one to three narrow shaped founces are
seen upon the newest skirts When in cloth, these
will be covered with close rows of stitching in
white for ''self-cOor,'' with pleasing effect
new, delicate pinkish. creamy tinge of cloth
is called in Paris champagne and is welcome
relief from the somewhat chilly appearance of or
dinary white. The natural accompaniment to this
tint is gold in some FORM either in applications of
all over fancy net, patterned in spangles, open
work bands, lined with champagne satin and COW
cred with gold and silver trelliS.
Extremely long capeS to be much worn this
spring. They will frequently match the material
and trimming of the gown. or, If they do not, the
a
shade of heotrope. They will be trimmed with
black and gold. or ncrustations of gold embroidery
when richness is desired. These capes rather
narrow. fitting closely about the shoulders to
which somewhat of a square, military effect is
given by couple If darts in each shoulder.
popular variety of old Flemish lace, much ad-
mired at present for trimming dressy costumes and
opera wraps, is of grayish white. and rather
coarse. The design is large and Open and the
gold thread
New-York tribune., 1901-01-08
A NEW SETTLEMENT HOME
THE Y w c. AS PRESENT HOUSE IN
WEST TY-SEvENTH-S Is NO
LONGER LARGR ENOUGH
FOR THE WORK

The Settlement House of the Young women's
Christian Association which is At No. s53 West
Forty-seventh-st:. has become so inadequate in
size % bring about increased discomfort 20 the
workers well to the benehciaries. A new
house has been found a necessity and at the
monthly meeting, held yesterday morning at No. z
East t'fteenth-st, Mrs. Royal s. Crane, chairman
Of the Settlement Committee made an urgent ap-
peal 20 the members 20 arouse their philanthropic
friends TO interest in the project. Several
tributions have already been received among them
being 500 from Mrs Morris K. Jesup and 500 from
Mrs Whitelaw Reid.
Another important feature oe the meeting yes
terday was a petition presented by Mrs r.. A.
Dorman 70 be semitic Congress, urging amend
rnent 20 the National Constitution prohibiting
poiygamy in any part OF the United States This
petition originated with the Young WOmen's
Christian Association of Philadelphia. and Mrs.
Dorman in presenting ii yesterday said: 1T was
the who were instrumental in keeping
Mr.. Roberts out Of Office, and now it remains
for to rise in force and take this step against
polygamy in general. I hope every woman present
Will add her name before she leaves to-day. II Is
needless TO state that every did so.
Keen interest manifested yesterday In the
reports Of the various officers and committees
The one By Miss J. p. Cattell superintendent OF
she Margaret Louisa Home. related 10 ITS tenth
Christmas festival There was a large tree laden
with gifts and not a person who is in any way
connected with the home was forgotten The most
generous gifts came from Mrs. Elliott F. Shepard.
who contributed brooches. umbrellas. dress pat
terms and money to each one In proportion 10 tne
time OF service Of the recipient. There was DISC
ship full rigged with cargo or flny parfels e"
containing a bright lucky penny .. oaz
A special Christmas dinner was sel1 @ eu - - - M
= boT Of bonbons Those who lodged IN the n nouse US,
-ere srnrieed in the morning 10 nnti tleo 10 'lle
doorlz1ob The efft Of card and satin banner on
which was printed greeting. . r,ooa
Crane added her report tne gent -
Of = lodging house for working girls-those WHO 70
earn paltry salaries and barely aford 70 pay 81
Cor who fOfceO 10 IonBG III
crowded tenement houses where from three I" "'e
ne new resreafion house Of the association at
Asbury Park is named Holly Terrace ana IS sra ar
r.1osf sor larger accommodations than heretofore
re annual meeting of the association VIII Ds
held on the first Monday in February IN me cha; &
v'ben FishoD Potter will make an aooreSs. ""
Monday January q. there Will be sT'eclai TsceI ,
tiOr Al the Margaret Louisa Home. wlen tne se
yil he thrown open for public inspection from ~
f-20 o'ciOck
New-York tribune., 1901-01-08
ECLECTIC CLUB ENTERTAINMENT.

Members of the Eclectic Club are busy preparing
for the dramatic and operate entertainment to
be given by them for the benefit of the Army Relief
Society In the grand ballroom of the Waldorf
Astoria on February s. The programme. which is
TO be carried out by selected talent engaged from
one of the leading managers. will include scenes
from .ATda" I'll TrOvatOre' and Carmen, and
a one act play written by Mrs. Leon Harvier one
of the members. Excepting in Aida in which
Mrs. Dore Lyon, president OF the CLUB VIII take
the leading part well known artists are engaged
for the prominent parts
The chorus for the opera scenes Will De composed
OF thirty young girls daughters and friends or
members Of the Eclectic Club. Costumes Tor THESE
are being made by a professional costumer
New-York tribune., 1901-01-08
CHARGED WITH BURNING soFr coAL.

Caleb H. Jackson. the vtce-president and manager
Of the United Electric and Power Company. was
arrested the Plaza Hotel yesterday on the chargs
OF violating the smoke ordinance. The house OF
the company is at Nos. 4g7 to 30 East Twenty
eighth-st. The specific charge was the burning OF
soft coal January Mr.. Jackson told Magis-
trate Olmsted that when he arrested BY Sani-
tary officer Murphy yesterday he was getting from
a sick BED and had been sick for three weeks.
Magistrate Olmsted discharged Mr.. Jackson and
instructed the health officers arrest corporation
officers I'm these cases. and that when applied to he
would issue warrants for them He thought that
in arresting individuals there too much shift
ing Of the responsibility.
Jacob Doll piano manufacturer at One-hun6rei-
and-thirty- y-fOurth-st. and Southern Boulevard was
fined SIS yesterday In the Court OF Special Ses-
siOns. where he was charged with maintaining a
smoke nuisance Mr. Doll was arrested this
charge on October 49, last year.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-08
OTHER CONTRIBUTIoNs.

Adele Sibley and her sister Aline two little girls
OF Manhattan. wished to contribute to the happi-
ness of some poor children. one has parted with
a pretty doll and her wardrobe, and The other
with box of blocks. These gifts entitle Adele
and AIne to membership in the r S. s Mrs. NJ
p Thatcher has forwarded pair of lovely bed
socks: Mary a. Ward an implement for working
on canvas; j. T. A., a box of miscellaneous arti-
cIes which will serve as delightful gifts for many.
These were embroidery materials for finishing silk
stockings a lamp. unique nkstands, travelling
eON,s mender completely furnished: fancy articles.
a collection of minerals. candy, games, etc: sun
the Iandrum is - T S. 5. branch.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-08
ONE EFFECT OF CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.
REDUCES BY ONE THE COMMON CONVENTIONAL
EXCUSES OF IT'S FEMALE DEvoTEEs.

REDUCES BY ONE THE COMMON CONVENTIONAL.
EXCUSES OF IT'S FEMALE DEvoTEEs.
No one can tell beforehand Just what results,
good and bad, Christian Science may bring
about before the new century reaches it's merid-
ian. Judging by what happened lately between
two women who had up TIL then been good
friends. it is only too likely TO prove social
firebrand
They had promised to write TO each other
often and fully, that material distance
might not weaken the affection which had
sprung up between them But, human good in
tentions being prov verbally ineffcacious, she
whose turn it was TO write procrastinated
through several weeks. and then. casting about
for excuses to begin her belated letter. she hit
upon certain headaches tired feelings and colds
So her friend was asked to pardon the delay
forth.
weeks passed. and no answer came TO this mis-
sive More weeks, and then Christmas And
with Christmas thern came from the silent alb
sent friend a dainty little ribbon bowed card
OF the seasons greetings, on the back Of which
was written: mo excuse IS the best when the
next best Is a bad one" This was followed bv
the initials Of the silent one
fOr Whole day and half she who had writ
Ten the eAcuipatory catalogue OF maIaiies piIz-
zea over the meaning OF this thing. until at last
" hashed upon her: why. Mrs. SO and So is a
christian Scientist All nv headaches and
thlngs are no better thar crimes in her ewes %
Ana now the self-accusng self-excusar declares
that ~ CHRISTIAN Science is to be tolerated IN This
cOuntr! either an entire new set of Convention
alit1es must be devised or the whoIe 20 ,b-,- -.
society Will be dissolved u
New-York tribune., 1901-01-08
NEW-TORK UNIVERSITY COUNCIL.
ALTERATIONS TO THE CARNEGIE LABoRaroPy
HAVE BEEN COMPLETED.

The Council Of the New-York University held a
meeting yesterday afternoon at the Unfversitr
Building. In Washington Square Among thos.
present were William A. wheeock president. m.
Rev Dr. George Alexander vice-presfdent. Dr
Israel G Pierson, secretary; William F. Have
meyer, treasurer. and Andrew III. Green II Was
the hrst time Mr.. Green had been present as a
trustee he having been recently elected for the full
term DIR. BabcOck, also recently elected was un-
avOidably absent.
IL was announced that the alterations to the
Carnegie Laboratory. in East Twenty-sIxth-st had
been completed. The top story has been rebuilt
since last spring, and the entire building has been
rented Tor the purposes of meteorological lahor
tory. Mr.. Carnegie has betrayed the entire ex-
pelSe or the work done. A part of the main bud-
ing OF the Medical School Will also be given m 70
meteorological work. and the laboratory also has
the advantage OF cooperating with the Veterinary
school of the university. IL also annollnced
that the electors for the Hall of Fame who were
all recently invited to again In 1aOa had So
far as heard from, accepted Out OF the fifty
famous Americans who We're 20 be chosen at first
only twenty-nine received the requisite number
OF votes last year. There are. therefore. twenty
one 20 be selected next year.
The Council authorized the passing OF the deed
for q plot for the clubhouse OF the zeta Psi fra
ternity. AT Andrews and University aves. The plot
contains ten thousand square feet
New-York tribune., 1901-01-08
MAREsFS WILL CONSTRUED.

HIS ESTATE VALUED AT $4,000. TO GO To Hrs
CHILDREN AFTER THE WIDOWS DEATH
Justice Russell. in the Supreme Court. yesterday
handed down decision constituting the VIII OF
Pompeo Maresi. the caterer, who left an estate
valued at $4,000 The action to cOnstrus the Will
was brought by the United States Trust C,ornpan.r
as executor and trustee
Maresi provided that his estate should be held IN
trust for forty years for the benefit Of hts widow
Giovanna, but also provided that il was TO be
held In trust for her life. going after in both cases
10 their -FOUR children There was dispute
10 whether a bequest made to the uoor OF the
village OF Gisazio Italy. was legal A question was
raised as to whether the executor had power to sell
Maresfs country home. at Lake Como and his city
nome. on Columbia Heights. Brooklyn, and 70 turn
IN the proceeds TO his reSidUary estate.
Justice Russell holds that the estate shall be
held in trust during the life Of the widow, and then
divided among the children. He holds the other
requests TO be valid. and says the executor has
the power to sell the real estate.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-08
HALF A CENTURY A TEACHER.
MISS ELIZABETH HOGAN. OF PHILADEL-
PHIA. TELLS OF SOME OF HER SCHOOL
METHoDs-THE MIsCHIEvoUs BOY
HER FAVoRITE.

HER FAVoRITE.
Miss Elizabeth Hogan. who has been teacher
in Philadelphia for ffty-twO years, has just re-
signed her place as principal of of the public
schools. Six thousand children in the day schools
and twelve thousand men. women and children in
the night schools have come under her instruction
In a recent interview she said:
woman who vii! study a boys character and
win his love will hold him forever woman ; IN
fiuence is paramount in the life OF both boy ana
wife IS the making or the breaking OF
her husband .,.
From child / wanted 20 be a teacher To TINS
fact attribute my success, for to succeed IN any
line one must love her work. My heart always
went out 10 boys because ] ike their character
stand HIM From babyhOod child should oe
Taught what honor means. I have never approved
S6vine and tale bearing I have been accustomed
10 say TO my class: Children. what are you trying
ia the worId?" 'FIonor!' has always been their
prompt reply II put them on their honor
The world would be different II at nome the tact
impressed upon the little ones tnat they must
be honorable and upright.
Half the women in the world do not understand
what motherhood means. and their influence
THE mothers influence with her child IS paramount.
She has the moulding OF his character, and can in
many cases overcome inherited tendencies.
Next in importance 10 the mothers influence is
that of the good teacher. have never had any
trouble with 'bad boy OF the neighborhood or
school When mother came 10 me saying that
her son was unruly and advising me how to pun
ish him. concluded that she bad woman to
own way I always began by giving him some
thing TO do for personally, and made him feel
that he necessary 10 my happiness and COM
mischief. He is the first to grasp the meaning OF
the word honor AS for your namby- pamby boys,
veTy goody-goedy' boy look out There is some
thing behind that sanctimonious air
New-York tribune., 1901-01-08
COLUMBIA APPEALS FOR AID.
TO MEET INTEREST ON IN
DEBTEDNESS.

A statement of the financial condition OF corn.
hia University was issued by tho trustees at
meeting Yesterday. II shows briefly what has been
accomplished since the removal To the new site.
and appeals 20 the people OF this city for the aid
necessary to meet the current obligations OF tho
university without curtailins its educational work
An earnest effort is 20 be made 70 obtain the
requisite amount estimated at $4,000 year.
Considerable of this has already been pledged and
President Low hopes to receive such further as
surances viii not only complete the sum needed
TO meet the interest charge. but which viii enable
the university to make desirable extensions of its
educational work. and 20 begin without delay the
erection Of the additional buildings. which are
greatly needed
The statement says in part;
The problem of Columbia University can now be
determined to move to Morningside Heights:
Cost q land and deveIOpmen, at sI0Fuiugsae
Improvements at College Of Physicians ana
surgeons s7ssss ss
1,ISsst, Total . 81 sss ass SO
- OI this large sum the university has succeeded
n n pa%yins % mostly out Of gifts and esacies 81 go
provided for IL still owes e 90 Oo9 tIiaf 4 NOT pro-
q sS @ ISr' upon which the annual interest payable
sayP has Ss Justify the gRdergns in
viii Be abe eSn ~ & years from NJ nov the university
lees ana endowmenss. to care for its Oatlns debt
The problem Of the university therefore. Is 10
cOnduct It's educational work for a period OF eight
yeaIS without cUrtailment by reason Of the inter-
70 oe paid IN the meanwhile its outstanding
Ge1t, say 100000 a year.
% Eof a few years and for few years onIy the
I'M @HllVtsIsity needs help to prevent debt from
Us ther Swelled by borrowed interest II is not
pOSSlDle 10 take any such sum as the university
educational work without DESTROYING its effcfaney
!, ms ought not 20 be permitted: First, because
tne WORK IS highly useful being economically
anu wen done: second because any curtaiIins OF
IIle uIliVefStty'S educational offer would be re-
MxStsu Immediately IN loss Of earning power: and
thfG because for the credit OF the city the INT
front rank. $50 'N''
10 meet this situation appeal is made TO all the
rlenGS OF the higher education in Nevv-York
fISnds or the university. including the PRESIDENT
anu anu trustees. nave already pledged sSS0o0 for this
announcement was made at the Meeting by
president Low Of the bequest Of $4,000 to the uni
versity made by Henry Willard and also OF a be-
quest OF 5000 by the Misses NJ. L and Katherine
D. Campoell, IN memory of their brothers Robert
ana Henry who were graduated in the classes OF
"A and ~, respectively. Gifts of $50 have been
Palestine. - - -~'-~s 4i'
Inc following appointments were announced.
Dr stuart p. Jessup assistant in normal hfsfoo.-.
Myron r. Falk. assistant in civil erefneeriTs,s
ggOse2h > McCOrd. assistant in mineralogy and
Ut James ID. voorhees,. secretary OF the f7c1Ify
university. % '"F
New-York tribune., 1901-01-08
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.
A TISSUE PAPER PATTERN OF woMAN's
BOX PLEATED SHIRT WAIST. NO. 1855,
FOR COUPON AND 10 CENTS

No wardrobe yet contained too many shirt
waists The model illustrated includes all the
latest features. and is especially becoming. as the
V-shaped back gives tapering effect to the figure
As shown, the material Is Russian blue lands
downe fastened with handsome gold buttons, and
worn with a necktle and belt Of black Liberty
satn the style is adapted TO taffeta Henrietta.
heavy linen chevot and all the seasons materials.
The foundation is a fitted lining. with single
darts shoulder under arm and centre back seams.
The fronts are laid in four narrow box pleats each
side of the wide centre pleat which gives yoke
effect and are gathered at the waist line, The
back is cut with V-shaped centre and side backs.
the straight edges Of which are laid in two box
pleats EACH and is without fulness at the waist
line. The sleeves laid in box pleats 10 few
inches above the wrists. where they fall free to
form puffs. and are arranged over fitted lining.
The shaped cuffs joined to the lower edge. and
lap at the TO bring the point 10 position.