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New-York tribune., 1901-09-18
NEWS FROM LIEUTENANT PEARY
ARCTIC EXPLORER TELLS OF HIS EXPER1-
ENCEs IN THE FAR NORTH

Washington, Sept. 17.-Charles A. Moore, a busi-
ness man of New-YorlS, has received an interesting
letter from Lieutenant Richard F. Peary. the Arctic
explorer. Mr.. Moore. who an intimate friend
the late President Mckinley, and went with him
on his trip to the Pacific Slope. was in Washington
to-day to be present at the funeral ceremonies.
Lieutenant Peary's letter. dated August 49, was
handed Mr.. Moore at his New-York office yester-
day by H. L. Brdgman. secretary of the Peary
Arctic Club of New-York. who had brought it direct
from Lieutenant Peary The letter is as follows:
Payer Harbor. Ellesmere Land
August 49, 1901.
Both your letters $500 and lsOD in my pos
session The former. carried on an Esauimau sledge
as was trampi1g along the ice foot near Hayes
The latter was handed me by Mr. Bridgman at
Etah. August A. You can imagine how much. with
/ interested me- Reading it did clothed in furs
and in snow "igloo' your story seemed like
fairy tale, or a narrative of another world than
this II must have been extremely pleasant to you
ment and at his age He will have splendid time
THIS summer II is a magni1cent training you are
giving hiih-Egypt and Europe. then Hudson's Bay.
lie lie is worth it, have thought of him often in my
On my long sledge trip of a year ago expended
thirteen carbine cartridges. with result of eleven
ing at Conger bagged twenty-five musk oxen one
day with twenty-six cartridges.
| have heard of your trip West with Mrs. Moore
and the President. l stil hammering away at
work that will endure longer than l. yet still short
me- ana have yet to experience the first feeling
or encouragement Very sincerely.
r. E. PEARY.
Mr. Moore also has at hand letter received by
his son. Arthur Moore. who accompanied Lieutenant
Peary on his former trip the Arctic and who this
year went on an expedition his own account on
the chartered steam whaler Algerine Nine Yale
students including Mr.. Mccormick. the son of the
newly appointed minister to Austria were I'm his
party. The letter is as follows:
Payer Harhor E,IIaSparo ard
Nv Dao ,.,, August -, 1901.
your kind letter reached at the 18th parallel
or north latitude. April 50 of this wear and was
Napoleon - N"Pe A-oN4S
r, You nave your fathers happy faculty Of saying
peasant things have thought of YOU often M
mere and wished could have you and another like
,9 Ju 10 De IN my party for the coming year / can
or space to write. ' -i0' '''iio
II, n nope this will find you returned from vour
nudson H BAY trip, with heavy bag of big ca me
an extensive repertoire stories of exciting
''"aSs sincerely r. Z. PEARY.
iouns Moore's party last heard from or
July 20 at Turneoc. Labrador His father received
S5eieeraIn In Washington to-day from him statt
'"p arrived North Sydney. and all we'll '4''
New-York tribune., 1901-09-18
WREATHS FOR THE PRESIDENT

A large wreath of purple and white asters the
floral tribute of the Womans Republican Club of
this city, sent to Washington for President
McKiney's funeral. The wreath tied with vio-
let ribbon which the following inscription
in letters of gold: 'Woman's Republican Club
New-York City Loving Tribute TO Nation 3
Friend
The following resolutions have also been passed
by the club. and copy sent to Mrs. Mckinley:
The Woman's Republican Club. New-York City.
mourne the sad death Of oUT beloved President.
William Mckinley. and thin = with horror Of the
awful crime that caused It grand Christian soul.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-18
BRIDGE REPORT KEPT SECRET.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY PHILBIN WILL. SUBMIT
1T TO WILLIAM BARCLAY PAR
SONS FOR ADVICE

District Attorney Philbin. who Monday
cefved ting report of the two engineers appointed by
him TO make an examination of the condition Of the
Brooklyn Bridge. said yesterday that he did not
think IL advisable to make the entire report public
for several weeks Mr. Philbin asked IL he did
not believe it best TO make known the exact
margin of safety of the structure in order quiet
any apprehension on the part of those who daily
1t.
II have seen no indications of alarm the part
of the public" said the District Attorney. II do
not think it necessary publish anything in addi
tion TO what has already appeared in the papers"
ITO whom will you submit the report which you
have received?'' ne was asked.
ITO William Barclay Parsons. He is eminent
all around engineer. shall obtain his advice
Its contents. and then decide whether or not to
present the case to the grand jury"
An associate editor of The Engineering Maya
zine is quoted as saying that the Brooklyn Bridge
could be duplicated in steel that would have about
one-third more strength. and. therefore carrying
capacity. than the present structure. The sreater
tensile strength of steel to-day was. he said. due
to the remarkable Improvement in the processes OF
Its manufacture.
The Civil Service Board yesterday issued call
Tor painters, who must be good climbers. This
notice is taken TO mean that Bridge Commissioner
Snea Is planning TO Increase the force of painters
who are now at work on the bridge
New-York tribune., 1901-09-18
FEW SERVANTS COMING.
IRISH AND GERMAN GIRLS SUPERSEDED
BY RUSSIANS, FINNS, POLES
AND HUNGARIANS

There are no vacation days at the Barge Office
Though the tide of immigrant travel GIBBS and
with clockike regularity, 1t never stops, and
each day brings its quota to swell the labor mar
kets Of America During the summer months the
influx is ghtest; but from the latter part or Sep
ternber until the middle of December. and again
from the last weeks of February until June 10,
there is high tide Ellis Island
Inquiry of the Commissioner of immigration and
of Miss Stecklen, who filled the office of head
matron for the last sixteen years develops the
fact that the nationality OF the women workers
varies from decade to decade From 1920 TO 1S4O
IL was stated, the immigration was almost en-
tirely from Great Britain and Ireland, and from
these people domestics were drawn. The English
influx long before that from Ireland. but
to-day scarcely Irish girl lands who expects 10
enter household service, and the few who do come
for that purpose have good places already en-
gagged. AT the Mission of Our Lady of the Rosary.
in State-st., a home for the reception of Irish
Immigrant girls, this falling off accounted for
by the bettered conditions In the Little Green
Isle" This impI Ovement, 1T was stated, can be
credited to the fact that every Irish servant girl
who comes over here Systematically sends home
larger part of her earnings to pay the taxes
and arneliorate the condition Of the family left
behind.
During the decade ending with the year 1910
German immigration it said. first became
noticea BILE and this steadily increased until 1880
Norway and Sweden first made themselves felt
in the returns for the decade ending with 1870
the cream of immigrants, go directly West, having
been booked for their destination before leaving
the Old Country. There is never enough of these
girls to supply the demand" said Miss Stecklen
lat least ten places being opened to every girl
Equally popular are the Firms. whose oppressed
province is now under Russian domination. These
girls usually stop for few days at the Methodist
Episcopal Home. No. 8 State-st unless they have
friends awaiting them
Since 1880 the books show that there has been
an enormous increase in the immi ation from
Austria-Hungary. Italy, Russia and Poland, so
thai now this immigration exceeds that from the
United Kingdom, France Germany and Scan
dinayia. The great Rumanian exodus is due TO
the oppressive anti-Semitic measures in Rumania
When Jewish people not prosecuted they stay
in their native countries. No Jewish girl comes
here unless she has relatives to go to. The Hun
Earian Jewish girls have been brought up to do
domestic work more than any of the other Jews
and because they have been treated more literally
in their home land they are sometimes willing 10
enter household service in Christian family. An
orthodox Jewish girl, however, is only willing 10
live with her compatriots and in certain
quarters. Italian girls never do housework. They
are cigarette makers or tailoresses The German
girls seldom go any one here save their own
people.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-18
FOR THE PUBLIC HEALTH.
BIG GATHERING OF SANITARY EXPERTS
AT BUFFALO
lBy TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUSE.l

Buffalo, Sept. lin the total membership OF be-
tween seven hundred and eight hundred of the
American Public Health Association, holding
its twenty y-ninth annual convention in this city.
there are about twenty women. and OF this number
eight already are in attendance, and nearly all OF
the others are expected arrive here might or
tomorrow. There is no reason why the number of
women members should not be increased, because
any woman interested in sanitation Is eligible TO
membership, and a special effort is to be made at
this convention TO get more women members
our object in getting more women members Is
largely selfish" said Health Commissioner Wende.
of Buffalo. this evening. I'VE have found that our
women members not only exceedingly enthusi-
astic, but always ready to go to the utmost of
their ability In any work allotted to them. Our
present women members either physicians or
engaged In sanitary work of kind, and we
have yet to find one of them who pleads to be let
off from work on the ground that her duties take
up much of her time. Yes. We want the women
bless them!'
The American Public Health Association is a
powerful and influential organization. numbering
in its membership leading physicians of the United
States. Canada and Mexico. 1t sole object Is to
The sessions here will continue through Friday,
spect to the President which will be decided to-
morrow. the meeting will be continued through
Saturday.
Among the prominent members of the health as
sociation is Miss Ellen Richards of Boston who
s Mss on
read another paper later in the convention on a
subject vet announced. Miss Eliza MoSler
professor of ygiene the University of Michigan.
this afternoon took active part in the discussion
OF tuberculosis, and several rounds of applause
because of her original views this subject. Miss
Hester McClurg. of indianapolis. Ind. member OF
the committee sanitary aid societies. IS TO make
the report for this committee. 1t will pertain TO the
work done by the State health departments and
similar organizations, and improvements made by
them. Miss Helen Putnam NJ. D.. OF ProvIdence
X l., also is expected to take prominent part In
future discussions. Several of the women mem
bers have prepared papers which will be read. but
on which they to be heard. and 1t is not known
yet who will submit papers
New-York tribune., 1901-09-18
SCHOLARSHIPS TO SOUTHERN TEACHERS.

Dean Russell. of Teachers College. announced
yesterday that the appointments to the scholarships
for Southern teachers had been made. These
erosity of John ID. Rockefeller George Foster Pea
body. V. Everit Macy and John Crosby Brown and
have annual value of 500. deemed
sufficient to pay all necessary expenses for year
OF resident study at Columbia University. While
10 distinction OF race or sex has been considered
in making the awards il has been desired that ap-
pointees should be graduates of college normal
school who have had successful experience teach
ing. and that they give promise OF becoming able
principals superintendents of schools teachers
in normal schools
A list of those eligible for appointment made
by the presidents and principals of several South
schools and colleges. and from these lists nine
names were selected to receive scholarships
New-York tribune., 1901-09-18
SAD CAREER OF PROFESSORS DAUGHTER.
TAKES AN OVERDOSE OF MORPHINE BY MISTAKE
DESERTED BY ATTACHE' OF GER
MAN LEGATION.

Sedea Wolkow, thirty-six years old. the wife OF
Theodore Wolltow. a waiter employed the Cafe
Boulevard, In Second-ave.. died yesterday from an
overdose of morphine At No. 81 First-st She ha 4
been sufferer from asthma. and had been taking
morphine tablets to obtain sleep.
Mrs. Wolkow. before her marriage had had an ad-
venturous career. Her Sedelia Hansen
Her father professor of languages at the
University OF Cologne. and her brother is col
lectOr of ancient manuscripts Auchen Ger
mary. About eight years ago the woman became
infatuated with attache OF the German I,egafion
at Washington, and followed him to this country ir
IS said After he deserted her she came to New
York. Wokow who Is also from Cologne me,
and married her. They We're exceedingly poor
New-York tribune., 1901-09-18
SEIZED GOODS WORTH ABOUT s7oo.

A custom house broker representing the inter-
ests of Mr. and Mrs NJ. j. Mulhall. whose baggage
was seized on their arrival the French steamer
on Sunday, said yesterday at the Custom House
that the total value of the goods seized would be
not more than $500 s00 instead of $1,000 as was
estimated by the customs officials. The goods will
be appraised IN a few days and II II shall be
found then that their value Is less than 1000 the
case VII not nave 20 pc reposteo 10 the United
forfeiture, under such circumstances the secre-
tary OF the Treasury order a release OF mer-
chandise auch terms a. he may consider proper.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-18

becoming. The sleeves are snug hitting, finished
with 1arng cuffs, and at the neck is deep turn
over collar the of which is optional
To cut this basque for a woman of medium
size 3ss wards of material q inches wide las yards
"A inches wide. l1e yards so inches wide will be
required. - ~ . =, =,
a. and AZ inch bust measure
Pattern will be any address receipt
Of 10 cents Please give number and bust inches
distinctly Address Pattern Department, New
work. Tribune IN hurry for pattern, send
extra two cent stamp. and we will mall by letter
postage In scaled envelope
New-York tribune., 1901-09-18
GRAND ARMY DAY OBSERVED

Buffalo Sept. 17-Grand Army OF the Republic
Day ct the Pan-American Exposition opened with
a cold rain The exercises held this morning. under
the arspices OF the New-York State Department in
the Temple OF Music in the nature OF me-
mortal service owing to the death OF the president
Addresses were made by w. /. Buchanan, director
general of the exposition; Captain Joseph EWell
General Eli Torrence General Daniel r. Stckles
General Leo Rassieur, Daniel N Lockwood and
Joseph w Kay. Charles A Orr, State department
commander presided.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-18

Of silk and wool
that in c ! Il d @ S
varying shades
of tan a n d
brown, the collar
and cuffs are of
velvet in the
darkest tone. but
all woollen ma
terials of light or
moderate weight
are appropriate,
camel's h a | 7,
broadcloth, chew
lot. serge and
the like.
The basque is
cut with side
backs and under
arm cores that
mean a perfect
adjustment a I
the back and
with double darts
at the front that
curve in snugly
to the figure.
; The right side Is
extended TO give
a double breasted
.aTAcf that 10
hath cvf,arf and
New-York tribune., 1901-09-18
EARLY ALTEMN OEEER

Offers of large reduction for garments ordered
before the opening of the season made by
S. Kneitel, No / East Thrtieth-st., Fifth
ave, who has just returned from Europe. His
models from Paris, London and Vienna are
novel and artistic. and Mr.. Kneite makes special
study of individuality and eXclusiveness, which
constitute the charm of his costumes.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-18
HEATH BEFORE GRAND JURY.

SEVENTH NATIONAL BANK CASE DEyEI oPMENrs
MUST WAIT A FEW DAYS
Fletcher s Heath. vice-president Of the failed
Seventh National Bank witness before the
Federal grand jury yesterday. II was said that he
had made request to be witness His examina-
tion lasted for about half hour. and he was the
only witness called in the bank case. The grand
jury adjourned after noon
Assistant United States District Attorney Bald
win. who before the grand jury when NP
Heath examined. started for Canton Ohio In
the afternoon He said there would be no develop
mentS in the bank for several DAYS All the
judges of the United States Circuit Court are away
from the city present. and indictments can
be handed in by the grand jury.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-18
REFEREE IN THE HAskIys CASE.
A FRIEND OF THE HUSBAND MUST TELL ALI. HE,
KNOWS ABOUT THE WIFE.

Joseph McBrney. who made an affidavit in suit
for a separation brought by Mrs. Mary r. Haskins
against Harry c. Haskins. when the case came be-
fore Justice O'Gorman some weeks ago on an ap-
plicaton for alimony and counsel fee must tell all
he knows of Mrs. Haskins's friendship with Frank
McGovern. Justice McAdam yesterday appointed
Charles NJ Beattle as referee to take the tesfi-
mony on September is. Haskins has a counter
action for separation against his wife.
Mckinney in his affidavit said ne had often seen
Mrs Haskins and Frank McCiovern dining at hotels
ana walking together in the street He added that
Hook - 80
New-York tribune., 1901-09-18
PEACE.

The heart where peace abides is like the ocean
Whose depths the surface storms can never move
But still abdes in deep. unruf1ed quiet.
For all the foam-f fecked waves that roll ABOVE.
The heart where peace abides is like the heaven
The Impid dome where clouds in su1len might
May and go. but through each rift appearing
The blue shines forth the same. serene ana Drish''
Oh, send our hearts this blessed peace, great
Father, 49,,
That thus endowed and cheered through Thy dear
love
This life becomes to us Thy faulty children.
" -(Miss e. II. Warner.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-18

Mrs. Hugh Reid Griffin, president Of the Society
of American Women in London, who is now in this
country sent. representative of her society. oy
special messenger from New-Haven to Washing
ton. a floral offering for the funeral of President
Mckinley The society in London also caoled a
message of sympathy 10 Mrs. Mckinley
New-York tribune., 1901-09-18
NOTICE.

All letters and packages intended ior '"e
r. s. :. should e addressed to The 1riD""e
Sunshine Society. Tribune BuiidtnS' new
York City. -,
If the above address, Is carefully observed.
III n cations Intended II for the T. - = VIII
he less likely to aStray.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-18
JUMPED FROM HIGH WINDOW TO DEATH.

Mrs. Tillie LOewerstein, twenty-five years old. of
Whitestone Long Island committed suicide yes
terday, while temporarily insane: by jumping from
a fifth story window at No. IS First-st The woman
had come TO the city with, her baby to consult
physician
New-York tribune., 1901-09-18

a loving son. devoted husband. great statesman.
wise heart. true patriot, and nations friend.
has passed to eternal life. We bow with faith
and humility to Divine Providence. did our hon
ored President. when he said with his last breath,
THY will be DONE
New-York tribune., 1901-09-18
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.
A TISSUE PAPER PATTERN OF WOMANS
DOUBLE BREASTED BASQUE. NO
1881, FOR 10 CENTS

The stylish example illustrated is cut on the |
latest lines and includes the collar and |
cuffs. As shown the material is a novelty woven |
New-York tribune., 1901-09-18

THE LONG ISLAND BIBLE SOCIETY SENDS A LET
TER TO HIM

The Long Island Bible Society, OF which President
Roosevelt is one of the vice-presidents has sent
the following letter TO him. signed by the Rev Dr.
E. c. Lawrence. corresponding secretary of the So
ciety:
When said at the meeting of the Bible society
at oyster Bay that YOU would vet be called upon
to occupy the White House little did I think that
my prediction would so soon be filed. And while
II is true that every good man throughout the
earth Is sorry for the tragic end OF Mr. McKnlev.s
lie and rule, IL is equally that every law
abiding citizen of our great country glad that so
competent ana worthy a successor is hand
cordial salutatOns.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-18
BELIEVES IN CONSTANT GOOD WORK.

Miss Hattie P. Gray, T. S. S. member writes
that the &" VS. branch of the w. c. T. l. Of
Cambridge, n. Y, S12 to The Tribune Fresh Air
work this summer and filled eighteen comfort bags
for the soldiers The Sunshine Society and the
''Ys" do not adjourn in summer. I'VE think,
she SAYS, Jeremiah xvii, 7. s, good text Tor
warm weather: Blessed is the that trusteth
I'm the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is. For he
spreadeth her by the river. and shall not
when heat cometh. but her leaf shall be green;
and shall not be careful in the year OF drouthr
neither shall cease from yielding fruit.
The following poem was Clipped many years
ago by H. A. Sage, of Easton Penn. who was re-
minded of it by the remark: Il am so tired" made
by President Mckinley the day before his death.
Mr. Sage thinks the poem especially appropriate to
this time.
AM SO TIRED LORD.
l tired, oh! tired Lord,
And would rest with Thee;
would lie down with quiet hands and heart,
And from the strife be free.
II is not, Lord that / have fearful grown
To walk the way l must;
But, OH the path Is steep that | must tread.
And often in the dust
fall My feet bleeding from the stones.
all my vain:
Forgive, pray. dear Lord. and give ME strength
Thy strength-tC rise again.
For I am tired. on. so tired. Lord!
And by the world oppressed:
/ would lie down with quiet hands and heart
To rest dear Lord, rest.
-CThe Boston Transcript.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-18
OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS.

Large strips of birch bark for making decora-
tive articles and a quantity of dried moss were
received from Charlie and Ruth Ramsden
A box of dainty articles has been received from
Anna A. Baker for two little Sunshine girls.
Twenty copies OF The Youths Companion were
sent by Sunshine member for the little girl In
Somerville who has spinal trouble. and bundle
OF reading matter for children was received from
Gerte F. Cook. A quantity of general reading
matter came from Charlie and Ruth Ramsdell.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-18
REQUESTS.

Adoph Koch the Home for Ihcurables. IN
Chicago, asks IL will send him The Trib
for September and October, instead Of throwing
It into the waste basket. He would also like any
of Mark Twains books for his circulating library.
It is OF his pleasures 10 pass around the books
he receives to the other unfortunate inmates OF the
home, and thus add cheer many weary hours.
Any responding will please send the contri-
button direct TO Mr.. Koch
New-York tribune., 1901-09-18

tending the erection of two large apartment houses.
Buildings of this sort have been her specially
within the last few years, and she manages per-
sonally all the details of her business. Although
her two associated with her. she holds
the responsible position as head Of the firm.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-18

Among the speakers in the recent conference
of the American Woman Suffrage Association
Miss Susan b. Anthony, in her eighty-second
year; Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait. president of the
national association: Miss Kate Gordon, the newly
elected corresponding secretary. and the Rev. Anna
Shaw. the vice president
New-York tribune., 1901-09-18

One Of the handsome scrapbooks given by Mrs
H. OF Philadelphia. has oeen sent request Il
Mrs. b. A. Berry. of West Virginia. who will nj
IL with pictures and then pass on cheer tC
some other Sunshine member
New-York tribune., 1901-09-18

The beautiful flowers received at T s. s head
quarters from Mrs Frank ]. New were. in COM
pliance with her request distributed among sew
eral shut in members. Miss NJ r. Gold sent
large boxes of pinks. roses and old fashioned gar
den flowers Mrs. John w Post. of Westbury
Station. contributed box of gOldenrod and large
box of double sunflOwers and crimson dahas.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-18
RESPONSES

Margaret F. Jaeger at present In the Adiron-
dacks. has forwarded some cheer asked for to
Keeseville. y. Y The Misses Doughty, OF Fifth
ave- Manhattan, have contributed a dainty cush-
ion cover TO be passed TO two little sisters in
West Virginia Miss Mary Mclean. of Florida.
acknowledges the receipt of sunshine from the
general office for her sick mother. and also from
Miss f. l. Dorr. These CHEEKY attentions have
brought bright ray of sunshine into the life Of
the invalid.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-18

Miss Newton OF New Haven. Conn. reports that
the sunshine requested by her has been supplied
by Mrs. J. p. Gerrish and Mrs. Chds Not know
ing the addresses OF these donors she desires TO
express her appreciation through the T S. s. col