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New-York tribune., 1901-02-20
TO HELP THE coMnIrrrE or FIFTREy

The Association of NeighbOrhOod Workers met
yesterday al the Friendly Aid House. Nos e4s and
-io East Thirty -fourth-st. 20 discuss the part Il
expects to take IN the vice crusade II an
nounced that ;he COMMITTEES OF Fifteen had ac-
cepted its ofTer OF assistance.
This association IS an important outgrowth of the
Settlement work. and Is intended 90 promote CO.
operation among the workers. The members are
both without and within the ranks of the Settle
ments The maintenance of the peoples civil rights
ana the increase Of Settlement effectiveness the
aims OF the association. and fortnightly confer
ences for discussion or methods will De held The
officers are; President. James r. Reynolds head
worker AZ the University Settlement: vice-presi-
dent MS Mary h Simkhovitch. head worker at
me Friendly AID House. treasurer. Miss Mary
NEte oEinEton, head worker AZ the GreenpOnt
settlement. BROOKLYN. secretary J. J.. Elliott head
worker ~ the Hudson Guild The council consists
ot the oihcerS or fhe association. together with
Dr, Felix Adler. Miss CoTnelia Bradford Mss
Itelen Greene. Mrs. Thompson. Miss Elizabeth :
Wllllams ana The Rev. LaYton Williams
New-York tribune., 1901-02-20

The distinctive evening gown" Is being worn
more and more in the United States. even at ex-
tremely small social affairs. Until within "A few
years the decouete bodice was reserved in this
country for formal occasions. but now the Euro
pean custom Is followed generally.
II is well therefore. for every young woman 10
study her ype and decide in what form the deco-
letage should be cut. One often hears il said: Il
can't wear evening dress. II IS not becoming 10
me-" In point of fact. other mode is so becom-
ing when the proper way 20 cut II has been ascer-
tanned
The woman with an oval face and pointed chin
should have the neck OF her evening gowns cut in
a decided round The woman with round face
should wear a V-shaped hcdice. while she whose
face is purely classically oval. may adopt
style Of decolletage with serene confidence in its
becomingness
fashion of the moment may dictate in that direc-
tion. should be allowed To fall as far below the
shoulder as is permissible. the curve from
throat to arm when good is one Of the lovehest OF
the feminine figure.
The day Of the ''pincushion throat IS past ana
now the artists ideal has decided suggestion OF
the bony structure Consequently. the only orna,
ment necessary, as rule. Is single StIlns ol
neck is actually thin 10 full of unlovey
hCOws. II Is better 10 resort TO dog collar Tor
stones selected With an additional row loGpei
adapted to this pretty idea now IN vosue Is
the necklace of irregular turquoises. the imperfect
:tone that is becoming in color. young woman
who always delicate blue in the evening.
because she knows that II makes her look dainty
as a Dresden figure. has adopted the turquoise.
"dOg collar Of turquoise beads
Fastened by barrettes of diamonds.
There are many. however. who have jewels.
Fortunately fashion offers them alternative I'm
the tule or chiffon colllr with plentiful sprink
ling OF tiny artificial flowers. that should be re-
peated in the decoration ~ the gown.
good deal may be done TO MI the hollows by
rightly message with cocoa butter. but their
presence as has been shown. should not prove an
impeachment wearing evening gowns of formal
cut
Another roint 20 h taken into consideration is
that the length OF the train should bear some re-
lGt'On 10 the height of the wedrer. snort woman
cannot wear long a train as a tall one with
out looking wholly out Of proportion A train of
suitable len 9Th gives apparent height 10 q petite
figure but when exaggerated only emphasizes the
shortness of stature. Neither should there be
elaborate trimming the skirt of a short woman.
The lines drapery should be straight and as long
as possible In order to increase the apparent
E6iGht.
When one Is Dire 5sing for ths evening she should
always bathe neck and arms with alcohol 20 pre-
vent taking cold. She should then rub cold crea
the face and all exposed skin. remove with
soft linen and aft-rward apply the powder. taking
care 10 pu, extra supply IN he hollows of the
neck. # exist
New-York tribune., 1901-02-20
TO REDCCE SALARIES.
EDITORS AND AGENTS OF METHODIST BOOK
CONCERN HERE AND IN CINCINNATI
To BE AFFECTED.

~ the annual meeting of the Book Committee of
the Methodist Book Concern held last week IL
decided 10 reduce the expenses of the con-
Germ by making a cut in some of the salaries The
concern has house in New-YOrk and one in Gin
cinnat Bishop Andrews. OF New-YOrk. receives
the highest salary. The other bishops. editors
and agents connected with the New-York house
receive salary of $500 year and 1850 additional
for house rent. Bishop Andrews receives a larger
salary because OF the cost OF living in Newly DIX
The salaries paid in Cincinnati $500 year.
with 81 2C1 additional for house rents. for agents.
and $500 a year. with $3.50 additional for house
rent. for editors.
The reductions made are $50 year each In the
salaries Of the agents ard editors connected with
the New-YoTk house, and so'0 year each IN the
salaries Of the Western editors
The net profits Of the concern amounted last year
70 s1G5 coo The profits intended 20 be used Tor
The support OF widows and orphans n, the Gen
eraI Conference. held last May, in chicago, there
was some criticism of the fact that part or Ine
profts had been used help some of the smaller
periodicals and 10 pay the expenses OF certain
commissions authorized by the conference. Ihese
PAYMENTS were made. il Is said. by order or tne
conference itself and the agents were simply
Obevipg Instructions
New-York tribune., 1901-02-20
PLAYGROUND FOR THE CHILDREN.
THE BOARD or. ALDERMEN PROVIDES ONE FOR
USE on SUNDAYS

Use on SUNDAYS
Alderman yelling at the meeting OF the Board or
Aldermen Yesterday offered the following resolu-
tion and was heartily cheered for IL by his fellow
members.
Resolved That the territory known as The
Farm along West-st. from the Battery 20 Ganse-
voOrt Market be and hereby Is set aside as a
playground on Sundays from 10 O'Clock in the morn
ing TO 5 o'clock I'm the evening
The resolution was adopted by a unanimous vote
on motion OF President Woods the Board voted
to suspend the ordinance relating to the sale Of
fireworks within the city limits February 21
and %
Alderman Byrnes offered a motion that the Board
call on the Board of Public improvements to build
tunnels and keep them in proper order under all
cross streets where travel was rendered dangerous
To pedestrians by trolley and wagon traffic The
motion was carried
\ motion TO request the heads Of all city depart
ments 20 close their offices Good Friday
carried
The Law Committee Of the City Council yester-
day afternoon reported favOrably to the Council
ordinance making 10 misdemeanor for minors
under fifteen years old to purchase cigarettes:
those selling such TO be punished by $40 fine or
ten days in prison. or both. The ordinance
adopted by the Council by nineteen votes As the
ordinance has already passed the Aldermen, IL
goes To the Mayor for his action.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-20
STEAMER BOLIVIA AT BERMUDAs.

message has been received in this city which
reports that the steamer Bolivia OF the Anchor
Line. put into the BermUdas Monday. having
In tow the steamer SobraOn. from Savona to Bal
tmore. The Bolivia which plies between New
York and Mediterranean ports. had been heard
from before this message was received since leay-
ing Gibraltar January 26
NO anxiety was felt about her. however. as she
was a stanch vessel Her assistance to the So
braon explains the delay in her arrival this port
She Will take a supply of coal. and proceed to
New-YOrk once
New-York tribune., 1901-02-20
RECEPTION OF THE n. r.

letter Of thanks from the private secretary Of
King Edward VII in response 10 a letter Of con-
dolenoe from the society was read yesterday az
the regular monthly meeting OF the Daughters OF
the Revolution, al No. l6 Fifth-ave. The mes
sage has been framed. and now decorates the wall
OF the clubroOm The design OF the Valley Forge
monument, which is 10 be erected by the organiza-
tion and which has been accepted by the Board of
Managers Of the general society was exhibited
Miss A W. Sterling. president general. received
with other officers Representative were present
from eight States Of the Union. The Betty Zane
Chapter. II was stated had just been formed i'm
Chicago, with Mrs. Warren Springer as regent
New-York tribune., 1901-02-20
CONTRADICTIONS

The box received from Mrs 4. T Vermilya con-
tained many rays Of sunshine. In il Sibyl had
placed two dolls and their wardrobes. which she
wishes 10 have sent To two Little Mothers and
Master Allen r. contributed cheer for an invalid
boy The infants clothing will go TO a nursery
ana the children's reading and quilt pieces 10 a
mission branch. The beautiful silk pieces. previ-
ously acknowledged without a name were con-
tributed by a. McF. H.. and they will be dis
tributed among several members A package Of
SIX pieces. silk quilt blocks and embroidery silks
have come from Mrs. r. \. Greene : initiation
zee; FUR shoulder cape from Helen NJ Barbour.
TWO pairs OF mittens without "A name. and there
was enough yellow Jasmine and cherry laurel sent
by Mrs. Mclean OF Florida. To divide among sew
eral members Parcels Of reading matter came TO
the oiiice from r. q. X. and without the names Of
the senders
New-York tribune., 1901-02-20
AT THE S. p. s. MEETING.

The interest OF the Society for Political Study
was equally divided yesterday at its regular meet
ing at Genealogical Hall. between the forthcor,
ing mass meeting OF the Vice Committee on March
L. and the discussion OF THE President and His
Cabinet a paper read by Mrs. Thomas Slack
Mrs. John De Rivera suggested appropriating $40
from the treasury toward the mass meeting ana
the treasurer declared they could not afford ,bs,
much, so they compromised by taking up volun-
tary contributions
In the absence OF the president Mrs John F.
Trow Mrs c. c. Burgoin occupied the chair ana
owing 20 the withdrawal Of Mrs. Jackson from the
nomination for second vice president the vacancy
was filled by ballot with the name OF Miss There's
RarcafON.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-20

style. have the modified bishop shaping. and The
new narrow stiff cuffs are slightly rounded al the
corners and closed with link buttons. The neck Is
completed with comfortable neckband 10 which
is attached the standing collar, shaped at the
corners 10 match the cuffs. - '''
To cut this waist for a woman OF rnes,ur, s,o
3Ss yards Of material p inches wide "a yard 80 O.
inches wide. 23s yards 80 inches wide or aus Us
inches wide will be required ~' % - S1ius
The pattern. No 374S is cut I'm st,a. g., =,
a. s. IS. % and AZ inch bust measure ~ '"t d.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-20
PAINTINGS At OSBORNE

The royal bed chamber at Osborne in which
Queen Victoria died. is very large. and. from a
modern point OF view. IS simply furnished The
rlain pink walls are hung with number Of fine
paintings. including Rsphael's Virgin and Child
There are also. in all rooms which were much
by the Queen. several good portraits OF Prince
Albert.
In the stately dining room al Osborne hangs the
famous Winterhal5er group OF the Queen Prince
Albert and their rye oldest children In that room
indeed. are gathered together the most attractive
Of the portraits OF the late Queens and
tOric and artistic value
New-York tribune., 1901-02-20
SMELTING HE4RIyG ADJOTRyED

Vice-Chancellor Stevens. at Newark Yesterday
heard argument by counsel the restraining
order issued by the Court last Saturday enioining
the American Smelling and Refining Company from
acquiring the properties owned by NJ Cugsan-
helms Sons. The order had been issued at the
suit OF four stockholders of the smelling com
pany. in opposition 10 the proposed consolidation
OF the Giuggenhetm interests with their company
and the proposed large increase of CONGRATULATIONS
In the proceedings yesterday William H. Corbin
or counSeI Tor the company. asked for additional
time and r. V. Lindabury agreeing il was deriIsd
10 adjourn the hearing to March . in Chancerv
Chambers. at Newark.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-20
WILLIAM u. RICE'S PROPERTY
TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATIONS OF THE ESTATE
SEEKING INFORMATION IN COURT.

SEEKING INFORMATION IN COURT
me question Of the validity OF the will executed
py the late William Marsh Rice in 1895 which fs
ulSPu'ed ny MS heirs at law as we'll as by Albert
l. Fatrick' the residuary Iegatee under a will exc
euted before his death, and which is mafnrained
W pe Forgery, was again brought up in the
ourrosates Court yesterday before Surrozate
4homas' on application by John T. O'Brien who
was appointed temporary administrator of the ss-
tate Tor the examination of Captain j. A. Baker
one OF the executors of the 1896 WILL and the tenn
porary administrator appointed in Texas over the
Texan property Of Mr.. Rice
Julien T, Davies. counsel for O'Brien said the
proceeding was brought to discover property OF
whlch information was withheld by Captain I9aker
Ihe VIII OF 1896 had been presented for probate hv
MI. Barune, and was in the handwriting of Captain
Baker This will provided that the w NJ Rice
Institute, Of Houston, Texas. should be appointed
residuary legatee and that the executors need
not file an accounting. hut merely an inventory
captain Baker. Mr. Davies said. had been asked
10 turn over all the property belonging to the es-
tate which in his possession to Mr. O'prten
and the property had been estimated az over 81 600 :
eVe Mr. O'Brten wanted certain books of account
ana IL was necessary that he should be pIaced
IN possession of them. Captain Baker was a resi-
deht or Houston, Texas. and had all the informa-
In the State of New-YOrk.
Mr Davies added that he believed Captain Baker
was not only IN possession of MIR. Rices property
IN IeXaS. but also of property in this State. The
p0rary administrator here wanted to ascertain
whether there any such institute in Houston
as the w NJ Rice Institute. and whether IL had
William B. Hornblower repeated Captain Bakers
answers TO the allegations in Mr.. O'Brien's petit
tion, In which he denied that he had any property
belonging TO Mr.. Rice's In this State. and
said II these statements We're not true Captain
Baker should be prosecuted for perjury Decision
was reserved.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-20
THE TRTBUNE PATTERN.
A TISSUE PAPER PATTERN OF woMAN's
sHIRTwAIsT. No. s7ss. FOR COUPON
AND 70 CENTS

The latest shirtwaists for morning wear are
simple in the extreme. The model shown includes
an the newest features and is essentially fashion
able. As Illustrated II IS made from mercerized
Madras. dun. soft blue. with a polka dot OF the
same color. worn with black satin tic and leather
belt but cheviot plain Madras linen percale and
wash silk are all suitable
Tho back Is smooth across the shoulders. with
the fulness drawn down in gathers at the waist
line The fronts are gathered the neck and again
at the waist. The sleeves in regulation shirtwaist
New-York tribune., 1901-02-20
CHURCH CLUB AND BISHOP GRAFTON

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir; In the article in your issue of Sunday last
wherein Bishop Grafton replies to criticism OF the
Fond du Lac conservation service. he is quoted
saying:
might add that the service received with
warm welcome by those who attended IT, and the
church Club of New-York sent a series OF ap-
proving resolutions.
There is error In this, no such resolutions have
been sent adopted or at any time brought IN
the consideration of the Church Club Of NeW-Yorx
GEORGE MACCULLOCH MILLER
President of the Church Club of New-York.
New-YOrk. February 49, 1901.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-20
QUEEN LATyIA's" BAH FORFEITED.
a WARRANT FOR HER ARREST ISSUED BY RE-
CORDER GOFF

The case against Lavinia Fl. Van Westervelt
Dempsey, otherwise known the Queen of the
Holland Danes" charged with the larceny OF $500
by Robert Troup, the manager of THE Patriot
Spy dramatic company, formed by Miss Dempsey.
was set down peremptorily for yesterday before
Recorder Gof. in Part w of General Sessions.
When the called Miss Dempsey did not
answer. William Harlan. of st. Lawrence-ave..
West Chester who was On her bond. said he could
find her. The bond is for $1,000 Harlan
thought he saw her In the building, but when he
find her she had vanished. Recorder CfOff
forfeited the bond, and bench warrant was issued
for Miss Dempsey
This is the second time that Miss DempSey's
bond has been forfeited IL first forfeited last
summer. TrOup claims that he advanced the
20 Miss Dempsey on December s. 1899, security
and she converted the money TO her
There were other cOmplainants in court against
Miss Dempsey.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-20
BEINGS TIGILANCI4's CREW.

The steamer Mexico. of the Ward Line. arrived
here yesterday from Havana Among her pas
sengers were nine Of the crew of the steamer
Vigilancia also OF the Ward Line which went
aground on January 4 the coast of Cuba of
Los Colorados. eighty miles west of Havana. The
men said that when they last saw the Vigilancia
wrecking tugs about her. and that there
New-York tribune., 1901-02-20
MISS AyTHONY'S BIRTHDAY.

Two United States bonds OF 500 each were among
the gifts received by Susan b. Anthony her
eighty-first birthday last Friday. Miss Anthony
has been suffering for several weeks with an at
tack OF the grip. and consequently no public demon
straion could be made by her friends in Rochester.
she received informally, however. the friends who
cnose 10 call during the afternoon and evening.
no remembrance of the day accepted with
keener appreciation than great bunch of ex-
quisite white roses and large palm from tho
women students OF the University of Rochester.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-20
MESSIAH RRANCH ALLIANCE.

The Messiah Branch Alliance held its February
meeting yesterday morning AT the Church of the
Messiah. with sixty members present. The pTesi-
dent Mrs ". s. Burton. in the chair.
The treasurer's report showed that go real
lied from the entertainment given on February 6
Mrs. Robert n. Davis. one of the presidents
Of the National Alliance. spoke OF Alliance work
IN Canada. the Middle West and the South. In
ottawa new church has been opened. IN
South Carolina. and tn North Carolina. DR.
Savage spoke the Ep.st.es
New-York tribune., 1901-02-20
TIE PORTTERES CAUGHT FIRE

Mrs VI. V Stevens who lives in the three story
brcwnstone dwelling house. No. 427 West Twenty
third-st. shortly after noon yesterday. while go-
ing downstairs found the portieres in the hallway
abaze. Policeman Manchester sent in fire
alarm The Department responded. and the fire
was quickly extinguished. The damage was about
slotO. Many pictures and ornaments were
damaged. Mrs. Stevens burned about the
hands in trying to extnguish the flames.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-20
MADE AN OuELET Oy THE PAVEMENT

An express wagon loaded with eggs. owned by
sweet Brothers and driven by Frederick Boss
thrty-seven years old. of No. 90 RObbins-ave was
struck by northbound Sixth-ave trolley-car No
l5O7 at Thirty-sixth-st. last night and wrecked
The eggs were smashed and the pavement looked
Ike a huge omeet. Boss turning the wagon
from the tracks when the struck It, The driver
and his helper, Jacob Butts. thirty-four years 90
OF NO. 4oi RObDinS-aVe.. were thrown from the
wagon 70 the pavement. Boss received internal
injuries and was taken TO New-YQrk Hospital Butts
was arrested ~
New-York tribune., 1901-02-20
REPORT OF HILL BRANCH.

The report of the Visiting Committee Of the Hill
Branch. Brooklyn, Mrs. Annie Mason. president.
made at the last meeting. shows a large amount
or good cheer work accomplished. Two energetic
members have been the means of keeping a help
less Invalid in her home until this cold weather
has passed. they went into court AMI told the
Judge that the landlord was not dealing fairly with
the arhicted but honest family; warm clothing and
some money have made poor girl comfortable; for
several weeks the branch has contributed regularly
10 the expenses of family where the daughter Is
TOO III for the mother 20 leave her 10 go work;
coaI mas been given 10 another family. delicacies
70 the sick. and food and clothing 70 others. The
generous gift of a wheel chair 10 this branch Is
STeatIy appreciated by the members. The follow
iihB new names bring the membership up 10 two
hundred; Mrs. Frances F.. Riggs. Mrs. Grace
Riggs Phelps. Mrs. Sarah F.. Gilchrist Mrs An
drew Smith: Mrs A. z. Arthur. Miss Ada f. Ar
Inur, MIS- r. Rice, Miss Marie l.. de Comps. Miss
May JepSon; Mrs George Olsen. Miss l.. Hahn and
Thomas Williams.
Albert T. and Frances f. Bowman. aged six and
-FOUR years heard about the sick girl spoken Of in
this column, and they felt sorry thar they have
sent ~ cents to help pay for the wheel chair.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-20
SUICIDE CAUSED BIZ WORRY.
A WOMAN WHO HAD LOST THREE CHILDREN
DRINKS CARBOLIc ACID.

III health and worrment caused Mrs. Julia Cum
ninsham. twenty-nine years old. TO kill herself
yesterday afternoon by taking carbolic acid. The
woman lived No 454 West Thirty-sxth-st, with
her husband, Thomas. night cab driver Within
TWO years the couple have lost three children by
death. and recently the woman has been unweli
According 10 the wOman's husband she has
red considerably Of late and frequently referred TO
the death of her children. Yesterday afternoon she
went 10 drug store at rhirty-hfth-st. and Tenth
ave: ave ana 3ousht caTbolic acid. Cunningham who
Mas ~ Ded, heard his wife unwrap a package and
then through the opening In the door saw her nace
q Stuss oSsus 20 her lips Running to her CUNNINGHAM
siapoeI the bottle and trted wrest Il from her
- Seus eussIe shSued. and in the scufffe the woman's
tace Was badly burned by the acid Finally secur-
lS possession OF the bottle Cunnng CHAM called for
nsrp P "a Sh9 Patr3m9n Nolan responded. Or. Pan
taei OF roosevelt Hospital soon reached the house
out could not save the woman and she died a Few
minutes later ~ '''0 Ni0" 10"
New-York tribune., 1901-02-20
DISTRIBUTIONS

In addition % a registered letter containing the
money specially contributed for the couple in
Northern Michigan. an express package flied with
several articles OF warm clothing was forwardcd
from the general office; another express box con-
thinning many needful articles also went 20 an In
valid member who Is afflicted by ill
ness I'm the family: boxfUl OF clothing. mittens,
stockings. pictures. scraptoCks. 20 the Sunuyside
Day Nursery; pair OF shoes and 81 for groceries
10 needy woman. be-. socks. mittens. hannels
quilt pieces magazines novels and scrapbOOkS. to
twenty individual members outside OF branches
New-York tribune., 1901-02-20
GOOD CHEER.

whoever lets loose sunbeam in this world
starts benedction among Whoever sets a
little lamp where its beams shine even few
ieet or some ones path has done that which Is
worth while-(J. r. Miller. D. D.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-20
PRAYER MEETING AT rABERNACLE

Nine Angeline will speak The Evangeliza-
tion OF Italy" the regular weekly prayer meet
ing Of the Ladies' Christian Union which will be
held II o'clock this morning In the broadway
Tabernacle Church, Thirty-fourth-st and Sixth-aye
New-York tribune., 1901-02-20
PARTY At 9HAMILrOY GRANGE.

a colonial party was given Hamilton Grange,
convent-ave and One -hunGred-and-forty-fir -first-st
last evening OldtiIne dancing by children in Co.
lonial costume was feature OF the occasion.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-20

Learn patience from the lesson
Though the night be drear and long.
To the darkest sorrow there comes a morrow,
a right TO every wrong.
Il. F. Trowbrtdge.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-20

The tender thoughts nurture for a loss
Of mother. friend. or child. Oh! il were well
To spend this glory the earnest eyes,
The longing heart. that feels hfe's present cross
-(Itose Hawthorne LathrOp.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-20

by typographical error the report OF Maine sun
shine work made 20 read ninety-two instead OF
twenty-five who had been benefited
New-York tribune., 1901-02-20

Miss Elizabeth Shultz. of the Greenpoiut Settle
ment, and Minnie Burns, president OF the Merrick
Long lsiand) Junior branch have expressed the
pleasure derived from the packages Of valentines
stht To them for distribution. Individual thanks
came from all parts of the country