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New-York tribune., 1901-01-17
TESTIFY THAT PLANT LIVED HERE.
MOTION TO DISMISS THE SUIT BROUGHT
BY THE WIDOW DENIED.

BY THE WIDOW DENIED.
Trial of the suit brought by Mrs Margaret J.
Plant. the widow Of Henry Bradley Plant, to upset
the will of her husband far as It may be Illegal
under the laws of this State was resumed In the
Supreme Court yesterday. Mrs. Plant alleges tnar
her husband went to Connecticut with the inten-
tion of evading the laws OF this State. OF which he
had for wears been a resident. The day was spent
In attempting to prove that his home was IN this
State Justice Leventritt denied the application to
dismiss the case. but gave leave to renew at a
future time.
Henry Sanford who cldtime friend or
Mr Plant was the first witness called in behalf Of
the widow. He was connected with some or the
Plant companies and knew Mr.. Plant Wen for
ror.v-two wears When asked as to where Mr.
Plants nor home s Was hsy ne was at No 5Ss Fifthave
Mr.. Sanford was 7erass-examined py LEWIS Lewis Sass s
said Mr. Plant usually spent part OF the summer at
his country home at Brapford conn sd soGus & ME- Ms
Plant was practically the custodian OF the Pant
PIsce NewHaTen. and in this city at No II West
St The business Of the corporation was transacted
at The Ine Rev. George II. Smyth who now has
charge IN NewJegsey and VINO was tGe Psss0r so5 Us
Church OF Harlem told about writing biography
n he said that Mr. Plant had told him he came to
this city live in 1SSs or 1SI0 he ssid InaI IN
death he had called to see him twice or three
times at his Fifte-ave 9- home roducad csrt,scats
showing the personal taxes paid by Mr. Plant from
1881 10 1899 prove that his home was at No 6S6
Fffth-ays Counsel submitted copies OF deeds In
which Mr.. Plant was described as Henry b Plant,
OF the city county and State of New-York- VIII
lam Pliriey the chief clerk OF the Bureau OF Eec-
tons produced the register or electors from 1S 20
1889. wherein Mr. Plant was described as resident
OF No. $50 Fifth-ave.
Mrs Albert Plant. of Branford. Conn. the wife OF
Albert Edward Plant second cousin Of Mr.. Plant.
testified that she had often called on Mr.. and Mrs
Henry B. Plant when they were at Branrord IN the
summer She had always heard Mr. Plant speak Of
his New-York house his home. She had seen him
at Branford the week before he died, and he had
spoken OF going home" Father Edward Martin.
Roman Catholic priest OF Branford, gave similar
testimony did also Miss Fanny Hinds, now
housekeeper for Mrs Plant.
An adjournment was then taken
New-York tribune., 1901-01-17
RUBBER CONSOLIDATION RU4oRs.
CHARLES R. FLINT THINKS THAT ALI. ATTEMPTS
TO COMBINE THE INDUSTRIES WILL EArn

CHARLES r.. FLINT THINKS THAT ALL ArrEMRrs
TO COMBINE THE INDUSTRIES WILL, EArn-
In Speaking yesterday OF the various consolica-
ton reports affecting the rubber industry. Charles
r Flint said that strong effort had been made
to consolidate the independent rubber boot and
shoe companies in the interest OF the entire trade.
but he did not think the attempt would Be sue
cessful. There was ample money to handle the
situation but the basis desired by the independents
for the proposed consolidation was regarded By the
banking interest as an inflated one.
The rubber boot and shoe business generally, ne
continued had suffered seriously from the open
winter of last year and the exceptionally opsn win
ter this year The result that the total yolnre
OF business had been reduced, and 1t was therefore
natural that competition, IN absence Of any ar
rangement should become more intense to secure
the reduced volume AS TO the international crude
Rubber Company, the statement made oy Mr. WIS
was substantially correct.
AS far the crude rubber supply was concerned.
Mr.. Flint added. the manufacturing companies
would be able to obtain all the crude rubber they
desired at low prices. for the reason that although
the business in rubber goods outside OF boots and
shoes was exceptionally good, the Rubber Goods
Manufacturing Company having earned about
times the amount OF its preferred stock diyt
dend the open winter had materially reduced the
consumption OF rubber boots and shoes, which
a sufficiently large industry 10 cause de-
cline in the price of crude rubber
According 10 dispatches yesterday rom Boston
the Standard Oil people. George A. Alden & CO.
and the NeW-York Commercial Company (crude
rubber importers) have revoked their subscriptions
pany and have withdrawn from all connection
Herewith.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-17

red all correct for the separate wrap. and the
various suiting materials used when the jacket
matches the skirt.
The fronts are cut with single darts but fit
snugly to the figure. The back is seamless and
finished in a rounded batllxe extension below the
waist, and is Joined to the fronts by wide under
arm cores that extend well back TO form side backs
and give slender. tapering effect to the figure
The sleeves are two scanned snug without beinr
tight and are cut in modified bell shane so AL
lowing the jacket to be slipped on and off with
ease At the neck is the military collar known as
the Kaiser with pointed ends that can he hook ed
close left free. as preferred " ~
To cut this jacket for a woman of medium size
yards or material q inches WIDE yards A inches
wide, or !as yards 90 inches wide win be required
Tne pattern No. 3,n5 is cut In sizes for a 80
"a, 80. SS and 40 inch bust measure.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-17
COMITY IN MISSIONARY WORK.
CONFERENCE FAvoRS POLICY OF
COOPERATION.

The eighth conference of Foreign Mission Boards
In the United States and Canada began yesterday
In the lecture room OF the Fourth Avenue Presby-
terian Church. Nearly all of the twenty-four
boards were represented at the morning session.
The sessions are secret 1t said that until the
conference had taken definite action the subjects
submitted no detailed report OF the proceedings
would be given The Rev. DIR. James I Good
OF Reading representing the Reformed Church IN
the United States. presided at the morning session
w. Henry Grant. who the assistant secretary
OF the Ecumenical Conference last spring. is the
secretary of the conference.
The Rev DR.. Judson Smith. of the American
Board Congregationalist), Boston. presented the
port of the General Committee of the Ecumenical
Conference The Rev DR.. Alexander Sutherland.
Of the Methodist Church In Canada. Of Toronto.
read the report of the Committee Comfy. The
Rev. DIR. Henry N Cobb Of the Reformed Church
In America. New-York, read the report Of the Elk
ecutive Committee of the Ecumenical Conference
At the afternoon session the Rev DR.. A s. Lloyd,
secretary Of the Protestant Episcopal Missionary
Society. presided when the discussion on the re-
port of the Committee Comfy was finished In
the form approved the report will be sent TO the
various boards Of foreign missions represented In
the conference, with a request for favorable con-
sideration and corresponding action The report
summarizes the points upon which comfy Is felt
to be desirable. follows:
To instruct it's missionaries in the foreign neld
onerati0n % Win ofbsr boa rSs engaged in the work
and desires the aid of its missionaries TO that end
sionaries in each mission TO serve on joint com
mittee OF consultation, said COMMITTEES 20 CONSIDER
questions pertaining TO comfy and cooperation
which arise the ground and TO report the facIs.
with any recommendations considered desirable,
first TO the missionaries concerned, and tnen 10
the Board for final action
The report OF the Executive COMMITTEES or the
Ecumenical Conference discussed, but nnai
action was deferred. The special subject mentoneo
In this report referred to special coInnnittee
which includes the Rev. Drs. Creegan Saroour,
Brown and Sutherland, and James WOOD ot ne
Friends This committee will have to deal WITH the
establishment OF a permanent bureau For the pres
ent IL is only proposed start central missionary
bureau Of information for the United states ana
Canada -
Roard a missionary at Constantinople, spoke on
"The Mahonetan Missionary Problem
New-York tribune., 1901-01-17
THANKS FROM MRS. JOHNSTON.

THANKS FROM MRS. JOHNSTON
President of the T. S. s.: Nowhere on this planet
is the light and warmth you give more appreciated
or more needed than In the hearts and homes or the
Little Mothers.
Nowhere does it work greater transformations
nowhere does 1t stimulate better growth and sweet
er frutage. The Aid Association which was ere
ated ten wears age for the benefit OF these little
daughters of the tenements thanks all your CON
tributors most heartily for the assistance they
have given us Hoping you will continue to let
your light so shine" am. faithfully yours,
ALMA CALDER JOHNSTON,
President Little Mothers Association.
"Happy-Day House." No. SO4 East Twenty-nrst-st-'
Jan. 15. 1901
New-York tribune., 1901-01-17
CIVIL ENGINEERS IN SESSION
NEW OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ELECTED AT YESTERDAYS MEETING.


ELECTED AT YESTERDAYS MEETING
The American Society OF Civil Engineers held its
rorty-eighth annual meeting yesterday morning in
the auditorium of the house Of the society at No
40 West Ffftyseventh-st. The reports OF the sec
retary and the treasurer read and the follow
ing officers were elected: President. ]. James r.
Croes. OF this city: vice-presidents Henry g.
Haines, OF this city, and Georgs H. Benzenberg of
Milwaukee. Wis: treasurer. Joseph NJ. Knap. of
this city; directors, Josiah A Briggs OF this city,
George F. Swain. Of Boston: Emil Knchling OF
Rochester. N. Y; Mordecai T. Endicott OF Wash
ington D. c.; Edward C. Carter OF Chicago and
FRANK c. Osborn OF Cleveland Ohio.
Luncheon was served at o'clock after which
there was a meeting OF the Board of Directors
About o'clock several hundred members Of the
society visited the line OF Rapid Transit construc-
ton extending from Prince-st. to One-hundred-
eighty-hrst-st. The members divided into two
bodies one going south. the other north. At 9
O'Clock In the evening reception was held at the
house Of the society for members. the women of
their families and other guests. After 10 O'Clock
supper was served.
The meeting will be continued to-day At 10
O'Clock In the morning there will be an excursion
IN steamer on the North and East rivers Stons
interest is In progress. At $50 O'Clock in the even
ing Elwood Mead. Government expert In irriga-
ton. will describe irrigation methods After Mr
Mead's talk there Will be a smoker"
New-York tribune., 1901-01-17
THE MOLTNEUI APPEAL
COST ALONE OF PRINTING THE RECORD WILL
BE $4,000

BE $4,000.
Weeks & Battle. attorneys for Roland B. Moli-
neux. have planned their line OF action with regard
TO the appeal OF the Molineux case and arranged
TO force the matter stricken out on settlement by
Recorder Goff before the Court of Appeals
District Attorney Philbln and Assistant District
Attorneys LIE Barber and Osborne and Weeks &
Battle held a long conference yesterday morning
II was decided that the District Attorney should
send the settlement fixed by Recorder Con TO
the printer Immediately. IL will take month TO
print this record. When the settlement is through
the hands OF the printer. Weeks & Battle will
make a motion TO have an addition made TO the
record. This addition will be the detailed examna-
ton OF the panel Of jurors and the talesmen and
the remarks and observations OF Recorder Gor and
Mr.. Osborne at the trial Recorder Gof. in his
settlement. Only admitted the examination Of such
jurors as were accepted. II the motion TO add TO
the record is refused. Weeks & Battle will practi-
cally argue two matters before the Court of Ap-
pealS, one being the case as settled by Recorder
Goh, and the other the additional testimony for ad
mission. The argument of this motion will practi-
cally bring the matter before the Court OF Appeals
The expense TO the county Of printing the case
settled will amount to about $4,000. 1t is the de.
sire OF Weeks & Battle TO make the expense OF
appeal as small as possible to General Molineux-
New-York tribune., 1901-01-17
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.
DOUBLE BREASTED EToN JACKET. NO
s.Z5 FOR COUPON AND 10 CENTS

The Eton jacket in its many forms is the un-
doubted favorite OF the hour. The stylish model
Illustrated has many advantages and includes the
latest features while withal. II is simple in the
extreme. AS shown 1t is open with the fronts
rolled back to form pointed revers and the Kaiser
collar opens at the throat but when desired It
be buttoned up close. shown in the sketch. and
mads 10 mean genuine warmth. The model is made
from black cheviot with self-faced revers, and
collar finished the inside with velvet and rows
Of narrow gold braid. and is closed by means of
handsome smoked pearl buttons; but black velvet or
melton and beaver in brown and tan, dark blue and
New-York tribune., 1901-01-17
MY fathers HOUSE.

My Fathers house has many rooms,
And each Is fair
And some are reached through gathered glooms
By silent stair;
But He keeps house. and makes 1t home,
Whichever way the children come.
Plenty and peace are everywhere,
His house within;
The rooms are eloquent with prayer,
The songs begin.
And dear hearts, filled with love, are glad.
Forgetting that they once were sad.
The Fathers house IS surely thine,
Therefore why wait?
His lights of love through darkness shine,
The hour grows late.
Push back the curtain of thy doubt
And enter-none will cast thee outi
-CIaranne birmingham in The Herald and
Prcsbytery
New-York tribune., 1901-01-17
TWENTIETH CENTURY ENTERTAINMENT

One OF the newest ideas in entertainments is the
century party to be given by clever hostess.
One hundred guests invited fifty men and fifty
women Every one will be asked 10 dress In the
fashion of assigned year. beginning with 1890.
men and women alternating. Thus a man will
the garb Of 1900, selecting any nationality he
may choose. while woman will be asked to APP
pear in a costume OF 1901 with the same freedom
of choice and so on. The dances favored at diff
ferent periods will be performed by those wearing
the corresponding dress, and the refreshment room
will have tables suitable to different natsonalites
and dates during the century.
One figure OF the cotillon will be a dance by
young men and women mpersonating the infant
century, in white frocks and baby boy" suits OF
the fashion worn by children this winter
New-York tribune., 1901-01-17
CHRISTIAN BLINN'S SANITY.
WITNESSES DECLARE THAT HE WAS OF sorrNn
MIND WHEN HE TRANSFERRED HIS
PROPERTY TO MRS. scHwARz.

The trial Of the suit brought by Christian Blinn
TO recover certain property and s26 600 in money
from Mrs' Julia Schwarz TO whom Blinn alleges
the property was illegally transferred while he was
not OF sound mind. continued yesterday Coun-
sci FOR the defendants in opening their case de-
clared that they would prove that at the time the
DEEDS IN dispute were executed Blinn was in such
serious business trouble that he feared arrest as
protect himself. ~
EDWARD w. Blinn. brother of the plaintiff de-
cared In deposition which was put in evidence
that ne oeleved Christian Binn perfectly rational
When the deed was executed Henry JTnzrich a
Drother-ln-law OF the plaintiff said that in 1880
Buhn was much worried about his business affairs
ne SAID ne believed Blinn to have been In his
proper mind when the deeds executed
The trial will be continued TODAY
New-York tribune., 1901-01-17
IN NEED OF READING.

President OF the T S, g.: VIII the T. S. s. mem
bers who have reading matter TO spare please send
some to Miss Sarah E Guernsey Barbeau Post
office Neebish Mich? Miss Guernsey Is a mem
Der OF the Fall River Ciass) branch, and is again
teaching this winter among the lunbermen. who
greatly appreciate papers and magazines. She Is
deeply grateful for all the help she has received
from the r 8. s members. Sincerely yours.
CMrs) WILLIAM G. ATWATER.
No 1873 Herkimer-st-. Brooklyn. .--
New-York tribune., 1901-01-17

An exquisite evening gown is Of white chiffon.
ACCORDION pleated. The skirt is composed ec three
founces. and the full decollete blouse is almost
covered by a similar iounce All edged with
delicate gold lace enriched with imitation tur-
quoises. A gold grdle studded with turquoises IS
knotted In front with ends falling almost the
hem. Over this is a lace robe, falling loosely
at the sides, moulded softly 10 the figure in the
back and opening down the front 10 leave the
chiffon exposed.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-17
RESERVATIONS IN THE 12TH REGIMENT

Colonel George r. DYER OF the 18th Regiment in
dignantly denied the rumor yesterday that MAJOR
George W Content had resigned because OF
feeling against him among some OF the officers OF
the regiment He said that all the officers of the
regiment regret the resignation OF Major Content.
who had been a member OF the regiment Tor twen-
~ wears during which time he had performed all
New-York tribune., 1901-01-17
NEW PRESIDENT FOR BANK KoFY.Y.N.B.A.

Herbert L. Griggs. for many years a member of
the banking firm of Barring. Magoun g. Co, has
been elected president Of the Bank OF New-York,
National Banking Association, as successor TO the
lat Ebenezer s. Mason.
The Bank Of New-York, National Banking Asso
citation, is the oldest financial institution in this
State having been founded in 1854, through the in
fuence OF Alexander Hamilton. Mr.. Griggs the
new president. is trustee of the Sun Insurance
Office, the Thames and Mersey Insurance Com
pany the Union Marine Insurance Company and
director of the Park Steel Company.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-17
REPORT FROM MASSACHUSETTS.

Mrs A. A Andrews president Of the Dorchester
Mass branch reports sunshine received from Cam
bridge and Vermont which she has distributed.
Many sick and lame children have envisited. Miss
Peabody. OF East Boxford. Mass. is assisting In
making cambric scrapbooks for the Children's Hos
pitaI. Mrs Andrews would be glad II some OF the
members could pass some silk or woollen pieces
to two aged members for their patchwork Both
are lame and Obliged TO sit all day. so that pecing
quilts is their chief diversion Addresses will be
furnished a the office
New-York tribune., 1901-01-17
WHERE TO GO TO-DAY.

Regular meeting OF the West woman's Republican
Association, No. 2,807 Broadway. 3:l5 p. m Two
amendments 10 the constitution TO be acted upon.
given by the Ne-York Society Ceramic Arts
in TIE Astor Gallery OF the Wsldorf-Astora, D. m.
Second days sessions OF the conference OF
Boards OF Foreign Missions IN the Marble Collegiate
Church. F1fth-aHe and TWenty-ninth-st 10 a. and
2p N.
wonAns Union Prayer Meeting Of Harlem, chapel
OF the Collegiate Reformed Church. Lenon-ave.
One hundred ano-twenty-thicd-s 1890 a. m
OF lectures child by ois
IN the chapel OF the Brick Presbyterian Church West
Thrry-seventh-st., near Fifth-aVe., 4:45
Parents and teachers cordially invited.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-17

A liberal OF satin ribbons will be feature OF
the coming season. Up and down pointed effects
are made by stripes of ribbon, laid close together
from the waist toward the hem the top OF the
founce. Where wide ribbons used space is
left between Occasionally. side OF the rib
bon, a single stripe of black velvet is
stitched making striking effect which is at
once pleasing and new.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-17

Mrs Margaret Deland. author and lecturer. has
sent out a letter to the womens clubs indorsing
the mission of Mrs. Glendower Evans. who desires
TO do educational work among the club women in
regard to the attitude of the United States toward
the Philippines. Mrs. Evans makes charge and
pays her travelling expenses. her work being
really a mission. Mrs Deland says: Mrs. Evans
is at once a woman Of judicial mind and speaker
who can hold the attention Of her audience" Clubs
desiring to consider faraway possessions, their
possibilities, and whether the United States Gov
ernment may extend to them a protectorate or an
absolute sovereignty, may address Mrs Evans at
No II Otis Place, Boston
New-York tribune., 1901-01-17

duties promptly and efficiently The Major. under
the new Military Code. is to be placed on the re-
tired list. he says
Major Content will. ii is said, probably be src-
ceeded by Captain Nelson B. Burr
Lieutenant-Colonel Charles j. Setter, who has
served twenty-three years in the regiment,
will resign IN few days. on account or business
New-York tribune., 1901-01-17

Low crowned hats. whether pressed fat made
up Of straw braids plateaus will be first favor
ties OF the spring They will be in true pancake
effects. with unduatng roll brims that be
drawn folded to meet the requirements OF every
face. Huge punches OF flowers. great chous OF
fancy ribbon or plain satin, will be utilized as gar
nitures for these hats
New-York tribune., 1901-01-17

A Sunshine member in New-Jersey has ticket
which will entite some TO few lessons at the
Osgood Art School Any member who would like
to take advantage Of this kindly offer will please
send her address the general office.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-17

For the love OF God is broader
Than the measure OF mans mind:
And the heart OF the Eternal
Is most wonderfully kind.
If our love were but more simple,
We should take Him at His word:
And our lives would be all sunshine
In the sweetness OF our Lord.
-(Frederick w Faber.
Selected by Mrs. H., of Philadelphia.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-17

Miss Lizzie Stone, invalid member in Buffalo,
n. Y writes: '.I thought perhaps you would like to
know of my Christmas gifts received. l know you
are glad to hear OF the rays of light that fall upon
the darkened paths OF invalids. The following are
the names of those who remembered me with
bright Christmas cheer: Mrs Pemberton smith,
Mrs V. c. Learned. Mrs. J. H; Miller; Mrs D; j.
Blauvelt Miss Ella Doughty, Miss Elizabeth DIT
mas and Mrs J. Seick. Ny mother was also re-
membered by Miss Elizabeth Doughty and Miss NJ
L. Hubers.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-17

You find yourself refreshed by the presence OF
cheerful people; why not make earnest efforts 10
confer that pleasure others? You Will nno
half the battle is gained If you Will never aiI0%
yourself to say ANYTHING gloomy.-Lydia NJ Chld.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-17

The Denver magazine, Western Club Woman,
has been merged into 1.-The Club Woman" of Bos
ton which is the official organ OF the General Fed
Grafton of Women's Clubs and OF the United States
Daughters of 1872
New-York tribune., 1901-01-17
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