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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-01-19

Edmund Burke was once asked
where, in his opinion, the best Eng
lish was spoken. He replied: "From
what personally have seen and heard,
I say that the best English is spoken
in Ireland" Had he lived till now he
would have said the same thing.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-01-19

Martin 1. J. Griffin, publisher and
editor Of the American Catholic His
torical Researches, issues splendid
number for January, 1901. Every in
telligent Catholic in the land should
encourage Mr.. Griffin in his literary
labors by forwarding one dollar for
the New Century year. We wish him
a long life to continue his useful work.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-01-19

The Boston Transcript is authority
for the statement that during the first
three weeks of last December there
were shipped from New Orleans to be
used by the British army in South
Africa, 3,7S6 horses and about 5000
mules. "Our Dumb Animals" says that
over 100000 horses have already died
on the South African veldts.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-01-19

Pliny II. Harris, editor and publisher
of the Minneapolis Democrat up to the
end of the campaign of 1900, died last
week, after brief illness, at the age
Of 81 years. He was q lawyer by pro-
-
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-01-19

A body of brawling Britishers desc
Grated the Temple Of Heaven, Chinas
holy of holies, by producing within it's
sacred precincts burlesque play ridi-
culing Chinese royalty in the most in
sulting fashion. The Chinese all over
the empire are enraged at the sense
less buffoonery of England's drunken
soldiers.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-01-19

Bishop Wigger, of Newark, and
Bishop Mrak, of Marquette, both noble
prelates of the church, have passed to
their eternal reward. The former was
native Of Germany and the latter Of
Austria.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-24
WHERE TO 60 TO-DAY.

Entertainment IN celebration sixth anniversary Of
its organization. by the National Society OF New
a Delmonicos, No. 63l Ftfth-ave.,
evening. Also buftet supper and dancing.
Feruar meeting Of the West End Women's Republican
Association No. 2.SO7 Broadway. BIS p. Paper
on The Democratic Idea OF Trusts" by Mrs. J. B.
Day.
Womaas Union Prayer Meeting Harlem the chapel
OF the Collegiate Reformed Church. Lenox-ave. and
One e-hundred-snd-tWenty-thi 1870 a. m
Meeting OF the wonan's Municipal League. Cooper
Union, p. m. Prominent 10 speak the re
vision the charter.
Second IN a course lectures Child Nature and
Child Nurture by Paterson du Bois, in the chapel
az Brick Presbyterian Church, West ThiTty-sev-
enlist s;45 o m. Parents and teachers invited
Address bv Mrs Mary Elizabeth
Progress!ve Union No. 423 classon-aTe., Brooklyn,
- M Subject World Movements.'
New-York tribune., 1901-01-24
QUESTIONS OF GOOD FORM,

A Maiden Aunt In giving children's party 1t Is
best extend the invitations in the name OF the
child children themselves, that in itself gives
much pleasure. If the affair is OF sufficient I'M
portance to warrant an engraved card, the invita-
ton should read follows:
Miss Dolly Frolic (or the Misses Frolic) requests
the pleasure of Miss Susan Smiths COMPANY on
Thursday February IA. No. 1.GM West Sixueth-st-
Instead of the r. S. V. P. a fashion for little
folks is to write, 'Will you Gomez If a special
entertainment is to be given, such as Punch ana
Judy performing dogs the like, 1t should be
written on the lefthand corner OF the card. If no
special performance has been provided. and It Is
tust an ordinary childs party, II should be always
remembered that the beginning or these 1unctlohs
is most trying the entertainer ana stupid TOT the
children They always shy and difhcult 20
"get going" and for that reason something shoulu
be done TO give employment to every one 49,,
This may be found in the Virginia reel, Wnlcn
starts the ball rolling II games are 10 De pIayea
IL is well TO begin with something that Will incude
every one and afford fun to all After the Ice is
broken the task easy. and the children promptly
forget themselves -,
Dancing should not exceed hour at chill
dren's party and after that games are In order
II possible surprises should be PROVIDED In tIe
way Of a wizard a stereOptcon or SHADOW pct
ures. In the middle OF February valentines may De
utilized while at Easter time egg surprises are en-
tertaining. -. =,
Refreshments should be simple. but II must be
remembered that TO the childish mind no party Is
complete without plenty OF candy and Ice cream
New-York tribune., 1901-01-24
MEANING OF DANCING IN LAW.
TWO ACTORS FINED FOR ENGAGING IN
THE EXERCISE ON SUNDAY.


Justices jerome. Jacob and Mexican. In the Court
Of Special Sessions, to-day imposed a fine of SO
each. the maximum penalty. Edward Marsh and
Rose sartella. accused Of violating the Sabbath
ordinance law by dancing IN a sacred concert at
the Grand Opera House on Sunday evening No
venaber 1s In the courtroom while the trial was in
progress were more than fifty women representing
the Actors Church Alliance. the White Rats of
America. the Elks and the Grand Opera House
Protective Benevolent Association Deputy As
sistant District Attorney Gray prosecuted the case
and A c. Nanz looked after the legal interests of
the two defendants
In reply to Deputy Assistant District Attorney
Gray. Captain Moynihan. OF the West Twentieth
ST. station. testified that November IS he visited
the Grand Opera House and observed Marsh and
SaItela in street costume. He said they sang
three songs and then did a clog dance At the
close OF the performance, Captain Moynihan said
he arrested the accused and hailed them the next
day before Magistrate Brann. at jefferson Market
court where they were held for trial in Special
Sessions. On cross-examination the Captain ad-
mltted that the accused did not clog shoes
SinlIar testimony was given by Detective Murphy.
Fogarty. who aided Captain Moynihan in making
the arrest.
For the defence. Mr.. Nanz called John H.
Springer manager OF the. Grand Opera House as
the first witness. He denied that the defendants
did any dancing. They were billed, he said as
Marsh and Sartella, singing and dancing spe-
There were several other witnesses whose testi-
mony was more amusing than relevant to the
case. The defendants took the stand and denied
tnat there was any dancing The penalty imposed
hrst OF Its kind tried and disposed OF in the history
or the Court Of Special Sessions
New-York tribune., 1901-01-24
SUSPICION CAUSES RUN ON A CONCERN
CREDITORS HEAR THAT MAN CONNECTED WITH
1T WAS IN THE E. 5. DEAN COMPANY
A RECEIvERsHIP

Judge Brown. of the United States District Court
yesterday appointed Theodore NJ. Taft temporary
receiver Of the assets of the Kugler Syndicate
which has q five and ten. cent store at No 2S1
Grand-st, and branch stores at Richmond Va :
Roanoke. Va; Raleigh. N c.. and Greensboro
N C. Against this concern creditors filed a petit
tion In bankruptcy on Tuesday. The receiver was
appointed on the application Of Stern Singer &
Barr, representing the H. B. Clafin Company and
other creditors. and the receivers bond was fixed
at $4,000. An injunction also granted restrain
ing the Sheriff. marshal and certain creditors from
further proceedings except for the preservation of
the property. 1t said that the here were
about $1,000
Stern. Singer & Barr intimated that there might
be interesting developments concerning the affairs
OF the syndicate reporter was informed that
Samuel Keller. who connected with the E s.
Dean Company four years ago, had something to
do at the store No. 2S1 Cirand-st.
firm which sold goods the syndicate,
when IL heard about Mr.. Keller demanded pay
ment, and finally received it's money. For a month
there has been q steady the syndicat te,
which paid many OF the claims. II could stand the
drain no longer, however.
To creditors who asked Mr.. Kugler the treas
urer OF the syndicate. about Mr.. Kellers connec-
ton with the concern. Mr.. Kugler is quoted as
saying that Keller was only employe and had
agement OF the business He simply a book
keeper on a salary. Other persons said that Mr..
Keller appeared TO have good deal to say at the
store.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-24
FIRE IN mail AND EXPRESS" BUILDING.

John Hunt a watchman. at work on the ground
floor OF the eleven story building No. 20S Broad
way with an L at Nos 16i, loo and los Fulton
St owned by 1.-The Mail and Express" discovered
fire on the mezzanine floor at O'Clock yesterday
morning Battalion Chief Kruger and his men
found great difficulty in getting at the fire. owing
10 the density of the smoke. The flames are said
70 have originated in the fileroom of The Mail
and Express" and the burning paper re-
snonshIe for the thick smoke. IL some time
before the blaze was extinguished. and not until
n had done 81 500 worth of damage. The janitor
said the building is infested with rats. which may
have caused the fire by gnawing matches.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-24
BELLEVUE NURSES PEAR PREJUDICE.

THOSE CHARGED WITH THE DEATH OF LOUIS
HIILIARD ASK FOR CHANGE OF VENUE
Justice Truax in the Supreme Court yesterday re-
served decision on a motion by H. B. Anderson.
counsel for the Bellevue Hospital nurses. Jesse NJ.
Davis Edward o. Dean and Clinton L. Marshall.
who are charged with having caused the death OF
Louis Hilliard, for a change Of venue from New
York County 10 some adjoining county. on the
ground that popular prejudice would interfere with
a fair trial Of the accused in the Court or General
Sessions Mr., Anderson asked that II this motion oe
denied the Court make order transferring the
case from the Court Of General Sessions TO the
Criminal Branch of the Supreme Court, being a
court of higher Jurisdiction and less Influenced by
popular prejudice. District Attorney PhLlbtn and
Assistant District Attorney Pierce opposed the
motion
The case is on the calendar in General Sessions
before Justce Newburger, and in addition to the
motion for a change OF venue application has
been made to the Appellate Division OF the Su-
preme Court for order for special jury, which
will be argued tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-24
DISHONEST MESSENGER BOY CAUGHT.

1NTRUsrED WITH CHECKS TO BE cAsHED HE
SPENT THE MONEY HAVING A GOOD TINE.
Charles Hecht, thirteen Irs old, a Postal Tele-
graph messenger boy. living at No. Lac Third-ave.
was arrested yesterday morning by Detectives Nc
Laughlin and Helwig. OF the East Fifty-hrst-st-
station, for appropriating Sl5 OF the Nineteenth
Ward Banks money. He was sent out Monday
with three checks to cash. and he kept the money
he received for two OF them and spent IT on boys IN
the neghborhood. and in theatre tickets and
clothes. He had $50 remaining when hs was ar
rested.
"I had a good time and I'm willing TO take my
medicine Hecht said 10 the detectives when they
arrested him The New-York County Bank check
was found in his possession In the YorkvtIe Po-
lice Court he was held in S,OVO Tor exaninaroo
New-York tribune., 1901-01-24
SEEING THE SIGHTS.
THREE COURSE DINNER FOR
FIFTEEN CENTS.

Twenty women intent inspection did" the
lower part OF this city yesterday. They were mem
bers OF the Domestic Circle, a club OF married
organized by Miss Grace Dodge ten years
ago. which holds weekly meetings at No. 361 West
Thirty-f -fourth-st They led by Mrs. F. B.
Kelley. The first visit the wonen's depart
ment Of the Tombs. where they found prisoners in
striped gowns working about the building and
those awaiting trial killing time"
The Court Of Special Sessions. in the Criminal
Courts Building, was their point of investi-
cation. Here members OF the cement. talent
and audience of opera house were making dis
tinctions with and without differences between a
march. a cakewalk, the clog, shake of the foot
and swayng body. The visitors displayed as
great interest as Judge Jerome himself, who pre-
sided. Finally woman CALCULATED Il don't see
how they all say what they do under oath. be-
cause both sides never in the world be telling
the truth
From the court a visit paid to Mills Hotel
No. 2. where the company dined at Is cents head
The menu included a choice OF two soups, con-
somme with vegetables chicken with rice; choice
of four meats liver and bacon ragout of beef with
mushrooms beef stew and boiled New-England
dinner; two vegetables boiled mashed potatoes
and fried oyster plant kale: celery. dessert
and tea, cOree milk; When she learned that for
the same price breakfast could be had OF rolls,
coffee and beefsteak chicken croquettes, woman
thought 1t would be well for her and her family to
move into the neighborhood and take their meals
out" After dinner, the kitchen. library and an
upper floor were visited
tective Bureau OF Police Headquarters. in Mu-
berry-st where hopes were entertained or visiting
the Rogues' Gallery and learning something of the
Bertillon system of taking criminals measurements
These however, dashed by the presiding otfl-
Ger. Then the party broke up, and most OF its
members went In search OF midwnter bargains. VI,
The president Of the Domestic Circle Is Mrs ".
Malone Miss Dodge is present at many or the
weekly meetings, and she and others give talks on
topics OF interest to mothers. Excursions are taken
to various parts of the CITY and vicinity several
times a year. The previous outing was taken 70
Sailors Snug Harbor, and the next one will include
the Municipal Lodging House and disposition
yard.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-24
SPANGLED AND EMBROIDERED LACE GOWNS
.TE)

OF sight
ION another occasion the same lecturer said'
Miss Deyo continued, that they must learn COM
mercial honesty II they wished TO prosper; A jap,
anese merchant is absolutely unreliable. His word
is good for nothing If conditions change in the
market, and foreign merchants have learned this.
and the short OF commercial prosperity en-
1oyed by Japan seems at end. Speaking or thls
condition. that thoughtful man. who is himself OF
fine character although not Christian. had NOM
ing better TO offer his countrymen as motive Tor
probity than the money value OF honestly i I'M
plore YOU he said TO cultivate commercial hon
esty. In no other way you compete success
fully with the commerce of other nations. II has
nothing TO do with personal honesty. Do they nor
need the teachings Of Christianity TO give them a
sake2" -
Miss s. D. Doremus gave review OF the So
cietv's work and its results. and the Rev. DTS
EahinA and Chairman made addresses.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-24
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.
A TISSUE PAPER PATTERN OF, woMAN's
STORM COAT. NO. 3.71s. FOR COUPON
AND 10 CENTS.

The value Of the coat that covers and protects
the gown is too completely self-evdent TO require
urging The model shown has the merit OF being
absolutely simple and practical. well as in the
latest style and can be made serve for general
utility garment a wrap 20 wear over evening
gowns as well as for stormy weather. AS illus
trated the material is waterproof CLOTH and the
cloak is adapted TO damp days. but made from
broadcloth and lined with wadded silk It becomes
an entirely satisfactory "sortie du BAL" and made
from covert cloth or other suitable material Is
New-York tribune., 1901-01-24
RECORD OF A YEARs GROWTH.
ENCOURAGING REPORT OF THE PRovrDENr saw.
rNGs LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY

INGS LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY.
The Provdent Savings Life Assurance Society
publishes it's twenty-sixth annual statement. The
report shows marked prosperity Its figures indi-
cate substantial increases in the items which build
up company. II will be noted that the company
has returned policy holders since its organiza-
ton, including the amount held for their bene-
it more than s22.5OoooO. 1t increased it's premium
income over the previous by more than $4,000
and its assets by than 100000 1t reports an
excess OF income disbursements for the year
Of $3.50 0o0 1t has added to the reserve fund FOR
policy holders s75S.O0o 1t reports assets OF more
than 100000
During the year the company wrote new insur-
ance Of more than sSsOOO.OoO. and has than
500 100000 In force. IL will also be seen that
smaller expense is reported than for the pre-
vious year.
President Scott is TO be congratulated upon the
conservative. yet aggressive. management OF the
affairs OF the Provldent. During his administration.
covering the last four years. the company has
nearly doubled it's income and more than doubled
fits assets and fund for policy holders With
this record OF substantial growth. the Provtdent
Savings may well take position IN the front rank
OF leading life insurance companies.
Ex-senator George 3. Sloan and George Clinton
Batcheer have recently been elected directors OF
the company.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-24
DISTRIBUTIONS.

The following articles OF good cheer were sem
out from the general office yesterday: Chliuren r
clothing to needy families in Michigan and west
Virginia a hood to invalid in New-Jersey'
comfortable garment to another invalid IN WASH
ington a doll to Staten Island. cards to Greehpoirt
Settlement a book to East Orange, N. j. reading
matter N Miss Guernsey who Is teaching among
the lumbermen OF Neebish Mich; an overcoat ana
cap to a poor boy the East Side, oirtnday
greeting to Massachusetts and bed shoes 10 MISS
Cook OF North Carolina, and Miss Massle OF NirI
ginia Mrs NJ G. Turner will send some usetui
articles TO Mrs. Christie Emery
New-York tribune., 1901-01-24
TAIL Or MADE GOWNS REDUCED.

B. Wender, ladies' tailor and furrier. 130
West 34th St, near Broadway, announces that
during the between season he has decided to
offer his tailor made costumes to order in i'm
ported material. silk lined throughout, for only
S4S reduced from S65.
Broadcloth suits TO order, trimmed with panne
velvet S5S regular price, $50. Styles for next
spring are ready. Mr.. Wender has the
reputation Of being expert filter and his
many exclusive designs are worn by the most
fashionable women. The offer is a one.
and Tribune readers who take advantage of II
secure an emphatic bargain
New-York tribune., 1901-01-24
BED SOCKS.

The following additional contributions OF bed
socks for invalids have been received: Mrs Mel
Vile Morton Johnston sent two pairs, Mrs. Thomas
Nicholson one pair. NJ L. one pair. and A. c. F.
two pairs Two pairs have come without the names
of the senders and several more promised.
The East Orange member had application for forty
pairs Of these socks and with the aid OF those
which are sent TO the general office she expects
70 flI her whole list 1t is not a small act or
sunshine which makes forty persons bit more
comfortable and happy during the cold days. Those
sent out Yesterday went to invalids in Oregon,
Michigan Virginia. Maine and Long Island
II 8 8 member called at the office yesterday and
asked for a pair for poor colored woman who Is
parayZed.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-24
UNTIL WE DIE.

Q life know that some day II must be
Thy warm, dear sun shall set to rise no more,
And through the sours unbarred and swinging door
The mist shall sweep that roleth in from sea
Yet from that hour of night we would not nee.
For sunset holds the dawn in store,
And death is life which leadeth still before,
After the opened gate hath set US free
Nay, 'tis the unseeing eye, the unheeding ear,
The hands that falter e'er the heart hath failed,
The heart that finds loves tasks too stern and
high
'Tis shrinking life, not loss of days. we fear,
These things. not death. whereat our souls have
quailed-
Life. grant that we may live until we die!
New-York tribune., 1901-01-24

The following appeal has been received from
Sunshine member rF,-'e
Do any members OF our society wish to give
sunshine 10 poor little baby boy not yet three
months old. who has been rescued from starvation
and placed in good private hospital since last
Monday? II IS hoped that with the tender medical
care there obtained he may still pull through; The
baby IS in need OF everything One set OF clothes
has been received to-day: four barrow coats are
promised also one bed quilt.
II any one desires TO contribute toward suita-
BILE wardrobe for this child. will she please COM
municate with the office stating what she will
send, that too many articles OF one kind may not
be forwarded?
New-York tribune., 1901-01-24
A PLANT MOSQUITOES AVOID.

The name of the castor oil plant is not especially
suggestive of pleasant things. yet the plant has
many excellent qualities. of which is that II Is
decidedly ornamental 1t grows TO a height of four
or five feet in temperate climates. but becomes
really a tree in latitudes and is extremely
graceful in form more practical merit is the
fact that the odor. although not disagreeable to
human beings, drives mosquitoes and other insects
from its vicinity This makes IL a valuable veranda
plant and in MaracaibO. where il grows abun-
dainty II is planted freely near doors and windows
New-York tribune., 1901-01-24
NOTICE.

The president will esteem 1t a favor II any
r S s. member who receives begging letter
from another member will please forward 1t TO the
office Such letter reached headquarters yester-
day. and tho name Of the sender, who asked TOT
assistance has been dropped from the rohDooh
The T. S s. is not a charity organization, but Is
the medium through which it's members may vol
unfairly do little deeds Of kindness Any case
brought to the knowledge of the society Is known
to be deserving before presentation in the column
and all applications for any form of good cheer
should be sent to the general office and not 10 IN
diYidnal members.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-24
WOMEN IN THE PROFESSIONS.

According to statistics furnished by the United
States Government. the professions followed by
women have largely increased in the last thirty
years In 1870 there ! woman architect; now
there are 30. Painters and sculptors have grown
from 42 to 16OOO literary and scientific writer's from
lO9 to 316 preachers from CT to l522 dentists from
"a TO All engineers 81 to 2Ol. journalists from
S5 TO 472 lawyers from 10 All, musicians from
5763 to Al 309 doctors from 57 TO $751; accountants
from to 4307l copyists and secretaries from S0ls
to 90 S24, and stenographers and typists from 10
New-York tribune., 1901-01-24
NEW MEMBERS.

The latest names added to the rolIoook are MISS
Emily s. Perkins Mis- Ella Bennett. Mrs. John r
Deyton Mrs. Melville Morton Johnston. II. G. A
Draper Mrs Henry Eagle and Miss Julia NJ Dali
ton. OF New-York State: Mrs; D. s Carpenter OF
Vermont: Mrs NJ. A. Gates, OF Maine; Mrs Charles
w Wood Of Pennsylvania Miss Mary L. Hart. or
Ohio; Miss Bertha Clark OF New-Jersey, and X A
Daniels, OF Michigan. sfe q b
New-York tribune., 1901-01-24

mobile
The back is seamless. but curved to the figure
with ease and grace and is Joined TO the fronts by
means of underarm cores The box fronts are
loose and Ian one over the other in double breasted
style generous patch pocket being placed on each
side over the shoulders fall circular capeS.
and the neck is finished with deep turnover collar
The sleeves are two scanned, and comfortably snug
without being tight.
To cut this coat for woman of medium size 6 s
inches wide, will be required.
The pattern. No 3719, is cut in sizes for 80. "a.
&C. 3S 40 and 42 inch bust measure.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-24
BANK GETS JUDGMENT AGAINST AFFORD

Judgment for SOo014 was entered yesterday
against Cornelius L. Alvord. jr., the defaulting
note teller OF the First National Bank, In favor OF
the bank. The bank brought suit against Alvord
on November last claiming that he embezzled $780,
600 and demanded Judgment for S65O,OO0- The sum-
mons was served on NJ. Alvord in Ludlow Street
Jail on November and December 26 He offered 70
allow Judgment for $4,000, which the bank subse-
Quently accepted.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-24
LITTER FROM MURRAY HALL.

Former Assistant District Attorney Henry W.
Irnger while looking over old papers yes
terday found a letter which he received three or
four years ago from Murray II. Hail. the woman
who died several days ago at No. 145 Sixth-ave. 1t
thanks Mr.. Unger for past favors and refers to
nm ex-convict who, Murray Hall says, robbed and
sandbagged her. The letter has been sent TO the