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The age-herald., 1901-01-27
ANNUAL DINNER OF THE GRIDIRON CLUB Correspondents Had Another
 Night of Merriment THERE WERE 200 GUESTS President Dunne Started the Fun by Announcing the "Serious Side in
 EcIipse"-Senator Chandler
 Gets Toy Railroad.
THERE WERE 200 GUESTS

Washington, January 26.-The annual din- ner of the Gridiron Club, composed of Washington correspondents, was given to- night at the Arlington Hotel About 200 guests and members were at the handsome ly decorated tables. Among the guests were distinguished men in all walks of life-Cabi- net officers, members of the supreme bench, Senators Representatives army and navy officers and ministers of foreign countries. The reputation of the club was sustained in the matter of unique features, burlesques Of public affairs, roasts on public men, who were guests new stunts, all being inter- spersed with bright speeches, songs and choruses
 President A. w. Dunne gave the keynote in welcoming the guests saying the "seri- ous side was in eclipse" during Gridron dinners, and from the flashing of the grid iron until the end there was abundant mer- riment.
 The menu was an old-style primer, both in printing and illustrations being the alpha bet, with a rhyme for each letter, which hit off some public man or public event. The inauguration of the President gave an op- portunity for the Vice President to protest vigorously because he was not in the pro cession, and finally to appear with moun- tain lion and assert he would have an n- auguration of his own.
 Early in the dinner several members of the club came into the dining room singing Benny Ravens, O. and asserted that there were fourth class men present who had not qualified; whereupon the army off, cers were brought forward, duly "hazed" and notified that as soon as the present investigation was over they would be ''called Oufp
The age-herald., 1901-01-27

Mrs. H. N Wheeler of IF High Rock street. Lynn, Mass, writes on November g. 1900 About eighteen months ago I had very severe spell of sickness. l was ex- tremely sick for three weeks, and when I finally was able to leave my bed 1 was
New-York tribune., 1901-05-17
CANADIAN COUNCIL OF WOMEN.
ERS TO BE CONSIDERED AT THE
TENTH ANNUAL. MEETING.

The tenth annual meeting OF the National Coun-
ell Of Women Of Canada opened In London. ont .
yesterday, and viii continue 10 May %. The pro-
gramme provides as usual. for a week OF hard
work and the discussion of many important sub
jects. chief among these VIII be that Of public
health with special reference 70 the prevention Of
tuberculosis which viii be taken UP al Of
the public evening meetings. Mrs Mackenzie
Cleand N d. OF Victoria r. G. will discuss the
Hygiene Of Childhood : Related TO the Eradica-
tion Of Consumptive Tendencies and addresses on
Efforts 10 Check the Spread Of Consumption
Will be riyou by DR. Sheard, city Health officer Of
Toronto and Dr. Campbell. Provincial Medical Ex-
arn.ner Of London. An address "Disnfection
and Inspection OF Home Made Clothing Will also
be delivered by Dr. Bryce, secretary OF the Pro
vincIal Board OF Health for Ontario The council
has interested itself this subject since II
Canadian association for the prevention OF tuber-
culos!s has brought 1t into special prominence at
the present time.
Another public meeting will be devoted TO agri-
culture for and domestic science. There
well be a round table conference for mothers and
o. the Wou.en's congresses held in connection with
the Paris Exposition by the chief woman comms-
siouer from Canada. Nine Dandurand. Simpler
methods Of living, Jail reform and travelling libra
ries VIII also be discussed
Among the subjects which the council will DE
asked 10 take action viii be the promotion OF in
dustrial and fine arts In Canada. the establishment
Of vacation schools and Fairgrounds. and the sup
preston OF some Of the Indian dances which are
said 10 be accompanied by gross immoTalitles.
The election OF officers IS expected 10 result In
the reappointment OF the former staff with the ex-
crptOn Of the treasurer. Mrs } Hoodiess' OF haiA-
Nton. Mrs Hoodless has held this office ever since
the council was organized, and ] ner 1i 1eGTenent
which l. necessltated by the present collutloh OI
her health VIII Toe greatly regretted. Al the ear
nest solicitation OF htI the PSsLueli'' S
Taylor. viii allow herself TO be renominated Lady
TAYLOR wished to retire year ago as she felt
dents duties, but prevailed upon to recon-
sider her determination.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-17
MRS. KNOWLES IS PRESIDENT.
p " 7. CONsr-ITs AUTHORITIES" WHO
DECLARE HER DULY ELECTED
TO THE OFFICE.

Il has been declared by no less important author-
tiles than Miss Adele Felde and the legal adviser
OF the Professional Noman's League that Mrs.
Edwin 7. Knowles is the duly elected president ot
the league and that other election is necessary
This they deduce from the fact that with the nine
illegal votes thrown out Mrs Knowles stll mas a
clear majority OF the votes cast.
Mrs Arden Is perfectly willing to accept the
situation her supporters are reluctant TO sub
init and when the decision was announced yestcr-
day many OF them declared their intention OF con-
sultlnC other authorities on the ground that this
decision is opposed the constitution The fun
was fast and furious for time. and words
hard as missiles flung freely around the ersi-
while peaceful rooms. hut the excitement sunsdtd
after n time and the opposing forces went nome 10
dinner. , -. .,,-.bar
When the Ardenites have received the turtheT
enlightenment that they propose to seek they VIII
"a n n meeting or possibly will take next MONDAY
TO present their side OF the dispute IL is not proo
mic in any case, however, say those VINO are
cioselI IN touch with Mrs Arden. that she VIII
vied 10 any pressure that might lead TO permanent
discord They think IL probable that she may even
dissIIade her followers from their present
of consulting other authorities and induce them 10
an amicable adjustment
New-York tribune., 1901-05-17
FOR CITY BOUND CHILDREN.
OPENED TO HUNDREDS OF YOUNG
FOLKS on JUNE l..

The playground and outdoor gymnasium on the
south side OF NInety-ninth-st.. between Columbus
and Amsterdam aves., which first opened last
year will be continued with the methods
during the coming season, beginning with June 10.
The playground includes twelve city lots the use
Of which is given by w. y. Crane. executor of the
Merriam estate Located in of the most dense
ly populated sections Of the upper West Side. more
than one thousand children were registered on the
first day of opening last year. and three thou
sand were enrolled during the summer; the aver
age daily attendance being six hundred. Mothers
also enjoyed restful hours with their babies under
thp shelter of the pavilion, and from these women
many expressions OF gratitude were received.
4 part Of the playground was devoted to basket
ball baseball and open air gymnasium for the
boys which was under the direction OF expert
enced instructor. For the smaller children swings,
seesaws sand piles and toys provided
Through the medium of a girls library inter
Instructive books were distributed semi
\yeeIIy The gymnastic instructor and a kinder
,a-Tnsr we're furnished by the Board of Education
and during the summer fine large pavilion
erected for kindergarten games. This was also
used by the children in case OF sudden showers
and a resting place for the many crippled chill
dren who came daily 10 watch the sports Of the
otbers During the excessive heat groups OF chill
dren taken 10 the seaside or country by MEM
bers OF the committee
tinuance of the philanthropy were made during the
last winter. but the adequate sum has not been OBJ
the four months that the playground was open,
have proved the need of the continuance OF the
funds are contributed in advance. Contributions
may be sent the treasurer, Mrs. George Eugene
Poole No. $50 West End-aye., or TO any other
member OF the committee. which includes the fol-
lowing persons: Mrs. Clarence Burns, chairman:
YonnFS - auditor: Mrs Louis < Iehmaier Dr.. d.
7. Marshall Mrs. Frank Louis Nugent. Mrs. Frank
Oimstead. Mrs John Dun McBarron and Mrs.
Andrew II. Lipsett-
New-York tribune., 1901-05-17
MELODY WON'T GIVE UP BOOKS,

BRENNER's DEMAND NOT ACCEDED TO BY
THE FORMER COMMISSIONER OF JURORS.
In company with his counsel, Frederick E. Crane
Jacob Brenner. recently appointed Commissioner OF
Jurors for Kings County. made a formal demand
upon William z. Melody the present incumbent
for the books and papers OF the office yesterday
morning. Mr.. Melody. acting upon the advice of
his counsel, Robert Fl. Elden. refused to give up
the office. Previously Mr.. Brenner had filed his
oath of Office with the County Clerk. When he
visited Mr.. Melody. he accompanied by Harry
Goodrich. representing the State Attorney-CieneraI
Mr.. Elder said later that his client felt unable
10 give up his Office this time. because he has
not vet completed the work of drawing the Jury
list whlch was ordered last week by the Appellate
Division. Mr. Brenner. the other hand said
that he had thus early made a formal demand for
the office because he had been advised that it was
absolutely necessary that he should least super
wise the drawing of the jurors.
Mr.. Brenner had trouble I'm taking possession
Of the office of the Special Commissioner of Jurors
which by the recent act is to be consolidated with
the main office.
The Republican leaders have reluctantly come TO
the conclusion that all OF the employees in the Com
Service regulation The place Of chief clerk.
which is filed. is not believed 70 be pro-
XIIIth Assembly District, is slated for that ap
pointment. He is at present in Register HOwe's
office. and formerly chief clerk in the Records
Office
II was announced yesterday that Edward B. Jor-
dam the new Internal Revenue Collector. would
make no changes in his office staff before the
cided to retain John E. Burns. OF the Twenty
third Ward, his first deputy This IS against
the wishes of Walter b. Atterbury who believes
XVIIth Assembly District.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-17
.JITTLE MOTHERS'" OPERETTA.
A SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE WHICH WILL
SWELL THE FUND FOR SUMMER
OUTINGS.

..E-lorinda the operetta by the Little Mothers" "
N which they have been looking forward with
arch keen anticipation came off successfully yes
,erdax afternoon AT the Bijou Theatre The story
4 of q little girl who is changed, by the arts OF
vala a witch into a nightingale. and rescued
through the efforts of the fairy queen Fortuna
and her subjects by the discovery of rose with
a raarl in IT'S centre. which alone has power over
Valas witchcraft-
Florinda the heroine. was portrayed py Fahhle
Rayner and Aledor, the brother who seeks Tor
her by Sadie Reynolds. Lily Reynolds was tho
wicked Vala. and Kittie Smith and Julia Hofan
the two witches next in Importance. The fairy
oueen. Fortuna was acted by Carrie Bauerle. and
the first and second fairies by Mary Neubers and
Betta Meyer. chorus Of other fairies and witches
IN wonderful costumes added to the picturesque
scenes The play given under the direction
of Mrs Genie II. Rosenfeld.
Preceding the operetta was musical programme
by friends who contributed their services for the
aid of this work Miss Ida Mample gave two piano
selections and Miss Norma Meyer played the flute
Master Percy Helton. in his comic irish songs
scored a success The songs and drills by the
Little Mothers" from the branch at No. = West
ST. in their Bingham aprons and white mob caps.
given with enthusiasm.
n a Croesbeck made an address IN which he
described briefly the work which Is being done In
behalf OF these poor children. The receipts OF this
an,ertaJnment viii he devoted 10 the fund which
provides outings for the children during the sum
ner 10 the Holiday House at Barlow. in Pelham
bath. "A bountiful dinner and an afternoon in the
fields and orchards, with safe return TO their
teen hundred children were sent INTO the country
through the work OF the Little Mothers Aid AS
ISOLATION No. 236 Second-ave.
Among the patronesses were Mrs. Ernest Seton
Thompson Mrs Clarence Burns. Mrs. Frank Louis
Nugent Mrs William T. Cornell, Mrs. Henry Sic
gel Mrs. Samuel Adams and Mrs j. Woolsey
New-York tribune., 1901-05-17
DOESN'T WANT NURSES HONE BUILT.
OWNER OF HOUSE NEAR PROPOSED SITE ASKS
THAT PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL BE
ENJoINED FROM BUILDING.

Argument upon the application Of John Moller'
who owns property on the south side OF Last sew
enty-second-st.. TO enjoin the Fresovte'dn losPi-
,aI for, e-actfnp a home for nurses in East Sew
entv-hrst-st was heard by Justice Freedman IN
the Supreme Court. yesterday. and decision was
reserved.
MolIer declares that the original deeds or MS
nropertv and the adjoining properties. including
that on which the PRESBYTERIAN Hospital proposes
TO erect its home for nurses, which were mace oS
Henrietta A. Lenox prohibit the erection OF any
structure which will be occupied for trade puF-
poses or in which any nOXious or onenslVe OuSl-
ness will be carried - l.,
Moller owns a four story house, which Will pc IN
the rear of the proposed home. ON the Part OF the
hospital IL was maintained that a home Tor nurses
did not come within the provisions or the Leh9N
deeds and that II did not violate covenants @ LIiLe
New-York tribune., 1901-05-17
GIRL SUES FOR sTocK. LOSSES.
BROKERS SETTLE THE CASE WHILE 1T IS
BEING TRIED

Yesterday Miss Louise OJterman seventeen years
old. appeared before Justice Delehanty and jury
IN the City Court and sued l. H. Berger & Co.
brokers' to recover 500. She was accompanied to
court by her mother, who was acting as her
daughters guardian for the purposes OF the suit.
Miss Otterman's complaint averred that on
March H. 1900. she deposited s40o with the de-
fendant firm and that no part of IT had ever been
returned
Inc answer of the Bergers-there are three
prothers IN the hrm-disclosed the purpose Of the
deposit. II set forth that Miss Otterman sgnifed
her intention Of doing little buying and selling in
STOCKS and that'the money deposited with the
Hrrn TO cover margins The answer says that 26O
snares or various stocks were bought and sold for
MISS MISS Otterman between March q and April :. A
odIdhce sheet was produced, showing that stocks
amounting to S9.62i O6 had been bought by the
66ereers and sold for only Sl9615. leaving Miss
OI.erfnan 50 to the bad on the sheets of the firm
Nicholas-ave. She testified that her daughter was
minor. and inherited some money.
Miss Otterman asserted that Mrs Anna Kass-
meyer introduced her TO Ignatz Berger in the
Stock Exchange gallery.
While the case on trial Mr. Malone of
Thompson K Malone. counsel for Miss Otterman
suddenly announced that a settlement had been
What the terms of the settlement were the law
yers and principals refused to say.
When Miss Otterman and her mother learned
that the story of the trial would appear in the
newspapers they endeavored 10 wrench a report
er's notes from him.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-17
THE PROPOSED CHANGES IN BELLETUE.
MAY TAKE a LONG TIME TO MAKE THEM-GRAND
JURY TO INSPECT THE HOSPITAL.

MAY TAKE a LONG TIME TO MAKE THEM-GRAND
JURY TO INSPECT THE HOSPITAL
II was learned yesterday that ii may take a long
time 70 bring to a successful end the plan to abol-
tsh the insane pavilion az Bellevue Hospital and
TO build separate hospital where all city patients
afflicted with nervous and mental diseases may be
treated. The facts regarding the plan were told
yesterday in The Tribune.
The revised charter says that board of seven
trustees having charge OF Bellevue and allied hos
pitals shall receive and temporarily care for the
insane Of the city, pending their removal to the
State institution In view Of this provision for the
care OF the insane prior to their final disposition j.
Mckee Borden did think that the State Char
tiles Aid Society would attain its declared object
earlier date
The revised charter divides the present Char
tiles Department. the first being the Department.
of Public Charities and the second that OF Belle
vue and Allied Hospitals Section No 692 Article
of the revised charter which deals with the sub
ject specifies that the board of seven trustees shall
take office in February next. The law SAYS that the
trustees shall provide and maintain suitable rooms
or wards for the reception medical examination and
temporary care of persons alleged TO be insane"
The trustees Will be appointed by the Mayor, and
crate with them OfflcO.
II the State should assume control of the pavilion
the places nov held by Drs. Allen Fitch and Val
entire WHdTnan. city examiners in lunacy. These
physicians, in behalf of the city, pass the
mentality OF persons believed TO be insane who
enter the pavilion through the courts or privately
Or. Stewart and Commissioner John w. Keller
say they have asked Mr.. PhiIbin 10 extend TO the
pttal The grand jury has promised to send a
committee to inspect the hospital
New-York tribune., 1901-05-17
FUNERAL OF DIR. CHARLES RICE.
MEN PROMINENT IN MEDICAL AND SCIENTIFIC
WORK ATTEND THE SERVICES IN
BELLEVUE CHAPEL.

The funeral Of DR. Charles Rice for twenty years
chemist Of the Charities Department. took place
yesterday morning in the chapel Of Bellevue Hos
pital Men prominent in medicine and scientific
pursuits and the representatives Of many medical
and scientific institutions were present. Letters
reSIettng inability attend the funeral were re-
ceived from men well known in medicine. surgery,
chemistry and other scientific studies in various
parts OF the world. including Europe and the uni
versties OF Heidelberg and Edinburgh.
Henry s.. George Young. the Bellevue chaplain.
conducted the services The honorary pallbearers
We're Professor Joseph T. Remington. of Phila-
delphia; Professor Henry kraemer, Of Philadel-
phia, Professor Henry Rusby. Of the Newly Ork
College Of Pharmacy, Even Mcintyre, first presi-
dent Of the United States PharmaCopPa; Thomas
:. Brennan. Deputy Commissioner Of the Depart
ment OF Charities. and James GerTity.
EulOEtes Of DR.. Rice made by DIR. Reming
ton and DR. Mcintyre The burial was at Wood
lawn Cemetery.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-17
MORSE IN ANOTHER BANK.
GETS \ CONTROLLING INTEREST IN THE DoMEs-
TIC EXCHANGE NATIONAL.

GETS \ CONTROLLING INTEREST IN THE DoMEs-
TIC EXCHANGE NATIONAL.
Charles W. Morse, who organized the American
Ice Company and is interested in number of local
banks. has secured controlling interest In the Do
nestle Exchange National Bank, No 211 Broadway.
II was said yesterday at the bank that he would IN
a few days become a director and vice-presdent OF
the institution. The bank is capitalized at 100000
and has resources amounting to S,13+Hl II does
a considerable business in the drygOods district
Rumors were also current to the effect that Mr..
Morse had bought a controlling interest in the Me-
chanics and Traders Bank The report was de-
MED by President Leo Schlesinger. who said that
Mr. Morse held only a very small interest in the
institution IL is said that Mr.. Morse Is soon 70
become d director of this bank.
Mr.. Morse is At present Vce-preSident OF tne
Bank Of New Amsterdam and the GanseyOort Ma
tonal Bank both of which he Is understood 20 con-
troll. the Bank of the State of New-YOrk and the
Garfield National Bank He IS also a director or
tho Twelfth Ward Bank. the New-York Produce
Exchange Bank. the Varck Bank and the Slty
Trust Company of this city, and the Sprague Na-
tionaI Bank. OF BROOKLYN. and is stockholder N
the National City and Western National BANKS OF
New-York tribune., 1901-05-17
WHITEHAN WANTED IN BOSTON.
EX-srATE SENATOR OF MINNESOTA UNDER
SENTENCE HERE. ACCUSED OF CHECK
swINDLING IN MASSACHUSETTS

Alonzo j. Whiteman, formerly State Senator OF
Minnesota and at one time Mayor OF Duluth was
arraigned before Magistrate Brann in the Centre
ST. court yesterday on requisitiOn from the Gov
e.nor of Massachusetts, honored by Governor
Odell. charging him with swindling the Hotel
Toura!ne and the Parker House of Boston with
bad checks.
Whiteman was convicted in General Sessions last
month Of grand larceny, in giving a worth
less check for 500 in payment Of a board
bills He sentenced serve two and
ore-haf years IT. prison for the crime. but OBJ
tanned stay Cf sentence on grounds of reasonable
doubt his attorney alleging that the intent to de-
fraud not proved.
letter from Governor Oder presented to
the Magistrate. stating that the requsitiOn was
suspended and recalled because Whiteman Is
under sentence of New-York court. In
conformity with this letter Magistrate Brann
refused 10 deliver Whitem9I to the Massachusetts,
authorities. Detective Sergeant Reedy. who ac-
companied a Boston detective who after
Whiteman wanted the magistrate TO send the
prisoner 70 the TOmbs. but Magistrate Brann re-
fused and allowed him to continue on ball
New-York tribune., 1901-05-17
MAYOR FOI rs PROGRESSIVE.
SAYS MoRRIsTowN NEEDS MORE MONEY
FOR MUNICIPAL. EXPENSES

Morristown. May rs (SpeciaD.-The Board Of
Aldermen organized last night for the year. Mayor
Fox. in presenting HIS second annual message
called attention TO important matters which would
come before the board for its consideration In the
near future Among the most important were the
question OF sewerins the town and the elevation
OF the railroad tracks passing through it, He also
called attention to the low rate of taxation In
Morristown. which Is 81 30 the lowest rate with
one exception Of any city IN the United States.
Mayor Fox was Of the opinion that a larger sum
Of money should be raised each year for municipal
expenses The amount expended last year was
S53 69O 33. -
The property of the corporation OF Morristown
amounts to something over $6O,OOO Reference was
made by the Mayor TO it's excellent Fire and Police
departments. The cost per capita OF the police
force IS something less than co cents To light the
town 127 gas lamps. 20 naphtha lamps and I73 in
candescent and 16 arc lights required Mayor
New-York tribune., 1901-05-17
A PROMISING son.

He was a charming little fellow Of four. pretty
in his ways good 10 look at. but as naughty as
could be. He the bottom step kicking mis-
fat little legs and refusing utterly TO obey his
father. who had told him TO 80 upstairs several
times in Increasing degrees OF severity. After a
few minutes Of this clashing Of Wills his
perated parent picked him I'D somewhat suddenly
carried him and sat him down very firmly
chair IN HIS room. and then and shut
the door. Silence reiEned. Not a sound from him
for at least half an hour. Then the door opened
and a sweet little voice called out. Father, have
YOU got over your tantrum Vet. for ! should like
10 come down?"-Peerson's Magazine
New-York tribune., 1901-05-17
BLASTED ROCK STRIKES HORSE AND NAN.

ANIMALS INJURIES CAUSE IT TO BE SHOT
DRIVER HIT BETWEEN THE EYES.
A blast fired in East Observation-Disclosures
teenth-st between Madison and Fifth aves.. about
go o'clock yesterday morning. injured one man
and wounded horse badly that II had TO be
shot. Rock was scattered great distance. The
foreman disappeared. and has not been found. The
injured is Max Rosenberg. painter. OF No
ISIS MaGisOn-ave.
The blast fred under the supervision Of
Philip Scar!ato the foreman. Of East One-nundred-
and-fourteenth-st.. between First and Second aves
The police say that he carefully covered the rock
10 be blasted with timbers and tin in accordance
with the law.
When the blast fired several pieces of rock
struck Rusenbergs horse, and missile hit
Rosenberg between the eyes. He was treated at
the Harlem Hospital
Antonio Aiteri, the contractor. OF Brook-ave.
and One-hundred- and fifty y-tirst-st., taken
the Harlem Court. Magistrate Crane told him TO
find the foreman.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-17
ORDER AGAINST THE CHANCELLOR

Tristan w Metcalfe Of No 236 South Ninth-st'
Brooklyn. Editor Of The Triangle publication
of New-York University. yesterday afternoon oO-
tanned from Justice Maddox. in the BrooKlyh Su-
preue Court an order directing Dr H. NJ MAJ
rracker chancellor of the university, AID his ofh-
ctaI cabinet TO show cause why writ OF mahda-
mus should not issue compelling them 10 permit
Young MetcaIfe 10 take the final examinations anu
If he is duly qualified 70 permit MN 10 % Pe Srdo ~
mated and TO receive the degree OF bachelo' vi
Arts -,.5 for n vaar bv
Mr. MetcaIfe has been 3uspended tol . 49, Se-..j, ~
f,b.nceIlOr NaCC'racken account OF CERTAIN
,htnsIS witch apDe9red in The Triangle