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New-York tribune., 1901-08-27
MENEOYTTEs VISIT THE CITY.

\ party OF Mennonites from Lancashire County
Penn. attracted some attention Park Row yes
rerday morning. account Of the quaint costumes
Of the women. Four i've young OF this
sect had come 10 the city from Ocean Grove. where
they had been staying during the Methodist camp
meetings. and were under the OF Elias Her
shey. a prominent member OF their community
Although the girls had never been in this city be-
fore. their view OF was necessarily much lin
tied. since they returned 10 Ocean Grove on the
day
All OF the young women were dressed in neatly
fitting plain cotton gowns. and wore large bonnets
They said their belief calls merely for simplicity
OF dress and not for peculiar uniform The close
fitting gauze caps however. in which they appeared
the deck Of the steamboat as they were ieay-
ing the city are called prayer caps. and are re-
qured during religious service in accordance with
the recommendation Of St Paul that the women
keep their heads covered IN the churches.
The Mennonites have forty-eight churches in
Pennsylvania, and have established missions in
Philadelphia and Chicago Those who have tust
visited tho city from Leaman Place. Penn
our belief" said Mr.. Hershey. 'is much ike that
of the Methodists. except that We do hap
tie infants and differ from the Baptists in that
DO not immerse.' In many particulars these
people seek TO reproduce the life Of the Christians
OF Apostolic days
New-York tribune., 1901-08-27
SUMNER WORK EXHIBIT.
OVER SEVEN HUNDRED GIRLS ATTEND
EXERCISES AT YOUNG WOMEN'S
CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.

Seven hundred or eight hundred girls. bread
winners every one. celebrated the closing OF the
summer work Of the Young Women's Christian
Association 81 No. East Fifreent1-s--. last even
ing. The entire lower foor, win the exception OF
the salesrooms and employment department, was
cav with white hv6rarseas mingled with golden
rod and other yellow bloom OF the late summer
6sl6s.
A concert n the pretty chapel included an organ
voluntary BY Miss Z. J. Brszier, teacher OF the
singing class and chorUses by her pupils The
pretrest feature Of the occasion was scarf dance
by the physical training instructor Mrs. F. Y.
Barnes with TWO OF her pupils. The dancers wore
blue boomers white waists and red scarts-
The parlors were filed with display 0s the sea
sons work OF al the departments, the shirt
waist class has shown the most enthusiasm and
had the largest enrolment From one hundred 10
one hundred and fifty pupils were IN regular
tendance at that class and the millinery and en-
broldery classes every Thursday evening. The
majority of waists exhibited last night were OF
cheap cottors, and cost their owners only few
cents One. neat dainty waist oc white lawn,
dotted with rosebuds was one OF two completed
by the same girl this summer, and both mace
OF remnants bought a. the bargain counter The
mate g white 6.ulity. which has been worn
every session of the class since Il finished.
has been laun6ered by IFS wearer between tines.
The prettiest waist OF the display was a delicate
lawn buttoned n the back the entire front and
back being composed Of insertion and clusters of
tucks. This. like most os The others was the first
work OF the kind ever done by the maker. The
fne stitching and delicate finishing would have
done credit 70 woman experienced IN the craft
a few flannel waists for autumn we're 10 be seen
About fifty trimmed hats were shown in the mil
linery display. Some were faced with Canton fan
nel instead OF velvet. and trimmed with siIkolene
instead of ribbon- These were made for practice
Others were Of chiffon and straw. made for wear,
and al showed delicacy of touch and taste. The
work OF these two classes which occupies about
Two months, IS designed 10 enable the 3uPil 10
prepare her own wardrobe, rather than 10 teach
her a trade.
Some exquisite pieces Of Renaissance lace. as
Vel as ot embroidery or white linen in scarts,
ceEtre pieces and coyiies were done by the en-
broidery department. Invalds' and babies GRO
eheteo boots and slippers and shawls came under
the head OF fancy work, and Were made under the
crochettng teacher
The little maids Of the Wednesday evening class
rama
At the entertainments on Monday evenings dur
ing ne sumner there was average OF more
lhan SIX hundred persons and the physical culture
ana cencing classes brought out from one hundred
anc a1ty 70 two hundred About hundred usually
attended the Tuesday evening Bible study and
service OF song.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-27
4 LAPANFSE mARPLAGE-

Cniversalist missionary in Japan furnishes the
following interesting account OF z wedding in that
country; The Bridegroom was the Rev. H. Yoshi-
mara- who visited this country few years ago. the
pastor OF the CniversaIst church a Osaka. The
BRIDE, Mss Nala Yamada, was a member OF the
methodist Church. The ceremony occurred imue-
ciately after the close OF the service one Sunday
morning IN Nay. the entire audience being seated
on tae noor. Il was performed n both English and
japanese
Al its close the middle man" and his wife arose
aha made themselves responsible for the marriage
ms being necessary order 10 comply with Japan
ese law An address BY the groom followed a the
cose OF which ne gave present 10 every one in
me audience After this the relatives and few
tilencs repaired 70 q hotel. where Mr.. Yoshmura
N@o provided a dinner Again the guests were
se3'eo N the floor, the men side OF the
Ioon IN Two long rows facing each other. and the
Hoinen similarly arranged in group by themselves.
t"o songs were sung, by q youth and the other
y an Ole man The one described married life at
-s beginning: the other, after long years have
S.sseo and the couple have grown old together
Ahe FOOD was brought in on trays or low tables
e oeihg provided for each guest Before the feast
o1sah The usual ceremonious invitation 10 pariake
vas given and the response returned DO not
1s~ says the writer. how we managed 10 use the
s-0p Sucks for they stil very uncertain things
- O1F hands " One dish which looked especially
'le-ns was left by each person. why we did not
o"' out followed suit II was ali made clear
"-en Two waters entered with their arms full OF
A 1SA wooden boxes. The food was taken from the
l'1chea dish az each place. put carefully in
'~ WIKI any other fragments remaining and the
~ p-s s tnen tied with frail rice straw string
rbs -s japanese custom TO take home with vou an
S'- ieaVe OF the food provided by the host
New-York tribune., 1901-08-27
IN THE GREEN MOUNTAINS.
JOYS OF THE FRESH AIR CHILDREN
SENT To THE HILLS OF VERMONT.

The accompany lg pictures show why eight boys
from the West Side tenement house district thin
and pale faced. sent into the country under the
auspices OF The Tribune Fresh Air Fund, returned
nome rat and rosy checked They went 20 Dandy,
VT, where they were entertained in a small cot
tase in the midst OF the rock ribbed heights Of the
Green Mountains. There they played on the hill
sides pa ddlsd in the streams built dams and fshed
in the shaded pools and assisted in driving the
cattle home at milking time. Evidently some OF
the cows got good speaking terms with the
boys and were willing 70 be photographed. Per
haps the boys were III acquainted with the
habits OF cows the Fresh Air boy who asked his
host. he stood looking at the cows lying
In the shade in the pasturage chewing their cud- II
he had 10 buy chewing gum for all the cows.
These scenes from the life OF a few Fresh Air
bows the country could be duplicated from the
The Tribune Fresh Air Fund. 1t is the sort OF
life that does the boy and girl from the tenement
house districts good and fits them 10 resist the
effects OF poor ventilation and sanitation and the
New-York tribune., 1901-08-27
RUMoRED EXTENSIONS OF THE ERIE.
REPORT THAT IT Is TO ACQUIRE THE c. Il. AND
.. AND THE l. D. AND W RAILROADS

REPORT THAT IT Is TO ACQUIRE THE c. Il. AND
D AND THE Z. D. AND ". RAILROADS
There Is some foundations FOR a report received
yesterday from the West that the Erie Railroad
would acquire the Cincinnati, Hamilton and
Dayton Railroad. which would give the Erie It's
own tracks into Cincinnati Chairman E B.
Thomas OF the board OF directors OF the Erie com
p1ny declined TO affirm deny the report II
was said that President Underwood OF the Erie
recently visited Cincinnati for the purpose OF look
ing the terminal facilities offered by Gin
cinnati, Hamilton and Dayton The latter road
operates a direct line between Cincinnati and
Toledo. Ohio with branches 20 Indianapolis. Ind;
Ironton. the Norfolk and Western. and 70
Delphos and Union City. Ohio The company's
report FOR the fiscal year ending June 80 1900
showed net earnings OF Sl-SSiS against s. $50 Os7
IN 1899.
Another rurnor concerning Erie has OF late been
heard in the Street. Before the end OF the week.
IL Is said. the Erie railroad viii also take the
Indiana Decatur and Western Railway. a road
which has trackage OF 2Ss miles. and which lies
somewhat south OF the present Erie The
Indiana, Decatur and Western Is for traffic pur-
poses onlv a western extension OF the Cincinnati.
Hamilton and Dayton Railroad.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-27
CLIPPING PARTY 4-WHEEL.
SUMNER OUTINGS THAT RESEMBLE PIo-
NEER DAYS ON THE PLAINs-THE
PRAIRIE SCHOONER AS A MOD
FR< -PLEASTRINC VEHICLE r

Wagon camping, which began in California, has
been popular in other parts OF the country this
summer. For the purpose a big wagon is usually
selected, Il the party is small because OF the
increased room and comfortable shelter afforded by
II n unpleasant weather Not the most attractive.
but the most satisfactory, wagon IS furnished with
tilt and has the appearance Of prairie schooner.
A vehicle OF this sort, stocked properly. and at
tached strong steady horses is calculated 70
give the best time OF his life
AS much little furnishing and provisioning
may be taken Et. a small ker0scn- stove
chafng dish Cthe former is preferable. if less
picturesque is necessity FOR weather least,
even though the meals al other times cooked
by campers fire on the ground. II graniteware
Is used FOR dishes and utensils end OF trouble
viii be saved a stock OF the thin wooden plates
sold by all grocers viii lessen the tishwashing and
answer all necessary purposes. A knife, fork and
two spoons should be provided for each member OF
the party. two three tablespoons for serving
foods and extra for cooking OF all things
there should be sharp knives which not mis-
nOmers. but which have edge fitted 20 any pur-
pose Plenty OF lanterns. the kind that can be re
lied upon 10 burn. oil for the wagon generous
stock OF towels and soap and such provisions as
be obtained along the way VIII all be wanted
II Will be necessary have tents sufficient TO pro-
vide sleeping places for all the party. Folding
OF hammocks may be used IN these. one thing too
frequently forgotten, II is well remember is that
needed under a sleeper in a cot Or hammock as
over him. Thick comfortables easily
carried than mattresses. and can be used in place
OF them Blankets, OF course are the best Tor the
coverings II there objections TO sitting the
ing sewing table and a few camp stools should be
included IN the outfit The more straiJened the
there viii real lovers Of nature. and only
those should be OF the party anyway
New-York tribune., 1901-08-27
THANKS FOR SUNSHINE,

Mrs. C H. Campbell. of Texas is spending the
summer. usual at her husbands ranch, in New
Mexico. She desires TO express her thanks TO Miss
Mary Childs. OF Dobbs Ferry. n. Y, for the maga-
zine she forwards regularly; TO Mrs. Hebron. OF
Brooklyn, for many and constant favors 70 the un-
known friend who sends "McClure's Magazine,
and 10 all others who have from time to time sent
reading matter which has enabled her TO spread
sunshine. 1T has all been passed from rue TO
another" she writes. and I cannot tell how many
have enjoyed these privileges" Miss Augusta
Parker expresses her grateful thanks TO Mrs A D.
Worm OF Pennington. Conn, for sunshine received
Miss F. l. RIsey. OF Connecticut desires 10 ex-
press her thanks 70 Miss MacDonal and MIS- J. L
YounglOve. for the pages and agricultural papers
sent in response her request; Mary T. Ftiker an
Invalid member is grateful for the postage stamps
received from some unknown friend. This kindness
Letter writing IS one OF her few entoyments- She
also receives the pages from another member
New-York tribune., 1901-08-27
LAST SOCIAL or P. ". /. n OLD HoUSl

The regular monthly social OF the Professional
Woman's League. held yesterday al the clubrooms,
No. l509 Broadway. the last gathering Of that
kind 10 be held in the house that has been the
leagues home for several years In the absence OF
the president Mrs. Edwin Knowles. the meeting
was presided over by Aunt Louisa Eldrdge first
yice-presdent Of the club. and in the Of her
opening remarks Mrs. Eldridge alluded feelingly
20 the coming change. Il had the honor OF pre-
siding over the first social in this house our
president was IN Europe at that time" said Mrs.
Edridge and I preside the last. II is
with feeling Of deep regret that leave this dear
old home"
While the league VIII get possession Of the new
home, No. lbs West Forty-ffth-st.. the first
Of next month. there VIII ue delay IN enter
ing owing 10 Inc necessary repairs and changes TO
be made. Il is now expected that the club will
in after September Is
New-York tribune., 1901-08-27
EDUCATION OF ROYAL GIRLS.
SCHOOL DAYS OF THE QUEEN OF ITALY
AND HER SISTERS IN RUSSIA


AND HER SISTERS IN RUSSIA
That there is no royal road to learning is old
proverb, and the education of modern princess
proves that there has been change in that direc
ton since its first utterance "a many years ago
The training Of the present Queen of Italy is
good Illustration OF the educational demands upon
young royalties nowadays. Her father. Prince
Nikolai. OF Montenegro sent his three daughters
TO Russia guests Of the Gar. 10 complete their
studies of the institutions for the
daughters Of nobIeren.
The school selected was that of smony. of which
Princess Leven is head No pupil is received unless
she read and write some language besides her
own and while there she is obliged to learn French
German. mathematics, history. literature. peda-
eogy. physics. drawing. music and many other
things.
The Montenegrin princesses learned to converse
fuently, not only in their native servian. but in
Russian, French and German. and fond or
study. a rule. Princess Helen. now Queen Of
Italy said TO be extremely clever, but was ex-
cessfvely shy and seldom spoke when strangers
were present. In this she differed from her eldest
sister who is now the Grand Duchess Militsa. The
Princess Militsa completed her studies some time
before her two younger sisters but remained a
privileged inmate of the school until they also
were prepared TO leave. She was allowed TO have
an at home" day every week and received her
friends under the chaperonage OF the Swiss gov
erness who had accompanied them from home.
The future Queen Helen was usually present at
these at home" teas, but always appeared rather
grave and reserved Princess MilItsa on the con-
raIy' Is said by one who was privileged 10 at
tend, TO De able TO talk any topic that arose,
anc always IN Z way which showed that she had
her own views on II. and not prepared give
them up without good cause shown. When she
held opinions which ought TO influence conduct she
lnVauaEly regulated her own in accordance with
Iher. She was girl of study. of books and Of
M nlthg IDEAS suggested by books Experience Of
the world she had none, and felt fnpa tieuCe to
gain any She disnked functions and shows and
hardly ever danced at balls. She was a strongly
@ Dlits !: heaIthy young woman. and as natural and
9narected as A Montenegrin maiden could be
she looked people straight in the face, and spoke
her thoughts calmly and clearly they came. And
oehlnd her words were ideas-far than are
usually given out in ordinary conversation. for she
mao studied seriously and TO good purpose
Queen Helen deeply regrets that she did not
study Italian at that time. for her study OF the
language since marrying into the royal family OF
Italy has not yet given her the huency and elegance
that she feels the Queen OF Italy should command
when using II Consequently she is studying now
as earnestly as in her schoolgirl days TO increase
her knowledge OF her husbands native tongue.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-27
EALLED AS cONDrCrORS.

The street railway company of Madison, Ind.
which until recently employed con-
ductors has dispensed with their services because
their partianty aroused the jealousy of the
jority OF the male passengers II is explained that
women were first employed because they were
cheaper than men, and because IL believed
they would increase the traffic the line ON
the contrary the officers say instead OF attracting
male passengers, the women conductors invariably
showed preference for some paEtsaular mars and
the others became teagovA
New-York tribune., 1901-08-27
THE JAMES E. MARCH OrTTyG

With flags waving and banners futterfng. two
long excursion trains left the Erie depot yesterday
for Greenwood Lake. N. J.. having on board nearly
fifteen hundred members and friends OF the James
z. March Association Of the With Assembly Dis
trict. It the annual complimentary outing
rendered the association by the president James
E March.
Among the prominent Republicans who were the
guests Of Mr. March Postmaster Van Cott.
Internal Revenue Collector Eidmann. George R.
Manchester. George Ellison. Thomas L. Hamilton.
Judge Weir. OF Boston; Silas c. Croft. Charles h
Treat and J. p. Windolph.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-27

the front 10 yoke
depth, and includes
tucked e ! b o "
sleeves, which are
charming when the
stock and shield
are omitted. but
can be made with
full length bishop
sleeves when pre-
ferred. The tucks
at the front give
graceful fulness be-
low, and render
the waist effective
and stylish with
lit IL 9 additional
trimming. TIL Q
original Is made OF
figured Louisine
silk in shades OF
pink. and is band
ed with black vel
vet ribbon: but all
pliable materials
suitable for tuck
ing are appropriate.
To cut this waist
.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-27
THE OLD TERHOyT TO BE REMOVED.

After lying peacefully at her berth at the co
Dock in the navy yard for twenty years. the
cefving ship Vermont. condemned by the medical
men. will be moved to-day. A humble and obscure
place IN the Whitney Basin. the graveyard OF many
naval vessel. has been reserved for the last ress
ing place OF the Vermont.
For some time the receiving ship has been vtrrz-
ally resting on the mud. as the bottom has sradI1-
ally been filed in with mud and al sorts OF refuse
lodged against the boat by the tide II was found
necessary do considerable dredging around The
Vermont IN order that she might be moved Be-
fore the Columbia, the new receiving, ship iz
warped up TO the Vernonts old moortngs rhe bot
tom will have TO be dredsed out for depth OF
New-York tribune., 1901-08-27

On the recent advent Of little baby brother into
the home circle Beatrice Drachman. a Sunshine
girl eleven years old. inspired to write the
following poem in honor of the happy event:
OUR LITTLE BROTHER.
A little babe with bright blue eyes
Woke US one morning by surprise.
Such a tiny little mite,
l don't believe foot in height.
Early a
This dear little baby boy born:
And this joyous day
The word seemed happy. gay and free
So long he'll go without name.
I think tbs a most dreadful shame.
7 s'pose wen call him brother dear
Until his name day does appear.
And then. when many years have flown,
And this little baby boy is grown,
I wonder and wonder what he'll be
ruler. a sage, a man of the sea?
Miss Beatrice is the daughter Of the Rev Dr.
Drachman, of No. So East Seventy-hfth-st.. and
two years ago wrote fable. which was publishec
in this column.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-27
Grsr4TE KREUrzER TO BE BURIED TO-DAY

Gustave K-eutzer. alunnus OF Union College.
who for many years kept the drug store at No 1s
Chauncey-st., Brooklyn. viii be buried in the
Lutheran Cemetery to-day. The funeral will De
held from his home. No. Tos Bushwick-ave.. al
D. m. A few months ago Mr. Kreutzer closed his
old store and opened new at No 10 Bush
vick-ave He was born IN New-York City In 1853.
He was an Odd Fellow and member OF the Royal
Arcanum widow and one daughter survtvs him.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-27
NEW LINES 10 THE FERRIES.

The Of the Metropolitan Street Railway
Company the West Side began running yestsr-
and South Ferry The Sixth-ave. and EIghth-avs.
cars went TO Cortlandt-st. ferry on the new spur
through Westinghouse. and COrtiandt-st- An
Etghth-ave- car broke down in WhiIehall-st. delay
ing the Broadway line. and another car had trs
fuse burned out one OF the COrtlandr-sr-
switches. but these were the only difficulties
perienced
New-York tribune., 1901-08-27
PRESIDENT OF 4 RAILROAD.

Mrs John F Fcidder. OF Grass Valley. Cal. is a
railroad president. and probably the only woman in
the world holding such Office. She succeeded 70
the presidency OF the Nevada County Narrow
Gauge Railroad Company on the death OF her hus-
band who had for some time occupied the place
She became familiar with the duties OF the ofice
during her husbands illness. when she assisted
him In hts work.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-27
CAPTAIN BALDWIN NOT sHIREHG DUTY.
ONE OF THE POLICE SURGEONS SAYS HE IS A
VERY SICK MAN

Captain Sylvester F. Baldwin. who was sent from
Brooklyn 70 Rockavay Beach. II said az the
time 10 spite Deputy Commissioner York. IS sick
with typhoid fever at his home. No As Classon-
ave- Brooklyn II IS indignantly denied that he is
shirking his duty.
HE Is a very sick man said DR. R. " Ford. one
of the police surgeons. yesterday, and is far
shirking his duty.
An EFFORT will be made 20 have Captain Baldwin
transferred back 10 Brooklyn when he gets well
enough for duty. There Is chance that il will be
successful
New-York tribune., 1901-08-27
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
TRAINS GREWSOME FREIGHT.
HUMAN LEG AND FOOT FOUND ON THE
TRUCK OF SLEEPER ATTACHED TO
THE MONTREAL EXPRESS

On OF the trucks OF a sleeping car attached
the Montreal Express on the New-York Cen
tral were the leg and foot Of when IL arrived
in the Grand Central Station yesterday $50
The grewsore objects were noticed when the train
stopped at PoUghkeepsi but the inspector there
refused 10 remove them AT Troy Saturday
night the Inspector found blood the truck
when the train was its outgoing trip 10 Montreal
II is supposed that down and
killed on the Hudson River division on Saturday
night.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-27
F. B. RUssELL's FATHER FoRFEIrs BOND.

When the case OF the Rev. Frederick B Russell.
who was arrested a charge Of extortion- was
called before the Justices OF the Special Sessions
Court Yesterday Russell did not appear. Assistant
District Attorney Skidmore asked that the bond OF
81 600 which had been furnished by RusselPs father.
h~ rorreited This was done. Then bench
rant was issued for the apprehension OF Russell.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-27
AN INVALID IMPROVING.

There was tone Of Joy in a letter received from
the invalid who ''louged TO go to ChautauQua. and
whose wish was gratiaed through the T. 5. s. and
other kind friends. She writes that TO be out in
the open air and under the trees is delightful
and restful. and that she is growing strong and
straight She can leave her wheel chair at
times and walk about the room OF on the ieVel
ground, which gives the blessed sense or oelng
{ttla independent after several years OF helpless
ness Her crippled hands have never been so com
fortab bile and free from pain
New-York tribune., 1901-08-27

medium size. four and one-fourth yards OF material
2I inches wide four and Sne-fourth yard. q inches
wide three and three-fOurths yards 81 inches wide
or two yards "A inches wide viii be required. when
elbow sleeves used; four and three-fourths
yards q or q inches wide, three and three
yards 81 inches wide two and one-fourth yards
"A inches wide, with bishop sleeves.
The pattern, No. 39o7. Is cut in sizes FOR s., IA.
&c. IS and 40 inch bust measure :.
Pattern will be sent 10 any address on receipt OF
10 cents. Please give number and bust inches dis
tinctly. Address Pattern Department New YORK
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