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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-13
PRESERVED TOMATOES.

The small yellow strawberry tomato, which IS
sold in the markets in the fall for pickles and pre-
serves, is a species of the ground cheng physal-
is). which so closely resembles the genus from
which the common tomato is taken. The flavor of
the small red ground cherry is identical with
that of the tomato but this fruit is much better
for preserves. being frmer. more plumltke fruit
with few seeds. These strawberry tomatoes cost
about % cents a peek The yellow fruit, which is
popularity called the plum tomato, is generally
preferred to the red physalis which Is more COM
monty called the strawberry tomato.
To make these preserves drop the tomatoes into
boiling water Take them out as quickly as pos
slble and rub off their skins AHo" three-quar-
OF a pound Of sugar to every pound OF To-
matoes and cup OF wa, water IF one lemon to everv
two pounds OF sugar used Tor sytCp' R nf
bound of ginger root scraped and cut in thin slices
to every six pounds of sugar BGll me sSel t nst
Allow the amount of sugar necessary, aIp MAKE
syrup OF IT, adding the G00seG gwen Cook the
peeled tomatoes in this syrup LOT aI I taa an an
pla in the hot sun harden This last process
is not strictly geGesS4Ty toes are ransferred at
the jars without standing IN ale rn li t
the syrup boil down after the tomatoes are tahtn
out Take the candied lemon pee anu siirSFr
root which float on TOP aH of two eggs with the
shell little stir them into every onaee fQar1s
yr35 is boiling hot it viii cook the eggs and will
not be clarified Beat the eggs Ihlon5n 'i Rrn o y
forward a' little and let the syrup gradually come
to the boiling point and then simmer SioWiy Iol
about half an hour At The end bc of hs ,b fnmf
thick will cover IT, into when i Pit the
tomatoes into the Jars if it has 6ve e9f them dividing
the candied lemon peel and ginger fo1' he h
the bottles Seal them up being e. the brm ma
Golden pippn apples and firm pears Yhe Para f6n
Peauties are nice preserved in TINS way ar ne
frmit .iIovy the amount of water necessary 10
make syrup and cook the Paf1 ms m narnss add
the ginger root cooked tender. the lemon pee. cps
lemon juice and the sugar w the cold acidu-
lated water in which it has stood 10 tb svrun
until il is tender enough for straw 10 Ike The
but not until it breaks Seal up the Il u' ii'o ''-
preserved tomatoes. h;ob1,, esteemed in
These ginger preserves were niSii csntnrv They
the early DAYS Of the nineteenth GEM ~
are esoecfalIy nice served with cream wllpptu, "a
with ice cream. brandy peaches am time
reaches were always served in Ola idsi Itd ~
and in old fashioned families 1t IS re,aeTu f r
the fn i ..Tndies" with cream at her receptions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-13
A MONTH OF GERMS.
WHAT TASKS SEPTEMBER BRINGS TO
THE HOUSEWIFE.

September. or barley MONTH as 1t was known
months of the whole calendar. The first chills OF
winter felt in the early mornings ana evenings
while often at midday the heat is that OF summer
All the debris of the summers vegetation lies
about to tester in the heat FeVers are common
and danger germs Turk In the market produce IL
Is necessary to use disnfectantS freely ABOUT the
household in this month. and to burn up all waste
matter OF which it is possible to dispose Carriage
pals and all receptacles for refuse should be
emptied frequently and disinfected 1t Is as I'M
portant to whtewash the cellar in the autumn as
in the spring. The earth breeds germs OF lmpurity
throughout the fall until the frosts OF winter
purify it with natures best disnfectant-snoW ana
Ice.
1t is important this season of the year 10 nave
the furnace cleaned out thoroughly before the
house is shut up for winter. Inc coo ar poA
and hot air pipes of the heater shoulo oe oiusleu
out, so that impurities may urk IN teii m -
and other animals may crawl into suCl ia
summer Therefore, 1t is safest 10 @ arDIoved IN
DO this work well clean out the Soot - III vi
the pipes connected with the CHIMNEY 10 NO 49,
ways do it thoroughly, and require as ciose Supei
vision as if they maid servants, --
a sharp blow the smokepipe VIII te,i iii nt6i
certainly than the protests of the WORKER WIe5her
II has been properly cleaned. II a oull lhuu Is
the result the pipe is certainly full' 49, $3.50
The presence of that good scaVenSer .Le c1ili-
mon house fly in greater numbers IN ipnnrities
than in any other month, shows that lrnPui ,
which require his attention must pc III Tue an
for the source which draws him Keep the prem
fses In and around the house scrupu!0usly cream
and there will be need of fypaper. Inc ny per
forms a thankless task, but one that is necessary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-13
A NEW BRANCH.

The "Inasmuch' Sunshine Society, of Williams
town. n. J., has become a branch of the T. s. 3
and paid it's initiation fee of 81. The large amount
of good cheer work done by the members of this
new branch entities it to rank among the most
active workers of the organization. Miss Carrie
Chaunell. the secretary. reports as follows; "Our
society has a membership of twenty five, and eacn
member tries to do something to brighten the NE
of who seems to have more than his or
her share of sorrow" They have individually
made calls and distributed flowers and fruits TO
the sick; furnished cake and other cooked articles
to families where. through sickness. the people
were unable to do for themselves have trimmed
hats for children that they might attend Sun
day school: have written Sunshine letters passed
on" reading. entertained travelling strangers and
furnished milk. eggs and other eatabeS to poor
family. all of which have made bright spots in the
lives of others. The branch also sent a box of
groceries and canned fruits to the Old Folks Home
at Collinswood \. j.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-13
STERILIZING VEGETABLES.

There are a great many vegetables eaten as
ealdoS' like lettuce. celery, watercress anu oliei
greens, which need sterilization before they are
sent TO the table for food. Salads of the city mar
kels are contaminated by the dust of the streets
ana travel, well the fertilized earth in which
'hey grow, and it is recommended that they be
SOAKED Tor half hour. after they are washed
III solution of cold water and tartaric acid. A 3
per cent solution is sufficiently strong 1t Will not
a1ect the vegetables IT, after they have been ster-
iI%ed III TINS way, they carefully rnsed In cold
water All that the solution imparts is slightly
fruits which sold by vendors about town or
puttEhdseQ at street stalls should be washed on
Win such solution. 1t is well known that such
IIuIls nave often been kept in musty cellars and
toiSe sI4II-soGnetlmeS in bedrooms occupied by
me NehdeTs Such fruit is utterly unfit for food
u!iieSS II mas been properly sterilized. The skin
" d banana, apple orange kept in this way is
dangerous TO health If 1t touches the lips. Fruit
9 1t IN ones own house may collect mould in
10 the eyes
AS me game season is at hand it is well TO 70
member mat all game should be washed with this
tt. SoldIloh IN InoSe PAGES where bur Il
Ilee.ea oy the shot Use somewhat stronger
dlloh tnan J per cent for this purpose
ana carefully pick out the shot. Do not allow
MaSet 10 touch Venison game except in this way
ana on no account let it soak in water.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-13
HUNGARIAN SECRET DOCUMENT"
PRESIDENT AMBROSE THINKS IT SHOWS CONNEC-
TON BETWEEN HUNGARIAN GOVERN
MENT AND FLAG

Anthony s. Ambrose, president of the Supreme
Assembly of the National Savonic Society, has
issued statement, in which he attempts to show
a connection between the Hungarian Government
and the sending of the Hungarian flag to the
United States. He has forwarded to the Secretary
of State at Washington what he says Is original
secret document. This purports to be invitation
by the Minister of Religion and Public Instruction
to the Cardinal Prince Prmate of Hungary to take
measures to counterfeit the harmful results of emf
grafton to the United States. The document urges
that it is the duty of the Hungarian Government to
take upon itself the conduct of its compatriots
abroad to preserve them to their Church and
country 1t recommends that synod OF bishops
be convened for the discussion of the questions IN
volved. and further suggests that an apostonc
visitor be sent TO cooperate with the ApoSloHc
Delegate at Washington. New-York, P1ttSburg
PassaiC. Braddock Penn; Duquesne. Penn; NC
Keesport Chareroy, Penn: Mckee'S Rock, Newark,
Yonkers. Boonton Bayonne and Trenton 1t espe-
cially mentions places to which properly as
posed priests should be sent.
Mr.. Ambrose Identifies this apostolic visitor as
the Rev. Andrew Hodobay, who attended the an
nual convention of the Greek Catholic Union. held
JohnstOwn. Penn, on June II, 1862, and, accord
ing to Mr. Ambrose, opposed the resolution ma KING
but citizens of the United States eligible Tor
office in the union. and, with the other cergynlen
left the convention when the resolution was car
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-13
QUICK TUNNEL ACTION
BOARD OF ESTIMATE AUTHORIZES
S3,OO0OOO FOR BROOKLYN.
EXTENSION

The Board of Estimate at it's meeting yesterday
took prompt action in reference 10 the 100000
necessary for the Brooklyn tunnel extension by au-
thorizing that amount. The contract signed
by the Rapid Transit Commission on Thursday. and
the board took twenty-fOur hours for Affirmative
action.
Voting machines were discussed. and the consen-
OF opinion that twenty should be taken on
trial No definite action taken
The matter of the removal of overhead electric
wires in Brooklyn brought up, and Commits
sioner Robert Grier Monroe offered a proposed or
dinance providing that all overhead electrical wire
conductors except trolley wires and those attached
to the elevated railroads. be placed under ground IN
the following streets:
FuIton-st., between Fulton Ferry and New-York-
ave-; Broadway between the East River and Myrtle
ave; Jay-st between Myrtle-ave- and Fulton-st:
Smith-st between Fulton-st and First Place;
Frst-st between Third-ave- and Ninth-ave
MyrtIe-ave between Westinghouse and Broad
way; Bedford-ave. from Atlantc-ave- to Vernon
ave-; Flatbush-ave. from Fulton-st. to the plaza
at Prospect Park; Prospect Park West. between
the Prospect Park Plaza and Ninth-st-s CassOn-ave
between Myrtle-ave. and Kent-ave-. Washington
ST. between East River and Myrtle-ave., and Flat
bush-ave between Malbone-ave. and Caton-st
Professor Colin. of counsel for the BROOKLYN
of the resolution on the ground that it was un-
m wTas as rapidly as possible The resolution
Mayor Low presented a report from Bridge Com
missioner LindenthaI that TO make Delancey-st
200 feet wids from the Bowery to the bridge en-,
france would cost about 81. 52 900; to make It Loo
feet wide s. 165. 49e and 10 build plaza approach
and leave Delancey-St- as IL is, S1,962,UtO-
The Mavor spoke in favor of the wider street.
eff | were making such an improvements at my
own expense" he said. Il would not make 1T lop-
sfded If the city is going to do the work II should
40 it prorerly Air space is greatly needed in that
denseIy crow,ed section and a wide street viii al
ford Some relief the pushcart pedlers, with
whom the residents OF tndJ seclloh are dccuS-
toned to deal
Mr. Grout said ne believed the plan unnecessarily
evtrayagant President Cantor supported tho
Mayor MIR. Circuit got the vote of President swan
sfr9m of Brooklyn. and held the resolution up
The Mayor still maintained his position. and ar
eted that the increased width would oenent the
entire district .o..
II was decided to have plans drawn for street
70 feet wide 50 feet wide and one o 1eet WSoe'
To he considered September %
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-13
RELIEVES IN LONG HOURS.

81 never knew child who was injured by going
TO school" was what William f. Barnard. superin-
tendent of the Five Points House of Industry re-
piled when asked what he thought about the ad-
vantages OF a four hour school curriculum over a
five hour curriculum. But then he added Il
am a Highlander. and New-Englanders believe
in making their children go to school. l know
that going to school is hardship to the children
themselves. for when. during the summer, our
school day abbreviated by hour. several
pupils preferred to in the schooroom to being
in the playrooIn. Some people to think school
is a sort of durance vile to the healthy child. who
really wants TO be playing all the time. like a
kitten or puppy. Not SO Children get tired Of
playing in the way that they weary OF any
thing else. They get bored with doing nothing.
II believe in good. long school hours. though six
hours, even five hours would probably be too
much with the present examining system in vogue.
The personal influence of the teacher Is a great
factor that should not be overlooked. The very
marked Improvement that has taken place in chill
dren since first began to observe them thirty five
years would have been impossible had the five
hour curriculum Of the public school not been. on
the whole. beneficial
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-13
SECRECY OVER MEETTNG.
REPORT THAT CROKER CHARGES wER1
PREPARED AT IT.

Secrecy surrounded a conference held behind
closed doors at Fire Headquarters yesterday
between Fire Commissioner Sturgis, Secretary
Leary and an assistant from the Corporation
CounseTs office. The conference lasted for two
hours. and after it was over none Of those con-
cerned would talk about what had been going
on The first to emerge the assistant from
the Corporation CounseIs office He refused to
tell his name. Commissioner Sturgis and Mr.
Leary also refused to tell his name. but would
not give any reason for it,
When the Commissioner was asked II the con-
ference had been regarding the charges against
Fire Chief Croker. he grew angry, and said: Il
know nothing whatever about it. / must refuse
to answer any questions
1t Is said, however, that the conference was to
prepare the charges against the Fire Chief.
and it is also said that they will be ready on
MOnday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-13
CONTRIBUTIONS.

Mrs f. p. Crawford has responded to the re-
quest for books. including the Life Of John Wes-
ley" for Miss Wilson, of Ragged Island. Bahamas
Mrs. n. J. Bishoprich contributed large roll of
cid linen for hospital fancy and useful articles
pictures. etc: "a Friend OF Sunshine sent three
trimmed hats. to be forwarded; Trenton, n. j."
some silk pieces and woods; NJ 2 P. reading mat
ter; Mrs. c. f. Lopez stuffed cat for Sunshine
baby Mrs. Wood. of Brooklyn. a box OF materials
and patterns for a sewing class: stamps from c. NJ
Garrett; bright colored woods and magazines
from Mount Vernon. n Y; box of maya
zines from Roslyn Long Island; Mrs. Gilmore
laces fancy trimming etc. for some chidren's
sewing class. and reading came from L. B. D.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-13
EXHIBIT OF WORK TO-DAY.

The kindergarten children and those connected
with the sewing class at the Ninety-ninth-st. play
ground will have an exhibition OF their handiwOrk
to-day at II o'clock in the tent at the playground.
Many OF the girls in the sewing class are members
of Manhattan branch. No. L. which will soon
begin holding its meetings again at the parish
house OF st. Michaers. They have been working
faithfully to make many useful and fancy articles
from the woods crochet materials and other con-
tributions from the T. s. s and individual MEM
bers. Many of the fancy articles will be con-
tributed by those young Sunshiners to the Little
Mothers table at the bazaar which Will De held
this fall All interested In children are cordially IN
vted to visit the playground to-day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-13
so-CALLED PoIsoNous VEGETABLES.


The nightshade family has never been held in
hish esteem Popularity plants of this family have
been considered poisonous. Yet many of the most
valuable vegetables belong il and the germs
soianum. which includes the wild bittersweet and
the common nightshade. More of the plants of
this genus. however. poisonous though the
tobacco. belladonna and 'Jimtown weed of the
South other genera of this family. all deadly
narcotic poisons. The potato and the eggplant
both belong 10 the genus nghtshade. and vege-
tables native 20 America Even the berries of the
black nightshade which esteemed danger
ously poisonous in the East cooked in the Far
West to remove their acid flavor, and made into
pies by people who descendants OF pie loving
ewEnglanders.
Ground cherry. sometimes called the strawberry
tomato. grows wild in many parts OF the country
where it has escaped from cultivation. This vege-
table and tho common tomato both belong to the
cal South America II was introduced into Europe
probably into Spain. early in the sixteenth cen
to Italy
The small seedess red tomato with which the
italian makes his for macaroni is the result
OF centuries OF patient cultivation The tomato
was cultivated In Southern Europe long before IL
was introduced into Northern Europe In colonial
times 1t was unknown IN cultivation ana was not
introduced into &c United States vegetable
until 1890. although II had long been cultivated for
apple"
The foliage and fruit of most plants of this fam
lily notably acrid The fruits OF the tomato and
strawberry tomato exceptions. The fruit of the
eggplant has TO be soaked in a strong brine before
it is lit for food. The berries of the common
potato vine are so acrid that they are generally
spoken of as poison aus having the same principle
of the solanum family. Even the tuber OF the
potato, when II lies above the ground acquires the
spot will infect an entire potful OF good potatoes
but it is doubtful If this acridity possesses any
vim lent ma
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-13
TAnnANF AFTER POWERS PLACE.

Tammany Hall has already begun to think Of a
candidate succeed Maurice ]. Power, Aqueduct
Commissioner who died few days ago Judge
Power was a Democrat in the bipartisan board,
and Democrat must be appointed TO succeed him.
Yesterday committee consisting of Congressman
George B. Mcclellan, VI. Marley Platzek and
Daniel F. Cohoan. called on Mayor Low. as repre-
sentatives of Tammany Hall. They asked the
Navor TO allow Tammany TO submit the names Of
some candidates for place. The Mayor ac-
o0da
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-13
TWILIGHT THOUGHTS.

A little evening prayer. little bed;
Two tired little feet, two heavy eyes:
Soft pilowed my breast curly neaoi
Forgetfulness bewitched with lullabies-
1 kiss the dnpIed cheeks; then fondly stray
Across the mem'ry meadows of the DAY
What trifies filled my darlings heart with erler'
What simpler trfes turned 1t into JOY
A little fall brought tears, kiss relief
He offered scarf and mittens for toy.
He talked all day about his cherished Plan
To be when grown an organ grinder man.
Sleep lays my ripper follies by awhile:
Does God recount them then and f0ndly sr,iiS!
Harry Edward Mills
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-13

RI our knowledge where the father is drnIlkaIu
and the mother the breadwinner Of the family. or
where the mother is widow or has been dese 49, .e,
in ali of which cases. if there are ch1Idren theSe
viii either be neglected or must be taken al
charge by the eldest girl If there shou9 not nap
non 10 be relatives neghborS TO undertake II.
Hard as all this is on the younger chdren' II IS
worse still for the little mother We nave HUM
hers of little mothers in the hospital, VINO come
to us overworked and underfed, sick because, OF
lead when at home. There are thousands OF httIe
Girls in this CITY who, when not in school, are
Washing and ironing and cooking for their family
For their sake. if for no other reason. | SHOULD
denrecate the cutting OF the school curriculum
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-13
FLOWERS.

The members of the Yorktown Heights Branch
have shared again the product of their flower gar
dens with city Sunshiners by sending Thursday
four boxes of lovely flowers. Mrs. George Griffin
has Joined this branch Miss NJ. B. Stryker OF the
RhinebeCk On. " branch. pleasure many
yesterday by her basketful of many colored dahlas
and Master Carleton Mcdowell of Purchase, n. Y,
contributed a large box full of saliva. mignonette.
lemon Verbena, Znnia, etc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-13
RERT REISS.S FTNER4L.

The funeral OF Bert Reiss was held In the Temple
Israel Bedford and Lafayette ayes. Brooklyn yes
terdav Some DELAY was caused by the partial coll
lapse of the widow The temple was filed by the
friends and associates OF Mr.. Reiss. Rabbi L N.
Nelson delivered the eulOgy and made the warm
friendIfness of the dead man the theme of his re-
marks The burial was in Salem Fields. jamaica
ave.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-13
ARE HOURS TOO LONG ?
TIE CHILD AND THE SCHOOL DIS
CUSSED BY PEOPLE INTERESTED
IN PART TIME CLASSES.

While the cutting down OF the school day from
five to four hours has been matter OF great
annoyance to the parents Of the children mus
affected there are those who consider that the
,,,r;,s who come under this new part time order
have the advantage over the full time pupil Phy-
sicans have held that five hours was too long. any
uay for child TO be confined TO the schoolroom.
The Tribune has interviewed on this SUBJECT sew
e-aI persons who are prominent in the care of chill
DIRE, or whose experience would give them the
right TO an opinion this matter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-13
TILE CRAZE "uLRROR MADNESS"

Mirrors according to the designers OF modern
buildings are becoming ubiquitous Ihey are I'M
portuned to find room for them IN VestipuleS' stan
ways pillars and even floors and roofs cars anu
elevators are no longer considered complete With
them and any little unoCcupied Dit OF space Is
supposed to be suitable for their insertion MIRO
madness" Is the name given this new craze, anu
there many speculatons as to It's proDdpie
effect the personal appearance OF the genera
ton afflicted with it
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-13
NOVELTY IN DENTISTRY.

1t is reported that London dentist has pioneered
rather interesting innovation into the pracuse OF
the profession In his office are arranged deilVery
tubes from monographs and these tubes are placed
AZ the ears of natients whom anasthetics are 10
be administered In this way attention Is diverted
from the coming ordeal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-13
PARKS ASK FOR MORE HONEY.

The estimate of the Park Department for the 1903
budget shows a large increase over the present
amount allowed. Whereas the department received
s. 500 S4S 90 for 1892 the commissioners now desire
So O05 $50 so This is increase of sG6OS7 90 The
principal increases in Manhattan and Rtcn-
mond. For labor. maintenance and supplies an m
crease of s135 04 so is desired For force or PARK
keepers S44 3i7 80 is wanted. This is an entlreiy
new item Fifty thousand dollars is also asked Tor
cleaning the lakes in Central Park. which IS an
Id
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-13
DROVNED IN GR4YESEND BAY.

The body Of Edward F. Sweet. agent Of the
hudson Memorial Annuity Association. about forty
years DID, unmarried. and for the summer living at
Ninety-ninth-st- and Fifth-ave.. Fort Hamilton,
was found In the water in Gravesend Bay. Thir-
teenth-ave.. early yesterday. Sweet had been in
swimming and. probably seized with cramps, had
gone down without being able to call for assistance