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New-York tribune., 1902-12-09
CHEER NEEDED

Mrs Mason, the State president OF New-fork
makes plea for cheer for poor family IN BROOK
lyn. She writes:
have a. distressing on hand-a Iather'
mother and seven children in destitute circun-
stances and the mother expecting another httIe
one for which there is not article or clothing
and / cannot find any who has the little
clothes needed The father had regular work until
three months ago when he taken Ill with
rheumatism. Their little savings soon vent i1d and
thew have pawned or sold everything they couid
do without to buy bread for the children The Jan-
ter OF the building has been very KIND, or tney
would have suffered more, and probably have oeen
nut out of the house Clothing is nee6ed for them
All The mother can make clothing for the
Children but there is a lack of time to prepare for
the expected little one.
ANY one having clothing. especially baby clothes.
TO sass on will please send the articles direct 10
Mrs Annie L Mason No. 4o7 Washington-aV
Frooklyn as the worthiness and the urgent need
Of This family are known to her personally
New-York tribune., 1902-12-09
CONTRIBUTIONS

warm overcoat has been received from Mrs
McNaught of Manhattan; six fine bags for the
Little Mothers" from Mrs ]. Utter. OF Ithaca
n Y two pairs of pretty bedroom shoes, from
Mrs. L. A Sweet; a package OF Christmas caros'
from, Trov n Y; two historical books. from Mrs.
] It Fountain of Long Island; box containing a
girls book printers outfit. pair of rubbers. a
round comb and stamps for the postage fund. from
Miss f. Cora Reed OF Asbury Park, N j.; pair
of dainty white bed socks, from Miss Kate R.
Newcome of Brooklyn thirty Christmas cards.
from "F H c." reading. from Mrs G. A Thayer.
Of Long Island; Christmas cards and clothing'
from the Misses Doughty, of Manhattan; a muff1er,
four Christmas ba gs and three pairs of wristets,
from Mrs Arnold OF Brooklyn; four dolls for
fiiIed with toys. games useful articles. for
Christmas cheer. from Danbury. Conn; a sheet OF
nrettv pictures from Mrs Mary E. Dayton. of
Patchogqe. Long Island box containing ten aa ar
brownies etc from Miss Z. Spiro. and large
contribution of useful and fancy articles, wools.
books ETC. from Mrs. Stephen Cahoone. of New
New-York tribune., 1902-12-09
RESIGNS S. P. c. C. PRESIDENCY.
Vernon NJ. Davis, Supreme Court Justice
Elect, Will Remain Director.

Vernon NJ. Davis president Of the Society for the
Prevention Of Cruelty to Children, will resign from
that position to-day. His resignation will be pre-
sented to the board directors late this afternoon
to take effect January I. Mr. Davis has been
president Of the society for the last two years He
succeeded Commodore Gerry on January I, 1901
His action is due to his increased legal work made
necessary by his election Justice OF the Su-
preune Court Mr.. Davis will continue mis- Work
for the society as one Of It's directors
Several names have been discussed by the ooaro
of directors as possible successors OF PreSidenr
Davis It is expected that successor will be elect
ed at the meeting to-day
New-York tribune., 1902-12-09
ACADEMY OF SCIENCES ELECTION.

The annual meeting of the New-York Academy
of Sciences will be held next Monday evening The
following nominations of officers for 1902-0S have
been made:
President j. McKeen Cattel; vice-presidents
(section of geology and mineralogy). James r
Kemn (section of biology Bashford Dean. (secuon
of anthropology and psychology E. l. Thorndike.
Isection of astronomy, physics and chemistry
Shsries Lane Poor; corresponding secretary. Rich
ard E. Dodge; recording secretary. Henry Z
Crampton: treasurer Charles F. Cox; librarian.
IjvinFston Farrand editor. Charles Lane Poor:
councillors three years. Frarz Boas and Hernon
Z, R,Irua)us 1.-TWO years. D. w Herring and Nathan
iel q, Britton. Zone year, Edmund B. Wilson and
George F. Kunz: finance committee. John II. Cas-
well John Fl. Hinton and c. A Post
New-York tribune., 1902-12-09
TO IMPROVE SOCIAL CONDITIONS.

A new movement to improve social conditions
through the home has been instituted in this city
by society known as the Ideal Christian Home
Association. The work has been pursued quietly
for two years Three branches of the association
have been formed already. for work among the
Armenians here. and the others for work among
Americans. The association expects TO increase It's
influence until ii extends throughout this city.
New-York tribune., 1902-12-09
COMPLAINT OF COLD ELEVATED TRAIN

complaint that the Manhattan Railway Com
pany Is making no attempt to heat the SIS a m
express train on the Ninth-ave. line. from One
Observation-Disclosures has been presented to
Dr. Lederle. of the Health Department. by Edmund
Castineau of Yonkers who says that the conse-
quent danger to public health should receive atten-
ton At the office of the Manhattan Halfway
Company No 1g5 Broadway il was said that the
train in question is thoroughly heated
New-York tribune., 1902-12-09
RELIEF FOR TRIPLETs' MOTHER.

Mrs Becky Haber. of No. IS Clinton-st-. who
last Thursday gave birth to three girls. has now
been relieved from immediate want by charitable
nersons who saw the account of her destitute con-
dition in Saturdays Tribune. She has already re-
ceived sA through The Tribune. besides what has
been sent directly to her Yesterday so was for
yyarded TO her of which so came from Miss NJ s
Munrill, of Hartford, Conn; s. from g b; S
from s.J R A.: So from Webster c. Estes; $ from
"a Regular Subscriber and 81 from M L. r "
New-York tribune., 1902-12-09
A STRIKE AT THE CITY HALL.

Fifteen worknen engaged on the plaster work In
the Mayors office and Borough President Cantor's 8
headquarters quit work yesterday and threatened
to take with them the stearnitters. tilers.
penters and plumbers who are also engaged IN the
task of reconstruction in the City Hall. The men
have been az work since November / Under the
contract of Matthew Ryan he has hundred work
ing DAYS in which to complete the job
When the plasterers began their work yesterday
they suddenly discovered that there were few
nor-union men at work on the Job A protest from
ShHus VaS not hAAded by Ryan.
New-York tribune., 1902-12-09
NEW.ENGLAND JUNIORS.

The New-England Juniors, who are interested In
historical and patriotic work prepared at their last
meeting petition for the preservation Of Fraunoe
Tavern at Pearl and Broad sts.. where General
Washington bade farewell to his officers at the
close of the Revolutionary War. This petition IS
to be presented at the hearing on THURSDAY, De
ceber L. before the Board OF Estmatsi ate, at sne
sent The Juniors; Mrs John C. Go!saa1 e. 1bs
Juniors, Mrs. Augustus c. Dexter. foundAr ana
Gra Jacob shrady. OF the advisory board
New-York tribune., 1902-12-09
WABASH STRIKERS ACCEPT TERMS.

Springfield. III. Dec a-The one thousand Wa
bash shonmen who. on October q. began a striks
for four-cent-an-hour increase OF wages. and
have since been idle, VIII return work so-r,or-
row morning Mass meetings OF strikers were held
to-day in ali the cities having shops. and the
meeting in Decatur yesterday. decided TO accepr
the cornpany's terms was approved
The following increases the OLD rates OF
wages are granted by President Ramsey For
men receiving less than thirty cents hour. two
cents advance. for those receiving than
thirty cents hour, cent advances: helpers
increase OF III cents and ali orhers correspond
ing increase Tha increase goes into effect ilrrne-
diate1y
New-York tribune., 1902-12-09
DIR. REMsEN TALKS TO JEWISH WOMEN

Baltimore, Dec. Sat the session to-day OF the
national convention of the Council of Jewish Wom-
en- addresses were delivered by DR.. Ira Remsen
president of Johns Hopkins University. on Higher
Education for Women" and by Charles ]. Bona
narte on Civil Service Mrs. Flora NJ. Schwab
of Cleveland, chairman OF the committee on PM
lanthrony. read report.
New-York tribune., 1902-12-09
NOTICE.

The office is informed that woman IS inaAs
collections In Brooklyn. on the PARK slope HI Tue
rar,a or The Tribune Sunshine Society No one is
authorized to solicit contributions or subscriptions
of any kind in the Of the T. 5 81 ana ,st All
snch imnostors Branches look after the neeos o.
Their own invads and all appeals for special cases
are made through the column.
New-York tribune., 1902-12-09
A FAMILY AFFAIR.

This affecting dialogue took place in primary
school:
Teacher docking with stern accusation a small.
red-haired girl)-Clara. what have you in your
mouth?
Girl Gin downcast tones)-Chewing gum.
Teacher (coidyi-Please put it in the waste bss-
ket.
Sobs from the girl.
Teacher-why don't you do as you're told?
Girl dn a burst Of erotion)-Please, it's my
sr'-fDecember Womans Home Companion
New-York tribune., 1902-12-09
JAPANESE TEA AND SALE.

Japanese sale with the additional feature of a
japanese tearoonn, will be held Tuesday. De-
cernber 80. at the home of Mrs F. B. Lund. No =
West One-hundred-and- -thirueth-st-. from TO p.
m, by the Loving Workers Branch Of the Minis
terins Children.s League, In aid Of the Darach
HeuaA Sor Crirrlsd Chtdraa
New-York tribune., 1902-12-09
CART I'M THE MIDDLE WEST"

l., H Meakin. of Cincinnati. will lecture at the
National Arts Club Nos. 81 and 80 West Thirty
fourth-st tomorrow at 9 o. M. on The Develop
rnent of Art in the Middle West" The exhibition
of paintings by Western artists, which has proved
interesting will be continued through this month
New-York tribune., 1902-12-09
THANKs FOR CHEER.

greeting to all our good Sunshine friends! Many
thanks tie box Of miscellaneous articles. patch
work etc. recently received. As usual. they were
distributed among the children, who were delighted
with them 1 join the children in extending warm
thanks for the many favors received from Sun
shine friends. Sincerely yours.
l.. Z. WEYGANDT.
President of Italian Branch.
New-York tribune., 1902-12-09
LITTLE MOTHERS BAZAAR

The bazaar to be held tomorrow at the "a,ooii
Astoria for the benefit Of the Little Mothers Au
Association promises to be one OF the most sue
oassfrI of the season Many prominent women
m the MINER West Side are interested anu aLo
WORKING hard for its success. All SunSnine , "A
is work
New-York tribune., 1902-12-09
SAUNTERS IN THE SHOPS.

Among the Christmas shoppers it is noticeable
that many are selecting books for their holiday
gifts Some buy single volume. handsomely
bound and Illustrated while others are ordering
library with rich. sumptuous bindings the
standard works taking the lead Among these the
poets play pretty part
New-York tribune., 1902-12-09

Miss Ada L. Fairfield. of the West Side Settle
ment acknowledges the receipt of a package of
magazines from Mrs. Pyatt, sent at the request of
the Office, and is greatly obliged to Mrs. Pyatt for
he ri
New-York tribune., 1902-12-09
MONEY RECEIVED.

,5rs r. Fountain of Long Island. has sent 81
for the Christmas cheer fund; Mrs. s. S. Blanchard
81 for badges. and Miss ]. c. Holmes. % cents as
dues for 1903
New-York tribune., 1902-12-09
GOOD CHEER

GOOD CHEER
Have you had a kindness shown!
Pass IL on,
Twas not given for you alone
Pass Il on.
Let It travel down the years.
Let Il wipe anothers tears.
TIL in heaven the decd appsars-
Pas. it CT.
New-York tribune., 1902-12-09

TabIecovers of sheepskin and soft russell leather
are handsome gtft offerings. They come In burnt
designs. and not expensive for the amount Of
work and exquisite colors used in their decoration
New-York tribune., 1902-12-09

In the burnt wood novelties work baskets.
glove boxes. various sized trays, calendars. card
receivers letter sacks and aluminium lined cigar
boxes. This burnt wood craze has extended TO fur-
niture also. and many dainty pieces are noticeable
among the Mission stiles.
New-York tribune., 1902-12-09
GOOD SUNSHINE WORK

The Hill branch of Brooklyn, sent twenty-slx
THANKSGIVING dinners and a supply or groceries
and decacies to all the invalids on It's list
New-York tribune., 1902-12-09

Mrs Olive Keith Bishop. of Mnnekah. Ind t, Is
inproyfrg In health the cool weather has
come and is able to sew She will be glad to re-
ceive silk pieces embroidery silks or woos for
Christmas work Her little boy IS oeughteo WITH
the pretty scrap pictures sent TO him.
New-York tribune., 1902-12-09
REQUESTS.

VIII the rnernb Of some Vermont branch please
send nine yards OF hannelette for a bed gown to
Miss Halle Goddard OF South Londonderry. W.
Box 1S7 an invalid member, always connned 10
her bed?
New-York tribune., 1902-12-09

BIue and cherry red to be favorfte conoi-
nation this winter. A deep cerse MORE nat was
lately seen above bright blue eIotn gown WIN
tierly e 1y The effect of the whole was attractive
New-York tribune., 1902-12-09

The new Vatican" hat is something OF the tri-
corner shape, Of satin moire antique put on per-
factlv plain and usually in black or whiIs- a
arror rTcIing of ribbon surrounds the prll eno
huge iongend bow of broad ribbon Is psomnent sent
a. a. ni,,re or fancy feather in 'front.', completes
an original and dressy creation
New-York tribune., 1902-12-09

Roman slurnber robes in jacquard effects and
lovely "sleepes and pillows. too for couch or den
are shown in rich Roman striped silks. in ruffied
and corded silk as we'll richly embroidered
Japanese specimens, some of which can be had
from 81 25 to 81 80.
New-York tribune., 1902-12-09

Japanese specimens, some or Whlch can De ndd
from 81 25 to 81 80.
Painted bolting cloth-that daintiest of all decora-
tive fabrics-is again high favor. and many love-
Iv handkerchiefs and glove are shown In this
material Entire sets of drawing room and bou-
doir curtains made of bolting cloth embroidered
with Japanese silk floss Borders Of white field
daisies or garands of wstaria are favorite de-
and easel draperies and even lnH1ls m h ns@u Ie
made of this material. as 1t can De as success
fully cleaned as lace.
There is an unusual display OF artistic calen-
dars for 1908 Especially attractive is one named
.The Century Bells circular ARRANGEMENT of
beautiful bells, each of which. when moved aside
discloses the calendar Of the month In the centre
of the circle stands lovely child holding a ribbon
YOU hear the bells. know it's angel music: SnaH
punches of Parma vioets cover each month OF h+ an
9th calendar" while there are DrlRnI
holly wreaths. and all manner of interior and out
door winter and summer scenes
For those who have fancy for nice things in the
kitchen as well the drawing room there are
beautiful delft blue porcelain salt boxes with pretty
hardwood hinged covers; blue and white porcelain
"caddfes" round and square (and pretty as cracker
ars) OF all sizes, for sugar, tea, coHee hour meal
rice hominy, tapioca and all cereals The name
of the contents is fired In with the pictures OF
barnvards windmills. field. forest and stream
Rolling pins in the same blue and white ware
with cherrywood handles. over which the porceith t
roller revoiyes are be had for 20 cents TO nlatch
these kitchen sets.
Buffers trays made of combinations OF
choice hardwoods q moulding Of decorative wood
running round the edge to prevent the slipping on
of dishes and polished brass handles secure safety
,n +be carving These trays lovely enough to
serve the daintiet meal for invalid whose ap-
petite needs 'coaxed to partake or the nour-
fshment offered
The new patent ''roaster,' made in sizes from
those tn accommodate a brace of ducks or puilets
to a large turkey young pig. are gems IN their
line They are deep and oblong, with covers that
open with a patent Spring whenever needed Tor
.basting" !" and close snugy. to be showed into the
stove or range. preventing dust or any chance zee OF
burning or escape of the precious 'Savory Juices
SO desirable to be retained in the roasting of all
manner of game and meats.
Once. only the gray. "mottled' or granite
enameled cooking utensils could be had Now
there is choice between the oldtime gray. fine,
nure white with block tin nickel tops and copper
trimmed bottoms ebony and a beautiful deep sea
biue All these shown in all manner and sizes
of boilers, pans, steamers co1ee pots ana ooeih
cooking utensils
New-York tribune., 1902-12-09

I,,a,s ,ocus are rivalling the plain col2r coIIai
ter .,er,cal tabs in lace silk and wash stunt
,rba ,ep. are growing longer If anything. some ex
tending almost 10 the knees
New-York tribune., 1902-12-09

plaid r,bhons are everywhere in evidence Hats
wststs entire suits and even coats are trimmed
rs,h ,hem. The regular Scotch forms are tne
most popular. bur plAlds OF vi sofS -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-27

C!o,h:ng Caught frcm Open Fire
and He:oism of His Mother
Fai edit Saws His LIE.

The herotsm OF mother cid not avail
TO save the life OF aslittle son OF Mr.. r.
Z. Elmore. of near Crow Cold Spr.ng.
in Chesterfield. The little fellow died yes
oa after suffering torture
from burns received at his home on last
Tuesday.
Mrs Eimore and her children left the
sitting cuom in which was an open rire
--.o>.!er was In front
aiid wilen pa [ o. the way up the stairs
was hoiritied to see the c.o:hes of little
1>ooeTt in light blaze. Despite the dan
ger OF :glitlng her own clothes she
asped the child and rushed to a tub
OF water and plunged him in. The flames
were extinsuished. but already the boy
had been terribly burned. the flesh OF
his whole left SIDE being literally roasted
A physician was hastily summoned, but
saw at once that the burns were neces-
sar!ly fatal. Tbs little fellow fingered until
yesterday afternoon, when death put an
erd to his sufferings.
The funeral viii take place from Old
Providence Methodist Chu. ch Tomorrow
afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-27
She Leaves an Estate Esti.
timated to Be Worth
About a Quarter of a
Million Dollars--Gen.
Fred Grant the
Executor.
By Associated Press.1


WASHINGTON, December 26-The will
of Mrs Ulysses S. Grant was filed to-
day The estate is to be divided Into
four equal POI itions. 1t also provides that
a memento presented to her by the EN-
press of Japan. said to be thousand
years old. shall go to the Museum OF
Art. New York.
Mrs. Grant named as executor s'the
trustee to be selected by my three sons.
a majority. or the survivors Of them -
In petition asking the District Su-
preme Court to admit the will TO probate.
General Fred D. Grant. explain that his
mother left surviving he as heirs at law
and next OF; kin. in addition to himself.
Ulysses S. Grant. Ellen w Sartoris and
Jesse R. Grant. The deceased died
possessed OF a home in this city valued
at $40 COO: money amounting to slO.cs5;
stocks. bonds and other securities of the
value of s1s0.00O. and household and
kitchen furniture OF the value OF $1,000
General Grant furthe sets forth that
unier the terms Of the will the three
sons Of the deceased have designated him
exe cutor He therefore asks the court
to grant letters testanentary to him
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-27
GRANT VAUGHAN is
HELD FOR MURDER

Grant Vaughan colored. will be tried
for the murder o. the negro Wil!aa, N.!l.
who was shot to death on Wednes .ay
night. The coroners jury summoned by
Squire Lewis yesterday afte noon to in
quire into the death. fixes the RESPONSE
blity upon Vaughan. The evidence ad-
duced went conc!usiveiy to show that he
old the shooting. Willie Boiler. who was
with the other negroes a the time. Is
being held. and may be tried as an ac-
cessory to, the crime.
The negroes we're together Wednesday
night. and Wee seen to walk to the
street corner and begin firing their pis-
tolls woman who said she was an
eyewitness. testified that the negroes
serarated. and that Vaughan asked the
others II he might take shot In their
direction. She then saw him fire and
Hill fcil 5s.zs.Sz
Both the negroes are in Henrico Jail.
b: neither viii talk Of the crimA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-27
DR., BELL TELLS
OF FLYING MACHINE
He Has Acccm2| shed sth;ng,
but is Not Ready to
Give Details.
By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON. D. c.. Dec. 26.--Dr.
Alexander Graham Bell. who has just
returned to Washington from his sum
mer home in Cape Breton Island. to-nigh,
made the following statement IN con-
nection with reports that have appeared
in the pubic prints that he has invented
a flying machine:
..The newspapers have been premature
in announcing that Il have been at work
upon a flying machine. l haven't any
flying machine at all and have not been
trying to make one.
II am. Of course. interested in the
problem and have come TO the conclu
sion that properly constructed flying
machine should be capable OF being flown
that consequently properly constructec
provided with suitable means of pro
pulsion.
MY experiments have had as their OBJ :
ject the building Of kite Of solid con-
struction capable Of carrying up in a
moderate breeze weight equivalent to
that Of a man and engine. and so formed
that It could be suitable for use as the
body OF flying machine and with sup
porting surfaces so arranged that when
the kite Is cut s. loose It will come down
gently and steadily. and land uninjured.
ST have succe essfuly-ac accomplished this.
but do not care at the present time to
make public the details OF construction" " +
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-27
CAUGHT IN WHEEL
Of LOCOMOTIVE
seobcard Engine Whir|s Six
teen -Yea:-0Ij Boy at Frank.
lin Like 6pittirg Devil.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.>

(opeCIdl DlSPdlCH TO he llueS.(
SUFFOLK, VA, Dec. 2G.-To be caught
in driving wheel of a fast passenger
locomotive and whirled round and round
like powder-driven splitting dcvir' and
then escape with your life is an expert
ence that does not come to many people.
yet that is what happened to sixteen
year-old Willie Lawrence at Franklin.
Va, yesterday morning.
Willie is son Of Mr. Mills Lawrence.
He was at the station when the delayed
Inbound Seaboard Air Line passenger
train came through before day Chiist-
mas morning. Standing between the
main line and side-track, his clothing was
caught by the great driver. and for soTe
distance he was spun about at the
wheels mercy. If he made an outcry.
none was heard. Fortunately the tram
stopped at the water tank and the young
man was released. not dangerously hurt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-27
MAKES COMPL AMT
AGAINST ROAD
Knoxville Concsro Wants the
Southern investigated.
COMPLAINS TO COMMISSION
Asks for Report as to Why His Cons
pany Cannot Get Cars Enough to
Supply Trade OF Their
Customers.
fBv Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON. D. c.. December Is
T. w. Austin. Of Knoxville. Tenn. trad
Ing as "rhe Live and Let Live Coal Com
pany.' which company. he states. was
formed to supply coal to the poor and
whose profits ale devoted to the knoxville
Women Christian Association for th5
poor, has filed a complaint with the In
terstate Commerce Commission. alleging
that the Southern Railway is discrim!nat-
ing in the supply OF cars for the coal
trade. Mr.. Austin says his company
charges are greatly below the eNtortion-
ate prices per ton exacted by the oth.r
coal dealers of Knoxville and that these
dealers have formed a combination anu
fixed schedule of prices and agreed no.
to sell below this schedule.
The complaint alleges that in furnishing
cars for the transportation Of coal from
the mines at Jellico. Tenn. to Knoxville
arc other points on the Southern and con-
Meeting lines. the defendant company is
discriminating against the complainant.
the consumers ard the city Of Knoxville
itself: that the railroad company be re-
uuired to furnish the complainant with
sufficient cars to enable it to do business
art. compete on equal terms with other
established coal dealers in Knoxville. An
investigation is asked for.