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New-York tribune., 1902-01-22
RISKS LIFE TO SAVE PARROT.
JEwELRY AND VALUABLE PAINTINGS DE.
STROYED IN WEST SIDE FIREBUR-
GLARS INTERCEPTED.

The four-story and basement private house. at No.
80 West End-ave.. badly damaged by fire yes
terday. The loss is estimated TO be $4,000. fnclud
Ing jewelry and a valuable parrot. The fire is be-
heved to have started in the cellar the hot
air furnace. The house Is owned by Henry New
ington and occupied by Drs- Carlos L. and George
Henriquez. dentists. and their brother Richard.
Three sisters who live with them in Cuba
While at luncheon the brothers were startled by
the screams OF servants who running from
the cellar crying. 'Fire!" An attempt made to
quench the flames by throwing buckets of water on
the fire. but it had made such rapid headway that
two alarms were sent in.
George Henriquez went to the top story to get a
valuable pet parrot IL is said but after reaching
the floor he found his exit cut of He then went
to a room the fourth floor and Jumped TO
the roof OF story extension. escaping injury.
From there he reached the ground by means OF a
ladder.
Among the valuable believed to have been lost Is
pair of emerald earrings valued at 5000 and
paintings by Spanish painters. costing 900
DR.. George Henriquez said that after the fire was
under control he went to the second floor and saw
three men ransackng a desk. One of the men. he
alleged, was about to make way with q watch
valued at $500
The Henriquez family are Cuoans> Dr. Carlos
was at one time the champion wrestler OF Columbia
University and Richard a member of the same
institutions football team. playing the position OF
left end
New-York tribune., 1902-01-22

that manual training brings out in pupil
cording TO Mr.. Larkins. are increased respect for
labor and the laborer, and aid In the selection OF
life work. Boys, he said, took up constructive
work with great ease. and girls liked decorative
branches Beaten brass work and woodcarvng
were also among the occupations OF girls and In
connection with the latter he stated that the
age girl has control over edged tools. and
quires TO learn how they may be safely handled.
In reply TO the question Of member to whether
this school did not supply the place of the trades
school for which the New-York State Fedora ton
is working, II was stated that the educational qua
ihcation for entrance would exclude the class tho
Federation aims TO reach.
Mrs. Emma F. Pettingill. who opened the regu-
lar discussion, said in speaking of schools, that
women were needed wherever special santa ton
was needed, and unhealthy Easements. etc.
be investigated. She referred the fact that
schoolroom floors were washed twice year
most Mrs. Mary E Jacobs spoke Of a school
building in Brooklyn where some of the rooms are
dark that It is necessary TO gas.
Mrs Martha H: Hooper spoke Of current suf-
frage topics, and Mrs. Mary H. Loins presided. A
vote of thanks extended the speakers, and
members We're requested TO sign petition to be
forwarded to Senators Platr and Depew requesting
them to do all in their power to forward a six
teenth amendment TO the constitution TO grant suf
frage 10 women.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-22
FERRIES CANNOT RELIEVE BRIDGE
THEY ARE NOW CARRYING ALI, THE PAS
SENGERS THEY CAN IN THE
RUSH HOURS

IT has been decided that Commissioners LIN
denthars plan to relieve the bridge by having
the ferries carry passengers for half cent In
the rush hours is imprac ticable The Com
missioner of Docks and the Commissioners OF
Bridges yesterday discussed the subject with
President Greatsinger of the BROOKLYN Rapid
Transit Company and Mr.. Knapp. of the Union
Ferry Company. for two hours Then Mr. Lin
denthal gave out the following statement:
The situation thoroughly discussed in all its
Possine @ que aSpeSls ana II was found that the plan
was not practicable. for the that during the
rusn hours the ferries, as well the bridge, are
congested with all the traffic they possibly take
care Of The plan would. therefore not give the
desired relief. If there were no other obiec-
tions TO the one fare system There is PLENTY Of
there Is also enough room on the bridge. During
lusn hours every avenue across the East River is
The New East River Bridge. when com Acted and
opened for traffic, will give partial relief in that
II Will carry passengers 10 Williamsburg and
t.ast NeW-fork on shorter route than the exist
ing Brooklyn Bridge. Until that time no relief
can be afforded over the old bridge.
esrnast me i SSentIemen St9 AT tne meeting were very
proposed by Mr.. Lipdenthal. or on any other plan
mat might be found practicable. The plan OF Mr..
problem OF how to get all passengers across the
East River promptly mornings and evenings is
most difficult one The solution should have been
IN INtSeh years ago, when II was known that
the Brooklyn Bridge was too small for the traffic
seeking an outlet over IT. Nothing done. and
IhS dlfnculty became greatly intensified with
other practicable solution than the earliest pos
slole completion. one after another OF the three
new Drcses now IN process Of construction over the
difficulty Of the city having nearly reached the
debt limit. and being therefore, probably fnan-
public as rapidly as the growth of population
urgently requires
New-York tribune., 1902-01-22
AN ALLURINGN OFFER INDEED.
MANY LETTERS AWAITING THE HEAD OF A
REMARKABLE ENTERPRISE.

Not every avenue to the sudden acquisition OF
wealth by the young men of this city Is closed
suggests who evidently depends upon the
credulity of the younger generation for his bread
and butter He inserted the following advertise
ment in two New-York newspapers on Monday and
yesterday:
Boys and young men to saysl vi with IA company
compensation free and fair salary.
Hundreds OF men and boys who answered this
tempting offer yesterday received we'll printed but
poorly spelled certificates to be signed and for
warded TO Albert o. Steffins Postofice Box s6s.
New-York City These certificates purported to be
sent from the local office Of the Board OF Civil
Service Commissioners. Across the face OF the
gayly Illuminated document these words:
1t is resolved that for the benefit Of land sur
ton. boys and young men Will De engaged and ap-
pointed while travelling through the Southwest to
dition and also to be attentive by transporting
them by wagon Applicants will have good
81 so per day Free fare and free ration
Accompanying the certificate was an unobtrusive
slip OF paper. requesting the applicant 10 inclose
So cents in stamps for "defraying the expenses for
passes. etc
Another of the certificates sent out from the
same industrious agency printed in the same
fashion the other. stamped with an impressive
~. S. A" and initiation seal of the republic
The second certificate was mailed from the Board
of Education and Land Improvement Of New
York" This brave document said:
The Government of the United States has re-
solved. to start Buildings of Institutions as
Schools, Hospitals. Armoures for Porto Rico
and PHILIPPINE The Senate has decided to employ
only LabOrers OF the United States. The salery
stated for the Laborers is for hours per day as
following: Mason. $500 per day. Carpenter $500
per day. Painter $500 day Engineer $500 per
day The salery will be increased % percent for
the second and third year The Applicant will re-
ceive Free Fare from his residence, and after one
year employment shall behold return ticket.
A modest slip asking for S5 cents. also accom-
panied this document.
Theodore W. Swift Fostofice Inspector said yes
terday that bushels of applications had been re-
ceived at Box Sos. and he was holding them for
future use. The father Of the enterprise has not
yet been apprehended though the postof1ce officials
have an idea who he is. No complaints had been
received yesterday from any persons who had sent
the s. cents demanded.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-22
DEATH OF MISS BENJAMIN.
SHE WAS THE FIRST WOMAN WAR CoRRE-
sPoNDENT TO REACH SANTIAGO
HER TRAVELS


A cable dispatch from Paris announces the death
of Miss Anna Northend Benjamin the correspond
eht and traveller She went abroad last fall and
letters received from her since then told of her
Ill health She had expected TO spend the winter in
Italy aud Egypt
Miss Benjamin was twenty-seyen wears old the
only daughter of Mrs. Louisa II. Benjamin She
was porn and educated at Salem, Mass. where her
family was old one. Coming to New-York she
wrote for various newspapers and magazines The
war with Spain gave her opportunity of which
she took prompt advantage In May. 1898, she went
to Tampa, where she remained until the embarka-
lion or the troops. There she wrote number of
articles, which illustrated with photographs
taken by herself Being unable to get passage
any of the transports, she went Key West, in
the hope of making her way to General Skaters
army from there In spite of the assurances of
all the officials that it would be impossible for her
to reach Cuba. she persisted in her efforts until
she finally managed to get on board schooner
which was loaded with coal for the American fleet.
With her was another young woman, who was
going to nurse her brother, officer in the army.
The voyage was full of discomforts for the two
young women. but they did not lose courage. Final
ly Guantanamo reached.
Here Miss Benjamin went ashore, and succeeded
in persuading Captain McCalla of the navy. to
allow her to go board the transport Aransas.
Then there was more weary waiting The trans
port remained off the shore of Cuba for time.
and 1t was not until after the surrender of Santi
ago that Miss Benjamin succeeded in getting to the
land. She was the first American to reach
Santiago. She remained long enough to get
terial and photographs for some letters and arti-
cles. When the Aransas returned to the United
States Miss Benjamin a passenger. Among her
fellow passengers the representatives of vari-
Gus foreign governments and several American Of
hcers including Colonel John Jacob Astor. There
much sickness board and Miss Benjamin,
whose health remained excellent. general
The bill of fare the transport
ceedingly limited and simple, and Miss Benjamin
used TO tell of the first dinner which they had on
shore after the vessel reached Tampa Colonel AstOr
the host, and so limited were the dishes that he
himself had to eat from a platter
Miss Benjamin, In addition to her writing, de
lvered number of lectures in New-York and
elsewhere her experiences. These
illustrated with lantern slides made from her
photographs.
Her life with the army had been so attractive
that in the following May she went to the Philip
New-York tribune., 1902-01-22
INTEREST IN MISSIONARY WORK.

"Our Work in Africa discussed yesterday
at a meeting of the Woman'S Guild of the Manhat-
tan Congregational Church. in one of the rooms
of the new church building, at Broadway and
Seventy-sixth-st. The meeting in charge of
the foreign missionary chairman, Mrs. S. c. Mas
tick who read a letter from Mrs. Frederick B.
Bridgeman. who. with her husband. is doing mis-
sionary work in South Africa. Luther d. Wtshard,
leader of the Forward Movement in Foreign Mis-
sions of the Congregational Churches" referred
to the interest students at seminaries and other
educa tional institutions displaying in mis-
sionary work most hopeful outlook for the
progress of Christianity He traced the growth of
fhe Christian movement in the colleges of this
country up the present day. and said in con-
clusion that the workers for mission fields
ready TO co. and 1t rested with the churches TO
supply the means to send them. Among those
nresent were Mrs Henry A. Stimson. president
Of the guild Mrs. c, H. Dickinson. Miss Newell and
Miss Lena Harvey.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-22
FOR SUMNER REST HOME.

Nothing could. exceed the genuine welcome ac-
corded to Mrs. Fiske when she appeared yesterday
In her one act play, "A Bit of Old Chelsea at the
Waldorf Astoria for the benefit of the Summer
Rest Society. Miss Beatrice Herford shared the
horrors in giving her original monoosue. AN Eng
lish Party" which amused the audience that
they clamored for an encore. to which Miss Her
ford responded with The Shop GIRL bit OF
realism which never fails to please Immediat tely
after the performance reception held for
Mrs. Fiske. Miss Herford and the members of Mrs
Fiske's company The floral gifts to the artists
were unusually beautiful.
The committee expects to realize a handsome
sum for the Summer Rest Home in Bergen
County, n. j.. as the large ballroom crowded
TO overhowtng, and every box sold before the
public announcement of the entertainment was
made. The Rest Home founded for the pur-
pose of afrOrdng a months rest in the summer for
a nominal sum 10 reduced gentlewomen who are
The entertainment committee con-
sisted OF Miss Florence NJ Rhett chairman; Mrs.
F. u. WInslow, Mrs Walter G.. Oakman. Mrs. Fl.
L. Roosevelt. Miss Anne T. Morgan and Miss
George Shipper.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-22
REGULAR OLD DUTCH FESTIVAL.
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLT
TIoN REvEL IN ANCIENT COSTUMES
AMID CONTINENTAL. SUR sn
ROUNDINGS w
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBuxE.I

Kingston. y. Y, Jan 1.-THE historic Senate
House in this city. the scene Of oldtine Dutch
revelry this evening enough 10 awaken the ghosts
OF some OF its famous Dutch occupants The
Daughters of the American Revolution. belonging
to the Wtwyck Chapter. OF this city. took IL into
their heads TO have old fashioned Dutch spree.
So they set logs blazing in all the big fire.
places. put their long aprons and rufled caps.
built roaring fire in the old Dutch oven, and
prepared savory meal of Dutch viands. TO which
they invited their friends.
The food served old fashioned round
tables, the kind that turn up against the wall when
not in use. Some OF the old Dutch platters and
blue dishes busted on for the occasion under
the watchful eye of Keeper SchOonmaSer, who
CARDS these relics a sacred trust. Some OF the
ancient costumes In use here at the time OF the
Revolution were worn by the descendants OF the
original owners.
Isaac Clearwater, father of Judge Clearwater
delivered appropriate address in the Dutch Ian
guage General and Mrs. Washington were irper-
sonated by we'll known citizens, and the entire
function presented ancient aspect save the mod
ern coin and currency which the Daughters were
content to receive in aid or their general organize
tiOn.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-22
B4YOyET TIP IN SOLDIER'S Lrycs

Los Angeles Cal, jan 21--After being given IN
TO die from what the doctors supposed was co,
sumption, James W. Plunkett, veteran soldier OF
the regular army. now staying in this city cougbed
up the tip of bayonet out of his lungs and
probably Will get we'll Plunkett who Is a solciiar
OF twenty years experience and who last saw sa-
vice with the 41st United States Volunteer In
fantry, Is unable to for the tin in his
lungs. but suPposes he must have swallowed H.
He often used his hayonet a can opener ana
presumably the point broke off in a can Of meat
New-York tribune., 1902-01-22
HOW THE POOR PLAY.
PLANS FOR INCREASING RECREATIVE CEN
TRES IN CoNGEsTED DISTRICTS.

There is no doubt that overwork and the irk-
sonenees of work cause much folly and crime. said
Robert Erskne Ely In a lecture on "Recreations
of the Poor" before the League for Political Edu-
cation at No % West Forly-fourth-st, yesterday.
The old idea he said held that recreation Is a
superfuity In which only giddy people indulge. but
the modern view of the case Is different Recrea-
ton is regarded recreation.
Mr. Ely referred to several enterprises to In
crease the recreative advantages of the people of
this city which foot now One Of the most
important is that of the East Side Civic
Club to establish a recreation halls building.
where apart from direct contact with a saloon,
weddings, balls and festivities of all kinds may
be INDUCED In by the people of its district. An
other large plan has the erection of q building for
the purpose of bringing music to every poor person
in the city.
The plans for Seward Park. which has area
of 200 acres. and cost the city s2,00O0oO. should
make of it ideal park. In addition to the plans
already published. which will provide for gym
nssiums. etc. forty spray baths for and boys
and fifteen for girls and women to be placed
provements will be slS6.C0O Large elms taken up
in different parts of the city by the subway work
that in shtrt time there shall be shaded walks.
or the transplanting OF the trees $1,000 has been
appropriated. Not the least OF the movements is
the act of the Tree Planting Association in OFFER
ing to place tree In front of social settle
institution, providing each establish childrens
committee which shall promise to guard and pros
In Boston, which Mr. Ely described as the home
of baked beans. the east wind and lectures the
partment with an unpaid board of commissioners.
among whose duties 1t is to that hand organs
are in tune, and thus protect the Boston ear from
that this city is better off than Boston IN music
Mr. Ely classified the pleasures n of the poor under under
provided by philanthropy
New-York tribune., 1902-01-22
THE WINTER TREES.

IN patient silent ranks they stand wall
or purple shadow gainst the sky duli gray
Not dead, but only dreaming of the day .,
Ihat once again shall voice the sweet spring CaL
or summers murmuring music rich. Not all
The bare brown limbs that sway can sound
note;
Nor yet heard the sylvan choirs remote.
In tuneful joyance of old winters fall
But even now with swelling pride that thrills
Along their slender twigs. the young buos sur
EXpectant of the deeper glow that hlls -,
The Easts cold dawns. And soon Will soothe the
whirr
OF genter winds while every leaf distills
The richness that the dreary days defer,
flames B. Darlington, in Outing.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-22
TO AID THE PASCAL BRANCH.

The festival and bazaar to be held at the Wal
dorf-Astoria Friday, February T. for the oenent
of the Pascal Institute. will interest many Sun
shine members. The object is to enlarge the Work
of the institute by increasing the number OF fTfe
classes whereby poor girls may learn plain sewing
and dressmaking and become selt-supportins
Many of the girls in the institute. as well as
those of the alumnfe. T. S. :. members. ana
the society naturally is anxious to aid in the sue
cess of such good work. Mrs. Russell sage Is
the honorary chairman of the festival Several or
the committee are branch presidents OF The Irlo-
une Sunshine Society. Contributions for the bazaar
may be sent direct to the Pascal Institute NO oio
Lexington -aEe.. Manhattan.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-22
PERSONAL.

On January little daughter was born TO MT
and Mrs Henry Mostyn. of Nassau. y. p Mrs
Mostyn. as president of the Bahama I. 5 5
branch. will please accept cordial congratulations
from the whole society this happy event. When
the little one receives her name she will be en-
rolled as a tiny sIsSshiner. with the good wish
that she may prove veritable ray OF bright
ness in the family and the world
Mrs Beuah Barron OF Kenwood. y. Y. who IS
n sem-invaHd. and her daughter will spend the
remainder Of the winter days in Bermuda.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-22
MANUAL TRAINING FOR GIRLS

Education the subject of discussion at n
regular meeting Of the Brooklyn Woman Suffrage
association. held yesterday at the Argyle. No l53
Eiefrepont-st, Brooklyn. Mrs Mary E Jacobs
as chairman. The New School Board System
- - brooklyn was described by Miss Isabel NJ
~ 1pnlan, and the work Of the Manual Training
'sh School Of Brooklyn explained In detail
- Nharles D. Larkins. who said that the girls of
~ school did all the work of getting out a little
---sa1ne. and made IL pay. Among the qualities
New-York tribune., 1902-01-22
CASHIERS SHORTAGE ABOUT $40 ooo

Great Falls. Mont. Jan. a.-It was given out
by the officials of the First National Bank TODAY
that the defalcations of the cashier Matteson NAV
be estimated In the neighhorhood OF $4,000 G; r
Curtis, president or the bank, said there was NOT
the slightest question of the solvency OF the hank
The loss VIII fall on the stockholders and neither
holders will be affected ''S S
New-York tribune., 1902-01-22
THE KAISERIN'S REGRET.

dam School OF Cookery and inspected every branch
OF the establishment. Her majesty who tasted
several of the dishes, was highly pleased, 1t is
ported. with all she saw, and caused a number of
pupils TO be presented to her To these she said
with evident seriousness: What a pity | have
never had cooking lessons! / have a good mind TO
take now for it is subject which has al
ways interested me
New-York tribune., 1902-01-22

and white checked gingham. but any washable
material preferred can be used.
To cut this apron 2Ss yards of material 80 inches
wide will be required
The pattern No. 3,9is is in size only.
The pattern will be sent to any address
ceppt OF 10 cents Please give number distinctly.
Address Pattern Department, NewYork Tribune.
III In hurry for pattern, send extra two cent
stamp and we will mail by letter postage in sealed
snvelope.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-22
LODGE CONSULAR BILL INDoRsED

The directors of the Merchants Association have
recently adopted resolutions indorsing the Lodge
bill provide for the reorganization of the con-
sular service and place 1t on a higher plane Of
efficiency. Copies of the resolutions are now being
sent the President, members of the Cabinet ali
members of Congress- and the leading commarciai
bodies throughout the country
New-York tribune., 1902-01-22

member in Manhattan utilized some Of the
wools sent her from the general office TO make
four pairs of bedsocks. three pairs of bedside slip
pers two pairs of baby's bootees. cap and horse
reins. These articles distributed among
needy ones who were cheered by the gifts. Three
pairs of these bedsocks. with toys. scrapbooks.
etc were sent to home for crippled children.
and enough worsted passed on" TO an aged
woman to make several stripes of afghan This
busy member writes: IF you will send some
bright zephyr woods l will make II up into SOCKS
in spare moments; my hands willing as well
as my heart to help spread sunshine.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-22

a 7 I or move
ment. yet con-
tact W | I h the
floor means in
evitable 5 o ! |.
5 u C n a gar
m e n I as the
one $ h o " n
completely pro-
tects the cloth
ing. yet leaves
the small legs
and body quite
un h a m pered.
AS shown. IL is
New-York tribune., 1902-01-22
NOT TO TAKE HUSBANDS NAME.

From Paris comes a piece Of news that concerns
working women. II is that the Woman Suffrage
Society, in order to maintain the individuality of
its members. is going to recommend those who
marry not to take their husbands names, but 10
keep their own maiden patronymics.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-22
REQUESTS.

A. Lawkowski. OF Hampstead. Long Island. will
he glad 20 receive foreign stamps. and a member
In Delaware County. y. Y. asks II some will
pass on 10 her magazine called Home Sun
shine" \ member in Stamford. Conn, will be
pleased 10 receive copies OF Town and Country
for three six months or a year. and will pay
postage the same or exchange The Observer
or The Churchman" for IL. ANY who has
copies OF The TriWeekly Tribune to spare will
confer favor by sending them to DR.. John z.
Ennis. NarcOossec, Fla.
The following stanza published IN the column
should have been credited to its author. Miss Mary
Winchester Abbot, OF New-Haven. Conn:
gave her a rose long years ago,
When her hair was golden and our love was new;
4 crimson rose, its leaves aglow
With ElsteninE drops of silver dew.
I plucked rSse from her grave to-day
Ny hair is giver the grave is old
And l whisptssed. Love is love alway"
As l droppef tear in its heart of gold.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-22
PASSING CHEER.

Already letters of acknowledgment have been
received telling of the pleasure experienced by
invalid members who have received the beautiful
photographs of foreign lands and CHEEKY word
from Mrs NJ Connecticut. who is constantly
doing or giving something to make others happy .
New-York tribune., 1902-01-22

Miss T. Newark. n. j., member whose own
life has been saddened by the death of loved
mother does most OF her sunshine work in visiting
the sick and doing little kindnesses for those in
distress besides writing letters OF sympathy TO
sorrowing ones. and she makes herself a COM