New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-16
COMELY WOMEN SCARCE.
r,w.L. SELECTS FROM THOUSANDS OF
APPLICANTS FOR ITS EXHIBITION.

os whatever else New-York may mourn its scar
city il certainly cannot be Of women out Of work,
women who want TO do something.'-women. in
short who absolutely sure they can success
fully accomplish anything under the sun. moon,
Stars or electric light that any other woman may
require Of them A thousand Of this per-
stasion elbow ed and shoudered each other about
last night in The great auditorium Of Madison
Square Garden 1t the final review by the rep
-eseatatlves Of the Professional woman's League
Of the various Municipalities that responded to
their advertisement foT Young and comedy women
10 lake Part in its forthcoming exhibition. For
DAYS these applicants have been interviewed by
the hundreds at the leagues headquarters on
Forty hfth-st. But it seemed impossible cope
with the crowds there. and Mrs. Edwin Knowles.
the president determined 10 make end of it. and
do or die last night
Typical specimens of different nationaties We're
desired represent the characteristic occupations
etc. OF various countries in the foreign village"
series. Scattered about over the rough boarding
sitting in groups on the loose lumber or standing
chairs and craning necks 10 see what was
going on were the all sorts and conditions
that responded 10 the young and comely' call.
Drygoods and millinery much in evidence. 1t
seemed incompreheHsible apparently that anything
in pink silk and green ostrich pIumes yard lons
could be rejected as too old too fat" This
statement Of bald fact was resorted to except
in self-defence and last resort.
When active operations began and the officers Of
the league stationed themselves bout a centrally
placed table and the master of ceremonies called
for EnglishEomen, there was a general stampede
Everybody present appeared 10 have been born in
England They almost climbed on each others
shoulders 10 get in the front ranks. The women
Policemen, Who had previously been selected
were present, and were called upon 10 Try their
hand at their new jon by reducing the mob before
them 10 some sort OF order. But though six feet
tai and over, and numbering ten all told they
MADE only slight impression on the ranks of
pushing females. Only half a dozen of each ma
uenality was required and the discriminating
powers Of the judges were decidedly taxed. Those
selected were relegated to the rear. and rejected
daughters o. the mother country were importuned
and lmplored 10 stand hack and make room for
the next relay
II there are any Irish ladies present, Will they
please come 10 tn 'front.'" called in stentorian
tones Nc bargain counter ever witnessed such a
rush Back from the van little. knots of appli-
ants could De overheard discussing the situation
flrst tine my feet and inches were any good to
ms. remarked a . foot >" policeman Takes
.sros more stun every time 10 make dress
suit lhis is the first time in tWenty-seven years
w.. sEsT served me : good turn"
there amt Sally Jones, Wonder II she thinks she
e EoGng and comey-' / wont leave a hair in her
See here. Mamie" saiG third what YOU going
as: II roU 90 German viii TOO"
-. sp0s,n they ask you to talk it, though, came
Wei, you can't talk German any better
mats So-weli. lets go Scotch then; that won [
Os haic-r1 1nd row, Scotch assies are,'
several who had pushed 10 the front as English
..eappeareo as French women and later when Gu
1eis were called for many assured the lea rep
..ssentaJiVes that they could make I'D At any
uohailtF Ia make first class Filipino plea ded
Vhe PLUMP blonde You wouldn't know me- An
"theT who. after some discussion. was admitted
9 MeXican rushed out TO the door and peered
anlousy up and down the street. 4 lank speci-
men q nnascUiinity emerged from the darkness
Say JAKE, come or IN here-it's more fun than q
COX ~ monkeys. and I've been took for Mexico
Jake accepted the invitation and sweled the
HoHo about the Judges ia BILE
SHiss-' called the master Of ceremonies See
mere, he continued TO the onslaught of all col0rs
YOU weren't all born in Switzerland, were you?
9et 10 hair OF YOU don't know which side of the
Norld rs on. Break away there q little. VIII YOU.
80 Take OF some of those wells. / can't see what
color you are behind all that
All c0lors were in evidence and. alas. Eli ages.
ION infants iI TO lettering grayheads
" mere did you ever sell ticksts?' was asked
u one applicant for that position
LoneT Island the prompt reply.
5ness yOuN DO. then. Pass en-.
mink You sell thousand in an hour
"ss inquired Of the next in line
lou bet ! could IL / had the chance
Tive her 3 chance laughed one OF the leaguers
S.o she vas set apart with the elect.
Inc work Of election matter OF hours
ne declined with thanks Were mustered out at
% however. the national representatives assigned
ne duties required them when the great day
siolIo arrive. and quiet Eeigned once more "ithn
Inc Garden walls