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New-York tribune., 1902-01-31
TONGUELESS LECTURER DIES
WOUNDED THREE TIMES, CAPTURED BY
CANNIBALS AND ALMOST DROWNED.

Word was received in Brooklyn yesterday Of
the death in Philadelphia last Sunday of Will
lam Henry Champion, who last April had two
thirds of his tongue cut out in the Seney Hos
pltal, Brooklyn, and was afterward able to go
on the lecture platform. The operation on his
tongue was made necessary by a cancer. He
died from cancer of the liver.
Before the operation on his tongue, Champion
spent days in delivering his lectures into phono-
graphs, in order that his means of livelihood
might not be gone when he had lost the power
of articulate speech. Much to his surprise and
that of the doctors, he found after the opera
tion that he could still talk so as to be under
stood. He returned TO the lecture platform
and, with the aid of the monographs. was more
successful than he had been before.
Mr. Champion had a varied career. When a
boy at Manhasset, Long Island, he kicked
IN the face Dy mule. He recovered after six
teen pieces of bone had been removed. Later
he was nearly drowned, and was revived after
an hours work. In the Civil War he was
went to sea. and after many strange adventures
was captured by cannibals. Escaping from his
captors. he fell down a coal mine. Then it was
he said that he decided to devote the remainder
of his life to saving souls. From evangelist's
life Champion went to that of a Brooklyn po-
liceman. After eight years of service in that
capacity he became a lecturer. He leaves one
and widow, to whom he was married last
cT1rr1r
New-York tribune., 1902-01-31
MEDICAL SOCIETY TO FIGHT BL4CKM4IL.
THIS WORK COMMENDED BY SAVINGS INsrIrC-
TIoNs, WHICH ARE ALSO A PREY
TO THE EVIL

The stand Ken by physicians against black
maiers has been especially commended by some
of the guardian savings organizations In this city
alleged that these savings institutions are too
a prey of blackmaers. assisted by lawyers. who
for a contingent fee foster this variety of enter
prise.
James Taylor Lewis. counsel to the State and
county medical associations. said yesterday. In
speaking about the Physicians Defence Union;
The New-York County Medical Association. in
taking up the defence of its members, has taken
the great step toward a free and charitable work
the part OF the responsible physicians OF this
city Unfortunately for many worthy poor, the
continued blackmailng by various irresponsible
persons under the tutelage of 'sf yster lawyers
has had the effect of some doctors passing by the
injured for fear that assistance in an emergency
afterward improperly cared for will bring down
upon T. cir head claim for damages ana a lawsuit
to defend they therefore insist upon knowing
those whom they treat. The work has been very
warmly commended and is drawing many Physl-
clans into this organization, the sentiment being
that II they felt that their brother physicians were
standing. united body. behind them, mucn of the
timidty and senstiveness provernial among phy-
sicians would be done away with and the public
would be benefited thereby. Under this new plan
OF defence for its members. the county medical
association furnishes without expense. the legal
services necessary 10 protect those who are at
tackled and expects the plan becomes generally
known among the profession TO destroy the prog
ress of this backmailing. which does so much harm
10 the public and curtals the work OF the medical
New-York tribune., 1902-01-31
HERE TO ATTEND HIS OPERA
PADEREWSkI ARRIVES ON THE OCEAN
IC-HIS PIANOS ATTEMPT
AT REVENGE

Isnace Paderewsk arrived here yesterday. with
his wife. on the Oceanic. He comes to see and
oversee the production OF his opera, "Manru. at
the Metropolitan Opera House. which will take
place early next month. and he will incidentally
make short concert tour. The ship had an un-
usually rough passage. and the heavy sea caused
Mr.. Paderewski's piano come nearer to getting
the upper hand of him than any plano did be-
fore
1t Friday morning that i'll luck came so
near. Paderewski was lying in bed and the plano
was. standing by, according to musical eti-
quette, which requires piano always stand in
the presence Of its master The piano. however
being deeply moved by the motion of the ship for
got its manners and it's morals-for which pianos
never were famous. anyway-and everything else,
and made plunge for the artist. 1t landed on his
New-York tribune., 1902-01-31
DINNER FOR FISHING CAPTAINS.

THE OLD SALTS SPIN YARNS ABOUT THE GREAT
UREs OF THE DEEP
The fourth annual dinner for the captains OF the
Manhattan fishing fleet given by Captain N
B. Church last night at the Astor House. The cap
tains of forty steam fishing vessels and a number
of invited guests enjoyed an elaborate menu
Captain y B. Church. president of the Fisheries
COMPANY responded to the toast The Fisheries
Company and Its Captains He was oI followed Go oy
politan Country Where All the Worlds at Home
Captain Henry o. Nckerson. of the ran RIVER
Line What the Captains Are Looking For, ana
Captain Francis Beckwth commodore OF the meet,
'"The Perilous Ride of Commodore Other toasts
were responded by Felix Jellinik, l. E. warren,
Ivers W. Adams, Professor Adolph Hirsn; NJ. r
Bagg p. II. Farley. w. II. Chase and Il. r CARE
The tables were decorated with fish nets Captains
of fishing steamers from Maine to Florida told sto-
ries of their experiences on various cruises.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-31
NURSES IN A WR4NGLE.
BE COMPOSED OF INDIVIDUALS OR So
CIETIES IS THE STUMBLING BLOCK.


With the organization of the society still ncom-
plete Il looks as II there would be division in the
ranks of the New York State Nurses Association
now in session in this city. The meetings began
yesterday and two sessions were held.
The question of membership occupied a large part
Of the day, and left unsettled when the after
neon session adjourned. One of the factions is in
favor of not admitting membership in the organi
cation any individual members but of making it
an association of and women nurses gradu-
ate clubs and societies, with the voting power
vested in elected delegates from them. Speakers
on this side claimed that with a membership com
posed of individual nurses throughout the State
the vote of the organization Will be unweldy and
that the expense of travelling and the time con-
sumed In going TO distant parts of the State will
prevent large numbers of from attending
the meetings. The individual faction" is headed
the society. One OF the speakers this side
that unless Individual members are admitted to all
the privileges or the organization another society
viii undoubtedly be started without delay.
AT the meeting yesterday, in addition to the char
ter members present. there We're representati tiyes
different parts of the State and thirty-fve others
whoshave applied Tor membership. or the latter
four were men.
The first meeting of the New-York State associa-
ing the outline OF a constitution was adopted and
the officers were chosen The object of the sociafv
is gain by legislation a higher STANDARD for
nurses in this State. Miss Nye stated that II is
hoped to secure a law compelling an graduate
nurses residing in this State TO file with the Secre-
New-York tribune., 1902-01-31
A GROWING INSURANCE COMPANY.

The Provident Savings Life Assurance Society OF
NewYork has gust issued its twenty-seventh an
nual statement. which shows decided gains during
the year 1901. With it's record of substantial growth
and continued prosperity. the company may well
be placed in the front rank of the life insurance
companies Of the country A few figures will ba
interesting in this connection. The COMPANY re-
ports assets of s51l6S7S. increase of 81 Oe 5as
over the year previou:. 1t has added to its re-
serve over the year 1900 sa23 900. II has alec a.
creased Its surplus, its income it's premium ac-
count. interest and rents, the year before
While II shows these increases, il also shows a de
crease in expenses. ~
since It's organization the company has made
total payments 10 policy holders. and now holds
Tor their beneht geo and no death losses are
due and unpaid Under the conservative manage
nent of President Scott the ccmriiny is 10 he S6n
graduated on its good showing. - - ~
New-York tribune., 1902-01-31
PHTLHAPMoyIC CONCERT.

A concert to establish fund for members need
'ng assistance will be given tomorrow evening by
as ~omen's Philharmonic Society. in the Waldorf
astoria, at $50 O'Clock.
Miss Mary Wood Chase, a star" pupil Of Oscar
asH' OF Berlin. will play the Schumann Carnival.
pS >; Chopin group and compositions by
@oszkowsh and Snding
ass Charlotte Walker soprano and Miss Mar
trsS9 9ohnstone, the Swedish vionst. will also con-
..rgole 10 the programme
vo oplect Of the fund is to lend money to young
eone OF talent 10 help them in securing a musical
VIZ wbaS1uon IL VIII also be used to aid musicians
fortune i "'eu 'iiioush iiiiess vi Hiis-
srs sarah Eliot Newman. of No. 334 Madison
ub,sAs gives reception for Miss Chase tonight at
nencaa many people Of musical and social prom-
New-York tribune., 1902-01-31
REPORT OF THE CHERC

REPORT OF THE CHEROKEE BRANCH.
President of the r s. s.: It seems a much longer
time than it really has been since your beautiful
box so full of good and pretty and useful things
for our IT. S S. School was received. also your
presents by mail. and nice pictures and
papers from kind New-York member.
We greatly admired ard appreciated them all,
but great and unforeseen calamity deprived us
Of many of them. and Christmas Day found us
very thankful for roof left to shelter
To explain briefly: few days before Christmas
commodious and comfortable girls quarters
was burned to the ground. The fire started on the
roof while the entire school force was in the same
building at dinner; when discovered the big dry
Everything was done that could be, but it was
seen in few minutes that our schoolgirls would
Portable and happy home TO them. Mr.. Spray began
at once to make arrangements to keep the chill
deserve being cared for for their behavior from the
that can Thankfully assure you that we are still
together, a busy and happy T. S. 5. school. abid-
comforts left us rather than in the shadow of
vain regrets over losses that can never be re-
kindly taken the matter up, and promises new
and better building for these girls in the near
About that fancy work spoke Of in my las last
letter | cannot say now just when II Will be forth
coming. Much Of that material was burned and
besides. we are busily engaged in making clothes
with her force of girls had just finished.
I inclose S. and ask therefor the enrolment OF
mitt; At the present time Mrs Hammitt Is at
DgnaP ono Ana she VIII Prooa9Ry Rs1 Ffha ee[e
South Dakota, where he is engaged as head teach
me - asking about your 7. S S. because he has
found great need for good reading matter there.
has been for three years one OF the ,ablest and
most devoted of ,coworkers, I thought to save
bers. Anything you can spare him will be much
ia and made 3a good s T Of y 4oq5F n the
Indian Training School. Cherokee, n. c.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-31
HEBREWS DO NOT WANT BODY TAKEN Up
'E" WOULD LIKE TO BURY PARENTS TOGETHER
RELIGIOUS SENTIMENT STANDS
IN TIA WAY.

Owing to the feeling among orthodox Hebrsus
INST removing the bodies of dead persons from,
tner nrst resting place. Howard Cohen has found
IL necessary &c appeal to the Supreme Court to get
possession OF the body of his mother which lies In
the little old cemetery of Congregation Shearith
Israel, in the New Bowery near Chatham Souars
w. Z. Whitlock. counsel for Mr. Cohen Yesterday
asked Justice Maddox in the Brooklyn Supreme
court for an order directing the Hebrew Conzre-
CATION TO allow him TO remove the body of Mrs
Adela Cohen to Mount Neboh Cypress Hills that
1t might be buried beside that of her husband
In opposing the application Jacob Nathan repre-
SSentlng snearith Israel Congregation which now
ia ne" synagogue at No 102 Central Park West
sdIu that the congregation 80 years old III
Was, ne SAID, a deep rooted religious Sentiment
among EieDrews that the bodies of those who 5Ied
IN the Hebrew faith should never be disnrerred
ms ourylng place, which congregation has
ndd IN the Bowery for two centuries" said Mr
Natnan mas been maintained in it's undisturbed
than 100000" ' i111 nioio
Justice Maddox reserved his decision
New-York tribune., 1902-01-31
MORE VALENTINES.

All children love TO receive valentine.
It VIII require about sixty TO supply the Crippled
Children's branch on East Eghty-eighth-st. This
is such a simple form OF sunshine that each or
these little unfortunates should be remembered on
February H. There more than two hundred
Sunshine children in the Indian branches at Fort
Bennett. s D.. and Cherokee. \. G. The presi-
ian children unless there are enough to go
round as il is better that none should be remem-
bercd than that any should be neglected or for
gotten. II is necessary that any hut the In
extensive ones should be sent but these should
start on their mission early date, especially
TO South Dakota, where the mails are often de-
ayrpl
New-York tribune., 1902-01-31
FREE COURSE IN LIBRARY WORK.

A free course in library work has just been
offered to young and young women over six
teen years of age having high school education
its equivalent at the Hudson Guild. No. 252
West wenty-sixth-st. The Hudson Guild is
institution whose aims are to teach practically
and theoretically the ethics of organization among
wage-earners and to improve tie moral. mental
and physical development of its members. In
struct:on in all its classes is given free. The guild
maintains clubs and classes for children, free
kindergarten. playground, baths. and a bank.
Public meetings for the discussion of labor ques
tions very often held under its auspices. Wal
Elliott the headWorker Of this institution.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-31

CLOTH serge and all the familiar fabrics in both
wool and cotton suitable.
To cut these trousers for boy of eight years of
age yard of material "A Il yards % inches wide
Will be required: to cut the knickerbockers Us
Yards A or / yard 80 inches wide.
The pattern 4046 is cut in sizes for boys of four,
six eight. ten and twelve years of age
The pattern will be sent to any address
ceipt Of 10 cents Please give number and years
distinctly Address Pattern Department, New
York Tribune. If in hurry for pattern send an
extra tv o cent stamp. and will mail by letter
postage in sealed envelope.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-31

way trench opposite the northwest corner of the
Times Building. This bridge. the building of
which The Tribune recommended In an editorial
last Sunday furnishes a great relief to the block
ade existing between Broadway and Park Row.
Instead of having to leave the Broadway cars at
Chambers-st at the PoStoftice and making
long detour, il is possible to come directly
across City Hall Park TO Park Row and Nassau-st.
This short cut constitutes not merely great
saving of time, but also removes the danger of
being down by wagons whcn constantly
threatened those who had the temerity to try the
crowded and obstructed passage along Mail-st.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-31
PASSING ON CHEER.

A Manhattan member who has been seeking
health in different localities is now sojourning near
Boston Mass In spite of his illness and his wan
derings he keeps in touch with the T. s. S. work.
responding 10 Sunshine requests. made known
through the column. Invalids In Maine and New
Hampshire have received cheer from him recently.
He writes Il am always glad 10 see that the good
work Of Sunshine continues"
Miss Anna Baker has. during her convalesence.
made pretty scrapbooks OF magazine pictures,
which will be forwarded to invalids the list being
furnished at the office. She will also pass on
reading matter Mrs. J. S Hedden will continue
her regular distributions of cheer
New-York tribune., 1902-01-31
AFTERyOOy SONG RECITAL.

A large audience gathered Yesterday afternoon al
the Builders League, No. "A West One-hundred-
to hear the song recital given
by Miss Anne Wright Comstock, contralto, and
Alfred Jewett Mclean, tenor.
The recital began with group of Mendelssohn
duets by Miss Comstock and Mr.. Mclean and each
then gave groups of compositions by eminent COM
nosers DR. Arne's quaint old song The Lass
with the Delicate Air, sung by Miss Comstock
and Mr. NcI.ean's rendering Of 20 For Breath of
Moorland," by Fisher, received with special
favor. although each selection was warmly ap-
pIa
New-York tribune., 1902-01-31
PUBLIC MUST SEE MAYOR IN MORNING.

MR.. Low MAKES THIS DECISION ON ACCOUNT OF
LARGE NUMBER OF BOARD MEETINGS
Mayor Low asked yesterday that the public must
not try TO see him in the afternoon He explained
that so many board meetings were scheduled for
the afternoon that it practically impossible to
see any one at that time unless by appointment
The Mayor has decided to the public in the
outer office only between the hours of i0:3O a m
and l2;S0 p m In the afternoon he will remain in
the inner office He will still meet citizens how
ever by appointment. but unless such an engage
ment has been made he feels constrained to refuse
to them.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-31
HELD ON BROTHERS. TESTIMONY.

MAN ACCUSED OF WHITE PLAINS MURDER RE
MANDED FOR THE GRAND JURY.
Upon the evidence OF his brother William. Frank
BOYD the colored man, arrested on the charge OF
numbering Mrs Isabelle Allen near her home. in
Wnite Plains, on the night of January % was com,
ilie'eo 10 tne Westchester County Jail by Coroner
jury.
"hnam Boyd said that he met his brother In B.
lana saloon at Silver Lake Park short dis
lance from where the murder was committed
dDout . O'Clock on the night of the crime His
white woman and killed her S 'iA1 q
Continuing. Boyd said: .sVVhep r heard tba+ ,,-h.
Ia 1raI Nfs. Ailen was murdered I told my mother
Mhen got nome the story that my brother FranL
mad told me about killing white woman an5
killed " WYNN rNanh
New-York tribune., 1902-01-31
THE REV. DIR. CHAPMAN RECorERIyG

The Rev. DR.. j. Wilbur Chapman. pastor Of IN.
Fourth Presbyterien Church. at Ninety-frst-st and
West End-ave.. has sent letter from Kingston
Jamaica expressing belief that he will entirely re-
cover his health. which has been improved by his
Say IN Ihe west IndleS- The Rev. DR. John
Lewis Clark assistant pastor, viii have for the
subject of his sermon Sunday evening .aThe In
spiration and Intent of Scripture
New-York tribune., 1902-01-31
NEW ROUTE TO NOME S4FER

Seattle. Jan. SO.-After undergoing severe hard
ships and overcoming many obstacles the MEM
bers OF the Trans-Alaska Company exploration and
trail building party have succeeded in cutting their
way through from the Yukon to Ilism man Lake and
establishing trail, which. it is thought. will mark
commercially far as Nome and
contiguous region is concerned In addition 10 es-
tablishing a horse trail. with road houses thirty
miles apart making safe route in the depth Of
winter for travellers. mail and freight. the party
secured good deal of Typographical information
IN regard to the country traversed, which will rem
der necessary material alterations in .he maps.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-31
BY AND BY.

At last. somewhere. some happy day,
The bliss will round lie;
For all a Joyous way
To follow, by and by.
'Tis promised by the bird. the brook.
The wide, unsylahled air;
Whittier l chance to look,
] see it written there.
I learn II from each star that wheels.
From every flower that blows,
From all a young heart feels,
And all old heart knows.
-Gohn Vance Cheney. In Harper's Magazine.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-31
NEEDS A RAY OF SUNSHINE.

4 New-Jersey member has paid the initiation fee
for Mrs. BERTHE Johnson, Of Indian Territory, and
asks that a few rays of sunshine. such as would
cheer one poor and lonely, may reach this needy
woman who is helpless from paralysis ard sub
ject to epeptic attacks. Her husband Is an indus
trious workman when there Is work but he can
do little beyond providing the necessities or life
but she says. He is so good and kind to me
There are children. girl of twelve. who idoes
the work between times and Saturdays. and the
other child is five years. She is fond OF reading.
and her great solace Is window plants, which the
New Jersey member takes pleasure in supplying.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-31
THANKS FOR SUNSHINE.

Miss H. NJ Melen Of Massachusetts, expresses
her grateful thanks to all Sunshine members who
have so often remembered her with CHEEKY gifts.
She writes: The T. S. S has brought much
brightness into home. and try to extend 1t TO
others far possible am a smut IN ana
nv sister n mute, appreciate the society more
tLan those who can go abroad ! am anxious 10
read the life of Charles George Gordon. the nero
and martyr. who lies in the wastes OF the tar
Soudan' and shall be more than glad to receive II
an has a to pass on
New-York tribune., 1902-01-31
GAGE COMING HERE ON MONDAY

II was said in Wall Street yesterday that LYMAN
j. Gage who tomorrow retires from the Secretary
ship OF the Treasury. would Monday visit this
city to confer with the directors of the Interna-
tionaI Banking Corporation, the presidency Of
which II is reported the directors are urging him n
take. Valentine P. Snyder president of the West
acting president of the international Banking Cor
poration- -
New-York tribune., 1902-01-31
NEW OCEAN STEAMSHIP OFFICIAL.

Savannah. Ga. Jan. So.-It was announced here
to-day officially that E 7. Charlton. of New-York
would succeed W. H. Peasants temporarily in the
office of traffic manager of the Ocean Steamship
Company with the title of general freight and pas
senger agent Headquarters will be continued In
New-York tribune., 1902-01-31

tary OF state copies of their diplomas and suitable
ana mat lists OF these be filed with clerks
ot lhe various counties, the object being to pro-
tect the public against impostors who claim to
been graduated. ' ~
The other officers of the association are Miss
Isabel Merritt, of Brooklyn first vice-president:
MSS Annie r Young, second vice-president; Miss
HI HNiIizabeth c Sanford of Rochester secretary,
MISS Mary r. Thornton of this city treasurer The
meetings will continue at 10 a. and p M to-day
New-York tribune., 1902-01-31
ERIE TELEPHONE COMPANY TO SELL OUT.

At the annual meeting yesterday of the Erie
Telegraph and Telephone Company the proposition
submitted by the directors sell the property and
franchises of the company to the Occidental Tele-
phone and Telegraph Company ratified The
directorate was reduced from fifteen TO i've mem
bers, and the following elected members of
the board: Francis r. Hart, Albert B. Chandler
William c. Endicott. Reginald Foster and Philip
Dexter. 1t also voted to cancel the company's
agreement with the Postal Telegraph Company, OF
Texas. dated May 15 1900
New-York tribune., 1902-01-31
NOTICE.

All letters and packages intended for the
It. :. :. should he addressed to the Tribune
sunshine Society. Tribune Building. New
York City.
If the above address is carefully observed.
communi cn tions intended for the II. 5. =. will
be less likely to go astray.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-31
BEyEFIT FOR A HOSPITAL.

The benefit at the Casino on Sunday evening for
the Metropolitan Hospital. in Eighty-second-st..
near Second-ave., promises to be great success
The following performers will appear: Miss Marie
DressIer the Angela Sisters, Miss Adele Earring
ton, Miss Emma Carus, Miss ZeIma Rawlston. Miss
Jane Whitbeck. John Hymes. Robert Hilliard,