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New-York tribune., 1902-04-18
WONAN'S VANITY COADEnNED.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir. One OF the most beautiful sights / have seen
was a flock OF wild ducks they sailed aoft In
the twilight hour against the reddening sky
Wondered then, and 1 wonder now. how 1t is that
man civilized Christianized. has the heart to go
,orth and stain of nature with his pitiless
-ort And If man cruel in his ptiless sport, not
iass cruel for vanitys sake is pitiless woman, as
rranresentad on the crowded promenade for the
afternoon recreation. Almost half the women that
90 10 and fro are bird breast or wing be-
dSecked Right pleased. too. they seem to be with
,ba rasIlts of their millinery efforts, regardless,
tasiess of the cost of these blood bought. nature
,oan lifts which make the forests desolate life
So ap5 songless How such cruel, false fashion
nrrnnts wornanly tastei Some of these adorn-
n,s are twisted of shape, made to follow the
rye Of the bonnet; others are perched aloft Qn
u,st self-mockeryl II in anticipated flight TO
49, nests where their starvelings are calling and
SYIne The woman Of civilization lays claim TO q
ss Ssrsst,anized conscience attuned TO PHYS demand
III or ethical culture that should put her heart
@ is.s unfeeling indulgence well to the blush! true
he n for food, for sport, for heartiess adorl-
:. -, -, that mankind has become terror 10 All the
n,S features beneath him poweriess and unable
nas,st their oppressors And yet we love 10 re.
70 ., ,bat .skind deeds the music OF the world.
pe 80 mans charm is his kindness Let US NOT
liz, also the truth that cruelty Is our mean
70, Love tnot cruel fear or hate) must ana
,sr es. - viii be the saving power OF the world T.
New-York tribune., 1902-04-18
KELVIN CONES TOMORROW.
THE ENGLISH SCIENTIST TO VISIT THIS
COUNTRY FOR THE THIRD TINE.

Among the passengers who expected to az
Lord Kelvin. who is to-day the most distinguished
representative of in Great Britain. II not IN
the whole civilized world This is his third visit
TO America the two previous having been
made in 1884 and 1897 The present Lady Kelvin
his second wife accompanies him, she has done
on former occasions. They planning to speno
about three weeks in this country.
A reception will be given TO Lord and Lady kei-
win by the American Institute of Electrical Ene1-
neers on next Monday evening. at Columbia Uni
versity The institute has invited the university
the National Academy of Science the American
Association for the Advancement of Science the
American Mathematical Society the American
Physical Society, the Astrophysical society oi
America and the New-York Academy OF sciences
to unite in offering the compliment Addresses oy
President Butler and eminent men or science are
expected. The committee of arrangements con-
e,sts of Professor Francis B. Crocker. Calvin W.
Rice Professor Robert S. Woodward. Frederick r.
Keppel, DR.. Arthur G. Webster. PROFESSOR j. MIC
Keen Cattell and Thomas Commerford Martin.
Lord Kelvin elevated to the peerage only
ten years ago, and was long known to the world as
Sir William Thomson. Even before he was knight
ed In 1857 though his scientific labors had attracted
worldwide attention. He had then occupied the
chair of natural philosophy in the University OF
Glasgow for twenty-one years, post which he
filled until 1899. Three years before his resignation
upon the completion of half century Of service
that event was made the occasion OF a wonderful
demonstration OF homage from leaders Of science
all over the globe. There has probably been no
parallel to that celebration. Glasgow. 1t may be
added. though his homo ever since he was eight
New-York tribune., 1902-04-18
SUNSHINE APPRECIATION.

The Tribune and all members OF the l. D . de-
sire express to Mrs. Frank Louis Nugent' presi-
dent OF Manhattan Branch No. .. their corolai
thanks and deep appreciation OF her kindness and
berality in giving the charming reception for the
society at her nome April 16. Every member
present felt indebted Mrs. Nugent. not only for
a delightful afternoon but for the opportunity to
meet so many co-workers from different States
In spite of the great crowd many informal plans
were discussed among the members for future work.
and a large number indicated their desire TO aid
the work effectually by forming Sunshine
branches.
members in Vienna, Austria Glasgow, Scotland and
the Bahama Islands have been received full of the
writer's regrets being unable TO attend the re-
ception. Mr. Stout aged member Of New
Brunswick (N. j. branch whose health did not per
init him attend. wrote: Il trust that our younger
and stronger members may enjoy inspiring
union and that Gods blessing may upon you
all" When Mrs. \. +. Kitchell. ninety-two years
old, OF the Hill branch Brooklyn. congratulated
taking the journey. she replied: 1t worth
it. meet all these sunshny folks" The Man
haitian branches were naturally more fully repre-
sented than those at a distance. and New-Jersey
ranked in numbers. while Connecticut has lost
bosn nons o h. M m & i9r as
The following Manhattan presidents. accompanied
Miss. Florence Meyer. Branch No. !; Miss NJ. Reid
No W. 3; Mrs; b. ,,I. F. co2ley Ne & 4; Mrs H&ngent & No
10; Miss J oImstead No II; Mrs Cornell and
Mrs Charles spraeue. of the Little Mothers
branch; Miss salie HamilI, of the Mothers branch
of St. Marks Chapel; Miss Sara Curry. of the
Little Missionary branch: Mrs. c. Burchard and
Miss Duncan. representing Mrs. Lyman. president
OF the Hester White Memorial branch. Margaret
Pascal. Of the Pascal Institute branch: Miss Os-
borne president of the Ninety-sixth-st. school
branch and Mrs Perrepont Greene, president of
the Chelsea branch. Mrs. William Jebb. president
of Manhattan No p is seriously i'll. and Miss A.
Phillips president of No 9, and Miss Anna {.
Ruddy. president of the Home Garden branch. were
also detained by illness.
The Hin branch of Brooklyn. was well repre-
sented by many Of it's most active workers
well its officers The New-Jersey delegates from
the Rutherford Arlington and East Orange adult
branches numerous. The Arlington Juniors
numbering 3D. was the only junior branch repre-
sented by its officers and several members Mrs.
Frank Drummond. president of the Allendale On.
j. branch unable to be present, on account OF
family illness. Mrs. r. NJ Tremper, president of
the Kingston On. " branch, represented a band
of Jealous workers in the cause of Sunshine.
Among the guests many who might claim
to be charter members of the T. S. s. being
ciated with its work almost from the beginning.
These Mrs. D. NJ. Mechlem. Mrs. j. Miller
and Miss Miller, Mrs. and Miss Crossley. Miss
Doughty, Miss Scoteld, Mrs. Rianhart, Mrs. Par
sons. Mrs John Rankin and many others.
New-York tribune., 1902-04-18
NEW-YORK MEN BUY AETNA NDEHAiIl.

THE HARTFORD COMPANY SECURED BY A SYNDI-
GAIT: FOR REORGANIZATION.
Hartford. Conn. April 1.-THE hitna Indemnity
Comnanv of this city was sold to-day to a New
yorL svndicate which takes 1900 shares of the
total issue OF $500 shares. The price paid Is sl1o a
share The syndicate is headed by Judge James VI.
Thomas and Colonel l.. n. Lindley.
The company is to be reorganized and the capital
stock Increased from $4,000 100000. and six or
,b. nresant directors Moses Fox Henry G.. Robin
son Arthur T. BisseIl. n. G. Talcotr, James ;.
Safiord and Appleton r. Hillyer are 10 retire. The
svnJIca ia will take most OF the stock to be
issued F. + Maxwell the president Is TO retire
bv his own wish but he will remain I'm the board
- dractors George l.. Chase the vice-president.
vii, also retire Edward Pegram, the present sec
r.tarv is to remain with the company in some
official capacIty.
New-York tribune., 1902-04-18
HR. BUCK WITH THE MAYOR.
THEY DISCUSSED THE CHIEF ENGINEERS REsIG
NATION AT LUNCHEON. IT WAS SAID.


Mayor Low and Chief Engineer Buck, OF the
East River Bridge took luncheon together at the
Hardware Club yesterday. and 1t was said last
night that Mr.. Bucks resignation from the Bridge
Department was discussed. Commissioner Linden
thai of the Bridge Department, is at odds with
Mr. Buck and would like to have him resign MI
Buck has been advised by his friends to refuse to
do so When Mr. Buck reached the City Hall yes
terdav the Mayor busy with a delegation, and
Mr. Buck sat in the main office. AS soon as the
hearing was out the way the Mayor and Mr.
Buck went into the inside office, where they chat
ted till luncheon time.
Commissioner I.ndenthal refused yesterday to
discuss the strained relations between himself and
Mr.. Buck o. F. Nichols. executive engineer OF the
williamsburg Bridge was summoned 10 MT Lin
denthas office and remained with his chief for haf
an hour Il has been reported that MI Nichols
would resign If Mr. Bucks resignation is forced
Mr. Nichols and Mr.. Buck have worked together
in perfect harmony ever since the Villa amsburS
bridge was designed and Mr.. Nichols. while Mr.
Buck was Ill last year. had charge OF nearly all
the details of the engineering. When Commissioner
IindenthaI assumed office Mr.. Nichols was placed
In practical charge of the bridge construction re-
porting Mr.. Buck. -, ,., :, a..
Bridge Department because of uncongenial sur
rounfings will go to Canada to become chief
engineer OF the Dominion Bridge Company.
New-York tribune., 1902-04-18
OLD GUARD TO PARADE AND DINE

The officers and members of the Old Guard WIN
parade next Tuesday. the seventy-sixth annt-
versary OF the founding of the organization Tho
battalion will assemble at the arnlory at 8 o. m
that day. and. preceded by the Old Guard Band
will march All Angels Church. West End-ave
and Eighty-irst- where memorial services Will
be held. beginning 3:45 p. m. They are to be-
conducted by the rector the Rev. DR.. s. De Iancsy
Townsend. who is chaplain of the Old Guard
In the evening. at the armory. the battalion will
assemble and hold its annual dinner President
Roosevelt. Governor Odell and many prominent
city officials have been invited.
New-York tribune., 1902-04-18
DOES NOT EXPECT CHANGE IN CONTROL

Regular meetings of the executive committee and
Of the full board of the United States Rubber Com
panv were held yesterday. Only routine business
was transacted. it was said after the meetings
The company Is still OF the opinion that there will
not be a sufficient response to the request for
proxies sert out by Talbot J. Taylor & Co. several
DAYS ago to effect change of control at the ap-
proaching annual meeting OF the stockholders.
The board of the Rubber Goods Manufacturing
Company, two-thrds of whom are representatives
of the Keene interest, have elected the following
Officers: A l.. Kelley. president: Eugene Underhtll
vice president: A. S. Swan, treasurer and w. A
Towner. secretary.
New-York tribune., 1902-04-18
FLAG RAISING.

Manhattan T. s. s. branch No 4. Mrs Elmer E.
Cooley. president has taken deep interest in the
work Of the Neighborhood House at No. 239 Spring
st, under the charge of the Rev II. r. Baker.
Through the interest Of this branch fine flag was
secured from Lafayette Post No 140 G. A r..
and the presentation made by General Henry
p Butler. at "A meeting last Monday. The chill
dren contributed their share to the entertainment
by giving patriotic songs and reCitationS and
there were tales of war "reminiscences by Com
mander Josiah c. Long. Henry Smith and others.
The exercises closed with the raising of the flag
which is, present expressed it, ito float
over these young children in benedicton of their
New-York tribune., 1902-04-18

the form Of engrossed resolutions signed By over
two hundred men and women principals This VIII
be the first affair in which the principals OF the
primary grammar and high schools have united TO
honor any school official
Miss Helen A Stein. OF Public School No IL Is
chairman Of the committee Of arrangements Tne
president of the Principals Club. Dr. Burtfs c
Magee Of Public School No Is. will preside The
other speakers will DR.. William J. o. Shea. pree.
dent of Male Principals Club; Miss Carrie g.
Monfort president OF the Grammar Principals As
ISOLATION and Miss Josephine Rogers. president AZ
the Primary Principals Association
New-York tribune., 1902-04-18
REOUESTS

The T. S. s. president is desirous of aiding
worthy family West Ninety-ninth-st.. whose
condition warrants an appeal for Sunshine help
The father has broken his leg, and the mother is
doing days washing to try to support the family
in which there five children, but this small in
is not sufficient for food. In af-
dition TO the claims of the landlord. The parents
are self-respecting people. and only the direct
necessity compelled them to make known their
the president
New-York tribune., 1902-04-18
TWO DAYS.

A perrect day. I tried to hold 1t fast; oo,
To make each hour my own and sip iIs S"ee'''
As n IN were a flower and its bee.
No one should come between me ana my Joy
Ny will should rule my actions for one DAY
All yes! il slipped away, its secret Kept
And hid from me behind the sunset ciouos-
Another day: God help me use the hours.
! said And let Thy will be done, not mine
I watched II might be some one needed help,
II l might speak word OF cheer, or give
A hand or even softly step where wounds
Were aching Day Of sweet revealing! when
- h' On. +. Butts
New-York tribune., 1902-04-18
FESTIVAL FOR THE MOUNT TABOR SCHOOL

A springtide festival in aid of the Mount Tapor
Manual Training School, will be given at Carheele
Hall this evenirg While the object for which the
noacer+ 90 Give, &c worthy of liberal patronage,
the entertainment itself promises TO be en1oyaoe
and Instructive There will be scenic reproouc-
lion Of the South in slavery time. plantation COZ coz
locuy and choruses by hundred singers.
Orders for boxes and seats may be sent 10 tne
2ey DR. John H Edwards: treasurer OF Ihe eolha sb.
mittee aiding the Rev. II. @. Miller, pastor OF Iie
Mount Tabor Church in his Industrial WorKx II II
Edwards may be reached at the Lincoln oatc De-
pcsir co-nnanv No 90 East Forty-second-st
New-York tribune., 1902-04-18
MAYBE CALLED TO BRICK CHURCH
THE REV. DIR. CHARLES WOOD OF PHILA-
DELPHIA is MENTIONED AS SUCCESS
SOR OF DIR. BABCOCK-

II was reported yesterday apparently good su-
thority that the Rev. DR.. Charles Wood. pastor OF
the Second Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia.
would succeed the late Rev. DR.. Maltbte D. Baocock
as pastor of the Brick Presbyterian Church. Fifth
ave The pulpit IL now temporarily occupied by the
Rsv DIR Henry van Dyke, to whom had been in
trusted the work of presenting to the church SUIT
able candidates for Dr. Babcock's successor
While the report of the Rev DIR. Woods condi-
tionaI selection pastor of the Brick Churcn 10
New-York tribune., 1902-04-18
TAXES OUT CITIZEN PAPERS AT EIGHTY

Commissioner Shields was much surprised yester-
aav when a white haired man walked into his Of
&C. erd asked for his first citizen papers which
,a 1vouId declare intention to become a citizen
NJ the United States. The old man said he
Er,ncs McCabe of No. 2&9 West Thirty-seventh-st.
us said he was eighty years old. and that he came
70 America from Ireland In 1891 The papers were
6Yan him
New-York tribune., 1902-04-18
RURENS,s ~THE HOLY FAMILY"
A DESCRIPTION OF THE PAINTING JUST
PRESENTED TO THE METROPOLL-
TAN MUSEUM OF ART

In the painting by Ruoens The Holy Family.
presented to the Metropolitan Museum Of Art by
James Henry Smith. the Virgin is seated with the
Infant Christ standing upon her left. The infant
ST. John stands at the Virgin feet and oehind the
Mother and Child is ST. Elizabeth. with her hand
on the Infants arm In the shadow to the right is
St Joseph On the left st. Francis Assist bends
forward his face fixed in devotion on the Child
Beyond him appears a lamb. further back a land
scape and buildings under gray sky streaked
with crimson the horizon, and behind the main
New-York tribune., 1902-04-18

ceived credence in some quarters. members OF Dr.
Van Dykes congregation denied that his name
had been considered more favorably in this connec-
ton than that OF other clergymen- deacon OF
the church said yesterday afternoon that no cen
mite choice would made until May 10. or possandy
not until June l. -. 49,
The Rev DIR Wood has been pastor OF the
second Presbyterian Church OF Philadelphia Tor the
last fifteen years Before his election 70 tnaf po-
nit he spent ten years at Germantown oulld1ng up
the Presbyterian parish there He ts known as q
hard worker a good speaker and a man OF peas
ant p.ersonality He will occupy the pulpit or enc
Brick Church next Sunday.
New-York tribune., 1902-04-18
ANNUAL DINNER OF oTsEGo SOCIETY.

The Otsego Society. which was organized nearly
two years ago. and of which Silas B. butcher is
president will hold annual dinner az tho
Union League Club. Brooklyn. this evening ae
o'clock The society already has large member
the dinner will be Joseph j. Little, Francis W.
Halsey, Robert L. Luce. Frederick A Bum and
Herman II. Baker
New-York tribune., 1902-04-18
A TESTIMONIAL FOR JOHN JASPER.
prygrJc SCHOOL. PRINCIPALS TO PRESENT HIN
WITH ENGRossED RESOLUTIONS AT
BREAKFAST AT DELMoNCo's.

The principals OF the public schools or the Bor-
oughs of Manhattan and The Bronx will tender to
Superintendent John Jasper a testimonial break
fast" on Saturday next at Defmonico's. On this
occasion the principals of the elementary and high
schools OF those boroughs will present Mr. Jasper
with a testimonial Of their esteem and regard in
New-York tribune., 1902-04-18
NOTICE.

All letters and packages intended for the
T. =. 8. should be addressed to The Tribune
sunshinc Society. Tribune building, New
yorl, ci,y. IL the above address Is ca refully
q ed comm m ications intended Tor IN q
Il. =. y. viii be less likely to asfrHy- me
Sunshine Society has no connectioh
other organization
e. word sunshine
New-York tribune., 1902-04-18
com MEDAL FOR MISS sICKELS.

Chicago. April 1.-THE International Society of
La Savateur of Paris France, has awarded
Emma c. Sickels Chicago woman. gold medal
"for exceptional bravery in checking the Indian
wal IF
New-York tribune., 1902-04-18
rEN rHorSAND DOLLAR MEnORLAL.

The American Female Guardian Society and
Home for the Friendless was the recipient of
check for SO 600 yesterday. which was given by a
friend In memory of Mrs. Sarah A. Stone. its late
treasurer.
New-York tribune., 1902-04-18

mother who trying to teach her little boy
TO say mo. thank you" asked him AT dinner III ne
would have some beans No" replied the child
No, WHAT" asked mamma sweetly- The boy
looked at her in surprise and answered. NO
rsru
New-York tribune., 1902-04-18

Old Gentleman-Do you mean TO say that your
teachers thrash you?
Little Roy-Never. We have moral suasion IN
our school
Olo Gentleman-Whats thate
Boy-Oh. get KEEP IN. and stood up IN cor
nere. and locked out and locked in and made 10
write one word a Thousand times. and scowled at
ano tawe6 at; and that's all.-zMotherhood
New-York tribune., 1902-04-18
SAYINGS OF LITTLE FOLKS.

rhe children had written compositions the
giraffe They were reading them aloud to the
class. At length the time came for little Willie
to read his II was follows: The girane Is
dumb animal and cannot express itself oy any
sound because its neck is so long that It's voice
get. tired on its way to its mouth
New-York tribune., 1902-04-18

group is ruined building, with tree at the side.
The height of the picture is S1% inches. and It's
width 6S12 inches
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-13
THE KING Dimes
OUR GENERALS
Corbin, Young and Wood Guests of
King Edward in Honor
of Kitchener.

London, Oct. 13.- Ambassador
Choate and Gems. Corbin. Wood and
Young are guests of the king at
luncheon today at Buckingham pal
ace, in honor of Kitchener. prior to
the latter's departure for India.
where he assumes command of the
British forces.
At the conclusion of the elaborate
luncheon the king arose and proposed
the health of President Roosevelt.
He spoke in most admiring terms of
the president and expressed his de-
light at seeing such distinguished
Americans present.
Before any other toast could be
proposed the king announced ad-
journment to the smoking room.
where he had a long talk with the
generals.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-13
SULTAN OF BACoLoD DEFIANT
General Summers Friendly OvertuIes Are
Rejected-SuItan Is Spelling for
n Fight.

Manila, Oct. 13.-The sultan of Ba-
colod, Mindanao, has rejected the
friendly overtures of General Sumner,
commander of the United States forces
on Mlndanao, in a defiant letter IN
which he invites war. The sultan
says: 1.-The sultan of Bacolod desires
war forthwith He wishes to maintain
the religion of Mohammed. Cease
sending letters. What we want is war.
We do not desire your friendship"
Friendly Moros report that the sui
tan of Bacolod is fortifying his strong
holds. He is in possession of many
rifles. 1t is expected that a United
States column will be sent from Camp
Vickars to capture and reduce the Ba-
colod stronghold. 1t has not been de-
cided when the move is to be made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-13
MRS. HALE HAS GOT BACK
Husband Forgives and Receives Her with
JOy-She Says Hypnotism
TAf.I "

Marion. Ind, Oct. 13.-Mrs. John
Hale. who desAEted her second hus-
band here and fled to New York with
her first husband. has returned to
Marion. She says she was under Il
hypnotic spell and went away with
Joseph Harrison. her first husband
against her will. She says they
reached New York last Monday. and
Harrison took her to the hcme of his
brother. Lawrence Harrison. She says
the brother demanded to know why
she had been brought TO his house.
''She is my wife," Harrison replied,
land we are going to live together"
Lawrence Harrison insisted that Mrs.
Hale return to her husband at Marion
at once. He watched for n favorable
opportunity and slipped away from
Joseph Harrison, the brother coming
to Marion with Mrs. Hale. There was
a happy gathering at the home of John
Hale, Friday night Mr.. and Mrs. Hale,
Lawrence Harrison and Mrs. Hale's
sisters were there. Mr.. and Mrs. Hale
will live together again.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-13
COLLAPSE OF A BUILDING
Kills One and Man Wounds Four Others
SevereIy-Thirteen Men Were
at Work.

JACKSON, Mich, Oct. 13.-One man
Henry Giltner. of Leoni-was killed
and four severely injured by the, col
lapse of the northwest section of the
New Otsego Hotel building. construc-
ton of which had reached the fourth
story. Those injured were: Patrick
w. COughtlin, Grand Rapids. probably
fatally; w. Thomas. George L. Van
Allen and WiIliam'McVey.
There We're thirteen men on the
fourth floor when the collapse oc-
Cured. The west wall went down first.
giving them chance for their lives
Eight of them ran to places of safety,
but the other five We're not so for
tunate. and were carried down with Il
perfect avalanche of brick, mortar,
flooring. and debris. Rescuers began
digging them out Immediately.
The building was inspected by the
architect the night before the col
lapse occurred and reported to be thor
oughly satisfactory. Harrison Albright,
the architect. left town after inspect
ing the building. but came back upon
hearing of the disaster He was or
dered detained as witness for the
inquest and was put in jail for Il
time. but later was released under
81, 900 bonds
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-13
.FederatIon Issues an Appeal.

Washington. Oct 13.-The American
Federation of Labor, through its eX-
ecutive council. Saturday issued an ad-
dress to the public. appealing for finan-
cial and moral aid for the striking
anthracite miners. and denouncing the
attitude of the mine owners. The APP
peal proposes relief committees OF
business and professional men in all
cities and towns, that the working peo-
pIe contribute one hours wages day;
that churches raise subscriptions; that
the press collect money, and in short
that all proper means be used to swell
the relief fund. Subscriptions should be
sent to w. Il. Wilson, secretary U. Nj.
W., indianapolis.