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New-York tribune., 1902-07-04
OUTSIDE BIDS RULED OUT.
ING COMPANIES MAY SUE THE
CITY, IT IS THOUGHT.

Mayor Low having expressed the wish that city
printing should go 70 houses with local plants.
Supervisor Philip Cowen has been ruling out az
recent biddings concerns having Offices IN this city
but plants out OF town At bidding On Wsdnes-
day afternoon IN The City Record Office vigorous
protests were offered bv the Yawman & Erbs Man
ufactUring Company, OF Rochester. y. Y, and ths
Frederick Macy Company. OF Grand Rapids. Mich.
against this ruling. these concerns are anxious
10 compete for city orders. the chances are that
they viii not stop short OF the courts IN their
efforts 70 force the supervisor receive their bids
and award them orders II their prices ara sat1s-
factory.
Supervisor Cowen points out Chapter s4 OF the
laws enacted by the last legislature fully justi-
tying the attitude OF Mayor Low and the other
members Of the Board u City Record" as shown
by resolution recently adopted, certainly as con-
Germs houses outside OF the state OF New-Tork.
This chapter, which amended Section 13 OF Chapter
=5 OF the Laws Of 1897. follows.
On and after May ! 1892. all boards. officers
agents OF epOyes OF cities Of The first class OF the
State, having me power enter into contracts
which provide toI the expenditure OF public money
missioner Of LabCr the names and addresses of all
Contractors holding contracts with said cities OF the
for any city OF the drst class shaH keep a LIST OF
his employees such lists and records shall
be open % the inspection o. the Commissioner Of
Labor.
While the work given OUT BY the Supervisor OF
The City Record in the ordinary course OF bust
spirit OF the -aw, AIr Coven maintains. is IN
dOUbtedly that al workshops while engaged ciJy
WORK should be subject 70 investigation BY the
Commissioner Of Labor in order that he may see
impossible when the work IS done outside Of the
limits u the state
New-York tribune., 1902-07-04
CONTRADICTIONS oF CHEER.

The Rutherford IN j. Branch No. has sent
a contribution consisting OF six jackets. boys
overcoar. chud's dress shoes. stockings. knit
Jackets, straw hats, one years numbers OF Baby
land" and q copy Of Black Beauty" The Misses
Pierson, OF Long Island. sent barrel filed with
clothing shoes. wooIs quilt pieces. popcorn,
reading matter. cards. stationery, pictures. etc
Some unknown friend sent box in which were
fancy baskets and boxes Of pretty booklets. eIn-
hroiderv silks. jewel bag and other fancy articles
From Hldgewood y J, Two boxes contained ar
t!cles Of clothing bound books and novels wOoIs
silks creWeIs beads. etc a Friend in Northarnp-
ton Mass sent box OF useful articles and stamps
for mailing purposes. from NaTragansett Pier
came box containing underwear portiere, woods,
hot water bag. hat. books. magazines. etc Mrs
G L Hendrickson sent Battenblrg braid and rings
for Southern members, Jennie Hawthorne, Of Yer
mont & package Of reading and severa! articles Of
clothing and a PAIR OF new shoes were left at the
office without I name, and printed matter came
from A. N. Z.
New-York tribune., 1902-07-04
TEACHERS TO nEET AT ITHACA
STATE ASSOCIATION ENDS ITS SESSIONS
OFFICERS CHOSEN


Saratoga. y. Y. July 3-The New-York State
Teachers Association concluded its ffty-seventh
annual meeting here this afternoon. and decided
TO meet Ithaca in 1893 the invitation OF President
Schurman of Cornell University having been ac-
cepted. The report Of the committee on the re-
vised constitution was adopted. The opening ad-
dress OF the day was made by Frank 5 Fosdyck
principal of Masten Park High School, Buffalo
whose subject was Pupil Self-Government.' The
discussion was opened by Dr. Edward ". Stitt.
principal Of Public School No. 50. New-York, and
engaged n by c. P. Drum. principal Of Montgomery
Grammar School, Syracuse. Mrs. Anna Stafford
Henry, Of Saratoga, sang. T. H Armstrong, super
Intenoent OF Medina schools delivered an address
on The Relation Of Geography 70 the Other Sub
tects Of the Elementary Course George Griffith.
Of Utica 7. A Caswell, OF CaLskl, and others took
part in the discussion
The following officers were elected: President.
Thomas R kneI, Of Saratoga Springs; vlce-presi-
dents, John +. Townley, Of New-YOrk. c r Drum.
Of Syracuse; Isabella Ryan, OF Buffalo, and Caro-
lyn LerOwe, or Brooklyn; secretary, Richard A
Soaring, OF Rochester; assistant secretary, 3. J.
Reilly, Of Brooklyn; treasurer W. II. Benedict. OF
Elmira; assistant treasurer. John c. Chase, OF
Saratoga Springs, transportation agent, John Il.
MCInness Of Brooklyn; superintendent Of exhibits.
F B Boynton, OF Ithaca; executive committee,
Thomas r. kneil. OF Saratoga Springs; Henry P.
Emerson. OF Buffalo, and Abram Fischlowltz, Of
NeW-YOrk.
New-York tribune., 1902-07-04
PLEA FOR HOMES FOR WOMEN.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: In a recent issue read Of the magnificent
benefaction for rest home for poor convalescents
by John NJ. Burke, and I thank God that He has
put into the heart Of this good man 10 meet so
great need in such mUnihcent manner.
How about the home for respectable aged women
suggested in your pa per some months ago? Is there
not some phianthropic individual, woman
WIN will come forward and establish such a home2
Many women who have passed through the actvf-
ties of life who have been self-respecting. useful
oftentimes cultured and refined, ind themselves
vhau the indrmities of make them helpless
without home Or the means Of support The homes
for the aged already established are doing great
good but they do not supply want felt by a large
class who deserve our highest appreciation and
An OLD READER OF THE TRIBUNE.
New York July > 1902.
New-York tribune., 1902-07-04
MANY AT NORTHFIELD.
SERVICES WELL ATTENDED-PLANs FOR
THE CLOSING DAYS
by TELEGRAPH TO THE TR1RUSE-I

by TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUSE-l
East Mortified. Mass. July 3-Notwithstanding
the rain the attendance at all the services OF the
day have been good. The Missionary Institute met
az $50 in Stone Hall under the direction OF the
Rev Dr. Harlan P Beach. educational secretary
OF the Student Volunteer Movement
The conference on student association work came
al the same hour, meeting in five divisions OF re-
spectvely FOR universities, colleges and technical
schools professional schools. preparatory schools
and normal schools. At The next hour the Normal
Bible Classes met. The Il o'clock service in the
Auditorium was addressed by Professor E I Bos-
worth, Of the Oberlin Theological Seminary. The
subject OF his address was. What Do We Mean
by Help
The Round Top service. which IS devoted to life
work topics. held this evening. account OF
the damp condition os the ground, in the Auditor
iuu. The Rev. Mr.. Beach spoke from the text,
He Saved Others; Himself He Could Not Save"
Ihs closing service OF the day, the clock meet
G; Campbell Morgan. who also spoke before the
Bible School II the Congregational Church in the
morning Mr.. Morgan spoke this evening The
Hidden Years at Nazareth"
Two well known yet TO appear at the
colterence-ROberI z. Speer. who VIII speak on
the last Two days. Saturday and Sunday. and the
Kew. yOcl kelnaH, OF Edinburgh, Scotland, who
arrived here this evening
Prepare lions are being made 10 celebrate the
national birthday IN q way 10 be remembered by all
X. Mott chairman OF the conference. this evening
70 take charge Of the demonstration tO-mOrrUw "
nlght W OoCrow wilson, president Of Princeton
University, viii make the principal address
New-York tribune., 1902-07-04
WOULD LIKE a RTBLE.

President of the T. 5. S: VIII you kindly ask for
a little ray Of sunshine for great invalid, Miss
Sarah Church, Of Nova Scotia? She has been con-
fined TO her bed for over twenty years with paraly
sis and spinal troouble OF late the loss Of the
Of both hands has been added TO her Affections.
She IS an orphan and very poor but kind friends
have placed her in the Cottage Hospital She suf-
fers great pain at times. her back has 10 be
burned with irons white heat. She IS lovely
Chris ian character, and IL makes the heart ache
know is soreiy afflicted Her ewes are
becoming weak for her 10 read much az a time,
longs for a Bible with very large print,
which could be arranged so that she could read Il
when propped up in bed. feel sure some I. ;. :.
member Will be glad 10 select such a gift 81 the
Bible House IN Manhattan for this poor girl Yours
IN Sunshine. E W BONNTON,
Newburg, y. Y. a T S ;. Member
AS only one copy is needed 10 supply this want,
viii any member who respond to the appeal
please notify the Office OF his her intention. The
Of postage is the same as for the United states
: cent for each two ounces Of printed matter
New-York tribune., 1902-07-04
LABOR UNIONS STOP HIS WORK.
EACH DECLARES THAT CONTRACTOR CANNOT FL
P1OT MEMBERS OF THE OTHER

EACH DECLARES LON4ElAC1Ur SA-AlsOA
PLOY MEMBERS OF THE OTHER
Isaac s RosselL an extensive builder enc ms
contractor who reected the Hall OF Fame, Is await
fng the decision OF the Supreme Court as 70 which
Of Two labor unions shall have the work of clean
Ing and pointing the stone front OF a building az
he northeast corner % FO-ty-seventh-st- and
Fyfth-ave said n owned BY Miss Helen n
Could and meanwhile the work IS az a standstilL
The question came before Justice Giegerich yes
terday or an application By the stone Cleaners
and Pointers Union for the continuance OF
temporary Injunction obtained by the union 20
restrain Rosseu from employing any other men
than members o. the uricn. because he had vfo-
lated an agreement entered into between the con-
tractor and the union that the union should fur
nish the TO do tn work
Rosseu submitted afidsvlr admitting the con-
for some time the walking delegate OF the Der
rick Mems RiEgers and Pointers Union threat
ened that a general strike would be ordered on
all the buildings which ECSSFI mad under con-
struction II be did not lay OF the men and en-
ploy only members OF their UNION He complied.
and then the plaintiff union came back at hin
with more threats and he gave the Work back
10 It's members. Again he was threatened BY the
other union with the srOppage OF all Eis work
and he again laid on the members OF the Clean
ers and Pointers Union. and did not attempt
20 on with The work AZ all
Justice GiegeriCh reserved decision
New-York tribune., 1902-07-04
PLAIN STYLE OF Reform DRESS.

Cincinnati, July 3.-Dr Clara Bruce wore a
specially made reform dress and spoke on dress
reform last night before The Twenti=th Century
Club. The dress consisted Of q plain gored skirt
and white shirt waist with fun sleeves fastened
with small cuff. Dr. Bruce said:
The costume I wear. making and all, cost 81 %
Nv reform dress IS simply made that anv
woman make one Ny idea is that We women
have one style Of dress that VIII always be recog
nized as being in style, matter many ure-
vailing new styles may come IN. think i would
be a good plan 70 distribute printed cards asking
women who willing 10 introduce the plain dress
style TO sign the card and wear the dress I have
thirty women already who are willing TO wear rbe
reform dress al reception which : will give in
September
New-York tribune., 1902-07-04
CHILDREN's BOOKS.

When the children belonging TO the Little Moth
ers " Aid Association each received potted plant
as an Easter gift they were told that all those
who took good care Of their flowers and brought
them back Happy Day House al the end OF the
three months should receive the gift OF a book
More than two hundred have returned the plants,
and now the committee Is wondering how II VIII re-
deem its promise. as the treasury Of the aSsOcia-
ton is already taxed TO the uttermOst- As many OF
these girls are members OF the Sunshine Club the
president asks II any Of the members who have
copies Of such books BLACK Beauty 70 spare
viii please contribute them for this purpose All
books should be sent TO Mrs. Clarence Burns, SO.
"a West Eighty-dfth-st-
New-York tribune., 1902-07-04
SHIP TURBINES TESTED.
STEAM ENGINES OF THAT TYPE TRIED
IN AN EXCITING RACE

THE YACHT REVOLUTION. BUILT TO Ex-
HBIT THEIR QUALITIES. SHOWS
GOOD SPEED IN UPPER BAY.
The first steam engines Of the turbine tvpe
invented by an American were shown in actual
operation yesterday in New-York Bay under
mildly exciting circumstances. The yacht Revo-
luton. built for the purpose OF testing and ex-
hibiting their qualities. had little brush with
two other vessels noted for their speed and
quickly showed her superiority
The Revolution measures Us feet in length
over all and 1892 feet at the waterIlne Her
New-York tribune., 1902-07-04
EARNED 1T.

Sylvia's papa clergyman. II was mis- Gus
tom 70 turn the wedding fees 10 his wife bur
one day he felt inclined 10 tease her a little at
first by holding ii just out Of her reach. Sylvia
looked on with a very serious face
Aren't you going 10 give 1t 10 her. papa?" she
finally asked
oh don't know; why should y" answered the
We'll I think you ough. TO" said Sylvia ear
nesty; she goes 10 hear you every Sunday
Boston Transcript
New-York tribune., 1902-07-04

AMERICANS VISITING EUROPE THIS YEAR
will hnd The New-York Tribune for sale
nt the book staIIs the leading hotels
throughout the continent of Europe and
Great Britain. well the Reading
Room tables. Ii may also he obtained nj
the principal railroad stations.
New-York tribune., 1902-07-04
L4TIuER HAS CHANCE FOR LIFE.

STATIONERY DEALER SHOT BY BURGLAR
IN BROOKLYN IN CRITICAL CONDITION.
HOWEvER-NO IMPORTANT CLEw YET
Albert c. Latimer. who at an early hour on
Wednesday morning was shot twice by a burglar
his home. No. SIS Hancock-st-. Brooklyn in
proved much yesterday that the doctors ex-
pressed some slight hopes Of his recovery. His
condition, however, remained serious that no
attempt was made to locate either the bullet in
the head that in the lungs. Coroner Flaherty
held himself in readiness all day 10 go at once 10
St. Mary's Hospital TO take an ante-mortem state
ment. but the patient remained delirious II is
doubtful whether any long statement can be OBJ
talned for some Gays even should the patient live.
The police last night declared that they had not
made much progress in their attempts TO find the
burglar who did the shooting. The description Of
the man given oy Mrs. Latimer is so general and
incomplete as 10 be almost worthless She admits
that she would probably be unable recognize the
man should she see him. Latimer's description
would, Of course, be Of more value.
Captain Buchanan, OF the Gates-ave. station.
has worked almost continuously on the case. bar
ring short periods Of sleep. He has called 10 MS
assistance Sergeant Harrington. OF the Hamilton
SIX men from the detective bureau are now work
ing on the Latimer case. and in addition 10 this
the men in every lodging house precinct in the city
are on the hunt
clews on the cap. shoes and bicycle lamp left ~
the burglar in the Latimer home Yesterday a
mer house II undoubtedy drop9e q our S of F, t6s
burglars pocket. and may have been used by MN
IL prying open the window catch
Members OF the Royal Arcanum. OF which Mr.
est interest in his case De Witt Clinton Council
ing for next Monday night al the Aurora Grata
Cathedral when some action will undoubtedly oe
in the Bedford district within the last few months
The members OF the, organization will also 40 all
catching Mr.. Latimers assailant.
New-York tribune., 1902-07-04
GERMAN Exports TO AMERICA.

Berlin. July 2-The exports OF Germany. except
Dresden 70 the United States for the fiscal year
amounted 10 S00 %. II an Increase OF N.5llo-l
The sugar consulates show heavy decreases Mag
de burg shows decrease OF Sa0sS az Sterrin g lS2
esS and Hamburg 81 glSl39- The other conSulales
show general gains Lsipsic shows a gam or y
57s s47 Berlin. .6Sgi5 Bremen. N5s-4sss lo.osHss
&. .0s6, s57 and Dusseldorf. A.0se,5e
New-York tribune., 1902-07-04
OVER TWO HUNDRED APPLY.
TRUSTEES OF NEW HOUSE OF REST TO
LOOK FOR a SITE.

Over two hundred applications for assistance
IS significant reminder that the public an
preclates the Hberality OF John NJ Burke the
glver OF the new cOnvalescent home Hardly
had the announcement OF the gift been made
when applications began 70 pour in on Mr Den
ham, the secretary OF course these cannot re-
ceive attention. for positively no active step
viii be made for ar least a year
II is likely that next week the trustees con-
sisting OF the men named by Mr. Burke a.
ready and two 20 be named viii meet and dis
cusS plans Also there viii be a general ex-
animation OF the grounds available for the new
house OF rest Mr.. Burke. Nj Hewitt and NJ
Shepard VIII make a trip u Mount Vernon and
inspect Sunny Brae. and see II il can be used
New-York tribune., 1902-07-04
NOTICE.

All letters and packages intended for the
7. :. - should he addressed I" The Tribune
Sunshine Society. Tribune PuiIding. New
York City. If the above addr@-s IS "arcfnily
"t'Served. cOmmun len tiOns intended for ~ e
=. :. :. will ne less likely 10 astray. Ihe
Tribune Sunshine society has no cOnnectiOn
with any other Organization OF pubIicattO
using the word "SunShine."
New-York tribune., 1902-07-04
MONEY RECEIVED

S. F. c.. Of Massachusetts,, has sent her check
for IS for a destitute family; Mrs Charles S Jen-
kins. OF Newburg, \. Y, g for trolley rides for
poor children; Mrs. John 5. Law. Of Connecticut
s. for the same purpose: a Friend in NOrthamp-
ton, Mass s. Tor the outing fund; Nellie D
Stultz, > cents for badge for new member
New-York tribune., 1902-07-04

for the purpose recommended by Mr.. Burke
The Williamsburg farm viii also be inspected
Mr.. Burke was still confined 70 his bed yes
terday. but there were no serious Developments
IN the cold which af1icrs him. he is visited
daily BY Dr. H c JOen. OF Mount Vernon Mr.
Burke is already planning FOR an early start
10 Nantucket. where ne spends his summers.
New-York tribune., 1902-07-04
BIG STEAMERS FOR The LAKES

DETROIT AND C1.EvELAND COMPANY 70 BUILD
TWO RECORD BREAKERS.
Detroit July s-The directors OF the Detroit and
Cleveland Steam Navigation Company have cf~
rected General NIanaSer Mcmillan 10 secure plans
and estimates for two new stes ers for the Detroit
Cleveland division. II IS likely that the new boats
vviu be tvenrv-four feet longer than the Detroit
and Buffalo Line steamers Eastern states and
Western States. which az present The largest
PASSENGER steamers on the lakes Ine DETROIT ana
BuralO and the Detroit and Cleveland companies
are both controlled largely by the same people ana
with rhe uronosed new vessels will have 1eec OF
eleven steamers plying between Buffalo and MACK
fWa
New-York tribune., 1902-07-04
FELL EIGHF STORIES: WILL LIVE.

ROPE TO WHICH WORKMAN TRUSTED Es
WEIGHT WAS LSsECCRELT FASTENED.
David Nerdsu. a plumbers helper. employed On
the nine story structure being buIt az Seventy
second-st- and Broadway. fell down the elevator
shaft from the eighth dOor into ths basement
yesterday and sustained injuries 70 his back No
bones were broken he was taken unconscious 70
Roosevelt Hospital
According 10 other workms1. II had been Men
GeLIs custom Notwithstanding repeated warning
floor 70 fOOr. This afternoon. when the signal was
given 10 resume work after the luncheon hour
NeudaII fI-T7ued the rope. expecting 70 stop q
couple OF floors lower The rope which hangs
srOtlnd wheel az the top Of the building. was not
fastened tightly. and AelteL fell into the base
menL ,... -.
,ondiriOn VS. serious ne would recover
New-York tribune., 1902-07-04
HELP FOR A FAMILY.

Mrs Margaret Clark. OF Brooklyn. viii pay her
initiation fee to the T s s by sending cloth
ing 70 the girls OF the family THAI was recent
burned out Mrs. G.. OF Yonkers. viii also for
ward some cheer TO this family.
New-York tribune., 1902-07-04
GOOD rEEFR.
INDEPENDENCE DAY.

The government Of man nv man OF the
coarser, ruder body Of by its fner soul by
its best up rule not because they are IN
trfnsicauy different from the nature which they
govern. but because they are its true sef-thLS Is
the meaning Of republican instituuons-tPnl44lps
Brooks
New-York tribune., 1902-07-04

Our fathers God from out whose hand.
The centuries fall like grains Of sand,
We meet to-day. united. free.
And loyal 10 land and Thee,
To thank Thee for the era done.
Whittier.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-03-07
ASHUELOT, N. II.

Mrs. Amos Hayes has a fine upright
piano, a gift from her husband.
G. T. Bates spent the first of the week
with friends at Northampton, Mass.
A. n. Kingsley returned Saturday from
a two weeks stay at the Brattleboro
House. Brattleboro.
H. w Wood and wife were called to
Athol Sunday to the funeral of his uncle,
j. L. Dexter, a prominent citizen there.
George H. Perry is at South Deerheld,
Mass, part of this week assisting at the
Bloody Brook House, in its management.
Mrs. Patrick Cunningham, who has been
critically Ill with pneumonia the past ten
days, is improving and her recovery is
looked for.
James Thompson's five children, who
have been sick with scarlet fever have
fully recovered and the quarintine on the
house has been raised
Hugh Sheridan has replaced the three
shoddy pickers in his mills with the
latest improved pickers built by the Gerry
Machine company, Athol
The river reached the highest point
here Sunday, at midnight, that II has
touched for several years, but no dam
age of account has been reported. The
mill ponds cleared Saturday and Sunday.
The high water caused a stoppage of part
of the local Industries Monday and Tues
day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-03-07
Report of Town officers.

The report of the town officers for liins-
dale for the year ending Feb. 10, 1872, Will
show the total amount expended TO he
S49.S 2i43. The expenditures were divided
as follows: Ordinary town charges, 81,
465. 10; town officers, 81. 1l5; highways 49,
99J. S. sprinkling streets, $50; aid to de-
endent soldiers, S6S.4l; town poor, $l.2lS.5i;
county paupers. $5G002: street lights, ST.
3l9l4 fire department $l,l45.3S; town Ii
brary, 1901. Al; reading room, $lSl.95; Mem
orial Day, 500; town hall, $26,559.4 40 state
and county tax. $3,46l.47; ice water barrel,
s34.32; police court, SlS4.SO; damage by
dogs. s.. Outstanding are, literary fund
S2l4.71; town hall bond, $4,000; interest on
bonds, $5S.33; Vermont National bank. ST.
900: interest on same Sails; dog licenses,
S24t; total. So 555.22. The assets of the
town, including uncollected taxes to the
amount of $llOO73. are S2,6SO.7S. which
leaves the town in debt S2992i.H. The eN-
pense of the police court was $lS4.3O and
amount of fines received $l155, leaving a
balance of 5000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-03-07
Mrs Francis Podmore, President w. c.
T. D., Saranac Lake, New York, Owes
Her Health to Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound Read Her Letter.

"DEAR Mrs PNKAM For several years after my last child
born felt peculiar Weakness such had experienced
before with pains frequent headaches
81 tried the doctors medicines and found money than
wasted friend who had been through Lydia
Pnkham's Vegetable Compound advised try | did
also your SanaNe WASH and say experienced
such relief before Within like woman
felt young and strong and happy
"Ths several years ago. but Lydia T. Pnkhams Vegetable
Compound my only medicine feel bad tired few
doses brings instant relief '-ARs FRANCIS PODMoRE.
$1,000 FORFEIT THE ABOVE LETTER Is NOT GENUINE.
When troubled with irregular painful
womb that feeling inflammation of the backace
boating general debility indigestion pros
trtion with
excabty, iriahiy nervousness sleepesne melancholy "a
gone and alone" feelings, blues and hopeessnes
they should remember there tried and true remedy Lydia E.
Pinkham' Vegetable troubles
Refuse other medicine, need the best.