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New-York tribune., 1902-02-21
RUNANIAN ENTERTATNuENT.
A NOVEL AFFAIR GIVEN AT THE HOME OF
MR. AND MRS. GOODWIN LAST NIGHT

A novel entertainment was given last night by
Mr and Mrs. Frederic c. Goodwin. at their home.
No 467 Central Park West. It a representa-
ton Of Easter festivities in Rumania and the in
vitations were printed in the Rumanian language
and in English.
The programme opened with church scene
Easter Eve after which a wedding
enacted This comprised the abduction of the
bride which IS a method Of gaining a bride that is
frequently employed among the peasants. and the
festivities that followed were sUch accompany
the bridal party when the parents have signifed
their assent after the seizure of their daughter.
A wedding party ar the brides house gave OPP
portunity to show many of the national amuse
ments including solo and other dances, curious
games and a gypsy with his trained bear.
Nine Ohrstrom Renard sang Rumanian songs and
Mrs-or as the programme entitled her In Ru-
manian fashion "Domniscara Aida''-Gropper per-
formed a song and dance that enthusiastically
annlauded Domnii Mihailesco and AVram gave solo
da nres in addition TO appearing as gypsy ana bear
Aftsr the entertainment Rumanian refreshments
were served. the menu being in Rumanlan. A
Rumanian orchestra played native airs during the
Among those who took part as visitors" at the
wedding scene were Nahan Y, NJ. Boyajlan Bey, OF
Constantinope; Ellie kateb Essendi, OF Damascus;
Haret Mirakelam Agha of Armenia; All Janab
Mahored = SagIn of Hyderabad; Seth Rowstum
Biramii Parsee, Of Bombay.
Prominent characters in the programme were
Hanan, Mrs. George II. Pepper, Miss Georgia Pen
field. Miss Bessie Goodwin. Miss Clementlne Smed-
ley. Mrs Frederic S. Goodwin. Warren, sage, Dr. ).
Lee Morrill,, Waldemar Holtzmann. John Goo4Wln,
jr Morrill, Sage, George Julian Zolnay ana Fred
eric S. Goodwin ,o %,
able under the Bulgarian, as it is the same
in both countries.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-21
CAPTAIN WILLIAM FOX.

Nev-Rrunswick. y. j. Feb. - CSpeciaD.-Cap-
tain William Fox, of the best known residents
OF New Brunswick died at his home in this city
last evening Death was due 70 heart disease. He
was sixty-seven years old. He was born in Ire
land. and came 10 this country when nine years
old He got work boat, and had been in
the boating business from that day to his death.
He bought his first boat when he twenty
years old. At the time of his death he the
owner Of the William Fox Transportation Line.
with Offices at No l Broadway, New-York. The
concern operates thrty-elght bargeS doing a trans
porting business along the coast He also owned
considerable real estate in \ew-BrunsWick. He
had been trustee OF Sacred Heart Roman Cath
olC Church since its organization, and charter
member OF the Knights Of Columbus and Catholic
Benevolent Legion councils in this city He leaves
six daughterS-AIrs. Joseph Mccormick and Mrs.
John Donohue. and the Misses Lucy. Isabella.
Catherine and Josephine Fox
New-York tribune., 1902-02-21
TNLOrE nOLL COLLECTION

The tiuiest doll in the world will be one Of the
features of special interest connected with The
Mite Doll Collection to be exhibited at an enter
tainment for the benefit Of the Riverside Day
Nursery this afternoon and evening, No 100 West
Seventy -foUrth-st.
The collection includes, besides the small doll
which is of German manufacture. over two hun
dred and nifty dolls
Each doll has history. and this is written on
hte card attached 10 the doll in order that visit
CrS may know the special incidents connected with
it. The collection is a private one. and the owner
has expended years Of her time and much money
in completing It, Dolls have been gathered from
all parts of the world. They are kept in Boston.
and on Christmas Day they started on their mis-
sion Of helping TO earn money for little children
by exhibitions similar to the coming one. one of
the best Known dolls in the exhibit belongs to the
International doll collection II was given by
Mrs. Mcleod, of san Francisco, to represent the
Golden State of California. but is with the mite
collection for the present, This dolls name was
selected from among those connected with the his
tory of California-C CaTmelita. Dolores Ramona.
Juanita. Mariquita. Mercedes and Ynez-and
gueSSes on her name will cost 10 cents each The
successful guesser will receive prize.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-21
MR. LEDERLE REPLIES TO DIR, RUSSELL.
ADDITIONAL FACILITIES FOR THE TREATMENT
OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES.

ADDITIONAL FACILITIES FOR THE TREATMENT
OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES.
In answer to the letter Of Dr. H. Everett Rus
sell. Of No. 80 East Seventy -foUrth-st, to Com
missioner Lederle. suggesting the building OF
hospital to be known as the New-YOrk Hospital
for the Treatment of Contagious Diseases. which
was published in yesterdays Tribune. the follow
ing letter was received yesterday by Dr. Russell;
Commissioner Ledere asks to acknowledge.
with thanks. the receipt of your favor or February
Is in the matter of additional facilities for the
treatment of contagious diseases Your letter
comes at OppOrtune moment for Commissioner
Dederle has been spending considerable time lately
in the study of this question He asks me 10 call
your attention TO the fact that now building
a hospital and disnfecJing plant Staten Island,
where smallpox and other cases may be treated
without the often dangerous transfer to Riverside
Hospital There is also under COnStdera t1On in the
legislature bill providing Tor new hospital II
The Bronx. and at Commissioner Ledere'S request
this bill has been amended to provide for the
Struction OF one or more contagious disease pa
vOns, thus giving additional facilities in cases
of this kind. think IL safe say that the eX-
tensOn of arrangements for the care of contagiOu
diseases will not end with these two projects.
r. c. ". WADSWORTH.
Secretary to the President
New-York tribune., 1902-02-21
4 WASHINGTON PARTY.
GUESTS TO BE u; COSTUME OF A CENTURY
AGo-APPRoPRIATE COTILLoN FAvORs.

Il a Washington party 10 be given tomorrow
night every invited guest asked 70 assume a
character Of Washlnguon's time and it was stipu-
lated that the costumes TO be made of cheese
cloth, muslin, printed cottons and such inexpensive
materials
Each guest will give the name Of the person she
or he represents the hostess op entering and 1t
viii be ritten opposite the name Of the guest
q card prepared for that purpose.
Score" cards. titd with red white and blue rib
bons, Will be given 10 every one present and the
game" consists in each ones guessing many as
possible Of the historical rersonages represented
il Is allowable 10 ask questions that may tend 10
reveal the identity. but the individual questioned
may answer evasively If he desires.
The one who guesses correctly the greatest num-
Der Of characters impersonated will receive
prze. and 'booby" will be given to the least
cessfuI guesser
Il IS possible TO evolve charming costumes, both
lor men and women, with the materials allowed.
a Washington dress. for iHSGance, has Of
oark brown Sateen Of the heaviest quality procur
ccat Of creamy cretOnne, with tiny rosebuds
Tered over IL. and long hose OF white. The rufties
q throat and wrist that part Of the costume
are made Of fine point de Paris lace.
a Martha Washington costume is Of pale blue
cfetonne, with design Of delicate pink rosebuds,
Shd cap and kerchief are Of dainty white muslin.
lace trimmed
After cotillon and a few round dances, a Rev
e.guonary supper Will be served. whose simple
vlands intended 70 suggest the privatons suf-
period.
FavoIs for the cotillon will be in harmony with
nc Spirit Of 76," and VIII consist largely of little
cruns. flags. tiny cherry trees OF paper. lunches
u Cherries and other appropriate embems.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-21
FRESH VICTORY FOR FRENCH WouEN

French women hope soon to score fresh vic
tory" saws The London Daily Telegraph" 1T is
exnected that the genter sex. which obtained ad-
mission to the Government School of Fine Arts
few years ago will shortly be accorded the right
to compete for the Prix de Rome. This will he
rather sensational departure, as all who are
acquainted with the rules of the great annual art
scholarship in France will at once realize. Winners
of the Prix de Rome are called upon to dwell for
a specified number of years at the Villa Medici In
Rome where they are housed. boarded and gen
orally provided for, free of charge by the French
State. which allows them. moreover, "A compdra-
lively handsome pocket money. Residence
in the villa is absolutely compulsory. and though
winners Of the prize be desirous of visiting
other countries, they must live In Rome or throw
up tile scholarship.
The question which now arises is what will hap
pen when the first girl competitor the PriX
de Rome. There is not the slightest doubt that she
will have live with the men students at the Villa
Medci and this is a prospect TO which the director
Cf that establishment looks forward with undiS
grised dsmay. He has visions of broken hearts,
work going 10 limbo and possibly duels On the
other hand, the future girl candidates themselves
'massere,' or head student. in womens class
at the Government School of Fine Arts in response
to an inquiry the subject. exclaimed; Live in
the Villa Medici? Why earth shouldn't weP
She could not possibly conceive what there was in
the prospect justify the paterna anxiety of the
all day. they forget that they Of different
sexes she thought. And suppose she went on
boldly. they remembered the fact at the Villa
Medici and did fall in love with each other, ask
you plainly. where would be the harm, and why
shouldn't they2 Surely this clenches the question:.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-21
SAY Dividends EXCEED EARNINGS.
TWO cAs9s. oNB THAT AGAINST AMERICAN MALT
ING COMPANY. TRIED IN NEWARK.

TWO CAsGs. ONB THAT AGAINST AMERICAN MALT
ING COMPANY. TRIED IN NEWARK.
Two entirely different suits were tried at BY
Vice-Chancellor Pitney in the Chancery Court at
Newark yesterday. One action involved H,155,0o0
and the other $4,000 The points were exactly
similar in each
The first case brought by Aaron Appleton.
of New-York. against Grant B Schley and tbs di-
rectors OF the American Mailing Company. II
alleged by J. Herbert Potts OF jersey City. and
William NJ Bennett. OF New-York. on behalf OF
Appleton that the mating company was capital
ized for Ss55.e0 and that since its inception the
corporation had actually earned 100000. but that
despite this there had been paid out as dividends
the sum OF S1.155 Oh0 than twice the amount
OF the earnings.
In the other action Colt & Howell of this city
who represented Richard Seigman asserted that
the former directors of the Electric Vehicle Com
pdny had paid out SSlOOO0 in dividends more than
the company had earned.
In both cases the appellants asked that the court
direct the respective boards of directors to paw
back into the treasury the in excess OF The
actual money which had been available for the pay
ing OF dividends
The defence that the action was not properly
brought, that the ChanCary Court had no iurfsdic-
ton and that If any action possible ft was in
a court of law, although there nothing action
able. The NiCe-Chancellor allowed the lawyers two
weeks 10 file briefs
New-York tribune., 1902-02-21
PRICE OF EGGS UNUSUALLY HIGH

Fresh laid eggs of Western. Southern and local
lots are commanding a wholesale price of 50 to az
cents dozen. The local consumers are paving q
cents for from six TO eight eggs There is no i'm,
mediate prospect Of relief the preserved storfpgs
were used up earlier in the winter. and such farm,
er as can obtain steady layings Of fresh eggs and
Is that New-YOrk is only using one-tbird 0S e.
usual 1O,O10 crates per day - 4~S
Ihe present StrtngenCy recalls the conditions os
zen years ago, when the market price went mn 70
~ cents, but was speedily relieved by shinnsnfS
from country and minor city reserves
y dealer is quoted as saving that relief NIL, -.
be obtained till the snow is of The rrOn,5 % t.oS
warm temperature sets in 74i4 anu
New-York tribune., 1902-02-21
THETA DELTA az CONTENrLov-

The ffty-fourth annual convention OF the Theta
Delta Chi college fraternity was held yesterday at
the Hotel Manhattan. There present sixty
delegates, representing twenty-five colleges and
about two hundred other members. The University
OF California and McGiH University were repre-
seuted for the first time.
Professor f. II. Huffcut, OF Cornell. president Of
the grand lodge. presided. Reports of the officers
showed the fraternity TO be in prosperous con-
dition. In the evening the delegates and visitors
were entertained at a smoker in the rooms of the
Graduate club, No 1,424 Broadway. This morning
the election of officers will take place. In the even
ing dinner will be given Sherry's.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-21
TO FOSTER PATRIOTISM.
CHILDREN OF THE AMERICAN REVOLT
TION MEET IN WASHINGTON.
rBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l

Washington Feb 20-Patrotism in the rising
generation IS 70 the fore in Washington this week
The annual convention OF the National Society OF
the Children OF the American Revolution opened
at ID o'clock this morning IN the hall OF Columbian
University. Mrs. George NJ. Steruberg, wife OF the
Surgeon General OF the army. is the president The
vice-presdent in charge Of organization IS Mrs.
A Howard Clarke. Of Washington. The vlce-presi-
dents are Mrs. John " Foster Mrs A. l. Barber.
Mrs. Adolphus w Greely Mrs Robert Catlin. Mrs.
Charles II. Davis. Mrs. Robert I. Fleming and Mrs.
Joseph Paul Of Washington. and Mrs Mary Harri-
son Mckee OF Saratoga. The other officers are
Washington women-Mrs Marcus BENJAMIN. re-
cording secretary, Mrs. James Knox Taylor, cor
responding secretary; Mrs. Harry Heth, register;
Mrs. Violet Blair Janin. treasurer. and Mrs. Teuns
s Hamlin, wife OF the pastor OF the Church OF the
Covenant. chaplain.
The convention was opened with prayer by Mrs.
Hamlin. followed by the presentation OF the flag
a beautiful and impressive feature Of the proceed
ings. The flag bearer was escorted by six Sons OF
the American Revolution IN Continental uniform,
the audience rising TO sing the Star Spangled Ban
ner." After the report the credentials commit
the president delivered her address, in which
she briefly sketched the growth. influence and work
the society for the last year Referring TO
recent visit TO the Philippines sHe SAID she peleEtd
love for our flag could be taught through the me M
hiney She said the society had responded TO the
reoueSt for combinations to the monument fund.
The Bems Heights Society. OF Saratoga has taken
the initiative in raising d fund 10 erect monu-
ment in Buffalo on the spot where the President
shot. -
The national society numbers 800 members,
represented from the Atlantic to the Pacific, New
York being the banner state Mrs. Daniel Latlrop.
OF Boston, the founder. is the honorary president,
elected for life 1t IN February, 1895. that Mrs
Lathrop came to Washington and laid before the
Daughters of the American Revolution, then hold
ing a congress, the plans Tor organization, which
were approved. Two months Later the first society
known the Old North Bridge Society. Of Massa-
chusetts-was organized. A year after a tree was
Ia ken from near the old North Bridge, sent 10
Mount Vernon the home of Washington, planted
there and is now known national tree
Tomorrow Mrs. Sternberg will give a reception
10 the society from until o'clock at her home
in MIST Saturday will be the great day Of the
conyention-a school holiday-and WashinSton's
Birthday will be celebrated with patriotic exercises
in the Columbia Theatre
New-York tribune., 1902-02-21
4 NEW BRANCH.

Miss J z Van Emburg. Of Caldwell. y. Y. has
interested some young girls in Sunshine work, and
a branch has been organized. The following letter
from the secretary viii show that these young
people possess the true sunshine spirit in desiring
70 he helpful 10 others. She says:
We have organized a Sunshine branch and
greatly interested IN work done by other branches
in the society We would like 10 have tell US
where be Of the most service 70 YOU IN the
work There are many things IN town
that do. and will do. but IL is thought that
II vii! be better for the branch If We have some
definite line of work 10 follow.
The majority OF the members schoolgirls, and
great deal OF their time is necessarily taken up
with their studies. but. nevertheless, they all
anxious TO devote their spare time 10 this work
Hoping TO hear from YOU soon. I am, yours sin
Cerely. JOSEPHINE D. MATTHEWS
Caldwell y Y. Feb. Is. 1892 Secretary.
The other members OF the branch are the Misses
Agnes Peck. Helen Provost Edna Wheeler Alice
Crane. Helen Bugler, Edith Beach and Violet Cas-
w
New-York tribune., 1902-02-21
DIR. LOUIS LEWIS.

Philadelphia. Feb. @.-Dr Louis Lewis died In
ST. Ntncent's Hospital New-York yesterday, after
an operation. and his body brought this
city to-day DR.. Lewis was born in England sixty
three years ago. and came TO this country in 1888
locating in Philadelphia He was a graduate OF
the Royal College of Surgeons and of the Uni
verslty OF London He was also Fellow of the
royal Colege OF Surgeons and member of the
brltlSn chemical Association DR.. Lewis served
Tor snort time as surgeon in the British army.
He was Editor of The Medical World = The
Medical Council and The Medical Times and
New-York tribune., 1902-02-21
WERNER JONGHAUS.

Werner Jonghaus, the librarian Of the Twenty
third-st branch OF the Yourg Mems Christian As
ISOLATION died yesterday his home No. 50 West
Ninth-st from heart disease following pneumonia
Mt JonghauS born IN Elberfeld Germany.
about htty-hve years ago. He had been in this
Clty ana connected with the library for nearly
twenty years.
The funeral will take place at 10 a. m to-rnorrow
IN the Fourteenth Street Presbyterian Chapel.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-21
TUsKEGEE NEGRO CONFERENCE.
DECLARATION OF THE coLoRED MANS PROPER
SPHERE ADOPTED.

Tuskegee Ala. Feb. 2o.-The Tuskegee negro con-
ference in session here is the largest and most sue
cessful gathering in the history Of the movement
George Foster Peabody. of New-York. is In at
tendance
The conference to-day adopted declarations In
which 1t states that ownership and proper cultva-
tion Of the soil. freedom from mortgaCing lands
crop and stock raising for food supplies at home
keeping out or the large cities. North and South :
prompt and willing payment of all taxes keeping
out Of the courts, avoiding all forms Of extrav-
aEance, keeping the young people of the streets
and from public loungtng places. starting bank
account and holding farmers Institutes and agri-
cultural fairs are the foundation and growth OF
the negro race. The strengthening Of the public
schools is also advocated.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-21
CONTRIBUTIONS.

Contributions OF cheer received at the Office were
TWO barrels OF magazines. bound books and miscel-
laneous articles without a name; two boxes Of
books, toys. games, fancy articles etc from Mrs
c. Bell, d package OF serviceable clothing. from
Mrs. Isabel w. Lincoln; another package of under
wear. Tor some needy one" from M N" Of
Pottsrsville, y j, new, hood and a pair
OF mltteHs, trom Mrs. William L Wood, a scrap
book, rom \ Connecticut Member; monograrns
froTn =. r.. Barney some belated valentines nd
booklets, from Waynesburg Penn. from Mrs E r
Keen. reading matter. from Mrs. Charles = Grant
and 2 .oClDLook. from LonLse THrnar-
New-York tribune., 1902-02-21
LOVING CUP FOR COLONEL II. P. MARTIN

The veterans of the list Regiment will present a
loving cup to Colonel Henry P. Martin at his home
No lois Fulton-st.. Brooklyn. tomorrow evening
The presentation will be made in behalf OF the
veteran association by eX-Chaplain George r. Van
De Water. The cup bears the following inscription.
To Colonel Henry p Martin whose sterling ouaIt-
ties as man, splendid service as a soldier and
numberless acts of loving kindness as a comrade-
have endeared him for all time to his sons is this
cup presented in the fulness of their love and
affection by the Veteran Association of the 7is1
Regiment. y. G.. y. Y, February % 1902
New-York tribune., 1902-02-21

When rosebud is formed. If the soil is soft and
the sky Is genial it is not long before it bursts for
the life within is abundant that It can no longer
contain 1t all, but in bossOmed brightness and
swimming fragrance il must needs let forth its joy
and gladden. all the air And if when Thus rine II
reused 10 expand. it would quickly decay heart
ana dle- Ana Christian charity is just pety with
IT'S petals fully spread developing itself and making
II happier woTld.-(James Hamilton.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-21
PRAISE FOR TUNNEL JOINING.

MR. PARSONS SAYS THE LINES WERE OUT
ONLY ONE INCH
At the meeting yesterday of the Rapid Transit
Commissioners an official report regarding the
joining under Central Park of two parts Of the
tunnel on Wednesday was presented by the
chief engineer. Mr. Parsons said that Beverly
X, Value deserved great praise for the accuracy
of his work. which resulted in the two headings.
one of which was started from position a
curve, meeting with an error Of only one inch
in the lines and only one-quarter of an inch in
the level.
Much of the time Of the meeting was taken
UP with discussion of the terms under which
an easement may be obtained for the tunnel TO
pass under the corner of the building at Forty
Second-st and Park-aVe- It has been decided to
try to arrange this without recourse TO con-
demnatiOn proceedings.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-21
SOCIETY OF THE CIyCyy4TJ DrvVFp

The Society of the Cincinnati representing sew
erai states. Will dine under the auspices of the
society in the State of New-Jersey on the birth
day of its first President General, George wash
ington The dinner will be given at the Waldorf
Astoria. and a number OF prominent guests win
reply 10 the historic toasts OF this ancient socIet
among whom will be General Daniel - SicIIss'
A4dhmlral 4oh BelknaP. General Oliphant John Reed
l. Humphreys is the president =
New-York tribune., 1902-02-21
FUNERAL OF EDWARD S. TsHAM

The funeral OF Edward 5. Isham. OF Chicago. who
died here on sunday. was held yesterday at the
Brick Church in Fifth-ave- II was conducted bv
the Rev Sartell Prentice. nephew OF Mr.. Ishar-
The Bar Association OF Chicago was represented
by Robert T. lincoln. William C. BeaIe. Ebert H
Gary. Samuel P Mcconnell. Howard Henderson,
A. ". Green. Max Pam and z ParneIee Prentice
The honorary paubearerS were John Bgelow, Rob-
ert t. Lincoln. Norman B. Ream. Franklin Mac
Neagh, William @. Beale, Edgar T WeIles and John
: RUnnelS- The burial will be Manchester.
VI. whore Mr.. Ishann had summer hnna
New-York tribune., 1902-02-21
SUIT AGAINST AMERICAN THEATRE FAILS

suit brought by Fire Commissioner Sturgis to
recover from Greenwan & Weiss. OF the American
Theatre, penalties for obstructins the aises on
seven occasions. was yesterday decided by Justice
Murray in the Tenth Municipal District Court In
IaVor or the defendants The Fire . lmissioner
charged that Greeuwau e. Weiss obs .1Icted Tha
side asles the first floor Of their payhOuse with
sixteen automatic stools "--N-
New-York tribune., 1902-02-21
SUNSHINE FOR \ SOLDIER

A kind friend in Manhattan has made quick re-
sponse 10 the request for reading matter for Prl-
vate O'Neil. IN the Philippines She has sent s. T.
with the request that The Sunday Tribune be sent
for one year 20 this soldier The subscription will
begin with next sunday. Mrs. Bates Wyman, also
Of Manhattan. VIII forward magazines 10 the same
address. with the hope that they NAV AFFORD cheer
70 many OF the boys In blue
New-York tribune., 1902-02-21
THE SOCIETY OF THE CAYUGAS TO DINE

The first dinner of the Society of the Cavugas
Is to be held on Tuesday next at p m. at the
Hotel Manhattan. This society was organized
about three months ago to get together in this
city former residents of Cayuga County and now
has membership of about sixty Among the
speakers will be the Rev. Dr. Theodore l. CuvlAr
VINO was born in Cayuga County; DIR. RAYMOND
president of Union College; General William n
seward, General Clinton d. McDougall, Senator
wilcox and others.