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New-York tribune., 1903-04-26
WORLDS W. C. T. U. CONVENTION.
Geneva the Place of Meeting-Many Amer
lean Delegates Will Attend.

The American delegates to the biennial conven-
ton Of the Worlds Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union, which will be held in Geneva Switz-
erland from June to IL, will sail from New
York on May 16. via the Atlantic Transport Com
pany- The United States will be represented at
this convention by over hundred delegates
twenty-nine being from New-York State and
among the speakers and officers will be Mrs L.
NJ n. Stevens. president of the Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union OF the United States; Miss
Anna Gordon, vice-president; Mrs. s. NJ. D. Fry
corresponding secretary; Mrs. Clara Hoffman re-
cordng secretary; Mrs Catharine Lente Steven
son, president of the Massachusetts Woran's
Christian Temperance Union: Mrs. Ella n Poole
president of the New-Yorl State woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union; Mrs Barney one OF the
Womans Christian Temperance Union mission
aries and well known prison worker; Mrs. An
toinette A Hawley. president of the Colorado
Woman's Christian Temperance Union; Mrs Isa-
bella Wing Lake, national superintendent OF
rescue work; Mrs. Helen L. Bullock national
the Vermont Womans Christian Temperance
Union; Mrs. HasIup. Of Maryland; Mrs. SibIey. OF
Clark of Ohio. and the Rev. Anna Shaw. Ii is
possible that Miss Dow. daughter of Neal Dow,
The social part of the convention promises to be
extremely pleasant Nine. de Bude has invited the
near Geneva, and numerous other invitations. FOR
teas, garden fetes, receptions and excursions on
Christian Temperance Union IS planning q large
demonstration for the girls OF that city, when a1
AS the convention will open on June g. al White
Rlbboners are asked TO make that day one Of
The annual meeting Of the British woman's
Temperance Association will precede the worlds
% to g. and most of the American delegates ex-
Mrs Mary II. Hunt. of Boston. superintendent
of the department OF temperance instruc on IS
already in Europe.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26

branch. Lectures have been given during the wiz
ter. and two large receptions in honor OF Dr..
Collyer and DR.. Savage.
At the meeting yesterday the following officers
were elected: President Mrs. A H CfIey; vice
president Mrs J. B. Nash: secretary. Miss Erving.
corresponding secretary Miss Bush: Postcfce Mis-
sion chairman. Mrs. @ Z FTske: entertainment
committee. Mrs. T. 7. Richardson and Mrs An
bTose; treasurer, Mrs. Bertha n Roberts.
The work has been helDed considerably by Dr.
Savage. who has given talks once a month Before
the members on THE Religion OF the Poets"
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26
NORMAL GIRLS IN PLAY.
The Merry Maskers Give "she stoops to
Conquer" with Much Success.

"She Stoops to Conquer was produced very sue
cessfully last evening by the Merry Maskers. the
dramatic club of the Normal College The col
Iege chapel. In which the performance was given,
was more than filed with appreciative audience
that applauded echo the efforts Of the young
Thespians.
The special object for which Godsmiths charm
ing old comedy was given the scholarship fund.
which is planned to assist worthy students to COM
plete the sixth year required by the Board OF
Regents for recognition of the college degree Of
4 B. The fund was started last December, when
the members of the sixth year class raised over
81 Oo0 by the production of "a Midsummers Nights
Dream" and it is the hope Of the young women
who have been working for weeks to make the
play last night that their efforts will be
found to have aetted at least satisfactory
sum when the proceeds are counted up.
The cast as follows:
Tony LuInpkin Miss Jessie Fraser
3 yrs: 1 aS rI,a n rnb
Constance Neville. Beatrice
Mt Hardcastls Anna EosG9cranI @
ian11o1i MISS L c,ato
Servants 17 and jolly tavern crowd Miss Mary russell
WsisstocE Miss Josephine Niyison. Miss Mary
kins. Miss Serbia and Miss Fairchild-
The girls acted with spontaneity and animation,
refecting great credit upon their coach Miss Clara
Byrnes. Scenery, costumes and calcium lights had
been ordered specially for the performance. and
the stage mountings were both pretty and ade-
quate-
Three vignettes By Austin Dobson given,
also in costume. miracles. with charming ef
feet In Secrets of the Heart the parts OF Nfnon
and Ninetto taken respectively by Miss Ter
lima Franck and Miss Josephine Nivfson. THE
Cap That Fits given by Miss Fairchild
Armande, Miss Llssner Hortense and Miss lie
Cato NJ. Loyal. Goodnight, BabetteT was
presented by Miss Florence Dickenson NJ
Vieuxbois and Miss Elizabeth Castle Babette.
and for this Professor FIeck the college professor
of music had written some special music.
There also music by the Normal College
String Orchestra, recently organized by Miss Hlda
Stern, the leader. This was their first perform
before audience Of other than college girls.
Miss Ethel Schroeder and Miss Harriet Webb
closed the programme with vocal duet
The Merry Maske-s were organized last Sep
tember by Miss Bertha Ellison. who is now presi-
dent and manager. This was the first Of their pub
lie entertainments The club IS exclusive and elect
i've. Not every girl can belong. but each senior
been added few juniors for the sake of perpet-
uating the organization after this years seniors
have graduated, and a few students from lower
classes whose dramatic talents made them desra-
bic members irrespective of class rank. L is pro
posed to form an alumna chapter. The officers OF
the Merry Masksrs besides Miss Ellison.
Secretary. Miss Anna Roselcranz, and treasurer.
Of the credit Of the brilliant evening is due.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26
FRENCH STEAM COFFEE POT.

The working OF the genuine French steam coffee
pot (Bi-Metal and French Steam Coffee Pot Com
pany1 is demonstrated at the headquarters, No 94S
broadway. between T1enty-second and Twenty
third sts by electricity. alcohol and gas. 1t is
there shown to produce good coffee in one-third of
the time required by other appliances. This coffee
pot is made OF the finest copper bronze, nned IN
side with ii sheet OF solid sterling silver II is in
use in many OF the courts and embassies OF Europe
taurants In New-York, Paris and London Illus
traed circulars are sent free upon request TO any
address.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26

as not to destroy the grain. This helps to bring
out the design but on no account should the
leather be painted
Most of Mrs Busck's work Is done and
calf skin The latter has the most beautiful sur
face but cow is thicker. and for purposes
more suitable The leather Is moistened and
stretched a stone. uthographer's stone being
which are pressed into the leather with the help of
a small hammer. Some OF the tools employed for
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26

2 b 2 bro q q
shouIdered ef-
feet with the
shirrings ar the
" st line
which give The
effect OF a belt.
and Is as new
as il Is attract-
i've IS illus
trated, IL Il
made OF white
n uII, with a
yoke or lace.
but soft wool
and silk fab
rtcs are apprO-
pirate as well
as the cotton
and linen ones
The quantity
OF material re-
quired for ths
medium size IS
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26

quarter yards q inches wide three yards 81 inches
wide. or two and cne-eighth yards "A inches wide
with fve-eighths OF yard OF al over lace
The waist pattern. No 4.tC6. is cur in sizes FOR
girls OF twelve fourteen and sixteen years OF age
The pattern will be sent any address receipt
OF 10 cents. Please give number and age distinctly
Address Pattern Department. NeW-IOrk Tr1bUnet
II ia a hurry for pattern. send an extra rwo-cert
stamp and viii mail BY letter postage IN sealed
envelope
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.
A Tissue Paper Pattern of Misses Tucked
shirred Waist, No. 4,4O6, for 10 Cents.

shirred waists always are becoming to young
girls and greatly in vogue ar the present tina
The pretty and attractive one shown combines
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26

the background have little design upon them.
but though every single mark is not made sep
arately the work Is slow and the results costly
The material however, is practically imperishanle'
and people are willing pay well for its decora-
ton The work is not difficult to learn. provided
the pupil is clever with her hands and possesses a
little artistic knowledge and much artistic taste
Otherwise 1t probably could not be learned at ail
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26
DR.. Stanley's
DRY AIR CURE

No matter how vsnomous dis
Cont long standing. I you
promptly and permanently. without
Rheumatism, q pain ana soFsnsss IS instsnisasoas
1Iy Dry Air Cure absorbs the poison
sciatica, Gusts 9s ses 55nss s @ sa5s os e< aa5 5 e
hes ths entire system
Stiff Joints, Fat people can reduce y2a quick
Obesity, Change Of diss y mode . IiziaE.
o drugs ea-hartics medicines Q
any kind: bandages. external 10
Gdematous tons nor exercises ..
NY DRY AIR TREATMENT
Swelling aszoFbs tss sPg' P595 e.sss .s9gs f ss5. an
causing wrinkles dabbinsss q
Grip, :Ein. 6easy a6d0msn ana 05asE sy.-
Malaria, m Eidagss snG s,oaca or other ysi
speedily rsn1efisd- Thls
a4o institution so arranged that the
StO' privacy separation Of patients .
T assured. Trained nurses N arrsntalca
4S9 9TH AVE, Near AID ST.. y. Y. City.
Hours from A NJ T. n
TELEPHONE CALL. 6535-SsrH-
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26

THE W0MANs MONDAY CLUB
az West Street. Opposite the Siege-Cooper Store
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26

and tips of the other kind Enjoy your luncheon
hour like for rest in the quiet club the wee small
refreshed and strengthened for the fray.
Now the address Cut and slip in your cardc
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26
NO DUES, FEES OR TIPS.

OTHER IN NEW YORK, WITH TRIFLING
COST AS ITS MOST ASTONISHING FEATURE.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-07-01
Pen Points.

Prayer plus practice makes the
strong Endeavorer.
Christian Endeavorers best day is
labeled tomorrow"
There is no place in Christian En-
heavor for the self exalter.
The Christian Endeavor monogram
signifies endeavor in Christ's strength.
Christian Endeavorers might 1.-THE
their time as well as their money for
God.
There is no surer road to Success
town, Christian Endeayor county, than
Plod avenue.
Christian Endeavor offices are posi-
tons of trust and not places Of per-
sonal elevation.
The truest Christian Endeavorer puts
Christ first, the church next and after
these the society.
The Christian Endeavor pledge is a
crutch for the weak beginner and a
tower of strength to the one longer on
the way. John r. Clements.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-07-01

When | was n young man, said an
old timer. was employed in an Ohio
town of some 1900 inhabitants. One
day the town was billed from roof 10
foundation in flaming letters, They're
Coming" One couldn't go amiss of the
big letters. They followed him every
where, and half the town would awak-
en- in the middle of the night with those
huge letters staring them in the face,
while they wondered what it all meant.
\ week or more passed, and one
morning every one of those signs was
covered with another equally flaming
They Have Come; at Town Hall To-
night" And you may be sure the town
turned out in force. There wasn't stand
ing ROOM although liberal admittance
fee was charged. Inside big curtain
excluded the stage, and to this all eyes
were turned as the appointed hour drew
near. There was little delay. and it
was about half past when the curtain
slowly rose. disclosing to view another
of the big lettered signs, only the word
ing was different this time
The sign read "They Have Gomez
And you can bet your last dollar it
wasn't loH': before the townspeople had
gone. clever fellows had worked
the game successfully and got away
with a snug little sum, leaving only n
couple of townspeople to pull up the
curtain.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-07-01
Corresponding.
Across the Pacific.

To u, rd rasA d INA CAL, May 10, 1903.
The following Is the second ext,sc, ..
my diary of my Hawaiian trip; Ou
1t Is the morning OF the sth n,
the day the "Korea", the steamship
which we have secured passage. ia ~ ~. "
for the Orient via. Honolulu ua san
territory. aiida
This morning has about 1t the chin
Ssn Francisco atmosphere, vet II 4. - VI
pleasant and we feel very comfortsb,a y
our warm overeoats. ~
AT $50 a. m. we go on board tho -,
md our staterooms, tip the porter ana :,
have him stow away our steamer trnnL.
and hand baggage therein. Then we wan'
first one deck of the ship, then ano,sa-
Twelve laps of the hurricane deck NAB.
mile, understand.
Tired of looking the ship over Ic
her inshore rail and watch the passenpe,.
as they come on board with friends M
have come to see them of. All freish, q
already on board, and as the time ia mn q.
sailing, there is good deal Of hustle an,
ing the last few minutes.
Many Cinnamon have come on hoo,s
They and their bundles are on the m.in
deck aft. A money-changer of their tina
is on hand with his full bag sIung over hi.
hou lder, while his right hand is fuu a,
clinking yens, thst presume be wishes n
trade to his home going brothers n,
United States money. find myself deeplv
interested in their maneuvers and parting
scenes.
/ never thought much about it before
but am now reminded that the Chinese
have feelings akinito ours, and love as we
love, and respond to expressions of friend.
ship in the same sincere way.
The third whistle has blown. There ia
the shout: "Ali sboardw I hear the
tinkle of the bells to the engineer, and
feel the ships beart throbs, for her huge
hull trembles from stem to stern.
Then come shouts: Haul out the gang
plank! Cast off spring linel Cast off, aft!
Let go, forward!" The ship moves out
the dock stern first, crowdipg hard to the
pier the large timber tenders at her side,
and drsgs them along with her, breaking
their rope fastenings. 1t looks as II there
is going to be an accident.
All, but / see that the outer fenderis
stopped hy the big corner pile of the pier,
ana 20 the ebip clears herself in good style
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-07-01
A Lost Art,

Graceful bowling" remarked the
statuesque young lady at the head of
the tea table, lis fast becoming one of
the lost arts. Few are proficient in it,
and, indeed, the difficulties are many.
! am referring of course to men. Wo-
men are still mistresses of the art, but
not all of them, either
But have seen men who were fat.
not to say tubby, and they find that a
mere inclination of the head is a bur-
den, for it induces disagreeable rushes
Of blood TO the head. and that is bad
for men who wear twenty inch collars.
And there are men who are tall, lean
and scraggy. and when they bow, be-
Ing sensitive plants, they think and
make the spectator think, of stringed
marionettes, and they dread the smile
of the man in the street.
And have seen men whom the crit.
n moment found unprepared, with
rds in pockets. And | have seen
& m when they We're wearing caps
ard clutched vainly and instlnctively
at hat brims, and | blushed at their
grotesque poses and involuntary carica-
lures of the line of beauty New
York Times.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-07-01

their utmost so that they may well deserve the
| name-"good fairy.
have one fault to find-why did Aunt Madge
in her "storieite" call herself the ''liitle old
woman, when | know she Is as young as many
OF the fairies. When hear the phrase "little
ola woman" always have in mind form much
bent, and face wrinkled and Old; however.
know Aunt Msdge has none of these attributes
Now. after having taken a rest and awakened
from our spring sleep, let us shake ourselves
free from the bands of Morpheus, and be helpful
and hopeful fairies once again.
think for MY part win be an icecream
fairy, as they are always welcome during the
summer months.
For a one gallon freezer make rich eustard
of the following: Two quarts OF milk cups
sugar and yolks OF eggs (beaten). Heat In a
double boiler, stirring constantly, but remove
from fire before boiling point Is reached. After
it is nearly cold, put in the whites of the eggs,
well beaten, and add pint Of cream, whipped.
Flavor with teaspoonfuls vanilla or any desired
favoring.
II you wish to make chocolate ioe-cream mix
three tablespoonfuls grated chocolate or cocoa
(preferred) with the sugar before heating.
To make fruit ice-cream, add the fruit to the
custard, after the latter Is cool, and put the
mixture into the freezer. Then cut the ice very
fne-the finer the better-and mix with rock
salt when packing. In the proportioH~ot three
partsice to one part salt. After 1t is packed as
closely as possible, add nearly a quart of cold
water to hasten the freezing. Turn crank of
freezer constantly and as long as you can.
Hope II any of the sisters try this recipe and
follow directions. they win have good success.
From good 70 fairy who calls herself
NARCIssUs. Y
Yes, good fairy you are.
AUNT MADGE.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-07-01

JOHNNY.
room and perched on the foot of your
bed. He had horrid green eyes and
long claws all covered with sharp
spikes, and his jaws were filled with
teeth as sharp as needles. He said he
was going to bite piece off the end of
your nose l killed him and ate him.
might before last when you were
asleep a long earwig crawled down the
wall and jumped on your pillow. He
had 10000 legs that wriggled all the
time, and he had a singer in his tail
and eyes that rolled round and round
He said he was going to crawl into
your hair and go to sleep. / killed him
and ate him, but he said that he had
two cousins from the country who
would be here to see you tomorrow
night.
Saturday morning when you were
asleep a green eyed
Hold on" cried Johnny. Hold on!
You mustn't go. You mustn't leave
me-"
"oh, yes, you'd better kill me. as
you said you would, because then / will
not have to sit up all night and fight
those things"
"No, nor exclaimed Johnny. "You
dear old spideri l wouldn't harm you
for all the world. You must stay here
with me always, and shall always be
your friend, as you have been mine"
So they shook hands and were happy
all the rest of their days. - Chicago
Tribune.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-07-01
AN USBELIEvER.

AN USBELIEvER.
They say the world fs growing worse,
l don't believe It, though;
They say men worship but the purse,
don't believe IL. though;
They say that greatnessis no more.
That all the wise have gone before
And only trouble is In store
l don't believe it, though.
They say there are no saints to-day,
don't believe 1t, though;
They say we tread downward way,
don't believe 1t. though;
They say there's only gloom ahead.
They say that all the knights are dead.
They say mems sweetest joys are fed
don't believe it, though.
Men had their troubles long ago,
And that's what / believe;
The Lord still loves us here below,
And that's what | believe;
Old Homer, of the sightless eyes,
And Caesar lie meath other skies,
But greater men than they viii rise,
And that's what believe.
The world grows fairer day by day.
And that's what l believe;
The good have not all passed away.
And that's what believe;
Though many a one we loved Is gone,
Fond hearts and true are beating on,
The hsppiest days are still to dawn,
And that's what believe.
S. E. Kissr, in Chicago Times Herald
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-07-01
fp ADinaI Story For
Little Folks
Johnny and the Spider

"What are you going to do?" asked
the spider as Johnny crept up toward
his web.
I'm going to kill you" answered
Johnny.
'Oh. it's just as well, guess" said
the spider. I'm tired of doing every
thing for you and having you do moth
ing for me, SO l might as well be done
with it."
what do you do for me?" asked
Johnny in surprise.
when you were asleep last night a
great, big black beetle few into your
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-07-01
ADVERTISEMENTS.
advertisements.
Paine'SCe
Compound
CURES RHEUMATISM.

Rheumatism, which does its terrible work
in the muscles, joints, and tissues IS causedby
uric acid which gathers in the blood. To get
rid OF this poisonous acid which produces the
irritations, pains, agonies, inhammauons, and
swellincs peculiar 10 rheumatism, laine'5
Celery Compound should be used without
delay. No other medicine gives such prompt
cheering, and happy results. 1t IS the only
medicine that prevents return OF the dreaded
disease. Paine's Celery Compound braces
the nerves, the blood is quickly cleared OF all
irritating poisons, tissue and muscle are built
up, and the digestive organs perfectly tened
Do not treat with indifference the slightest
rheumatic symptoms: the early use OF fane's
Celery Compound will save you weeks and
months OF suffering. Mr.. 5. d. Conway
St. Louis, Mo-, was permanently cured 1y
Paine's Celery Compound after repeated iaI'
ures with other medicines and physicians; ne
says:-
II am 90 years of age, and have lived N
ST. Louis7a7 years, and all this time WIN lhe
exception OF three years, have served IN Inc
Engineers Department as Inspector Las ,l,
winter contracted rheumatism and was Iala
up. / tried all remedies and doctors, but al
failed until struck Paine's Celery Compound
which has made permanent cure IN my case.
| have recommended it TO many, and 'hey
have used it with The same result.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-07-01
hlutual Benefit Column.
EDITED .r AUNT NADeE".
It's Motto: "HelpfuI and Hopefsa."

The purposes Of this column a+e succinctly
stated in the title and mOtto-it ts for the mu.
tual benefit, and aims to be helpful and hopeful.
Being for the common good, it is for the com
mon use-a public servant, a purveyor of in
formation and suggestion, a medium for the in
terchange of ideas. In this capacity it solicits
communications, and its success depends large
ly on the support given 1t in this respect. Com
munications must be signed bat the name of
writer will not be printed except by permission.
Communications will be subject to approval or
rejection by the editor Of the column, but none
will be rejected without good reason. Address
all communications to
THE AMERICAN,
Ellsworth, Me.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-07-01
Quiz Rox.

Amy question may be asked that per-
tains TO any phase Of Christian Endeavor
work Address Lock Box 674, Bingham
ton, N, VI
: No. IT. /. *. L., Scranton, Pa.-The
Pennsylvania Endeavorer, published at
Harrisburg, is your official state paper.
No. rs. V. B. A., Plainfeld, N. j.
Your state secretary is Miss Ida B.
Stephens, Hackettstown.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-07-01

The following by Rev. William E.
Strong was published recently in the
christian Endeavor World. 1t was sent
IN by acknowledgment of a Christian
Endeavor calendar:
Archimedes
Gone to seed is;
Let his flag be furled.
Christian Endeavor
E Is the lever
II That's sure to move the world.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-07-01

Don't go in there, children" eau
toned the wife of the struggling poet,
listening a moment to sounds as of
strong man in distress that came from
the other room.
"Why not?" they asked.
"Your father is trying to find rhyme
for 'scrofulous.' "-Chicago Tribune.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-07-01
HI. Costly Conversation

Tired Tatters-Dey say dat sum Nv
dem poets git 81 word.
Weary Walker-Dat's muffin / got
So word wunst.
Tired Tatters-Wot fer?
Weary Walker-Fer sassin' de judge.
Chicago News.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-07-01
The Foundation of Health.

Nourishment is the foundation of health
-life-strength. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
is the one great medicine that enables the
stomach and digestive organs to digest,
assimiiate and transform all foods into
the kind of blood that nourishes the
nerves and feeds the tissues. Kodol lays
the foundation of health. Nature does
the rest. Indigestion, Dyspepsia, and all
disorders OF the stomach and digestive
organs are cured by the use of KodoI.
Sold by WIGGIN & MOORE.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-07-01

Don't succeed in life, says an old pro-
verb, II you would avoid unjust abuse.
The loafer has plenty of time to devote
to the Industrious man, and does not
hesitate to lie about him.