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New-York tribune., 1903-02-26
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but why" said the Listener. were you dis
turbed by Mr.. Setons criticism OF the attitude OF
the Western press toward the Indian? You are not
a Western woman"
No, said the Observant Woman. "I am not a
Western woman. but have read the history OF my
country. Did you hear of town called Deer
feId?''
Don't they embroIder things there?' said the
Listener.
They do now. but some years ago there was a
massacre there: Indian massacre: and men and
women and little children from that Massachusetts
town were marched away TO Canada: marched
away through winter woods, and If one faltered by
the way-a swift blow. and he stayed behind for
Was there. was there not. such person as
King Philip demanded the Observant Woman
warming up to her subject.
Did he, did he not. organize one Of che great
est alliances to drive invader ever formed
by patriot hero? Did New-England run with
blood did it not? Was King Philip captured
and slain? Was his sen driven from the land Of
his fathers and made a slave in the West Indies
think of 1t; Indian slave! Did all these tnlngs
happen or not?
My point is simply that all the West has expe-
rienced with the Indian the East experienced IN
its day and generation. All the Indian has suf-
fered beyond the Mississippi his fathers suffered
on this side. Because the East has exterminated
the Indian; because he is gone utterly: because
whole tribes and races have vanished from the
face of the earth; because got our work done
little earlier in the day. must sit in Pherisaic
judgment the West, which is simply made up
of Eastern people who have moved"
But the Indian doesn't go the warpath now
as he used to- said the Listener, feebly.
mo, because he has been conquered. He knows
it Is of no use; that the white always wins
In the end. But how long is ii since he did? have
visited in Denver and 1 met plenty OF women
not old women, but young women; women who
lead social functions, and take trips to Europe
who remember the day when the Hungate
family brought into Denver. and lay, the
mother and her little children. all scalped and
bloody, in store Lorimer-st. Personal memo
ries like that are not likely TO soften the thoughts
"As Mr.. Seton said, Indian is cruel in war.
If he could always be cruel to the person who de-
served it, he would perhaps be a useful member Of
society. But, supposing he has been cheated by q
rascally agent, that a great government has
broken its treaty with him, what does poor Lo
do2 He chooses hour when settler is away
from home and scalps Mrs. Settler and the babies.
Can you reasonably demand that Mr.. Settler should
love the Indian after that?
Understand me-" said the Observant Woman.
for defending his home. 1t is because the Indian
has always fought and never been enslaved that
have always respected him. 1t is because of
that that il has never, from the days OF PocahOntas
down been disgrace in this country to marry
Indian. But you can't expect either love or
doing the fighting. And for another white man.
who has done all his fighting and finished up the
job years ago. to sit back and pronounce lofty iudg
ment. savors of the amusing.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-26
PASSING OF THE OLD MAID.

The abornfnation OF husbands and the desolaticn
of lovers havine been previously discussed by the
Eclectic club, the Passing of the Old Maid was
the subject OF yesterdays dissertations at the
clubs regular meeting at Delmonicos.
The pa per proper was contributed by Mrs. Alfred
&. Bage. who pictured the old maid of the past
az an essentially domestic institution. a creature
Of rineets and favorite nieces. pressed roses and
blue ribbons dependent and sour erapey with all,
while the bachelor maid of the moment por-
trayed as a comfortably poised. self-reliant per-
sonage, single wholly by choice, of course, ana
only because her breadth of attainment made
q lifting mate difficult 10 md.
But she's old maid all the same, protested
Mrs James r. Kelly, while Mrs. Richard Henry
Savage thought the presiding genius OF the chat
ing DISH more agreeable Characterization
Mrs Pauline Mclean and Mrs George Finck
had pronounced ideas the old maid question.
and Mrs. Richard Stearns suggested that while
the ancient virgin OF yesterday minsterinG
angel Of mustard plaster distinction, the bachelor
girl of to-day found it easy TO draw" without
/ these appliances.
Dr. Anna r Donoghue also took up the eudgeis
In defence Of the bachelor girl.
The discussion wandered on into one Of telepAthY
as which various interesting personal expert
ences related. In the absence Of the art SITS
expected Mrs. Dore Lyon gave two vocal selec-
tions. by special permission OF the president.
Mrs Clarence Burns. also one OF yesterday guests
OF honor. made earnest plea IN behalf OF the
City Federation and the important advantage
accrlIine the fortunate members o: H.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-26
MRS. ROSENBERG WINS A POINT.

Mrs Leo Rosenberg has been conhdent from 'ne
beginning she says that the matter OF ner expul-
sion from the German Housewives Society wouio
be determined in her favor. ana sne Is JuOliaii1
now over Judge Bischofs judgment of yesterday IN
her behalf "Of course, 1 shall take my place
again as member of the society. she said last
night "as a self-respecting woman what else
can do in simple defence Of my character?
So far the arguments on both sides OF the case
have been drawn upon purely technical lines The
officers of the German Housewives acted in ac-
cordance with the societys constitution, believing
they stood on firm legal ground 1t now develops
that notification of arraignment and the privilege OF
a hearing is the right of every individual living
under the federal constitution, whether member
of the German Housewives or not and not having
been accorded this Mrs Rosenberg is within her
rights in fighting for it. ,
In none of the arguments either side have the
reasons which led to the expulsion of the exprest-
dent been touched upon. When the time comes to
make these public if it ever does "taen you Will
see fur fly" to quote Of the legal advisers In
the
New-York tribune., 1903-02-26
PRESIDENT TO SPEAK ON METHoD1sM
Wesley Bicentennial Celebration at Car
negie Hall Tonight

President Roosevelt. who is to speak at the BIZ
centennial anniversary OF the birth of John Wesley
In Carnegie Hall this evening. will make only a
brief stay here He will arrive > D. N. the
Pennsylvania Railroad. coming West Twenty
thrd-st He will not be accompanied by Secretary
Cortelyou. contrary to report. II had also been
reported that Dr. G. A Lung Z. s. ". and NJ G..
Latta would accompany the President. but g. W.
Bovine. at whose home the Presidents party will
be entertained. told Tribune reporter that the
President would be accompanied only by Mr. Loeb.
his private secretary. and Captain Cowles. his
brother-n-law. The party will be driven from the
West Twenty-thrd-st- ferry directly the home
of Mr.. Bovine. in West Ftfty-seventh-st. where
dinner will be served. From there the party viii
proceed to Carnegie HALL The President VIII start
back for Washington the midnight train.
This Wesley bi-centenDial aside from OBSERVING
the birth OF the founder Of Methodism. will m2rS
the successful outcome of the financial
for the Methodist churches In America. Keen in
terest has been aroused in the meeting. -
shown by the thousands OF applications for seats
only small proportion OF which can be met
President Roosevelt will speak The Progress
OF Methodism.' The other speakers will be Chan
cellor Day, Of Syracuse. who will deliver an ad-
Andrews. whose theme will be- Then and Now
a ID. 1T03 and A D. 1853
The anniversary of the birth of John Wesley
falls on June 2S but the winter season was consd-
cred more desirable for the celebration By the
committee in charge.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-26
WANT APPROPRIATION ENLARGED.
New-York States Commission for st. Louis
Fair Is Active

meeting OF the executive committee Of the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission for the
State OF New-York. took place at the New-York
offices of the commission. No. 30 Broadway. yes
terday. There present Edward H Hartman,
president Of the commission; Louis Stern. chair
of the executive committee. and committee
men William Berri. Lewis Nixon and James H.
Callahan G. L. Helms. the State architect. was
authorized to continue his designs for the New
York State building at the exposition He was
further authorized go St Louis and consult
with Isaac L. Taylor, director Of works, and also
to examine the site of the New-Tork State build
ing IL being felt that Mr.. Helms needed person
ally, inspect the site. A committee on legfsla-
ton. composed Of Messrs. Stern. Nixon, Berri and
Callahan. Edward Lyman Bill. John Young and
Congressman John K Stewart, was also ap-
pointed. The purpose OF this committee is TO
further such legislation may be considered
necessary especially TO amend the measure passed
IN April 1902, entitled An Act TO provide for the
representation of the State OF New-York
and making appropriation therefor Pennsyl-
vania has appropriated 100000 and IL is considered
necessary for New-York to increase its tentative
appropriation Of 100000 to the figure II ~
expected that at the next meeting OF the New
York State Commission, to be held on Marcn II.
the State building will be finally awarded Mean
while there are indications OF great activity IN
the offices of the commission, which remain open
he
New-York tribune., 1903-02-26
NEW IDEAS FOR COLLARS.

Every woman knows that much depends upon the
collar of her shirtwaist That is why the smart
girl is always botherng her head to think I'D new
ideas in stocks. Among the novelties which she
has designed Is plain stock Of linen slashed here
and there all the way around Through these
slashes narrow black velvet ribbon is threaded
tying in little knot just below the stock front
The ribbon must be of sufficient length to have two
long ends, for they display part OF the charm of
the collar. Clover shaped little pieces OF white
linen with their edges embroidered in black silk
made with a hole in the centre so that they
may be strung these velvet ends of the tie. The
narrow embroidered turnover collar gives the fin
ishng touch to the stock, which is embroidered
match whatever color of velvet ribbon is used
-(Woman's Home Companion.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-26
CONTRIBUTIONS

Four boxes OF sunshine, composed of excellent
clothing for women, shoes, woods. and a flying
machine toy received yesterday from NJ. F.
j. of Manhattan unfinished fancy work,
from Mrs. Powers, of New-JerSey; some lace
braid without a name. for the invalid member in
Illinois which has been forwarded twenty-five
copies OF st Nicholas from The Century Com
pany; q warm shawl and old linen and muslin for
bandages, from z j. c.. OF ew-Rochelle, n. Y;
a boxful of fine knitted washcloths, from Mrs.
NJ. P hatcher, of Cambridge. n. Y. box Of
different colored woods. from Mrs. Van Valin, of
East Orange. n. J.; pretty outing flannel dress
and skirt from Miss z. G. Johnson, of Trenton,
N J.: a half finished umbrella shawl, with woods
to complete it, also baby socks. from Helen
Locke, of East Orange, n. j.; two new dainty
ba by garments and two pairs of wristlets, from
E IL B.. at Lakewood n. j.; a boz of candy.
from Miss Emily Elwel: stamps, from Miss NJ.
D White: three canton flannel sacks for little
folk. and wools from Mrs. Warmolts, of Paterson.
n j.; underwear, mttens, gloves, etc, for chill
dren from Mrs. Marie TAYLOR: book, from Miss us.
c. A Berger of Alabama; cards and booklets
from West Forty second,st; stamps and mono
grams, from Montclair n. j.; two packages or
eyeglasses. without the names of senoers; a poem
from Roger H Lyon; religious papers ami masa-
from Mrs. G..
New-York tribune., 1903-02-26
LAST BRIDGE GIRDERS JOINED.
MANY Whistles Blow When the Two Ends
Meet-Workmen Cheer.

---ba -bfsttes both afoat and ashore blew merrily
Yesterday at 80 O'Clock when the signal was
given that the last of the grders of the Williams
burp Bridge had been joined The signal was given
bv the steam engine on the bridge near the Man
haitian tower ana the whistles Of the river craft
.,a4 :, The Uorkmen swung their hats ana
cbaered and this attracted the attention Of pas
sengers on the ferryboats
AS already announced in The Tribune the new
bridge will Of little use TO the public for many
months Even If the engineers and steel WORKERS
hurry forward their work. of which there Is nluch
So as 10 turn ever completed structure py the
snd Of December il will be six months or a year
later before suitable connections are mace VIII
existing traffic lines. Until there Is connection
Setween the new bridge and the lines of heavy
trs fTi- the new structure will uCr5 cut much or
figure in relieving the congestion on the OLD orloSe
New-York tribune., 1903-02-26

Miss Floretta Vining a prominent member of the
Daughters of the Revolution and proprietor OF
several newspapers recently expressed her opinion
very strongly the subject of the manners OF
many members of the present rising generation.
The trend of her remarks was to the effect that
fathers and mothers through overindulgence of
their children, and she cited examples to prove that
thy did exert their authority to prevent i'll
bred actions to which she witness Where
there is only child says Miss Vinng, 1t
seems everything, including the father and
mother. | at d house the other evening
where at the entry of the father. the three diff
ferent daughters ali wanted money. not giving
him time to his dinner. while the mother did
not seem TO possess sufficient tact TO prevent such
a scene At another house a child brought novel
TO the table and continued TO read 1t all through
Miss Vining does rot approve of children being
that for them to be allowed to be fnpertinent to
those who gave them birth D. and are their natural
ton and irmness she considers better for the child
than the ruinous indulgence so common nowadays
The habitua use of slang among educated and
refined young English and has
been commented on and defended OF late in the
press" says a well known writer. This is
not the only nation whose higher classes make
use OF slang There is clique in Vienna which in
its own select circle uses the vernacular of the
Viennese cabmen. and the argot of smart
Parisans is wel known feature of the society
OF the French capital In London it savors of
pedantry when a young man has easy familiar
phrases his tongue or "A girl uses oYerfetined
speech They may be sure their young con
tempoTaries, ii their elders. will look at them
hskance scenting the possible prig In them and
adroity avoiding their society. II Is undoubted
that occasional of slang does much to
amc!uIae the asutrties of existence. 1t will raise
a smile smooth difficulties and create an
instantaneous ceiling of good fellowship when
floods OF eoquence would be poweress 10 produce
An example az this seen In Cecil hhodes's
viii, ~ ich one or two s"hoolhoy slang phrases
dvcsted hat -pochmakine document Of every
Icst51s % peGanUt aud hifalutin Yet there lA
s ..a.l. Solle is permissible and come
impossible a really well bred person. IL Is
changing ehfty freaksh thing. TOO, which IN q
tssinrlins hos iesr its vogue and IS thrns, INTO
outer darkness And - Aing In London stamps
you more as an outs 0Alan 70 use discarded
word of once well cherished slang
New-York tribune., 1903-02-26
MILK STILL AT s1-2 CENTS A QUART.
It Has Not Before Been So High at This
Season in Twenty-Five Years.

The New-York milk market is in q condition
which has prevailed in a quarter Of a century
At the meeting Of the Milk Exchange yesterday
IL was voted TO continue the price TO be paid the
dairyrnen at 3 cents quart The condition of the
market has been unusual all winter Owing to the
high price Of grain, the reduction Of herds be-
cause OF the high price Of beef and the increased
demand for milk because of the growing population
Of the CITY there has been little surplus milk on
the market all winter The exchange price has
been as high as 80. cents, price not reached be-
fore in twenty years II has hung at 3z cents Tor
ABOUT two months. The high price affects the
hotels and restaurants as the wholesale price IS
fixed according the pply. The retail price does
not change. it is fixed nigh enougn 70 coNs'
any POSSIBLE loss from high wholesale price.
The retailers have lost much money lately oE "
frozen milk.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-26
AIGRETTEs AGAIN THE FASHION.

To. the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: hope you will call attention in The Trib-
une TO the increased use of aigrettes this win
ter Large groups of them adorn dozens of hats
L must say that it is the milners who are at
fault. they trim hats with them and thoughtless
women buy them. not knowing thinking of the
cruelty they aid and abet. The facts of this
cruelty should be published constantly until public
ignorance is abolished and women shall feel
ashamed of adorning themselves with such SpoilS
BY and by, when instructed children grow up
this barbaTous thing will be crushed out There
many pretty substitutes to be manufactured
arranged that it seems pity to allow the cruel
bloodthirsty greed Of boys and ignorant men to
have it's way. A NATURE LOVER
Washington D. c.. February 80
New-York tribune., 1903-02-26
RESPONSES.

A Burlington VT, member. who is nrm De
lever in passing on what she does not neeo' VIII
supply a kodak in response to the request from
Maine member. friend at Brandon. Vt. has
been asked to send the afghan she kindly offers
to an invalid member in her State. Mrs. Sex
ton. of Bloomfield, N j., will supply religious
paper asked for by Massachusetts member and
Miss Kate IIunan will forward copy of Gospel
News to a Providence, R l., member: Mrs War
molts. Of Paterson, n j.. in addition to the read
ing distributed by her TO members in Cuba, y. Y,
and Arlington. N j.. will send cheer TO Mrs
Mason. of Bear Guch. s. D.. who. after enjoying
her sunshine reading. passes 1t on to prospectors
whose business calls them to that locality.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-26
THINKS CITY BILLS WILL BE PASSED.
The Mayor Talks of His Visit to Albany
Will Not Discuss Jerome.

Mayor Low returned his desk at the City Hall
yesterday with heavy cold partly the result OF
his trip to Albany. although his afficton was well
started before he went to the capital Il see that
the papers say that denomination has been Of
fered to me-" said the Mayor. but do not care 70
discuss the matter As told the boys at the cor
rssnon5ents' dinner last night, the newspaper ed-
tors supply the imagination when the reporters
supply the facts"
The Mayor said he enjoyed his visit TO Albany
He had every reason believe. he added. that all
~ the bills before the legislature in which the
local authorities are interested Will be passed
The attention of MT Low was called 70 me re-
marks OF District Attorney jerome crluclSlng ths
attitude the administration regaTdlns tne en-
Torcemeut of the liquor law The Mayor Sald ne
bad raed the remarks OF Mr. jerome. but did not
care TO discuss them.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-26
PASSED ON.

The workers at the general office yesterday pre-
pared mail packages for members living at Ken
wood n. Y: Schoharie County N. Y Patchogue'
Long Island: Sullivan County. N. Y: Cuba H.
Worcester Mass; Philadelphia; Bear Gulch .. u !,
Connecticut; Princeton n. j.: Manhattan anu
Brooklvn The sunshine consisted of shoulder
shawls to invalid members: Childrens clothlns
underwear, books. unfinished fancy work an1
wools Two express filled with scores OIL
useful articles of clothing. shoes; materials FOR
sewing class etc. to two branches 1or uIs-
tribution toys and picture scrapbooks to an orphan
asylum in NewJersey. BY parcels post to Hagesa bea
Island Bahamas. a box of illustrated story DOORS
and picture cards sent for the chlioren OF
this branch. and several pairs Of glasses tor oIa
people, which were asked for by Miss Mary A VIII
New-York tribune., 1903-02-26
GOOD CHEER.

THE TOUCH OF VANISHED HAND.
We sigh for the touch of vanished haiio
The hand of friend most dear. ,ao,,,,
Who has passed from our side to the shdo
land
But what of the hand that is near!
To the ving's touch is the soul inert
That weeps DER the silent urn!
For the love that lives is our hanc alerl
To make some sweet return?
Do answer back in a fretful tone
When life's duties press soreY
Is our praise as full as IL hey were gone
And could hear our praise no moref
As The days go by, our hands more sWii'
For a trifie beyond their share.
Than to grasp-for a kindly helpful hit
The burden some one must bear?
We sigh for the touch of vanished hano
And think ourselves sincere: s
But what of the friends that about US stano'
anu ~ ~ " ~ ~ John Troland
New-York tribune., 1903-02-26
NATIONAL COUNCIL MEETING.

The fourteenth annual executive session of the
National Council OF Women of the United States
will be held In New-OTeans. OF March y. =
and q During the session i've day meetings "a''
some evening meetings viii Take p.ece- a IeAuIre
of particular interest attaching thif council is
that il is the first time it has held meeting ~
The extreme South. The time OF year TINS Is 10
take place is favorable one for visiting this part
Of the couptry Round trips fare and third
New-York tribune., 1903-02-26
NOTICE

All letters and packages intended Tor t"e
r. S. should be addressed to The Irin"hc
Sunshine Society. Tribune Building. New
York City. If the above address is carefniiS
observed communications intended Tor 1t rhe
II. s. :. will e likely to astra!. ne
Tribune Sunshine Society has no conn t.n
with other organization
using word "Sunshine."
New-York tribune., 1903-02-26
MORE WOOLS.
Miss Totten. of Somerville. N J., writes

Miss Totten, of somervile. N j.. writes:
We were greatly surprised this morning 70 re-
ceive the big box Of woods from the once Mother
thinks she will have enough knitting work 10 Reep
her busy for months to come. and assure you you
I feel the responsibility of making the best use
Of the material and of putting the result where
it will bring the most sunshine we nave aiSo siS
ing more wo~sted. and we feel almost overwhelmed
with so much kindness.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-26
NOVELTIES IN NEW No

duced by Senator Marshall ane Assemb1yman
Dale. and they working for all they are
worth 1t is the duty of every one of US ndividu-
ally and organized, TO make our protest felt
A vigorous protest drawn up and signed py
the members.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-26
THANKS FOR CHEER.

Mrs Ella Halstead of Ainsworth. Neo ackno"i-
edges with many thanks the receipt of package
of beIpfuI sunshine from the office, and she would
like &c. c." of Connecticut, to know how MUCH
she appreciates the yarn sent to her, also tne
remenibrances Of the other members
New-York tribune., 1903-02-26

Mrs Loper. of Hackensack n. J.. sends CHEEKY
reading to an invalid in Maine. and also to
Spara.a n Y She has helpful way of lnclcsing
stamps in her letters to the Office to aid the post