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New-York tribune., 1903-01-25

places. This cup must be quaffed when fuiimno mo
matter, the rigging Is sure to come III
tact with the drinkers face when the cup Is lIlet
to the mouth. making 1t almost Impossible 10 aF"iu
spfng the contents. a., l., 49, will
Another specimen of Dutch silver Is the iiliI
cup used at the annual dinner of the ooaro, Whici
had direction of the dkes and polders, or oraIheo
and reclaimed tracts of land. Every new mem
of the board had first to drink the health OF the
other members and then to drain tne ii mil Cpp rp
The base of this cup represents water nllll pro-
vided with a tube, blowing into which causes me
wings of the mill to turn round. The stunt con.
sisted in draining the cup before the mil ceased
turning If the mill to standstill before tiie
cup was emptied. another cup had TO be druInk
and so on till success crowned the drinkers ecrts
Still more specifically historic In its association is
the flute or ring cup, made originally 10 celeprate
the departure of the King OF Spain and his deck
hand the Duke of Alva. The States General re-
solved to celebrate this happy event with solenn
repast and ordered number of glass cups 10 De
made for that occa sion in each of which was sus-
nended a glass clapper. These cups. after being
drained TO the prosperity of the commonwealth
were to be turned up and used as clocks whlle tne
sound of the clapper against the sides OF the gaSS
was TO typify the ringing of the JOY bells ne
Dutch tnkled their little glass cappers against
their glass sides persistently and so loud tnat
these historic cups were nearly all broken, and oy
1892 there only one left -,
This relic of the liberation of people has been
CAPPED In silver by the modern Dutch manufactIrer
below that a dragon. and under the dragon
iingng bell. Blow into the dragons mouth and
YOU ring the Joy bell and set the wheel In motion.
Such cup illustrates admirably the taste OF the
Hollander for clever mechanical devices ana MS
skill in making them.
New-York tribune., 1903-01-25
AGAINST TENEMENT LAW CHANGES.

The Woman's Municipal League. composed o.
prominent BrookIynites is opposed TO the proposed
amendments to the Tenement House law Al
meeting OF the workers in the philaIthropc rnsuIu-
tious in Hid Assembly District (Which taxes n
a part OF the waterfront and the territory In the
neighborhood of the navy Yard. held under the
auspices OF the league. in the Maxwell House on
Thursday night. the following resolutions were
passed:
Whereas The Tenement House law OF I3u was
framed with the intent bring TO the poorer
classes city better conditions OF ufe, TO IT.
tect them from disease. prevent overcrovdinE
and to guard against the vicious and criminal
tendencies produced by tenement environment; anc
Whereas This law. although not perfect In All us
details. practically means or great good 70
the people and a safeguard 10 the city; and,
Whereas There about to be brought up IN tne
legislature OF the certain amendments TO this
law inspired by building and tenement house OWL
ing interests. which. if passed. would viriate tnA
essential and wholesome features in this law. b.
reducing the requirements for light by leSSenlng
the amount of ventilation. bv changing the Prov
sions for sanitary plumbing and by taking away
many guards against fire; therefore be il
Resolved. That many as are assembled o.
the workers the lid Assembly District, and the
Won1an's Municipal League do uphold the spirit %
the present law and do heartily oppose any amend
feattlres of the existing law; and be it further
Resolved That Miss Drier. of No. Montague
Terrace. representing this organization, be In
structed TO communicate and cooperate with other
bodies in greater New-York which are considering
this matter.
New-York tribune., 1903-01-25
LONDON WOMEN INSPECTORS.

In view of the recent victory by women prlncl-
mails here in the struggle for recognition IN Inc
selection OF the higher officers of the school sys-
tenn il is interesting 70 look abroad and see now
the weaker Sex are faring in their endeavors to
oFfain a footing in positions from which they nave
hitherto been excluded in London ON January 10
a meeting was held by the l1innSean society 70
discuss whether women should be admitted 10 rel
loyyshio A circular having been sent tH the mem
bers requesting votes the question: 5ul answered
fayoring their admission. l26 negauved It, While
9i2 were stU 10 be heard from. The Botanic So
cietv already admits them 80 -,
As sanitary inspectors women are raplo!y gam
ing ground in London. They were utilized as m
sI,ocfors of the sunls of the oNercrowced city OF
Glasgow many years ago, but it was not until 1899
that T,ondon followed the example The NestrN OF
Kensingtou appointed two in that year lheY
have been found such success mat there are now now
tVenfv-two women employed in that capacity
under the borough councils. al salaries ranging
from 500 to $3.50 year. The Work consists III lne
inspection Of all public places where women WORT
Including homes where they take IN OUTSIDE work
tenement house visiting and last, but py no means
leasf the investigation OF causes OF lnectouS oiS
ease These inspectors must be trained ahd uh-
dergo an examination before being ellSlple Ior q
berth Their training embraces the study OF
physics and chemistry in relation 10 ar. water;
soil and ventilation also munlcipaI hygiene anu
building construction.
New-York tribune., 1903-01-25
JOYS OF MATURE LIFE.

To advancing years there are at least a Few com
pensatons and there are some pleasures belong
ing 10 mature life which the young cannot enjoy
Poor girls" said Grannie b. her granddaugh-
tiers were starting for ball in state OF nervous
excitement much more resembling pain than pleas
ure How much more comfortable it II is 70 sit
,esde this nice fire in ones easy chair. with
good novel than 10 go out this freezing night
not knowing what sort Of time you will have The
chances ara that you viii return home declaring
hat YOU had very stupid dance while / viii have
had = most delightful evening. No, my dears.
ro envy you at ali; far actual pleasure
s concerned. ! think / have the best Of it,
The enjoyment Of what is called comfort. and
shat al pervadinE feeling Of wellbeing which
comes with its realizing sense, is OF the pre-
negatives of maturity. Young people seldom, IL
ever. experience a sensation; they are too eager
about what is TO happen. too restless and too
Eras asping. appreciate the feeling Of bien eire
which is much enjoyed and priced by their
elders. oh what is so rare dag in June
sings the poet. but II is the young who best
appreciate the delight OF perfect climatic cond-
t.ons As people grow older they enjoy sunshine
and clear ether to an extent quite incompTe-
s'y' say the latter. who take all the good things
- ife matter Of course but why make such
fuss about it, Old people always go about
fae weather In one OF her little poems. H. H
rcr her II is a great happiness for those
ho have passed the meridian of their lives feel
'at their senses are shsTpenec. not dulled by ad-
-ancing years. shat they appreciate never
hey touch with in a way they would
have believed possible in the years gone by. II
like second sight that IS developed in ali
healthy natures. enabling them TO as they have
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FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AS MEDICINE.

If people understood the medicinal values OF
foods they would them more for physical MS
and doctors might have to go TO something else
for, a living" says John A Morris In What TO
Eat" For instance. spinach and dandeAon are
good for kidney troubles; celery is good for rheu-
rnatism neuralgia disease of the nerves and ner-
vous dyspepsia; lettuce and cucumbers cool the
system and the former Is good for insomnia. III
YOU want perspre freely TO relieve the system
of impurities just try asparagus. Tomatoes con-
tain vegeta be calomel and good for liver trou-
bles. and berries make a fine complexion
There is nothing. incidentally spreaking so use,
ful in Of nervous prostration the poor ana
humble onions They are almost the best neryine
known. and may be used IN coughs, colds and in
fuenza. IN consumption scurvy and kindred dis
eases White onions overcome sleeplessness, while
red ones are an excellent diuretic. Eaten every
day, they have whitening effect upon the
complexion.
For malaria and erysipelas nothing is better
than cranberTies. Fresh carrots and yellow tur1ips
are good for nervous disorders gravel ana scurvy
carrots for asthma watermelon for epilepsy and
yellow fever; watercress for scurvy; lemons for
feverish thirst in sickness biiousness, low fevers
rheufiatisrn. coughs. colds and liver complaints
Honey is a fine iish TO take, and is wholesome
strengthening. healing and nourishing; Eggs
beaten up raw with sugar. used to clear and
strengthen the voice, while with lemon juice and
sugar the beaten white OF egg may be used 10
relieve hoarseness.
New-York tribune., 1903-01-25
WAYS OF THE WORLD.
Fad of Wearing Imitation JezCets-
Cleueg- Substitutes for Real Gems.

7 wonder how many OF the Jewels that women
wear NOWADAYS would stand the test Of an ex-
pert's naRnifying glass" remarked a man al a
social function other evening 1T is quite aston
ishing" he continued how much imitation Jewel
" is worn Nilady who has two superb strings
Of pearls considers that II is quite legitimate 10
ADD third 10 heighten the effect of the others
A of my acquaintance who wears q long
chain Of diamonds looped several times over her
co-saee with the most brilliant results. told in
confidence that only every other stone real the
intervening ones being particularly good limitations
In fact 1 have been told that owing to the pre-
vafnE craze for covering the evening bodices
with Jewels many of the fair owners Of val
ug bic iewelry are quite unable themselves 10 dis
tinEush the real from the limitations which they
have had inserted. Besides these women, there are
undoubtedly others who are wearing jewels which
they believe to be real but which only clever
limitations One of last winters debutantes re-
ceived from an OLD friend of her mother beauti-
ful necklace with a little note saying that II was
an ole family heirloom and begging her TO wear II
often She wore II a number Of times, and it was
much admired and then she took it TO the jewellers
Ia be cleaned I suppose you are aware that these
stones are all paste said the man, discovery
which has put Miss " the recipient. in very un-
pleasant position She has a horror OF sham
ieveI-y and declares that never again can she
wear the necklace while. the other hand. the
sift was made in perfectly good faith and all her
friends have seen it and admired it. OF course.
dear Mrs. =. who gave il to me, must never know
she saws hut she has told the secret TO num-
hear of il sooner later. Substitution Of the
false the has often been successfully car
rested some years ago CONFESSED lndI ne nae
taken out many stones and put IN thelr dupl-
in paste re had learned the jewellers trace
and his method Of procedure was TO take d place
as valet or butler and await his chances
New-York tribune., 1903-01-25
A HOPELESS DIscoNTENT.

Every girl OF character. after one or two winters
Of gayety is apt to feel much like Hiawatha-
Master Of Life he cried, desponding:
Must our lives depend on these things?
..1 cannot helm asking myself whether all this is
por,b my while" exclaimed a beautiful girl dis
contentedly the morning after ball Take last
night for instance" she continued. Il old not
enjoy it in the least ] was obliged 10 dance the
cotfon with one stupid partner and go in to supper
- ,ro-ber neither of whom was a man l cared
esnecfslv to m AXE friend of. Both were slinpt& @
The necessary concomtants of ballroom anu 49, 9sr
Iad 10 keen up smiling and talking ana appedf
10 he enioyng myself immensely w nat a Iarce 5,Id ~
all isr | kept thinking 10 myself anu why
i KteP " piT iii express themselves in this manner
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take four men year finish, and will be soio ioi
81 600 in New-YOrk City. !. -.
A Dutch tea caddy is joy forever-tna' H. u
til il gets lost or stolen. The Dutch excel IN their
tea caddies and make the qualntes'' oe"
caddies in the world.
Spoons are another specially 30 are 'ops ~
chateIaine bags and SCISSORS Ah'iaui'' rt ~I
iewelry shops in Amsterdam. ROTTERDAM Inc
Hague and the other important cities OF hoiialiu
are crammed with interesting and beautiful pieces
of workmanship The woman tourist must De
strong minded or callous who leaves F1oiiaHu
without investing in at least one spoon or Don
bon dish of worked silver.
The Dutch dealer will generally sell his wares
as antiques Never buy them such. Real an
toue silver is not on the market; at least, 1t Is
not TO be picked Up" in an antiquity shop. II is
ell in museums on the shelves of private col
Iectors and old aristocratic families. Like real
old Delft ii is not for sale. The American stroller
by dikes and windmiIls may congratulate her
self that she has bought for song spoon OF
seventeenth century workmanship with spanish
douboons let in the handle and a galleon OF Spain
copied from life for the top Of the handle But
g 10 500; she may be pretty sure her spoon dates
are made enchantingly by the Dutch syersrnth
the heroine of which Is that Jacob Of Bavaria or
Lady jacob. who at the age of sixteen. being then
of in 'S the an ya m sh
called in Dutch history the unfortunate Jacob
Fnay aer she u haG conracted tRTee cf these
unions. she was cornered by two three OF ner
royal enemies and Obliged TO sign a contract by
which they agreed 10 maintain her in the posses
sion Of such estates and country then belonged
to her. condition that she should not enter into
a fourth mI-riage without their consent This
agreement JGcobi herself violated by falling in
love with knight of great renown, who
Governor of iceland, and secretly marrying him.
Stripped of her possessions, she retired castle
near Leyden, where she lived happily but economi-
cally with her knight until she died, at the age
OF thirty-four. After her death q lot OF little
earthen pots. of peculiar form. we're found in
fer drinking wine. and after being emptied were
thrown over the head out of the window. Some
body christened them Jacob pots When coffee
came into use In Holland, Jacob pets. which had
been hitherto used for wine. monopolized BY
the brown fluid. So coffee pots came TO be
made In the same shape. and 10 this day gem
orally called in Holland Jacobs pots or Jugs
The modern Dutch silver coffee pot, or Jacobs
pot. is beautifully modelled vase. with a handle
and cover.
ANCIENT CUPS.
Among the splendid pieces OF plate turned out by
these Dutch artists in silver the replica of an
cient ceremonial cups. Each OF these in addition
TO the elaborate workmanship. involved some little
trick device which made the draining OF the
cup something of test OF dexterity. The ad-
mounted by the rigging II a ship. The cup which
is oblong in shape. for: the hull of the ship and
is deeply cut out on ei...- side TO form two mouth
New-York tribune., 1903-01-25

.bires and IN Nes-York they do people is the
% train from Boston New-York a good cnei
asked Boston man of his New-fOrk frleho res
orv train from Boston TO NewYork is good
ono md the audience of college women lausheo
apprecia lively. -.
Then getting 20 the immediate subject or MS
toast which was Literature I'm the College. MT
p,,rton said: literature never had larger chance
In the colleges than Literature is the inter-
rretation of life in terms of beauty and power.
Every professor OF literature is an interpreter OK
life In this vital sense literature is occupying
more and more central place in every curriculum
The great danger in teaching literature IS mat
temporarily we are deitying knowledge, substitut-
ing the head for the heart-or, rather. the soul
Partly this mistake comes about from our absorp-
ton OF German ideas which overemphasze the
seminar idea and would have us believe that
literature consists in hunting the umlaut around
charm corners counting the number OF allteratiOns
in A line of poetry and the like, when it doesn T.
The chief and final value of literature is to keep
fresh before us that life is not only fact. but a
symbol"
Not to be mnistered unto but to minister'-the
motto of Wellesley College-gave Miss Caroline
Hazard the president of Wellesley. the text for her
speech in which she spoke at length and tenderly
OF two women whose lives had been identified with
the service of the college OF Mrs. Alice Freeman
Palmer Miss Hazard said
she was very courageous. She the most
corra ageous woman | have known. Once Mr..
Durant showing Governor Clafiin about the
college when he said DO you that little black
eyed girl? Well. that is future president She
was ONLY thrty-six when she became president.
The amount OF detail she attended to is incredible;
she never had private secretary. but con-
Quoted all her immense correspondence herself.
she herself used to tell with glee Of an encoun-
New-York tribune., 1903-01-25
W0MEN'S HIGH CLASS
TAILORED GOWNS REDIICEn.

The name of s kneitel. Ladies' Tailor and
Importer. No. ! East Both St. near 9TH Ave. is
already sufficiently well known among fashion
able women. but the special offer made this
week cannot be omitted Ladies' tailor-made
costumes special feature Of the fine work
turned out by this house. which offered TO
order OF imported terisls and silk lined
throughout. for only $50. the regular price be-
ing $50 The smart dresser, who desires one Of
these superb creations should not delay for
The offer Is fer e week only
In every one of the tailored Suits there is
sfronE individuality; II reveals itself in every
oesign. IN every dTape. fl the it and IN every
touch of vvoTk-Tla nshp. Suits will he made in
advanced styles fer Epring and summer.
New-York tribune., 1903-01-25
PERFUNcToRY REMARKS.

A man who is good amateur actor speaking
recently Of the perfunctory remarks and answers
made by people meeting casually in society In
nine cases Of people 90 not in the least
hear what you saying. If they do IL makes
no impression whatever" he said. Il thought l
would make a al afternoon function the
other day. and began 10y saying TO girl / knew,
I have felt very queer in my head lately; / begin
think my doom is approaching. ! suppose you
have heard ] added, with apparently assumed
Iightness that one OF my family died in insane
asylum? Really" she said, smiling brilliantly
and saw al she did not hear a word. The
New-York tribune., 1903-01-25
EXERCISE

This might be called the stiff neck movement
as II gives one when taking the exercise 'he Np
nearance Of suffering a stiff neck, but the re-
1t Gained from regular practice OF it will give
quite the contrary look-that of great ease ana
grace Bend or tip the head TO the right peihs
careful 70 maintain this attitude twist the heao
SLOWLY and strongly until the face is turned up '
for as II can 20; then slowly turn the race do"h-
- All rho muscles at the back Of the neck are
ioro,s1y acted upon during this movement Re-
est IN the left side Inhale as the head l"lSI9 NP
I'd exbaie during the downward turn
New-York tribune., 1903-01-25

the head the chest will rise. and the hips are to be
we'll drawn back; hold this poise several seconds
(the breath to be taken at the beginning or the
cYerc.se1: exhale and relax the armsj then repeat
several times AS simple as this movement seems,
II has the effect of bringing the head and neck into
a line with the spinal column.
EXERCISE ..
Stand or sit Rotate the head. making com
pIete circle Relax the neck muscles entirely,
which allows the head to swing by it's weight.
This movement frees the muscles of the neck. In
hale and exhale gently during the movement.
EXERCISE 5.
This is particularly good for aiding the circula-
New-York tribune., 1903-01-25
EXERCISE 6.

First turn the head to the right untl !. 70 iot. no,
- htn,s.n tho front of the chest and the right
shoulder. then bend IT downward far as posslne-
Inhale. and without disturbing the position carr!
It I'D and backward until the head IS we wen ISsa 1ent
ousrd the left shoulder with the chin wei raIsS1
psnest THE movement several times. Second. with
the head bent on the chest as descrioeg +os
movement which strengthens all the InuscIes, eo t
gives great hexibility TO the neck. Chanse u ~
Ieft side and repeat the full movement
New-York tribune., 1903-01-25
4 WELLESLEY LUNCHEON
President Hazard Tails on Ahc@
Freeman Palmer.

81 have often pondered on the difference oe'"ee
r,os+or and New-York and in the sub-consclous
,---1r,, 30 tho inha bitants Of the two declared
t.n,.yd Burton az the ninth annual luncheoh Ok
The E,w-York Wellesley Club yesterday at the
Hotel Manhattan ,- 49, =,
perhaps II aould not he dehned better
New-York tribune., 1903-01-25

next person | tried with my rather startling SEN
tence was Of the acquescing kind Yes, know,
she replied, sympatheticaly, but she too evidently
however l came across a woman with A heau;
She gave me a startled glance and really answereo
intelligently You are probably overworked. Gear
Mr. Smith, you should go South for Trip Pa ana oe De
cerned OF course l couldkot let her remain undeT
the impression that I becoming crazy SO :,
told her of NV little and how she was the ON!
one out of quite a number who really took in what
I IA king
New-York tribune., 1903-01-25
EXERCISE s.

This is which has mucn 'he sa1ie -! -,
r.. -. The nreceding movement, but the twist
.oo,,es first Turn or twist the head 10 the r1ght;
hold this attitude and bend the head forward ana
backward very slowly. Inhaie and exhale ourlIs l
the bendng This movement is tst stroisI * Ikesnire m
,nner mart of the spine. and is effective IN keePts
down that disfguring cushion or nesh '""r 'i
comes between the shoulders
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EXERCISE )

EsneciaIJy useful in removing congestion OF the
1arvnx is this exercise First with the head IN an
erect position bend 1t backward noioing TINS p0sr
ton while turning the head slowly and strongly 20
tho right then TO the left. being sure 70 Keep "
bent backward while making the turns. lnna!e s tns
breath the movement Is mace 10 'A0 4ie ~
Ioft
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tion OF the blood and brings the muscles or the
neck into strong action. Take the exercise eltner
standing or sitting. With the head erect TUT" -
very slowly to the right far as possiple; anu
then i'm the same manner to the lett. ihHdIs ~
beginning the movement. and exhale tne Drsa.,t 80,
when the head Is the front taxing he"
breath before turning ii to the other side
New-York tribune., 1903-01-25
EXERCISE 4.

This has a hygienc value. ,nasmuch as IL re-
lIeves affections OF the throat and often removes
headaches Bend the head forward as 1ar as IL
can go. bringing the chin close 10 tne ofeas'- ~ ~
t,,r IN the first positon Exhale the breath as the
head bends forward. and inhale as II returns 70
upright position. Next bend the head as Idr 0dSh-
ard possible.