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New-York tribune., 1903-01-28

picants seem think the ladder climbing feature
the most important that the position demands l
grant that is small item You see, two ladders
have often to be spliced together to reach from
the the deck of soma of the big liners and
light loaded vessels. and special privileges of
any to be accorded these women inspectors
they. like the men. will have to climb these sway
ing ladders with both boats IN motion and the sea
clurning deck high in the narrow channel between
TO say nothing Of the winds we have along in
March. Why. a hardly keep his grip In
for the cutters. you know. meet incoming vessels
below the Quarantine station
TRAINED NURSES IN MAJORITY.
Classified as to occupations, trained nurses have
formed majority of the applicants 'Salesladies
sewing machine operators. laundresses Zone Of
which latter class protested, Well I'm as used TO
water as many O. them be- guess when pressed
for claims). also record life savers and sister
fact commented the commissioner YEARLY. who
is hard up and out of job" 1t mas been suggest
ed that a effective and economical way OF
going about the moral monitor work which the IN
place agents the other side to investigate all
passen gers booked before sailing. Whether this is
praetica BILE or not not been decided. The re-
cent newspaper charge to the traffic in young
station is the cause Of the proposed appointment
Of women inspectors. The officials say, however.
that with the purser's record and their and the
agents Of benevolent and religious societies, who
are constantly on hand to look after this matter.
the inspectors -to-be seem a trihe superhuous
Also Il is thought that only in rare cases could
woman get from one of the agents who are SAID
to be on hand to the consignments Of foreign
the necessary information, and 1t is question
able If she would be any more successful with the
girls themselves The salary attached to the posi-
to be appointed Will have probationary term of
three uorths experiment
New-York tribune., 1903-01-28
HOTEL GUESTS CALM IN FIRE.
Pot Of Grease Overturned in the Victoria.
Filling Dining Room with Smoke.

While one hundred and fifty guests were seated
In the dining room Of the Hotel Victoria shortly
oelore D. m yesterday the room began slowly to
fill with smoke. Looking out into the corridors the
guests saw clouds Of black smoke. The walters of
the hotel did not pay any attention it, although
at the time they did not know what caused the
smoke The action OF the walters subdued any
momentary panic that might have started among
the guests. although many anxious inquiries vers
made Just as several OF the guests had started
to leave the room and the smoke was becoming
denser. Mr.. Langdon. manager OF the hotel. sp-
peared in the dining and said
Ladies and gentlemen, 1 want to apologize for
any inconvenience that has been caused by this
smoke A pot of grease accidentally over
turned on range In the kitchen. and caused a
slight blaze and great deal Of smoke L assure
you that there is no danger OF any kind"
Just then there changing Of fire engine bells
IN the street, but every one sat still An alarm
or nre was turned in matter Of precautfon
said Mr.. Langdon. he turned to leave the room
New-York tribune., 1903-01-28
READING MATTER DISTRIBUTED.

The twenty-eishth report Of the Hospital Spok
and Newspaper Society for the year ending s,p-
tember 80 has just been given out The obj Of
the society IS to supply reading matter to hos
pitals. public institutions. etc In the last year
1892 books, 1023 magazines and 54O01 papers
distributed. besides about $50 900 papers and maga-
zines collected from the socety's boxes There
sixteen OF these boxes marked For the sick in
pitals. placed at the Grand Central Station,
the ferry exits and Elevated stations. the Union
and Union League clubs. the Waldorf-Astoria. the
Hotel Netherland and other central points
In the South and West schools and mis-
sions practically dependent the society for
books. and in many isolated settlements small
circulating libraries are supported In great part
by it's contributions Near home the demand
seems equally great First come the city's wards,
sick and criminal, numbering several thousand.
for whose benefit the society was originally start
ed: then there private institutions and mis-
sions At of the sailors reading rooms the
men average one hundred and fifty night and
probably the is true Of many Of the other
missions At present the society sends to about
two hundred and fifty places. scattered among
twenty-seven States and Territories. including
Cuba. Porto Rico, China. the Philippines and other
army and navy stations Contributions of money
should be sent to the treasurer. Mrs. FOrdham
Morris. at No. IS East Thirteth-st-: reading mat
ter to the office. No. 105 East Twenty second-st.
room No. I1.
New-York tribune., 1903-01-28
INSISTS ON PAYING TAX.
Man Whose Name Was Left Of Rolls Wants
It Observation-Disclosures Who Paw.

Many strange things happen at the Tax Of
fice but up to date nothing has happened that
has so completely dazed the commissioners as
the efforts of a man to get his name on the
rolls for personal taxes after it was too late to
enter it. Deputy Commissioner Lawrence. in
referring to the matter yesterday. said
Il cannot give the name of the lawyer who
has twice called on me. but IL will come out in
a few days. He was here to-day. and said that
his client was man eighty years old. and was
anxious 70 pay personal taxes. 7 discovered
that the old mans was not on the rolls.
The lawyer said that he had been advised by his
client to see the Corporation Counsel and see
II there was some way Of getting his name on
the rolls for this year. told him if mis-
conscience hurt him about not paying the tax
he might turn the money into the Conscience
Fund This did not seem to suit him"
The Kountze Brothers, whose banking Offices
are in the Equitable Building called al the
Tax Department yesterday and swore OF their
taxes on the ground Of non-residence The
name Of Catharine Kountze was on the per
sonal roll for $4,000.
The commissioners announced Yesterday that
Two persons. actually non-residents. had after
proving their non-residence. agreed to stand a
personal assessment for S10OOO0 each. because
many Of their business interests are in New
York large corporation. an insurance con-
Germ. after satisfying the commissioners that II
could not be taxed because Of non-residence
consented 10 pay on an assessment OF 100000
New-York tribune., 1903-01-28
CONTRIBUTIONS OF CHEER.

Miss Edith Brockett State president of New
Jersey has sent two pretty silk headrests for in
vads. an embroidered covered book for filing cut
tings a framed picture and reading matter. Mrs.
J. A Hawkins. of Sudbury. VT, has contributed a
pair OF new warm shoes OF large size for one who
has trouble with her feet Some unknown friend
has given a warm underskirt and another package
without a contained a small leather bag, a
pattern and materials for dolls, clothes Mrs. n.
B. Stone. of Brooklyn. sent package of magazines;
Miss Violet l. Cairns. of Wisconsin, flower seeds
for Sunshine gardens: Miss Fletcher, of German
town. Penn, warm outing flannel night wrapper
and new material for making up; Miss Evaena
V. Haines, of Greene County. n. Y, twelve pretty
valentines to be passed on; z. P. Barton, of
Waterford, y. Y. Illustrated lesson cards; E. c.
Whittlesey, of Connecticut, book for Mr.. Koch s
library at the Home for Incurables, Chicago; L. T.
B., OF New-Haven Conn. pair of warm house
shoes for a child. and Bessie Grant, of Massa-
chusetts woods and quilt pieces.
New-York tribune., 1903-01-28
THINKS CHURCH IS BEHIND LETTER.
Assistant District Attorney Believes Nor
mons will Aid Young.

Dls'rict Attorney Jerome yesterday would not
DISCUSS the letter said to have been received bv a
witness IN the case Of William Hooper Young, who
Is charged with killing Mrs. Annie Pulitzer, and
said that If he had seen it he would not make IL
public He added that he had not yet seen It. but
an e1ort would be made to trace the writer.
Assistant District Attorney Studin. who Is pre-
pairing the case against Young said he had III.
letter In his possession He refused to give out
the letter or the name Of the witness to whom IL
was sent He said he did not believe that il was
Wntten oy crank. but placed reliance on the idea
Ihat ~ emanated from the Mormon Church He
DeleVed that the Church was behind the letter and
Inat IL was sign the Church would make every
enoeaVor 10 aid Young Assistant District Attor-
ney CIarhe, who Is also connected with the prose-
cuuon would not discuss the affair at all
New-York tribune., 1903-01-28
REPORT OF BRANCH NO. 6.

President of the T S. g.. Please accept our CRATE
full thanks for the splendid contributions Of sun
shine sent to US from the general office for dis
tribution. Over three hundred children were re-
membered with toys and useful articles of wearing
apparel The two boxes sent to the Sunnysde Day
Nursery were great help and the contents highly
appreciated
The box for the One-hundred-and-twenty-f ty-fourth-
st mission gave presents to sixty children who
otherwise would not have received anything at
Christmas time The box of books and scrap pict-
ures for the mission nursery will delight the chill
dren (about seventy-ive) each day for many
months, as they only use them and do not take
them home Our branch gave ten dinners 70 needy
families fifty articles of clothing to women
who 20 out TO work by the day. We extend many
thanks to all T. S. S. members who made 1t possible
to gladden. the hearts of those where sunShine
seldom comes. Cordially yours, s. S. Frost,
President Manhattan Branch No. 8. r. s. s
New-York tribune., 1903-01-28
WILL. BUY THE T4VERN.
-ALde7men ApproUe Purchase By City
Against Hall of Records

The Board of Aldermen yesterday afternoon by
a unanimous vote adopted resolution in favor
of purchasing the historic Fraunces Tavern, at
Broad and Pearl sts where. in the long room
on the second floor, General Washington bade
his officers farewell in a memorable speech.
For two three years historical and patriotic
societies have been fighting for the preservation
of the landmark. The Board of Estimate and
Apportonment recently passed resolution ap-
propriatng about 100000 for acquiring suit
able land around the tavern for little park.
Doubtless the old building will in a short time
be restored so as to give it it's original appear
ance.
The resolution for purchasing the building
was brought up by Alderman Webster r. Walk
ley. of Brooklyn. trustee of Wesleyan Univer-
sty. The resolution vas laid aside for con-
sideration, but later was called up by Alderman
Marks, and passed.
The old tavern is now occupied as a liquor
store and cafe
A resolution by Alderman Goodman to appro-
pirate $1,000 for the preservation of the old
Hall of Records now being torn down to make
way for the subway. was defeated by a vote of
% to g. 1t being necessary to have sixty af-
frrpative votes for such an appropriation.
The Introduction of Mr.. Goodmans motion
was prompted by letter from the executive
committee of the National Historical Museum.
urging the preservation of the walls of the old
Hall of Records and their re-erection in some
part of the city to be decided on later. One
paragraph of the letter read
The National Historical Museum desires to
preserve the old Hall of Records or Martyrs
Prison, as it is a building haliowed is other
in our whole broad country as the theatre of the
sufferings and martyrdom Of heroes who gave
their lives for the liberty we now enjoy, and for
New-York tribune., 1903-01-28
STATE FEDERATION OFFICERS MEET.
New Committee Formed to Raise Money for
Trade School.

NY staff of officers and directors is so efficient
and SO harmonious that look forward to a year
Of good work the part Of the New-York State
Federation" said Mrs. Charles NJ. Dow, of James
town the president, at the executive board meet
ing Yesterday. The first meeting Of this board
since the annual meeting of November last was
held by invitation of Mrs. Charles F. Naethins,
one of the board Of directors. at her home, No.
257 West Seventy ty-second-st. The following mem
bers were present: Mrs. Dow, president; Mrs.
Philip Carpenter, first vice-president; Mrs Dore
Lyon, second vice-president; Mrs. Harry Hastings,
recording secretary: Mrs. Z. A Greeley,
spending secretary: Mrs. G. B. Baird, of Oneonta,
\. Y. treasurer: Mrs c. F. Naething. Mrs. Philip
Annisley, of Albany: Mrs. Adelbert Moot. of Buff
fao: Mrs s. N. Lindsey, of Utica, and Mrs. Anna
Letchworth. Of Auburn, directors. Mrs. William
Eastwood, of Rochester general Federation secre-
tary. not present Mrs. William Tod-Helunuth,
the honorary president. is in Europe; is Mrs.
William Bookstaver, of Dunkirk, of the direct
ors. Mrs. Thomas Emory, of Syracuse, of the
executive board, down to attend the meeting,
but called home yesterday morning by illness
in her family
Reports of standing committee occupied the
morning session, which began at 10 o'clock The
educational committee under the leadership of
Miss Starr and Mrs. Moot, proposed a new plan
for enlarging this branch of the Federation Work
pointed as chairman OF a new committee or thlrty,
selected from different parts of the State, to ar
the much talked of girls trade, school The meet
ing did not adjourn until nearly o'clock and dur
ing the noon recess Mrs Naething served a sump-
tuous luncheon to her guests
Mrs Dow is at the Waldorf-Astoria. She eX-
poets to be in New-York three weeks during
which period she will visit many of the clubs On
Saturday afternoon she was the guest of honor at
Monday at the musical tea given by Phalo
To-day Eclectic will give luncheon at Delmonicos
Invitations have been issud to club women to
tend the reception, which will follow the luncheon
New-York tribune., 1903-01-28

of the waist proper The backs tucked for their
entire length and fit smoothly without fulness. but
the front is tucked yoke depth only and is gath
cred at the waist line blouse becomingly at the
Felt The is faced on TO the lining and the
trimming is applied tine waist The sleeves
are arranged fitted Innings and consist of the
caps the tucked puffs and the cuffs.
The quantity of material required for the medium
size fourteen years. is yards q inches wide, 2l3
yards "a inches wide ia. yards A inches wide.
with 3, ward all lace and IS yard of velvet
TO trim illustrated
The pattern No. 433S is cut in sizes for misses or
Twelve fourteen and sixteen years of age.
Each pattern will be- sent to any address ON re
CENT of 10 cents Please give number and years
distinctly Address Pattern Department New
York Trinune If IN a hurry for pattern send an
extrs two-cert stamp and will mail by letter
postage in sealed envelope
New-York tribune., 1903-01-28
"HAS FALLEN ASLEEP"

Miss Elizabeth NJ. Baker. of Newark, n. j., has
informed the office of the death of her aunt Miss
Ellen L. Baker, Of Middle Granville, n. Y. true
Sunshine member. who fell into the sleep that
knows no waking the morning of December
q. Miss Baker writes:
Let me thank you for the pleasant letters written
to nv aunt through the medium of the T S. S.
She was much interested In your work, and this
interest served to distract her attention from her
own i'll health. She also derived much pleasure
from the things sent to Nellie McGrath: the little
crippled girl whom she instrumental in bring
ing to your notice, and thus affording the child
much sunshine in her weary hours of suffering.
New-York tribune., 1903-01-28
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.
A Tissue Paper Pattern of Misses Waist, No.
4,33S, for 10 Cents

Waists made with tucking that gives yoke effect
yet allows funess the bust always be-
coming to young girls. This attractive and stylish
bodice combines that feature with collar and V
shaped portion of lace that is outlined by the
fashionable strap. The sleeves among the latest
and add to the effect. The original is made of
chiffon eoenne. in pastel rose and is stitched with
silk and combined with cream cclored point
New-York tribune., 1903-01-28
For WARMTH.

The manv calls for coal last week used up the
fund devoted for this purpose nearly $40, and yet
the demand continues urgent. There is family
with four children. where the husband is dying OF
consumption and the mother goes out washing. and
another family of six children. where the father
earns only $40 week, and these people havt SUI SUI
families is personally known to the president OF the
T S. S. who is anxious to relieve their necessities
New-York tribune., 1903-01-28
PROPOSE AN EXCHANGE OF STATUES

Louisville jan 27.-The Louisville Turngeneinde
adopted resolutions last night urging that the Ger
man-Americans start fund to erect in Berlin
statue Of George Washington. in order to show
their appreciation of the gift of statue of Fred
erick the Great to this country by Emperor Will
lam committee appointed to go to Indian
apos to take up the question with the president OF
the National Turngemeinde.
New-York tribune., 1903-01-28
TO DANCE THE ~csARDAs.p

At the annual entertainment Of the Hungarian
Club. to be held Lincoln's birthday. February Il.
at Arlington Hall. No. 10 St. Marks Place. there
will be an Hungarian ball. at which the national
dance the Csardas. will be given Before this
there viii be eulogy Of Abraham Lincoln and
van show.
New-York tribune., 1903-01-28

V e II j s e the
strap and belt
being of velvet
in a d a r X e r
shade than the
waist. All waist
and dress ma
terials are. how
g v e r equally
suitable: " o o !
crepe albatross,
cashmere. sim
pie S | | k s and
yelling all being
in style and de-
sirable.
The waist con-
sists of q lifted
] | n ! n z that
closes at I h g
centre ack. the
front. backs and
,,nlar rn1 cores
New-York tribune., 1903-01-28
HELPING "llTTLE MOTHERS"

Colonel Sprague president of the Union Dime
Savings Institution. Broadway and Thirty-secoho-
st. acknowledges the receipt of $40 from some ui'-
known friend at Flushing Long Island. In response
appeal in the Sunshine column. AS no personal
reply could be made to the generous donor tne &C.
acknowledgement and thanks are sent through th0
t S. S.
There never were so MANY requests made upon
the association for actual needs in the faines "a
the Little Mothers at the present time; anu
any contribution sent to Colonel Sprague VIII De
gratefully received.
New-York tribune., 1903-01-28
RIB,NrSlne,unrSO0M RIB,
NOTIIE.

All letters and packages intended Tor the
T. s. s. should he addressed to The tribune
Sunshine Society. Tribune Building. New
York City. If the above address lis careruIiS
observed. communities tions intended tor rThe Ths
II. s. 8. will he less likely to go RstraY. nc M
Tribune Sunshine Society has no eonnec..o,
with any other organization or pubhcau""
using the ..Sunshinc.'
New-York tribune., 1903-01-28
THEATRE FOR CHURCH ALLIANCE

fBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE.1
Boston Jan. 27.-The Boston Actors Church A-
has decided to erect clubhouse. with cafe
and a small stage attached. At meeting Of the
alliance last night. attended by four hundred
members the decision was reached and arrange
ments were made for actors festival in Copley
Hall on April u to raise funds for the building.
New-York tribune., 1903-01-28

Among the little things that add so much TO
dress tassels and cords of every sort are seem
lacing confning and dangling from modish gowns
coats ami even hats wherever ii is possible TO
,,sa them for utility or adornment. Especially
nrettv are these cords and tassels on the newest
fI,r stoles or on waists that are designed with a
Jacket or effect.
New-York tribune., 1903-01-28
CHRISTIAN UNION MEETING.

The rreyef meeting of the Ladies Christian Union
Will he held this forenoon at II O'Clock in me
,-ol of the COLLEGIATE Oh Irch. Fifth-ave and
- ,vh.L e. A city mission ary and others Will
srask Ali women are cordially invited
New-York tribune., 1903-01-28
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| KEARL ~ ~l~

Another but more expensive lace with which
many of the and stylish gowns are trimmed
is 2 heavy Cluny, in old conventional wheel de-
signs and wide insertions. Sometimes the
terial beneath IS cut away. while many prefer 1t
left uncut
New-York tribune., 1903-01-28

The fancy for white from the satin slippers
10 the hat of the fashionable woman, and all man
ner of white textures built into gowns. coats.
and accessories.
New-York tribune., 1903-01-28

nrettv informal dinner dress is shown of white
creme de chine with a wide band of heavy gupure
lace in cream shade the skirt over the waist
Is worn a boero of guipure outlined In narrow
is finished with deep fringe and fastened with
buckle.
New-York tribune., 1903-01-28

NO CONCESSIONS ON ACCOUNT OF sen
What we really want" said the assistant COM
missioner in one OF the rare breathing spaces ac
corded him lis gentlewomen, intelligent olgnlheo
,+,,,1- ,orne,, who can combine the ability OF a
,5e4ective with the sympathy and good sense or a
yor,tf7e1- Nanv even of the more intelligent ap-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-05-02
ADOPTS
REPORT

The Chamber % Commerce az a
special nesting taat niaht BY a
large mauFJity voted 20 adopt the
report Of the special committee rec
ommeadins that the streets crossing
the route % the Proposed Seattle .
Lake WaahinEtan Waterway canal
80 not vacated. Hud recommending
the Annuiltna 81 the contract Nhera-
BY the waterway company receives
eity water far siuieinE purposes AZ A
much lower rate than that charged
othrr large consumers.
For three hours the question Was
debated. ana At ttnnss the discussion
hreame bitter and almost personal
sigh the result that President elise
bad a hard time % prsssrYe order.
Judge Moesliffa. as leader % those
against the waterway company and
lts protests and mathela. proceeded
70 mhke u warm for Governor Sem
PIE end his NatefWay company. Ths
former governor felt very mueh "a
krlgyed that such = laudahle con
ssrb e. the one he represents should
- 90 indignantly criticised. and he
Mould not hellsys but thAt those 50
efitietting 4 were not actuated -
mAiice
A sahstitnts rspart Declaring
ssaiuss any action % the chamber
pending the ASTON Of The sIty eoun.
81 On ths pstitiun 80 vacats ths
streets Introduced BY asasSai J. Il.
Msieslfs. VAS ossf~hslminssy de-
fanted.
The council COMMITTEES on streets
has already aecidua 70 report 90 the
enunen Recommending that the
streets bs not vacated.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-05-02
PARKER
THURSDAY FIGHTS
TURNER

The glove contest between ~f<id''
Parker and Ruff Turner a. AymQfy
hall next Thursday nisht promises
20 be one % the fistie syeats ef the
year. II MI be the fret r. BE- pslllsd
OF 10 Seattle Ia several months. and
ioeAi sports airs tRklus a sreat deal
q interest in the affair.
Turner Is the etouY boy Who made
Perry Quesuan hook LIKE 4 has been
81 a fkht pulled OF here some time
aEn. Hnfe has whipped a few u ths
best 81 them and Fought draw
With Joe Cans Hs ~ pronounced
oue ~ The ciezsfrst ring man ever
seen In Seattle and ls rated as the
savafite IN the coming fikbt. lie Il
nos ln training a. Pleasant beach.
Parker = a VHsvtartkn fighter and
has ioas reeord u victories, lie
has been IN the rms seveFai years
aad there ave faw lightwels hts Nha
haTs htra discounted.
Turner and Parker met IN ika9 ard
Turner lest In the ninth feaad.
Parker saYa h u - go1d a man
today as he was then. bat aduaItk
that Turner must be Fl better nhApa.
Turner Was a yanngster thsu. while
noW be is tn the prime ~ life
The preliminary VIII be fought be-
tween Cesar Attsii ard Jockey
rsunetf. hAntama both arc aaia
q as fast men and VII giys a Eood
trnsfpuna exhibition.
fAa pFsncipais In shs main event
VIII weigh M At ~ paandms