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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-08
WHAT SHALL WE EAT"
Discussion of the Food Question by Alfred
Andrews

Another contribution 70 the food question is
What Shall We Eat" by Alfred Andrews CThe
Health Culture Company. NeW-Y0rkJ- The motto
OF the book u.s. Eat 10 live and not 1--we TO eat"
and It contains In a BRIEF and convenient form
large amount OF iuforna t!ou this burning ques-
ton. An important feature Of the book IS found
In the numerous tables showing the constituent
elements OF over three hundred food products and
their relations cost. nutritious values. time oc
digestion and proportions required 10y different
classes OF people. From these tables 1t be
seen. FOR instance that one pound OF pToteiHe can
be obtained from cornmeal sor 2 cents while from
oysters II would s. from bananas about g.
while the cost o. one thousand Galleries % energy
runs cent In potatoes TO 81 p In Holsters
One table shows the purchasing power o. 10 cents
IN the various food products at current prices
Nj Andrews makes strong plea Tor more econo-
my IN the o. food Food IL wasted. n says,
by throwing away a great deal which could by
proner cooking be made palatable and nourishing
by preparing more than is needed for immediate
use and throwing away the surplus after II has
become stale by improper cooking and by over
eating Many a family wastes In this way, he says
enough food to keep some other family IN comfort
and the great ocean steamers throw overheard
daily barrels OF excellent food that Is LETT over
from the first class cabin table. Many families
who can III afford IT waste or throw away from
10 TO 80 per cent OF the food they buy
A chapter OF the detetic value OF breads IS OF
much interest Coarse whole wheat bread. the
author says. contains moro actual waste matter
than white bread IL IL not 50 thoroughly uA6tSlSu
as white bread and leads to a waste OF other
foods It may cause diarrhoea and II counteracts
consultation. Fine whole wheat bread may be or
special value those who suffer from constpa-
ton to those inclined 10 put on flesh too rapidly.
10 nursing mothers. 10 children above the age or
ten months. those whose teeth have a tendency
10 decay To children inclined TO ricketts, Gluten
and similar foods contain dsproPortiOnate amount
OF proteiue. and # eaten very largely, upset the
nutritlve ratio. They have much the same effect as
q too abundant meat Diet
Toasted bread digests more easily than untoasted
and bread made from fine white -four comes next
order OF digestibilIty. Coarse white four comes
next and fine whole wheat flour fourth Coarse
whole wheat bread is the least digestible or all
In the chapter nuts the reader IS warned
against an excessive use OF this the most nourish-
ing OF all foods. Concentrated foods must De
sparinSly and in connection with less concern
trated Substances. The excessive use OF nut food
is Indicated by the appearance of pimples on the
face, resulting from the excessive consumption OF
fats as well as by other disorders.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-08
GIFT FROM WOMEN OF FRANCE.
Bust of Washington Offered to the United
States Through NJ. Jusserand.

Washington. Jan. The Secretary OF State has
received through NJ Jusserand. the French Am
bassador a formal tender Of a bust Of Washing
ton from the women of France. The offer Will be
submitted by Secretary Hay 10 Congress with a
recommendation that il be accepted and provision
made Tor ceremonial installation The ambassa-
doris note is follows:
Embassy Of the French Republic 10 the United
States. Washington.
M Secretary Of State
BY order Of my government. have the honor 70
inform your eNce!Iency that certain number Of
French citizens in their deep feeling OF sympathy
with the American nation and gratitude for the
hearty reception accorded H. lr- 10 the Rochain-
tes1tying YOUR country the sentiments by V~lch
thew are animated would be 70 present il with
reproduction OF WasnluEIou's bust, destroyed dur
ing The IRE At the Capitol IL 1851 The bust had
been offered TO the United States by France IN
errv ana sincere sdr1i-r of ne grear man whose
achieve likeness not only OF his physical but also,
as far feasible his moral traits. The original
the time. fortunately preserved q the David
Museum at ArEers, the birthplace Of the artist.
Of friends. the initiative OF the subscrip-
ton. was thus enabled to obtain = true reproduc-
ton o. me destroyed piece OF work, and my gov
eminent has Just forwarded 10 me the bust with a
marble stella which u is to rest. l iucOse here
with a photograph Of the monument at present at
the embassy II me congress De pleased 10 &C
Cept their git, the donors would wish 10 have
that image 2f Washington erected at or near the
place where the destroyed original stood.
In pursuance Of the Instructions I have received
have the honor 10 acgualnt your excellency with
this wish look upon this the most agreea BILE
duty, that Of being on this occasion the inter
mediary % my fellow citizens with the govern
ment Of the United States Their gpouraueoJs
rrv.s1iSf F-ra, H. 80, ~ ~ IN MICt OF S ore
all IN my country are convinced II will never die
out Be pleased 20 accept. etc JUSSERAND
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-08
WAYS TO LAUNDER LACE.

To Iaunder a piece or Battenberg or other lacs
without running IT'S shape and appearance. haste IL
carefully a piece Of cambria or white cotton
cloth using a hue needle and me white thread.
See that all points and sCaIIops are tackled firmly
in place. and then make soft suds OF pure white
soap and Iukewarrl water Place the lace IN cool
water first. without soap. and when it has soaked
few moments press mot wring) the water out. and
place II in the suds water. \ little borax may bs
added to this with good results
Do not rub and scrub a centrepiece. but souse &c
UP and down in water. and as fast the water IN
solled put it into another basin OF fresh. clean
suds always Iukewarm. When at last the water
and the lace appear clean. prepare clear luke
warm water for rtnsing- Use about seven OF these
rnsing waters, TO get all the soap out OF tina
lace. It is the soap remaining in the lace that
makes II yellow. and when this yellow ttnge has
once been ironed into piece II IS almost i'm
possible 10 remove il without boiling. 1t IS pOssi-
bic 10 boil centrepiece while II Is basJed on a
quentIy than employ heroic measures OCCASION
ally. When centrepieCe has been rlnsed. hang It
pinning the cambria over the line with common
When it is nearly dry bring it into the house and
fectly dry and smooth. Let II dry a while longer.
then remove the cambria carefully and press once
more with a warm hatiron- Washed in this way
the lace will appear as good as new
IL rot badly sOiled. lace piece may be cleaned
with pipeclay. Purchase FIVE cents worth OF
druggist. and. laying the piece a sheet OF blue
tissue paper sprinkle it thickIy with the clay Rub
the clay into the spots most soiled. with the fore
top and set all inside a heavy book for several
days or a week Remove the book. and shake
thoroughly, until every bit OF powder has been re-
moving IT. Now. lay the lace a clean ironing
board. place over the wrong side square OF damp
linen or cambria. and press with a warm hatiroD
uurf rha Is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-08
LITTLE PEOPLES PARTY GOWNS.

About the only thing in which the little woman
Of to-day is not = replica Of her mamma is the
style of her clothes She is still distinctly juvenile
IN her dress. and her party gowns are OF white or
family tinted fabrics enlvened only with sashes
The garment may be made Of lawn, cashmere or
silk and does not differ from the frocks Of more
ordinary occasions. except in It's elbow sleeves and
slight decoIletage The tiny square circle or V is
outlined with a narrow ruche beading insertion.
or II NAV be finished with bertha with douuces
on the sleeves correspond
The dress OF q small boy is a thing OF beauty
and 10Y 10 behold when the hdeous costume
worn by his papa is considered: The little fellows
recall the DAYS OF George Washington, with their
nicturesoue suits of black velvet with shirts OF
finely tucked lawn and cravats and frills OF lace
nd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-08

as mild and uninterestIue as club paper on
ancient history. OF course. there was the hustle
and confusion peculiar 10 all elections at women 5
clubs, but there was not one spectacular feature
The discussions thai would rend the club in
twain 10 quote a recent utteranCe OF a rneInbeI
were kept well IN the background. II indeed there
were any such horid things. And those who had
come 70 gossip and gloat went their way IN
sadness
The result Of the election IS as follows fresi-
dent Mrs A J. Wilson re-eeCtedl. hrst vice
president. Mrs. H +. TONES second vice-president
Mrs. John I. Niver: third vlce-Dresldent Mrs
Harry Wallersten; recording secretary. Mrs John
F Barry corresponding secretary. Mrs r. l.
Wilhelm treasurer. Miss J. Ella Rood auditor,
Mrs. Frank Churchill and historian, Mrs. F. A
Dana
Il was resolved to send the associations protest
to the Board OF Education. derounc!Hg the attempt
10 abolish Fairgrounds ard vacation schools.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-08

refuge for homeless cats, 70 be run on the same
lines as the famous one in Paris.
There is already private charity or the SORT
in Philadelphia" said Mrs Hofstra, taken care or
principally. by some member of the Biddle family.
The refuge is provided with rubber tired ambu-
lance especially for its service. and Whlle IL may
be called a cat hospital, il goes further in It's
efficiency Why can't we have such institution
in New-York? We OF the American Cat Cub w1ll
be glad have people who are interested IN the
subject cooperate with US. and We earnestly SO
iicit 4 conference the matter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-08
REAL SUNSHINE SHAWL.

Some time ago a very large crocheted shawl was
sent 70 the Office to be passed some dear
old lady" The contributor said she had made the
shawl for her aged mother who had since entered
into rest. one day a Manhattan branch president
called the Office and asked for a warm sha WI
for aged invalid woman whom she going
to see in Brooklyn. The shawl which had been
placed In the reserve closet brought forth and
pronounced TO ne Just the right thing" She now
reports that the recipient was greatly pleased with
her gift and wishes 10 thank the unknown friend
who contributed IT, She wants her to know that
" her own daughter had been alive she could not
have given her more acceptable gift.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-08
A THANKFUL HEART.

In0u are not rich, thou art not poor.
my fortune keeps the middle way:
no MS thy strength cannot endure.
,,;Apporuoned 10 the passing day.
4Itou are not young, thou art not old,
let, calm. thou seest thy years depart;
ana joys are thine-a thOusandfOld-
because thou hast the thankful heart
SO, to this day ~ crowning cheer.
by easy COUrS thy steps did tend,
since with each day Of all the year
some graceful leaven thou didst blend
no chance thy prize from thee can wrest:
W hIe life shall i0St thou shalt not part
Win that good gift (of all the besO
me treasure Of a thankful heart
Edith NJ. Thomas
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-08
SPECIAL CHEER

Mrs Annie II VermIIye. Of Gramercy Park. Man
haitian member Of the advisory board OF the
l. 5 s. has sent SO special cheer for an aged
woman Mrs. C. L S. of New-Je-sev 81 for coal
1und; Coal" of Lakewood y. J.. s.: NO Name
e. as thank offering for children who find it no
burden % care for their mother" This sum is to
9@ USED for the comfort of aged member: NJ 2
W. OF tlmsford. y. Y, 50 for coal fund Mrs
i5drtaIn OF NeTburs s.; Mrs lie Baron, OF Brook
2h, 81; = Z. H, 81; "A Friend 81: a c. C. OF
aonkeTs, 81; Mrs @ W. MarIor Of Roselle. \ j.
=, and MIS- Theron F. Parsons. 81. these sums 70
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-08
CONTRIBUTIONS

Three lovely coats for children and womau's
skirt have been received from Mrs 2. c. Decker
a Sunshine doll. dressed by Efe Gray Parr OF
Staten Island, has been returned 70 the office This
makes three very pretty dolls that Miss Parr has
dressed for T : s. children. a work bag match
scratcher. etc. came without name some pretty
pink and blue woods from Mrs. Bentley. Of Yer
mont: a dainty calendar, from NJ; a Of
Scotts works. a sNrapbook and % cents for ex-
pressaEe from Miss Fulton; a handsome flannel
house sack, from A. l. T. Of Upper MoutClair.
y. ]: nine copies Of -Four Track News from
Mr.. Daniels; quantity Of fine woods and afghan.
from Mrs. +. L. f, of Brooklyn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-08
RECOGNIZED.

Yes I'll give YOU a meal of victuals IL you'n
shovel of these sidewalks
Would you not prefer. madam. 10 have me- shovel
of the snoWT
Poor fellow Have you tramped all the way
trora Boston - (Chicago Tribune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-08
DISTRIBUTIONS

Besides the distribution OF coal money yesterday
EXPRESS boxes containing clothing and many other
useful articles sent to South Ferry and
Avenue A branches, be divided among many
needy families. Another box OF materials for the
sewing class of Manhattan No forwarded,
also an express package Of clothing for the Grip
nIad How In Alabama, whose need OF such cheer is
urgent Two working women received warm gar
rnents for themselves and children and a Brook
lyn member some fancy work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-08

three yards 2 inches wide. and three-QuaTters
yaros 81 inches wide, or TWO yards A inches wide.
with I'VE and One-haf yards or insertion TO trina
as Illustrated in the medium size
The pattern No. SIS. is cut in sizes for children
or one. TWO and four years OF age.
Inc pattern Will be sent 10 any address receipt
o. 10 cents Please give number and age distinctly
Aadress Pattern Department. New-Y0rk Tribune
II N a hurry for pattern. send extra ewO-cenr
envelope
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-08
a MILD ELECTION. AFTER ALL

f'hose good old warriors who enjoy nothing bet
Ter than club row-especally one which has
beeh heTalded for weeks IN advance-were doomed
- disappointment AZ yesterdays election the
''es' End Nonau's Republican Association It
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-08

- made OF dne
nainsOOk. with
trim ming OF
embroidery. bur
all fabrics used
for the dresses
OF little chill
dren are appro-
pirate. With
the bertha the
frOCk becomes
suited 10 dress
occasions: with
out IL is adapt
ed 70 the hours
OF pay and 10
5 I m pier ma
terials.
The quantity
OF material re-
Quired for the
n e diu m size
1.-TWO years. is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-08
A DANCING UNIFORM.

In a fashionable dancing class for children the
little girls and boys all wear full Knockers and Ions
belted coats of brown linen. with heeess black
slippers and white STOCKINGS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-08

A package Of many colored woods came from
Z. R b. OF Lakewood, y J. and has been for
warded to a member at Paterson, y. J., who is
in need OF woods to complete 4 Sunshine afghan.
Some dainty woods came from Monticello, N Y:
mounted pictures and a bright New Years calendar
from Miss r. G. johnson, Of Trenton, N J. and
a handsome scrap picture from e D"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-08
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.
A Tissue Paper Pattern of Child's Tucked
Frock. No. 462s, for 10 Cents.

material simply made The pretty little model
shown is tucked 70 form yoke and can be finished
plain or with bertha as preferred The original
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-08

4 Montana member. in acknowledging the re-
ceIpt Of a comfortable ray OF cheer from the Of
fee. writes that she added 10 her Christmas
pleasures. which were by no means few. by con-
triHutuc gifts 10 the Christmas tree OF two little
girls who live q neiChboring ranch and
far away from the pleasant sights that greet the
eyes OF Eastern children.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-08

branch, made the children or the South Ferry
branch very happy at Christmas time by sending
them twenty-five pounds of candy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-08
BRANCH CHEER.

The box OF Christmas stockings contributed by
the Manasquan ~. j. branch forwarded
special sunshine TO the Walton QtaaD branch
Nrs l. Weygandt. the president. says:
Accept sincere thanks for the box OF stockings
filled with candy. apples popcorn, etc, for
school children IL Is needless TO say they were
heartily enjoyed by all.
would Ike to acknowledge through The Tribune
the receipt - q number OF books by Mrs
Walton. ~ Nuscatine Iowa, 20 the girls o: the
Wa'to- Sunshine club Of school. named in
honor OF IN very kind friend. who has so often
emur-ed las iu many acceptable ways
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-08
WOULD OPEN A CAT REFUGE.

Mrs w s Hofstra. who is president Of the At
lautic Cat Club and who has worked earnestly Tor
the success OF the cat show In Madison square
Garden has pet project which she hopes to see
uaterfalize shortly. It is nothing less than
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-08
MUSICAL CHEER.

Tho utoharp offered by the NI6dletown On "
member will 20 10 cheer q New-Jersey invalid who
has led a shut in life for twelve years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-08
THE FRIDAY MARKETS.
HOusekeepers viii To-day Find Fish Scarce
and High-The Egg Outlook.

The housewife who goes to market to-day will
find a scarcity Of fsh At all the dealers Many OF
the stalls that are. rule. piled high with
dozens Of varieties OF the fnny tribe are now
nearly empty On one large and usually well filed
counter a pile OF smets, few sbsepsheads. some
sea bass and dozen sprawling Holsters were the
only decoration yesterday.
The storm and the ice in the bays have made
tshlug and oyster gathering almost Impossible
One dealer also mentioned the uncertaif ITans-
portauon as cause for the depression in the fish
On account Of this lack Of green" fish the
Of frozen hsh. OF course, these cannot coTHpa5r4s
WIN tae iTesh article. Spanish mackerel. shad and
sAeepSi-eau rom ne South are on hand but ia a
a5 dealers a say s 5hat as long possible they
$50 - +teir - a me normal selling price
Zen Lty ~, M gins are little short for few
cents hundred for the cyiis ana - qs 81 al -
% cents hundred 10 81. and soft shell clans can
Striped bass are high-the broiling bass selling at
~ cents "a "a pou-u ana me pan bass at IS cents
scalops are very high and scarce their price being
EGG SITUATION WITHOUT PRECEDENT
''The egg question is all question OF weather"
said an egg merchant yesterday, and nothing can
De predicted with certainty regarding It. There
may be a radical change next week. and there
may be relief for Il month
The first quarter from which eggs will come
in any appreciate quantity viii be the Southwest
Kansas, missouri and the Indian Territory. Mild
weather there eggs for Newly York and
storms mean no eggs. Al this time OF the year
have seen a decline Of 10 a dozen in
cay. and sometimes there sentimental declines
The dealers expect increased supply in few
Gays. ana DeeaE the ma ket nothing. That IS
noJ likely 10 happen This year. however. because
no one has any eggs hand.
Inc stock IA cold storage has been very low
FOR weeks, and il is quite probable that there will
soon De nothing but scanty supply OF new laid
eggs on the markets There were only eleven
thousand cases OF eggs III storage in Chicago last
saturday night In Boston there were twelve thou
SAND and in New-York twenty thousand. This
W9HIa not last long at the present rate OF
SUMPTION but, as high prices always decrease the
aShaAa, they may go a long way There has been
stlSht increase IN the receipts in New-York within
the last rev Gays, because the dealers have been
senolng IN eggs by express instead Of by freight
as usual. 70 take advantage of the high prices
ms means a corresponding shortage later. be-
cause the eggs coming by express those that
would Otherwise have come later by freight in the
The present sijuauon in the egg market IS said
hi AZ p!aieIS Z" D. wholly unprecedented and the
extremely high prices have led the importation
60 tsss -rofl Germany. which ordinarily pre-
vented by the duty OF five cents dozen. The re-
tail price FOR fresh yesterday 80 CENTS. and
g cents for storage eggs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-08

10 GET GOOD TREATMENT
&C., efs are assured OF good treatment il they will
ssah 10 advertisers they their adyt. an The
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-08

Aftsr the hrst fortnight had elapsed Horaces
fluent lamentations. 10 the great relief OF his
friends began TO subside. For some time longer.
however anything in play that bore hIial
devotion and sacrifice made him feel vaguely noble.
and he his wide mourning arm band with
distinction he found rare in kilburn- He boarded
now with 4 family few doors below his previous
home and, though he considered their terms high,
he could not help enjoying their lively. sOciable
evenings.
II al cost money. however. and, somehow.
money did half far il used do.
Thus il came about that, having been prevailed
upon to paw his weeks board and residence two
DAYS in advance. in view Of festive housekeeping.
Horace found himself walking along the kilburn
his pockets
Such a condition is never more depressing than
a day like this, when money is ~blatantly The
key every form OF seasOnable rejoicing Nuts
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