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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-26

got out the largest percentage of the
vote Of his precinct on election day.
There will be a joint meeting each
Friday evening during the campaign
of the executive Committee and the
county and city organization. 1t was
announced that headquarters would be
engaged and the active work of the
campaign undertaken within the next
few days.
Frank A. Porter has filed for the
Republican nomination for treasurer
Of Chisago county. 1t is not probable
that he will have opposition for the
nomination. Victor L. Johnson, who
has had the Office for the past eight
years, is not a candidate for re-elec-
ton.
Albert Berg, Of Warroad, former
state treasurer has been i'll at the
Merchants hotel for some days. He
came to attend the Republican state
convention last week in Minneapolis
and his stay has been necessarily pro-
longed.
1t was expected that the statute re-
vision commission would yesterday Sc
lect a successor as secretary of the
commission to M. r. Tyler, just made
u IilS1IlDGI VI Tile CO1llillSSlOu ny lIlt
judges of the supreme court. 1t is
possible that the matter will be taken
up today.
The Eighth Ward Republican organ
ization will meet tonight at Mckinley
hall, University and Western avenues,
to reorganize for the city campaign.
The Republican executive commit
tee and the candidates will meet at the
Lincoln club rooms tonight.
The following names yesterday filed
petitions with the city emitting them
to be placed on the election ballots as
Prohibition candidates for the assem-
bly,: F. N. Foot, 283 Dayton avenue;
w. B. Hawthorne, POT Dayton avenue:
w. C. Fisher, 797 Duluth avenue, and
George F. Wells, 1914 Capitol avenue.
John E. Hearn, the well-known at
torney and Democratic politician, is
seriously i'll at his home, 1913 West
Ninth street. For the past several
months he has been confined to his
home large proportion of the time.
but during the past few weeks his
condition has proven so serious that
his ultimate recovery is considered
doubtful. For some years Mr.. Hearn
has been one of the Democratic leaders
in the Fourth ward, and at one time
was assistant city attorney.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-26
BELIEVES TOO MANY
SUBJECTS ARE TAUGHT
Madison School Union Advocates More
Thorouehness in Course of Study.

At the meeting of the Madison School
union last evening the course of study
proposition and other questions submitted
by the board of education were discussed
at considerab Bile length, the ideas expressed
the members of the commercial bodies.
Several members Of the union urged
that the present course of study is too
elaborate and therefore lacks thorough
ness, the idea being that the number
of studies should be reduced and the
scholars made masters of what they un-
dertake
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-26
WISCONSIN Debaters Win.

ANN ARBOR, Mich, March 25.-Wis-
consin university debated with Michigan
tonight on the subject:
Resolved, That the states should re-
linquish the personal property tax"
Wisconsin university upheld the af-
firInative and won.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-26

Attorney Gen. Knox's Daughter to Wed.
WASHINGTON, D. c., March 25.-The
engagement is announced of Miss Re-
bekah Knox, daughter of the attorney
general, to James R. Tindle of Pittsburg.
The wedding will occur in the autumn.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-26

Don't forget to look among 'oThe
Globes Paying Wants for what you
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-26

a GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.
Itching, Blind. Bleeding or Protruding Piles. Your
druggist will refund money II PAZO OINTMENT
fails to cure you In to Id days. Soc.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-26

Savings deposits made on or before April S. viii
receive three months interest on July l. Security
Trust Company. N. Y. Life Building.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-26

presidential election, many Republic
ans of his district make no bones of
their belief that he will win.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-26

Qualities for BusIness-The Massachu-
sets Real Estate Company of Augusta,
Me-, qualified yesterday under the Somer-
Vile law to do business in this state. The
fee paid by the company was $3.50.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-26
Silk sale

Last week We made special Saturday
silk offer, and it was so we'll received
so largely taken advantage of-that
we're emboldened to make another:
Our regular 85c taffeta silk, in
sssss. Wi isSr5 e a ,s1d 6OC
for only.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-16
SHE rs 105 TODAY.
Mrs. James Cox, of Maine, Still Eats Three
Meals Day and Smokes Also.

The eighteenth century had nearly two years Of
life left when a girl baby was born TO Samuel ana
Rhoda Ann Tinney. of Columbia. Me. The new
conner named Lorica and is celebrating her
lO5th birthday to-day. Lorica Tinney the
youngest of family of six. and all her brothers
and sisters have long since died. Two centuries
have died also since her birth.
In spite of her years this remarkable old woman,
who is Mrs. James Cox, is in the enjoyment
OF good health. eats three meals day with relish
and sleeps soundly every night, She boasts that
she eat good sized slice OF beefsteak and
drink bowl OF strong and then sleep
soundly a child. and she declares that. II her
daughter would allow her she could still chop
wood and bring in from the well at the door.
AS for dying. she has thought of that. She is
much more interested in living and reads the
newspapers regularly find what the world
IS doing
She is inveterate smoker. having acquired
the habit in childhood by lighting her mothers
pipe. and her clay pipe is her constant companion.
She seldom allows IT to get cold. except during
the time she sleeps. which is eight hours out OF the
twenty-four.
When asked the causes OF her great age
Mrs. Cox said that she knew OF no particular
cause. except that she had always worked hard
enough 10 have keen appetite. avoided medicines
liked.
full not to do and So. that kills people," she
says. MY way is to live human-eat what you
want 10 eat. and plenty OF IT. Don't be too fussy
about yourself and don't fret yourself about things
you can't help. Most OF the men and about an OF
the face OF the earth'
The memory OF this aged woman is a little de-
fectiVe when she Is first questioned about past
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-16
SCHOOLS LIKE VOTING BOOTHS.
That's President Ahearn's Idea for Portable
Buildings to Relieve Congestion.

Borough President Ahearn said yesterday that
he favored the plan proposed by Mayor Mcclellan
70 erect temporary schools IN small parks.
at long ago advocated the OF portable
schools" he said. Let them be made up some
thing like the voting booths. They could be made
to hold three classes of fifty pupils each and with
sewer and water connections could be made quickly
available. They could be placed the parks. on
public squares, on street corners. vacant lots put
in many places. They would be right on the
ground and safe from fire and panic
There are several excellent locations available
The open space under the Manhattan end OF the
Williamsburg Bridge tapping very much con-
gested neighborhood would serve for several These
portable schools are not entirely new thing. I
understand that they have been used with success
In Brooklyn; AS temporary expedients. I
they would be practical
President Ahearn ridiculed the talk OF some MEM
bers OF the Board OF Education OF cutting teach
ers' salaries in the Board Of Estimate and
Apportionment did not give money for the
Board OF Education. The teachers need not worry:
the Board OF Education cannot reduce any sala-
ries." he declared 1T be done only with
legislative sanction. and they are not apt to get
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-16
NAZARETH GUILD BRANCH.

The president of the Nazareth Guild branch
writes follows: Our guild has a very good re-
port make of it's Christmas work. although a
mere list cannot contain all the pleasure that the
girls have had In preparing the packages OF cheer.
Large parcels were sent to Virginia, Arkansas,
Pennsylvania and New-Jersey. and specially
large one to Unadilla N. V. brighten the lonely
life of girl who has spinal trouble. Books, new
clothing, toys. games. magazines. pretty china or
naments and candy were bought for these sunshine
packages. but the sweetest part OF all the
happy expression the faces of the girls doing
this work for others who sitting in Darkness
workbox and doll went TO the children in a hos.
pital and candy and toys to please the children Of
poor family. Not the least of the pleasant sun
shine acts was the visit paid to the Home for In
curables where Christmas carols and hymns were
sung. dozen beautiful dolls offered to the
guild TO be passed on to those children who had
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-16

events but she warns up after few minutes
conversation. and talks with great animation. She
remembers all the wars OF the United States ex-
cept the Revolution, and her husband James Cox,
died of fever in Virginia during the Civil War.
She remembers how the English prowled along
the Maine in 1872 and all about the Water
Cruel War in the 30s. growing out of the boun-
dairy dispute between Maine and New Brunswick.
She recalls the capture of Captain Slower Rines.
who with company of his men, took an inVol-
untary sleigh ride across the border to Fred
erickton. n. B., under the escort OF the Sassy
T3luenoses" and how General Winfield Scott came
TO Augusta and settled the trouble with Governor
Harray of ew-Brunswfck.
She also relates how the militia from Down East
went to Calais and tells what fine looking set
OF men the Cherryield Light Infantry were and
the attention they attracted while marching
through Columbia TO the boodless war. The com
pany was commanded by Captain Hiram Burnham.
who in succeeding years distinguished himself III
the Civil War Mrs Cox retains vivid memory
Of the many amusing incidents connected with
general muster days when the defenders Of the
honor OF the country would gather In Columbia
and other towns for their annual drill and inspec-
ton The day usually ended In boisteTous merri-
wont Insured by generous indulgence In the
typical t,pple of those days-rum and moasses.
The birthday celebration is taking place at the
home of Mrs Eliza Shaw OF Harrington, Me-. the
only surviving daughter OF the centenar1ah ana
herself a woman over seventy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-16
RECEPTION BY LITTLE MOTHERS AID"

The Board of Managers of the Little Mothers
Aid Association gave reception yesterday after
noon from TO O'Clock at the settlement house,
M 2ss Second ave. for the chairmen and men,
hers OF the bazaar committee and their friends
Mrs Clarence Burns. president OF the association
said that they had met to pat each other on the
hack over the success OF the bazaar, and she an
nounced that with the $500 which cleared
the work can be doubled.
Mrs Burns introduced Mrs. J. H. Johnston. the
founder and honorary president OF the Little
Mofhers' Aid who gave brief review or the ire
of the association. Mr.. Johnston read one of his
yyffe's poems written to be sung by the children.
Mrs Rlmbohm sang during the afternoon, ana
the Waicott Orchestra. which consists OF members
~ one family played. Tea was served from 8 10
o'clock. The chairmen Of committees are Mrs
I,urena Munsell. Mrs. Is. r. Hooper. Mrs SaInueI
ADAMS Mrs c. r. Maher. Miss Louise Schroeder
Mrs G. " Eason. Mrs. II. +; <iddle MISS cam
rom DR. IL Scudder Mason, Mrs Hattie Harms
Mrs J. Alexander Brown, Mrs T. A Smith. Mrs
VtIltam Henry Oakley. Mrs Charles T. Sprasue
Mrs 3 e Deraisnes and Miss Grace Parker
Doyle. ,.-,a,.,on and tia
twsn7y-nys tots there had many vaaitoTA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-16
CONTRIBUTIONS.

large box containing articles OF clothing.
games books OF dishes and fancy articles
was an acceptable gift yesterday from Mrs. Hol-
brook OF Jersey City. Another box filled with
excellent articles OF clothing and gloves came
from Mrs. E. S. L.. of Brooklyn. Mrs. Jacob Hay,
OF Easton, Penn. a member of the T. S. S. adj
visory board. has contributed box OF fine sample
wool pieces for the invalid member to make
quilts Mrs. f. T. Galloway. president OF the
Rutherford On j. branch No. l. brought to the
office two prettily dressed dolls. underwear shoes
and rubbers. the contributions of branch members;
Mrs. B. f. Wood sent fancy work for invalid:
PIainfeld n j.. silk pieces; II. F. j.. q beautiful
gift book Good Cheer: Mrs. Gorton,. OF Mont,
black and white wristlets: Little Red riding
Hood" also a pair which her first at
tempt at knitting and she offers to make silk
pair II they are needed. AS the who request
ed wristlets is already supplied the surplus ones
will be distributed among others. Mrs. Anna a.
Baker OF Pawng. N. Y. has arranged rolls OF
reading for invalids who get weary in holding
book. The pictures are for scrapbooks: and a
bright colored scrapbOok was made as initiation
fee the T. s. S. by Marjorie Arnold. little girl
of nine years Several friends sent rolls of read
ing matter without names; the Misses Doughty
woolien pieces; and from Troy; N. Y. came an
express box OF clothing containing shoes. rubbers.
shoulder cape and material to make up
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-16
AN URGENT APPEAL FOR THE HOSPITALS

The small attendance at places of worship on
Hospital Sunday" owing to Storm
affected the annual collection for the hospitals In
the churches seriously-reducing the customary
offering OF leading congregations fully one-half
nearly all apprecia blythat the Representatives
the forty associated hospitals at their annual
ing requested the president OF the Hospital Satur
day and Sunday Association 10 issue a special and
urgent appeal for generous gifts 10 enable the hos
pitfalls TO meet the pressing demands for free work
being made upon them Unless this COM
munity is aroused take the situation into seri-
Gus consideration" said Mr. Miller. and indi-
viduas moved to give freely and largely for the
succor of the unfortunate beings seeking be ad-
mitted 10 the hospitals. and barred admission be-
cause the means not provided TO care for them.
there will a crisis IN the lack of for the
sick, which the association feels this community
through this appeal should be called upon avert
The association calls attention to the great prev
alence OF typhoid fever during the last three
months. well as the great increase in pneu-
monia. both diseases requiring prolonged expensive
treatment. Kindly send your contributions 10
Charles Ianier No. 80 Cedar-st.. the general treas
urer of the associated hospitals
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-16

ST. was opened there was mortgage on the
building. Various schemes had been suggested
for raising the requisite amount Of money and
several members OF the Jewish community had
already expressed their willingness to contribute
toward that end when Mrs. Schiff's liberal gift
was announced.
The Sisterhood home. with its kindergarten.
creche. employment bureau. mothers club and
clubs for young people. its cooking and sewing
classes and its library. has gained an enviable
place among metropolitan charitable institu-
lions. and workers In the field of charity will
be glad to know that 1t is now the Sisterhood's
own The president of the organization is Mrs.
William Einstein. and the donor is one Of It's
e-presidents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-16
HELP GIVEN,

Two cases OF need reported to the general orfce
during the week received prompt attention A
worthy woman. Ill with consumption had been
sent the Catskill region for the winter. The
friend who had promised to pay the expenses met
with sudden financial reverses. and unable
10 continue her help longer. In order to remain
In the healthful air the poor woman lives In one
room and does her own cooking. thus reducing her
expenses to II minimum. III she can manage to re-
main until spring arrangements will be made to
take her TO Pennsylvania.
The other need was that OF a Louisiana member.
n gantlewoman suffering with severe cough and for
whom the physician prescribed codliver OIL but
this she unable to procure. Her unfortunate
condition was reported TO the office by Pennsyl-
vania member. and the necessary assistance given.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-16
CONDEMNS SOME TRAINING SCHOOLS.

The methods Of the average kindergarten train
ing school severely criticised by Miss Susan
Blow in a lecture given yesterday IN the American
Theatre Hall under the auspices OF the New York
kindergarten Association. the Alfred Corning Clark
Neighbcrhood House and the Froebel League
The students stuffed with an elaborate
theory" said Miss Blow. land then turned loose
10 learn the practical application OF II by practis-
ing the children. In other words the training
schools take the easy work and leave hard
work TO their graduates. for II is much easier TO
master a theory than 10 put IL in practice"
Miss Blow also expressed dsapproval OF many OF
the books placed in the hands of children. and
quoted the following specimen from nonsense
anthology:
Mary on the window seat
And pushed little Willie into the street.
Willie was scattered over the area,
And Mother held UP her finger at Mary
such things. the lecturer said. We're very de-
'"ofnizine and ought not 20 be tolerated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-16
GRACIOUS WORDS.

We cannot tell how sweet must be
The heavenly speech they use above;
What cadenceS deep the sea-
What holiest phrase or tone of love-
Yet human speech has many word
More sweet than angel-lipS can SOUND:
Forgiveness, grace in Christ the Lord,
Mercy. with loving kindness crowned.
They breathe upon hearts like songs
That swell around, below. above;
Immortal words mortal tongues
The words that tell Gods wondrous love-
We cannot want for words TO men,
While still strike the mercy chord
God grant US power TO speak again
The words OF life in Christ the Lordi
-CMrs. Merrill E. Gates, in "New-York Observer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-16
WOMAN SLEEPS FOR NINE DAYS.
Condition Is Normal, but She Cannot Be
Aroused Operation May Be Needed.

1t was said at Christ Hospital. Jersey City. yes
terday that there was change in the condition Of
Mrs. Sophia Sunderland. who has been asleep since
January T. The doctors inclined to think that
some growth on the brain Is the of the
woman's condition. and that operation will be
necessary.
Mrs. Sunderland fell asleep while sitting In
rocking chair at her home. The doctors at tho
hospital say that her temperature is normal and
her respiration regular. Electrical shocks have
been used in similar cases but the doctors fear
apply this treatment in the present Mrs.
Sunderland Is forty-four years old and has six
children She has always enjoyed good health.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-16

advance season,
and are admira-
BILE for the new
cotton and linen
W a l S I 1 n g S of
spring. as well as
for the woollen
ones OF iInmedi-
ate wear. This
one is made of
merceriZed C o L
ton showing lines
of blue on white
and is unlined,
but can be used
either W / I h or
without the fitted
! 1 n | n & and is
available for all
m a [ e r ! a ! s in
vogue. The guam
tity Of material
required for the
medium size is
four yards q
I n C h q S W j d q
three and three
quarters yards II
inrhaS vyiIH or
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-16
MRS. j. H. SCHIFF'S GIFT.
AIDS EMANUEL SISTERS
Society for Personal SerUice Can
NO7U Be Clear of Debt

The Emanuel Sisterhood of Personal Service
received yesterday from Mrs. Jacob III. Scbifr a
gift of $4,000. which will enable the manaeers
vi the institution to pay the only debt with
"iich IL is burdened- The Sisterhood was
founded oy the late Dr. Gottheil. and from the
Jay Oh us organization it did much good work
among the deserving poor and the helpless
Inc women who managed its affairs received
tangible encouragement from charitable neonla
but when the new home in East FJpb4v-sacond-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-16
OTHER DISTRIBUTIONS.

There have been distributions OF sunshine dur
ing the present week. follows: Boxes of cloth
ing. underwear. etc. to the Hill branch. BROOKLYN;
10 branches in Connecticut New-Jersey. New
Hampshire Massachusetts and Manhattan Nos. 3.
4 and Il. Avenue a and South Ferry. Each box was
generous In quantity. and will enable the branch
presidents to supply the needs OF many. Mail
packages of cheer have gone to Virginia. West
Virginia. Michigan, Montana. Ohio, different places
in New-York State. New-Jersey. also Manhattan
and Brooklyn The sum OF SIS sent out during
the week from the contributions for special cases
and for the coal fund.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-16

The gown worn by Sarah Bernhardt in La
sorciere' is considered to be particularly charac-
te-istic 1t is a transparent unique OF grayish
white bordered with silver. and confined at the
waist by a Moorish belt of curious workmanship, in
bronze and silver, closely fitting at the back. and
pulled down in front well below the waist line.
Many chains of pink coral fall below the waist
line and on either side Of the head are great gold
flowers, while q blue stone falls on the forehead
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-16
MONEY RECEIVED.

Sympathy has sent her check for s.. to be used
for the need of aged member: Mrs. A. w.
Greenleaf, 50, to buy shoes for the two children
of the invalid member whose needs were mentioned
in the columns Mrs. J. H. Miller, 81. for the same
purpose. Some stockings have been
sent from the office to these children; Mrs. Jacob
Hay, 81. to pay expressage in forwarding her box
of sunshine to an invalid member; Miss E. Isabel
Brink of Middletown. N. Y. 25 cents. initiation
fee for crippled boy and TX. f. l. 20 cents. for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-16
INFIRMARYs GOLDEN CELEBRATION.

DIR. William H. WEIGH. of Johns Hopkins Uni
versity, will speak at the celebration OF the fftieth
anniversary OF the founding OF the New-York In
Urinary for Women and Children. which will be
held this evening in the Waldorf-AStoria S:15.
Other speakers will be Miss NJ Carey Thomas
president of Bryn Mawr College; DIR. Emily
blackwell and DR.. Annie s Daniel. DR.. Black
we'll will give history of the institution from its
founding i'm 1853
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-16
MUST GO TO HOSPITAL.

T. s. S. member in Railway. n. J.. has written
to the Office in behalf OF a Southern member. who
is suffering from tumor. and should be In the
hospital at once. She has means of paying for
the six weeks she must remain in the hospital.
The Railway member offers s.. because, she says
my heart aches for this woman in her pain and
trouble. l feel God will reward each of
Us for giving a helping hand to one in so much
need
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-16
NEW PUBLIC SCHOOL FOR THE BRONX
Will Occupy Morris High School Building
and obviate Many Part Time Glasses.

Associate Superintendent O'Brien yesterday said
that the Board OF Education was about to organ
ize new Public School No IS. Third-aye. and One
hundred-and-ffty-se venth-st.. in The Bronx This
school is the Morris High School. but its pres
ent occupants will leave IL at the end OF this
month to go to their new building. Shortly after
ward nine hundred pupils will be moved in from
Public Schools 10 and q. doing away with
than forty part time classes The teachers also
Will be transferred from neighbortng schools. the
organization OF the school requiring the appoint
ment OF not a single teacher.