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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-24
PRICE OF BREAD MAY RISE.
War Responsible for Increase in Cost Of
Flour, Say Bakers.

troubles are said never 10 come singly. and the
troubles now multiplying on the heads Of New
York housekeepers are apparent verihcatiOn
q that proverb. With eggs at famine prices and
many other indispensable edibles higher than they
nave been for several seasons they are now threat
ened with rise in the price Of the STAFF Of life
liseI This Is result Of those complications in the
Far East heretofore regarded by the average per
son with that compliment and detached interest
usually given to foreign affairs. II is the demand
Tor wheat on the part OF the hostile governments
that has raised the price Of bread in America.
or Itself the war might not have had such an
effect at this early period. but the situation has
given spectators chance 10 bull the market. and
the price Of -four is going up by leaps and bounds,
II has been rising for the last month. having gone
Up from 10 70 90 cents barrel last week and is
now from s. 30 to 3 a barrel IN advance Of the
U 20 the present week the price Of bread has
not been affected, bur what is regarded as the
slsslsL Lor z general rise was given on Monday,
WLen tne bakers OF chicago decided TO charge
cents Tor the loaf that has heretofore sold for
The bakers Of Neu-Ycrk have taken no united
action as yet and most Of them have made no
change. though a few here and there have reduced
1t is quite within he bounds o. probability
prominent baker yesterday. and the loaf which
now sells for eight cents VIII 20 mp to 10 ana p
All the bakers interviewed declared that the
raising OF the price would Toe postponed long
Possl2Ie. ana that then IT "ol,d De done In the
Wy Wmich would hurt least II there he such 4
way. The price viii be raised 10 the wholesaler
the IoaT VIII probably be reduced before ITS appar-
ent cost Is increased The prospect Of an advance
flour We're doubled they would not change their
prices 10 their customers
The only hope Of relief lies in the cessation OF
the war
''the price Of -four viii rise. When It stops the
price will decline"
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three children The viii provides that tness
gifts are not 90 be taken into consideration IN
the settlement Of the estate. which. IN the main.
Is to be divided into three equal parts The arst
third goes to Mrs. Hanna, TO remain as her own
during her natural Life. and at her death 20 Do
disposed OF BY the trustees The remaining
twO-thirds are to be divided INTO three equal
parts. which are to go TO the three children.
share and share alike But the shares ars TO b
held In trust for the children By the trustees.
who viii conduct the affairs Of the hexs and
give them their incomes. In the r-ent OF tho
death Of the two daughters withd = children
one-fourth OF their shares Is to be given TO their
70 revert to Mrs. Hanna and Dan Hams.
Senator Hanna directed that all % Vtnershfps
n which be was Interested should be continued
the same as though he were still alive. but no
delegated the power to the trustees to terminals
such partnerships at any time they desired. u
such a step should be considered best for the In
terestS Of the estate Under the terms OF the
will It IS expected that the bulk OF the business
viii fall on Dan Hanna He. Mrs. Hanna and
L Q. Hanna are appointed trustees.
Senator Hanna desired that the trustees OF his
VIII be not required to furnish bonds. and also
asked that no appraisal be made OF the estate
Probate Judge White. however. declared that
such request had no effect in law and that an
appraisal would be made He appointed General
George A GarretsOn. z. II. Bourne and Daniel
r. Taylor 70 make the appraisal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-24
SILLY, SAYS LAUTERBACH
Bill on Municipal Courts Not Intended to
Nullify Charter, He Declares.

The criticism OF the bill introduced at Albany 20
redistrict the entire city as to municipal courts
that It would wipe out the entire city charter
seems rather IudIcrous those IN this city familiar
with the measure II is rot BY the way a bill put
forth BY the Commission Laws Delay. but IS
the personal measure Of Edward LauterbaCh a
member OF the commission. who put It forward to
cover a phase of the work which the commission
did not want 10 take up just at present lest Interior
motives be ascribed TO H.
Mr. Lauterbach said yesterday that the criticisms
OF eX-Judge Bennett seemed 10 him very silly"
The bill has been carefully drawn he went
In engrOssing IL the words Chapter Twenty were
left out This will be corrected Tomorrow I
should have thought that OF the penetration
OF those who thought the bill defective might have
surmised that such error responsible
II l did want to amend part OF the business
methods now In force
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-24
DEFENDS COMMISSIONER PALLAs.
Frederick W. Kelsey Objects TO Methods Of
Billposter Agitation.

Frederick ". Kelsey. a former member OF the
American Park and Outdoor Art Associations spe-
cial COMMITTEES on billboard advertising has writ
ten TO Calvin Tomkns. president OF the Municipal
Art Society protesting against such methods as
those employed by Mr.. Martin in his attack on
Park Commissioner Palas" in connection with
using the fence about Bryant Park for posters Nj
Kelsey adds:
have never met Commissioner PaIIas but have
understood him TO be OF honest intentions
ana haVsrg the desire 10 10 the right thing BY the
parks and the public in carrying the trust I'm
posed m MIN. as far as from his experience in his
new position he could decide from the manifold
questions that are constantly pressing for solution
In sucn a position. Neither do I know Mr. Martin.
My objection to the methods employed have there
fore personal bias. but apply directly to the
question Of method itself
Aggressive action may often be and frequently
Is. an important factor in accomplishing sOught-fOr
results; oIt an open attack upon those intrUsted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-24
TIE IDEAL sERvANT-

Ny idea OF the ideal servant IS one who IS not
above the position Tor which she IS hired-agree-
able IN manner. tidy IN appearance and neat about
her work. especially IN the kitchen department;
anxious to do her work quickly and thoroughly
somewhat appreciative OF a good home and kind
treatment, willing 10 do the best she can. she
IS paid for her services.
have seen many excellent servants. both IN my
mothers home and my own. but have never found
q companion in one OF them. ! treat my servant
well and look after her comfort She IS always
through her general work directly after luncheon,
and spends her afternoons in reading. sewing or
writing until time to prepare dinner
Honesty. cleanliness and faithfulness are the
things most needed IN servant. The higher edu-
cation" is not necessary to the Webeing OF the
employer. and Is source Of unhappiness to the
poor girl 4 great deal has been written about
their aspirations" ] have been trying FOR six
years 70 find a servant who would use tablecloth
at meal time. I provide them. and Just one girl
has "aspired' 20 them. She was a colOred
girl. have had several natOnalities. il has
been a fair test.
II IS impossible TO know the ideal servant with
out tI1al. The sweetest. ueItest appearing CirI
I ever had 7 was obliged 70 discharge on account
OF general uutidluess. MRS. MARIE Fl
Manhattan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-24
THE ERIE's NEW FERRYsoAT.

The Tuxedo, the first OF the Eris's three new
ferryboats has arrived and viii be placed in ser
vice in the Chambers-st line in few days The
arrangement in this boat for seating passengers
differs from that Of any other type Of fsrrybOat
on the inbOard side. next the team gangWays,
instead Of using the fOre-and-aft bulkhead seat
double settees butt against the bUlkhead extending
out into the cabin. Zach OF these settees accom-
modates six persons. A rOOmy exit Is provided,
BY this ADVANCEMENT which is carried out on both
decks seats are provided for eight hundred per-
sons four hundred on each deck. two hundred and
nifty than could be arranged for under the
old style.
There is only stairway on the boat and that
from the wOmeu'5 cabin to the upper saloon IN
der the stairway - provided a wOmens redr1ns
room. Directly this stairway there Is a boot
blacks room, s. that the passengers may have
their shoes cleaned without going to the main
deck. As q guarantee against sinking, no matter
how hard hit where. tine hull OF this stanCh
craft is provided with dive watertight bulkheads,
with a watertight door In the bulkhead. between
the engine room and boilers. The boats dimen-
sions over all are: Length "a feet breadth. %
feet; depth OF hold. II feet II Is OF the double
deck propeller type. with pilot houses top OF
the upper saloon. and IS propelled BY two Is BY
So by Is fOre-and-aft compound engines both work
ing on the shaft. Two Scotch boilers viii
supply the steam. at pressure OF 40 pounds The
steam dome Is laid lengthwise Of the boat on top
Of the deck beams in tho centre house, connected
BY pipes to both boilers. 1t Is provided with du-
pcate Edison electric Hight plants. with three hun
dred sixteen candle power lamps each. and -
steered by WiluamsOn'5 steam steerers.
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PRIZE CONTEST.

DO You believe in corporal punishment In the home?
There TO be a recrudescence OF sentiment in
certain sections Of the country In favor Of revtving
corporal punishment in the public schools. and some
Judges recommend logging a tit penalty for certain
misdemeanors. How about the home" l. n child
helped hurt by being whippede II the former,
who should administer the punishment the father
the uother-or both?
To the correspondent contributing the best article
In these questions the Housewives Exchange
will give & cookbook "a child study book--any
the contributor may select. Although the exchange
itself the right TO publish without
pensation all articles entered In this contest viii
the prize In sending in their views
contributors asked what book they want.
addressing their letters Housewives Exchange,
New-NOrk Tribune. New-York City. Contributions
be received on OF before March 8.
This department will welcome suggestions from its
readers to topics they would like discussed
In its columns
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-24

with authority and needing the retention Of pub
Ho confidence In securing the best results, before
Other efforts in the direction OF appealing to con-
Vction and cooperation have failed. is TO my
mimi grievous error that not infrequently de-
stroys influence that might otherwise be effectively
eNerted Tor the right, and often in the end de-
Ieats the very purpose IL Is sought 10 accomplish.
JnuI CONVINCED to the contrary, assume that
what the Mayor. the Park Commissioners and
others IN authority desire IS in large what
the Municipal Art Society and kindred organiza-
lions wish to accomplish. viz, the improvement
and upbU1lding OF this great city the lines OF
modern progress and for the aesthetic enjoyment.
comfort and convenience OF the people
In such a development the continued enlargement
and Improvement OF the city's parks and play
grounds, and their Identification IN harmony with
correct artistic design must IN the future, IN
the past play a most conspicuous part and
dnus 70 grow IN ever increasing Importance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-24

Turkey AZ his home IN Franklin. Ind Mrs Rich
tine o s chS69 % o 5af q9 B6Meg aPs1
and Bulgaria She will do this for the purpose OF
zine articles on the Macedonian and Turkish
problem
The Professional Woman's League Will give its
eleventh birthday party next Monday from p. m.
until y O'Clock at No. Jos West Forty-hfth-st-
Mrs. Edwin Arden IS president OF the league
Members Of Fort Greene Chapter Daughters
OF the American Revolution. planning for a
bazaar to be held on March q and p in the ban
quet hall OF the Hotel st. George. The proceeds
VIII 90 the proposed Continental Hall in Wash
ington. Thus far Fort Greene Chapter has been
very successful IN raising money for this pur-
pose. and it hopes the bazaar will be a repetition
Colonial kitchen in charge OF Mrs. Charles II.
Terry. state vice-regent and Boston tea party.
Thayer and Mrs Frederick HaiEht The chairmen
Fancy Mrs A v Marckwaid and Mrs FRANKLIN
W. Hopkins: flower. Mrs. Edgar =. Lqckenbaeh
Higgins and Mrs. Charles D Van Wrinkle; lemon
ade MIS- hiram % StseIs a49 MIS- Iii,i a, t 5:
children. Mrs. J. william Greenwood The recep.
the Colonial and Revolutionary periods
The Associate Alumnae of the Packer Collegiate
Institute will give reception in honor Of DR..
Nicholas Murray Butler, president Of Columbia
University, next Thursday.
discussed at the next meeting Of the PensA Lit
erary Club OF Brooklyn. to be held Thursday
afternoon at the home OF Mrs. J. Rees sinerlen
No Is Patchsn-ave. The paper OF the day will be
read BY Mrs II. p. Henry. Mrs. Henry and Mrs
C. A J. Oueckberner have been chosen to represent
the club the City Federation meeting at Del
monico's on Friday with Mrs. NJ o. Brown and
Mrs. Si1erlen as alternates, and at the luncheon
to take place the same day their table Will be
decorated with the club flower, the pansy. and the
club colOrs purple and yellow
The wornsn's Club Of Orange spent An After
noon with Birds Wednesday. in which the
science department clothed the technicalties Of its
subject with the sympathetic charm OF nature.
The programme consisted OF brief papers by tbs
following members, Mrs Q. II Wiley, Miss Cath
Iene Litteu Mrs. J. N. Fcote. Mrs W. E Drake
Mrs. c. J. Prescott. Mrs. S. J. Brigham and Mrs
William swingle. with such alluring titles as The
Crow Family a Woodpecker Reception. Per
sonal Experiences with Thrushes. and others
equally attractive to bird lovers The 'rece ltiOn.
told OF BY Mrs. Brigham, was a banquet OF sap
on the side OF a tree. to which she saw a dOwny
and butterflies. Miss Lttelrs paper Bird
STRUCTURE WIS illustrated by large drawing by
Mrs r l. Kellogg. Miss Katharine Minahan
ave two unaae reCitatons The Two Songs and
.sT-he IdvI OF an Orchard" interpreted with bird
,var5liuCs The club viii give the third entertain
ueuf Ia its annual course. 4 lecture Modern
FIcfion." by Margaret Deland next Wednesday.
The annual meeting fOR tha election Of o61oeEs VIA
b bald an AAFoh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-24
SENATOR HANNA'S WILL.
an Estate of S5,OOO.OOO DiUide5
among His Family.

Cleveland. Feb. 23.-By the viii OF Ssnaros
Hanna. probated to-day. estate valued -
about 100000 is left to the family. There "a
no public requests and nothing is left 70 charttvs
The principal benehciaries are the widow. Ma
Charlotte Augusta Hanna: the son. Dan r.
Hanna, and the two daughters. Mabel Augusta
Hanna Parsons and Mrs. Ruth Mccormick. wife
OF Joseph 0Iediu Mccormick OF Chicago. A
sister. Lillian c. Hanna Baldwin. receives So
600; an aunt Mrs. Helen Converse. $1,000. and
each Of the grandchildren 5000 To the widow
IS given the homestead property. with all its
furnishings. and the stables and the library. IA
lieu Of one years support
Several years ago Senator Hanna took out
considerable life insurance for the benefit OF his
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-24
HOuSeeOiOeS Exc6onGe.
GOOD SERVICE TO BE HAD.

have been very much interested IN your articles
on the ideal servant. and send you account OF
my own experience I fortunate enough to
have II present two ideal servants-a man. Amerf-
can. who came 10 me four months ago. when tho
man who had been with thirty-ivs years Left
account OF his age.
John IS honest sober, intelligent, works for my
interest II Il his own. and IS always good
tempered. clean and neat In his appearance
The maid has been with nearly six years. She
IS also American has given conscientious and good
service always. and has been satisfactory.
She leaves me 7 regret 20 say, this spring, DO
married. and shall feel IL a real loss
do not know whether you Will think this OF
enough interest 20 priut but IL you do, I shall be
De glad have you I simply send II to prove
that good service IS 20 be had.
Flshlull-on- Hudson. AN OLD SUBSCRIBER.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-24
EXHIBIT OF rAxIpERMY ON VIEW.

The American Museum OF Natural History has
arranged exhibition IN the Mammal Han
rotunda OF special interest TO spOrtsmen and lovers
OF wild animals. showing a new and improved
method Of mounting animals. illustrated for tho
first time BY groups OF deer elk and reindeer IN the
various stages OF construction The old manner OK
arranging the skull and limbs on rigid and cumber-
iron rods and wooden framework thereby
giving a stir and unnatural appearance to the ig-
ure. is now supplanted BY process OF clay model
ungs and mOulds which has the superior advan-
tage OF rendering II exact fac-simile the pa.
muscles and attitude OF the animal I'm life. Tie
exhibit IS the work Of Mr.. Clark. OF the Jaxdsrmy
department.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-24
SENATOR HANNA'S LAST LETTER
Written from His Dying Bed to the Presi-
dent.

Washington. Feb 2s--Senator Hanna's last writ
ten words were n the form OF pathetic letter to
President Roosevelt. IN which he Acknowledged IN
a characteristic way the Presidents thoughtful
IN calling at his hotel to inquire about ths
Senator's condition The letter written By the
Senator the afternoon OF Friday February O.
and the last business Of any kind transacted
by him After Senator Hanna's death Presidents
Roosevelt the letter Mrs. Hanna. In order
that copies OF Il might be By the family for
preservation The original VIII BE- to Pres
ident Roosevelt who will treasure Il carefully IN
memory OF his dead friend
Elmer c. Dover. Senator Hanna's secretary. 70
turned to Washington from Cleveland lats THIS az
ternOOn- Before leaving Cleveland yesterday he
authorized and requested by Yrs. Hanna to
give the last letter OF Senator Hanna to the pubncs
Mr.. Dover says that early IN the afternoon OF the
day the letter was written he was called TO To
Senator's bedside to take Up business matters
with him That proved to be the last TINA ths
Senator able to dispose Of any business sithar
public private After transacting some business
Mr.. Dover informed the Senator that Presidents
Roosevelt had called inquire about bis condition
Wasn't that nice OF himT' whispered Senate
Hanna Wasn't that gOod?- Later the 5enatov
again expressed bis deep appreciation OF the Prss-
dents courtesy. and little while afterward called
for pencil and paper and wrote the foIowfnsi
Ny Dear Mr.. President: You. touched tender
spot. old man. when you called personally 70 In
SGire after Tern. me this a al m, may Be worse before
kindness are good FOR a Fellow Sincerelv v9rIrsL
Friday. p. m, n A HASNE
The next day a reply was received from the Pres
ident with note stating that II was to be shown
to the Senator when Mrs. Hanna thought best
Senator Hanna never the reply. which WA an
follows:
Dear Senator: Indeed. It IS your letter from
you very soon be with Us again. old fellow as
strong IN body and vigorous IN your leadership
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-24
GOVERNOR IA TOILETTE TO SPEAK.

The dinner committee OF the Wisconsin Society OF
New-York at meeting yesterday, selected Governor
Robert NJ La Toilette chief orator at the dinner.
and national issues It Is expected will be treated
vigorously by the Chief Executive OF the Badger
State Postmaster General Payne and Senators
Spooner and Quarles also have been invited to at
tend and assurances have been received that sew
eral Congressman viii be present Justice Blan-
chard. of the Supreme Court, who IS president OF
the society. will act POSTMASTER. The arrange
meat committee is Gilbert +. Roe, Frederick D.
Underwood. George Francis Kerr. James a Blan-
chard Edward c. BrOenniman Oscar z. Btnner
and Elijah r Kennedy. Covers will Be laid for
two hundred and fifty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-24

tae Caristian Union Congregational Church. per
LoIlleq the ceremony. Tie bride. who given
e1,NaS Dy her father. wore a Of white point
esprit over white taffeta, and carried a shower
uCuluel or bride roses. Miss Lulu Smith. sister
OF me bride, was maid OF honor. and wore gown
% PINK null over taffeJa OF the same color, and
yyeitieu pink carnations j. Franklin Smith, Of
1pper Montclalr. was best man Among the guests
we're Ut. II. T. Van Horne. Miss Katharine Van
horne, Mrs. Conway. James GreiE. DR.. Clarence o.
>. move. Irving Conway and Miss Jeanne Speer.
al or Upper MOntClair, Mr. and Mrs ". II. SUIT
ZOE, the Misses Ryerson and r. e. Ryerson, OF
Siontciair- Mr. and Mrs J. F Murch Miss MurCh
and Randall AIurcn, Of Glen Ridge; Mr.. and Mrs
Georse T. Doughty. of Caldwell. Mrs John Greg
ory. Miss Helen Gregory Miss Irene Davis and Ed
ward kommel Of Jersey City
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-24
AGED WOMAN BURNED TO DEATH.
Overturned Lamp Sets Clothing Alight-
Granddaughter Aid In Vain.

Mrs Henrietta Barnard. eighty-six years old. was
fatally burned at her home. No. So Douglas-st. ia
maica. soon after midnight yesterday She
alone in her bedroom the second floor when she
accidentally overturned lighted lamp standing
on q table near her bed. While she was trying 70
right the lamp her clothing caught IRE. her grand
daugnter. Mrs. Dorothy Lane. upstairs 70 her
aid but she was shOcSugly burned about the head,
face and body before the ire was beaten out sac
IL .ltlrl al I'd
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and a half cents The latter purchase,
she added. not the result Of any great states
manship or diplomacy, but OF fortunate COM
buatiOn Of circumstances.
The society viii hold its annual election next
Tuesday, and Will have a luncheon at the Park
Avenue Hotel March s.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-24
ENTIRE WHEAT BREAD

IN reply 20 Mrs. y. l. IL. North Adams Mass.
hero is a recipe for entire wheat bread. which has
been used in my family for many years: Take
quart Of lukewarm water. one-haH yeast cake
dissolved. one tablespoonful OF salt. three tea
SUuUuills OF mOIasscs more n required sweet.
Thicker with sufficient -four for a sponge. and
after has risen stir IL with more flour. TO make
Il very sId Put into the pans 10 rise again. This
recipe makes two loaves Of bread. Entire wheat
-four rises much quickly than other -four.
The sponge should not be made overnight
Waterbury Conn. &. c. II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-24
LUNCHEON AND ELECTION.

The Louisiana Pur, base was the subject taken
W by the Society for Political Study at its reg
uI7r meeting in the Genealogical Hall yesterday
afternoon, the paper OF the day being read BY Mrs
Thomas Slack. Mrs. Slack said that the United
states had made two great bargains during its
lifetime. one in the purchase Of Manhattan, now
worth 500" Q0etOo for one-sixth Of a cent an acre
ana the other IN the purchase OF the twelve
states formerly known as louisiana and at two
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-24
MEMORIAL DAY ORIGIN.

In reply 10 the inquiry Of Persistent as the
origin OF Decoration Day I send the following
extract from The New-York Tribune OF August -.
lssg.
The credit OF first suggesting Memorial Day BE-
longs 10 Mrs. Henry =. Kimball. Of West Phila-
dephia- The suggestion was made by her 20 Cen
eral Logan IN is5s. and acknowledged by him in
letter TO her, dated Washington. July 2, ls6s."
Hudson. -. Y. MRS. S O. GEORGE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-24
WEDDINGS IN NEW-JERSEY.

Miss Mile Heckel. daughter OF Mrs. r. z.
Heckel Of Bloomfield. y. J.. and the Rev. Alfred
Thistleton. Of Schenectady, y Y. were quietly
married last night the home Of the brides
mother. In Franklin-st. The ceremony was per
formed by the Rev Or. Patterson OF New-YOrk.
The bridegroom is the pastor of the Congregational
Church IN Schenectady y Y. where they VIII re-
side after a wedding trip.