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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-07-30
WOMAN AND FASHION
One of the New " aists.

BROAD shoulder or 1880 yoEcs as
they are called, are seen in many Of
the latest ana most fashionable waists
and allow ample opportunity for effect.
The very excellent model shown Is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-19
0SOcCvH2ASITI9NS
I> -=,WAllt9MEN~
GOOD LIVING IN REFERENCE WORK.

GOOD LiNIN6 IN MT GRENSG WYNN
Probably there is only one woman in New-YOrk
who does private reference work. yet. according
TO her this is a broad field presenting great posi-
buties 10 numerous other women.
IL do not mind telling about st." she says. FOR
rizht here in New-YOrk there is room for two hun
dred women where l stand practically alone In
fact for a good authority on books and literature
there is always work and 10 spare OF many kinds
To be sure more women applying for work
In libraries than can be accommodated. but what
positions can they MI? They capable only OF
work There is a great demand and growing one.
for fine reference librarians. both In libraries and
out woman capable Of filling such position
should not have to look long for employment.
For many years 1 worked reference librarian
I'm the Astor Library People coming in who wished
TO study up any certain subject could consult me.
and I would furnish them with complete lists OF
every thing the library contained in books maya
zine form upon that subject. One day a woman
asked me assist her IN looking up facts
for a relating her family history which she
writing. She much pleased with the
help able to give tEat she asked
to her home and work for her privately that even
after that. and recommended TO friends who
In need Of such service. I found
that I could procure sufficient private work to nj
my time, and that u would pay much better than
Private reference work IS. OF course. harder
than that IN library for one cannot confins ones
self TO n knowledge Of any certain collection OF
books. Say a clergyman applies me for refer
ences on a subject upon which he wishes 10 write
a sermon. I must supply him only with a
complete list Of literature upon that subject but
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-19

must give che names Of the libraries In which
each work may be found or the publishing house.
where 10 can be bought ~ he Is an especially
busy man. and VIII pay for the trouble. Z will
even go into the various libraries. look Up the
catalogue numbers of the books. and write out the
call slips for them. that he need take the
time and trouble to do So. Lecturers. teachers.
editors and writers in every field call upon me IN
their work. and 4 am I'm constant demand among
college men. especially graduates and post grad
yates who are preparing their commencement
theses.
Il DO not think a course or study for librarian
Is at all necessary for reference work Broad and
extensive reading and good memory are the
great essentials. The card catalogues and indexes
10 periodical literature are great helps but they
certain subjects contain much valuable infOrma-
tiOn others. A writer in France recently sent
over TO to know where he could obtain thu
most reliable information about Communism in
America Now. much OF the most interesting in
formation that subject is to be obtained through
the memoirs and biographies OF the men Interested
IN the various communists movements. and it
was necessary not only TO give him the names OF
such works. but 70 De- able To tell him which %
these would prove most valuable 90 him.
1t Is most necessary. n one would be sue
CeSsful in this work 70 spare no pains % supply
a patrCn with a list II absolutely everything that
has appeared upon the subject I'm which he in
terested- During the first year. while a woman
IS convincing people % her UhOrOughueSs ard
Capabity In this line and inducing a few trust
hardest. once she has gained the confidence %
a small number. however. thew will recommend
her TO others. and h~r work Will grow rapidly.
would advise the woman who wishes start IN
this work 70 choose several subjects ABOUT which
she knows very little and look Up references UPON
into the practical workings OF the matter as no
explanation OF mine do
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-19
HorfSesOfOeS Exc6arSe.
RAISE THE STANDARD OF WORK

RAISE THE STANDARD OF WORK
The ideal servant IS the servant who loves her
home. her mistress and her work. Where Is she
TO be found? In the homo OF the ideal mistress
When domestic service IS elevated 10 the place
where II belongs many Of our intelligent young
women who are now working in factory and shop.
and living in cheap boarding houses viii be glad
70 turn to II. Offer some home comforts IN part
return for the service they give. take a personal
interest in them. and II your interests do not
receive more attention.
y girl In my employ for twelve years made me
the envy OF all NY friends. a girl OF intelligence
and refinement and perfect hOusekeeper. Some
times. when both had spare hour. we would
sit together with sewing reading. In my
cool par0r II Il we're hot afternoon. and again
in her tidy kitchen. I never counted Il time
wasted. dd Il at all unfit her for her work
She went from our home. after a simple wedding
in our parlor. to establish a home OF her own.
We can hardly receive the ordinary intelligence
Office girl on such a footing. but I am convinced
that as We learn how 70 deal with intelligent help
We will add much TO the comfort % our homes
and the ideal servant will not be rare.
l. NJ c. IN a letter published February l..
writes. How can We expect models Of perfection
when we consider that servant becomes ser
want because her lack OF caPability has fitted her
for no other position Surely making
is+aka ~ we futrust the OF homes to those
Who are incapable OF filing any other position.
The standard must be raised 70 where girls OF
ability will not feel that they are DEGRADED by
turning 10 housewOrlk means OF livelihood
perhaps then. We OF moderate means might even
and that sometimes our own daughters WOu1
choose remain at home from ONCE ana store ah'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-19
SOME LENTEN MODES.

their diplomas when they this emblem. DR..
Rodgers had never had any such difficulty with
Jewish students, but IN view OF the fact that
large proportion OF the population OF the city IL
not Christian. ne suggested that the opening SEN
tence OF the text book. TO aid another is the
fundamental Christian tenet be changed TO
aid another Is the fundamental tenet OF
ngion as broadly expressed In the Golden Rule
The officers reelected follows Charles
II. Marshall. president Thomas II. Barber. vice
president Lelah Van Loan. treasurer Henry II
Truman, secretary. and Dr. Z. L. Partridge. Inedi-
cal director The names OF Archibald u Russell.
Cleveland II. Dodge and J. Henry Smith were
added to the board Of managers. which includes
besides these James &. Carter. DR.. J. H Emerson.
Augustus 10. Glrnee. Henry +. Rowland. r. Somers
Hayes, Dr.. Charles Hitchcock James J. Higgin-
son. Charles u. Marshall, Peter Marie. James W.
Pinchot. Philip Schuyler. r Augustus Schermer-
horn, James Speyer. Arson Phelps Stokes. Frederic
Sheldon. Baysrd Tuckerman J. Kennedy Tod. Miss
Gertrude L. Hoyt Mrs. Robert Hoe Mrs Henry
Parish, ir.. and Francis Lynde Stetson.
Andrew Carnegie. William u. Herman Mn
Leon Marie J. Henry Smith and James Is. Ford
were made Efe members in recognition OF their
generosity IN contributing sums OF from SO Sle0
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-19
WILL MRS. TRAFToN FIGHT LATER
She Is Called Before Executive Board, but
Keens Mum

Mrs William c Trafton was summoned before
the executive board OF the West End Woman's
F'epuohcan Association yesterday and asked TO
explain why she had given 10 the press the state
nent that there had been Illegal voting over the
once Of third vice-president at the clubs recent
annual election. Mrs. Trafton absolutely refused
10 De called 70 account In this way. and threw
down the gauntlet by declaring that 81 the men,
DeTs OF the executive board wished II bring
charges against her she ready for them. Be
yond that she would say nothing
Inc executive session held Immediately pre-
ceding the monthly meeting yesterday. and an I'M
usual air OF mystery surrounded It. kilograms and
!e'ters arrived ana were received through a tiny
opening In the door. and strict watch was kept on
me behavior OF all outsiders Behind the doors
Mrs Trafton was informed that she had the dis
appreciation OF the whole executive board" This
statement she claimed Is strictly true. she.
through her position honorary president Of the
club is included IN the executive board. and she
fully approves % her own actions in the affair
She was further Informed that she need no longer
consider hercelf on any committee. but that suG-
gestion she declares has not caused her to cease
IL rumored that n the club keeps up the
night Mrs. Trafton will retain lawyer to defend
her honor. But diliEent ard conscientious Sitting
OF the Tecriminatons on both sides revealed moth
ing more serious IN the affair than tempest I'm
a teapot club
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-19

CONTRIBUTIONS OF CHEER
Mrs Lyman OF Lakeville. Conn. has forwarded
four pretty outing flannel skirts for girls. made
by her dear aged mother who IS In her ninety
third year. II Is her delight 10 work for others
and her own "shut-in' life Is frightened in this
Sunshine way.
Another contribution was forwarded by Miss
Brockett. OF East Orange. y. J., who writes;
I herewith send a wooIleu comfortable. IL was
made "a ''Shut-iu' VINO suffers almost con-
stantIy from heart weakness. Her unselnshness
her hands IN making others more needy than she
feels herself 90 De-. happier hy her thought anu
deed Usually her own city people. In brooklyn
receive the kiuduesscs from her hands, Dut tnls
covering she send 20 US. she knows the 1. \. =
has "A place I'm hearts. Kindly pass X on 20
who otherwise VIII suueT rom inc Colu
these bitter nights and days
Miss NJ r. Gold sent Faster cards and pictures;
u f. c. mouofTams; Fred Brown. picture
cards: Mrs r. PrcI. Of Texas. n package OF chill
drcu's clothing doll and new material to make
up: a contribution Of original poems came from
Elizabeth Porter Gould. T : :. member OF
Boston and groceries from Mrs T. T. Galloway,
OF Rutherford y J.. for some hungry people.
unfinished fancy work from Mrs. Kiersted. Of New
Jersey: a. w" Long Island. ribbons for invalid
member who makes boOkmarks, which viii he for
warded. Mrs. Peter =. RuuyOn OF New-Jersey. I'M
finished fancy aud quilt work. TO brighten the life
OF some one confined 20 her room. dainty hood
and mltteus for little one. and a pair OF new
corsets No. %. from Miss Anderson, OF Brooklyn.
and barrel Of sunshine by freight. from Saratoga,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-19
CARE OF C0NvALESCENTS.
Ways Of Serving Food Acknowledgements
Not 0verrate Strength

There is almost as much science IN nursing the
convalescent as there is in caring for the dan
Cerously H. The test 81 the convalescent's
strength Is a delicate matter. Only the attending
physician discriminate between false and genu-
Inc vigor. on recovering from certain forms Of
disease. the patient feels well and strong, and his
appetite has returned with more than ordinary
keenness. Yet It Is absolutely necessary TO give
him only the simplest food. and that very gradu-
ally. because Of the delicate of his digestive
organs
One OF the greatest needs OF person recovering
from long illness is usually complete change OF
n IL IS possible for him TO move into
the country into other surroundings. n change
into another room. with a different outlook. VIII
generally prove beneficial. If he is too weak to be
moved # Is often helpful TO change the furniture
or the pictures and br!c-a-brac about the room.
An invalid's eyes weary OF seeing the same orna-
ments IN the same place week after week An
easel with n bright. pretty picture changed oc-
casionaly FOR another IS attractive thing IN the
convalescents room. Whenever possible cluster
OF flowers should be brought with the tray Of food
II there are only n few buds. they will make the
meal look more tempting. and will be something
for the patient TO look at.
A series of dainty surprises in the china service
and the variety OF fare will serve the same pur-
pose. Trifing things Ike these help 20 cheer
downhearted invalid. and together with cheerful
ness and sunshine valuable medicine.
recovered from "A severe fever or wearing disease
does not oyerwork strain himself In the slightest
degree The muscles OF the heart and other OF ears
are IN delicate state. and any strain may bring
on heart disease some chronic trouble. Children
who have Just recovered rom severe cases OF
typhoid. for instance should not bs allowed 10
take the easiest gyInnastic exercises in school
II is often hard 10 impress q young teacher with
this fact, she cannot realize that such simple
exercises which are excellent for children In
health. are dangerous for those who have just
recovered wasting
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-19
WORK OF UNITED HEBREW CHARITIES.

The work OF the United Hebrew Charities for
January is thus summarized from the reports OF
the various committees and from the books OF the
society: Three thousand six hundred and sixty
families were dealt with. representing about
Ie.aoo individuals. OF these 2.753 applied in the
Bureau OF Relief and s07 IN the Employment
Bureau OF whom 1877 received employment. After
careful examination relief refused TO 81
cases. Forty-nine persons received transportation
different parts OF this country and Europe
Three thousand nine hundred and twenty-four gar
72e pairs OF shoes, and lS5 articles OF IlF-
niture and bedding were distributed. Five hundred
and seventy-three garments were made IN the
workroom, and 525 repaired six hundred and
twenty orders for coal issued. representing
$50 half tons Eighteen nights lodgings and -
meals were furnished TO hozaeless men and women
The disbursements IN the various departments for
rseef were <Soee%&
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-19
A SONG OF SLEEP.

A SONG OF SLEEP.
In slumber deep the summer lies ~
Down meath the mould.
Immortal. though she never dies
From frost or cold.
But simply sleeps in peace and rest
Gts always sO-it's for the best.
snowy mantle DER her breast
Does fold.
II shields her from old Winters leer,
And his rude touch.
From which she shrinks in trembling fear
That ICY clutch.
And undsturbed by gale or storm
Which range above her sleeping form.
She slumbers on-at rest and warm
'Tis mucn.
The sleep Is short. though deep and wide,
or this fair maid
Dame Nature. with maternal pride
Her plans has made.
She'll soon awake from out the dream
Spread Der the land heauteOus sheen,
With hill and vale in verdant green
Arrayed
-lIIarold Ernest Ising. in Boston Transcript
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-19
MRS. MAVERICKS RELEASE.

London. Feb. ls-In the House Of Commons to-
dav Home Secretary Akers-DOUglas. replying TO
a question OF Mr.. Kearley CLiberaD. who asked
whether Mrs Florence Maybrick viii be released
under any general rule applicable all female con-
victs and whether the Secretary will announce the
grounds for her release, said:
There can be no general rule applicable TO all
female cOuvcts. and It would be contrary TO prac-
tice to state the grounds which the preroGa i've
OF mercy Is exercised in any case. Further, there
IS no female convict IN custody who has been
confined for a longer period than Mrs. Maybrtck
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-19
AN INVALID CHEERED.

Adoph Koch, at the Home for Incurables in
Chicago, writes that never I'm all the years OF IN
validism has the holiday season been made so
bright and CHEEKY by kindly membranes as that
Of 1893. He received 100 letters. besides BILE
gifts. mostly from T. S. s. members. such as hand
kerchefs. ties. suspenders, muffiers collars. cuffs.
tobacco. eighteen bound books for his Sunshine
library at the Home and a nice sum Of money.
Mr. Koch. although preparing for another opera
ton on his arm, keeps up his own Sunshine work.
At Christmastime he sent 1856 greetings, besides
eighteen parcels OF magazines. photographs and
calendars.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-19
REPLIES.

Mohawk Valley: The T. g. s. has not thought OF
sending anything to the Seamen's Home Nagasaki.
Japan except the usual Easter greetings OF cards.
booklets etc. Probably some OF the comfort bags
usually provided for sailors. which contain thread.
needles. pins. buttons. etc. would be acceptable
gifts and Mrs Thornberry will be pleased to dis
tribute anything that may be sent for the sailors
Contributions OF Easter cards are earnestly re-
quested at the general Office as It is necessary 20
send the parcel before March l. TO insure It's reach
ing Japan for Easter.
II "Compo" OF westport. Conn., will write TO her
State president, Mrs. =. Il. Walker. No lo2 YORK
St Nev--IIaven. Conn, she Will describe poverty
luncheon. which was successful ahalr socially anu
financially as managed by the Elm city branch.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-19
4 FRIENDLY CALL.

Mrs Mostyn. president or the Bahamas branch.
writes that one OF her Sunshine members. Miss
Edith Truman, has entered the'Presbyteran Hos
pital Madisou-ave. and Seventieth-st. She is an
English girl and great friend Of the president.
who desires her 10 have the pleasure Of meeting
some Of the r. :. ; members. As Miss Truman
has so few aCquain!ances IN New-Nork. II Will be
a slInshinv act If some Of the T. s 5. members
will call her.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-19

W.T. ghape a noble Hfe2 Then cast
No backward gIduCes To the past
And what il something still be lOst2
Act IS newborn IN al thou dost.
What each day wills that thou shalt ask;
Each day will tell its proper task.
What others do that shalt thou prize;
In thine own work thy guerdon lies
This above all. Hate none. The rest
Leave il to God He knOweth best
Thomas II. Huxley.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-19
STATE FEDERATION INCORPORATED.

Albany. Feb. 1s-The New-York state Federation
OF Women's Clubs was Incorporated to-day. It's
principal Office Will be located in New-York City.
The directors Eleanor J. Dow. OF Jamestown.
Fanny Fl. Carpenter. Anna z Lyon Ella HastucS
Miriam NJ. Greeley. VI. Louise b Eaething of New
York City. Sus1u +. Baird. OF OneOnta. Ellen C.
Eastwood. Of Rochester. Lillian Mack Gertrude Z.
Fisk OF Buffalo. Maria K. Jenny. OF Syracuse.
Dora J. Lindsey, OF Utica; Mary A. Petre. %
Little Falls. Frances a. Terry OF BROOKLYN. ana
Elizabeth Whitlock. Of Warsaw.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-19

e years. Is IA yards IS inches wide with 27s yards
OF embroidery inches wide z7s yards OF insertion
and "a yards OF ribbon IL inches wide make
Illustrated
The pattern. No 4.66l IL cut IN sizes for ztris
OF 2, 4 8 and years OF age.
Ths pattern will be sent to any address on receipt
Of 10 cents. Please give number and age distinctly
Address Pattern Department. New-York Tribune.
II In hurry for pattern. send extra twO-cent
stamp. and viii mail by letter postage In sealed
eaVelopa.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-19
MONEY RECEIVED.

Mrs. Joseph " Waite. Of California. has sent her
check FOR s.. FOR the comfort and help Of the most
aeedy"; A Ninth Warder has contributed s. for the
coal fund. hoping it may comfort some lonely
one; J. c. Of jersey City 81. for coal fund; Mary
Black lnghram. Of Penns ylvania, g. Ito be used
wherever needed" and East Shoreham VT" Is
cents. toward buying pair OF rubber boots for
Virginia member"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-19

The model -
made OF white
la wn with
bands and frill
OF embroidery.
and is tied
o V er Z h .
shoulders with
colored rio-
bons, but ties
OF the ma
tertaI can be
substituted for
these last and
all the ma
terials IN use
for aprons are
quite correct.
The quantity
OF material re-
quired for tbs
medium size
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-19

snare with mother the cares OF the home instead
OF al rushing from the schoOlroOm into the BUSH
ness world while their places at home are being
MED BY ignorant girls lacking the ability for other
How often the father will take his son into
business to help him, while the mother musc
S1rusSle alone or with Indifferent servant az
eacn and every daughter passes out into the busy
WOrid May II not be that after all the ideal for
Brooklyn. y Y m m.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-19
TASTES DIFFER

We can imagine what would Ike our ideal
servant TO be. but 20 find one is certainly the
question" To know her on first meeting one would
have 70 be very good judge OF human nature
In regard to her qualities. OF course. we would
want her just as We dream our ideal servant to be-
person OF good character. neat. ambitious and a
eoOd manager. Bat her qualities best known
Nhth she mas been IN ones employ for several
weeks or months. AS the twig is bent. the trees
Inclined" So IL is with the servant II she Is horn
70 have good traits. she viii prove her worth no
matter what be her environments. To know who
the Ideal servant IS only be judged BY the ones
who hire them. FOR tastes differ. While she may ba
considered the IDEAL IN one family another family
may consider her the opposite. HEEL En-
Middleton. y. Y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-19
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.
A Tissue Paper Pattern of Girls Pinafore,
No. 4661. for 10 Cents.

Pretty aprons always are in demand and are both
sensible and attractive. This is quite new. and
allows choice between the friIl or a plain hem
and between( tucks and gathers at the upper edge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-19

Kate-Charley and Bessie are very fond Of each
other.
Bertha-Rather say they are both very fond OF
Charley. 1t IS a OF two souls with but single
thought, you know.-(BOstOn Transcript
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-19
NOTICE.

II the two Sunshine friends who sent contribu-
lions OF money to the T. 5. s. that were not re-
ceived would forward their full names and adj
dresses IL would be n help to the postof1ce In
spectcTs, who now have the matter in charge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-19
~
OLEANN EINGSS
QS--ISL~-aS

Industrial opportunities being slowly opened
20 women in Japan. whose economic condition is
sald 20 be exceedingly wretched Not only were
The professions not open 10 them. but even
factories respectable stores would employ them
and the government set It's face against them by
refusing TO engage them for clerical work IA
connection with its telephone. telegraph or rail-
road service. The lives OF working women IN
Japan have been slarcl!Ee. 4 change. however. Is
taking place ia pubic sentiment. Is indicated
by the decision OF wealthy firm of weavcrs TO
take girls into its employ. and the announcement
Of The railroad company that hereafter Il Will en-
ploy women IS conductors. possibly also engt-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-19
REcoMPENsE.

..r,.v ,av Mabers nance eats with his knife"
Stella remarked
Yet but he cuts coupons with bis scissors. Cd
ssrEsd JOhn--zCoiliers Weekly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-19
LETTER PARTY

Mrs A Brown asks for a CHEEKY letter party for
Mrs T. J. stiles OF Tuckerton y. J.. February
q her ffty-fourth birthday. She Is much Grip
Dled with rheumatism and has had deep family
troubles 10 add to her hysicaI Sufferings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-19

Constant Reader; We know OF place whers
cooking IS taught 70 women free OF charge. The
other Information you desire NAV be obtained by
communicating with Teachers College. No. Sc Wese
One-huudred- and twentieth-st.. Manhattan