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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-07
PRATT YACHT EXPLODES.
Captain and Three Others Injured
IN an Accident.

Captain E c. Glawson and three others were IN
tured bv the explosion OF gasolene tank on the
auxiliary sIoop yacht Grilse. at Tebo's Basin. at
23d-st. South Brooklyn. yesterday The damage to
the boat. which is owned by John T. Pratt. OF No.
Z75 Clinton-ave Brooklyn. Is estimated at $500.
The steam yacht Mendoza which caught FIRE was
damaged TO the extent Of $1,000. according TO Al
bert Richards. the owner
The Grse was a new boat which is said TO have
cost $4,000. Mr. Pratt. the owner. is a OF the
late Charles Pratt who affiliated with the
Standard OIL Company and founded Pratt Insti-
tute. The boat was being made ready to be taken
City Island. and some sixteen men were at work
on her when the explosion occurred. One OF the
gasOIene tanks had been filed and the other was
being filed when there a loud explosion.
which knocked all the men to the deck Those
forward were only slightly shocked and were able
to scramble to the pier but the four men in the
rear who got the full force OF the explosion Law
helpless the deck Regardless OF the fact that
the other tank might explode at any time those
who escaped serious injury returned TO rescue their
companions. and soon had them on the pier where
they were attended by ambulance surgeons
In Tebo's Basin are a number OF yachts OF we'll
known men. including the Kanawha OF Il II
Rogers, and the Tarantula OF Cornelius Vanderbilt
The other yachts, with the exception Of the Men
dora, Wklch was tied Up alongside the GSrilSe were
at no time in danger Three engines and the Are
boat Seth Low responded 10 an alarm and soon
hull OF the Grllse, which is lbs feet over all was
not damaged Much OF the interior work was torn
out by the explosion. and The expensive httinaT
damaged by fire and water
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-07
DON'T GIVE THEM TRACTS.
Good Biographies Better for Sinners, Says
General Howard

IN 81 address before parlor meeting Of the
Woman's Sabbath Alliance yesterday morning at
fhe home OF Mrs ". A Cauldweu. No. l6 West
E,th-s- General OTIS Howard. president OF the
American Tract Society, gave this advice: Don't
uss tracts They turn people away. If you want
70 give helpful reading 10 friend, give him good
book such as the biography Of some great man.
and mark the passages that are especially worth
thinking about Don't choose however. too long
o. 100 religious a book"
General Howard also said that laws enforcing
-,a-e external observance wiz never be Of great
value II putting a STOP 10 sabbath Dissertation and
that the hearts Of the desecrators must be touched
before this reform viii come about
Dr. Merle smith. pastor OF the Central Presoy-
teriaa Church. made plea for the personal
-. - -. ,-,-l- ~ -hs Womar's Sabbath Ali
ance .tor the 1-0S79O churchless Protestants IN
- - -, aseo-3arious OF women he said
who GET together IN q social way 10 lhou-ee, ~
ses ice cream anc cake anC pass g. lev ISsg-G
faEa viii never accomplish anything worm NllAie'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-07

The arnroachtng opening Of the season. in
eebeveningen. on the 1st Of June offers the Kur-
Committee an opportunity Of bringing before
the notice OF the public picture OF this sea
side resort rs ii IS to-day Always greatly ap-
preciated for SIS magnificent sea front the per-
feet order Of its bathing arrangements and It's
celebrated Promenade 10 The Hague. which is
now only q twelve minutes run with the COM
Portable electric tram. starting from the hur-
haus Il should now prove doubly attractive
as many improvements have been made within
the last few years; and il is fully expected that
the number OF visitors VIII considerably Increase.
especially as the United Management OF the best
hotels has decided. by the moderation Of their
tariffs, 10 show the world that II is wrong when
4 calls scheveningen one Of the expensive sea-
side resorts.
As q matter OF fact, the prices for fun board
are the same as those OF the popular, good
hotels. generally considered inexpensive In
Switzerland. Full board en- pension is TO be had
n the months OF June and September for 10
Eaiiings per person, If making heightened
stay; ard there are plenty OF hotels and board
ing houses with rooms and food at every price.
For some years. IN the height OF the season.
great want Of accommodation was felt which
LED 70 The erection OF the magnificent Palace
Hotel with its up-to-date Auto Garage under
kne management OF a French Inecaniclen
familiar with I'll makes Of Auto Cars, planned
and carried out on the most luxurious and mod
ern lines Il was opened in July. 1904. and has
completely filed the long felt want A visit TO
ia!s excellent establishment should satisfy the
mos eKacting visitor.
The Hotel Kurhaus. with its splendid Terrace,
iaciag the Pier. has been renovated since last
season The Vestibule. the favorite lounge OF
hs visitors, has been enlarged. screened from
ersughts and fitted Up in the most comfortable
style
The Hotel d'Orange and the Grand Hotel
1aFni' both hrst class family hotels situated in
most beautiful position near the sea. offer
HleH guests every comfort and luxury.
me Hotel Rauch ard the Savoy Hotel smaller
establishments, also situated near the sea. are
Apecla4ly recommended TO visitors who do not
care 70 stay in large hotels. Food and wine in
Al these hotels are excellent. and calculated to
ea0sIy The most eLacting palate. The manager
y lAe above mentioned hotels. much DESTROYS
u making a stay in Schevenlngsn as pleasant
- possible 10 its visitors. VIII do everything in
-A power 70 meet the wishes OF the guests, as
tsgarcs the prices o. board and lodging, etc.
AAe United Management Of the Hotels also
t-teAos 70 the Restaurants, which have been
D'snee within the last few years. where good
--4-s and an excellent beer can be obtained for
- extraordinary low price.
-Ne leading Restaurants are the Boulevard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-07
NEW wOMAN's CLUB HOUSE.
To Be Modelled After Mans Club-SOme
of the Patronesses.

The Woman's Club of New-York. which really
might be called the Woman's National Club since
it has members in eighteen States expects TO have
a new building in the future, An option has
been Obtained a desirable site in the Murray
Hill district near 5th-aye.. on which it is proposed
TO erect model clubhouse Of brick colonial
style 1t will have a swimming pool. Turkish
baths and gymnasium. ballroom for entertain
ments and three floors devoted to private apart
ments which members Will be able 10 lease by the
year Stock will be issued for the enterprise and
sold members only. If the present plans are
carried out work viii probably begin on the build
ing this summer.
These plans were discussed at the annual recep-
ton of the club. given at its clubhouse No. 8
East 46th-st, yesterday afternoon. The guests
entertained with musical programme and
tea was served afterward. The artists who took
part were Miss Alice La Sale Sanford. Mrs. May
Nevins Smith. Miss Louise Richards, Mrs. Louise
Fowler Gignoux, s. Crimson and Perry AverlL.
There was large attendance of members and
patronesses Of the club. who include Mrs. c. B.
Alexander Mrs. James l. Barclay, Mrs. James A
Burden. Mrs. ChaUncey NJ. Depew, Mrs J. Dun
Emmett. Mrs. Charles c. Franckyn, Mrs
Richard Gambrin Mrs. James ". Gerard, Mrs.
Edwin Gould, Mrs. Richard Irwin. Mrs. Edward
Renshaw Jones, Mrs. Seth Low, Mrs. ]. Pierpont
Morgan. Mrs. Dallas Bache Pratt, Mrs Russell
Sage. Mrs. George R. Schiehelin. Mrs William
Douglas sloane MIS-; lanes SPgye[, MS san amy
ford White and Mrs. Buchanan Winthrop
Inc oaS IauD vas Gts VIC de aS me arps
of the privileges and conveniences Of a man 8
club and also others especially adapted to their
Mrs. Henry G. Piftard is the chairman Of the
executive committee, on WHICH are Mrs Lewis
Mrs. samuel Sloan. jr. Mrs; William H Rock
well IS The secretary, and Mrs. H. David Ives
treasurer The advisory committee is composed of
Mrs. Ernest II. Crosby, Mrs. John B Clafln Mrs.
cleveland H Dodge and Mrs. Dallas Bache Pratt,
representing New-York, and Mrs Samuel Bovine
Duryea and Mrs. James l. Morgan the Borough
of brooklyn. The patronesses represent not only
New-York but numerous cities and towns in this
and other States
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-07
APPEAL TO PRESBYTERY.
Opponents of DR.. Lee to Declare the
Westminster Meeting Illegal.

According to members Of the anti-Lee faction in
the Westminster Presbyterian Church. in West sd
st. affidavit will be presented the Presbyterian
Assembly at its meeting on Monday. declaring that
the church and corporate meetings held on Wednes-
day night, were Illegal, because numbers OF men
and women who were entitled TO vote. but who
meeting.
1t is also declared that last meeting Of the
presbytery by Dr. John Lloyd Lee. the pastor was
advised" TO hold no further meetings until after
the presbyterys meeting next Monday. Thus his
action, says the opposing faction. was in fiat dis
regard To The presbytery'S wishes.
DR.. Lee denied yesterday that the fixing of his
salary at $500 a year was increase Of $500
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-07
MINISTER GOES INTO BUSINESS

Deciding that he could use his talents to better
advantage in another direction. the Rev. William E
Fatherly for the last two years pastor Of the Van
derveer Park Methodist Episcopal Church, Brook
lyn has decided to give up active pulpit work and
go into the real estate business. After the New
York Methodist East Conference has chosen his
successor, he will be connected with real estate
firm in Broadway, Brooklyn. Although Mr. Father
" had been called for third year there was some
slght opposition to him. lie says ne will continue
TO preach occasionally in vacant pulpits bur Will
not take any compensation for il.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-07
PASSING ON.

Mrs. NJ. C. Farnsworth has responded to the re-
quest of Miss Bette Apsconb' Of Florida by send
ing material Tor her Easter work; has forwarded
mixtures TO brighten the sick Of Minnie Now
ery; also articles for the Rest Cottage. at River
side, r. l. Miss z. c. Johnson, Of Trenton, n. J..
has paid her Sunshine dues by sending three pack
ages of clothing Mrs. L Grogan. Of Virginia, for
herself and children. Mrs NJ, OF Manhattan, mas
i'passe6 on 8 cloth suit 10 gentlewoman who Is
a widow and in i'll health. Mrs. John Fasson, OF
Illinois will supply reading matter TO lumber
camps: Mrs Mary E Dayton. OF No. 1Ss East
Main-st., Patchosue. Long Island needs some more
cotton pieces TO complete the quilts she is making
for Sunshine gifts. Mrs. McATish has sent money
10 buy flower seeds from Kate Hawkins 1t has
been forwarded
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-07
THE NETWORK EAST CONFERENCE
College President Wishes MilliOnaires Were
More Generous

Waterbury. Conn. April s.-This mornings ses-
sion of the New-York East Conference OF the Meth
odist Episcopal Church was devoted to the cor
sideration Of business affairs Bishop Henry W.
Warren presided. The Rev W. I. Bowman, Of
Oyster Bay. Long Island, elected a member
Of the committee on episcopal funds, IN place Of
G. W. Carter. Of Sea Cliff. Long Island. The Rev
]. E Adams, presiding officer Of the New-York
District presented his annual report. He spoke
feeIngly Of the death Of his predecessor in ONCE
the Rev. James Montgomery. He said that new
churches had been instituted at Nichols. Newfeld
and Bridgeport in the year. The East Side work
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-07
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN

The accompanying cut portrays OF the more
elaborate Of the models in pIeated blouse
dresses for girls. The chemisette is renova BILE
and may be made of a color contrasting with the
dress material or of the dainty white tucked lawn
dotted muslin. Challies, serge or cheviot in a
a contrasting color. will make this a most becon-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-07

Frances A Schar1 inquiries in a recent issue of
the Housewives Exchange as TO the extract in
little Book, Sunshine and Starlight" zone sweet
and holy union ETC.
used parts of two verses, the first and the
fourth; but the whole poem is entitled Parting"
was written by SPitta and is found in Hymns of
the Ages" published by TicknOr & Fields Ros-
ton in 1851 II Miss Mrs. ScharfP would like
the whole Of the poem. and has not access to IT. I
should be delighted to copy IL for her II I could
have her address. Cdrs) MARY H. SEYMOUR
Iitchfield, Conn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-07
wn For the medium size. four yards OF S.

ing gown. For the medium size. four yards OF S.
inch material required.
Pattern No. 1852 is cut in i've sizes from six to
fourteen
The pattern will be sent 10 any address on re-
ceipt OF 10 cents. Please give NUMBER OF pattern
and age distinctly Address Pattern Department,
NeW-York Tribune. II in a hurry for pattern send
an extra IWo-cent stamp, and VIII mail By let-
ter postage IN sealed envelope.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-07
WOMAN OF 70 YEARS SEEKS pvoRer
IBY TELEGRAPH TO tn

IBY TELEGRAPH 10 THH rRIBUSEI
Meriden, Conn. April 6.-The divorce suit n
Mrs Mary Miner Barrett. Of this city. against
Henry Barrett. whose whereabouts are unknown
to his wife, viii come UP for trial In the SUI
perior Court OF New-Haven tomorrow morning
Mrs Barrett charges deserttOn. She is seventy
years old and her husband considerably Older
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-07
MANY PAY HONOR TO GEORGE EHREr.
Friends and Organizations Celebrate Brew
er's Seventeen Birthday.

An day long yesterday bands from thu G-rnsn
societies OF this city marched TO the hons O
George EhFet. at No. rs East s2d-Sts and thers
serenaded the old brewer in honor Of his ssvsntetn
birthday. There was not one OF the leading Gsr-
man societies which did not send a large Gel-se-
itOn 20 his home TO congratulate him az some tina
in the day. and flowers enough to stock the house
from basement to garnet were received from
friends Among the organizations which visited
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-07

novel idea for Juvenile fancy ball as suF-
gested by English magazine is to have escb
little guest come dressed as a bird. The goldnnch
may be represented by having the gown Of the
pIlnclpal color ana the sleeves black 10 Simulate
wings, and there must be black bow on the head
me p4ue6ird wants a blue coat over a terra Gotta
gown, ana the cuckoo is all soft browns and gravs
a prize given Tor the best representation would add
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-07
PAGES.

VIII Miss Leonard who kindly offered the pages
please send them 10 Mrs. James r. Brown, Verano
Va? Mrs. J., OF Brooklyn who sends the pages
TO Mrs. 7. Beard. Of lola, Va, will be away from
April p October !. During this interval will
some one volunteer TO take her place in sending the
pages Mrs. Beard7
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-07
MUSHROOM BED

VIII the Housewives Exchange or some OF its
readers tell how to start a mushroom bed out
in the open and where TO get the seed? VIII the
poisonous kinds grow side by side with the edible
varieties?
enjoy this department very much. c. NJ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-07
For INFORMATION

President Of the 7. S. S: Do you know of any
home for destitute and crippled children in New
York City or elsewhere in this State? I am very
anxious 10 ind such home where a child OF nine
years can be placed for a few years, that she may
have medical treatment, and also teaching The
fnothers widow IS unable to provide either for
her can give references to the needs OF the
case. etc. Yours in Sunshine,
CAirs.) J. A YOUNG.
No 1S5 sWan-st-. Batavia, n. Y.
Any one who can give the desired information
viii please communicate directly With Mrs Young
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-07

A happy man or woman is a better thing 20 nho
than a fve-pound note. He she is radiaung
focus Of good will and their entrance INTO room AZ
as though another candle had been hBhteO--N<>AA
Apology for Idlers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-07
GOOD CHEER.

Have you had q kindness shown
Pass Il on.
Twas not given for you alone
Pass IL on
Let Il travel down the yearE
Pass It on
Let Il wipe another's tears.
TIL in heaven the deed appeara-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-07
FOR SPECIAL CHEER

W Brewster Valentine. OF California, has sent his
check for SO. 10 be used as special cheer ioF
-aoS,1 Tar,il,, and T s. S member Hyde Park, 81.
Miss Malcona Mclean has given s. as dues Ior Man
haitian branch No. "A. and G G o. cents 70 pass
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-07
Ho4Ses0f'0es' Exchange.

whether circumstance shall call It into brilliant
action exact the payment Of 'lifes ungarIanded
expense"
To fight aloud very brave
But gallanIer. know,
Who charge within the bosom
The cavalry Of
Who win, and nations not see;
Who fall. and observe:
Whose dying eyes country
Regards with patriot love.
we trust IN pluued procession
For such the angels
Rank after rank, with
And uniforms Of snow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-07
FOR A RLTNp MENBER

Miss Fannie Losee. Of No. IS shetucket-st.. Nor
vvich Conn., will be glad 10 receive the books for
the blind. kindly offered by Mrs. Moer. Of New
Jersey.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-07
PRIZE AWARD.

The Housewives Exchange takes pleasure in
awarding the IS prize for the best article on What
Constitutes a Heroine?" to Clara Stoweu honey
nan Of orange. N J.. whose article appears to-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-07
SUNSHINE AND STARLIGHT. i"

Orange, N. J.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-01
ON THE PACIFIC SLOPE.

san Francisco Sept. 29.-The fight OF Repuh-
uca,s and Democrats against the Union Labor
Marty and the "grafters" from both the old or
Quotations who champion the cause Of Mayor
ecbr7,itz and Boss Ruef. promises TO be the
I,,,aliest municipal campaign in many years
7,,,o fusion ticket is headed by John 8 Part
~idre an able young lawyer. nominated by the
I,.-,,blican convention for Mayor. The Dem
-,+s Endorsed Partridge heartily. as he has
,-.r been rampant partisan and there is no
+tov Of his ability or his honesty. On the
-, ticket H. L Brandenstein. a Democrat
- has done good service as Supervisor. is the
80 for District Attorney. and Fred Bg-
80 FOR Tax Collector. In place Of e J. Smith,
vro,ed TO be defaulter for large amount
- e,,narvtsors are about equally divided be
- republicans and Democrats While for
o.,e- Offices men who have done well In the
'iis - +errn have been renominated.
THE registration has been especially heavy
at.,a- ali records II amounted to 1880
Inst 81 400 last year. The contest is clean
% between the decent element In both parties
IA the "grafters" and saloon and other dis
-er,utahle elements. All the allied FORCES for
tts crime and vice graft" rally around schritz
,rhs danger TO the fusion ticket LES In the fact
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-01

elaborate system of bouIevards. the conversion
of the hiltops into parks the formation OF
anphitheatres with terraces and statuary and
a civic district at NIarket-st. and Van Ness
ave around which shall be grouped public
buildings.
It leaked out this week that Thomas Magee's
sons. who bought last week 49, feet on Market
ST of Blythe Block. adjoining the new Mutual
Savings Bank. for $4,000 tried to purchase an
adjoining lot, which is a trife larger. This lot
is occupied by s. =. Wood & Co, clothlers' VINO
have a five year lease. The Magees oHereo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-01
GOVERNOR FOLKS STORY.

Governor Folk OF Missouri talking about the bill
prohibiting the use OF alum in baking powder.
A LEGISLATOR described the young Governor
hctIng aspects baking powder question
nd OF these aspects laneutabe
II am reminded Governor Folk smiling of a
Tennesseean named George Jones George lived in
Brownsville-Brownsville is native townsnd he had
RED hair Is fashionable now but in George Jonss's
early youth considered a good OF disgrace
Hence George though fascinating chap. not have
much with the young ladies'
However. fine nsat ne raked enough
propose girl with whom he very deeply and
sincerely love. She replied his suit a vooe
very sorry. George. but could marry any
one red hair
That nothing Nv barber tells that at the
my falling I'll be completely in two
years. ''-(EG4us City Star.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-01
PIay-Readers Get So Many Bad Dramas to Peruse
That Occasionally They Have Condemned
Good One.

fcer from March 1901. to April. 1905 The
complaint charges that Bradley obtained an
option in his own name but on the company's
behalf for lands in Yuba County, and that he
found that lands which he could buy for $1,000
were worth 100000 for gold dredging. It is
charged that he allowed his option to expire, so
that the dredging company lost the lands. but
that he gave other investors information about
the value OF the land for gold dredging. and for
this received large sums. The compliments
want to know what he received.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-01
WOULD HANG AS SUBSTITUTE

Ten minutes after Henry J. Hsusack has been hanged
FOR murder the city jail here man aged poorly
dressed. who said he Christian city
the sheriff allowed o place
the gAllows He said he living and saw
reason why he should be hanged. greatly
downcast when informed prisoner already had
been eNecstAd
Il tired % tfA, said. and Heusark wants 20
live Whv Jet die his place. He would - be-
satisfied demands eve for eye
ami tooth for would bc -stisasd Resides %
believe this $ zliity This looks Ike a legal
murder to The locked IN the ooser' alton
city Hospital by order Of Chise K4sly(Ch
Reccr6-EIerzld.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-01

that these keepers Of saloons. dives and other
disreputabe resorts are all political workers. who
will have organized floating. Irresponsible voters
and will see TO it that every ore of these casts
a vote. To this must be added the members of
labor unions who will vote soIidly for
Schmitz because Of mis- open and undisgUised
support Of unions in any contest with employ
ers. Boss Ruef is accused of stufing the
rolls with many Illegal voters but the Repub-
lican alliance plans to purge the rolls before
Election Day and punish any who have winked
at frauds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-01

sailed on a China steamer for a trip around
the world which will consume nine months. OF
course the position is purely honorary, but the
Yosemite Valleys interests require that the
men who look after them should be in the State
and should also have expert knowledge of for
estry and other questions that must come up
for consideration. The present Yosemite COM
rnissfoners seem to look upon their Offices as
a means of Dleasant excursions at the expense
Of the Stale