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New-York tribune., 1905-01-14

70 be formed Let all vote for It," she urged.
5raIt! sang out some the opposition.
SA,osrnnan Jones having told an anecdote about an
Slade asked suspiciously. what an alderman had
70 co with water. and Alderman Miller said he
supposed the point was whether It healthy
to swallow pins Tin mines having been mentioned
reminded the Chair Of brass, and that made Alder
man Greeley ask II brass wasn't a delicate sub
Tais brought Alderman Cora Wells Trow, leader
OF the Republican minority to her feet Listen
Ing to these remarks has filed my mind with
confusion
Nothing unusual In that" shouted an irreverent
alderman.
The other side are grafters'" calmly con-
dnued the minority leader 'T advocate going with
out hats" Amid cries OF 'DagoI' from all quar-
ters. she proceeded to argue that doing away with
with hats would make for domestic peace.
alderman Jones. leader OF the Democratic ma
footlights she pointed with her lorgnon in the
direction Of the speaker
'1f the gentleman would few more hatpins
himself his own hat would be on etrafght" was her
one scathing comment. Alderman Trow withered
and sat down
Other Important business was transacted Fol-
the body unanimously voted to raise their own
salaries from $, 900 year to $4,000.
What should an alderman do with a pitful
stipend Of s,00oT' asked the speaker. How can
any alderman honoraby fiji that position to which
TaEnmany has called hirn7 Why. he could not buy
himself two automobiles year and his wife a
couple of tiarasl Increase our salaries. and
promise that the Bronx shall be made accessible,
Richmond get good roads, Kings become stylish
g patent medicine and pure baking
5000 year 70 $4,000"
vote to build a monument to the common
council in the East River midway between Brook
lyn Staten Island and Manhattan was adopted.
Then refreshments were passed, including a beau
president of the Borough OF Manhattan. and the
common council adjourned
New-York tribune., 1905-01-14
CELEBRATES 18TH YEAR.
Hanson Place ". e. Church Had
Line of We'll KnO1Cp Pastors.

Special evangelistic services are In progress at
the Hanson Place Methodist Episcopal Church
Brooklyn conducted by the pastor the Kew 1T
Charles Edward Locke. assisted by Professor W.
s Weeden the we'll known gospel singer The at
tendance is large. DR.. Locke's subjects for TO-
morrow will be: 1.-The Value of a Soul and BE
Sure Your Sin Will Find You Out" The ehurcn
has lust celebrated its forty-seventh anniversary
In historical address the Rev Dr. Locke salo' IN
part:
this site was dedicated by Bishop James John
Erench was the president Of the board or truS-
teeT In ia tbe ysanted Rev Dr. Alfred
on January 1874 during the the sT Passo1fts retre 9 e
was dedicated by Bishop James, and the Rev; Ni
Bashef Participated IN the exercises In 1881
the Rev DE James IN saaa FL eff his presponsi5ties
as a pastor and Immediately organized the 4Sth
4 front as their valiant colonel The rst pastor
of this church was Rev. joseph Law ana ne was
CvrI% d Foss now distinguished bishop OF the
Church. and after him the quaint Rev. Dr. George
and the courteous Rev. DR. Albert s Hunt Then
followed the phenomenal pastorate OF DIT Keynes. s
church and is still frequent and most cordially
received visitor among this ReSpiS tne me- next pas
Rev DR. j. NJ. Buckley. who. while pastor OF this
Christian Advocate" an ONCE which ne has brill
iantIy fIled until the present Then came the
three years are memorable in this church. In
1888 he was elected missionary secretary.
In 1884 the Rev. DR.. George Z. Reed began his
ond pastorate of acceptable ministry this church
which continued for three happy years. He is now
the president OF Dickinson College. The Rev. DR., A.
b. Kendg in 1887 appointed the twelfth pastor,
and the fragrance Of his faithful ministerial care
and holy life abides until the present Then came
the notable pastorate OF the Rev. DIR. c. W. Par
sons suddenly and sadly terminated by serious
Illness The Rev. DR. Louis Albert Banks afec-
tomato radical then brought his bOundess enthu-
sasm TO this church. and he followed by the
Rev DR. Charles L. Goodell. whose masterful ad-
minIstration not only maintained the power and
prestige Of this great church. but permanent adj
vancement was made in many lines And this
brings US to the spring OF 1904 when kind Provi-
dence gave me the honor and privilege OF coming
to
New-York tribune., 1905-01-14
WHICH MAKES FOB HAPPlNEss2

'"The Simple or Luxurious Ldfe-Whioh Is tho More
Conducive 10 Happiness" the subject consid-
cred by the Universalst Woman's Alliance yester-
day at its regular meeting held at the Church OF
the Eternal Hope, in West Eighty -hrst-st. Mrs.
Emil Boaz one OF the speakers. emphasized the
fact that only a right OF money justified wealth.
and considered the luxurious life superior 10 the
simple life, II by luxurious meant include
helpfulness art and beauty.
In the discussion that followed the consensus Of
opinion was that contentment the true
luxurious.
There were large representations from the par
fishes In Newark Jersey City. Brooklyn and Man
haitian. In the report or the religious news COM
rnittee the gift of $4,000 by Andrew Carnegie to
81 Lawrence University was referred TO.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-14
Fortunes Of the Button.

as Fragonard and Isabey designed some of the
finest specimens known to collectors. while before
their time. under the ''Roi Soleil' Louis XIV's
favorite device Of the rays embodied in a
beautiful button set with Paris paste. which en-
toyed long OF favor. This button was
largely Initiated and again about fifteen years
ago. Curiosity shops in London and Paris produced
extraordinary number Of so-called Louis XIV
buttons to meet the demands OF women while the
fashion lasted.
But buttons even more than passementerie are
subject to recurring periods of total eclipse
followed by seasons IN which they are ubiquitous.
Thirty years ago they were used IN wonoerful
pTofuson m II b front S1 ta Of res
This did not last. however, shortly aIter the put.
this winter is again fashionable FOR sleeves and
jackets. The ornamental button is now coming
Into vogue again for mems evening dress waist
The materials used in the manufacture of buttons
handworked is favorite: so too. is metal. en-
bossed or inlaid with the utmost taste. Mother
ferent coIorinss and forms The button of por-
celain a more recent invention than that of moth
inent place The bulk of this kind Of buttor is
made in the Loret where it was invented In 800
no less a Quantity than 100000 metres of silk are
annually used. the value amoqnuns 70 roprtTen cen
day all the Paris houses are in full swing en-
ploying their full complement hands; a vast vast
amount of skilled labor goes ne manufactures
from the original designers to tie Sllders DronSeTs
engravers sculptGrs 2estes
and 1t seems likely that the returns In TINS m
dustry will this year equal those of 1882 when the
custom house reports showed exports to the value
of sixteen million francs.
The two trades, button making and passementerie
making the two specialties of Paris, were formerly
united into corporation. and their statutes date
terests are entirely distinct. but with those of
feathers and artificial flowers. they form the prl-
.articIes de Paris Of which 100000 worth was
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WOMEN BOSS J4NITORS.
according to Mrs. Gilman, This Is
Their Place an the World.

Any remarks which Mrs Charlotte Perkins GIL
man makes usually received with enthusiasm
by the New-York Equal Suffrage League but a
ripple or resentment ran through that body when
MRS. Gilman compared them yesterday afternoon
at the Hotel Astor with white pussy cats lying on
blue velvet cushions
We women enjoy houses" said Mrs. Gilman
much the pussy cat enjoys the cushion We
cannot build houses any than the cat can.
We live in civilization. We do not make it, If the
men were all taken out of the world tomorrow, 1t
would come to a standstin. There would be
TO run the railroads or sail the ships or to do
any OF the things that done by the ordinary
commonplace and grievously criticised men who
Ieeo and cothe us. The only kind of work that
we can DO is superior kind OF janitor's work. We
are merely boss janitors, while our husbands and
sons and brothers doing the work of the world.
we eat ana drink and and waste money
"hlch we never earn. if wealth dropped from
the heavens and was not the fruit of labor
Ihls proved hard doctrine to the club. and
which it was plainly unable to receive
For my part" said one, when the meeting was
over. Il am very glad be fed and clothed and
loved and cherished and sheltered and think
it all. too"
wish I could have the jantor's job" said an
ether. Iaconically.
Mrs. Harriet Stanton Batch could not wait till
the meeting was over. She had to speak. she said
when Mrs. Gilman sat down, and the purport of
her speaking was that there was law of diff
a woman with family OF small children to stay
az nome TO take care of them, instead OF going
into factory to earn money.
Mrs. Lydia Commander told about cooperative
colony, where everything run in the way Mrs.
Gilman wants 1t TO be.
The, women got together and planned to get rid
OF all the cares which infest the days and the
nights of ordinary Womankind They had their
houses built with only sitting rooms and bedrooms.
and all the cooking stoves and laundry tubs they
relegated to municipal establishments. Their chill
dren they put into baby gardens, and then they
ready to take their part in the industrial life
OF the community
They selected the occupations which they wished
to pursue quite regardless of whether they had
previously been regarded mems work or not,
and each one got her own pay envelope at the end
of the week. All of which, according to Mrs,
Commander. had very Christening and elevatng
effect upon the
And on the women continued the speaker, st
had marked and highly desirable effect. also
There is nothing luxe your pay envelope TO
give you feeling Of Independence, and there is
nothing that men or women need more in these
days than that feeling. The theory of the
meek inheriting the earth is rather going out OF
date"
And where is this paradise?'' inquired Mrs.
Belle Gray Taylor.
II regret to say" said Mrs. Commander. that
the experiment had to be abandoned. The COM
munty too small to compete with the outside
world 1t killed, like the small dealer, by the
trusts"
New-York tribune., 1905-01-14

else The same woman, when she gave a social
entertainment always tried TO have her supper
or refreshments or whatever was served in that
line better and costler than that provided at the
home of any of her friends
1 respectfully submit that the spirit manifested
IN either of these instances is not in harmony with
''the simple life" or with the spirit OF any sin
life
Every evidence of superiority over ones fellow
men, or women, must, in these natures OF ours,
cause less heartburnings, Jealousy and
envy, even under the most natural circumstances
Then, If this superiority is marked by spirit or
pride and possibly haughtineSS, how soon does the
feeling of those defeated approach dislike. If not
actual hatred. of the superior one The sweetest
fortunate indeed II II escapes unfTiendly criticism.
1t is not that any student should be debarred
from doing his best, wherever placed. or that any
and every hostess may not do for her guests pleas
the best her means and inclination permit and
prompt her to do. But the student should be
taught do his best because that is his duty
with the ability bestowed upon him, and this with
shall stand at the head OF his class il IS his privi
lege and It will be honestly respected. The genuine
hostess gives of her best to her friends it be
less and palmer than others have done will do;
but It is her aim TO give pleasure not to find IL for
herself. Possibly she may simplify her
tertainment lest the sensibility of some perhaps
less favorably situated than She should be touched
alone.
The spirit OF student, or hostess. is under
stood by associates: we more easily read by
neighbors than we suppose and are not half so
inscrutable the ways OF Providence.
New-York. SIMPLICITY.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-14
BIBLE TEACHERS SIMPLE LIFE.

BIBLE TEACHERS SIMPLE LIFE.
1 cannot refrain from expressing myself (however
unirnportant my communication may be- in reply to
Inquirer in The Tribune OF Thursday. January Il,
IN regard to the meaning of the Simple Life Now.
the explanation Of Il c. H. Of New-Jersey. is as
complex as is possible and involves. to my mind.
most strenuous life! Many, in fact most OF those
who live In the country have not the money TO
travel to see novelties. to hear music ana TO 90
various other simple things suggested oy L. u n.
Then with housekeeping, be 1t ever so simple
and servants be they ever SO competent ana
husband 10 go off in early train, and chlidreh
who require ones attention every minute lhe Sii
pltcity is far away in the dim future
think Il all advocates of the simple lie Wouid
read their Bible which teaches simple life more
than any book OF which I have ever heard anu
obAv their sayiour's precept TO seek first the KING
dor, of God and his righteousness and al Ihese
tbJngs shall be added unto you, they might Ieaah
easjsr than in any other way TO i've the Lhuc"
eo1,gb+ after (?) simple life" 49,. 4,
T6ara is much sentimentality versus sehuIlent ~
oli these articles in the magazines ana P1Pels %
az a. 49, HOW about the Ter Commandments
IsrbanS not up to the times AND how ABOUT at
taDdnr to ones church and religious duties morn
Inc and evening prayer, as helpf II strihes me
hat Is the 'simple lfe," and surely teaches one
10 sloTs slnssa Conn NJ. L. L
New-York tribune., 1905-01-14
Paris January 6.

Paris January e.
The year just ended has proved almost q record
year in two essentially Partisan articles OF manu-
facture which depend wholly on the favor OF fash
ion for their prosperity. The manufacture OF
trimmings and Of buttons has its very centre in
Paris and other source OF supply is recognized
by the self-respecting dressmaker. That person.
indeed, whatever may be her native tongue, in
variably alludes the fanciful and tasteful trim
mngs made Of wool or silk just so conspicu-
Gus on all toilets by their descriptive but utterly
untranslatable French term 'passementerie."
The stern simplicity OF detail which character
ized women's dress in the early Cos the cause
of q time Of trial to the braidnlakers, and since
1883 the industry has steadily declined In that
year, when trimmings In great favor, the
value Of the export trade aIons amounted to 40oo-
900 francs Cnore than sso000o0, but this period Of
prosperity followed by long twenty years
Of steady declina With the sudden reaction in
their favor Of the opening months OF 1904 i'm
menss impetus given to the industry. with the
result that the returns have almost reached the
high water mark OF 1883
It is In the dingy old district round the Temple
that enormous market for old clothes in course
of demolition. that the ak seven thousand passe
menterie workers congregate. and to realize the
extent and variety Of the manufacture must
visit one OF the workshops. The materials en-
ployed. mainly silk and wool threads together
with gold and silver wire. worked up into
endless variety of designs with all the artistic
ingenuity for which the Partisan workers cee
brated. The Paris houses run close by those
of Lyons and Belgium, Switzerland, Italy and
Germany all compete in the markets OF the world.
but the best models and most artistic designs
almost invariably traceable to Paris.
Buttons have had moro checkered existence
still. In the late seventeenth century they played
very important part in the dress OF the day. Made
in the precious metals. and studded with gems.
each button became thing of value Artists such
New-York tribune., 1905-01-14
CHURCH AND RELIGIOUS NEWS AND NOTES.
NEW BROADWAY TABERNACLE, NEW-YORK,S
SCRAPER CHURCH, NEARS COMPLETION

To combine in one harmonious structure house
OF worship and skyscraping Office building. with
accommodations for all the manifold functions Of
a big parish, the difficult problem confronting
Barney Chapman, the architects, of the new
Broadway Tabernacle. in Broadway and Fir-
ty-sixth-st. The beautiful cathedral-like struct-
ure here shown is the result. It embraces
within its walls huge auditorium. two chap
els. Of Sunday school rooms, parors,
offices, living rooms, museum and safe deposit
vault each function expressed in the exterior
architecture and all eliminating in the tower in a
harmonious whole. The original idea was to build
two separate buildings the church in front and a
twelve story office building in the rear This would
have meant the overshadowing of the sanctuary by
New-York tribune., 1905-01-14

gregatfou OF the same denomination, IN Flatoush
The only stipulation is that the name "AIl Souls
be perpetuated- This wish will be acceded to by
the congregation. and building will
be built IN Ocean-ave.. not far from Beverly Road
The Rev. l. Ward Brigham, pastor OF All Souls.
who organized the Church OF the Divine Love, viii
probably be the pastor of the united congregations
At the Lenox Avenue Collegiate Reformed Church
tomorrow evening q service viii be held In the
interests OF Hampton Institute, An address viii
be delivered by the Rev. DR.. r. B. Frisss. prin-
ci1al OF the institute. and the Hampton Quartet
New-York tribune., 1905-01-14

a MaIeson; MISS Florence O'NeilI Mrs. George A.
Spa4dIng. MIS-. Isaac r. Sprague, Mrs. David b.
van douten ana Miss Josephine Wupperman.
similar class, conducted by Miss Babcock was
neid during the Lenten season last spring and
was ATTENDED with great interest To this one to
open on Wednesday all women who wish TO use
such an opportunity will be cordially welcomed.
1nls month Gospel services are conducted on
sunday afternoons at 4l5 O'Clock by the Rev James
a francis. whose subject is Spiritual Life
New-York tribune., 1905-01-14
TOO MUCH 1NrRosPECToN.

I am tired Of the very words. "the simple nfe''-
sick and tired Of them. II Is doing the best
he she can. It doesn't matter pin whether
his life simple or the There is altogether
too much seIfdessIcatIon and self-analysis to-day
Life was healthier and it's fruits quite satsfac-
tory before people took turning their lives inside
out and scrutiniZing them. Nothing is de-
plorable than fall into these mental habits OF in
trospecton. Let live lives honestly. hap
PLY looking to God for aid and guidance. and
whether simple or complex. lives will be worth
while TO ourselves and to others. y.
Manhattan.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-14
SERIES OF BIBLE STUDIES.

The King and His Kingdom is the subject for
consideration at series of twelve Bible studies TO
be conducted by Miss Mary L. Babcock. director OF
religtoiis work at the Harlem Young Women's
Christian Association. The first meeting Is held
next wednesday at O'Clock. The committee nav
ing this n charge includes the following well known
women. Mrs. Seanury cone Mastick, president
hoard Of managers. Mrs Edward +. Porter. chair
man religious work committee. AIRS. A. r. Carman
Mrs John Cahooa Miss Frances y. Hamilton. Mrs
Joseph +. Land. Mrs. John L. Martin, Mrs. Philip
New-York tribune., 1905-01-14
WHY CHRISTMAS WON.

Hearts are trumps IN the game of life CLUBS GO
very well to knock about with. but they XIII more
friends than enemies and the only tricks theS 'Ae
are those of their own kind.
Shades are useful and necessary in paving the
road TO success" but they wear out with time ana
use or rust out with disuse. -. 4. 1,
cold star brilliant in the llght out lgss ht "a
dai kness It only reflects. 1t does not create Hs
but hearts win-first. last and always; IN oe-
fansiye or offensive. in strength or weakness IN
prosperity or adversely, hearts are trumps IN 1he
game OF life L. -
New-York tribune., 1905-01-14

An article in The Tribune of January II. What
Club Life Means" by Mrs. Judge. has attracted
my attention To write down domesticity and ridi-
cue a prayer meeting by a musty old chestnut IL
mstration Is doing the Evil Ones work. RE
hneInent affection. domesticity and modesty'' are
nothing to the accomplishments acquired at the
whist club Truly women holding such views have
changed their clothes" We not surprised tina {
they 'applauded the gown of the speaker. These
are the women OF New-York that wear ''ermine
and diamonds and talk about how different
they are from their husbands" Yours.
Towanda. Penn AIRS. o. A. HoUGHTON.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-14
1--WE ARE sooN READ az ouR NEIGHBoRs."

The answer Of Il. c. H" to the inquiry w nat
is the simple lfe?" is so complete and altogether
admirable that / beg the privilege of adding
"Banzai!" 20 that response. One expression com
mends itself with force. It is this. and II cannot
he too often repeated: 1T (the simple hfe) Is 10
do what you yourself. feel is right and expeaent'
not to get ahead or your neighbor or to make an
appearance"
That is the root of the matters II covers the en-
tire ground. and Pastor Wagner himself has NOT
improved on the statement
An ambitious mother once urged her son 20 MS
greatest exertions at school and college. that be
might do everything better than any and every one
New-York tribune., 1905-01-14

main part of the structure which will be ready
occupancy by the third Sunday in February will
about 100000 The remaining portions will be
finished from time to time money can be raised.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-14
GENERAL ITEMS OF THE WEEK.

All souls U'niversaist Church. which recently
sold its old church property. in South. Ninth-st,
near Bedford-sve.. Brooklyn. to the Catholic
Church OF SS Peter and Paul. has voted % unite
with the Church OF the Divine Love. now con-
New-York tribune., 1905-01-14

the secular pile As It is. the towering parish
house only enhances and adds to the dignity OF the
front The style of the building is French Gothic
1t is finished in brick and terra Gotta.
The building itself. when completed. will cost
$5O0.0O0. The land purchased for s450,Oo0. The
New-York tribune., 1905-01-14
GLEANINGS.

A lace mendng machine is one of those inventions
that to be almost human. It repairs the rent
in a piece of lace by gathering up the stitches
with needle that jumps from side to side with
positive intelligence.
The sleeve Of the evening gown has been reduced
to Jewelled band over the shoulder Or a bit Of
lace falling off it. This IS a marked contrast to
the fashion in daytime gowns which all call for
Voluunnous sleeves
Almost every coming home from Bermuda
brings a curate." says Brooklyn Life" Tho
curates are all sent to New-York IN crates as the
ourates popular in Bermuda are Of the neuter
gender. The curate is set OF shelves arranged
Ike standing workbasket On the lower shelf
there small teaplates; the second shelf holds
sweets and little biscuits while the top shelf
the hostess keeps extra spoons or cakes The ham
ole curves over the top and the curate is carried
around when serving tea In England young GU
rates are considered very useful at teas always
being very willing 10 wait on the ladies and to
the cups. So for this the tea basket re-
ceived its name. The curates may be mad in
both wicker and mahogany. In Bermuda light
wicker IS used
When all is said and DONE America is the home
OF the walking skirt In London the short skirt
is relegated 10 sports and business For all social
occasions trailing skirts still the CO. In Hyde
Park a Sunday in the famous church parade
sees only long. trailing gowns. held up In defiance
OF that law OF good dressing which demands for
every garment the right to hang in It's natural
folds. French women leave short skirts 10 shop
girls and all kinds Of hands" Berlin leaders OF
society are only just awakening the dangers
inherent in the long skirt, but they all trains
picked out wherever she by her trim, well cut
smart. short skirt
New-York tribune., 1905-01-14
TARTAR is A TARTAR

sSl9 spongy. sensitive gums result from tartar
49,, mutation. II should be removed at once by
,se eentist and thereafter prevented by Tho
New-York tribune., 1905-01-14

TO PREVENT THE GRIP
Quiuns. ths world Wtde Cold ana
srasdy. Call for the full
name and look FOR signature OF 4 W 0sorA 3A>
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