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New-York tribune., 1905-02-10

man would only have to climb to the roof with a
zap tape measure and drop his tape measure down to
the street to establish the fact A little examna-
report is false or true in stating that the property
Is freproof"
Mr.; WELLER ended by saying that If the proposed
legislation was passed 1t would put the city back
where 1t was ten years ago. before the Raines law
Yoked the assistance of the Woman's Municipal
League and all other organizations that are work.
Ing for the good of the city State.
Miss Chsnler, the president, said the league
cooperating, through Miss Dreier the chairman of
the legislative committee. and asked Mr.. WELLER
how much agitation he thought would be necessary
Undoubtedly the liquor dealers. who always have
money. will quickly organize and fight But it will
open"
rs there anything that outside organizations can
do?" inquired Miss Sadie American
Not at present, except to educate their friends
to the need of changing the law. have been sur
prised." added Mr.. WELLER, ''at the ignorance of
public spirited and well informed women with re-
gard to this matter"
In answer to another question. Mr.. WELLER said
the Raines law was State law. 'All through the
State the feeling is strong against it, and is finding
expression through the Anti-Saloon League. In
Buffalo and Rochester understand the Raines law
mas worked out in very much the way
here. OF course, great many Raines law hotels
could be suppressed, il is, II present laws were
only enforced. The trouble is, we get up wave of
reform, and then lie back and think we have
done the trick"
New-York tribune., 1905-02-10
THE STEP LIVELY MAN

iTL 81 EF LiNEl<1 MAN
Ard I blush for the streetcar conductors man
ners. Alas. only pity the weary waEeearners Of
either sex who slip inside the car and grab a seat
Extreme age and the woman with a ba IL pretty
nearly always ind seat in the most crowded
cars But the conductors-those horIors 10 evvrv
rghtminded woman! What women of New
York put up with only know-the "step
lively the hustling the jostling. the rude boor-
ishness of those who could make travel so much
more durable by courteOususss-
Nev-Yorks conductors stand a,o,e IN thsir boor-
lshnecs. Travel to suburb or 70 OTHER large
cities and note the humanity Of the streetcar Of
hcials They are almost without exception pleas
ant obhging men, who ready with courteous
reply 10 any inquiry. : evea sar a conductor in
Elizabeth. y. j.. set of his car 10 help an tnirn
old lady to the sidewalk. 1. took onl, a second
but Of cCurse. tins could noI be led IN New
FORK. But common deGeucy = expected and longed
ior by the helpless feminine pubic.
And because a chance scold hurts epthets at
cohduClOT orcarSe she has received a wrong trans
Ter there Is no reason why every woman should be
treated as scOld.
Nor are the motoymen one whit better than their
Ichow conductors Their lips closed TO the
uestines n their cars and their OBJECT IN life is
70 sreed past weary watchers tor a cfr rapidly
possible.
There Is humorous side to al this and happy
: she who NAY see L. The other day / stood in
'front.' or one OF our laTce stores and hailed a
p2 sslns car As u did not stop asked police
man which side the cars stopped.
Right here" he replied.
But | hailed one Just now and the motorn,an
would not notice me"
New-York tribune., 1905-02-10
OUR MANNERS. p"

We Americans undoubtedly deserve our reputa-
ton for prOzressiveness. but we can hardly con-
slider ourselves a model republic until our man
ners. as nation compare more ravorahIy with
those Of other countries.
The keynote of ali American industry Is compe-
tition-keen ~omUe,iIion: and as business and So
cisl interests are necessarily tangent at some
points this atmosphere pervades all circles OF
national life. From a commercial point OF
view great success to IL, but has ir
brought US equal amount OF progress ethicallyf
Is not the spirit OF competition. when carried 70
excess. likely foster egOtiSm In each individual
that form OF egOtism which. more plainly speaking
is equivalent TO pure sel1shness? And do not
find ample illustration OF this in the development
II various forms OF 'nOnopoliss''2 While this
quality II strongly shown in the business world
we need not expect that It will manifest itself
in social conditions also
One can but hope that the popular enthusiasm
over Charles Wagner'S ideas concerning the sim
pls nfe'' may Indicate possible social and ethi-
cal renaissance which will give dignity to
cesses and magnanimity 20 human relations.
Stamford. Conn. JEAN AFKINNON HOLT
New-York tribune., 1905-02-10
If A LITTLE CHILD KNOCKS.

Once upon a time, many centuries ago. there
lived in France a bishop so loving and wise that
when he made his visitations people of all classes
conditions and creeds iocked to seek his advice
and ministrations. At last he broke down utterly
under this strain and was persuaded TO take one
days entire rest with the strctest orders that he
was TO bo disturbed for mot for the
King Of France a sentinel was posted outside
the house keep off every intruder. but had
scarcely begun his beat when the white head OF
the bishop appeared at window and a soft voice
whispered: "&y friend Go not disturb me for the
King of France. but ~ little child knocks. call
me at once.
This story is brought 10 the attention of the New
York public by the Ladies' Auxiliary Of the Babies
Wards OF the Post-GradGate Hospital. with plea
for some imitation OF the bishops example This
example il would appear. IS particularly needed
IT the present time he city Is said to be lending
is ear 10 every variety Of call.
1T is the general testimony Of experts, says
The report that 1t more difficult to raise
ynoney for hospital work last year than for many
wears One of the oldest and best managed hos
pitals Of the CITY Obliged TO close several Of
New-York tribune., 1905-02-10
1T ALWAYS HELPS

An ailment like consumption that
has been months and years getting
fOothold cannot be relieved In a week
or day. SCOTS Emulsion will always
afford relief and often cure but not
over night. The consistent use OF
SCOTS Emulsion viii positively help
the consumptive at any stage Of the
disease. We guarantee nothing be-
yond this, but we know that right liv-
ing and SCOTS Emulsion have done
more to cure consumption than any
thing else.
Scott & gouas. 4os Pearl St. ;5s~ York
New-York tribune., 1905-02-10

It's wards. whose facilities were greatly needed
the year with defcit Of nearly SEQ COO while sew
eral closed for time one or two OF their wards
in face of many applicants. Yet while contribu-
tons have diminished, the numbers OF deserving
patients have largely increased with our popuia-
ton.
THE very fact that children's wards in other In
etitutions closed for lack OF funds threw
upon the babies wards many little ones, who.
necessarily refused elsewhere, except for our care
would have perished mserebly in homes of direst
poverty. Never have greater pains been taken 70
Secure the best possible results in every depart
nent OF work, while the great improvements
made a year ago have furnished US in many direo.
tons almost ideal facilities. Yet, with our great
increase OF patients our Income from supported
beds fell from S. $50 in 1se3 g. 900 in 1904 while
closed the year with smaller balance than
for Eve years"
New-York tribune., 1905-02-10
REMEpY LIES WITH PARENTS.

REMEDY LIES WITH PARENTS.
From the parent stock will good or bad
fruit Good manners innate. yet the seed must
be cultivated and the flowers put TO practical use
At home among ones own. the little niceties
that endear the child to his companions and stamp
with the seal of refnment the man woman
should be practised. II the boy is taught not TO
rush to table but 10 wait until his parents are
seated and 10 look the needs OF his sister De-
fore thinking of self ii is likely that he will later
in life not remain seated in car while woman
stands.
Parents should insist that their children be as
polite 10 each other within the home circle as 70
the stranger abroad There is no better way or IN
stilling this lesson than by setting the example
Each boy should be taught 10 respect the lowhest
little girl or woman. out of respect 10 his own
mother and sisters.
The Parisian--the highest type of the French-is
ieferentiaI TO one beneath his own rank only When
there are no onlookers He would not recognize MS
maid servant on the street but the true American
asntiaman rs as polite 10 the apple woman every
New-York tribune., 1905-02-10

Ireland and has library in which ancient records
of great historical value have been preserved
daughters of Lady Inchquin, and four of them bear
distinctively Irish names-Clare, DoIeen. Eileen
and Monica. Miss Glare OBrien one OF last
summers brides. Fer marriage to Major ArmaT
Chapel. London On account of the ancient lineage
Of the Inchiquins; who trace their descent from
Thomond early King of Ireland their half
brother. Lord Inchiquin, enjoys the privilege of
dressing his servants in scarlet, most unusual
thing in country where scarlet hveries are con-
sidered the prerogative of the royal servants
Signor Marconi and Miss O'Brien have decided
one of the short engagements which now in
March z
New-York tribune., 1905-02-10
HouSesUfJeS Exchange.

where as to any other The former is
sham, the latter honesty.
TIE person who would sneak into car seat
and permit a older person to remain
standing Is cowardly and only an apology for
man.
To the parents belong the spoils-the honor or
shame reflected by the actions of their offspring.
Therefore If would have manly men. good
hammered. true and honest. must ourselves
practise as well as preach the lessons The golden
words thank you" and If please" and the
glorius lesson. respect for wOmanknd." cannot
Be incucated too early. The child of such house
hold may be trusted 10 go anywhere and not dis
grace its parents. FRANCES.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-10
FAM OF MARCONI.
She Is Said To Be an Irish Beauty of Much
Vivacity.

King Victor Emmanuel OF Italy has his con-
gratulations to Signor Guglieimo Marconi, of wire
less telegraph fame. upon his engagement to Miss
Beatrice OBrien, which recently announced.
Miss O'Brien is said TO be very graceful girl,
with vivacious manners and pretty face. She Is
the fifth daughter of Ellen Lady Inchiquin and Is
one of bevy of clever and charming sisters.
The family place of the o. Brtens is Dromoland
which s considered one OF the finest castles in
New-York tribune., 1905-02-10
USEFUL PACKAGES.

The express package sent by Mrs J.. of Water
bury Conn. contained several useful articles. The
new material will aid sewing class in making up
skirts Another express box evidently from Asbury
Park n. j.. contained clothing, underwear. books.
religious reading ETC.; a package without a. name
contained q shoulder shawl hood, and pretty VAL
entines in stamped envelopes; papers came from
Mrs B. A. Berry; three peirs of infants bedsocks,
without a name.
Let US fold away our fears,
And put by foolish tears,
And through all the coming years
Just be glad.
flames whitoomb Riley.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-10
THE DAILY SCRAMBLE.

II will be remembered that not many years ago
great hue and cry was raised over the fact that
there existed who could. without shame re-
main seated In a public conveyance while women
hung straps. But to-day that is an obsolete
sentiment All current distrbes directed
against men who snatch seats from under
ems noses II. therefore there is 70 be a logical
growth OF public manners. IL is safe predict that
men sea; snatcnsrs" will be as easily tolerated In
New-York tribune., 1905-02-10
VALENTINES.

Twenty valentines. in stamped envelopes, all
ready be addressed to Sunshine children.
from Mrs William Pierson Tuttle. OF New Haven;
another package contained valentines, fancy envel-
opes souvenir postal cards stamped and 81 cents
for postage, from Mrs William Thomas Fields,
also Of New-Haven; a package with two dozen
name: cards and valentines from Miss Brunn Of
Brooklyn; a generous number of valentines from
Mrs. Robert Andrews, Of East Orange Twenty
two valentines and four postals came from Miss
Helen Weston
New-York tribune., 1905-02-10
A GRACIOUS OFFER

s. S.. has graciously offered to give some time
whenever needed to reading talking with any
French person who is an invalid at home or IN
hospital. To hear ones native language read
spoken by cultured country woman must be
source of delight to those who i'll in a
strange land. The address of Nine. Ferrand will be
given to those who desire to avail themselves OF
this CHEEKY offer.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-10
PENNSYLVANIA REPORT.

The january report sent by Mrs. s. Bernstein. of
Philadelphia, shows that during the month tho
usual distribution of sunshine sent cheer into the
hearts and homes OF 1A different m embers Many
members outside the State remembered-a
missionary in India, afflicted woman In a leper
colony Soldiers Home in Tennessee members in
Guam and the mountain districts in Arkansas and
Kentucky. Miss Fannie Owens, Of Carter's Wharf.
Richmond County, Va. would like her Sunshine
friends to know that she fell last June and has
not been able to leave her bed since.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-10

the future strap hangers. ~ -
for granted now From that condition ~ sst ttAeu
II Is only step TO keeping women out Of Cars it
getner: And such thing can be easily scco-I
p!lshed II men will but a little more Dbvsiral
violence than is their daily custom P'''
Your correspondent 1T IN
TO change conditions l would recommend tbe,
that they take strenuous exercises in nbvsicaI 10
velopment. like boxing, ladder Climbing snrin+{rs
etc. so that they may become physicaiIv eouinne6
to compete with our men in their eIif,,ioe. -
sc,stinpIe Lor seats AN OBSERVE ER.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-10
FOR suPERFLuous HAIR.

Women suffering from superffuous hair tss
face viii do well consult Nine. Julian. at No 133
shave. whose remedy for the trouble Is said 70
have been used successfully for the thirtyvs
and liquid preparations. she saws, which ara made
chiefly from potash lime and other caustics. or d
the electric needle. which pits the skin. but her
remedy. she claims Is free from al injurious IN
New-York tribune., 1905-02-10
BLIND GIRL MADE GLAD.

The president OF the Glenmont, N Y. branch
writes;
Miss Sadie Letson OF New-Brunswick. n. j.,
who is blind feels that she has been more than
fortunate The little item you inserted In the Sun
shine column read by some one in the Library
for the Blind Albany, and he wrote to her, say
ing she could have any book she wanted sent free
from the library. This will mean much to her
am glad for her sake for she is of the lowell
est creatures good Christian girl. who never has
once said: Why am I blind7' Mrs. Humphrey,
invalid member of my branch, was much pleased
TO receive the invalid wrap sent from the general
Office and sends thanks for the same"
New-York tribune., 1905-02-10
A THOUGHT.

Life is but growth. and he is truly dead
Who finds no task for heart. nor hand nor head;
Who smooths no path for coming feet 10 tread
Because, perchance. his days OF youth are ned!
For youth and age both have their store OF Joys
A store that neither time change alloys;
And he who all his gifts for good employs
Has wealth that neither moth nor rust destroys
A y, Kelly.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-10
APPEALS FOR HELP.

Notwithstanding liberal distributions letters con-
tinue to reach the office in every mall asking II q
little money can be spared for coal. food and med-
cine. 1t is not only the poor In the city who are
suffering from the terrible weather. but invalids
in different States living In isolated places who
need special cheer.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-10

We'll now wasn't he the horrid motorman''
answered the OF Erin. grinning.
oh for the good manners OF my native Southern
CITY where cars actually wait for and men re-
nounce their seats to women! oh, for the polite
conductors. who are willing to answer questionsf
But nO-this is New-York- z. ". J.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-10
MONEY RECEIVED.

Miss Sarah Osborne president of Public School
No. Sc branch has paid 81. branch dues for
1906 and rs for badges Mrs. Andrews. of New
Jersey, 81 the emergency fund and % ceats for
POSTAGE 'X Y. e." of Manhattan, ST.. TO assist
some suffering one Miss Helen Weston 81. for the
postage fund: Mrs Dorsch so cents. for badges
New-York tribune., 1905-02-10
BIRDS.

Mrs Catterson On the hospital house at the sco)
What gorgeous birds there are here. I don't think
svsr saw nner display In any uailtnszsR-QltA
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-31

pertinent. She could love me, and regards
only a aside acquaintance"
Get out" said Hetherington, that girl is In love
with you know the signs. IF I in your place
we would be engaged now"
1--WE will not discuss Miss L4ivesay" returned Pat
ton with dignity But he thought all night about
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-31
Asked TO Explain. and II Comes Out.

They chatted for hour ordinary topics, and
then Patton. ill at If go Miss Live
say said: Stay moment Mr. Patton, l have some
thing would like you to explain"
And from another room she brought the botter.
My sister took it from your desk" she said. There
something on it that interested her"
Patton gave look turned red (purple, his wife
says), and began to stammer
Perhaps there is other Jean" remarked
Miss Livesay, calmly.
"No-no other-only one-never but one"
Patton mumbng and suffering.
Then suddenly he recovered himself-and in n
instant he holding Miss Livesay in his arms and
trying to make up for all the kisses lost by his five
years of bashfulness.
Why didn't you mail the letter. demanded Miss
Livesay, when they sitting the some time
later.
Which one?' asked Patton.
Why the you blotted?
Il blotted them all, expect" said Patton kissing
her again.
All! Did you write more than one?"
since l first fell in love with you, but afraid
to mail them"
"You-you-you / don't know what" said Miss
Livesay in evaporation.
1T would you right If / married you
ALL"
And she didn't marry him for whole weeks.
M
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-31
Deciphers HierooIyphics on Bloffer.

afternoon she ushered into Patton's
private Office to wait until he returned The only
Portable seat in the his revolving chair o
she took that and began drumming the desk. She
did not to be inquisitve but she found herself
studying the strange hieroglyphics the blotter.
Suddenly she sat up straight and began to take
interest over in clean spot the she
had the imprint of ink, upside down and back
wards, but, studying it, she spelled out My darling
Jean"
Right there is where according her story,
she lost her of shame She deliberately her
self work spell all she could.
ceeded well enough to satisfy herself.
To add to her crime she deliberately stole the
botter, rolled it up stuffed into her When
Patton came in short time later she bought beau
tiful little cottage and piece ground down Long
Island, her check for the first payment and in
vited and insisted upon his coming to call her and
her sister that evening.
There escape Patton called. He did not
his customer Instead he by Miss Live
say herself
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-31
Two Years al Cross Purposes.

Patton hurled himself into the real estate bust
ness which his father had turned to him and his
brother working ten twelve hours every day. some
times longer, and his work showed both himself
and the business. 1t prospered and he down.
brother urged him to away again the next sum-
mer, but he refused.
Miss Lvesay surprised her sister by wanting to
go back to Harbor again, and they went, but 1t
was a disappointing summer
1t that way for nearly two years. Twice more
Miss Livesay sent invitations to Patton, but he de-
clined them. Then day they met by accident in
an elevated train She scoded him for refusing her
invitations and made him promise to call. Patton
waited impatiently just two evenings and then he
called He found Hetherington, whom he had not seen
for a year, and he cut his call short
He told himself almost bitterly that Miss Livesay
was a frt, and then got mad at himself for limiting
such a thing He did not know that she quarreled
with Hetherngton because he had spoiled her plan
she cried herself to sleep that evening. He
did call again, and the girl waited six months.
Then she wrote him note asking him to call.
He out of town when the note came, and when
he returned he wrote to her, explaining but by that
time She in despair, had acceded to her sisters
oston and gone to California for the winter.
1t might have gone that way forever, had IL
not been for Miss Livesay
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-31
With a chum Who Wasn't BsshfuI.

They met first at summer resort up in Maine
Patton didn't want go away for summer vacation
because he declared he would lose chances to put
through a couple of big deals but his brother insist
ed that he working too hard and sticking too
close business, he went and with him went VIII
Hetherington, his closest chum. Hetherngton wasn't
a bit like Patton His bump of bashfuness was in
growing, and every night that they at the
he dragged Patton away from their hotel to
beach parties, drives, amateur theatricals,
and he knew every girl-at least every pretty girl
for miles and miles up and down the beach.
But Hetheringon. in spite of the way he scattered
his attentions concentrated his affections one
girl-and she Livesay. In fact. the Livesay
cottage the only place he did not offer to take
Patton and the evenings that he went there Pat
left free to sit down in the store in the viii
lage and talk to the old sailors and fishermen who
congregated there One evening, however, Hether
ington took Patton with him He did not tell Pat
that he did because Miss Livesay had inquired:
Who is the handsome young man who is with you
at the hotel?' and pontedy requested him to bring
his friend to call
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-31
Beoinnino of His First Love Affair.

That night was the beginning of Patton's first
love affair He fell head heels in love with the
pretty gracious girl, who drew him out and made
him forget his bashfulness She seemed glad. too,
when she learned that he also from Brooklyn.
Hetherington noticed the change in his companion,
for the next night, when he called Pat get your
glad and join with me in the festivities" Pat
did not object, he usually did
Also Hetherington whose senses a bit sharp
ened by jealousy, noticed Pattons disappointment
when they went to another cottage to play bridge,
and also he noticed Patton's change of spirits when
he saw Miss Livesay also was guest
Just how Miss Livesay fell In love with Pat
ton even she processes she does not know. but she
says it was soon after they met-maybe the second
night
The rest of that vacation gloomy for Hether-
ington and whirl of delirous delight Patton
1t was Hetherngton who wanted to loaf in store
and smoke and Patton who hardly could even
ing to dash into the social whirl-only 1t was OBJ
served, regretfuy by of the young women, that
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-31

For heavens sake. why do YOU want to go back
% Bar Harhor every year, demanded her sister
Il like Il there" replied Miss Liyesay.
you don't You know you don't You're misera-
BILE every time YOU there and believe you're in
love"
Then for the first time, the girl confessed, and
told her sister whole story. And the sister. be-
ing married. wasted time. The next day without
saying anything Miss Lvesay she ordered her auto,
drove down o Patton's ONCE. and began dickering
a piece of real estate. She wanted to get better
acquainted with Patton and also to him strong
hint of the real condition of affairs.
That real estate deal was one OF the hardest Pat
tried to make. He drove with Miss LivcsayS
sister seemed to him. half OF Long Island and
showed her every piece of property he handled but
could suit her. He I'm despair but not more
than she. dozen times she spoke of her sister, but
could draw him out. He simply blushed and point
ed out the good points of the property.
I'll simply have to tell that man that Jean is
in love with him." she said herself.