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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-04
THE HOLLAND SOCIETY AND AN ORGAN
A Contribution Toward New Instrument ID
Old Dutch Church in Amsterdam

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: 4 dispatch from Amsterdam. Holland. in to-
DAVIS Tribune, says the pastor OF the English Re-
formed church OF that CITY expressed thanks 70
the Holland Society Of New York for its co1tribu-
ton OF an organ 10 the church This should
read "for its contribution toward q new organ In
the old church,
Tho church was erected IN the year 400 When
Holland became Protestant II was set apart for
worship for English refugees This was thres
hundred years ago. and it is this anniversary
which IS now being celebrated Its ecclesiastical
connection has always been with the Reformed
Dutch Chassis OF Amsterdam
The Brownists worshIDped IN this church In thu
wear 1900 Sons OF the Pilgrims also worshiDped
within its walls before going to Laycsn. froEn
whence they came to Plymouth. Mass.
It was more than hundred years atear 1ts es-
tabIlshuaent when Episcopal church wzs or
ganIzed in the city The records say: Members
OF that community Joined in our worship and par
took with Us OF the Communion elements os cHS
common Lord and Saviour.
Besides The regular services, the church tx dcknx
perpetual mission WorK among E4ns1A2 AID An-e-L~
can sailors
r was my privilege to collect from few fellow
members OF the Holland Society and others s<sAl
amount o. money toward the cost OF the new Or
gan Just erected memorial or this anofvar-
saTy.
land Society from being exalted above oeaS-rA,~
/ request the publication OF this correction,
Hamilton Court. Philadelphia. Feb. 2. 1su1 =
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FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS.

There many invalids and aged people living
IN isolated places whose anniversary days be
made especially bright by a Sunshine letter party.
Special requests have for greetings be sent
TO the members given below: Mrs Alice NJ Mans
field, Of Norfolk. Conn. R D. Box SO. aged
member. enjoys reading and would Ike souvenir
postals and THE Ladies' World: her birthday is
February TO- Miss Myrtle Jackson Hall Of Bar
bour County. Va. Will be thirty four years old on
February l6. She has been confined 10 her bed for
several years and is very DESTROYS OF having
copies OF "ConnIston' and 'Hesper" Mrs. NJ II.
Shannon. Of Indiana, Penn. r. D. T. Box %. will be
sixty years old February II. Her life has been
a sad one her husband a minister has been
helpless in bed more than thirteen years Mrs. H.
". Cleophas. Big Piney Wyo,. lives on ranch in
log cabin twenty miles over the mountains from
the postofice. She is an educated woman-has
hne library IN her cabin. which she brought from
Paris but she rarely any human being. aside
from her family, on account OF her isolation and
suffering from rheumatism. She IS conversant with
English but would greatly enjoy letters written
In French. Her birthday viii be February p
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-04
ALLEGED ART sWINDIER HELD
Accused Of Getting $3,7oo 70 Purchase
Pictures and Then Disappearing.

In the Jefferson Market court yesterday Maze
istrats Finn held Charles Davis. fo-ty-threa
years old. in $4,000 bail for examination to-
morrow at 10 a. M on the charge OF grand lar
ceny Davis is accused OF swindlins WiIliars
CIausen. an art dealer. OF No. SS1 Fifth avenue
out OF $500 October %. 1906.
According 10 the affidavit made BY Clausens
Davis said he knew where he could purchase
some pictures for $4,000 that were worth several
times that amount He said they were ths
property of Mr.. Busch. OF No. so or No. 81
West 6Sth street. That night Clausen went with
Davis to a number in West 6sth street Clausen
had S37OO in cash with him. Davis had $500,
which he gave 10 Clausen 10 make Up the $4,000
Clausen was introduced TO q man named
Thompson who said he the son-in-law OF
Busch. Clausen gave the $4,000 10 Davis. and
he and Thompson went upstairs Ostenstbly to
make a deal with Busch for the works OF art.
That was the last Clausen saw OF Davis
Thompson until last Saturday night when he
caught sight of Davis on Fifth avenue, near
saith street. and had him arrested
Bail was furnished by Joseph Goodman.
tailor. OF No $50 West S1st street. who gave a
house at No. POS West sd street. In which hs
has an equity OF $4,000, as surety for the bond
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-04
DISTRIBUTIONS.

Eighteen express boxes left tho office on Satur-
day filed with hundreds of articles Of clothing
shoes. etc. for Rhode Island, Connecticut. New
Hampshire. New York State Virginia. Nebraska
and four destitute families IN Manhattan. Mail
packages went 70 Maine. Connecticut, Nassachu-
sets. Illinois. Cuba, n. Y; MddIetown N Y;
Alabama, Montana ani Wyoming and a box Of
books TO Sunshine library; special gifts Of money
for various needs including coal, by regis
tered letters The blind leper Backwels Island
is greatly cheered by his weekly gift from the fund
specially subscribed for him. He Is able 10 buy
little luxuyies and pay for to read to
him. and this means sunshine IN his darlsened lie
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-04
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

An invalid in Pennsylvania writes: "A thousand
thanks for the gift OF sunshine. How could live
without its help. was at the end OF my resources
when the letter came
Miss J. Olmstead acknowledges a Sunshine
tributon OF clothing, hats, pictures and magazines
from Mrs Greene, president Of the Chelsea branch,
and parcel containing fourteen articles OF cloth
ing from Miss butcher, OF the Arlington. n. j..
Juniors
There was much rejoicing in a humble home in
Virginia when the Sunshine gifts received
from Mrs. Seamen, Of Glen Ridge: Mrs Washburn
OF Oyster Bay, and Mrs. Walsh, OF Erie Penn. A
letter Of grateful acknowledgment has been
ceived.
Mrs Herbig. OF Brooklyn, writes: The fine.
warm cape you sent me for one of my poor women
came promptly TO hand. She Is very thankful for
this kindness. and so am I. The T S. S. is grand
institution
Mary Alice Newell Of Peekskin. who gathered
ESQ bouquets OF flowers during the summer and sent
them weekly TO the Little Mothers
forgotten when holiday greetings sent from
the T. S. s. and she says My Sunshine present
was the prettlest Christmas gift received"
Mrs Alice Howard. OF Berkeley. Cal. who has
been greatly cheered by Sunshine greetings during
her recent illness writes: Most loving thanks for
all the cheer sent God directed the hand Of
each sender. and spoke 10 me through His willing
servants"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-04

use and 10 washable materials of the warm
weather. AS illustrated. however, Il Is made Of
pale blue cashmere banded with blue ribbon For
Immediate wear albatross with India silk is
charming and white color, pale blue pink
or yellow, gives a most dainty effect
The quantity of material required for the medium
size is yards q. so yards &c or "a yards a inches
wide with yards OF ribbon for the bands.
The pattern No 1854 is cut in sizes for n S2 a.
&c S. 40 and 4 inch bust measure.
The pattern viii be sent to any address receipt
Of 10 cents Please give pattern number and bust
measure distinctly. Address Pattern Department.
New York Tribune. II in hurry for pattern, send
an extra two-cent stamp. and we will mail by letter
postage IN sealed envelope.
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MONEY RECEIVED
.Longfellow.

"A member in New Jersey has sent her check
for $50, OF which part is TO be forwarded 10 the
consumptive young man IN Arizona and part APP
piled to the emergency fund; Mrs. Hannah sends so
cents for badge and 70 cents FOR postage to be
passed on 10 Josie Baker, that he may write to his
Sunshine correspondents; Mrs n. G. Mead sends
81 10 be added 10 the typewriter fund for the blind
member in Brooklyn. and writes: How much JOY
II would bring this worthy woman TO possess
typewriter She has a sewing machine and does
plain work. She very DESTROYS of helping
herself w. {. sQqier; Of New Jersey, has given
$40 for the coal fund; F. NJ, of Manhattan $40 for
the consumptive young man in Arizona; Mrs. G. L.
s., of New Jersey, S. and NJ b. Westport, Conn.
SO for the two aged women IN 95th street, and c.
K W. Of Montclair, IS for the widow who lived in
the basement.
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SUPERIORITY.

rational treatment OF the subject Pubic salaries
once raised never go down This Is 3 fast thAs 10
carefully avoided by those who are soaking svsry
pretext to boost the wages Of taxeaterA The public
employer and taxpayer may suffer TO ina exrrer,s
in hard times-never the public ernploye- II pun1o
salaries be increased at every recrrrenos o.
prosperous times and never 20 be reduced dur
Ing times OF depression then the time u corntnx
when the public employs will have everything and
their employers nothing. Z W.
Syracuse, N Y, Feb J. 1907.
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RETICULES.
Pretty Lace Bags to Carry zoith
Lingerie GOzcnS Nezc Mode.

The Countess of Aberdeen was Interested in irish
Industries long before her husband was made Lord
Lieutenant Of Ireland, and while in Canada she at
tracted much attention herself and the industries
by selling Irish lace one afternoon in a Montreal
shop. Now that her home is in Ireland she is
giving renewed attention to the subject and with
her usual practical good sense she has planned a
dance and an afternoon reception at which Irish
fabrics and laces to be compulsory wear FOR the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-04
BIG CURTAIN FOR HIPPopRomE.

What is said to be the largest painted drop cur
tain in the world is being painted at the Hip
podrome by Arthur VOegtlin. the scenic artist OF
the big playhouse II Is led feet Ions and 20 feet
high and Mr. Voegtin and MS assistants have
painted over seven thousand square feet OF
face The design OF the curtain Is imitation
OF old tapestry. and represents "A Roman Gar
dem IL Is painted heavy Russian linen. lined
with felt. and weighs ton
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-04
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN,

Such a simple. pretty kimono sack as this one
cannot fail TO md admirers. II is graceful and
becoming and involves little labor in the max
ing that the vericst amateur need not hesitate to
undertake it, while It is adapted alike the pretty
light weight hannels and cashmeres of immediate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-04
AN APPREcIATVE READER.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: Before my impulse 20 wrtts This tstezr dt&s
avvav 7 want to thank somebody Tor ths 6satxntfua
article IN this mornings Tr4punA called Ina
Cncivizable Snow"
This little tribute TO the seems GO varr
original. and OF such literary worth that IL should
he cut from the paper and pasted IN sc-epoock-
liked it much that read IL 70 my ensoena
while he was eating his breakfast q
New York. Feb. . 1SO5-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-04
N. Y. U. SCHOOL OF PEDAGOGY.

The New York University School OF Pedagogy
IS growing steadily IN popularity. The attendance
for the present school year has reached Ea This
is the largest number enrolled IN the history OF
the school, and Is Increase OF IS per can't oye-
the attendance last year. The faculty Las invites
ali doctors or pedagogy attend the lectfroD and
courses given ar the school No tuition - y
charged
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-04
TO PASS ON.

soms good garments 10 pass on; also
gloves. bell glasses. etc: silk hat came from
Mrs George Henchen: 1907 calendars and file book
from Z. B. V: bound books and scrap pictures
from Englewood, n. ]; fur neckpiece unfn-
ished work, etc. from c. D. V. OF Connecticut
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-04
REOCES rs.

VIII some please send to the once a pair OF
bedroom shoes CNo. y for invalid and wrap
per for a rather tall member who is completely
sent from the Office TO this invalid much TOO
short. SO # was passed on to nearby neighbor
who IS obliged go the hospital, and the gown
just what she wanted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-04
"PusLlc WAGES AND HIGH pRIcEs.o

TO the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Your editorial referring to public wages and
the cost of living. published January 50. is common
itself. All praise to Major Denny for his
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-04
SsgxI Es@7E351
MFANN EINGS-S
6SSsS

Miss Lydia G. Hill. graduate OF the Massachu-
sets Institute Of Technology. is working for the
Newport News Shpbuilding and Drydock Con-
struction Company. She is said TO be OF the
most brilliant Of Technology graduates and the
only girl who graduated from the course
in naval architecture.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-04

Of this city? That being so. i may be mann ts
but II is not manly to deal thus htppantly with
those who dear TO somebody A GUEST.
Hotel Martha Washington. Feb. 3, 1901
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-04

Newport News Shipbuilding and DrydOck Con-
most briIIianf Of Technoiogy graduates and the
only girl who was ever graduated rom the course
in naval architecture.
Apropos OF the act for the protection OF servants
II IS interesting to note that people have already
begun TO insure themselves against liability for
damages. One Insurance company issues policies by
may insure against liability for 10 cents per an
mum person. For outdoor servants, including
premium Il & . year.
the order OF The Starry Cross. founded in 1868 by
Eleanor. widow Of Ferdinand III Of Austria in
Thanksgiving for the saving NJ portion Of the
Holy Cross at fire IN the palace at Vienna. This
the Pope, is divided into two classes, containing
different jewels and Is conferred IN recognition OF
distinguished virtues. J. fs worn the eft breast
attached 10 black ribbon
when Governor BuchteI Of Colorado was inau-
gurated he chose 10 have for his personal escort
not soldiers but the young and women stu
dents of Denver University, OF which institution
tie Governor is the head Side b. side in cap and
Carriage from the church where the ceremonies
took place the State House steps, where they
viewed the military procession. Those VINO saw IL
aay the sight as pretty as 1t was novel
One OF the disadvantages that great wealth
brings 20 a woman is apt 70 be loneliness IN the
case OF the Baroness BurdettCoutts II is said tlat
only her native suEuiness and sweetness OF DISPOSE
ton kept her from becoming soured, suspicious
woman al thirty. Her early years, as the richest
utter sadness aad loneliness. When. at the age Of
siTty-sx she al fagt married some friend venured
10 tell her how brave she 10 defy convention.
1T = my husband who is brave ~ consentinE 20
hear the od.t he viii certainly incur" replied The
,fed ber. gyateger The depth u his attachment.
vO-.6 Ce ceiicG q fortune hunter.
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FOR FREE FERRIES TO BROOKLYN.

Paterson y J.. Jan. 81. 1907
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-15
ING CRATE.

"aZed helplessly about as if he had been hit With a sand bag and was led to the door by Rogers and gently shoV- ed into the hall.
 You can tell q lie with q better grace than any man of my acquaint- ance." said Powers as the door closed behind the paralyzed musician. Pow CTS was visibly affected by the scene he had witnessed.
 Put me down for S2o on the Ger mans account" said Powers "l.l have him come up to the house some evening this week and earn the money But how long. Henry. is this little play going to last:"
 "Ihere is only che more actor to appear. so far as know. and that is Jimmy, the newsboy,' replied Rogers
 ''Is he dcserying?" said Powers.
 "DescYing" exclaimed Rogers pas siOnatcly. Am 1 deserving of the brain and the self control which permit me to make money where other men starved: Do l deserve tine thousand luXuries that enjoy? Why, Powers, there are fifty men in Sing Sing to- night who have tried harder to do right than ever I have tried and who have failed because of inherited weak. ness and a vicious environment All dare ask is. Is he ill need?' And when I have given him few pieces Of pa per made magical by the name of Un "le Sam chuckle to myself, like the tgotistical old ass l am, because l have got it to give"
 Scarcely had Rogers ceased speaking when Jimmy Reagan was ushered in by the clerk. He was eight years old He wore pair of trousers which had evidently been made for a grown man. Upon his red head was perched :, glazed cap. His faded coat was hu toned about his neck with horseshoe nail Constant exercise in the open ali, had crimsoned Jimmy'S cheeks, an!
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-15

de cheese fur Il lonesome old joker. en he couldn't z" to sleep when de iool was in q" room"
 from tho hearers. and ilt answer tu th" frantic appeals from al parts of tin" room Rogers stuck the atrocity in thr middle Of his shirt front, where it gIcamcd like a locomotive headlight.
 The church bells were ringin. iu thr birth of ncW Christmas as Rogers and Jimmy loft the club together. AS they stepped iuto. the street Jimmy pulled at Rogers coat tail The bank CT looked down at the boy beside him. who seemed to be uneasy. He shifted from one foot to the other and dug his toe into the snow.
 What is it. my boy" said Rogers kindly.
 "l didnt want to say uuttiu to you inside, said Jimmy eagerly, "'caRsc ] was 'fraid de swell guys 'ud be Ia atIin at ,nc. De teacher in de night school says dat if Sandy Claws don't bring ' yourself. En sue giy' me a little piece 10 speak tonight in dc school"
 Here. Jimmy stopped to tumble in his trousers until he found piece of soi,- ed copy book paper. Holding it up to Rogers, the boy said:
 Il don't know it yet, cause dere', :, big words i'll it.
 Rogers Smoothed the paper out upon his palm. Then he adjusted his spec. tacles, and, walking to the light of d drug store window few feet away. lie read aloud;
 'l expect to pass through this world but once. If, therefore, there be any kindness l can show or any good thing l can do to any fellow being let me do it now. for I shall not pass this way again
 Perhaps it was an act of simple courtesy or it may have been a dreo"a feeling that prompted the millionaire to raise his hat with the courtesy of Il Chesterfield as he banded the Earl of Dcrhy's rpitaph back to the cagrf eyed boy.
 Its all to de mustard. ain't it." said Jimmy. "Fn dat's de reason I give you de brtts pin
 
 "AL1 what did the rich man say JinlmN:a said Miss Williams, th5s Sclooie;3 her, at $ o'clock on Christ mas night.
 be SHOW was a-lallin' on his bnlG head, on he was kind Q solemn. CT he says, Out O de mouth Q babies ct suckers comes wisdom. Na4 hc a-auNim' lnc, Miss Wiliams:"
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OFFICIAL BOARD
 HELD MEETING
Members oi Hawlcy Memorial Church Held Interesting Business
 Meeting at Church Building.

The official board of uawIey Mpm- oriaI church met last night and O. ganized by electin@ W. \. Lowe. chat.- man; Y. \. Gresham. secretary. and Robert Allen. treasurer.
 The board unanimously decided to put into effect the resolution broueh, before the late conference held at Malvern, by the laymcn. namely: That the stewards not only collect the money for ministerial support. as heretofore, but also the collections ordered hE the conference. thus re- lievins the pastor of some of his many duties
 The roll of members was called and each steward received list of names Each member is to he called on to assess himself for ihc yaer fer the support of the ministry and the claIms ordered 6y the conference.
 Indebtedness on building was freely discussed. While tne church made rapid progress along all lines during.
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The Christmas Guest.

Whose shall come nlH way this night By moor or hill or shore For him the blessed candles light
 For him the open door. (Oh, Mary, this for thy Sons sake,
 Though mine comes in no mOrcD My hearth is swept. my Yulc logs burn, My board is decked and spread For any who may come in turn
 Are warmth and wine and bread (Oh, Mary. grant my son this night
 Be housed and comfortedD Bid banned or beggarcd come for guest, My heart shall share his woes And on his head my hand shall rest To bless him ere he goes. (Oh, Mary. grant my son this night That blessing and repoSeD This night for thy one Sons dear sake Walt light and warmth and wine. Oh, Mary. We be mothers both.
 Take these my te3rs for sign, And this do for th:' sweet Son.
 Wilt thOu not do for mineo -Theodnsia Garrison in Broadway Maga zine.
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to his club to chase away the blues in light hearted companionship.
 It was q gala night at the Atlanta club and Rogers was the center of the merrilnent A huge Christmas tree stood in the parlor, and all kinds of odd and satirical presents were handed to the members. Rogers had been pre- sented with q pair of blue overals, which he put on over his dress trou Ser>. The air was filled with banter and ioiity when the attention of the members was attracted to the hall by the noise of scuflc and a piercing howl. Rogers ran to the hall, where he found two luSty walters trying to eject u small red headed boy. He was fighting like wildcat. When Rogers appeared he tore himself loose from his ~aptorS and ran to his bcnefactor
 "l1eN wouldn't let me come in" he sohhet. zen l only wanted to tell you dat couldn't find Sandy, but I got dc kliSmaS present fur d lonely ole joke mcSelf'
 Rogers took Jimmy into the brillian. ly lighted parlor and quicted him viz. soothing words, while the members of the club to the number of fifty ga,hcr cd around the strangely assorted pair
 "Wcll. Jimmy" said Rogers. "wha did ynu get for my Christmas:'
 Jimmy took from his pocket Sma,i p"stcboard box and, lifting the lid di played gleaming red glass stone sgt in d framework of brass. It was i. tawdry horror, frightful burlesuue on ar. but not man smiled as it wa:, passed around for inspection among the club members.
 How much did you pay for this beautiful jewell" asked Rogers.
 "Ain't it q corktr:" said Jimmy. with Shining eyes. Fl knowed you'd like it ft cost q quarter. elf l beat de dago down To pence. l showed it to de big copner Mahoney. en he said it was jest
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-12-15

"oxcu>e ne, said he. hcsitatiny Ut the door.
 come in!" said Rogers heartily, drawing a loungng chair up to the open gratc fire. kreig sank into it's luxurious depths and spread his thin hands out toward the glowing grate.
 How long have you been in this country, Mr. kreig:' said Rogers.
 Il vos by dis country tree mont al retty, replied the musician
 How long have you been playing the yioloncello:'
 Since a baby 1 vos. So soon I can hold de bow. Six, seven, eight hour every day I practice, yes. Und ven l hungry am l play de 'Heimweh''
 T suppose they gave you $50 for your work at the Atlanta club the other nght?" said Rogers in matter of fact tone.
 "Feefty tollar. Two hundred mark :" exclaimed Kreig in amazement "Dey glf me some ice cream and von glass Of champagne and dey tell me mebbc l git an engagement"
 Very enterprising and economical, that entertainment committee of ours. said Roge"S dryly to his partner Then. turning to Krcig, he said:
 There were several gentlemen at the club the other night who were very much pleased with yoilr playing Ml' kreig, and hey have requested ne to hand you q little c;tr fare and he placed ill the astonishcd musicians $ hand twenty-five dollar notes. which cracked like th"rlis under q pot and made music in thc Germans ears sWectcr than d symphony. He aro>;. and tried to speak, Stalnmcrcd and