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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-11
FLOWER GARDENS FOR POOR
Woman's Municipal League Has
Faith in Cheering Effect

The Woman's Municipal League had it's
annual luncheon in the Hotel St Denis yes
terday. Afterward II looked at some pretty
pictures and some that were not so pretty,
shown by Mrs. Alice PAUL. secretary OF the
National Plant. Flower and Fruit Guild,
which last year distributed more than
three hundred punches OF flowers 70 per-
sons whose paths don't lie I'm fowery
places.
The pictures yesterday were intended TO
show what gardens IL is possible to grow
I'm tenement back yards even i'm tenement
windows.
one was garden which for six sum-
mers two boys had in a tinv ward. sur
rounded by ugly buildings in one of New
Yorks crowded districts. For fifteen cents
they had bought at a junk shop two large
vases, TO give a touch of italian elegance
10 their garden" Mrs PAUL said. and then
they had spaded and sowed and weeded.
and for six summers their garden was a
spot Of beauty in that unbeautifu neighbor-
hood. The boys are grown up now. But
can't but think" she said, that they are
better citizens because OF that garden"
Sandwiched I'm among the pictures OF
backyard gardens and country scenes were
views OF dingy, cluttered tenement rooms.
One showed a tiny girl bending over a big
Washtub.
That's little Mona doing the family
wash because her mother is sick" said
Mrs. PAUL. isn't that a dreadful place
But YOU should have seen Mona's face
light I'D when ! gave her a bunch OF flow
ers Those children do love flowers The
other day. down in one Of those streets, I
met tiny child with something clasped in
her little hand.
I've got FIVE wheats from a horses din
ner,' she said. He won't miss them. and
I'll plant them in a flower pot and have a
garden. She had five grains-oats-and
they we're 10 make her garden Think
what one Of the flower boxes we are Civ
ing away would mean 10 such a child"
Mrs. Edward r. Hewitt presided az the
luncheon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-11
HOME FOR FRIENDLESs SAD
Diphtheria Causes Quarantine and the
President Resigns.

The managers OF the Home for the
Friendless, at No. $50 Woody crest avenue.
had q mournful celebration OF their sew
enty-eghth anniversary yesterday morn
ing In the chapel OF the Fifth Avenue
Pres byterian Church. in addition 10 the
fact that they.wcre kept out Of their home
ly a case of diphtheria among the chill
dren. the society was distressed by the
resignation Of its president Mrs. Francis
NJ Weeks. She has been a worker In the
society for twenty-eiGht years and presi-
dent for nine years, ami so decided II was
about time for a change. The resignation
with the presentation 70 Mrs Weeks OF a
huge bunch OF American Beauty roses.
Mrs Leonard d. White, OF No. a. West
10Th street, was elected to succeed her
The treasurer announced a gift Of e. co.
from Miss Mary T. Burtis in memory Of
her father, the interest OF which Is 20 be
used for the maintenance Of a hospital
ward with eight beds in tho home. Dur
ing the last year Miss Helen Gould. in
accordance with her custom. has betrayed
all the expenses OF the Industrial classes
and manual training work carried on by
the society. In addition. she gave 800 last
summer for outings for aged women whom
the fresh air funds overlook
The Rev. william b. Hamilton. probation
officer in Paterson, \. j.. and an inmate
Of the home forty-three years ago. con-
graduated the women on the work they
had done, and reminded them that the III
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-11
REAL SKILL IN BOXING
Young" Critic Shows He Is Still
Master of the MANLY Art

Ghosts Of the long ago were resurrected
AZ the Snarkey club last night when Nike
Leonard al one time known as the Beau
Brummel ~ the ring crossed gloves with
Young" CRITIC. the Australian lightweight
boxer.
The bout was one Of the best exhibitions
Of clever boxing which the members Of the
uptown club have seen in many a day, and
tie men left the arena with the cheers OF
Tire crowd ringing in their cars.
Critic. who I'm his prime was conceded 10
be the most scientific boxer who ever
donned the gloves. showed flashes OF his
former speed. and his work was a rovela-
ton TO those who never saw him work be
fore. In and out the gray-haired veteran
wove DIS punches shooting home through
every opening with the precision of a sharp
shooter, until Leonard was al a loss for q
defence against the seemingly omnipresent
glove.
Leonard while he was outpointcd boxed
we'll. he too. while far past liz day as a
fighter performed creditably. and many
were OF the opinion that the present crop
of lightWeights was hardly up 10 the stand
ard Mcfarland and one or two others ex-
ceptcd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-11
AUTO NEWS OF THE DAY
Louis DiSbrow Rescues a Fire
Company in a York State Town.
ON WAY TO INDIANAPOLIS
Entry List for 500-Mile Race
Closes with Forty six Con-
testants Nominated.

Louis Disbrow and Nell Whalen. who
are driving the Pope Hartford entries over
the road 10 Indianapolis for the 5OO-mlle
sweepstakes automobile race there on May
30. arc having a lot of entertaining ad-
ventures.
Al Buffalo the Mayor and the president
OF the local automobile club met them at
the outskirts Of the city and escorted them
within. At Rochester Dishrow was met by
some old friends and n lot OF new ones,
but II was az L.e Roy, y. Y, that he COW
cred himself with glory. An alarm Of fire
was rung as the cavalcade was passing
through that town. and Disbrow offered to
haul the old hand tub to the fire
lie hitched the powerful old Vanderbilt
racer 10 the two-wheeled reel. the FIRE
company draped itself over the car and
hung on wherever they could get foot
hold. and the dash started In letter 70
H. Emil Holt, OF the Pope Hartford Auto
mobile Company he says that he did not
dare TO drive too fast for fear he would
overturn tho reel. but that he did succeed
in getting up 10 forty miles an hour.
Going over n crosswalk IN the town the
car and the reel gave a jump and most Of
Disbrow kept right on and beat the horse
engine 20 the fire by four minutes. He OK
pected 10 reach Indianapolis about this
morning
Bob Burman. who has driven a motor
car faster than any other human being. is
entered with the forty-Gve other starters
in the D0-mile international sweepstakes
automobile race at the indianapolis Motor
Speedway on Memorial Day. This an
nouncenent was made by the management
Of the speedway upon advice from New
York that r. A. Moross Eurmans man
aver, had made good his promise 10 bring
the motor monarch 10 Indianapolis for the
long grind. Bob will he seen at the wheel
of a newly imported Benz car. which is one
Of two entered by Moross. The driver Of
the other Benz has not beer named.
The big German motors have 521 inches
piston displacement and are of the two
mile-a-minute type for which the Benz fac
tory has been noted. They will make their
first American appearance in the Indian
apolis race. They will be shipped 10 Ind
annapolis at once. and Burman and his
team mate will start tuning the monster
motors for the contest.
Inc Indianapolis race VIII marx the hrst
appearance OF Burman al the wheel since
he made his record flights across the Day
tona beach I'm Florida and shattered the
worlds record for the kilometre, the mile
and the two-mile distances.
From the days when he Won the first race
in which he ever started-a ffty-mile event
at Detroit in 19o6-Burman has been a
favorite in American motor racing circles
His ability 20 nose out victory when #
seemed almost impossible and even asains.
the greatest odds made his reputation as
a game driver.
BIrmans entry completes the list Of great
American drivers in the 5oO-me race
There is not a famous motor race driver
in America to-day but viii be seen in the
long race.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-11
MANY HORSES SCRATCHED
Entries in Speedway Matinee
DWindle at Rollcal.

Tho shades OF night were falling fast as
the last race Was finished a Speedway PARK
yesterday afternoon ~ the opening or the
spring series Of matinee meetings. There
were thirteen events on the card, but when
Tie ron was called so many horses were
scratched that it would have been possible
70 have started an ~ the horses in half the
number NJ Drushe.
Tho best race az tho day was between
Andrew crawfords bay gelding The Sailor
man. 2lf. and Charles Weilands De Witt.
-"s4. Lack of work on the part OF Mr.
NeDands entry just about eveued up the
c'fei encc ia speed. so that the first heat
went 30 The Sailorman. in or The sec
'nd heal was one ~ the closest Of the day
but De Witt just managed 10 nose out his
opponent The final heat went TO Mr.
NHland s seicing by safer margin
The Class for trotters lad only one
s'ar'er-sid Axworthy. 212a.. lie was sent
AGAINST time, 10 try 20 lower the mark made
* The sailorman-1Ora II ne had been
cole % make the half about eleven seconds
faster than he did he would have won but
'- IT, was the watches showed 1915 for the
heat. Sid struck his forefoot in his first
st'empt and Dir. Wciland dcol,ed 10 start
hr araiu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-11

Yesterday at No. 81 West 3lst street. and
decided TO fight the amendment tooth and
nail. Among the members who attended
We're Miss " \. Parsons, Mrs. Gilbert
Jones, Mrs. j. +. spingarn, Miss Carotta
Nicoll. Frederick Within Or Henry Mos
kowitz and Miss Gertrude Robinson.
The people back of this amendment"
said Mrs Israels. ARE proprietors Of qucs-
tionabe resorts. which haven't been able
10 secure licenses BY providing for a
court review i'm cases where licenses are re-
fused, this amendment would enable resorts
20 run wide open all summer unlicensed.
fcr OF course. the court proceedings could
be delayed endlessly.
THE amendment would he useful. too. n
the owners Of notorious places which have
been closed by the Commissioner Of Lii
censes
THE dance hall bill should he left IL
stands-let alone until IL has been given a
fair trial Amendments are not needed"
The committee decided also 10 protest %
Mayor Gaynor against the cutting down Of
the budget for parks and Fairgrounds. An
other matter discussed was whether The
committee should enter the recreation alli-
ance. which was formed about two months
ago by tho Parks and Fairgrounds Associa-
ton, the Public Schools Athletic League
the Outdoors Recreation League and the
Moving Picture Censor Board. The com
mittee concluded TO 20 in. but will advocate
more complete federation than the alli-
ance now shows.
Any girl who wants 2 nice cheap place 10
spend her vacation will do well 10 go 10 No
u West 9sh street Here the committee
has posted names addresses and descrip-
tons OF farm houses and boarding places
where. for from 50 50 to s. a week. va "a
ton girl can have all the comforts OF home
At g 80 a week she may have to sleep in
a room with somebody else but for s she
can secure the grandeur Of a room all TO
herself Every place recommended has
been visited by the committees investiga-
tor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-11

Large bows OF tulle or lace for hats sell
at 81 each
Crinkled crepe with soft silk finish
coils for IS cents yard.
breakfast caps Of superior material and
original designs sell for 81, So and IS.
WHITE marquisette waists, hand en-
hroidcred In colors sell for s. 80.
Very stylish motor coats arc those made
~ crash linen, with collars and cuffs Of
am greer or old blue. The prices start
at SIS.
large vanity cases in sterling silver sell
for 50 90
Unusually smart hats for children are
81 90.
Pretty plates, cups and saucers in. dark
hlue sell for 3 cents apiece
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-11
UMBRELLA HINTS.

When putting an umbrella into a stand
he careful not TO thrust 1t through the
covers Of other umbrellas there. thus spoil
ing them beyond repair.
II the stand is Of china, put rubber mat
made for this purpose at the bottom 10
keen the metal points from cracking or
breaking the holder.
The umbrella should not be opened Tor
drvine as the ribs get sprung. and II VIII
never roll up neatly and tightly after once
ho,r, dried In this manner. Doing this
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-11
SILK TAILORED SUITS
Those of ChangeabIe GIace the
Smartest and Newest.

Uncertain and trying as the weather
often Is. there is no reason why any one
should be made unhappy by II who can
contrive always to have smart apparel
for any sort of atmospherical conditions
that happen 10 turn up. Just now. when
there fingers yet a touch Of GOODNESS in
the air. there is comfort as well as ele-
gance in the tailored and dem-tailored
silk costumes provided for afternoon wear.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-11
REST FOR POLO PLAYERS
Quiet at American Camp, but
Englishmen Plan for Trip.

Neither the British nor the American polo
players took advantage OF the warm sunny
weather Yesterday TO practise for the inter-
national matches three weeks hence.
There was no activity at all in the Ameri-
can camp a. WestbuTy, Long Island, but
the British players were making prepara-
tons az Cedarhurst Long Island, for a
journey over TO Philadelphia on Saturday
to play q practice match with the Bryn
Nawr Polo Club
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-11

coming to brown pictures. II II used also
with rosewood frames. With other frames
q mat is permitted but II may not be OF
the light gilt color used a few years ago
Only dull gold or the "greenish gold tint
is allowed. Photographs are framed IN
dark wood, highly polished to show the
grain. and oval frames sometimes have
tinv carved motif at the top. Another APP
proved style is of brown wood adorned
with raised flowers or foliage tinted With
r,ch rods rose and old blue. Gold frames
h,va intricate designs which look like hand
,aaIfuv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-11

will also spoil the cover by strainins u"
weave unnaturally.
When coming In from storm, carry the
ferrule upward till you have placed the
umbrella in the stand, thus avoiding tho
unpleasantness of trailing the water over
the CARPET
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-11
Seen in the Shops

\ cork which fits almost any bottle and
is filed with fine holes for spraying clothes
sells for 10 cents.
coronation yelling" Is Of heavyweight
chiffon cloth. and sells for IS cents a yard.
Sailor waists OF white wash crepe with
collar and cuffs in colors. sell for g..
Mems silk half-hose are g half dozen.
Japanese wash silk p inches wide Is IS
cents a yard, IN white only.
Tie new hair ornament is a single, me-
dunn sized flower. usually pansy or daisy.
,rtc,. sell from % cents 10 81 apiece
The most fascinating dolls, arrayed in
barem. Mobile and various up-to-date cos
times. are from 81 10 s. 80.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-11
FIGHTING DANCE HALL BILL
Women's Committee Vehement
~ Opposes the Amendment.

The amendment TO the dance hall bill
lust introduced at Albany by Assembly
man Foley will find a determined opponent
I'm the Committee on Amusements and Vo-
cation Resources. OF which Mrs Charles r.
Israels IL chairman. The committee met
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-11
SUFFRAGE GAINS IN CONNECTICUT.

Hartford. Conn. May l0.-The state
Senate passed a bill to-day giving women
who possess $500 in personal property the
right 10 take part in city, town and bor-
oUgh meetings. The womans suffra &c
committee reported favorably the bill giving
women the right 70 vote These are two
Of three woman's suffrage bills before the
General Assemhlv.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-11
NEW PICTURE FRAMES.

An authority on art furnishings an
nounces that FURNISHED gold and mahogany
are the newest things FOR picture frames.
The gold part Of the combination is called
the liner and is a gold moulding inside the
wider mahogany frame. No mat whatever
is used with this style of framing. and
the gold lining is said to be particularly be-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-11
Of Interest to WOmen

auences Of childhood determined the course
OF mature life.
Children are like doughnuts before they
are cooked" he said. You can mould
them and twist them as you wish when
they are young. but afterward II is too
late"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-11
CORNELL DEFEATS COLGATE
Visitors Never Dangerous with
HightoWer on the Mound.
ny Telegraph 70 The TribuneJ

Ithaca y. y. May 10.-CorneH defeated
Colgate in q slow but interesting game this
afternoon by a score OF to O. The Wis
itors got more hits than did the Ithacans.
ll. they never proved dangerous, although
several times they had a man on third
base. HightoWcr was on the mound for
cornell and vith good support behind him
vas l7vincible
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-11

The tomato is deseryedly popular with
soup makers. Its flavor is such that II can
be used with ingredients OF almost every
kind: IL imparts a pleasing color 10 the
liquid which tempts the palate through the
eye. and II counteracts the greasy ele-
ments that may remain after the most
careful skimming.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-11

Lemon Juice should he substituted for
vinegar in salad dressings wherever posi-
bic. It's flavor is not only more delicate,
but it is more wholesome.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-11
MAY HEAD D. A. r. IN 1913.

Mrs John Miller Horton. regent Of the
Buffalo chapter Of the Daughters OF the
American Revolution. who has often been
mentioned as a candidate for the Office OF
president general of that organization. re-
ceived the formal Endorsement IL her chap
ter yesterday for the race In 1913 The six
hundred and nifty members OF the chapter
the largest in the organization after the
Chicago chapter by unanimous vote
pledged Mrs. Horton their active support
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-11

Another OF the one-dsy tournaments open
to members Of the Womens metropolitan
Golf Association viii take place al the
Englewood Country Club to-day Prizes
have been offered for the best gross and
net scores in tho usual eighteon-hole handi-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-11
CULINARY SUGGESTIONS.

Thin slices OF new beets boiled till very
tender In sailed water may De used to give
a bright touch to an escarole salad.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-11

4 little ounce jelly spread between the
folds of an ordinary omelet makes a nice
dessert al this season, and is easily pre-
pared.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-11

Rob Williams. the so-called masked
marvel" was forced 10 quit by Al Bene-
dict. the heavyweight boxer from New
Iersey. in the fourth round Of ten-round
bort at the Princess Athletic club last
night Benedict outclassed the marvel
md heat him from start 10 finish He cut
a deep cash over Williams left eye In the
third round and the latter gave up IN the
following period.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-11

I.r-. base ON balls-Of Hishtover. on Per-
Twr-fa4c hif-Musk Ihree-paSe bit
o"rrlrI. Double -Dancnhauef, Maglor
at cIufr. struck out-By HlglioWfr g. hy
PERRIN q stolen bases Msgncr. 'iute. Butler,
Thomas Howard lgl Mclaughlin. Collins. sac
rU.. Lt-H1uarI Earned runs 'ofnell. =
I.. bases Cornell, ., Colgate q. Time
AZ. Umpire -fcrrnerc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-11

Totals ...4527 1872 Totals 40 g "a s.
ftc. ran Tor Collins boo fourth and sixth inn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-11
NEWS FOR THE GOLFERS
Many Interesting Tournaments
To Be Played Shortly.

The spring tournament IF the Eastern
Trade Golf Association will he held over the
links Of the Wykagyl Country Club on
Thursday. May IS There will be an eigh-
teen-hole medal play handicap. 10 he played
either in the morning or afternoon. Pro
vision has also been made for four ball
handicap competition in the afternoon. and
there will likewise be a competition against
hogie a. eighteen holes. Handsome prizes
have been offered for all OF the contestG.
The tournament committee consists Of NJ.
f. Danforth G.. II. Chasmar, r. B. Hunt
and j 3. Garfield, captain
Bulls and bears will gather on the links
OF the Knollwood Country Club on Satur-
day for the annual Stock Exchange golf
handicap tournament. Prizes will be given
for the best gross and net scores.
More than one hundred entries have been
received for the annual open tournament.
which viii begin az the Fox Hills Golf club
to-day. Contestants will qualify I'm four
sixteens. and the committee announces that
extra cups will be offered for each addi-
tional sixteen.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-04-28

Rolled roast beef. IS cents pound. DO,
roast. and 10 cents pnund leEH ~
spring iamb. 10 cents poundl legs NUT
ton. Is cents pound. shoulders lamb :
cents psand pork roast. I2h 70 iB cents
p0und. veal roast. ~ 70 20 cents pound
hamburger steak. . pounds IS cents. leaf
lard. l1t4 cents pound best eastern ham,
rs cents pound. picnic hams. ~ cents
preach head cheese. 20 cents pound. Ger
man head cheese. 10 cents pound round
steak. IS cents pound; legs q tamb. i2h
cents pound.
IS cents. unsaited butter. pounds SIS
cents; fresh Jersey butter. 30 cents
pound. Minnesota butter, pounds 10
cents. renovated butter 20 cents pound
new laid eggs. Is cents dozen. fresh east
ern eggs 10 cents dozen. cracked egas.
dozen rs cents. cottage cheese. pound
is cents. primosf cheese. 10 cents pound
wheel Swiss cheese. 20 osnts pound; Inn
ported gwfHa cheese. 80 cents pound
sharp Tfiiamook cheese. pounds 20
Native asparagus. 10 cents pound to-
mafoes. 10 cents pound lettuce. heads
rs cents; local rhubarb. cents pound
eucunbers. 70 IS cents each: caiifor-
MIA asparagus, 8 pounds 2b cents. Ber-
rnuda onions. pounds 10 cents. oranges.
is cents dozen. lemons. IS cents dozen
bananas. 20 and rs cents dozen; straw
berries 2 boHes ~ cents. asedisss grape
fruit. for Is cents
Salmon trout 20 cents pound red snap
per pounds IS cents; tenderioin Of sole,
is cents pound Eastern oysters. IS cents
pint; ahad roe, Is cents pound. hot kip
pered salmon. - y cents pound tnnan
haddie. Is cents pound, kippered herring.
10 cents pound. skiyned catfish. pounds
2g cents; saltod black cod. pounds
rs centa
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-04-28
PHONE USERS MUST PAY
FREIGHT FOR PHONE MERGER

The two telephone systems In
SEATTLE mas be consolidated. Tho
Pacific Telephone 4 Telegraph Co.
xyors the proposition. So does the
state railroad commission.
The great question for phone
users Is: What viii the artes bet
Here Is the telephone company's
plan;
Residence phones win be charged
q flat rate. s. Tor an individual
line. $3.50 for two-party line, and
e for a foarparty line.
Business houses win be charged
q 4 measured rate. A subscriber
b entitled 10 225 calls a month for
t7.se-wall phono-and n charge
Of . cents per call In excess OF
Is That means that a business
house with 20 calls per day would
hs charged SIS a month. A mini.
upm charge OF IS with only 100
calls permitted brings the excess
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-04-28

charge up 20 2a cents per call
Two other divisions IN the
service provided for minimum
charges OF 81 and 81 emitting the
subscriber to 100 aud so calls 10.
spectiveiy, calls In excess OF these
numbers TO be charged for az .
and "a cents respectively.
For the business man who Is
given all the service he requires
by the Independent Telephone Co
for 81 a month. the consolidation
may mean the doubling Of his tele.
phone bill. yes. even the TRIPPING
or more.
In order 10 amalgamate the two
companies the franchise OF the sun.
set company must be amended
The city council viii have 10 be a
party 20 the contract. A number
OF the councllmen are skeptlcal
about the alleged advantages OF
consolidation.