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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1908
Page
27
Homer Folks urges correlating institutions with the outside world to prevent relapse after care. He cites aftercare, cottage systems for orphanages, and natural living as reforms to keep patients from returning to prior conditions.
The Woman's Club of Dubuque purchased a picturesque bluff to save it from desecration. They removed harmful millboards and aim to restore vines and ferns. The summit will be laid out as a park to showcase the city’s finest view and encourage preserving rocky cliffs from billboards and yard neglect.
About 250 delegates from all regions will attend the International Congress for the Advancement of Drawing and Art Education in London from August 3 to August inclusive. Notables include Dr. James P. Haney Arthur W. Dow Halsey C. Ives and Henry Turner Baller. Haney brings a 432-page conspectus on Art Education in Public Schools with over 100 full page illustrations. The conspectus will be paired with a composite exhibition of public school art from major cities.
An aggrieved looking girl denounces aggressively cheerful people who insist on optimism in times of hardship. She recounts a recent encounter where the cheerful interlocutor praises her appearance despite illness, while a companion mocks the bright side attitude during a luncheon.
The Royal Botanic Society in Regent's Park trains girls as practical gardeners with low tuition. three year course yields employment and healthy wages. Fashion commentary discusses high waist skirts, dual upper gown parts, and male fashion critiques. Social ideas include a 2 to 7 party with photographs for guests to identify. Obituaries note Mrs Ann Hulsizer living 106 years in Ohio and Joseph Butcher of Camden, 93, praising fruit and fresh air.
The Tribune Pattern highlights a one piece blouse that excites readers with its easy construction and flawless fit. It suits seasonable waistings and pairs with both gowns and skirts, presented as one of the prettiest designs to date.
The advertisement promotes pattern No 6041 for busts 32 to 49 inches, suitable for spongee fabrics and lawn, batiste, madras, and linen. Materials required for medium size are 4 3/8 yards of 21 or 24 inch fabric, 3 1/8 yards of 32 inch, or 2 1/8 yards of 44 inch. mailed for 10 cents to Pattern Department, New York Tribune. add 2 cents for letter mail in sealed envelope.
The Health Department plans prosecutions for clergymen who failed to report marriages in the first half of the year. Officials note a drop in reported marriages by 6,500 from last year while license-bureau records are not current. Births soared by 6,220 to 63,815, and deaths fell to 38,722, a rate of 17.46 per 1,000, with declines in several diseases and increases in measles and scarlet fever.
Five deaths in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and The Bronx were linked to the heat. Prostrations and hospitalizations rose as residents suffered, many in tenements, with a high of 84 at 3:20 pm. Weather officials warned only temporary relief from showers.
In Binghamton, sixteen year old Farl Badger drowned in the Susquehanna River near the city while swimming. In Watertown, fifteen year old James Halliday drowned in the Black River and his body was swept downstream and not recovered.
Two light earthquakes shook Los Angeles and San Diego regions at 6 02 this morning. No damage reported. Officials say the tremors were likely a distant wave from a larger quake.
The piece notes a radio of summer religious gatherings including a parlia ment of religions at Unity Church in Montclair New Jersey with wide denominational representation. It lists speakers and topics from Zoroastrianism to Vedanta and dates across July to September. It also mentions the New York State Baptist Young People's Union summer assembly at Colgate University August 4 to 13 and the Louisville International Sunday School Association convention advancing graded lessons, with past debates at Toronto and Louisville. Bible sales proceed with a $220000 deficit covered by contributors to expand circulation.
Critics within the General Assembly urge action from the administration committee led by Rev. Dr. James D. Moffat. Created three years ago to study possible consolidation of missionary boards and efficiency of benevolent funds, the panel has yet to report on these tasks or youth work, its only concrete move being a suggestion for executive commissions.
The Rev Dr R A Torrey will preach at Tent Evangel tomorrow night and Sunday evening July 12. The Rev Dr D C Hughes father of the Governor will preach at 4 pm tomorrow and nightly all week, assisting Torrey with Superintendent G W McPherson. Seating is arranged for two thousand and a foreign and early missions convention will be held the week of July 12 with missionaries from many lands speaking.
The American Bible Society completed its ninety second year with a total of 2 316 323 Scripture copies issued in its history and 1 895 941 issued last year. China distributed 491 280 copies, Japan 91 10 volumes, Corea 151 230 volumes, the Philippines 102 999 copies, and the Levant saw vigorous work with 2 164 towns reached and 117 791 volumes circulated by 64 employees. The society spent 562 700 dollars last year and its revenue is continued.
An explosion in a trolley controller box at Broadway and Havemeyer Street, Williamsburg, forced two riders to jump from a moving car bound for Erie Basin. Mrs Annie Cable of 686 Driggs Avenue and Martin Owens of 298 Atlantic Avenue were bruised and cut. Police restricted the car’s passengers and several were frightened. Mrs Cubie and Owens received medical attention at Williamsburg Hospital.
Two Brazilian capuchin monkeys escaped from a cage at Bostock's on Coney Island yesterday. The monkeys, known for biting and stealing, roamed various sections of the building. A monkey's tail was found in the den of the lion Vendredi while the other was captured among the snakes as staff searched all areas.
The Evangelistic Committee of New York City opens another tent tomorrow at street and Claremont avenue with Rev J N Lyle in charge and Columbia University students assisting. Evening services run 7 pm for students. Other tents open Monday at 16th street and First avenue, Tuesday at Canal and West streets. Open air work expands on Tenth avenue with Benjamin Glasco directing, two to four nightly meetings. Additional outdoor services occur on 11th street and Boston Road, and future plans include Sunday meetings on 42nd street near Sixth Avenue and thrice weekly in Battery Park. Wall Street services will be led by Rev William Wilkinson. A Monday/Friday 10 am workers conference at No 541 Lexington avenue is open to the public.
Metropolitan Temple plans evening teaching on God In Nature with Niagara Falls as a focus and morning talks on Heroes of Faith. Calvary Baptist hosts Rev MacGregor in place of vacationing MacArthur, with Fourth of July talk on American citizenship.
Search for the missing monkeys turns up a monkey in a python nest. A cave dweller frees the creature and the attendant discovers the tail of the other missing monkey in Vendredi's cage. The hunt for the second monkey is abandoned until it emerges.
The Rev. Dr. Henry Elliott Mott, former pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church, was suspended from the ministry by unanimous vote of the Elizabeth Presbytery after a June meeting that severed his pastoral relations. A nine member committee investigated rumors involving a parish member and urged suspension until he provides evidence of repentance. Dr. Mott was active in New Jersey philanthropy and education. his wife is prominent in club circles.
Herbert J. Hapgood president of Hapgoods One Corporation and Ralph I. Kilby director were arraigned in Tombs court on a larceny charge involving 1300,000. They were released on cash bail from the Night Court after police held them Thursday night. Hapgood called the dispute a family quarrel and claimed he lent large sums to the company while denying fraudulent schemes in the razor export venture. They were arrested on complaints that they obtained 320,000 by trick from investors.
Coldwater Michigan July 3. A series of hold ups on the Lake Shore Railroad west of the city culminated in the discovery of Libro Lombardi dead with nine throat wounds. Catani di Gio has two bullets in his arm. Italians at a local cement plant appear linked. two Americans were stopped but released. A wolf mask and shells were found beside the track.
A burglary at Dr. John R. Paxton’s country seat in Easthampton Long Island occurred early today. Thieves forced a rear window to gain entry and carried off silverware after the occupants had finished a meal from provisions found in the house.
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