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5 THE BROOKLYN DAILY EAGrLE TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 1896. MISCELLANEOUS. FROM THE EASTERN DISTRICT, NEWS FROM THE SUBURBS. LATEST LONG ISLAND SEWS. Reporter has been started In connection with the association.

On the subject of a new building President Brlggs said: "I am In favor of the new building just as scon as we have the means. Wc feel that we could do much better work In a new building than it is possible to do In this one." Booth's The diminutive prisoners were thoroughly frightened by the magistrate's lecture, though neither of them shed a tear. Sentence was suspended. CASKET PARTY AT SHEEPSHEAD BAY. Last night the members of the Epworth league of the Shoepshead Bay Methodist church held a basket party and entertainment in the church building, and it was entirely successful in both a literury and financial way.

Miss Bertha Morris was tho moving spirit of the occasion, and it was largely through her efforts that the artists were se A Pennsylvania Corporation at Work in Jamaica FILLING IN ITS MARSH LANDS. ae United States Land Company Or tti.g?wize,d.m Pennsylvania to Reclaim ffjsJSjie 'Marshes The Remarkable Lease flitl'lt Secured From the Legislature F. appointed on the police force in this city I twonty six years has employed Counselor Louis' J. Grant. Tho clerk was directed to notify tho captain to bo ready for trial next I Thursday.

Before adjourning Detective Peter I Kelly, an anti Gleasonito, was reduced to tho rauks and Richard Welsh assigned to detective duty. Charges were preferred against Patrolman Terence Cosgrove of conduct unbocoming I an officer. LONG ISLAND NOMINATIONS. Greenpcrt, L. Maroii 10 Much interest Is being manifested by the politicians in the coming elctlons of both village and town officers.

The village election will be held on March 17. and the following nominations have beeen made: Independent party President. James Allen; trustees. Ohrlsrop her Moore, Samuel P. Hedges; collator, Charles L.

Thomhlll; treasurer, E. Olln Corwin; police Justice, William B. Shirman. People's party President, James Allen; trustees, WJIUam W. Grlmn.

Frederick Kllpp; collector, Charles L. Thornli'lll; treasurer, E. Olln Corwin; police justice, William E. Shlpman. At each caucus resolution were adopted to extend number of trustees from two to four.

Prohibition party Supervisor, S. B. Horton; town clerk. B. it.

TiKliill assessors; H. Tuthill. St'th Tu rMll; collector, Frank J. Tuthlll; Inspectors of election Second district, Lemuel X. Ilaekot't, Charles Vail, William Potter, Charles Youngs: Third district, V.

H. Grilling. J. A. Ofcirk, C.

H. Gardiner. W. Reil: jraime constable, F. Furst; overseer poor, H.

H. Richards. Sayvillo, L. March 10 The prohibitionists of this place have made the following nominations: Supervisor, Charles H. Hulse of Sayvillo; town clerk, 1).

M. Edwards; collector, Herbert G. Yar ringtou; assessor, W. 8. Cartwrtsbt of Isllp Justice of tho peace, J.

Preston Smith of Islip; roatt commissioner, Josiah Smith of Sayville. THE LAND OF THE ROMANOFFS. Riverhead, L. March 10 It was Russian night at tho meoting of the Chautanqua Lit orary Bociety last evening and tho title of the programme waB "The Land of the Romanoffa." Miss F. Estello Foster told of a trip to Moscow and St.

Petersburg followed by a solo by E. F. Glover, entitled "Tatters." Dr. Addisou Raynor read a paper on "Russians ns They Are'" and Mrs. William H.

Swezoy's paper on "Siberia and the Exile System" was road by E. B. Swezey. Mrs. George F.

Stackpole also read a paper on "Siberia." Miss Cecilia Terry of Brooklyn rendered two recitations and the double quartet from Riverhead Union school gave souio selections. Miss Cora B. Reeve. Mr. H.

H. Williamson and Mr. E. B. Swezev Changes in the.

Flatbush Dutch Ee formed Church Choir. THREE OLD MEMBERS RESIGN. Some Surprise Caused by the Withdrawal of Mrs. Strong, Soprano; William Ostermayer, Organist, and Richard Lee, Tenor What Both Sides Have to Say Death of Thomas White, Supposed to Be a Centenarian. For the first timeinmanyyears, th ere isa difference of opinion, and some feeling, between the officers of the old Dutch Reformed church in Flatbush and a part of the congregation.

Tho Flatbush Dutch Reformed church, of which the Rev. Dr. C. L. Wells is pastor, is one of tho richest ecclesiastical corporations in the country and, perhaps, the most conservative.

The majority of its members aro the direct descendants of the Dutch colonists who founded Flat buBh two hundred and fifty years ago, and by intermarriage they are almost like one family. It was. therefore, something like a bolt from an apparently clear sky, when it became known that Mrs. Robert G. Strong, soprano in the choir of the church for over twenty years, William Ostermayer, organist for thirty live years, and Rudolf See, tenor for seven years, had sent their resignations to the consistory and that tho resignations had been promptly accopted.

While any sudden change of that kind would have caused surprise in Flatbush. the fact that Mrs. Strong was involved and the circumstances surrounding the severance of her connection with tho choir, accentuated tho astonishment. She is the widow of the Rev. Robert G.

Strong, for many years principal of the Erasmus hall academy, aud her social standing is unquestioned. The Rev. Dr. Wells, prosidentof the consistory, and School Commissioner Richard Young, an elder of thechurch and chairman of the committee on music, who wero interviewed with regard to the resignation, by an Eagle reporter, say that no cause hns been given for hard feelings on the part of any member of the congregation, that it nil came nbout very naturally aud, moreover, that neither Mr. Strong.

Mr. nor Mr. Soe has com Slained of unfair treatment. It was deemed esirable to make a change, and the change was made. However, some of the congregation do not look upon the matter in that light.

While not willing to give their names for publication they talked freely about the matter. One of them, formerly a member of the consistory, said: "So far as I have been able to find out, tho resignations were practically asked for by the newer element among the church members. Mrs. Strong and Mr. Ostermayer have given us satisfaction for bo many years and were still doing their work so well in the opinion of most of the older members of the church that tho change which is to be made does not seem necessary to some of us.

Tho thing was done so abruptly, too. Of course each of tho three had many friends in the congregation, particularly Mrs. Strong, and. from wha; I can hear, they feel badly about the matter." The Rev. Dr.

Wells said: "Yes. it is true that Mrs. Strong. Mr. Ostermayer and Mr.

See have sent in their resignations to ake effect May 1 and that there was no opposition to their acceptance. The consistory decidod to make a change and that is all there is to it. So far as I know the congregation is satisfied with what has been done and I haven't heard a word from any member of the church that would indicate a feeling of resentment against the action of the consistory. Why, Mrs. Strong is ono of our dearest friends.

She is a cousin to my wife ond do you think I would consent' to anything concerning her that was not entirely fair? Of course there will always be more or less talk in a matter of this kind, but, really there is no cause for it. It is only for tho last few years that our church has had a paid choir. For manv years Mrs. Strong sang voluntarily, and she had a beautiful and highly cultivated voice, having been a pupil of the celebrated Mme. Seguin.

She herself now desires to be relieved, and I am sure feel gratified that an opportunity haB been afforded her to retire." Richard Young said I don't believe there is any feeling among the congregation over the resignation, at least I am not aware of any. The members of the ohoir and the organist are chosen annually. They are not engaged for a longer period than one year at the time. This year Mrs. Strong.

Mr. OBtormayer and Mr. See wore not reelected for tne simple reason that the consistory deomed it wise to make a change so far as their positions were concerned. They wero not asked to resign, but of course when the action of the consistory was made known to them, they sent in their resignations. None of the letters of resignation contained a single word to show that the writer harbored the Blightest feeling of resentment.

They were all couched in the politest and kindest terms." Mrs. Strong, who was seen at her handsomo home, 39 Church lane, did not look as if she was greatly put out on account of her resignation. "If you have seen Dr. Wells," she said, "he will' have told you all about it, so that there is no" need for me to say anything more. I consider that my voice is still good.

Still, I have no fault to "find with what hns been done, and recognize that some ono younger than I am should have mv place in the choir. The resignations might have been brought ubout in a different manner, but then it is all over now and I am rather glad of ii." Tho consiBtory of the Flatbush Dutch Reformed church "is composed of the Rev. Dr. WellB, president: Jeremiah Lott, Edgar Bergen and Richard Young, elders; H. M.

Wells, John Stoothoff and William A. Colver, deacons. The committee on music consists of Richard Young, chairman; H. M. Wells C.

8. Colver. According to Mr. Young no steps have yet boon taken to fill the vacancies that will occur in the choir on May 1. The organists' salary ia 8700, the sopranos' SCOO and the ton or'B a year.

Dr. Wells said that if necessary these salaries would be increased iu order to secure the best talent obtainable. DEATH OF AG ED THOMAS WTHITE. Thomas White, Fort Hamilton's oldest citizen, died suddenly yesterday morning at his homo on Ninety second street, near Third avenue. Up to almost the last hour he was able to be about.

His death was due simply to old age. When he went to bed the night before he was apparently as well as he had been for some days past, but he did not get up at his usual hour yesterday. He complained of being 111, but his wife did not realize his condition until a few mlnute3 before his death. Dr. J.

L. Corish was summoned, but before the physician arrived the aged man was dead. The circumstances make a coroner's inquest necessary. Thomas White was reported to be 103 years old, but his exact age Is not known for certain. His widow, who was his second wife, said he was about 100 years old.

She is, herself, In the neighborhood of 75 years of age. About two years ago White visited the polling place and gave his age as 95. He was born in Ireland and has been in this country over fifty years. He had one son by his first wife and It was before coming to this country he married his second wife, who survives him. For many years he was employed as a gardener by the late Sjnator H.nry C.

Murphy, wh.i then owned the Owls Head property ou the shore, Bay Ridge. He was also employed In the same capacity for seven years by the late Judge Nelson. Three sons and two daughters by the second wife survive him; also five grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Mr. White was a devout Roman Catholic and a member of St.

Patrick's congregation. Fort Hamilton, and as long as he was able was very punctual In attending the services. Though he has not been strong enough for very laborious work for some time he made himself useful about his home and garden. Living with the old couple was their youngest son, Joseph. The funeral will take place Thursday.

YOUTHFUL HOUSE BREAKERS. Threo embryo burglars, respectively 7, and 10 years of age. were arraigned before Justice Steers in the Flatbush police court this morning charged with breaking in tho grocery store of John Monahan at 103 Rogers, avenue. They were Edward Reilly of 113 gers avenue and Willie and John Boyn of 76(f Park avenue. Y'esterday afternoon they foried In tho side door of Mr.

Monahan's store and after feasting on chewing gum and candy for half on hour made bundles of as much as they could conveniently carry and started to leave 6he place, highly elated over the success of their raid. But at the very door Nemesis overtook them in the form of a policeman. Judged Steers told the youngsters that they were starting on a road which led to the penitentiary SBHl sometimes to the electric chair. A Big Delegation of Influential Brooklynites SETS OUT FOR WASHINGTON To Appear Before the Rivers and Harbors Committee in Favor of the Deepening and Widening of Newtown Creek Northern and Southern Interests Combine to Secure Needed Improvements. An influential deputation of eastern district Brooklynites and others left for Washington this afternoon for the purpose of urging before the rivers and harbors committee of congress the deepening and widening of Newtown creek.

The committee will put up at J.he Shoreham while in the national capital, and get a hearing from the committee probably to morrow or Thursday. The delegation will be led by ex Congressman William J. Coombs and Corporation Counsel Burr, and will comprise heads of nearly all the important establishments along the creek. A number of Southern shippers have also Interested themselves In the movement, and it is expected that these will make their Influence felt through their congressmen at the hearing before the committee. Boatmen and shippers from as far north as the Maine coast are also helping che Newtown creek men in their efforts.

In addition to those mentioned the visiting committee will include J. H. Ireland, of the Cross, Austin Ireland Lumber company; William Wandell, of Hardy, Voorhees Captain Samuel L'Home dleu, of the White Star Towing company; Mortimer Reynolds, of C. H. Reynolds Sons; Theodore B.

Chapman, of the Chapman Tug company: Charles A. Van Iderstine. James T. Hoyle, representing secretary and representing the Manufacturers' association of Brooklyn; I. S.

Remson, representing the Grand street board or trade, and Mr. Miller, representing the Mechanics' and Traders' exchange. The representatives in the delegation from Maine will base their arguments on the large quantities of lumber shipped from there to Newtown creek, which, they will maintain. Is greater than to any other point in the Metropolitan district. It is also expected that no.

port of any Importance In the South will be unrepresented when the arguments are put forward, copper ore, phosphates and chemicals being shipped in large quantities from the South. The shipping ports in the South which do a trade with the business men on the creek include Norfolk, Savannah, Mobile and Jacksonville. One of the arguments to be presented will be a communicatibn from a tug company on Newtown creek, which will show that since the incorporation of the company it has been held liable to the extent of $11,000 for damages to vessels caused by contact with the bottom of Newtown creel: while in tow of tugs. This company, which was incorporated In 1889. will also set forth that in addition to the above they have been held liable for an additional $2,300 on account of collisions caused by the narrowness of the channel of Newtown creek, which does not at present permit vessels of any size to pass each other in safety.

Following are portions of letters which the delegation will submit to the committee. R. R. SIzer Beaver street. New York, have written: In reply to your Inquiry as to the losses we sustain annually on account of the shallow water and narrow channel of Newtown creek, beg to say that we estimate these losses as fully equal to Si.

000 per year. Shipping generally would be greatly facilitated If this channel were deepened and widened to mako it navigable for large vessels suoh as we now use In bringing lumber from Southern and Eastern ports. Vanderbilt Hopkins, 126 Liberty street, wrote We have suffered by not having sufficient water In Newtown creek. Our tonnage consists In vessels of from 15 to IS feet draught, engaged in Southern trade. Orders which have had to be delivered in Newtown creek have necessitated us either to lighten our vessels at an expense of SI to 53 per 1.CJ8 feet, or to put part cargoes In vessels, and then go to the expense of towing vessels through and back again, so that our creek business is hampered.

With a depth of IS feet, these expenses wou ld not be incurred. Cooney Eckstein, 71 Wall street, New York, wrote: In the last five years we have probably been put to an expense of $4,000 or $5,000 for extra lighterages, towages, wharfages, from vessels getting aground and not being able to reach their destinations in the creek without having some of the lumber lightered. We hope something will be done soon to remedy this. Epfinger, Russell Co. wrote: We understand and the tugboat men say that there are only 17 feet of water at the mouth of the We have had in a great many instances to lighter creosoted luntber from our works to outside parts of the harbor in order to complete cargoes for our vessels.

We hope you will Impress the parties at Washington to give us the benefit we ask for in deepening and widening the creek. The bill which the committee will give their support to. a member said to the Eagle reporter last night, is in the hands of Congressman Charles G. Bennett. It is indorsed by the lumber trade, the commercial exchanges and various associations in Brooklyn.

It Is also supported by Congressman Howe, who is taking a large share of the work in promoting it. "Altogether," the member said, "we are pretty sure to get what we ask." E. C. SCHAYER ASSOCIATION BALL. The first annual ball of the E.

C. Schayer association took place in Arion hall, Wall street, near Broadway, last night, and was a great success. Music was by Professor J. H. Nolan.

The officers and others in charge were as follows: Joseph A. Callahan, president; Alex J. Ross, vice president: Richard A. Bolton, first vice president; Charles Moll, second vie Pedro Barrenechla. thi rd vice president: Charles H.

Wowerelt. treasurer; Frank E. Purdy. recording ecretajy John Robertson. financial secretary; Robent Hay, corresponding swretaii Charles White.

sereeom.t a.t arms Charles H. Morris, assistant sergeajrt a arms. Floor commrttee Charles F. Eckert. John A.

Botts, Gilbert Scuddeir. Oscar Brunnex. George Smith, James Thompson, John Mortese, John Piatt, Frank Blrba nk. Reoepuinn commltrtee Frank Lawrence. Edward Kale.

Francis Murrav. Charles Rosor. Benja mta Km. Nathaniel Han, Th omn J. Brady.

CcmmlMoe of arrangements Gus Jaquays, Alvx J. Ross. Hoctj Fox. John Kelly. John Morisps.

A. Connoiton. E. C. Schayer.

ClKron H. Mitchell. Joseph A. Callahan. Sidney Gardner, Charles French.

Among the members, most of whom were present with their women friends, were the following: Chris Gr unllch. Henrv Granllch. William Mav. Ctorles Fred Hunt. Charles A.

Cooir. Frank Campbell. WlMtam Carroll. Frank Rhlne Chris Achenh jch. H.

Desbrock. William Rohde. George Ayres. George Davidson. Edward Fted.Thofl'.

W'Mllam Roberts. Otto Hatchle. Vincent Tleriwy. Tlvomus Robert Walte. Harry Green.

Hlllv McLaughlin. Edward Green. A. Robertson, Charles Doyle. Clinton Matthews.

Fred roge, John McGownn. nrv Karpcnstln'er. Patnick MeGechan. J. B.

WIlHam WeUlman. Frank HavJen. WtlH am Gt i Gvorge Grslner. John Bauer. Waltvr Wol ns.

Joseph Bea. Ier. John Leekwood. Anton Anton Behlen. Francis Guinaml.

James Johnston. Clinton Matthews. Charles lildiriKe, Arthur Farwcll. Fmk rick Keller. John J.

Guitnljw. John Hurra, BJward Blnd'i ninn. Henry Sohulz. Grau. Eml! John Mc John MoLcmu.

William R. McGwire. William Kaus. George. Phillips.

Jolm Webber. WHItam Thc.mpsaji, Richa rJ Meyers. Thvoi fiv MtaMen. James H. taly.

Jsoph Bidrlgge. Frank Soainsren, George Ha.lne, John Ble nJerman. A NEW Y. M. C.

A. BUILDING. For some weeks past an effort has been exerted in Greenpolnt to arouse interest in a movement to secure a new and more commodious building for the local branch of tho Young Men's Christian association whose work was fully described with an illustration of the building, in a recent issue of the Eagle. A meoting of the directors of the association was held in the building last evening Marvin Briggs, president, in the chair, at which the proposal to indorse such a movement was fully discussed. The meeting resulted in the appointment of a committee consisting of John W.

Cummlugs, J. M. W. Hlmmelmann. E.

A. Walker and Christian Lantz. secretary, to consider and report, on the feasibility of taking measures to set on foot some plau by which a new building could be erected with instructions to report back to the board of directors. A committee was also appointed to erect a blcyclo shed adjoining the building for the accommodation of bicyclists. This was done at the solicitation of a delegation of young men.

The Greenpolnt Y. M. C. A. basket ball team is tied for the first place in the New York and Brooklyn league.

In view that the association Is the smallest in the league this Is very creditable. A monthly paper called the new and wonderful remedy HYOMEI and Booth's Poekot Inhaler outfit are in the lino of recent scientific research and have achieved marvelous success. JCvery first class druggist now carries it in stock make the slow ones get it for you. It is the Australian Dry Air" treatment and definitely cures Asthma, Catarrh, Bronchitis and similar Jt is a home treatment, may bo carried in the to business, church, theater, in th cars, or wherever a draught or dampness is likely to strike you. Cost, complete; S1.00.

Bbooklyn, X. February 8, 1S95, My Beak Sik: Booth's Pocket Inhaler works like a charm. Th llrst inhalation gave relief. It. in a bhvitino to At 'inanity find I inn furry it i not better known.

I add my name to the Pass It Ori Soriety." Sincerely vours, Rev. M. FARRAR, 3D. D. The air, thoroughly charged with Hyomei, is inhaled through tho aler at the mouth and is slowly exhaled through the nose.

It stops spasmodic) coughing instantly, clears the voice, expands the lungs, and increases the breathing capacity. Don't let your druggist sell you a substitute. It's the only thing of tho kind on the market. Any first class druggist will get it for you if not in his stock. Mr.

Booth will be clad to seen anv persons aflllotod from 0 A. M. to; o'clock P. icctk dailtt onlv, and will gladlv answer inquiries or he will send th Pocket Inhaler Outfit, complete by mail, for $1.00. R.

T. BOOTH, 23 E. 20t1i St Ce2, wray), Km lovk. MEXICO STANDS BY CUBA. ACTION" O.F THE UNITED STATE8 SENATE IS APPROVED.

General Ochoa Believss That American Recognition of the Insurgents Means, Practically, the End of Spanish Rule in the Western Hemisphere. (Correspondence of the Eagle.) City of Mexico, February 29 The news which arrived last night of the senate's action yesterday in recognizing by so overwhelming a majority the belligerency of the Cuban insurgents produced great excitement in this city. The main streets soon filled with people who eagerly discussed the new turn in Cuban affairs, while unusual crowds thronged the hotel patios to hear additional reports of the proceedings in Washington. General Ochoa, an ex government official and one of the shrewdest observers in Mexico of international politics, voiced the sentiment of the general public very accurately when he declared that it meant the end of Spanish rule in the western hemisphere. The bulk of Mexlqan opinion has all along leaned strongly toward freedom for Cuba and it is an openly recognized fact that the govern ment's sympathies lie in the same direction.

In the opinion of many people here the loss of Cuba means for Spain greatly increased loss of prestige even among continental powers. The United States are in high favor here at present and efforts greater than ever before are being put forth both by the government and private interests to attract and retain American capital and American immigration; Business is good throughout the republic and law is enforced as never before. Anyone who thinks of Mexico as bandit ridden or in any way lawless will find himself greatly deceived and will be at the immediate necessity of radically revising preconceived views as to the country's civilization and future. This city is to day filled with tourists from the United States. Many of them are high railroad officials who travel, in luxurious private cars and live almost identically as they are accustomed to at home.

Recently there were counted in the yard of the Mexican Centra! railroad twenty 'our of these private cars at one time. But not all the travelers come in private cars. The railroads are doing a large business and so are the steamship lines. All of the United Statea are represented at this time in the hotel registers and a glance at some of them reveals a not unflattering list of traveling Brooklynites. On the steamship Yucatan, which arrived at Vera Cruz on the 19th insC, were Mr.

and Mrs. C. C. Bowen of Eighth, avenue and Montgomery place; Mr. and Mrs.

Charles S. Cooke, Captain and Mrs. Charles Jenks and Miss Jenks, all of Brooklyn. They have all been in this city at the Iturblda hotel within the last three days. These aro only a few of the many Brooklyn people at this time seeing the sights of this really immense country, which boasts two lines ot railroad, each more than one thousand miles In length in a straight line.

The City Mexico Is in fact, no foreign city for Americans. One hears in the streets on all sides English spoken as only the native can speak it and there is barely a shop iu the whole city where it is not understood to some extent. The American colony to day numbers 3.000, and two of the leading papers, the Two Republics and the Mexican Herald, are printed entirely in English. The American club, an organization which had its birth January 1, 1S95, is the nucleus of tha colony, and is as well conducted as any club in the city of Brooklyn, and better than many of them. Its beautiful patio and handsome wrought iron gateways are the envy of every one fortunate enough to view them from an inside point of view.

To the stranger tarrying but a few days in the capital city there are many perpetul delights. They begin when he takes his seat at his breakfast table in the morning. It is the boast of half a dozen restaurants within stone's thrcjw of the Iturbide that strawberries may be had every day of tho year. lnother characteristic of the Mexican breakfast is the delicious coffee to be had at absurdly low prices. It is a native product, too, as within the past three years Mexican coffee culture has assumed tremendous proportions.

Whole new districts have lately been opened up and the day is not far distant when coffee aloue is destined to turn the balance of trade in this country to the right side of the ledger. Mexicans, it need scarcely be said, are eagerly looking to the future and with a conlidnce that cannot be dispelled. It Is pleasant to hear their enthusiasm, and not the less because the most casual observer cannot fail to note its solid foundations. The Americans here are even more sanguine than the native race, and as a guarantee of their sincerity are steadily investing their capital in the enterprise of which I have spoken so summarily. W.

A. B. DECORATED WARE EXHIBIT. BY THE NEW YORK SOCIETY OF CERAMIC ARTS. The New York Society of Ceramic Arts held its annual Easter exhibit last night at 22 East Sixteenth street.

New York. On the whole) the display of decorated china tvas the best ever made by the society. Among the principal features of the exhibition were two decorated plates, the work of Mrs. Colles J. Pond.

Miss Hood and Miss Anna B. Leonard also ngurea conspicuously among the exhibitors. Some of those whose work was displayed wero Miss McVeau of Rochester, Sirs. Monachesl, Miss Hall, Miss Marquiind. Miss Osgood.

Mrs. Colles T. l'ond. Sophie Knislit Oak, Mtss Hood, MIbs Snimmell, Mrs. Mary Neal, Mrs.

Calhoun, Mn. Anna Leonnrd. Miss Florence Allen, Mrs. E. P.

Wickes, Mrs. L. E. Anderson, Mrs. Vance Phillips, Miss Fannie A.

Uurlock, Miss Helen Jlontt'crd, Miss Foge, Mrs. Sherman, Mrs. Polllon, Miss Oabrlelle, M. Le Prince, Mme. Le Prince, Mrs.

Fannie Rowell Priestman. The officers of the club are: Mrs. S. M. Le Prince, president: Mrs.

Anna B. Leonard. llrst vice president; Mrs. Oak, second vice president: Edward Reeves, third vice president; Mrs. Fannie Rowell Prlcstman, recording secretary.

Mrs. Colles T. Pond, corresponding secretary: Miss Helen Montfort, treasurer, aaa Miss Eadson, librarian. Pocket Inn GREENPOINT CATHOLIC CLUB. The Greenpolnt Catholic club has announced the following lectures to be delivered under its auspices 'luring this month in St.

Anthony's hall, Leonard street, near Greenpolnt avenue, beginning each evening at 8 o'clock: Tuesday, March 10, the Rev. P. F. O'Hare, pastor of St. Anthony's, subject, "Ireland's Apostle;" and on March 23, Dr.

M. A. McGovern, M. will give an illustrated lecture; subject, "The Human Form Divine and Its Heart." The lectures will i.e followed by a concert. The lecturer last evening was the Rev.

J. M. Klely, pastor of the Transfiguration church, who spoke on "The Christian Father." W. A. PAYNE DANGEROUSLY ILL.

William A. Payne, an active worker In Thirteenth ward politics, lies dangerously ill at his home In South Fifth street, with pneumonia. Mr. Payne was suddenly attacked last Wednesday and has been rapidly sinking ever since. He Is a very popular young man and a member of the Iroquois club.

Young Men's union and Holy Name society of Sts. Peter and Paul's church. ABOUT LONG ISLANDERS. N. H.

Smith of Smlthtown Is at Babylon for a visit. Miss Catharine Gerard of Yaphank Is In this city. Miss Annie Saunders of Port Jefferson Is the guest of her sinter in this city. 'Mrs. C.

Smith of lullp Is entertaining her sister. Miss Kuth Smith of Port Jefferson. Miss Lena Hitch of Port Jefferson is spending a few weeks wltii her sister. Mts. O.

F. Forming, at Riverhead. Mrs. M. Chambers and daughter Kate of fori jenerson are In Philadelphia, the guests of Professor and Mrs.

Sidney Skldmore. Mrs. H. M. Torker left her home In Port Jefferson Sunday for Norfolk, where she will remain until the last of June.

Captain William A. Overton of this city, a native of Port Jefferson, Is en route fr.r China. Miss Llla Woodhull of Port Jefferson Is sojourning in Mrs. John E. Overton of Port Jefferson 1s in this city.

Miss JuITa Raynor of this city Is visiting her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Raynor, at Good Ground. Ferdlnan.

i T. Downs of Greenport has been appointed shell fish commissioner for Suffolk county. Nathaniel Edwards. Ellsha Lamb and George T. Osborne have been elected trustees of the Mount Pleasant cemetery at Center Moriches.

Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Howell of Aquebosue Is visiting Speonk.

Mrs. O. W. Parker and children of Sea ClifT have been sending two or three weeks with relatives in New York. Mrs.

T. W. Eowcock of Sea Cliff is visiting relatives in this city. The Misses Graham of Sea Cliff entertained the Kev. George W.

Lhivenpcrt of New York on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Hrirry Watson have taken possession of the Grove cottage at Sea Cliff for the slimmer. Captain G.

W. Morris of Sea Cliff, whose ea th was hourly expected a few days ago. has Improved considerably and may yet be restored to health. Miss Kittle Fints of Warwick. X.

is visiting Postmaster I. Pearsall at Sea Cliff. Mrs. Kadley is visiting at the homo of her son, Mr. Charles Lanrenre, in East Marion.

Mrs. Carrie Cliapraau Cott lectured last evening In the Auditorium at Greenport. Misses Mnl.fl Hulse and Gertrude Weeks of Bav Shore are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Justus W.

Hnlse o'f Westhampton. Ernes: Simons nt Manorville has secured a position on the New York police force. Mrs. George E. Havnor and yon.

Clifford, of Manorville are spcuiliug a few days in Southampton. Miss Ellen Itaynor of Huntington is at her home In Manorville for a few days. The Rev. R. I.

Brydges of Islip is to give a tals on "Ijickens and His Works" at the parish house this evening. John OkkeTSe, for a long time past gardener at the South Side club, has the charge now of H. B. Hol lin's place at Islip. Mrs.

I)e Torest will soon reopen the Lake house. Islip. She has been winrering in North Carolina. MissFranKie Wicks of Bay Shore has received from Mrs. H.

I. Brewster a present of a pony. W. W. Hulse of Bay Shore has Deen reappointed notary public by Governor Morton.

Mrs. W. Tyson Is visiting her sister in law. Mrs. Arthur Downing of Bay Shore.

Miss Ella Ham is visiting her sister, Mrs. S. B. Hubbs of Bay Shore. Ex Mayor Charles A.

Schieren, who has a summer resiaence la Islip. will snend part of the season in Europe. Mrs. P. J.

Hawains of Islip has Just returned from a visit to her daughter. Mrs. John H. Webster of Albany. Miss Marion Hawkins accompanied her.

Joseph Irwin of Huntington was the guest of his niece. Mrs. T. Jefferson Burnett of Bav Shore this week. The Rev.

Stepnen Haff or Bav shore has been the guest of relatives in Amityville. Enos S. Wood, formerly a principal of the Bav Bhoro school, Is wintering in TliomasviUe, Ga. LONG ISLAND NOTES. The senior middle class of the Greenport union school and the senior class of the same school will join in debate Friday, March 3).

upon the question. "Ouirht Long Island Be a State?" J. C. of Madison Square ar den. New York city, has leased the Ross cottage, on Lake avenue.

Center Moriches, for the coming summer season. A mission was opened in St. Brigid's Jtoman Catholic chtrroh, Westbury on Sunday morning with high mass at 10 o'clock by the fathers of the order of St. Paul of the Cross. There will be three services each day durlnff the week.

Articles of Incorporation have been filed by the South Side Observer company of Rockvillo Center. The caipltal stock 13 Jfl.Ott. coneisolngr ot shares of $25 each, and the directors for the tlrst year are Charles L. Wallace, S. S.

Smith and George Wallace of Rockville Center. About twenty candidates took the regent's examinations for teachers' certificates at the Bay Shore Union Free school, under the direction of School Commissioner Charles W. Fordham. last Thursday. The annual sale of lands for unpaid taxes took Slace at the Flushing town hall yesterday under the irection of County Treasurer Joseph Dvkes.

James W. Smith acted as auctioneer. Most of" tho arrearages were settled, tho other pieces of land being bought in for the unpaid taxes. A social under the auspices of the Social Aid society of the Congregational church at Bav Shore is to be held at the residence of Mrs. Selah T.

Clock this evening. Snffolk County Council So. Ml, H. Bav Shoro, has leased for ten years a lodge room iu the ouildins of J. Kobbins Sou.

A meeting of tho Woman's Guild of St. Poter's Episcopal church at Bay Shore will be held at the residence of Mrs. Clarence K. Birdsall to morrow afternoon. The library of the Parish House, Islip, was increased last week br about sixty books, classes are soon to be orgauized at the Parish House to instruct boys In carpenter Work.

The Rev. Dr. Bunu of the Church Charity Foundation, Brooklyn, is to give an address in St. Mark's church, Islip, on Friday evening. The dredge belonging to Charles Vivian of Islip is to the ntteii with a new engine from Brooklyn aud gear wheels from Baltimore.

Max Zeliden, proprietor of the College Point casino, has purchased all the buildings adloining his property, known as Pete and Dan's pavilion, which will be torn down as soon as the weather permits and he replaced by a handsome casino and bathing pavilion. The womeu's society of the Southampton Presbyterian church will meet at the residence of Mrs. Edward II. Foster Thursday afternoon. An orchestra has been organized at Good Ground with the following officers: President, ti.

v. Hil dreth, secretary, Herbert Squires; treasurer, Everett Overton. A teacher from Patchogue has been engaged. Ellsworth Tuthill lias bought of Mrs. Morgan Wells the house and lot on Oak street, Southampton, Price The largest opossum ever killed in Westhampton was bagged by Denis Goodman.

It weighed tweutv pounds. i J. Douis Goodman of Westhampton is to make ex tensive repairs on the yacht Montauk, owned by A. i'. imeucnu oi AewarJi.

J. The Long Islur.d Hailruad eompanv is repairing the platform at the Westhampton station. Ol'FICEKS ELECTED. Westhamntrn.L. March 10 At the annual meet ing oi' the lcKiniev Republican club of Westhampton the following ullicers were elected: M.

E. Grillin, president; Alnuson p. Holers. John Phillips, Will lam C. Itogers.

vice presidents; Charles G. Smith, secretary and treasurer members of tho executive committee Lvnuin T. Ketcham, It. B. Davtun, Benjamin G.

Halsc S. It. Bishon. Winneld Jessup, Assemolyman ii. V.

Post nuu David A. Vail. WE ARE OFFERING AT SPECIAL SALE OUR ENTIRE STOCK OF BEAUTIFUL ART GOODS AND WILL SELL SAME AT PRICES BELOW COST, SALE NOW IN PROGRESS, Lamps, Clock Sets, Pedestals, Bric a Brac, Artistic Furniture, Aro Auu'tiB the Fine Collei tion. In Settlement of the. Estate of 243 Fifth Av, New York, cured.

Nearly all were volunteers. After the entertainment there was a sale of baskets containing lunches for two or more, as desired, these having been prepared by the young women of t.io league. This was a success, as some of the baskots brought as much as 5, and were acknowledged to be worth tho price. Coffee was Berved with the lunches by the young women, and a thoroughly sociable time enjoyed. Among the guests wero: Drs.

Murphy and McMnllen of the Amaranth Dramatic societv, Mr. and Mrs. HiKClns, Mr. and Mrs. Russel, Miss Essie Osborn, W.

Plltz. Miss Clnra Morris, Tom Osborn, Mrs. Duly and dniiKhtcrs, MjMH Allendorf, Mrs. Tremble, Miss ullli.in Morrison. Miss Luc? Mr.

Barley. 'M(ns Itodt'ers oi Ulvtlie bourne, arid members oi the Old Baenclors and Neptune BowIiliK clnbH, int'lmliilK. William Miller, John JJell, Lon Leonard, W. Harry Williams and Uarretson Morris. i The committee in charge were: I The Misses Bertha Morris, Florance Magaw, Tillie Miller and the Messrs.

H. Van Finlav. H. Williamson and S. Magaw.

Tho programmo of entertainment waB as follows: Piano solo. Miss Minnie Sheridan; vocal solo. Miss Alice recitation. Miss Brady; vocal duet, Misses Cordes and Hisgins; vocal sole, Lucv Lynne recitation. Miss Bessie Higeins; piano Miss Lillian Morrison; recitation, Everett Strong; piano solo, life and drum corps imitation.

Miss Minnie aheridan. CARRIAGE WRECKED BY A TROLLEY. A carriage belonging to Mr. John Onderdonk of 205 Lenox road, Flatbush, occupied by himself, his wife, hlk year old daughter and Miss S. A.

Moller, a guest of the family, was run into and upset last night by car No. 22 of the Nassau road, at the crossing of Rogers avenue and Diamond street. It was fortunate that Andrew Hortman, the motorman, succeeded in greatly reducing the speed of his car, when he saw that a collision was unavoidable, by reversing the lever and pushing down the brake with all his might. Still the car struck the carriage with great force and turned it over. When the occupants were extricated from the partly wrecked vehicle it was found that none of them were injured except Miss Moller, and she was only stunned from the shock Miss Moller was carried to the On derdonk home, which Is only half a block from the spot where the accident occurred.

Dr. G. B. Dowllng was sent for. She quickly recovered under the physician's treatment and this morning she was out of all danger, it being at first believed that she had suffered internal injuries From the various accounts that are given of the accident it is impossible to tell whether the collision was the fault of the coachman or of the motorman.

The conductor of the car was William Kollmer. BROKE INTO A CHINESE LAUNDRY. James Rediddo was in the Flatbush police court this morning, accused of breaking into the laundry of John Long Kej at 661 Franklin avenue, and stealing $90 of the Chinaman's money. He was seen coming out of the place through a rear window by a citizen, who called a policeman, and the alleged burglar was quickly captured. Rediddo pleaded not guilty and his examination was adjourned.

SLOUCH HATS EXCITE SUSPICION. Deputy Sheriff Charles Rogers of Blytbe bourne saw two men in town last night whom he thought looked suspicious and he at once telephoned what was In his mind to the Bath Beach police station. Roundsman Brown hurried to the scene, but the strangers departed before he got there. All the roundsman could find out about them was that they wore slouch hats. BRAY GETS OFF EASY.

No one appeared in court this morning to press the charge of burglary against Stephen Bray, who was caught in J. w. Copmann's home on Fourth avenue. Bay Ridge, a few mornings ago. The family did not care for the publicity and as nothing was taken let the affair drop.

The police, entered charge of intoxication and Judge Cowenhoven fined the prisoner $10 or ten days. Bray was obliged to accept the latter. NEW UTRECHT NOTES. Mr. and Mrs.

WUIiam G. Morrisev and two children of Bensonhurst left to day for a three weeks' visit to Bermuda. William G. Morrisey yesterday gave out contracts for the erctlon ot three more cottapes on Twenty fourth avenue. Bensonhurst.

This makes hood orrlsey is erectlng in that nelghbor Gravesend Bay Yacht club was well represented Sf ii and West mlnstre! celebration, Madison Square garden, last A picked team of the old New Utrecht club members wil bowl a match game with the Graves end Bay lacht club bowlers to morrow nlcht on the alleys of the latter club, in the Hotel ArKv le Cropsey avenue. PARKVILLE NOTES James Walsh, the war veteran, years of age who assaulted and taken to the Kings County Hospital, has recovered from his Injuries. The Ocean Parkway wheelmen wlH attend the cycle show one night this week. The firemen succeeded in reaching the burning barn on Avenue with their apparatus Sundav Out they had a tough pull through the mud. Walter Jones, while attempting to cross the boulevard on his bicycle, as thrown and his head injured yesterday.

An interesting light between two bulldogs, on ashington avenue, attracted a large crowd yesterday. A Republican caucus will be held Thursday evening. A representative of the park department was down the road yesterday to inspect the bicycle path, which is sadly in need of much additional gravel. FAITH IN THE BIBLE BETTER THAN LOOKING FORWARD TO COMPLETE OBLITERATION. To the Kdltor of the Brooklyn Eagle: This letter Is an answer to a correspondent of the Eagle by the name of Albert Edward Hamilton.

His last letter said that next to eternal Joy, next to being forever with those we loved and those who have loved us. next to that is to lie wrapped in the dreamless drapery of eternal peace. As a member of the Baptist temple I will take issue with Albert Edward Hamilton. I think It is the right of a Christian to denounce the arguments used by Alhert Edward Hamilton. I look upon the Bible as tho staff and guide, counselor and consoler.

It helps to Iill greatly the present with peace and the future with hope. Every Christian should believe that the Bible Is the fountain ot law, and of Justice and mercy, and every Christian, even Mr. Hamilton, should know that the world is indebted to It for liberty and wealth and civilisation and should know that that book is a revelation from the wisdom and love of God to both the brain and heart of man. The Bible morality is of the highest. The Bible develops the brain and civilizes the heart.

The HI We is absolutely true; It contains no mistakes: the story of creation Is true. Albert Edward Hamilton stated In his letter "that one minister was allowed to burn another minister at the stake because he did not agree with him." I deny that as false. The Bible does not delight In the smell of burning tlesh. Christ Is an example. He was in favor education, industry, economy.

The Bible Is a hook to be read by everybody. One reading Albert Edward Hamilton's letter would think that the Bible lies. In the Huptist temple is the place for Albert Edward Hamilton to give his crazy criticism of the Hible aud not through the columns of tho newspapers. 1 am sure that our pastor, the Kev. Cortland Myers, would be only too glad to see Albert Edward Hamilton.

The V.nv. Mr. Myers will meet Albert Edward Hamilton any Sunday evening he may wish in the Bnptist temple. lOHN' I'. DON ELLA N.

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Keep W. Dunton the Manager and Principal Shareholder. I (Special to the Eagle.l i Jamaica. L. March 10 The United States Land company has juat commenced to iill in a I largo tract of meadow and land under water in Jamaica bay, west of the Long Island railroad trestle work and adjacent to Broad channel.

Tho tract to bo filled in comprises between eighty and one hundred acres of land, which.is to be sold off in lots as soon as tho improvements are completed. The company is doing this under tho authority of a lease from the town of Jamaica made in the year 1893. This lease is considered ono of the most comprehensive leases that Has over been made on Long Island. Tho entire lot of meadow lands and water front of the town was leased to the United States Land company, incorporated under the laws of Pennsylvania. The lease was mado for fifty years, 500 for tho first five years and S250 increase lor each succeeding five years, the annual.

rental for the last live vears of the fifty being 2,750. F. W. Dunton is credited with being th6 largest Btockholdi and manager of the company. JameB and 'Iliomas Seaman had 20 per cent, and P.

H. Van Vechten 20 per cent, of the capital stock. S. Alonzo Smith, who was the president at the time of the lease, has dissolved his connection with tho The tract leased comprises between 6.000 and 7,000 acres, extending seven miles in an easterly and westerly direction, and is from one to two miles in width. The United States i Mining and Power company, which filled in the I xanu ior tne on itocKaway bcach, is doing the work of filling in and it is expected to have the lots ready for summer use.

The entire tract leased by the company is included within the territory for which tho Evans Bros, are to be paid $9,140 to survey and map. The stock of Messrs. Smith, Seaman Van Vechten has been sold to Mr. Vernam, proprietor of Edgemere hotel. The company has its office at Bangor a small village of 2,500 inhabitants in Northampton county, Pa.

Mr. Van Vechten acted as counsel for the company when the bill allowing the town the right to lease the lands to the company passed the New York legislature in 1S93. QUEENS COUNTY SUPERVISORS. Long Island City. L.

March 10 The Queens county board of supervisors met at the court house in this city yesterdar. Francis H. Van Vechten, who for tho past two years has acted on and off as counsel to the board, stated that Edward Freel, a contractor for the improvement of the Jamaica roads, had secured a judgment against the county and he recommended that an appeal be taken in order to prevent the plaintiff from serving a copy on the county treasurer and demanding payment of tho judgment. Supervisor Everitt offered a resolution, which was adopted, that Counselor Van Vechten serve notice of appeal in the Freel matter, of which the contracts amounted to Slfio.000 and the penalties held back were $14,000. The board also passed a resolution that the Jamaica Plank road from Brooklyn to Jamaica he incorporated in the county road By stem, providing the town of Jamaica and the villages of Jamaica and Richmond Hill secure control of the road.

The county roatl system was also amended so as to include Flushing and the College Point causeway and the North Hempstead turnpike from East Norwich to Syossett road. Counselor. Van Vechten was directed ap Eeal the caso of Dean and Westerbrook, who ave secured a judgement against the county in the Meeker avenue bridge disaster. The board authurized tho issuance of 8150, 000 of 4 per cent, twenty year bondB of the county road series, tho first issue of $10,000 to become due in lilOl and tho balanco every year after. A resolution was adopted requesting the representatives in the legislature to opposo the amendment to senate bill No.

732, whoso provisions exempt all towns ovor ton miles away from taxations for bridges over Newtown creek. A communication was received from the war department of the United States to. the effect that in view of the difficulties as to the legal settlement of the question of the Jurisdiction of the Brooklyn board of aldermen, tho two counties of Kings and Queens, would be allowed until June 1, tn commence (operations on Arernon avenue bridge over Newtown creek, but that was positively the last extension that would be granted. Tho board reappointed Dr. W.

liemsen Taylor of Astoria jail physician. Mil. CASSIDY EXPLAINS. Long Island City, L. March 10 Ex Excise Commissioner Josoph Cas.mly went before the Queens county grand jury yesterday after noon, of which Mayor Gleason is a member.

NsP' eFle' tho rumors that tho excise com Ifissiouers, who held office under tho Sauford aotiiinistration, would probably be indicted for mifijjeasauce in office. Tho "statement filed witflj; tho county clerk showed that the city'B exciau moneys collected for the year of 1M95 amounted to $19,500, while the report furnished Mayor Gleason from the city treasurer's office only credited the oxciao board with handing over 818.57;! during the year 1HU5. Cassidy. who was formerly treasurer of the board, had certified receipt from the city treasurer, Lucien Knapp, showing that ho had deposited 819,500 for tne exciso moneys received during 1895, but as 8922 of the amount had not been collected until December and 31, it had not boen deposited until January 2. When Mavor Gleason sought a statement of the moneys lie EOBiiea ny tne treasurer oi tne board in lot's, was given tho total, lesB the 1)22 deposited this year.

Cassidy made tho necessary explanation and that incident is closed. ESCALOP INDUSTRY RUINED. Greenpolnt, L. March 10 The recent gales and the scarcity of the bivalves are causing a pracitical famine In the escalop in I dustry at this place. The oscalops retail now for about $2 a gallon.

Last year there was an abundance of escalops in the bays and inlets around Greenpcrt, and consequently a large number of baymen engaged in the pursuit. This year the usual number of boats were engaged, but It soon became painfully evident that the bivalves were comparatively scarce. This caused destitution and suffering among the men and their families, who were directly engaged in the escalop fishery and compelled many to give up the business altogether. The catch at present Is small, averaging only a few bushels a day. where previously tons were caught in a few hcurs.

TWO PRISONERS DISCHARGED. I Long Island City. L. March 10 Tho jury in tho case of Charier. Strobel, indicted for as i sault in tho first degree on the complaint of Martin Kohr of Newtown, rendered a verdict of not guilty yesterday afternoon in tho Queens county court.

A jury also acquitted John Ken nedy of Oyster Bay on the indictment charging him with murderously assaulting Jiuiiei: Mur i ray. on December 31 last. Judge Garretsou discharged both prisoners. FORTY CONVERTED. i Brookhaven, 1.,.

March 10 The revival services which have been held in tho Methodist church, of which tho llov. J. Nash is pastor, i clogod Sunday. Tho result shows that over forty jiersoiiH have prolossed conversion and have joined the church. Services nio continued in Boveral of the south side villages, i CAPTAIN WOODS' TRIAL.

Long Island City, L. March 10 The Gloa son board of police conimiHsionerii held a moot ing at the city hall last ovoning to hear tho charges preferred against Police Captain Anthony S. WoodB. The specifications includo general incompetency, neglect of disobedience of orderH and ignorance police manual. Tho captain, who woa.the first man were in charge of the affair.

TRYING EDSON'S DISCOVERY. Port Jefferson, L. March 10 Long Islanders, always up to the times are just now interested in Dr. Cyruo Edson's aseptolin treatment for pulmonary troubles. Dr.

Many of this place is believed to ho the firBt physician to introduce tho treatment in this country and was eloselv followed by a Patchogue doctor. Both report excellent results. Probably one of the first patients to take the new "treatment in New York was Captain Chauncey Edwards, ex tax collector and a life long resident of this town. Captaia EdwardR for several yoars paBt haB spent the winter in Aiken, S. C.

Last fall, instead of going South, he took up his residence in New York and began Dr. Edson's treatment. He speaks in the highest terms of the results and will to his home hero May 1. NEWS FROM BARCELONA. Setauket, L.

March 10 A letter has been received by friends here from Mrs. Herbert Walcott Bowcn. wife of the consul general at Barcelona, Spain, describing the riot there, in which the mob. angered by the action of tha United States congress regarding Cuba, proceeded to stono the house of the American consul, defacing the American emblem over the doorway and tearing up and tramping on the American Mrs. Bowen was.

until married in Now York last year. Miss Augusta Vingut, daughter of George T. Vingut, who owns much property in this place. The family reBided hero the greater part of the year until Miss Vingut was married. The handsome estate is located on the north side of Setauket bay and adjoins that of the Stong's.

MISSIONARY SOCIAL. Sea Cliff. L. March 10 A birthday party and sociable, given last night by the Women's Foreign Missionary society, was a great suo cess both financially and socially. An excellent programme was rendered, as" follows: Piano duct.

Misses G. Worth, and N. Maidment opening prayer, tho Rev. J. O.

Worth; remarks by E.J Rinehurt vocal solo, Frederick Mullen; recitation. Miss Olivo V. Peck; violin solo, Dr. Nois of the Salvation army address on the missionary society's work, bv Mrs. if.

E. Battershall; selections by the male quurtet, H. C. Martin, E. Fenner, Will C.

Smith and J. M. Martin; violin solo. Dr. Neis; vocal solo, with violin accompaniment.

byE. Fenner and Dr. Nois; address on the missionary work, by Mrs. J. O.

Worth of Glen Head; Miss Lillian Pcarsall, accompanist. At the close of the programme refreshments were served. COLLISION AT GREENPORT. Greenport, L. March 10 The steamer Montauk of the Montauk Steamboat company, while making her first trip of the season yesterday between Sag Harbor and New York, on arriving at Greenport wharf ran into the ftshins smack Lady Elgin, Captain McCall, moored alongside the dock, and stove a hole in the Montauk's starboard bow, fortunately above the water The passengers on board were badly seared, but order was soon restored.

The Montauk Is a sister boat to the ill fated steamer Shelter Island, lately lost on tho const of Florida. The Montauk continued on her journey. The damage was not serious. DIFFER ON THE SITES. Rockvillo Center.

L. March 10 Tho congregation of the now division of the First Methodist Protestant church mot in Woods' hall, last evening, to elect trustees and consider the several sites offered for tho new church. The latter subject occupied the whols evening. Thosi, wishing the new church to be located in East Rockaway said they could guarantee a site and the Ocean3ido people aleo offered a site and would guarantee subscriptions of 81,100. No trustees were elected.

A CHILD'S NARROW ESCAPE. Farmingdale. L. March 10 Agnes Far rell. tho 8 year old daughter of John Farreli of this place, was walking on tho track, going homo from the village last evening, when the west bound train canio along.

She did not notice the approach of the cars until tho engineer whistled. She then became bewildered and was just brushed by the cow catcher as the train passed by. The child was unhurt but badly scared. WANT THE SHERIFF'S FEE REDUCED. Riverhead.

L. March 10 Elbert A. Fanning and Samuel Tuthill, representing the Riverhead Town Agricultural society, appeared boforo the board of supervisors yesterday afternoon and presented a request that the s'beriff's fee of 83 a week for the board of prisoners bo reduced to 82. The contract for building the new children's home at Yaphank was awarded, the building to cost 810,000. THE OYSTER BUSINESS GOOD.

Port Jefferson, L. March 10 During tho past few weeks the local oystor doalers have boon unable to procure oysters enough for their trade, owing to the severe weather, and hb a result, business this week is booming. Tho Suwassett Oyster company has Beveral boats at work and are flhipping rapidly. Oyster men on tho north side expect a very btisj' season aud a good so t. APPROPRIATION FOR TOWN POOR.

Jamaica, L. March 10 The town board of Jamaica, at a meeting this morning, passed a resolution to submit to the voters at the next annual town election a proposition to appropriate $3500 for the support of the poor of the town for the ensuing year. This Is in addition to $7,000 of excise moneys. DELEGATES CHOSEN. Sea Cliff.

L. March 10 At a meetin.T of Puritan lodge, I. O. or G. held last evening.

E. J. Hurley, Mrs. R. B.

Furoy and Wansor were elected delegates to the counts lodge at Springfield: alternates, J. Forgot 0" H. Leighton and Mrs. F. Walker.

1 LONG ISLAND OBITUARY RECORD. Southampton, L. March 10 Mrs. Mary P. Jagger.

widow of Daniel Jaggor, diod yesterday morning at her homo in Southampton. Deceased, who was in the 7Sth year of har age" has boen for some time suffering from a com! iilieotlon of diseases. Funeral services will be leld to morrow afternoon. Whitestorie, L. March 10 David Dater, a well known reroi lent of this place, died' at hie home on the shkro yestorda at the advanced age of 80 years.

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