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BROOKLYN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 1885. SIX PAGES. THREE CENTS. VOL. 40.

NO. 97. YESTERDAY'S 8O0IETA ITAUANA DI HCTCO SU000RS0. THE NEW SIGNAL SERYIOE. An Important Addition to National SCENE ON A CAR FREE TRADE.

ROBINS ISLAND. CONSOLING HIM EDUCATIONAL. NATIONAL GUARD OHAMPlONSHiP. Tho Annual Games at tno Tblrteenth Regiment Armorf. Last evening tha third annual gamea for the championship of the Nation! QuKfl ol the United 8tte, under tha ausplcea of Company Thirteenth Regiment, were held at the Armory on Flatbaih avenue.

The nailery well filled with spectator! ana great Interest was manifested in the games. Tho games were in charge of tho following gentlemen Judge of Walk a O. Austen. Judges at Finish William Valletto, K. CL A.

Thomas P. Malloy, 0. A. W. C.

Willmer, S. T. A. O. Timers P.

8. Donahue, W. H. Robertion, W. A.

O.J O. A. Avery, M. A. O.

Clerk of Course F. P. Snyder, W. A. 0.

Assistant Clerk B. J. Ryan, Company Thirteenth Regiment Scorers Samuel Tremble; 0. A. H.

Thrush, K. A. Thomaa M. Buckley, W. A.

O. Marshal Private George F. MoSkimmlng. The prizes consisted of a gold modal for each of the winners in tho several events, and a silver medal for those taking second place. There wero fourtoon events on the programme, consisting of running, walking and hurdle races, a tug of war and jumping.

The Thirteenth, Seventh and Eighth Regiments were represented, and most of tha events proved exceedingly interesting. The evening opened with a fifty yard dash. The first heat was won by J. Smith, of Company Seventh Regiment, Mr. G.

Constable, of Company Thirteenth Regiment, coming in a close eeoond. Timo 0 1 5 ssconda. The second heat was won by H. W. Kraft, of Company Thirteenth Regiment, Mr.

Percy Worth, of Company Seventh Regiment, coming in second, tha time be lue fi 2 5 seconds. The third heat was won by Mr. Annual Ball "In Saengcrbcind Hall. ITIaror Ijow Amons (be Guests. The second annual ball of the Sooieta Ital tana dl Matuo Succorao was held last evening in Saen gerbund HalL In anticipation of the promised attendance of Mayor Low, many prominent IUIIscb of New York and Brooklyn wero present, and those who wen not prominent outside toelrown circles numbered about BOO.

The great event of the evening, aeoondary, of oouxse, to the exercises in which the Mayor waa to participate, as tho visit of the Garibaldi Loglon, of New York City, wa0 marched from Hamilton Ferry eighty strong. Thr nnusual uniforms of red blouses, with green facings, ta bine gfty browsers, together with handsome flags am band of twoWe pl(ice8) tt traoted much attention alov, the lino of march. With the Garibaldians were many r.j,a)Waa marched along with wraps thrown over their bar. Before start, ingrrom theferrythey were met by reception oommlt tea of the Brooklyn aoolety, who nuroiod with them. The battalion was ofBcorod by Meaira.

Ettieat pasari, David Forro, L. Mazolla, Or. Morolll, gentile well known among tbe Italian population N. Dlsanu and R. M.

Agaijlto were the color bearers. Arrived at Saeogerbund Hall the visitors were enthusiastically received, and were shortly afterward marching around the hall ln a series of military ovolutlons, watched by an admiring crowd and accompanied by the embers of tbo Brooklyn society. As they rangsd themselves along one side of the room Mayor Low arrived, and was warmly received. Taking his place at the head of the room ho watched the evolutions for sometime, and not without ourloslty. Ho was supported right and left by Assistant District Attorney J.

(T. Shorter, Chief Clerk Arthur H. Wslklsy, Counselor James a. Tighe, Csplsln Phltlp H. Knickerbocker, Batksr 8.

Cantonl, the Italian Vice CoubuI, Dr. L. TJllo and sat', eral other gentlemen. When tbe exercises ceased Captain Spasari stepped forward, by request, and presented Dr. Dllo with a haudsome diploma, heavily framed, constituting him ono of tbo honorable vice presidents of the society for life, in recognition of bis labors ln Brooklyn and Now York for the csuse of tho Italian citizens.

Tho act was accompanied by a good deal of Italian and ma oh smiling and bowing. Mayor Low also smiled and bowed when the diploma wis'oxhlbl ted to him, and he congratulated the recipient This was followed by a graceful speech by Dr. Olio, ln which ho welcomed Mayor Low and of ooorae referred to Garibaldi. Mayor Low agatn Bmlled and bowed, and replied briefly ln graceful terms, which, on boing translated to tbe company, evoked enthusiastic applause. "Brook yn," ho said, "was glad to wslcoms her Italian citizens.

He woleomed them as liberty loving men, and the United States could not but feel proud of her Italian citizens who were Infused with tho samo spirit as was Victor Emannol when harassed by his onomles in the day of his worst disaster, when he was asked to give up the constitution, and said, Tha home of Sardinia knows the path of exile, but not that ot Every Italian who brought that spirit to the United States would be sure of a warm welcome." The Mayor concluded with another smile and bow and a few words of welcome to the society. The speoch was translated by Dr. Ullo, and was followod by ringing applause. In tho supper room the delegates of tho various Italian societies assembled shortly afterward, and toasted Mayor Low and each other In Italian chainpague, specially imported for the occailoii. Dr.

Ullo proposed tbo Mayor's health, to whloh duo response was made, followed by a toast to the oity, over which he presides by Mr. Low, which was responded to by Ur. Scaxagnsro, of Niw York. Italian speeches followo for thirty minutes, each addressed to the distinguished visitor, who bowed and smiled just as gracsfully as if he understood every word of what was said. The Italian heart was fired when Mr.

Low gingerly ubbled some Italian comfituros. Owing to slokuess of tlio Count Thaon do Rivel and Cav. Sicctil de Ca sali (editor of VJScco Vltalia), their absence was apologized for and their health afforded anot her opportunity for the encouragement of the Italian champagne industry. Couterao's bind fttrnlthed eijolleat music, and the largo company tripped it lightly until the email, hotys. Amoug the merrymakers word some notably excellent dancers, such ai only the sunny clime of the land of the olive produces.

Among tbe guests wero F. de Martlul, O. Kertizza, F. Coechlna, L. Cas telUul, E.

Ardizzone, O. Ollvari, A. Cafiero, Sava rese, II. Georgi, A. Adinolfi, G.

Oostanzo, C. Giliberti, G. Cappola, S. Vaccaro, M. Do iim ma, G.

Tur jo, F. Castellano, V. Savareso, Silvia, A. Sassa, F. Eiposl to, S.

Gricco, S. Somma, G. Dell'Oglio, C. Cucnrnollo, S. Mareaca, Salvatore Vaccuro, Yinconzo, Savarose, Raffaele Scarpatl and others.

The eveut was a finauclal success and will add materially to the fuiula of tho society. But tho inombors attaou more weight to the moral importance of the occasion, as ono of the first public recognitions of the Italian citizens as a body iu Brooklyn. POLITICAL POINTS. In the charter election yesterday at Pdrt Jervls, N. the entire Democratic ticket was elected.

The Woman's Rights bill was defeated in tbe Now York Assembly last night, lacking eight votes of tho utimbsr necessary for its passage. The Stats olootlon in Michigan yesterday for the choice of Supreme Court Justice aud Rigents of tbe University resulted ln a sweeping Democratic Fusion victory. In Detroit the Fusion majority was 5,498, aud the majority ln the Stale may reach 20,000. Returns of the Chicago municipal election received up to midnight last night indicated the re election of Carter H. Harrison to the Mayoralty by a smalt majority and the success of the remainder of tho Demo, cratio city ticket.

Joslah W. Wright, Demoorat, wag yesterday eleoted Mayor of Princeton, N. over C. Robinson, his Republican opponent. Tho remainder of tbe Republican city ticket waa elected.

At tho municipal election in Cincinnati on Monday Amos Smith, Republican, wa3 elected Mayor over George rke, Democrat, The Republicans also elected their candidates for Mayor ln Cleveland and Columbus, and tho Democrats carried Toledo. In St. Louis yesterday D. It. Francia, Democrat, waa elected Mayor over William L.

Ewlng, tho Republican incumbent. The Mabone Federal officials in Virginia wilt next be made to turn their fitces to the setting sun, in strict accordance with Civil Service roform, too, for their of ike i were tllstlnrtly worked for all they were worth. Boston lYanicript It ls hinted time ex President Arthur proposes to preserve all hlB state papers. As these consist chiefly of tailor's bills aud orders to tho Fronch cook, It is very important that they should be preserved. Atlanta C'onsiidid'oii Tho Secretary of tho Navy ought to give the pets of the department who have been acting as wall flowers in Washington for the last derade somethiug to do by sending them to Panama.

Chicago Under our system the choice of executive officers ls given to the City Council, either directly or, in some casea, indirectly, by giving to it, or to one branch of It, tho right to confirm or rf ject.tho Mayor's noniius ti tne, which meana the right to drive "bargains," To this feature of tho old system, of which ours is a specimen, tbe failure of city government Is largely due. Signs are multiplying that au escape from this condition will soon be sought in the direction where Brooklyn has found relief. Boston Advtrliter If reports are true Senator John Sherman has not lost any of his old ambitions and has added a new assortment to the list. It is now alleged that he is anxions to supersede Senator Edmunds ae President pro tern, of tho Souuto. Bnt as the Vermont statesman has done nothing to forfeit tho confidence of bis party, it is scarcely likely that Senator Sherman's quest for this place will bo any more successful than his hunt for the Presideucy was In 1830.

He has no doubt concluded that If this honor is to como to him it mut come quickly, as his own seat iu the Senate aud the supremacy of his party iu that body are likly to depart on tho 4th of March, 1887. Philadelphia Timet General Lawton did his duly in standing with his people during the late war between tho States. He did it as thousands of others did who havt since been honored by tho United States Government, and he Buffers simply through the malignity and the meanness of a party tbat, beaten from every popular stronghold, Is Intrenched for the time In au accidental majority iu tho Senate. We hope and bollovo tbat President Cleveland will find a way to right tho wrong to thlB distinguished Georgian. Atlanta Constitution A.prudont patriot in New Ynrk ia arming himself with triplicato Dctltlons and "backings." He would llko to be a consul; if ho can't get a consulate he is willing to take charge of one of tho lighthouses on the lakes failing to obiain that bo will consent to sorre his cuuutry as mall agent ou the Utica aud Black River Railroad.

What he will do if Mr. Cleveland refuses him tbat is not stated, but it is probublo that ho will write a letter to tbe Sun pointing out that the appointment of Postmaster Pearson has rent tho Democratic Party ln aln. PnlindelpAirt Hecord Tho Republican Party, as such, had no special lnter ostin Postmaster Pearson's reappointment. He has never permitted assessments upon his employes, nor given them any time to do political work. He would not oven interfere with the rogular delivery of letters to allow the carriers to vote for Blaine.

Kot a Republican can get an appointment, or has had' ono, except through the open door of competitive examinations. The business basis of tbe office will bo strengthened by his reappointment, but it has no political bearing ex oept as It conimen ls tbe Admli.lstration to tbo people for daring to do right. Baton Herald Commissioner Black settled tbat case against himself when ho asked the rosiguatiou of a woman, aud tbo daughter of a soldier, against whoso personal or official character thero ia no complaint. If good character and official fidelity does not protect the incumbent of a non political office, the sex of woman should weigh down the scale ln her favor. Draw the Hue ou the side ot worthy women, and especially tha soldier's daughter.

Philadelphia Times If anybody bad told us during tbo late Presidential campaign that ono result of a Democratic victory would be a more conservative method of bookkeeping at the Treasury Departmoot, and that this would bo sharply criticized by leading Republican organs, we could not have believed the prediction. Wo were told, on tho contrary, that the Democrats could not be trusted to manage tho finances or to provide seouritlea for tho currency any inoro than to discriminate against rebels ss pensioners or claimants. What a good thing it is to discover that tbe country has two parties fit to govern it. Boitvn Herald THE BROOKLYN HOSPITAL. The following is the monthly statement made by the Brooklyn Hospital authorities Number of patients Males 68 Females 19 77 Admitted during tho month Males.

33 Females 15 61 Total under treatment Medical Surg cal cases Discharged during tbe month Recovered Improved Unimproved Died RumaiTilRi MKrfih 31. 18 15... 128 74 23 80 1 2 7 128 Number of cases treated in the Orthopedic Dispen TCnmhar nl i trMbid in tha General DiSDenSarv ICS sary. 93 Minor operations 1 Number of days! treatment ot obaritj patients 1.863 FANCY DRESS RECEPTION Given by KIbji Somborn to Her Friend Last Evening. Miss Sarah Somborn, of No.

237 Backets street, gave a fsnoy dress reception last evening to her many friends. The parlors of her resldenee were brilliantly Illuminated and were well filled with guests. The festivities began at an early hour and wan not concluded until long after midnight. At la o'clock anpper was served. Among thosa present vera Bob.

art Hilllard, Miss Ida Reamer, Sadie and Maria Hicks, Hiss Emm Mott, Edward Arthur Campbell, Harry and jtdvatd Somborn, Gertrude Count, CL 8. Ooarsn, W. J. BsBjuajB, Muses not WWum P. Sewers! Surprtaea la ibe LiOQg Idand The elections were held in all the towns of Long Island yesterday.

There waa an entire absence of disorder. The Democrats fared badly ln several of their strongholds, by reason of having made some objectionable nominations. The party lost thoir Saptr visorohlp ln North Hempsterd, Isllp, Huntington and Babylon, and do not make any gams else who re. Ia Jamaica, Mr. Wycioff, a Bepnblican, was elested to the office of Justice of tha Fence through a trade.

The omplete returns from the several towns are as follows: In tho town of Newtown, Thomas F. McOowan was elected Supervisor, William O'Gorman, town clork, and Frtncla McEenna Police Justice. Tbe whole Democratic ticket was successful. In Jamaica tbo Democrats elected Qeorge H. Oresd, Supervisor William E.

Everett, town clerk Samuel E. Tandervser, assestor; George Dnrlsnd, receiver of taxes Aury MHu, ovsrsoer of poor William F. Wyck off and Joseph S. Hlgble, justices. In tbe town ot Hempstead tbe Republicans elected Martin V.

Wood, Supervisor Thomas V. Smith, town clerk Benjimin V. Clowes, jnstice of tho peace Treadwslt Abrams, receiver of taxes Roswell El drldge. town treasurer Pstor Vandewatar, commissioner of highways. The Deniosrati in the town of Oytter Bsy electsd John Cashaw, Supprvlaor John Ramssn, town clerk; Peter Van Wicabn, collector; A.

H. Fen schel. Justice Cf tbo pescs Isiao W. Valentine, commissioner of highways; George Kay, excise commissioner. In the tewn of Huntington the Democricy wis routed through a bolt led by ex Supervisor Rogers, a Democrat, aod the holding of a convention which ndorjiid most of the Republican candldoirs.

The auocoteful candidates are all Republicans, as follows Supervisor, John F. Wood Town Cierk, Joseph Irwin; Collsctor, Joseph Matthias; Assessor, John Excise Commissioner, Robert F. Gurney. Tbe Republicans oarrled the town of North Hempstead, elocllng for Supervisor, Augustus Dantou; Town Clerk, Valentine Dowulni? Collector, EJward Kel sey. It ls thought that Henry C.

Morrell, tbe Democratic candidate for Justice of the Peace, ls elected by three or four msjorlty. The Democrats havo carried Southold, electlug Henry A. Reeves to the position of Supervisor. Brooknsvou town electod a majority of the candidates ou the Democratic ticket. Supervisor, James E.

Bailey; Town Clerk, II. P. Hutchinson Colloator, John Roe Smith. Tho Democrats swept the dock ln Flushing, electing the whole ticket save ono, couslaulo. The successful ones aro Joseph Dykes, Supervisor; Luke J.

Connor ton. Town Clerk; James Quinian. Receiver of Taxes; Frank Iluuold and Clarence Drew, Justices of the Peaco; James Leonard and Michael Jench, Orerscrs of tlio Poor, Chatiucey Bedrll, tho Democratic candidate for Receiver of Taxes in Hempstead, Is elected by twelve majority; Tho Republicans carried their whole ticket through in Isllp, Jnsiah Bobbins being electe1 Supervisor, H. R. Clock, Town Clork; W.

F. Clock, Collector; Van Bureu Hnlso, Assessor. Stephen A. Titus, Republican, wss elocted Supervisor ln Babylon by a smail majority. OI11TLAKY.

Ror, K. IV. Smvteil, If. It. Eov.

E. N. Sawtell, D.D., a late reimlent of Brooklyn, died of pueumoma at New Brighton, S. on Monday morning, whero his familr has resided for a few mouths pant. Dr.

Sawtell, who bad passed bis 80th year, was born aud educated ln New England. Ue began his mlnistrr lu ariy life ami was nnnsnally successful, particularly lu the southern and western wilds of our country, being strongly auima'ed by a love of travel and by an anxiety to diswomitiate the doctrines of true Christianity. His benevolence and bis zeal in erecting churches and seminaries of learning for the youutt kuew no bounds. Ho was mainly instru nental iu establishing a female Fcmitiary at Ciovelaml, 0 not only giving bis time uud attention to this work, but donating thrt laud aud money to this now popular institution. Ilo was also warmly interested in aeamen.

It was tltr UKh tits rfirts Ih.al a Boamau's cliaiiel for the beneiit of KOilnrs of tills and other countries was built at llvre, Francn, where ho resided aud mini! ilstored to their wants for a period of nearly twenty years. Tills is only a faint out ine uf tho useful career of this Cliri tia i genii man. He was the author ot "Church Manual." 'Plr for Ft'iualu Knuea tiou," "Treiwured Moments," Ale. The announcement ol Ins dea will be received witu regret br thoie who knew, honored aud loved him for his rare attainments. MUST PAY THK BILL.

In the City Court, beforo Judgo Clements, yosterday, King St Adams Bued John McDonald for $383.85 for masonry supplied on tbo order of William Nitz, acting for dofendant. Tho stone was ftirul tiud for tuecoufltruetiou of houses ou the corner of Herkimer street and SaratoKa avenue Tno Court, having held an inquest into tbe clrcuiustsnces, rendered judgment for the plaintiffs for the full stnouut. LomciaL. In Common Council seated Session. Mosnar.

April fl, 1B85. On roll call Theophilus Olona. president. In thB ohsir, and a quornm of membors present, the minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. l'ETITIONB, BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS.

By Aid. Mnthis Bill of Francis Weokes, amounting to the smn of $155.8.1. Accompsniod ly resoiut on direct. ng proper o.fiters ti pay th i same. Adopt.

I. Br Aid. MaC'arty Potiti of I), tl. Valentine askinic tht action be deferred in tne ni itterof gr.tnling iranohiso rar tirotd on avenuo. ItuforreJ to Committee on Railroads.

By same Cominonio ttlon from H. L. OooHttle urging for use in the puli.tc irdeu li.iua Urenailo. Referred to (Jominitloo ou Public Lands and Buildings. COMMUNICATIONS FHOM OFFICEBS.

From Department City Works Transmitting communication relative to elevator for Municipal Building. Adopted. From sameTransmitting com nunl'. ition rotative, to the vontilat ind Dlumoiuir in ttw Mali. Adoyied.

From Donartnl'int ol Fire I'r inimitt nx commnnioation relative to t.io tin eiug of the horse. nui.i department nir tho mtli or jril, t6ij. Adnptol. r'rom Uepittuent of Cits Works Transmitting proposals fur furnishing st itiouory, blanks, for tho several depa. tnients.

Justices' etc. Referred Co tbe Committee on Printing and ipnliei. Kro.n tot Auditor IVansmittinir statement of claims audited duiing tho week uuainx April 4. lSd5. Ordered on uto.

nErOItTH OF COMMITTEES. Kr.tm Committee on Polioo an'! Kxcise Thst the nroper offuerbe liroctoil to re lease mo ni es corner of Court and Buth'r streets tnr use ol First 1. strict Polioa Court. Adopted. roin Committee on Rsilro.ids rornuHiioa to ttis Brooklyn I KailroaJ Company to clunzo a portion of Uu ir rout.

Adopted. MOTIONS AND UESOLL'TIONS. By Aid. Bowers To caus gas lamp Hist side of Gr.mi avouue, north of Uato a enue, 1 1 1 uncapp. l.

A.iopted. By ssmo Ordinance to ditict own of i.s rth si Je of Quincy street, bolweon Onus and Frsnkun a.enucs, to llajf tho de.ralks site slid I. its. A lopl jJ. Ky amo Ordinance todir ct lots north sine ol Greuuo svonue, beteree.i GranJ and Cissson avenues, to (once tho saiuo.

Adopted. By Aid. Collins List of appointees as Commissioners of DoeJs. Adoptod. By paroo 1 take from resolution of Mtrcli 110, 18S5, relative to It.

tin op premise. coruorof Bu hwick avenue and rttarg street tor use astlieTnird District Police Court. Agreod to. AM. mo.ed thit tho res lution lie to the Committeo on i'uolic Linn nrul Bui.tlinics Airr ed to.

By same To cause lee; of cu sii'i gutter to be repsireJ in the Tivonty lirsl Wnrd. Adooti d. By Aid. Kaiio To cau an iron drinking I'ltintain to be or" to'l conlor of Coluulb.a jlld II irris ntr.eta. A.h.pted.

By Aid. C'ontter cau a feet ot corn and gutter to be repsued andr not in the Tnirteonth Ward. Ado.t'd. By same I'o cause a now cr sswau to bo laij troin iris northerly side ol lileventh trcet. across Third Btreot.

Adopted. By sam i 'I'" cntis 3 feet of curb anil sutler to be re psiion in tlio Nmiit entri Wanl. Aiioptei. Hj AM. irran To cause foet ol curb and gutter to bo repa rod in the ontn Wanl.

Adopted. By AJ 1. uner Perinission fo Mr. o'i Ileil to build a frame oiteuaion ond raise roof of houso 2rft Sooth Third street. Adopted.

By AM. Curran To roscind resolution found on psiie 456, minutes of March 1IW5. Aureed to. By Aid. Curran To cu tfas seppiy piufli of the Com ram Cjuncll Chamber aud Committoo Rooms to be enlarged.

Adopted. By AM. Kino Permiesioa to Th Williams to ro tain ono Orick build on rear of promises No. UliO and Jlii Hicks strout. Ad By aime l'ertnission to fc.len Msnning to build a one story framo building ou west sidtt of l'oarth avenuo.

Adopted By amo Permission to Thomas McUrath to build a one story Ir.voo buudiui on south side ol Douglass street. Adopted. By Aid. F.nKls That Commis itonr City Woriis be dire ted to nd'ortise lor prop sals 1 1 dredge out slip foot of Division avenuo. Ad p'ed.

Aid. tlrenin moved to uke from tablo resolutions of March au relativo to elevator fur Municipal Bai.din. Agrt od to. Aid. Creum; then mored to amend the resolutions by aiidinif tho olloiving: Tnat toe contract bo mulo witu tno loivost rirst ciasi biddsr, bidders boinx allowed to natnu an additional pneo lor the ottrs street Connection rec iinuiendod." Holorrodlotho Committee on Lnds and Bu Idingb.

Uf Aid. Grening That Commissioner of City Works be d.re led to aiLertUe for propiMais for onmhiLif icu lor tho public building! and baths forlheyesr Adopted. Bysime porohase carpets and oil cloths for the room, oi keeper ol Mun cipal Building Adopted. By Aid McCarty Permio'ion to Brooklyn hlevat' Rat. road Company to builJ a temporary oalinz station corner of Waverly and Park a.en les.

Adopted. By uame Permuai to Joun Carry to build a ono iUtj frame bnildinit on Fourth avenue north of Cirroll street. Adopted. By uno Permission to Mrs. Dolsn ruso roof or premises No.

4U Vandorhilt aTonue. Adoptod. By ainie That Oity Clork bo 1 1 publish a pnblio notice that tho Committer on Railroads will nrt o.nrodor tho application c. tr.e liait Itive and mii ItaMrod Company on I'ridaj. AprirJt, IS45, at a o'clock P.

in tbe Common Council Cba nbur. Bys.imo To causo tho old wells corner of Nassau and TTd'l streets, and Tillary and Uttio and Plymouth streets to be retiliod ind rollaxgod. Adopted. Aid. Mathia That Coinuiissuno.

ol city Works bo directed to furnish caipcH and window shades for the ro ims of Superintendent oi nua.uiii.no. o.o,nfc By samo To cansa J.IKWieol onro and gutts to bo re By samo To cause J.IKWieot ooro anu goner to paired and reset in the Fouisnjh nL Adopted By Aid, To caus a.otXI feel of curb aud to be repaired and rei io the I iMirte. nih Ward Adt (ratter Adotitod. Kv Aid. Merg.e Pernil to Bro O.ty and iVjw town lUilrosd Company i construct a siding in Kim placo 'HAi feet aoutri rty lrom tho southwest oomcr of Fulton 5tBy mo l'ermi8ion 1 1 William V.

Wtinsch to substitute a list for a peaked root on houso 1U4 Myrtle aToaue. Byssrn9 To cause woll in Tillary, near Folton stroet, to be nlled in and ll.tgKed over. Adopted. By Aid. iNicboia i sting members ot Assembly to urge pa oigo of a niii i.nibitiug use ot steam on tne surface it Atlantic avenaft, alter completing an etavabad cute railway.

Adopted. By Aid. Olooa To pnrchasa fl.0 worth of car tickets for nse o( Engineer's Bureau, Department of Guy Works. Adopted. By samo Directing proper officers to rotund moneys whor an assessment (or a local in sic of actu .1 COit tDereof, or WUere such aaoastnent has beon re v.s id.

Adoptad. By same Directing proper officers to pay bill of Thomas B. Si'iobotham for printing docu nonts common Cooncii. Keferrvd to Committee on Print. and ritllonery.

By samo Permission to Patrick Koscne to remove a house from Duuglass street to Fourth aveoua. Adopted. By Aid. Ualotard rmissiun to J. II.

Kohhnan to erect frame aivning coroer ot Lafayetlo and Nourand avenues. Adoptod. By siino To take from tho table the report of the Urn mi'tei on Public Hea lb, rMatue to th adoption a new sinituy ordmtneo to bo koon sec. 111. andrguauog tho c.

mitructicn ol privy privies and cesspools. Agreed to. By umaTo adopt thesbive report. By Aid. Scott Appointing Jams A.

Kelden a Loramis sioner of Deeds. Adopted. Bysima Pormiasion Jo li nil. Clay ton to build a frame eito.isi.in. No.

1.010 Laf iyott avenuo. Adoptod. Br same Permission tc property owners oa Uhajiner strout, between and Bud avenues, to construct a sewer. Adoptod. By mo To repair and reset curb and gutter in Twonty filtnWard.

Adopted. By Aid. Kan To cause 5,000 feetuf curb and goiter to be repaired and reset In tho Suth Ward. Adupted. By Aid.

McCarty To causo S.UOUfentof curb and gutter to repaired and reset iu the FilUi W.rd. Adopted. By Aid. Ijcott To cause a water tro jgb lor hors to be placed In Irontol 1.898 Fulton street. Adopted.

By sams To resaind resolnU passed Juno IB84, providing for shads trees In vlelnity ol Tenia Precioet Station House. Adoptod. By same Toeauw.tneivw lira shad trees to be ptaead to violoity of Tenth Precioet Station House. Adopted. By AW.

Sterl ng Topsr bilto. Thmjaa Smoootaam for prtaUnc dovaanmts ot Common OoaoeU referred early tal5aiS Perai? Lta to Michael CtolliBStp bolM a elona BOP? IB. sTOBSCH OTTltwy.w vv. 1 isiai, wn rgjys Guard Snstructf on. The Signal and Telegraph Corps which has Just been organized in the Second Division will in a few days begin Its study and praotico of this extremely Interesting and valuable branoh of the State service.

The simple statement that this new corps la under the general supervision of Major General Edward L. Mol inenx, the Division Commander, speaks volumes for Its complete and practical success. This branoh of the State servioe has but lately been adopted by tho military authorities, and is the outcome of the Signal Corps, which was formed a few years ago in the Elev. enih (now Fourth) Brigade, and adopted by the State authorities, Tho old corps was merely experimental, and for the purpose of demonstrating the utility and practicability of such an organization in the Natloml Guard, and the complete success of the experiment la Bhown by its adoption and the establishment of a permanent signal and telegraph corps, aa a separate and distinct branoh of. the service.

Tho Second Division Signal and Telegraph Corps wllfconsiit or a small body of carefully picked men, of 18 years of age and upward, and will Include practical telegraphers. Tho course of intttuotlon will con. slst, at first, ot the study of signaling with flags and torches, and as soon as this bss been fully mastered then the course of instruction will be extended so as to fnclndn the flying or field telegraph and the heliograph, or sun telegraphing. The system ot signaling ud is identical with that nud by the Signal Service of tho United States Army and ia vary simple and easy to acquire, and with one or two months' careful study and practice any one may become proficient In Its use. The drills of the corps will for a while be held weekly, and as soon as the weather will permit they will be held out of doors and will include both day and night signaling.

The outdoor drills will be held at Prospect Park, from tho topi of high buildings in tho city and from other noar by points that are available. In addition to their regular signal duties the members will be carefully instructed in tho details of hesdqnartors work. This supplementary work will call for but one extra night Id the month from the men, and they will be regularly detailed therefor. On the occasion of division parades it is proposed that a sufficient number shall be mounted, without expense to themselves, and detailed to aot as orderlies to the Division Headquarters. This will give all tho members of the corps an opportunity to learn horsemanship In connection with their regular duties, and to many this would be a deolded advantage.

The number required for the corps has nearly been reached, and includes Beveral practioal telegraphero, and for tho few vacancies that remsln to be filled it is Seslred to select BUch as may have some knowledge of telegraphing, aud to sncb applicants it is proposed to give preference. The'men so far selected are all new to the National Guard and are enllstod for tho term ol five years, the same as In all othor branches of tho service. Tho expenses of joining are merely nominal and will include obtaining possibly one or two additional portions of tbo uniforms not furnished by the State, but conducivo to the comfort and heslth of the men. The instructors of the corps, Major George R. Herbert and Captain H.

L. Ferrlne, of tha Second Division Staff, have both had practical and thorough oxperlonoe lu signaling, and both these officers may be found at the Division Headquarters, No. 19 Court street, every Monday and Friday night, at 8 o'clock. JTHE VESCELIUS COuKDY COMPANY. An Interesting Entertainment (or tro Benefit of tlie Ilartholdi Pedestal Fund.

An entertainment was given last evening at Music Hall by tha Veacelius musical comedy compiuy for tho benefit of tho Bartholdi Pedestal fund. Thougt every seat in the house was not occnpled the arilKa were somewhat compensated by the warm reception they woro given by the audience. As a prelude the jrohestra played several national and patriotic airs, wiloh were loudly applauded. A trio, consisting of tie Misses Louise, Frances and Eva Voscellua, sang "Stirs of the Night." A repetition of tho piece was demanded, but the young ladies refused to double the pleasure. "The Starry Flag," another patriotic soag, was sung by Mr.

A. T. Swartz with good effect. Miss Louise Vescelius sang a Tyrolene melody with deep feeling and expression. Tbi three young ladies reappeared aud sang tho two selections 'Spauish Girl's Danco" and "Libiity Enlightening the World." The latter is a fresa production, but it waa very cleverly rendered by the Misses Vertcelius.

Tho musical part of tho programme concluded with a vocal solo, "No Father, No Mother. No Home," by Mr. Swartz, who seemed to enter into the spirit of this pathetic ballad. The second part consisted of tho representation of a burlesque of Pygmalion and Galatea," in wbich tho entire company took part. The piece gave tho audlouco an opportunity of seeing that the company not only coutalued good vocalists, but also sa toulshingly good actors and actresses.

Tbo programme was thickly interspersed with happy selections by the orchestra. UNIQUE LITERARY ASSOCIATION. Fun, Music and Dancing: in Irvln? Hall, Gales Avenue. Irving Hall, corner of Gates avenue and Irving place, was well filled last evening with the members and frleuda of the Uuiquo Literary Association, on the occasion ot the sixth aunual reception of tho latter. Thopleasaut event was opouod with au entertainment cousumtng about an hour and a half, aud couflisling principally of two dramatic porfor ances of adecidedly amusing oharacter entitled "Dutch Jnstice," a burlque in one act, and "Sudden Thoughts," a comely ln two acta.

Between theBo two laughable preseutations the audience was pleasingly entertained with au olio of readings by Miss Ella Rau dall. Professor Morso executed his part aa accompanist during tho evening witii entire satisfaction. Tho names of those participating in tbo dramatic performance are Messrs. G. P.

Baguall, C. W. Smith, A. A. Bag nail, S.

Thorpe, C. G. Wiune, S. Nichols, C. E.

Baguall and the Misses Ella Randall, Audio Erleksou aud Au nle Burdll. At the conclusion of tho entortaiumeut tho assembly adjourned to the spacious reception room in tho rear of the building, whtre dancing was indulged in until dawn. The committees having iinniodiato charge of tho reception were Exocutivo Coommittee 0. G. Wluue, A.

A. Bagnall, R. B. Shannon, 8. Thorpe and C.

W. Smith. Reception Committee C. W. Wiune, W.

E. Schutt, S. Thorpe and K. B. Shannahan.

The officers of the association aro President, ft. P. Bagnall; vies president, R. F. Barnard secretary, A.

A. Bagnall treasurer, It. B. Shannahan. T11E QUEENS COUNTf FAIR.

Some of tne Premiums to be Awarded Exhibitors. Tho horticultural exhibition of the Queens County Agricultural Society will be held on the grounds at Mineola, Juno 17 and 18. The premium list was issued yosterday. The sum of $20 is offered for tho best display of vegetables with $10 as a seoond premium. Othor premiums in this department range from $1 to $5.

Tho largest and best collection of strawberries will recolvo a premium of $25; second best $10. Tho persons exhibiting the largest uumber of varieties of berries will be compensated to the extent of $10, and a similar amount ls offered for the best quart of any now variety of berry. The best speclmons of plants in pots will also be worth $10 to tho grower. Hot house grapos will oommand premiums from $3 to $10. In tho floral department $10 is offered tor the best collection of plants ln pots, and tho samo amount for tho boat collection of foliago plants.

Cut flowers and rosea will command $10 premiums. All other premiums range from $1 to $5. Two premiums of $25 and $10 are offered for tho best displays ot agricult ral implements. Theso aro the only premiums offered the lmploment department. Greatest Interest centers in the horse department.

There are numorous premiums of $10, $15 and $20 for ordinary horses. The fast horses are attracted by the special premiums. In the free for all thero are four premiums of $150, $7fi, $50 and $25. Fivohorses must enter and threo compete. In tho 2:45 class tboro are four premiums of $100, $50, $30 and 20.

The premiums in the threo minuto cla's are $10. $20 and $10. and similar premiums are offered for single road horses owned in the county. The free all staUion race has premiums of $50, $30 and $20 allotted to it. A department has beou added for colts, in whloh the premiums range from $10 to $50.

THE UNION ATHLETIC CLUB. The Union Athletic Club of Brooklyn, formerly known as the North Side Athletio Club, will hold its inaugural outertalnment and reception to morrow evening at Turn Hall, on Meserolo atroot, E. D. Tho feature of the evening will be tbo presentation of the domestic drama, in two acts, entitled "The Toodles," which will be interpreted by the Amphion Dramatlo Society. The play will be followed by an athletic exhibition and the evening will end with danolng.

Among the members of the Union Athletio Club are John Gass mann, amateur champion fifty mile runner; John Mc Aullffe, amateur champion light weight boxer, and Louis Holmlg, amateur champion standing broad jumper of tho world. BKOOKLTNITES IN BERBUDA. Mr. Whitman Kenyon, of Union street Mr. Russell Irish and son, of Sackett street Mr.

and Mrs. Henry Sheldon, of Montaguo street, and Mrs. George Chauncey and children, of Honry street, are enjoying the mild and Invigorating air of the Bermudas Surrogate Jacob Barren will sail for tbo earns plaoe next Thursday, and wlU be followed by Mr. George Chauncey. The latter gentleman will spend a month on the island, and roturn to Brooklyn with his family.

A FEKttY FOR FAR ROCK AW AT. Articles incorporating the Old Rockaway Ferry Company were filed in the County Clerk's office at Jamaica yesterday by Charles McNeil and three others. The capital stock ls $1,000. It ls proposed to establish a ferry between the main land aud Hog Island, with a landing in front of the United States Hotel. FIRE IN.

TIIE WOODS AT BABYLON. On Monday afternoon fire broke out in Mr. Johnson's pine woods at West Babylon, and its origin is charged to a locomotive on the Long Island Railroad. The damage ls slight. About a week ago another piece of timber belonging to Mr.

Johnson was ruined by fire, and suit has been brought against the Long Island Railroad Company to recover $600. A CALL EXTENDED. The Presbyterian Churoh at Cutchogue has extended a call 'o tbo Rev. O. 0.

Morse. It is understood that he ls to accept. The pulpit has been vacant since the resignation of Rev. Mr. Whaler.

SALE OF THE LOPEU ESTATE. Charles S. Loper died at Biverhead recent ly, loavtng a largo estate. On Monday bis real estate lu Suffolk: County wis MM. Tha luia nliu4 WM Mr.

Philips Assaults His Daughter's Escort. Tbe Manager of an Easteri District Shoo Store in aa Embarrassing Predicament. Chased Through the Streots by Officers. Bis Explanation of the Incident. A few evenings ago a handsome, stylish looking, self possessed young lady of about twsnty four Snmmere emerged from Harding's shoo store, at No.

191 Grand street, near Fifth, at half past nice o'clock, and stood ou the sldevrslk for a moment until joined by a fine looking man, fully six feet two Inch! ln height, with blonde hair and a small, light auburn mustache, who baited a passing horse car on its way to tho ferries. Tho lady carried a pair of shoes neatly wrapped ln paper on her arm, and tho gentleman gallantly assisted her on tho platform without the aid of the urbane conductor, who stood ready to perform that service. When the couple bad entered the car a short, stout gentleman, sited about fifty five years, without a word of warning, attacked tho tall man and ln a moment bad hi in grasped tightly by tbo cars. A scuffle ensued, during which tbe tall man hurried from tbo car whilo three or four men held his assailant Thai lady followed her companion to tho sidewalk, and tho car, with tha stout man ou board, pissed on. The Incident created only a momentary commotion on tbo ear, aod tbe lady and her escort walked leisurely down Orandstriet to First, where they boarded a passing Oreeupoint car.

When thoy reached Broadway, they alla hteil, and Immediately tbe stont man confronted them Qd gavs the tall man a violent push, which threw him, faco downward, on the street, lie lost no lime in reguluiug his toot and, after telling tho lady to go horns alone as quickly as she could, ho fled up Broadway aa fast as bis heels could carry him. Tbe girl, wbon she him screaming hysterically, and, before she had covered many feet, she ftdl ln a swoon. Tno pjllcenieu took up tho chase and captured tho msu alter running three blocks. Thoy instantly reo oanized In him Mr. Alexiudjr 1).

Barry, tho bnainsas msnagor in charge of Harding's Grand stroet shoe tore. They thought he bad probably stabbsd the lady, aud brought him back to confront her. Tho explanation was given that ho was ouly hastonlng from her Into father and that she, ln hor solicitude for bis safety, had screamed aud rallou in a faiut. Tho old gentleman bad departed, and Mr. Berry offorod to lake charge of tbe lady, at tho samo time helping her Into au adjoining restaurant.

It was then ascertained that sha was ilias Clara Phillips, aud that It was nor fathor, who resides at South Secoud and Second atresia, who bad assaulted Mr. Bsrry. Miss Phillips, when her escort was first attack id on Grau 1 streol, cried out to him, "Don't hurt my papa." Tha old gentleman rode to the Broidway Ferry, where ho awaltod 'ho arrival of the pair, with the result already given. As soon as Miss Phillips recovered Mr. Berry accompanied her In a horse car to the bridge outrauco.

Sha then wont to New fork. From well authenticated sources all the partlcnlara of the caso wero subsequently ascertained. Mr. Berry, who has beou In charge of Mr. Harding's store foj eleven years, was a married man and tho father of threo children.

lie is now abuut 32 years old. Ho is handsome aud fluent and polished in his address. About all yoarsago ho mot Miss rhilllps, than 18 years old, and, although a marrixl man and tho fatbsr of three children, they became Intimate aud were much in rach other's society. About this time Mra. Berry instituted proceedings agalust hor husband for ab.

Holuto divorce, aud coupled theuamo of Miss Phillips a a corespondent. The case lingered In tho courts until about two months ao, whou It wis tried before Judne Van Wyck with closed doors. Miss Phillips was yet mentluuej as the cores poudeut and tho name ot a handsome young womsu of eighteen years, whoso pa ronta had beou well known In that section, was also ln Hie complaint, but It was eliminated bsforo tho caas i to trial. Mr, Horry was alleged to havo mado the secoud lady's acquaintance a couple of years ago rural ccmotory Mount Olivet and an oQicioua giavedlgger talked about the matter. As is usual lu all caes, tho scandal reached his wife's ears.

The lady is eaid to hare bcon left ln oonifortablo circuni stauces by tho death of her parents. Mr. Burry put in no answer to his wife's complaint aud a divorco aba ilnto waa granted In her favor, with au allowance or (T a week and tho custody ot her children. It was ti stiliod ihat Mr. Berry received a salary of $21 a week.

Miss Clara, It appears, felt extremely jsalous at thtj existence of the sec md young lady, who was said to po sess a share of the nay Lothario's affections and devoted some time trying to hunt hor up, to no gttrpose. Miss Phillips is the owner of what Is considered by her lady friends a vory pretty foot, and she alwaya wears neat lilting shoos of tho fiuost material aud best workmanship. Sha visited flardlug's store aud had her measure tak JU by Mr. Borry. She called for tha shoes at half past 9 o'clock In tbo evening, when ha was about closing up, aud aftor paying her fortboui Mr.

Berry offered to seo hor borne. Thoy were on Itieir way to tho ferry when tbe scones already doacrlbol oo currod. Mr. Phillips is said to be uot ever charitable in his teelings toward Mr. Berry and when ho accidentally encouutered him on tho stroet car with tits daughter lost coulrol of bis tonipor.

It was stated tbat ho threatened to again thrash Mr. Berry on sight. An Evils reporter called on Mr. Berry, at tbo Orand street store, lie that ho had been arqiietnleJ with Sttxi Phillips for six years and admitted tbat Bhe was a In the dlvorct proceedings, but said tnert was no truth In the allegations, ai he could prove if b4 had contested the ease, whioh ho allowed to go by default. During tbe six yean ho bad ouly occasionailj met her accidentally, and their relations wero ouly of I friendly kind.

It was wrong to montlon the name ol the othor young girl In couut ctiou with him in an way, and, as to tbo graveyard Insinuations, thoy wen vile ind false. Tbo lady was much spoct by who knew her. When ho first mot Miss Phillips shi did not reside with hor father, he said, nor does ah( now. She was In lucrative employment at a trado. ill had not seen her In a year, or nearly so, until she ea lereil the store to order the sbiMJi.

He closed up th tore and was escorting her to the forry wbon attacked II. pushed the old man away from biui in the car ani walked out. He was sut i ed to seo Clara followiu him. He had Just alighted from tbo First stroot car near tho Broaiway Ferry, aud was helping lii Clan off the pisiform, when her father pushed htm. lu slipped and fell, and wh in he waa assisted to hia feet tie told Clara to go homo as ho did not want ts get into any tronbl Ho tliiu fl follows i by Clan aud tho policemon, but when lie saw the officers hi stood.

The pohcomen thought that ho had stabbed Homo person, but when the bltua'lon waa explained thoy wetit about their I'lisines. 1'nillip had previously left. Ho did not 'slre the acquaintance of an lady, and regretted that ln obeying tho dictates of common coiirtoiy he should hare brought si much trouble on himself. THE PASSI.NU OF COUSWELL. aiurv lllo Hideout) Kfflfr Will Spirited1 Alvuy lrom Itocticaiior nl A Kontlomnu who lives ut tho Powers Hotel and whose apartments look out upon tho Court Honst square and the classic outlines of tho clubrat Cogswell fountain was awak 'iiol at 5 o'clock this mornlnf by peculiar sounds on ths street almost meath hu windows.

Arising from his bed, ho wont to the window, and there a slsfht mt tils gazo of a most unusual not to say astouu ling, character. Four tuon with twt teauis luvl driven up to tlio fooaw dl fountain Just as tho clock announced tho hour uf 5 A. M. They qoL.tly and im eJiatoly proceodo 1 jrm tho work ln hand. A sort of re.vlr scaff il 1 minted tti.

ui t) lower theclaaslc fiouroaurniounl.ng the fountain In a riN cumbt'iit poHltloii. after they hail unllmbored it fr Its base. Then all hands rird the precious bunion and conveyed It to one I ho vehicles In which ivaii large unpaiutej box or cojlli, into which th gently slid the much ahus work of art. The ltd was shut down the ec aQold removed, an improvised urn or projection of some kind was screw the top of uia fountain to replace the figure reuinveO, aud Iho quartot retired as quickly and unostentatiously ss they camo, taking with them sll that was noteworthy about tha renowned old fountain. Sot a drum was beard, not a funeral note, As his to the ramparts they hurried, Th didn't app ir to hsvn any oar.

Nor woro they e'en cast down or flurried. Tho questions naturally arisn Wh are the Iconoclasts 7 Where did they take the remain Wa. the Work that of vandals or of Parsons Waa It ordcrtsd down, aud. If bo. by whom 7 Whatever tho answers to these questions one thing Is certain: Headless is thi fountain, jn tvell's gone A patient aud long suffering community has liceu sur ly relieved of a malign monstrosity, than which noililng more diiho.rieulug to humanity ever had a plaeo In any municipality.

Thus at one full swoop has been removed much that was hideous and yet much tbat made Joiiruailstle bfe In boarahlo, since in turnih 1 no end of opp irtunitlen for Jlb a id Jok Mm of tne latter, it must be adinittl, bvlng even more amnions than tho they ridiculed. Four men did this morning ehVi tiully and mio 'iitati'ju ly what the united, press of Chester, Brooklyn, Bjnton and Now rk had hitherto failed to do, though doubtlo the previous assaults of the latter paved tho way for this elimination of tho hideous creation from tho public view. Tha a will not be rcgretU 1 by any person who feels a justifiable prldo in Hoeheater and its instil utton and who ires to preserve our fair city from I iva i.ni by via dais or charlatans who would, if psriuilt to carry forward their "Cheines unmolested, dofaee a id defile ev ry open space within our urban Umti.lt xhu'jr Union and Adcertiin CIIL'KCH Kf.ECTIOXS. Tlio following church officers wero electee' yeitsrday CiiOBcn or ths ATOstntsi Wardens Thoma A Prelou, lUlph A. William Brown.

Saiuuoj Brooks, Uvorge Phillip. Josvpn Uardaur, loom i Bartow, John Ttiouhboron, William ltots, Henry A. Hi.rs. laisirr Cnvnrii (I. E.

Church WarJrns: Alexander M. Jacknifi. Frank Iji g. Ve srs. J.

Davis, idaworlii. Tratuburg, C'tuff, DVloff, Moll Hart and van Slckl Tiiini 1'. Cucncn (East New York) Wardsns. Fra C. Lang, Al xanJe.

.11. Jacks vestrymen, O. IL Wa i w.irtti, i. Hamburg, r. eueiick u.

uan, J. Wyckoff Van J. Molloy, Harry C. duff, Outlive Dotloff, James V. Daviea.

SOT KSOITS AS POP." To the Editor of II EtijU I saw hy isue of 7th that I wns interviewrd by au Eaolk reiioricr. Be ng ao, 1 wtsa to correct some stateineula mado uy In in First I was not awaio that I was known by my neighbors as Pop" Williams until I 'aw It so slated by Mm. Second The cost of of said houses was nearly t8.0"0 etch, instead of as hi stated. Third Tho rent oi said huu, 1 $.00 pr year. Instead vif fWO jwr year, aa atatel.

$30 month was tbe rent aaid nous's the Brat year, as the tra wsi up before tbe bouses were complete; 100 should hav. been the rent pr year If tbat beauiuul sttuctursj was uot In front of them. Fourth Ho was correct in stattug tbat the city allowed the alreet t. br virtually closest, as tbe distance rum pillar to pillar is only tea feet four mcht the base stones being only ulua feet apart. He was correct in elating that a suit ts cKtuat preparvM tor damages, i I cuBstder that my property ls dtrrawod to a lam amount.

Tbe courts will bare a chance dacld what injury dona me. wti.MAJta, S3J Bsamt. tmk I JBPgaiiHst. Mim av, aassssa, A. Paradise for Local Sportsmen.

How It Fell Into the Hands of its Present Possessors Part of a Grant Mado to the Earl of Stlrliajr A Clnb About Whleb the Public Knows bnt Little. A recent meeting of the Bobins Island Clnb held for the purpose of electing offletrs and a governing board for the present year, la a reminder of the faot that the orgaalzation is not well known to residents of this city. Ic is true the club ls an exceedingly close corporation, tbe membership being limited to twenty five, and a dozen applications being always in the secretary's bands for tbo places of retlgnlng or deceased members. The club wa formed some four years ago for the purpose of Improving aod elovating the character of field sports. The better to effect this it became necessary to obtain, either by purchase or lease, the pos seision of some large traet of land over which absolute control conld be had.

After the survey of a number of places mora or less advantageous Boblus Islanl was chosen, and a better place could not have been found for the furtherance ot the Idea of the club. Although one of tbe lovelleat spots of Long Ialaud. was comparatively unknown until brought Into public notice by the Eastern Iield Trial Club of this State, which some years ago held there its ope ng contests. Early in the Stventeenth Contury the Earl of Stirling was granted acres of land with the prlvlleiro of looting aooh grant at BUch places in America as be desired. His sgent, ono James Far rett, selected Bobins iBland as a portion of this girt, ln 1641 It was sold to Stephen Goodyear, who ln turn conveyed it to a company, with Nathaniel Sylvester at ts head.

In 1605 a deed was given to tbo io purchaners by the Indian chiefs interested, who claimed vested rights lu tho Islaud. Theso woro tho Cutchogues and 8hlnnecocks. Late in the saraa century the ialaud again changed hands, the owner being Joseph Wick bam, of Cutchogue, who loft It by will to his son of the same name, the latter dying lu 179. By descent It came to a son of tho last moutloned, one Parker Wick ham, a staunch loyalist. Taking active part against the colonists he, at the close'of tho Revolutionary struggle, fled to Groat Britain, His estate was confiscated by the State, and sold ln 1784 by the Commissioners of Forfeiture to Caleb Brewster, tho price paid being 1,250, about $6,250.

In 1793 it was transferred to Ezra L'Hommedleu, aud at his death passed into the bauds of Colonel Benjamin Horton and James Reeves. By theso owners It was sold In parcels, its now possessors selling out and intercnanglng until, in 1851, the chief owners were Isaac H. Wooster and James F. Goodale. In 1857 all these various owners woro bought out, and tho sola tltlo was aeain voided In a single individual, Ira Brewster Tutblll, or New Suffolk.

Iu 1873 this gentleman sold it to Mr. James Wilson, of New York Owing, bowevor, to soin disagreement lu the transfer of the property a long litigation followed, ending lu tbo retransfer of tbe title to Ira B. Tutblll and its salo again by him to Richard In grabam, the representative of tha present holders, tho Robins Island Club. The Long Island coast is so well known that but little wbich is new can bo said in its praise. The man, however, who haB done mora than any other to bring theao beauties directly before the public Is, without doubt, AttBtlu Corblu.

Believing, aa bo doB, that the South Sldo has a future he has goue with enormous energy into the work of development. Backed by iueaus sufficient to carry on almost any work of improvement a decade or two will see the population of the inland Increased iu an even moro marvellous manner than it has grown in the past. All along the coast, from Coney Island Point to Moutauk, is a succession of magnificent sites for eithor Summer resorts or the building up of the villages which havo for years lacked the "puBli" in their inhabitants to avail thotnselvei of the natural advantages wbich tbey possess. When tho new blcod comes ln the advance will be rapid. Not the least of theso lovely Bpots Is Robins Inland.

Though not on the oceau it Is most happily sUutt in tlio Great Peconlo between tho VilUgi of New Suffolk, at tho north shore of the bay, snrl Canoe Place on tho aouth. The island comprises nosrly one thounand aores of the most fertile laud, whore the timber has been cut off. It rises lu some parts a hundred feet above tide water, pro ieutlng bold bluffs of sand, abrupt and promlnont. At otlntr places the land Mopes gradually to the beach, where long fUts extend tbomselves into tho bsy, making tho grandest of bathing ptaoos. Two sand spits, each uearly a milo in length and only bare at low tido, run from Its northwestern and sootheastern extremities.

Tbe Island is well wooded with a heavy growth of black oak, while it ls watered by two large frosh water springs. Tho soil ls a sandy loam and slopes from tbe center of tho Isl and in gentle Hn6 to the water's edge, the natural dralnago being sbsolotoly perfect. The difficulty of access has no donbt been the chief drawback to the improvement of tbe island. A mile and a half from the main land it can only be reached by boat, the of pulls, for the tide ls ever a rushing one. A pit of clay, of large extent, lies on the westerly shore, the thirty years of brickruaking on tho island having made bnt Blight inroads.

That the island was a favorite camping ground for tbe Indians is seen by tho numorous shell piles, many feet in depth, which aro to be found on tho western bluffs. It looks as though tbe aboriginal inhabitants wore full of tbe old fire of the Norsemen, and fished allko ln the placid waters of tho bay and tbe racing surra of the Atlantic Canoe placo aptly derives Its name from tho still to be seen well worn path through the sand, whore at that narrow spot they draguod their canoo i from tho waters of tbo' Poconlc to those of Sbinnocock Bay. Arrow heads of quartz and stone axes were numerous upon tbe iBland sonio yearn ago, bnt the curiosity seekers have pretty well cleaned nil the ialaud of such Interesting From tbo number of imperfect arrow heads found there ls but little donbt that they were mauufacturod here, tbe thousands of quartz pobblos of tbo beach giving ample material. Auothor attraction for tho Indian was, wllh.intdoubt, tho iron spring flowing from tho foot of tbo clay bank at the edgo of tlio beach on the western side. So strongly are tho watera of this spring impregnated with Iron that pieces of china submerged ln it for a few hours assume a deep brown huo.

The taste Is well, tho strongest of rusty iron solutions. Tho wator from this spring has boon found to be an excellent tonic and especially valuable iu catarrhal troubles affecting the muscnous mombraues of the stomach, and it is understood that tbe members of the Robins Island Club will be supplied with It for tho use of thoir families ln case of tho approach of cholera during the coming Summer. At one spot not far from where this spring flows from the bank IB any quantity of the black sand," for the working of which sand on the coast a large company was organized BOine years ago. Thoso sands while containing a largo percentage of steol llke iron were bo expeusivo in tho ameltlug as to preriuJo Its working. For cutlery steel it was unsurpassed, the writer uning a carving knifo of thlc manufacture for years.

Is It wouder, thon, tbat tho Robins Island Club congratulate themselves upon their purchase 7 Composed, as tho members are, of citizens of Brooklyn, uowhoro could they have boon so well served, at comparatively slight cost and ln the matter of accessibility. The old buildings upon the island, with one oxceptiou, wero torn down. The exception Is a commodious brick mansion, which was thoroughly renovated aud enlarged to suit the ideas of tbo club. Everything whioh capable architects could suggest has beon availed of for tho comforts of the members, and no prlvato resort presents more dcsirablo features than can bo found here. Abuudauce of shade and water, pleasaut walks and drives, magnificent views, perfect healthfulnesa, broad verandas aud pleasaut sleeping rooms make tho heat of Summer a thing to bo enjoyod, instead of dreaded.

What is ao much dreaded on New Jersoy beaches, "an off shoro breeze," is never felt, and blankets are needed uearly every night. The principal diversions of the members aro fishing and ehootlug. Bay affords unlimited sport in the flrat direction, and at different seaioug the plsca torlally Inclined can to tbe full of his bont" enjoy his hobby. Flat fish, weak fish, tho superb king fish, striped bass, tautog and numerous othor specie follow each other in quick succession, whilo the bay's ehores are packod with shell fldh, clams and scallops. The place was famous for its oyBters ln tho bcglunlng of this coutnry, but tue star fish have virtually cleared the bay or this delicious molluak.

On land is found the finest game preserve in tbe country. The members devoted to the gun and dog havo made tho propagation of quail a hobby, so that at the opening of the season of 1884 there were more quail on Robins Islaud than on any other spot of like sixa in America. At least a thousand birds were killed between November and January. Large, fine birds they wore, too, speaking volumes as to tne quantity of food aud tho care of the club's suportuteudont In tbe matter of the destruction of hawks and snakes the latter, the common, harmless black suake, but here growing to large size and lu goodly numbers. Not one ls now found whereas hundrod were formorly to bo seen.

To care for this immense number of birds acres of feed ar grown Patches of wheat, rye aud corn dot tho Island at every opening, while tho crimson stalked buckwheat, with its richly perfumed blossoms, heavies the air in the Fall. Water receptacles have been placed at a hundred points, and these aro carefully attended to. Tbe corn stalks aro left In tho shock and afford the necessary cover for the birds if disturbed while feeding In the open. It is not surprising tbat tbe club refused a recent offer of 4100,000 for their proporty. All are men of means, and bo could afford to reject ao offer wbich mala the island a magnificent Investment in a business way.

Tbo matter of the salo was fully discussed and, although few of the members wore somewhat averse as business men to a refusal of that offer, they were ovorrulod by tho majority, and Robins Island remains a posseasion of the club. The officers of the club elected for the present year are a Fleet Speir, M. president H. D. Poihonius, rice president W.

H. Force, secretary and treasurer. The following aro tbe names of tbe members of tho club A. T. Plummer, 8.

B. Duryea, A. D. Putnam, E. if.

Field, L. H. Bollard, Austin Corbin, George S. Edgell, William Pomeroy, John a HcCue, D. A.

Llndlsy, Leaoder Watarbury, William VL Van Andan, William Hester, George R. Sheldon, Chauncey Msr atialL, M. P. Grace, James N. Jarrie, William B.

Kings ley, William B. Kendall, 8. Fleet Spelr, ML H. J. Cullen, W.

B. Dlckerman, H. D. Polhemns, Alden 8. Swan and William Force.

CONTRACTOR CARL1S VICTORIOUS. At a recent meeting of the Hall of Becords Committee of the Board of Supervisors Contractor who waa present, asked If the committee had decided to aUow him to us the Iron fence around the lot In which the building ia to be erected In connection with tha proposed work. Superintendent Barnes thought ha shoull be satisfied with tbo atone and mason work in the old wall betweed the new Hall and tha Court House. Contractor Carlln eald be "had pat lna low bid, ana hi thaugbt the ootnmSUM abasia doal mm wttt bio, ffl got tat teas ustl fee A Meeting Under the Auspices of Brooklyn's league. Mr.

H. B. B. Staples, of New York, and Ur. Hark D.

TVilber Attack the Protective Tariff Wasea InEnglaHd Adrane in Constantly, While They are Betro grading ia America. A rather poorly attended meeting, held un der the auspices of the Free Trade League of Brooklyn, took place at Temperance Han, on Sent avenne, between Park and Myrtle, last evening. Mr. John P. Adams, who occupied the chair, said in his brief opening remarks that protection was legalized robbery.

Then he Introduced a gentlemau who would prove the truth of this, Mr. H. B. B. Staples, of New York.

Mr. Staples attacked tho gas monopoly, whloh he said went into every house and wrung the hard earned money from the hands of every dweller ln the oily. He also attacked the protective tariff, taking a coat as au example. "Say," ho said, "that you want a coat and you hear that in Canada coats can bo bought for $5, whereas they cost $15 here. Yon seud to a friend ln Canada and order a coat, and he forwards it.

Bnt when it gets to the border you find you cannot get it into this country without paying a duty of five dollars upon it: What for? "To protect American manufactures," yon are told. Not so, but to protect the wool monopolist. Why 1 Because are told that a gentleman would not ba ablo to continue his business without this lax and his workingmon would Buffer. You are also tola that yon get the value back in general prosperity. The tariff comprises 2,000 articles and it ls impossible almost to mention a sluglo article of convenience or comfort upon which you do not have to pay a tax.

If you believe that this protective tariff really benefits tho workingman, I wiJh you would go with me in Imagination among the working men and watch the operation of tne system. I had some glass put in the other day and whoo the bill came to me I was surprised. "Why," I Bald, "how is this ao exponBlve?" Oh, there's a duty on glass." How muoh?" "About 70 per cent." Does It do yon any good?" "Oh, no; I wish it was off. I could do much better without it." So you see I was paying a duty of 70 per cent, on my. glass, not for the benefit of the worklngtnen, or I should not ootnplain, bnt for the benefit of the alass monopolists.

So I found it with the tailors and the batters. They all agreed that if the tariff wore off they could do much better. The tariff was no good for them. But to find monopolies pure and simple in tbolr most damaging torm you will have to go to the producers of protected raw materials the iron barons of Pennsylvania, the lumber barons of Maine, the coal barons, the copper barons of Michigan. Sit with one of these gentlemen in his elegant mansion surrouuded by every luxury aud ask him what be thluksof the protective tariff, and ho will tell you that the whole proxperlty aud growth of the country is the result ot tbo protective tariff.

Ho wilt stretch himself before tbo fire and enlarge with unctnous ease to such an extent upon the blessings the country bai derived and la deriving troio the protective tariff that you will begin to think that there surely must bi some mistake tbat the tariff surely cannot havo caused all these things, aud that the mistakes of the geutlenaan who is talking to you may go much further than has at first appeared. I do not accuse the barens of wilfully misstating tho case they move in an otuiodphere of proteoted prosperity, aud tney think probably that the prosperity which they eujoy extends all over tho country. The niluds of these gentlemen get calloused. They lose thoir moral sense to a certain extent, tney think and say that if any one can acquire a monopoly he baa a right to do it, tbat ls the reward of his sharpness It others are taxed on account of this that is their misfortuue. If yon argue against the protective tariff in the presence of these geutlomeu they will not answer your argumoots, tbey will dismiss yon with the statement tbat you are a friend of England and a traitor to your country.

Tbey will add as a clincher to this statement tbat the protective tariff lifts the American workingman above his European brother. They will point to the miseries of the blaok country in England, aud ask yon where such a scene can be found in America. We can match it in Hocking Valley or the cotton mills of New England, both the eubjeots of protection. Protection is said to be for tue bouout of the workingmeu. Let us see.

According to tho Uultel States census of 1880 the unmber of persons engaged in gainful occupations in tbe United Stutes Is over 7,600,000, in agriculture 2,739,000 aud in mauulactures Of thea Utter only 837,112 are employed by industries which reap the least benefit from protectiou. Nut only tula but tho worklnguieu employed iu protected industries are mure poorly paid than those who are employed iu industries whiou buvo no protection. Duriug the past ten ydara thB wages of worklugineu in freo trade England have beau constantly increasing, while the wages of the workingmon iu proteoted America havo been as coustautly decreasing. Mr. Mark D.

Wilber, who followed, said he had beon educated to believe in high protective tariff, but he now had seen the error of his inherited views. Though tuere wero mauy thousand iududtries iu the ouuurry which enjoyed protectiou, he could count ou his fingers ail ibuse which actually needed it to save them from being destroyed by loreixn competition. Tho pauper labor oi Europe was a great bugaboo which had served monopolists long and faithfully. Whenever American manufacturers and American workmen competed with tho workmen of England on an equal looting for the home or loreigo market, the Am rican manufacturers, it was found, came out ahead of their rivals. The manufacture of Britannia metal was au Buglisu industry in the first place.

It was begun in the Uuitod States without protection and carried on without protection, and now it bad nearly driven the English article out of the market. Why? Because it was cheaper and better. The manufacture of agricultural implements employed more men than half the protected industries of the country, yet it was unprotected. It bad been found that the American makers of agricultural implements could undersell the English makers iu their own cuuutry. Why Becauso they made their products cheaper aud better.

A man bardly go iuto a cottage iu England, Ireland or Scotlaud where thero was a clook without fiudlug the numo of a Connecticut maker on the case, yet ciockutakiny wasnot a proteotediudustry. So it is with mousetraps, you will fiud the American mousetrap everywhere catcuing Knulieh mice; so it ls with tlie Hoe press aud so It is with electric light machinery. Mr. Wilber went on to show that of all the 17,000,000 people in the country who worked for a living there were only a few more than 500,000 who were benefited by the proteotlve tariff. The speaker's remarks were greeted with applause.

8PORT3 AUD PASTIMES. Base Hall. The Brooklyn team again defeated the Norfolk Club nine yeatirday, at Norfolk, this time by a score of 12 to 7, tlelr battery being Portor and Bob lnson, who did sons eicoilent work together. This was the sixth gamerf thoir tour, aud of the six games they havo won thret, lost two aud had one draw game. To day they play tiolr first game with tbe Virginia club, at Richmond, in which occasion Torry and Hayoa will be the Brooklyn battery aud Klmber and Corcoran that of tha Virgluiaa The new team ls beicg work together, aud by the time they begin their championship matches, on tin 20th will be in pretty good trim to show what suff they aro mado of.

At Cincinnati, laa Sunday, 4,200 people witnessed the exhibition match between the Cinciuuatl aud Pittsburg American championship teams a class of gamos which should never be played until the closs of the championship soasm. Ou this occasion tho Cincinnati were deservedl; defeated by their opponents after a close oontest by a score of 9 to 8. The Cincinnati battery was Shallix md Snyder, while Morris and Carroll comprised that if the visiting team. Tho Cincin natls lacked the services of Cork hill and Jones, and having no change ptcher ln their nine when Sballix's arm gavo out, thej had to place Johu Reilly in, to pitch. The vlsltorsmado five runs in their eighth inning whou Shallix Ml off in his pace.

The Indianapolis lub team played the Loulsvilles. at Louisville, on Suiday aud they were defeated by 5 to 8, Heeker pltchiig. The Louisvilles went 10 Indianapolis the next cay and they in turn were defeated by the home team bj 7 to 4. At the Pclo Grouuls yesterday thero were not threo hundred people proamt to witness the match botween tbe Metropolitan ant Olympic teams, aud those who were absent missed juite an interes'tiug contest, tho Olympics developlut unexpected strength. Beiiley pitched for the Meti and he did not do aa effective work iu the box as Bicauuon did lu tho previous day's g.ime.

A feature of the contest wa3 tho excellent batting done by J. Relllr in placing the ball, hia batting being up to tho best professional standard in that respect. The score was is follows 1 2 3 4 6 Metropolitan Olympio 2 0 1 0 07 0 5 Base hit6 Metropolian, 7 Olympio, 8. Karned runs Metropolitan, Olympio, 1. Errors Metropolitan Olympic, 9, Umpiro Oonnoily.

"imo 1:0. Umpire John Dailyhas boon engaged to manage tbo Wilkesbarre team this season and to play short stop on the nine. Iu Philadelphia yesterday the first game of the series between the Phiiadelpiia League team and the American Athletics took place oi the Philadelphia grounds, aud tho result of tho contst was tha defeat of tho League team by a tcore of 2 tc X. At Iudlanapulis yesterday, the homo team again defeated tho Louisvilles, bis time by a score of 6 to i. Cricket.

The Spring meetiig of the Brooklyn Manhattan Cricket Club waahold last night at their headquarters in Pierrepont greet, and an unusually interesting gathering it was. President White occupied the chair and he waa aaslatec by Love. Tho principle business transactedwas the election for the captain of the club eleven ol the season this being a now departure, as hitherto be captain of tbe eleven has been elected for each indridual game. Tbe working of this plan, however, has tot been satisfactory, and In view of tbe snccesB attenlaut upon the Staten Island Club's election of a captdn for tho entire season, in Cyrille Wilson, the Maibattan Club very wisely decided to follow their oxanple. The election resulted in tbe choice of the vetorai Dr.

Hulbert, who is fully competent to do good series in the position. Mr. Hos ford waa elected as asststait captain to act on Occasions when tbe regular official is unable to attend and when two matches are played the same day. The event of tha meeting, bowecr, waa the presentation of the massive silver snp to tha ciiib by its worthy and liberal prqident. The cup in question it is an elegant and fistly trophy and one which is likely to create acttvo cpipetltiott for its possession.

Mr. White's object in presaitlug the cup was two fold his aim being to give an Hcontlve to his own olub for extra exertions iu the fild and also to promote the samo emulation among tie amateur cricketer's of tbe State as the yearly eontists for the Halifax Club have amoug tbe cricket cliba of Philadelphia. Secretary Love, in presenting tbe oup on behalf of the pres. ident, made an eloquent aeech, in which he referrrd to tho marked liueralltv Ibowu the club by its es teemed president on so oany occasions, this last gift capping tha climax of blai offerings. Mr.

Squance responded, and appropriate remarks were made by Messrs. Munroe, Hosfordand others of the mem. hers. Beiors tbe club aljonrued they appointed Tuesday, May 5, as tbe opeilug day of the club at Prospect Park, when tbe memlsrs, after the game ou the field, will sit down to tin customary club dinnor In the evening. The committee appointed to draw up a code of champloushlp.

rults for tha cup matches re Messrs. Love, Munroe anl Squance. At tbe request of the president Mr. Chadviok was invited to co operate with the committee ln their work. They will hold their meeting at the residence of the vice president next Wednesday night.

OFFICERS ELECTED. At a meeting of the Lafayette Fire Insurance Company ln the director's room, ln the basement of the Phenix building, tbe following officers won elected tor the coming year Directors Hubort Qiroux, Amos Bobbins, Harkort Napier, Isaao Carhart, Qeorge W. DuBols, Samuel Van. Wyok, William H. Male, William Taylor, Joseph F.

Sanxay, Jobn J. Vanderbllt, Frederick L. Dubois, John Williams and David 7. Manning. Inspectors of Election Israel Velsor, Judah B.

Voorheea and Thomas McCarty. Blessed is "tha rowdy West wliioh did not expect much. When the East and South get full ihey win humbly accept Any ottuabi an lalt, Inttr Ocean Praying and Singing With tie Doomed Murderer. Chaplain Bass Justifies the Seiees and Says that Mills is Trnly BpratMtMie Condemned Han Beady to J16 The condemned murderer, George H. Mills, at last realizes the faot that has to die.

"I know," he said, "that the gello waiting forme, but I put my trust in Jesus and I Btl8nl6d He will not forsake me In my lsst He was visited yesterday hle Bon. sIatw ln law snd other relatives, as the Ei lMt veolng tnera was a special service of ong In bis behalf. About half past eight 'r the usual Tuesday evening services hsd been 1014 ln the mln corrida of the prison Chaplain na nls volunteer choir moved to the ground tie uPon MU1' Ml1 ls leatea and at his request rn8 number of religious hymns and pieces of njusio. Grouped around Mills were the followlr persons who have taken an interest in the condemn? msn and Mr Crawford, Mr. George Bell, M8 Ma Grey, Miss Jones, Miss Boole, Mrs.

Clerk "4 Mr lackey, the Misses Bornanan, Mr. Gray, and delegation from the Ladies' Temperance Union. Afer several of Mills' favorite hymns had been Ur. Bass prayed, and then he said in that he had talked with Mills for the past year. He felt satisfied that Mills was truly repentant.

The Bible," said Mr. Bass, esys that every sinner is a madman. Mow, as regards this man here, I am glad that he had his thoughts turned to heaven, that he thinks of eternity and that he has pinned his faith upon the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ You and I don't know how long we have to live. Since this man here has been sentenced to death there have been many strong men, iu the full life and vigor of manhood who have sickened and died. Supposing that ten or twenly days before their death they had been told that they bad just so muoh time to live, what do you suppose they would do? Why, they would try and seek heaven, and yet, because a poor, unfortunate human being happens, by his own aot, to be under sentence of death.

he is ridiculed because he professes religion and makes an effort to seek relief from God. It ls to such men as Mills that the Gospel is preached and what is the Gospel It is simply good news. It is good news for everyone. No matter how groat a sinner he may be, the Gospol holds out some promises to him. I know, as far aa Mr.

Mills Is concerned, that he has Implicit faith in Jesus dud that the groat Mediator will finally relieve him aud absolve him when his earthly troubles have ceased." Aftor Mr. Bass had finished his remarks a prayor was offered aud a few hymns sung, Ono of them, Washed by the Blood of Lamb," waa repeated twice, at Mills' request. RANKIN POST DRUM AND FIFE CORPS. A musical and Literary Entertainment in tbo Brooklyn Institute. The musical and literary reunion and hop of tho Drum and Fife Corps of Itaukin Post No.

10, G. A. took place last evening at the Brooklyn Institute, Although the afternoon threatened a storm of greater or less proportions, the large hall waa filled with Grand Army men, their families and friends. Delegates were present from nearly every post ln the city, and many of tho New York poBts were well represented. Connor's Eighth Regiment band supplied muslo for the dancing after the literary part of the eutertalu ment was over.

An excelleut programme wbb arranged and carried out satislftctorily. The "assembly" was sounded sharply at 8 o'clock, and was followed Immediately by Marching Through Georgia" by tha drum aud fife corps, led by Major Eason. A novel effect was introduced during this part of the programme by the the introduction of a variety of colored lights, thrown from a caloluin burner upon tho group. This waa repeatod whonever the drum corps appeared. A piauo duet was well rendered by Mi6s L.

Wade aud MIbs L. Western. Miss T. E. Smith recited "The Heart of tho War." It waa her first appearance before the public.

Mr. Edword J. Carr gave a baritouo solo, Some Day," iu an effective manner. Walter F. Keenan gave as a declamation Mark A nthony'a oration over tho body of Caspar.

Master King song sevorai comic songs and accom palned himself on the banjo. Robert T. Oonroy gavo a potpourri of the popular songs of the day and was accompaiued upon tha piano by Mr. Carr. A laughable sketch, entitled The Senator in Search of a Good Night's was given by Mr.

J. Marchole, George H. Wade and George Wado, Jr. In tho second part Mile. Mario Treinp gave a piano solo, Gounod's Second Symphony," Miss Blrdio Eason (La fille du Tambour Major) recited Battory a touching romtuisconce cf tbo late war.

Miss G. Tomaaelli gave a vocal boIo and was accompanied by Mibs Sadie Ryder. Miss LUzie Hall played a piano solo, a Beleotlon from Faust." Miss L. Lakenian's recitation, "The Polish Mother," was very acceptable. A drum and fife duet, giving all tho popular airs, was excellently played by G.

H. Pats ton, of tho Fourteenth Regiment drum corps, and Paul Greer. Masters McGou aud.Lyudeu gave a laughable plantation sceno that called forth roars of laughter. Tho musical and dramatlo part of the entertainment was closed by tho drum and Ufo corps. Tho largo hall was then cloared of tho seats and dancing was kept up till the smjll hours.

The oflicora of the drum and fife corps are: Drum major, Henry Eisou first sergeant, W. Hormance; second sergeant, W. Thompson; first corporal, W. Wintors; second corporal. J.

Bulger. Fifurs First sergeant, W. Greene; eeoond sergeant, H. Jaachko; A. Davis; secoud corporal, G.

Johnson. Among those present wero Assistant Q. M. G. John II.

Walker, Colonel Thomas R. Scott, of the National Saiff; Commaud. and Mrs. O. Hull, or Post 10; Commander W.

P. Wild, of Post 10; Conrad Cavoudy, officer of the day of Middlotou Pout No. 50:1, tho Misses Taylor. Q. M.

Benjamin 1L Woodruff, of Rankin Post 10; Past Commander Francisco, of Sodsjwick Post of Now York; Drum Major Wado and Sorgoants Wade, Hall, Brown and Carter, of Frank Head PoBt of drum ond life corps, Drum Major Gaaro, W. Wade, Jamos H. Mullen, Frank U. Houstou, of Adam Goes Post 330. FOR THE HAMPTON SCHOOLS.

An lOiitcriaiamcul in the Art Association Blooms. Iu aid of the Hampton Schools, at Portress Monroe, a piano recital, roudored additionally interesting by tho introduction of a dramatic element, was givomit tho Art Association Rooms on Monday. Tho artists wero Mrs. James Browu Potter, Miss Harriet Rogers Otis and Mr. Richard Hoffmau.

A literal interpretation of the programme was rendered impossible by an accident, which prevonted Mrs. Potter from making her appearance until the extertainmeut was well advanced. This lady formerly resided at New Orleans, and will probably accompany to Paris nor undo, Robert M. McLauo, tho nowly appointed Minister to Frauoe. Mrs.

Potter ls thoroughly in earnest on tho platform, and is impressed with the boliof that the amateur stase ia a field well worthy of serious cultivation. Recently a correspondent of a New Orleans newspaper said of her that while her management was distinguished by cold, businesslike methods, there was iu her acting the warmth of Southern fire, tom pared by Southern auftness of beauty and tuneful moderation of voice. Whatever may bo said or Mrs. Pol tor's qualities as au actreis, she is unquestionably a lady or rare attractions, and will have little difflculfy in holding hor own whou she goes to France, among tha most famous beauties of tho Old World. She was well received last night, ner self possession ls perfoct, her delivery spirited and charaotoristio, and her stago methods none less attractive for boing, perhaps, a little pocallar.

Miss Otis mado an equally good impression, and Mr. Hoffman at tho piano did himself no injustice FAMILY INTRICACIES. Some Ileal Estate Matter Wliicli are Claimed to Hare Bucn Fraudulent. The defendants iu the suit of Annie Heidt against Herman Voss and others yesterday moved to send the cause for trial ooforo a jury. Chief Justice Barnard denied the motion and directed the csubq to be tried at the Equity Term of the Supremo Court.

Annie Holdt got a verdict against Voss, who is a liquor dealer, for about $1,100 on May 17, 1883. Tho same day, fifteen minutes after the verdict was rendered and twenty minutes before the entering of judgment, Voss placed on record a dead of property ou Sumner avenue and Kosciusko street to his wife. Voss appealed to the Goneral Term of the Supremo Court, which affirmed tho judgment. He then appealed to tho Court of Appeals. Bernard Midas and Mrs.

Voss wero on his bond. In Decomber, 1884, Midas failed aud on January 19, 1883, Mrs. Voss conveyed tho property to George H. Schmpdes, her husband's cousin, for the alleged consideration of $11,400. Both sureties then became worthless and on January 20 the appeal was dismissed.

Plaintiff claims that tho deed by Voss to bis wlfo was fraudulent. Voss claims that he gave it in consideration of his wife's having released her dower right in other property some years ago. W. B. Hnrd aud Charles O.

Grim, for plaintiff H. J. Greats and J. A. Wernberg for defendants.

HYMENEAL. Irwriii Twlngr. At half past eight o'clock last evening Ctriat Church, on Bedford avenne, presented an attractive ap poaraace. Tho Interior was brilliantly lighted and the seats were all occupied, while the organ pealed forth a wedding march. Tho occasion was tho marriage ot Miss Ada Livonia Twlng, daughter of Rev.

Coruelius L. Twlng, pastor of Bt. Thomas' Chapel, on Cooper avenue, to Mr. John Clark Irwin. The brido was handsomely dressed and carried a bouquet.

The ceremony was performed 10 accordance with the Episcopal rite by the Rev. Mr. Twlng, assisted by the Rev. Dr. S.

M. HasktnB, of 8t. Mark's Churoh, and Rev. Dr. Darlington, of Christ's Churoh.

Thero wore no brldeamaldi, and the nBhors wero O. L. Twlng, Samuel Irwin, Edward Van Tassel, William Bishop, Alfred W. Suuth erland and John H. Mott, After the ceremony the bridal party drove to the Tesidence of tho Rev.

Mr. Twing, on Qolncy street, where a reception was hold. Mr. and Mrs. Irwin departed on a bridal tour, to be absent for a abort time.

PROSPECT SOCIAL RECEPTION. The Prospeot Social will hold it3 closing reception of the season at Urls' Aoademy, to morrow evening. The grand marob will commence at 9:16 precisely. Excellent mnsio has boon secured, and a good timo Is anticipated. ELECTION IN NEW LOTS.

The election in New Lots was closo and exciting. JustlciWilHam Sherlook was re elected. Ho only cirried tfvft'nt of An election districts, bat hU Majority Yesterday's Meeting" of the Board. A. Tribute to the Late Mr.

Shananan The Brooklyn Library's Terms Mr. Hlcot Gets IThat He Wants Mr. Rone is Ironical aBd Mr. Liebmann Sarcastic The Promotions and Transfers. President Bergen was in the chair at yesterday's mooting of the Board ot Education.

A. largo Camber of members wore present. The report of tho Committee showed that the aggregate amount of warrant, drawn during Marob President Bergen, as a mark of peroonal courtesy and a teatimonlal of the respect In which the lato James Shanahan was held by his associates In the Board, xnoTed the following The death of Jaines M. Shanahan, lata a membor of this Board, which sad event occurred on the day of our last meeting, calls for an expression of regard from his former associates that should not be allowed to pasi unnoticed. Mr.

Shanahan was a member of the Board of E.lueatiou from February 1, 1880, to July 1, 1882, covoring tho most trying period iu itshlBtory. It fell to his lot during this tlino to become a most conspicuous and honorablo worker, not only in the general duties devolving upon members, but as a member and chairman of a committee bavins a delicate and arduous duty to perform wbich peculiarly coucerned the honor of this Board. Ills unsullied character as a man, his earnestness and zeal in every good work and his numerous and large contributions to charity, commanding his time, bin money and, eventually, bis lite, drew to him the coufltlence of all whose gaud lortuuo it was to know him, and made his prosonco in tho Board a guarantee of sincerity and honorable sorvico to the public. His loss is a public misfortuue, and, wh'le keenest to those to whom he was dearest, awakens among us all a sense of sympathy for his family. Rctohcd, That tho secretary be and ha is instructed to forward to bis family this minute, as expressive of the fueling that recognizes and regrets a common loss.

On motion of Mr. Martin the above resolution was entered on the minutes of the Board. The tollowing communication from the directors of tho Brooklyn Library was received The Library, Montague Brooklyn, April 6, 1880. To the Hoard of Education, lirooklyn: Gentlemen On behalf of the Brooklyn Library wo respectfully make tho following proposal: For the sum of $5,000, payable quarterly, ttio use of our library, now containing more than 84,000 volumes, Will be given for one year: First, To all the pupils of the Central Grammar School, under the supervision of their teachers. Second, To the pupils of tho first grammar grades, under the supervision of their loacbers, to the extent of twenty volumes at a time for each school having a flrat grammar grade.

Third, To A1 the teachers and principals in tho pnblio schoolf. Fourth, to the members ol tho Board of Education, A copy of the Stinted catalogue will bo placed in each school. Tlie brary has a branch, with reading room, at No. 30 Fourth street, E. and makes deliveries twice daily at drug stores In various parts of the city.

The offer Is made In a belief that for a vory moderato expenditure by the city a considerable educational result will be accomplished. The value of such a collection of books as ours to thoso engaged iu tlie business of teaching and through them to tbolr 05,0110 pupils, will cer tainly be very great. Wo have no expectation of making any pocumavy profit from tho arrangement. Oar wish is to make onr library useful, as far as it is possible with tho means at our disposal, in pro. mottng the educational system of our city.

Wo bolievo this plau to bo In harmony with tho progressive spirit which your Board has shown. The further details of the arrangements will be bettor arranged with a committee from your board. For tho Brooklyn Library WILLIAM A. WHITE, A. Van Sindeuen, J.

II. Fbothingham, L. Morgan. Mr. Teale moved that the conioiutilcauou bo referred to the Law and Library coinmittoeB.

his action was taken. Mr. Harkneas moved that tho installments duo on building work bo paid as they became duo to tho contractors on the proper requisition, signed by the Superinteudout of Buildings and the chairman of the Local Committee. This rule not to apply to tho Qnal payment. Mr.

Rowo explained the prosent lnuthod of payiug contractors and Mr. Harkuess showed that unless tho contraotors wero millionaires they could not wait for their mjney until tile Finance Committee could be brought together. President Bergen snowed that the proposed actlou was needful. Mr. llarknoss' resolution was carried.

Mr. Clancy moved that the Committee on Sites be directed to consider the overcrowded condition of Public School No. 17 and report at next meeting. Mr. Payne seconded the motion.

It was adopted. Mr. Flynn that tho children residing in the district of School No. 4.2 who attend Nop. 3, 9 aud 4 be transferred to School No.

42. Mr. Bowe was tuo only oppouont ol this transfer. Mr. Nicot inovocl that tho new school iu Bos rum street bo kuuwu as No.

43. Tliis was adoptod aud Mr. filoot further moved that $75 bo appropriated to furnish the principal's room in the new school. Mr. Howe amended so that Mr.

Nlcot's motion apply to the entire school systoiu. Tho Ctiair deddod tne amendment out Of order. It sought to make the original resolution general, not local. Mr, Bowe explulned that hie mution was made in an ironical spirit, lie protected against auch mlBUBe ol the taxpayers' money. Mr.

Harkuoss clamored for consistency. Mr. Bowe moved to lay Mr, Nicot's resolution on tho table. In explaining his vote Mr. Nlcot had characterized the opposition as Indulging in small business, Mr.

Ilowe thought it might be mall business not to supply carpets but it was much smaller business to allow children to run around tho streets without any school accommodations at all. The motion to table was loat by a vote of 21 to 14. Mr. Nicot's original motion was carried by the samo rote. Mr.

Nlcot wanted tha bouudarlus of the now school district denned, but after a little wrangle tutt ques jion was referred to tha Local Committees of tho neighboring schools. Mr. Liebmauu had previously endeavored to defluo the district so that the now school would largely draw on tlie section between Buenwick avenue end Newtown Creek. Mr. Rowo moved that the Finance Committeo bo empowered to preparo tho estimates for tlio year 1880, aud that tho chairmen of tho various standing committees 5)0 requested to send iu their estimates lor tho coming year.

Mr, ilonilrls, as in amendment, wanted the Finance i Committee to examine the dilleront itoins of last year's itxpeuditure, and in this way soh If any money cuuld iQ saved to tho city. The amendment was Incorporated iu tho resolution. Mr. Moulton, 'rom the Music Committee, jy, that tho salary of James J. McCabe be increased by 'MO a yoar.

air. Cniiiuy uia.lo his customary speech iigjumt tlie proposition, (iencral King objected to another speeoh lrom Mr. Clancy. Ho has already spoken twice," tho General said, "and ta.ks twice as much as he ouht to, Mr. Clancy was alone in bis opposition to tho iucrea in McCabo's siilary," lie twitted Mr.

Hondrix with having spoken against tho increase and votr for it. Mr. Hondrix said "I a' 'copt the gentleman's taunt aud desire to be recorded In the Mr. Harkuess moved tiie ioliow ing: llesolccd. That the Committee on High and Normal Schools be aud hereby is authorized to appoiut, subject to tho approval of tho Touchers Committee and Board, a principal and ten iisKistaiitn for the grammar school in Berkeley place the salary of the principal to be $3,000 per year and his appointment to dato from April 1 me aggregate salary of the four higher assistants, who are to instruct the pupil teach, rs and supervise the work of the primary cliins shall not execod 55,000 per year and tho ealary of each of tho remaining six assistants, who are to it rve us model teachers, shall bo fCUO for Iho first year and shall bo increased per year till a maximum of $700 is reached.

After some discussion it was decided to make this report the special order for a special meoting of the Board So be held on the 14th instant. The Committed ou Teachers reported the following resignations, deaths, promotions, transfers and appointments of teachers accepted or noted by them at their meeting held March 5, 1885, also, the report of leave of absence granted Resignations Geutral Grrmmar School, Chanuiug fitebbons; No. 10, Ada Goodrich, Amelia B. Footo No. II, Elizabeth H.

Halstead; No. 13, Lizzie Splint; No. 10, Sar.i A. lilack No. 34, Mary J.

Clarke No. 28, Jessie M. Litto, Isabella Hamburger. Death Nw. 20, Annie Mcllroy.

Transi'Eiis and Promotions No. 10, Henrietta S. Tompkins, Euiuia M. Nelson, Alice L. Carpenter, Katie A.

Derhain, Emma M. Nelson; No. 11, Miunio E. Brooks No. 13.

Mary Gorman No. 15 Lilius Tucker, Jennie E. Holmes, Alice M. Edwards No. 10, Mary lilack, Amanda Mather, Mary E.

Black, Agnes M. Kemp, Laura E. Tate, Annie K. Golder, Caroline J. Barnes, Ella E.

Bralncrd, Mary A. Bailey, Julia L. Barnes, Slay M. Calvert No. 20, Deborah Macdowell, Ella 11.

Harris, Suaio Young, Nellie McClodkey; No. 24, Julia F. Madigan, Fannie A. Irvine, Annie E. Buckley, Cordelia K.

Hughes, Lett!" A. Martin No. 28, A. Letitia Uurrell; No. 32, M.

Pott; No. 40, Maigaret Morau, UMo F. Moilitt, Maria A. Eldridgo No. 41, Grace A.

llassatd. Surah J. Leatueu, Mary E. Starkweather, Theodora E. Grauuis, Sarah E.

Harris, Lizzio M. Lane, leunio M. Warlord, Virginia 1L Loalh on, alary Dineiuore. Afi'Ointmksts Primarv School No. 10, Lena G.

Collins; No. 13, Amelia IS. Footo; No. 1G, Sophie 0. Vosseler; No.

20, Annie HrewBter; No. 22, Bessie N. ltatbbuu No. 28, 1 ubella Hamburger. Temporary Appointments.

Central Grammar School. Johu K. Sparrow John Miekleborough No. 3, Bertha B. Sands No.

11 Julia F. Clarke; No. 13, Mary C. llotcliam, Auulo A. L.

Euan No. 20, Mary Lynch No. 28, Minnie L. Cooper No. 31, Era Smith.

Leave of Aiisence Granted. No. 1. Mary E. Stouo No.

24, Fannie M. Scott; No. 2i, Cornelia Morley Branch No. 31, Eliza J. Canavaii No.

33, Ada A. Stringer No. 32, Marietta Wolcott. TWENTY FIVE YEAItS. Tho Anni vc rnnry St.

Paul's ISelicI Society. The St. Paul's Relief Society of tho Eastern District was organized in connection with St. Paul's Lutheran Evangelical Church at South First and Niutb streets tweuty fivo years ago, but in recent years the organization became independent aud is now entirely beneficiary. The quarter of a contury celebration was held last night in Iloisor'a Assembly Rooms, at No.

138 Broadway. The attiudance was quite largo, and an entertaining programme of exorcises was carried out by 1 xRt, Paul's choir and W. Bartells, Miss Anna Froudol, til 0 Misses Clara aud Dora Krusa, D. Mollor aud Johu Mc.7or. wanclng was conducted and kept up until an early bouV this morning.

The Committee of Arrangements consisted of John a C. Gatjo, E. Hamburg, Charles Btecfcineat, O. Schnell, John Probst and H. J.

Krusa, troastaror. NEW LOXO ISIiAXD COKPOKATIOX. Mouilftjr a number of farmers of Suffolk County held meeting at Riverhoad and organized ft corporation unu)er the name of tho Long Island Seed Company, with capital of $25,000. The Incorporators re Francia Brilfj B. F.

Howell, Nathaniel W. Foster, Klbert II. Edward's, Jamos H. Wines, C. W.

Wickuam, J. Martin Waguor, Goorae W. Coopor, J. H. Perkins, Thomas E.

Reevo, Goorgo W. Young and Edward Hawkins. It ie proposed to ongage in growing seeds of ill kinds, as a moans of increasing the profits of Long Island farms. ARRESTED IS WABllIXtiTOS COUNTY. John H.

CHckner alleges that he sold gooda valued at $797 to Daniol Dugan, of Fort Edward, Now JTork State, on his representing that he owned the property whero bo did busluoss, and that subsequently in supplementary procoediugs in another matter, Du Ran swore that at the time ho Incnrred the liability be owned no real estate. Judgo Pratt grautod an order of nrrest wifh bail in $1,000. Sheriff Johnston, of Washington County, yesterday filad return, siating that he had arrostad Dngan who had given the rsquirgd kail. MIDDIjBTON POST. The members of B.

F. Middleton Post, No. 00. G. A will entortaln their friends this evoo Ing at Trinity Baptist Church, Greene oveune, cor Bar Patohen.

A lecture will bo delivered byjtov. J. Hyatt Bmlth, who will take bi subject All 8orto of Homes." which will lnclndft the. oldlexa' homas from Jfiol to 1843, Goorgo D. Scott, of Company Eighth Regiment, J.

Watson, of Company Thirteenth, being second Timo 6 a 5 soconds. Tho deciding heat was pojtpor'O' until later in tho evening. A one mile walk followed, the contestants coins obliged to make twelve laps of tho armory In 'rlor t0 cover the distance. After a spirited race 'r Kraft, of Company Thirteenth Regiment wn tn 7 m. 15 Mr.

F. A. Ware, of Company purentb. Regiment, comiug in eeoond. A 220 yaida dash was thon riD.

In first heat Mr. J. I. Smith, of tho Seventh Regiment won in 28 2.5 Mr. J.

Watson, of Company Thirteenth Regiment, coming lu a good second. Tho second heat was won by Percy Worth, of Company Soventh Regiment, in 27 1 5 Mr. M. B. Flynt, of Company Thlr.

teonth Rtiglmont, making a good second. The third heat was a walk over between Mr. Kraft and O. 8. Busse, of Company F.

Soveoih Regiment, tho deciding heat holng postponed uutil iator in the evening. A match race of fifty yards was thon run by W. J. Clark, of Company Thirteenth Rogiment, and E. E.

Thomas, of Company Thirteenth Regiment, reault inn in a victory for the former in 6 3 5 s. Tho next event was a one mile race, which was won after a hard contest by Mr. S. G. Smith, of Company Tnirteenth Regtmont, in 4 in.

and 51 3 53., Mr. W. H. Wilson, of tho Thirteenth, crossing the lino second in 4 m. and 54 2 6 s.

Tho final fifty yard dash was thon run off, resulting in a victory for J. Smith in 0 1 5 Mr. Percy coming In Becond out of a field of five. The next ovent on the programme waa a running high jump, Mr. E.

E. Flynt, of Company Thirteenth, winning, clearing the bat at 5 feet, 6 inches, hia brother, Mr. M. B. Flynt, making tho next best jump of 6 feet, inches.

Mr. F. P. Murray, tho amateur champion walker of tho world, thon walked a half mile against timo, doing the distance in 3 m. 26 4 5 and calling forth hearty applauBO from tho audience.

A 220 yards hurdle race followed, Mr. J. I. Smith winning in 30 4 5 8., Mr. C.

F. Boatwiok coming in second. The next event waa a five minute tug of war between teams seleotod from Comoany and Company of tho Tnlrtoenth Regiment, tho latter company's team winning by 1 inches, after a stubborn oontest, A running race or 440 yards was then called, Mr. Percy Worth coming In awinnor in 58 3 5 with Mr. H.

W. Kraft a close second. A splrttod run of half a milo followod, Mr. E. A.

Richard, of Company Seventh Regiment, crossing the liuo first iu 2 m. and 6 4 5 with F. A. Ware, of Company Soventh Regitnont, a fair second. Professor L.

II. Du Flon, of Company Thirteenth Rogiment, then entertained tho audience with an exhibition of faucy rollor skating, tho final heat of the 220 yard run following and resulting in a viotory for Mr. J. Smith iu 27 8., Mr. Peroy Worth coming in socond.

The oveuiug's sports were brought to a conclusion with a throe mile run, Mr. G. 8. Smith, of Company Thirteenth Regiment, winning in 10 m. 0 1 5 and Mr.

J. D. Loyd, of Company Thirteenth Regiment, coming in second, making the distance in If! 11 4 5 s. and holding on pluokily to his antagonist all the way through tho race, the remaining starters having droppod out during tho socoud mile. Dancing followod and was kept up until after midnight.

The officers of the Exocutivo Committee and of the games were Chairman First Lieutenant R. H. Sillman. Treasurer Sergoaot H. H.

Quick. Seoretary Q. M. Sergeant E. J.

Anderson. Executive Committee Sergeant W. S. Maxson, Corporal L. F.

Schnitzipahn, Corporal A Parker, Corporal C. Bayer, E. A. Kraft, A. Rehage, E.

J. Ryan, G. F. McSkimining. Reception Committeo Captain W.

II. Courtnoy, First Lieutenant R. H. Sillman, Second Lieutenant J. 11 Aloxnndor, Corporal H.

Hunter, Private C. L. Wus termau. Floor Committee Corporal C. Bayer, chairman Sergeant W.

S. Maxson, assistant chairman Sergeaut A. H. Linn, Sergeant G. E.

Conatablo. W. J. Clark, M. Du Levante, E.

J. Ilyan, H. W. Kraft, D. S.

Lord, W. C. Thomas, J. G. Scliultz, M.

B. Flynt, E. E. Thomas, G. F.

Holmes. Refel'oo G. H. Badoau, President N. A.

A. A. Starter J. McMastnrs, W. A.

C. FOURTEENTH Altl) DEMOCRATS. iTIectinff ot tlio Association Mr. Clancy's Plea. Last night tho regular monthly meeting of Fourteenth Ward Democratic Association was hold in Hancock Ha.

coruar of NorthJFirth and Fifth streets. Thero was quite a large attendance. Tboina J. Pat torjou presided and J. H.

Tully icordod. Th Investigating Committee reported favorably on uevoutv aeven candidates, who on motion of Mr. Thos. F. elected.

The committee were apokeu to with refer once to names that were withold, and they explained that chances of residence and consequently want of proper or dofiuito locations was tho cause. Oa motion of Mr. Magnor the committoo was instructed to coufor with those whose names wero not acted upon eithor by letter or personally with a viow to ascertaining their eligibility for membership in the organization. John J. Clancy moved that in oonsequence of the deplorable state or the public schools in tho districts committee of five bo appointed to seo tho members of tho Board of Estimate and have them put in the budget an appropriation for a now Bchool houso in the district.

Ho said that frilm personal experience he was aware that tho majority of the poorer cbildron in these fiohools, tho principal ono of which is No. 17, North Fifth and Filth streets, received but two hours schooling which time they wore aware was totally inadequate for children who have to leave school at the oarly afjo of twelvo or thirteen years, and who should In a Bliort time to come be tho Voters In this ward. Ue enumerated appropriations which had been made for frivolous aud non essential purposee, sums which, in his opinion, would Buppty all that they wan toil. Tlio children might as well bo on tho street as attending tho primary nchools now. Thomas F.

Magnor, on seconding the motion, which was carried by acc.atnation, said that he was Burprlned at tho astounding and no doubt truthful statement which Mr. Claucy had made. He had not boon aware of tho existing state or affairs, aud very lucidly explained how it was a matter of the most vital importance, aud one that should be promptly attended to. Tho committee waa appointed and tho meoting adjourned. 4 TWENTY FIFTH WARD REPUBLICANS.

KesoIuiioiiM of Sympathy Willi (General Gram. A regular meeting of tho Twenty fifth Ward Association was held in the Wigwam, corner of Roid aveuuo aud Jefferaou street, last evening. II. J. Ronalds presided, and Robort Sharkey rocordod, Mr.

Joseph Ward, after the meeting had beou called to order, B.iid he had a sot of resolutions to offor, and hoped after they wero adopted tho meeting would adjourn, out of respect to the memory of General Grant. Ho then offered the following resolutions: Resolved, That wo, tho members of the Twenty fifth Ward Republican Association assembled, hearing with deep rogrot and sorrow of the paiu and peril now undergone, aud endured with Spartan fortitude, by our illustrious fellow oltizen, Gonoral U. S. Grant, and the natural but deep seated sorrow and sufferlug of his family, do hereby tender our moat heartfelt sympathy with our sufforing fellow citizen aud hero and his family, and desire fervently to express not only our sympathy but sincere hoi.o for a socedy aud happy termination of all his present sufferings, and hereby ask of Him who is not only Lord but Father of us aU that that peace aud comfort which can only como from Him may be accorded iu this momentous trial nud it is lurtner Ituolvtd, That tliii resolution shall be properly on grossed anefsigned by the president and secretary cf thiH association, and forwarded forthwith to tho family of the illustrious patient. The resolutions wero adopted.

Tlio motion to adjourn was objected to by the president, who said there was important business to transact. It was adopted, however. After tho moeting Mr. Ronalds had a run in with Mr. Ward, whom he chargod with having had tho meeting adjourned to prevent tho adoption of the new bylaws.

Mr. Ward protested that hi action was simply due to his deep regard for the ox President. LONG ISLAND PARAGRAPHS. Rev, Mr. Culled to tlie Reformed CunrcU at Astoria.

The Consistory of the Keformed Church at Astoria extended a call to the Rev. Mr. McWllllams, of New York, to succeed the Rev. Mr. Haynoa as pastor.

Thero are sixty three able bodied tramps in the Queens County Jail. They have no labor to perform. Benjamin W. Downing, of Flushing, has returned from Bermoda greatly improved in hoalth. Jacob Whitaon, a druggist of Flushing, has been stricken with paralysis, and his recovery la not expected.

Mr. Wllliun Steinway, of Astoria, will soon sail for Europe to join his family. GOING TO TRY DE BEVOISE. It lias been arranged between District Attorney Fleming and counsel for Henry S. DoBevoiae that tho latter shall be tried In tho Court of Oyer and Terminer next week on the indictment oharglng him witli emnczzling $107,000 of the funds of Long Island City while acting as Mayor.

DeBevolss has been in the Qiituiis County Jail for about three years awaiting trial. There i a civil Judgment against him for tho amount of Ufa pecuiatlou. He haj been aotlug as turnkey of tho jail for about a year. TIIE TROY STEAJ1KUS BEGIN RUNNING. TheHudson River is now dear of ice, and.

to night the steamers of the Troy Line begin their regular trips between New York and Troy. The steamer Saratoga makes the first trip and will be followed tomorrow evening by the City of Troy. During tha Winter these vessels were put In thorough ordor. There has been no onango In the officers who ma these popular vessels and the same bars and attention to the oonrenlon.ee: ana comfort of jauueogorj is (hire by assured..