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PRIZE WINNERS HIGHER WAGES. CHARACTERIZED AS FALSE. A SLIGHT HITCH KNAVERY. LAW'S LARIAT RED HOT SHOT MUNICIPAL. 4 O'CLOCK EDIUQI TUESDAY EVENING, MARCH 20, 1883.

At the Fair in Aid or tho Women's and Children's Hospital. Tho fair in aid of tho Worneu's and Children's Hospital, which has been In progress in tho Assembly Rooms of the Academy of Music for tho past week, was brought to a close last evening. The attendance of visitors was largo. The magniflcont bronze plague, which was competed for by tho members of the Thirteenth and Twenty third Regiments, was won by Company of tho Twenty third, by 117 votes. The sword was won by Captain Coohrano, of the Twenty third Regiment cadets.

Mr. D. O. Chapman, won a valuable diamond pin, and Mr. Moody, of Montague street, drew the ticket for the hand painted screen.

Tho ticket for the $100 gold watch was drawn by E. L. Harding, Jr. Fancy table No. 2, under the charge of Miss Jones and Miss Roberts, realized $100.

An oil painting, representing a dog's head, was purchased for $15. Mis3 Florence Hubbard drew the ticket for a valuable pearl ring. Mrs. John Gibb, who had charge of tho toy table, says she realized $100. Mrs.

George Staunard, in charge of tho Japanese tablo, and ono of tho most diligent. workers, realized from her table about $200. Colonel Rodney C. Ward and Colonel Partridgo paid a visit to tho fair during the evening. About $1,600 has been realized.

WAS IT BUM That Brought Injury to Higgins and Death to Captain Dow and his Boy Suit Agalust the Owners of tlie Brig Clytie for $10,000 How a 'Loncfshoreinan was Severely Hurt, The suit of James Higgins ngainst James Ward, George Carver aud AmoB Dow, tried yesterday at Circuit before Mr. Justice Cullcn and a jury, and already briefly noticed, possesses some points which render it of more than ordinary interest Biggins is a longshoreman, and was employed on Soptember 1, 1882, by Captain Amos Dow, of tho brig Clytic, lying In the dowauus Canal, to clean out the dunnage. He was to receive twenty five cents an hour and worked all day until six o'clock in the evening. At that timo Captain Dow camo on board his" vessel and said that enough work had not been done, and Higgins and his partner must go to work and finish tho job, as the stevedores were to begin work first thing in tho morning. It was claimed that Captain Dow was the worse for liquor and carried a rum bottle when ho camo on board.

It was also stated In evidence that he was accompanied by an applewoman, and that tho two went into the cabin to gether. After a while he came on deck and ordered Higgins below to finish his work. HigginB said there was not light enough. The captain replied: "There's light enough and all Is safe, and the hatches are on. Go and finish your work." Higgins and his companions went between decks.

Higgins fell down tho hatchway, which was uncovered, notwithstanding the captain's statement to tho contrary. Higgins' head was cut and his shoulder injured. He was taken to the hospital, where Ms wounds were dressed. For thrco days ho vomited blood, and was unable to work for four mouths. Ho sued for $10,000 damages.

The defousc was that there was no negligence on the part of tho dofendauts and that Ward was not ono of the owners. A certified copy of the register of the ves bcI from the Custom Houbo authorities at Belfast, was put in evidence, showing that Ward was thore named as one of the owners. It appeared that after tho accident Captain Dow went with his vessel to the southern port of Caibarien. A short distance out is an island known as Key Frances. For some purposo or other not disclosed, Captain Dow took his colored boy aud rowed to the key.

Neither captain nor boy was ever hoard of again, but the boat was found shortly afterward sunk, half way to the key. For tho plaintiff, P. Ready; for tho defendant, A. H. Alkcr.

Tho Court dismissed the complaint as to the defendant Ward on the grouud that ho had parted with hia ownership beforo the accident The action as against Dow liaving been discontinued, the Jury found a verdict for the plaintiff for $375 against Carver. OUTLINED. Conkling's Defense for Killing His Sister's Lover. A Pantomimic Rehearsal of the Tragedy in tlie Coroner's Office this Morning The Prisoner Calm and Collected and the Woman Hysterical George W. Conkling, who shot and killed Wilbur H.

Havcrstick, last night, iu tho Paris Fats, was to day taken to the Coroner's Office, New York, from the Twentieth street Station House, where ho had been during the night He was brought down in custody of Captain McElwaiu, in whoso precinct the tragedy occurred, and of officer Mantle, to whom ho surrendered himself immediately after tho shooting. Conkling is a young man about five feet nino inches tall, of slight, active build, with a small brown mustache, and a faco bronzed by exposure to the sun and tho winds of the far West. His manners and appoareuco are tlioso of a gentleman, and he bore himself with composure, At the Coroner's office he was joined by William F. Howe aud Cameron 1L King, who are acting together as liis eouiiKel. In describing to them tho tragedy that had occurred he re enacted in pantomimo the scene of tho preceding evening, assuming by by turns the aggressive attitude of Haverstiek, his own position of defense, raising his arm as Haversticli did to hurt the statuette, and covering his head with his arms as he did himself to protect himself from the blow.

Tha etory ho related Is that already published this morning. When Coroner Levy, who assumed charge of tho caso last night took his neat in tlie examination room, ho announced that he would summon a jury to meet this afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Twentieth street Station House, where the investigation of the cusowill be begun. TUE DKl 'ENHE F0REHHADOWED. Mr. Howe said that ho would not then ask for any formal examination.

No objection would bo made to the prisoner' commitment to tho Tombs, or they would be equally satisfied should the Coroner permit him to remain iu Captain Mclilwain's custody until this afternoon. An inquiry into tho facts of Hie case would show that the shooting was entirely justifiable, and that the act was committed by the brother in defense of his sister, and iu his effort to remove her from her vicious surruuiuliugs would be sustained by tlie moral seiitl meut of thu community. Bovrral days ago, Mr. Howe continued, Jfr. Conkling ai his sister camo to his office and consulted Willi Mr.

Hummel as tn the best means to bo' taken to sever thu connection existing lie tween her and Havcrstick, When Mr. Conkling visited his sister Inst evening it was for the purpose of removing her to a place where she would find a brother's protection. When ho entered he found her sobbing and crying, and her fii st words were: "Oh, take me away from here Take mo away Havei stiek immediately asMumed the oflenaive and took up a 2ugilistie attitude. Had ho confined himself to the use of nature's weapons he would only havo lx en met by such in return, but he seized a heavy statuette and hurled it With stunning force of Mr. Conkling.

The shooting was then done, ami, ho claimed, it was entirely justifiable. Coroner Levy decided to remand the prisoner to the cu. itody of Captain McElwaine until the investigation takes place this afternoon. Mrs. Uhk the sister of the prisoner, became moro hysterical ami violent as tho night passed, and it was at last found necessary to remove her to the New York Hospital, where she now lies in an exhausted condition.

How They Havo Done It. Logic is logic. There is a reason why for everything. How could Messrs. Seabury Johnson, proprietors of Bensok's Cafcikb Ponous Pustkbs, have built up their immense trade in tltst articli if experience had not showed it to bo beyond all comparison tho best external remedy in the world? Five thousand physicians, chemists and drtiKnUls havo fonnKiif indorsed Benson's Plasters as infinitely superior to all others, and millions of tho people have followed their example.

What morphia is to crude opiuih Benson's Plasters aro to tho dull counter Irritants which preoodnd them. Don't be hum bugERd by tho obsolete and half forffotton things sometimes styled the "orijfiriol" porous plasters. Benson's are at once counter Irritant, stimulating, itroiitftheniug, sedative and penetrating. They are what you want. Word "Capcino" cut in genuino.

Price 25 conts. Personal. Genera Grant and others who may have injured their digestion or nervous system by excessive Bmok ing or overvrurk can find prompt and permanent relief In Dr. dHEPjinD's Tuiikiku Baths and Massage. They are the greatest luxury known, preparing rou in the morning for your day's duties and in tho evening for Bound and perfect nloep.

Noarlr 400,000 baths given in 20 years. Ladies and gentlemen, day aud evening, 81 and 83 Columbia heights. 75 cente each; 10 tickots 85. Catching Cold I You are more apt to catch cold in warm weather than in cold, because the Increased perspiration Is often imperceptibly arrested by a slight draught. In such oaacs nothing will do you ag much good as Kitchen's Balsam Tar and Horehound.

Ail medicines from the "Always Open, corner of Fulton andWashington sts, aro the purest, bost and.chcapent, Xlic Ciraefenberjr PIIIn Will always do their work, and leave tho bow elB in a healthy condition, purging with more or less poirer according to the condition of the system; but, whether purging freely, or lightly, or eren not at all, they are surely cleansing and purifying the Bystem, and restoring health. "Hougb on Rats" Clears out rata, mice, roaches, flics, ants, bedbugs, skunks, chipmunks, gophers. 15 cents. Druggists. "Motiieb Swan's Worm Bybui'." Tasteless.

25c. it Von Find Vonr Rncrglen Be wise in time, and avert their untimely total loss with Allen's Bbain Food, which re estab lishos vigor on a permanent baais. QG for at druggists'. It Will Stop a Cough. Paulino's Compound Suvdt of Inisu Moss AND Flax Seed.

Price 25c. Brooklyn depot, 586 Fulton St, WHITCOMD MANDFACTUniNQ Co. HI. M. Winter, 489 Fulton Bt.

Spring novelties in bonnets and round hats, fine French flowers, feathers, straw ribbons, laces, etc. Buy from tbo Maker. Silk hat $5, worth $7 best Derby hat $3, worth O. SIMIS, No. 3S5 Fulton st, under Park Theater.

Just Out. New crochet book, giving latest designs for lambrequins. Price 16 cents. Henhv Bnreiow. Fulton et.

DIED. HOBBK On Tuesday morning, March 20, 1883, Authtjr Bkhtiuh, youngest sun of Robert 8. and Anna Flora Hobbs, aged eight lnontlia. Funeral services will be held at the reddenc. Msple East Orange, Thursday morning, March 22.

at 11 o'clock. Train loaves Barclay at. Now Vork, at A. M. Interment at Greenwood.

KETTELL Suddenly on Monday, March 19. at 219 Aoclphint Rev. OEonoK F. Kettkll, I. I).

Funeral services at HuramorfleM M. E. Church, corner Washington and Groeno avs, Tliunxbir, March 22, at 3 P. U. Members of the Naw York and New York Last Con fereacet will meet at bis late residence, 219 Adelphi st, at M.

Eastern District Painters to Demand t3 a Day in April. A meeting of Eastern District painters, union and nbn union men, was held last evening in International Hall, on Grand street, near Eleventh. There was a largo attendance and Samuel Worth presided, and stated that tho meeting was called to determine the rate of wages for tho ensuing year, Independent of any organizations among their fellow craftsmen. Last year thpy received $3 day, and It was for the meeting to decide what pay they should demand at the opening of the coming season. Major Eldert said they were battling for a fair share of this world's goods as compensation for their toil.

Before the organization of tho union painters did not receive tho wages which union men now get, and they could do nothing without organization. He believed the day was not far distant when the workingmen would assert their power for the good of their country. i A motion was made that a demand on the bosses be made for $3 a day on and after the first Monday in April. All the mombers were opposed to giving the bosses any notification by circular the same as last year. The press accounts Bhould be sufficient warning to them.

After some further interchanges of views, the motion prevailed to make a united demand on the boss painters lor $3 a day on the first Monday in April Most of the men present joined the benevolent society. The meeting shortly afterward adjourned. THE BROOKLYN ART CLUB. Its Coming Annual Exhibition at the Sherk Gallery. The pictures for the Brooklyn Art Club ex opens this morning are about all received The exhibition promises to be the best the club has thus far held, and the attendance will doubtless be large from the opening day.

The Bale, it will be remembered, takes place ou Tuesday evening, the 27th when tho pictures will be disposed of without reserve, Mr. Barkor, of Now York, acting as auctioneer. The collection will contain the latest work of the artists represented and bo strictly confined to pictures by members of the club. LIABLE. The City for the Proper Construe, tion and Care of its Bridges.

Trial of the Suit of a Seven Tear Old Cliild Against the City for $10,000 Damages. Judge Brown Declines to Override the Conrt of Appeals. In Part II. of the Circn.it Court this morn ing, before Judge Baown and a jury, the cause of Ann Fitzpatrlck, by guardian, against the city came up for trial. Messrs.

Cooke Salmon and ex Judge Cooke appeared for the plaintiff, and Corporation Counsel Tay. lor for the defendant. Mr. Cooke, in opcuing, said that tho plaintiff in May, 1877, when 7 years old, went to look after hor little brother, who was playing near tho drawbridge ou Union street. Tho bridge was swinging in, and as the girl tried to take hold of her brother, her leg slipped into the hole and it was caught and serioinily injured.

Two years before the police had notified the city that a chain ought to be drawn across the street when the bridge was swinging, but no attention was paid to thiH until after this accident. It wos a question for the jury whether it was not negligence on the part of tho city to allow tho bridge to go so long unprotected. Plaintiff sued for $10,000 damageB. The suit was originally brought against the Board of City Works. The complaint was oisnusseu ana on an appeal to the Court of Appeals that Court sustained the imlemeut and held that the exemp tion clause in the city charter was not so broad as churned.

The court says "There must be a remedy in such a case, where one is injured without fault of bis own, by a defect in one of the streets or bridges of tho city, cither against the city or some one of itn officers. The primary duty to keep its streets and bridges in safe condition rests in the. city, and there is a general obligation upon it to n.so proper cave and vigilanco iu putting and koeping the streets and bridges, in such condition and unless tluit duty has been plainly devolved upon some officer or officers of the city ogaiiist whom a remedy for non feasance can bo had. the remedy is against the city on its obligation. That section does not exempt tlie city from liability to discharge a duty resting upon it and which it has not devolved upon any ono of Its officers.

If tho Board of City Works arc not liable, as we hold they are not, aud if there is no remedy against the Police Commissioners for not appointing and keeping at this bridge sufficient keepers (and we are aho inclined to think a remedy against them would fail), thou the. rem edy is agaiiiHt the city upon ils primary obligation to keep its streets and bridges in a safe condition, and for not guarding this bridge sufficiently when it was operated for public use." The mother of tho child testified to the. injnty and to tho child's having been removed to St. Peter's Hospital, where she remained for four monthi. The child also testified to her running after her little brother to keep him from the bridge, and to her slipping aud tho bridgo closing on her leg.

Keeper Belford testified Hint he was at work in the center of tlie bridge swinging it ill when the child was hurt, and that he. was unable to do that and attend to the public safety as well. After a child's foot was crushed before this accident, the keeper notified the police, the Board of City Works and Alderman Guuder of the daugor to the public, a there was nothing to clos the. street when the bridge was open. The keeper was appointed by the ivlire department.

Judge Brown asked whether the action was not barred bv the statue of limitation. 'Mr. Cooke said that it was not set up aud the plaintiff was an infant. Mr. Cooke read from tho minutes of the Common Counsel a resolution proponed bv Alderman Guilder on Mav li, 1877, after this accident, directing the Board of City Works to put up four posts and two chains acros Union Rtreet at the bridge, to prevent accident when the bridge was open, and another resolution authorizing tho expenditure.

Mr. Taylor objected, but the Court admitted it, not as evidence of previous negligence, but to show tho city had enntrol of the bridge. The doctor, who tre.ib.xl the plaintiff, said the leg was lacerated and the smaller bones fractured. It was a compound fracture aud very serious. Pieces of bone had to be removed and the patient was greatly reduced.

Later on a sore formed near the place of the fracture, but how the ulcer was 'produced he could not say. Tho leg was oxaiiiiniiicd by the doctor beforo the court. Ho said the leg was progre smg as well as conld be expected from the nature of the injury. The plaintiff restinl, and Mr. Taylor moved to dismiss.

He said that the discussion of the Court of Appeals read, and the evidence of the kcoporshowed that the duty was devolved in the Police Commissioners to take charge of the bridire. The Court of Allheals suid, "wo think," aud there was nothing, in their opinion, to preclude, this court from taking a different view if it was the dntv of the liolicu to take, eare of tne miiige. ine roiu Department appointed the bridge keeper, aud he was au officer of the department. A specific duty was put ou the department, a 'd the charter said that in such case the heart of the department was aimie uaoie. Ex Indue Conke said that the defense a wumed that a dutv had devolved by statute on a particular b.idy inde neiidenth of tile citv.

No such duty as thio devolved on the Police Department The city was to make all rules and regulations and direct the numlvev of watchmen, but tho Police Department arc to appoint the keeper of the bridge. Tho number of tlie employes and their duties were to lie fixed by the ritv and tho Police Department was to appoint. 'Die city was primarily liable as held by the Court of Appeals ill tlie ease at bar, and as reaffirmed by tlie same court in tlie rase ol iiaruy agamm tun i ny. The motion to dismiss was dMiied. ami the question of contributory negligence went to the jury.

MONEY JIAI1KET. Wall Stiikkt, March 20 3 P. M. Among tho sales this nfteruogn were Morris and Essex consol, 121 San Francisco, Class SI7; ditto general mortgage, Texas Pacific income, 67,1 ditto Hio, Sly; New York, West Shore and Buffalo 1st, Manitoba, Dakota Kansas and Texas, general mortgage, VP I'uSa Kast Tennessee, income, 3i Fort Worth Denver, 1st, 70; Northern Pacific 1st, Burlington, Cedar llapidt and Northern, 1st, Central Iowa, 1st, 108; Union Pacific 1st, 114.V Chicago and St. Louis, 1st, OiVjalWV; Northwest S.

102; Importers ami Traders Bank, 2(if! Mutual Union, fix, Union Pacific 1st, 1UX; Oregon Transcontinental 1st, 93tC; New Orleans and'racific 1st, 88; Ktie 2nd, Oli.3.; Delaware and Uiidsoa of ISM, 110; 'Centra New Jersey nd justmeut, 105. i Exports for the week, making $78,725,583 since January 1 against to the same time last year, and 3,519,586 to the corresponding date in 1881. Tlie. sales of stocks reported up to noon to day were only 39,800 shares, including washes." The reduction of Exchange to day simply brings the rates down to those which have been riding for the past few days. There is scarcely any business, and bankers who are buying are picking up choice lots for the purpose of covering future gold imports.

Earnings, Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern for the second week in March show a gain of $8,299. Tlioso of the Ohio Southern for the same week show a gain of 1121, and of tho Indianapolis, Bloomington and Western an ilicrcoso of $16,802, and since January 1 a gain of $112,983. Earnings Kansas City, Fort Scott and Gulf for the first week in March show an increase of $5,138. Those of tho Detroit, Lansing and Northern for the eamo time a decrease of $1,1140, and of the Cedar Rapids and Missouri Biver a loss of $30,721. Earnings Louisville and Nashville for the second week in March Bhow an increase of $17,460, and since July 1 $1,233,421.

The grain movement at Chicago, Milwaukee and Toledo to day was as follows Chicago. Milwaukee. Toledo, hush. bush. bosh.

Receipt wheat 26,148 29,675 25,000 Shipments wheat 11,131 1,275 10.000 Receipts corn 224,074 2,825 18,000 Shipments corn 120,039 3,320 35,000 The stock market was very tame between calls, and the tendency was toward lower prices all through tho list At the call money was active at 15 to 18 per and there was little better than a broker's market for the remainder of the board. The tone was irregular in the late trade, 8:15 P. Stocks were irregular at the close. Money was about 10 per cent at the close. The following table shows the course of the stock market for this day 2:45 P.

M. 3 P. M. 6Vi 87 95 nou 123if 132 146 121K 101J4 HU. 80" Opening.

Wabash Pacific 29Sj Wabash Pacific prfd. 49 Central and Hudson. 125M Canada Southern 674 Erie 37 Erie preferred Union Pacific .06 Lake Shore Morris and Essex. Lack. AWest'n 124 Northwestern 132M Northwestern 146 Rock Island 122 Bt.

Pal 1M4 at. ram Ohio snd Misrisslppi Now Jersey Central. 72X 72X 80" 71 80" MX Hannibal bt. Uoe. Hitnnibnl A St.

Dfd 80 84 wertem D2X Pacihc Mail O. O. and I. Central Michigan Central Dttlawsi Rand Hudson 108 Denver Rio lirande 46X Illinois Central Manhattan Elovated N. Y.

Elec ited Motropoltan Elevated Northern Pacific 60K Northern Pacific pfd. 87JS Mo. Kansas A Texas. 31i Missouri Pacific 102 Louisville Nashville 541 Reading 63m K. Y.

Out. 4 West'n 25 St. Pnnl i Omaha. 48 8t Paul 4 pfd ma Central Pacific 81 Ohio Ceujral 12 Lake Erie Western 80J4 Peoria, Dec. Ev'lle 22 Texas Pacific 39J4 Nash.

Chat. St. Chic. Bar. 4 Qalncr I21 Richmond 4 Richmond Terminal.

22 N. Y. Chic. 4 St. L.

11)1 95X 103 4CX 95 108 iO 95 103 46 9 62 25X 48 107JJ 39 120 if 66 igia 62 25 48 I 22V 31JK 102 64 633 9 39 12I as N. uni. ot. ij. pia Long Island Ex dividend.

The following tablo shows the bid quotations for Government bonds at the respective calls First board. U. S. 5a, 1881, extended 03 V. 8.

1891, reg 12 TJ. 8. iXs, 1891, coup II2K D. 8. 4 1907.

II? TJ. 8. Is. 1907, coup 20Ji U. 8.

3. J03 U. 8. Currency 6s 123 Last board. 103 ill 119 120 Highest.

Lowest 29 28Ji 49 48X 125)2 1252 67f 67JJ 37 81 96 95 110X 124" 123 132M 132K lie 146 121 101M 101 One of tne Statements In the Report of the Senate Insurance Committee. The following is the copy of a telegram sent this afternoon to Hon. John Etonian, the chairman of tho Insurance Committee of the Senate, by James D. Fish, receiver of tho Globo Mutual Life New Vork. March 20.

1883. Hon. John J. Kitrnan, Chairman BenaU Commute on insurance, Bui A statement is published in tho principal New York papers this morning to the effcot that your committee has roportcd to the Legislature among other things, that James D. FlBh.

"for tho payment of a dlvi dond of $284,894 expended the sum of I presume this rcfors to my administration of the affairs of tho Globe Mutual Insurance Company, as I have been receiver of no other Insurance corporation. To whatever trust of mine it may refer, however, it is utterly untrue. ITonr committoo did not examine JneJ or any of my clerks as witnesses. If you had dono so, or had gone to the records of tho Insurance Department at Albany you could have ascertained what is the fact, that I have paid more than a million and a half dollars to policy holders alone: that I havo paid more than three hundred thousand dollars to other creditors and for taxes and, further, that the total amount expended for salaries, rent, stationery, postage and legal expenses in many different States during tho three years and nine months of my administration of the affairs of the Globe does not reach 80,000, and is thus half a million dollars less than would bo inforrcd from the statement In your report as telegraphed to the papers here. Nor havo I as yet received ono cent for I cannot allow tho action of your committeo In giving currency to such a mlsropresentatioh to go without immediate and positive contradiction.

Yours respectfully, James D. Fish. GENERAL TKACY'S COSDiriON. General B. F.

Tracy's condition was much improved this morning. He has suffered from indigestion for several years, and his present attack is attributed to weakness caused by a malarial disease ineurred while he was in Albany. KEEP IT QUIET! But the Question is, Can. it be Done? Ex Morris Hands up to the Conrt Certain Affidavits and Declines to State Their Contents A Mystery Briefly Solved by the Eagle. The jury in the case of John Lilly against tho New York Ceutral and Hudson River Railroad Company, to recover $35,000 damages for the loss of both legs, disagreed and wore discharged.

Judge Morris, counsel for the plaintiff, charged that the jury had been tampered with, aud asked permission to put iu affidavits for the information of the court. This morning Judge Morris handed the affidavits to Judge Brown without any remarks. Mr. Frank Loomis, counsel for the defendant, said that last Friday Mr, Morris aakcfl permission to present affidavits. From what Mr.

Morris then said, and from publications in a morning parer apparently iu tho interest of the plaintiff, counsel learned that the defend ant or its agents were identified with the charge. If tlus was so it called for an answer, provided any investi gation was io oe nua. Judge Brown said the affidavits wero for the informa tion of the Court. His Honor would examine them, and if he considered the case required it, he would make tho proper order directing copies of the affidavit to be served on the parties interested. Mr.

said tliat ms presence was required in New York aud Mr. Brittou would attend further to the case. Mr. Britton asked that before any proceedings wero taken iu refereuce to any of the Jurors implicated in the affidavits, the dofendaut shoidd have an opportunity to be heerd, provided it or its agents were implicated in any way. Thus both sides would be heard hi affidavits, and then if the court saw fit to take action, counsel would have nothing to say.

Judtre Brown said that if any action was considered necessary, ho would see that tho parties affected iu auy way by the affidavits were served with copies. Mr. Morris declined to intimate to the reporter the nature of the affidavits. The reporter ascertained, however, that there, were three of them. Frank Holborn, one of the jurors, deposes that ho saw Joseph Todd, another juror, with au agcut of the company, named Masterson, in the liquor store on Adams 'and' WillouRhr by street, and that they were together for three quarters of au hour.

John Higgins deposes that he saw Master son and another juror together. William Crevcnd, an officer of the Supreme Court, deposoi that, ho saw Masterson talking witli a juror in too hall of the Court House, aim tolu MastcrBOn mat it was not ngut. THE LAWS3 DEMUHTED, With Novel antl IScautiCiil Parisian Goods Exhibited at Ijocscr Company Opening. Expectation sat enthroned in the faces of the thousands of ladi who attended the Spring open ing of Frederick Loeser Company to day, in their magnificent establishment on Fulton, "Wa diiugton and Tillury streets. Of all these fair countenances not one, after a survey of the interior, exhibited the slightest trace of disappointment.

The display, iu every respect, was worthy of the business community and of the linn. In its variety, wonderful extent of detail aud skillful arrangement, the stock would havo supplied material for another such v.ihnne as that remarkable ou hettr aV Dailies" of Zola, wherein the marvels of the Parisian dry goods palace are so vividly portrayed. For iu Loeser Company's exhibition aro to be Been the choicest seleetio from the most celebrated artists of the gay capital, the collection forming in its entirety a panorama of luxury, beside which the ordinary open ing is as water unto wine. The goods iu quantity and quality are unsurpassed by any similar display ever made here, and tho stock is said to be tho largest ever collected under a single roof in Brooklyn. In placing at the disposal of their patrons this Bplcndid collection, the firm have kept iu view the swift onward march of local trade and the probability that with the completion of thu bridge this city will rival tho metropolis as a business center, as It already does as a place of residence.

The features of tho opening most deserving of mention aro tho departments containing the dress goods and the Parisian millinery, costumes and wraps. In silks the beauty and variety of patterns and richness of texture aro tho striking qualities. When profusely spread upon the counters they are suggestive of a vista of miniature flower beds in full bloom. Among the finest qualities ore the grc do Londre. a charming combination, and the Ottoman silks, which are likely to become very popular.

"Where the feminine eye will love most to liugor, however, is in the section of the establishment wherein the completed costumes from Paris shed their luster around. The and brilliancy of some of these dresses are almost indescribable. Tho artists must have been at their best when they accomplished these picturesque creations calculated to set the hearts of all womankind in a flutter. Tho more, notable dresses are a brocaded Ottoman from Worth, wrought in gold satin with a court train lined with crimson plush a dinner dress of Jupon, cut and covered with trimmings of lace and plush draperies a Worth costume of black silk, en train with jetted lace trimmings, and a Iticolette of golden brown satin with a Cuban brown brocaded basque and train, the brccado in brilliant chintz coloi s. A beautiful costume in composed of a sky blue skirt, fronted with Oriental headings aud a train of pearl satin elegantly brocaded with llowers, the edge of the skirt terminating in a rich band of garnet velvet.

In wraps the showing made is superb, particularly one formed of a combination of gauze, velvet, Spanish lace and pompous. Another desirable garment Is au Ottoman silk dolman by Pangart, of Paris, remarkable chiefly for itt pretty chintz broead? and trimmings of Jet andgulpuro lace. Thocuiraj; jacket, in olivo grecu and gold embroidery, is a genuine novelty and attracted many a "miring gl.ii.ces. It is doubtful if Brooklyn sh ippers have ever seen a millinery display comparable with that of Loeser Co. this Spring.

Of the more conspicuous specimens are a close fitting bonnet with a Persian crown and velvet trimmings of ciUBhcd strawberry coloring and ostrich tips of the same buo a small pointed poke, also with a Persian crown and terra cotta ornaments a French hat known as tho Dunstable, suitable for carriage wear and adorned with a llama loco scarf and a pompon of cardinal ostrich tips and velvet a forget me not bonnet, with a wreath of forget me nots and mignonette surrounding a golden crown, and strings of light blue and terra cotta a Madame Jope, of ecru and gold canvas cloth, magnificently trimmed with gold thistles, olive velvet ribbons and shell and Rhino stone ornaments a Feodora, patterned after Sarah Bemhardt's latest a round hat of back figured network, trimmed with jots and black tips, and a unique specimen from Mine irinet, consisting of an old gold straw crown, a crape lace front brim, banded with olire and gold ribbons and trimmed with velvet pompons and buttercups to match tho straw. Tho novolties above outlined are but a few of the attractions of tho great display, but they afford a fair index to the details and Indicate tho high standard which has ruled iu making the selections for all departments in the Spring trade of this progressive house. OBITUARY. Rev. Oeorg F.

Keltcll, The Rov. Dr. George F. Eettell, presiding Elder of the Brooklyn District of the New York East Conference of the Mothodist Episcopal Church, and one the best known clergymen of that denomination in thlB city, died suddenly yesterday afternoon at his home, No. 210 Adclphi street, in the OSth year of his age.

Dr. Kcttell was apparently in good health in the morning, and had made arrangements to attend a quarterly meeting in New York in tho evening, at wliich he was expected to preside. He was taken ill at two in tho afternoon, and after suffering great pain expired at four of angina pectoris. Although a very activo man in tho church and an earnest worker in all that appertained to Its progress and welfare, Dr. Kettcll had never been physically strong, having sustained an accident while quite young which always affected his nervous constitution.

When only an Infant he was injured by a needle which penetrated one of his eyes, and which subsequently necessitated the removal of tho injured organ. Tho best surgical aid was summoned, but it was some time before the cause of the distress conld bo eradicated aud the result was that his general health was always more or less delicate. Dr. Kcttell was born in Boston, on May 18, 1817, and on reaching his twelfth year he was taken to Germany where ho received a thorough collegiate education. At a later period he returned to America and studied for the ministry at Danbury, Conn.

He joined tho New York Conference of tho M. Church lu 1834 aud was appointed to the pastorate of churches in Poughkeepsie New York, Rhincbeck, Hartford and in this city. Ho was pastor at different periods in Brooklyn of the Sands street, Summerfleld and Greene avenue churches, where he was highly esteemed by his parish toners for his many excellent qualities and for his able fulfillment of those dutiei wliich contribute to the success of the true and dovotcd clergyman. His last Brooklyn charge was at the Greene avenue Church, where he remained one year. Dr.

Kettcll was made presiding elder of the Bhiuebeck District, in 1850; of the New York District in 1875 and of the Brooklyn District In 1880. In 1860 ho went to Europe as United 8tatea Consul to the Grand Duchy of Baden, and remained abroad thrco years, during which timo ho resided at Carlsrhue. Dr. Kettcll was a man of great natural re finement as well as culture, and occupied an exalted position in the church, of which he was so faithful a representative for over fifty years. He always com manded important assignments, in the denomination, and was looked upon an eloquent preacher and a man of excellent executive ability.

He was also a frequent contributor to both the religious and secular press. He leaves a widow, one sou ana uu ce marnea daughters. His funeral will take place on Thursday afternoon at inree ociock, irom tne summerneia is. Church. The Bev.

Sr. Beach, of tho Weslevan Con necticut University, will probably officiate. Among the Directors of the Young Men's Christian Association. The monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Young Men's Christian Association was held last evening at their rooms in the association building, comer Fulton street and Gallatin place, Mr. Edwin Packard, president, in the chair and most of the directors in attendance.

After tho reception of the regular reports, which showed that tho various departments of tho association are in a flourishing condition, a discussion took place rclallvo to the proposed new home of the association to he constructed on Fulton street near Bond. It appeared that there is a slight hitch in tho final arrangements for the transfer of the rtnilA.lnnnn Aw iu the way would be surmounted, and, as stated in tho yesterday, that work ou the now building would be begun on the 1st of May. A committee was appointed to maxo Hie necessary arrangements for tho celebration of tho twenty ninth anniversary of the organization, which will be held some evening next week. The principal speakers will be Rev. Dr.

W. 8. Kamsford, of St. George's P. E.

Church, New York, and Iiev. Dr. J. F. Bchreuds, Rev.

Dr. Scudder's successor in tho Central Congregational Church. COMING HOME. The Eemains of John Howard Payne Expected to Arrive To morrow. Action of the New York AMermcu To Lie in State in the Governor's Room.

Washington, March SO. The remains of John Howard Payne, which avo ex pected Ui reach New York Thursday, on the steamer Burgundia, will bo met there by two gentlemen from Wwhlnttui, representing Mr. W. W. Corcoran, who will bring them at ouco to this city.

The Pennsylvania Bailroad Company has placed a sp car at the disposal of Mr. Corcoran for the pnr poro. Upon arriving hero tho body will be' placed for the present in the receiving vault at OakhiU Cemetery without nay ceremony. Tho slab wliich wan over the grave iu Tunis will be brought to New York with tho remains, but will be shipped from there to Washington by steamer. TO LIE IN BTATE.

At the meeting of tho New York Board of Aldermen this morning Alderman Michael Duffy offered tho following preamblo and resolution li'icrran, We learn through the press that the remains of John Howard Payne, the universal author of "Home 8wet Home," are now on their way to this port from a far off ave iu Northern Africa, and Whereas, We, as tho representatives in tho Common Council ol the people of this great city, deem it but proper to pay a tribute of respect to tho memory of ono whose fame as a poo is honored and rovered wherever tho Eiigllxb language is spoken, beit, therefore, liwo'ved. That the Governor's room be set apart for tho reception of the remains ou their arrival iu this city to ihe end that au appreciative public may pay homage to the dnst of tho distinguished dead preparatory to its final consignment to earth at Washington and, Jicsolved, That a committee of five be appointed to escort tho remains on their arrival by the steamer Burgundia, hourly expected at this port, and that a committee of the Press Club be invited to participate in the ceremonies. ANGRY WAVES Beating Fiercely Against Anna Oliver's Church. An Important Meet ing: Last Night at Which Miss Oliver Declines to Kecousitler her Resignation Cries of "Shame Shame The Pastor Objects to the Introduction of "Business Princiiiles" A Brother who Hid not Delieve in Having: a Woman in the Pulpit. A special meeting of the members of Anna Oliver's Church was called last evening for tho purpose of considering the business transactions necessary for concluding the work of the church, and also to discuss the disposition to be made of tho church property.

There was a largo gathering of the members. Among tho most active and outhnsiastic of Miss Oliver's sup porters is Brother Terry. He is exceedingly modest, however, and above all things objects to seeing his name ill print. Therefore, having considerable to say about the subjects to be discussed, he was auxious that the reporters should bo excluded. Other members not so sensitive wero willing to allow tho gentlemen of the press to remain.

Just beforo the meeting opened a committee waited on the Eaqle reporter aud asked him to withdraw. He courteously informed them that per sonally he would be very glad to accommodate them, but ho could not do so conscientiously because of tho duty he owed the public. As soon as tho llcv. Miss Oliver called the meeting to order, Brother Terry made a motion to adjourn subject to the. call of the pastor.

Brother Hinds amended that they go into executive session. The amendment was adopted, and the reporters were obliged to leave. The meeting was called to order by Miss Oliver, who stated its objects, and said she had received a number of offers for the church property. Before disposing of it. she desired to hear what her people thought about it.

The two offers that suited Iter ideas were from church organizations. One was from the KcPormed Episcopal cnurcn or tne covenanters, who offered her cash. Tuey were an earnest body or ctiristians and in a position to do good work for the cause of the me otner was irom me nam congregational Church, Dr. Stiles pastor, who had not named any defi nite sum, but who would meet at an early date to consider the subject. Toward this church she entertained the kindliest feelings, as iu the past the members and pastor had greatly encouraged her.

She also felt that her people could consistently join with thorn and thus continue in their old house of worship. There had been offers from mercantile firms, but she would not listen to them, although she could realize a nutelt Handsomer sum of money. Mr. Smith was elected secretary. Mr.

Whitlov said he thought the affair should be con ducted on business principles, and that Miss Oliver slioulu sell tlie property to tne person oncrmg me most, for it, as she could do much more for the cause of Cliris tianitv if she had plenty of money. If Kite, sold the hureh at tho ruinous figure named she would be doing herself au injustice. Miss Oliver objected to business principles oeing in troduced. She wanted the building used for the Lord's work, and was willing to sutler financially, if God so willed it. There was a lona discussion without any special point to it, and finallv it was decided to wait until there was a definite offer from the hast Congregational Church people.

One member said he thought Miss Oliver had taken too much on her sliouldcra to dispose of the building and suggested that a committee should be appuinted to assist her. Miss Oliver said that was one. of the reasons she had concluded to stop, because the work was all 'done by a few persons aud she did not feel willing to mBist upon them doing any more. If at the last meeting a committee had been appointed it would have pleased her. It was then suggested that Miss Oliver should reconsider her resignation and continue to serve.

She declined to do so. She. Had taken the step after a long and prayerful consideration and in her nuud it was perfectly clear that she ought, to resign. In re.sponso to a Question she gave a number of reasons winch led to this determination. Among them she mentioned tho fact tlnit some of her converts would not join because the.

church was not recognized by the Conference, and she named one person present. He Jumped to his feet and excitedly said he. would not join any church that had a woman for a preacher, though he blessed God ho had been saved by a woman's work. "But, brother," said Miss Oliver, "you have spoken differently heretofore, and said you did believe in women preaching." "No, I did not," ho interrupted. "Yes, yon did," she said in a kindly tone, and then eho repeated the words ho had used ou a former occasion.

"Well," ho said, "I am not a member of this church and never will be. as long as a woman is pastor. It io against the teaching of the divine Master." "Shame "Shame interrupted some of the mom bcrs. "Well, I am not like you people," he said, "saying one thing and meaning another." "You have changed your views since yesterday," said Miss Oliver, "and as you are not a membor you nave no light here." "Well, I will go," ho said, picking up his hat. Business was then resumed.

A resolution was adopted requesting Miss Oliver to rcmaiu until the church property was disposed of. She said she would prefer to leave at the end of her fourth year, hut if it would be of help in disposing of the church, she would remain several weeks, although she would not consider the resolution binding upon her. Another long discussion followed upon the disposition to be made of the movable property. Finally Brothers Terry and Whitley, upon motion of Brother Hinds, were appointed a committee to take an inventory of the church property, aud to fix a valuation upon it. Upon motion a chair and a email table were unanimously voted to Brother Terry.

Rome other unimportanfbnsiness was transacted, and the meeting adjourned. Tho reporter subsequently asked Miss Oliver for pome facts. She politely said sho was thankful to the press for the kindly notices given her, but had nothing to say about the meeting, as there was no business transacted that would interest the public "When will you hold your next meeting for business?" was aked. On Wednesday night, we hold a prayer meeting," she Baid. "Come around, and we may do you good." And then she said, "Good night," and the reporter responded and left.

THE SAENGERBUND. It Rives a Concert at tho Academy of Music for the Benefit of the Sufferers in Ohio and Indiana A Good House and a Fine Programme. The Brooklyn Saengerbund last evening gave a concert at tho Academy of Music, tho proceeds of which aro to be forwarded for the benefit of the sufferers by the recent floods in Ohio and Indiana. Two weeks ago, when the Western calamity was a topic of conversation, some of the gentlemen of tho Saengerbund, in an informal way, suggested that perhaps the Brooklyn Germans would bo able to givo assistance to those out in tho flooded region, and tho idea was con sidered to be so good and sufficiently important as to be presented iu au formal manner for the consideration of the club when it was in session, and it is due to tho generous spirit ol tho members to Bay that tho suggestion met with general favor. After soma discussion It was decided to engage the Academy of Music, and to secure the services of Miss Emma Thursby and also of Coutcrno's full band of forty pieces.

Tho arrangements were all intrusted to a committee of feven gentlemen Messrs. Joseph Huhn, Julius Leh renkrauss, Charles Aucrbach, George Dietrick, Carl Eisenach, John Schildge and Frederick W. Piper. It was arranged that the Saeugerbuud should supply a chorus of fifty voices. The Academy was made as handsome as possible last evening.

It was brilliantly lighted, aud flowers aud er otics added to the beauties of tho elaborate stage setting. The audlenco filled tho vast building and listened throughout to an exhaustive but excellent programme. Tiio overture to "William Tell" was tho opening piece by Coutcrno's Bund. The chorus Iiohtraut," by Vcit, was sung by the Saengerbund chorus Mr. Whitney Mockrldgo sung Verdi's Quando la Sera," and tho Misses Ida and Johanna MoIIenhcucr executed a diffi cult impromptu, two pianos being used.

Tho selection was Op 60 ou a theme of Schumann's Manfred." Miss Emma Thursby, who was the attraction of the evening, sang tho "Shadow 8ong," Irom "Dinovah," and was accompanied by M. Strakoscm She was applauded. Misses Oscar and Fred Steins sang tho duet Bitter und Einsiedler." Tho rest of the principal numbers wero Variations io Bravura," by Miss Thursby Non Ver," by Mr. Mockrldge, a violoncello solo by Mr. Henry Mollenbauer, a piano solo by Miss Ida tinging by the Brooklyn Saengerbund, A liittlo Job Comes to tho Surface.

Tho History of Tiro Bids for a County ContractAn Envelope "Which was Opened In a Most Mysterious Maimer What was Brought to light in tho Court Houso tills Morning, A. very pretty little job camo to tho surface at a meeting of the Court House Committee of the Board of Supervisors this morning. It was rather clumsily performed, but it was wanted in nothing calculated to throw light upon the interesting peculiarities which hare more than once railed for comment so far as the award of tho county contracts is concerned. Some weeks ago the Supervisors authorized the committeo spoken of to solicit bids' for making alterations to one of the ante rooms of the City Court, and it Is not out of placo hero to remark, that enterprises of this kind are much more frequently than seems to bo necessary in any other public building iu tho city. It seems to havo been anticipated that only ono bid would bo forthcoming, the duty of soliciting them being imposed upon a sub committee consisting, of Messrs.

Ferguson and Adamsou. Supervisor Willis a member of the committee, however had the questionable taste to solicit a bid from George F. Williams, a plumber, doing business on Joralcmon street. At 10 o'clock this morning, Messenger Doyle opened tho box, took out two bods, and handed them to the commUtoe. Promptly enough it was moved that they BOTH BE KEJECTED.

At this point Supervisor Willis took occasion to re, mark that possibly his friend had omitted to enclose a check for ten per cent, of the amount of his bid price. In the event of that contingency, ho added, he would become security for tho sum, so that if Mr. Williams lurnod out to bo tho lowest bidder there would bo no necessity for rejecting his proposal on tho ground of informality. A littlo discussion about tho advisability of rejecting the bids ensued, and when Mr. Williams entered the room ho was inf ormed that it had been decided to defer the matter for another week.

His proposal was handed back to him. It waB sealed up in a small white envelope addressed to tho committee, and he was about to tear open tho envelope when his attention was attracted by what seem to bo a considerable quantity of recently applied mucilage Looking at the envelop more critically he found that it had been tampered with. The end of it had been NEATLY CUT OPEN and joined together again with mucilage. Thero was not the slightest doubt that his proposal had been taken out and Ids figures ascertained by some one interested in knowing what they wore. Mr.

Williams told Super visor Willis what ho had discovered, and that gentleman immediately charged that tho envelope containing the bid had been tampered with by some one in the clerk's oflico after it had been deposited. The other members of the committee present Messrs Furguson, Cullcn and Adanison denied all knowledge of any such nefarious proceeding. Supervisor Willis claimed that, in tho Interests of fairness, the proper course to pursue would be to open both bids. A failure to do that would show, he declared, that the charge of tampering with the envelopes was well founded, tho supposition, of course, being that Mr, Williams' bid had been found to bo tho lowest and that his competitor was to bo furnished with a chance to underbid him. Supervisor Willis was next listened to.

He submitted that it was Mr. Williams' first introduction to tho county contract system, and that after what had happened, tho fair thing to do would bo to open both bids. A voto was taken, with tho result that tho bids were rejected, Supervisor Willis alone recording himself in tho negative. Mr. Williams then declared that ho was willing to open his proposal in tho presence of the committeo, in order to determine who was the lowest bidder.

Suiting tho action to the word, ho tore his envelope open, and Janitor Martin, who represented tho other bidder, opened the other pro. j'ithm. at iuuuu io ue mat oi winiam vanacn, nig figures being $200, while those of Mr. WUliams wors $183. This, tho latter gentleman claimed, clearly proved tin', purposo of the rascal who had opened the envelopt and very thoroughly explained the rejection of tho bids.

Mr. William Vaudell figures in tho Directory as I 'Janitor." FIRE AT BAY RIDGE. Mr. Jacob Ilcmvcu'v Hoiino Burned Down Incendiarism SuNicccd. A destructive fire, believed to be of incendiary origin, occurred yesterday morning at Bay nidge, I I.

The fine residence of Mr. Jacob llemson, one of the oldest residents of tho village, was burned down, causing a loss of over $100,000, which is covered by insurance. The firo was discovered at an early hour la the morning, and, although tho alarm was quickly given, tho local fire company found it imposaiblo to move their old and rusty apparatus, so that no effort was made to stop tho progress of the flames. Some ol the furniture was removed from tho building, but tho house was almost a total wreck. It is believed that the flro was the work of an incendiary, as there were two other siiBpioious fires in the house during the past three week, and the flames were first discovered in a part of the building whero there was no fire or light of any kind.

Tho truck, which the Buy Illdgo fireman vainly tried to bring into uso, mado its last appearance at a fire eighteen years ago. Mr. Rcinsen had a narrow csrnpo from being burned to death. While the fire was at its height, ho was Been at a window on tlie third floor. A ladder was placed against tho houso aud an attempt was mado to resent him, but owing to his great weight and enfeebled condi tion considerable delay occurred, and it was found necessary to lower him by means of au improvised der net.

The old gentleman was severely burned bofore his rescue could be effected. Efforts will bo made to arrest the firebugs who were guilty of tho outrage, THE SEA BEACH" HAIL ROAD. Tito Sale Postponed I 'lit II the Fourth ot April. Tlie property of the New York, Sea Benclf and Coney Island llallroad was advertised to bo solf tills morning at tho Exchange salesroom, No. Ill Broad, way, New York, but when tho hour of twelve arrive! the auctioneer declared tho sale off until the Fourth of April.

This road has been running for nearly seven years under the direction of A. B. Douglass. It extends from Bay Itidge to tho Sea Beach Palace Hotel at West Brighton Beach, a distance of six miles. Last year tha fare was reduced, but still this had no material effect on the increase of travel, and before the season at the island, had fairly closed the road stopped running.

There is saitl to be a mortgage of $150,000 on the road. Tilers were many railroad speculators at the salesroom this morning, aud if the road had been put up, it wouhj undoubtedly havo found a purchaser. MIDDLE REFORMED CHURCH. The Cong rcgatiun Kxtcnd a Call to Hov. W.

I'ord, of iTlatuivrtii, rv. A meeting of tho congregation of the Middls Reformed Church, in Harrison street near Court, was held last evening. The object of the meeting was to fix on a successor to Rov. Dr. Ingeisoll, tho late pastor.

Several names wero proposed, and on the first ballot llcv. W. H. Ford received over ninety votes out of tha one hundred and sixteen cast. Tho Biicrecillng ballots showed a Bteady Increase for Kev.

W. Ford, and it was resolved that tho consistory should extend a call to that gentleman, Bev, W. Ford Is tho present pastor of tho Kcformed church in Matawau, New Jersey, and Is a young minister of much promise. Ho preached Bt the Middle Bcf ormed Church on Sunday, and mado a most favorable impression. It is expected that ho will accept tho call.

AN U.NDKSinABLK ItECRUlT. "Washington Berryman attended a meeting of tha Salvation Army, at their barracks in Kosciusko street, last evening. He became so demonstrative thai it became necessary for Officer Edwards to arrest him. Justice Missuy fined him $10. SP11CIAI, AirVEUTISKviKvrS.

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KEKNAN. Corner of Fultuu aca JJi" Ha. Encircling the tfecks of Diverse Individuals. An Old Criminal Acquaintance Again to the Front Damages Claimed for Injuries Received in a Horse Car Suit forDi Torco A Decision Changing tlie taw Affecting Promissory Notes Jnstice Watson's Case Goes on Plenty of Work for tlie Lawyers. The case of A.

A. Low Co. ngftiuh Charles B. Kendall and another, formerly Kendall Brothers, of 140 Nassau street, New York, dealers in papor stock, and John L. Taylor, now of tho same number and living at 154 Bedford avenue, was continued yesterday after noon iu the City Court, beforo Judge Reynolds and a jury, Tlie plaintiffs suo for $25,000, the price of some 2,300 bales of jute bretts and interest.

The plaintiffs allege a conspiracy tf the part of tho defendants to defraud them out of ibis sum, the Kendall brothers being indebted to Taylor for a largo sum, and, being insolvent, bought the goods on credit from the plaintiffs and turned them over to Taylor In llouldatlon of their debt to him, nuver meaning to pay the plaintiffs for them, sua taumg alter tne (loot to Taylor was extinguisnea. The case was peculiar in that the plaintiffs called as their first witness tho defendant Taylor, and the Eaole's report closed with Taylor's examination of his books to ascertain how much tho Kendall Brothers owed him on August 11, 1882. Ha thought before examining the books that they did not owe him more than between fifty and sixty thousand dollars. Counsel for the plaintiffB handed him a letter from himeslf to Kendall Brothers, in which he claimed that they owed him, June 22, 1882, $66,000. Witness said that must have beon the case.

He had previously testified that they now owed him only about $200. From May ho had bought from the Kendall Brothers various quantities of juto butts paid for thorn with time notes held by him from the Kendall Brothers they also paid him various amounts in cash. Various accounts were gone through which showed that he had paid them various amounts in oash that they had repaid him considerable sums in cash, and these were loans between tho parties. Taylor loaned the Kendall Brothers his notes. In November.

1882, he bought of them $16,000 woath of rags, and paid for the purchase by surrendering to them the notes he held of theirs. Mr. Bang Tlie fact is, then, that they paid you different large amounts of money and that their notes wero paid by the transfer to you of a largo quantity of butts. A. Yes.

Witness said, in explanation, that there was no design on his part in these transactions. It was simply a combination of circumstances. WHY TAYLOR DEALT WITH KENDALL BROUHER8. Witness was cross examined by Mr. Manes, his own caunscl in his case.

Be said that in February, when he loaned tho Kendall Brothers $16,000 Hugh Kendall told him they hail $23,000 of their own in tho business, aud witness produced a letter in wnicn Konoan mauc mo statement. The lettcralso showed tho loan lu February to have been made on thrco years' time. Ho said that about this time his brother had invented a rag machine and they were endeavoring to form a comiany of which witness was to be treasurer, lie expected to go otit of the business of dealing in paper stock. Nothing camo of the effort to have tho Kendalls becomo Bpccial partners ill this project During tbo Summer witness went out of town. On his re turd he found that other parties had obtained the goods which ho himself had been buying from the London exporter.

He had had some differences with the exporter in regard to allowances claimed, but his credit was not impaired. Nevertheless, ho conlu not buy the goods. He was down town to do business and he bought of the Kendall Brothers at what ho thought wero market rates. He did not know where the Kendall Brothers bought tho goods nor what they paid for them. This morning the defense closed tho cross examination, and tho plaintiffs counsel proceeded to examine Mr.

Taylor again. On this redirect examination a largo amount of written testimony was produced consisting chieily of letters passing between Mr. Taylor and the Kendall Brothers, relative to sales and purchases of goods, loans of notes in business transactions. Mr. Taylor's proposition to sell his business and good will to them for $45,000 on time, providing they would give him a satisfactory statement of how they stood the tendency of the testimony being to show Taylor's knowledge of tho affairs of Kendall Brothers.

Tho case is still on and will occupy tho inoBt of tho week. Judge WatNOit'K Case Goes Over. Justice William Watson, of New Lots, indicted for abetting a prize fight, was on hand in the Sessions this morning ready for trial. Tho Assistant District Attorney did not move tho caso for trial, and Justice Watson complained to Judge Moore that ho aud his witnesses were ready to go on, but that he did not think from the way the prosecution acted that they ever meant to try it. Judge Moore said that that might be tho caso for all that he knew, but that until tho Attorney General Bhowed him how he could try the caso before the District Attorney moved it for trial, words would be useless in the matter.

Justice Watson said that some of the indicted parties, on bail were anxious to leave town, and it was not just to keep them here in this WBy. Mr. Backus said that he liad given Justice Watson notice that on account of the absenco of witnesses for the People he would bo unablu to go on. Mr. Watson said to tho Eaolk reporter that ho had been ready for trial from the first.

He thought they did not intend to try the case at all. In fact, they hail already, tn all intents, offered to let it go but lie insisted on its being tried. Damages Claiiuetl for Injuries Kcccivcrt on a Horse Car. Margaret Fink, living at 61 Stagg street, brought suit against the North Second street and Middle Village Railroad, claiming $5,000 damages for injuries alleged to have been received on the cars of tho company. The ease was tried before Judge Clement and a jury this morning.

The plaintiff, a woman of 08 years, testified that on the first of October, 1882, in Metropolitan avenue, near the city line, alio stepped on the plat foam of an open ear of the. company. Beforo sho could pass into the ear the conductor signalled to go on. Immediately thereafter the ear came In contact with a wagon driven along tho street, the wheel of the wagon striking her legs, lacerating them a id hurting her very much, andcausiiig her to keep her bed forscveral weeks. The defense is a genoral denial.

Two ladies who accom panii her and a physician testified to tho actR of tho accident and to the injuries received. The. defendants moveel for non suit, on tho ground that there had been no negligence shown on their part, and that there was contributory neglgenee on the part of the plaintiff. The motion was denied. The conductor who testified for the defense, said that he did not stop tho car for the plaintiff and did not see her get on the step.

His car was very much crowded. He did not receive any faro from the plaintiff. The driver testified that somebody said "all right," and he drove ahead. When the driver saw the wagon coming he turned his horses off the track. The hind wheel of tlie wagon struck the ear.

Driver did not hear the conductor's whistle. Case still on. After the testimony for tho defense was finished the Court, on motion of Counselor Greene, dismissed tho complaint ou the ground that there was no proof of negligence on the part of the defendant. For plaintiff Henry Fochser for defendant, Richard H. Greene.

Incorporation of a Jewelry Company. JolmUoydol, JoBcphltpydel, ClmrleBSchwai bold and Rudolph Toney, of Brooklyn, have filed their certificate of incorporation, and will do business in this city as manufacturers of jewelry under the name of tho lievdel fc Hchwaibolil Manufacturing Company. The capital stock is $15,000. Suit for Damages Against the Tartar Company. Sylvester M.

Benrd, one of the plaintiffs in the injunction suit against tho New York Tartar Company, has begun a suit for damages, laying the same at $5,0.10, for injuries to his health, sustained from the noxious odors which, he alleges, escape from the factory of the company, on Morton street and Kent avenue. It i.i understood that other suits will follow. Tho papers in Be iwl's suit have been served on Mr. DeWitt William IS. Kurd, is tlie attorney for the plaintiff.

An Old Criminal Acquaintance. An old criminal acquaintance is about to revisit Brooklyn and receive long delayed deserts. The a. hievemeuts of tho Pateheu avenue gang of burglars, Porter, Irving, Wilbur and Khang Draper, some thrco or four years ago have not been forgotten. They occupied an elegant resldenco on Patchcu avenue, and at last came to grief for a burglary committed in a grocery store on Broadway, WilllauiKburgh, Porter and Irving were convicted arid Porter was sentenced to the Penitentiary for four years and is serving out his term of enteuce.

But fore Irving was sentenced and before Porter was sent up, theao worthies one flue morning coolly walked ut of tho Jail, There was a fine time in attempting their recapture, and Sheriff Reilly bled freely. Porter was caught, but Irving owaped detection until lie went at his old tricks in Philadelphia. He committed burglary thero and was sentenced to Mojainensing for three years and a half. Bhang Draper was captured in the Summer house of the Tatcheii avenue residence and, pending his trial the only witness who could identify him, a policeman, died, so he escaped altogether. A requisition wa issued for Irving and lodged with tho Moyamensmg autnontles.

This morning Hherin titcg mau inf uriiird the Court of Sessions that he had received a communication from the warden of the Moyamcusing prison that John Irvlng'o sentonce there would expire on the 7th of April. An officer will be sent for hiin and he will lie bruught hcrs for sentence. He has a five years' term before him if he gets as much as his asso ciate lu crime, Porter. Sued for Divorce. Patrick Ryan has begun a suit against Ro sanna Ryan for limited divorce.

Plaintiff is a shoemaker, and carried on his business at 218 North Second street. The defendant first instituted proceedings before a justice, alleging abandonment Plaintiff now alleges that his wife Is an habitual drunkard, and has frctpieutly beaten him and driven hiin from homo. Rnsanna, "on tho other hand, accuses Patrick of habitual drunkenness, charges infidelity, and prays for an abso lute divorce, i ne panics were marnea in 1B48. Tho care is brought in the City Court J. D.

Bell for plain tin, il u. navis lor ucicnaant. F. II. Holton JlHbber company.

Augustus Fischer, William M. Mixer and Francis H. Holton have filed the certificate of incorporation of the F. n. Holton Rubber Company, with a capital stock of $60,000.

The trustees named are Charles It Flint, William M. Ivins, Francis H. Holton, Augustus Fischer and William M. Mixer. Tlie place of business of the coruoration will be in Brooklyn.

The object of tho incorporation is the manufacture of rubber goods. Calendars for To morrow. Following are the calendars for Wednesday, March 21 nniolllT COURT Part Brown. Part IT Noh. 401.

Ohlsen vs. JesnerMn: 1011 to 110. Ifenherer vs. Insurance Companies; 378, Tuttlo vs. Thornton; 881, Kninrren vs.

Lvan J85. Gsffnnv. M.D.. 22. vs.

Hitchcock: 302, Griff vs. Stead 215. Meagher vu. Llrd; 31, Col lins vs. umuD eerry uomuany; xiv aoii; to, Union Ferry Company; 300, O'Brien, M.

Union Ferry Company; olr.lii, Fraxer vs. Bnrke: 334, Kuhl vs. Meniere; O'Brien vs. Davis: 395, C.nllalian vs. Do voo MwmfacturiiiK Company; 397, Weinberg vs.

Roe; 102, Westpfisller vs. Kmanmann; 270, Dike vs. Commercial ink; 40, Limclmrner vs. Noilly; 232, Foloy vs. Shanks; 330, Lynohvs, Nhw Vork Zeitung Company 340, Shay vs.

Now York Zeitung Cuinnany; 3iG, Bethel vs. ColimibitNitvic ition Company: 353, Fowler vb. Heller; Railroad C.inipany; 82, Nason vs. Robinson; 2fU, Patt farcken vs. jeeker: an, iyons vs.

uogera; a.i, rveitiey vs. Moore; 50.1, In tho mutter of Edward G. Saltzman; 36, McCea vs. Cnioke and another: 247. Graham vs.

AndreivB: Stl. Bonnnn vs. Ktliiker. CITY uouuT rart uietnonto. ran ii, neynoiasj, Nns.

375. Thnmons vb. Niekctl: 151. Nelson vs. Lungen b.

lchor: 163, Malcom va. Farrell; 238 Mcliughlin vs. Lidrora; O'Brien vs. buck; twrj, Horcnrtip vs. Rwnpnpv 342.

Mnrtin vs. SteOTisn: 343. Martin vs. Stea man; 235, the Fulton Bank of Brooklyn vs. Coker: 50, Walsh vb.

Humbler; 02. Newman vp. Field; GoeU va. the Long Island Railroad Co. 848, Shea vs.

the Bmnklyn City Riiiroad Co. 1IU, McNalljr vs. Campbell; Plant vs. Block: 283, Coakley vs. Bchwartx; 274, Platte va.

Ochs; 100, Swenscn vs. Harrisan; 29 Kiutan vs. Gatib; 321, Irwin vs. Dressner; 322, Qennann vs. Dietrich; 313, Qninlan vs.

Fox; 229, Hullerhnn vs. tho Long Island Railroad Company 359, Evarts vs. Kiehl 380, Thayer vs. Anthony, 384, Valentine va. Kingsland; 386, Shannon vs.

the City of Brooklyn 388, va. tho City of Brooklyn 389, MoPliorson vs. tho City of Brooklyn, 390, Shannon vs. tho City of Brooklyn; 801, O'Mara va. vm 'o.

Brooklyn: 393, Slattery vs. tho City of Brooklyn, 394, Hart vs. Coyle: 395. Orr vs. Atlantic Avenue Railroad Cjnipauy; Orr vs.

Atlantic Avenue Railroad Coro pauy; liu, Moarnsva. ine urana street, rntjiieci ram ana F. R. R. 160.

Bennott vb. Lorlln: 230. Woolnoiuch vs. Sticht: Prune vs. the WU uuiutiursli Msonio Mutual Benefit Association; 345, Arcasberr vs.

Sciden berg; 824. Denithome vs. Doncin; 293, Feenev vs. McNa roara: 318 Frank vs. Whits; 320.

Omul! vs. Lynch; 26, McNultyvs. Oates; 201, Moebusva. Herrmann; 32C. Koe nan vs.

Nolan 331. Rivers va. Brady; 20Voelk vs. Knoor; 354, Coleman vs. Burdoa.

BUnnotuTK's coubt Accounting, win. a. rainier sg Cornell tha matter of the will ol Thomas Maxwala bessioxs no caienaar. Poured into Gravesend by a Senate Investigating Committee. Disclosures of Bemarkahle Proceedings on the Fart of the Coney Island Land Commissioners Railroad Companies Which Had a Good Deal to Say Conrrcsslonal Reapportionment The Municipal Civil SerTice Commission Five Thousand Dollars for Rohert Furey A Home for Juvenile Delinquents.

Special to the Eagle.) ArauNY, March 20, When the Railroad Commissioners held their first meeting they adopted a resolution' declaring that a knowledge of railroads and railroad: accounts must be possessed by the secretary to be appointed by the board. In pursuance of this resolution, which largely reduced the number of applicants, Mr. H. M. Thompson, a former, citizen of New York, but at the time residing in Ohio, was appointed last Tuesday.

Immediately thereafter Commissioner Kernan discovered an old and almost forgotten statute which forbids the appointment of any one to a civil office nnder the Btate govemmont who is not a citizen of the State. Coincident with this, it was made apparent by the accumulation of business that the original idea as embraced in the resolution was impracticable. The duties of secretary and expert were too great for one person to perform, and so, abandoning the idea, the Board this morning rescinded tho resolution of appoint ment of last Tuesday and appointed Mr. Wffliam C. Hudson of Kings County to bo secretary of the Commission, and employed Mr.

Thompson as an expert to examine and investigate into the accounts of the Manhattan Elevated Road under the Senate resolution re fcrrcd to the commission. By the law under which the commission has existence, two experts may be appointed. Mayor Low is expected here to morrow to appear bofore the Senate Cities Committee, to oppose tho biU introduced by Senator Kiernan to reorganize the Excise Commisson of Brooklyn, wiping out tho present Board and appointing another in its stead. Mr. Russell lias introduced in the Senate a bill to incorporate a home for juvenile delinquents in Kings County.

A certified copy of the Arrears bill, as passed by the Legislature and signed by the Governor, has been sent to Mayor Low by Assemblyman Heury. Tho Congressional Apportionment bill passed the Assembly this morning uudcr the pressure of the. previous question made by Mr. DeWitt, of Ulster, chairman of tho Apportionment Committee. The bill received eighty three affirmative votes.

Still the two minute rule gave Hunt, of Jefferson, and Howe and Roosevelt, of New York, an opportunity to talk on the measure. Mr. Howe said he voted for the bill because he thought that Tammany Hall was opposed to it. Mr. Hunt thought tho bill uunt and partisan, and voted "No." Mr.

Roosevelt was satisfied with the measure, and voted "Aye." The Surf Avenue bill, which authorizes tho town of Gravcsend to pay Mr. Robert Furey $3,000, remaining unpaid by the property owners on tho contract, was passed in the Assembly this morning. Registrar of Arrears Jackson is here in attonaanco upon the Court of Appeals. Senator Russell's Municipal Civil Scrvico Commis sion bill was called up in tho Senate Committee of the Whole at noon to day, in pursuance of his resolution of Friday, which made it a special order for that hour. The Senator, proceeding to explain tho bill, Baid that it had been carefully prepared and was approved by tho local authorities'.

It was not perhaps perfcat, but it would be bcueficial and was a step iu tho right direction. Senator Kiernan amended the bill so as to make the commission consist of a Republican, a Democrat and au Aiiti Monopolist. Senator Jacobs said he was favor of the bill, yet ho had no opportunity to eiaminc it and suggested action upon it be postponed. To this Senator Russell consented, and the bill was made a special order for to morrow. Senator lucni.m also withdrew his amendment.

The Senate committee appointed last year to investigate the leasing and the selling of Coney Island lands has reported through its chairman, Sonator 'Browning. It makes broad statements agalust tho Land Coinmis inissioners, who were the predecessors of the present board of land trustees. It states "The aunual rentals from aU of the Coney Island leased lands amount $17,567. The old land commissioners were allowed to exercise discretionary power iu leasing tlie common lands. They renewed a number of leases, four, five aud six years prior to their expiration.

In many instances they leased themselves, either directly or indirectly, at a nominal rental aud sub leased to others ot a greatly increased rental." Bernard Doyle obtained for himself while acting as one of the commissioners a lease of one of the boulevard lots, dated December 30, 1877, at $41 a year. It was executed by Doyle, David Snedckcr and George A. Delano, as Commissioner's, and acknowledged almost a year afterward, November 19, 1878, by Snedeker and Doyle, and on tho following day by Delano. It is ollogcd that Doyle, on January 24, 1880, assigned this same lease to one Sophia Troviamw, for the consideration of $1,200, and under that assignment is the following "The within lease is hereby extended for a further period of ten years, after the expiration of the term within mentioned, provided however that the terms and conditions within mentioned are complied with." This is dated January 24,1880, andsignedby David Doyle und Henry Osborne. It was not recorded until June 14, 1881.

One fifth of tho lot was transferred by Sophia Trcvianus to one Mary Fulton for aud the deed is dated June 1, 1881, prior to the recording of it. Doylo swore before the committee that he was obliged to givo the additional leaso before Trcvianus would pay the additional amount of money. This commissioner also sustained another lease and afterward sold it at a large porfit. George. H.

Delano, anot her commissioner, purchased a lease which he afterward assigned to Engeman. The most aggravating evil of which the people of tho town complained was the method of holding the town meetings, wliich were often run by the Coney Island railroad companies. At one of these meetings Stephen I. Voorhecs waB appointed as arbitrator to fix tho amount of money to be paid by the Manhattan Beach Company for laud which it took from the town. Tho amount awarded the town for tho property, aggregating over four hundred acres, was only fifteen hundred dollars.

At the time that Voorhecs made tho appraisal six lots of this property produced to the town the sum of two hundred and seventy eight dollars a year, and a number of witnesses examined by tho committeo sworo that tho property was worth from fifty to one hundred thousand dollars a year. Voorhces in his testimony beforo tho committee testified: I do not know tiiat I on.snlted with any property owner or holder in relation to the value of the property sold to the Manhattan Beach Company. I do not think that I consulted with any one about it. I did not send for anybody to appear and give au estimate of the value of that land. I measured the laud by stepping.

I stepped 1,200 feet front. I thought that 1,200 feet along tho beach front was all the property that belonged to the town. I signed Hio papers transferring the property to tho company on the wordot Mr. Armstrong, counsel for the company, who said they wero all right. Bernard Doyle, one of the Land Commissioners, who signed tho Manhattan Beach deed, testified that ho signed at the Manhattan Beach Hotel on representations made by George Delano that it was all right.

He did not read it, and did not know that ittook in tho whole slip clear to the poiut Delano, also a commissioner, testified that he did not know how much laud the deed called for when he signed. The committee recommended the passage of a bill providing that if tho Land Trustees the town shall refuse to bring and continue suits to annul Illegal leases and sales, that on petition of five free holders of Gravesend the Attorney acncral shall bring such suits. The foUowing bills havo been passed in the Assembly Tho Military Code McGarreu's Fireman's Pension bill. Mr. Burns' bill, rcgulatiDg and defining the duties of the paid police, has been ordered to a third reading in tho Assembly; also, the Bridge Approach Appropriation bill also, G.

H. Lindsay's bill to improve a portion of Johnson avenue. To the bridge bill an amendment was inserted so as to empower the trustees to lease or manage in their discretion the approach to the bridge. This, it is said, will give the trustees the power to lease the surface of the approach to railroad corporations that will pay money iuto the city treasury. Tho substituted New Lots police, introduced by Senator Kiernan, camo up on its final passage to day in the Senate, Senator Russell opposed the biU vigorously, saying that it was opposed to tho princlplo of home rule, and hoped that the Senate would not place upon the Governor the responsibility of action, citing the Eagle as an evidence that the best sentiment was opposed to the measure.

Senator Covert opposed the bill npon the same grounds. Senator Jacobs and Kiernan defended the provisions of the trill. BnsseU moved to Btrike out tho lnacting clause, but this was beaten by a vote of 15 to 1. BnsseU then pro posed to amend so that It Bhould simply fix the term of office of the commissioners. This was voted down, and the bill being put its pas sage was passed by a vote of 17 to li.

Bbaooal. NAPTBA GAS. A Charge That It is Dangerous to Mfe. Complaints have been made to the effect that the gas furnished by the Fulton Municipal Company, the Citizens' Gas Company, and the People's and Metropolitan Gas Companies, is injurious to a high de gree as far as human life is concerned, and it is alleged that the death of an old lady, which was caused by tho inhalation of escaping gas, was due to tho fact that the quality of the gas furnished by these companies is especially injurious. The allegation is based on tho alleged fact that both water and naptha gases are especially detrimental to human life and aro not fit for nse.

Tho Eagle reporter to day did not find any person who was sufficiently competent to state whether such a charge was well founded or not, A FRESH YOUNG MAN. Mysterious Conduct of a Orccnpointer. John F. Fresh, who gave bis residence as No. 143 Mescrole avenue, Green point, was arrested last night in Now York, by Officer Wichoff, of the Twenty ninth Precinct, charged by Mrs.

Alice E. 'Williams, of No. West Twenty seventh street, with following her and her daughter. Vhcn remonstrated with, Fresh said, I will follow you wherever I please." He was arrested, and this morning was arraigned before Justice Gardner, in the Jefferson Market Police Court. Colonel Spencer, counsel for Mrs.

Williams, stated in court that had a suit pending against a member of the Union League Club and he thought Fresh had been employed to dog Mrs. Williams by this means. Fresh was placed under f500 bail fcr good behavior for eU months. The HTew Arrears Law Operation. In Provisions of the Measure Civil Service in the Fire Department The New Water Main for the Eastern District Mayor Low antl the Kiernan Excise Bill Reorganization of the Board of Education.

Mayor Low this morning received a telegram from Governor Cleveland's prlvato secretary, D. S. Lamont, announcing that tho Governor had approved tho Arrears bill. This is the measur drawn by the Mayor, Corpora tion Counsel and Registrar of Arrears, and passed upon William M. Evarts.

with thl exception It was amended by the Legislature so as to continue the Department of Arrears, tho bill as originally presented, having provided virtnally for the abolition of that department. ThB original measure gavo tho depart ment nothing whatever to do with the collection of the arrears or tho sale of property, but Imposed that work on the Department 5f Collection. Tho amendment was made in tho Interest of tho placeholders in the Arrears Department, who, with a couple of exceptions, are all Democrats. Mayor Low, of course, aid not'favor the amendment, but rather than Imperil the bill, he made io opposition to it. He said to day he wag very glad that the measure had become a law.

The provisions of the new law arc as follows The Board of Assessors aro authorized and directed to examine into and adjust all arrearage of taxes and assessments levied prior to July of last year, and reduce them to such amounts as may bo fair and reasonable, taking into account the value of tho property and the benefit that has been derived from improvements and from considerations equitable and legal. They are to adver tiso for objections to bo presented within ninety days after tho passage of the act, and any person filing objections and demanding to be heard shall bo entitled to a hearing. The Board in each case are to fix an amount which is to become a tax and lien on the property from the date of filing the certificate of that amount in the offices of the Registrar of Arrears and Controller. That becomes a lion aud stands in the place Of all prior arrearages against the property. On the delivery of that certificate the Registrar of Arrears la to collect tho amount without interest If paid within sixty dayB, with interest at six per cent.

If paid within six months then at twelve per cent, from the filing of tho certificate if not paid within six months. In default of payment within twelve months, the Registrar of Arrears is to advertise audsell tho property at public auction to tho highest bidder. On the payment of tho purchase money he is to givo a certificate which is to provide that if the sale is invalid for any reason, the money is to be returned to the purchaser with four per cent, interest. Then tho purchaser is to give notico to the owne and mortgagee of the premises of the sale, and tho owner and mortgagee will havo a year in which to redeem the property. The redemption is to bo made by paj ing an amomit of ten percent, as penalty, and then fifteen per cent, interest on the aggregate from the date of tho sale, with a dollar for each notice served.

If the property is not redeemed pursuant to that notice, the Registrar of Arrears, after the expiration of a year from the service, shall deliver to the purchaser a deed conveying the premises in fco simple, absolute, the deed to be presumptive evidence itself of the title; aud in any proceedings involving the legality of the title, it shall not bo defeated by reason of any irregularity or defect of form in the proceedings takeji under the act. There is a provision which is new in its form, giving the Mayor in his discretion authority any time after six mouths from the levy of tho fax in any case to bring an action to forecloso the lien of tho tax, making the owner and mortgagee and all parties having an interest in the property parties to the action. In that action the court will have jurisdiction to direct a sale of the premises by the collector in case the parties do not within the timo specified in the judgment pay the tax. On that decree a deed is to be executed conveying tho premises iu fee simple. That is about the purport of tho peremptory provisions of tho bill.

Then the permissive provisions arc, that the owners may pay an amount equal to 60 per cent, of the assessed valuation of 1881 with 6 per cent, interest from the passage of this act, in discharge Of all arrearages imposed before July last, except Prospect Park installments not yet levied. That is, on condition that they pay before tho 1st of October. Then, iu like manner, the owner may pay before October 1 any assessment in arrears and payable more than four year's last past, without iutorest, except at the rate of 0 per cent, from June 1, 1882, That wxs the day fixed in last year's bill. Another provision permits payment of any taxes, assessments and water rates, with 6 per cent interest from the date of original confirmation, if payment be mado before Octolier 1. Mayor Low, as soon as he shall havo received a certified copy of the bill, will go before the Board of Ahsos boi and explain iu detail the provisions of the law, especially so far as they apply to that Board.

He author ized Deputy Registrar of Arrears Cole this morning upon receipt of the telegram from the Governor's secretary to reccivo payments under the voluntary provisions. Tho Mavor said to au Eagi.e reporter that he did not wiiih to speak for publication about the provisions of tho law before he had talked to the Assessors. Registrar Jackson is at Albany. BOARD OF EDUCATION REORGANIZATION. Mayor Low was this morning visited by five memliors of tho Board of Education, W.

C. Sanger, F. W. Hiu lichs, Eben Miller, Itolwrt B. Gardner and Charles F.

Wreaks, who had a private talk with him in reference to Assemblyman MoCarrcn's bill for tho 'reorganization of the Board. It is probable the gentlemen supposed the Mayor would speak about it during his visit to Albany to morrow. The bill provides for the ro.lucthm of the memberslup from 45 to 15, at least ono to come from each Assembly District, who are to hold office for three years; also for free books, slates, etc. The Mayor's visitors favor a reduction of the membership of tho Board, but not necessarily in accordance with the Mc Carrcn bill. THE KIEnNAN EXCISE BILL.

There was a rumor around the Hall this morning that tho Kiernan Excise, bill, which proposes to remove Commissioners Laucr and Evans and to have their successors appointed by tho Mayor, Controller aud Auditor, was to bo withdrawn. It was referred to tho Senate Committee on Cities, aud Mayor Low, who is unalterably opposed to it, has arranged to appear bofore that committee at Albany to morrow afternoon. The Mayor was questioned concerning the rumor. He said he had heard it, but did not know whether it amounted to anything or not. He intended to go to Albany for tho solo purpose of opposing tho bill, because ho regarded it as a direct attack upon tho vital principle of our charter.

A well known Democrat subsequently expressed the opinion that the measure would not be withdrawn. YESTERDAY'S BRIDGE MEETING. When Mayor Low was asked, this morning, what he thought of the result of yesterday's meeting of the bridge trustees he replied that ho had nothing to say for publication, He thought It spoko for Itself. THE NEW WATER MAIN. There seems to be some difficulty in obtaining for tho proposed water main for the Eastern District the right of way through that part of Wyckoff avenue which lies in the Town of Newtown.

Supervisor Van Nostrand and other town officials havo not given their consent, and Commissioner Ropes wants to advertise for proposals to lay the big pipe without delay. It is understood that the town people want to tap tho new main. Commissioner Ropes will not consent to this, and may, after all, be compelled to take the Coopor avenue route, which is somewhat longer than the other. The proposed main will extend from tho Ridgewood Reservoir to tho river front ou First street. FTRE DEPARTMENT CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.

Peter Campbell, of Truck Company No. 3, having passed the best examination as to qualftcations for foreman of Engine Company No. (In the place of Robert Bcardon removed, lias been appointed by Commissioner Partridge to that position. Tho examination of candi dates, eight in all, was conducted by Deputy Commis sioner Poillon, District Engineer Dale and Superintendent of Horses Heing, and made with reference to qualifications on the following points The blotter, its uses telegraph, receiving and transmitting alarms, etc; fires, duties of first foreman arriving fires, second alarms, when sent hose, care of engine, gonoral knowledge of, and care of horses, feeding and cans of horses, indications of sickness horses, driving general appearance and intelligence. The highest number of marks of credit attainable was 100.

Following is tho result of the examination Peter Campbell, fireman, Truck 3, 92 3 10. James Kellock, fireman, Truck 6, 90 5 10. John Finn, engineer, Engine 7. 87 8 10. James O'Connor, fireman, Engine 5, 87 6 10.

William J. Chin, driver, Engine 1, 88 8 10. James Cassidy, fireman, Engine 9, 80 6 10. James Council, engineer, Engine 9, 85 6 10. Patrick H.

Travcrs, engineer, Engine 12, 85. The Commissioner expressed himself as very much gratified with the result of this, tho first examination for promotion that haa ever been held in the Fire Department, aud he believes that a continuance of the system of competitive examinations will greatly increaso the efficiency of the Department, Inasmuch as each man will then stand on his own merits. Campbell Is about 39 years of age and has had thirteen years' experience iu the Department. Ho is wcU spoken of by his brother firemen. WORK ON THE BRIDGE.

Acting President Kingsley roportcd to tho Mayor this afternoon that the planking of the roadway is nearly completed, and also tho promenade. About 150 painters are at work on the bridge. During tho past week there wero put in position 170 knee bracos, 35 nuder floor stays, 1,208 tie rods on intermediate truss, 8 shear plates under floor, main span. There were 9,928 rivets driven. MILITARY RECEPTIOX.

Twenty first Anniversary of Company Forty seventh. Hegiuicnt A Pleasant Event. One of the most brilliant and well attended company receptions hold in tho Forty seventh Regiment Armory this season, was given last night by Company in commemoration of the Twenty first anniversary of its organization. The regimental driU room was handsomely decorated and when tho entertainment opened with an overture, omcralda," by Dove rell's Band, at half past 8 o'clock, the hall was crowded. The command, under Captain Richardson gave an exhibition drill to the delight of the great gathering present The movements of the men were pronounced to be fine by the military men and charming by the ladies.

In tho manual of arms they showed themselves especially proficient. After tho drill the Kings County Wheelmen gave an exhibition drill on their bicycles. Two teams of five men each executod fancy movements. There were twenty or more other bicyclists present, but tho room was not large enough for them all to eierciBO In, H. J.

Hall, and W. D. Bloodgood did some fancy riding. After the exhibition tho command formed and General BrowueU, in civilian dress, presented Quartermaster Sergeant Andrew Wlnckler, with a gold headed cane. Among the military men present were Colonel Tattle, Major Gaylor, Surgeon Ashbnrn, Captains Le Count and Schaefer, Davenport, Quartormaster Milner, Captain K.

P. Morle aiid delegations from the Thirteenth, Four teenth and Thirty second Regiments, tho Engineer Corps at Willett'i Point, and Sergeant W. L. Walker of the Fifth Regiment, of Newark, N. J.

Tho arrangements were in charge of Messrs. William P. Hammond, Henry H. Hommlngs, E. F.

Chriatoffel, J. 8. Taylor, J. F.Gould, G. Vt.

Seward, Captain H. J. Richardson, Lieutenant E. Bohwalbacli, A. W.

Wtackler, Garlick, H. D. Van Zandt, H. Wade, Frederick Allen, Wilson Robinson, H. H.

Hemmings, James Mealley. George H. Bishop, chairman. TELEGRAMS. A Consolidated and Aggressive Irish Party.

Ur. O'DounclI's Programme Threatened Destruction of the Kremlin Murder and Suicide by a Disappointed OiBceseeker. Lady Florence Dixie's Case in the Hands of the Police. London, March 20. At a meeting at fllasgovr last night Mr.

OVDonnell, member of Parliament for Dungarvan, in an address re vmdiatod the charges made by Mr. Forster against Mr. Parnoll and the Land League, lie advocated the organ ization of the Irish In England and America for the at tainment of the IriBh demands. The BritiMli Cabinet. London, March 20.

At the meeting of the Cabinet at Windsor yesterday lord Carliiigford took his scat as Lord President of the Council, in place of Lord Spencer, resigned. Lord Car fingford will also assume the duties of Minister of Ag riculture, which are combined with those of the Lord President. tJcrmany anil her Neighbors. BEnLis, March 20. The Xwrlh German Gazette indorses the statement made recently in the Italian Chamber by SignorMancini, the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs.

It says Italy has never been rebuffed by Austria and Germany. Both of those powers welcome the existing friendly relations with Italy. Any suspicion against the peaceful policy Germany is unfounded. The Lady Florence Dixie Outrage. London, March 20.

In the House of Commons this aftemoou, Sir William Harconrt, Homo Secretary, replying to a question by Captain O'Shoa, said the police were carefully inquiring into the assault on Lady Florence Dixie. This inquiry was owing to the intention of the Par Scllite members to press for an investigation because of the suspicions cast upon the Laud League in connection Ttitb the case. The Channel Tunnel. London, March 20. The Standard states on good authority that the cabinet are divided on the question of the construction of tunnel under the English Channel.

European Commercial Complications. London, March 20. The Times' correspondent at Berlin says, Germany nd Spain are preparing to adopt hostile tariff laws because of the failure of treaty negotiations. A French Government Loan. PAnis, March 20.

The government have negotiated with the Bank of France a scienuial obligation of 120,000,000 francs ill preference to issuing treasury bonds. fudge Lnu Mon on the London Explosions. Dnni.rs, March 20. Judge Lawson, replying to an addross presented by lie Grand Jury of Belfast, said he attributed the explosions in London and tiic attack on Lady Florence Dixie to the fiual efforts of the scotched reptile lawlessness. A Heavy Prohibitory Tariff.

Br nl iN, March 20. Prince lMsraaack will introduce a motion iu the Bun desrath proposing an increase of the duties on Spanish goods of 50 per cent. Threatened Destruction of (he Kremlin. St. PeTBitsnuiia, March 20.

The Governor of Moscow has received a letter warning him that the Kremlin, where the Czar is to be trowiicd, will be blown up dining Hie coronation ceremony if tho Czar refuses to grant a constitution. Katie Jiidd. PnoviDiNcr, R. March 20. Chief Justice Durfec, charging tho Grand Jury of Newport this morning, directed that a rigid investigation be made into tho manner in which Kulic Judd and George Hounds have existed for the last ten days since their escape from jail, in order to discover who harbored them, and how they obtained food.

Foul Play Suspected. Gownre, Iowa, March 20. The wife of James Hylaud, living a few miles from this place, was foudd dead in her bed. The body bore evidence of death from choking! and kicking. Mrs.

Hylaud and her husband had separated. He has been Vrcstod on the charge of murder, hut accuses a noigh ior named Bond of the deed. The Armagh Ansassins Indicted. Belfast, March 20. Tho Grand Jury have found a true bill against Nugent and twelve other members of the Armagh Assas tination Society who were arrested in October la st October.

iTIurdcr and Suicide. Goth March 20. Hcrr Van Wangcrhclm, Councillor of State and Minister of Worship and of Schools, has been shot dead by Hisappolnted applicant for office. The murderer has )ommittcd suicide. Iteaignation of Admiral Van Bem in, March 20.

Tho Emperor has accepted tho resignation of Admiral ion Stosch, Chief of the Ministry of Marine. Telegraphic Brevities. The Austriau bark Giorgia, Captain Paikwricli, from Hamburg, March 8, for New York, is ashore on the floodwin Sands. The crew have arrived at Ramsgate. William Spragiie for Governor.

Pjiovidence, March 20. William Spragne was nominated this afternoon for Governor of Rhode Island, by a rising vote of the Democratic State Convention. Only seven votes were cast against Telegraphic Brevities. Snow is falling iu Liverpool. William Clark, an itinerant dentist, of New Haven, cut his throat this morning, and will die.

The British steamer Counsellor, Captain Long, from Mow Orleans February 12, for Liverpool, has been towed into Ail. She lost her propeilor. Professor Gabriel Campbell, of Bowdoin College has decided to accept tho chair of Intellectual and Moral Pliilosophy at Dartmouth College. Tho British steamer Ben Voirlich, Captain Willis, from Philadelphia; March 2, has put in at Plymouth. Sho lost her wheel and three boats, The mate was seriously injured.

Secretary Folger is at Fortress Monroe. Booms have been secured at the Arlington Hotel, Washington, for ex Prcsldont Diaz and party, who are expected to arrive there next Monday afternoon. The receipts from internal revenue to day were $1G7, 422, and from customs $731,178. The acting Secretary of the Treasury has called for a Sctailed statement of tho condition of the Treasury with a view to acting upon the various propositions wliich have been submitted to him in regard to tho futuro financial movements of the Government. The national bank notc3 received for redemption to gay amount to $231,000.

Tho Exchange Bank of Denver suspended payment this morning. HEAVY FALLS OF SNOW. Storms in JVcw Vork and Vermont Whitehall, H. March 20. A dispatch from Bouses Point, N.

states that ten Inches of snow fell there last night, snd that it is snowing hard this morning at Plattsburgh ten inches of snow tell at Ausable Forks, eight inches at Port Heury six inches, and at Whitehall five inches. RicHronn, Vt. March 20. Another heavy snow storm prevails. Trains arc blockaded, and the mail from Montreal, due last evening has not arrived.

THE WEATHER. PROBABILITIES. Washington, D. March 20. For the Middle Atlantic and South Atlantic States colder, partly cloudy weather, preceded in latter by local rains, diminishing northwest winds, and becoming variable and rising, followed by falling barometer.

HECOBD OF TUB THERMOMETER. The following Is tho record of the thermometer as lent at the Brooklyn Daily f.aolk office 2 A. 60:10 A. I A. 4:1112 A 37 2 P.

ao! 3p.m Average temperptnre to day. Average temperature samo date last HIGH WATKB. 30 32 32 35V K1H Tho following is the official announcement ef the time and duration of high water at Now York lid Handy Hook for to morrow, March 21 A. M. 'I, P.

M. .1 IDura'n of I Rise. I Fall. I h. M.

In. u. ITiino. Hnfcht. Timn.

Hi islit. I II. M.I Feet. I'll. M.

Feet. Hew Bandy 0:03. .8 4.9 II 7:12 6:241 4.4 4.9 6:54 6:03 6:37 0:11 MBS. KU3IA GATES CONKLIXfl. Mrs.

Emma Gates Colliding, a distinguished temperance advocate, elocutionist and lecturer, died fast evening at her home, No. 318 West Twelfth street, New York, after a long illness. Conkling was born in March, IS'H, within a short distance of tho City ef ltoclie le: She. edited the Ve York Palladium fiming a 18VS, and was noted for her association with Miss Susan B. Anthony and others in their efforts io vote at the polls.

The lady was prominently identified in connection with a crusade against the municipal government of Long Island City about a year ago. She wa. also instrumental in improving the. condition of the young girls and women employed iu the New York tores, by obtaining ennissioii for them to sit down When not' engaged iu waiting on customers, and in some Instances fi ouring a decrease in tho hours of employment. She was the author of a volume of poems, and a frequent and interesting cc ntiiliutor to the press.

LL'TIIEU II. IiATHKOP. Mr. Luther H. Lathrop, of the film of Miles Lathrop, and a resident of this city for many years past, died suddenly liwt evening while ou his way homo from New York.

He had Just turned tho corner of Park row and Beekman street, when he was seized with an attack of neuralgia of the heart and before assistance conld be icndcred fell dead on the sidewalk. Mr. Xathrop was born in Wilmington, Wyudhani County, Vermont, and came to New York about thirty years ago. He shortly afterward removed to Brooklyn where he has since resided. He was a member of Plymouth Church and highly respected both in social and business circles for his uprightness and honesty of purpose.

Me leaves a widow but no family. His funeral will take lacs ou Thursday from No. 103 North Portland avenus..