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THE BROOKLYN DAILY EAGLE. BROOKLYN. THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 1888 SIX PAGES. THREE CENTS VOL. 48.

NO. 102. CHILDREN'S PLAlGROUtiDS. WANT WOMEN DDGGAN GOT HIT THREE UNITS, MANY MATED. THE FBDERAL REPUBLICAN CLUB.

ICS Reception at Remsen Hall Last Ereningr a Great Success. The Federal Bepublioan Clnb of Kings FOR HARD CASH. The New Plan for Selling Railroad Franchises, Gertrude Paokor, the daughter of one of the wealthiest residents of the Quaker City. The Roy. Dr.

Brown performed iho ceremony in a solemn and impressive manner at the reBtdenco of the bride's parents. The parlors were filled with tho perfume of the choice exotics whlnh were there iu abundance. Presents were lavished on the young couple to an almost unlimited extent and the array attracted the admiration ot the guests. Thero was an excellent dinner served. The best man was Mr.

D. J. Flynn. Mr. and Mrs.

Jenkins doparted on a Southwestern wedding tour with the best wishes of their numerous friends, and on their return they will take up tteir abode in this city. There wero scores of Brouklynltes present at the wedding. Ctaa puian Mason. Miss Alice Mason, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

John W. Mason, was married IaBt evening to Mr. Alfred B. Chapman. The ceremony took place at 8 o'clock at the new and palatial residence of the bride's father, 138 Hicks street Kev.

Charles Cuth burt Hall officiated. The bride was handsomely dressed in white satin, trimmed with orange blossoms. The floral decorations in the porlors were profuse and in excellent taste, many costly and elegant wedding presents wero displayed, tho cards upon which were the names of the donors having been removed a commendable feature upon suoh occasions. At 8:30 the bridal couple held a reception, which was largely attended. Among the guosts were Mr.

and Mrs. Courtland Dixon, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dlmon, Mr. and Mrs.

A. T. Plummer, Mr. and Mrs. W.

If. Richards, Mr. and Mrs. J. Bourne, Mr.

and Mrs. W. Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs. J.

S. James, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dodge, Mr. and Mrs.

IS. Blgelow, Mr. and Mrs. W. Carhart, Mr.

and Mrs. W. H. Beecher, Mr. and Mrs.

D. Bchroeder, Mr. and Mrs. J. M.

Southwick, Mr. aud Mrs. W. M. Van Anden, Mr.

and Mrs. J. T. Sherman, Mr. and Mrs.

LITERATURE. The Family Biography of Beechor. Brinka," by a Brooklynite. Biography of Kev. Henry Ward Beecher," by William C.

Beecher and Rev. Samuel Scoville, assisted by Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher, Charles L. Webster New York. This large octavo volume, with red letter title page, somewhat showy outside and not over crodltable typography and illustrations, is presumably the last of the present attempts to do justice to tho life of its distinguished subject.

It is, in a sense yet undisputed, a family biography. This character is assured to It lu the very dedication. Though Mrs. Beecher, on tho tltlo page, seems to be ono of the collaborators of the book, it Is by tho other two, her son and hor son in law, dedicated to her, with somewhat pointed reference to troubles in which she, as their mother, comforted and strengthened their father, as well as blessed and encouraged him in prosperity." The reader Is therefore not surprised to find after tho first chapters, which repeat the often told story of Mr, Boecher'B birth, boyhood and early ministry, down to his coming to Brooklyn and his courageous anti slavery fight hore, elsewhere in America and evon on the somowhat hostllo soil of England that the Immense and phenomenal scandal with which his name is linked should be brought again bofore a fatigued public It appears this time, naturally enough, under the namo of the conspiracy." As such it 13 treated through three chapters only of the thirty two in the book, though tho subject matter of this wretched episode of a great life is in striking disproportion as to volume with the space thus given to it. Such a summary and iuadoquate treatment is unhappily Just enough to give recrudescence to tho ghastly social sore which, if not healing, wa3 going into at least public oblivion.

The authors can hardly look to see it both fretted anew and fiually mollified at the same time. The whole thing is one of the bitterest of fate's ironies, aud silouce seemed to be the ouly salve for the wounds created by it far and wide. But silenee seems to have bseu impossible It is a relief to go on to the final chapters, in which the great intellectual athlete recovers his prowess and wrestles on till death only gives him a flnal falL Whatover literary merit the book may claim is easily traceable to the tongue or pen of tho great master of English speech whose public as well as private life it depicts. Whether or not the engravings in the volume are symbolical of ill considered and hasty preparation in its narrative and more litigious portions, they are certainly bad enough. Preparing to Organize au Association to Obtain Them.

There was a conference at the Paokor Institute last night of persons Interestod'in the formation of a children's park association and the furtherance of the bill introducod by Senator Pierce and Assemblyman Tallmadge at Albany, regard, ing such associations throughout tho Stats. A paper in circulation in the city, which is prefaced with a brief statoraent and the objects of the proposed organization, is as follows: PleaBaut, vigorous, open air exercise is absolutely essential to healthy development of mind aud body. Aside from dangers involved, tho streets of a large city otter mueh too limited aud extremely poor opportunity for little children to gain sueh essential exercise. The large parkB are too distant and lnvolvb too much time, attendance nnd expense, to allow of frequent visits by little children, eBpeciallv those whose parents are in moderate circumstances. The city officials have never taken any action looking to the selection, setting apart and properly Improving small parks at convenient points for this purpose and easily accessible without the expense of riding to and fro.

The ground is fast being built over, and even now a largo portion of the city must forever suffer the want of these ald3 to its beauty and usefulness. Iu view of these important facts, with no assurance of a wiser policy in tho future by tho city authorities, the undersigned propose tho organization of a Children's Park Association, tho object ol which shall be first, to apply to the Legislature for a proper act to legalize the work, namely, to receive contributions and bequests, to purchase and hold real estate, to employ, help nud expend money for tho purpose of provldiug children's parks or play grounds. This papor has been numerously signed and among those most interested iu the movemout are Andrew D. Baird, Rev. Almon Gunnison, Truman J.

Backus, W. Hamilton Gibson, Samuel B. Duryoa, Dr. H. Battormann, S.

M. Haskins, Sylvester Malouo, ex Mayor Samuel Booth, Ambrose Snow, Jlev. Dr. J. S.

Lott. Hev. Dr. Charles H. Hall, Seth Low, Robert R.

Raymond, Darwin R. James and Charles Pratt At the meeting last night Mr. Duryea read tho following letter: Dear Sib Tho delay in action on the bill referred to iu yours of yostorday nrlsos from the fact that tho chairman of the committee to which this bill was referred has boon ill. He is in his place to day and I will see to it that it is reported at au early time. I will place it on a third reading and if Jlr.

Tallmadge gets it through tho Assembly before It passes hero I will substitute Assembly bill and paBS It 1 don't think you need give yoursou uujr easiness about tho measure. Very sincerely yours, JAMBS R. PIERCE. Senatk Cuamiiek, April 10. Speaking ol the proposed legislation, John T.

Culyer said tbat it applied equally to small towns and large cities. The law would incorporate an association that would bold in trust money or real estate bequeathed for the establishment of public play grounds. Tho bill has no relation to the Chapin measure, which provides for appropriation for tho small parks, which will be under the city's ehnrge. Another conference of those in this city who are interested in the matter will be held soon and when the bill becomes a law the society will be immediately organized for work. IT WAS A CRUEL JOKE.

A rat Headed Flatbush Wit Creates Great Sensation. On Tuesday morning cruel joke was played on Excise Commissioner Charles Boden hausen, a villago shoemaker, of the Town of Flat bush, by somo person who evidently considered himself a wit. On tho day mentioned a numbor of the residents of tho town proceeded to Albany to appear beforo the Committoo on Internal Affairs in reference to the Flatbush Improvomont bill. Mr. Bodenhausen, desiring to wituess tho hearing, left shop early that morning for Albany.

As it was his intention to return home in the evening, ho did not notify his family, but closod his shop. It was but a short time when a notico was placod on his door which read: "Closed in consequence of In a short time a largo crowd assembled and rumors were in circulation that tho Commissioner was found dead on tho sofa in his shop. Word was immediately sent to his family, and in a few minutos his daughter and son arrived at the shop. The former almost wont into had it not been for tho arrival of ox Suporvisor Poter L. Williamson, who informed her of her father's wheroabouls, sho would have suffered very much from hor great griel.

So fast did rumors of all kinds travel iu tho town that an officer was sent for and the back door of tho shop burstod in, but the corpso the Commissioner was not lying on the sofa. When Mr. Bodenhausou returned homo last evening he was greeted on the streets with, 11 It's alive," ''You cau notkill him." Whon the Commissioner learnod of tho trick that had been played on him iu his absence ho became very indignant and said: "If I can find out who put that notice on my shop door, I will teach him a lesson that ho will not forget in a hurry. He ought to be ashamed himself to bo mixed up In any business of that kind." SECOND PICNIC OF THE I. C.

U. R. Festival at Schutzen Park Last Its Evening; Highly Successful. Tho I. C.

U. R. Association, a social organization whose members are residents of all pa'rlB of tho city, gavo its second annual picnic at Schuotzen Park last evening. Tho dancing pavilion was crowded to its utmost and dancing room was at a premium. Tho opeuing march occurred at 10 o'clock and was tho foaturo of tho affair.

It wa3 conducted in four columns of twomy flvo couples each, each goiug in a different direction aud Joining at a certain point. Dancing followed and continued till a late hour. Those In charge were: Floor manager, Jamos J. Walsh, assisted by M. J.

Whalen and George Kenny; Floor Committee, John J. Weber, John McConnach and D. P. AlcGuiaoss; Reception Committee, Joseph Odell, Honry Lambert and John Jordan. The ofllcors of the club are: John J.

Ilagan, president; Richard F. Law, vice president; William J. Morris, first vice prosident; Thomas A. Donovan, second vice presidont; W. E.

A. St. John, third vice president; John F. Donnelly, socrotary; Andrew F. Clyne, financial secretary Georgo F.

Whitehorno, recording secretary; Edward Dohorly, corresponding secretary; George S. Thaiu, treasuror; John H. Fiannery, marshal. FUNERAL OF JOHN J. WALSH.

Many Friends Pay the list Tribute of Respect to His Memory. The funeral of John J. Walsh, tho only son of Anthony Walsh, took place from the homo of his father, 77 Carroll street, yesterday afternoon. Mr. Walsh was S3 years of ago and had been in the fruit business in New York with his father.

He was a young man of much promise whose many friends testlfiod to tho osteem in which thoy held him by costly floral tributes. The Interment was in the Cemetery of the Holy Cross at Flatbush. And In addition to tho immediate relatives of the deceased the following were among those who accompanied the remaius to the cemetery: Captain Daniel Low ery, of the Eleventh Procinct; Sergeant Graham, James J. Fogarty, Frank G. Fogarty, Colonel Thomas Dempsey, Colonel James Kavanagb, William Grady, John Lennark, John Eagan, William Dempsey, John Graham, Daniel Sheridan, Patrick Sheridan, Richard II.

Atklna, Patrick M. Fannon, M. McMahon and Daniel O'Noil. FOH THE SUNDAY SCHOOL LIBRARY. A Concert last Evening In tUc South Congregational Church.

A concert was given lost evening in the South Congregational Church, Presl lent and Court stroots, for tho benefit of the Sunday school library. It was an artistic aud financial success. The programme consisted of songs and recitations aud every number mot with a hearty oncore. Mrs. Clementine Lasar Studwell sang the "Sands O'Dee," "My Heart and Lute," Daily Question and "My Bonnie Wee Mr.

J. Harry Stnbbs sang "The Pilgrim "and "Best of All;" Miss Kathrene II. Cavannah, The Dying Flower and Where the Linden Mr. Walter A. Hudson, "Old Heidelberg" and the ballad, "It was not so to bo," from Trompeter of Sakklngen," and Mr.

Alfred E. Pearsall gave several humorous recitations. The concert closod with the singing of Flotow's Good Night," by Mrs. Studwell, Miss Cavannah, Messrs. Stubbs and Hudson.

The accompanist was Mr. Harry Kowe Shelley. TKSTIHONIAL TO HISS flOBJIAW. A testimonial benefit was tendered Miss Gorman by her musical and literary friends at the Brooklyn Institute Tuesday. The following was tho programme: Xylophone solo, Master Joe Wernlg: Trio, Memory," Mr.

and Mn. James H. Taylor, Mr. N. Doyle; soprano solo, "Russet Leaves," Mrs.

Agnes Butler; reading "The Manager's Story," W. P. Oliver; baritone solo, "Tho Children's Mr. James Kilduff manifestations, Mr. narry Kennedy; contralto solo, "The New Kingdom," Miss Kate Hussey; tenor solo, Oh, Loving Heart, Trust on," Mr.

Jamos H. Taylor; reading, Archie Dean," Miss Maggie M. Clahane; soprano solo, "My Noble Knights," Miss Ella Augusta Wernig; baritone solo, "In Night's Still Calm," Mr. F. J.

Oliver; contralto solo, "A Summer Night," Mrs. James H. Taylor. ELECTION IS CLiSTOX COHMAKDEKI, K. T.

The annual conclave of Clinton Command ery No. 14, Knights Tomplar, was hold last evening in its asylum, Aurora Grata Cathedral, corner of Bedford avenue and Madison street, Eminent Commander Wayland Trask presiding. The following sir knights were elected, appointed and installed for the current Templar year: Eminent Commander, E. T. Salisbury; generalissimo, Charles W.

Hubbell; captain general, N. W. Joaselyn; senior warden, R. W. Fielding; junior warden, J.

Gustave H. Koenecke; warden, W. H. Samson; guards, Howell, Coeroft, Qllligan; prelate, W. T.

Comes; treasurer. Miller; secretary, Hamilton; drill master, Swazey; purveyor, Kent; organist, Ackerman; director, Cooper. SUNDAY SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT. An entertainment under the auspices of the scholars attached to the Sunday school of the Christian Chyrch of the Evangel, on Leonard street. Seventeenth Ward, was given last night in the school hall and was largely attended.

The programme consisted of singing, recitations, dialogues and tableaux. ascension enuuen ELECTION. The Easter election of the Ascension Episcopal Church, of the Seventeenth Ward, resulted as 'follows: Alfred C. Ferry and. O.

T. Geslaln, ward ens; J. W. Hobenv Samuel H. Tine, Wlotnrop sy Swain, George; iroranuuamrmfwota vestry County gavo a reception Iasteventng to their Memo's in Renison HalL It was a delightful affair through out, everybody seeming to enjoy it thoroughly.

The club was organized in October, 1887, as a politico social organization, with 80 members, the number on the rolls now being 166. Their success during the time has warranted them in taking new and more spacious quarters at 351 Court street, which they are fitting up in elegant style, and to which they will move about May 1. The club takes an active in State and national politics of the straight Republican complexion. Mugwumplsm is not tolerated. Among the most prominent names to be found on the rolls are those of Supervisor B.

Willie, M. J. Dady, Dennis Hurley, J. J. Enrlght, A.

P. Wernberg, William Lindsay, O. B. Forrester, Senator Eugene F. O'Coanor, Jesse Johnson, A.

F. Newton, Charles Rivers, H. H. Beadle, W. J.

Buttling and J. P. Forrester, president of the National Republican League. A large company of friends assembled last ovenlnz In the hall to assist in malting tne reception a general success. The' committee in charge deserve much credit for ono of the most agreeable entertainments of the season.

The grand march was started about 10 o'clock with tho president of the olub, Mr. George Kenneth, and his charming wife at the head of the line. The march, with its changing evolutions, was well executed, and at its conclusion about two hundred couples formed themselves into sets for the first lnuoiers. There were eighteen numbers on the list of dances. Among those who participated in the festivities were the following ladies and gentlemen: James 3.

Lebmair, secretary ot State Republican League; Major J. L. Fullett Miss L. J. Fredricks, W.

B. Lindsay, A. S. Langton, Harvey Tomllnson, Miss Tomlinson, Alderman Weeks, Supervisor T. B.

Willis, Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Dady, S. G.

Pattorson, President George Klnnetb, Mrs. Klnneth, Denis Hurley, W. B. Houston, D. Dinsmoro, G.

Patterson, Samuel Flrnski and Mrs. Firuskl, D. P. Whit taker, Miss N. Street R.

J. Fleming, Miss Castell, Mr, T. Lincoln Werfelman, Miss Eugenie Leroux, E. H. Robinson, Miss E.

L. Morris, B. H. Miss A. Weidman, Mr.

and Mrs. J. J. Enright, Seymour Klino, SIIss Carrie Burkardt, Jlr. A'.

Sinkodo, Miss Beyers, Mr. and Mrs. James Craig, Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson, Mr.

E. H. Morris, Miss L. Morris, B. H.

Mottlch, Miss A. Weidman, D. M. Both well, Miss Hattie Parks, J. L.

Martin, Miss Martin, R. J. McCuUough, MIbs A. Cary, Michael Gru, Miss Hannah Gru, Mr. and Mrs, C.

P. Philips, Mrs. N. P. Flnck, Charles Peterson, Miss Mamie Grady, R.

J. Henry, Miss Minnie Costell, W. H. Lewis, David Lewis, Miss Nellie Graf, B. B.

Chlshoim, Miss Frankie Brooks, W. A. Beadle, E. W. McNoll, Miss Mary McNeil, J.

Hoffman, Miss JesBle Blott, Jamos McGrayne, Mies Minnie Billings, Mr. and Mrs. Alanson T. Peorco, Mr. and Mrs.

William F. Nolan. The following are the ofllcors and committees: President, Qoorge Kenneth; vice president, John Lewis, Jr. second vice president, W. It.

Houston; recording secretary, J. W. Brotherwell; fluancial secretary. R. Alton Halght corresponding secretary, David Lewis; treasurer, R.

J. McCullough. Floor dlrector.Harry Von Pelt: assistant, W. B. Chrisholm.

Floor Committoo C. H. Rivers, A. P. Wernberg, David Lewis, W.

B. Lindsay, W. S. Lent, L. Bocho, C.

A. Jorgens, J. C. McGrayne, T. L.

Werfelman, D. M. Bothwoll, O. R. Davies, M.

Gru, M. Krelgloh, M. Jacobs, F. J. Lunth.

Reception Committee W. J. Buttling, S. Firuski, Theodore B. Willis, W.

A. Beadle, W. H. Stratton, G. II.

Fenier, R. J. McCullough, Michael J. Dady, S. G.

Patterson, James G. McGrayne, John R. Martin, S. H. Queen, J.

J. Enright and D. K. MoEvoy. CUT HIS AWNING IN THE SIGHT.

Abraham Krone's Grievance Ajramsl tho Kings County Road. Mr. Abraham Krone, the clothier, whose establishment is at 130 Fulton street, just opposite its Junction with Sunds, has had a trying experi ence with the Kings County Eiovated Road. Last Summer he fixed up his place at a cost of about $5,000, puttiug in a new front to his building and havlug oronted an expensive and oruamontal awn ing. He is now engnged in an attempt to secure damages through the courts from the elevated road, which runs past his door and does other things to ruin his handsome prospects.

The rail road people who, ho says, respect no law, put up big stairway on Saturday, right in rout of his place, dospite the fact that Mr. Krone had se cured an Injunction against such a procoeding. Since Saturday work stood still. But Tuesday night the workmen of the rQad with unwonted industry wrought upon the iron castings out iu the street far into the night, aud made such a noise that the people for blocks around could uot sleep. Mr.

Krone was among those who could not sleep. He de scended to his storeroom floor and discovered, to hlB horror, that tho sacrilegious railroaders were putting up a highly ornnmontal iron railing along tho stairway leading to their station and had alroady cut away half tho costly awning that do fleets tho sun's rays from Krone's merchaudlaol signed by Judge Cullen, and in tho name of the law ordered tho work to stop. But the foreman, he Bays, or at least his clerk soys, Informally exhorted him to let the law bo well, to be what some ono has said to let the public be, atl went on with his uumujoriug. Lawyer Gaynor has chargo of Mr. Krone's cose, and it is said will look for big damages.

PRESBYTERY OF NASSAU. Tne General assembly Asked to Revise tho Confession ol Faith. The Presbytery of Nassau concluded its session at Greerilawn Tuesday night. The Rov. Lewis Lampmau created a breezo by offorlug an overture to tho Goneral Assembly for a revision of the third section of the Confession of Faith.

The article is as follows: By tho docree of God, for the manifestation of His glory, some men and angels are predostinatod unto everlasting life, aud others foreordained to over lasting death. The overture includes also a revision of sections 4, 6 and 7, all bearing on section 3. Mr. Lampman said: 11 1 do not believe it. 1 have never preached it I never will preach it.

I am ready to stand trial and to meet charges here and now." The brethren who spoke on the subject agreed with Mr. Lampman and tbe overture was adopted. The reports from the churches showed them to be prospering. The weak churches gave signs of improvement and financial aid was tendered to many of them. Churches without pastors are to be suppled for six months.

The relations existing between the Rev. Mr. Harsha and the church at Roslyn were, dissolved. Rev. Theodore W.

Harris was received from the Manhattan Association on a call to the new church at Far Rockaway. He wiU be Installed on tho 23rd. Robert Cartor, of Huntington, was taken under the care of the Presbytery as a candidate for the ministry. THE LATE THOMAS PENNISON. Resolutions of Respect Adopted by the Volunteer Fireman.

At a special meeting of the Volunteer Firemen's Association, held Tuesday for the purpose of taking action on the death of Thomas Den nison, the following resolutions were adopted: Whereas, We learn with unfeigned regret and sorrow of the death oi our late brother member, Thomas Deunlson, lato of Engine Company No. 7, who, by his many good qualities of mind aud heart, endeared himself to us nil, aud who since tho organization of our present association was ono ot its most actlvo members, evor ready to do all in his power to aid and assist any of his associates. Jlceolved, That in the demise of our comrade this association has been deprlvod of one whom we cannot but remember with feelings ef prldo and affection, and that In his demise our association has experienced a severe loss. liemlved. That we deeply sympathize with tho family aud relatives of the deceased In their distress, and trust that God will comfort them in this their hour of affliction.

Ilttolvcd, That these resolutions be spread at large upen the minutes of the association, and that a copy of tbe same bo sent to the family of tho deceased. littoUei, That the association attend the funeral. HE WAS AFTER A PIGEON. Michael Stoddard's Explanation of His Visit to a Neighbor's House. Tuesday night about 11 o'clook a Fifteenth Precinct detective arrested Michael Stoddard at his home, Dl Emmet stroet, on a charge of attempted burglary preferred by Ellen5 Murphy, who lives at 49 on tho same street.

Ellen's house is two stories higher than Michael's and has windows overlooking tbe roof of her neighbor's domicile. Sho had been airing a wardrobe valued, she says, at several hundred dollars, and had taken the clothes in and left them on tho floor, when Michaol decided to help himself. Sho says he went on tho roof, pulled a ladder through the skylight and placed it against her house. Just as ho was half through the window Ellen returned and Michael dropped and ran. He got down through the skylight of No.

53 and at evening sought slumber at his own fireside, from which ho was ruthlessly torn by tho detective. He explained his little adveuturo by saying he had lost a pigeon, which he as trying to find. The caso wasadjourned to the 17th Inst, by Judge Massey. A SAILOR ROBBED. Peter HoGrath, a sailor on the steamship Portia, lying at Pier 15, East River, visited the Fifteenth Precinct Tuesday, ne was suffering from a severe scalp wound.

Ho said ho had been knocked down by three men at the corner of Amity and Columbia streets and robbed of $4. Ho was taken to tbe Long Island Cqjlege Hospital and his wounds dressed, after which ho returned to his ship. Officers Doran and McDonald were sent out on tho case, but have mode no arrests. HB8. DSMA BYRNES' COHPLAIMT.

MrB. Delia Byrnes, who proudly declared to ex Alderman Brown, of the abandonment department of the Charltlos and Correction headquarters, that she had been married thirty two years and was the mother of fifteen children, wants her husband, Thomas, locked up. The latter she affirms Is a drunkon looter, who threatens hor life with a butcher knife. Thomas was formerly a park policeman. Mrs.

Byrnes was referred to Justice Kenna. FOKBBSAKISG A BUTCHER'S SI0S VTHIDOW. Henry yeistori' of 602 street, was arrostedTuosdayOnaiwarrant issued by Justice. "Massey, for breaking a niadow ln a shop, Fifteenth Ward Democrats in a Fistic Encounter. The Whole Association Seemed Inclined Take Part in the Rott, bnt Mr.

Bilbos' Politieal Essay Wag Finally Granted a Hearing. The regular monthly meeting of the Fifteenth Ward Democratic Association was held last evening at tho old headquarters, 80s Grand street, Commissioner John Ennls presiding, and Secretary Thomas F. Burnott recording. The attendance was moro than usually largo, but the amount of actual businoss transacted was unusually small. Whilo tho minutes of tho meeting of February 14 wore being read Mr.

Owen Duggan moved that they be dispensed with, but the motion was ruled out and the secretary continued. The namo of the Democratic Union Club occurring In tho mimiios Mr. Duggan again rose and objected to meution of the club being made, inasmuch as it was not recoguizod as havlug unything to do with the regular ward association. "1 move," said he, "that the passago be expunged from the minutes." A Member I movo as an amendment that the minutos be adoptod as read. Tho amondment was carried unanimously and vociferously.

The minutes of a subsequent meeting were then read aud adopted. The reports of tho investigating committees of tho voliuub cioowun districts naving Deen called for Mr. Duggan objected to the secrotary reading them and insisted thut tho representative of each district should make his own report iu porson. Air. Ennls It is not necessary.

The roports are handed to the secretary and he reads them. II yoa wiU take your seat you shull hear them read. Mr. Duggan No; I shall not take my seat unless you sit on me. I ask for the floor.

Mr. Ennls You are out of order. Mr. Duggan I have the floor. Secretory Burnett No, you have not, because have it.

Mr. Duggan sat down and the secretary proceeded to announce the findings of tho investigating com. mlttees. In ten districts the number of names found eligible for enrollment were tweaty six. They were placod on tho roll.

Propositions for membership wore then callod for and twenty two applications wero handed in and referred to the Investigating committees. At this Juncture Mr. Duggau, sittiug near tho center of the room, became suddenly involved lu a quarrel with a member Bitting near him und presently blows were exchanged, wheroupon tno whole assemblage wa3 in a ferment, many of the members Jumping on the Beats to seo what was the matter. Friends Interfered, bow over, aud poaco was presently restored. Mr.

Knuls then introduced Counselor Richard Bishop, who, ho said, would lecture ou the "Progress of Democracy." Mr. Bishop commencod with a rapid review of tho various tortus of government which BUccooded one another iu ancient Groece. Tho word democracy was of Grecian derivation, signifying the strength of the people. In ancient Greece government was recognized as a necessity in aU things. All the olemeuts and forces ot nature, otc, had their distinct presiding deities.

Ceres presidod over the products of the earth, Neptune over tho sea, etc. Lycurgus when ruler at Athena abolished coinage of the precious metals. His coinage was of iron, as a precaution against bribery, because to get away with evon a moderate amount of it a boodle taker would have tooinploya yoke of oxen. The poor under him, however, had no rights, no share In the govornmeut Under Draco they were worse ofL Under Solon tho first soiu bianco of real democracy appeared, such as has come down to us. The lecturer then spoke of regal Home, but In comparing it with the consular or republican form ot government by which It wus superseded Boemod to forgot that under the incroased power of the Patricians the commonalty at Rome were much worse off under the consuls than they wero under the king, who had always Blood out against them in tho interest of the mosses.

Passing from tho days of the Tarqulus, 510 IS. the lecturer at one bound leaped to tho days of Noro, about fifty four years after Christ, aud entertained his hearers with an account of tho ordinary pastimes of the Imperial fiddler, ouch as the burning of Christians steeped in tailow to Illuminate his palace. Those days had passed aud nothing now rtf ,) nvnrr, muutsof Greece and Homo but crumbling ruins, but the germ of Democracy which was sown iu the days of Solon had taken root and grown, aud tho world was enjoying it to day. Tho lecturer, apparently recognizing tho fact that among the names favorably reported for enrollment iu the ward association there were sovoral Italians, extolled tho achievement oi Columbus, of Genoa, in discovering America, and claimed that wo ono much to tljo Italians. He then passed to a review of the growth of domoc racy iu the United States.

Democracy was established hore by tho seven yoars' war ot the Revolution but It was only fully developed under the ad mlustratlon of Thomas Jefferson. Applause. Tho speaker, in alluding to tho candidature of Henry Clay for the Presidency, said that at the time he was called by tho uowspapers the blackleg candidate, because, fulling in with commissioner who was on his way to England with a largo amount ot money to carry out somo negotiations, Clay won tho money oil him at cards andtbft unfortunate commissioner blow his brains out Clay when in Now York had tho reputation ot a sport and was ofton seen iu tho company of Tom llyor, Bill Poole, Si Shay, Matt Green and othor sporting men. Andrew Jackson, for vetoing tho grant of a ouurtor to the United States Bank, which had boeu used for political purposes, camo in for praioe. In conclusion Mr.

Bishop appealed to his hearers to stand by the Presidents! nominee of tho Democratic party iu tho next election, be ho wtio ho may, whothor Grovor Cleveland or D. IS. Hill, though at present tho indications were that Urover Cleveland would be tho man. Applause. Ou motion of Mr.

Euuis a voto of thanks was oxtendod to BLshop. Mr. Euui then called on Air. Burnett for a song, but Hint gentleman excused hlunolf and tho meeting adjourned. FIFTH WARD DEMOCRATS.

Au Irregularly Drawn Up Trausfer Paper Refused by President Walsh. The Fifth Ward Democratic Association assembled last night ut High and Bridge streets. Judge Andrew Walsh presidod and William H. Jordan recorded. Tho Investigating Committee reported favorably ou fifty live names for membership and thoy wero ordored to bo enrolled.

Action was taken ou fifty names loft over from the previous mooting and those among thorn who wore presor last night woro placod on tho book. Senator" Jamos Courtney wished to be transferred Irom tho Elovouih to tho Fifth Ward, but tho Chair decided that tho form of tho transfor papor was ir rogulai' as it was written not priutod. Mr. Courtney said if It took a printed form to gel into the Democratic party he wnated to know whore thoy weuld bo al the noxt election. Tho Chair said he would not arguo that question, but ho was positive tho transfer paper was not io propor shape aud he therefore declluod to allow Air.

Courtney's name to go on the book. Air. Courtney loft tho room in seeming disgust and the mooting adjourned. PUBLIC DAY AT TIIE ADELPHL Alay 4 Che Date set for the Inspection of the Primary DcimrtnieHt. The teachors in the primary department of the Adelphi Academy aro preparing for a Publlo day sot for Friday, May 4, wlion the parents and frlonds of the pupils undor thoir chargo will be i.

vited, botweon the hours of 10 A. Af. nnd 11:30 A. to visit tho school rooms and soo how tho work of instructing tho children is porformod. Tho pupils will bo roviowod in tho studies of the past few months.

Public day at the Adelphi was instltutod two years ago and It was thon intended to mako it an annual event, but last year, at the timo set for it, the exercises hod to bo deferred, owing to the death of the mother of Iss Hodges, one of the toaohers. Tho primary department of the Adolphl Is at present under tho charge of Superintendents Hunt and Loggott, and teachors Miss Patomau Instructing pupils of tho first ye ar. Misses Walker and Hunt for Bocond year pupils, and Miises Hodges and Prall for the third yoar. FOIt STEALING RUBBER. Why Sailor Stewart's ship Left Port Without II iiu.

Detective Daly on Tuesday afternoon in "AE lantic avonuo arrested Donald Stowart, a sailor on the steamship Hondo, which has boeu lying at tho foot of Congress street, for lnrcony. Charles Nicholson, tho complainant, i3 the ship's carpentor. Monday morning while on watch he saw Stewart como from the hold with a quantity of crude rubber in his arms, which he took Into the forocastle. Lator it was found floating alongsido the vessel. The value of tho rubber was about i70.

Tho ownors of tho cargo have detained Nicholson as a witness and intond to proiocute the sailor, as they have lost hundreds of dollars' worth of rubber in times past and could never tell where It wont to. Tho ship sailed yestorday, leaving Stowart and the carpenter behind. NEW BUILDINGS FOR ST. JOIINLAND. Supervising Architect Kaslmait's Plans AlniONt Ready.

Supervising Architect Eastman has nearly completed his plans fur now buildings at St. John land. If these plans aro npproved by the Commissioners thore will be no moro cottages. The proposed buildings are to bo of brick, with terra cotta trimmings, and their dimonsions will bo approximately 180x140 feet There will bo two for excited casos, two for melancholic patients and two for demented, onch structure having a holding capacity of 135 persons. Two buildings of brick will also bo erectod for hospital purposes.

The buildings for tho help are to bo frame odifices and thero will be a brick morguo and office. The general cases will bo cared lor in two largo brick buildings. Din lug halls will bo in each of the structures. A RUNAWAY IX STKKEr. A horse and grocery wagon belonging to Christian C.

Kuhlmanu, 336 Union streot, and driven by a clerk namod Tntor Gartns, ran away Tuesday. At tho corner of Union and Hoyt streets the horse took to tho sldowalk and demolished a show window in i'lagus' drug store. Tho loss to window and stock is ostlmatod at 125. The driver was thrown from tho wagon bnt escaped injury. MARGARET WHITE'S DOHISTiC WOKS.

Margaret White, 35 years old. who lives at 19 Columbia Btreet, was taken to tho Long Island Collogo Hospital Tuosday suffering from blows and kicks given Tior by her husband. Her wounds woro dressed by Ambulnnce Surgeon Snyder. Alar, garot says that whou Bite Is able to get around again she will have her legal protector punished for bis cruelty. ACCUSEO OF SHOPLIFflNO.

Mary WiIsod, 40 years old, who has no home, was committed for examination by Judge Walsh on a charge of having stolon a silk, handkerchief from: George Green's store, As Members of the Brooklyn Board of Education. Last Telling's Meeting ia Historical Hall Poorly Attended The Cleat Mado by iter. Dr. Ljman Abbott, Mis Marj F. Eastman and lawyer 3.

Stewart Ross. A poorly attended mass meeting in favor of the appointment of women on the Board of Education was held last evening in Historical Halt The meeting was gotten up, in point of fact, to enable Miss Mary F. Eastman, of Massachusetts, who was on hor way home from the big Women's Rights Convention at Washington, to publicly elucidate her views on this subject Mr. Richard Lacey, the ex President of the Young Men's Democratic Club, presided. Letters of regret were read from Henry George, Rev.

Dr. Theodore L. Cuyler, Rev. Dr. C.

Cuthbert Hall, President Albert C. Perkins of the Adelpbl Academy, Tunis O. Bergen, ex President of tho Board of Education, all expressing full sympathy with the movement The speakers were: Rev. Lyman Abbott, of Plymouth Church; Miss Eastman and Mr. J.

Stewart Ross. Kev. Dr. Lyman Abbott Baid: There is a little sense of regret in my own mind tbat there are net more ballots represented here to night I suspect this cause will only eventually win by arguments, the first of which can be seen at Che ballot box. I shall have to conspire up imaginary objections to the proposition to nave women serve on me jtseara of Education.

There aro many who do not believe that the political duties ot both sexes are the same. They fear every movement looking toward woman's franchise. They see very clearly that if wemen are allowed to vote on one subject they will eventually vote on all. My own views have undergone a change within twenty five years perhaps because I havo a very conservative wife. Iam not so enthusiastic for woman suffrage as I used to be.

If I be lieve that tho exercise of political duties mvoiveu the exercise of executive duties of citizenship well, I should wantj 'more ught before would consent to stand on this platform and advooate female suffrage in any shape. Surely no one would think of debarring women irom tne pumic scnooi room, we neea woman's Instinct, character and Influence in tho educational system of the State. No one but a Buddhist or a Turk would noaire to ioroia woman the functions of a teacher. I am not here to argue any large political question I am here simply to plena tnal womanuoou suouia do ropreseniea in the Board of EducatUu, because that is the only spot in our educational system on which woman is not represented. We are not here pleading rights or privileges for women.

No, no! But if woman will give us her services let us take them. Thero are educational questions no ono can meet auu understand and settle like women. It has been well said that woman is tho ordained primary teaoher of mankind. We demand woman's representation in the Board of Education in the name of our homes. Our education has run too little In the direction of our homos, it has not been sufllcteatly beforo our eyes and hearts in the organization ot our punno scnooi systems.

We demand woman's presence In the it will do much to solve tho vexed question of moral Instruction. For that we need tho faith, hope, love, constancy of womanhood. If tho men of Brooklyn will open the door of opportunity, glad hands and hearts will not be lacking, willing to do the work held out to them. The next speaker was Miss Mary F. Eastman, of Masssaehusetts.

MIbs Eastman said, in part: When 1 look over these empty seats I feel a Bad ness over the coolness on the subject of education. Thero is nothing nearer to the American people than tne concerns ol its youtn. 'jt ne scnooi is sim dIv a branch of the home. Tho State is ouly an other branch, a little bit farther romoved. The State nas no existence except as it represents wo expression of Individuals.

The Government spends $100,000,000 every yoar on our na tional euucatiouoi system, it is a rrussian maxim tbat whatover wo would put into the life of a nation we must put into' her schools. The schools work up crudo human mate rials, we educate to save our lives as a nation. The one support of a nation Is tho intelligence of its people. It is only within half a century that good educational facilities were offered to women. Women were educated, not for the love of women.

but because there was a lack of men teachers and women could bo got cheaper. This pitiful state affairs makes one's heart ache. Wo are willing to take all we can get aud stand waiting for more. Don't let anybody frighten you away from looking after your children. Wouldu't it be well to have women's counsels on the Board? Of course it would.

Tho School Board is used as a stepping stone by politicians for liighor preferment I don't know anybody more practical than a woman who has responsibility placod in her hands. They cau and do do clear headed work. Tho housekeeping of the nation needs being restorod to order aud system. Our schools and our systems need good methods. Our school houses aro mouumeuts to the mental and physical oxhaustion ol our childreu.

Our schools are run too much like machines by men. Thoy are filled with oppressive silence. The School Board needs the presence of the natural guardiau of children. School boards don't take au interest iu their work. The decadence of business honor is due to yor school houses.

When you go to select a womau lor the Beard don't take tho wifo of tho smartest man, but take the smartest woman. Women aro not afraid of responsibility. We havo the responsibility of children olrea ly. The culture of responsibility Is a fearful responsibility. Lawyer J.

Stewart Ross was introduced as the noxt speaker and said: Mb. Ciiaiiiman, Ladies and Gkntlemkn When I was asked to consent to speak a fow words to you to night, 1 did bo, uot In the expectation that anything I might say to you would enlighten you on the merits ot your movement, but iu the belief that all those who favor any moemout which thoy believe to be for tho benefit of tho public at largo should at all times ho willing to add his or her voice in its bohalf, for agitation 13 but the continuous public expression of tho sentiments of tho advocate and tends to increase the agitation, interest others therein aud lead to its success; and I believe you should be successful in accomplishing what you aro seeking for. At present our common schools are utidor tho supervision of a board of forty five members, all men, who havo control, not ouly of the busiuess matters pertaining to tho education of the attendants at tho schools, such as the maintenance of buildings and tho supply of teachers, but also tho caro of the persons aud of the morals of tho scholars. Argument upon argument might ho advauced by those favoring woman suffrage, to show that as womuu bears her burden of tho taxes collected sho should have representation in tho boards or tribunals dispensing those taxes. But I do not think it necessary to placo tho advocacy of your object on any such ground, but only on tho grounds of necessity, policy and good government According to the last published report of the superintendent of public instruction of the Board of Education of the City of Brooklyn, there were 71,970 pupils on tho register, ot whom wero boys aud 35,091 wore girls, nnd of these only 13,121 wore ovor 13 yeara'of age and 68,815 wero between tho ages of 5 aud 13 years.

So that we perceive that nearly one half tbeattondaats are girls und nearly six sevenths of the whole number of school attendants are under 13 years. Our prosont management have always thought It necessary to furnish ladies as teuchers for such young children as attend the primary grades; aud to have dono otherwise would have meant failure. Womon by nature are better adapted to mould and tutor the minds of young children, aud, as if by common consent, tho first oducution of children in their homos is loft to the mother. Tho necessities, and control, aud management of young children are bettor understood by woman than by man. Tho education and habits of business men do not familiarize them with the peculiarities and dispesitlou of small ohildron but with womau it is for different And In the providing of accommodations for, and In tho supervision of that largo majority of attendants of our schools under 13 years of ago, women of intelligence are much better qualified to advise' than men who do not givo such mattors special study.

Again, the girls of our schools have no one in our Board of Education, at present, who can fully understand their needs, sympathize fully with their ambitions, and advocate provision for the satisfying thereof. Mr. Patterson, the superintendent of I'ubllo In. Btructton of our Board of Education, In his repojt for the year 1886, uses this language: "I believe that young men and young women should ho educated in separate buildings. Their temperaments are different The discipline that makes a boy manly 1b very different from the discipline or encouragement that makes a girl womanly." I know of no one bettter able to speak on this subject than our able superintendent, to whom Brooklyn owes much of Its advancement in oducatloual affairs.

And he who has made the subject of the education of the young the Btudy of his lifetime, beyond any question, kuows whereof ho speaks when he uses such language as I have quoted. And why should young men and young women be educated in separate buildings? Mr. Patterson fully answers the question: "Their temperaments aro different Tho discipline that makes a boy manly Is very different from the discipline that makes a girl womanly." Certainly, then, If the temperamonts of boys and girls are1 so different tbat they should bo educated in separate buildings, and If they require radically different discipline it must bo because ot their difference in sex. Each sex has its own peculiar requirements that aro understood alone by each. And tbat discipline which Mr.

Patterson's experience has shown him that girls require different from boys, can best be understood by women. If intelligent women were in the Board of Education thoy would be able to present to tho Board advice as to tbat character of discipline, and recommendation of those accommodations for their care which girls should have to make them womanly. And it is certainly tho object of our citizens to develop fully the womanly natures of our girls, as well as the manly qualities of our boys. Tho matter of industrial education is being considered by our Board of Education. If such a lino of studies bo adopted, who can as well advise what branches of practicable studies should bo taught our girls as women motnbers of the Board It Is not argued that women should be given charge of our educational Bystem, but that for the purpose of the better supervision of tho provisions for tho maintaining the health of the scholars, and of the oducation and care of the girls and younger children the services of eome intelligent women iu the Board of Education will add to its usefulness.

If it be objected that women are unacquainted with financial and busiuess matters, the objection might be met with proof to the contrary and of their success in those directions. But that matter needs no consideration, tor no representation is asked as will enable women to control or' affect the management of the business or finances of tho Board. They will advise with the Board on the, peculiar requirements of young children and female scholars; as to what is best for their physical training while In sshool; for their moral advancement, and for their intellectual development They having more time to devote to such matters, will visit, the. schools more frequently and keep a closer supervision over them, which cannot but tend to a bettor service on the part ofotho several teachers, and lady teachers cau speak more freely with them as to sanitary and other needs of the schools. Our Board of Education should not be subject to political control, and introducing women therein cannot be said to be bringing them into politics.

Their presonce at board meetings can only tend to improve ithe tone of those meetings not meaning to criticize the present character of those meetings but recognizing that all things are subject to improvement, and that there is perfection in nothing. So it wili not do for our.publlc: officials to stand on the record of the past tor guiding precedents. They must act in the light of the present, aud the sentiment of the present time domands that womon have a representation in the educational administration of our city. Women in the administration of educational matters successfully tried elsewhere and should be tried here. In families the education of the childran.ls left to the mother.

Thoy look after the children while at school. The women are part of our community. They constitute a largo part of our taxpaying body. Interested so deeply and contributing largely to the education of our children, they should have represenatlon in tho direction of their education. I wish you success In your efforts and feel confident that oar present Mayor, who is enlightened, far seeing and independent, will recognize, tho wisdom of granting your requeat and this yoar givo you the representation you ask.

MIbs Eastman again spoko, this time for half an hour. An Informal Jliscussion followed. Those mombors of the Board of Education present wero: Messrs. Slinls, Culyor," Harkness aud Dresser. Another publlo moetlngjs 4Q.

her held shortly, and a 'ppsui Brit Brooklyn Had Two to Worcester's One. Yesterday's Game at Washington Park. The Grounds Much Damaged by Tn.es day's Bain, and Errors, Therefore, FrequentGeneral Base Ball Note. After the heavy rain of Tuesday night very few of the patrons of the Brooklyn Club's grounds imagined that any game could bo played there yesterday, and few, therefore, put In an appearance to see the contest with the Worcesters which took place. It was no day for a game, for it turned quite wintry in the afternoon, and this made things any thing but pleasant for the spectators, whe sat shivering while watching the game, and as for tho players, the ground was in no condition for a csntesc, the outfield being wet and slippery and only a portion of the Infield being in even tolerable condition.

Errors were, therefore, excusable and good plays all the more meritorious. Manager Burnham's newly organized professional team from Worcoster put in a first appearance on tho occasion, not only in this city, but on any field, it being their first out ing on tho diamond, and they played very well under the circumstances. It was an excellent practico gamo for them, as they faced three strong pichers and tested their own batteries against a strong batting team. The game was virtually won by tbe home toam In the first inmlng, when the wild pitching of Mitchell, who had never boforo faced professional batsmen, gavo the home bats men chances to score three runs on two base hits and five battery errors. It is not worth while describing the game in detail.

Suffice it to say that the visitors did not score a run from Caruthers' pitching in the first three innings, though they got in two single hits; but in the next three innings they earned a ran off Terry's pitching, making three single hits and a two bagger. Then Mays went in, backed up by Bushong's catching Holbort having caught CarutherB' pitching finely and though the Worcesters got two hits off him, including a two bagger, Flaunigan doing the best baiting on the visitors' Bide, they did not get in a run. On the home side a run was earned off the pitohing in the second inning by Caruthers', Holbert'a and Pinknoy's hits, but all the others were chiefly the result of base hits and errors combined, Smith leading at tho bat and the battery players in errors, the pitching boing wild and the throwing to bases poor. But little interest was taken in the game after tho first Inning, as tho home team had the game In hand oven then. Hore is the full score: WORCESTER.

n. ln.p.a.A.E. BROOKLYN. R.1B.P.O A. E.

tVhenlnok. s. 9. 0 2 1 3 1 MuiBtor, 0 0 2 2 2 McOlelian, 2b. 2 0 110 Ilannhsan, lb.

0 310 2 0 Orr, lb 3 2 5 0 0 Hamilton, c. f. 1 12 0 O.O'Brien, 1. f. 2 2 0 0 2 Derby, 0 1 4 II 2 Radford, o.

0 2.100 Bricgs, 1. o. 0 12 3 I Silch.r.f 0 110 0 WalW. r.f 0 0 0 0 Smith, a. 2 3 1 0 Sheehan, 0 0 2 1 Caruthers, 110 10 Mitchell, I.

0 Oil OIHolbert, 0 1600 0 0 0 0 0 Terry, 0 0 0 1 0 rrieulSS. Total 1 8 2412 7 Mays, 0 0 0 1 IDUsnong, o. Total il 13 27 11 SCORE BT INNINGS. 12350789 Worcester 0 Brooklyn 3 0 0 1 2 ..11 ''nrned runs Worcester, 1 Brooklyn, 1. First base by neldinj: errors Worcester, Brooklyn, 3.

Battery errorsWorcester, 13; Brooklyn, 4. Left on bases Worcester, IU; Brooklyn, G. Stolen basaB Worcester, hrook lyn, 9. Total bases Worcester, 10: Brooklyn, 1G. Struck out Woroestor, 15; Brooklyn, 1, Doublo play Worcester, 1.

Passed balls By Dorby, 1: Brigira, 1. Wild 6 itches By Mitohell, 4 O'Connell, 2. Basus on balls Mitchell, O'Connell. 2: Torry, 2. Assistance on strikes By Caruthers, fay Terry, by Mays, by O'Oonnoll, 1.

Chances for catches Worcester, Brooklyn, 10. Urapiro Mr. Ferguson. Time 2 hours. Manager Burnham has secured somo excellent material and tho toam only require needed practice to do credit to Worcester.

To day the Princeton College men put in their first appearance in Brooklyn this season, and tomorrow the Now England champions from Lowell will bo hore. The home team players are gradually getting their hands in at tho bat, and if the weather would only give them a show for needed Held practico against tho pitching of a practice pitcher, allowing each man to bat twelve balls Harry Wright's plan they would soon got down to their work in handling the ash. But while the only chance for batting thoy have is in games for the fuugo hitting is worse than nono at all their progress must necessarily be slow. It is very hard to get ball players out of tho rut of bad habits of play. It was years before they would drop tho old bound catch of fair balls, aud it will be some time bofore they will drop tho equally boyish custom of fungo hitting.

Rase Ball Notes. Tho Chicago Inter Ocean had the $10,000 chock aout' from Boston for C'iarkson'a release engraved, and it was prluted in tho Sunday edition of April 8. Nick Young sent the following characteristic epistle to Spalding on the 5th inst. Washington, D. April s.

Dkab Spalding Inclosed horowitli I hand you Clarkson's draft for $10,000. Ploaso acknowledge receipt by wire. My cominiSBlons on all of these $10,000 deals are one box or choice Havanas. My mouth is alroady watering in anticipation of a first class smoko. Don't remember of having smoked an imported cigar since the Kelly deal.

Too long between smokos. Hope tho next one will come sooner. Yours truly, N. E. Youno.

TbejYew Yurk Tribune editorially says: "It begins to look as If the average base ball player was getting up in the world. Seriously, tho profession Is improving In the character of its players as it increases in popularity. The rough, illlterato elo ment Is being pushed to the wall. Base hall offers good salaries and honorable livelihoods to young men in college, aud many of them aro embracing tho opportunity." The Jersey City team Now York Club's annex playod their first game yosterday at tho Polo Grounds, and, according to the score, they mado a very good show against tho Giants, as the latter won by 6 to 1 only. It was the Jeraoy City team's first practice game, and thoy showed up very creditably under the circumstances.

After ending the second Inning by 0 to 0 the New Yorkera took things easy and did not add another ruu to their score. At Cincinnati yestorday the Detroit team, with Brouthers' services being added to the nine, again took the "coming champions" of the association Into camp, this time by 5 to 1, though Mullane occupied tho box for tho homo team, Conway doing tbe pitching for Detroit. Each team made seven hits, but Detroit led in earned runs and total bases. Deacon White bore off the palm alike at the bat and in the field. MoPhee's errors at second base were costly.

Harry Wright is wisely testing tho merits of his young pitchers in the series of games with the Athletics. Yesterday he tried Sanders, and the Athletics got on to him badly, while the Phillies could do but little against Seward's pitching, backed up by excellent fielding, ten catches being made In the outfield. The Athletics won by 15 to 4. The Baltimore! put In Uarkins to pitch agaiust the Washlngtons yesterday at Washington, and, having to face Whttuey's pitching themselves, the result was their signal defoat by 23 to 4, eleven runs being earned off Uarkins' pitching and that of Burns combined, the latter going in in tho fifth inning, when the score stood 12 to 1. The St.

Louis nino, with Hudson in the box, whipped the Ohicagos by 11 to 5 yesterday at St Louis, Baldwin pitching for Chicago. Milligan caught Hudson's pitching splendidly. The home team gat in eight runs in the third inning. Tho Indianapolis league team bad a close contest at Indianapolis yesterday with tho International team of Toronto, the former winning by 7 to 6 only, though they led by 6 to 0 of the end of the fifth Inning. Moffat and Lally were the pitchers.

The Now Eugland champions, who are to play here to morrow, yesterday took the Nowark team into camp at Newark by a score of 14 to a Burns pitched for the visitors and Dooms for Nowark. Tho old Mots' player, Kennedy, is tho Lowolls' left fielder, and he led at the bat with four base hits. The Clevelands tested their strength yesterday against the Pittsburg team at Pittsburg, and the league team wen by 14 to 11 only. Maul and Crow ell were the pitchers. The Yale nine went into the heart of tho Harvard country yesterday, and there faced the $20,000 battery of the Boston team, with Stagg and Dunn as their own battery, and Boston had difficulty in winning by 10 to 6.

The leaguers made fifteen hits off Stagg, while the collegians ouly got five oft UJarkson. A thlrtoon inning game was played at Charleston yesterday, the home team beating Memphis by 5 to 4 only. Tho Princeton College nine had a tie game yosterday at Trenton, after nine innings' play with tho Cuban Giants there. Lynoh's well trained sine of St. John's College, Fordham, defeated the Amherst nine yostorday by 5 to 4 in an eleven inning game.

The Cuban Giants play four games at Washington with the league team next week. Brown, New York's catcher, will stay in California this season. Ward's indignant reprisal to the efforts made to place him in a bad light before the public, published in to day's Prist, is worthy of carof ul perusal. It gives some plain facts. Ho is independent of base ball and cat) talk out in meeting without fear.

Hand Ball. The racquet match at Casey's court yesterday between D. Mnrnano and John Judge proved to be an interesting ono, as the appended score shows: Mnrnane IS 13 15 9 15 A7 i i is lo oe It was best three in five games, fifteen aces up, and Murnane won three out of the five. Tho hand ball games ondod as foUows: Daniel Green ni John Gostello. Dave O'Brien, 10 21 15 George Fountain.

Denis King 1 21 21 21 William Stratton 16 18 17 Courtney and Casey ploy to morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. THE CBAB1TIK8 COaglSSIOKKIlS. The Charities Commissioners met yesterday morning and decided to furnish free transportation to the South to ex Convict Tlbey. Engineer John Shaw reported the death of Carponter Matthew Doegan, at Flatbush. A letter irom Dr.

Douglas, house surgeon at St. Mary Hospital, applying for tho position made vacant at the County Hospital by Dr. White's resignation, was received and referrod to Medical Superintendent Arnold, to. Esther "with streng: Jotters, of recommendation. rerftinB; sewer at SMobjoLwere Happy Brides and Bridegrooms in Brooklyn, The Home Wedding or Bias Lavinla Anna Alexander and Mr.

Victor Erbacher A Magnifleeat Trousseau Other Nuptial Events of Yesterday. Yesterday afternoon at 6 o'clook, at the residence of the bride, 816 Prospect place, Miss Lnvinla Anna Alexander, only child of the late George K. Alexander, was united in marriage to Mr. Victor Erbacher, of New York, by the Rev. Dr.

Homor, of St James" Church. It was the Intention of the bride to have a large ehuroh wedding, followed by a reception at her home, but upon the eve of sending out invitations she was taken seriously ill, and as yothas not fully recovorod her health. This caused the abandonment of the church wedding and no cards were issued. The ceremony was witnessed only by the closost relatives of the bride, tho businoss partners of tho groom, Mr. Ellis aud family, Miss Amy Berri, the friend and school girl companion of Mi33 Alexander, and one other young lady.

Tho bride is tall, graceful and stylish, her blue eyes large and expressive, and a gentle, fascinating voice. She has a fine character, Is warm hearted, sympathetic, ladyliko manners and has hosts of friends. Her bridal robes were of the richest and most magnificent fabrics, and her appearance queenly as sho entered the parlor, where the douplo ring marriage ceremony was performed. The dres3 of white moire antique, square train, had a panel of fine point duchess lace flouncing. Tho moire waist with neck filled in with white crepe and point duchess lace, the lace nearly covering the front of the waist, which is laced in tho back.

Short puffs of crape, with lace garniture, finish the arm at tho shoulder. The vail was fastened to the head with a diamond crescent, and the point lace handkerchief carried was the same used by tho bride's mother on her wedding day. Long white kid glovos. A white ostrich feather fan was lied with white moire ribbon and the bridal bouquet was lilies of the valloy and white pinks. Her diamonds were superb and includod a necklace set in the most unique manner and diamond bracelet, which wero tho gifts of the groom, and diamond earrings.

White silk stockings and white Blippers. Soon after tho ceremony tlie bridal party took their departure for a short trip aud will sail for Europe on Saturday, where they intend to pass the Summer, returning in the Fall, when thoy will give a large reception. The trousseau of the bride Is one of tho richest ever gotten up In this olty. There are two traveling sage green broadcloth, with fully draped Bkirt and panel of velvet richly ombroidored with green silk cord. The cloth polonaise, out princess back, has a vest of velvet embroidered matching the skirt, with high collar and cuffs of the same.

A stylish belt of plaited velvet crossos tho front of tho waist With this is worn a Jaunty Jacket of the cloth lined throughout with satin aud cord embroidered in keeping with the dress. A stylish little poko bonnet of cloth has a full front of velvet, ornamented with high loops of velvet, set with a uumber of steel pins. Another traveling dross Is in light brown cloth made and braided in the most charming manner. The skirt show's graceful drapery with one side braided in odd design In wide black Hercules braid edged with curlicues of narrow braid. Around the foot of the foundation skirt are three pinked ruffles of black and brown cloth.

Over this is worn a princess back polonntso of cloth richly braided matching tho skirt. A little toque of cloth Is trimmed with black wing and steel ornaments. A very stylish steamer wrap is in flue striped cloth showing various dark colors trlmmod around tho rolling collar, poiuted flowing sleeves, cuffs to the close sleeves, and down tho rovers In front that roach the foot with rows of dark garnet braid. Tho front of tho coat crosses the bust, lappir.g from right to left and closes at tho sido with a garnet passementerie omomonr. The entire garment with flowing sleeves is lined with heavy garnet satin.

A handsome reception dross Is in white satin with drapery of point applique lace, tho corsago trimmed with tho samo and poarl beads. A dinner dress ot Gobelin blue faille with combination of moire same shade, striped with yellow satin. Artistic and rich. A superb costume ia a paie lilac shado shows the Bkirt a combination of faille moiro and satin striped sashes, The back is long aud etraigh iu large box plaits, tho top of each being tho wido moire sash falling to the foot of the skirt and sewed to the faille. The front and sides are covered with a deep ocru silk gauze embroidered iu silk floss and beads in the most exquisite design, the drapery looped with moire ribbons, color of the faille.

The long pointed waist in lilac velvet Is cut half low round neck and short puffed sleeves trimmed with bead embroidered gauze matching the skirt aud stylish bows of wide lilac moire ribbons at tho back of waist A lilac gauze fan shows a flight of birds in gold and Bilver mounted on delicalo pearl color satin wood frame, the handle tied with lilac moiro ribbon. One of tho richest of tho dinner dresses is In palo blue faille francniso, cut square train with center of rich satin in pearl white slrown with embroidered flowors iu delicate tints in the most exquisite manner. The left side of the skirt shows a rich drapery of the faille, and the right side a panel of the satin. Tho corsago, i real gom, exhibits one half of the front and back of faille, tho other of the brocade, the brocade lapping ovor the plain side front The neck cut round and low, filled in with point laco caught hore and thero with tiny ribbon. A puff of blue crepe de chine forms tho sldovos, upon one shoulder a tulip rosotto of tho two materials, and upon tho other a largo rosotto of liny blue ribbon.

There are two very rich black silk dresses, three black lace dresses and a maguiiicent black velvet costume, all mado In tho moat elegant style, each one onlirely differing from the othnr. The black volvet dress is quite plain, and tho waist, of a black faille francaise, is almost entirely covered with fine cut Jet ornaments that are nearly as costly as Jewels. Olio of tho laoe costumes is of black point d'esprit over moiro, while the skirt Is a marvel of artistic laee drapery, tho corsago exhibiting a very novel and entirely original effect The One Chantllly lace used on one of the black drosses is an heirloom loft by the bride's grandmother. Thero is a profusion of It which entirely drapes the costume. A very effective dress has a skirt of black peau do eoio, exquisitely draped and trimmed with cut steel and silver ornaments.

A princess polonaise is of striped moire andsatra and the design of the waist, with ornamentations of steel and silver, is superb. The neck is half low with a pointed yoke back and front of tho metal over the silk, the moire and the striped fabrlo brought up to the shoulder with Bilver and steel clasps, The effect of the whole, with tho exquisite sleeves, makes this one of the handsomest of the trousseau. A gauze fan is ornamented with steel and silver. With this costume will be worn a richly cut steel dog collar over blaok velvet, with hair ornaments to match. There is a variety of fine woolen costumes ia white and soft grays.

These are all made in the loveliest manner imaginable. Ono of white cashmere Is trimmed with white moire, and ornamented with a number of butterfly bows in moiro ribbons, with an extra wide white moire sash at the back. A lovely suit ia white Henrietta cloth Is trimmed with black silk passementerie. A rich black lace parasol and dainty laco bonnet will be worn with this, A pretty shade in' gray Henrietta cloth and bengallno Is trlmmod with gold embroidered passementerie. China silks and foulards are also represented In the trousseau, exhibiting the most artistic draperies, and a lovely little costume in the most delicate lavender silk muslin is made en suite with bonnet and parasol, the bonnet garnitured with whlto and colored lilacs.

A dress of whits embroidered mull has a deep back and front in waist of white watered silk, with wide sash of the same and tiny bows of ribbon. A floo Scotch gingham in black and gray stripes has vest, collar aud cuffs of white pique, wide black moiro sash and black moire bows. Tea gowns and negligee robes are not omitted in the collection, indeed they are highly favored. There are no less than eight of these charming toilets, all quite different and equally pretty. The richest of the number has the center back of waist and skirt of tine black silk plush, the front showing a pointed yoke of plush.

The back of the gown flts the form closoly, the fronts from tho yoke hang loose. The side fronts which extend under the arms ore of plush. The center front, of finely plaited apple green surah, is covered with piece black chantllly lace In a delicate design. The up por part of a close sleeve is of plush, finished at tho wrist with full puff of surah. A finely plaited shoulder piece of surah is.

fitted into the forms at the back, rounding over the top of the sleeves at tho shoulder, draping the arms, falling to the foot of the Bkirt and covered with black laco Hko tho front Where this is fastened to the top of the shoulder it is finished with rich Jet ornaments. Upon the plush back is also an ornament in Jet The high plush collar shows a tiny puff of green and pink surah. A gown in April foliage green surah has a plaited front of rose pink surah with wido rovers of pink extending from the shoulder to the foot of the Bkirt Angel sleeves lined with pink, with under sleoves of piuk lisse finished at the wrist with rosettes of tiny ribbon. About the neck is draped a magnificent point lace fichu with narrew vest front, ornamented with tiny loops of piuk ribbon. Green faille slippers and pink silk stockings.

Another gem is in pearl cashmere, watteau back, with mauve silk front covered with white embroidered laco, ornamented with moire ribbons in mauve color. One in light blue cashmere is covered with cream lace, front ot light blue surah, surmounted with metre bows. A lovely gown in white wool is almost entirely covered with bright cardinal ellk braid work, and a cream India silk strewn with tiny cherry colored bios suns, with Fedora front of cherry colored surah; cardinal velvet collar and cuffs. A golden Drown cashmere is draped with ecru escurlal lace. A lovely matinee or house Jacket In light blue ottoman silk has rolling collar, revere and large buttons of velvet A plaited front, extending the entire length of the Jacket In shrimp pink silk and brocaded stripe in bright colors.

The bell sleeves are turned back, showing the lining of blue velvet, with a full puffed under sleeve of shrimp pink silk. The braided wrapB are marvels of beauty, while shoes, stockings and fans are selected for each toilet Thero is an immense assortment in fine handkerchiefs, with dainty mado up laces and neck fixings without number. Jeukina Packer There was a fashionable wedding at 2,032 Sace street, Philadelphia, Pa. yesterday afternoon, when Mr. Jame: JL Jenkins, of 237: Monroe': jttefc ef UuVouy, was married to JOss Hon Hessri.

lanterbaen, Richardson and Lenta Think Bogns Bidders Can be Pre Tented from Annoiins Lecitlinate Cor. peratiens Worth's Standard Oil Water Front Bill. Special to tho Eagle. Albany, N. April 1Z The Cantor act, compelling all railway franchises to be put hp at auction and sold to the bidder ottering the highest percentage of tho gross receipts, has been in forco a couple ol years, with results that have not equaled anticipation.

No road in Brooklyn has come in under its terms, and only two in New York tho Fulton stroot cross tnwn and the Twenty eighth and Twenty ninth street lines. Tho former is Incomplete, owing to insurmountable obstacles, and the latter is in Albany with a bill to permit some reduction of the 32 per cent Which it bid iu addition to the established 3 per per cent tor the first two years and 5 per cent thereafter. Tho big roads which desiro to make legitimate oxtension are uuablo to do so because there has come into existence a syndicate of pec ulators who, with nothing to lose and everything to gain, Btep iu and by reckless bidding shove up the price to points where the established corporation cannot compete. With three years in which to comply with all tho terms of the law, pooplo who do those things are able to keep everybody else oft lor that length of time, and frequently, in view of this, deprive localities of needed transit facilities. At least this is the state of things described by Edward Lauterbach, President William Richardson, of the Atlantic avenuo Company, speaking for his own and tho Dry Dock line, and Presidont Daniel F.

Lewis, of the Brooklyn City Railroad Company, before the Railroad Committee of the Assembly yesterday aftornoon. Thoy revealed it in a discussion over the several bills introduced by Mr. O'Connor aud Mr. Roesch, of Sow York, de signed to correct this. Mr.

O'Connor bill applied only to New York City, and provided that tho Commissioners of the Sinking Fund should fix prices lor franchises and sell thorn to the first applicant. Mr. Itoeach's bill met with the support of the railway men named. It simply says that the franchise Shall be put up at auction and soi for a lump Bum, the highest to get it, though continuing the 3 and 5 per cent, conditions. Ten per cent of this must bo paid down and the rost inside of thirty days, this last condition boing a Richardson amendment.

Mr. Lauterbach, Mr. Richardson and Mr. Lewis iu turn told tho committee tho things above outlined and Mr. Richardson asked leave afterward to put in an amondmout He said he didn't want the law to interfere witli organized roads which had put in applications for franchises previous to the going Into effect of the Cantor act, as his Brooklyn and Loug Island road had dono.

This amendment was added to a clause exempting the Arcade and other subway roads. Mr. Richardson said he had read it over to Corporation Counsel Jenks, who did not object to it. Mr, Lewis said his company wa3 totally unable under the law to extend Its Hues, as it often wanted to, and was willing to pay for tho privilege. People could come in with bothorsome percentage bids and simply make it impossible.

The law works this way whou in A road ten miles long, making a proportionate extension, pays in one tenth of whatover tho total percentage in itsontiro gross receipts. This does not cause tho trouble; it's the bogus bidders. By bidding a lump sum under exacting conditions speculative parties would be practically excluded, Mr. Lauterbach held, and tho bona flde constructors with money at hand would be able to get thoir rights aud tho city bo protected, too. Mr.

Richardson agreed with this and wanted it flxod right away, so as to keep out reckless people who did not know how to run railroads. Tho mysterious U'orth llaggorty Railway bill was to bo ventilated and Mr. Jenks wanted to holp, but the subjoct went over until noxt Tuesday afternoon which will bo devoted to its consideration. The measure was originality designed for Brooklyn use, though of general import aud effect, an'd in somo of its phases exactly fitted tho noods of tho Metropolitan Transit Company over iu How York, which is trying to capture "Now York on tho strength of a charter sixteen years old. Mr.

George BliS3 explained that it would do this and wanted it passed. Ilr. Jeuks fixed up an amendment for it aud loft tho memorandom with Chairman Yonngmac It provides thai uo changos in route can bo made without the consent of the commission laying out Its routes. As it now stands a road can travel around wherever it wauts to. Mr.

Longley, of the committee, on behalf of Captain Jowett and William Richardson, Filth avenue property owners, obtained a delay until next Wednesday for hearing on tho Water bill to take tho kinks out of the Union road's charter so it can build on Fifth avenue without mora law suits. Mr. Lauterbach sent the Elevated Road Tax Exemption bill ovor until tho samo day. Ho had soon Mayor Chapln, who was against it aud wanted more time. Mr.

Jouks wanted to do it up right away, but secured Wednesday's hearing as final. Senator O'Connor has introduced a bill to keep elevated railroads off Clinton and Waverly avenues nnd got it moved to third reading. In the night session Senator Worth's bill to give all tho water front of Long Island City to tho Standard Oil Company came up in general orders In tho Sonate last evening. Senator Reilly asked Mr. Worth to explain It.

lie said the bill did not need an explanation to the Senator, for ho believed ho fcnew as much about it as he did. "I think I de," said Mr. Roilly, sententiouly. Wr. Worth went on to say that It only conformed the line to the mark Inid out by a Government commission, under order of the Secretary of War, on the request of tho Devoe Manufacturing Company.

extension was needed because the water was only eighteen feet at high tide and the big ships which carried oil aboard had not sufficient dopth of water. It could not bo dredged because the bottom was solid rock. Last year slxly tbreo vessels went to Philadelphia for cargo and fifty tho yoar before. It would cost the United States nothing, the Suite nothing and Long Island City nothing. It would greatly increase tho property valuation, Just as had tho extension of tho line from Fulton Ferry to Erie Basin, Bomo $5.0.000,000.

The people who wished the extension owned tho land. No one opposed it but a few people living near. lie didn't kn jw why they should. Senator Sloan thought tho Laud Commission could attend to it Mr. Worth didn't.

Senator Canton wanted tho bill sent to the State engineer for examination and roporL He foared it might affect East River navigation and deserved more examination. Tho bill had mot with very severe newspaper criticism. Mr. Pierco said the only objection was that it might enhanco the value of this company, but the increase in commercial facilities that would result were correctly stated by the Senator from tho Fourth. Senator Reilly said Mr.

Hawkins, whose district the bill affected, was absent aud was opposed to it, as were many people in the loality. It ought not be advanced iu his absence. Somo constituents of his who owned property over there objected too. On thoir behalf ho made tho request. Mr.

Worth did not know whether or not Mr. naw kins opposed the bill. Ho said friends of Mr. Hawkins asked him to introduce it iu that gentleman's name, but ho proforred to do it on ids own hook. Ho believed the opposition arose in tho fashion illustrated by a story told of an adopted son of Govornor Fomon who used to hang about the Capi tol in bis day.

Ho was engaged to secure the Governor's signature to a bill. It was a long time coming. The young man was asked iho reason why. Ho had an impediment in his speech, and answered do you know what oses said to the Israelites They didn't omo downl" Mr. Worth believed tho opposition wanted the company to come down.

Mr. Reilly thought that Mr. Worth ought to know all about "coming down." Mr. Worth applied the same thought to Mr. Rolily.

After this pleasing moral talo and equally moral episodo, the bill went to third reading. It was not referred to the State ongiueer eithor. Mr. Hawkins' was not well enough to attend tho night session. Mr.

Uaggorty's Fire Dopartmout bill establishing a tax on members of the forco to swell tho peusion land, went to third reading in the Senate. The Senate also sent to third roadiug Mr. Mo Lauchllii's single headed Park Commission bill. In the House Mr. Farroll's Auti Conspiracy Labor bill went to third reading.

TO INFLUENCE CONVICT LABOR LEGISLATION. A moss meeting is to be held at Cooper Institute, Now York, on tho evening of April 13, at 8 o'clock, at which the speakers will be tho Hon. Thomas F. Grady, Jnmos W. Hidgway, Hon.

George H. Forster, presidont of the Board of Alderman, of New York: General John Cochrane, General James K. O'Beirno and Mr. James E. Quiuu.

The mooting is held under the auspices of the Now York Interstate Association, an organization made up of New York merchants who aro opposed to tho idea of two or throe trades bearing all the burden of convict labor. SILVER STAB SOCIAL. The Silver Star Social, of the Twenty sixth Ward, gave a party last evening in Bernet's Hall, corner of Wyona and Liberty avenues. Professor Keller furnished tho music for thotlancers, who en Joyed themselves until an early hour. Those in charge woro a committee composed of Messrs.

M. BartoII, J. Barbier, H. Wileney, W. Compton, J.

Lent and Missos Lizzie Dady, Prudence Davis, Mamie Dady, Josie Battersby and Lizzie Bartell. SOKE ItlVKliJIKAD HEWS. The late Wessol Edwards, of Stony Brook, bequeathed $1,000 to Mrs. Jesse Conklln, of Hivor head. William H.

Oliver, of Riverhead, has been appointed a game constable for Suffolk County. Dr. Charles Wright, of aged and widely.known physician, died suddenly from pnou monla. OKI! SUIT FOB TWO. Officer Dooloy, of tho Fifteenth Procinct, Tuesday afternoon arretted James Geard and Robert Burns foBiatoaUnB a.sult thestore 235 Columbia street, iebt Jjy Krone.

C. P. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. H.

Arnold, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Arnold, Mr. William Schwarzwaelder and daughter, Robort Hicks, Mrs. J.

Van Nostrond. i Miss Mollory, Miss Gertrude Sherman, Miss Hutch enson, Miss Pierce, Miss Talmage and Miss RusselL Cottrell Ken yon. Mr. Walter B. Cottrell, son of ex Alderman Herman Cottrell, ot the Seventeenth Ward, was last evening united in marriage to Miss Josie A.

Kenyon at the residence of the bride's parents, 108 Milton street There was a large company of relatives aud friends to witness the solemn and impressive ceremony performed by tho Rev. Charles E. Miller, pastor of the First M.E. Church. The grooms man was Mr.

William Braid, and Miss Mamie Hen ton was the bridesmaid. The bride wore an ottoman silk dress trimmed with chantllly lace, and the ornaments were diamonds. The bridesmaid wore a dress of moire and white albatross and diamond ornaments. Congratulations were qffered after the ceremony, and when the friends had tendered their best wishes there was a wedding repast The presents wore numerous and beautiful. At 11 o'clock the newly married couple departed on a Southern wedding tour, bearing with them the best wishes of their numerous friends.

Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Konyon, the Rev. and Mrs.

C. E. Miller, Harvey E. Talmage, Mr. and Mrs.

John D. Feltor, Mr. and Mrs. George Dawson, Mr. nnd Mrs.

Theodore Durand, Miss Emma Durand, William Turner, William Smith, Mrs. M. Cornell, Mr. nnd Mrs, George Cornell, Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Suling, Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Sullng, Mr. and Mrs. J.

A. Tinker, of New York; Mrs. Fergus A. Ronton, Mrs. John Huid and Miss Huid, of Honolulu, Hawaii, Sandwich Islands; Miss Lydla Tinker, Mrs.

Sarah E. Wadsworth, Mr. J. A. Kenyon, of Springfield, Mrs.

Charles A. White, Mrs. Daniel Herrlck, and Mrs. L. Clack net, Mr.

and Mrs. William Btnaflold, Mr. and Mrs. Charlo3 Brlnkorhoft, Dr. J.

Desvodale, Saniuol Tripp, Mrs. William Beaver, Mrs. Theodore Kuapp, Mrs. John B. Winter, Mrs.

Herman Cottrell, Miss Addle Cottrell, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Overton, Mr.

and Mrs. O. Crane, Mr. and Mrs. M.

F. Kenyon, Misses Holga M. and Myra D. Scofleld, Miss Ethel Kenyon, Miss Annie Ronton, Mr. aud Mrs.

Arthur Ronton, Mr. and Mrs. William L. Brewer, Mr. and Mrs.

George Clacknet, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jackson, Mrs. Young, Miss Auule Young, Dr. and Mrs.

Jen kins, Mr. aud Mrs. Hllllard Low and Mrs. Milos Cody. Siiiuott Carroll.

St. Malaehy's B. O. Church, on Van Siclen avenuo, near Atlantic, was the scene yesterday morning 'of a fashionable woddlng, at which the Rev. Father Sheridan, of Middletown, officiated.

The contracting parties were James P. Siunott and Miss Frankie Carroll, both residents ot tho Twenty sixth Ward. Harry P. Ryau was the groom's best man and Messrs. Michael J.

Bonrke, John Magulre, J. T. MoDavitt and J. J. McLoughlin acted as ushors.

There were no bridesmaids. The brldo was attired In a traveling suit of silver gray cloth, with hat and glovos to match. After the ceremony an Informal reception was hold at the residence of the bride's parents. Among those who oxtendod their congratulations wore Miss Addle Carroll, J. Flynn, J.

J. McLoughlin, Assistant Dis trict Attorney John Magulre, Tax Collector M. J. Bourke, Mrs. Frank C.

Lang, Mrs. Mary Sinnott, Mr. aud Mrs. John J. Garrlty, Mr.

and Mrs. J. U. Smith, Mr. and Mrs.

E. U. Richards, Mr. and Mrs. B.

Corrigan, Mr. and Mrs. Samuol Hopkins, Airs. E. J.

McQuirk, E. J. Murphy, Miss Llzzlo Boyle, Miss Josie Gibbons and James Pino. After the reception tho couple started on an extended tour through the South. SHUT OFF FROM THE WATER FRONT.

Seventeenth Ward Property Owners Seeking: Relief. At the indignation meeting of the property owners of tho Soventeouth Ward, held on Tuosduy night, to take some action to prevent the passage of Sonator Jacob Worth's bill to close tho streets north of Freeman street leading to the East River, a committee consisting of Frederick Kuopp, James Kelly, John Cooper, J. Lafferty, J. IL Wnrns loy and Elvin T. Nash wore appointed to wait upon Supervisor Lamb and Aldonnan McGrath for the purpose of having tho latter geutlomou confer with Mayor Chapiu and the Corporation Couusol fer the removal of tho gato at tho foot ef Oaklaml stroet and tho Newtown Creek.

The property is now occupied by Charles Smith as a box factory, and ail access to the water front has been shut off. Oh what authority Mr. Smith has erected tho gate acrosB the stroot is what tho property ownors are anxious to know, as the property is said to belong to the city. Last night tho committee mot and proceoded to the houses of both Supervisor Lamb and Alder man McGrath. Tho case was laid beforo them and to day they will call on the Mayor and Corporation Counsel.

On Saturday evening another meeting of tho property owners will be held at Gormanla Hall, when Assemblyman John Bonnlngton will address them. OLIVE LEAF LODGE. Odd Fellows Teuder a Reception te tho Grand Master. Olive Leaf Lodge No. 233, I.

O. O. of tho Seventeenth Ward, tendered a reception last night to Grand Master F. W. Cole and staff, and the members of Rippowan Lodge, of Stamford, Conn.

In connection with the event, the lodge worked the Third degree. A committee conBlstiug of Jus, tice Moses Engle, John Howe and John Lockhart met the visitors at the ferry on the New York side and escorted them to Smithsonian Hall, at Manhat tan and Greenpelnt avenues. When the grand master and his escort reached the building a hearty welcome was accorded them. There was a large number of Odd Fellows of other lodges present A session was held during which the degree was worked. The entertainment was public.

The Con, tlnental Glee Club contributed largely to tho general entertainment In the basement supper was served by a well known caterer. About 800 persons sat down at the tables and testified their appreciation of the caterer's art When the cigars were reached the feast of reason begau. Speeches were mode by Grand Master Cole and past grand masters E. J. Whitbeck and Sammis, Justice Engle, Jonas M.

Far rington and others. It was an early hour this morn, ing when the affair camo to a close. The commit tee in charge of the arrangements was composed of Moses Engle, F. M. L.

Watklns, John Howe, J. Farrington, W. A. Silence, Getrgo M. Lamp, Yergeson.

WHY H0GAN WAS CONVERTED. Itlagone's Terrible Ax Works Wonders Witb His Politics. P. Hogan, who resides in the Eighth Ward, and who has boon employed in the Custom House as an appraiser, is the subject of no small amount gossip In that locality. He was formerly a resi dent of the Sixth Ward, where he took an active part in Republican politics.

He moved into the Eighth and became a member of the ward Re publican association by a letter of transfer. He had been an ardent Republican and did good work during the last Presidential campaign for James G. Blaine and at other election times. It is said that when it first began to ho noised abroad 'that things wore to be cut In the Custom House he was not slow in changing his politics, and that ho is now a professional Democrat It is rumored that he is one of the men whose heads will go into tho basket when tho economical ax falls and that his conversion will not save him. SUNDAY SCHOOL ENTKttTAINHEKT.

An entertainment was given last evening in the German Evangelical Church, on Fulton avenue, near Bradford street, by the members of the Sunday school. The exercises began with prayer by the Rev. Henry Freeh, and then songs and recitations followed each other in rapid succession. Those who took part in the programme were August Hennlng, Louis Gnstoiger, Ii. Schwlckor, F.

Meissner, George Blass, Bertha Egner, Ralph Bookman, Miss Carrie Heldenreich, Mary Riebm and Julia Augenthaler. JUDGE INGLE'S TKAM WOH. On William Schwartz's alleys, 402 Manhattan avenue, an evening or so ago, an exciting game of ten pins was rolled between tho Ecktords, of Greenpolnt, which was captained by Judge Moses Engle, and the American Club, of Newark, N. J. Both clubs had their strongest players out The highest scoro was mado by Mr.

Littlowood, of Newark, who rolled S38 In tho ton frames. Tho Green pointers won the game by 147 pins. WHO PITHS THK OVEECOAT Peter Kelley, an old time sneak thief, was arrested in Columbia street by Detective Rorko, or tho Eleventh Procinct, on Tuesday.attornoon as a suspicious character. Ho had in possession a black chinchilla overcoat, In the pOckots of yrhloh wore! two pairs ot Eia gioves aou awgar oauni A Brooklyn Novel. "Brinka, an American Countess, by Mary C.

Spenser, New York Spenser Psblishlng Company, is a bold attempt at combining Amorican and English life, according to the growing fashion witn novelists. The heroine, Brinka, though sho cannot vote for all that, Is on American born girl, of English parentage, and titled at that, her father being a duke, of fortunes too decayed to make It pleasant for him to live in England. He prefers to encounter poverty In New York as plain Mr. Vaughan, nnd becomes a very democratic American, If unnaturalized. This overturn In life is matched by the social status of the hero, who makes his debut as tho In.

mato of a thieves' den, with tho name of Caryl Loighton, having lost both parents and finding no Utter asylum. Thus aro touched the lowest points in tho careor of the leading characters. Loighton la rescued from his debasing circumstances and educated In New England and found to be after all of a good parentage. He travels with his adopted father, a certain Professor Wye, in Europe, where ho again meets Brinka, equally with himself rehabilitated in fortune by the lucky speculations of her father in America, and thus a practicable basis of love making is established. They are married, and live in this country, which they thus enrich with a titlo, Instead of taking that of the countess to England, where It would have been somewhat like more coals to Newcastle.

Thero are many stirring incidents in the book, especially such as are developed from the criminal side of life with which the hero is at one time unfortunately connected, and it is written iu very lively style, with much that is llfolike in the colloquies. How to Speak and to Write. Our Language, Its Use and Structure, Taught by Practice and Example," by Gordon A. Southworth, of the Proscott School, Somervlile, and F. B.

Goddard, Ph. Harvard College, Loach, Shewell Sanborn, Boston. This now language book for schools of different grades begins where such a book ought to begin, with speech. All language is Qrst spoken, and it is now becoming clear to teachors that loarnor3 should get their flrs knowledge of thoir mothor tongue in its spoken purity and correctness and seo how it looks In writing or printing afterward. That is tho course of the present handsome manual.

First comes talking and roadiug. Next is copying, with duo attention to punctuation and all the other guides to the meaning and force of what is written or printed. Writing from dictation follows; the reproduction of stories; letter writing; narrative writing; descriptive writing, and finally iho choice of words and tho paraphrasing of both proso and pootry. Part II. goes moro fully luto the kinds of words, phrases, clauses, sentences nnd combined sentences, giving ttte substance of what is commonly called grain mar, and through all tho exorcises are scattered approved extract from standard authors and abundant examples of propor composition.

Tho Rise of the Mormons. "Early Days of Mormonism," by J. H. Kennedy, odltor of tho JftiijaziJie of Wentem Hiutory, Charles Scribuer's Sons, Now York. This book Is devoted to the origin of tho Mormon systom, which has boon but imperfectly treated in tho raoro or legs controversial writings which havo beon published on tho subject.

The present author goos back In fact to the birth' ot Jo3oph Smith, tho founder of Mormonism, and follows his fanatical career from Vormom, his natlvo Stato, through Now York, Ohio and Illinois, to his violont doath in a Missouri Jail. And even boforo the days of Smith the author traees the course of morbid religious feollng in the Northern and Middle States, pro motod by Lorouzo Dow and other great revivalists, which resulted in tho vagarlos of tho Mormon loaders nnd of loss prominent fanatics of the Lebanon or the Oneida type. It is an interesting account of Mormonism la its inception and early development, including its political aspirations and tho porsecutions and violence resulting from its theocratic pretonslona PUBLIC SCHOOL NO. 22. Tho Scholars Who merited Certificates Dnriii(r the Past Month.

The following scholars of Public School No. 22, Java street, Seventeenth Ward, merited certificates during the month Just closed: Mattto Burden, Lizzie Brown, Carrlo Brightson, Bella Bar nette, Clara Grahe, Puah Hsileck, Emma Sargent, lianford Fairchild, Harry Howell, Addison Jenkim, Martha Andorson, Edith Kolby, Nellie McKay, Aunle Wurtensen, Ada Zobie, John Cassidy, Theodore Cronert, Jamos Rourke, James Sullivau, Harry Winterbottom, Annio Goodsie, Mary W. Anderson, Llda Low, Ella Bond, Lester W. Stetson, Edward W. Wheaton, Grace Burden, Nellfo Jones, Alary Lucas, Anna Votter, Louisa Vogt, Sadie Van Brunt, William Dougerty, Joseph Murphy, Edward 'i'allmann, Otto Michaelfelder, John McNeill, Frank F.

Hourko, William Schwenke, Harry Tiebout, Alfred Whilo, Frederick Willard, Gertrude C. Adams, Edith M. Harrison, Jennlo K. liawkhurst, Hattlo Van Louren, Carrlo Vor Plank, Ethel M. Wilson, Frank Mcintosh, Robert Anderson, Otto Carlson, Laura Bogol, Florence Felcb, Rebecca Hill, Lillie Hutchinson, Dora Kalin, Aguos Morrow, Emma Stegoraan, Mary Wbelan, Ada White, Graco Bant, Jennie Oppen heimor, Mabol Martin, Helen L.

Gorard, Cordelia Hnffnor, Letitia M. Stevens, Matilda Uaffuer, Catharine Liddy, Olga K. Knoepfie, Walter Gray, Robert Kelsey, Harry Aiuuson, Claronco McKonzie, Frank M. L. Watklns, nenry Reluockor, James AIcDermott, Nettle Costlgan, Clara Collins, Ilnttie Gerkin, Stella Humbert, Mary Lockwood, Belle Postmere, Ida Smith, Dora Schneider, Kate Schneider, Annie Sachs, Archibald Dickson, Hllllard Low, Frederick Lauterbach, John AlcGowan, Eugene Nelson, Harry Strlngham and John Vettor.

A PASTOR'S WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. Bov. and Mrs. John J. Arnaud Entertain Their Friends.

The Welcome Primitive MothodiBt Church's Sklllman street, was crowded Tuesday evening with tho friends of tho pastor, Rov. John J. Arnaud, the occasion boing the eighteenth anniversary of his wedding. Tho rovorened gentleman and his exceilont wife were in their happiest mood, and received tho sincere congratulations of their flock. A pleasant evening was spent In social Intercourse, refreshments were served, and tho callers withdrew well plsasod with their visit.

Among those present wero Air. and MrB. George J. Gowdan, Mr. and Mrs.

William S. Dey, Mr. and Mrs. John Bennett, Miss Lucy Shaw, Miss Ella Gordan, Airs. Jackson, Airs.

J. Watt, Aflss Clara Brown, Mrs. Maggie Frazior, Mr. and Aire. F.

K. Pottors, Mr. W. Phraner, Mr. Brown, Mr.

C. A. V. Lacour and Miss Jennie Arnaud. OBITUARY.

X1. Isermanu. A well known German resident of the Seventeenth Ward, namod F. Isormnnn, residing at the corner of Van Cott avouue and Loonard street, died on Tuesday after a short illness. The deceasod was a member of Allemanla Lodge No.

2.114, of tho Knights of Honor. The funeral took placo to day and the exercises were conducted by the Rev. F. W. Oswald, pastor of St.

John's Lutheran Church. Allemalna Lodge was present in a body. The remains were interred in tho Lutheran Cemetery. Tho deceased was a native of Germany, 45 years of age. INJURED WHILE AT PLAT.

Frederick Bruen, a 7 year old boy, was playing at noon yesterday lu the yard of Public School No. 3i, on Lorimer avenue, Seventeenth Ward, when he slipped and fell In his fall his head struck on the flagging and ho received a painful scalp wound. Ho was taken to his homo, 534 Leonard streot, where Ambulanco Surgeon Farrls, of St. Calharlno's Hospital, dressed his Injuries. OZONE LAWN TCNNIS CLUB.

The second annual meeting the Ozone Lawn Tonnls Club will bo held Saturday evening at tbe residence of Mr. George A. Choato, Ozono Park, The election of officers will take place. TBI STBIKft IS ENDIK The strike of the "Eastern District messenger boyftaded jesterthVJr, theUds retttrntagtoirorka.