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THE BEQOELYN DAILY EAGLE FEEDAY, APRIL 2. 1897. 5 1 MISCELLANEOUS. DR. WELLS' ADDRESS.

MISCELLANEOUS. homo of Mrs. James Washburn, on Fourteenth and Ovlngton avenues. Staple and LATEST LONG ISLAND NEWS, tho right of his host, who In a few well chosen words, presented" Mm with many tokens of remembrance from his friends. Mr.

Prince made a happy response. The other guests were L. W. Baumann, Dr. W.H.

van Nostrand, Frank van Nostrand, Henry Jewell, Mortimer Jewell, Henry Smith, Melrose Spooner, Frank Young, Ralph P. Booth, Charles Gordon and Albert T. Dickenson. NORTH SIDE TEACHERS. Flushing, L.

April 2 Professor Dillingham of Corona, president of the North Side Teaohers' association of Queens county, has announced that the spring meeting of the association will be held on Saturday, April 10, at the high school building in this village. An extensive programme is being arranged for the oconsion. Superintendent Isaac F. Hall of North Adams, will lecture on "Heading." Mrs. Elizabeth H.

Spanlding. instructor of English in the Pratt institute will speak on "English Composition and How It May be Taught Successfully in the Grammar Grades." This topic will be opon to the discussion of the members of the association. Superintendent Delamain of College Point, who le treasurer of tho association, reports that only one sixth of the teachers of this district are onrolled as members of the association and an effort will be made to have all the teachors in the district join the association. ATLANTIC'S CENTENNIAL. Ordinarily half you eat goes to waste.

It never reaches blood, bone or tissue. There is no waste to O. CARD PLAYING FOR CHURCHES. Moral Aspects of the Custom Debated', by Boys. The question, "Shall churches avail themselves of funds raised by card playing?" was decided in the negative by judges of weU.

known ability, last night after an Interesting debate held In the Church of Our Grand avenue and Lefferts place. The debata was participated in by six young men. F6i the affirmative were Sterling, Sherman, Beardsley, Francis Holme's Walker and" At1' fred Muller. The negative side was defended by Walter Berri, Harvey Eames Whitney and Charles Edgar Rogers', jr. The Judges were" Herbert F.

Gunnison. Professor H. F. Towlei of the boys' high school, and John A. Qultt tard.

The utmost Interest was manifested during the discussion, but it was very evident beforej the debate had progressed very far. that the)1 negative side had the sympathy of tha audience. James M. Parker, who acted as chairman! and rang tho bell as an indication that ther time or tho speakers was up, Introduced th question by saying that for a short period progressiva euchre had been resorted to as a method of raising funds for church purposes. Some people doubted if this, plan of raising money was a proper one.

Four minutes were), allowed each debater and six minutes wera given for tho summing up of each side. The time tor the Humming up for the affirmative was divided between Mr. Beardsley and Mr. Muller. Mr.

Herri summed up tor the negative side. He called the attention of tho people to five points that had been brought prominently forward and which had great bearing on the question. The judges then retired and when they returned and the result was announced there was great applause. An entertainment was! given before and after the debate. Those who took part therein were Albert N'.

Carhart, or gonist; Miss Alice Drumtnond, mandolin; Miss Marian L. Molt, soprano: Sterling S. Beards ley, reciter; Miss Eva Quintard, contraltoj Miss Grace W. Foster, reader, and Walter H. Mcllroy, tenor; Miss Liddell, soprano; Miss A.

Jessie Liddell, contralto; William Vj. Lahey. bass, and the quartet of tha Sands street M. The affair was arranged by Mr. and Mrs, William H.

Altkon. CALVARY CHURCH PLANS. The Fulplt Committee Decides to Heay No Candidates. A pulpit committee has been appointed bj! Calvary Baptist church, this being necessarj because of the Rev. A.

A. Cameron's resignation. The members of the committee are Charles F. chairman; D. P.

Mc Laurln, secretary; R. V. Barrett, V. W. O.

B. Lewis, W. B. Brower aud A. Sinclair.

This committee has decided not to have any candidatlng whatever for the vacant pulpit and this will be obviated by securing a stated su.iply for the summer and probably all next winter, negotiations being now pending with a prominent who will come with no idea of being the jvirrnancnt pastor. On Sunday morning the Rev. William E3. N'eedham of Coatesville. will be the preacher and in the evening the Rev.

George C. N'eedham, his brotheT, will officiate. The latter will, on Wednesday evening, begin in this church one of the chain of Bible classes conducted under the auspices of the Rev. D. M.

Stearns of fiermnntown, Philadelphia. On Monday the Rev. K. Needham will give a chalk It Is thought best to have tha Bible class in the evening. The Rev.

Mr, Stearns gives all the money obtained from tho collections at the classes to the support of missionaries in foreign lands. Last year ha missionaries, sending S23.O0O to mission fields. IlaeF; salary amounting to $600! was paid to the Rev. A. A.

Cameron this by the people of his late charge. AN APRIL FOOL'S DINNER. NEWS FROM THE SUBURBS. Twenty ninth Warders Want the Use of the Old Flatbush Pnblio School Library. The members of the Twenty ninth ward Taxpayers' association are making a vigorous effort to get possession of the books of the old public school library of Flatbush, which are now in the custody of the board of education and at last night's meeting of the association that was the principal subject discussed.

E. P. Maynard, for the library committee, made the following report: your committee desires to make the following statement In recard to the books now In pos sceslon of the board of education at the Erasmus hall hlprh school and formerly the property of the town of Flatbush. We find that at the time the annexation act went Into effect the books, about four thousand in number, were by resolution of the Brooklyn board of education placed In tho care of three trustees named by the board and by them stored In a room in the house of a Mr. JoneB on East Broadway, where they remained for many months.

The trustees ultimately resigned and the books returned to the custody of the board of education. an order made by iur. loung tne dookb were delivered to or. Qun nlaon of Erasmus hall academy by Mr. Jones, in whose houBe they were stored.

Upon the minutes of the board of education the following; resolution Is found, dated May 5, 1696: Resolved, That the committee on libraries be and is hereby authorized to present the books formerly comprising the library In Flatbush public school, to the Brooklyn institute or such other organization as will establish and maintain a free public library in the Twenty ninth ward. Adopted. Upon conferring with Professor Hooper, president of the Brooklyn institute of arts and sciences (who Is also a member of the board of education) we find that great opposition developed in the library committee of the board of education to the transfer as authorized by the resolution and that, with their approval, a resolution was Introduced and adopted In the board In February last assigning the books to ErasmuB hall high school for the use If its pupils. This action has almost totally deprived the residents of this ward of the use of a valuable library paid for and collected by its citizens and restricted it to the use of children of citizens the great majority of whom reside In other parts of the city. Ex Supervisor Peter L.

Williamson, after hearing the report, said that he was surprised that such a resolution should have been introduced In the hoard of education by a member who was supposed to have the interest of Flatbush at heart. He felt very much, he said, like offering a resolution censuring that man. A resolution was then, passed empowering the committee to draft and circulate a petition to the board of education asking for the rescinding of the former motion and the restoration of the books in question to the Flatbush people in view of the proposed establishment of a free library In Flatbush 'for the benefit of the whole community. This petition will be widely circulated and placed In the clubs and business places for signatures to be attached. Mr.

Rltcnle, speaking for the police committee, stated that he committee of which he was a member, had conferred with that of the Thirty second ward and from the eorar missloner had learnod that It would be necessary to wait Tor the next appropriation before the police force in the Twenty ninth or Thirty second wards would be Increased. Mr. Williamson explained the opinion that there were officers enough If they were only made to do their duty. President E. H.

Driggs, speaking for the water committee, said he had learned that the bill now before the legislature for the purchase of the Flatbush water works, stood a fair chance of passing, but probably would not be approved by Mayor Wurster, and would, therefore, be defeated. On motion, a committee of three was named by the president, to ask tho Kings County Elevated railroad officials to run two or three regular trains after 8 P. and, therebv improve the evening service. NO POLES ON THE PARKWAY. Captain Denis Driscoll of the Twenty fifth precinct, iron Hamilton, it.

Keeping a vigilant eye on a gang of men who ara at work erecting electric light poles along Fourth avenue, in the Thirtieth ward. Cantain nri.i coll received an order from Superintendent McKelvey a few days ago Instructing him to prevent the erection of any poles on the proposed shore driveway. The driveway crosses x' uui in jtveuue, uetween aixcy sixtn and Sixty seventh streets, and takes up the whole block Men are nr. work rpHnc rtiwn 1.1 un ings on the line now. and it is expected that the work of constructing the road will be COmmenCRfl in a fftw flnvc Tho trie Light, company has a permit to erect yujo uii ruurm avenue, anu points are marked for the erection of four poles between Sixty sixth and Sixty seventh streets.

The park department was Informed a few davs airn that it wn th tnnttnn Electric Light linemen to plant poles across the proposed, parkway, and Superintendent iL j.nYcj woj) Mieu to am Lne parK commissioners. Captain Driscoll has detailed a patrolman to keep a close watch on the linemen, as it is feared an attempt wll be made to nlant the poles at night. No attempt was made last night, but the poles are lying on the side of the avenue, ready to be placed in position and the linemen are busy stringing wires in the immediate vicinity. WINDSOR TERRACE NOTES. Mr.

and Mrs. Arthur Cnnnar have movU to Manhattan avenue, Greenpoint. Dr. and Mrs. Lyman L.

Thordway of Gmvesenil avenue have gone to New Hainijyhlre to spenil a week at the home of Mrs. Thortlway's mother, Mrs. Catharine Everard. William Brock returned yesterday mornlntr from a three days' tishing trip on Island. He reiKrts Kooil A euchre party and dance will be given tomorrow night by Miss Evelyn Peters, at her home on East Eleventh street, on the occasion of her 17th birthday.

William Olllen, George Kenney, Charles Smith. Edward Hollingtlale. Ward Smith anil Maxwell Kenney v111 leave to morrow afternoon on their wheelM for a week's trip to Philadelphia, Wilmington and Washington. Henry Vidor, an old resident nf the terrace, has moved with Is family to Union HIM. N.

J. Miss Bertha Webbers, who has been spending tile winter In Bermuda, 1ms returned home. Michael McCloskey of Coney Island avenue has taken a house in Parkvllle. MISS SCHENCK'S SURPRISE. Last evening Miss Nellie Schenclt, the daughter of Mrs.

J. S. Schenck, was surprised by a number of friends, who gave her a birthday party. The party was In charge of Miss Grace Skldmore and Miss Sarah Jones. The evening was spent In playing the piano, dancing and games, after which Mrs.

Schenck served a lunch. Following are some of those present: Mattie Churchill. James Herbert Wll boti. Maittie Wil. Grace Skldmore, Sarah Jhnes.

George Ilavls, rMw. inl Rulan Annie I innis, IC.la Davis. Tienjaniln MorriBon, Henry Morrison, Hat tie Scho lii J. Willie John Mathews, John Klbbon, Edward Doreamos and Nellie Smith. BAY RIDGE BRIEFS.

Arrangements are being made for a progressive euchre party to be gtven for the benefit of the Bay Midge free library. Work has been commenced on the erection of the Edison electric light plant on the property at the foot of Sixty fifth street recently purchased from E. W. Bliss. The Hamilton Park wheelmen have organized and elected the following otneers: Alexander HarrlB, president; Walter Krahe, secretary; George Povall.

captain; Klchard Blnnlnger, treasurer, and John Schwartz, color bearer. Mr. E. W. Bliss has plans for a 2,000 laun dry building to be erected on his property on Sixty seventh street, near Second avenue.

OCEAN AVENUE IMPROVEMENT. Bids were advertised for In tho Eagle yesterday for the Improvement of Ocean avenue. The specifications call for a macadamized roadway, 50 feet wide, from' Prospect park, at Fort Hamilton avenue, to Avenue F. The road is to be graded and curbed and guttered with concrete and an 8 foot sidewalk laid next the gutter the full distance. ARRANGING FOR A FAIR.

The Women's Aid society of the Lefferts Park Baptist church mot yesterday at the home of Mrs. A. C. Shelley, on Sixty seventh street, and made preliminary arrangements for a fair, to be held on the evenings of April 22, 23 and 24, in aid the church. The fair will be held on the lawn surrounding the CAN DKUNKARDS BE SAVED.

The craving for drink hi a disease, a cure for which has been discoverd, called onjij(lff which comes in the form of little pellets that dissolve immediately when dropped in a cup of coffee or class of liquor and can safely be given without the inebriate's knowledge. By sending one dollar to the Ilenova Chemical 66 Broadway, New York, you Will receive by return malt a little box of "Anti Jas" in plain wrapper with full directions Inside. They also have an equally good remedy for the morphine and opium hablte called "Anti Dope." They will gladly send full Information of either remedy upon request without charge. He Tells Old Brooklynites Something About Old Williamsburgb, The Society of Old Brooklynites met last night In the hall of records, discussed the ar rangements for their annual dinner, which is always an interesting and memorable event, and listened to a characteristic address by the Rev. Dr.

John D. Wells. Daniel D. Whitney presldod at the meeting and Charles L. Young officiated in his usual capacity as The annual dinner will take place in the Hotel St.

George, on the Sth Inst, and gratifying reports In regard to the anticipated attendance were presented. The chairman appointed the following dinner committee: De Witt C. Langdon, Dr. J. L.

Watson, Jere Johnson, Edward W. Cooper, Thomas B. Jones, D. T. Leverlch.

It wns announced that Judge George G. Reynolds would address the next monthly meeting of the society, taking for his topic "The Old Lawyers." Dr. Wells last night spoke on "Williams burgh, Plus Something More: or. a Medley With a Purpose." He said among other things: "The old Brooklynites have a multitude of yesterdays behind them and I hope they have a great many to morrows before them. Wlll iamsburgh got Its charter in 1827 and lost Its name to Brooklyn In 1854.

They say our part of the city has always been only the tall to tho kite, but I want you to remember that a tall Is a very necessary appendange to a kite." (Laughter.) The speaker traced the growth of Willlamsburerh and Greennolnt from his boyhood and spoke of the time when on South Ninth street grasshoppers and ducks were the prevailing industries. Where the city Is now covered with busy workshops and factories, he said, there used to be orchards and rope walks. The flrBt ferry, he pointed out, was started at the foot of North Second street, at the beginning of the century, while the Grand street ferry followed next. Dr. Wells presented some curious statistics regarding the growth of Evergreens cemetery.

He said it was laid out in October fi, 1S 17, and the first burial took place in January, 1850. In that year there wore 55 interments, while in 1S96 there were The total number of Interments since 1S30 was 151,132. "What shall be done in the coming years?" he asked, "with the multitude of our dead bodies? They lie directly in the way of our extension and our successors must meet the question and find some way of stretching out beyond theso acres of God." Dr. Wells spoke of the evolution of woman and paid a passing compliment to women on the wheel. He said the East river to day was a great water way of commerce but remarked thai from the papers to day that consolidation after all appeared to be doubtful.

"We ought," he said, "to protest against the marriage ring unless it is a ring of iron. (Applause.) Let tho East river bo bridged and tunneled at seasonable Interests of time. It matters little what pace wo take if we Journey steadily on." Dr. Wells was given a rising vote of thanks Tor his address and It was ordered to be printed. WILL VISIT SOUTH BROOKLYN.

Grand Street Merchants Going There This Evening. There was a fairly good attendance at the usual meeting of the Grand street board of trade, which was held in the Tuttle building, 22S Grand street, last evening. I. S. Remson and Joseph Tottcn both urged that a strong delegation accept the Invitation of the South Brooklyn board of trade to visit their rooms this evening.

Members who intend going will assemble at 228 Grand street at 7 o'clock this evening. Philip Bender, chairman of the Bushwlck creek committee, reported that he had learned that the corporation counsel would on Monday Inform the board of aldermen that the closing of the creek was lawful and that a resolution would probably be passed to have the work accomplished. A motion by Max Levison, on the table since last meeting, to the effect that a committee be appointed to have all cross signs on the street removed, provoked a good deal of discussion. It was finally decided to lay the motion on the table Indefinitely. On the motion of Albert Ross the secretary was requesetd to notify the eastern district representatives In the legislature that the board approved of the bill, providing that Bedford avenue be not used for street, steam or electric railroad purposes.

I. S. Remson moved that a committee of five or six visit the mayor and request hlro to approve the resolution that would soon be brought before his honor by the city works commissioner providing for the alteration of the assessment map of the city In accordance with the bill recently passed, dealing for the formation of a plnza at the foot of Grand street. Thomas J. Patterson said that he had had a talk with the mayor on the subject, and that his honor had said that although he indorsed the bill and resolution he did not think the city could afford at present to spend the money necessary for the improvement.

The speaker had then said that the bill should be approved In any case and that after consolidation the Improvement could be carried out whenever money was available and without further leglslaion. The mayor. Mr. Patterson, added, had led him to understand that he was In favor of the bill and would sign it. Mr Remson then withdrew his motion.

Albert Ross mover! that the place of ineetiDK be changed from the Tuttle building to Americui; hall, oue block lower on Grand street, giving as his reason for the proposed chnnge that members had at present two nights of stairs to climb. After discussion a motion by Edward McGarvey was carried, leaving the matter In the hands of the executive committee with the recommendation that Americus hail be chosen. Before adjournment an inventor present described a new trolley car fender, a model of which was shown. LONG ISLANDERS RESENTFUL. They Are Hostile to Brooklyn Because It Has Stolen Their Water.

An article in the Brooklyn Eagle voices complaint of Brooklyn merchants of Long Islanders going to Now York stores instead of the Brooklyn stores, in a spirit of resentment against Brooklyn for robbing Long Island or its water supply. The people of Brooklyn cannot Justly complain. When the city llrst Invaded the island It promptly made compensation to individuals for damages caused by the water works system; but of late years the damages have been so great that the city abandoned all pretense of paying those who suffer. Brooklyn dries up the people's wells, streams and ponds, and lights in the courts every efTort on the part of the injured parties to seek redress. Thi? people of Long Island have learned to look upon the Brooklyn authorities as public robbers, and they cannot have pleasant feelings toward the When a man's well is drained dry he is nut going to please the party who drained it.

When his ice pond is taken away, and his livelihood destroyed, he cannot sing praises to the city government which did the deed. When the creek is dried up and his oyster industry blasted without tho offer of a dollar to compensate, the Injured citizen begins to realize that the constitution and the laws do not afford him protection against public robbery. Human nature Is still human nature, and "it the average of Long Islanders prerer to withdraw their trade from Brooklyn and go to New York to spend their money, it is not to be wondered at. South Side Observer. INTER CITY MATCH AMONG ELKS The much discussed match between teams representing Brooklyn lodge No.

22 of Elks and York lodge No. 1, will be commenced on Parker's Academy alleys, 11G Fourteenth street, New York, on next Tuesday evening. A big delegation of the local lodge will accompany the team across the bfldge and considerable rooting will be necessary as the Goth amites are strong bowlers. Charles H. Ebbets will captain the Brooklyn team, the order of which will be Brophy.

Sheldon, llrlnkmati, Glover and Ebbets with Cjlson. Ri gerx and Penny as substitutes. They are all experienced tournament howlers, but they will face strong opponents in Luqueer, the Seivers brothers and others. A return mat'h, possibly on the Saengerbund hall alleys in this city, will follow. TRY GRAIN TRY GRAIN Ask your Grocer to day to show you a package of QiflAIN the new food drink Hint takes the place of coffee.

The chlldrun may drink it without injury as well aa tho adult. All who try It, like it. GRAIN has that rich seal brown of Mocha or Java, but It Is made from pure Kminy and tho moot delicate stomach receives it without distress, hi the price of coffee. 15c and 26 eta. per package.

Sold by all crocerft. fancy articles will be for sale, and the young women of the vicinity will wait on the tables. PARKVILLE NOTES. Mrs. Joseph Pryor of Foster avenue has moved to Webster avenue.

Avenue Is to be guttered, curbed and paved with macadam from Ooney laland avenue to Flatbush avenue. Three horses were sent yesterday morning to the now engine house. No. 52, on Central avenue, from tne veterinary department in tnis place. Ajn entertainment and receDtlon will be given to night by the Junior Epivorth league of the Kid ley Memorial church.

Bids are beimr advertised for to utter. curb. grade and wive with macadam Avenue from uoney isiana avenue to tne (Jcean parKway. Mr. and Mrs.

Frank Thurber are vlBltlng at the home of Mr. Thurber's uncle, James Thurber, at Roclcaway Beach, I. LANDLORD AGAINST TENANT. Joseph Kaiser of 232 Twenty sixth street, swore out a warrant yesterday before Judge Cowenhoven in the New Utrecht court for the arrest of one of his tenants, Joseph C. Dapper, charging him with maliciously destroying the walls and fixtures in his house on Ninety third street, Fort Hamilton.

Kaiser alleges in his affidavit that the amount of the damage is $500. Dapper was arrested this morning and arraigned before Judge Cowenhoven. He pleaded not guilty and the hearing was Bet down for Friday of next week. Dapper being released in $200 ball. FINED FOR FAST DRIVING.

Martin Kelly of 495 St. Marks avenue and Michael Lawrence of 247 St. Marks avenue created considerable excitement on Fort Hamilton avenue by their reckless driving. The men were making use of the boulevard for racing and endangering the lives of others driving when they were overtaken and arrested by Policeman Lemdrum of the Twenty third sub precinct. Judge Steers fined eacn prisoner $5 tnls morning.

FLATBUSH NOTES. A rehearsal for the stag of the Cortolvou club, to be held April 17. was held last night in the club house and afforded considerable amusement for those who witnessed it. Harmer Venable. an expert electrician on the crack battleship Iowa, now at the navy yard.

Is visiting Mr. and Mrs. William Gray on Flatbush avenue. The choir of the Lenox road M. E.

church Is rehearsing for an entertainment, to be held In the church on April 13. A special meeting of the Cortelyou Bicycle club will be. held to night, when the club costume will be selected. ONE YEAR AND $500 FINE. Thomas Fenton, a Coney Island character, wan sent to the penitentiary for one year, and was also fined $500 this morning by Judge Nostrapd in the Coney Island police court.

The charge against Fenton was larceny In having Btolen of prepared valued at $14 from Henry GrasBhorn, a grocer of Surf avenue. Fenton was caught with the paints in his possession by Roundsman Dooley. PATIENTS ENTERTAINED. About four hundred patients of the Long Island State hospital, Flatbush, were entertained last night by a series of tableaux arranged for and participated in by the physicians of the hospital and a number of their friends. Twenty flve tableaux were shown and were fully appreciated by the patients.

The entertainment will be repeated again to night. FATHER LOFTUS' CONCERT. A sacred concert will be given in the Church of Our Lady of Angels on Fourth avenue and Seventy fourth street, Bay Ridge, on Thursday evening, April 8. Rossini's "Stabat Mater" will be sung by the choir. The Rev.

Father Loftus, pastor of the church, has the concert In charge! HELD FORJTHE GRAND JURY. Louis Newmeyer, a former employe of Smith Abrams, a boulevard hotel keeper, was held for the grand Jury In $1,000 bail this morning by Judge Nostrnnd on the charge of having stolen a one nunared dollar bicycle from Mrs. Aorams. LONG ISLAND OBITUAEIES. Colonel George Duryea Mourned at Glen Cove The Funeral to Take Place To morrow From St.

Paul's Church. Glen Cove, L. April 2 The death of Colonel George Duryea in St. Vincent's hos pltal. New York city, Wednesday night was not unexpected, as he was in a critical condition when brought from his winter residence, at Southern Pines, X.

about two weeks ago. He was one of the seven Duryea broth ers who established and until recently controlled the Duryea Starch Manufacturing com pany at' South Glen Cove. He served in the late war and acquired the position of colonel. Ho was also a member of the Glen Cove masonic lodge and of the Now York Yacht club. Two sisters, Mrs.

R. A. Perkins, Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor, and live brothers. John.

Edsrar William, Hiram and Henry T. Duryea, sur vive nlm. During the civil war deceased acquired considerable distinction with the Duryea zouaves. which were commanded by his brother, Gen eral Hiram Duryea. An illness contracted in the war was believed to be tho result of Mr.

Duryea death. The funeral services will bo held tu morrow In St. Paul's church at 3:30 P. M. Sayville, L.

April 2 Charles N. Lane of tills village died at his homo on Hand some avenue yesterday afternoon of consumu tion. Mr. Lane was a resident of Sayvllie for over forty coming to this place from Now York city. Doslde his wife ant fc ur children two brothers survive him Emory and Daniel.

His children are Mrs. Jo seph Nanert, Miss Georgie, Daniel and Charles. Riverhead, L. April 2 Mrs. Betsey Fisnol, wife ol Jonas Fishel, a retired mer chant of this village, died In New York city yesterday afternoon from the effects of an operation.

Mrs. Fishel leaves a husband and three sons, Edwin Gilbert and A. Arthur. Colloge Point, L. April 2 Mrs.

Annie A' oik, who oi iroprgo 1'oik or this vuiiago, died of pneumonia yoHterday at ber home Eleventh street. The deceased was 33 years of ago and leaves beside hor husband several small children. Northport. L. April 2 On Monday last, Henry Howland, a son of Mrs.

Alexander Hoper, was tak'en ill with the grip, which on Wednesday developed into pneumonia, anil yesterday afternoon he died. He was 32 vears of ago, and never before had any severe ill neHS. Flushing, L. April 2 Mrs. Carolino Iloo, widow of the Into Captain George li.

Iioe, died yeetcrday mornimg from a stroke of apoploxy. Tho deceased was a daughter of George Rogers of Munascuun, N. J. was marriod to Captain line and moved to Flushing in 1S10, and has resided in this village since. She was a member of the Reformed church.

She leaves three children Mrs. Samuel Bowno, George S. Roe and C. Hamilton ltoe, all of whom reside in this village. 8ho was HO vears old.

MnnhaBsett, L. April 1 The Ilev. IV. William 11. Gordon died Tuesday at the homo of his brother in law Martin O.

Schenck, at this place. Dr. Gordon was about 75 years of age, and leaves a widow and children. Ho waB for several years and up to a few months ago on the editorial staff of the Christiun Worker. He has been retired from the active clergy of tho Reformed church for somo timo.

The funeral took place this afternoon at the Reformed church. Freoport, L. April 2 Mrs. Rebecca Ford, wife of John V. Ford, died at her home in Greenwich Point, a suburb of Freeport, yesterday afternoon.

Tho deceased wns in tho 77th yoar of her age and is survived by her husband, ono son, Edgar, a daughter, Mrs. George li. Colyor, and grandchildren, Dr. Louis P. Savage, Charles Savogo and Morgnn Savage.

The funoral will bo held to morrow at 2 P. from hor late residence. The interment will bo in Greenfield cemetery. Tho Rev. Ichabod l'inch will officiate.

VISITORS LOST THE GAME. Flushing, L. April 2 Tho Pleasuro Bowling club of Flushing went to Whitestono Wednesday evening and bowled a return game with the Enterprise team of that village on Knab's alloys. The visitors were dofeated by a score of 1,341 to 1,163. Children' Prize Awards.

to be announced in next Sunday's Eagle. Close of a remarkable contest, In which thousands of letters describing "Johnny's Exciting Adventure" wore written. Do not mlu next Sunday's Eal. Easter Entirely new effects in 1 Tiffany Favrile glass, from Peacock and floral motifs, symbolizing Easter and the Resurrection. Made tinder the personal' supervision of Mr.

Louis Tiffany. Tiffany Co union square new york A MANIFESTO. The Political. and Financial Condition of the Town, of Hempstead Stated for the Benefit of Taxpayers. Hempstead, L.

April 2 Following are extracts from the Hempstead citizens' manifesto, copies of which are being distributed today tKr'oughoU't' the" election districts in the' town: The town of 1 Hempstead, once proud of its history, rich In natural resources and tamed for men of honor and high purpose In her government councils, has become the object at which the finger of scorn points derisively. Men chosen by their fellow townsmen to guard the honor and protect the material interests of the town have violated the confidence of their fellow citizens; brought' shame upon the' offices they hold, end made the public treasury simply a source of plunder for official' personal The tax rate has Increased Until if has become a' public scandal, having doubled within five years, not Including highway tax, and the expenses of the town government have multiplied almost tenfold within ten years. This condition is not the result of any one party, but the disgraceful combination of unscrupulous and dishonest officials of both parties whose avarice has permitted them to forget the honorable traditions of the offices they have brought scandal upon, and who have stooped to seek shelter behind a law enacted exclusively to protect criminals, refusing to testify to the correctness of their illegal claims, as their mony might tend to. incriminate them. This, fellow citizens, is the nltianle condition to which our once honorable Justiceships and other offices have descended.

and where the compensation formerly amounted to a few hundred dollars per annum, the Justices, and even such petty officers as constables and deputy sheriffs, are drawing from the pockets of the taxpayers for alleged services fees greater in amount than the salaries of United States senators. One deputy sheriff's bill for tramps for one day's work is $99.20, and the bills of. one constable aggregate almost for one year'. The other offices show the same disgraceful conditions and where once the office of constable went begging for a candidate it now regarded as the moit profitable in the town by 'reason of the apparent conspiracy of the town officials to loot the treasury, in defiance of all ideas of honesty and decency, and it has become necessary to appeal to the supreme court to' investigate these illegal practices In order to save the from bankruptcy. While the wealth of the town has increased, and the valuation of property has been raised, tho tax rate for that reason should grow less; but the rate has increased for the past six years as follows: ISM.

SI. 1 1: 1892, 1893, $1.64: 18W, IS95, 18S0. $2.32. The accounts of the officials of the town are now being investigated. ty.

by Judge Garretson jHStice of the supreme court, ami' three of the most objectionable officials, whose bills are under Investigation, have been renominated. The manifesto concludes with a request for a hearty support for the nominees of the citizens' ticket. ODD FELLOWS CELEBRATE. Bay Shore, L. April 2 Fire Island lodge No.

636, I. of Bay Shore, had a cele7 bration last night in which they were joined by BeveYarbtfrBf ltrtibjea of Suffolk county. The occasion was the seventy eighth anniversary of the institution, of odd fellowship. Delegates were present, about onehundredor more in all, from the lodges at Patchogue, iBlip, Sayville, Amityville and Breslau. The meeting, which was held in the rooms of the lodge, in the Robbins building.

was presided over by District Deputy" Grand Master DeWitt C.Talmago, of East Hampton. The address oE welcome was made by Edwin Syme Moore, M. of Bay Shore. The grand officers who were then introduced were "Past Grand: Master 'CKarfei Morgan, who instituted Fire Island lodge; PaBt Grand ltowland Grand Wardfln' F. Troutraan, Grand Secretary J.

G. Den bert, Grand Marshal I. P. Hubbard. Past Grand Chaplain the Ilev.

George Tilly of Jamaica. Short addresses were made by the following delegates in behalf of the lodges thoy represented: J. A. B. Martin of Brookhaven lodge, Patchogue: Past Grand Isaac li.

Terry of Sayville lodge Past Grand Clayton It. Grover of Awixa lodge, No. 574, Pant Grands Hirst and Waldron of Breslau. lodge. Past Grand Albortson of New Point lodge of Amityville.

Fine instrumental musie was rendered by the orchestra of Fire Island lodge, N. Seymour Thurber. Jai'vis M. Smith and artin J. Anderson.

ROAD IMPROVEMENT. Long Island City, L. April 2 Tho board of supervisors yesterday awarded the contract for macadamizing the old Kockaway road from the Merrick road at Valley Stream to Lawrence to Smith cfc whose total bid. as computed by the oounty engineer at $51,125, wub tho lowest. The road is about fire miles long and 47,800 yards of macadam will be laid.

The specifications prepared by the engineer for HiliEido avenue, town of Jamaica, the Fresh Meadow road, the old Newtown and Flushing road, the Shell road, the Newtown and North Hempstead road, the Queens road from Flushing, and the little Bayside road, were approved, and" the engineer was authorized to adVertiBO for bidB' for doing the work, the bids to be opened on the 13th Inst. BondB of the county treasurer for 111,000 for the proper handling of the recent bond issue were accepted. The matter of tho application of St. Monica's church of Jamaica for permission to acquire ground for cemetery purposes was laid over until April .13. PERSON ALP.

Miss 13dna is visiting Miss rs. Joseph HoweU will return" to next'rnomh for tMe'Sum mer season. F. W. Carruthera of 'Erobklyn has rented the Edward C.

Ruland cottage on Ocean avenue for the summer season. W. T. Allen and family of Brooklyn have rented the C. W.

Dayton blace, on the corner of Ocean avenue and Gerard court, for the summer' and are now occupying the same. Mia 'Anna 'Craven' has returned' from herr'New York visit. She will go to England In June to Join her family at Jjpndon. Miss'Van Allen of New York is a guest at the Vroocnan house on East lake. Miss of New York Is visiting Mrs.

Jesse C. Miller. FOR ST. ANNE'S MISSION'. Bap Shore, L.

April 1 A reception and entor.tainm.ent will bo held at the Piospeot housei, on Easter Monday, April 19, for tbi hcnofltof the Itoman Catholic mission of St. Anne's at Brentwood. Tho 'Islip Dramatic" company will furnish tho entertainment, presenting a play, "The Wrecker's Paughtor," which they have already produood successfully. Professor J. J.

Norris of Brooklyn will furnish the rausio for the reception which is to follow. SURVEYING GREATER NE YORK L. April 2 Surveyors have been over the prpposed line of greater New York an have plaoed monuments at intervals to mark the linos. Tho officers of school district No; 15 are surprised that the' sohool house at Lawrence is outside the line of the greater city. flushYn'sTtTnances.

Flushing L. April 2 The Flushing board of auditors completed the annual audit of the aooouuts of the various town officers. Supervisor David L. Van Nosfrand's accounts snow that' the receipts during the yenr amounted to 810B'lT. 13', arid the expenditures to 31, leaving a balance of $24, 894.82.

BAYSIDE NOTES. C. Duncan has rented tho Brown homestead at Flushing and will remove there the coming month. A Citizens' union meeting will be held to morrow evening. A public meeting will' be i held 'tb m.orrbw after noon the of granting 'the New York and North Shore Hallway company.

a': rrftD6Wo, Destructive Work of the Annual Forest Fires A WIDE SWATH BURNED OVER. The Rooky Point Fire Covered a Tract Four Miles Wide and Fifteen Miles Long How the Fire Fighters Worked at Southampton and Middle Island. The Danger Over for the Present and the Fires Under Control. Southampton, L. April 2 An extensive raged In tho woods north of this village all day yesterday and far into the night.

It is estimated that 2,000 acres of valuable timber were burned. The fire started at 9 o'clock In the morning. An alarm was given by the ringing of the fire bell and the blowing of Bteam whistles, and a large crowd of volunteers, under the lead of Supervisor Plerson, went to the scene of the fire in farm wagons and other vehicles. Every man was armed with a shovel or some Implement with which to 'fight the flames. Great clouds of smoke continually enveloped the workers, making their task very dangerous and exhausting.

It was late last night before the Are was finally subdued. Several farm houses were at one time in danger of being burned, but by back firing the property waB saved. The origin of the fire is unknown. Middle Island, L. April 2 Fire started In the woods about three miles north of here Tuesday noon and swept down before a stiff nlopthwest wind with gireat violenae.

It crossed the country road at Wading Riven; hollow and then took its course Into the extensive forest growth of Longwood. The firs burned all night and most of Wednesday, covering a swath from one to two miles wide and six miles long. An unoccupied house on the Alonzo Chappell place was burned, and a barn on the same premises. A force of about fifty men workpd with energy to subdue It, but in the dense pine wood thickets but little could be done. The clouds of black smoke thrown up from it darkened the heavens like an overhanging thunder cloud by day and the reflection of the fire illuminated the night for miles around.

Another forest fire, which started near Medford station Tuesday afternoon, is still burning. Patchogue, L. April 2 The forest fire which has been burning over hundreds of acres of Long Island woodland since Monday last was subdued last night and the people in the vicinity of the burned district are beginning to estimate the damage. The fire, which started at Rocky Point, burned over a strip four miles wide and fifteen miles long, containing some of the most valuable timber on Long Island. Although many farmers' homes were in danger yet the only damage In this line was the burning of Dr.

Van Horn's house at Middle Island and the large barns at the Chapel and Robert Randall estate at Artist lake. Several other houses were badly scorched. The second fire yesterday afternoon came within a mile and a quarter of Patchogue close to the tower house on Medford avenue. With the assistance of a party of Patchogue wheelmen the fire was prevented from spreading further south and by nightfall there was nothing left but the charred oaks and, pines to tell the tale of the work of the flames. Residents from the various hamlets endangered by the fire who arrived in town this morning tell of many narrow escapes and hours of, hardship fighting the fire.

The subduing of the fire yesterday without rain is considered providential. ABANDONED IN HER OLD AGE. Jamaica, L. April 2: An aged insane woman, giving her name as Catterlna Trinana Mazzone, and her home as 478 President street, Brooklyn, was found this morning in a lot on Hillside avenue east of the normal school, where, she states, she was dropped from a carriage and abandoned by her Bon. An tonlo.and his wife very, early.

She was.brought by Officer Ashmead to the town hall, where she is now in charge of Keeper Doran. Dr. Philip M. Wood, who was passing the locality at the time, says he saw the carriage stop and a man and a woman take a person out and lead her into the lot and drive away. The woman is evidently over eighty years of age and a victim 01 senile dementia.

THE PEOPLE'S CASE, Greeripoirt, L. April 2 Greenport citizens breathed a sigh of relief to day when the decision of County Judge B. H. Reeves In the case of the people against Joseph Garabed, known as Joe the Turk, of Salvation Army fame, was made public and In favor of the former. Joe was arrested some time ago and fined $5 for violating a village ordinance In holding religious, meetings on the public streets.

He appealed his case to the supreme co.urt at Riverhead, where he has been, as stated, finally beaten. LOSS OF THE SLEEPY JOE. Setauket, L. April 2 The sloop Sleepy Joe of Sag Harbor went down in a gale early yesterday morning in Long Island sound about three miles south of New Haven light house. Captain Joseph A.

Ross, Edward Thomas and a Swede named George, all of Sag Harbor, got In a dingy and drifted all Wednesday night on the sound. About noon yesterday the boat reached the Long Island shore near Oldfield point, where the men were assisted to land. They were nearly exhausted. AN OPPOSITION EXPRESS. Northport, L.

April 2 The Thompson Publishing company has started an opposition to the Long Maud Express company by means of; the American Express company, which has opened an office here. The law publishing firm will ship their books through the new company and their business is said to amount to aDout 812,000 a year. Joseph Aokerly for nine years in tne employ or tne Thompson company has charge of the new express business. BACK FROM THE TROPICS. Flushing, L.

April 2 Captain F. A. Hirimnn, U. S. and his wife, returned to Flushing yesterday from their third trip to tho tropics.

They havo been absent several months. Among the places thoy visited were the island of Jamaica, the north shore of Cuba. They also passed through the harbor of Key West to Port Tampa, Florida, and thence overland, stopping at the principal water resorts in the South. FAREWELL TO MR. PRINCE.

Southold, L. April 2 Frederick G. Prince, who lhas accepted a position in Say vllle, was the guest at a farewell supper given by his friend, Ernest W. Morrell, last evening. The home of Mr.

Morrell was thrown open for the occasion and games worn pn1nvp.fi until the collation was served. Mr. Prince occupied the seat of honor at tAV) I One Quart Bottle 1 OF G.C.PARSONS' TRADE MA" i87e Costs 25 cents. By add Ing three quarts of water it 5 will make eight i pints of ordinary ammonia selling at 10 cents per bottle. I 80 cents 5 25 I cents roughen or chap tho skin lilio olkalino ammonia.

HfllKFIMLD 5 Jamaica Firemen Celebrate the Hundredth Anniversary of Their Incorporation With a Banquet and Speeches. Jamaica, April 2 Last evening the Atlantic hook and ladder company of the Jamaica fire department celebrated Its centennial. The village board of trustees, the officers of the fire department and' company officers were present as invited guests. Three tables were spread. At the head table were seated the president and vice president of the association, trustees and department chief, at the second table company and department officials, with veteran members, and at the third table members and the company officers.

After the tables were cleared President Browne gave a brief history of the company from its organization. He said the company was formed in January, 1797, and at that time the subscribers elected thirteen firemen. On April 1, 1797, the company was incorporated by act of the legislature. The same year the Kingston and Newburg fire companies were also incorporated. The latter company is still in existence and will celebrate its centennial In June, After the company became well established the taxpayers cf the village took an interest In Its affairs and the mem'bera (Utn'ited to eighteen) were elected by the people.

The territory of the fire district was about one mile square. In olden days meetings were held at sunrise and records show thai the members sometimes assembled as early as 4 A. In later years the company divided and a truck company was organized and afterward other companies until the department attained its present dimensions. The department now comprises five hose and two truck companies. The department also has an electric fire alarm system which Is of great advantage.

Addresses were made by Chief Engineer Jchn Dlstler, Assistant Chief Edmund L. Maeder, Village Clerk Powell, ex Chief Theodore J. Armstrong, ex Chiefs Barto and Henderson, Foremen Edwards of Resolute hose, Joslin of Excelsior and Hammond of Dlstler hose. Car of Continental truck, Wisbauer of Fosdick, Carman of Atlantic, Village Treasurer Alfred H. Beers, Department Clerk Stewart, Fred Deth rldge and David Andrews of Perry Engine No.

23 of New' York city. THE MANTON WILL CONTEST. Riverhead, L. April 2 The contest over the will of Michael Manton was continued in Surrogate Petty' court yesterday. The proponents advanced the theory that the testator disinherited his other relatives.

Mrs. John Mantpn, the wife of John Man ton, to whom is left, the bulk of the property, testified that she' eared for Michael Manton while sick and that he had expressed to her his rear or tne ramlly or Michael Manton, saying that they had poisoned Tom Walsh, a relative from whom they had Inherited a large sum of money, and he was afraid they would poison him. She added that she did not believe young Michael Manton's family would poison anyone, but she was merely quoting the old man's words. He would not eat any aoup which Mrs. Michael Manton brought to him during his illness.

Chapman Rhodes of Sayville, a neighbor; Corroborated the testimony of Mrs. Manton. He said that the testa tor had stated to him many times that his brother, John Manton, would get his property when he was through with it. The case was adjourned to April 16. DAMAGE DONE BY A DOG.

Glen Cove, L. April 2 The summer residence of Mr. Thomas Leeming of Brooklyn at the North Country club is undergoing repairs preparatory to the arrival of tho family for the season. It was damaged to the extent of J150 in a peculiar manner. A man who was employed to inspect the cottages at the club during the winter months in tho absence of the owners has for his companion a large St.

Bor nard dog owned by Mr. Edwin Sayre. One day after going his roundB the dog wat missing and two days later he was found locked in tho Leeming cottage. In his frantic efforts to get out he gnawed the massive front doors, nine window sasheB and the wainscoting. CAVE IN AT COLLEGE POINT.

College Point. L. April 2 The 8ld Truman homestead, on Thirteenth street, this village, now owned by Emil Hiesenburger, is in danger of collapsing. At about 4 o'clock this morning the south wall of tho building caved in with a crash and the inmates of tho old and dilapidated structure were panic stricken. Tho wall fell into the' dollar of a new building in course of construction, causing considerable damage.

The old building is being propped up. JAMAICA'S WATER CONTRACT. Jamaica, L. April 2 The Jamaica village trustees last night renewed the contract with the Jamaica water company for five years. The principal change in the contract is a provision that at the expiration of the live years the village government or its successor may purchase the plant of the company, but if it is not purchased tho contract must continue in force until the purchase is consummated.

ThiB makes the contract practically soli' renewing. WITTBORG WATSON. Brentwood, L. April 2 The marriage of Miss Nattie Watson, daughter of John L. Watson of this place, and Oliver Neil Wittborg of Central Islip.

took place at the bride's home this week. They are now abnent on a short wedding trip, and have engnged one of the cottages in tho park, which thoy will occupv when tbey return. SLAUGHTER OF THE DUCKr. Westhampton, L. April 2 Thursday was the first timo in thirty years that a battery has been UBed in tho bay here.

Two parties were out, each killing forty six and twenty broad bills respectively, which is more than havo been killed in any one day for a number of years. AN ORANGE TEA. Mlllburn, L. April 2 An orange toa and entertainment was held in the chapel of the Methodist Episcopal church of this place by the members of the Epworth league last evening. Alarge number were present and the affair was a decided success, both financially and socially.

FINED FOR VIOLENT LANGUAGE. Woodhavon, L. April 2 Mrs. Minnie Rose of Brooklyn Hills was fined $20 yesterday by Justice Lauer on a oharge of using violent and indecent language on Maroh 15, complaint being made by Mrs, Susan Itatoux. MORE WATER FOR FREEPORT.

Freoport, L.T., April 2 The village trustees have decided on the extension of the water, mains on lower Main street, Lona, Bayview and Ocean avenues. Tailor Made Gcwm of To day, and other valuable fashion notes from tho headquarters of Hlrach In a latter to tho Basle, to be published next Sunday. Large Attendance at a Montauk Clu1 Celebration. An April fool's dinner was given last night. by the Montauk club and a particularly pleasant, event it prove i to hundred and! odd people who attended.

The dinner wast entirely informal and was served in tha smaller of the banquet rooms. The affair v.a planned principally for the women relatives and friends of the members and several April fool jokes were played on the dlnersj by tho club chef. Frankfurters stuffed with; and served with imitation sauerkraut bewildered the diners as did large and foam ItiK glasses ui" beer, which could not be druob except In a solid mass. Apart frcm these few. insta nces the dinner was In the club's best and wa thoroughly enjoyed.

During Che dinner the Elite quintet rendered a long list of musical selection and following coffee on the menu, several Impromptu speeches were made. Mrs. Edward E. Kidder and Mrs. M.

S. Titus Werner of New York, each made brief addresses and Mrs. Henry J. Hlgeiow of city and Miss Ida Benfoy ofi York recited sj mo humorous and serl oijj selections, llef.jre the dinner adjourned' several handsome favors were presented to each woruan present and the dinner concluded with an address hy William A. Avi a member of the eiub and also president of tho Marine and Field club.

Mr. Avis answered to the Dast "Fouls" and created consider able laughter by his remarks. MR. MANGASARIAN'S LECTURES. To Begin a Course ori Sunday Evening at the Pouch Mansion.

Vnder the auspices of the York SocietJJ of Ethical Culture, of which Professor Fell Adler is the president. Professor Mangasap M. Maiigasaiian, lately of Chicago, will on Sunday evening begin a series of lectures. The subject of the llrst will be "What Must I Do To He ria.ed'.'" The professor says he will try to ahsv.er this universal question from aa ethical siandtxiint. The lectures will be free aud all are inviud.

Professor1 Mangasarlan is regarded as one of the mosS erudite und eloquent lecturers before the public. He is about IIS years of age and was b.jrn in C.iiistantinuple, of Armenian parents. At an early age he went to Robert college, itv that city. He was graduated from there when IS years of age. and on graduatlnn at onca" came tn America.

He entered Princeton sem inury, and wb.le studying supplied Philadelphia l'n sbyterian pulpit. After hia graduation he was called to the Garden Presbyterian ohurch, in that city, wher he preached for four years. K. A C. LADIES' DAY.

The second of a series uf swimming compe tltions will be in the natatorium of the Knickerbocker Athletic club on Thursday, April 8 The event will be one of the special features supplied for women's day. A concert and 4 vaudeville entertainment have been arranged for the afternoon, while beside tha swimming contests a pool, billiard and bowling tournament with the New jersey Athletic club will take place during the evening, UNINTENTIONALLY OMITTED. To the Editor of the Brooklyn Eagle: In the article In last evening's issue of your paper, on "The Colleges of the Greatei City." you failed to make mention of St, Francis' colloge of this city, which is located on Butler street, near Couri. ThlB college is conducted by Franciscan brothers and was chartered In 1884. I hope you will glva this letter due prominence in your paper.

JOHN E. BRAJQT. Brooklyn, Af ril 2, 18SZ..