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i 1 'fc JfT "TV BROOKLYN, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1890. SIX PAGES. THREE CENTS. VOL. 50.

NO. 327. THE RUSSIAN POLICE. PROCEEDINGS OF THE ALDERKEN. SHORT SESSION DEEP DISTRESS MARKET LANDS.

RAbUI SPARGER KopllcB to Seine oi tbe Critics of Ilia Former Lottor. SOLDIERS' SONS FINE QUARTERS geniality won favor wherever she went. She ap Sreciated others and was gladoj their succoss. he was oritici.1, but never aorid, dlsoerning, but never viewing other's fanlts through the microscope. She was a good judge of the real and gen.

nine in charaoter, she waa fond of originality, if well balanoed, and an admirer of talent wherever she found it Her literary productions were certainly highly creditable; but she was impatient beoanso she did not seem in her own mind to have realized her ideals of success. No writer need be ashamed to have written "As Common It met with general favor and reoeived high praise; yot the author regarded it only as a beginning of her work. Possibilities seemed endless and the intensity of her desiro to achieve what she thought she could accomplish, I fear, paralyzed at the end the powers by the patient exercise of which Bhe could alone roach the goal of her ambition. She might have said with Byron "I iiave thought Too long and darkly, till my brain became In its own eddy boiling, and o'erwronght, A whirling gulf of phantasy and flame." Konnan'a Second Lecture lightened With Anecdotes. The second of Mr.

George Konnan's course of leotures for the benefit of the Maternity, at Association hall last ovening, did not hare as large an audience us the distinction of the lecturer deserved. Mr. Konnan's subject was "The Bnseian Police," and the lectnro was the most entertaining which Mr. Rennan has yet delivered in Brooklyn. There is a tragic side to the almost unlimited power which the BusBian polico exercise over tho people, and this Mr.

Eennan does not slight or shirk. Bnt there is also a humorous side duo to the blunders arising from the almost ohimpanzee ignorance of some of the creatures who get upon the government pay rolls, and from the complications following some of their absurd arrests, which Mr. Kennan illustrated witn now and entertaining stories. He also ex plained how it was that he and Mr. Frost, the artist, were able to acquire so close a knowledge of tho oppression of politloal prisoners without arousing the suspicions of the officials.

The devices by which this was done afforded a fresh illustration of the readiness of roBourco of the Americon newspaper man. and proved not the least attractive part of the lecture. No people on earth, Mr. Kennan Baid in bud stance, is so oppressed by their police as the Bns sians. The oppression springs from the Bussian theory that tho people are wardB of the government, incapablo of managing thair own affairs without constant supervision, direction and repression.

To the Russian private citizen, whother peasant or noble, tho police is the government. They have all tho powers of police as English speaking people understand the word, plus those of the consus bureau, of the board of hoalth, of all departments for issuing liconses, of a censorship of press and stage, of all our departments of government, in faot, except the judiciary, and the deacons and old fashioned tithing men of the churches in addition. If you wish to go a journey you ask the police; if you wish to start a newspaper you ask permission of tho polico; if you wish to move your barber shop from one corner to another, where the rent is not so high, you muBt seek the same gracious permission and pay for ithalf what you would save on the rent. If you do not go to communion the polico will drag you thsro by foroe, if necessary, and if you wish to practice medicine you must have two separate police permits, one for ordinary cases and ono for the administration of dangerous medicines. As for working their plaoes for all their Is in them a Russian Ispravnik can give a Tammany oaptain twenty points in a hundred and boat him every game, judging by somo of tho illustrations Mr.

Kennan gare. One of his stories was of a rural chief of police, who found a dead body noar his little village. The law requires that in such case the body shall be taken to the doad house until a medical inspector can bo summoned. There happened to bo no dead house in this village. So tho local oflloial descended upon the bouse of tho riohest resident, where preparations for a wedding were undor way, and proposed to deposit the doad body there for a few days.

He could have done this, but the householdor enticed him to move on with his bureau by a bribe of 30 roubles, about $15. Then the officer triod the next richest man and got 20 roubles to move on. So ho wont to evory house whero cash could be raised and finally put the body in a shed, whore it might have gone in tho first plaoe. This is a regular police system on the confines of Siberia, whore dead bodies are ofton found. The police salarios are pitiably small and unless the ofBcors took bribes freely thoy couldn't live ou their plaoes.

One official iu Siberia said frankly: "Mr. Kennan, I stoal; that is, I take bribes from these people to let them alono. But my superior takes brines, his superior takes bribos, tho governor of tho province takes bribes, and if I refused them I shonld be arrested as a revolutionist in disguise." When one of theso men by some strange ohanco was thrown into prison for stealing the peasants who appeared at his examination said: "Everybody takes money from us. We're used to it. Wa don't complain.

Wo shouldn't have Baid anything this time if tne man hadn't been found out." Mr. Kennan was able to get his thorough knowledgo of Siberian and Russian ways by making himself solid with these officials wherever he went. He and Mr. Frost called in full evening dress upon evory official, and Mr. Frost made skotohes of their wives and children.

Thoy were Bonn riding With the chiof officials on the streets whenever thoy could bring it about. Then they visited the public schools and took copious notoB and delivorod street lecturos on astronomy in bad Russia until they wore looked upon as harmless traveling lnnatics with some soientinc object or othor. Then when they viBitod tho houses of political prisoners thoy were supposed to be harmless. The polico undorstrappora know ail about their visits as thoy knew everything. But they hesitated to report their visits to their chiefs because tliey saw tho strangers rioing out in tho ohiefs' carriages and supposed they wero privileged oharaotors.

In this way tho chiefs never hoard of their associations with tho oxiles at all. In Bpite of tho enormous Bize, and authority of the Russian police Mr. Kennan thiukB its power is vastly ovorrated. Tho intelligence of the great majority of the men on tho force is so low that the revolutionists aro able to plot with impunity, as is shown by tho blowing up of tho diningroom of the winter palace and tho mine in Little Gar don street. BROOKLYN ART ASSOCIATION.

JVIonchly ivieetiurr of ttio Hoard of Directors fiflold r.asl The monthly meeting of the board of trustees of tho Brooklyn art association was held last evoning in the trustees' room of the association building, 174 Montague street. Thomas E. Still man, the recently elocted president of the board, presided. Among those present were Edwin Beers, Alexander E. Orr, Carll H.

de Silver, William H. Male, Samuel B. Duryea, Professor Franklin W. Hooper, Colonel Henry T. Chapman, Gordon L.

Ford. Walter T. Hatch, Henry K. Sheldon, William Potts and John S. James.

The committee on lectures reported that the attendance was groater than the capacity of the hall would justify, aud that tho next lecture wonld be given Tuesday evening, November 25, by Professor Hjalmar H. Boyeseu, of Columbia college, who will lectnre on "German Painting," The committee on renovation and decoration of tho building reported that $1,700 had been pended in putting in a now system of ventilation, and that more money would bo required to properly docorato and drapo tho main gallery. On motion of Alexander E. Orr, the committee was authorized to ascertain the cost of putting tho main gallery in proper condition. Two trustees were electod to fill tho vaoaucies caused by the death of William H.

Hustod and tho resignation of William Cary Sanger. Alex antler urr, cnairman ot tne committee ou nominations, reported in fcvor of John W. Mason and Spancor G. Turner. Thoso were duly oleotod and will henceforth bocomo active mombors of the board of trustees and will aid in the valuable work whioh tho Art association has ronewed.

The following wore eleoted to assooiato membership in tho Art association: The Rev. Dr. R. S. Storrs, F.

A. Schroeder, Professor William Ware, David E. Cochran, Ph.D., John Winslow, William Cary Sanger, Frederick A. Guild, Alfred F. Cross, Edward A.

Seccomb, Henry Hontz, Georgo W. Street, Mrs. M. J. King, J.

Lester Keep, M. Miss Annie F. Wilson, Carll H. do Silver, Mrs: Maria H. Hinos, L.

Nicolovius, William F. Sobert, F. W. Wunderlich, M. John M.

Bulwinkle, A. J. Watts, M. Miss Virginia 0. Sampson, 0.

F. Squibb, E. H. Squibb, M. E.

R. Squibb, M. Edwin M. Shepard, M. J.

Brad ley and J. R. Platin. DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY. Proi'ettuor F.

W. Stcdford Loctnrcg on "Tne manufacture of Alkaloids." The department of chemistry the Brooklyn institute held its regular monthly meeting in the lecture room of the Young Men's Ohristiau Association, 502 Fulton street, last evening, an and iouco of about two hundred being preaont. Professor Albert C. Hale, presidont of tho department presided, and Secretary Edgar J. Wright kept the record of proceedings.

During the business session tho following were elected to membership of tho department: Douglass Burnett, Frank A. Bntlcr, Robert J. Knott, George William Miatt, Charlos E. Shaughness, Charles M. Stillwell and 8.

K. Townsend. President Halo then introduced tho lecturer of the evening, Professor P. W. Bedford, of the New York Pharmaceutical society and editor of the Pharmaceutical Record, who gave an interesting and valuable discourBO on "The Manufacture of Vegetable Alkaloids," in which he described the modes and methods of making the various alkaloids obtained from vegetable and animal drugs, and also gave some of their characteristics and interesting facts connected with their manufacture, together with a description of somo of the plants and thoir parasites.

The lectnro was admirably illustrated by a large number of dried plants from which drugs are obtained, alkaloids obtained from them and Beveral now and interesting experiments. Professor Bedford also exhibited large colored pharmaceutical maps of Afrioa Asia Minor, Persia, Arabia, Afghanistan, India) the Indian Archipelago and portious of Europe and America. These maps, which depict the drugs which aro to be found in overy locality of each country, are of inestimable raluo to tho student of pharmaoy and wore much appreciated by the audience last evening. They hare cost Professor Bedford three years of hard labor already, and they are by no means finished yet. It will take a long time to complete them fully, but when they are done he will have finished a work in whioh he may well take pride.

A SILVER WEDDING. Mr. aud Jlri, Scbicrenbeck Celebrate Qtmrtcr of a Century of SInrricd r.lfe. Twenty fire years ago yesterday, November 24v 1805, Albert Sohierenbeok waB united in marriage to Miss Zonobia Hooft, in this city. In their home, 72 Hancock street, last night, Mr.

and Mrs. Schlerenbeck celebrated the anniversary of the event with a silver wedding. Surrounded by their grown up children, the host and hostess, in the front parlor of their home, received tho congratulations of several hundred friends. Included in the great assortment of silverware presented to the celebrants was a plush oase, containing tweuty five new silver dollars. The guests inoluded Mr.

and Mrs. F. Stein, Mr. and MrB. H.

Bartu, Mr. and Mrs. E. Vohung, Mr. and Mrs.

John Hillor, of Washington, D. Mrs. Petor Eohler, Mr. and Mrs. A Bohierenbeck, Mr.

and Mrs. P. 0. Kohler, Mr. and Mrs.

Peter Kohler, Edward Brun ecr, Miss Gussie Brunges, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hoeff, Mr. and Mrs. W.

H. Schottler, Mr. and Mrs. Dr. R.

B. Oansebeer, Mr. and Mrs.D. Finoke, Mr. and Mrs.

J. 0. Word, Mr. and Mrs. W.

H. Crane, Mibb Amy Sohottler, Mr. and Mrs. Freder ick Wiese, Mr. and Mrs.

G. Schunoness, L. Hoeff, H. Welfer, D. B.

Britton, John Silken, Mr. and Mrs. D. Blook, Mr. and Mrs.

F. Goeokmann, Mr. and Mrs. H. Blook, Mrs.

Z. Hanfield, Mr. and Mrs. O. llr.

and Mrs. G. Btenuerraann, Mrs. A. Clausen, Mr.

i j. jLioomann, i'. iiieiy, ih. Clausen, mx rtoncit, jonn Hoeft, Miss (luioa vim piuuou, Herman John Her Hub mon utn, jam. reter Mr.

and Mrs. H. P. Sohierenbeok, tie, nr. ana mrsr ot, Mr.

and Mrs. OockeB'i Electric Franchise Claim Considered Railroad Permit Alderman Moses J. Wafer, ohairman of the oommittee on lamps and gas, had tho board yesterday afternoon tako from the table and recommit the report made, last Jnly in favor of granting a franchise to the Brooklyn electric light and power company, or Noah L. Coeheu and Mira boau L. Towns.

Mr. Ooohen had been in the chamber asking Alderman Hess to work to tako the report from tho table, but Alderman Hess said the notioe was too Bhort and he wouldn't do anything. Subsequently, however, he spoke to Alderman Wafer about the matter and claimed that because of the conversation botween them the latter had the report recommitted. Someone remarked that the business was now buried deeper than ever. Alderman Wafer said that there had been a good deal of talk on the outside about the scheme and ho wanted mora information.

He purposed to Beok it when the committee shall hear the partieB. 'When this would bo he couldn't say. The committee could not have a meeting this week. Alderman Coffey called up the proposed amendment to the ordinances (offered by hinilast week) iu reference to permits for laying and repairing tracks and offered as a substitute the following: Before any railroad corporation, association, or person shall lay any tracks or rails, or eater upon or tear un any street oither in constructing its road or relaying or repairing the same, where a kind of rail is to be used different from that already in use thoroon, tho said company shall file with the commissioner of city works a map or plan of said proposed laying, relaying, or repairing, showing the locatioii and extent of tho proposed work and the kiud of rail to bo used therein. The said commissioner shall submit said map or plan to the oommou council at its next regular meeting after the receipt oi mo same.

No permit shall be given by said commissioner to any railroad company to lay, relay, or repair any tracks or rails iu said city, or to repair its road therein where it is proposed to uso a kind of rail different from that already in use until the common council shall direct him to do so; but. said commissioner is hereby authorized to issue permits to repair tiny tracks or rails or any existing road in said city, excopt where a kind of rails is to be used different from those already in U3C. No railroad company, association or person shall lay any tracks or rails in said city or shall enter upon or tear up or disturb any street therein without a permit granted for said purpose by the commissioner of city works under the authority of tlio common council. Aid. Coffey said his attention had been callod to tho tracks which were now being laid on Second avenue by the City railroad company, iheso rails were from 4kj to 5 inches deep larger and deeper than the rails used for steam roads and so formed as to be liable to wrench the wheels of vehicles which might run in thorn.

He was surprised that the commissioner city works had permitted the company to lay such rails, as the company was not authorized to use any kiud other than that now in use. The substitute was unauimousiy adopted. THE ISLAND OF CAPRI. Mr Charles K. Baker Talks About JHis Snunuer '1'raTelM.

Red Cross oompany No. 24, knights of temperance, is composed of young men between tho ages of 1 8 and 35, who belong to the Protestant Episcopal Churoh of the Messiah. The institution has been most successful and has a largo membership. Last night the Rev. Charles 11.

Baker, the rector of the churoh, entertained the knights and a largo number of their friends with a lecture or rather a brief informal talk about a portion of his last summer wanderings. Ho chose for his subject the Island of Capri, and ho greatly delighted his hearers with his witty and interesting reminiscences. Mr. Baker began by describing the Bay of Naples and gave the theory of the Italian geologists that it is the ontter of a huge voloatio, and that Vesuvius, Efomco and other volcauoes which have been active in historic times, arc but ventB on tho edge of its mouth. Ho deBoribed the approach to Capri and gave somo humorous incidents which occurred on tho trip.

He described the RIne Grotto, and accounted for its color by the rofraction of the light, which must enter the cave through tho water. Oars or tho hodr of a man bathing in it glisten like silver. Iu the time when the Emperor Tiberius lived on the island the grotto was about tweniy foet higher than now, owing to frequent changes of the level of tho land. What is nowthe entrance was only a window cut above tho doorway for ventilation. Tliore are but two places where ono can laud on tho island on account of the precipitous rocks.

The approach to the beach in boats from the ship was doscribod and the slender and delicate looking girls on tho shoro. Yet though looking so frail, four of them carriod a trunk weighing two hundred pounds on their heads a mile and a half and up a height of 700 feet for a very small sum and apparently with ease. The vineyards, fig and olive grounds wero pictured and the grand viows that one obtains of tlio Bay of Naples and tho Bay of Saierno. An aocount was given of a tramp to tho ruins of tho imperial palace of Tiberius, and occasion was taken to examine the stories of Suetonius as regards the excesses of tho emporor, which Mr. Baker seemed to think wore exaggerated from the fact that at 77 years of age ho had vigor enough to contest with tho young athletes for the prizes of tho palestra.

The spoakor told of many incidents and stories on the way to these imperial mines, which illustrated the reliariotis and social condition of the people of the island. The lecture closed with a humorous description of ascending the stops of Solaro on donkeyb.ick. PEASE MEItlUCK. One of tho most delightful home woddings ot tho season occurrod at tho resideneo of Mr. and Mn.

John T. Merrick, 147 Van Burou street, at 8 :30 o'clook last evening. Tho bride was Miss Gertie May Merrick, only daughter of tho host and hostess, and the groom, Mr. Charles Lewis Pease, who is well known iu this city, particularly in masonic circles. Throughout the houso wero arranged, in tho most artistic manner, choice plants and Quo flowers.

Music filled the rooms with its Bwoetest tones while the bridal procession entered the parlors led by little Miss May Palmer, a namosako of the bride, dresBed in pink and white ohofl'on, pink silk stoekingB, white slippers, and carrying a basket filled with cut flowers. Then came the maid of honor, Miss Kaie Bordwell, graoefnlly attired in a gown of pale yellow mousselin do soie, with bonquot of yellow, chrysanthemums. Tho bridesmaids Miss Grace Haliday and MiBB Grace Colo wore gowne of pink mouBselin de soio, the flowers boiug pink chrysanthemum). Tho bride, a charming blonde, appeared lovely in a costume of white silk bolting, made princess traine, the sides with painted vinos and biosBoms of sweet peas in natural colors, presenting a beautiful effect. The front of the dress turns back, with roveres painted to match, disclosing a front of gold and pearl beaded net.

Sleeves of the not were finished at tho ahouldor with high puff of the silk and at tho elbow with cuff of silk painted in koeping. The tulle vail fastened with orange blossoms enveloped tho form most gracefully, while diamond earrings, tho gift of the groom, were the only jewels. Pink silk stockings, white satin Blippers, white undressed kid gloves, gauzo fan painted in sweet pea blossoms, with boquot of orchids aud lily of the valley, finished ono of the most beautiful aud appropriate bridal costumes of the season. Mr Pease was in full evouitig dress. Best man, Mr.

Eugene Preston, consin of the bride. Mr. W. H. Rowe, of Utica, N.

and Mr. John Trau, of New York city, were the ushers. The bride's gifts to her maids were twisted gold hair pina. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W.

C. Steel, uuelo of the groom, who also married his parents. The bridal trip will inolude Baltimore' Washington, Richmond, Mr. and Mrs. PoaBe to be entertainod in each city by friends who came to Brooklyn to witness the ceremony.

The presents wero many, among which wore a nnmbor of choice pioces of silver, brie a brae and pictures, superb clocks, rich pieces in Worcester ware, handsome chairs, a large Bible from tho Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Steel and a superb gold watch and chain from the bride's father. Mrs.

Steel's gown was of lavender silk, tho front of skirt and waist brocaded in black velvet. Mrs. Merrick, the bride's mother, wore arlohand becoming gown of hoavy black silk aud lace, with floral garniture of red and white carnations. Mrs. L.

E. Preston, cousin of the bride, wore a charming gown of cream mousselin de soie with trimmings of silk brooadod with plU3h flowers. Jacqueminot roses. Mrs. W.

Haliday was richly dressed in a eown of blaok satin, embroidered with gold Diamond ornaments. Mrs. Harvey, also, wore a rich black silk, with diamond ornaments. Among the guests were Mrs. S.

A. Jackson, of Moshorville, Mr. and Mrs, James Folch, Baltimore, Mr. W. H.

ltowe, Utica, N. Mr. and Mrs. Adamson, Clifton, N. Messrs.

Georg and Joseph Buchan, Pittsburg. From Brooklyn were Mr. and Mrs. William HaLday, Mr. and Mrs.

Henry R. Curtiss, Mr. and Mrs. E. Preston, Mr.

and Mrs. Thomas Palmer Mr. and Mrs. G. D.

Matthews, Mr. and Mrs. W. Wilson, Wilfred Pease, Mr. and Mrs.

John Harvey, Mrs. Lottie A. Gilmore, Mr. Charles T. Giimore, Miss F.

Jackson, Misses T. and L. Wood, Dr. and Mrs. Smith, the Misses Mitchell, Mr.

and Mr. Blauvclt, Mrs. Hadden. Mr. and Mrs.

Joyoe, Mr. and Mrs. Valentine, Maud Valentino, Charlie Valentino, Mr. and Mrx. G.

F. Diack. Mrs. T. F.

Diack, Dr. Sloat, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Skinner and Mr. T.

L. Gray, from Milwaukee HOT DETERRED Br LACK OF FDSps. Another Position Created by I.oucj Island Cily'H Board of Edacatiau. Notwithstanding tho crippled financial condition of tho Long Island City board of education another new office has just been created in that department, and through the instrumentality of Mayor Gleason tho members of the board have appointed George M. Potter to the position of assistant olerk to the board, at a ealary of $800 por year.

City Treasurer Blcokwenn lias refusod during the past week to honor the warrants of the board aud has sent a letter to the latter notifying them that, owing to their extravagant expenditures during tho past year, tho sohool fnnd appropriation for general purposes has becomo exhausted and no funds remain to moot tho salaries due the ieachors until the end of the year. IiOTKL ABEIVALS. Hotel St. Geohoe H. Bishop, and wife, New London, F.

A. Roberts. Baltimore; O. E. Chapin, Hartford; E.

Varicn, Ohio; R. Franlc lyn, Philadelphia: D. T. Morton, Baltimore; 8. M.

Cowpland; Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Brodie, Brooklyn; C.

W. Shepherd, Now York. M. Russell, Potsdam, N. F.

B. Snow and wife, Roohoster, N. S. A. Kcan, Chicago; Arthur Peterson, United States navy; William F.

Brown and wife, James Gorman and wife, Newark, N. 0. G. DeGraw, Moutelair, N. Mrs.

B. M. Short, Miss Marion Short, Joseph Oaffery, Dr. J. V.

Jacobs, Mt. Upton; Mr. and Mrs. E. 5T.

BeGre, Bed Bank; W. 0. Little, Heliport, S. B. Lincoln, Mrs.

S. B. Lincoln, Boston; It. Blumeu, O. Dellhoimor, Philadelphia; Hugh Fay, J.

L. Laidlaw, New York: C. It. Johnsou, Hortou, James 0. K8mu, J.

1). Black, Albert UeDoanldi Srwlilra. To ths Editor or tht Mrooklun Eaala: Tho replies which my letter to tho Eaox.13 has evoked are certainly remarkable. I do not refer to the 122 private communications nor to tho numerous tracts, Bibles, pamphlets, which I reoeived, but to tbe replies published in tho Eaqle. Dr.

Meredith heads the list by informing all whom it may concern that ho is a very busy man. Being so very busy ho did not see my letter in the Eagle until someone callod his attontion to that "ponderous three oolumn article." But Dr. Meredith has also a few leisure moments and in ono of these ho chanced to notioo in the Eaolk (this time without anyone calling his attontion to it) that "tho man who wroto that article had somebody else to preaoh for him on Friday." Dr. Meredith, havinu no ono to preach for him, could not answer my letter as suggested by his friends beoaiiao "the preparation of his sormous camn beforo writing newspaper articles. Beside, ho did not believo the Eaole wonld print such an artiole if he wrote it." But Dr.

Meredith i'olt that ho should say one or two thingB and ho says theso one or two things in a rathor foroible mannor. At the outset he oanuot "argue with a man whoso idea of historical criticism (aio) allows him to say that no such person as Jesus Christ ovor livod. As to the words in his expositions which called forth my letter, that "the blood of Josus has beou and toi be upon us and our chtldvon until wo return to tho Christ whom we crnciliod," and to which I took exceptions on tho ground that he outraged the Israelites of to day by doolaring them and their children to bo outoasts of God himself. Dr. Meredith has tlio characteristic ro ply: "That is punrilo nonsense." Ho moant the Jows of 1,800 years ago.

How tho Jew; of 1,800 yoars ago can return to Jesus now, aud how it is poasiblo that tho blood of Jesus wiff be upon tho Jews of 1,800 years aeo may bo ouigmatical to ordinary mortals, but is qnito ciojr to a mastor mind and Biblo scholar (sio) of Dr. Mere dith's oaliber. He furthermore objects to my oritioism on his dogmatism in commenting ou his losaons and appeals to 12,000 hearers whetlior he has not adhored striotly to the historical (7) narrative Of course ho did! The historical narrative states plainly that the blood of Jesus loill be upon us aud our children until wo return to Josus whom we crucified. The next reply como from ono styling himself "A Babtist Deacon." This man is mildor and not quito as forcible in his laneuago as Dr. Meredith.

He does not say that my article is "puerile nonsanse," but claims that it "iJ the most illogical article ho has over road." In true deacou fashion, the thought nover outers his mind that it were but common courtesy to provo an assertion or this kind. I am told that deacons vory soldomthink, butontir upon an argumont that not the Jews alono but also Herod, Pilato and tho Gontiles are to be blamed for crucifying Jobus who did whatsoever God counseled before to bo done." To blame anyone for doiug "whatsoever God counsoled beforo to be done is extremely logical. Noxt follows tho gratuitous information that Dr. Meredith is a great Bible scholar. Not Is he, really? Well, my dear deicon, I will agree to whatever you said or may say.

I will even admit that my letter was "tho moat illogical article you havo evor read," but to this last statement, do what you may, I cannot agroe. No, not to this. Why, you do not boliovo it yourself I You nay thiB compliment conditionally. Yon say that Dr. Meredith is too good a Biblo scholar to have said what he did say and what he never denied to have said.

Nay, more, you think that this great Bible scholar soroly needs a lesson on a biblical topic, and you grant him the samo by quoting what Petor, Jesus aud Paul said ou tho subject under consideration which sayings are diamotrically opposed to the utterances of Dr. Morodith, the great Bible scholar. Do admit, my dear deacon, that this compliment was promoted by your kind heart rather than by your extremely logioal mind. You Boe, my doar doacon, though the Jew may be blind as to tho will and purposes of God into which you havo bo thoroughly penetrated, I can soo onouL'h not only to detect tho many oxcolleneios of your logical letter, but that in the art of reading between tho lines 1 havo acquirod a veritablo Christian panotratiou. My appreciation of your arguments on behalf of tho doctrine of vicarious atoneraont dolios expression.

And sinco 1 find myself unable to refute them, aud since to admit this fact would weaken my position to a grout extent, I will adopt Dr. Meredith's strategem and say I do not beliovo tlio Eaiii.d wonld print my refutation. By the way, my dear deacon, if you wish to continue this correspondence which is a sourco of infinite delight to me, do, I pray you, attach yonr name to your letter. It is so uudeacon liko to attack one anonymously who haB pledged himslf not to recognize anouy mous letters, I have departed this tuno from my principle because a great part of what I havo to say to you concerns also another oppouont of mine, one engaged in the same good cause with yourself, E. T.

Beattie, of Ozone Park, L. who was considerate enough to sign his name, and who aa a logician seems to bo your oqual. Each of you, my brethren, happens to fall into tho same error. You wish to convince mo that the statement that Jesus was of an immaculate con ception was made by a Jewish and not by Grecian or Roman author, and you point to this effect to no less a porsonago than Isaiah Now, there can be no objoction if you assist Dr. Moro dith in his Biblical studies by pointing out lo him one or two slight inaccuracies.

But to toaoh a Hebrew rabbi what a Hebrew prophet said In Hebrew expressions, this is pardon tho harsh word iust a trifle audacious. Why, my dear brethren, Isaiah, made no BUch statement. Ho was too sensible for that. You make it, your translators make it. but not Isaiah; no, not he.

I will take the liberty to inform you what Isaiah did say, and as I wish to show by this one instance how your translators went to work to prove Messianic prophecies which point to Jcaus of Nazareth, I will endoavor to be serious. And be it hore stated that all thoBe passages lu the Now Testamout which Bervo the particular purpose "that it bo fulfilled" are oither inveutions, of the pasBage referred to, not appearing in the wholo rongo of tho prophetical writings, or the quotations are distorted and garbled, at one time adding wordB or phrases, at another leaving them out, thus perverting the words of tho Living God to force them to fit the purpose. I have had occasion to provo this assertion in the Eagle two yoars ago, and I am willing to do so again whenever called upon. But now to the verso in Isaiah under consideration. For the translation Isaiah is rendered thus: "Behold a virgin shall conceive aud bear a son, and shall call his name Emmanuel." In the entire translation of this verse there are onl two words correot, son aud name.

HaAlmah does not mean a "virgin," but "thti young woman." Bethutah is the Hebrew word for virgiu and without tho Ha. Again, Harah does not moan "shall conceive," which would have to bo it means she is with a child, as is ovidont from the parallel passage, Genesis hence she was no virgin. Vey olede.th is not in the future tonse, it is the present participle, feminine gender; it does not moan "sho shall bear a Bon," but. as the next verb proves, "and thou (woman) boarest a son" (now or shortly thereafter). Vekarath does not mean "and she Bhall call" which would have to bo Vethikra; it means "thou (woman) calloth his name." JCmaim El is not Jesus; ho is not called so anywhere.

Tho entire vcrBO is not iu the third person future tense, but in the second person (feminine) present tense. A woman in an advanced stage of prognanoy standing bofore him is addressed by the prophet, and not a woman 700 years later. Tho wholo purport of tho chapter shows this. I cannot quote it, but just divest yonrBolf of your Christological notions for an hour and read it. The time was one of sore tribulation in Judah.

Tho neighboring king of Israel, Pekah, had joined with the heathen king of Syria, Rezin, and beloagured Jerusalem. "It was told to the house of David (the king of Judah), saying Syria Is confederate with Ephraim (Israel); and his hoart trembled and tha heart of the people as the trees of tho wood shuddor under the wind." verse 2, Henco the prophet came to tbo dismayed King Ahaz, to reaBiure him; for tho enomy's plans would be frustrated in a remarkable manner. A sign was announced to him verso 10 14; tho prophet's young wife, or, perhaps the queen, was soon to boar a son, and before that son should bo able to call father and mother, Damascus (the oapital of Srria), and Samaria (capital of Israel), should be spoiled by tho King of Assyria Chapter That this all happened so we know. Assyria declared war againBt Rezin and Pekan, slow the former II Kings, and carried the latter's people captive Now, of what comfort or oon solatkion to tho trembling King Ahaz could have been the express announcement of a sign that was not to bo fulfilled for many centuries after; That a Hebrew young woman named Miriam, or Mary, should 740 yoars afterward boar a son who should come to found a new religion.was not likely to keep Pekah from tho gates, or broak up his formidable alliance with Rezin. In addition to this we may point out that the description of the coming King, in ohaptor "Unto us a child is born; nnto us a son is on his shoulders shall be the government, and they hall oM him wonderful counsolor.

raiahtv chief, perpetuating father, prinoo of peace'1 by no moans oan apply to Jesus, ou whose shoulders was never government, who was no wonderful arlvianr. nnr a mishtv ono. nor a founder of ncaoo and tranquillity in tho world. If you wish Bomo more reasons why the Jews reject the offered proofs of the New Testament on behalf of the McsBittliBhip of Jesus let mo know, and I will give you as many as you wish to For to day this may Buffice, because I wiBh to proach next Friday. Rabbi Williasi SrAiioEB.

Brooklyn, iovemDor aa, luao. i SHOT DOVTK BY HER HDSIUXD. OinoAao, I1L, November 25. Lizzie Hall waB Bhot and probably fatally wounded by hor husband, Henry Hall, at mid night last night. Hall and Henry Payton, both colored, have been quarreling considerably of late because the latter paid too much attention to tho former's wife.

At midnight both men mot on the strcot and the quarrel was ronewed and Both drew their revolvers. Ovor half a dozen shots had been fired but without effect, when Mrs. Hall ran in between the duellists. Hall told her to got out of the way and as sho turned lo go fired at her, produoing probably a fatal wound. ITS CAPITAL 1XCREAKL0.

Thero was filed yesterday with the secretary of Btate a certificate sotting forth the inoreaso in the amount at tbe oapital stock of the Sohwalbach oyole company, of Brooklyn, from $16,000 to Prevails Along the Western Irian Coast. Potatsoi d'eao aud th Fishery a Failsro Because of ihe Stormy Woatber Maia graioar KesenU Freuch Iaterferoace. Crispi's Tictary iu Kaly. By the United Press. London, Novembor 25.

Tho news that a fund is being raised for the famino districts of Ireland by the Catholic clergy of America has aroused much interest here' in political circios and is regarded as a direct rebuke to tho Irish national league and its programme in America. Archbishop Corrigan, of New York, is known to be deeply loyal to the Vatican, which recently vindicated his action in the case of Dr. McGlynu, aud it is bolioved that if he is not anting under orders from Rome ho is certainly aware that his course will be approved there. A story of acute destitution has been received from the Island of Achill, in the west of Ireland, where tho potato crop is utterly exhausted and the stormy weather prevents tho people from fishing. Relief haj beou sent to Achill from the adjoining mainland, but thoro is still a great need of assistance.

In ono of tho cabins on tho island a new born babe porishod through tha mother being uuiblo to give it nourishment, owing to her own starving conditio') The situation at Faiearragu. whero tho recent evictions took plaoo, is very bad, the provision mado by the league being quite insufficient, be cauio of the inclemency of tho weather. At Sohull, in the southwuit of Ireland, tho people are absolutely starving and tho workhouse is unable to accommodate the applicants for relief. A dispatch from Capetown says that the Hovas refuse absolutely to accept tho French protectorate imposed upon Madagascar by tha Anglo French convention, and are preparing to viudi oate their independence by force of arms. Queen Ranavanola aud hor premior avoid intercourse with tho French residents and tho latter makes no attempt to conceal his dinlike for tho Fronoh, The French anthoritioc are convincod that radlowslci, the supposed assassin of General Sel ivorskoff is hiding among tlio Polish colony of London.

Tho steamers for Amerioa aro watched, it boing thought that he may take his departure for that country. A dispatch from Room says that Signor Crispi, encouraged by his signal successes in yoterduy's election, proposes to tako radical measures against irredentist agitation and also against antagonistic iiiiluencdd proceeding from tho Vatican. Tho seamen's and firomou's union has rosolved to establish boarding places in evory port where tho present boarding masters aid the ship owners to obtain non union labor. Shops are also to ba establiihed whero sailors and firemon may pro euro any necessities and comforts thoy deBire. Dr.

Konp, the princo bishop of BreBlau, is accused of aiding the Prussian government to Germanize his diocese by prohibiting the use of the Polish languago in public worship. It is annouueed that the Austrian postmaster general propones to takeover to the state the telephone sorvice in Vienna. Unfavorable news has been roceived in Amsterdam from tho war in Sumatra, whero tbe Dutch are making no headway against the At cheone ne. A number of Welsh pationts suffering from consumption hive arrived at Berlin, seeking treatment by Dr Koch or his disciples. PABDY SMITH'S TESTIMONIAL.

Some Lively VitHcnsed aad Coos Sm ttcalized. Local and thoso interested in pugilism assembled in a groat crowd at tho City assembly rooms last night to witness the athlotic entertainment gotten up as a testimonial to Paddy Smith by tho South Brooklyn athlotic club. The sparring waB of a good character and tho exhibitions as a whole soemed to bo appreciated by the audience. Dan Gallagher officiated as master of ceremonies. The bouts all consisted of throe rounds and in moat oases were well contested.

Thore wcro no fights to a finish and no one hadjthe glory of being deelarod a victor. It was o'clock when tho oxorcisostcommonced, and when Burns, of New York, and Paddy Gleason, of Brooklyn, ascendod the platform, the impatience of the audience was dispersed. The combatants differed so much in wsight that the odds wero decidedly iu favor of the Brooklyn man. Burns wa3 very agile and nsod his arms moro scientifically than his opponent and several times gave him some telling blows. At first he seemed to got the better of Gleaton, but Anally was partially overcome by the latter's superior avoirdupois.

Denny Cunningham and Con Dugan, both of Brooklyn, were tho next antagonists, but Dugan had things all his own way from the beginning and the struggle was too onesided to be interesting. The men became rather exolted toward tho end and it was with some difDcnlty that they wore separated wheu time waa called. Dugan wants to moot Mike Cuehing and issuod a challenge to him, offering to confer with him tomorrow at the office of the Illustrated News, and to arrange for a fight to a finish at $500 a Bide. Jaok Hanloy and Martin Demosey afforded a flue spootacle in their collar and elbow wrestling, whioh resultod in a fall for oaoh. Two Brooklynites, Tommy Welsh and Frank Ennis, fought with enorgy and vigor.

Wush proved too heavy, as well as cool headed, for Ennis. Welsh Bcorod a clean knockdown and in other respects thoy wero by no means ovouly matched. Jack Hopper then evinced his ability to bos bettor than Denny Cunningham, who was outwitted at every turn by his adversary's snporior skill. a The beneficiary and Tom Honry then faced each othor. Henry was fat and out of condition and it did not take Smith long to make him acknowledge liimsolf out of wind and unable to finish the sot to.

Smith displayed unusual activity and by his quick turns and unexpected maneti vers drew down the applause of the assemblage The meeting of tho colored boy Doraoy, known as the Baltimoro Spider, and Judgo, of New York, resulted in the only slugging match of tho evening. It was a clear test oi endurance and tlio African iu this particular surpassed his white skinned opponent. Thoy pelted away at oaoh othor with all their strength and when time was callod at the end of tho four rounds both woro almost exhausted. Frank McIIugh and young Dolaoy were tho participants iu the succeeding bout, but they did not make manifest any striking stratcgeniB or scientific movements. Their sparring wa6 rathor commonplace, although near tho close thoy redeemed themselves somewhat by better work aud a show of more energy.

Joo Darcy and Joe Gallagher occupied the points in the next struggle, hut their boxing was not extraordinary or worthy of spocial oomment, Mike Cushion was then brought on tho platform and introduced as the 120 pound oham pion of the world. He said he was willing to fight any ono of his own woight if thoy would take tho proper courso by putting up tho money and a forfeit. Jaok Fallon, the strong armed boy of Flatbush, and Jaok Harris, had a stormy bout. They rushed and pushed ouch other about the ring. Fallon was heavier than Harris, but tho lattor did well, and for his courage and success in warding off blows was rewarded with three choers by the audionce.

Pete MoCoy, the ex lightwoight champion, and Paddy Smith fought the last match of tho evening, and Smith showed up well against Pete. The bout was exciting and tho hotness of tho contest added to its Interest. It is stated that the proceeds of the entertain mont will foot up almost $030, making a gotfcl sum for the club to present to Smith in token. their esteem for him and bis athletic aooom pliihments. SMITH QUICS.LT TRIED.

The Forger Fonnd Guilty Ho Will be Sentenced Wednesday. Short work was mado yestorday of Forger Albert H. Smith, the juuior partner in the wrecked firm of Mills, Robosou St Smith, brokers, at 35 Broadway, New York, who made Brooklyn his homo. His case was callod at 4:15 in the after. noon by Judgo Fitzgerald in Part gonoral sessiouB, Now York.

The jury, as statod in the Eaole, had already been secured and the trial prooeoded to its speedy cloie. Assistant Distriot Attorney John W. Goff conducted the prosecution. Smith was indicted on a Bingle count for raising from sevon to soventy the figures of a Miohigan Southern stock certificate. This, Mr.

GofT said, was but one of many similar forgeries, aggregating in all over $300,000. George H. Mills, the senior partner, was the first witness. Ho Baid r5iiopartnerBhlp between. himself, the prixoner and Mr.

Robeson had boon formed in 1872. Smith's large indebtedness to tho firm had always been charged to him as trustee. Mr. Mills nevor know what Smith was trustee for. He said all tho prisoner'.

property had been turned over to the Arm. John B. Fit clerk for the firm, described Smith's various investments and identified the cortifieate In evidence. Robert Auderson, transfer clerk of the Michigan Southern, producod tho book to show that Smith, on April 2, bought the seven shares which had been raUcd. This was all the ovideuce.

Tho jury did not lekvo the box. butatouce rendered a verdict of guilty. Bmith was remanded for eentonce to morrow. Ho will spend Thanksgiving in prison at Smg Sing. He may got twenty live years.

NEW YORK ASD SKA UEACH'S KIXAICES. Tho New York aud Sea Beach railway company reported ycstordy to tho railroad commissioner! for the quarter ended Septombor 30, as follows: Gross oarnlngs, operating expenses, $23,877.22: not oarnings, other in come, gross income, iixod charges, net income, $40, 08C, agaitut $21,000.83 a year ago. Tho oash on hand is $10,044.03 and tho profit and lots surplus $4,301.50. Au unknown boy throw a stone last evoning through a Dane of Fronoh plate glass iu storo window of Anton Holgut, itret, Toe (Umigo amount to lj At the Congregational Club's November Meeting. President fJnles ct Amherst Colltgt Giroi a "trlof Talk an Citizenship and Ear.

Dr. Richard S. Storra Indulges in a RerioTr It nod Adds a Little Pleasantry. Tho November meeting of the Congregational club took plaoo last night, and whilo proving one of the most interesting held in the history of tho organization was, nevertheless, tho shortest on record. It was a trifle past 8 :30 o'olook when the motion to adjourn was made and passed.

Tho meeting was held as usual in tho parlors of the Johnston building, Flatbush avouue, near Fulton street, and began at 5:30 o'clook. Asocial reception occupied tho opeging half hour and thou dinner was servod by Marosi. When this had ooncluded tho members of the club and thoir guests listonod with deep interest to a short but interesting address on tho subject, "From Childhood iu Onr Homos to CitizoiiBhip in the by President Morrill Edwards GatoB, of Amherst college, formerly of Bulgers. Tho attendance on the meeting inoluded Brooklyn's most prominent Congregational ministers and laymen, among them being tho Re Dr. Riohard 3.

Storrs, of tho Churoh of the Pilgrims, who doubtless experienced an added interest iu tho moeting in that the guest of tho olub, the speaker of tho ovening, is the president of his alma mater, Amherst col lego; tho ltey. Dr. A. J. F.

Behrends, of the Con tral Congregational ohuroh: tho Rev. Dr. Edward P. IngerBoll, of the Puritan Congregational ohurch; Rev. Dr.

Albert J. Lyman, of the South Congregational church; Joshua M. Van Cott, Dr. Albert C. Porkins, R.

S. Barnes, W. A. Welsh, H. A.

Richardson, Georgo C. Braiuerd, M. F. KnudBon, Arthur H. Paine, Georgo K.

Gilbert, Mr. and Mib. Froderiok A. Yard, Rev. Robert J.

Kent. Mr. and Mrs. W. H.

Loach, 0. L. Wood bridgo, Thomas A. Silcock, William Homes, Rev. Charles W.

King, Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Benedict, George Munson, R.

M. Elting, Mr. and Mrs. W. B.

Pierson, J. Massey Rhind, Georgo A. Bell, N. I. BloBsing, Mr.

and Mrs. D. B. Hixoti, Dwight Johnson, W. II.

Harris. William G. Creamor, Mrs. J. C.

Creamer, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin P. Ide, Mrs. Alfred Phinney, Georgo A.

Stevens, D. W. Haw ley, Mr. and Mrs. A.

Alford, JameS H. Pratt, Frederick J. Swift, W. F. Schmidt, Mr.

aud Mrs. Joseph L. Partridgo, A. Woodruff. Mr.

and Mrs. A. B. Smith, Mr. and Mrs.

F. W. Jeeup, Dr. W. M.

Butler, Mr. and Mrs. James P. Wallaoo, Dr. and Mrs.

E. A. Day. W. T.

B. Milliken, Mr. and Mrs. J. P.

Allen, Jomos Scrlmgeour, Rev. G. W. Bothwell, William C. Rodfield, Charles H.

Fuller, Mr. aud MrB. W. Frederick Silleck, Colonel and Mrs. H.

H. Beadle, Mr. and Mr. W. Irving Comes, Rev.

D. Butler Pratt, L. K. Strauss. D.

C. Tiobout, Dr. G. Lelacheur, Rov. Joseph Bass, Mr.

and Mrs. Georgo C. Blaulto, Mr. and Mrs. A.

A. Spear, Albro J. Newton, Mr. and Mrs. Frederiok Haviland, Dr.

and Mrs. Georgo W. Brush, J. J. Vail, Mr.

and Mrs. William B. Booruru, Rev. James S. Oatran der, William M.

Soyinour, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Stevens, Mr.

aud Mrs. C. C. RobertB, Rov. C.

H. Daniel, Mi and Mrs. J. H. Schlor and E.

0. Gibson. In tho troatment of his theme Dr. Gates first emphasized tho influence especially of the mother in the home, and bringing out the thought that earlier in life than most parents are willinc to admit the ohild oan be instructed as to his futuro relation to tho stato with groat boncflt. Ho thon suggested the idea of having in a prominent place in the home, oven on the parlor tablo, the Constitution of tho United Statos for a book of constant reference, in ordor that both parent and child becomo thoroughly familiar with it.

Ho then went on to say that if tlio public schools aro not giving instruction in the relation of tho child to the state the private schools are doiug so while yonng men are demanding from tho col leges tho teaching of political coonomy. Tho speaker held that sooner or lator college bred men wonld be tho loaders of thought in tho coun try, that even in the coming generation they would bo found molding publio opinion. This being tho indication of tho times ho felt that tho colleges should be careful to give such an educa tion as would equip the youth of tho land for his futuro relation to the atato and the direction of the political affairs of the nation. When tho distinguished lecturer had taken his seat, which apparently was long before every body expected he would, bo thoroughly was his discourso being enjoyed, Mr. Joshua M.

Vau Cott, who officiated in his capacity aB presidont, inquired what was tho pleasure of the meeting. Dr. Storrs aroso and proposed a vote of thanks to Dr. Gatos for his "delightful address, with whoso principles wo are all impressed." He continued to speak as follows: I havo the very strongest sympathies with the views expressed. However, I often have some doubts whether there is so mnch nower in what he oails the leading minds, meaning by that those wno nave enjoyoa tno nigner education ot tne colleges.

Perhaps he is corroct in his judgmeut in regard to this. I do not feel competent to differ with him, and if I did so it would bo with tho greatest modesty. Colleao training has changed vory muoh sinco I hail tbo privilege of enjoying it, wnicu waa aoout nity years ago. romembor that the department of collego that bothered me most was not Greek or mathematics, but political economy as taught in thoso days. It is likely that it is taught more luminously now.

Indeed, when I loft col lege my thoughts were tanglod abont noth ing bo much as political eoonomy ana they havo not Btraightonod ont yet. I was brought un as an old fashioned Republican a whin, and have kept to mv original judgment. looking with wonder upon thoso who wander into tho new paths. The element of mugmump nin lias ueon urea among tno learned men, wherefore I sav that if education is to havo this effect what ia the UBe of it? I believe in tho common sense of the American people and think that when great problems oonie they nre to bo faced not by oxports, but by the robmt, vigorous common sonBo of the people It was that which car ried us through tho civil war. It is that, and not political oconomy, whioh has built tho nation thus far and made it honored throughout the earth, we aro Dringing up our ennaron in the cities with nuito important elemonts elim inated.

Moving here and there continually, the childron are growing up without attraction to any particular localities. Again, we are bringing up families without tho paternal influence. The father comes homo lato at night, goes away early in the morning and nis ohildren, tnereiore, in early lifo hardly form an acquaintance with him. Here I am reminded of the stf.rv of tho little bov who was crying. His mother asked him what was the matter, and ho replied, Tho man who livos here Sundays lust hit me a clin.

This ex nerimont of thus bringing up families is a very dangerous one. I think thero is a groat lack of public BDirit in tho nower citieB or our country. I do not moan Minneapolis, whore the Bible is not taught in the public schools becauso St Paul is mentioned in It. Here in this city It is difficult to generate publio spirit. If we ovor get to a point whore fothers and mothers will combino thoir influence over thoir children in this direction undoubtedly the American people, arising to those conditions, will bo able to face all problems presenting themselves.

I did not know that I would talk so muoh. You have doubtless heard the atorv of tho tramo to whom a good old ladv gave Bomething to oat. She watched him pitch JULfJ 11, UUtI HCmUM 11 11U 0U1U Mil Mil liy moaning grace, before eating. "JIo and Ohaun coy Dopew," his reply, was, "spoakB better after we've got through eatin'." President Vau Cott then callod upon Dr. Behrends, but the only reply he got was, "I second tho motion." Before putting the motion to givo Dr.

Gatos a voto of thanks tho president made some remarks on the address, in the course of which he referred to the saying of Plato that the laws of Athens wero all good ones, bnt she needed one more, and that was a law to ouforoe all the good laws. That, ho said, seemed to him to be our great need. Tho motion was then put and carried and was promptly followed by a motion to adjourn. LOSING A VALUED COMRADE. Members of Uld 1 Hose Auvocia tlott Kccalllitjr Old 'lime.

Liberty hose association, of the Twenty sixth ward, is a relio of tho old town of New Lots, and the members, most of whom are young men, are active in keeping up the old assooiatione of the time of the volunteer fire department. Whon one of their comrades leave thoy generally signalizo his withdrawal from the clrclo in an appropriate manner. Suoh was the occasion last night, tho approaohing departure of H. Voorhis Conine for Chicago boing the reason for the gathering. Members and guests to the number of two dozen or moro gathered in the olub room, opposite the station house on Bradford street, and one of tbe most delightful evenings in tbo history of the club was experienced.

Edward A. Greusbaoh, on behalf of his fellow clubmates, presented to Mr. Conine a vory handsome inkstand and gold pen as a slight token of their regard for him. Mr. Conine was greatly surprised, and his silence was more eloquent than a speech possibly could have been.

Supervisor William Watson followed in an oloquent address, and Israel F. Fischer and W. H. Hyde also spoko. After Clarence Earl had Bung and performed some feats of ventriloquism and Profossbr Howard A.

Knutson mystified tho company in a short soanco of legerdemain, all went down stairs to partako of the collation provided. Whan tho banquet had boon finished Mr. Watson mado two or three mpre speeches, in which he expressed tho wish of tho entire assemblage in desiring for their departing oomrado a successful ontcome in his new undertaking. Others in tho company entertainod in various wayB, Israel F. Fischer taking a prominent part by bis imitation of Carmoncita in her wonderful skirt dance.

All the membora united in singing their old war Bong, How Are You, Boss Barry and thon ono of the most enjoyable affairs this famous organization ever had was brought to a delightful close. Thosofpresent included: John Mehrtens, Frederick Moore, Clarence Earl, Edward A. Grens bach, H. Voorhis Conine, William Watson, William Vessie, John E. Smith, William Earl, John Taylor, Israel F.

Fisoher, F. V. rMcGeehan, William J. Livingston, Michael Dnlk, Bernard Corrigan, Philip Post, John Fischer, G. Stuart Thatford, Henry Distler, Arthur F.

Moel ler, John Monell, D. B. Van Yleok, Howard A. Knutson, William Hyde, Bion Gronsbach, William G. Searly.

FINANCIAL CBI8I8 IX DCKS08 BUS. 33 Pabis, November 25. A dispatoh from Buenos Ayrea says finanoial oriflls prevails in that city. Several credit honfieM have closed. There was a tumult on the bourse, and the police were oallcdupon to quell the dia The Wallabout Commissioners Complete Their Appraisal.

Tbey Karon $700,000 at the TeUl Pric. $96,579 for tke ItarAi Hospital Plet About Tvre and a Half Acres. Mr. Hassan H. Wheeler, seoretary of the board of commissioners appointed under aot of con press by Secretary of the Navy Tracy to appraise the Wallabout market lands, yesterday forwarded the report of tho oommission to Secretary Tracy and to Mayor Chapin.

The board had until Do oember 5 to make a report, and are thus well ahead of time. Here is. the full text of their re turn: To Die Hotu Benjamin F. Tracy, Secretary of the JVouy To the Hon. Alfred C.

Chapin, Mayor of the City of isrooKum: Kins Pursuant to section 3 of an act of the senate and house of representatives of tho United States of America iu congress assembled, which act was approved July 2, 1890. tho undersigned, Andrew J. Perry, Hassan H. Wheeler and Joseph Bonjamin, were on the 6th day of September, 18t)0, appointed by the Beorolary of tho navy to appraise the lauds in tho first section of said act mentioned and described, to wit: "All that plat of land inoluded in tho prosout limits of said navy yard lyiug on the easterly side of Washington avenue, botwoeu said Washington avenue and the United States naval hospital land. Flushing avenue and tho Kent avenue basin, and iu addition thereto so much of tho aid United States naval hospital land as lies northerly and westerly of the following bounds, namely, a line extending from tho hospital boundary wall on Kont nvouuo basin parallel with that portion of Flushing avenue west of Ryerson street and distant therefrom one thousaud and Bixtyfeetto its intersection with the fence on the westerly border of said land; also a line extending thence in a southerly direction along Baid fenco and briok wall to tho intersection of the lattor with Flushing avenue." We severally accepted bucIi appointment and immediately ontered upon tho performance of tho duties thus imposed upon and accepted by ub, and from that time to the date of this our report have been eugaged in the btiHiaess of such appraisoment.

As a matter of fact wo state: First That surveys and truo maps or the land mentioned and described in said section 1 of Bid act were mado and given to us by and under the direction of the stciotary of the navy. Second That we have personally examinod all said lands, and also the contiguous and adjacent lands and streets and avenues and their general uses and purposes. Third That wo have made inquiry for and have sought and received information from documents in the government archives at tlio navy yard, and the muiiloipal and publio records, and documents relating to said appraised lands, and also to said adjacent lauds and their value. Fourth That wo have made inquiry of citizens who are owners and buyers and tellers of real estate in the vicinity of said lands and elsewhere in the city of Brooklyn, in respect to tho value of said lands in the Baid aot mentioned ajid described, and in respect to the value of adjacent lands, and have roceived instructive advioe and suggestions to whioh we have givon oarefnl consideration. Fifth That said lands altogether are in aroa 17 83 100 acres.

That the portion doaignated as United States naval hospital land is in area 2 40 100 acres. That tho remaining portion of the Said property is in area 15 .17 100 acres. Wo hereby deqlaro and fix and determine the value of the whole of said lands to be the sum of $700, 000. That of such sum tho value of the portion of tho United States hospital lands is $00 570. That the valuo of the remaining portion of said property is $003,421.

And we accordingly so find and appraise to wit, for the Uiiited Stat naTal hospital lands $90,570 Tho lomalning portion of uaicl properly Total 8700,000 We deem it withiu tho scono of our privilege in this report to bear witness to the faot that every officer at the navy yard, and every other person there employed whose service or attentions we in any way desired for the purpose of aid in our work, gavo the samo without reservo and with an pnioienoy worthy tho department of tho government In whioh tliey wore ongagod. Wo boar like witnDHB that the officers of tho city of Brooklyn and those employed iu theBevoral departments of tho eity government have rendered similar aid aud with liko courtesy and elttcionoy. For convenience of referonco we appond a printed copy of tho said act of congress. All of which is respectfully submitted. Signed Andhew J.

Pemiy. Hassan H. Wiieelkk. Joseph Benjamin. FUNERAL OF ANN SHELDON C003IBS.

Addresaeu by Jolin W. Chart wick, I), Thompaaa and Edgar Faivcctt. Funeral services preceding the burial of the late Mrs. Ann Sheldon Coombs wero held at the residence of Mrs. Sheldon, 8 South Elliott plaoo.

at 2 o'clock yesterday. Only the immediate rela. fives and most intimate friends of the family were present. The caskot containing the body was not opened, it being considered that those who know and lovod tho woman had best remember hor face as they saw it in life. Hoses were strown over tho caskot and a few beautiful floral designs, tokens of love from friends, were placed olose by.

Tho sorvioos wero oonduoted by the Bov. John W. Chadwiok, minister of tho Second Unitarian church, and addresses were delivered by Mrs. Coombs' friends, Daniel Greonloaf Thompson, lately the presidont of tho Nineteenth century club, and Edgar Fawoott. Mr.

Chadwick repeatod the Lord's Prayer and various passagOB of scripture and road brief selections from Mrs. Browning's "He Giveth His Beloved Sleep" and Georgo Eliot's "0 may I join the ohoir invisible!" He then said: Bad friends, thero are others here to day who will speak softly of the dead, friendB who knew hor well, who woro companions of hor hopes aud fears, her struggles and her victories, her strivings, disappointments, pains, and I must not keep them from you ovor long. For myself, ever sinco I heard of her so swift departure, I have found myself recurring to the time when Hhe was my little neighbor hero noon the city stroet this very street and would run up tome from her play to give me a pleasant greeting. And she has always had a pleasant greeting for mo from that day to this, and, though seldom meeting, we have always mot in the old way. nor amDitions and anxieties nave fallen away from her at snch times and left her a child again, at least in her simple frankness and while she has told me freely her thought, glad, I hare sometimes thought, that I could still believe some things which she could not.

Trying to think what sho would have me aay to yon to day if sho would have any word at all and if I did not feci that I had her permission I should not be hore; I am quite sure she would not hava ine blink the manner of her death. If any friend of hers had cone in this swift, sudden way, to us so terrible, and she could have Btood as I am standing hore, I think she would have bid the frionds be glad that the old thoughts concerning such a tragic end are vanishing away. It doesn't seem possible that men ever oould have looked on sirch a thing with blamo instead of with an infinite pity and regret, but we know they did. And it mado no difference whether the poor sufferer went with clear intelligence and deliberate purpose, or with clouded brain and reaBon shaken from her seat. Either way there if as only blame.

It was a crime to have the clouded brain, the unsettled mind. Now our friend had such satisfaction in any fading or dying out of suporstitlon, in any lifting of the burdens from man's heart, that she would have been very glad to make the application to a sorrow such as this; and so I make it, for her sake, asking you in tho midst of your great sorrow to rejoice that we can think of suoh an cud without any blame, with only pity that tho brain and heart were so overborne by real or imaginary woe that there was no other way. And in the case of our friend I think that we can see that tho distraction of hor life was part of its nobility, a sign of that. What purely physioal causes were operative for tho dethronement of her sovereign reason I do not nor do I know any wiser than mysolf in thiB regard, but so far as the causes were intellectual and moral is it not evident that she set for herself standards of excellence in intellectual and literary things to which Bhe was not able to attain 1 She might Batisfy others. Sho, did not could not satisfy herself; and her dissatisfaction shredded away tho Bilvercord of reason till it broke.

Whether with a moro positive and choerful faith ohe would not Have been able to bear up more bravely, she would not have "learned to labor and to waif I cannot say. it may oo mat cue burden of the mystery was heavier than she could bear. She had no capacity for self deceit. Sho could not think tho common thoughts of men and women in matters of religion and theology, and because she conld not she wonld not pretend that Bhe could. This is a burden laid upon many earnest natures in our time.

If the traditional creeds wero different from what they are theirs would be different. Those being what they are these ardent and impassioned natures reaoh from them sometimes with painTnl violence and what we call their doubt and unbelief is but a poor, stammoring way of offering a reality more satisfying to the intellect and more appealing to the heart than any fond imagination of the past. What this dear lady, of such aotive mind, suoh large intelligence, snch "generous ambitions, in her brave sincerity could not affirm, let us be glad we can affirm, if, haply and happily, it is so with us. Let us be glad that where she could not find we cannot lose the infinito Hfo, intelligence and love and let us trust she herself has found in death what life denied. For sorrows suoh as this are argmnents for the immortal life.

We need that balm for such searching wounds. The broken arcs'df earth plead for tbo perfeot round of heaven and with an eloquence that will not be denied. The failure and the disappointment here publish the hope of new and higher life wheiein to do network and win new friendship, love and joy. And so, for our friend, let ua dare to cherish tho unconqtiorablo hope which sho dared not cherish for herself. Let ub believe that, Bapt from the flokla and the frail, Wltk gathered power yet the same, FiercoB the keen seraphic flame From orb to orb, from vail to vail.

Mr. Chadwiok iritroduoed Mr. Thompson and added that at the conclusion of his remarks Mr. Fawcett would address! the gathered friends. Mr.

Thompson said; EULOQI BY DANIEL OBEENLEAlf THOMPSON. Into the silence our friend has gone; out from the confusion of voices, from the oeaseleBS striving of hands impotent to accomplish toeir work, from the agonies of thwarted endeavors, from tho weariness ana aespair oi spirits always baffled and yet forced by the energy of their own natnre forever to oontend and toil. There are some ia whom the eagerness of the soul to do whatever Its ideal picturing sets before it becomes bo great as to make the restraints of human conditions absolutely intolerable, to demand even the bursting of the bonds of tho flesh in order to escape a living death. Then life becomos constant torture without hope of alleviation. If tho doqr of the prison house do not open it will suraly break them down in that frenzy of deep emotion and that determination of strong will whioh sweeps everything before it like the waters of a great flood.

The spirit inoossantly cries out: "Ah, Love I could you and I with Him conspire To grasp this sorry scheme of things entire, Would not we shatter it to bits and then Ilcmold it nearor to tho heart's desire." "JRuDaOat" of Omar Khavvam. Our friend, though, was not of a melancholy, brooding disposition, Cheerfulness, vivacity, gladsomeness, wit, made her conversation habitually enlivening. Tbo: movement of her in tellect was quick and she had that bril lianoy expression, taot, that wide knowledgo of people and of things, that ready sympathy whioh mado her companion ship charming. Sho was fitted to shine and did Rhine in the social oirole. She attracted new Jtrieuiu totaar and.

retained, tau old oag, Hr Enjoy a Baaquet at the Hamil ton Club Booms. Bsscondantg of Hereei ef th American RerelHtlan and Tiieir Friends Talk of tfae Stirringr Times Attendant en the Great Kepublie's Birth. Tho Brooklyn sons of the revolution hold a reunion at the Hamilton club last night and after ovarything was over tho members prcaeut and their guests unanimously voted the affair the grandest kind of a success. A roception lasting several hours, in which the events of tho revolution and the eonneotion of the ancestors of tho mombors of tho society with it were discussed proooded the banquet. It was well on toward 1 1 o'clock before everything" was pronounced in readiness for the feast.

The dinner was laid in ono of tho smaller diniug rooms of the club on an upper floor and was all that heart could dosire in the way of a reoast. Hero are the names of thoso who sat down to it; Members of the Sons of tho revolution JameB Honry Morgan, Malcolm Henry Angol, Frederick A. Guild, Clarence W. Bowen, Matthew Hiuman, Arthur M. Hatch, Alexander R.

Thompson, William R. Thompson, W. H. Ford, Colonel Asa Bird Gardner, General Francis E. Pinto, Pcroy D.

Htirlbnrt, John A. Chrystie, John G. Marshall, Francis Skillman, Ludovio Bcnet, W. T. B.

S. Im lay, Daniel Treadwell Waldeu, Olarcuce G. Do Graw, Franois L. Hine, W. Irving Taylor.

Georgo M. Gardner, Alfrod Hodges, Charles E. Perkins, John L. Hill, Frank Squier, William Irwin Martin, Edward W. Tapp aud Henry Pratt.

Invited guests Bear Admiral D. L. Braino, ooinmandant Brooklyn navy yard; William Chilton E. Braine, Mr. Lawrence F.

Braino, Commodore Charles H. Loring, chiof engineer United States navy; Mr. William Lynn Koexc, of New York society of Cincinnati: Dr. Charlos H. Hall, Frederick 8.

Tallmadge, Colonel Floyd Clarkson, James M. Moutgomory, William Hamilton, John W. Huntor, and the Rev. T. Stafford Diowue, D.

D. It was a merry oompany, the entire informality of the occasion being hailed with delight by both members of tho society and their guests. It was held a high compliment to the chef of tho Hamilton club that his delicacies wore disposed of in remarkably short order and with a gusto. When cigars were lighted Mr. James Honry Morgan, chairman of the committee, opened the speech making, which was vory brief and informal with boiuo well timed remarks in which be folicitatod tho society upon their successful first reunion, and dwelt upon the significance of the name they bear.

The president of tho Sons of the revolution, Frederick S. Tallmadge, then spoke upon the Btirring events of the revolution and related in most witty style some aneodotes of ancestors who participated in tho struggle. Roar Admiral Braino, commandant of tho navy yard, spoke to "The and belied his own assortion that he was not a public speaker by warming to his subject in grand style, dwelling upon some of the famous exploits of Yankee cruisers in the olden time. Ex Mayor John W. Hunter talked about the "City of and was groeted with a round of applause that shook tho building.

Brooklyn wasn't muoh of a place during the revolution, he said, but there is none of her oiti zens however proud that need be ashamod of her now. The Rev. Dr. Oliarlea H. Hall, pastor of Trinity churoh, dealt with "Patriotism," with his usual eloquonco.

The gathering dispersed at midnight after singing "Auld Lang Syne." YOUNG MEN'S DfcMOOIUTIO OLUB. Sinrjlo Taxorm Take a Hand in Electing (few Officers, When Frederic W. Hinrichs, the president of tho Young men's Democratic club, called that imposing body of statesmen to order at 8:00 o'clock last night in its rooms on tho third floor of tho Hamilton building, 44 Court street, there wore just thirteen members present. The thirteen had thirty one officers to oloct, A president, livo vico presidents, two secretaries, a treasurer and an executive committee of twenty two. A printed ballot headed by Mr.

Hinrichs for presidont had been distributed to the thirteen, and they wore about to religiously vote it when cloven members of the Single Tax club who are also moinbers of tho young men's Democratic club sailed into the room. Mr. Edward Piorson, of tho number, said ho didn't believe it was in cumbont upon all to vote tho printed tickot, and, being assured by the chairman that it wasn't, tho voting proceeded. Frank P. Rand aud Dr.

Lorenzo Ullo wore appointed tellers and the result of the balloting showed that Single Taxer J. T. O'Neil was elected to the execntivo committee in tho stead of Thomas D. liambout, whoso name was on tho printed ticket, and that Single Taxer E. A.

Northrup was also elected to the executive committee iu the stead of Edward M. Crotty, whoso namo was on the printed tioket. Tho entire tioket, as elected, was as follows: President, Frederio W. Hinrichs: vico presidents, Benjamin B. Western, Abul Crook.

ThomaB C. Hoge, Henry F. Herkuor, Alaenon T. Bristow; seoretary, Robert McO. Collins; corresponding seorotary, Frederick B.

Bailey; treasurer, Peter J. Bratly. Executive committee James 0. Cleave land, Frodorick R. Lee, Archibald L.

Sessions, Henry Yongo, Louis C. Lindeman. Eniil Rose, John F. Foley. Warren 0.

Snellen, Winston H. Hagan, John Baker, James C. Houston, Cbarles Claghorn, Frank P. Rand. E.

A. Northrup, David Jacobson, Perry 0. Whiting, J. T. O'Neil, E.

Gaston Higgiubotham, George G. Simpson, Lorenzo Ullo, James K. Caldwell, Clinton H. Macarthy. The treasuror reportod that the receipts of the gonoral fund which did not include the campaign fundi wore $440.70, of which there was yot $20.25 in hand.

Benjamin It. Western reported that tho subscriptions to the campaign fund woro $842.32. Tho expenses had been $784.55, which would leave a balance of $57.77, but $48 which had been subscribed had not been paid, hence tho balance was but $9.77. On motion of Frederipk It. Lee tho campaign committeo was thauked aud discharged, after being instructed to get that $48 iuto the treas urer's hands.

DEPARTMENT OF ASTRONOMY, Itoffiilar monthly TOceliugr, Addrcsv by President Henry HI. Parktiurst. Tho regular monthly meeting of tho department of astronomy of the Brooklyn instituto was held last evening in the oflico of the institute on the sooond floor of tho Young Men's Christian Association building, 502 Fulton street. Professor Henry M. Parkhurst, presidont of the department, presided with Secretary Gardner D.

His cox recording. About fifty of the members were present. The meeting was the first of the season provided for under the now rules of the department, which Bet forth that a meeting of the scientific moinbers of the department shall bo held on the fourth Monday of each month for the discussion of subjects of interest mainly to the specialist. BeBide theso meetings a popular lecture is giveu before the department en tho second Monday of oaoh month. At last night's gathering Professor Parkhurst'ave a short talk on "The Measurement of the Stars." The lecture was technical throughout, but waa of deep interest to those present of a soiontiflc turn of mind and not a littlo diBonssion by various members followed.

ProfeBsor Parkhnm also announced that Garrett P. Serviss would soon begin a course of Bix illustrated leoturos before tlio department on astronomy. This is to bo a special course for the benefit of teachers and othorB who desire to study astronomy in a systematic way, or to obtain a general and comprehensive view of the present condition of astronomical science. The lecturos will probably ocuur in the atternoon, onoe a week. The subjects are as follows: "Tho History and Methods of Astronomical Befearoh," "The Sun," "The Planets," "The Moon," "Comets and Meteors," and "The Universe." Mr.

Serviss iB a lecturer well known to institute audiences and an authority on astronomical subjects. A GOOD CONCERT IN A GOOD CAUSE. Uormau Play aud Sing to Bcuefit a Gevtittue Family. A number of German musicians did a kindly thing in banding together and giving a concert last evening in tho Sunday school room of the Gorman Evangelical ohurch on Schermerhorn Btreet for the benofit of a deBtituto family. Tickets enough had been sold in a friendly way to fill tho chapel, aud the artists engaged provided a programme which gave all attendants a generous return for their money.

Tho volunteers embraced musicians of position liko Carl Fiquo, tho pianist; Mme. Baorer Zur Nioden, soprauo; Louis Mollonhauor, violinist, aud Dr. J. Schildge, baritone, aud names somewhat loss familiar to tho public, liko thoso of Messrs. Fischer, Mueller and Niemeyor, and the Missos Niemeyer.

Mme. Baeror Zur Niodou sang finely Victor Herbert's pretty ballad Dio Stillo Rose" and other songs. Messrs. Fiquo and Mollenhauer played some Chopin and Wagner numbers, and the other participants contributed interesting selections. The concert was successful in its charitablo as well as in itB musical aspect.

FOB FRIENDliESSWOUKSAHD CHILBUEN. There is a projeot on foot among the fashionable womon of the heights to hold a reception for the benofit of tho home for friendless women and children. Mr. aud Mr. D.

0. Lyall, of 240 Presidont street, have consented to open their private cloture gallery to the inspection of guests, and the ample parlors of their elegant residence will bo tho scone of what is expected to be a pronounced buocosb. This event will occur on December 11, afternoon and evening. THE BROOKLYN CANOE CLUB ETTUltTAlNH. The Brooklyn canoe club enjoyed the first of a sories of ontortainmonts at tho rooms, on Mon taguo Btroot, last ovening.

The affair was gottei) up in a roal camping out style and was a great success. The eatables wero cooked by gas logs and provod decidedly edifying. There was a large attendance of members and friends and all had a good time. Tho annual dinner of the oh Will bs held on January 18 and tlHranual tian. on February 89.

For the Twenty fourth Ward Hendricks Club. Mayer Chapin Formally Opon tk Organ izatiei's New Keoms oh 1'aeiflc Street. A Galherins That Included a Larsre NBBibsr of Prosainont Leonl Officials. The formal opening of the permanent home of the Thomas A. Hondricks club of the Twonty fourtb ward took plaoo last night, and the occasion attracted a gathering of Democrats that both in point of members and personal importance has seldonVbeon equaled in tlio history of Brooklyn.

Almost every local publio official from Mayor Chapin down was prosent and assisted in one way or another in the festivities of the hour. The club house of the latest addition to the list of local Democratic organizations is tho three story brown stone building 1.550 Pacific street, a few doom aboro Albany avenue. It has been leaBed for a term of yeara and fitted up regardless of cost. From top to bottom It has been furnished in the most elaborate stylo. The club came into boing on the night of March 3, in a small room iu the rear of a Twenty fourth ward cigar manufactory, and was a pronounced success from the It was intended as au auxiliary to the ward association.

Its membership roil, however, is not limited to residents of the ward in which it was organized. Any citizen of Brooklyn, of good character and believing the principles oi the Democratic party, is eligible for membership. Anions its three hundred and odd members alt cady enrolled arc many of the leading Democrats of the city. Tho house last night was thrown open from cellar to attio for the reception of guests. The opening creiiioiiieB were held on the parlor floor, which was prettily decorated with the national colors and potted plants and choice exotics.

A large oil painting of the late vice president of the United States, alter whom the club was named, adorned the front parlor wall over tho mantel piece. The rooms wcro literally packed with Democratic liehtsjn evening dress when a few minutes before o'clock President J.ihn Daly indicated that the time had arrived to formally dedicate the club to Democratic principles. After Seoretary McAveny had read letters and tele grains regrehing their inability to be present from Mrs. Thomas Hendricks. Governor Hill, St.

Clair McKelway, Thomas A. Kevins, Assemblyman elect Mortimer C. Earl, Mayor Patrick Gleason, of Long Island city, and others, Mr. Daly iu a brief address introduced Colonel Thomas A. limns to acknowledge on behalf of the club the gift of the portrait of the late vioe president from tho widow of the dead statesman.

Tho existence of the organization, Mr. Burns said, was and is a social necessity. Its origin wrb B0nu4hinE in the nature of an inspiration and yot no happier thought entered tho minds of its organizers than the selection of its name, for all tho wide ranee of names that had shed a luster upon the annals of the Democratic party tuere was not one that more entirely represented the spirit and purposo of the Democracy of tho age than that of Thomas A. HendrickB. Tho sneaker paid a glowing tribute to the memory of the deceased vico president and continued No better name can be pluced before our minds as a model and example for all the purposes for which this olub was called into existence, It is fitting.then, that a portrait of our groat prototype should adorn our walls.

Shortly alter nnrprgan ization a letter from a member of his family was received by the club. It road: William A. Hums, Chairman Board of Trustees Thomas A. Hendricks Club, Brooklyn. iV.

1 Dzab Silt Having lcarnoii of tho formation of your club, I thank you for the compliment you have paid my husband's name, I will send you ft portrait which I value very highly, thinking it r.n excellent likeness. Very truly yours, Eliza C. Hhsuihcks. Indianapolis, August 1890. Tlio generous, nelf sacrificing spirit which had fo conspicuously manifested itself during his iifetime'fonnd an echoing answer in the heart or the companion of his home: and so this mcgnifi cut work of art that hail adorned that home and brought consolation iu tho hour of bereavement and awakened happy memories of the past in the breasts of those who had been dear to him in life is cheerfully surrendered to the care and the admiration of those who have designed for his endearing fume an additional honor.

It, therefore becomes my pleasant duty to prosont to thin club, on behalf of Mrs. Hendricks, this portrait of her late liuaband. Chairman of the Entertainment Committee Park Commissioner George A. Brower then introduced Mayor Chapin, amid a hurricane of applause. Tho mayor acknowledged the warm reception and complimented the founders of the club on tho substantial result of their efforts to get together a Democratic social organization.

It was an accomplished fact, the chief magistrate added, that all true Democrats were interested in. The club had been organized in a ward in which there was great opportunity for earnest work and he felt confident that the or ganization would accomplish a great deal of good for tho Democratic party. Tho Hendricks club bad come into tho field in tho interests of a party that stood for home rnlo and for free and fair elections, couductod by the officers and under tho laws of tho country. It was the party of tho people and needed the assistance of just such young blood as was infused in the Hendricks club. The mayor applauded tho selection of tho name of the opsonization and incidentally traced the history of the late vice president from tho day of his first appearance iu politics, at the age of 23, as an inexperienced youth in his state legislature, to his death, forty fire years later, while occupying the second highest position in the gift of the American people.

The new organization, the mayor said, hsd como into existence at a time when its influence could be made far reaching. The present was a most important era in tho history of the Democratic parly. It had in one Jump regained a lost power, and with the aid of suoh organized bodieB as tho club whoso guest he was it conld retain coutrol of that power for years to come. AU over tho city the wore organizing just such bodies of workors, while their political enemies wero in a demoralized state. He had every reason to behove that the Thomas A.

Hendricks club of the Twenty fourth ward would bo in the future an important factor in local politics. When the applause that groatod the mayor's remarks had subsided Congressman Felix Campbell, Congressman elect David A. Boody, Police Juatioe Thomas J. Konna, Sheriff elect Courtney and others predicted in brief addresses a brilliant fulurc for the new club. Then an adjournment was taken to tlio diningroom, on the second lloor, where a Bumptuous repast was served.

Subsequently an impromptu musical programme was rendered, which was contributed to by (Sheriff elect Courtney, Christie Coates and others. The guests present included Mayor Chapin, Congressman Felix Campbell, Senator McCarren. J. Madden, District Fire Engineer Denis McGroarty, Thomas T. Tracy, Supervisor French.

Superiule udent Campbell, Polico Commissioner Hayden, ex Register Hugh McLaughlin, Corporation Counsel Jonks, Tax Collector Alden S. Swan, County Treasurer Harry Adams, Frank X. McCaffrey, Alderman Edward C. Murphy, Police Justice Thomas J. Kenna, Congressman elect D.

A. Boody, Sheriff elect Courtney, Warden ratriok Hayes, James Bhevlin, Justice A. H. Goetting, Justice John I'etterson, Excise Commissioner Hchltemann, Ex Postmaster Joseph Houdrix, Halsejr Gorwiu, Dr. C.

J. Latts, Commissioner of Jurors William A. Furey, Coronor George H. Lindsay, District Attorney Iiidgway, Supervisor at Large John A. Quiniard, Police Justico Walsh, Judge Henry A.

Moore. The officers of the club are John Daly, president: Edward A. Gavs aud John F. Mur p'jy, vico presidents; Thomas Powderly, treasurer, and John F. Gregory and John Mc Avony, secretaries.

The entertainment committee consisted of Georgo V. Brower, Will jam A. Burns, 0. A. Nelson, Jaines A.

Ball, John F. Gregory, Albert Hawks aud Edward A. Lake. TWELFTH WARD DEMOCRATS. 'j fcjo "Jlook" Want, to Hake Dmi O'Reilly a.

Judge, In the absence of Alderman Michael Coffey the meeting of the Twelfth ward Democratic association was presided over last night by Vice President M. Francis Looney. The meeting was in Sullivan's hall, 358 Van Brunt stroet. Tho distinguished J. Vincent Scully, of the city clerk's of iee.

was secretary. After the usual routine business Anemblyman John Kelly, said to be tho handsomest man in the ward, aroic. Ho said it was highly desirable that the successor to Judge Courtney should be like him, a man who would reflect credit upon this great city of ours and upon the Democracy which has been intrusted with its proper government. In Danioi O'Reilly, the speaker said, the Twolfth ward Democratic association saw a man who possesses overy requisite for tho position, a man who ia able, honest and a true Democrat. Mr.

Kelly said ho didn't wish to reflect upon tho othor ooudidates for the oflico, but ho was confident there was none whose appointment would give better satisfaction than Daniel O'Reilly and none whose appointment would be more snroly ratified by the people at the polls when tho office again became elective. Mr. Kelly then offered resolutions recommending Mr. O'Reilly to the kind consideration of Mayor Chapin and th leaders of the Democratic party. The resolutions were adopted.

THE ALABAMA SKXATOKSIHP. Montgomery, November 25. The Democratic caucus to noininato a United (jtate senator met again last night. Several ballots were taken, Sonaior Pugh gaining ton. The last ballot stood; Pugh, 5 Kolb, 87; Seay, 25; Watts, 7.

A motion to adjourn until to morrow nieht was then carried 83 to 60. Tho two houses will ballot separately to morrow. It is not probablo that a majority will be cast in both houses for oither candidate. A god majority of the senators favor Mr. Pugh.

Tho fourth annual ball of tho ccrontric en RiueerB tiJsooiatlon No. 2, of Brooklyn, was held last evening at Turn hall, on Greenpoint nvonue. The gatffcrlng numbered over fifty couples and tho nljrfit was morrily paMSd, If time permitted I should be glad to dwell more particularly upon Mrs. Coombs' accomplishments in literature that remarkable poem, the "Bosicrtieian," that well constructed story, A Game of Chance," the good desoriptive work and uniquo characters in the "Garden of Armida." the essays and addresses I have heard, of whioh one on George Eliot, read before the Nineteenth century club, was particularly beautifulbut I prefer to emphasizo the ethical traits of her charaoter, because they wore foromost and possessed hor mind. When I first knew her alio was greatly interested in philosophy, and waB forming with much enthusiasm what de MauDas sant calls so aptly her "illusion" of life.

She had not passed the time "When meadow, grove and Btream, Tho earth and every common sight To hor did seem Appareled in celestial light The glory and the freshness of a dream." But lifo was beautiful to her and she was strong in hor purpose to do something for humanity. This appears in the prefaoe to "Ab Common Mortals." lou aud she says, "passing on our careless way through the world, by our conscious adoption of a rule of conduct loss than the highest, by our easy conformity to things as they aro, our half hearted effort for things as they should be aro helping to breed the moral miasma, whioh subtly steals into tho fino constitution of the young souls about us, enfeebling and checking tho free growth of right instinct, until at last the Sasaionato protest against wrong is changed into ull acquiescence, aud tbe voices that once cried with tho teacher, 'Be ye murmur with fatal resignation tho proverb ever on lips stiffening in moral paralysis 'In Bome bo as the No such moral miasma ever pervaded the mind of Ann Sheldou Coombs. If it had, she would havo been alivo to day. The fact that she could not alter tho hard conditions, that sho could do so little to set tho world aright was tho great burden Blio could not bear. Sho oame, even so early in life, to feel througli and through tho doapair of which she herself wrote long before Bhe fully experienced it.

"Life has grown gray," sings the poet, "Tho lamp of the present burns low; Tho light of the future, uono know it. The past a lost glory dotn show; We drag through our pallid existence, We grope through the gloom of to day; The light that shines on from tho distance, But deepens tho shade of our way." To our tribute of loving affection and to those unexpressed memories, in which the lifo that is gone becomes sanctified henceforth iu our own liveB, we may for the sake of the living add a word of reflection, which innst isBue in the injunction to resist this terrible pressure of modern city life the urgency to seize tho moment and to put forth auperhumau efforts to do what we cannot. Bather let us seek calmer moods and learn to conserve, to make haste slowly, to understand that however little we do wo still aro doing somethiuor. that lonir life is itself a crown of glory and that the little tilings of our past can us maue oy oiu age to accumulate a mnu oi satisfying happiness. "The thnnpht, nf ftrtf rmnt.

vAara in ma flnth hvAert. Porpetual benediction; not indeed, In that whioh is most worth to be blest Delight and liberty, tho simple oreed of childhood, whether busy or at rost. With new fledged hope still fluttering iu his bro.iHt: Not for these I raise Hie song of thanks and maipn: But for those obstinate questionings Of sense and outward things, Fallings from us, vanishing, Blank misgivings of a creature Moving about in worlds not realized, High instincts, before whioh our mortal nature Did tremble like a guilty thing surprised But for those first affections, Thoso shadowy recollections, Which be they what they may, Are yet tho fountain light of all our day, no yet a master iignt oi ail our seeing, Uphold us. cherish, and havo nownr tn m.akA Our noisy years seem moments in the boiug Of tho eternal silence; truths that wake To perish never Which neither listlessness, nor mad endeavor, Nor man nor boy, Nor all that is at enmity with joy Can utterly abolish or destroy." So, thon, my friends, "What though the radiance which was once so briirht Be now forever taken from our sight, We will vetntrivo to find, nnnh nenmvlinir tn bin own habit of thonght, "Strongth in what remains behind In the primai sympathy Inch having been must ever hn. In the soothing thoughts that spring Out of human suffering.

In tho faith that looks through death, lu years that bring the philo.iophic mind." I1E3IABKS OF EDOAB FAWOETT. Mr. Fawcott's address was as follows: It waB my good fortune to meet quite ofton in during the previous summer this brill iant and woman whose sorrowful eudiuff we are hero gathered to monirn. Though my acquaintance with Mrs. Coombs had been oor dial and even intimate durms nrovinnn mnnthn.

new chances woro now afforded me of studying tbe full beauties ot hor character. And first of all I wonld say that what Btruck mo as the cljief charm sho possessed was hor wonderful blending of intellect and hoart. She showed suoh breadth in both as to give her personality a kind of splendid candor, like that of ocean or sky. Certain teachers and thinkers were for this reaaon disliked by her, Bince her intellect saw the falsity of thoir views while her heart felt iL Certain others from a like cause were enthusiastioaliv lovod, aud it was always far easier for hor t6 admire and cheriBh, I foiind, than to condemn or denounce. In all my social intercourse with her I oaunot recall a eiuglo uncharitablo word having fallen from her Iids.

Her wit nlaverl ltimhnnt and vivid ovor the follies of human nature, but was nevtr a wit mac wouuueu or even stung. Her humor, harmless as sunshiue and often equally rioh, lighted the somborness of many large and serious thoughts. But these thoughts woro never morbidly gloomy, for though she confessed her despair at solving the vast mrsterr which overahadown un all. Imr warm, living pity for tho struggles and martyrdoms of hor fellow creatures cleft the darkness of that despair with a streak of gold. Considering hor comparative youth, she had road far more than most women of her time and worldly place, and in reading as in observing the Bwiftness of hor judgments only matched her keenness.

It was she who declared ot tho novelist, Tolstoi, that he was a "reactionary conservative," a definition of such exouisi.e aptness that no fitter one could possibly bo employed. Bespeeting tho worth of her own literary work sho was modest even to a fault; and once when I spoko to her of the strong humanity in page after page ef "As Common Mortals." aud si' the choice nnrl Invnlv regard for Italian laudscapo and locale iu "Tho Garden of Armida," she answorod me with a dubious and wistful shake of the head: "I think that I havo not found my truo vocation yet. I question if it is at all in writing. I wish to perform some real ethical service to my kiud, and it seems to me that perhaps I may do bo more potently in some other way than with my pen." Here I Bonght to convince her that sho was wrong, and that tho abundant Drnminn of hat three accomplished books would bo nobly redeemed in those that she was yet to write. This promise has been left but too fatally unfulfilled! Yet not for an instant must we, who now croup about hor wan, pathetic clay, believe that thiswise and Btately intelligence ever willinc ly sought its own ruin.

Let us rather bow in a very ecstasy of mty before tho magnitude of her misfortune, clouding, as it has done, faculties which we so lately know aud prized in all their native splendor and destination, lo tne stricKen nearts of those kindred whom she leaves, this insidious malady (which parchauco had for days twiuod itself about her being liko tho coils of au invisible ser pent) must indeed bear an untold anguish of buock. nut alter an, nowevor we me, as aio we au must, death uuilils us the one same straight door of egress, as birth builds us for iugresa tho one same straight uoor. xet dancer things land let thiB thought console us I) might havo happenod to her whom wo hero bid farewell, than even such oaiam.ty as we now deplore. Tho horrors of a lingering bod of death wero snared her, and who of us now gathered here has not seen some loved face shrink and whiten from an all too gradual decay The sweet rest she gains must elp tlrosB whom it most fiercely bereaves to endure the terrible suddenness of its coming. And as for tho nnachiovort propuecv of hor great talents aud lovoEome character, this must lie pictured like a phantom photograph on the sensitive camera of onr affections nono tho less a treasured souvenir becauso regret alono has wrought it than it would have beou if momory herself had shriuod it there, with an oqual revereiioe, an equal desert I At the close of the services Mr.

Chadwiok emphasized the moral earnestness of Mrs. Coombs and asked her mourning frionds to make thom selves ministers of peaoe and consolation to those who bad been most bereft. Ho then repeated the beautiful hymn, "Father, in thy mysterious presence kneeling," and couoluded the service with a benediction. The interment was at Fountain Hill in Greenwood. THE CHECK WAS WORTHLESS.

William F. Shaw Accused by Bntchcr Uud. On October 38 'William F. Shaw, a young man residing at 100 Bergen street, bought a quantity of meat from Conrad Xind, a wholesale butoher doiug business at 402 Atlantio avenue. Ho gave in payment a oheck for the amount of $34.05, on the Nassau national bank.

Lind deposited the chook, but several days afterward it was returned to him as worthless. He refrained from getting a warrant, thinking that the oheck would be made good, until yosterday, when he made tho necessary complaint. Directive Sergeant Borke took Shaw into cus today yesterday afternoon. He was arraigned before Justice Tighe this morning and held for trial. DB.

KOOH'S CUKE. The r.OBjr Island College Hotipital Watchiuar Its Proffreas. The faculty of the Long Island college hospital havo been oloaely observing the progress of Koch's method of treating tuberaulosis so far as it has been given to the profession and tbe publio by Koch, and have thoroughly considered the question of sending a representative to Berlin. In their judgment this would be inexpedient and of no avail at the present time. They are watoh ing developments and have arrauged to be noti fied of ovents in Bsrlm, and the moment that it is deemed advisable they will send Dr.

Joshua M. Van Cott, adjunot professor of pathology in the college, who waB recently a student in Kooh's laboratory. fc T1IK HAKCHGSTGB HABTIB6. Under the presidenoy of P. Morrlsaey tho twenty third anniversary of what the Irish people oonsidor the Judioial murder of Allen, Larklu and O'Brien in Manchester was celebrated last evening.

Hibornia hall, on Gold street, was. tho scene of the oocaBlon, and sDeeohes were made by John J. McGinnoss, F. J. Cribben, John Gallo uhfir nnrl others, xiia jGmmeiD trnaras.

nnm tho command oi uapiaia james neoaao, prfjHBt. 1.