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THE BBOOK LYK DAILY EAGLE. 3STEW YOBK, THUBSDAT, APBIL 7, 1898. MISCELLANEOUS. PARIS FASHIONS UP TO DATE. MISCELLANEOUS.

(From Yesterday's New York Evening Post.) OBJECTIONS FE0M JUNTA. would be too high minded to influence the result ot the plebiscite of which I have spoken, as tho sequent of occupation without recognition. But has not the United States corrupt elections in its own borders 7 How could it guarantee an absolutely fair and unbiased election in Cuba? Shall it set up for the Cuban people a standard of purity at the ballot box which its own more enlightened citizens have not been able to obtain? "'The mistake of the United States is in treating the Cubans as children instead of men fighting for liberty, and prepared to keep up the conflict to th death against whosoever opposes their one object. We should Infinitely prefer hands off than that the United States should intervene without recognition of Cuban independence. There are 10,000 Cuban guerrillas to oppose such intervention.

But, of course, we hope for better things. We expect, even, that Congress will upset this clever scheme of Spain and our executive and declare, first, our independence and then intervention to secure it." Washington, D. April 6 When the remarks of Mr. Rubens, counsel for the Cuban Junta, were shown to Secretary Long he declined to make any statement in connection therewith, saying it was a matter for the President, and that be was not at liberty to speak on that phase of the Cuban question. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PLANS.

From the Eagle Paris Bureau, 2G Rue Cambon, though the courtesy of Abraham Straus. White lace dress, lower part of sleeves, lower part of waist and upper part of skirt of embroidered light blue velvet. Fac sisiii.e signature of Chas. H. Fi.etciies is on the wrapper of every bottle or Castoria.

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria. When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria. When she became Miss, she clang to Castoria. When she had Children, she gave them Ca9toria. Antonijti Pore Olive Oil.

known ai the best lor salads for the last forty years. AK Grocers and Drngglsts. MARRIED. BROWN WIIjLIAMSON On April 6. lisDS.

by the Rev. N. Pearse, MARIA WILLIAMSON to OLARBNCE S. BROWN, both ot Brooklyn, N. Y.

MDWIS KOSSON On Tuesday, April 1SSS, by the Rv. W. G. Ivir, 'STBLiLA O. K3SON to OHIA'PJIBS LEWIS.

DIED. BOOTH In Brooklyn, April 5. of pneumonia, WILLLVM L. BOOTH, son of the late William D. Booth of New York.

Fun'eral services at his late residence, 3T9 Clinton st, Thursday evening, at 7 o'clock. Interment at Bridgeport, Friday morning on the arrival of the 10:03 train from New York. (Bridgeport, papers please copy.) BYRNES Suddenly, on April 5, MARGARET, beloved wife ot Miles Byrnes, at her residence, 25 WyckofC at. Funeral, Friday. 2 P.

M. CAMERON On Sunday, April 3, at Denver, CHARLES son ot the iatio Angus and Elizabeth C. Cameron. Funeral services at his late residence, S1G High st, Newark, N. on Saturday, the 9th at 2 P.

M. Friends ot the family are invited; to attend. COFFIN On Tuesday, 0th instant, ELIZABETH BATCH, widow of the lats John F. Coffin, in the 83d year ot her age. Interment will take place at Athens, N.

on Friday next. (Aithena and Hudson papers wHl please copy.) COOXAN On 'April THOMAS, beloved son of Ann anrd the late Patrick Coonan. (Relatives ana friend are Invited to attend his Cunvral from 'his late residence, 76 Nassau on Saturday, April at 2 V. M. Interment In Calvary.

DANIEL On April S. 1S9S, at Liberty. N. IRVING DANIEL, In the 31th year of his age. Funeral services at the residence of his parents.

COS West Eighth st, Plainfield. N. Friday' April at 3 P. M. DEVITT On Wednesday, April at iter residence, 224 ElSh'th st, Mrs.

BRIDGET DEVITT. Funeral Friday at 2 P. M. DE VOE On Wednesday, April 6. HAROLD BISSETT, eldest son of Edna Dyas and Winchester De Voe.

aged 2 years 4 months. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral on Thursday evening at o'clock, 7S5 McDonoush st. FARRELL On Thursday, April 7, 1S9S, CATHARINE) GILBERT FARRELL, beioved wife of John Fairrell. Funeral from her late residence, 0G Truxton st, on Sunday. April 10, at 2:30 o'clock.

Interment In Holy Cross Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers. (FBLDHiUS On Wednesday, April JS9S. DUED RIOH II. helove a fcusbanJ.

of Kaitharlwa Kattenhood, aged 31 years, 6 months, 11 days. Funeral en Friday, Ap.r.il S. 1S98, at 2 M. from Ws late residence. 39 Van Voorhis st.

Relatives and friends, also Al etnania Lodg i.W. Tin. F. and A. are respectfully Invited.

Interment in. Lutheran Cemetery. FLETCHER On Wednesday. April G. MARY ANN, widow of the iate Joseph C.

Fletcher, in the 76th year of her Funeral services on Saturday, April 9. at 1 P. at the residence of her son, George H. Fletcher, 615 Greenwood av, Windsor Terrace. FiRUACF (Fell asleep in Jesus, ait his residence, 203A Dewls av, in Ills 33d year, PifftblP FRitJAUF, beloved husband of Estella G.

Fruauf. Services Thursday evening, 8 P. IM. Funeral private. OEJBRiKEN 'Suddenly, on ThurBday, April 7.

IMS. IMIEITA, DlWed rwWe of Geerdt Geerken', at her reldenoe, 88 Tompkins av, Brooklyn' N. Y. Notice of funeral hereafter. GTOfZENiHAUSER On Wednesday, April 6, in the 82d year of her age, MARIE widow of the late Anthony J.

GunEfmhauser, at the residence of her daughter, A. J. Jackson. 7 Alice court. Funeral private.

JOHNSON On Tuesday. April JOSEPH JOHNSON, in the 61st year of his ae. Relatives and friends aro Invited to attend the funeral services on Friday evening, April 8, at his late residence. 405 Cumberland st, at 8 P. M.

Interment Saturday morning, at 9:50 o'clock. HE COUNT On Wednesday. April 0. MARY E. LE COUNT, beloved wife of George H.

Le. Count, In her B2d year. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services, at her late residence, 128 Penn et, Brooklyn, Friday evening, at 8:15 o'clock. Interment at convenience of family. LGR'ETZ On Wednesday, Aprtl 6, 1S9S, ADRIA.N M'AOOTE LOR'ETZ.

belovvd daughter of Albert anil May CLoretz, at 5G 'Monroe sit, aged 3 years, 10 months. Notice of funeral hereafter. (New ark, Altoaray and (M'as sachusert'S papers pleaae copy.) LOTT Ait L. eudd.cn.ly, on Tuesday, A'prl! 5, 1S9S, GEORGE LOTT, husband of the late Phebe A. Lot in the 71st year of his age.

Funeral from Ms la'te residence. Kings Hig'h wey, Flatl aiMls, on Friday, April at 2:30 P. M. IPEDK JSuddenly, on Wednesday. lApril 1SS8, MIAIRY CBM.MA, wife of Orai les 'A.

Peck earl daughter of Hie late Jose ph Oliver. iFuneral services will Tie held at her late resi denice, 5G3 Madison st, Brooklyn, Saturday, April 9. 1S93, ai 2 o'clock. Fi'lends and relatives are respecfffull Invited to attend. PRI CHARD On Wednesday, April 6.

JAN'E ANNA SCRT MSER. widow of the late William Henry Prichard, In her 85th year. Funeral services at ohe residence of her son, the Rev. Aucrustus B. Prlchard, 79 Van Slclen av.

Brooklyn. Friday. April at 5 P. M. Interment at Pleasant Valley, Dutchess County, N.

Y. Please omit flowers. THUIRBiER On Wednesday. 'April 6, after a brief illness, EXiLTOT BA'BCOCK, son of the late Bdftha Babcock anU Ira Edward Thurber, In the 35rh year of Ms age. Frlenlds and relatives are Invited to attend the funeral eervlce at the reWence of his aunt, 140 Remsen St.

on Saturday afternoon, April 9, at 2 o'clock. THLIRBER Ve'teran Association, Company Twenty third Regiment, N. G. N. Y.

Members of this rassoclarion are hereby notified of the death of ELLIOT B. THURBBR, and Invited to. attend the funeral services at the resWe nioe of Wis aunt. 140 Remsen rtx, on Saturday afternoon, April 9, at 2 o'clock. W'M.

EVEiRIDBLL, Presiden C. (H. Keutgen, Setaresary. WYMAN Entored into r('t after a Mmterme illness, on Thursday, April 7. MARY FRANCES POLLARD WYMAN.

Ji the 53d year of her are. Notice of funeral iireaftr. There are three conditions: When the blood is poor; When more flesh is needed; When there is weakness of the throat or lungs. There is one cure: that is Scott's Emulsion. It contains the best cod liver oil emulsified, or digested, and combined with the hypophosphites and.

glycerine. It promises more prompt relief and more lasting benefit in these cases than can be obtained from the use of any other remedy. $oc. all druggists. SCOTT BOWNE, Chemists.

New York. MIDWEEK. THEATER NOTES. Opera in English the Topic of the Hour. New Play of Mrs.

Fiske's and Ada Rehan in Brooklyn. As the advertising columns cf u'aa Eagle indicate the war between the English opera companies is on very promptly, and judging by all both are pretty t'horoughly excited. All his looks funny to an outsider who realizes that Brooklyn is not particularly (. oneerneil with the names of trhlngs but is interested in the quality ol performance which the companies, put up. If that is good they are both of them likely to come out well in spite of present nervous tremors.

The finality of t'he performances can only bo judged as they came along. The on Company at. the Grand Opera House, ilio only one yet. hi the lipid, is doing 'eil enough to deserve uj. ress.

ulihougb it rnt thruuxh an internal calamity the othe which iilrinvst elix cd the Iheat iiigiii. Uiard. who is in priva axon, went down with her bus' their loiiK Island rann on Sature stayed over Sunday, making plans summer crops. On Sunday or Mom itiK they look a drive, in the which t.ouk a slijrbt was nr.t alarmed and sar.ir Lucia a. iiizjMi both on Monday niKht.

although was another Stituuzza in the company. Tuesday morning, however, t.he doctor at. her bedside at the Clarendon lighting pneumonia and Mr. was scouring the city l'or a woman who could sing Lmcia. In i he afternoon he found Mme.

Sassier, who knew ih. part In French hut only a Utile of it in Knglish. She plunged in Tuesday night without a rehearsal ami go; through, to the sat istraci Ion or the audience and the Immense relief or the management. She rang Lucia yesterday aPternc on very well an 1 acini it with more fire than the part usually gets, while Miss Thorne proved an in trres.tlng Sant.uzza and a valuable member or the company. To night Mtne.

Le Sassier experts to know the part In English ami she has adiled to the company. week Miss Diard win be singing again, the company will be heard tihe tuni fi'l (Jiiveite," and it is sare lo say ha'! the ami score of th at. opera have not had such a pei rerinance here as they will get then in a long, long time. Tlie triple allia.n, or Lillian Russell. DeKa Fox and Jefferson De Angelis will lie united again Menluiik next v.

cek In "The YV.i. ding Lay." This, with 'the tnu: tl' al features of "The Mallet (Hid," which continues at the Col'ir ibta, with "Olivette" at the (Irani! House and three local coni i i of considerable importance, will make Baxter week as musical as a c.iitervaloiy. Dramatically the chief vetit on this iiie of tile river will be the iippcnr.ui'.c of Ada Kira.Y. and the Daly company lor pcrfomiiiiif 03 at the Academy on Thur. night they will jda rhe Conn try tiirl." which has been om of their big successes at tl ir ljroad way heater lilts winter: on Friday the bill will be School for rf.

amlal." aiid at both performances 011 Saturday 'The Taming of the Shrew" will be giv. n. The chief drama li event for gicrjcr city will be the production the Filth Avenue oT two new plays by Mr. Fisr. Otic of these is "Love Way." by Marneerii Mer rinston.

is another vm in i from the German original from which Miss took "A Right to Happiness." that Mrs. Fiske nsed CM he road la year. has been vigorously cot: 'ensi rl ami lengthen ceded by "A Hi; of lli ringer, which litis In London. ii triil will tie pre t'heist by Mrs. layej for a jear In Tin Rije.u next week wlil "McFafen' Row ol' Flats." in Cup IHM's company.

The Cayety next nock wiil have "Uncli Tom's Cabi'i" in the new version by the Har Itins and Har'ouur Company. Not. many people v. ho know all ab. ntt N.

S. Wood a.s "The Hnv Le ect ive," know that when he isn't acting In is a very quiet, unobtrusive resident Halscy street. That is the case, however, and next we when he plays "Out. In the Streets" 111 the I'ark he will have the luxury or sleeping under his own roof tree. Tony Pastor's Company, the Rogers Hi ejthers.

will be at Hyde A lieiitnau's next week. Miar o's City Club will be at the Star next week. Will H. Fox in his Paddy v. hiski act will Ifad the bill at the ISrosklyn Music Hall next week, ami with him will be I.

villa Harry and (icorgo Felix. The April number r. the Musical Record out) contains 11 reh.t.Tkably fine inset picture or s'oil, the eminent American contralto. EASTER TEA AND SALE For the Benefit of the Neighborship Settlement at Greenpoint. The Faster tea and sale held yesterday afternoon at tin home of Mrs.

Sidney V. Lowell, Columbia heights, for the benefit, or the Settlement in fircenpoint, was a brilliant, suci i ss. Plants, chocolate, candy. Faster novelties, cakes, foreign photographs and casts, sofa pillows, tea. lemonade anil fancy articles were ilispos 'd and the drawing room, library and dining room or the residence were 1 ransrormeil Into a very busy mart.

The artistic arrangement or tho dif ren nt tables and tho ingenious forms of decoration won; a special feature of interest. From until and until the sale eontitiiKd and sex iety's representatives from Heights and Hill contributed toward the substantial sum that was realized for the philanthropic, enterprise that is so admirably conducted under the leadership of Mlvs (jvingtou, at I'M Franklin strei The. plants, which were disposed of at. current prices, proved fme of the best, Handsome sofa pillows of every style and shape were piled up In two fancy Mexican hammocks and found many ready buyers, as ilid also the dainty little trill! suggestive of the season, which wi re arranged nearby. One table was given over io a display of band wrought Iron candlesticks, which were handsome and he xjc.

usive. The randy, tea and chocolate table; wen; largely patronized and the artistic plaster casts and photographs were by no mentis overlook! d. The sale was given under tkf pa mage of Mrs. William M. Van Mrs.

Daniel Chaunccy, Mrs. Samuel 1 Jmig'nt. Mrs. John Cibb. Mrs.

Sidney V. Lowell. M' s. Frederick W. Muss, Mrs.

Frederick IS. Pratt end Mrs. Ci. orge P. Stock well.

In charge of th various tables were; Cil Marvin. M.s Iti Ai I T. ii. Mr Mi IUs Jt. 1 y.

1 Ira Killer, Mls i It 1 i 1' MI. li Ml. T. i Mi. r.

lev. Miss Van Wa.rn n. irn.i:.. MI09 Miss II. MIh Mr.

.1. lc. i 1 fie And il. .1 MIiw r. Mi I rn Mi O.miiy Miss Mry K.ir.

Mi ai 1 M1s IN Ice. Mis i Tea Mini I il. i Miss Aim! Kloili.ilt. Mi. Alt ii Mis Lee.

1 ker.sein. i "or lwn JI." llar. i tw Mi. Mali I I K.iai. Sefa Mis A itj.tr Mis.

Mi (JIM Mish Sik. r. Ml. i Mi Mif i n. L.in Miss ly.hrl lVnrnV.l, Miss Clara Packard.

SU. IU Va TUlan. SPRING SHAPES. Knox Hats. Absolutely Correct.

COMING EVENTS. The annual eritertalnm ent and reception of Brooklyn Olty lodge Xo. 570, Knights ot Honor, will be held at the Atheneum, Artlantic avemie, corner ot Clinton street, Monday evewlns, April 11. The progressive euchre and dance of De Long Council N'o. 723, R.

will take place at the Knapp Mansion, Bedford avenue and Ross street, Friday evening. April 15. The Juvenile Temple GoMen Star No. 308. I.

O. 5. will give an evening's entertainment at its rooms, 1,804 BusTuwick avenue, Friday, April 15. at 7:30 P. jr.

Olan JIoDonald N. 33, Order of Scottish Clans, will be held at the Johnston Building, corner ot Fulton Btreet and Flatbush avenue, on Friday evening, April 15. at o'clock. The Swedish Glee Club of Brooklyn will give a concert and reception, Saturday evening, April at Tammany Hall, Fourteenth Manhattan. regular meeting the Grand Street Board of Trade will be held on this evening at the board rooms, 22S Grand stree't, this evening.

Th annual dinner and reunion of the Alumni iAss oclatton of the Boys' High School wilt be next Thursday evening, April 14. In the Hotel Si George. It is expected that Justice Martin J. Keogh of the Supreme Court, ex Mayor David A. Doody and ex Counsel Joseph A.

Burr will be among the speakers. Lieutenant U. G. McAJexander, one of the officers stationed at Governor's Island, will give an eudress In the chapel of the Xew York Avenue E. Church to morrow evening at 8 o'clock, under the auspices of the ICIpwortfi League, oh "The United States Army." The Debating Club the Greenpolnt Branch, young Men's Christian Asociatlon.

will hold a meet ins Mils eveivlns In the Association rooms, on Manhattan avenue. The question of pensioning common seamen after a service of twenty years will be debated. HOTEL ARRIVALS. Clarendon O. O'Keere, Ottawa, Canada; Beckley, Burlington.

J. I). Thompson, J. Chicago. D.

Howell. Knne. Pa T. W. Harris.

J. H. Sutterlc. Philadelphia. i.

Johnson. V. H. Greene. Vv F.

Holland Itoston, D. J. Mack. Springfield, D. Morton.

A. H. Morton, Newark. N. J.

Miss M. Kefney and sister. Plalnftelil, .1 Mr. rind Mrs. U.

T. Black. liaysoort, 1,. I. V.

Lane. Manorvllle. L. J. Holman, Rochester.

N. Y. 13. Jose. Mrs.

Hubbard, Mrs. Kussiei E. "Do Young. Mrs. M.

SittlR M. D. Y'. Johnson. New York: W.

G. P. Lefrerts. S. Edwards, Brooklyn.

ih G. V. Lord, H. B. Clurk, J.

T. Kenny. M. L. Kelley, w.

Watson, F. J. Holmes. Brooklyn; Mrs. L.

Ryan. Miss 12. Rvan New York: c. V. O'Birne.

Mr. and Mrs. J. TJlmer. liorton.

Airs. Kimball, Washington. D. Knbert Williams. Cross ICeyes; Mr.

and Mrs. 31. Martin. J. Jones.

Albany. N. Y. M. P.

Khen. London. England; G. u. (Jardner.

Cleveland, o.t J. Balard, Sag Harbor. L. E. D.

Moore. L. Peters, J. L. Howard.

Syracuse, St. Oeorare Mrs. A. K. Bowman.

Mrs. E. C. Jt.wan. Pennsylvania: R.

S. Gennon. F. D. Hatfield.

Burlington. Vt. C. S. Hursh.

Boston: C. I. Jewell. T'nlted States Navy; L. C.

Van Riper, H. II. Hull. New York; Mr. and Mrs.

Adolph F. Huth. Brooklyn. COLLEGE CLASS BANQUET. The second annual banquet of the class of 1900, New York University, which waB held last evening at the Hotel Marlborough, was largely attended.

James Braokott Van Yleck of Brooklyn acted as toasttnaster, and a long list of toasts evoked some clever short speeches. WARD B. SMITH'S SONS ASSIGN. "Ward B. Smith's Sons, stevedorea and truckmen, of 62 Corlears street.

Manhattan, made an assignment yesterday. Htating their liabilities to be 313,000. with actual assets of 815,000. The firm is composed of Jefferson P. Smith of this borough and Mrs.

Julia fll. Smith of Tap Jian, N. Y. SPECIAL MUSICAL SERVICE. A special musical service will be given at Christ P.

B. Church, Clinton and Harrison streets, next Friday evening. Stainer's "Crucifixion" will be sung. The quartet, consisting of Mrs. Dellapierre, soprano; Miss A.

Louise Muiidell, contralto; Dr. Victor Bail liard, bass, and P. Joseph McCarthy, tenor, will be assisted, by a chorus of twenty five voices, under the direction, of Robert A. Gay lor, organist. WOMEN TO AID OUR SOLDIERS.

patriotic women, wives of members of i Forty 3oventh Kegiment, met yesterday in tho armory on Maroy avenue and discussed plans to form a woman's auxiliary corpB to assiBtthe families of enlisted men of tho Porty seventh Begiment in case of war. Mrs. H. H. Quick presided.

Another meeting will be held to morrow. The wives and daughters of members of the Twenty third Begiment will hold a similar meeting at the armory on Bedford avenue on Saturday night. LAST KLONDIKE LECTURE. Miss Esther Lyons gave her last Klondike lecture of the season before a large house of the members of the Brooklyn Institute In Association Hall, last evening. The lecture proved as interesting as ever and was followed with keen, attention, while the Arctic equipment and the graphic illustration of the methods of placer' gold mining brought the facts in the story closer to every hearer.

The evening was agreeably diversified by the exhibition of a considerable number of cinematograph scenes. HELP FOR THE CUBANS. Mrs. Lou ise Eoiniens, on behalf of the central Cuban relief committee, asks the Eagle to acknowledge her Indebtedness for contributions the the following: The Riev. Saul O.

the Rev. I. Dennett, the Rev. Monslsmor DutCy. Or.

Sl mor.son. Mrs. W. Hanford, Mrs. J.

L. Watt, Mrs. A. Hernandez, Mis. I.

Jersey. Mrs. F. Woods, Mrs. Bates Mr.

G. Maloney. Mrs. M. Fox.

Mrs. Ii. BeBe, Mrs. D. Shannon, Mrs.

1 O'Conne Mrs. MoEathron. Mrs. S. Dickinson Mrs.

J. J. Cody, Mrs. B. Gabay, Mrs.

L. Kenny, Mrs. St cbblng, Mrs. C. La.vin.

Mrs. Mrs. Kenny, Mrs. Wether, Miss Tnrrey, Miss J. Smith, Miss N.

Edwards. Miss X. Fox, Miss B. Hamilton, Miss a. Brown, Miss C.

Cantwell, Mrlas Calhoun, Dr. .1. L. Watt, Dr. W.

P. Clark, Dr. G. A. Clark H.

Emmens, T. Hamilton, W. Mlddendorf, T. Gavin, M. Wade, W.

Mc Nally, A. N. Stafford. L. VJehman, J.

Gabay, J. Yager. H. StadJer, M. Espinosa.

A. W. Kramer, Theodore Avery. W. Avery.

C. Shannon, Ralph TSeprxs. Albert O'Cormeill. John Beges, Chorles Warner, C. Wyntt, A.

Hernandez. Joseph Lynoh. Arthur Hernandez, Broner, Frank Fisher, Milton Nobles, 3. Hutchlnes, WUHam Franklin. Frank Nimo, Robart Taylor, F.

Doud, D. Davidson, J. B.niley. F. Kartye.

P. Loeffler. W. Latham. H.

EEborte. 11. Hagan. H. MoKenna, W.

McKenna, Barg brothers. Master Sagooa. TO PURCHASE A NEW HOME. Action Taken by Northern Industrial Wood Yard Committee. The members of the Northern Industrial "Wood Yard Commlt'tee of the Eastern District Branch of the Bureau of Charities held a meeting at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon in the office in r.he wood yard, iat 52 South Eighith eireet.

The meeting was presided over by W. I. Nichols. Tho principal business was the discussion r.f the advisability of purchasing a of ground for a permanent home for the bureau, whtcli will also include the 'wood yard. The lease of the yard now occupied Is abouc to expire and 'the building used by the bureau on Soirth Fifth sotreel will be torn down to males room for the new bridge.

The committee yesterday decided unanimously to purchase a new home at an expense of $25,000. This scheme will be referred to 'the Northern Industrial Committee. The latter committee will meet on Monday next. BROKER HARRIMAN DEAD. J.

N. Harriman, 53 years of age, a broker, of 163 Wst Eighty sixth street, Manhattan, died this morning at his home from heart failure. Br. John M. Dexter, of 160 West Eighty gov ehth street, who had been attending hini, resorted tho case to the Coroner's office.

INTERVENTION WITHOUT INDEPENDENCE FIERCELY REJECTED. To Be. Treated by Insurgent Government and Army as a Declaration of War Troops of the United States to Be Resisted to the Bitter End. The Cuban Junta, through its counsel, Horatio S. Rubens, made this morning a most important statement.

It declared in the most unequivocal language that the Cuban provisional government and the Cuban army would reject absolutely intervention by the United States unless it should be preceded by a recognition the independence of the Cuban republic; that it the United States persisted In intervening without recognizing Cuban independence the Cuban government and military forces would refuse to co operate; and that if United States troops should be sent to Cuba upon the basis of intervention without recognition the Cuban army would in the last resort turn its arms against the United States. The statement made by Mi Rubens was as follows: "The declaration I am about to make is official, for I am the legal representative of the Junta, and I know their unalterable convictions and position. It Is In line with the utterance of the Delegate of the Cuban provisional government to the United States. Tomas Estrada Palma, when the suggestion was made that this government should counsel the Cubans, and. If necessary, coerce them to an acceptance of autonomy.

"Mr. Palma then wrote: 'From the first our motto has been "Independence or Death." We are now more firmly than ever determined to carry out our. programme. As we will not accept we will not even discuss the proposals of autonomy. After three years of the most sanguinary, barbarous and uncivilized warfare of modern times, carried on by Spain, we are stronger than ever.

It is for us to say What will satisfy us, not others. Our ideals and our national honor we can confide to the keeping of ourselves alone. We, who have seen hundreds of thousands of our race and families exterminate by slow starvation, by a cowardly decree of the most Inhuman commander of sanguinary Spain, will fight against anything but independence, no matter who opposes us. If, unfortunately, this incredible proposal be carried Into effect, and American bayonets are arrayed against us in our struggle for freedom and in aid of the Spanish monarchy, we will fight on, sadly, but determined, and let history judge whether the vanquished had not a purer ideal of free institutions than the victors. In such case we will be exterminated, bu't future generations will again take up our flag and our aspirations and Cuba will yet be free.

Nor will we ever agree to a truce until our independence is "In the face of the present proposal of intervention without previous recognition, it is necessary for us to go a step further and say that we must and will regard such intervention as nothing less than a declaration of war by the United States against the Cuban revolutionists. If intervention shall take place on that basis, and the United States shall land an armed force on Cuban soil, we shall treat that force as an enemy to be opposed, and, if possible, expelled, so long as the recognition of a free Cuban republic is withheld. I do not mean to say that the Cuban army will assemble on the coast to resist the landing of federal troops, but that it will remain in the Interior, refusing to co operate, declining to acknowledge any American authority, ignoring and rejecting the Intervention to every possible extent. Should the United States troops succeed in expelling the Spanish; should the United States then declare a protectorate over the island however provisional or tentative and seek to extend its authority over the government of Cuba and the army of liberation, we would resist with force of arms as bitterly and tenaciously as we have fought the armies of Spain. "It was I who yesterday, from the most trustworthy private sources of information, conveyed to the newspaper reporters the forecast of the burden of t'he President's message intervention without recognition of Independence.

That forecast has been confirmed by subsequent public advices, and the accuracy of my information in this particular should give authority to the information, even more important, which I am now to divulge. It has been in my possession for many houra, ahd I hesitated between my duty as an American citizen on the one hand, and, on the other, as the legal representative of the Cuban Junta; but I regard the time as now arrived when I must make these facts known. I have It from a Spanish authority high in financial circles that tUe whole course now proposed by the President is in pursuance of an understanding between Washington and Madrid, the object of which is to secure peace in Cuba through Cuban acceptance of Spanish autonomy, without the shedding of a drop of American blood or the expenditure of another dollar of American money. See how perfectly the proposals, with this light upon them, are adapted to work out to that end; the intrinsic evidence alone is almost sufficient to prove the accuracy ot my information, which thus runs: "It has been agreed between Spain and United States tha this government, while declaring for 'in tervention, shall refuse to recognize the independence of Cuba. It ie mutually hoped by the two governments that the Cubans will then become convinced that the object for which they have been fighting these years independence cannot be obtained, and that 'they will acoept perforce, an armistice, and eventually autonomy under the Spanish flag.

A part of the programme is that Congress shall empower the President to intervene, buir. shall not direct him to do so. The object of this will be to gain ample time in which to persuade the Cubans to come to terms directly with Spain. I assert again that this information is trustworthy it explains what has seemed inexplicable the optimistic tone still observable among prominent officials both at Washington and Madrid, despite the strong sentiment for forcible intervention prevailing both throughout the nation and In Congress. Incidentally, alEO, it accounts for the 'tone of the stock market, both here and abroad, and the apparent firmness of Spanish securities.

"The Cubans are already fully informed of this entento between the Spanish and American governments, vailed as it is by every semblance of an open rupture, and I speak with full authority in saying that the Cubans in the field can be relied upon to resist all overtures for peace unaccompanied by complete independence. The Cubans will not trust the United States first to obtain possession of the island and then grant Cuban independence. The very fact that recognition of independence is expressly withheld now, implies the possibility that it may be permanently withheld. In fact, we more than half know what to expect in the event of the United States becoming master of the island. A plebiscite would follow; the people would be permitted to choose between allegiance to Spain under the forms of autonomy, independence, and annexation to the United States, and the presence and pressure of federal force would determine the election In favor of annexation.

The Cubans are resolved to make no such farcical apparent choice for themselves. They will make only an absolutely free choice, and that choice has been, Is, and will be, one thing only absolute independence. They will not have the United States step in at the eleventh hour ot the most heroic and self sacrillclng struggle against tyranny recorded in all history and reap all the fruits of it, saddling us, among other things, with the financial cost of its unwelcome intervention. "But should the United States recognize Cuban independence and then intervene, it would be most welcome to the Cubans, and the expense would gladly be defrayed from the treasury of the republic. "There is a view of this matter which It behooves tho United States to weigh carefully.

Should this country forcibly Intervene without recognizing any government in Cuba, it would be responsible to all nations of the earth for every injury to their subjects or their property during the whole period of the occupation, whereas should tho republic of Cuba be recognized as the lawful sovereignty in the island, upon it would devolve all responsibility. "It may be said that the United States Only rounded spoonfuls are required of Cleveland's Baking Powder, not heaping spoonfuls. Clark as Alderman the first time. 1 do not I prejudge him, but lie is no: an angel, al tnouga he teaches Sunday school. A ''IT1ZBN7.

Brooklyn, April 1, 180S. THE TRAFFIC AGREEMENT. To the Editor of the Brooklyn Eajlo: Can it be possible that the 'ns of thirf borough are going to submit Long Island Railroad's blocking across our city, by running their passenger traffic from Xew York over the bridge on the tracks of the Elevated Railroad to an Incline plane at Flatbush avenue and then along Atlantic avenue on the Fiirface? It would practically divide our citv in as much so as a barricade would. The population of our borough have spoki'ii pretty strongly about the imposition practiced by the Long Island road in the by rhe cutting off of transit across town, by the gates being almost continuously down, in warm weather. Just imagine whole tralnc or Hie Long lsiand ity (main 7" i courts, tnen we who are so unfortunate as to reside in this borough must rise up ami insist that our Legislature remove this grt ar.

blemish from Atlantic avenue. Will not the Eagle raise its voice in a grand protest? BROOKLYN ITE. Brooklyn, April 4, 189S. GOOD FRIDAY SERVICES. Churches of Every Denomination Will Hold Them.

To morrow being Good Friday services will be held in churches of every denomination throughout the city. This is especially trm' of the Episcopal churches, a number ot them holding a special three hours' service, from 12 o'clock, noon, until o'clock, at which brief addresses will be delivered by te rectors on phases in the life of Christ, there being a subject each hour. This is always made a special feature at St Luke's Church by the rector, the Rev. Dr. Henry C.

Swenvzel. The Rev. Ralph W. Kenyon will preach at the Church of the Incarnation, of which th' Rev. Dr.

J. (1. Bacchus is rector, to morruw evening. John B. Kcehne of Chicago began this morning a series of lectures In Memorial Presbyterian Church, Seventh avenue anil St.

John's place, the Rev. Dr. T. A. Nelson, pastor, on "The Nazaraie; or the Reasonableness of Christianity." lie will givo these all thi anfl sauir.lay evening.

The Wesley Evangelists, .1. II. Canon. leader, will conduct an all day Pent.eoasta service to morrow at South Third street M. E.

Church, their farewell servii being held In the evening, when the Rev. lyewis Johnson of the Fourth Avenue M. E. Church will preach. These evangelists have been at South Third street for four weeks and have had great success.

In the Church of the Atonement, of which the Rev. Dr. E. Homer Wellman is rector, there will be services at 10:30 A. M.

and P. M. to morrow. At the evening service there will be the processional litany and an ad dress on "The Story of the Cross." During this week Dr. Well man has been giving a series of lectures on "The Way of the Cross." Gounod's "Gallia" will be sung tonight.

The music on Easter will be especially Interesting. MUSICIAN'S SILVER August Bischoff Celebrates the Twenty fifth Anniversary of His Leadership of Deutsche Liederlcianz. August Bischoff, one ot the most prominent of German musicians of the Eastern District, yesterday celebrated his silver jubilee as musical leader the Deutsche Liederkranz, Brooklyn. A banquet and commers was tendered him in Keek's Hall. 147 Ewcn strict, which was attended by delegations of many German singing societies, who are iu the musical charge of the jubilant.

At P. o'clock a committee, led by John Hummel, president; August H. Tiemann, first vice prtsident: Wenzcl Allman. second vice president, and the remaining officers of the staff of the Lltderkranz, proceeded to Bischoff 's home, on thf corner of Montrose avenue ami Leonard street ami brought him to the hall, a few blocks distant. President Hummrl delivered the opening address, referring particularly to lht ever friomlly relations between the jubilant and tho nieuibt rs of the society.

Then he ban led him an artistically executed water color tesii. menial. It. re urese ts a stone base, wher on sits ih goddess or music. To the li ft rises column, which bears a pane' with the likeness or Mr.

Bischorf. The top is crowned with ribbon and hanging banner, which bears the legend: "187r! The musical leader. August Bisohorr, on his twenty fifth anniversary in appreciation ami ri sen 1 by the Deutsche Liederkranz of Brooklyn." The painting. author or whli Is Hocfle. is framed in silver.

First Vice President Tiemann then r. a few appropriate verses an. I Mr. Kisehorr returned thanks. All proceeded where a ba nquc was served, which was iol fol lowed by a commcrs.

Among ihose present were delegations from Unit pel Singers oT Brooklyn, S. K. Saenger, August Tiemann and David Koos; Schvviwb ische Saengerbund. Charles Aic liinann. V.

firc tz and August and the Glueck Quartet Club, Emll Rose and (itistav Richtcr. "STORY OF THE CROSS." Dudley Buck's Cantata to Be Given at Holy Trinity. Dudley Buck's cantata, "Story of tho Cro. will be given Holy Trinity Church to morrow evening at o'clock. Of Mr.

Buck's work the Buffalo Comni' reial Advertiser says: In conversation with Mr. Angelo M. Read relative to Dudley Buck's cantatas, one of the most recent, of which. "Chris; the Victor." will be performed by the i hoir or Central Church on Monday evening. April 4.

Mr. Henri said: "Dudley Buck is one of the rorenws; composers of church music now living. The music or his cantatas is essentially church music; in fact, in the union of 'r xt with music, these works of his show a musicianship of rare excellence. It is safe to say that no contemporary writer surpasses, if equals. Dudley Buck in the adjustment of text, mils! and practical accompaniment for the organ.

The latter is to be commended because the organist will find his music always well adapted to the instrument, which cannot be said of many cantatas by present day Another thing. Dudley Buck's cantatas are? not in 'a nit," a thing that any progressive musician eann it help noticing who has had occasion to examine similar works by many of the living writers, both English and American; In fact, the English school, it seems to me. is not progressing at the present time in either the church anthem or the church cantata. It is. though pure and devotional, dangerously near 'the ir: MUSICALE BY PUPILS.

The pupils of Miss Bertha Cans tool: part in a musical! on Friday evening ot. the resl donee or their teacher. Selections from delssohn, Weber, Grieg, Scharwcnka and other eompo ci made up the programme. Miss Eunice Downs, contralto, sang several solos and was warmly applauded. Th" pupils who look pan included the Misses Lenu Frank.

Jessie Frank anrl Millie Happe. The closing number or the programme was the introduction and brlelal chorus from the third a' or "Lohengrin." plr.ycd Miss Bertha Cans mil Charles pianists, anrl Miss Daisy Cans and Adrian i'aradls violinist. DEMOCRATIC CLUB MEETS. A meeting f.f the Young Men's Democratic Club of the Twenty third Ward was held Tuesday evening in the club rooms. Gates avenue.

President Isaac S. Forster allod the gathering to order. After miscellaneous business had been ordered. President Forster announced that, the first public meeting of the regular Democratic Asuoclatirtti ni the ntn Assemuiy uisiriei. rec.

111 il 12. at r.r,:; Gates av i rii. lVntlin.it Ntr Un th, JSiiOOKi.YN an tl. 1 rtuon; aut. jfii' t.i IS McKINLEY WRONG In Putting the Cuban Issue Before the Maine Disaster? To the Editor or the Brooklyn Eagle: While therejs every disposition among people of all shades of opinion to loyally support President McKinley, yet it is clear 'that the general sober public sentiment is that he is putting the wrong foot forward.

Those who I listen to the of men in the various places where people congregate, find an almost unanimity ot feeling. Notwithstanding the shrieks of journals of a certain class, and the arguments of those of another, the number of those who are willing to call down upon this country 'the horrors of warfare, upon humanitarian grounds or from a desire to have Cuba free, is very small. In fact, It is confined to a portion of the clergy and other non combatants, "and ro a certain class or politicians. The average man, whose opinion makes public sentiment, thinks that the starvation of the Cubans may be a reason why the United States should feed them, as a matter of charity, but it is no reason why It should fight for them. He also agrees with Mr.

Klopsch of the Christian Herald that the probable effect of a war would be to prevent the reconeetnrado.3 from receiving the aid which this country is now giving them, and without which they will perish. He has very grave doubts of the ability of the Cubans to govern 'themselves or to establish a free government in Cuba, and he is clear that this country is not called upon at the present time to plunge Into a war with Spain in order to make them an independent na'tion. In his opinion the real and practically the only reason tending to justify a resort to the sword is the sinking of the Maine, and. he cannot understand why that incident which Involves the honor of the flag as weM as the in es or our sailors snoukl nave been p.accd importance behind the nureiv sentimental question of Cuban independence. Up to the time of the receipt of the report of the commission, sensible and conservative men, in the absence of proof that the Maine had been sunk by a inine, suspended their judgment.

That report and the evidence and diagrams which accompany it show that not only was the Maine destroyed by explosion of a mine, which could only have been exploded by officers ot high rank, but that she was moored by official authority in the exact place where she sustained this injury. This has made a vast difference in the public feeling. While some, like Mr. Shearman regard the matter in a legal light and think that the evidence may not be conclusive, their number is few. The vast mass of the community have implicit confidence in the integrity and fairness of the commission and consider 'their report as conclusive.

They are consequently extremely iucensed and look upon the matter as an outrage which the country should resent. There Is a division of sentiment as lo whether or not the occurrence is one which should be submitted to arbitration, or whether requires mat an ultimatum snouiu De issued. Probably eight men out of ten think that instead of entertaining an offer to arbitrate the President should demand from Spain an immediate admission of her liability, an abology, and either reparation or a promise to make it, and if this should not bo agreed to within forty eight hours that te most severe measures should be resorted to. Whether we like it or not this is the public sentiment as it stands to day. As one goes West the feeling becomes stronger.

It Is noticeable, however, 'that the meu who will actually have to do the fighting, if there Is any conflict, are not shrieking for war. while those who have no intention of participating In it are howling themselves hoarse for it. S. 13. C.

Brooklyn, April fi. CATHOLICS WILL FIGHT For Their Country If War Should Declared. To the Editor of the Brooklyn Eagle: In last Monday evening's edition of Be the Eagle I read a letter which I suppose came from the pen of a man who would naturally be classified as educated, but which I would classify as one of the earth's walking heathens, or, in other words, a prominent member of the band of infidels that call themselves the American Protective Association. I give credit where credit is due; then fore, give him credit for his few words of patriotism, but actions speak louder than words, and I have very grave doubts about his acting were there ever a cali to arms. Perhaps he is too old or perhaps he is too young.

Well, be it as it may, he is not worth the trouble of answering him, but being a Catholic, could not possibly let him labor under the impression that our holy rather, the Pope, and the editor of the Eagle were the only ones that have a solar plexus, but his blow at the solar plexus of Catholicity must have been (as he will some day realize to his sorrow) a weak one. for it failed to hurt. Oh, my dear friend, you must admit that you do not speak or act according to the dictation of your own conscience. If you do; well, if God does not soon look down on you with pitying eyes and Instil; into your soul a change of mind the result will be a pain far more lasting than the pain the poor dead heroes of the Maine experienced; for let us hope they are now enjoying the happine ss of heaven. Next to ynur God comes your country, so a man that fails to bo a soldier of Christ will undoubtedly fail to be when necessary a soldier to his country.

Why do some of our Protestant bigots preach such patriotism to their listeners? The only clear reason I can see why they do so is they know that there would I be a great decrease of Catholics In case of ior as tney nave ueon so will they also be found the foremost in the fight, and as they fight for Christ himself and for his vicar here on earth so will 'they fight for their country. So. my dear friend, for goodness sake do not display any more of your Ignorant ideas before the public gaze, for such expressions of yours are condemned by all enlightened men, no matter what nationality or creed they belong to, for as honest, men they honestly judge right from wrong. M. J.

HE A LY. Brooklyn, April 4. 1898. CLARK NOT AN ANGEL. Even If He Teaches School.

in Sunday To the Editor of the Brooklyn Eagle: Tho reported indictment ot ex Alderman Joseph K. Clark came as a surprlHo in the Twenty sixth Ward and Indeed in tte borough of Brooklyn, for he Is generally kiwwn as a Sunday school politician. Ills judgment does not surprise the: writer of this. however. It will be remembered that Clark was RL arccely sworn as Alderman in his first term when he began investigating the Truants' Home, on Jamaica avenue: it is always such men who are anxious to investigate others.

I believe he discovered in tils sham investigation that the horse In the Truants' Home eat more hay and oats one month than he did In other months. Weil, Joe was called off by the Democratic leaders and he very kindly obeyed. I notice the Eagle is disposed to credit the Scnleren administration with honesty and economy. I know one instance of large city contract given to a man; a masonry contract, and requiring an inspector. The contractor, not caring to have an undesirable Clv.i Service goHling, he had his own foreman appointed as Inspector, although I am void he tailed to pass any examination for the posit.

This is but one instance. How did a certain man have so many of his stonecutters appointed over paving and curbing? Because he is In rhfk hlitn atnnn ,1 contractors. I do no: kno if Controller Coler is sincere in his probing the depart menu. If he iH, he can find plenty of work all summer to hunt the rascn.s down. I apologize tor tbo part I tad In electing First Hearing Before the Board in Street Opening Matter Brooklyn Borough Affairs.

The Board of Public Improvements yes terday held its first public hearing in a street opening matter. The street proposed to be opened Is East One Hundred and Thirty third street in the borough of the Bronx. It will run through property owned by tihe P. M. Schaeffer Brewing Company, which will oppose the opening.

The company's counsel, ex Concroller Ashbel P. Fitch, was not present, but William L. Brown, president of the Port Morris Improvement Company, who spoke in opposition, said that Mr. Pitch intended to fight it on the ground that the cost would be much greater than the improvement warranted. The petitioners for the extension also failed to appear and the hearing was adjourned until April 20 next.

On recommendation of Commissioner Kearny of the Department of Public Buildings, Lighting and Supplies, the board passed a resolution providing for the execution of a contract for 7,000 tons of coal for use In the various departments in Brooklyn. Mr. Kearny estimated the cost at about $35,000. A request from tihe loca improvement board of Queens that Flushing avenue be re paved outside of t'he car tracks, a distance of three miles, to Old Bowery Bay, at an estimated cost of was ordered referred to the Commissioner ot Highways, as also was the local board's recommendation that Thompson avenue be resurfaced from Jackson avenue to the city line, a distance of two miles. The cost ot resurfacing this avenue will be about President Bowley explained that the road was needed as a bicycle thoroughfare.

Commissioner Keating of the Highways Department recommended thac forty two streeos be recurbed and the sidewalks re flagged from the North to the Bast River. The estimated cost is $25,000 and the assessed valuation of property, which must pay for the work, 450,000. Owing to the doubt expressed by President Holahan as to the ability of the city at the present time to issue assessment bonds for carrying out the improvement. Commissioner Keating had the matter laid over indefinitely. Another assessment petition came up and Commissioner McCartney wanted to know why part of the regular appropriation of the Highways Department could not be diverted to the purpose.

He was informed that not a cent could be thus transferred. President Bowley of Queen3 suggested that the board refuse to entertain any such petition, since they only took up time and each became blocked, owing to the financial status of the city. President Holahan thought It wise to receive and hold all of petitions, so that the board could act immediately upon them whenever the blockade is raised. Mr. Holahan announced that the Corporation Counsel's opinion on the debt limit question is being printed in pamphlet form for the use of the city officials.

Copies will be distributed in the various departments. President Bowley sent a communication to the board renewing his fight against the Woodside Water Company, which he declared had neglected to remove from the maiu thoroughfare in the First Ward of Queens many water pipes which blocked and incumbered the streets. Mr. Bowley declared the pipes a nuisance and said the city would become liable to damages unless they were removed. Another communication from President Bowley recited that Webster avenue Is in a dangerous and unhealthy condition, through the bad condition of the mains.

This brought up the question as to what became of the 51,250,000 of improvement bonds issued In Long Island City. The matter was referred to the commissioners of sewers for investigation. A proposed ordinance regulating the issuance of plumbers' licenses was placod before the board for consideration. Commissioner Keating moved that it lie over a week for investigation by the members. His motion was adopted.

President Grout presented a communication from certain property owners In Park place, Brooklyn, between Albany and Brooklyn avenues, askln tQiat the board proceed with paving under the contract given last December to Crairford for $12, GOO. The petition was signed by Charles H. Dennison James H. Pittenger and others who declare they have paid in In assessments and are willing to pay the rest it the work is undertaken at once. Mr.

Grout said he had received a score of similar petitions but only presented one, as an example. President Holahan said Brooklyn had been under great hardship in much matters and he wanted inquiry made at once as to what become of the money collected. Mr. Grout was appointed to call on the Controller and find out what has become of such assessments and then report back to the board. He accepted the task.

Commissioner Keating wrote 'to the board that it would be absolutely impossible to repair Second avenue, Manhattan, with his present appropriation. His entire appropriation for street repairs is $245,000. The cost of asphalting Second avenue is put at $500,000, and of replacing the granite blocks at $250,000. A bond Issue is the only solution of the difficulty. President Holahan suggested that all school houses should have asphalt paving In front of them or around them.

Commissioner Keating sent in a report made by the chief engineer of his department regarding asphalt paving, the fifteen year repair clause, etc. It advised that the charges made by the companies holding contracts are reasonable and that it was to the public interest thait the long guarantee should stand. Mr. Grout said his proposition had been misunderstood. He wanted the city to stop making contracts for asphalt and to do its own asphalting.

He and Commissioner McCartney both asked for copies of the decision. Mr. McCartney wants the price for repairs to be the prevailing rate for laying, not a rate that was justifiable years ago. PREPARING FOR WAR. Captain Praeger of Twenty third, Issues a Circular.

The following was issued last night to the members of Twenty third Regiment, command: Com pany Twt ii'ty third Rpfrimnt. X. G. X. Brooklyn, April li.

1S.0S. Circular Xo. 1 In cas i of a rail for actlvo service brlnp with you to the armtiry toilet articles, on diiiJipe of und erwfur, three socks, towel, extra bsavj shix s. Lon J. PrtiAEGER.

Captain. Colonel John G. Eddy of the Forty seventh Regiment last night called a meeting of the organization for Saturday night, when he will explain the plan of the proposed Baltimore trip the latter part of this month, and find out how many men will go. Whether the trip Is taken of course depends upon the situation In the country throe weeks from now. If it is then as bad as now the regiment will stay at home.

The colonel's Idea is, however, that preparations for the trip should go on and if there was then no likelihood of war it can be taketL Application has been made for permission to leave the state, but as yet no answer has been returned. MR. WOELFKIN'S BIBLE TALK. At the Bedford Branch of the Young lion's Christian Association. 420 dates avenue, the last of the series of liiblo tnlks will bo given thin evening by tho Rev.

Cornelius WoelXkin, pastor of the Greene Avenue Baptifit Church. His subject will be "The Glory to Come." TV i..