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THE; BEOGKLYJJ DAILY EAGLE rSATDEDAT, 23, 1897. MISCBLIiANEOUS. THE LAME MAN HEALED. WEITERS AND THEIR W0BK ing, and be evermore independent of alms. Health without money is infinitely better than money without healtbi In giving the greater blessing they gave the le3s.

The gospel does not aim directly at improving men's circum "New Realism" vein. The story will appear In the Century. Mr. A. J.

George, whose edition of Burns has called forth deserved praise in many quartors, has prepared a new edition of Car lyie's essay on Burns, which will be issued by D. C. Heath Co. next month. centenary of Burns is attracting renewed attention to Scottish life and literature at the of tile las: century.

A new and revised edition of the late Sid EMERSON LITERARY SOCIETY, The nowly elected officers ol the Emerson Literary society of the eastern district were Installed last night at a meeting held in Remsen hall, on Wllloiigbby avenue, near Broadway. Colonel Wesley Jones was the installing ofllcer and those who were put Into office were: William E. Burton, speaker; George T. Copp, recorder; J. Kothner, scribe; P.

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Everett House and Hotel Majestic. COMING EVENTS. Regular meeting of the Emerald association at the Columbian club, 81 Hanson place, Sunday. January 24, at 4 P. M.

Entertainment and ball, under the auspices of Brooklyn, Atlantic, Enterprise, Loiifr Island and Resolute tents and Brooklyn hive of the Ladles and Knights of the Maccabees, at Saengcrbund hall, Wednesday evening, January 27. Reception and package party of the Matrimonial club at Brooklyn Dancing academy, 301 FuHon street, Tuesday evening, February 2. International baby show at Gramorcy lyceum. New York, two weeks, beginning January 25. HOTEL ARRIVALS.

t''6 Billig, New York city; Miss Jessie Moore, Mr. and Mrs xrMr Cachman, H. Schury. TB, RY Grant' Mr and Mrs. It 'rnJ PferF; Kenn Brooklyn; W.

Irving Colby. Oakland. Mr. and Mrs. Harry W.

Mr and Mrs Canavan. Philadelphia; L. Gerard, Pophank. Clarendon Mr. and Mrs.

A. Tucker, Stamford, Miss E. Stillwagon. Miss M. Kirklock.

M. J. Kirklock, Asbury Park, N. J. c'.

Bristol. W. C. Balrd. Tarry town.

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W. TV Corley, Newburgh Edwards. Sag Harbor. N. B.

''llams. Kings Park, L. E. Stillwagon S. S.

Swain. C. B. Barker, J. E.

Vreeland. E. s' Candee, Brooklyn. St. George Mr.

and Mrs. W. M. Brown, Orange, r' and Mrs Jerome. Stamford.

Conn. Mrs. Emma C. Kisslan, Mrs. V.

A Kalhoper. S. D. Griphy. Brooklyn.

A NEW KINDERGARTEN. In connection with the other good wort set on foot by tho pastor, the Rev. Edwin Lewis Pease, at the Church of Our Father, Grand Avenue and Lefiferts place, is the practice of keeping the edifice open every rooming in the week. A kindergarten has also been started in the chapel adjoining the church, which will be ooen from to 12. The principal is Miss Jennie F.

Grimes. She is assisted by Mrs. M. C. Sherwood.

CONCERT AT CANTON. The grand coneort and ball which was given at the opening of the St. Lawrence university gymnasium Wednesday night was a great success. There were four patronesses from Og densburg, Gouverneur. Potsdam and Canton.

Mrs. Bell, Mr. Mcintosh. Mr. Watemeu of Og densburg.

Mrs. McAllister of Gouverneur, Mrs. Crane Bryant of Potsdam, Mr. Rolfe of Winthropo, Mrs. Lee and Mr.

Miles of Cannon took part. The affair was quite informal and thorou.fi' ily enjoyed. PORTRAIT O.F CABOT. Tho Church club of the diocese of Long Island has given Oliver Hazard Perry, a rising American artist, now a resident of Paris, an order for a life sized portrait of Sebastian tho great navigator, who was a member of the church of England. Tho portrait will be hung in the parlor of tho club.

2 and 4 Clinton street. At tho meeting of tho club on Monday evening Georee Wistar Kirko will ake an address on The Lesson of tho London Churches." ISITF.D THE EAGLE. A party of pupils from Public School No. 15 visited the Eaglo office to day. The party was in chr.rge of Miss Grace E.

Hunt and included: Charles Frneb, William Wasmer, John Summers, Arthur Solbrig, William Lutz. Henry Rudolph. Ieter Rieliter, Joseph Kostler, Frederick FricKen, Joseph Hnlter, Cba los McLaughlin, Ernest Miliar, Adolph Birk, Frederick southern, Arthur Southern, Charles Kins, August Meyer. Chorlns Miller, John Henny. John Sanaem.

Cornelius. Clans, Samuel (Joldschmit, William Healy, John Tavlor. John Glnnz, Otto Seil crt, Ricbaril Petersen, Frarnt Ellis and Leslie Hunt. MOCK NATIONAL CONVENTION. The Central Young Men's Christian Association Literary society will hold a mock national political convention at its rooms.

502 Fulton street, this evening, and will adjourn to reconvene Saturday. January 30. The literary societies connected with the Bedford' Prospect and Twenty sixth ward branches will participate in the convention. The temporary organization will bo formed, permanent officero elected, a party name selected, platform adopted and candidates for President and vice president of tho United States nominated. The public nro cordially invited.

MONTATJK EUCHRE CLUB. The Mczvtauk Euchre club held its fourth meeting cn Thursday evening at the home of Major Pluckney, 1,192 Bushwrck avenue. jAmonig those present were Lieutenani Colonel and Mrs. Twigg, Captain and Mrs. Stock ficn.

General and Mrs. Hagau, Colonel a od Mrs. Hale. Lieutenanc and Mrs. Henry, Adjuraint De Vcee an'd Mies Devondorf.

The first woman's prize was won by Mrs. Hagan, the first prize for men was won by Lieutenant Colonel Twj.gg. After tho gvune a colla tlon was served. Musical selections were given by Mrs. Major Piuckney and Mrs.

Hale. There were recitations by Major Piuckney and Lleuter.Q'Dt Henry. Afterward dancing was indulged in. BETHANY CHAFEL SERVICES. Evangelistic services wilfbe held, commencing to morrow evening, in Bethany chapel.

Hudson avenue, near Myrtlo. Arrangements have been made for excellent singing and the following preachers have been secured: Sunday evening tho Itov. J. Douglas Adam, pastor of "tho Reformed Church on the Heigh tit: Monday, the Rev. Q.

X. Makely, minister in charge at Uctlmny chapel; Tuesday, the Rev. j. Douglas Adam; Wodnesday, the Rev. J.

F. Carson of the Central Presbyterian church; Thursday, the Rev. Charles Herald of Bothesda church: Friday, the Rev. G. M.

Makely; Sunday, tho Rev. J. Douglas Adam. The meetings will commence at 7:45 o'clock. Good results are expected, as great spiritual interest is mani tossed among tno church members, xne regular services are well attended, and the members are active along every line of church work.

BoBide the preaching service, prayer meeting and Sunday school, they maintain a Missiouary society, Ladioa' auxiliary, King's daughters, Ladies' club. Men's club, Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip. Library association, savings fund, kindorgarton, sewing school and Christian Endenver society. Last Tuesday evening a Junior Endeavor society was organized, and this is to bo followed by a Boys' brigade and other organizations. This week an electric light wob placed in front of tho church.

Over 500 Pagroa Of facts about the Greater New York cities, with special attention to the two great boroughs of Brooklyn and Manhattan, In the EAGLE ALMA JLA.C for 1897. now on Price, 23 cent. International Sunday School Lesson lor To morrow Acts 16. Exposition by Rev. R.

R. Meredith, D. D. Tha principle running through these sacred records i3 that of selection rather than historical completeness. Hence the various incidents recorded are to bo regarded as examples rather than exceptions among the work of the primitive church.

Among the "many wonders and signs" which "were done by tfce apostles" (11:43) this healing of the lame man at the beautiful gate alone is told at length. The lesson presents three topics: The helpless cripple, the miraculous healing and the Divine Healer. I. The Helpless Cripple (verses 2, 3) His story Is briefly told by Luke with his wonted gmce a.nd simplicity and witca great minuteness of detail. Our attention is directed: 1.

To his condition. He had bean lame from his birth and was now "more than forty years old (4 22). Ho had never been able to walk because of congenital weakness of the ankle joints and was entirely helpless. There was not even enough strength In his feet to allow him to move about with the aid of crutches. He was obliged to be "carried" like an infant from one place to another.

As a sad result cf his helplessness, prcibalbly.Sie wos In deepest poverty so poor that he was a beggar, dependent upon the chance pittance of charity for the supply of his bodily needs. It would be difficult to Imagine a more pitiable condition. The man's poverty must have seemed as nothing compared to the physical disability which was Its cause. Those have little cause to complain, but, on ttoe contrary, much cuuse for gratitude who are in the possession of all their powers in healthful exercise. What man is there moaning over his ill fortune and maundering about hi3 struggles, cares and miseries who would buy wealth if it were laid at his feet by loss of sight, of hearing or on condition of 'being crippled and helpless for life? It would do us good when wo complain against Providence if we could be compelled to make the exchange for a while and try how wo liked a spletylid paralysis, a glided deafness or blindness, a luxurious dyspepsia, a domain of multiplied acres with crippled and shriveled limbs.

Oh! what prayers would rise to heaven for poverty again with the use of every faculty tbat is, the freedom of God's great world. 2. To his position. He was "laid daily at the gate of the temple, which is called Beautiful." This was that central gate on the eastern side which led from the outer court, open to the Gentiles, to an inner one, and which, because it led the worshipers right In front of the altar and the sanctuary, had been made by far the largest and richest of all' the ten that afforded the faithful access to the second and more sacred inclosure. This noble gate Is described by Josephus as made of Corinthian brass, very richiy overlaid with gold and silver plates, and so massive as to task the strength of twenty men to turn its leaves upon their hinges.

There were several considerations that would have influence with the helpless man in the selection of this position. For one thing, crowds of people would pass through this gate at least three times every day. Beggars where begging 'Is allowed, generally select public thoroughfares. Then these crowds would be composed In the main of the best people of Jerusalem. The selfish worldling adn the unsympathetic rabble would not care to resort daily to the temple at the appointed hours of prayer.

Beside, men In going to and coming from the place of prayer would be in better mood for considering the poor and supplying their wants than in the tumultuous whirl of business. The exercises of piety are favorable to. the. display of benevolence. Men who approach' God in true worship are, above all, men disposed to help their suffering fellow men.

Piety is the fountain of philanthropy. Indeed, there is no true love for men that doe3 not spring from love to Gcd. And it is a fact that almost ail the alms of the world have been and are still administered at "the gate of the temple." Organiaed systems of charity were unknown to pag.inUm. and even to the Jews. All the asyiums on earth fcr poverty, decrepitude and disease, are to be traced to the influence of Christianity.

Her coming found the world without a single house of mercy. The so called refinements of paganism made no provision for the comfort of age or the solace of disease, but left tho helpless and the sick to random charity, or to the yet more precarious providence of the gods. Even Judaism knew nothing of an organized and national philanihrophy. And as these charitable institutions are the trophies of Christianity, so they are dependent to a very large extent for their moral and pecuniary support on those who go up to the temple at the hour of prayer. A large proportion of the benevolent movements of society are dependent directly or indirectly cn the churches fcr their success.

II. The Miraculous Hea'ling (verses 4 11) The apascles did net abruptly sever themselves ircm the old dispensation. Peter and John had net ceased to be Jews because they believed in Christ. Hence, they are "going up into the temple a't the hour of" evening "prayer." Indeed, the church at Jerusalem observed the Mosaic ritual up to the destruction of the city. 1.

The instruments used Omnipotence was the efficient agent, but the two apostles wero the instruments used in this wonderful cure. They wrought by a supernatural power. The association of Peter and John has now this peculiarity, that it was spontaneous. On other occasions it was arranged and ordered by the Master, or was demanded by the exigencies work; now it is voluntary. They were, perhaps, the most dlssim'ilar in temper ament of all the apostles.

One or two features they possessed in common, but in the moin they were as unlike each other as two men could be. Their intimacy, under this view, presents a picture of singular suggestiveness. Religion does not plane down the temperaments of men to a standard sameness. Following the analogy of nature, it discountenances monotony. The beauty of the landscape consists not in the multiplication and extension of similar objects, but in the apt collocation ol things that are distinct.

The combination of different elements is the secret of the most beautiful phenomena. The sunshine and the storm clasp hands and span the heavens with a radiant bow. The world's daily chorus is made up of myriads of distinct vc'ices. It is even so In the church. Men as opposite as the poles become one in Christ Jesus.

And by this blending of spirits in holy action the truth makes headway. The practical and the pensive, the impulsive and the cautious, the choleric and the gentle, the sanguine and the melancholic, unite in the service of Christ, and in their union, consecrated by the Koly Spirit, is strength as well as success. 2. The method adopted As tho apostles wore about to pass through the beautiful gate their attention was called to the impotent man that sat by it begging. He "asked to receive alms" of them.

He had long ago ceased hoping for anything else. However strong hi3 aspirations might have been In early vutb they wero now all dead. He bed hopelessly settled down to the let of a lifelong cripple and an aibject beggar. Forty years of helplessness and poverty will hepe In the most sanguine heart. The apostles fek within them the strivings of a divine power, prompting them to put forth, cn his behalf, faith In their glorified Lord.

"And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him, with John, said. Look on us." There is much In a look. The eye. when it is the medium of a great, living thought, is a mighty organ. There was power iu this look to arrest attention and awaken expectation.

The sympathizing eyes of Peter met the wondering eyes of the beggar, and the latter felt a strango sensation, like a stream of electricity, thrilling his entire system. It is a characteristic of true Christianity that It fastens Its eyes on the destitute, the diseased and tho decrepit. Science seeks out the secrets of nature; art fastens its gaze on the beautiful, but Christianity looks for the ills of man that it may remove them. "But Peter said. Silver and gold have I none; but what I have that I give thee.

In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk." The man sought alms, which the apostles could not but they gave him that which was immeasurably better the ability to earn hl3 liv CHIPS PICKED UP IN MANY LITERARY WORKSHOPS. Authors Give Reasons Why They Wrote Certain Books Some Scribbled for Oash and Others From Motives That They Could Not Evade Notes. Tho Philadelphia Book Xews has been gathering from well known authors their reasons for writing certain books, and the answers which have been published in the last two numbers of the magazine are diverse and curious. Some of them frankly admit that they produced the book for the cash that might accrue to them from its sale; others equally frank say there was some personal reason apart from any considerations of revenue. Thus, Mrs.

Alice Morse Earle of Brooklyn says her reasons for writing "Curious Punishments of Bygone Days" was "to gratify her own liking for odd and unusual facts, strengthened by an affection for all rogues and vagabonds, from Autolycus until this century but not any closer at hand." Mrs. Earle also congratulates the publishers of Book News on the unique and fascinating collection of autographs which their questions will elicit from authors. Each answer is printed, with a fac simile of the author's signature. Paul Leicester Ford says, with reference to his recent book, "The True George Washington," that "if it succeeds in humanizing Washington and making him a man rather than a historical figure, its purpose will havo been fulfilled." H. E.

Krehbiel states his purpose in writing "How to Listen to Music," was "to do something toward robbing high class concerts of their bug a boo character, ar.d to point out means by which those who are untaught in tho art may increase the pleasure which music gives them by intelligent listening. Paul L. Dunbar, the negro poet, says that ho wrote "Lyrics cf Lowly Life" "to give the public a sample of some of the things that are running In the minds of not one but many John Burroughs gives a very intelligent and sound reason for writing his "Whitman a Study," recently published. He wrote it simply "because he wanted to." There may have been some other half formulated purpose in hi3 own mind, but the desire to fulfill his own wish was the principal factor. That is tho reply that might have been expected from a man of Burroughs' simplicity and directness of character.

Speaking of the writing of "Sister Jane," his recent novel, Joel Chandler Harris states that he became so absorbed In putting himself in the place of the man whose story he tells that the construction is at loose ends. This in some sort helps to explain why the novel is so unsatisfactory a bit of work, and in point of construction so much below the level of the rest of Harris' writings. He was so interested in the story teller that he forgot all about the story. Victor Herbert is well enough known among music lovers in Brooklyn and elsewhere, and is esteemed a fine musical artist, but it will be news to many people that he Is a grandson of Samuel Lover, the Irish novelist and song writer. He has recently received from his mother, Mrs.

Fanny Schmid, his grandfather's album containing many sketches for Lover was an artist as well and personal letters from numerous celebrities of Lover's day. The interesting features of this album form the basis of an article which will ap pear in the February Century, accompanying Mrs. Schmid recollections of her rather, un der the title. "The Author of Rory O'More." We are too close to the era of slavery to judge dispassionately as to the merits of that great controversy, at least so far as popular estimates are concerned. Every contribution to the literature the subject, however, Is a help, and is eagerly welcomed by students of our political history.

Professor John W. Burgess of Columbia university will soon publish a volume which Is expected to have a wide influence in the estimates which arc made of the men and movements of the slavery era. It will form a new volume in Scribner's "American History Series," and will be called "The Middle Period. As the title indicates, it will cover the period of the slavery controversy. It is written from original materials, and tho standpoint Is that of the constitutional lawyer rather than the politician or philanthropist.

It will bo dispassionate in tone and every position will be supported by the quotation of the authority. It promises to be a volume exceptional historical importance. A discussion of "Tendencies in Athletics for Women" will bo contributed to the February Topular Science Monthly by Sophia Richardson. The writer points out the superiority which earnestly played games have in some respects over gymnasium exercises, and shows how American college girls waste time In forcing a dulled brain through tasks that could be mastered easily and quickly with the aid of invigorating exercise. Anthony Hope is just ilnishing a sequel to Prisoner of Zenda," to bo titled "The Constable of Zenda." It carries the attractive personages of the earlier story through a now series of strange and moving incidents.

The exclusive right of serial publication In America has been secured by McClure's Maga azine and publication of it will begiu in tho courso a few months. Every woman has natural curiosity to see how other women furnish their homes. To satisfy this the Ladies' Home Journal will publish during the year interior photographic views of a hundred of the most artistic, cheerful and comfortable homes in America. These will show In detail the construction, fitting and furnishing of parlors, drawing rooms, halls, reception, music, sitting, dining, bed and bath rooms, kitchens, porches, piazzas, etc. This unique series will bo full of excellent ideas for every housekeeper or home maker.

It will present views of the interiors of h'ouses of moderate cost, which are fitted and furnished with conspicuous Rood taste and at comparatively small expense. The second volume of Professor Charles V. Kent's "History of the Hebrew People" is now on the press and will be published at an early date by the Scribners. It Is ihe concluding volume of the work and will cover the period of "The Divided Kingdom." the fire: volume covering the field from ihe settlement of Canaan down to the division of the kingdom. Frances Courtenay Baylor, whoso story, "Juan and Juanita," is remembered by all readers of St.

Nicholas, begins a new serial in the February ninii'iier of that magazine. It is called Nina Barrow," arid tells I of a little girl who always had her own way. and what came of it. It will tie illustrated by Reginald B. Birch.

i Life has enlarged its borders and now pre scuts to its read: sevens! r.ddition.'i! pjg is of I reading matter. The tiling th.r: makes 'his periodical especially woitliy is that it is nl v.Mys witty and always clean. Kudyard Kiplim the poet t'dler of i tales, is weil fiiotit ii but Kudyard Kipling, the i hitherto i dreamed of. Vet tl.e nuni i bor of the new magjiiin Month. will have cs frontir.u'K ot an rcpyright i drawing by the famous stMi teller.

It Is said to produce its effect by the Itii.h1 methods of the designer cf decorative posters. Had Mr. Klpiir.g "gone in for" this mirt of thing, who knows hut that Beardslcy and Bradley might have had to look to their laurels? "The True Life of fVpialu Sir Ri ird F. Burton," by his niece. M.

Sti.ited, soon to be pubi'lied by tin Ap pletna. is likely to prove an rntercwtls Few men have bad raroerv; so full of romantic in I tc rest. change and adventure tul sir Richard Burton. The object if author cf tills memoir has "fir 1 to the truth, se'irdly to pupply a wa.ot often com i plalt. if of tho oi great traveler's I life i'n a form." "The Ka.

ndc ace cf Ham? von I Bulow," ike'd by "lis will be pnbifch cd immediately t'he Apple t. These letters contain graphic decriptionr; of the triala of a young n.u.:.:ar.. and much inter estlng gossip a': Ui Lizt ar.d Wagner, to i t'n'couragemc Von Bulow owt much i In his youth and larly manhood. Crane l.u written a str.ry Western plains, undtr the title "A Man and Some CXhers." It Is to be In a different style from his previous work. Tills will give an Increased interest to the matter, for now we shoJl see what Crane can do oircside cif his stances; it aims at improving men, and the! Improvement in circumstances follows as a matter of course.

It is vastly better to make men good than to do fhem good. The infant church had no sliver and gold; the two chief apostles going up to the temple had not a penny to bestow In aims. But the church to day cannot plead poverty. She needs to be careful lest with the accumulation of materia! wealth there come upon her moral and spiritual weakness and poverty. The miracle was wrought "in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth." AH the apostolic miracles were thus wrought, according to Christ's com mand.

"In the name," that is, by the dele i gated power, "of Jesus Christ of Nazareth," an allusion to the contempt with which that name was poularly regarded, "walk." The man might have answered. "You mock me; I I cannot walk have never walked a step. But Peter's word implied that a faith and a volition were required on the part of the cripple, and he met the condition. "And he took him by the right hand, and raised him up." This movement was designed to help his faith. Here, as in many of our Lord's miracles, the healing worfi' was attended by an outward touch serving to connect the miraculous effect with the person by Whom It was produced.

Indeed, it is worthy of notice how entirely, in this first recorded miracle wrought by an apostle, the manner of Christ's own miracle working is kept up. The miraculous, and much more the spiritual and ordinary, power of Christianity is always connected with the use of appropriate 3. The reality of the cure. Luke describes his cure with the accuracy of a physician: "And Immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength." Mark the effect upon the man himself. Startled, frightened, as men are at strange good fortune, he lifted himsolf as he felt a current of vital force thrilling and tingling through his palsied limbs.

A warm, strong hand, from whose touch a divine force seemed to emanate, grasped hire. For the first time in his life he stood up like a man. The rcoi ankles bore him. 'He essays to walk. The first step! Sure and firm still.

It is no dream, it is real. And then a wild, exuberant joy possessed him. "and leaning and praising. God." he made full proof of his new found powers. "He held Peter and John." He dreads the loss of this glorious gift.

There is something pathetic in the way he clings, like a child, and passes with them into the temple to give the good Lord the praise. The miracle was public, and it made a profound impression upon the people. The worshipers who crowded the place at that solemn hour were witnesses of the scene. "All the people saw him walking and praising God." The healed man was well known. Many had seen him lie there by the beautiful gate, year after year, a helpless cripple.

There could be no mistake in the matter. The people, therefore, "wero filled with wonder and amazement." The healed man was still clinging to his benefactors when the whole multitute "ran together unto them in the porch, called Solomon's, greatly wondering." The apostles made good use of toe opportunity thus offered. III. The Divine Healer The miracles of Christianity are not merely or mainly simple expressions of benevolence. Primarily, they are attestations of the divine commission of the miracle worker, as a of truths from God.

Miracles should always be considered in connection with this design, which is, indeed, a part of their nature They should not be separated from the message which they were intended to authenticate. They are calls to attention, commanding men to hear what the Lord says through those whom He has chosen and endowed "to speak and write in His name. Hence Peter follows the miracle at tho beautiful gate with the proclamation of that divine message for which it was designed to prepare the way. and of the truth of which it was to be the divine attestation. Ho points to Jesus as the auttor cf file healing.

The people evidently believed that the apostles had wrought the miracle by their "own power or godliness," and 'they looked with mingled amazement and awe at them, ami every heart trembled with a strange reverence in their presence Peter begins by disclaiming for himself and his colleague the aushorsTilp of the miracle His cunu ixa oi cue wno can see nothing surprising In a divine person proving himself true and proving himself powerful "Why marvel ye at this man? or whv fasten ve your eyes on us, as chough by our own power or godliness we had made him ro walk'" The people were marveling not morel at lihe fa iha.i tho man was hc but at the mtaa by which they thought it had been accomplished. Petor seeks to correct their false im preosions, and assumes r.hat, wOien real authc.rehip is seon, there is no occasion for marvelling. There is One above, exalted after humiliation, giorifled after suffering alive after being dead, whose hand is here working. "The God of Abraham and of Isaac and of Jacob, the God of our fathers" not a god. a deity believed In bv some other nations, nor an unknown God but the God tiiey belic ved in, their God, One whom for generations they, as a people, had oivnd and worshiped "hath glorified His Son Jesus whom ye delivered up, and denied Him In the presence cf Pilate, when he was determined to let Him go.

Rut ye denied the Holy One and tho Jurat, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you; and killed the Pri'nce of Life, wlh om God hath raised from dead; whereof we aire Then the apostle makes his explanations of the miracle perfectly fllear by connecting it with the name of the risen and giorifled Jesus: "And 'by faii'h in name hath If is name made this man strong, whom ye behold and know; yea, the faith which is through h.in hath given him rbis 7ierfrct soundness in the presence of you all." Here is the solution of the mystery. Tile "name" Christ is Himsolf. He Himself, as crucified, and risf.i. and glorified, works this miraculous healing of whMh they all wero witnesses. And as His "naime." whir is Himself, was the author, so in His name, that Is, In "Himself, was the true and only condition of the miracle.

The had unbounded faith in their risen Lord; ihey believed in His power and bi His activity in His church. By ilhis faith they were Invested with the ability so to preach and work a.s to demonstrate to' the world the divinity of Him in whose service they were engaged. It is no small to feel it to be natural that a living Saviour should also work. We have so long ceased to expect grand and striking results from tho gcopel that it is a long step forward wfoen we see tho reasonableness rf expecting Jesus ChriGT to fulfill His own word. R.

R. MEREDITH, D. D. TO EEP0ET WILSON'S BILL. Naval otnmittee Effectually Turns Down Chairman Boutelle Considered as a Personal Triumph.

(Special to the Eagle.) Washington, D. January 23 The naval commltteo agreed to report Congressman Wilson's pci ior.nei bill ye tiTd. iy, at a special meeting called to consider the report cf the sub committee on organization, rank and pav, of which Congressman Hulick of Ohio is chairman. The however, was only reported after the liveliest kind of a row and a bir ter and vigorous proton it from Charles A. Boutelle of Maine, tho chairman of tho committee.

Ho stated p. si! ivoly that he was opposed to the biii. that ho did not approve of its recommendations and that he i objected to its being reported the house. Ccngresirr.cn Huliek, Wils.n and liall, spoke in favor of tho oill and insisted a vote being taken. This was oo; the result was a surprise.

It showed thai the chairman the naval committee liimsvlf constituted the entire minority. Cotigru. usroitn Wilson in speaking of tho succes.s cT his hill in the committee', said: "I dt not anticipate that there is time at the pre. ni short to pass tho bill, but I was anxious to have it favorably acted cn so that it could bo printe and placed before the commit ten? for careful consideration. Its merits ami demerits can then bo Intelligently discussed.

I do not dodre to support the bill if it Is not a proper measure. I want free and fair discussion in consideration of it." Another member nf the naval committee said that Congressman Wilson's success was largely in the nature of a personal triumph, and that when he first introduced his biii there was haTdly another member of the committee beside himself in favor of it. He has converted Chairman Huliek of the sub committee and apparently every one else except Chairman Boutelle. The following members of committee were present at the meeting and voted on Congressman Wilson's bill: Congressman Huliek, Hllborn, Meyer, Hart, Bull, Foss. Hall and Chairman Boutelle.

Easy to say, but bow shall I do it In tho onlv common Bcnse way keep your head cool, your loot warm, and your blood pure by taking Hood's Sarsaparilla, and only Hood's. Then all your nerves, muscles, tissues and organs will be properly nourished. Hood's Sarsa parilla. by purifying and vitalizing the blood, builds up tho system, creates an appetite, tones the stomach and gives strength. No other possesses the curative powers peculiar to Sarsaparslia Tlio liest in fact tho One Truo Blood Purifier HrH'c i are the only pills to take IIOOQ JrlilS Wjth Hoocln fen.rsapar.illa.

BOSTON SYMPHONY CONCERT. Ercil Paur and His Musicians in Splendid Trim Plancon's Voice at Its Best. One of the most delightful concerts given by the lioston Symphony orchestra was that of last evening. The baud was in good trim and played with a briskness, a force and a sparkle that were delightful. Mr.

Paur has been improving. His readings are no longer lethargic and his tone heavy. Residence in this country has imparted to him the nervous energy that marks the American. In shading there is a distinct betterment. Music without it is like a picture in black and white.

With it, we add the element of color. There are few marked originalities iu the treatment of the classics by Mr. Paur a iiaisse or so hero and there, an emphasis on a flute passage, a prominence to the basses, and so on, but nothing radical in treatment or tempo. It was mostly old music last night, so that innovations would have declared themselves. The crescendo In the "Fidelio" overture was managed in a masterly fashion and had almost the effect of one of those stupendous risings in Wagner, as in the "Tristan and Isolde" and the "Twilight of the Gods." In the dance the scene described by Lcnau and put to music by Liszt, the band hail lire and rapidity, and so near as music can paint, this piece put into form the wild revel in the inn where Faust and the peasant lass whirl to tho devil's fiddling.

has the Hun, the gypsy, in his blood, and it spoke in this mad music. The long number was Mendelssohn's "Scotch" a work that is something too infrequently heard, along with other good things. Indeed, the conductors appear to have got into a certain rut and are afraid to get nut of it. Why, for instance, should it always be the symphony of Schubert, wheu he wrote seven or eight others? Why "In the Woods" and "Leflore" of Raff when he left at least four symphonies beside? Why so seldom a Schumann symphony the most delightful of all? Why so seldom a Bach suite? Why not the Wagner symphony nt least once? Why not thu picturesque and beautiful "Frithjof" of Why not tho. "Peer Gynt" music of Grieg? Why not the "Reformation" symphony of Mendelssohn? Why not a bit from Cluck's "Orpheus," once more? Why not the earlier Dvorak symphonies? Why not the sea music of Gilson and Nlcode? Why not Volkmonn's symphony? Why not one of Macdowell's suites? Wh not those beautiful string quartets of Schubert's? They tell us that the bes has already been chosen from the great composers, and that we have It in tho concerts of the winter.

But let us at least hear a fow of the others to know for ourselves this so, or not. Th "Scotch" symphony is the strongest of Mendelssohn's music, except perhaps part of his oratorio writing. It is poetic and romantic, and for thsi AHih be praised in a day when realism and metaphysics claim so much attention In the arts. Thern in no analysis here, no introspection; it is all free, unconscious, breezy and pictur esfjue. The spirit or the Scotch highlands broods across the somber andante, we hear the storm roar through the craggy pass, the sun shires on leagues of mcor and the tar taned tribes march to the ringing pipe.

Local color is nearly as successfully gained in this symphony as Bizet gained it in his "Carmen." yet there is no letting down of artistic dignity iu order to sertire it; no descent to absurdities of realism: no imitation of bagpipes. A new thing was the "Children's Games," by Bizet. new. at least, in these conceits. It la a short suite perhaps intended for little folfcfi, but certainly worth the hearing of big ones.

There is a "trumpets ami drums" in which tile youngsters are playing soldier, and marching to a tune that recalls the marionette's funeral of Gounod, a song sung to doll by a child, "the top" in which there is a humming of tho strings like that of tho spinning in the "Flying Dutchman." a duet of a boy and girl playing at hou. ekeeying. and a bit of ball play marked by much vivaeity. In all this there is no gro.ssne.ss of imitation; it is all fresh, frank and enlivening. The march was easily a product of the fame pen that wrote "Carmen," and if tip re was juvenility in It, so tip re must be In the dances, as the music of people still in the juvenile stage ef ili i Pol Plancon, from thu i pcra.

was the singer, fie grows tailor, more imben.kible in th" back, more bristling of mustache at every season. Ho sang "Behold, alotig the dewy grass" from Haydn's with its odd and pleasantly old fashioned ornaments ami flourishes, and Schumann's "Two Grenadiers." In the last he "let himself nut." He was the hurt, fierce soldier home faring from the wars, domed to leave his bones in soil that had soaked up the blond of thousands of hl. countrymen, yet crying that, when the returning army tramped Ills grave end the clangor of fight once, more souudtd on earth, he would rise, mil armed, ar.d do battle Tor his emperor. As the sons burst into the "Marseillaise" Plancon was ail on fire. His voice was let out to the full; he gained in stature; he closed with a defiant, gesture, and audi epe, lend atpi everybody, catching the mar i spirit, broke into a far of enthusiasm, has to be born a Frenchman to sing I "Th Two Grenadier:" as Plancon sings it.

nut per. laps a voT ii audience would have mde no inoi of a imn over him than Brooklyn andietirv did last, night. This aftortiocn the orchestra is playing at the Academy, the overture, the wonderful Ciifinisihed symphony of Schubert, the entract. rr "Garn "YVal tp." and Mario Toulinguet Is singing and Weljr.r music. The nex' concert will occur on the 2'lth of February.

THE BLOCK INQUEST. Jury Finds That tho Furrier Died From7 Mntv.ra' Goroncr Xasiin held an iniyies. at the Fifth I'" statiii.i ias nigh: in the case ph HI. 'h. who dool in an eastern ho.

oital las: Monday as alleged. had had a fight v. r.il men in front of the Mir. factory, North Third Nearly a dozen wh new facts were Ali witn s. es tesafled to l.toy 'he s.i:n as bus already in l.t't! Miss Curohev.

a. :1 been pr. 1. lokl Ce o. H.rsch ofilce.

said ijurth n.u see the fight she himl" This she ca.r.o the men and was sh. ovi 11. eh. Voter O'Xe i of 178 ho s.iw J'an Haniil igha. Kienian would not say pos was struck.

There was i the par: of several 1 the particulars of the row ar.d it was with con It. that Oorc ner Nason Dr. J. Frank Valen physician, teo iflc that Jonn "hat i vi v. ci li:" 1.

(boic: nroiig there were no oi violetve on Bloch's body the cut over Ulcch's left eye was no: a deep and could no: have cuusod h. Bleeii's lr. Valentine said, v. cutst'd by valvular disease of the heart, hypertrophy und acute nep.iritls. The jury after a half hour's co.i.suUaicn brought in a verdict that They held chat no ono was responsible for Blc ch's death.

Cunningham. Kieman.and Hamilton, who are under arrest on a charge of homicide, will probably be discharged this afternoon. ney Lanier's work, "The English Novel," is to be issued shortly by the Scribners. It will be printed from new plates and has been pre pared under ihe supervision of Mrs. Lanier.

Advantage has been taken of the opportunity to make some corrections and to embody I some passages not included in the original i edition. I The Congregational Publishing society will shortly issue "Common Sense Christianity," a volume which will contain many of the Congregationalist articles of the late Rev. lr. Alonzo H. Quint, who for many years was a regular contributor to the columns of that Journal.

The Rev. Dr. A. G. Dunning will write the introduction.

In a small book entitled "The Complete Bachelor," published by Appleton there is contained much information of value. No sensible person cares to devote much time in following or even learning the changes in fashions and yet Is very desirable knowledge to possess. A book of reference which will tell Just what should be done, where any social question is involved. Is a valuable acquisition. In this book weddings and funerals, calls and teas, dinners and receptions, are all considered with particular referonce to cards, notes of acceptance or regret, presents and llowers and clothes and conduct for all occasions.

In addition there Is an excellent chapter devoted to the buying and care of clothing. Unlike the majority of such articles, which usually seem written for the wealthy only. this Is intended for the bachelors ol' moderate means. It has the ring of good common sense and deserves attention from all who desire to dress and look well at a comparatively low cost. The right to publis'h all tho novels of George Meredith, heretofore held by Roberts has been acquired by the Scribners.

This move may presage a new edition of Meredith something that will be welcomed by the Merodlth cult among novel readers. The American Queen. The current number of tho American Queen Is interesting, newsy and well filled with fashion from home and abroad, articles on the home, nursery, cooking, and work for women together with complexion sug estion. short stories and an illustrated sketch of the feminine members of the President elect's household. Tho illustrations of tho correct otyle.3 in gowns, wraps, haes and dress accessories for all occasions for young and old, are numerous and combined with tho concise and hints as to chic combinations of tints and trimmings form a valuable aid to tho woman who dc ires to in.

fashionably and becomingly attired. The I general mano up or tno periodical is attrac tive and up to date and is a testimonial to tho business ability and enterprise of D. J. Kelley, the business manager to whose untir ing efforts not a little of the success which tho American Queen has attained is due. THE PUBLIC DEFENDER BILL.

How Mrs. Clara Foltz Would Provide Counsel for Those Who Are Too Poor to Employ a Lawyer. Following is the text of Mrs. Clara Foltz's bill to create the office of public defender in each county, which Senator Grady introduced in the legislature yesterday: AN ACT l'j crt a'te the cUiee of public defender, provide for hlu election, deiln his duties and fix his compensation in the svral counties and cities and counci es of New York. The Pe.ide of file State of New York, represented in rvale and do enact foll.r.v.s Section 1.

There shall be elected by the eiuaUlled electors of ach coumy or city aii.l county, the general election 1 held In the IS' 7. an.l at the general every i hir.l ye.ir thereafter, a vuiilk ilefvn.ler, who 1 olllce for three yenrs from anil iirclu.linp first uay of January next his eKetiun. 3v. 2. Any person July H.imht 'l to as an arox nvy ami counselor at law in this and who ha.s been a resklen: of tin eouiuy or cky anl oumty for one year, lte ellrolf to the oftlee of public defender, and no person not p.

sses. ln the said iu.illlloat!ons hall be elidible. See. 3. The public defender, when e.l Lithe board or supervisors, txrard of aldermen or other le'tlslaLlve body of any county or eliy ami county, in which he is the public defender, may appoln't one or more Kvery assistant public de fender Khali b.

an attorney and counselor ut law in this stale, be a si.lent of ih county or and enmity in which the service is to be performed, and Khali Uike and Hie Ihe cci stiuilional oath of olli. before entcrinK upon his duties. When imilarly r.utho. lze tlv public defender may appoint clerks or other employes, livery made by the nubile defender shall be In writing and liled wIMi the county clerk ami may. by him.

lie revoked by a writing similarly filed. Sec. 4. It nbaM be the duty of the public defender 'to atteri 1 all criminal coitrls and appear for ami defend all persons chanted vloiall.m of the law who nr withuut counsel and who desire an attorney to appear for them: also, to attend the coup: and boards of charities and appear for and In behalf of all persons charged with being insane or lunatic. Sec.

f. The public defender of any county or city and in which a capi or other important criminal is to be tri. may. with Ihe approval of the judge presiding in of the court in which the action is to lie tr. which approval shall be llle.l with the r.iinrty clerk, employ counsel to asrist.

on such trial, and the coHts and expenses thereof, du.y crtltied by the Judge presiding at tile triul. shall be a charge upon the county or city and county hi Indici ir.eu; ivjs found or information tiled. Sec. 6. The board of supervisors, board of aldermen or other legislative b.

of the county or city and county ill provide tillable n.iras for the use of the puollc 4l. f. ler. an.l shall his salary or eompo. i.

a.n.l his assistants and employes, and the same shall he a harge upon the county or city and Sec. 7. Nlhir.g in this act shall lie construed to prevent any person from e. np sp. i counsel to fe.nd him or to limit right therein, and sui a special counsel may appear and defend him alone, or may therein with public defender at lie option an discretion riv fendant.

Mrs. Foltz says of tilt bill: "i believe rtie bill is timely and meritorious. It. is against shyster and the swindling riffraff of the legal, is in iavor of the and weal: is in be half of Justice, for why should the innocent pay for the state's blunder in arresting then'." A FINE RECORD. The FruSential Insurance Company's Increase in Assets.

A 1th cugh 100 was a bad business year, lif insurance progressed steadily in tiie I'nited Stales. The unreal ii. published by the "fo'npatiies show this. In i. l' tires.

people approri.i; the value of a life ranee a nonce pr.Mert'. r. Tho Prudential of Newark. N. .1..

lor instance, ounces: Increase of assets over of JH.701 surplus to licy holders, i.l an of over tho previous year: new business issued in 1807, payment tt poli. holders, over S. e.o.iifio, malting payments to rs to date, of over policies r.o.v force, nearly $11. .100. MX).

Tin: pi (,: toe industrial plan of insurance, the i't p. 1, ntial marks ist'7 bv issu ing a new indus; rial policy, for simplicity liberality is far ahead anything of the ever presented by compai iy, in either ICui ope or America. It abolishes all the main os jrmurly existing between it.s ordi.ia.ry and industrial p.d.i It places the liDldc of a iicy on practically same ve) as d.lr: of a J.lu.mii) as regards iivi lends, ca. sur. der values.

up features, etc. is retroactive in its i baracier. tit.d. in imc of time, will cost the millions of dollars beyond v. hat is called for In existing It may be as further evidence of Prudential liberality th.n is has already nude, voluntary cMiicessions policy holders costing it over I'rvv Tr.wi'1 Literature.

Timetables, rnilrcai lireratnrn. Rtonmhra: sail inKs, boektf or travel, hotel circulars, school cata InstiOH can bo obtained froo for the asking at the asking at the Information Bureau, Itoora 20, Eaglo Bulldliii, teller, chairman of the literary committee, and Charles A. Powell, chairman of the membership committee. During the evening there was a debate on the Cuban situation, and, Frederick W. Krest eller, the retiring speaker, was presented with a set of engrossed resolutions.

FROM COLONEL, SINN. To the Editor of the Brooklyn Eagle: The E3gle Almanac far excels any that yon have previously gotten up and I much prefer it to any other publication of a like nature which I have seen. I have yet to turn over its pages for Information which I have not Immediately found, whether tho facts which I wished to Inform myself of were of a local or a general character. No citizen of Brooklyn can afford to be without olio. I have placed it on my desk for instant reference, as, I assure you.

I would not be without it. Brooklyn, Jannary 22, 1897. W3I. E. SIN.

Mounxixo M11.1.INEBY of the highest order in every detail, ready and to Order with the utmost dispatch, at farmore reasonable prices than inferior work and goods elsewhere, at J. Rothschild's Fulton st, corner Hoyt. Thoubasds testify that Dr. Tdckeb's 59 Compound will positively cure Grip, Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis and prevent Pneumonia and Consumption. No.

59 Compound 60 cents and $1. MARRIED. CAMERON GIDBERTSON On Thursday, January 21. at the residence of the bride's parents, by the Rev. St.

Clair Hester. FRANCES GIL BBRTSON of Brooklyn, N. to CHARLES EWBN CAMERON of. Newark, JJ. DIED.

BESSET On January 22, HIRAM BESSBY. in the "Sth year of his age. Funeral services at his late residence, 332 Sumner av, Sunday, January 24, at 4 P. M. BRAG DON In this city on Wednesdny.

January 20, 1SD7. MARY ANN BRAGDON, wife of Edward Otis Bragdon, in the EOth year of her age. Funeral from her late residence, 69 Ashford st, at 8 o'clock P. Saturday, the 23d Inst. Friends of the family are invited to attend; also, members of Mizpah Lodge No.

205, Knights and Ladles of Honor. BRBNNA.N On Friday, January 22, 1S97, THOMAS F. BRENNAN. aged 37 years, the beloved son of the late Mrs. Ellen Brennan.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, from his late residence, 9fl Wyckoft st. on Monday, January 2o, at 2 P. M. BROWN On Thursday, January 21, ANNIE E. ALLHN.

wife of Andrew D. Brown, aged years. Funeral from her mother's, 290 Ninth st, Sunday, January 24, at 2 P. M. Friends of the family are Invited to attend.

Interment at Cypress Hills Cemetery. BRUNER On January 21, at his residence, 2S3 Sixth st, DANIEL A. BRUNER, aged 62 years. Funeral services will be held at the Twelfth st Reformed Church, on Sunday, January 24, at 1 o'clock. Members of Cushing Post No.

231, G. A. R. Keystone Lodge No. 233, F.

and A. and Prospect Council No. 401, A. L. of H.

are respectfully invited to attend. BULKLEY rOn January 22. HENRY L. BULK LEY, aged Funeral services at his late residence. 232 Lexington av, Brooklyn, Sunday, 1 P.

M. CTiAXWICKSuddenly, on Friday, January 22, 1S97. SAiRA'H C. CHAWVICK, widow of the late John Chadwlck, aged 47 years. Relatives and friends, also members of Montague Council No.

136, Home Circle, are Invited to. attend tho funeral services, at her late residence, 432 Clermont av. Brooklyn, on faunaay, the 24th at 3 o'clock P. M. CORSON In Brooklyn, Friday, January 22.

1S97. LOUISE wife of John J. Corson. Funeral services wil be held at her late residence, New Sprlngville, S. on Monday, January," 25, 1ES7, at 2 o'clock P.

M. Carriages will, be. in waiting at Port Richmond to meet 12 and. 12:30 trains from New York. CUNNINGHAM On January 21, 1897, EMMA CUNNINGHAM, widow of John Cunningham, aged 49 years.

Funeral from her late residence. 529 Gates av, Sunday, 2 P. January 21. Relatives and friends are requested to attend. GILLESPIE MARY JEMIMA GILLESPIE, the widow of the late John Gillespie.

Funeral from her late resldence.14 Jardlne place, Sunday, January 24, at 2 P. M. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. HARTSHORN On January 22, FRANK HARTSHORN. Funeral services Sunday, January 24, 1:30 P.

at the Church of Christ, Sterling place, near Seventh av. Interment Portland, Me. Members of Corner Stone Lodge No. 367, F. and A.

are invited. HECKLER On Friday, January 22, 1897, JAMES HECKLER. Funeral services Sunday evening, January 24, at 7 o'clock, at his late residence, 25 Cranberry st. Relatives and friends, also members of Covenant lodge No. 75S, F.

and A. and Masonic Veteran Association, are respectfully Invited to attend. Interment at convenience of family. HECKLER Members of Covenant Lodge No. 733, V.

and A. are requested to attend an emergent communication, Sunday, 6 P. at lodge rooms, for the purpose of paying the 'last tribute of respect to the memory of our late brother, JAMES HECKLER. THOMAS W. FRANKLIN, Master.

Edgar D. Davis. Secretary. HECKLER Mem Ixrs of the Brooklyn Masonic Veterans are fraternally Invited to attend the funeral of Venerable Brother JAMES HECKLER, tit his late residence, 23 Cranberry st, Sunday, at 7 o'clock P. M.

JOHN W. MOTT. President. Frederick L. Jenkins, Secretary.

"KENNEDY On Friday, January 22, 1897, A1DELIA, widow of the late Samuel N. Kennedy, aged 69 years. Funeral services at her late residence, 694 Monroe sc. Brooklyn, on Sunday. January 24, at 2.30 P.

M. KENNEDY On Thursday, January 21, ISABELLA, widow of the late Wm. H. Kennedy. Funeral services at her late residence, 252 Bridge st, on Saturday, January 23.

at 7:30 P. M. Interment at convenience of the family. MARTIN Suddenly. In Brooklyn, on Januarv 22.

1S97. LILLIE E. POTTERTON, wife of Andrew P. Martin. Funeral services will be held at her late residence, 432 Tompkins av, Monday evening at 8:30 o'clock.

Interment at convenience of the family. MAXSON At the residence of his son. William Maxson, 2S1 Marcy av. Brooklyn, JOHN In his 72d year. Relatives and friends, also members of Fortltudo Lodge, F.

and A. No. 19, are respectfully Invited to attend the funeral services, Saturday evening, 8 o'clock. Masonic services Sunday, 1:30 P. M.

Interment in Cypress Hills. (Chicago papers please copy.) MULHOLLArD At his home. 90 Front Bt. of pneumonia, on Friday, in the 22d year of hi3 age, AMBROSE V. B.

Funeral will take place from the Assumption Church, on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Societies will be notified. O' DON NELL On January 22. WILLIAM, beloved husband of Bridget O'Donnell. at 19 Canton et, in his 66th year.

Notice of funeral hereafter. REILLY On January 21, 1S97, NORA REILLY, beloved wife of Thomas P. Rellly. Relatives and friends are respectfully Invited to attend funeral from her late residence, 4S Checvcr place, Sunday, January 24, 1S97, at 2 P. M.

RIDG WAY On January 21. 1S97, WILLIAM P. son of William P. ajid Carrie E. Rldgway, aged 9 years and 2 months.

Funeral from his latfc residence, 1,129 Lafayette av, Sunday, at 2 P. M. Relatives and friends Invited. SIELHORST On Thursday, January 21. JOHN J.

SIELHORST. Funeral from his late residence, 149 Prospect av, Sunday. January 24, at 2 P. M. TEMPLETOX Suddenly, on Jnnuary 23.

1S97, at her home. 100 St. Marks av. LILLIE. eldest daughter of Elizabeth A.

and the late James A. Templeton. Notice of funeral hereafter. WASHINGTON On January 22, ELLEN, beloved wife of Peter Washington. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence.

East Seventeenth st, Sheepshead Bay, L. on Sunday, January 24, at 2 P. M. ft.