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THE BROOKLYN DAILY EAGLE. NEW YORK. WEDNESDAY. MARCH 30. 1904.

BUILDING TRADES TROUBLES. LEGISLATIVE DIGEST. ion of hope wmn ought to be repealed together with the reasons therefor; Is appropriated for this purpose up to the 1st day of June, 190i. LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR. it i -ar ii 1 as ope of best that Mayer of Vuii.

n.is yet -nt out. ii. i-haprt-l rail mill aiso be dedicated. Trf hrass are trum th original ics.t;n H- The ornamentation a rom hi nation ni the- leaves and the fniit the uae t.n 1 of wlv-at. suggesting; the an i wine of the Sacrament.

Th- rail. If you wnJ a picture that you wish tn appear In the aitl. Mire that you write It with Ink. a It la uttjra diflWuit to teroJuce trum (enrll. un 1.

so -li mi of poll shod brass, is and ai't ro-iriaif. There will be an siiii at The north and the hi--b 'i mi what now see r.vtier a vacancy. Tse ivdr. the K. v.

Dr. R. sts "When they are i-i i twill be hard. I think, to find a ore auiiful of work. Wp may con-j trt'ulate oun-Hes upon the church having List a becoming ari ditfnifVI rail.

unitedly thank the giver fir this thicg Ix'ilUtV. snta.l rlate near the south end of the ehaneel rail rea Is as follow: h. M. ni. in uj: of Ann Alien.

77 years. Allen yfurs. Pic! TITLE COMPANIES OPPOSED To Bill Bequiring Them to Insure Adverse Reports on Examination of Real Estate Titles. The bill of Assemblyman Ernest H. Wal-lnee requiring title Insurance companies to insure adverse reports on examination of real estate titles has aroused great interest among conveyancers and real estate operators It provides that If a title company shall refuse to certify a title and issue its policy free from exceptions regarding defects and incumbrances it shall, upon demand of the person who applies for the insurance, state in writing the grounds upon which it bases its refusal.

Such statement shall Insure the unmarketableness of the title, so that if the applicant should refuse carry out his contract or sue the seller and fail in the action he shall be indemnl fled by the company. The bill suggests i novel field in title Insurance. Thus far the operations of the companies have been lim ited to the insuring of good titles and this measure would compel the writing of nega five Insurance where title is declared to be defective by the title companies. The idea originated with Albert N. Ransom, a Manhattan lawyer.

The arguments advanced in favor of the measure are that the title insurance companies, for the purpose of avoiding any apparent possibility of liability to their clients, are not in a position to exercise impartial judgment on the negotiability a title and frequently refuse to pass good titles. It is only natural that to safeguard themselves on doubtful titles they should refuse to guarantee validity, which they are permitted to do under present methods, although the title may not bear any defects. The bill was drafted by Mr. Ransom and Introduced in the Assembly by Mr. Wallace on February 9.

It was then referred the Committee on General Laws, before which two hearings were given. Mr. Ransom appeared in favor of the bill and various title companies w-ere represented in opposition. It was favorably reported and will come up for a second reading in the lower house. Representatives of title companies offered a substitute, which Mr.

Ransom argued against, and the Committee on General Laws refused to advance it. DISCOURTESY OF OFFICIALS AGE OF A f' PPfTRT T7M --wjx Proposition by Captain Goddard to Settle by Arbitration. The situation In the juilding traitej in Manhattan to-day Is serious, and It i thought that, unlet the strike of the bricklayers and laborers Is soon settled, things may grow decidedly worse. Captain Norton Goddard has undertaken to bring about a settlement of the trouble. He says frankly that the mason employers are responsible for the strike, as they committed the original fault of breach of contract.

Captain Goddsrd proposes that, in accordance with the agreenn nt between the Mason Builder, Association and the bricklayers unions, the whole matter be referred to a Joint arbttratku board, composed of nine mason builders and nine bricklayers: that the men return to work pending arbitration, no non-union laborers to be employed in the mean time. Ho believe that the ui ions will agree that. If there are not enough union men to supply the demand for workmen, the employers shall engage non-union men. GLEE CLUB'S FIRST APPEARANCE A Pleasing Accompaniment to Professor Bristol's Lecture in Plymouth Sunday School Room. At a lecture by Professor Homer C.

Bristol In the Plymouth Sunday School room last night about twenty young men of the Glee Club sang for the first time In public, slnco the organization of the club, two months ago by Alfred M. Best. In this short time Mr. Best has whipped his singers into such tiptop shape that after the rendering of the first song, "Spin! Spin!" Swedish melody by Hugo Jungst, G. J.

Corey, president of the Review Club and chairman for the evening, complimented the young men on their progress, adding that his was undoubtedly the best singing Plymouth Church had heard for a long time. The Glee Club then sang "My Old Kentucky Home," and after the applause of the audience, which numbered 200, had subsided, Professor Bristol began his lecture on "California and the Yosemite Valley." Professor Bristol first traced the gradual journey of humanity toward the setting sun, referring to the earliest migrations westward from the interior of Asia, recalled the belief of the ancients that on the coast of Spain one could hear the water hiss where it put out the setting sun, and step by step described the growth of the I'nited States westward, until the movement had reached California, the Sunset Land. The lecture was illustrated by stereopti con views, which seemed to bring the audi ence into personal contact with the glories of California, as Professor Bristol led them first from Sacramento through the southern portion of the state and then suddenly transported his hearers into the snowfleldB and mountains of the northern portion. Mt Shasta, the beauties of the Yosemite, one enchanting scene after the other, was passed over, until San Francisco was reached, where Professor Bristol closed his lecture, to the great regret of his audience. tne liiee Club closea tne evening with a nne rendering of "Home, Sweet Home," set for men voices by Mr.

Best. The proceeds of the evening will go to swell tne runa lor the Beecher memorial. Holiday for Sunday School ''May Walk" Other Correspondents of the Eagle in To-day's certainly then only at the end of his tenth year and beginning his eleventh. i reei mat a is not fully 39 until March 23, 1905, and will then beirln hi 4nm mi Of course, if Mr. Spaulding cares nothing about the eleven months and odd days yet to run, a little difference like that is immaterial; but suppose it was a question of uonars or tne maturity of a promissory note, v.nat men: is a man "goln' on" 40 with eleven montns and some days to run, or ii he simply passed tho 3Sth vear nnri hra-ln ning the 39lh, or are we now in the year or just mree montns passed the year 1903? It Is said that figures will not lie, but liars will figure.

This whole contention Is, whether A Is in his 39th year or in his 40th. I did not see the original question. Now, I came down on a Lexington avenue car this mnrnln? and I heard a number of school teachers talking uuMui nun question, ana i ten you It was a hot argument. Many of the passengers got interested in it. too.

and there wa all kinds of figuring. The teachers all figured that A was in his 39th year, just a few days over his 38th, and would not begin his 40th until March 23, 1905. But the passengers were getting "hot" under the collar when I got off the car, and I suppose they will renew the argument It seems a simple question, but there Is lots of trou bie in some homes over it. I am not an expert accountant, lust a slm pie law clerk, and if it were not for the training have had in bills and notes and Insurance tables I'd think, at first blush, that A was in his 40th year. Mr.

Spaulding may comfort himself with the knowledge that he Is not much past 39. "Expert Accountant did not say A was 38 years old, but that he was 39, or, in other words, in his 39th year. Let us hear from some other bright llgurers. Let them "get busy" and mix thl question up a little more. It makes inter estlng reading.

Stop and think this matter over. "Expert Accountant'' was right. I am certain of it TEMPLE BAR. Brooklyn, March 29, 1904. A IS IN HIS FORTIETH YEAR.

To the Editor of the Brooklyn Eagle: I am much Interested In the different ac counts of the age of A. It seems so simple that It is surprising that any one could give any answer But the right one. If A was 1 year old on March 23, 1SC6, he would be years old on March 23, 1S67, and so on until 1904, Mnrch 23, when he would surely be 39 years old. I would like to hear "Another Old Resident" give an opinion on this prob lem. YOUNG RESIDENT, Brooklyn, March 30, 1904.

COMPLIMENTS FORMISS JOHNSTON Former Pupil Delighted at Her Election as Principal of Training School. To the Editor of the Brooklyn Eagle: A former pupil of the Brooklyn Training School for Teachers desires, through the Eagle, to congratulate the Board of Educa tlon upon its fellcltious choice of Miss Emm L. Johnston as principal of that Institution It must he a gratification to all who have felt her ennobling influenco to know that Ih Influence is now to bo exercised In a wide sphere. Many of the fellow teachers of the write can testify that their best work In the class room has been done under stimulus re celved from her. Always observing the practical side of ed ucation.

she never failed to Inspire the high est Ideals which in herself she fully rea ized. Her culture, scholarship, long associate with and intimate knowledge of educatlo affairs, combined with her great executlv ability, make her pre-eminently the woma for the place. The citizens of Brooklyn are to be con gratulated that the teachers nf their chll dren come forth from an Institution presld over by one who fully exemplifies the die turn, "The end and aim of education is the upbuilding or cnaracter." A FORMER PUPIL TEACHER, Brooklyn. March 30, 1904. A PARENT'S PROTEST.

To the Editor of the Brooklyn Eagle: Are you In a position, through your paper, to Inform an American parent why and ho It is that our children are denied the half- holiday for their Sunday school anniversary a day which has been looked forward with so much pleasure, while all this wee the schools are closed to all denomination becnuse one church keeps it as Holy Week Is this just or right MRS. HARRIET ADAMS, Brooklyn, March 29, 1904. it Tur ct mine HI lliL Jl. LUUIJ Workers to Be Stationed in Many Places to Rescue Young Girls. AN APPEAL MADE FOR MONEY.

Statement by Mrs. Z. M. hiuemoie, President of the Settlement Workers Organization. The Door of settlement workers arc harl at work r.iiRS funds to carry en the campaign aa.inst vice in St.

Louis during the i t.i r. s'iie your.tj Mrs. S. M. the president anl of the s.

who has lieu seriously ill for some time past, has, noi-wlihstatviiiiK. gmn instruction to workers tlirougrtcut the country and a vigorous campaign will be carried on. Mrs. Vhittcmore says: 'ThrouKh the courtesy of the New York and Uruoklyn press attention was promptly called to a statement advanced during my address on Jauuary 7 before the Ladies' fcraneh of City Missions, held at the Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church, not only concerning the then by that wicked syndicate formed in St. Louis anions the procurers, saloon and dive keepers, but of some of the infamous methods concocted to decoy young jiirls (between the ages oi 14 and 20) from their homes to a lit' of degradation and shame.

Through the above notice hundreds of periodicals, reaching even out to the Western coast, have republished ih.it announcement, until many thousands of people have become aroused to the enormity of this projected traffic in some of its hideousness, and it 1s hoped they will stand prepared to do 'heir part, as occasion may require, toward enabling those no are eci somui not alone connected wish our society in attempting to stem as far as possible this iniquitous tide. -Without thought of competition, solely desiring to lose no time lor souls are at Btake the Door of Hope, as a unit, most earnestly solicits the sympathy and cooperation, financially as well as otherwise, nf tho larire to further their ef forts in the preventive and rescue work among unprotected girls during the St. Louis World's Fair. "As some may yet be unacquainted with this organization, an explanatory word or so might not now ne uui yi i)wc. thank-offering to God after a most remarkable deliverance from a serious spinal difficulty of twelve years standing, worldly pleasures were renounced and this healing as a saered trust was dedicated to the salvation of the girls on the street, which later led to the founding of the first Door of Hope, October 25, la'jO, and since known as the her Home.

"Nearly four thousand have been lovingly eared lor mere (luring mcsc paae to say nothing of the sixty homes and more which followed in tr.is ami oincr rnuntrics. whore many thousands have been Mitinllv rescued and saved during this time Th nhv. mcnt onHi home nus ucen iuif- lv removed from 102, Kast. Slxiy-first street, Manhattan. 10 a beautiful place of forty- -three acres at Tappan, N.

Y-. In order to enlarge and better classiFy ihe work, and where shortly we trust to erect several small iTittaes in connection with the present com- in ilin Ctv nf New uuusi -w York at the Door oi Hope (iospel Mission, West Fifty-third street, application for admission can be made, day or night, as ilirniich the courtesv of the Heartease Worn- "Mn Shelter, in the same building, temporary provision is made tor those desirous of com-hie. "And although the mother home is strictly a faith work, supported through voluntary offerings amounting already to over meeting every dnronnd, beside purchasing property free and clear, it was deemed ad-' visable In this present movement to bring it as noticeably before the public as possible as one of its recognized channels, whereby many may be reached and permanently bon-: efited. knowing well from this lengthy experience what can be wrought with God's blessing through earnest t-mU-avors. "The almost fabulous sum referred to is reported to have more than doubled, in order A' to hasten matters in carrying out their evil designs, and though it may be true that many a home will be wrecked and the pres-v ent pure young girl entrapped and vietim-- Ized, should that deter one from pressing forward all the more faithfully to accomplish i- as much as Is possible in defeating their endeavors as the fair progresses? "The utmost precaution has been resorted to upon the part of our workers and eo- laborers while obtaining knowledge of some of their diabolical methods and cunning, "which we fear has already achieved sufficient rend many hearts, and as the opposite parties are continually on the alert to cover up their tracks, murh information which might be published must necessarily bo with-v held if what is so desirous is to be effected.

"No father or mother can atford not to be alarmed in a measure for the safety of their daughter during the next few months, as any J. jntrigue will not be esteemed too stupendous Xio be availed of, if only effectual in securing their captive. "Having sufficient mrtney at their com-mand, numberless agents have been em-v ployed and are now scattered in various di- rections to achieve this object, so one must, I bo on the alert to prevent this as far as practicable. 1 "We have secured a space in the fair, where there will he a life sized portrait of with smaller one attached, taken three months after rescue, showing what the grace God can do upon a human face, though formerly a notorious woman of a gang of thieves and known as the Ilird of Mul- Bend of New York. There also will be 'a.

small exhibit of others, and where thoti-J hands of leaflets will be freely distributed aB hot eg of warning, love and encouragement, especially to those we so desire to labor for. "lumbers of workers will he stationed in verious places throughout the fair, ready to bp of service 1 any un protected girl and, with kindly tact, endeavor to obtain her while cautioning her concerning tho designs of wicked procurers. ''Kui! able accommodat ions for such cases have already been arranged for, where temporary shelter can be secured, while tho of Hope many of its branches, in r'Kit'incrimi wii homes, will also, bo always open, day or night, to receive any who may already stepped aside from lhar which is right. "It mav require, seemingly, a large amount to accomplish what is proposed, but very judiciously wilt every dollar be' expended; but whatever is done must be done quickly; also questions relative lo this will gladly receive altention and money reported for. "All communications or donations will be promptly acknowledged If forwarded to the -Ioor of Hope.

New York City, or direct to JJrs. E. M. Whitiemore and Miss Mary U. Cookman, 773 St.

Nicholas avenue, Manhat- tan." MEMORIALS IN ST. ANN'S. An Art Window to Be Unveiled Chancel Rnil Dedicated on Easier Sunday. and Easter Day will be cipeeliilly marked in Ann's Church on the Heights by the un-'veiling of a handsome memorial window, to Abraham Wyekoff, some time a vestryman and warden in the parish. The subject of tho whole design is contained in the Inscription: "Not my will but Thine be done" Luke The window is in two lancets, one depicting Christ i the garden of Gethsemane ''in prayer and the other ihe angel holding in her hands a cup administering unto Him.

The window has many attractive features. In the background are the drooping branches df the trees and in Ihe upper part of tho window the deep blue sky. The disciples ur nlrinly seen in the distance. Altogether. is rl I a it; at Of to of to Ta follow a bill la It prir ffhroaitB the L-esflalatara.

Ihe Legislative laleadar (pablLbed dally aad the Index of Ulll. mublLhed oa Salar-daret mar be eoasalted. Refereare aoald be made by tbe latrodaeer'e aame aad latrodactorjr aaaibera. SENATE BILL INT. NO.

842. Aa art to amead the forest, deb aad Same law la rrlatloa to th la Rlrb. mond t'oaaty. lot. by Mr.

Bailey. Marrh 211. RfHMInn Tit Dmntpr 90 Ijiw. nf 1900 Is Btrlckor. out as it stands at present, and 'the provision auuea mat nsn not De taaen by any device other than angling In the waters of Rarltan Bav.

In this state, west of a Une drawn south from Elm Tree Beacon, on the ensl coast of Staten Island. From March 15 to Jure 15 nets may be used for the taking of shad, and nets may be used at any time for taking menhaden, providing that the nets shall not be used or set until a license has been granted by the commission. The license fee Is to be $1 for shad nets and $10 for menhaden nets. Other fish caught in these nets are to be thrown Into the water. SENATE BILL INT.

NO. 850. An art to amend the Penal Code In relation to bills of ladluK. Int. by Mr.

Fancher. Marrh 21). Section 633 of the Penal Code Is amended to provide that when any property, for which a receipt or bill of lading is given, is delivered, the bill of lading must be surrendered, providing that partial delivery of such property may be made upon such delivery being recorded on the bill of lading. Whenever property is not so consigned, the carrier may at Its option deliver the same without requiring the surrender of the receipt. Imprisonment not to exceed one year or a fine of S1.000, or both, is tbe penalty.

If this bill were passed, the possession of the bill of lading would be evidence ot tho factB. ASSEMBLY BILL INT. NO. 1275. An art to amend the navigation lnw relntfna; to floating; of logs and rnfts In Lake (irorge.

Int. by Mr. Lynch, Marrh Mt. Section 62, Chapter 592, Laws ot 1897, Is amended by inserting the provision that all rafts of logs or lumber and of logs, timber or lumber, intended to be rafted or floated through waters of Lake George shall be so secured and fastened together that the same shall not separate. Also the provision that the owner of any logs or timber permitting the same to be floated at large in the waters of Lake George shall be liable to a penalty of to for each piece of log or timber uo found, and said penalty may be sued for and recovered by any person finding such logs when at large, together with the cost of the action, sueh penalty to belong to the person bringing the action.

The present law forbids the floating of logs of any kind in these waters between July 1 and October 1. ASSEMBLY BILL INT. NO. 1276. An net to provide for the compulsory education of Inillnn children in the Indian Reservation.

Int. by Mr. Mathews, Mnrch 20. The purpose of this act is covered by its title. Tho act also makes It unlawful for persons to employ any Indian children re siding on reservations betweeen the ages of 6 and 14 during school term.

A teacher's record of attendance Is to be kept, and provision is made for the arrest of truants. The superintendent of the Indian school on the reservation shall receive $3 a day In addition to the salary now paid to such superintendent, for enforcing the provisions of this act. ASSEMBLY BILL INT. NO. 1277.

Concnrrent resolution amending the Constitution, relating to the powers of cities. Int. by Mr. Xewcomh, March 20. Section 2 is stricken out as it stands, and provision is added that, subject to the limitations ot the Constitution and statutes, every city shall have power to hold and dispose ot property; to license trades and occupations, and may prescribe for the city em ployes a maximum number of hours In their work day and the rate of their compensation Section 3 provides that no law applicable to any city w'thin this state shall be passed ex cept in conformity with this section.

After any bill for a city law has been passed by the Legislature, a copy shall be transmitted to the mayor of the city affected thereby. Section 4 provides that subject to the above limitations any city may adopt Its own charter, as follows: The Legislative body may, and, on a petition therefor signed by 2 per cent, of the voters of the city, must, provide by ordinances for an election, to take place between tnirty ana ninety days thereafter, of a board of between ten and thirty members to prepare a charter. This board must accomplish this within one year, copy to be sent to the mayor and another to the Sec retary of State. This charter must be nub lished for ten days and submitted subse quently to qualified voters. If a majority ratify the same it shall be submitted to the Legislature for its approval, and if approved it becomes tne cnarter of such city on January 1 following.

This charter may be amended at intervals of not less than two years by proposals submitted by the legislative body of said city. The proposed amendment, before going into effect, must be ratified by a majority of the voters, ASSEMBLY BILL INT. NO. 1278. An act to amend Section 254 of the tax lnw In relation to costs nnd dis bursements in certiorari proceedings.

Int. by Mr. newcomh, March 20. To this section Is added the provision that costs and disbursements shall be allowed against tho tax district represented by the officers, whose proceedings may be reviewed under such writ, unless the assessment complained of shall not be reduced by an amount greater than half the reduction claimed by the petitioner. Disbursements also may be awarded against the petitioner and costs and disbursements may be taxed and allowed.

If, as provided In Section 253 the court shall take evidence or appoint a referee for that purpose, there shall be Included in the dls bursements taxable the cost of furnishing to the court or to the referee a copy of the stenographer minutes of the evidence. ASSEMBLY BILL INT. NO. 1280. An act to amend the state finance lnw relative to the estimate for sup piles by certain stnte institutions.

Int. by Mr. Rogers, March 20. Article 1, Chapter 413, Laws ot 1899, Is amended by adding a new Section 40 to provido that whenever tho superintendent. agent and warden or other managing officer of a state institution Is required to submit to any state commission or department an estimate of tho expenses of such institution during any subsequent period, Buch estimate may, If authorized by the commission, whose duty it is to revise it.

if such authorization be approved by the controller, include an amount sufficient for the purchase of suitable articles of supplies for the use of such institution for a period beyond that for which such estimate is ordinarily made. The idea of this bill Is to allow economy to be practced In the purchase of supplies to cover a long period. ASSEMBLY BILL INT. NO. 1281.

An net to amend Section 550 nf the Penal Code In reference to haying or receiving property nsed by or belong ing to railroad, telephone, telegraph gas nnd electric light und mannfnetur- ing rompnny. Int. 'by Mr. Wcuiple March 21). Includes a manufacturing company In the provisions of this section.

ASSEMBLY BILL INT. NO. 1254. An net to provide for the. consolldn.

tlon of the statutes of this state. Int, by Mr. Rogers, March 25. Adolnh J. Rosenbeck.

Charles Andrews, Judson S. Landon, William B. Hornblower and John H. Milburn are constituted board of statutory consolidation to direct the revision of the statutes oi this state. Tho statutes shall not be changed In sub stance except that in matters of proceduro the board Bhall report amendments it may deem nroner.

This consolidation shall bo carried on under persons designated by the board whose compensation shall be tlxad by the board and paid by the controller. The members of the board shall serve without enmoensation but snail receive ineir neces sary expenses. The work of the buard shall he nrinted and copies dmr'uutud to mem bers of the Legislature, and tho board shall report annually to the Legislature making it final report of statutes consoli dated for enactment ot me legislature 1907, printing to be done by the legislative printer. In the final report the board shall report and suggest contradictions, omission and imperfections appearing in tho original text and shall also designate statutes which Albany, March 30 The follom-lng buslneM was transacted In the Legislature yesterday: SENATE. Bills Introduced.

No. (US. br Mr. Baltey ammdtn the Tromt, Ftrith and Lw. relative lo th us o.

nt- in Rarltan Ha v. an rovMlnic for No by Mr. Fanrhw. amt-nilna tho Penal Code relative to nurifn.Ier of bills ot lading oa delivery ot property consigned. Bills Passed.

Mr McE wait's, relative to actions spalnst cities of the second clas tor damagea to peraon or property. Forest Finn and Game Committee relative to the prevention of forest Art's. Mr. Hill's, relative to JusUcea of the Appellate Division. Mr.

Hill's automobile bill. Mr. Hill's, amendina: the Civil Code relative to a ni.l ration for tude merit. Mr. Bowline's, amending the Civil Cods rsis tlve to pleadings In civil actions.

Mr. Hill relative to tne reaiHiraiiun uwm ehtclea. Mr Ftawlev's. amendlnc the New York Char ter relative to anerlal firemen for theater, etc. Mr.

Hill regulating tne uae oi niK" automobiles. Mr Hill relative to tne taxation oi apemi franchises aa real property. Mr. Brackett's. amending the fftock corporation law relative to changing number of directors by unanimous consent of stockholders.

Mr. E. R. Brown's, relative to nnng enronmem llsta of member of polUL-al tartla in towns. Mr.

Carpenter', amending Urn county law relative to fire districts. Mr. Davis, relative to the use or, voting mmcn- Mr. Dowllne's. relative to the Incorporation of the Society of the War of 1815.

Mr. Keenan's. relative to the Conrad Poppen-hausen Institution, at College Point. Forest. Fish and Game torn mil tee, pruj amendment to the constitution.

Mr. Cooks, relative to compensation i -sunr- misstoners of highways. Mr. FarreU's, prohibiting the detention or children over two years of age lh any states prison. Mr.

Keegan's. relative to the acquiring of Bay Twenty-third street, Mr. Robinson relative to nen. t-n lha OTnenSS Of DUb- lishlng notices of the redemption of lands sold by county treasurer for unpaid taxes. Mr.

Walnwrlirht's, relative to the increase or reduction of number of directors of members ot corporation. Mr MRlhv's. relative to fishing In certain waters in St. lAwrence County. Mr.

wolf amending tne gauiu Jamaica Bay. Mr. Maibv's, provining ior i migrants at New York as to tnelr mental con dition. Jt p.lmlna1 nAc Mr. Dowling amenuiiis mr relative to special session in ew ior.

junction and practice. Bills Advanced to Third Reading. TinA. the hanking taw relative to loans upon second or divided mortgage plan. Mr.

Wagner's, requiring street railway and elevated companies In Brooklyn to record consents of property owners Mr. auowina mo CuVu York Agricultural Experiment fatation to publisn bulletlrs. Mr. McEwan's. amending the banking law relative to Fecurities In which deposits of savings banks may be invented.

Mr. Townscnd'B. amending the banking; law rel ative to securities in which deposits or savings banks may be invested. r.a Mr. Martin's, amending the New York Charter relative to Board of Taxes and Assessments and adoption of common seal.

Mr. Russell's, amending the New York Charter relative to funds for street and park openings. Mr. Russell's, authorizing tho Board ot As- 0. AatArmin rinmaiTpa sustained by prop erty owners by reason of construction of River side Drivo viaduct.

u'kiiiooif's nrnviriiner for the eomnenation of copyists of old' records in Kings County register and clem omre. Mr. Whltlock's. amending the New York Cnarter relative to municipal court. Mr.

Finch's, relative to selection oi Krnn iun. nmonrlinff the New York Charter relative to acquiring site for play grounds in New York. Mr. Prince's, amending the New York Charter relative to support of poor persons, etc. Mr.

Prince amending me ew lorn wmriFr relative to giving new security after conviction In abandonment proceedings. Mr. Richter's. relative to the hours In which the clerk's office should be kept open during July and August. Mr.

Ambler's, relative to the rights of owners of lands bordering upon the Hudson River relative to ice. Mr. Dowling amending the civil coae relative to appeals. Mr. Prince's, amending the criminal code relative to the support of poor persons.

Mr. Steele's, amending the civil code relative to filing and recording affidavits. Mr. Wallace's, amending military code relative to compensation of employes in armories. Bills Reported.

Tlv "Finance. Committee Mt. Walnwrltrht's nro- vldlng for a monument to the Fifth Regiment of volunteers or imryee Ziouaves. ASSEMBLY. Bills Introduced.

1 No. 127S Rv Mr. Ltvnch. permitting floating of logs and timber when fastened together in Lake George. No.

1276 By Mr. Matthews, relating to compulsory education for Indian children In Indian reservations. No. 12TT By Mr. Newcomb, relating to powers of cities to regulate hours of employes and to amend charter.

No. 1278 Bv Mr. Newcomb. relating to costs and disbursements In certiorari proceedings. No.

12V Bv Mr. itogers. relating to esumaiua for supplies "by state Institutions. No. 1281 Rv Mr.

Wemnte. relating to buying or receiving property of railroads, and manufacturing companies. Bills Passed. Mr. Fish's, relating to tho registration of voters without personal appearance, constitutional amendment.

Mr. Agnew's, relating to the number of directors of trust companies necessary to form a quorum. Mr. Fish s. amenriin.fr tne insanity law proviums for the examination of immigrants at New York to ascertain their mental condition.

Mr. Davis', relating to terms of office of consulting engineers of canals. Mr. Marshall's, authorizing the Incorporation of rural cemetery associations. Bills Advanced to Third Reading.

Mr. Prentice's, providing for the payment of fines penalties imposed for taking part in the game of policy. J. T. Smith's, relating to the Investment of capital, of trupt companies.

Mr. Wallace's, relating to protection against injury to persons and property by electric third roil. Mr. Gardner's, amending railroad law relating to issue of transfers. Mr.

Kverett's, empowering the Board of Estimate and Apportionment of New York to provide suitable headquarters for Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Fund Association ot the Bronx. Mr. Remsen's. incorporating Heflley Collegiate Institute and authorizing Heilley School to transfer its property thereto. Mr.

Pearsall's. relative to taking fish through Ice In certain waters. Mr. Hooker's, relative to the right to enter upon private land for constructing and maintaining ditches. Mr.

Dickinson's, relative to the sale of ginseng. Mr. Perham's. amending the Civil Code relative to the appointment of referees in surrogate courts and appointment of two additional law assistants. Mr.

Wnimvrlght's, amending the civil code relative to receivers commission, cost of bonds, trustees commission. Mr. W. B. Charles', legalizing official acts of certain notaries and commissioners of deeds, between Jttnt.ary 1, and March 25, 19U4.

Mr. Newcomb's, to preserve highways in Queens and Nassau counties. Mr. Sheldon's, relative to licensing auctioneers. Mr FarreU's, relative to county jails.

Mr. Merritt'n. relative to powers certain electrical corporations, Mr. Steele's, amending the civil code relative to fees of a justice ot the peace, Mr. Newcomb's.

amending civil code relative to precepts In "dispossrss proceedings, Mr. Ls. D. Davis's, providing for proper sanitation and protection from flro of school houses. Mr.

A. P. Smith's, making appropriation for the New York State Anylum for Feeble Minded Women at Newark. Mr. ScovlUe's.

making appropriation for House of Refuge for Women at Hudson. Mr. relative lo the payment of one fare on street and elevated railroads in New Yorkt Kings and Quei-na counties. Mr. Marshall's, relative to a monument In memory of martyrs who perished in prison ships in New York Harbor relative to Isfce of corporate stock and expenditure.

Mr. Davis's, providing for appraisal of lands, for the use of improved cannls. Mr. Fitzgerald's, amending civil code relative to jail liberties. Mr.

Brackett's. amendfne civil code relative to exceptions nnd requests to find. Mr. Whltlock's, amending the criminal code in relation to taking ball. Bills Reported.

By the Ways and Means Committee Mr. Rogers' to encourage local school authorities In establishing school libraries and In founding of libraries In common schools. By Committee on Railroads Mr. Wallace's to amend the railroad law In relation to the powers, duties and obligations nnd liabilities of the railroad commission and to increase the number of the same. ALPHA SHAKSPEARE CLASS.

The Alpha Shakspearu clasra gave a theater party Saturday evening last and attended the performance of "The Taming of the Shrew" at the Amphton. Coming fresh from the study of the play In the class, the presentation by Otis Skinner and Ada Rehan heightened the enjoyment. The cla3s will next meet Monday, April 4, at 3 P. at residence of the teacher, Mrs. Jennie A.

Case, 533 Hancock street. CORTLAND SOCIETY DINNER. The Cortland County Society of New York City, of Judge Edward B. Thomas of the United States District Court is president, will hold Its fourth annual dinner in the rooms of the Aldlne Association, Constable Building, Fifth avenue and Eighteenth treat, Manhattan, on the evening of April 7 Writ on only on aide of the paper. Avoid all words that you do Dot thoroughly un-3ertand.

Write naturally. If you were talking, and no nt trive to ir.orf than you can. The most tiv itvU th- impi. iu not rull your manuscript a The Chst Department Is growing in popu larity every week, for the girls and boys are lending In some very bright and Inter esting letters and stories. Each contrlDutor 111 receive the same attention, as the Eagle has no favorites.

Should you not see your name In this Eagle, look for next Sunday or on the following Wednes day. Dear Uncle Booker I read the Children's Page every Sunday and I think it Is very nice. I read "A Hero of tne street irum beginning to end. and I am now reading The Young Pony Trainer, ana i mum a fine story, but sad in parts. Respectfully yours.

ANDREW J. DUNN. Dear Uncle Booker As I have seen the Eagle's advertisements of the Lnnaren Page. I thought I would buy one. This I did and I thought It real interesting.

I am going to try and win ten credits for a prize, so as to encourage my parents to buy the Eagle. I would be very mucn pieuocu see the following story in Wednesday paper. The story Is a true one. STORY OF MY CAT. I had a little kitten out In the country, used to dress it ud in my doll clothes, which he did not seem to mind.

I put him in my carriage and he sat still all the time. My dolls were then all put aside, as they could not cry. Tommy was his name. I had some fish on a table, and I thought I would see whether he would try to eaten intui, but, to my surprise, he only drank some ot the water. I had him for 3ix years and then soruo of the boys stouea nun to uemu.

Now I have another cat. EMILY BKwiitK un-I am very sorry to hear that the boys were so cruel to your cat. Tell them to reform and Join the Eagle Animal Protective society, conducted by girls and boys. I am sure they would not then ill treat any dumb creature. iini.io Booker: I still read the Sun day Eagle and find it very interesting.

I havo never got the Wednesday's Eagle, but will get it aftsr this. Will you please state in Sunday Kagie now many cieuit. after my story Is printed? AlAttl This letter will give you two credits, and you will be allowed two more ior your story. nonr Uncle Booker I read the Children's Page of the Eagle every Sunday, but on Wednesday I sometimes forget it because I have so many lessons to study, as I am in the fifth grammar or liraae on. pB i M.Ha iova yon will rtate me numuer ui khv I remain, your little reader, MARY.

B. Huuui.13.1"). Two credits are allowed for each letter, story, poem, essay. and puzzle after it appears in the Eagle. Dear Uncle Booker: I wrote to you before, but it.

was not published, we get tne aagie evory day and Sunday, and my sister and I nleasure In reading it. I am a pupil of St. Paul's School, and am In Grade B. I try to solve tne puia, uut succeed. How many credits ao 1 receive for this letter? Hoping to see this printed, I remain, your little rnemi.

JSTrlr.L MAI Atoini toj. i tlnele Booker: I have heard so much' about you from my lenow-scnooimaies tnat I wish to Introduce myseu ana uecume acquainted with you. I am 12 years of age, and am a pupil of St. Joseph's R. C.

School. I have begun taking the Eagle and am much pleased with the young folks' page. I will write you.iome stories and ariswer as many puzzles as I can. Wishing to see my letter in print, Your friend. M.

A. HELLEHEtt. Thank you for your letter. Come and see me some afternoon, for I should like to ber come acquainted with you. You may invite your companions to accompany you some Friday when I shall be glad to you through the Eagle Building.

agle Junior league Outing. The first spring outing of Eagle Junior League will take place next Saturday, the destination being Bronx Park, Manhattan, where a visit will be made to the Zoological Gardens. Should the weather bo unpleasant the trip will be postponed to April 16. Those who wish to join the party are requested to meet Uncle Booker at the Eagle Building, seventh floor, not later than 10 o'clock in the morning. The league will return to Brooklyn at about 6 o'clock.

Bring your lunch with you and about 25 cents for car fare. There are no dues of any kind, the only requirement being that each member must be between 11 and 16 years of age. Answers to l.a$t Sunday's puzzles. Enigma No. 1 Puff.

Kninma No. 2 He. her. hero, heroine. EniKma No.

3 "ur, curate, Curran, currant. Enlcma No. 4-KI1I. ill. skill.

Enigma No. 5 Wo. woman. The first three solvers to send correct answers to the altove five puzzles were Matthew Tlmmer-man. Alice Murray and Snphla Henderson.

The following girls and boys have earned ten credits each anil are entitled to a prize: Clmrles UlnKham. Walter V. Moore, Church. H'-nry Rover. Marie A.

Crone. Thomas A. Hmlth. (icorKe Lewis. Eugene Whltlatch.

May Ci. Marron. Nellie Watts. the tory of 5ara. It was on an evening in early July when five while-robed figures, kneeling around dear, gray-haired grandmother "tho best in the world" were grouped about a bright fire from which golden beams of light fell on the beautiful picture before it.

This was just the tlrao for stories; everything, even the atmosphere, silently suggested the pastime; and, with one accord, tho ten brown eyes lighted up with the joy of a new Idea, and from each pair of full red lips burst forth: "Oh, grandma, do tell us a story." The old woman woko with a start from her dreams of long ago, while she answered in a soft, sweet voice: "Yes, dearies. About what shall It be?" "Oh. tell us 'bout our Sara, who died before I was born! She was so dood!" cried little Mabel. "Yes, do," echoed the olher. four, and grandma began her talor "Winnie and Bess, here, were tiny tots of but 3 years at the tim when my story occurred, and eldest sister, whose story you all delight in hearing, was a lovely, sprightly child of 5.

She was not at all like any of you, for her hair was of a hue between brown and golden, and fell in long, shiny ringlets around her shapely neck. Her eyes were of a deep blue, with curling lashes, which swept a pink cheek, round and soft just made to kiss! Beside this, she was thoughtful far beyond her years, and, in her simple lovo of Jesus, did much to comfort older and wiser people. The clock had loig ago struck 12 upon the evening of my story, when Sara, awakened by Winnie's restlessness, noticed a faint odor of smoke and burning wood. Her face turned perfectly white, while the little heart AMrrp all rrmrmmtcatfnn to thla Drpnrttnnt tj rscLB BOuKtR. Hicoklyn EEie.

Uruoklyn. beat fast and loudly. In an Instant the father was awakened, an alarm given and the startled family was standing upon the cold pavement, while their home became a mass of smoke and golden Are. 'Is every one shrieked an aged fireman. was the answer: but In an Instant It was contradicted by a distressed cry from Sara, 'My baby, my Bertha! Oh, I must save and Immediately the beautiful girl disappeared In the mass of Are, followed closely by a fireman.

"A minute paised-Mt seemed an hour to the anxious, terrified persons on the sidewalkand then the fireman appeared bearing Sara, with the silky hair scorched, the face ghastly white, and one arm hugging closely the burned remains of her 'own dear Bertha." They laid her on a rescued divan an angel about to seek her own home; and, after a weak. 'Don't cry. mamma, I'm going to she slipped away from this wicked land to one of eternal happiness. "Thus this dear little girl left us. and, I am sure, her memory will always Inspire those who hear her sweet, sad story, to aim toward a better, higher and nobler life." MARGARET ROBERTSON (14).

The promised land. Next door to the Richards lived a very, very old woman, who was totally blind and partially crippled. Her one delight was to have someone read to her, and the gay Marion Richards always found time to perform that little act of kindness. On a certain day in July, Just as the sun was setting, Marion entered the old woman's room prepared to read to her. The book she had was "The Promised Land," a book full of beauty and poetry, such as the old woman delighted in.

"Here, dearie?" said the old woman as she put out a feeble hand. "Yes," answered Marlon, as she noted the eagerness in the old woman's voice. She sat down and read the cheering passages with a soft, musical voice, once In a while singing a little hymn at the old woman's bidding. When she had finished the old woman began rambling off about her childhood days, comparing Marlon to the flowers of the promised land, and she became so en thusiastic that her condition alarmed Marion. The girl was about to summon aid, but she was called back.

"Dearie, dearie, don't go; don't go alone; Dut come to the promised land with me." The girl put her arms about the blind one: tho room became strangely still. How long sne sat there caressing the aged form she Knew not; but when she arose the feeble hand fell heavily. She lit a candle, and, holding It in front of her peered searchingly Into the old woman's face. She need not have been told, for she saw that her aged friend had gone to the promised land and she mur mured: "It is for the best." IMOGENS THOMAS. the Young Qlerk.

"You're not worth your salt, young man!" "I did my best, Mr. Jones. The gentleman said the hammer was not strong enough." "Well, if you had brains enough you could have talked him Into buying It." Ben Carter had done his best. He was a bright boy of 16. His father was 111 at home and Ben was obliged to work.

"Now, don't stand moping there, but get to work and look after things while I am gone." With that the store keeper passed out of the door. About five minutes later the door opened and a middle-aged man camo in. He looked around, but he didn't see Ben. He then proceeded to put some tools into his pocket, but before he realized It Ben had him by the collar and fairly shoved him into the street. Ben then continued with his work.

"Crash!" Something struck the window. "Crash!" The other window was smashed. Ben then discovered two pieces of coal near the broken windows. He dashed out upon the street, but the man had disappeared. Ben Blowly returned to the shop, and as he entered he beheld Mr.

Jones behind the counter. "What Is the meaning of this?" he demanded. Ben then told him. "A likely story," said the storekeeper. "Ben.

you're discharged. I can no longer keep you in my employ. As for your wages, they can go toward paying for tho broken window. Ben left the store in a bitter frame of mind, for he had been unfairly treated, and tho prospects ahead of him worried mm not a little. GARNAR WALSH (13).

John and James. Said John to Jamee: "Let's take a walk, And on our way to tho circus we'll talk." "No, no," said James, "I must help mamma And go to toe-store for dear grandpa." So John went off, but on his way He came, acroe a pack of wolves so gay. He began to run toward tho town. But, alas! what did he do but fall down. Some hunters happened to come Just then, Who drove the wolveu into the glen.

When John was playing at games next day He said: "I wish I hadn't gono that way." HAROLD HUCKER (13). A Queer F'5h. I would like to tell you an incident which happened last summer. It Is about a little friend of mlno named Roy While he looks very much like a mischievous boy, he never does anything real bad. One day ho thought he would go fishing.

So he got an old rod, a piece of string and a bent pin for a hook. So armed with his fishing rod, he started to the brook. Roy walked up and down tho brook with his high boots, but the fish would not bite. Then he sat down on the side of the brook and wondered what he would do next. It then came to his mind that he was hungry, and he started home for something to eat.

Before reaching home he spied one of his neighbor's roosters. He thought it would be fun if he could catch him, so he put a live worm on the hook and threw the cord into the grass. The rooster saw the worm and made a dive for it, swallowing worm, hook and all. Roy pulled the string and the poor rooBter was hauled in Just like a fish. Roy thought it fun, but the young lady who owned the rooster came out to scold the boy and save the bird.

The rooster had swallowed the hook and she had to cut the string. The rooster did not die, but went about if nothing had happened. They killed the rooster the other day to eat and found the hook in its gizzard. NATALIE OBRIG (11). I A Parent Protests Against the Denial of Half Subjects Considered by Volunteer Communications Th Eaglt welcome letter from it reader, if wfU endeavor to print all proper communication eitiier on the day they are received or on the day following, jublication cannot be guaranteed to Utters containing more than COO word.

If longer the neceetitie of space make it probable that they will be reduced to that limit or returned. To letter unac eompanied by name and addrett of the writer no attention will be paid. COMPLAINS OF CITY EMPLOYES. Mr. Long Says Those of Present Administration Are Less Courteous Than Men Fusionists Employed.

To the Editor of the Brooklyn Eagle: I notice, since the Fusion party has gone out power, that the men in the city's employ who ought to wear a uniform have cast them aside. There nre only one set of employes wearing them the elevator men. You can always tell them, because they are ever on duty. While the Fusionists were in power you could always find the keeper of apublic building, and could tell him by his uniform, und if a stranger would be directed by him if you wer-3 looking for some department. Not many years ago, while waiting for a party, a lady asktd me where Room 16, in one of the city's buildings, was.

Not knowing myself, I directed her to the elevator man. Some official who was standing in the car. waiting to go up, asked, in a gruff manner, of the elevator man, "Are you going to move to-dny?" I would like to ask those in charge of the building if this )h the way to it so a taxpayer, as I have no doubt this woman was one? It was a pleasure, up to January 1, to go to any of the public buildings and ask for any department. You did not have to wait for tho elevator man to come down to be directed. You could always find the keeper sitting there with his uniform on, and he would give you courteous directions how to reach any department.

Let a stranger go now and look for a department, and he must wait for ihe elevator man, or perhaps ask the bootblack. Why doesn't the superintendent put back the uniform on the keepers, so that a taxpayer can have some one to direct him? The former Water Register, Mr. Eastman, ordered his inspectors to wear a cap, but when William R. Maguire took chargo the caps were thrown ofT. I hope the Borough President or Mr.

Wise will take note of this and place a man wearing some sort of a uniform in the halls to direct strangers. Brooklyn, March 29, 1904. J. H. LONG.

LAW CLERK TAKES A HAND. He Says "Expert Accountant" Has the Correct Idea as to A's Age. To the Editor of the Brooklyn Engle: I fully agree with "Expert Accountant" as to A's ago. I have read the statements of Mr. Spaulding and Mr.

Perkins. The latter has made the great mistake many people have In reading tho analysis of "Expert Accountant." Mr. Spaulding overlooks the fart that "Expert Accountant" does not say A is now 38 years old, since It is shown as plainly as type can make it that A is, on the 23d day of March, starting on his 39th year, and will have ended it March 23. 1905. Let us figure it another way.

Spaulding feels he is "goin on" 40 years old. Well, let him add 40 to 1S65 and he will find It produces HKiS. Of course, we all like to believe ourselves younger than we really are after passing the 30 mark. I think the Idea of "Expert Account ant" to show A was not one year old until 3 Sfifi was to demonstrate the mistakes often made In ago calculation. I am In a law office.

We count as the time of service of legal papers not the day of rervlce, hut the day of return, as according to the Code of Civil Procedure we must. All this contention reminds me of the old puzzle of my school days, where one was asked to make twelve men occupy eleven rooms so that there would only be one man In each room. Well, it was accomplished, and the entire twelve occupied each room separately and there were no men left, and that seems to be the wny "Kindergarten" has figured. If you count fingers or lay out matches or toothpicks you will find A is one year older than he really Is. Tnke.

for Instance, the years of life between 1805 and 1875; seems ten years, huN If you count each separate, Including 1S75, vou havo eleven, yet A was.