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BROOKLYN, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1890. SIX PAGES. THREE CENTS. YOL. 50o NO.

41. THE GILBERT DRAMATIC SOCIETY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN. UNION DEMOCRATIC CLUB. MEETS TO DAY. FISH CULTURE VILLERS ON WAR THEY ALL UNITE DAY DELIGHTS ton.

Nautilus B.C., 11 yards: F. H. Babcook. Now York A. 5 yards: M.

Cohen, New York, 14 yards; h. Rubens, St. George A. 20 yards; S. E.

Covbett, Brooklyn. 5 yards; 4L Donovan, Pastime A. 14 yards; E.L. Lane, Manhattan A. 10 yardB; E.

McLeer, Brooklyn, 14 yards; W. B. Kelley, American A. 14 yards; C. M.

Carbonell, Now Jersey A. 0.. 7 yards: H. H. Montgomery, Amorioan A.

20 yards: M. P. Halpni, Now Jersey A. 15 yards: C. B.

Thongs, Brooklyn, 15 yards; A. D. Ford, Crescent A. 14 yards; P. Levy, Now Jersey A.

13 yardB; P. JJ, Colgan, Union A. 18 yards; W. 0. Johnson, Varuua B.

11 yards; J. E. Fiudlay, Clinton A. 14 yards; C. J.

Harfoy. Star A. 14 yards: 1'. C. Puffer, New Jersey A.

15 yards: P. E. Dohn ert, Nautilus B. 15 yards; P. Vredenburg, Princeton College, 1 yard: P.

B. Jennings, St. George A. 17 yardB: H. K.

Zust, Now Jersey A. 17 yards; J. C. Lally, Pastime A. 10 Sards; W.

C. Madge. Amerioan A. 14 yards; 1. J.

Whitney, New York, 14 yards. First Trial Heats First heat, dead heat between G. Jackson and A. J. Jlorburg: 3 5 seconds.

Second heat, won by AL Hcming tou: time, 31 3 5 seconds. Third heat, won by E. J. Sane: time, 35 seconds. Fourth beat, won by C.

B. Thomas; time, 34 4 5 seconds. Fitth heat, won bv P. E. Dohnert; time, 34 seconds.

Sixth heat, won by J. C. Lally; time, 34 1 5 seconds. Second Trial Heat For second men in above heats; won by A. A.

McAualand; time, 35 seconds. Final Heat Won by M. Remington: time, 33 3 5 seconds. P. E.

Dehnert second and J. C. Lally third. One Mile Run (handicap) Thirty three starters, as follows: W. li).

Dav, New Jersey A. scratch; E. Hjert barg, New Jersey A. 15 yards: W. T.

Young, A. 40 yards; W. W. Kulke, Prospect Harriers, 50 yards: W. B.

Woolbritlge. Princeton College, 70 yards; J. E. Chirk. New York, 80 vards: J.

T. T. Johnson, Bradford A. SO yards: T. J.

Lanahau, Northliold A. 0., 80 vards; C. Eckert, Park A. 80 yards; D. M.

Bosheti. National A. 80 yards; G. M. Marseh, St.

George A. 80 yards; W. E. Blauvelt. Thirteenth Regiment, 80 yards; B.

W. Froure, Brooklyn, 80 yards: P. li. Graham. Brooklyn, 80 yards: B.

H. Collins, Robertson's Gymnasium. 80 yards; J. Bvrne, Pastime A. 75 yards; H.

Hjertborg, Resolution CondemniiiR Piatt's Opposition to tbo World's Fair Hill. Mr. Edmond 8. Linohnn made liis debut last evening in the Atheneum Building as president of the Union Democratic Club. It was a successful performance and especially so as he sprung upon the association a series of resolutions in regard to the World's Fair in which tho boss of the Rcpnblican party in this StatB was handled without gloves for his interference with the Legislature in regard to the project.

It was well niuh ou to 0 o'clock when tho largo assemblage was called to order and the deliberations commenced. John J. Brady recorded the proceedings and when the financial secretary was called upon to give an account of the evening's receipts which lie had been taking in and giving receipts for for over an hour he said that tho pile of money stacked beforo him was of such large volume that he had not time to count it, but would ren dor a report later on. Chairman J. J.

Mahoney, of the Executive Committee reported seventeen new names to bo added to the roll and it was then resolved that the Executive Committeo have full power to act in proonring new quarters for the club before the first of May. F. L. Whittomore handed up tho following res olutions, which were read by the president: Wlwrnttx. It has become apparent to the Deonle of this State that a majority of the members of the Senate at Albany are owned and controller! by a boss wno, in Jus desire to advaneo his own ends, has caused those Senators to practically destroy New York's Citv's chance for the World'B Fair in 1802, thus defeating tho wiU and desire of the nnmile: and li'ici nos, The action of the Boss and his slavish hirelings has in all human probability deprived the business and working men of this State of millions of dollars and other advantages incident to ft irveal world's fair: therefore be it Resolved, That tho Union Democratic Club of tho City of Brooklyn, in meeting assembled, hereby denounce as a crime against the indus tries of this State, and an outrage imon its man hood, the course nnrsned bv tho aforesaid nolit ical slaves, and calls upon other organizations to rebuke them immediately.

He.sonvd. That wo commend and indorse as patriotic and manly the methods and efforts of ie Democratic Icmslii tors ana tne rion. Hamil ton Fish. who. with a few more honorable Renub licaiiB, who have been with and for the people in tins contest.

Ae.sodx'rt, That a copy of these minutes, duly attested, bo torwarded to J. A. cantor, vviitiain F. Sheehan and Hamilton Fish, at Albany. JfiDMONI) a.

ltlNEIIAN lTOSlOCnt J. J. Bhady, Secrotary. A communication was received from Robert Baker, corresponding secretary of the Single Tax Club. It waB read and referred to tho Executive Committee.

In answer to a question the financial secretary said there were 100 mombers in good standing on tho roll and that tho sum of $204 was collect ed during tho evening. Mr. Hardy suggested that each of the 109 members take $5 worth of stock in furnishing the new headquarters and he would start the ball with $25. will follow suit with $25 more," said Mr. Whittemore.

It was moved that each membei ake as much stock as he desired, and Mr. Ennis moved as an amendment that the first new member to deelare himself be requestod to take all the stock, and thereby own the club aud all it contnius laugh ter, but ho thought it would be best that no member be allowed to own more than five shares of stock iu the club. It was finally resolved that the whole matter be referred back to the Exocu, tive Committoe, with instructions to act and re port at tho next meeting. Andrew McDonald raised a breeze of excite ment by saying that he had not seen a copy of the constitution and bylaws yot, but he wanted to know by and under what authority tho Ex ecutive Committee dropped from the roll the name of J. J.

O'Grady. This question led to an animated debate, in which several, including the chairman, took part, but it was finally asserted that Mr. Grady was proposed by a member and elected by the club, but ho had never paid his initiation t'eo and sent no response to the differ. ent notices torwarded to lum. Mr, Grady was not a member of the club and therefore could not be expelled.

This answer seemed to satisfy Mr, lUCLionam auu tuo bretnreu dwelt once more in unity. Thero being no other business tho meet ing adjourned. DEPARTMENT OF ASTRONOMY. ln IScgrulcir meeting iu tho Brooklyn Iiislituto Last levelling. The regular meotiug of the Department of Astronomy in the class room of the Brooklyn In stitute last ovtning was well attended.

I'rofessor Henry M. Parkhurst presided and Secretary Gar rett P. Sorviss recorded. During the short busi ness session a few minor items of business were transacted and tho following were proposed and unanimously elected to membership of the de partmeut: Mr. William Hemstrect, Mr.

James Lothian, Dr. Edward W. Vietor and Mr, George W. Wiugate. Then eamo the lecture of tho even ing Dy air.

uarduer u. fljseox, who gave a very entertaining and instructive discourse on Comets and Cometio Theories," well illustrated by a series of excellent stereopticon views of photo graphic slides taken from engravings of oomcts, The lecturer began by stating the reason why the physical constitution of comets is not better un derstood by the people of the earth to day, and placed as an important factor in thiB ignorance the flame superstitions with regard to comets which ruled ages ago. Tho gravitation of matter and its theoretical adaptation to the movements of all the bodies of our solar system and the stellar universe, as the theory of Newton, and the confirmation received Binco, was next considered. "Yet," said the lecturer, "there are grand and ma jestic movoments of the vast eomotio appendages which seem to be independent of anv hith.trtn known law, but in their seemingly playful mood they rather bask in the erratic changes involving millions of miles iu such an incredibly short time as to set at naught the laws of gravity, ami all eliort at prediction as to their future falls. An investigation ot tne orbits of particular or individual portions of a comet's tail, as made by Professor Coaklev aud others, shows the nhvsinn.1 im possibility of satisfying the observed facts by tho laws oi gravitation in regard to the accelerating and retarding motions near to the perihelion necessary to the observed swinging id' the tails of nil comets lrom a tollowinir to a iu ormi ini nnsi.

lion as they pass the crisis iu their orbits. Nor does die snooting OlltOt a ic it tn nil inm of miles or tho lateral divergence of wings from the head, tho division into divcr.wnt uh finmptv ive any satisfaction bv the. laws of srrnvitntim. as comuineu witn solar repulsion ol an unknow lorce, or a mixed, bout erable entrm lnnrv iu imiuu eiecuic iorce acts upon corpuscular or gaseous matter." The theory at one time advanced in Europo and ridiculed as the smoke pipo theory was next duly considered and eareiuny explained, xlie attempt to iden tity, lost or doranged comets with the me teorio oroiis anu to assign tne orbits ot some oi tne snort term comets to tho system of the asteroids was duly scathed by the lecture" As illustrating the corpuscular theory, Mr. Hiscox said if the tails of comets urn nsuiirudd to bo ponderable matter and their mass cnmnnsoil tn niiiiiit.u s'ma mirfieiL's: mere must oe a nossi miiiy oi reueutive power in tne particles snf ncient i or tne solar illumination tint gives us their light.

Lonsidi'iinir unr thin and train. parent texture and the vast distance that the light has to traverse when comets are seen in tho outer portions of their orbits seems alone to cast a doubt, upon tins theory, but when we see their thinnest and outermost envelope highly luminous tnd yet so transparent, we cannot btirinuinvf' Hw. theory with what we see. The vast amount of meteor matter cons an si'oii in ut.r. space tne lecturer considered was evidence suf ncieni tnat tnoy were oi eouietary origin.

The various comets discovered by astronomers were then duly considered ami their forum worn scripeii ami won illustrated by stcreoptican views, tinn lastly nil. inscox consuinrnti in nitest hw.u oi tnougnt as to tne origin ot comets, and general information ot tho most recent date was freely given. Mr. IIlBCOX'S lectltrn was rnnndlv nnnlnmlnrl if its close, after which the meeting was adjourned to an iniormai discussion on comets. EIGHTH WARD BE.UOCRATS Elall a sSundrcd Mciubern Added to the Asuociaf ion's Itoll, Tho regular monthly meeting of the Eighth Ward Democratic Association was held last night in the wigwam, on Fourth avenue, noar Nineteenth street.

Dr. Joseph J. O'Conucli pre sided and Secretary James E. Davis recorded. Tho minutes of tho previous meeting were read and approved, alter which the Investigating Committee reported favorably on tho namos of fifty applicants for membership.

The roll was increased that much. Michael E. Buckley was transferred from the Twentieth Ward Democratic Association. Twonty iiino applications for mem bership were received aud referred to the Investigating Committeo. Frederick A.

Davis offered resolutions request ing tne members of tho Sonato and Assembly un; nouns oouiuy to urge tne passago ot an amendment to tho Eighth Ward Improvement bdl, so as to take in the territory between First and Third avenues: requesting the Fire Commis sioner to placo two lire companies in the district between Nineteenth street and tho city lino and to increase tho firo pings; also requesting the Board ot Education to furnish more school accommodations for the Eighth Ward. Tho resolutions were unanimously swallowed. President O'Connoll said that ho had over looked returning thanks at the last meeting for his election. He would do his utmost for the as sociation. Hut Democrats should not undcresti.

mato opponents or overestimate thoir strength. A united front always bo pre sented. Ihe meeting then adjourned. DEATH OF Hit. IS.

VAN WAflXEK. Aloxamlor ll. van Wagnnr, XI. a prominent Twenty fifth Ward physician, died of pneumonia alter a bnel illness, at lus residence, 18U Lewis avenue, at 10:30 o'clock on Sunday morning. he deceased was a graduate of the Long Island College Hospit in the class of into.

Ho took first honors at the commencement exercises. He practiced in Brooklyn until 18H0, when, in con sequence ol Ins wile's ill health, he removed to Denver, and built up a large practice. Ho was noted iu tho West for his success with lung troubles. His own health failing, ho relurned to Brooklyn about fourteen months ago. Dr.

Van Wagner was born in New York City in 1844. Ho was a member ot the Knights of Honor, Royal Arcanum of Denver, Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows. FEU I'KOM A SCAFFOLD. John Blenman, aged Ml yours, living at 10 Eagle was at work yesterday afternoon on a scaffold when ho Jo his looting and fell to tho ground. Fortunately the distance was but a fow feet.

In lid fall his lip was badly cut and he received othermlight injuries which wero dressed Ambulance Surgeon Aldrich, who removed him to the Eastern District Hospital. to It Presents "The Krcat Pink Pearl" at tlie Acndeiuy of Itlunic. Tho Gilbert Dramatic Society scored another success last evening in the production of "Tho Great Pink Pearl." By 8 o'clock a largo and fashionable audience had filled the Academy of Music. It was tho fourth porformanco of tho so cioty for the season aud unquestionably the moBt noteworthy of its achievements in this its elev enth year. The patrons or the society wore cordially received and attohtivelycared for by the following committee: T.

A. Ralston, B. G. Ackernian, E. C.

Harbordt, Theodore Baldwin, W. F. Schmidt, Charles C. Bergen, W. E.

Ilorton, A. E. Pritchard, George H. Gosman, T. I.

Wilson, C. E. Sen tell. "Tho Great Pink Pearl" was first produced in this country in 1888, at tho Lyceum Theater, New York, where it met with an immediate success. The society procured tho play from Manager Frohmau.

whoso kindness is heartily appre ciated by the members. It was prosoutod last evening with the following cast Antltftty Shoon Fatrirccio Gorinani FrincoPaul OtorKO Lillicarp Ivao, Count Horgo Keroninel Vfllovitch Folicutnan Stu Keant Princes I'tinnikott ilary Tui ura Mrs. Kharpus Jessta Jordan Darling oonn iv. ,1. bmkunl Al.

It Itindoman William T. Harris, Jr, J. Iiyrno I. l'Jd. liumn Frank J.

OafTnoy Walter Strintror Laura Hudy vi'ik Collins Libbifl Etta Smith Ouchterh.ney Miss Laura Sedgwick Collins is bost known Tarbox." Her in Now York, notably in "Sarah services last night as Fnnccss Fennikoll wero creditable to herself aud did much to enhance the reputation of the Gilbert As Mary Turner Miss Healy displayed the dramatic qualities by which her success has been achieved. Messrs. Darling, Harris, Lindeman and Stoltum havo always been favorites on tho amateur stage and then efforts last night strengthened their reputations. Mr. Stokum was entirely satisfactory iu portraying the wrath and irascibility of the Rus Bian prince.

Mr. Lindeman as Goorgo Lillicarp, always the victim of some scapograco, maintained his standard of excellence. John W. Noble, after a long season of inactivity, made his reappearance as Patruccio and gavo an intelligent version of the character. The other parts were well sustained by their respective characters.

Mr. George Cogan, the stage manager, must not bo forgotten, for groat measuro of commendatiou ia due the executive ability which ho mauifestod laBt evening. Tho zeal and faithfulness of the director of the plaj'. James Jordan Darling, were strongly applauded. The programme editors wero John Q.

Adams, Frank H. Boston and R. E. Chuinasero. It contained a portrait of Miss Collins.

A pleasant featuro of the entertainment was tho excellent music furnished by Profossor McCormick's orchestra. Tho following selections were discoursed: Overture "Morning, Noon and NiRht" Suppe Modley "Topsy Tarry" JCttgor KantHsio "Scotia" Holo for violin, Air. Carl Lanzer. "Song to tho Kfoning Star" "rannUause. 11 Wayner Galop "Adiou" "Wittmann The boxes were occupied by the officers of tho society, comprising Robert J.

Keller, president: Goorge T. Murson, vioo president; Tnoodoro W. Smith, secretary, and Frodoriok Myers, treasurer, and their intimate friendB. Among thoso in the audience were Mr. and Mrs.

T. E. Lathrop, Mr. and Mrs. J.

W. W. W.Thomas, A. F. Nickolds, A.

M. Clapp and othoi'B, of tho Amateur Opera Association; R. W. Hart, Mr. and Mrs.

Percy Williams, R. N. Buttle aud Frank Hamlin, all of the Amaranth Society; Henry P. Stevens, F. A.

Van Wicklen and F. W. Barthman, of tho Florence Society; Henry G. Grisen, Mr. and Mrs.

W. B. Adams, J. W. Schofleld.Mr.

and Mrs.Goorgo Woodruff, Mrs. W. T. Harris, Mrs. J.

J. Dor ling, Mr. and Mrs. William B. Dinsmore, Frank M.

Welch, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Dubey, Mr.

and Mrs. Theodore Baldwin, and Messrs. E. C. Harbordt, L.

J. HukiiiB, G. H. Gosman, J. F.

Robertson and B. G. Ackoruian, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Buston, Mr.

and Mrs. George McEvoy, Mr. and Mrs. H. W.

Gardiner; Assistant V. 3. District Attorney John Oakey and wife, Mr. and Mrs. C.

T. Catlin, E. 0. Jacobson, Albert Moafoy, J. C.

Costello, W. Fletcher Johnson, Manager Daniel Frohmau, Mark Mayer and Thomas T. Haydcn. Tho next performance of tho Bociety will be given March 5 at the Academy, anti also a benefit for Long Island Council No. 173, Royal Arcanum, at the Criterion, on February 17, when the play given wiU be "Champagne and Oysters." ABRAHAM LINCOLN WAR VETERANS.

A Pound Package Party and Eutcrtain menl Lant Kvonin. Tho Abraham Lincoln War Veterans of Kings County gave a pound package entertainment, which was followed with a reception, last night at Franz's Delmoiiieo Assembly Rooms, corner of Ellery street and Delmonico place. Tlie affair was in commemoration of the birthday of Abraham Lincoln, and was attended by many of tho old soldiers, who were accompanied by their wives, daughters aud sous. As each guest en tored the hull he preBentod to Colonel William II. Butler and Comrade P.

Walsh, who were stationed at the entrance, a pound package, which were later in the evening auctioned off by Colonel J. W. Jones. It was long after 8 o'clock when the programme began with an overture by Professor G. Hill's orchestra, which was followed by a musical sketch by Professor G.

Feuerbaoker, G. Haver and G. Sucker. Joseph Pagon next appeared, reciting "The Old Veteran" and "Over the Hills to the Poorhouae" with good affect. Miss Annie Farrell sang several comic songs.

Among the others who appeared wero Colonel N. P. Hartman, late of West Point, who gavo an exhibition in sword and bayonet exercisos H. I. DeGroot and A.

F. Thomas, chango artists, aud C. A. Smith, hone soloist. At the conclusion of the programme Colonel J.

W. Jones at once proceeded to auction off the packages. He was assisted by Colonel William II. Butler and Charles Ftierbaeker, the champion package wrapper. A nice round sum was realized from tho sale and it wdll bo used toward the support of tho widows and orphans of dead com rades.

At. midnight the members and their guests ad journed to tho large ball room on the floor above where the remainder of the night was spent ir dancing. These are tlio gentlemen who conducted the affair: Lieutenant John H. Batterson, Colonel William n. Butler, Major C.

Brewer, Lieutenan Colonel E. D. Ayres, Adjutant L. P. Decker, Guar termaster J.

McCollough, Chaplain E. Redmond. Surgeon F. Burdeck, M. Captains Brown, A.

Ahrens, G. Maxwell, J. W. Scott, First Lieutenants J. II.

Batterson, P. Train, J. Smith, Second Lieutenants E. Leach, W. D.

Cooper, F. Ward, II. Shute and Sergeant Major George Keich, treasurer. BROOKLYN CAPITAL INVESTED. New Certificates of Incorporation Filed With (he Slate Department.

Thomas L. Carpenter, of Brooklyn, is one the incorporators of tho F. Williams Company, limited, incorporated yesterday with the Secre tary of State, with a capital of William Tilly, Allen Van and A. Stewart Walsh, all of Brooklyn, itro the incorporators of. the Tilly and Van Hairen Company, whoso opera lions are to ho carried on in the City of Brooklyn Its capital stock is $2.1,000, and its objects are to make and sell tho various articles usod in tho decoration and construction of buildings.

I ho Bulwcr Lumber Company, limited, of Brooklyn, was also incorporated yesterday with tho Secretary ot Stato by Charles A. Bulwer Alfred L. Bulwer. John Bulwor, William Barnes, and G. A.

Hollistcr. The capital stock is fixed at f.oO.OOO. Ebon Miller, of Brooklyn, is an incorporator of the El lajo Mining and Milling Company, incor porated with a capital of $2,000. Tho Brooklyn Chemical Works, incorporated yesterday with tho Secretary of State, havo as trustees Asher L. Piddian, Loo Morgonstern, Philip Piddian, Abo Mayer and Joseph C.

Rosen baum. The capital Btock is $5,000, and the com pany proposes to prepare chemical and pharma ceutical preparations BAD MKANS TO A GOOD To ihe. Editor or Ihe. Brooklyn JSaale: While perhaps the Park Commissioners should be commended for their efforts to repair the un sightly barren patches and pathways made by thoBe irrepressible citizons who will not keop to tho walks, do you not think their choice of method rathor a poor one? These patches aro surrounded by barbed wiro fences, and a barrior of tho same kind is put at each end of the forbid den paths. Now, as the height of said fences is considerably Iosb than throo feet, no adult bent on crossing would find them any impedimont; hut, as they aro just the height of a year old toddlor's face, parents and nurses had better keep an eye opon for their littlo ones whon tho weather permits a return to Brooklyn's favorite playground.

By tho way, they seem to do things better in New York. You boo no dofacemont of lawns there, and thoro is no barbod wire fence, either, L. BitooKLYX, February 10, 1890. AGONIST ATHLKTIC CbUB Tho sovotith annual masquerade ball of tho Agonist Aihletic Club was hold last night at Hallor's Harmonic Hall, Eastern Tarkway, East New York. Tho ball room was handsomely doco rated with flags, bunting, etc.

Thoro were various emblems of the bal masquo on the walls and tho huge falsa faces looked down from tho sidcB the building on tho gay assemblage and over a chorubim spread its protecting wings. To the inspiring strains of Professor Schmidt's orchestra dancing was kept up until midnight, when a delightful repast was served in the dining room. Aftorwarii tha merrymakers ropiured the ball room again and danced until an early hour this morning. Tho officers of tho ciub woro attired iu Fuust continues and looked very odd and attractive. kowmxg The second game of (he Prospect Hill Bowling Tournament was rolled hist evening on the Casino alleys, Elm place, hot ween tho Monday Night Cluh and Prospect Hill Club (cams.

Tho Prospect Hill having won Ihe first game they wero groat favorites, but wero not able to got away with tho Monday Night team, who dofeiitod them OH pins. J. It. Cook, 100; J. C.

Thompson, 1(SH, and R. Thompson, 103, woro tho best scorers for the winnerB. A. B. Conrad, 107, wits ho only noticeablo score for tho losers.

It in the to lot ity men live 10, of the An Inquiry on to the Ultrhts of tbo Island Railroad on Atlantic Avenue. The session of the Aldermen yesterday afternoon was of littlo interest. It developed a movement on tho part of Mr. Heaney against the Long Island Railroad Company. Mr.

Heaney lives oil Atlantic avenue, noar Court street, but is sympathetic with tho peoplo living on that part of the thoroughfare east of Flatbush avenue. He offered a resolution calling upon tho Corporation Counsel for information as to what authority, if any, the company had for oporating its railroad on tho avenue. "Some of ray neighbors on Atlantic avenue," said he, "have asked rno the question as to what right tho Long Island Railroad had to thus occupy the avenuo. I have been trying to find out, but have not found ont, as yet, and I have therefore offered the resolution." President McCarty suggested the advisability of referring tho matter to the Railroad Committee bo that the Corporation Counsel might send an opinion to that committee. But Mr.

Heaney did not feel disposed to have this course taken. He thought the counselor could as well send to the Board. "I thought," explained President MeC.irty, "that if the Corporation Counsel siiould report that the company had no right the committee might make some report on the subject. Therefore, I suggested that he should send his opinion to the committee." "I will state," said Aid. Coffey, "that the company is oneratincr on Atlantic from fln junction ot I'latbtish avenue to tho city line, by virtue or an act ot tlio parsed 1K74." I was not aware," said Aid.

Heaney. "whether tneygot ic tranehise from in l.oiri atnre or from the Common Council, and I thought if we nail power in tlie matter it was nearly time to rescind tho right. Property on the upper part oi the avenue is virtually confiscated. I might sav. The avenue thero is not fit to drive on.

Yon might just as well close the upper part of the avenue. "What part of tho avenue does Aid. Heaney re iertoas the uppor part inquired Aid. Picker ing. 'Steam within the city limits," said President aiocarty.

I mean east of Flatlmsli jivnnnn." ernlnined Aiq. iieaney. Alien mo resolution or Aid. Heaney was adopted. Ihe Board made tho usual arrangements for the observance of Washington's birthday.

The city buildings will be decorated and of course tnat veteran and powder stained cunnoneei', Cap tain Peter 1' ltzpatriek, will lire a salute at Fort Greouc. Salutes will also he fired at the foot of court street and at the head of Stagg street. xoiai cost inciuuiiig decorations. Aid. Pickerine Offered a rertnllllinn dil ef ini advertisement for proposals for furnishing gold badges for the seven new A Idei Aid.

MacKellar, a new man, asked to be excused irom voting. Aid. neaney, also a now man, objected. aiii. ar wain that he mi mi nectinns to others having badtres.

but ho had no use for one himself. If his colleagues insisted upon his voting he should voto no. And he did. jieasures woro taken for the reoaving. with ranite block i.

of Clav Htreet. between Oakbind anu l'aige avenues. Tho Board adopted, Aid. Coffey objooting, ai usual, a half dozen or more resolutions nrn. viding for ropairs and supplies for departments and several horsos for the inspectors of City Works bureaus.

The Citv Works Commissioner wan dire.e.ted to advertise for proposals for repairs to the pier at the loot of North Second street. WILL HAVE NO EXPLANATION. Justice tJoettlnir is Vcrr Angry Witti Counselor Davis. Judge Goetting, who presides over tho Third District Police Court, had an animated conversation iu tho office of the clerk, James Dillon, of Justice Engle'a Court, upstairs in the Lee avonue building, yesterday morning, with Counselor Davis. As a result, thoy will never again, in ac cordance with the magistrate's wish, speak as they pass by.

Between the Jnstice and tho lawyer there was a passage at arms last Saturday during the trial of a caso, Mr. Davis saying, "If this court is going to be turned into a machine by which such peoplo as these can make money it is time it closed." Tho judge was indignant and said: "What do you mean, Bir Snch things may occur outside this court room, but not iu it. I want you nevor again to make such an insinua tion." Mr. Davis disclaimed any intention of reflecting on the court and the matter dropped. Later in the day Mr.

Davis defended himself against an assault, as he puts it, of the Italians who were interested in the above case in a Divis ion avenue saloon, which resulted in the lawyer using glasses as missiles. Justice Goetting put the lawyer under bonds yesterday for assault. Mr. Davis was in Justice Englo's Court yester day morning when Judge Goetting entered Chief Clerk Dillon's room. Tho lawyer said, Good morning, Judge." 'I don't want to speak to or recognize mo anywhere but on tho bench," was the magistrate's reply.

Lies have been told to you about mo, and an explanation" I don't want you to address mo on tha street or anywhere except on the bench in a professional way. I want to have nothing moro to say to you except that you must not speak to mo off the bench." "I can explain about the matter," said Mr. Davis, "and show you whore you have beou misinformed." I want to hoar nothing more and I have nothing to add to what I hr.vc stated." mere was butyttle more said between them. Jnstioo Goetting, when sooken to about tho matter, gavo his version, which is substantially as detailed. Mr.

Davis' story did not vary much, except that ho was emphatic in his statement that the justice was misinformed and he merelv want ed to state how things really wero. MR. ELDKRT'S TORMENTORS. lie Says They Want to Kill Ilim AVith an Ulcctrical Stethoscope. T.

H. Eldert, i mail Beamingly insane, called upon Justice Goetting yesterday and said that he was an agent and broker, doing business at 120 William street, New York, and that he wanted to obtain a warrant for the arrest of certain parties, who, he alleges, were seeking to make away with him. "A few days ago," said Mr. Eldert, they caught me on tho dock at the foot of South Third street and tried to kill me with an electrical stethoscope, and would have done so, your Honor, but for the interference of some of tho workmen from Havemeyer's sugar refinery "Well," said tho justijo, "what would you havo me do with "Hang them, hang Baid Mr. Eldert, and every feature of his face gavo expressional emphasis to his words.

"And," added Eldert, "he has tried it not only on me, but he has tried to stethoscope my father and the whole family." The justice, seeing tho man was crazy, and knowing that a mild answer turneth away wrath, aid, "Mr. Eldert, I am very busy to day, hut call againtu morrow and we will look into this mat tei." Mr. Eldert bowed politely and departed. FUNERAL OF FRANCIS CURRAN. Flifdiop V.iyn mi Earnest anil Tribute to Ellis lli iuory.

Tho funeral of the late Francis Curran tool; place yesterday in tho Cathedral, on Jay street, and for the first time in manj years ui nop i jiougiinii oiiiciatuu at tuo obseouics ot a layman. The Cathedral was packed with people and thero was a great crowd outside who could not gain entrance to the church. The desire to hear the eulogy which it was expected that Bishop Lough lin would pronounce at the bier ot his friend and parishioner was universal. The body was borne to the church early in the morning, accompanied by a delegation from the society of St. Vincent De Paul, of which the deceased was a prominent member.

Tho doors wero opened, and until it was time for tho sorvices to commence a steady stream of people (lowed by the catafalque, anxious to look for the last time upon tho well known features. Rev. Father Mitchell was tho celebrant of tho mass, assisted by the Rev, Fathers Melia and Brosnan. Cherubini's requiem mass was snug by the full choir. At tho conclusion of the offices Bishop Loughlin made an earnest and eloquent address, in which ho paid a high tribute to the memory of tho deceased.

DEATH OF JOSEPH TALBOT. A Well Known ICvnl ICsiutc Dealer Falls a. Victim to Ptiuumo Hia. Joseph Talbot, ono of tho oldest real ostato dealers in Brooklyn, died suddenly of pneumonia, his home, 207 Park place, ou Sunday morn ing. He was in his 54th year.

Mr. Talbot was taken ill with an attack of influenza a week ago last Sunday, and tho disease developed into pneumonia. Born in Sommersctshire, England, 18H0, Mr. Talbort came to America in and located in the West. Ho came to Brooklyn thirty years ago.

and opened a real CBtate and in surance ofllec on Fulton street, opposito tho City Hall. Ho was tho junior member of the firm of Backus Talbot. For the past four years ho has carried on a roal estato business on Bedford avonue. Ho was. a momber of Crystal Wave Lodge of Freo and Aooepted Masons, and the Aurora Grata Club.

For fifteen years ho had been a pew holder in tho Church of tho Refor mation on Gates avenue. Ho leaves a widow and three duughters. SIX MONTHS FOU YOU.NU Geoi'go Carroll, aged 18, was before Justico Konna yesterday charged with inciting tho year old boy of Eliza Garner, of 817 Marcy avenue, to steal thrco oranges from Grocer Bull winkle, who keeps a store ou the corner of Mon oo street and Nostrand avonue. Mrs. Garner aid that previous to this olTeuso Carroll, who coins to have no liouie, had instigated her boy to teal $80 from her, and also, at different times, various articles of clothing.

In another com plaint Carroll was accused of stealing a scarf from a younger son of Mrs. Garner. Car oil's undo said that his nephew hud lived with up to about two year's ago, sinco which time hail no home. Justice Kc sentenced him six mouths in the penitentiary on each charge. HE PnOTKCl'KI) HIS FSSCK TOO MUCH.

Robert Hughes, janitor of the Qiurtsrman Flats Bedford avenue, was arraigned before Justice Kenna yesterday, charged by llenrv J. Shi'lltiiini. living on the opposite side, of tho venue, with assaulting his year old child and njuriug him severely about the head. Hughes 1 I mi ioju unj ii iu umiiuug aim (leiacmg me leueo surrounding the building he was chargo of, he tapped hiin gontly with a gas lighter as a niudor to behavejhimself. From such action:) in futuro Hughes was advisod to refrain and Mi hia ruoraory Justico Kouna fined him $10.

to to of hall by II. G. G. lcy. G.

near ing A Correspondent and Artist Gives Interesting Facts. Details or (lie Russo Turkish Canipnten Fully Dcscribftd in Word and Ficiure to a A lafgo audience gathered in tho First Baptist Church, corner of Clinton and Pierropont streets, last evening to listen to the lecture delivered, under the auspices of the Long Island Historical Society, by Mr. Frederic Villors, war artist auc correspondent of the London (trai)hh; on the subject "War on a White Sheet." The lecturo was illustrated by a series of stereopticon views of drawings made by Mr. Villcrs while in service. Owing to an unavoidable delay Mr.

Viilera was late in beginning his discourse and the audionce became quite impatient, but when ho finally stepped before the screen, a well proportioned man. with an erect military bearing, with a manner of look and gesture half Ein dish. half Paris ian, and made an apology for being late and also for appearing iu the outlandish rig of his old campaign days instead of the customary dross suit of the lecturer, the audienco gavo vont to its feeling in a perform storm of applauve and the lecturer and his hearers were on at once. Tne first view shown upon the canvas was that of a photograph of the four surviving news, paper reporters who, out of fifty such, came ont alive from the engagements of the Russian Army iu 1S77 in the Rosso Turkish campaign. Mr Tillers then introduced the audienco to tht methods of the war corre iponduut in preparing and sending news and illustrations, particularly tho latter, of which an instance was shown in one of his full page drawings from tho time it left his hands till it was ready for the press, including the process of redrawing, en.

graving and eleetrotvping. At tho outset of the Russo Turkish campaign Mr. Villers stated the newspaper correspondent had but very little tc do iu the way of sketching and reporting battles and to fill their allotted space they were obliged to portray camp life and their own adventures for the benefit of tho newspaper readors, and some sketches of artists at work in this way, including himself, produced considerable merriment and applause among tho audienco. Thcao were foilowed by sketches of the difficult labors of the artist amid tho scenes of battle, somo of thorn, although rough, being reproductions of wood cutB, being very artistic and inspiring and well appreciated and applauded by tho andionoo. Among them was a very pathetic and touching picture of "the pile of death," as tho termed it, following miliitary custom.

Tho "pile of death" was but a reproduction of what one often sees in pictures of battle scones, the dead and wounded piled iu a heap to be out of tho way, but on tho top of tho mass was a bright, boyish looking figure, tryiug, as the picture told in itself, to raise his weapon for one last shot al the enemy. The Bcenes following in the Gravitya Redoubt, and tho several pictures of the march of the Russians on July 31, 1877, were next reviewed, with exteiiBivo comment and explanation. Theu camo a series of battlefield views and excellent word pictures of the various noteworthy acquaintances of the lecturer iu scenes and times of trial, including one of Mr. Archibald Forbes, of the London Daily a humorous sketch of a Parisian character who had found himself somewhat out of placo in rude camp life. An interesting, though at timeB fairly sickening series of views, intensified by the language of one who had seen it all and knew whereof he spoke, were those of the march of the Turkish prisoners, captured at Plevna, on theii way through RusBia.

The horrors of tho march and the fate of those who died by tho wayside and were devoured by carrion crowB and dogs in Plain uight of their friends received a treatment i at the hands of theleotiiror which showed.that he felt deeply for the sufferings which ho hod been powerless to avert and yet was compelled to witness. After thcRo scenes of Wintry cruelty to a peoplo brought from the tropics Mr. Tillers onca more turned his attention to a warmer clime, and gave a full description and illustration of his ex periences on board the gunboat Condor in thi bombardment of Alexandria, followed by hit trip to Abyssinia with the mission, devoted most ly to a humorous consideration of the life and people in the towns there; and then came a well' illustrated voyago up tho Nile with Lord Wolseley. THE LA SALLE SOCIETY. IMonaut Dramatic F.ntcrtaininenli Given in tho Atheneum A largo and appreciative audience assembled the Atheneum last evening to witness the pn auction ot jjyron three act comedy, Battlo a Husband," by the La Salle Society, an organid tion connected with St.

Francis' College. TB play was under the direction of Mr. M. J. Rork and was given with the following cast: Lionel Lureret, e.ilthy, but woak uii'iflml Joseph J.

Clan Cn a his servant, foruiuriy in Atmv. Patriok F. JosqdU V. RoS Uaptaiu McTari. ih, liordon LoL khnrt.

ftttiuilinil. Oscr A. Kcrohal AG 'atiK, with a young heart. 1iiaTicBb.aioCartq James (J. Lydq roneer.

a DonK aont Katj McTavish. Mo'i'avish's onlv MU Mll Mary Alo. is, in love with Lionel. Miss Fanny Rorl Mr. Alitor with fcn eyo to uusiueau Miss Ada Rhr the play is bright aud invigorating, Bparklii with humor and is rcmarkableTfor the versatile of its character.

These points wero well orougl out by tho amateur artiBts, who did fuU justice to tne roies tney assumed. The work of Miss Rorke as Mary Moss was particularly good, while Misfl Smithson as Kate McTavish, was bright and win sonio. Miss Ada Rhue appeared for the first timn in a La Sallo performance, aud was weU received. Mr. Joseph ltorke's interpretation of Captain Mc Tavish drew forth generous applause.

Messrs. Clancy, Kershaw, Ward, McCarthy and Lyden. sustained their respective roles very creditably. The music was furnished by the Hillside Orchestra. Immediately atter the entertainment a rocop lon followed at Rivera Academy, Court and State streets.

About fifty couples participated in the dances to the music ot Professor Norris "flltflBtrn .111. uenry Clancy was Uoor manager. aT associated with him on the Reception Committeo were Joseph V. P.orke, James Greene, Harry P. McClean and O.

F. Kershaw, F. Mahor. Jt, p. O'Connor, P.

F. Pyburn, W. J. Ryan, W. X.

Hari rington, M. J. Ward, J. S. Graham, M.

F. White, J. E. Kershaw, F. J.

Cailin, J. F. Cunningham. P. F.

Ward, C. Walsh. The officers of the society are: Henry S. Clancy, president; Joseph V. Rorke, vice president; Charles McCarthy, recording eec retary; Samuel J.

Johnson, financial secretary; Dougherty, corresponding secretary; Harry F. McClean; treasurer; Joseph J. Clancy, editor. COLl'MUIA'S NEW PRESIDENT. What Professor John Lincoln Thinks About Seth Low, The A'ow York Eivninij Post of last night published the following: Profossor John L.

Lincoln, the accnmnliHlinrl ijsiin seuoiiir ami senior processor ot lirowii invi versity, has sunt a letter to the J'rovhlence Jourmil expressing hearty approval ot Mr. Beth Low's inaugural address as president of Columbia College, especially thoso portions of it dolining the relations of he to the life of the city, and its duties iu the education and development of thoughtful and well informed citizens. "Tho address," says Professor Lincoln, "was ndinirablv fitted for the occasion, and is worthy of the care iiu pei asai oi tne citizens oi every community, and especially of all cities. What ho told his hearers of the significance of Columbia College the City of New York applies with similar force the citizens of any college town or city. All will agree that these aro words of wisdom.

To educate such men is the true mission of the college, and Mr. Low, in teaching such to bo its msssion, gives evidence of his fitness to administer the college affairs." Speaking of the new president's ago and career, Professor Lincoln says: Ho is younger than any of his predecessors in entrance upon the office, being now oldor, however, by eight years than Dr. Wayland was when he came to the presidency of Brown, aud by four years than Mr. Eliot when ho becamo president of Harvard. But he is in his bost years; ami now in full vigor of mind and body ho comes back to take his place at the head of.

the collego from which he Was graduated iu 1870 with the first honors of his class, bringing with him a record of distinction and usefulness whioh amply fulfills the promise of his early years. Scholarly man, however, as he is and has been iu his tastes and attainments he comes not to the presidency the college from such academic occupations as those by which his predecessors had been fitted for the otlice. His election, indeed, in this respect is a new departure in the history of Columbia, a depaituro from tuo traditions of tho elders there us in most American colleges, but yet one that is significant of tho prosont times, and wo will hope significant of good and progress iu college education. KNIGHTS OF HONOR DANCE. Members and Giievl of Ivy Slave a PIcnNimt 'I'i inc.

Arion Hall, on Wall street, presented a very pretty scene last evening, the occasion being tha ninth annual ball of Ivy Lodge No. SJ.157, Knights of Honor. Tho members, with theii wives and sweethearts, together with a host oi friends, assembled at an early hour of the evening, and at 10 o'clock the largo ball room was filled with over one hundred couples who danced throughout tho night to tho musio of Professoi Schneider's orchestra. The decorations of the were vory elaborato with national flags and streamers, while the toilets of many of the ladies were very elegant. The opening march was led Floor Manager John A.

Schwarz and his pretty wife, who led the largo parly through many difficult movements. After thirteen numbsrs on tha programme had been danced tho members and their miests adjourned to the dininir room on tho ground floor, where supper was served. An hour later dancing was resumed. These are tho gentlemen who comprised the different committees having the affair iu charge: Floor John. A.

Schwarz, Edward F. Nugent, G. Maim, J. UcUcvick, W. H.

White, J. Schwiiig. 11. Cooper, ti. L.

Avers and F. Fisher. Arrangements George Fiuley, E. A. Cooper, P.

Eisemiin, J. Madden, W. E. Way, J. J.

Mul. lady and F. Urbtiui. Reception B. F.

Hard, C. II. Hart, G. C. Strad A.

F. l'itzgeridd. J. M. Nash, II.

P. Millar, Mahler, C. Milligan and V. Sti'attin. victims oi mi Sr.

John, February 11. Throe men were drowned at Harvey's Creek, Lupriaux. during Saturday's fierce gala Tney were Charles and John Butler, of the fish schooner W. Ball, and William Lew Aht A Local Foresters' Courts for tle Annual Sail. in Immense Gathering lu the Clermont Arctiuo Rink Last Siffht A Whole Army in the Grand March.

The first grand annual ball of tho united eonrts conclavos and sanctuaries of tho Ancient Order ofFore3tors of Araoriea, held at tho Clermont Avenue Rink undor the auspices of tho General Committee of Long Island, was brought to a sue cessfnl close shortly before daybreak this morn iug. Largo as is the rink it could not afford space for all who wished to keep pace with the merry strains of Professor Brown's orchestra, The hall was prettily decorated with many colored bnnting arranged in festoons hanging from the oentor of the high ceiling to different points in the galleries and ou the walls. Foresters' banners and other insignia of the order depend ed from wires hung over the heads of tho danc ers. After an overture by the musicians, who wore seated on a platform at the eastern side of the rink, half concealed from view by a huge screen of imlms and lilies, Floor Manager James B. Pig ott gave the signal aud about two hundred couples took tho floor and followed President George B.

atoddart nd Mrs. Stoddart through tho many evolutions of an ideal grand march. Mr. Pigott. dancing with Miss Annie Rehbein led the second division of tho marchers.

The order of dance included twenty nuinbors, among thorn a schottische to the time of "McGinty, which evoked considerable enthusiasm and was accompaniod by a chorus of nearly two thousand voices. At the end of the tenth sot there was an intermission for supper, which was served in a space partitioned off to the roar of tho mu sicians' stand. When the membors of tho Ancient Order of Foresters of this country severed their connection with the Supreme Court in Eugland and formed thomsolves into the Ancient Order of Foresters of America they determined to lish a grand court in overy State that had ten or more courts. By a curious coiucidenoo it was found that only thirteen States wero eligible for the honor. Thecourts were established in those States ami a declaration ot independence was signed and sent to the mother supreme lodge, history thus repeating itself.

There was great rejoicing among the Foresters all over tho UuitedStates at this action of their reproseuta tives, and the occasion was celebrated with balls. pionics, excursions and other sorts of diversion It was the success which attended the picnic given by tho Long Island General Committee last Summer that prompted tho inauguration of the annual ball. Long Island is a great place for Foresters. Tho first court which received a charter in America was established in Brooklyn and last evening there wore no loss than twenty four courts represented in the United Foresters who engineered the affair. They wero Hawthorn No.

7,112, Utioa No. 7,108, Lexington No. 7,207, Puritan No. 7,277, Ridgewood No. 7,204, Peter Cooper No 7,355, Eve No.

7,303, Montrose No. 7,304, Marcy No. 7,400, Queens No. 7,543, R.O.Livingston No. 7,534, Liberty No.

7,570, Alcyone No. 7,701, Linden Grovo No. 0,855, BuBhwiok No. 7,743 Gorringe No. 7,253, General George Washington No.

7,004, Star of Brooklyn No. 0,084, Osceola No. 7,721, Lexington, No. 10, Brooklyn Sanctuary, Star Sanctuary, Puritan Conclave No. 00 and Lexington Conclavo No.

57. There are three brandies in Forestry, the Ancient Order of Shopherds, the Knights of Sherwood Forest and the Companions of tho Forest. Beside these there are junior courts tor foresters' sons or relatives. As the object, of tho order is fully ex plained in its motto "Li berty, Unity, Benevolence and Concord" the re ason for its popularity is easily explained. The ftieers of the Supreme Court at present situated at Chicago are: Supreme C.

W. S. Elliott, supremo S. H. A.

Simsrott; supreme treasurer, Denis Brougham; supreme permanent secretary, E. M. Mo.Uurtry; supremo S. Ihomas Mathew: su preme J. W.

F. Toomey; supremo S. II. Betz: supreme J. F.

Iloblas: trustees, J. W. Blood, L. A. Lo Pitre, F.

L. Morgan; auditors, Percy Thorp, W. P. Bolts, Henry Workmeister. The grand court tor the state ot New York is situated in Brooklyn and its officers are High C.

E. Rowden; S. C. W. P.

Martin; treasurer, John E. Hiniuau; permanent secretary, Frank Travis; S. Harry Newman; J. L. A.

Stiinis; S. Peter Reilly: J. Adolph Frecder; trustees, E. J. Ruddy, F.

P. Hogan, George But ton. The officers of last night's affair were George B. Stoddart, president; A. Joost, vice president John A.

Schwarz, treasurer; T. C.Grant, finan cial secretary; Jacob Marks, recording secrotary Johu Thomson, sergeant at arms. Trustees, William Meyer. A. Magee, W.

J. Tully. The committees to whose untiring efforts tho snccess of tho entertainment was mainly due wore: Floor James R. Pigott, John Cairns, Jacob Marks, Dr. S.

E. Whitman, I. H. Kilbride, W. J.

Tully, C. P. Hopper, W. C. Nelly, 0.

Thornwell, J. E. Flynn, C. Ilagondorf, A. C.

Hunkele, C. E. Itane, A. E. Shaffer, M.

White, Hugo Smith. Otto Thogode, W. E. Palmeri, Charles Kaiser, Jamo3 Harragan, Adam Kossel, James B'agan, C. Martin, W.

A. Yerk B. Ranch, William Hicks, F. Sher mer, H. Graeame, Michael Grogau, H.

A. Dior, II. J. Hewitt. Reception Alfred F.

Bowers, J. H. Murray, 1 C. Hemmiugs, Charles Latour, John Cherry, J. A.

Johnson, J. H. Healy, M. J. Dowd, J.

J. Foley, W. A. Luddeti, L. Ilatiok, G.

W. Carliu, J. McCauslan.l, R. II. Kennedy, J.

M. Yarnall, 11. Ibclhauser. William Moore, J. II.

Crumpton, Jamos J. McGinty, T. II. Sweoney, A. Magee, Wiliiam James II.

Waldcn, C. E. Post, M. J. O'Brien, John Burko, J.

Noll, C. Galia gher, Henry Volz, William Meyer, Frank Kennedy. W. J. Kimpton, A.

Canning, T. J. Deely, Ira E. Way. Among those present were Mr.

and Mrs. J. F. and Mrs. J.

II. Fletcher, Mr. and Mrs. Dully, Peter Joeger, Miss Rosie Joeger, Mr. and i.

F. Hayes, H. Moore, Mr.and Mrs. W. Strobblc, Mr.

and Mrs. J. Uenschell, W. Scott, Miss L. Gilchrist, J.

A. Gilchrist, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Stoddard, Fred Mcrtins, Miss J. W.

Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Snyder, W.

Irvine, Miss Fannie Tully, Miss Wilkins, Frank Travis, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. King, C.

E. Matthews, Mr. and Mrs. J. H.

Waldron, Adam Kernel', Miss Sadie Hussey, Mr. and Mrs. Ilaubenrieh, Alfred and Carrio Bowers, Mr. aud Mrs. J.

Gouldings. George Cavens. Miss S. A. Leslie, J.

R. Tigott, Miss Annie Rehbein, Mr. and Mrs. C. H.

Lane, Miss Walz, Miss Kate Walz, Mr. and Mrs. W. Butterey, Lewis Davies, Miss A. D.

Davies, Miss B. Black. Mr. and Mrs. S.

H. Sweet, W.J. Kimpton, Daniel Farrell, Mrs. Canty, Miss Lizzie Canty, Mr. and Mrs.

P. J. Rico, Mrs. A. Becli, Miss A.

Wintcrcott, M. J. York, Miss Annie Gavan, Mr. aud Mrs. J.

M. and Miss Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. A. Hirsch, Mr.

and Mrs. Rehbein, J. McElvoy, Miss Bosanna McKay, Mr. and Mrs. J.

0. Watt, Dr. and Mrs. J. II.

Roland, J. Fano, Miss Gam mond, Joseph Fagan, Mr. and Mrs. A. Hunkle, Dr.

Creamer, John Costello, Miss Mary McCarty, Mr. and Mrs.Steenworth.Miss Sadler, Mr.and Mrs. A. Brown, E. Ooyle, Miss Rose MoCarron, George Link, Miss Annie Link, T.

F. O'Neil, N. Brown, Michael Duffy, Miss Mamie Robinson, S. Grogan, Miss E. Grogan, Mr.

and Mrs. C. Seaman, Miss Shade, Miss Seekamp, Mr. and Mrs. W.

C. Nellie, Miss May Nellie, S. 0. Barnett, Dr. J.

D. Dickson. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sherman, Frank L.

Palmeri, F. C. Hale, Mr. and Mrs. Caspian Hale, Mr.

and Otto Thorgood, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Schwarz, Mr.

and Mrs. T. C. Grant. Miss Amelia Ross, A.

Sands, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Palmeri, F. J. Kailey, Miss Victoria Grosjean, W.

Brown, Miss Mamie Durham, James Murray, Miss Ellie Conerty. John Corrigau, Miss Lizzie Murray, Joseph Moran, Mr. and Mrs. W. McFeoly, J.

Miss T. Marks, Mr. and Mrs. J. Hagan, Miss Hagan, John Jost, Miss Annie Jost, John J.

Bradloy, Mr. and Mrs. T. Van Guben, W. J.

Tully, T.L. Schultz, Miss M. Schultz, Mr. and Mrs. E.

J. Ruddy, Miss Ruddy, Louiso Jcgor, MiBs Tillio Jegor, Mr. and Mrs. I'. A.

Joyce, Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Bowen, W.

H. O'Brien, Miss Emma Randall, Charles Hathaway, Mamie O'Brien, Mr. and E. Stoddard, Mr. and Mrs.

T. S. Covne. Mr. and Mrs.

William Martin, Mr. and Mrs. A. Feeder, Robert Ililliard, Miss Lizzie Locke, J. F.

McLean, Miss firacie Howard, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. O'Brien, Mr.

W. E. Palmeri, Miss Lottio Applevard. Thomas Kelley, Miss Stella Appleyard, Sylvester Kelloy, Miss Lillie Kelley, Mr. ami Mrs.

F. 11. Willis, G. D. Elliott, 11.

1. Knowies, G. II. Harris, J. BrowningC.

Morton, DECISION IN A HEAVY MATTER. ivir. Walil Sticcccdu in tSoKainiiifr I'ohsvu of SHi IjuihI, The Consolidated Kansas City Hmelting and Refining Company, acting for John Wahl, sold forty two car loads of lead to Nathan Corwith, in August and September, 18KK. Corwith fail', I before any of tho lead was delivered or pain lor. en ueiouor wain nottlictl tbo Mew York Control and Hudson River Railroad of flic failure and stopped the lead in transit, demand ing its delivery to himself.

Home of the bills of lading, however, had been transferred to James B. Colgate, John B. Trevor and Colgate Hoyt, banking iirm in New York, and they claimed as many car loads of the lead as wore covered by the bills of lading. Wahl brought suit against Corwith, the railroad and tho banking firm to re cover the lead in transit at the time of tho fail ure, it being stipulated that the car loads covered by the bills of lading transferred to the bankers should be awarded to them. Yesterday, in the Supreme Court, it was judicially decided that Wahl was entitled to the balance of the lead.

I'ASSKD SEVEItAF, SMALT, ICKISKIMiS. The Hill lino steamship Towor Hill, Captain Jiunes Bennett, arrived at tho Cushman Stores Sunday afternoon. Sho sailod from London January 21, with a general cargo and four cabin ni; rs. Very rough weather was encountered during Ihe entire voyage in the shape of heavy gales, varying between south southwest and north wcHt, resulting in only slight deck dam age to Ihe ship, however. On February 4, in latitude 4.0 degrees north, longitude 40 degrees went, the Tower Hill passed several small icebergs and a thick iield of ice, which was not left bohind till the vessel reached latitude 43 degrees 50 ininutes north, lougitudo 40 degroes.

All well on arrival iu port. 'I by Admirers of Athletic Sports by Breaking Records. Over Two Thousand Persons Witness Las Evening's Contests in Hie Forty seventh Rcpiment Arinorj'. More than two thousand spectators assembled in the Forty seventh Regiment Armory, Marcy avonne, Heyward anil Lynch streets, last night to witness the initial athletic games given under the auspices of Company D. There was something like two hundred and fifty starters in the nine events, nearly all of which were long drawn ont and and very stubbornly fought.

Some of the most noted amateurs in this vicinity, including L. R. Cary. the crack sprinter of Princeton College, competed and three indoor records were smashed to smithereens. The first mark lowered was that of the one mile walk by C.

L. Nieoll, of the Manhattan Athletic Club, who made that distance from scratch in 0 minutes and H'l seconds. The old record, tj minutes and 55 seconds, was held by A. D. Lange, also of the Manhattan Athletic Chili' The other two records were lowered by Willie D.

Day, the champion distance runner of the New Jm'sey Athletic Cinb. In the one mile running race he started from the scratch mark, and, although he only finished fifth, lie lowered the indoor record from 1 minutes an 1 Becouds to 4 minutes :13 1 5 seconds. E. Hjert berg, also of the New Jersey Athletic Club, started from the 15 yard mark and came in first in 4 minutes 27 Ii 5 seconds. Had he started on the scratch he would have beaten Day's time.

In the three mile invitation race (scratch) Day ran in magnificent shape, finishing the distance in minutes 12 2 5 seconds, many seconds bettor than the indoor record and within one second of the beat outdoor record, which is held by A. B. George, of tho Manhattan Athletic Club. The spectators cheered the plucky little runner al! the way and he put on such a wonderful burst of speed on tho last lap that they cheered like mad. Whcu it was announced that ho ha 1 beatou the record the crowd fairly raised the roof with their shouts.

Day's time for each mile was as follows: First mile, 5 minutes U2 5 seconds; second, 5 minutes and 1 seconds; third, 4 minutes and 5 7 second The silk banner to bo awarded to the club scoring tho greatest number of points, firsts counting Boconds and thirds was captured easily by the New Jersey Athletic Club with 17 points to its credit. The record of the other clubs for points is as follows Princeton College, 5: Star A. Crescent A. 5: Kings County Wheelmen, Nautilus Boat Club, New York A. Manhattan A C.

1: Pastime A.C.,9: Kutlierford Wheelmen, Prospect Harriers, St. George A. Staten Inland A. 9. The track was about twenty five feet over eleven laps to the mile.

During the evening there were exhibitions of boxing by ox Champion Ilantam Weight of America Johnny Stuart and his pupil, Johnny Mann; Eddie Loeber and Joe Jinibaloo, of the National A. Burt Sweet and Sam Armstrong and George Soder and Johnny Mann. There was also an exhibition of club swinging by II. Hjert berg, of the New Jersey A. C.

Tho following gentlemen officiated at the games: Be ewe. W. It. Curtis, New York A. C.

Judges, L. R. Leonard, C. C. Hughes, Manhattan A.

and Major J. B. Eddy, Forty seventh Regi ment. Timers, G. A.

Avery, Manhattan A. li. S.Stoll, Now York A. S. D.

Lee, Pastime A. K. C. Carter, New York A. C.

Scorers, E.V. Fargis, New Jersey A. F. G.Webb, Prospect Harriers; W. Frank.

Judge of Walking, W. II. Bobertson, Outing A. C. Measurers, W.

G. Hegemen, E. A. Knapp and E. T.

Christoffel. Judge of Bieycling, W. F. Murphy, Kings County Wheelmen. Grand Marshal, Judsnn Worrell.

Forty seventh Regiment Assistant Graud Sergeant C. A. Pefl'crg. Clerk of Course, V. F.

Thompson, New Jersey A. C. Assistant Clerks of Course, L. Levein. American A.

J. II. Mcllor, Prospect Hariiers, and Walter Smith. Announcer, F. W.

Burns, Outing A. C. Official Handicappor, E. Carter. Starter, W.

II. Bobertson. Official Bicycling Handicapper, F. P. Prial, Loug Island Wheelmen.

Following are the summaries: 75 Yards Dash (handicap) Thirty starters, as follows: 31. Remington, Nautilus B. foet: W. J. Mills, Robertson's Gymnasium, 14 feet: C.

C. Wrede, Staten Island A. 7 feet: F. 11. Bab cork, New York A.

4 feet: W. M. Christie, Titan A. 1 foot: C. P.

Scott, Bedford A. 12 feet; W. H. Struse, Manhattan A. 4 feet: 11.

K. Znst, New Jersey A. 2 feet: M. P. Halpin, New Jersey A.

12 feet; T. J. Lee, New York A. 1 foot: P. B.

Jennings, St. George A. 10 feet: C. T. Wiegaud, New York A.

a feet, E. E. Barnes, New Jersey A. 7 feet; J. Gray, Star A.

10 feet: L. B. Gary, Princeton College, scratch: W. Charnley, Nautilus B. 12 feet; G.

Jackson, Acorn A. 15 feet: F. Grew, Star A. 14 feet; N. LinicuB, New Jersey A.

14 feet: T. L. Smart, Manhattan A. 10 feet: S. Vreden burg, I'spiceton College, scratch: J.

L. Hatton, Northtield A. 12 feet; P. Levy, New Jersey A. W.

H. Bobcrts, Kings Conntv Wheelmen, 0 feet: L. S. Neats, Northiield A. 14 feet; C.

O'Malley, Acorn A. 12 feet; C. J. Harvev. Star A.

C. 15 feet; F. H. Coghlan, Newark, 14 feet: W. H.

Morgan, New Jersey A. 3 feet; P. M. Clark, New York City, 12 feet. First Trial Heats First heat, won by M.

Rem ingtou, NautiluB B. feet; time, 8 seconds. Second heat, won by W. M. Christie.

Titan A. 1 foot; time, a 2 5 seconds. Third heat, won by M. P. Halpin, New Jersey A.

1 2 feet time, 8 2 5 seconds. Fourth heat, won by T. J. Lee. New York A.

1 foot: time. 8 2 5 seconds. Fifth heat, won by L. It. Gary, Princeton College, scratch; time, 8 2 5 seconds.

Sixth heat, dead heat between W. Charnley, Nautilus IS. feet, and G. Jacksou, Acorn A. 15 feet; time.

8 2 5 seconds. Seventh boat, won by N. Linicus, New Jersey A. 4 feet; time. 8 5 seconds.

Eighth heat, won by W. H. Bobcrts. Kings County Wheelmen, 6 feet; time, 3 5 seconds. Ninth heat, won by C.

J. Harvey, Star A. 15 feet; time, 5 seconds, 'tenth heut, won by W. H. Morgan, New Jersey A.

11 feet: time, 8 2 5 seconds. Second Trial HeatsFirst heat, dea heat between M. Roiiiiiiginii and Y. M. ChrUtic: time.

8 seconds. Secuud heat, won by L. li. Cary: time, 8 1 5 econds. Third heat, won by N.

Unions time, 8 2 5 seconds. Fourth heat, won by C. J. Harvey; time, 8 1 5 seconds. Third Trial Heats First heat, won by L.

B. Cary: time, 8 2 5 seconds. Second beat, won by W. 11. Morgan; time, 8 2 5 seconds.

i inal heat, between Cary, Harvey and Morgui won by (Jury in 8 1 5 seconds, by about one yard from ol lie Aew Jersey A. second. Light Hundred and Lighty Yards Hun (handi cup) 1 wenty three starters, a toitows: Thomps.in, New JerseyA.l 1 yards; G. S. Millei Prospect Harriers.

yards; W. II. Keid, Yarun Jj. 10 raids: C. Bullion.

St. George A. yards: Wilson, Xortlui A. yards W. Lennox.

Star A. 28 yards; C. Dohui lorii A. serat' 1.. Billings, Bochell Harriers, '15 yards: J.

Fountain. Brooklyn 10 yard G. Sands, Brooklyn i. M. C.

41) yards: y. D. Mailman, tori; A. 10 yards; M. itayiuond, Manhattan A.

15 yards: J. li. Snutii, 1st. (ieoi A. 50 yards; II.

Until rrospeci narrier hi jMr.is; Jielieimau, rastinie A. yards; (.,. Joimson, Varumi 11. yards: 1.. li.

ram I'nn. etou ui'dc; i.l liayward, lurk City. :5 yards; h. liiieli. M.

Georg'. A. 50 yards; .1. C. Devereiix, M.ndiattaii A.

12 yards; .1. It llyan, o.npany JJ. S. v. nth B.

girueiit, 35 vards: Jaiiu Aoi tidield A. 35 yards; A. Baler. 1 a tinie A. yar.is.

Bun in One Me, by W. C. Dolnu, tin serateb ninii in 2 minim mtuihIs; C. M. Bav lnond, seeooO; A.

li.iier, third. Seveiity Yard Bun Ni Novices 'Si ratch) Tiiirty oiie l.u lr. I. Kiuzie. Com 1 aii.v Forty nth W.

,1. lCobert ou tiyiuiKi iuiu; I'. W. I'vi tner, lloijcrt son's Gymiiasiiini: I M. Beidv.

Union Athletic iub; 1' M. Clark, Si York City: W. L. John son. Acorn Athletic Club; II.

Thomson. Bobert ton's Gymnasium; C. H. Alexander, Alpha Ath ictic Club; L. F.

Bedford Athletic Club ('. Bird, National Athletic Hub: M. Cohen, New ity; 1 ork City: J. W. '1 x.imter.

Alpha Atbletie Club; W. C. Trewin, jeise vuueiie t.niu; r'aret, lork lity; 1'. Pastime Athletic Club: 10. Mc Brooklyn; J.

Spebnaiu Vernon Bane Bail i iilo; L. 1'. eejis, Atlas Athletic Clnb: JO. lias cober, New Jersey Athletic Club; F. 1).

Cadmus. Club; Morris, Crescent Ath letic i.iuo; jl. J. iawliins, Company porty ifcyouth Kegimeiu; 1'. 11.

Briggs, New Jersey Ath loiic ciuo; u. niiciiartl, UiooRlvn: A. W. 11 ris, New York; B. W.

Stroer, Kings County Wheel men: r. li wogjan, it. iiealin. Ameiic. in ino; h.

1. Ailamt, Jit.ni Athletic Cmb W. 1'. Austin, Acorn Athletic Club, and J. B.

Bed Kings County Wheelmen. First riai Heats First heat, won by W. J. time, seconds. Second heat, won by 1'.

Clark: ti.ne, seconds. Third heat, won by II. lhoiup. iin; tune, 8 4 5 seconds. Fourth heat, won by W.

Charnley; time, 8 4 5 seconds. Fifth Heat, dead neat between J. IV. Alexander and W. (J.

Trewin; time, 0 1 5 seconds. Sixth heat, won by J. Speliuan; lime, 8 3 5 seconds. Seventh heat, won by JO. BtiHcober; time, 8 1 5 seconds.

Eighth heat, won by li. time 8 4 5 seconds. Ninth heat, won bv G. Sehuchard; time, 0 seconds, 'lento heat, deail heat between G. Beahn and 10.

1. Adams; time, 1 5 seconds. Eleventh heat, noli by .1. B. Bedford; time, 1 5 seconds.

oeeond Trial Heats First heat, won by 11. Thompson: time. 8 4 5 seconds. Second heat, won by W. Coariiiey; time, 8 4 5 seconds.

Third heat, won by B. Morris; time, 8 3 5 seconds. Fourth heal, won by Schttchard; time seconds. Filth heat, won by J. B.

Bedford; Trial First heat, won by B. Mor i i in comln from IV. Charnley, second. Second heat, won by It. Bedford in 8 1 5 seconds ti oia I.

he hard, second. Bi i vt by B. in 8 3 5 seconds; "in Bedford, second, and W. Cl, third. Mile (handicap) Fourteen starters, a l.nlo.i J.

H. UBric V. M. C. ...1 yy.

Vuiin l'n tinic A. 10 sec ninls; pasimic A. 15 seconds; 11. Alli A. 41) seconds; E.

Gunner soii, ji, A. Hollander, Aincricini A. Kecond.v, J. C. Forbes, Pastime A ivnnb.

rt, i'a A.C., i'i. an A. 20 huconos; i Nu mIU pjv.pcet Harriers, 25 seconds; ,1.1. th. I second i tunc a.

i i mds: W. R. Burk inirot, a mi' a. i hattan A. C.

scrat C. L. Nicoll, Man on W' J. B. Ki in 7 minutes 1 2 5 seconds.

.1. I. jui i 1 C. L. Nicil third.

Die latter. time mr waH 52 sccoinls, tne iuruu record (i ininutes and i ecDii.isi. ih l.yA. 1). Lange.

Uauhattaii A. by I One and On, Bieyclc Race (handi Oitp) Five st. trier as ('. Murphy, Kings County elinan. J.

W. Sclioeier, Brooklyn Be. yelc Club, seialch; F. G. Bnnvn, New Jersey A.

raitdi: (,. A. Sehuefer, pect Harriers, 25 yanls; .1. V. Buther l'ord Wheelmen, uo yard Won by C.

M. in 1 niiimlrs 4,7 1.5 Hec onds from J. Judge, L. A. Sehuefer ''Three iriiiidred Yards Bun (handicap', Thirty right entries as foljows U.

ii. Bi. lford A. 17 yards: li. Ashe, Cre.

A. 1 vards; li. J. Hawkins, ConU'Riiy X'o ev, nih iiegimr nt, 14 yards; A. J.

Pa uiinc A. 12 vards: W. H. Struse, Jlniihall an A. 2 yards; E.

L. Douglass, Star A. 14 ynnls: K. Barnes, New Jersey A. 3 yards; G.

Jaulison, Acorn A. 18 yards; J. G. Hope, iiuvv lurk, 14 yards; H. Sohuau, Crescent A.

14 yards; A. A. iloAnslaud, Acorn A. 14 yards; M. Itemiug As Managed by the State at Cold Spring Harbor.

Commissioner Blackford Visits tho Hatchery Tho Wort of Increasing the Food Snpply of the People. Quito a distinguished party of Brooklyn natnr alists and others accompanied President Eugene G. Blackford, of the State Board of Commissioners of Fisheries, to the hatchorios at Cold Spring Harbor yesterday. Tins visit was in accordance with Commissioner Blackford's annual custom of iuviting Borne well informed and interested persons to inspect tho work that is under his charge at that point. The party yesterday included a delegation from tho zoological section of the Brooklyn Institute, as follows: Professor J.

Mickelborough, presidont of tho section and principal of Public School No. Professor F. Hooper, general secretary of the institute and ono of its directors; Dr. H. N.

Hooplo, vioo president of the section; Lawyer Thomas E. Proctor, its secrotary; Rev. Dr. Zahriskio and Colonel Nicholas Pike. Thoro was also in tho party Fish Commissioner A.

S. Joline, of Tottonville, S. William Berri, Indian Commissioner William H. Lyon, Bernard Peters, who has a largo trout hatchery on his farm in Litohfield County, Peter Cooper Howitt, a son of ex Mayor Hewitt, aud an enthusiastic fish cnlturist who has a hatchery at Ringwood Lake, N. eight milos from Tuxedo; C.

R. Miller, editor of tho New York Times; J. G. Dittmar, Heury Elliott aud John Ireland. A special car attached to tho train that left tho Long Island Depot at FlatbuBh avo nue at 8:55 conveyed tho party to Cold Spring station, whence there was a ride of twenty minutes through a country that is beautiful even at this time of the year, with its pictur esque variety of hills, woodland, valleys, with artincial lakes, and hnalty a very oxteusive view out over the pretty harbor.

There wero schooners and even some three mast vessels in the bay beyoud the slender strip ol sand that shuts in tho smooth innor sheet of water. Half a century ago at tho head of Gold Spring Harbor thero was a village of shingle sided houses. Several of the old buildings yet stand to recall this past. It was a sottlemont largely made up of men engaged in whaling, and the huge old warehouse at which the whaling vessels were fitted out still overlooks the bay but a stone's throw from where the party loft the carriages yesterday. When in 1883 John D.

Jones gavo a perpetual I ease of several acres of land to the commission to establish a fishery on the little hillside at tho head of tho bay an old building, that in tho flour ishing days of our grandfathers had been a mill, wasntilizod. In 1887, with an appropriation of $5,000, a fine new two story and gable roofed hatchery house replaced tho ancient rookery. It was beforo this fine structure with its surrounding plot of throe acres of fenced in ground that tho party disembarked. They were cordially re ceived by Superintendent Fred Mather, who has chargo of tho hatchery. Before entering tho house Mr.

Mather showed his visitors tho rearing and breeding ponds that occupy considerable space iu tho yard. The newest ponds, or troughs, have plank bottoms, so that the sharp scented and industrious eel, who crawls up the hill aud iute the troughs to feed on Mr.Matbor's trout, wiR not be able to burrow in them for a hiding place, These ponds wero filled with various kinds of trout graded by different ages. There was also a tank of pure Chinese gold fish, valuable chiefly for ornament. In another outdoor tank were some specimens of full sized German carp. Some of Mr.

Mather's larger ponds, built very recently and filled with large trout, had a gravel bottom and a handsome border of cut stone. Indoors the cutire floor of the building is covered with incu. bators, long narrow boxes ou horses that reached nearly the width of tho bnilding. A long trough that extended tho entire length of the room re ceived the pure spring water from the hills above tho house and distributed it to each incubator. Of the eggs that were in those hatchery troughs Mr.

Mather gave the following statistics: Brook trout, brown trout, lake trout, 470,000. Loch Levin trout, 000, saibling, Alpine lake trout, imported from Swish lakos, 8,000. This vast quantity of eggs is disposed of ou wire trays, through the meshes of which tho little fish drop into the clear water below as thov hatch. In many of the tanks tho trays are five deep and fed with water by tho underflow sys tem. After hatching, which occurs in from forty hvo to seventy days, according to tho season's temperature, the yolk or Bac that is appended to tho body of tho young fish is gradually absorbed, and in about thirty days has disappeared.

The fish must then be fed. They are generally put into the streams then. The llsh that remain at the hatchery, however, are dieted on mussels chopped tine or made into a paste for the very young. Cleanlinoss is a very distinct and characteristic feature of the hatchery. Four men are em ployed on the premises, and one or two of them are constantly going ovor the troughs and fish ing out the dead eggs, so that the live ones may not be contaminated.

Among tho facts related by Commisioner Black and his efficieut assist ants while tho visitors were the rounds of the hatchery was that within the last fortnight eggs of the whitehsh had been sent from the hatchery to the National Fish Culture Association of England and 15,000 salmon egga to tho Deutches Fischerverein. Theso wero sent in exohango for other oggs. Next mouth somo of tlie incubators in which the small trout aro now frolickiug will be filled with millions of the eggs of the smelts, fish from which will go into the bay to tempt fishermen. The lake trout supply tor the hatchery comes from Lake Michigan, the torn cods from Cold Sprnig Harbor, the salmon, with which the hatchery is stocking the Hudson, from the Penobscot River and a fow from California. The work of hatching torn cods has been going on for three years and tho lish aro becom ing plentiful along the north shoro of Long Isl md and at the mouths of the creeks.

The hatchery has turned out torn cods tins Beason. The attention of the visitors waB called to a glass jar, which was half full of torn cod eggs, kept in motion by the water that was forced into the jar from a rubber tubo. In a glass tank near by thousands of tho young torn cods, as small as the head of a pin, but all ready to go into the hay, were swimming about. In a glass finger bowl were a score of little monstrosities in the lish line Siameso twins, as Mr. Mather called them.

Some ol the tiny lish had two heads, but only a singlo tail. The majority of them resembled catamarans as they swam about, their two bodies being joined by the little pink Bac, off which each lish is supposed to feed for tnirty days alter it leaves the egg. A spotted salamander, a creaturo that comes out from his home under a stone only at night and of which the ignorant country peoplo think that to touch is to die, nestled among somo moss in a jar, and Mr. Mather displayed tho reptile in his hand to show that it was both beautiful and maligned. Two handsome trout, 4 years old and each wcigh pounds, wore exhibited in a glass tank.

One was a brown trout raised from oggs brought from Germany, tho other the regular and unexcelled Long Island brook trout. Some golden ide, brought over from England four years ago, now as big as shad, were iu another tank. After inspecting the hatcheries, the reservoir that feeds them and the salt water pumping station for supplying the sea fish with what they need, and Mr. Mather's duck farm, stocked with Chinese mandarins, wood ducks, greonwing teal, bliiewing teal, pin tails and ivory bill coop, tho company wero invited to the superintendent's residence, which commands a magnilicont view of the harbor. Hero tho company were hospitably entertained.

Before leaving to return homo Pro fessor Mickelborough, as' president of tho zoo logical section, organized a meeting in Mr. Matter's parlor by calling Mr. Peters to preside. A vote of thanks was given to Commissioner Blackford and Superintendent Mather for tho instruction and hospitality they had afforded tho party. Commissioner Blackford, in replying, spoke as follows regarding the work of the hatchery: It has turned out troiu 5,000,000 to 8, OOOr 000 fish fry every year.

Tho Hudson Rivor has been stocked by it with 3,000,000 salmon. Tho result ban been scon in the catching of from 400 to 500 salmon each year, weighing from 10 to 20 ponndB each. This in a rivor where thero wero previously no salmon. This is but the be ginning of what we hopo to do. Our ponds aro about one fourth built.

Thoso wo are now constructing are of a permanent aud solid character. Brook trout, the fiuest in tho world, are raised on Long Island. But the New York Fish Commission does not tako so much pride in raising brook trout as in increasing the food Bupply of the State. Wo havo now succeeded in making tho Hudson abound with shad as never before. Thoro was a time when our ancestors told of buying two shad for a quarter.

At the time, the New York Fish Commission was organizod, in 1808, shad fishing in the Hudson had become unprofitable. But in tho last thrco years Bhad havo becomo plentiful in tho river and aro sold in tho New York markots for 10 to V.l cents, and wo are back our grandfathers' time. Hero is a practical illustration of what we are working for to increase the food supply of tho poople." Tho Commissioner enumerated tho different fish hatcheries under the supervision of the Stato Board as follows: Tho oldest is at Caledonia, near Rochester; ono is at JLnke Brandon, in Essex County, another on the Fiiltun chain of lakos, iu Fulton County; ono at Clayton, moro cspociallv for white fish, and ono at Jamestown, on Chautauqua Lake, for hatching ninskalloiigo. Tho delegation from tho Brooklyn Instituto that visited the hatchery will at the next mooting of the Zoological Society submit a report of tho result of their investigations. 11 A lit, OF TUB MSIVOOD ASSOCIATION.

The first annual ball of tho Linwood Associa tion, a prosperous society of tho Twenty sixth Ward, was held last night at Schielljiu's Asscin bly Rooms, Atlantic and Vermont avenues. Tho large dancing hull was prettily decorated for tho occasion. 1'rotessor Stevenson lurnished musii and the company stepped in a lively fashio'ti to Ai to Jay tho inspiring strains of liiti waltzes and se! tisches. It was after midnight when the assemblage paused lor supper, and afterwaVd their torpsichorean exercises were resumed aim wore not relinquished until an early hour this morning. i of ail to nil by Stormy Session of Parlia' meat Expected.

Tho Outlook is Excellent for a Prolonged Debate Upon the Queen's Speech Nag Sing the Conscryalires. By tho United Pross.l London, February 11. This afternoon begins a parliamentary BCSHion which, if present anticipations are realized, prom ises to be the stormiest and most obstinate, as far as opposition is concerned, that has engaged the attention of her Majesty's legislators for a long time. Those who are in a position to judge ex press this opinion and it soems to bo accepted by Tories and Liberals, Nationalists and Radicals that thero is much to bo done before tho Houso can settle down to real work. Tho Tories havo bills and schemes to present, but before any head way can bo made with them tho Liberals havo a few questions to ask about tho dispute with Por tugal and probably will inquire if Lord Salisbury proposes doing anything about Crete or Armenia The Nationalists intend, either by themselves or through their allies, to raise the question about the Pigott forgery, while the Radicals, under the leadership of Labouchere, promises to make it hot for tho Government other matters.

The session will begin with the introduction to the House of members elected during tho recess The ceremony is followed by the moving of new writs, nno of which will be for tho seat of West WaterJord, made vacant through the mystorious disappearance of Mr. Douglas I'yno, who is be lieved to have jumped overboard from the Dublin packet about a year ago while crossing from Holyhead. Mr. Pyne will be remembered as tho Irish member who defied the emergency men in his caBtle, which he made impregnablo and for the merry chase he led the detectives who were following him over London. The necessary declaration made by throo mombers of Parliament, stating their belief that Mr.

Pyne is dead, has been lodged with the Speaker, and a new writ will be issued without debate. It is said that the Tories will contest this seat, but thero is little hone that they can poll even votes enough to mako a fair showing, as iu 1886 Mr. Pyne was returned without opposition. After tho motion for writs, will come motions for new bills. This done, the Queen's speech will be read and the debate on tho address will ensue The debate is expected in any caso to last a fort night, but iu the present aspect of affairs no one will bo surprised if it is extended to Easter.

The budget "will not bo reachod until after the Easter holidays. BROOKLYN SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION. The Kev. r. Archibald ITIcCullugrli We ll veru an Aildre.

The Brooklyn Sunday School Union held its February meeting laBt evening in tho Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church, at South Oxford street. There was a large attendance, tho ladies being in the majority, due, no doubt, to the fact that it had been announced that the Rev. Archi bald McCullagh, pastor of the Ross Street Pres byterian Church, would deliver an interesting address. The choir of tho Tompkins Avenue Congregational Church, led by Mr. George Wer renrath and accompanied by Professor J.

H. Von Nardroff, organist, furnished tho music. A ma jority of the Sunday schools wero represented either by superintendent or teachor, when the meeting was called to order at 8 o'clock. In the absence of President SiltiB M. Giddiugs, R.

W. MoKeo, superintendent of tho Sunday school of tho Throop Avenue Presbyterian Church, presided. Secretary John R. Morris recorded. Tho exorcises began a song by tho choir, and then Edwin P.

Ide, of tho Tompkins Avenue Congregational Church, read tho Scripture les son and offered prayer. Then tho assemblage sang "Come, Thou Almighty King," after which the Rev. Dr. McCullagh was introduced. Tho doctor's subjeot was "Literary Beauties and Educational Value of the Bible." Among other things he said: Considered from tho ntandnoiut nf fhn fae.fe and truth it contains or the effect it has produced ou human nature, the Bible stands without a peer, unquestionably tho fiuest book in ex istence, me uible is not a History in which tho ISO and (lecav of ft nation are traced.

It a nnf, a poem, and yet no poot ever tuued his harp to sing such lofty strains as the bard of the Bible. Written, parts of it, thousands of years ago, yot there is not in this conflict butwoen the Bible and science a single authenticated fact of science which is not iu accord with its teachings. The Bible is represen tative of its authors. Written by the shepherd in his tent, the king on his throne, on the plains of Euphrates, in Palestine, in classic Greece and imperial Rome. Kings rule by a compact based upon it.

We hold the book in our hands when we give evidence; men are afraid to die when the Bible is not near. An orator may hold his audience spellbound for half an hour, while here is a book that has held a thousand nations spellbound tor one thousand yoaid. It is not a large collection of books, but it is the book. Wc hear much said on tho subject of education. Education is held up as the panacea for the ills of society.

We are told that in order to retain our free institutions that the masses must decide at the ballot box with their ballots, aud that in order to do that undcrstandingly they must be oducated. This demand comes to us from all Quarters. There never was an hour in tho history of humanity when so many facilities were at nanu. yynat is euucation7 It is not simply tho communication of knowledge. It is tne drawing tortli of the intellectual faculties.

have no hesitation in saying that the Bible doe moro to streiitrthcn a man. lo r.poiiOt liim truths and to expand his intellectual horizon than any otner iiook iu existence. To cduoato a man would not take him to the watch tower of the as tronomer nor to tlie laboratory ot the chemrs but rising at once above all physical education would chain lum down to Hfcndv thft nrnat t.rnili contained in tne Bible. When a man undertakes to grapple witn tnese trutlis lie will, sooner or later get to his limit, and will stand at the brink of ai abyss ol mysteries. 1 would not exclude th study oi science and philosophy tor th sake of the Bible, hut I would mako tho Bible th companion of every other study.

Modern art is indebted to the Bible. If Moses had not written tlie Hook ot Genesis, John Hilton could neve navo written "Paradise Tuo Bible is th promoter oi civilization, it leans tne world in everytlnng. vtlion tho natives ot England wer painted savages, Persia was a great country witl great armies and great generals. Look at both countries to day. One has accepted tho truth anu is one oi tne loremost nations in the world winie tlie luliaoitants ot tho other are the slave of a despot.

The Bible has done more to throw over tyranny, lilt ui woman to her ni nnnr shiml. ing, than the teachings of all the humanitarians tlie world over. ST. ANN'S CHURCH CU0IR. lis Members Give an 1 iitercstinfr Con cert at IBistorical Mull.

The Schubert Choral Society of St. Ann's P. Church on the Heights a concert last nigh lor the benefit ot St. Ann's Day Nursery. Ther was a largo attendance and the entcrtaiumen was of a high artistic character and great meri and was thoroughly enjoyed.

Albert F. Tenncy acted as conductor, Ji. W. Crowe and 17. O.

Bur imp were the accompanists, and Mrs. Genevieve Hoyt, Miss Hamilton, Miss Haxtuu, Miss Meisel, Mr. J. Clancy Smart and Dr. R.

W. Crowe were the soloists. Tho first part of the pro gramme consisted of a piano and organ duo from Schubert, rendered by Drs. Crowe and Blirnap, alter which the choral society sang the XLII Psalm, Mendelssohn. The second part of th programme was made up of miscellaneous selec tions and afforded each of the soloists an oppor tunity to show his or her special merit.

Miss Hamilton sang "wnen ttio Heart is xoung" a charming manner, and Mrs. Hoyt and Miss Meisel were most happy in their selections. The ontortaiiiment was brought to a close by a spec ially arranged song for the tenors called "Good Night," by J. L. Hatton.

Mr. E. H. Dexter led the tenors. NATIONAL BOWLING TOURNAMENT.

'JTlio Clermont! Defeat tho Warcrly on HoIJiuffOIf the Tic Game. The first National Bowling Tournament, ono of tho most successful that has over been rolled in this city, was concluded last evening at the alleys 1,411 Fulton stroot. The tio game between tho Clermont and Waverly toaras was docidod as to which club should tako tho fourth placo on tho list of winners and tho prizes for that position, was expected that a closo game would bo rolled, the Wavcrly's being tho favoritos they having won the first prize in last year's tourna ment. The alloys wero crowded with the repre sentatives or nearly every team that has rolled tho tournament, and tho friends of the two contesting teams. The bowling of both teams was vory good up to the sixth frame, tho Waverly having a lead ot fifteen pius.

At tho end of tho seventh frame the tables wero roverscd, the Cler monts being ten pins ahead and gradually in creasing their load on each successive frame, won tho gamo by fortythreo pins. l'KOSPKCT IIEHIHI'S BOWUSO TOUKSAMKST. Tho Prospect Heights Bowling Tournament is steadily progressing. The eleventh gamo in the series was rcdied last evening, on tho alloys cor ner ol Seventh avenue and Ninth street, between tho Ansonia and Calamity bowling teams. The latter team gave tho Ansonias a big surprise last night, thoy having herotoforo been considered the weakest club entorod in tho tournament, while the Ansonias aro supposed to bo tho second strongest team, by defeating the Aiihonias by tho small margin of live pins.

Tho Ansonias took a lend from the commencement of tho gamo and at close of tho eighth framo were seventy eight pins ahead, but thinking that they did not wish defeat iheir oppoiionts with a crushing score, up a little ou the ninth framo and tho Calam men, making a bift spurt, were only twelve behind at the end of that frame. When tho Ansonias saw their mistake it was too late, the Calamity iinidiing with a rush mid defeating thorn by pins. E.VTKIU'AINJIUNT IN 1IAKTHOI.DI IlAhb. Bartholdi Hall, on Greenpoint avenuo, was filled last evening with a merry gathering, the occasion being an entertainment and reception under the auspices of Progreseivo TYmnio No. Templars of Liberty of America.

A most interesting programme was rendered by the fol lowing persons: "Sleigh Boll Solo," Geor.go D. Porry; Miss Minnie C. Dorlon, Miss Mattio S. Dorlou and W. B.

Perry. At tho close of the pro gramme tho floor was cloared and the remainder tho night was onjoyably passed in dancing to musio of Professor Rodon's orchestra. at in 10 pin him he A. uu aros; iy. i3.

n'rencn. New Jirsev A. 00 yards: F. H. Bod gers, Aeoih A.

05 yards; G. W. Conklin, E'rospcct Harriers, 100 yards: F. McCahe, Pastime A. 100 vards; I.

Hogen, Scottish American A. C. 100 yards; J. MeCreei'ey, St. George A.

100 yards; R. A. Baird, St. Goorgti A. 105 yards: F.

Kulke. Prospect Harriers, 105 yards: G. Fitzgerald. Star A. 105 yards; G.

tiauman, St. George A. C. 110 yards: Bod irers, Acorn A. 110 yards; M.

Hcaley, Acorn A. 115 vards: C. IJ. Gardiner. New Jersey, A.

C. 120 vards: J. G. L. Wilson, Brooklyn, 00 vards; J.

Edge, American A. 120 yards; W. J. Knbein, Pastime A. 100 yards.

Won bv E. Hjertherg from the 1 5 yard mark in 4 minutes 27 3 5 secouds. G. B.iuman, second, and W. S.

French, third. Day's time for the mile was 4 minutes 33 1 5 seconds, beating the record by 5 and 4 5 seconds. He finished fifth. Bunning High Jump (handicap) Twenty entries, as follows: N. A.

Campbell, Brooklyn Y. M. C. 5 inches; T. J.

f.ee. New York A. i'A inches; F. M. Edwards, Brooklvn Y.

M. C. 3 inches; J. L. Schneider, Park A.

3 inches; A. C. Henoken, Princeton College, 3 inches; R. S. Pollock, Brooklyn Y.

M. C. 3 inches; J. MeGaiTisoti, American A. 0., 3 inches; H.

Wiegaud. Brooklyn Y. M. I i VV Mnnxnr. Ml, ill nil C.

3 inches: W. Norris, Staten Island A. 3i inches; J. C. Devereux, Manhattan A.

2 inches; C. T. Wiegaud, New York A 2K inches; F. C. Putfor, Now JorsoyA.

inches; Z. A. Conner, Miuihatiau A. 0., lVa inches', Sjienee. New Jersey A.

inches; F. Rush. Scottish American A. G. 3 inches: E.

E. Barnes, New Jersey A. C. 1 inch: A. Nickerson, Staten Island A.

scratch; F. Hosp, National Turn V'erein, Newark, Bcratch; II. D. Hallock, Manhattan A. scratch.

Won by A. Nickerson, who cleared the bar at feet 8 inches. W. M. Norris was second with 5 feet 7Mj inches, and Z.

A.Cooper and II. L. Spence with 5 feet OH inches were tiod for third phee. The other contestants failed at the following heights: Campbell. 4 feet 7 iucbes; Loe, 4 feet 11 inches; Edwards and Schneider at 4 feet 7 inches; H.

Wigand, Hooper aud Deveroaux at 4 feet 11 niches; Henckcu at 5 feet 1 inch; Pol look, 4 feet Yi inches; MeGarriaou, C. T. Wiegaud and Hosu at 5 foot 2 inches; Rush aud Hol lock, 5 feet 3 inches; Puffer at 5 feet 1 inches, and Barnes at 5 feet 5 niches, actual jumps. Throe Mile Invitation Race (scraich) Five starters, as follows: W. D.

Day and E. Hjertherg, New Jersey A. S. T. Freeth, Staten Island A.

P. D. Skillman, New York A. aud J. D.

Lloyd, Prospect Harriers. Won by W. D. Day in 15 minutes 12 2 5 seconds, several seconds under the former indoor record. Hjertherg finished second in 15 minutes 23 2 5 seconds.

Freeth, third. Day's time for each mile was as follows: First mile, 5 minutes 1 1 2 5 seconds; second, 5 minutes 4 seconds: third, 4 minutes 57 seconds. At the conclusion of the game tho floor was cleared for dancing, which was indulged in until an early hour. The following committees had charge of tho floor: Floor Committee Second Lieutnaut J. F.

Clarry, chairman; Sergeant E. L. Imlay. Captain W. Krogsrud and Privates W.

Bantel, W. J. Bus sell, W. C. Hallett, W.

E. White, J. H. King. F.

W. Darling, H. S. Martin, W. J.

McConnell, H. G. Conn, E. J. Dawkius, J.

Hughes, G. D. Metzler. Reception Committee Captain J.B. Ciiristoffel, chairman; First Sergeant G.

E. Jackson, Sergeant L. F. Starrett, Corporals L. W.

O'Connor, C. H. vSeal, Private C. D. Higgius, Quartermaster Sergeant J.

Royer, Corporals H. N. Hughes, F. H. Martin and Frivntes James II Smith and C.

Grandeman. SAVI.VGS BASKS FIGURES, Allium! Heport of Brooklyn and f.oag Inland Financial Institutions. The Bank Depai tmout at Albany yesterday made public the reports of the following Brooklyn aud Long Island savings banks fiiod for the year ending December 31 Gkeem'oist Savings Bank Resources: Bouds and mortgages. stock invest ments. banking home, other real estate, casii items, S103, 422.07; other assets, 25,533.

01 total, $2,311, 1)72. uiaDiiitics: line depositors, 2,033. 301.20; surolus, $277,771.10. Open accounts, deposited during the year, withdrawn during the year, largest amount due any one depositor, $0,250: 38 accounts exceed eacli. City Savinos Bank of Brooklyn Resources llonds and mortgages, stock invest.

mcnts, $70,233.00: cash items, oilier assets, total. 4., i bilities: Due depositors, $240,070.12: surplus, 1 1,707.10. Open accounts. deposits during lie year. $250,510.55 withdrawn during the year, $225, 015.

5S; largest amount due any one depositor, $3,000. Gkiiman of Brooklyn Resources Bonds and mortgages, 1. 370, 000; stock investments. f55.100; real estate, $00,000: cash items, other assets, total, $2, 023,230.5 1. Liabilities: Due depositors, S2, interest.

suiplns, $::, jpe.n ucciiunts. 10. 103; amount deposited dnr ingtiie year, $1,017,500: amount withdrawn during the year, $1, 10H. (ia; largest amount dm me depositor, id, 7 1 0. Dime Savinoh Bank or Brooklyn Resources llonds aud mortgages, "5.000,302; stock invest ments, 0.3.j0, 200: laued on stocks, 45, 000 real estate, cash items, 025: other a sets, $1 total, 1 0.H05.H25.

Lia bilmes: Due depo itoiv, surplus. Upen accounts, ol.OOl; amount deposited during the year. o.42S.051: with. drawn during the year, largest am on 11 1 due any one depositor, $3,000. Brooklyn Savings Bank Resources: Bonds and mortgages, stock invest ments, banking house, $35,000: cash items, $75.

131.52 other assets, 8 1 total, $1,850,017.42. Liabilities: Due depos itors, si, li, iu.40; surplus, ji 00.700.03. Upen accounts, deposited during the year f8. 18, 010.84; withdrawn during the year, $750, ii largest amount uue any one depositor, 1 Ott. UI.I.KOK lTUXT fSAVINGS UANK, JjONO ISLAND Itesoniccs: llonds and mortgages, $22 dock investments, cash items, $30, 5 10.8 other assets, total.

$4 14,. 112 0.8.1. Liabilities: Due depositors, $357, 750. surplus. 200.2.,.

Opt, 11 accounts. 1,357 tleptisitt. during the year, $1 with, drawn during the year, $1 25.4 1 o. iti; largest amount due any one depositor, r3.2 I 1. lii.siiwit Savixos Bank Besoin ia JJonds ami niorlages.

$230, 000; stock inve. tiu' nts, $170,470.50: real estate, other assets, i 1,54 3.2 1 total, $450,752.50. Liabilities: I 'lie denti itors, surplus, $10,885. 05. Open accounts, deposited during the year, withdrawn during the year, $24 largest amount due any one de Jjositor, $5,080.

liEii.MANiA Savings Bank ok Brooklyn Be sourccs: Bonds and mortgages, stock investments, loaned on stocks, hanking house, other real estate, $8,4 00.21 cash items, $04,234.05 other assets, $17, 702.78. Liabilities: Due depositors, surplus, $153,400.40. Open accounts, deposited during the year, $0 00,4 82; withdrawn during the year, laigest amount due any one depositor, $5,174. County Sa vinos Bank Besouraes Bonds and mortgages, stock investments, hanking house, $30,000: other real estate, cash items. $80,01 0.

01: other assets, li.U17.22; total, $088,855.07. Liabilities: Due depositors, surplus, $08,507.03. Open accounts, deposited during tho year, withdrawn during the year, largest amount due any one depositor, $5,087. Kinuk County Sa vinos Institution Resources: Bunds aud mortgages, stock investments, $1,022,005.75: banning house, cash items, other assets, $42,547. 10: total, $5,380,107.78.

Liabilities: Due depositors, surplus, $330,181.22. Open deposited during the year, $1,800, 1 74; withdrawn during the year, $1,340, 024; largest amount due any one depositor, $3,808. East New York Savings Bank Resources: Bonds and mortgages. stock investments, banking house, $10, 722.20; other real estate, cash item other assets, total, $533,481.83. Liabilities.

Due depositors, $484, 710.52: surplus, $44,001.40: other liabilities. $3,833.01. Open accounts, 2,4 82: deposited during the year. $301, 1 74.74; withdrawn during tin, year, 35,07: largest amount due any one depositor, $3,802.00. COMPANY IPS TEAM WON.

A Kail ftuinc At the Thirteenth Uciri incut Armory J.nst Vifrlit. The base ball game played in the Thirteenth Regiment Armory last night between the teams of the Cadet Corps aud Company II proved to bo a walkover for the latter. But four innings wero played. The teams were made up as follows: Company E. Plate.

3b; Wilson, 2b; Vander hoef, a T. Plate, lb; DeWitt, Brotherhood, Becker, Kraft, Westcott, 1 f. Cadet Corps May, 3b and Harrison, lb: Liebinann, 1 Geyer, and Stewart, McAfee, Sutter, 2b and Dye, and 3b; Hol den, s. SCOUE BY INNINGS. 1 3 iiinany H.

tli tS 20 1 5 balls 0 3 Bases on Earned runs Company 20. By Geyer. 4: by May 3. Struck out Cadets, Company 4. Umpire Sand F.

Spilier. Time of game 1 hour aud 15 minutes. UOir.h ARKIVAI.S. Hotel St. Geoikie B.

H. Smith, J. C. Jenkins Chicago; C. Mount, V.

H. Keen, J. 11. Doeblor, W. W.

Whitney, Philadelphia: V. S. Ilillyer, Grand Rapids; G.W.Eastman and wife, Roslyn.L.I.; G.F. Wootly, Providence, It. L.

Holbrook, C. A. Cook, Mil ford, Ma A. B. Hall aud wife, G.

J). Avery and wife, New York; P. Laiue, Coopers towu; B. Smith, Rochester; H. Waldo, Bethol, Vt.

HChoonor Julia, Ml 1 1.