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ROOTCLYN DAILY EAGLE. BROOKLYN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 1887. SIX PAGES. THREE CENTS. VOL.

47. NO. 116. THE INVGSTIGATIOB. SMITH'S IDEAS IN THE LEAD.

MOUNTED MEN BILLIARDS. LEIGHTON GOES Bedford avenue, Lafayette avenue, Sohermerhorn street, Clinton street, Montague street, Flatbush avenue, Hanson place, SDd all that section soath of Flatbush avenue and Thirtieth street, from Third ovonus to Prospect Park. The mounted squad of six men under Captain MoNamaraiu Prospect Park, are In no way connected with the mountod police squad. They are in charge of the park department. Not only with the change of seasons but apparently with no cause at all, there are very busy times and very dull times with the mounted police.

Lately it has been somewhat quiet. Last year, and with cause, it was lively. In September, 1877, there was a strange period of "liveliness" that came near converting' the stables into a hospital. Officer Webb, while trying to atop a runaway, was thrown from his horse oh Seventh avenue and severely injured. Sorgeant Johnson's horse while running slipped and its rider's leg was broken so badly that tho unequal connection of the bone Is visible.

Officer Wessman in attempting to hold a runaway had his arm broken. Officer Carman, now on the retired list, was also drawn from his horse and almost orushod to death. Though accidents similar to these are not of infrequent occurrence, owing tho dangers of tbe work of the mounted police, this month ten years ago has preserved undisputed the reputation ot having been tho most productive of work for the surgeon. Since the formation of the Mounted Squad twelve years ago the men havo made 3,000 arrests. They have caught 680 runoways, horses or teams.

Officer Simon P. Watson wears a gold medal'glvon him by Mr. Edgar Emmons, ot 851 Pacific street, for courageously saving Mr. Emmons' wife nnd child by stopping their runaway horse. The squad was called upon to do Its first active scouting duty In the 8ohutz case in 1886.

They scoured Kings and Queens counties, and were quick in getting from placo to place, whore there wore supposed to be olews to the escaped murderer. City Engineer George Ingram visited tho stables at the Tenth Precinct Headquarters a few days ago tn get ideas that wduld assist him in preparing his designs for the stables that are to be used by the addition that Commissioner Carroll is to make. to tbo force. Theso stables will be built adjoining the Fourteenth Precinct Station House. FRA MAURO'S HAP ANNPWCIAT10N OOPN01L, 0.

B. h. Their Third Ann.iveiri.arr Entertainment and Reception. Annunciation Council 'No. 71, of the Catholic Benevolent Legion, Is bo called from the Church ol the Annunciation, corner ot Seventh arid Worth Fifth streets, of which the Rev.

John Hauptman Is pastor. Incorporated September 5, 1881, and composed exclusively of German Catholics, the organization has been very prosperous. Its objects are social, benevolent and Intellectual. Those occupied with the last named object are principally the young people; and the. earnestness and application with whloh they devote themselves to It have been creditably evidenced by their annual entertainments and receptions.

third of these, which took place last evening at Turn Hall, Mes orole streot, was a most enjoyable affair, and had as many to enjoy it as old Turn Hall oould comfortably accommodate. The Intellectual monu wub as follows: Overture, "Bandit's Bong," (Suppe), by Sohnbidor fc Gott's orchestra; recitation, "Kate Shelly," by Miss Paulino Plumer; air "Erinorung an Tyrol," on zithers and bow zithers, by Misses Kate Lohr, Caroline Lohr, Mary Debold, Messrs. Frank Debold and Henry Schopr; (Donizetti), by Michael Guentzer; soprano solo and chorus, quam dllecta," by Miss Aunie Zott nnd the choir of the Church of tho Annunciation assisted by tho choir of Sti Mary with their respective leaders, Frederick Debold and John Zott and an orchestra, accompaniment arranged by R. Schlopegrell; reol tatlon, "The Brooklyn Entertainers," by Mr. Carl F.

Falkenreck; comic recitation, "Aus Frankrelch Zurnock," by Mr. 'Michael Guentzer; chorus, (Strauss) by the Csacllla Gesangverlen under lead of Haden, accompanied by Professor J. F. Mandlinger; quartet, "Eine Verfohlte Gruendun'g," by Messrs. Joseph Frey, F.

Frank, H. Hnrtmann and A. Helerle; recitation, "The Last Hymu," by Miss Josephine Goook lor; soleotlon'Gruss the Mitses Kate Lohr, Caroline Lohr, Mary Debold, and Messrs. Frank Debold, U. Sohoor and J.

Ztneh; soprano solo, "The Flower Girl" Miss Aunto Zott with orchestra accompaniment; baritone quartet and solo, "Serenade," by Mr. M. Guentzer and Amphion quartot, Messrs. J. Frey, F.

Frank, Hartinann and Joseph A. Jookol; recitation, "Odd Bits of Humor," by Mr. Carl Falkenreck; Handel's Hallelujah Chorus, by the choir of the Church of the Annunciation and St. Mary's choir with orchestra accompaniment; dramatic sketch, "The Strolling Actor, in which Mr. M.

J. Colllgan as Julius the Snoozer.niKl Mr. H.A. Steinruelek as Center Market, a dissipated actor, convulsed the house with laughter by their burlesques of Irving, Booth, Couldock and other well known theatrical colebritles. The evening wound up with a ball undor the direction of Mr.

A. P. Auer, uoor manager, aided by Messrs. John J. Roesner and John O.

Baldwin. Roceptlou Committee, Michael Llnz, Anton Sefrin, A. M. Jookel, Philip Clostns, M. Bittermann.

Com crowing need of the pablfo sohoola domond the supervision or men whose capacity for development shall bo equal to their own aud changes are necessitated. The reasons for theso change may not in volvo any charges of conduct reprehensible, on the part of those whose places are sought to be vacated. But hero in this Central Grammar School of ours, the cap sheaf, the crown, we may say, of the educational system of the wholo city. The importance of iw interests can hardly be over estimated. We fool that no considerations of sympathy or friendship should be allowed to enter where such interests are involved.

We feel that a change in the management of the Central School Is absolutely necessary for the protection of its future and we make the change with the firm conviction that it Is demanded if wo are to prevent this magnificent Institution from falling to a second grade. The development of the sohool has been remarkable and such as to give tho brightest promise ot its increasing usefulness In the years that are to come. It la now second to uone lu the country and the committee feel It to bo their BOlemn duty to protect whatovor measures may be necessary to compass this end. The action of the committee has sprung from no motive of personal interest or hostility. The committee would aBk that that deference which has been accustomed to bo accorded to ita recommendations bo not withheld in the Drosent cae.

General King seconded tho motion to adopt the resolution. Colonel Culyer said he hardly thought so important a matter should bo brought up at a meeting which had been specially called for another purpose and from which many members were no doubt absent who might be interested in its disposition. It was cerialnly vory exceptional to say the least, and a bad precedent to establish. It would ho well fT tho Board to consider further upon a matter which bad required four or five years for tho six other members of the committee beside himself to find out. lie thought tho Board could not proceed too carefully if they were to avoid dolngan injustice.

While ho would uotassertthatltijusllcehad been done in the presont case, he corlainly thought tho action of tho committoo had boon precipitate. As for bis own conduct In the matter, he desired to mate that his knowledge of the alTairs of the Central School was not nearly so intimate aslbat of his colleagues on the committoo. General King inquired If the request for Dr. Lolghtou's resignation was not unanimous, and said he had understood It to be so. "It is slRiiod by six mombers of the committee," said Mr.

llondricks. The question boing put the resolution was carried almost unanimously, only two faint noos from Messrs. Kelley and Thomas being heard. Mr. White mailo a long spoech about tho m's manngonient which ho claimed exists in Primary Colored School No.

2, on Troy avenue, near Bergon street. Ho moved that two teachers, Miss Emmons and Miss Conner, bu removed for incompetency at tho ond of the school year. Cottier raovod to amend to rofor to the Toaehors Committee. Mr. Rowo offered nn amendment directing the local commliteo of tho rcIiooI to reorganizo it in conjunction with the Superintendent of Public Instruction at tho end of tho presrnt term.

This amendment was subsequently withdrawn. Mr. Dana moved tho previous question, which was carried, and lr. Cottier's amendment lost. Mr.

White's motion to dispense with tho services of tho two teachers was then carrlod unanimously. Mr. uardner oHored the following: iicwftfMf, That It be referred to the Committoe on the Schools of tho Twenty sixth Ward to nunibor aud classify tho schools in said ward and to define ho boundaries of tho districts of tho several schools and report the same to tho Board. The resolution was adopted. The Board adjourned.

OARTMBiVS UNION NO. 8. Brooklyn on the High Bo ad to Championship. A Notable Victory Gained Yesterday Over tbo Baltimore Team Cincinnati is Now in Second Plaee aud the fflett Are at the Foot of the Hill. The Brooklyn team won a notable victory yesterday In every respect, as It placed them iu tho lead In the pennant race.

It was their sixth championship contest and their fourth gamo with tho Bal timores.and as the latter put the so called Phenomenon Smith in tbo box the home team had a picnic given them, as through his erratlo pitching thoy scored eleven runs In the second inning, thereby insuring victory beyond peradventure. The gamo oponod promisingly for Baltimore, as thoy olosed tho first inning with a score of 3 to 0 in thoir favor, two hits and two bases on balls glviug three unearned runs off Harktns' pitching. In the second inning tho visitors not only lost their vantage ground, but Smith gave tho game away by about as poor an exhibition in tho box a3 any seen this season. Nn less than fifteen times did the homo players go to the bat in tbis inning, four baso3 on balls, one Ditched ball hitting tho batsman, and two livos given by fielding errors and bases on a wild pitch, together with fivo clean hits, giving Brooklyn the olovou ruoa they scored In this inning. Threo more runs woro added In the next two innings and then the home team took things easy.

On tho other Bldo, so effective was Harkins' pitching, and so woll was It supported In evory position, that not another run could tho visitors get aftor the first inning, until the seventh, whon bases on balls and a dropped fly ball by Swartwood gavo them throo more runs off a singlo baso hit. In the ninth they earned their only run oft tho pitching, and closed the game with a ratio of 2 to 1 agaiust them, 14 to 7. Crushed by tne double figure score of tho second inning bully Burns had but little to say In this game in tho way of kicking, and so tho gamo was quieter than usual in this respect Harkins bore off tho palm at tho bat iu this game on tho part of Brooklyn, while. Tucker carried oft tho battlug honors on the other side. He and Phillips also led on the fielding, although Harkins did somo fine work in this respect.

Pur cell led In tho outfield and Swartwood made a splendid ruuning catoh off Davis' bat, which was offset by two dropped fly balls. O'Brien nuely sup ported Harkins, who was rather wild at times. Tho full scoro is givon below: BllOOKLYN. 1 HAI.TIMOBE. B.1B.P.O.A.E.

B.ln.P.O.A.H. 2 1 0 MoClollan.2b...O 1 3 OIGreonwood. 2b. 1 0 2 1 0 1 5 10 0 1 1 3 0 0 1 6 0 0 1. Burns, s.

2 2 Purooll, 2 0 Tucker, lb 1 S.tartwood, r. t.l 2 3 MoTamany, c. f.A 0 1 Pnillipj, lb 2 "1 13 Buroh. I. 3 0 1 0 Griffin, o.

0 0 0 Smmner. 1. 0 2 2 3 1 1 3 3 0 Davis. 3b 0 1 0 0 0 I Harkins, 1 2 Totals H1027 S.Totals 7 7 27 7 i SCOBE BY. IXNINGB.

12346078 9 Brooklyn 0 Baltimore 3 0 0 0 14 0 17 0 tfnrnnrt rnn Rrnntrlvn. 1 Rlltimorn. 1. li'irst base by errors Brooklyn. 4: Baltimore 2.

Kirat base by balla Brioklyn, 8: Baltimore, o. Left oo hasas Bro miyn Baltimore, 7. ittory orrars Bro iklyn, Btltunore, 10. Double playa hy Phillies and O'BriMn. Wild pitjllus Harkus, 0.

Strick out By Smith, by Ii'irdns, 0 Snctiice ts Pinknoy, 1. Stolen basoa By MoOlell Swaitw md. 5: Buroh. 2: Greenwood. 1 Purcell, 1 Tucker.

3 Sm th. 1. Two baso hits By Pinknoy 1: George Smith, 1: Harkins, 1: Burns Purcoll, 1: Tucker, Trott, 1. Chances for catolles By Brooklyn, 13; by Biltiiuore. 14.

Umpire Knight. Tlmo of game 2 hours and 10 minutes. Tho Brooklyn team play in Philadelphia to day, to morrow and on Friday, and ou Friday night they return home bringing the Athlotics hore to play at Washington Park on Saturday, this gamo being played In the place of tho game schedulod for October 9. Oa Sunday the Bridgeport team play the Brooklyns at Ridgewood Pork. BASE BAM.

NOTBS. The record of tho pennant race to date shows Brooklyn In the van with Cincinnati second, the Metropolitans boing in the Inst ditch. I Clubs. Brooklyn Athletic St. 'Louirrllle I 4 3' 3 3 1 (1 0 Biltimore 'Metropolitan.

Necessary nnd Conclusive Witnesses Will Rlr. Ktdsway Help to GetTUoin To the Editor eftht Brooklyn Eaglt I have read with interest yonr recent editorials upon the work of Mr. Bacon's Investigating Committee, and more especially upon that portion of the work touching poolselllng at Coney Island, together with the effect of the Ives bill upon further efforts of the Committee and tho ultimate rosult of its labors. Perhaps this question Is the most Important one that has been brought before tho Committee. I admire the fearlessness, thoroughness and impartiality that nave characterized this investigation; yet Mr.

Bacon seems handicapped. Ho has called for several men notoriously prominent in this business and flagrant violators of the law: but with what result? Only ono person has beoh heard from, Paul Bauer, who was supposed to be lnjhis business at Coney Island, and who was convicted upon his mlsjudgment, viz that by pleading guilty to owning the building whore gambling was In progress ho would escape with a light sentence. He admits thoro were other parties men interested in the pool business at tho club houso, among thom Al Burtis and a man by the name of Levinoss. Whe aro those mon? No doubt their tostlmony would bo very enlightening, as woll as interesting. Doos anyone accept the testimony of Paul Bauer? Where are tho proprietors of other botels and pool rooms, tho army of clerks, etc.

Can't theso men bo reached and compelled to state what they know of Coney Island matters? Think of tho guileless innoconco of District Attorney Ridgway, who "never ontered a pool room In his life," and the strango inuuondos of Air. Wernberg. The solution of oil those mysteries exists and iB accessible. Where are Goorga Eago man, Battorsby, Levluoss, Hoff, Burtis and others, that Mr. Bacon seems clamoring for and that Paul Bauer says ho scarcely knows? It seems an easy mat tor to find tho proprietors of othor pool places and Mr.

Bacon seems poBted as to tho narae3of tho places. I notice theysoek refuge iu Jersey. If my memory eorvos mo rightly thoro was troublo at tho Island at that time, and a man by tho namo of Lovlness was froquontly mentioned who, no doubt, had something to do with Bauor' club house, and who wss quite conspicuously quotod in the Union and Argxis. I have not tho time to look up the Qle3 of the Onion, but I can call to mlud several statements then made by him showing there was troublo of somo kind in tho camp. Would it not be woll to look up the fli03 of the (Tmonand Argas Possibly some light may bo thrown on the matter.

I think It was in tho Summer of 1883. In theso men lies the solution. Whore are they? Subpenas are Issued, but cannot bo servod. Now, stop for a moment aud see upon how small a thread hangs the ultimate success of this work. Tho Committoo have less than a wook In which to finish their work.

Pending their adjournment are all these mon quietly sitting In New Jersey or have they liberally staked tho officer holding the subpenas? Let the Commltteo odjouvn aud forthwith tueje men will flock to the track and undor the protection of tho Ives bill continue their legalized gambling in the very teeth of tlio law and with impunity. If th upholding of crime Is to be suppressed, it must bo done uow. Mr. Bacon's opportunity is at haud. Thoso men should bo put upon the stand.

Engo man, Battersby, Hoff, Burtis, Levluess, either of them could unfold the entire story and they should be forced to do It Tho public good demands it Do they fear self orltninatiou? If so, cannot Mr. Ridgway find one or two as State's ovidenco and upou promise of immunity uncover tho entire scheme 7 Theu let Mr. Bacon obtain an extension of time and hold the session all Summor If noces sary. What thon? Why simply this? Ho can bo sure of finding his mon every ono of them at the track gambling under the Ives bill. Then tho public can loam the story of corruption.

Lotus hear from thoso mon and know whether or not deliberate perjury been committed. Lot us hoar whother or not the authorities, both polico and prosecution, woro actually purchased and oelongod body aud soul to these men. Urge Mr. Bacon on. Induce him to procure an oxtenslon of timo and theu if necessary tako tho subpoi as in his own hand and force those mon to tho front.

Tho spectacle of failure at this stage, with tho possibility and moans of success within sight. Is deplorable a Legislature hoodwinked, outragod society unavenged. On tho other hand, thoso vipers of the community rewarded with protection under tho Ives bill; gambling rampant and and the law powerless to enforco even the thirty days' limitation if only tho oporators change their corporate name each month. Is It not plain that Mr. Bacon must go on and on until Battersby, Engo mann, Levlnoss, Hoff and Burtis and a host of subordinates stand in line to await tho rigid delving of Mr.

Parsons. To you, gentlemon of tho press, wo look to ventilate the matter and right this wrong. Do it uow. Tlmo is proolous; soon it will bo too late. Surrender your columns for a few days to this work and wo shall see it accomplished.

A Resident op Gkavksend. Gbavesb.vp, April 25, 1887. THE "SERVANT GIRLS." Ono ol Them neplios to a Patient irfaii." To the Editor cf the Brooklyn Kagf Grant me your indulgence for a few minutes while I try to send a word of comfort to tho Patient Man." Llko tho Patient Man's girl I write slowly, but hope I won't keep you from going to pros3 on Sunday morning, for how could I exist without my Sunday Eagle? oh, thou "Patient thou art much abused horo (for iB not the punctuality of thy Sunday morning's breakfast threatened) because thy hired girl will read her Eaolb ere giving thee thy breakfast of beaten eggs (presumably), for has she not boaton hor egg Dealer Into a pen and Is sho not learning to write (from thy statements)? Dost thou know, oh, Patient Man," if it's her fault that she has not done so ere now? Nay, is it not rather her mis fortuno? Art thou a man, with tho spirit of a man, that thou wilt thus tread down the weak? Where is tny charity, thou most unmanly o( men 7 Wouldst thou not rather havo got the "rest and quiet" thou hast craved by setting an example ou being quiet and leaving this controversy to women What doest tbou here and where Is thy bettor half?" Is sho. too, numbered among thoso who aro learning to write? All honor to her If sho has found out her defects and tries to remedy thom. Was sho one of those who sigh for the earth and J10 a month? Is she, too, "settling old scores" with hor hired girl Where is tho gentle peace thou hast counseled? Hast tbou it in thy right haud? If so, from thy loft thou hast sent poisoned arrows of ouvy and hatred.

Thou art to be ojrJ cusod, tor as yet mou ore "ctune, yoa, meu an "nascent," but be thou "Just and fear not" By and by thou wilt "dovolop" and thy patient man II11033 shall shine forth like the sun In his apleudor. Then thou wilt look for metal more worthy of thy Till tbon, oh, thou impatient "Patlout Man," thou shalt hear from me uo moro. One ok thb Gluts." Brooklvn, April 23, 1887. OX YANDEUBILT AVENUE. A Widow Complains of an Aliened Nuisance To the Editor of the Brooklyn tiaate I wish to call on the assistance of tho Eagle to see if thoro is no way of abating an lutolorablo nuisance.

I live in Dean Btreet, near Vandorbilt a7emie, and have owned my premises for about forty years, and fifty feet from Dean street, on Vandorbilt avenue, is an old, worn out, dilapidated frame building, which must havo been built on tho ungraded lot high above the level of tho street. Tho houso was built anterior to my recollection on the rear of the lot and abuts on my promises. It looks as If It was not tenantable, but is occupied. Tho premises were sold for taxes, aud thoro being no connection with the sewer the refuse Is dumpod against tbo broken out back of tbe tjonse, alou'Bldo of my passageway, making what may be Imagined a fostering nuiBanco. I have complained suvoral times to tho old and new, Boards of Health duriug the last six years and lately to tho Mayor, aud all say that nothing can be done, because no ownor can ho found.

Somo timo since tho occupant wa imprisoned for his nuisance, and political luftuenca got him off, and as be pays uo rout ho seems to live in a place that might bn considered Impossible to llvo in. I pay my taxes regularly and this Is tbo kind of protection I get. As I havo no political influence, being a widow, I must trust to you for relief. Bridobt gill, Vandorbilt avenue, near Dean street. Brooklyn, April 25, OBITUARY.

Charles W. Morse. To tht Editor of the Brooklyn Eagle Died, athisoountryseatatSnybrook, on the 15th of April, Charles W. Morse, eldest son of the lato S. F.

B. Morse, the colobratod olectrlclan. Mr. Morse had beou itl but a short time, aud hla sudden death has oast a gloom over tho many frionds he had in Brooklyn, whoro bo had resided for the past thirty five years. In early life Mr.

Morso recelvod a collegiate education which fitted him for any position in life which ho might select. During the late Civil War be was attached to tho United Slates Navy, and during Edward Paulding's administration nt the Brooklyn Navy Yard he was chosen as his private secretary, whloh post bo admirably filled during tho war. Ho was skilled with tho brush and pencils, and was an artist of considerable repute. Within a fow yoars ho had invented a new application in telography. Both of theso accomplishments he probably luhorlted from his lato fathor.

The past few years of his life he had boen attached lo the Westoru Uulon Tolegraph office In New York. His amiablo temperament, polished manners, intelligent conversation, Inexhaustible fund of anecdotes and social disposition won for him a frlondshlp' among those who were fortunate enough to meet him that was lasting through life. He loaves a widow and throo children, two sons and a daughter, to mourn his loss. BROOKLYN, April 25, 1887. N.

P. SCHOOL SAH1TAT10K. To the Editor of the Brook yn Kagle: Your correspondent, "Sanitas," has struok a chord which will find ready response In the hearts of thoso who soek education for their chlldrou without boing willing to do so at the sacrifice of health. Why 'should Albany bo ahead of Brooklyn iu the matter of school sanitation? Aro wo not able to pay to havo sanitary closets iu buildings modorately heated as well as a ono horso city away up In the State? If, as your correspondent says, one sohool In this city has this accommodation, why not all? Thore Is a school at Herkimer and Frauklln that badly needs looking after. Do show them up.

Bbooklth, April 85,1887, J. B.L. Concerning Rags and Their Disinfection. His Bather Fllinsy Excuse for Not Notify Jnar the Health Antfloritjes He Shows a Eemarkably Defective Memory. In tho trial of the rag importers' case, continued In the Supromo Court, in New York, yesterday, Health Offlcor Dr.

William M. Smith was recalled for cross examination. He said that he had. attended the test of the rag dlslnfoctlng mnchlno hold in this city on January 6, 1833. Ho did 80 on tho Invitation of a Webber Parker, one of the own ors of tho patent.

Uo claimed that ho bad paid $30 for Dr. Sternberg's expouses solely because he had como at witnoss' Invitation. Witness had no interest whatovor in the machiue and tbe tost wa3 held solely for tho benedt of the public and the health authorities. Ho did not know that Bartlett A Co. wero interested.

The witnoas rogarded Dr. Sternberg's roport sufficient ovidenco of tho onicioucy of tho process, hut nevertheless, In tho following April, sollelted another conference. He thought he retnombered that Dr. Raymond, of Brooklyn, te3tlQod that be considered It porfoctly safe to break tbo bales of rags after they bad beon pormittod to pass Quarantine. Ho did not remember that Dr.

Raymond testified the rags wore porfoctly safo and there was no necessity for causing them to be disinfected. The witness rocolvod a department circular In December, 18SI, nitnlnlug regulations suggostod by tho National Conference. Ho regarded thom ample and sufficient if carried out to the lottor. Ho was asked what, in view of tMs fnct, was his object in calling tho April conference and made tbo vague reply that It was in respect to tho incubating period of cholera and to gt an expression of the Brooklyn authorities. No further restrictions were Imparted by the authorities aftor that Brooklyn conference.

Resolutions wore adopted and sent to tho Treasury Departmont There had been a change of Administration iu March. Counsel for the defense objected to politics being brought into tho caso and was told by the other side that the intention was to show that tbe alleged conforouco in April was only part of the conspiracy, and was planned for tho purpose of influencing the new officials. Tho witness testified that tho confer enco did not discuss the machine, but discussed the process and recommended It. Dr. Smith was examine as to his knowledge that contagious diseases prevailed In Japan in 1884 85.

His knowledge came from consolidated reports by the National Board of Health. He could not swoar whore there was a single caso of cholera or small on or about the tlmo tbo rags were shipped. Tbe witnoss could not tell on what coast of Japan ilinko is situated. Tbis is the seaport whence tho rags wore shipped. Uo thought that in somo cases it was important that he, as health offlcor.

should make inquiries touching the sanitary condition of tho shipping ports. Ho based his action on the assumption that rags wore colloctod from a vast area of country. Tho particular report referred to was produced and quoted from to show that, as a matter of fact, rags are gathored from a limited area on account ot the expense of transportation. The attention of the witness was also callod to tbe testimony of Mr. Meyor on tho same sm Ject, and he was then asked if ho wished to qualify his previous statement Vhat was It?" asked the witness.

Tho court not caring to waste any moro time this line of examination was suddenly dropped. The witnoss was asked if there was a country in tho world whoro smallpox does not prevail each year, aud replied that no civilized country was free from one or more cases each year. Tho Treasury Department oxcopted from disinfection rags shipped prior to January, 1885. Tho witness did not approve of this regulation, but did not enter a protest at tho Treasury Department He consldorod all Imported rags to bo dangerous until subjected to the disinfecting process. Tho witness was two or three days writing a letter concerning the Vlgllant's cargo.

The recollections of tho wituess in regard to interviews with the plaintiffs and Mr. Dutoher were not clear. He know very little about W. Scott Smith, secretary of the Paper Stock Disinfecting Company, except that be was a Washington nowspapor man. The witness told W.

Scott Smith at tho office of the Health Board to ake an affidavit that tho rags In dispute had cot boon shipped before tbe 1st of January, 18S5, and ought to be disinfected. That affidavit influenced action by the authorities. Tho witnoss knew that the health authorities of this city would not allow tho landing of rags unless their healthy condition was certified to. Thejr wore given a certificate that tho Vigilant did not como from a cholera infected district. Witness did not notify tho Brooklyn authorities that thore was danger from tho rags because there was no danger to be feared unless the bales were opened boforo disinfection.

When tbo witness wroto tho Collector of the Port, advising tho disinfection of rags, he know there was no placo but the Baltic Stores where the rags could bo sent to bo operatod upon. Prior to June, 1886, the witness did not tako any active measures as Health Officer to rogulato the Importation of rags. He did not take any stops to inform himself, as an official, what would be tbo cost of disinfecting rags. Ho heard morcbants complain that they were obliged to pay ib per ton to tho Paper Stock Dlslu footing Company. Dr.aSm!th Baid ho sucked considerable moral support from the conference of his professional brethren at the Fifth avenuo Hotel, aud tho action taken gave him a keener appreciation of his responsibilities as Health Officer.

He was given an opportunity to explain tho apparent Inconsistency of his action In regard to rag cargoes, and was then asked if he ever applied to tho State for an appropriation to pay for fumigating ships, lie denied that ho had, but admitted having dons some fumigating and receiving pay for it from the ships. A Japaneso merchant by the name of Morlmora was callod to testify as to the prevaleneo of cholera and smallpox In his native country lu 1884, and also as to the business nf gathering rags in the empire. Ho said thore was moro or less cholera or smallpox evory yoar. Ho could not remember specifically about 1884, and had no personal knowledge about the rag trado. Dr.

Carroll, who wos secretary ot tho State Board of Health in 1885, and oolr constituted secretary of the Inrorinal health conference at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, testified substantially that Health Officer Smith practically engiueered that meeting. Dr. Smith called it, made the opening spoech, and obtained tho signatures to the paper which was sent to Washington to influence the Government officials iu the scheme The witnossslgned the report indorsing tho Parker corkscrew process of disinfecting rags by superheated steam, which was afterward adoptod by the Govornmvntaud used at the Baltic Stores by Bartlett A or the Paper Stock Disinfecting Company without any personal knowlodge of the morlts of tho invention. Tho defense introduced evidence tp prove that tho Papor Stock Dlsinfoctlng Company carried out Its tonus of tbo contract. L.

Berry, Bartlett tc storekeeper, identified receipts for tho raga rocnived at the Baltic Storos from June 18 to 18, inclusive. Tbo witness dropped in occasionally to nee lite machines iu operation, and knew of no Injunction that caused a suspension ot the work. With the aid of a pyrometer and hollow corkscrew Franklin D. Loom is, chlof onglnoer for Bartlett described the dlsinfocfing process. He was engaged for tbe compnny by Parker on the reoom mnudatiou of Blackmail, one of the owners of the patent.

Thomas Shells, another omployo of Bartlett said that experiments had boon mado in the Baltic Stores to see if the machine left any holes In the bales. In soma It did. in others it did not. District Inspector Charlos F. Kane, of tho Custom House, said he was Instructed to look aftor the work without compensation incidental to hts regular His duty was to see that tbe rags wero properly disinfected, but ho acknowledged that his certificates wore largely ba ed on information.

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To the Editor of 'he Brooklyn Eagle: Cannot bu dono to prevent comer lounging. 1 have made appeals to tho police itt valu for protection agUnst a gang of loatora who nightly loung arouud tho corner of Court aud Uemson streets making tho sidewalk filthy and uo sightly by thoir promiscuous ot tobaouO Juice; to say uotlilni; ot the dangers to tuodroasef; ol ladies who may happen lo pass that way. COUBT STB8OT. Brooklyn, April 25, iss7. Tho Kov.

Dr. McGlynn declares that never goiug juwjuw no wimww Who Are Part of the Brooklyn Police Foroe. The Members of the Squad, Their Duties and tho EffectiTe Work Thej Perform. Horses that Cultivate Feminine Acquaintances in the Hope of Obtaining Sweetmeats How One of Them Pursued a Frightened Woman. A horse, saddled; though riderless, in eager pursuit of a frightened woman was the sight that surprised people in Schermorhorn street a few days ago.

A shrill whistle down the street caused the horse to turn and to await the arrival of two officers of the Mounted Police Squad. One was Patrolman Knox, who owned the horse, and the other Sergeant John Johnson, commander of the Mounted Police of Brooklyn. The lady, somowhat recovered from her fright when she Baw her late pursuer in the custody of a policeman and out of breath, stopped. Leading hla horse, Officer Knox approached tho lady, with apologies and explanations. The horse kept a reproachful eye pn the lady during his master's offorts to explain Ills conduct.

It seems thit Vandalla, as Offlcor Knox's pretty gray Is called, Is not unlike Borne other members of of the finest in having cultivated the friendships of several pleasing young women along the route of his doily duly. Two ladles especially who lived near the street corner of whljh Bergeant Johnson and Offlcor Knox had entered upon an absorbing conversation a few minutes before wore especially favorites with Vandalla. Their frequent presents ot fruit and sweetmeats bad continued to impress the horse with a desire to take every reasonable opportunity to cultivate their acquaintance. While Ms master was in conversation Vandalla had been left to his own resources. The sight of a female form disappearing down the street seemed to him familiar and he had trotted away In pursuit of his agreeable friend.

The lady in whOBe identity the horse had been mistaken, havlug seen the riderless animal making directly for her; became frightened and ran. The faster the lady ran the more eager Vandalla became to overtake her, aud when tho officer captured his equine companion the race bad nearly terminated In a victory for the little gray horse. The lady was much amused at hor misunderstanding of the animal's intentions and assured tfci officer that she should bo prepared to renew the acquaintance with his horse more agreeably the noxt time she venturod that way. The mounted Bquad of the Brooklyn police is a very proud little body of men proud of their achievements, of their weU traiued and intelligent horses, aud jf their position as picked mon of tho finest. It seems not Improbable now that betore another month goes around their numbers will be doubled as a recognition of their efficiency.

The twelfth anniversary of the formatio'u of Sergeant Johnson's command took place during the present month. Tho organization was planned by General James Jourdan, who was Commissioner of Police in 1875, and who on the 23rd day of April, 1875, issued an order for the formation of a Bquad of horse patrolmen modeled after the organization ot the mounted police in Now York. A little roster written with skillful penmanBhip on a sergeant's blotter twelve yoars ago by John Eastou, now captain in the Second Precinct, 1b carefully preserved In a frame in Sergeant Johnson's room at the Tenth Precinct Station House. It contains the names ot the twelve mou who constituted the mounted pollco at the organization of that body In 1875. Sergeant Johu H.

Johnson's narpo heads the list as commander. The following were enrolled as patrolmen: Claronce T. Beechor, who Is now a patrolman In tho liighth Precinct; Edward Caus, now sergeant In tho Twelfth; John Godklns, deceased; Georgo W. Hand, resigned; Simou Larkln, of the Second Precinct; John F. Lloyd, who was forced to abatidon the service lu consequence of the effects of a beating he rocolved from rufflaus In Atlantic avenue; Richard E.

Malbony, now of tho Eleventh: John Schumacher, now of the Thirteenth; Jamos W. Wobb, still with the mounted mon, and Gustav A. YVess man, now of the Sixteenth. John Dully, who has since died, was doorman. Though the personnel of Sergeant Johnson's command has changod almost outiroly since its llrBt formation Patrolman Wobb being the ouly man who has retained his connection with the band the number has remained the samo.

During the exciting times of tho sugar house strikes in tho Eastern District of a year ago, and also of the general car strikes, tho mounted squad did good sorvico. Commissioner Carroll oxprossod at tho time his admiration for the little bond of polico horsemen. Sergeant Johnson followed up this advantage on May 16, 1886, by applying to tuo Departmont for an Increase of the mounted force 10 twenty mou, saying that It was "clearly demonstrated during tho recent labor troubles that mounted mou are Invalu ablo to disperse large bodies of riotously Inclined men." A trifle ovBr was tho estimated cost of equipping tbe additional force of ten men and feeding their norsos. Tho value ot the horses was placed at 280 each, the cost of foodlng and shooing $1,200. The other items of njcossary expenditure are for saddles, saddle cloths aud bridles.

Tho following ton patrolmen qpinpriso Sergeant Johnson's present foroe: James W. Webb, John Beard, Simeon P. Watson, John P. Nowcotnb, Henry Bavoudam, Peter P. Hayes, Thomas C.

Humphrey, Georgo C. Kuox, Hubert Duffy and Joseph Duffy. These patrolmen have beon selected from among ofHoora servlug on foot patrol duty iu the various precincts chiofly because of their oxporlouce In borsemauship. Speaking of tho nocessary qualifications tor mounted polico service, Sorgoant John sou says: "The man must be a fearless rsoman. He must also understand and be able to perfortn all tho duties of a foot patrol.

It is necessary tltat tho man should take a pride in his work and enter into it with spirit. Experience In cavalry service is a valuable introduction to our line of duties, nnd many ot iny present force are old cavalry officers." Sergeaut Johnson during the Civil War served as a scout to General Sheridan and General Custer. He was later a member of Custer's old Third Division Cavalry. He left the army on December 21, 1865, and entered tho Polico Departmont in Brooklyn. He was appointed a patrolman by Thomas C.

Acton, then president of the Board of Metropolitan Polico, which covered Brooklyn as well as New York. He was at first asslguod to duty In the old Forty eighth Precinct, now known as the Eighth. In 1871 and 1872 Johnson served with the mounted squad In New York aud was on aoiive duty throughout the exciting times of the Orange riots. It was the reputation he acquired on tho New York mounted police that caused Commissioner Jourdan to consult Johuson whon he conceived the Idea of forming a mounted squad In this city and subsequently to appoint him its commander. He came Into the position of responsibility with much enthusiasm, and hlB pride and spirit have beon Joined with untiring industry in bringiug the little band of horsemen to its present condition of excellent dlsolpllne.

It Is approaching tbe busle1 1 tlmo of tho year for the mounted policemen. The Winter weather is more hard upou them than upon the foot patrolmen, as they must keep with their horses, but the actual work In Winter is comparatively light. Occasionally a runaway and tbe regular arrests that fall to policemen are about the only duties. But whon tho Spriug comes Sunday Is first of all a busy day. The baud of mounted men are on general sooul duty for the base ball player, who, the law says, must Hnd time for all his games in the six working days of the week.

Then the fast horses are all out aud the sott Spring olr woos the drlver to recklessness; and runaways are the order of the day. Later thb green apple wlU dangle temptingly for the small hoy, and the policeman, from his vantage on horseback, wilt look) over the high fence and catch nim at it For weeks tho mounted policeman is kept busy with tbis diversion and tbe station houBO of the Tenth Precinct echoes with tho walla of evil appetltod youths. A visit to tho Tenth Precinct Station Tlouae at Sixth avenue and Bergon Btreet will furnish a person with any amount of Interesting Information about the mounted squad. The stables furnish tho subjects of most Interest. They are admirably fitted up, with fifteen stalls for horses, twelve of which ore rofjularly occupied ten horsos for the patrolmen and one each for the inspector and commander.

The floor on which tho horses are stabled is lighted from a large ceutral shaft and is as light and well ventilated as a gentleman's llvlug room. As one enters tho large room he sees to the right an inclosure in which there are a etovo, a long table aud a number of lookers or small cupboards. This the mess or lunch room for the men. There is a largo closet Just oft from It in which to bang coats and hats. On the opposite Bide of the room is a largo closet or room surrounded with lockers, In whloh each mau haB his currycomb, brush, whisk broom and other articles tor keeping himself and his horse tidy.

This Is also the saddle room. During all but the Winter months tho mounted patrolman's regular dally duty begins at 7 A. and continues untU7P. M. Tho horses are groomod both morning and evening, and each man has Ihe eutlre caro and Is responsible for the training" of his horse.

A spiral Iron stairway leads to the barn loft of the stables. Patrolman Watson Is considerable of a meohanlo, and a portion of the loft Is devoted to his workshop. He doos all the repair work about the stables, and not Infrequently a carpentorlng Job of a more ambitious nature about the premises of tbe Btatlon uouso and JalL In the loft, also, James Fisher, the efficient doorman of the mounted police force, who has the general charge of tho stables, has his room portioned off from the rest The feed for the horses tho best white oats is kept In bins of generous proportions, which convey their contents to the stalls below by means or tubes. Tho Whitman saddlosaud bridals used by tbe squad ore the same as thoso'usod I11 the United States, the Freuoh and the English armies. It is a pleasing sight in the stables early In the morning when the officers are ready to mount Hot only outside the but by tbe officers themselves, tbo horses are fed with many little delicacies and several of thorn are well known for their snoet tooth." Sergeant Johnson's horso, a mischievous looking little bay, named after Commissioner Carroll, has on especially cultivated appetite in this line.

Not Infrequently when the men meet at mess they hove accounts ot the cunning or mischievous deeds of thoir equina companions to recount Officer Humphrey's horse recently caused some excitement in a house lu Lafayette avenue by following a lady, whCm he thought would return nltn sweol meats if he showed her sufficient encouragement, ulnar up tbo steps of the high stoop. The territory at present patrolod by the mounted aquad Includes the following streets and avenues; A Proposed Amateur Tournament for Gentlemen. The Racquet Court Club to KanaM the Affair Brooklyn to be Represented by Mr. Orrllle Oddlo, Jr. The Cushion Carom Match JBetween Daly and Sexton.

The Racquet Oourl Oliib of New York has sent out circulars to the principal cldbs throughout the country and to reeognizod gentlemen billiard players, inviting entries to the gentlemen's annual billiard tournament, which will be Inaugurated on May 23. The following is a copy ot tho circular RACQUET COUBT CLUB, NBW YOItRY Recognizing the popularity and increasing Interest in the game of billiards, and the great improvc raeut among amateurs, the Racquet Court Club of the City of New York has determined to establish an annual amateur billiard championship. For this purposo the club offers a valuable oup or emblem as a championship prlzn and has appointed tho underslgued committee with full power to take action in the matter. It la Intended that the contestants shall bo conflued to amateurs of undoubted standing, and the utmoBt care will bo taken to exolude all others, tho committee reserving the right to reject any entry. The couditiona are as ThreVball French caroms on a 5x10 tablo.300 points up, except the final game, which shall bo 500 points up.

Each contestant will play with each other contestant, unless the entries are too numerous, in which case they will be drawn by lot in pairs, the losers retiring. Entries close May 7. First game will no played May 23. The committee ventures to hope that the name of this club Is guarantee that suitable arrangements will oe made to satisfy all competitors, and that the game Tor tho amateur billiard championship will bo conducted in the true spirit of sport and iu fairness to all. Uhey will be glad to furnish any information or to receive any Interested.

Address Ama teur Billiard Committee, Racquet Court Club, Now XOr. 1HAAO lUVYMSBnu. A. vvmonT Sanfobd, Walter stanton, i Committee. u.

nuirujsa, A. P. MONTANT, Y. TUartinez, The names of the gentlemen composing the committoo having the atTair In charge is sufficient guarantee that nothing will be left undone to make tho opening tournament a complete success. One groat rosult of tne affair will be tho exaot determination as to what constitutes nn amateur, something that has been in dispute for years.

The interost awakened by tho issuance of the above circular has steadily grown until now nothing else is talked of althec'ub3. There has never been any similar sportlug event as the proposed tourney attempted in any part of tho world. The entries, it must bo remembered, ore not confined to any section of tho country, but any ono strictly an amateur betwonn Maine and California and from the Gulf of Mexico to tho Canadian line, whose social status is such as to bring him within the qualification, is oliglble to enter. Dudley Kavanagb, the veteran billlardlst and manufacturer, and other gontlomon Interested In billiard affairs, state that there has never been as much interest taken in billiards as there has bosu since the tournoy was proposed. TJntrles hnvn already boon received from Chicago.

Philadelphia, Pittsburg, Cleveland, Buffalo and othor cities. The committee has not passed upon tbo namos presented and will not until after the timo sol tor the close of outrles. May 7. Brooklyn will bo represented by at least one gentleman and perhaps two. The ono who la sure to enter aud who illlB the bill of particulars fully is Mr.

Orvllle Oddlo, Jr. Perhaps if a vote had beon taken in this city for the selection of a champion to represent Brooklyn the choice would have fallen upou Mr. Oddio, who is undoubtedly one of tho host. If not the very best, amateur player in the country. Mr.

Oddio Is tho gentleman who, under the pseudonym of Mr. Oldham, won tho lato amatour tournamont at Maurice Daly's rooms. It will be remembored that Mr. Oddio was the scratch man, he being compelled to play 400 points up in onch game and conceding odds of 105 to 170 to the othor contestants. His highest single average i 18 2 22 and his Tilghost run 130.

Ho mado several runs of over 100 ond In the last game in which he made the average of 18 2 22, his average at the 800 point was ovor 30. In practice games since then Oddlo bas frequently made an average of over 35 in 400 points and lu one game made the splendid average of 83 in 400 points. Brooklyn has great cause to congratulate herself upon having such a Bkillful player to represent her. Mr. Oddlo Is now in the hands of Maurice Daly and when his great toachor 1b through with him it will be pretty safe to wager that "Dick" will have tne pleasure oi toting" tho Racquet emblem over the bri ge.

Con siderable effort has beon made, to Induce genial Bridge Trustee Alden S. Swan to entor tbo touruey, but so far wltbout success Mr. Swan baing well sat isfied to leave tho honor of Brooklyn iu tho hands of Mr. Oddio. Tho match botwoon Maurlco Daly and William Sexton at cushion carom billiards for 1,000, which was publlshod in the Sunday EaOlb, Is croating groat interest throughout tho country.

Both men have been out of billiard contests so long mat most people had begun to lranglne that thoy had permanently retired from the profession. Great regret has often been expressed at their retirement, as they have always represented the best style of billiard players, and thoy are about tho only two professionals whoe reputations havo never boon smirchod. Added to this was the foot that both Daly and 8oxtou when In practice were the masters of cushion caroms, both having dofeatod Schaefer and Slosson a number of times at this stylo of gatno. At this tlmo, whon the raon are hard at work pro paring for tho ea nc, which will be flayed In Wash ington, D. during the National Soldiers' week, a short history of their achievements at cusu ion caroms will be of interost.

Mnurico Daly, who has boon a resident of Brook lyn for the past two yoars, made his first appearance in the game in the first cushion carom tourna mont hold at Tammany Hall and Cooper Institute In New York In 1881, which was won by Joseph Dion and In which Daly secured ninth place. Shortly afterward Daly defeated Kimball, of Roch ester. Sexton soon after challenged Daly to two games of 500 points oa jh for $300 a game. Sexton won tho first game and Daly the second. A club in New York offered an etnblom to bo contested for by Daly and Sexton and Daly won, thus winning two out of the throe contests played with Sexton.

A cushion carom tournamont on a 4x9 table was Inaugurated at Tammany Hall lu May, 1883, with Maurice Daly, William Wallace, Jacob Schaefer, Maurice Vigoaux, Joseph Dion, William Sexton and Eugene Carter as contestants, they finishing as named, Daly winning the first prize and championship, which he rosiguod the next day to Sexton, his busluoss requiring toomuoh of his attention to allow him to defend tho title. Since that time Mr. Daly has not taken part in any matches or tournaments, devoting his entire time to busluess, but In practice games he has time and again shown that bis strou.0 1b even more effective thati ever. William Sexton, the "Comanche," ha3 beon long known as one of tho most plucky and skillful players and, although he has never shown up Well In tho cushion carom tournaments, he has displayed great skill iu matches. His first contest at this B'ylo of game was with Jacob Sohaeferln February, 1881, for $600 a side.

In which he was boatou by 3 points, tho score being: Schaefer, 400; Sexton, 897. Ho immediately challenged Schaefer to a return game for $1,000 a sldo, and won by a score of 400 to 8B3. In the tournament won by JoBeph Dion in 1881 Sexton securod eighth place. He defeated Schaefer in December, 1881, at Tammany Hall, for J6.000 aud tho entlro receipts, the loser to pay all expenses. The scoro was: Sexton, GOO; Sobaefor, 576.

In this gatno Sexton showed woudorful nerve. In the 155th inning Schaefer retired with his acoro 576, leaving him 24 points to go to win. Sexton had but 523 points, leaving him 77 to go. He played carefully and brilliantly and ran out the game with the highest run ever made in public at. this style of billiards.

Schaefer demanded a return gamo, which was played at the Academy of Music in April, 1832, for 15,000, which wbb also won by Sexton by a score of 600 to 538. Sexton lu this gamo attained tho highest av orago made up to that tlmo, 4 2 37. Sexton ai tor ward nttomptod to glvo odds of 150 polats in 600 to Kimball and was defeated. Aftor Daly had resigned the cushion carom championship to Soxton the latter was challenged by Oeorgo Slosson aud tbo game was played in Central Music Hall In Chicago, October 24, 1883, and was won by Slosson, who, tho day following, resigned It It will thus be seon that the records of both Daly and Soxton aro superior to thoso of either Schaefer or Slosson, as Daly has dofeated all the players for the championship in tournament aud Sexton has won four out of five contests with Schaefer and being tio with Slosson, whom bo defeated at cushion caroms after Slosson had won the championship at tbo 14 Inch balk line In 1885. Tho best average at the cushion carom game was made by Schaofer in his game with Slosson at Chicago, 111.

It was 4 80 55, which Is but a fraction better than that made by Sexton at Irving Hall. New York, lu May, 1885, hla average boing 4 48 1 13. SHEET IRON WORKERS HOPEFUL. Titer Tultnk (bat Taelr Demands Will bo Willingly Acceded to. The Tin and Sheet tron Workers' Union, at a meeting held recently, resolved that on and after May 2 the wages should bo $8.50 a day for outside workers and t3 for lnsldo workers.

Nine hours to cousitute a day's work and eight hours on Satur day. So far as could bo learned all tho bosses seem to be willing to accede to the demands of the journeymen, with tho exception of James Wright, on Adelpbi street, near Fulton. The raon, however, are confident that Wright, too, to avoid a threatened boycott will soon come to terms with hli men. Tho Tin aud Shoot Iron Workers' Uulon numoors about 400 members and is provldod with ample moans In caso the; should be over compelled to go on a strike PUSKKAL OF KLIAS SHITII. Mr.

Elias Smith, who died on Monday, tvas burlod this afternoon from the Fleet Btreet M. E. Church. Mr. Smith was well known in newspaper circles and was highly esteemed.

He was among the early and active workers in tne ami slavery mnt iin served la the war during the Mis sissippi campaign before Vicksburgand contributed valuable and interesting ropottiis as war correspuuu ent of the tfui York Timet. Ho was associated with Mr. D. H. Craig In the early history ot the Asso ciated Proas.

FOB THtt SUNDAY SCI100L. A musical and literary entertainment for the benefit of the Sunday school, Washington Park Congregational Church, Trill be given at Adelphl ilftll, Friday evening. The Central School Committee's Action Indorsed. Only Two Members of tho Board or Educa tion Toie for the Principal's Retention. The Rerised Kule.s Cause a Long Discussion.

The Board of Education held a special mooting yesterday aftornoon at their rooms lu Rod Book lftiio to consider for anal adoption Uio ro tised rules of tlio board. Tho following roport was submitted by General King, Chairman of tho Committee on Rules: Tho Committoo on Rules and Insulations report that tho following necessary and doslrable changes Bnou bo made to the bylaws, as they are primed In tho minutes of the meeting of tne Board, hold TZt VUorLe term "heating and vcn.i.a Jion," or "warming and ventilation" appears, tho same to bo mndo "heating and ventilating. Second That the words In Section 8, as appears at tho end of Section 9, Artlclo 0, on pago 229, be "'ThlnWrhat the Lo.nl Committees of Public BohoolsNos. 20, 33 and 43 bo added to the h. D.

Library Committoe, in Soction 22, ol Article Ifourtli That the following provision of section 1, nrtlclo 11. page 227 be stricken out, viz. And all increase In the pay c.f teacher shall begin on the flrBt day of the month immediately succco ling tho month during which the tea. her shnll become entitled thereto by reason of promotion, experience or otherwise, unless the teacher shall become en filled to tho increase of salary on tho fir day of tlie month." also, that tho schedule of salaries as print, ed on page 230 lie changed to conform In the reoout changes in salary of graduating teachers. Fifth 'I hat the following Co added to soction 4 of article 11, pago 231 "Provided said certificate shall be tiled In the office of the secretary within six months of tho date of appoint moot.

Sixth That so much ot article 12 as Is contained Jn the first eight sections be siriukon out and that remaining sections be romimboro I. Soveuth That tho following bo added to article 12. to bo known ns section 3J: In determining the salary of Ilea Is of departments, teachers llio central school and toaehors of graduating classes in tho grammar schools, w'ore there lias been a change from one of tlioso position to another, experience In tho former position shall be considered as if ac quired in the new position. Eighth 1 hat tho word "not (printer's error) as found in tho third lino of section article 15. page SBT, be stricKen out.

rllntu I tint, tuo ta semouco vl bulh.v, 15, pago 238. be made to read as follows: "llie ipenso to tho Board shall not exceed $200 nfir the words "F.uirth Grade" do ex Jn section 14 of article 15, pago 23S, be mn.le to read as follows: "And no new school building Bhall bo erected which doos not provide outgo and Income uir Uuos of sufficient size so plumbed as to insure a change of all the air of each school room in said building from three to six times per nour." Eleventh That rule 4 lu too order of exerclsos, page 239, lie changed by livening the word accrued' aftor tho word "bills" so as to read "which Involve tho payment of bills actually due," and that rule 17 on pago 241 be changed by striking out "two" and inserting 'live." Twelfth Thai the last clatiso of soction 1, part 3, Of Rules and Itegulations for the schools, page 246, be amended bo as to read as follows: Tho pay of Bub ttltule teachers shall be $1 for each school day in primary classes, tl.BC for all grammar grades below tho second grade and TO per cent of tho pay Of the regular teacher in grades above tho third. Thirteenth That all alter the words "for that purpose" in section 22, on page 250, I'O stricken out; also the last line of section 23, on page 231, reading OS follows: "But such action shall not reduce the pay of any toachor," and that tho last paragraph of section 21 be made section 2(1. Fourteenth That the first paragraph of section 1, ortlde 4, pago 214, road as follows: "The secretary shall have the custody of the records, books aud papera of the Board. Ills term shall begin on tho first day of August, and bolore entering udou.

tho duties of his ofllco he shall (He with tbo presidont of the Board, approved by the Law Committee, a bond iu the sum ot $10,000, conditioned ou tho faitb Iul performance of his duties," tho remainder to remain as before. The first, second and third recommendations ol tho roport were adopted without dissent, the sections being taken up seriatim. An explanation was called for when the fourth proposition was read. The Bociion of tho bylaws referred to in thi portion of tho report reiatos to salaries and appointment of toaehors. Ueudrix terminated a long dl.

cusslon by a motion to lay upon the table, which was carrlod, Tho fifth proposition of the report, providing that to section 4 of article 11, relating to tho oppolutmont and salaries of teachers, which roads: "Sec 4. Uio certificate of tho Suporintotidout of Public Instruction, that a teacher has bad ospononce in teaching, equivalent to any certain numborof yoars' experience in Brooklyn schools, shall be evidence to outi tle such teacher reappointment, promotion and pay under tho provisions of the foregoing diagram and shall bo added, "provided said certificate bhall be filed in the office of tho secretary within 6ii moutbB of tho dalo of appointment," was adopted. The sixth proposition was adopted. It provides that tho first eight sections of article 12 shall bo stricken out. Those sections rolato, under tho general head of "Appointments and Salaries of leads of Departments and Principals, to thomodo of determining what size of schools shall bo presided over by principals aud what by heads of departments.

They read: Section 1. A school having an average attendance of less than (SOO pupils snail not bo entitled to a head of department. The opening exercises on tho Door (other than that presided over by the principal) shall be conducted by a teachor designated by tho principal. Sec 2. A school having two full floors and an avorago attendance for the preceding fiscal year, trom January 1 to January 1.

of (M0 pupllB shall bo entitled toono head of department Sec. 3. A school having throe full Doors and an overage attendance for the preceding fiscal year, from Jnnuary 1 to January 1. of 900 pupiUi shall bo entitled to two heads of departments. Sec 4.

Iu computing under theso rulos tho number of pupils couialued In a school, tho pupils in branch school shall not be included. 8oc. 5. Evory branch Bchool shall have a branch principnl, whoso salary shall be fixed by the Board; but such branch principal shall bo subject to tho direction of the principal of tho school. The above rulea governing tho heads of dopart mculs in schools shall likewise apply to the appointment of heads of departments In branch Schools.

Sec 6. Those rulea shall apply to thoso schools and branch schools ouly that shall occupy buildings erected expressly for school purposes. A school or branch school located la a building or buildings riot erected oxprossly for school purposes, shall, as to the appuinimout ol heads of di partmeuiB, bo governed by special resolution nf the Board. That resolution Bhall remain in force until a sultablo echool building shall have been orocled for the accommodation of such school or branch school. Sec 7.

Alioadot department appoinlod undor theso rules need not teach a class aud shill receive JS37 per annum. The average attendance of the department for the preceding fiscal year, from January 1 to January 1, shall have been three hundred and fifty: aud thereafter said bead of department snail receive the maximum salary. Sec o. ni'se rules suaii not cause tuo iuijilivui or work to the detriment of auy present head of department. 'J he seventh proposition encountered considerable opposition, but was finally ailopiod.

Tho eighth proposition was also adopted. The ninth proposition was tablod on motion of Mr. Dana. It provides that Section 12 of Article 15, Which reads: Sec. 12.

The Board shall, in tho month of January In each year, rerjuest tho Mayor to appoint a competent export accountant. In no way connected with tho Board, whose duty it shall bo to examine ull the books, vouchers, etc, connected with the flnnncosof tho Board of the preceding year, and report In writing tho result of tho same ou or before the regular meeting iu each and overy year. In cane ot the refusal or ueglect of the within said month, to make such appoin meats when requested to do so, Iho nppoiiitmoni shali be made by tbo president of the board. The expense shall riot exceed 200, shall bo changed oo as to read "the expense to the Bi.ard shall tiotexceed $200." Proposition No. 10 rvai adopted.

Mr. 'ioalo thought the ords "actually due," In tho first olauso of the eleventh proposition woro objectionable us interfering with tho arrangement by which the nocrotary can be supplied with necessary petty cash and for some minor considerations. TblB clause was laid upon the table; tho Becoud clause providing lor a change of tho word "two" to "flv'; iu tho rule which says "at tho request of two or more members the ayes aud nays shall bo called on auy mo. inn," was adopted. Tho remaining propositions ot tho roport were adopted without opposition.

Mr. Scott moved the adopt on of the following: Resolved, That section 20 of the Rules ond Kcgula tlous, puge 241, of tho mluutes of March 15, 188T, bo omouded by adding thereto tho following: "It Bhall bo the duty of tbo president, however, to first recognize any member who arises to speak on any quostion betore recognizing any member a second time ou ttio same question." Resolved, That section 1, page 245, of the Rules and Regulations of the minutes ot 15, 1887, bo amended by adding thoroto tho following: "in all BCl onl districts where there Is not accommodation lor all applicants for admission to tho shoals preference snail he givou to children over the ago of 6 years. Resolved, That tho rules and regulations be amended by striking out from tho third lino from the top of 212 minutes of 15, 18b7, the vrords 'as bead of department." Also, by striking out of section 4, samo pago, the words no person gball bo appointed to take charge of department who doos not hold tho cortificato doaignatod and known at "Load of Department Al io, bystrik ing out section 21, pago 234, same mluutes. Resolved, That the rules and regulations ho amended by adding after sub division on pago 211 mluutes of i.arch 15, 1887, tho following: The superintendent may, lu tiis discration, award a certificate known as tirade A to any applicant who passes a saiisfactory examination without regard to time of sorvico in teaching." Tho flr two of thoso resolutions were adopted. The third was, on motion of llenilrix, who snid It was vory revolutionary In its provisions aud needed caref consideration, referred to tho Teachers Committoe In conjunction with the Committee on Rules and RogulaiionB.

Tho consideration of the rules seriatim was now ondod and the Board reverted to a spoclnl order of busino for loo prp. eutation ot which precedence was to have been accorded ir. yatos. That gentleman however, yielded to the urgent roquost of Mr. Jlendrix, who uskod to bo first allowed to present a matter of grave importance to the Board.

rn.l the following: To tho Honorable the (joard i Education (', trni imol Committee bog loave to re port that they roconimond for adoption the follow er vrjiotTca, That tlieompioymumot rroioanur numi Vilghton, l'riticipul tho Central School, end fitbh.e currant school year, viz: Juno, SOih, 1S37. Unimex Glut Vita, N. J. Hates. William Darkness, llOltACK K.

DHKRf KR, GHOKOK E. MuCl.TON. Insupport of this resolution hi. lioudrlx xtutod that it won only with tho groalcsl reluctance that tho committee hod reached a dotermlnatlon to pur euo tho cour they hnd taken. They were, he said, compelled to It by a otroug oonno of Uuty and storlt necessity.

Thl necessity hail (or a long time be ju felt by them, but, action had been deferred as long as possible. IVrBOiially Ueudrix hud beou In arroars of the rest of tho committee Tho committee deslrod now, havlug taltor. such action lu tho premise as pooiuod be to thorn after a long ami careful onsldoralion of tho matter, and actuated only by a doslrolo suhservolhe boat present and futuro Interests of the Ceutral School, to rest their case with tbo Board. Thoy believed that the reputation of Ihe members of tho eommitfso bo pr Hontallvo men and mou of fnirnoos, abilty and Bound Judgment, should and would amnio their rocontmeiidation to tho hearty aud alumst unanimous support of tho Board in Uicir conclusions. It was extro.nely unpleasant tor the of tho committee ulliiiuod ns they Were lu rolutiou to thoso In tbo employ of tbo Hoard to disturb at aur time tho relatinu.i ea lBlilig between tho Board aud It? employes.

The Cpnimllloe believed that thoy were fully as conBOf Tative as the Board Itself, than which nobody could be more cousor vail vo. Bui, naturally, continued, the course of erants, there comoa a I'tmo when toe The Subject of an Interesting Cectaro Before the I. Historical Society. Mr. RobertD.

Benedict.of thiBcity, delivered a lecture last evening beforo the members of the Long Island Historical Society, entitled "Ira Mauro's Map; or the World Before.Columbus." Mr.Benedict'a map was Illustrated by twenty stereoptlcon views, representing maps before the time of Fra Mauro's map. Their chief oharactorlstio was extreme rudeness. One representing the surface of the earth, nn Arab map drawn In A. D. 950 looked as much like a sketch of a piece of machinery as anything olso.

An Italian map of A. D. 1100, an Arab map of 1150, an English 1360 and a German map of 1493, all representing the world, showed great improvement one ovor the othor, aud Fra Mauro's map showed a decided advance on all them. In the course of his lecture Mr. Benedict went over the map and from Fra Mauro's notations and.ll lustratlons on the map demonstrated that at that time knowledge wis in the region of fablo aud legend.

"The two great goograpnloal discoveries since the Christian said Mr. Bedodlct, "ore that of Columbus, who without knowing what ha had done discovered the New ot Baltoa when He stared at tho nnd his men Gazed at each other with a mild surmiao Silent upon a peak in Dai lea." Of Fra Mauro's map, he aald: "The map Is not only a map, but a geography of the rivers, and put down the names of countries and of cities, but wherever he had room ho wrote descriptions of the people or the places or the wonder of art or nature that wero thoro to be found, or remarks upon geographical and other subjects. And in the four corners of his map ho wroto briefly his vlew3 upon theso subjects." At tbo conclusion of Mr. Benodlct's lecture he was warmly applauded and given a voio of thanks by the Bocloty. A PLEASANT CIIUROII CHOIR CONCERT In Aid of the music Fund of the Park Contrretratioual Church.

The choir of the Park Congregational Church, corner of Sixth avenue and Sevonlh streot, gave an Interesting concert lost evening. Tlio attendance was large, and those present wero amply repaid by tho choice solectious rendorod during tho evening. The programmo was as follows: 1. Part Sons Joy to the Victors" Sullivan uuoir. 2.

ViullnSolo fa UivatinfM Minuet, niauvoii, 3. Song "The GoldheHer" Rindoggsr Mr. Demosoy. 4. Part 8ong Little Boy Blue" J.

O. Maoy Choir. 6. Soprano Solo o's Phil aophy" Jordan Misa Hallonbock. 6.

Male Chorus Kosohafc Mnn of tho Choir. 7. Tonor Solo I Thin of Thee" Abt Mr. Palmer. 8.

Part Song" FareiToll" German Volksloid Choir. 5. Violin Solo "Sixth Air Variations" Da Boriot MUs Blauvelt. 10. InQanifttasfrom "SUbnt M.itor" Rossini Miss Halle.ibeclc and Choir.

The selections wero admirably rendorod throughout, Miss Jessamine Hallenbeck, Miss Lillian Blauvelt and Mr. H. N. Palmer dividing the honors ot tho evening. Tho members of tho choir aro: Mr.

J. C. Damp sey, director; Mr. RIccoardo Rasori, accompanist; Miss Mamie L. Cole, Mrs.

F. 8. Cooke, Mrs. J. C.

Dompsey. Miss Ella nowell, Miss Maggio S. Howell, Miss Sara G. Hudson, Miss Flora B. Kiibourn, Mrs.

A. A. Knox, MiS3 Grace R. Mnrtyn, Miss Jennie T. Osborn, Mrs.

E. M. Richardson, Miss M. A. Rodgers, Miss Hattie T.

Sweeney, Mrs. W. I. Scandllu, Miss Alice H. Saunders, Miss E.

Retn' Squier, Miss Christine Sammls, Miss Susan Stephenson, Miss Kittlo Stephenson, Miss Clara L. Walker, Mr. F. S. Cooke, Mr.

Harry T. Finley, Mr. Ernost H. FInley, Mr. E.

Howard Haskins, Mr. W. E. Kiibourn, Mr. A.

Knox, Mr. J. T. H. Raynor, Mr.

E. M. Richardson, Mr. Ralph W. Smith, Mr.

Alexander Taylor, Mr. Willis Van Valkonburgh, Mr. LoGrand Van Valkon burgh, Mr. Edward D. Walker, assisted by Miss Jessamime Hallonbeck, soprano; Miss Lillian Blauvelt, violtniste; Mr.

H. N. Palmer, tenor. Quito a snug sum of money was netted by tho ootortainmont. This will be applied to the Music fund of tho church.

FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT. The Booth Dramatic Society Performs at the Athcnouiu. The Booth Dramntiq Society gave itself a testimonial benefit at the Atheneum, of which Ira Moore Is manager, last evening. A largo audlonce witnessed the performance of afarce and a comedy. The Drat, "Tho Rough Diamond," was produced with the following cast of characters: Cousin Joe, Mr.

John T. Nicholsrn; Sir William Evergreen, Mr. William Angel; Captain Augustus Blenheim, Mr. J. H.

McMurray; Lord Plato, Mr. G. E. Van Norstrand; Tom, Mr. E.

J. Raymond; Margery, Miss Fannie Horke; Lady Plato, Miss Alice Butcher; Lucy, Miss L. Rorko. Byrne's throe act comedy, Partners for Life," followed, and In whloh the strength of the corps engaged. Hore is tho cast: Mr.

Horace Merryn Mr. F. Wells Tom Uilroy Mr. Thomas T. Hoyden Mngnles Mr.

W. J. MoOiibill Emugt Mr F. E. Armsfr nff Slr Archibald Drellnoourt Mr.

Harry Bass Major Billitor J. Gavin ipninner Mr. N. W. Kollock Mr.

J. Irving Emily Mertyn Miss Linbie F. Henloy Fnnnie Smith Miss Lir.zio W.illaoo Miss Prisnilla Mias Mamie Smithson Taken on the wholo tho performance of both farce and comedy wero meritorious. Perhaps there might have boen more attention given to detail, but tak lng into consideration that the participants wero amateurs and that last night was their first public appearance in their characters, there is llitlo op portunity loft for criticism. To Mr.

to. J. Korke, who acted as director of play, and Mr. N. A.

Hanau, who was tho stage manager, the succesB ot the plays were largely due. After the performance a reception was held In Rivers' Aoademy, State and Court streets, whore tho merry amateurs danced until an early hour this morulng. PEOPLE'S RESERVE LEAGUE. Organization of a New Council iu Grcenpoiiit. Kings County Council No.

12, of the People's Roservo League, was organized last evening at Gormaula Hall, No. 121 Franklin street The officers of theHupremo Council, including Dr. A. M. BurnB, Judge C.

D. Rhlnehart, J. Harvey Smodley and Sylvester Gray, were present aud assisted In the work. Henry D. Newcomb and the officers and mombers of Long Island Council No.

1 were present in a body and launched tho new council formally into oxlstenco. Forty well known residents of the Seventeenth Ward were obligated as charter members ond were initiated under the direction of Henry D. Newcomb. Dr. Burns impressively Installed tho following officers, who had beon unanimously elected: L.

A. Dlebacb, president; V. Koohler. vice president; Robert Shearman, treasuror; V. C.

Frederickson, collector; Robert Gregg, councillor; M. Colborg, guide; W. C. Sickles, warden Frauk Sayor, sentry. Following the 'installation Dr.

A. M. Burns made an eloquent address on tho order and Its benofits, and urged the members to do their utmost to bring the Institution to the front rank of co operative organizations, as its plan was an improvement of all tlio orders that had preceded It. It not only affords protection for the heirs of deceased members, but furnishes tangiblo pecuniary relief to tho living, and its entlro plan is commandod to all fair minded men. Judge Rhlnehart, Mr.

Dlebaah and others followed, aftor which a collation was served. TUB DH. RKKD KII.IEF FUND. Mrs. G.

R. Sprngue, 294 Gates avenne, acknowledges the followltig donations for tho benefit of Dr. Reed: S. Weohsler 15; Kurd, Waits S. O.

Burnett, D. F. Lewlj, total $20. The monoy will be promptly forwarded to David M. Stone, treasurer of the fund.

OUh FELLOWS' Bnrtholdi Hall was crowdod with the mem bore and friends of Olive Leaf Lodge No. 233, I. O. O. last evening when theelghteeuth anniversary of the lodge and tbo sixty eighth anniversary ot tbe order were celebrated.

JOI1S OTTO'S DKATil. John Otto, the young German who was overburdened with the cares of this world and sent a bullet whizzing through his brain on Saturday last, died yesterday. Ol did. not recover oon mittee of Arrangements, John Tlmmes, Dr. Joseph L.

Droesch, J. F. Mandlinger, H. A. Brehm, Joseph J.

Hess and C. Y. Schaeffaer. BROOKLYN POLITICIANS LOSE MONEY At a Cocking: rflUin Between Home Bird and Those ol Jersey City. The annual cocking main between Brook lyn aud New Jersey was tought lato Monday evening in tho rear of a barroom on Onion Hill, Hobo ken, and resulted rather disastrously tor tho Brook lyn aud coutity town whom woro some of Brooklyn's bird faucylug politicians, who visited tbo fight with well Alio I pockets.

Notwithstanding their loss, they said thoy wero consoled for It In witnessing ono of the be3t mains of the season. Tho conditions of the main wore: Each side t9 show fifteen "stags" between tho weights of 3 pounds 13 ounces nnd 5 pounds; eleven pair weighod In. They fought for $50 a battle and $250 the main. Brooklyn won tho first battle with a 5 pound dark rod In throe minutes; also tho second ba tie with a 3 pound 18 ounce bluo in twelve minutes, and the third with a 4 pound 7 ounce dark rod in slxtoen minutes. Tho Brooklyn boys now begau to refer to the birds as of tho best strains and to freely bet their money in the next battle.

Jersoy, however, won the next two battles with a 4 pound 12 ouuco dark red in ten minutes and a whlto hackle 4 pounds 5 ounces in six minutes. The sixth battle was a very Bavagoly fought one, and Brooklyn won It lu eight mlnutos with a dark red. Tho seventh battle was won by Jersoy, with a 4 pound 7 ounce dark rod, in nine mlnutos. Tbo eighth was also won by Jersey's dominick, weighing 4 poundal5 ouncos, which drove Brooklyn's bluck rod arouud tho plt.gainlng tho battle iu six mluutes and matting four victories for each. Thoro was considorablo butting ou tho ninth battlo, Jersey having the call.

Brooklyn won with a 4 pound blaok red In thirty seven minutes. Tho tonth battlo was won by Jersey's 4 pound 3 ounce blue red in thirty minutes, making the battles again oven. For the eleventh and last fight Brooklyn pro duced a 4 pound 5 ounce black red, while Jersey sent a 4 pound 8 ouuee pylo; there was considerable raouey wagored on this. Tho Brooltlynlto's doom was soon sealed, as the Jersey pyle drove his gaff Into tho black rod's brain, winuing the fight and main. Time, four minutes.

MARTIN DEHPSEY OVERMATCHED. Defeated at Wrentllnir by Charlie Rogers Alter a (lard struggle. The ivmiouncement in Inst night's Eagle that Martin Dempsoy, the noted light weight wrest ler and boxer, was to be tho recipient of a complimentary boaefit iu the Twenty sixth Ward last evening was the meanB of attracting a large crowd to Schiolleln's Assembly Rooms. Long before the hour sot for tho commencement of the festivities the large hall was crowdod. Among the representatives of the fraternity present were JncK Fal lon, the Strong Boy;" his trains: Miko Donovan, who has established himself in the annexed dis trict; Charlie Rogers, tho middle weight wrestler; Phil Carey, Jerry Sullivan, Tom Martin, Gus Taylor and others.

A damper was evidently thrown on the festivities when Inspector McLaughlin, Captain French and Detectives McNoany.Daly, Burns, Cochrane, Brady and Kortright Died Into the room and took eoats near the stage. The preliminary entertainment consisted of club swinging by lion Groos ter. John J.Flaherty and 6 yearsold Wesaols; singlug by Jerry Sulltvau aud James McGowan, and exhibitions of boxing by aspiring youug pugilists. Then Master of Ceremonies Mc Gowan announced that Martin Dempsey and Charlie Rogers would wrastle," collar and elbow, best two falls in throe. Dempsey was evidently overmatched, as Rogers won first fall with oase tn one minute.

The second bout resulted favorably for Dempsey. Tho third bout was an exciting one, and at one time Dempsey was fairly down, but the crowd, no doubt in sympathy with Dempsey, arose and shouted "No fall. Tho refereo decided that way, but the next moment Dempsoy was landed squarely on his back, Rogers being declared the winner. Then Mike Donovan and Jack Fallon ascendod the platform and facod each other with tbo gloves, and the big crowd choorod lustily at the skill displayed by tho two pugilists. Phil Carey, champlou 135 lbs.

wre3tlet'Of America, and Cnarlio Rogers put on the harness, but after tugging at each othor for fourtoen mluutes without a fall Rogers refused to wrestle longer, as tho harness was too big for him. Tho wind up was a set to between Martin Dempsey aud Tom Some heavy hitting was done durng the three rounds fought, but not of such a character as would warrant tho Interfereuco of the police. BROOKLYN'S BORr'tuTY. A Dei ioane In the Death Klate as Com. pared nilh That of Last Year.

The dentils in Brooklyn during tho week ending April 23 numbered 318. being 1 less then in the previous week, aud representing an annual death rate 22.26 in overy 1,000 of the populatiou. Compared with the corresponding wook In 1886, thoro were 2 less, whon the death rato was 54.19. Compared with tho corresponding week lu 1885, there were 24 more, the rate ol mortality then being 23.1)9. By classes the deaths, tho death rate, each class and tho per ceutum of deaths to the total deaths were as follows: mte Per et Donths.

por or total. Zvmotio 48 3 36 15.10 TJt B.IJ4 22.64 Locil 157 10.99 49.37 32 2.24 lO.lHi Violence 9 .63 2.83 Of cbll iron under 5 years of age there were 108 deaths, at an annual doath rate or 7.56 or 83.90 per cent or total. There were 61 death under ono year, or 19.18 percent, of total. The tourchiof causos of death were: Consumption, 47; pneumonia, 34; bronchitis, 24: diphtheria, 14; aggregate, 119, or 37.42 per cent, ot total. During tho week ending April 9, 3887, the death rate nf certain American and foreign cities was as follows: Brooklyn, 22.26; New York, 29.64 London, 17.8; Washington, 22.04; Now Orleaus, 2t.42; Paris.

28.71; Philadelphia, Dublln.30.0; Boston, 26.6; Olasgow, 25.2. There were 87 deaths in houses containing four or more families (teuements). The birth returns numbered 257; the marriages, 70; tho stillbirths, 19. There were 30 deaths in public institutions, and 4 colored persons died. Til EI HAVE HOT BtiKN PAID.

Among the strikers at Messrs. Harvey iron foundry, corner of Dupont and Franklin streets, are two mon whose actions toward their employers render them liable to arrest. The firm oweB each ot the men $18 for one week's labor, and Saturday last all the mon who applied at tho ofllco received the amount duo them. In tho case of the two men reterrod to one sent his wlfo nnd tho other bis sister. The firm refused to rocogulze the wo mon ou the ground that thoy did not know them and there was a possibility that they might be othor than those they represented themselves to be.

WILL MOT PABADB. The officers and teachers of the Kent Btreet Reformed Sunday school met in tho ohapel last evening to decide If the school would parado on June 8. Thoso favoring the parade were outvoted two to ono. The main objection to the parade is that the streets are lu such condition as render it liable for tho children to meet with nooltlent. The Hofonnod Episcopal Sunday school, St.

John's German Lutheran Sunday school and tho Prosbytorlan school are llkoly to vote that they will not lake part in the parade. These schools did net take part la the parado of last yoar. VSITKD WOBKMEN. Progressive Iiodgo of the Ancient Order of United Workmon met la ovenlng at its rooms on Franklin etroot and received a fraternal visit from tbo John Mitchell Lodge of Long Island City aud Prospect Park Lodge. The occasion was one of the most enjoyable in tn history 9' Progressive Lodg.

Its Member Will Uemand Four Dollars a Day Noxl Week. The regular mooting of the Cartmen's Union No. 2 was held last night in Warren IIull, 352 Wnr rou street. President Patrick Fields occuplod tho chair and Secretary Patrick Magoe rocordod. Fifty now members were enrollod.

The routine business having been transacted, tho privili'ga of the floor was grained to a walking dole gato ot tho Laborers' (hod carriers) Unions of Kings County, who callod the ntlontion of tho Cartmon's Union to the fact that builders James Ashlleld Son, of 8G3 Fulton street, are employing non union men. Ho asked tho co operallon of tho cartmon In declaring a strict boycott against that firm to compel it to employ union men. lie stated, furthermore, that tho hod carriers' uulons are roBolved not to work for less than J2 75 a day. Ttie delegate was authorizod to say that no member of a hod carriers union would handle bricks that wero not carted by union men. Tbo Cartmen's Union In turn fesolvd not to haul bricks to any place whore scabs are employed.

It was furthermore rosolvod to demand on and affor tho 1st of May J4 a day ten hours to constltuto a day's work. A member of tho Cartmon's Union No. 2 said to nn Eaoi.k reporter: We shall Insist on having our wages raised from tho present rato of $3.50 lo $1 a day, mid I think If ovor a class of workingmeu was ontitlod to an increase of wages the carimen are. We have very lltllo work during the Winter, and it is no easy thing fora poor man to feed a horse tlireo or four mouths without earning anything at all. As far as I could loam the proprietor of the brickyards aro not all unwilling grant the lneroase of wages.

There may boa few who will kick at first, but 1 am confidant wo Bhall not havo to rosort to a strike In any caso. Business Is vory brisk at present, and the bosses would be very imprudent at such a tlmo to provoko a strike ou account ol a very 1 tstlllable demand for a trilling increase of wanes. Tho Cartmen's Union No. 2 was formed about fourteen years ago, but being not properly man agod it was sevoral times very near dissolutiou. In recent years, however, there has beon quite a chango for the better and tho organization Is now resting on a very sound basis.

It numbers about BOO members and belougs to tho Central Labor Union. TOE MASTER PLUMBERS. What Ttioy Propose tv Do at a meeting Til In EvoniUfj. Tho following circular was extensively circulated yosterday: Brooklyn. April 20, 1887.

Brooklyn Master Plumbert' Association, William C. O'Kecfe, Preaident, 437 Fifth avenve M. Fallon, Treasurer. 12 Deiiatb nreaue; fYilliam J. Fitzpatriek, Secretary, 451 Fifth aremte.

Dkak Slit You aro oarnoatly requested tn attend a special mooting of tho Master Plumbers' Association to bo hold at the Municipal Hotel, 353 Fulton street, opposite Montague street, on this (Woduoaday) ovenlng at 8 o'clock. Tho objoct of the mooting is tho adoption of the following resolution passed by tho Uuitod Association of Master Mechanics, of which our association is a ftiember: Resolved, That tho dolegates bo ordered to call a special mooting of Ihoir respective societies to take action upoit a general lockout ol all uulon mon wuo support the Journeymen carpenters now on strike, said lockout to tako effect April 2) unless otherwise ordered by this association. ft will be to your iutorost to bo present at this mooting, as it is of vnal importance to us all, be our interost over so small, and if wo do not sustain tbo toaster carpenters In co operation with the olhor trades represented In the United Association of Mas tor Mochauics, wo will be powerless to resist any unjust demands. which may bo made upon ua lu the future. Cousider this as porsonal.

By order of tho delegates. M. J. Lyons, P. M.

MO'KITT, C. B. Lewis, 0 WM. J. Fitzpatbick, Secretary.

P. a Bring this with you. THE MAN AT T.IB THOUGH. A Proposition Cioiiceruin (lie "Tips" Received from mriverH in Uio Pitrb. Some of tho Park Commissioners think the "tips" rocolvod by the man who attends at the watoring trough in Prospect Park should go Into tho coffers of charitable institutions iiiBtead of into tho pockota of tho attendant in question.

Iu a written opinion sent to the Park Departmont Corporation Counsel Jonks says: If such payments wero made as a tariff thoy could not bo devoted to the proposed objoct, however worthy. But this le a froe watering place and any mimoy so given is simply a gratuity. Vour propo itiou Is to virtually execute a contract for private service; in consideration of theso gratuities. I am of the opinion thts no arrangement should be tnado which will result lu placiug tbo aceut of a private charitable society In a public park to engage In a freo public service with a right to collect these moneys for tbo use of such institutions. If the water 1b to be furnished freo to the horses ot those who with our other citizens support the park, then such atlendauco as Is required should be furnished from the employes ol the city.

Tbo giving of those gratuities should rather be dlscountenanctd than recognized by any formal action. If any disposition is to bo made of this money. It should bo used fir the payment of the public employe required fir this particular service, and for the care mid maintenance of the structure which supplies tho water. DWELLINGS SOLD Under tlie Hammer In the Eastern District Yeslurday Afternoon, A number of private dwellings in the Eastern District wero sold yesterday under the hammer by r. Charles J.

Fox at the auction room of Taylor Fox, 45 Broadway. Tho attendance was large and the bidding spirited. Tho one story and store frame building, 1,025 Gates avenue. IDiSU feet, was Dougut Dy o. u.

sun lor J3.000. No. 116 Powers streot, two two story and base ment frame buildings on one lot went to Charles Alborl tor $1,400. No. 154 South Second streot, threo story basement brick, all Improvements, with parlor carpets and mirrors, to Joljn Cox for $7,000.

No. 47 ilarrliou avenue, threo story basement brick, l(i rooms, all improvomodts, 20x45x80 feet, to Aaron Gamier for $5,500. Ho. 1,144 Greene avenue, corner Evergreen avenue, two story and cellar frame, 8 rooms, lot 10.8x leot, to w. smttn ior jx.you.

Nos. 16H and 171 Penn street, two story and base mom bricks. 10 and 13 rooms, 20x45x100 feet, to David Meyor and Jonn Fluke for $7 475 aud $8,550 respectively; the latter tins an extension. Nos. 23 and 25 Furman avenue, near Broadway, two two story apartmcut houses, 14 rooms each, to John Fitzgeral for $5,740.

SILVER WEDDING. Mr. medietas Celebrates the Tivonty if lb Anniversary of His ITIarrlaffc. Mr. and Mrs.

C. H. Medicus, of 198 Ray mond street, celebrated the twenty fifth anniver sary of their wedding on Wo lno3day evening. The presents were numerous and tho parlors wore handsomely decorated with tropical plants and cut flowers. Amoug those present were Mr.

and Mrs, Isaac Mason, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ashwell, Mr. and Mrs. W.

J. Skelly, Mr. and Mrs. A. Von Qorben, Mr.

and Mrs. V. Donzer, Mr. and Mrs. F.

Miller, Mr. and Mrs. J. Harbors, Mr. and Mrs.

V. Schneider, Mr aud Mrs. J. Fox, Mr. and Mrs.

M. Repp, Mr. and Mrs. C. Lorenz, Mr.

and Mrs. F. w. uecnsiant, Mr. and Mrs.

J. Hegel, Mr. and Mrs. W. Stahl, Mr.

and Mrs. H. Trabold, Mr. and Miss Chute, Mr. c.

Abrosch. Mr. G. Harbors, Mr. H.

J. Harbors, Mr. BoBSOug and MIbb Louisa Fox, Mr. E. J.

Malloy and Miss Iiulsa Medicus, Mr. U. W. Medlous and MIbs Emma Trabold, Mr. J.

Connor and Miss Carrie Trabold, P. O. Hanlon and Miss Minnie Kein ers. Mrs. Relners and Henry uamers, miss McDonald, Mlus Carrie Uarbers, Miss Carrie Schnei der, Mlaa Clara, 8pangenborg.

qUKKKK COUNTY BOA It OF 8UPKBVI80I18. The Board of Supervisors of Queens County organized In Long Island City yesterday for the annual business by oloctlng Martin N. Wood permanent abatrmau. This e. lotnarknble oompll moot to Supervisor Wood, Who Is a Republican, while the Board Is Democratic Robert Seabury was olootod clerk.

A MIBSTBBL ISTKBTAl.MHSHT, A minstrel entertainment will bo given by tho Knight of Temperance of the Church of tho Boformaliou at Bedford Hall tc morron evening. It will be seen that ono day's piny can chango tho position of tho contestants in the race materially. Brooklyi now loads; Cincinnati is socond; tho Athletics have pullod up to third place; St. Louis and Louisville aro tied lor fourth; Baltimore has rotlrod to sixth place about their proper position while Clovelnnd has driven the Mets into the last ditch tho latter being tho ouly team which has not won a game yet. To morrrw, If it If flro, will bo a grort day ot the Polo Grounds, as tbo Philadelphia and New York teams opon tho championship season here.

They play again on Friday, and thon the two teams go to Philadelphia to open the rhlladolphin Club's now ball grounds. The Athletics aud Brooklyn teams were to have played there the same day, but they wisely rosolvod to change tho date and to oome to Brooklyn and play instead; bo the ouly gamo of note in this vicinity on Saturday will bo the Athletics and Brooklyns at Washington Park, when Captain Stovey will replace Klckor Bully Burns. Tho Boston team, with Steminyer In the box, wero whippod by tho Yalo nine at Now Haven by a scoro of 2 to 1, Stagg's pitching pothering the visitors considerably. Cincinnati was dofeated again by St Louis yesterday, by a score of 19 to 6, tho pltchors belug King and Shea. The Clevolands scored thoir first victory yosterday by defeating the Loulsvillos by 6 to tbo pitchers being Morrison and Veach.

Tho tyota led the Athletics yesterday at tho end of the eighth inning by 17 to 16, but lost tbe game in the ninth by 18 to 17. Atkisson and Cushman wore tho pitchers. Nelson ployed at short field, Ester brook being laid off. Poorman led tho Athletic battlug. The New York reserves play the Brooklyn Athletics to day at the latter's grounds on DeKalb avenue.

EIGHTY TOO.VG ATHLETES Exhibiting Thoir Prov. at the V. HI. C. A.

Gymnaaiuni. About 1,500 people managed to squeeze themselves Into spaces reserved for spectators in tho Y. M. C. A.

Gymnasium lost ovoning to witness the closing exhibition of tho soaaon. It was tho biggest Gathering that has yot taken place within the space in question and It taxed the resources of tho Commltteo of Arrangements very considerably. None of the spectators got seats and not all of them woro able to soo what was going ou on the floor, but they stayed on, getting an occoslonal peep at flying figures in white skin tights and applauding with groat energy. KIghty flue looking young athletes took part in tho exercises. They aro all mombers of tho Y.

C. A. Professor James Douglas Andrews drilled tho class und Profossor Sollg played the piano during those movements which required music. Tho programmo began with Indian club swinging, Fronch bar boll exercises and lightning dumb bell drill by all tho members aud thon continued as follows: Parallel Bars First division, Messrs. Donnlly (leader), Lamphoar, Firuski, Waring, Hillman, Somborn, Belger, Pollock, Olsen, Goddard, Ladd, Heliirich, Dounert, Brady, Roberts, Mc.Mullon; socond division.

Messr. Gough (leader), Taylor, Rogers, Schollenborg, Thomson, Osborne, Wochs lor, Ros3, Stray, Horper, Bockwlth, Wechsler, Fraser, Ladd, Fenter, Charnley. Vaulting Horse Third division. Messrs. Hillman (leader), Plumroor, Sturtovnnt, Plummor, Lang, Rossis, Hanning.

Coo, Brttton, Burr, Walthor, Greene, Reed. Joston, Hudswell, Lyon, Phillips, Heydinger, Johnson, Porter, Van Bentheysen, A. M. Tucker. Vaulting Bar Fourth division, Messrs.

Hallock (leader), MacCOrmlek, Peterson, Barnes, tee, Stov eus, Voorhoes, Mynott, Bonslngor, Dodge, Oswald, Parmellee, Flshor.Prudon, CuBhing, Chase, Knowlos, Slee, Stockum, Batrd, Feat Bar Messrs. Donally, Hlllmann (loaders), Lamphaar, Waring, Somboru, Pollock, Olsen, Ladd, lleinrich, Dehnert, Schellenberg. Stray. Harper, Wechsler, Gough, Hudswell, Stockum, Hallock, Traveling Kings Messrs. Donally, Now, Hlllmann, Dehnort Flying Rings Mossrs.

Hlllmann, Ladd, Sohollon berg, Gough, Now, Hallock. Climbing Hopes, Poles, Rope Laddor, Incline and Horizontal Ladders, Rosary and Leg Pole Messrs. Donally (leader), Lamphoar, Waring, Ulllmanu, New, Taylor, Plumber, Gough, Schellenberg, Olson. Running High Jump Messrs. Beckwlth (leador) Lamphear, Pollock, Dehnert, Hallock, Baird, Stackum, Baird, Frassr.

Heavy Dumb Bell Lifting Messrs. Donally (loader), Bockwlth, Olsen, Bolgor, Somborn, Dounert Hitch and Kick Messrs. Fraser (loader), Halrd. Stockum, Baird. Chest, Rowing and Shouldor Machines Messrs.

Donally (leader on chest mnahlne), Lamphear, Firuski, Slee, Waring, Hlllmann, somborn, Belger, Pollock, Olsen, Goddnrd, Ladd (leader on rowing machlno), Helnrloh, Dohnert, Brady, Robert, Taylor, Roger, Schellenberg, Thomson, Osborno, Van Bentheysen, Fraser (loader on shoulder machine), Wechsler, Robs, Stray, Harper, Beckwlth, Wecbslor, Gough, Ladd, Fenter, Plummor, Sturtevant, Plummor, Laug, ltOBBls, Hanning, Brltton, Prudon. A SKNSB OF PLEASURE. The removal of the old firo bell from tin yard in tho rear of the Seventh PrecincSStation House, Manhattan and Greonpolnt aveuuos, awak ous a sonse nf pleasure amoug the residents of that end of the Sovonteonth Ward, who havo long been disturbod by the boll and ovinced a disinclination to get used to it The bell and towor were romovod to make way for the of a wing to tho station house. A LECTUBK OK MODERN 80CIRTT." Mrs. 8.

Sager Wiener will lecture this evening in the Y. M. C. A. lecture room on Modern Society and the Marriage Relation." Mrs.

Wiener Is a Swedish lady, woll known as a lecturer in hor own country. IK AID OF TI1K MUSIC FCKO. An interesting programmo was presented at a concert glvou last night at the Park Congroga lonal Church, coruor of Sovouth Btreet and Sixth aYonue, in aid of the music fund. ALMOST A CEftTtmUIAX. Copeland P.

J. Arion died yesterday at hia residence, 13AThlid place, lu tbe 92nd year of his age. Funeral services will bo held this evening at 8:80 o'clock. The silver manufacturers avow that the lockout Instituted by them Is directed against the Kntgbta ot Labor. ti ii tt.