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New-York tribune., 1885-01-16

months HIS powers as an executive ofcer In nase ase
been curtalled since last fall and he IS no ioneos
able to move against certain violat1rs y, VI
the Building lhws without asa,oS autnsHiJS
from the Commissioners. He has been cons,dereo
by many builders and architects too lniiextpie in
his enforcement of the laws too much lnclineo 10
resent any attempts on the part OF pohtlclans W
Influence" HIM and disinclined to favor cheap
methods of building. His honesty and palnstaking
have not been questioned and his aDlty is conceuSu
even by those who have tried to get him out OF tne
bureau. -"
For three successive years he has tried TO get
building law passed at Albany which would pre- pre-
vent the erection of unsafe houses blii, whcn
he helped to frame last winter was not slgnea uy
Governor Cleveland. 1t was an open secret Inat
the Fire Commissioners dld not agree wI,u
tho Inspector on some provisions OF the Dill.
When an increased appropriation Tor me bureau
of Buildings was made last year the number OF
examiners was increased from eighteen to forty
by uniformed fremen was discontinued ana tne
staff of clerks, cOpyists and messengers IN tne
bureau was increased to twenty-thrce. Areductlon
was made necessary in the bu eau TINS year put,
instead of removing any OF the messengers OF
clerks the Commissioners without consulting MI
Esterbrook discharged eight examiners.
Persons familiar with the work done secretclv at
Fire Headquarters declare that the Commissioners
have been trying to force MIR. Esterbrook to resign
1t is said also that he is Objectionable chiefly be-
cause Of his attitude toward the politicians 90
long he remains the head of the bureau II Is sala
the local statesmen cannot procure lenlent. trea-
ment of their constituents who ocOmein conflict win
the Building law. There is strong desire among
certain friends of the COMMISSIONERS that tue
bureau shall be freed from control which is De-
yond their reach.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
NEW-JERSEY TOWNS.

BEILEvTILr.-The Town Committee yesterday
declined to effect a contract with tho Alueiuct
Board of Newark for supply Of water tor Belle
ville
ORANcE.-The directors of the Orange Natl Onal
Bank have elected Thomas Y. Smith, the
cashier, as president and j. Warren Smith, the tel
Ter, a cashier.
PArERsoN.-Charles Kihsey and his two daugb-
ters living IN the Haedon suburb, were found over
come with coal gas yesterday. Tne daughters were
on the floor unconscious and Mr.. Kinsey was in bed
in like condition. -. The new Broadway Re-
formed Church. Of which the Rev. n. III. Van Ars-
dale il the pastor, was dedicated Yesterday. The
sermon was preached by the Rev. John Mason
Ferris.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
SNOW TURNING. TO RAIN.

Some time before daylight yesterday n snow
storm began, and when, with the first gray s'rug-
Cling light of dawn. the city awoke TO its daily toll,
tine air was Tiled with the falling flakes. There
was every prospect of sleighing and those fond of
that sport already in Imagination, heard the
tlnkle Of the bells, and the crunchng of the snow
beneath the swift gliding runners. But the tenn
ally changed to disagreeabIe rain, that seemed TO
fail sl0v ly through the heavy air. The snow that
had already fallen melted away, and WAS replaced
by snsh and mud. At n.ghtfaIi the rain stopped,
but the air remained damp and the streets muddy
Over :hs rivers and harbor mist hung and the
cloudy sky seemed undecided whether to send down
more rain or Not. IL cold enough for winter or
warm enough Tor suInner. and although there were
many kinds Of weather abroad In the course OF the
day no one seemed 10 be satisfied with them.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
MR.. McCLAvE NOT DISTURBED.

Police Commissioner McClavc's smile was as Sc
rene a. usual yesterday when be entered his Office
at Police Headquarters, although he knew
that the Attorney General had determined
TO give a fighting chance to " claiming to- be-
Commissioner" Mason. Mr.. McClave's Office
is not now the din.y room from which he re-
Gently turned out his old friend with the remark
that their long friendship must be considered at
end. A new and expensive carpet mas been put
down, the walls and ceiling have been painted in
blue and gold and handsome fireplace, with
brass mountings and fancy tiles, has been subs.i-
tuted for the old brick and cast-iron fixture. Mr..
McI lave said that be would give Mr.. Mason hard
e. ht. and that his counsel would carry the case TO
the Court of Appeals if necessary. He appeared
IN he confident of success.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
SHIPPING NEHG
PORT OF NEw.YoRK.
ARRIVED.

EOnT OF NEW.IOhh. JAN. Ia
ARRIVED.
: I'd sfGy q %
aJ .iS ss:s {. sn 2s q &c
last % @ young L % e..
stss@er reeram Dtch, sterendrsgt Rotterdam Dss n
with mdse aud passengers to Funch Edye& Co. ArvedI
to oer ' Phelps Bros Co. xrriys e
Steamer Hehla DAN. Thomson; copenhssen Dse %.
aIn1% fnnch %dye CO. Arrived At at
steamer Acadia ,Br Jameson & Maasa % Dec s Dsna is
GSs %s gs SsS @ s s ss sc "a s
steamer seneca Walker Newport News. with mdse and
sfesner Old Dominion s'eth Richmond City Point and
pimOck.
sUNsET-wind at SANDY Hook. light E; thick fog At
CITY Island light. NEi cloudy.
Arrived Yesterday
steamer Ella tBr, Watson. London 2idays in ballast to
Steamer city O Ale zanar,a Vera crSz % IAN yr,e.srss
ssnres to AeSanSre sons. 40 "'' ''''' -''N ~
Steamer Tallahassee Fisher Savannah days with mdss
Steamer Manhattan stevens Newport News and West
CLEARED
Steamer City OF Berlin sr,. Land Liverpool and Queens
steamer T!eand GER Hepick. Hamburg. Plymouth and
acnez &c-Pim, Forwood Il Co.
Albano Hughes. Port Prince, Aux Caycs,
Jacmel. &c-Pm FOrwood & Co -
Seaner Broonhaugh Brl. Anderson havana and Mexican
Steamer T Morgan @ city. Adams. Gaveston-John Van
sickle.
Steamer Tallahassee Fisher sayannah-Henry Ycnse,r
Steamer Manhattan. Sevene West Point va and Newport
steamer Rcsnoss Couch Richmond City Point and Nor
folk Old Dominion 80 Co.
steamer GIaucus. Berry Boston III Dimock
SAILED
Steamers wie,and HAMBURG; Ctv OF Berlin and Lake
Cnaupan Lverp0ol Assyrian Monarch LoodoD Cfoment,
BrOOnilaugh, Vera Cruz Tallahassee, Sayannahs
Roanoke Richmond; Breakwater Lewes.
THE MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS
FOREIfN PORTS.
rfyrRroot ian l5-Arriyed Everest 3r Douss
lass Savannah Dec 30: Humacoa sDanl Yzagurros
from Orleans 23 Rebecca fBfl. Bar0rd from CAL
weston Dac l9 lberan Br Maxwell from Boston Jan 8;
shil Brl. ROop. from Savannah Doc 20.
Jan i5Sailed sfeaWer Vera Gcr, barres
from Bremen an IL. hence or New-York >,. a.,
BRISTOL Jan 15-Arrivcd steamer Llandah Cify tBfb
Wese, from New-York Dec 29.
from New.OrIeans Dec 90. on her way to HAMBURG -
HANBuRo Jan I2-Arrved. steamer California t0er),
Winckler. from New.York 20.
GENOA. Jan OArrved. steamer CastIeton (Br, Henry
from New.Orieans Dec 7.
steamer westergate tBr), Jemees
from Charleston Dec 20. Tor Scbastapool
HAVANA Jan l5-Arrived. French steamer Bouvst
from Vera Cruz.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16

Wesley Harper. There was also present q large
bers of Company X, 7th Regiment, and Henry
Snydam, ex-Judge Charles A. Peabody, Dr. T; w.
Jackson, Mr.. and Mrs. Rowland RnsselI Al,ster
ner McMiiIen Dr. r. Weisse. II. Maynard, DR.; For
dycs barker Dr. ISyer 81 D Ok
~, and nr G. Hoffman. of Jersey City, The burial
was At Greenwood, where the services were read by
the Rev. Henry Ferguson. While services were be-
TaiIsge Chanel at Hartford under the direction of
Professors Psnchon and Beckwlth. The students OF
the college adopted resolutions In honor oil his
nemOrV.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
PLAYING BURGLAR FOR FUN

Incited by the example of tho boy who played
burglar last week in u neghbOrs house just for
fun,b a Brooklyn servant girl Frances Lckart.
tried the same game OH Wednesday evening in the
house of her employer William j. Ames. a music
teacher OF No. :}l3 Macon-st. While the family
were ut supper she opened a window at tho rear Of
the parlor floor scattered silk dresses and iewelry
ON the floor and then knocke, over q chair to
frighten the household Mr.. Ames rushed up stairs
and concluded from the disorder that thieves had
entered. and had been frightened OH. and had
who was sent TO tho honss, detected the amateur
quality Of the job and acctssi the servant. who,
with tears confessed. She said she had read aJout
the boy who had played burglar.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
NEWARK.

st, Benedicts Priory has been elevated to an abb
hey by Pope Leo XIII.
The counsel for Daniel Dodd Yesterday filed an
appeal from the cVIco-ChancelOrs decision with the
Clerk of ChaDcery.
James Grant aud Edward Devin. the officers
charged with assauting and robblng German,
pleaded guilty of assault and battery.
The boss stone-cutters decided TO accede to the
request of their men for thirty six cents per hour
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
MR.. EsTERBRooK WILL NOT RESIGN.

Under ths surface of apparent peace At FIRE HEAD
quarters there are indications of trouble to come
between the Commissioners and Inspector Ester
brook, The Commissioners say that everything Ii
lovely In the Bureau of Buildings and that they en-
tertain feelings % tho highest regard and
toward the Inspector. Mr.. Esterbrook says That ne
sioners, and he declines to crItciso their methods
OF dealing with his bureau. Facts tend TO confirm
Q recent rumor In the department that the lnspeo.
tors path Of duty Eas net been sraoot feS several
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16

to be held in the spring. to endow for them ono OF
more private rooms in one of the best hospitals.
large number of benevolent ladies will give valu
able as isance Fancy articles toys, dry goods ana
groceries are solicited. also money which may 90
sent to George w. T. Lord, No. 0O1 Broadwsy
treasurer of the fair. Among the many patrons are
Mrs. Jonathan Sturgs. Mrs. A.. Is. Cornell, Mrs
Josiah NJ. Fske Mrs. Austin Corbin, Mrs Egpoert
Guernsey, Mrs. William A. Pond, and Mrs. William
IL
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
ALONG THE SOUND.

BRIDGFPoRT.-GeneIa w. II. Noble who sent
many rare varieties of fall and winter pears grown
on his place 70 Ncw-Orlelns to represent Connecti-
cut, has received word tnat the boxes have been so
roughly handled that only few specimens are
fit to offer. go Charles w. Cox, collector Of city
sewer assessments, charged with embezzement,
was held for trial in bonds of 3 900.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
HOME NEWS.
PROMINENT ARRIVALS.

Fifth Arenne Hotel-William w. Dudley.
Theodore Russell John W. Gambler and Edward Avery
OF Boston .. Windsor Hotei-EX Congressman Jonh o.
N.Nberry Of Detroit Hotel 81 AdreaState Ireas9ef
r. A. Maxwell Of Albany 80. Everett House-President
NJ 3. anderson, OF Rochester University g,etoata
HoteI-L. O. HouRhtOn of Boston .H0qmdn bonse-
Don M Dickinson, OF Detroit. Hotel BrnnngcET
John L. Llaves. OF Boston ST. James Hotet-D W.
Cad yell or Cleveland. ST. Cloud Hotef-Bcn)anin e
Peixotto u. g. Consul ut Lyons.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
FOLLOWING TIE DOCTORS INSTRUCTIONS

Prom The Rurdio Express
"Why. Doodle W hat have you been doing ?
YOnr face. il rs red a beet"
Doctor you told me to Keep my head cool and my feet
warm. didn't You"
ayes"
Hot air rises, dontti
"les."
And cool air descendsl"
"Certauly."
We'll. rye been standing my head In tho corner
there all the forenoon That right, wasn't 1t I"
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
WHAT Is GOING ON TO-DAY.

Republican Enrolment I'm Assembly Districts, evening
Pat n Huntington suit, Supreme Court -.
Marie Garrison refer, before Referee Dwight
Meeting al Stock Exchange Governing Committee
Trunk line meeting, Commissioner FiDks Office. =
Yale Alumni Association University Club Theatre,
q. NJ o..
Broadway Railroad Commission, supreme Court
George Blanck's trial before Judge Benedict.
Reception OF Company G. 9TH Regiment, Armory,
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
CARING FOR SALESWOMEN.

feeling OF sympathy for the saleswOmen o. this
city has long been awakened, aud a more intimate
acquaintance with their needs and circumstances
has led to n special edort their behalf IL s pro
posed to raise funds through Saleswonen's Fair.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
LONG ISLAND.

Scarlet fever and measles prevalent in sovera
Long Island villages. At Port Washington and
Cold Spring tho schools have been closed.
JAMAIcA-Mr and Mrs. w S. T.. Ludlum or
"Wednesday celebrated the Gftieth anniversary o.
their marriage.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
WEsTCHESrLR COUNTY.

NFw- -RoCHELLE.-It was ascertained yesterday
that the house at the head of Burling Lane. occu-
pied X. England and j. II. White, had been entered
by burglars and robbed of silverware worth 500.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
JERSEY CITY.

A safe in tho Office of j. y. Howell. oil dealer at
Grand and Monmouth sts., was broken open
Wednesda night aud robbed Of 500.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16

Sophronia asks if Painting the town red is
synony mous with having :" Q bowling good time" We
think not Il seems TO us that having howlng eona
time would be painting the town yelow.-lBoatsn Cou-
deI.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

MINTArUhs LLANAD
sun rtses 7l3 ijs dOo TlO Moons age. Ia so
HIGu wtrLR TO-DAY.
Iu-saudy HOOK TIA CO.. ISa1t S04 Hell Cato 063
p.H-sandy HOOK TAI Goy ISh.nL Sl9 dell Gate lOto
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
STATEN ISLAND.

The people of the North Shore have petitioned
the authorities to tabl al lamps between New
Bri righton and Port Richmond
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
NETWORK CITY.

Robert j. BUrletro will lecture on " Home" in
Association Hall t0-night at o'clock.
The annual reception of the employees of tho Pro-
duce Exchange will take place in the Columbia
Club House, No. 81 Lexlngton-ave., Oh next Mon
day evening.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16

Genuine Johann Hos Malt extract has g.
Hon neck OF bottle Indorsed "
ali phy scans for general debility Beware OF inationA
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
Announcements
CLUETTs CROWN COLLARS.
Cuffs, and Monarch Shirts
are the best OF all
DoN'r BUY OR USE Ring MEDIcIN

DON'T BUY OR USE Ring MEDICINES
Dr. Bulls Cough syrup Of them RIKER & soS o6es
you MUCH BETTER at the price and ouARAx
rRE Bulls Cough syrup prico Csc bottle holds oxn
OUNCE RKERs Toll ExPEcroRAST, price Soc per botas
holds FOUR OUNCES every far superior to Bulls
IT, after trial you fully satisfedof this fact no VII
return your money. Sold 0nly by
w H. RIKRR q Soy, independent Druggists
oned south OF lldGt
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
REFORM SUGGESTIONS TO TIE MAYOR

Mayor Grace was visited yesterday by the Com
mittes on Legislation Of the Council Of RefOrm,
led by j. Noble Stcaras aud Henry NJ. Beers. Mr.
Stcarnh asked the Mayors cooperation IN an effort
to Sc cure the passage of bills by the Legislature Tor
the better regulation 0t the Dock and the Far De-
pIrtncnts, No that eXtrayagant expenditures could
be prevented. Ihe committee also r., commended
that the Board of Estimate ana Appointment be
rrorgauized 50 that il should consist al only the
MAYOR aud iuur citizens, excluding from II the
Controller, the head of the department Of Taxes
and Assessments aud tho president of the Board of
Aldermen.
lhe Mayor replied that the Board of Estimate
had saved the city many millions OF dollars, and
until he was convinced OF the need of rcOTganl-
zation he could not agree with the committee on
TINS point. He said he l. .d already directed ho
Commissioners Of Accounts tO investigate the al
fairs OF the Park Department Ia ascertain how Its
privileges had on let aud ITS contract awarded.
lie added tuat he favored thc pay.ncnt of all bills
OF departments by the Controller, and was opposed
To having an audI,Or III any Oi them. The commit
tee proposes 10 attend tho next meeting of the
Sinking Fund Commissioners and express the views
OF the Council ia regard to issuing bonds.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
The Pains and Aches

of rheumatism many been curei BY Hoods
sarsapart best authorities that rheumatism orig
mates In morbid the blood Lactic acid, circu
atng with the blood attacks the dbrous ssn particularly
in the Joints Hoods Sarsaparla by Its purifying and vital
ling action on the blood the OF the disease
and tins effects the remarkable cures.
was troubled rheumatic lumbsgo ana seeing that
Hoods sarsaparilla was recommended for that Thought
would Try It. After three bo ties iet like man.
was 80 unable ecp nights but after asns Hoods sar
sapari Ia could sleep well would recoc mend
Ito ds sarsaparilla before all others"
+. r. CASSIDY. Omaha Neb.
suffered what the doctors called muscular rheuua
tism took Hoods sarsaparIla sud entirely cured"
Jv AsPRoUDFooI. letter carrier, Chicago, ILL.,
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Sold BY druggists 81 per bottle six for S. Prepared
only by O. l. HOOD & co, Apothecaries. Lowell, Mass
100 Doses One Dollar.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
RAyNEY MEN COMPARED TO DEMOCRATS.

All knowledge OF Dr. Newmans intention To re-
sign Is still denied by hIs friends in the Madison
Avenua Congregational Church. In regard TO the
Universty at Pao Alto of which TnE IRIDtN NE
published al account yesterday, they say that the
report has for time been current that e. -hov-
eInOr Stanford Of California intended 20 establish
"a university there a memorial Ia his Son, ald
that Dr. Newman would piopably be offered the
presidency. But this they say ~ OlIy projected 80
Tar. Others saw hat since DIR. RanBey and his
party nave possession of the church, DR.. Newman
Will not care To Teturn. :,
1--WE do not want q receiver appointed now"
Deacon Cummings said yesterday, and II one
should be appointed 10y the c0nrt we shall take
measures 10 have HIM dism ssed.b
- he Ranney people" said "A Newman man. ARE
IN he same position as The Democratic party. They
are on their good behavior, aud II they act squaIcy
no bouy will interfere aith them"
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16

We accidentally overheard the following dia-
logue the street yesterday;
Joncs-Snth why dont stop that disgusting nawhnS
and .pitting ..,..,
smfth-How can II You know an martyr TO catarrn
do as did had the disease its worst oru, butI
now.
S-What drfyou do for iti
il used DR. sa5es Catarrh R-meiy 1t cured me, and
will cure
S-I've heard OF IT, and by love I'll try II.
J-Do So You bnd II at ali the drug stores In town.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
TRIAL OF AN INSANE MURDERER.

Daniel Shea, age seventy, with q lOng gray beard
and >hambling gait, was before Judge Gilders eeve
yesterday to answer to an indictment charging
murder in the first degree. He looked about with
an uncertain gaze aud did not seem to understand
what was said. lie lived at No. % Marion-st. and
on the night Of November 20 was heard by the
ried couple named Miler A few minutes later
Mrs. Miller was found leaning against pump in
the yard with blood streaming from knife wound
that the old man was insane One of his delusions
was that his head was full Of pins" lie had
other queer notions A jury. who beard the evil
sent him to the Poughkeepsie Lunatic Asylum.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
FUNERAL or PROFESSOR CHEEsMAN.

The funeral of Professor Louis NJ. Cheesman was
largely attended yesterday at Calvary Church, at
Fourth-ave. and Twenty-frst-st. The officiating
clergymeu were the Rev. Dr. Satterlee, rector Of
the churcn, the Rev. Mr. Nicksrson the Pew. George
Williamson Smith. president of TRINITY College aAd
the Rev. Samuel Hart the Rev. +. s. Luther, tue
Rev. Henry Ferguson of the faculty OF the college.
The pail-bearers were William Russell. HolbrOOk
Curtis, Frank z. Benjamin. John X. Suyd
George Bnd and j. j. Oakley Rhlnelander Among
the representatives of Trinity College present were
w. L. Robb and DIR. II. Z. Bolton of tho facnlty,
and Messrs. Thorne, Miller, McI racken and Glesy.
class Of 88 Mr.. Rogers class Of 'S7 and MIR. Pad
dock, class Of sS. The Delta chapter of the Delta
PHI fraternity were represented by the following:
l. . Dsiaasd HaTysy Lows Nor. Norris fs,,in G. r.
Livingston, Nelson Elgar. William Nanice. De For
rest Manics, Brvcs Gray. ]r. Baohe Whitlock, j. ID.
Livingston, Frank n, Phinney,, Joseph K Foster,
Chalmers Wood, William Verplank, Philip Rhine
lander, Ludlow Ogden. Newbold Leroy. William
Morgan, z. + vsrnSun, john Harper, 4; ,. Sim
ery, Spottsw wsod Schsnck, W. w. Fuller, Rufus
Delshsld, SpEague Ashley, Lawrence Miller and
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
MONTREAL HINTS FOR NEWCOMERS.

The Montreal Citizens Committee on the Carni-
val IA actively represented IN New-lork by EraS-
tus Wiman OF No 3l4 Broadway who, being
Canadian, has always taken great ceal of inter
est IN the affair. lie is IndustrOusly circulating
programmes and guide books, copies OF winch can
be had on Application AS TO rooms Tor visitors
there seems 10 be ample provision A pamphlet
containing q list of tho houses Is IN Mr. W Nimans
hands for distribution. Persons sending for TINS
can communicate directly with the persons named
IN the lists and thus secure quarters. The YER
mont Central and Delaware * Hudson Companies
have made an excursion rate of Sl2 from New
York to Montreal and return.
The Carnival bail. which has been great fca-
turc previous Occasions, will thts year he fai-
cy dress affair." Ii will he held usual in the
Windsor Hote!. There will be no difficulty in get
ting costumes a four five costuIncrs OF New
York and Boston will be in Montreal. telegram
from Montreal received yesterday reads as follows:
Weather very favorable; showing yesterday and
today which made good roads for ing Ice. leo
palace growing rapidly IL will be ready ia limo.
Every thing progressing we'll"
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16
PANIC sKILFULLY AVERTED.

CRACKING or A FLOOR IN HALL-A MAN hhohH
A CHAIR AND SAID THAT WAS THE TROUBLE.
The presence of mind and qnickness OF action OF
William Vail, stage carpenter of the Mt; Morris
Theatre at ThirCave and Onehundred and
thirteths on "Wednesday night M s undGaD"ay s;,,u@ ~
old MontetCro Hall, which is III the rear OF the
theatre stage, and is now usetl a, scenery ROOM
with Edward Valentine ana trederGR iialil,,on' non
ouick and sharp the cracking OF
Held of ice. was heard overhead and a piece
of PLASTER droppcd from the ceiling, 26 feet above.
To the floor Chilling rpon his companions to help
HIM he seized u piece of jOist and win the ASSIST
ance raised 1t to the ceiling. when was bugihg
downward. Ii was too snort tc reach put pieces
OF wood were placed under the lower end and 1t WAS
forced INTO perpendicular position, stopping the
ceiling from falling.
room among them beng many women ahd cnii-
dren who had assembled to witness the installation
of the officers of Myrtle Council of the American
Legion of Honor. The exercises were nearly ended
wh,,n euappipg noise was heard, and those seated
in the centre OF the room suddenly felt the moor
onickly that nearly every one was puzzled for
moment TO account for II. bls inonlcntary pause
was taken advantage OF by Mr. Nlliiahis, VINO was
in the audience. lie aycrtei a panic by bfeakihg
chair and telling the people TO keep quiet rs tllat
was all that had happened. The people we're ic9
quietly to another room on te groHu nr oof 800 baniv a
frightened that they went home as soon rs they
The room il called Harlem Hall. and Is on the
third floor of the west wing of the large building
ot Thiri-ave. and Onc-hundred-and thlrtiethst..
belonging to the Third Avenue Railroad Company:
IL is 80 by so feet in size and is the lodge room OF
the Earlem Masonic Lodge. An examination OF the
floor Yesterday showed that space about 80 by 20
feet in the centre Of the hall bad saggcd. and that
in the centre of his space there was small cone
shaped rise This directly over :he piece OF oist
put up Dy Mr.. Vail. Two of the long glrders WhlSh
cross the hail from side to slde and npon which the
ends of the floor beams rest were cracked In the
middle When the building was put up there was
a row of iron pillars, one under each girder through
the centre of Montcloro Hall. About two years
ago these pillars were removed btcause the occu-
pants of the hall thought they detracted from its
appearance. This was done without the consent ol
the Buildings Bureau. Inspector EsterbrooS. OF
the Buildings Bureau, directed Examiner Michaei
Reed to inspect the building.
New-York tribune., 1885-01-16

HENRY A. DANIELS, VI. d.,
l44 Lex,ngtonave. between !tl AMI SDth ,t,.
Hoars 10 l. 5 20 T. Diseases Of the Nervous system
Geaito. u rinary organs. Impotence and stocility