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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-31
TO MOVE JOSS INTO NEW QUANTITIES.

Tom Lee. the sheriff OF Chinatown, announced on
Wednesday that the new josshouse would be finished III
exactly thirteen days, and then the gods ana all
other sacred and valuable objects in the old Joss
house Will be removed 10 the new 1osshOuse at NO.
IL Mottst The news was spread abroad and glow
of happiness spread Chinatown which found eX-
preston in setting up opium parties and In making
plans for the great day. This good news rescued The
town from the torpid state in which the Christmas cee-
braiOn had left it, and the industrious carpenters at
work in the temple were overTun with visitors.
Three or four Of them shere all wearing Viii! c
blouses, carving decorations out of solid polks
Tbs carving IS beautiful. Twenty carved panks will
form the decorations around the altar, which Is In a
recess in the back part of the room. Joss and all
his tnscl Accomplishments will squat on the altar
and sniff the incense from josssticks which Will be
burned on a CANDY altar in front. Tho recess Is
painted a dark red and the rest Of the room Is to he
touched-up in harmonious and gaudy tones. Chairs
imported from China will hold hOnOred guests. and a
fat mandarin VIII have scat OF honor opposite the
altar.
Tho entire building Wednesday received its last
coat of paint, and when Tom Lee ASKED how much
the temple would cost he said, sagaciousy, that he
answered that question. You fix the news for the
big day p asked of the carpenters. The reporter
replied that hc would and intimated that the pro
ccssOn and transfer of the gods would cause greater
cOIhnOtiOn In Chatham square than ." Par DIVER
picnic. $4,000 has been raised for the temple.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-31

nv a lady who had occasion few days ago 10 go
from Flatbush TO Brooklyn in Franklln-aye car
She was the only passenger until the car had passeu
tho hill along which the Eastern boulevard runs
and says that the conductor, soon after the car
left the park, lifted the cushion OF the seat ana
carefully took out from corner p wellpreseVed
copy of one of the cheap editions OF Robert Eisnere
and devoted himself to reading IL unui the s'ao'es
at warrcn-st had nearly been reached Then he put
the hook away. handling It as If It were cherished
treasure. and taking the utmost pains to SEQ that
the corners OF the cover did not get wrlnEled IN
the process of depositlng It in its restingpace. VI
course he was dIsobeylng the rules OF the company,
but his offence Is discovered HIS passenger on mat
occasion is sure that he ought to be let off lightly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-31
GOWNS FOR DEFECTIVE FIGURES.
Irnrr1 rrhn lInIIaInlnhia Ilnes

A young girl from Colorado, who has been strug-
gliis IL The Guy three years, DeneV-
Ing that She succeed all aust sometime, has
abandoned for the tine being fight with the WOi IN
which she was getting ted, IN favor OF what she
claims "a an original idea Her one success, since
she began paint has been picture which she called
ne Ohlys AM hemum Exhibition" and which showed
two ragged nuwers pucked by the head and held up
by chubby child. Her chrysanthemums were eX-
hibed and somehow attracted tho attention OF a
cousin of General LOgan's widow maiden lady who
is deOrmed. This newly acquired pau on bought
the flowers and cultivated the acquainianre OF me
Gill arts. She has not sold picture since. she
turned her clever fingers devSing pretty gown
for the misshapen form of her friend. IN the TASK
OF hiding detective outlines ana bringing OUT sOou
points she succeeded admirably that inquiries
poured in tho pleased woman to whether She
had been under the hands OF some skilled surgeon
OF had found a wonderful mOdiste. The answers 10
these queries brought instant demand for the al tst
services. Her first friend had kept out Of society for
in her scnstyencSs over twisted shoulders and
STOPPING figure, but began again TO 90 among People
In delight over the improvement and not unwilling
to show her gratitude Under the impetus gained by
artist In fabric She is the mOdise of the defOrned.
She studies The proper g0wning of defective figures
or the screening OF blemishes of any kind Mothers
send stOOp-ShOuldelcd narrOwchescd daughters 10
her and GO themselves II they have scared neck
or bad wrist which they desire 10 throw some
kindly veil. II is her business 10 make tho most OF
people by advising color for difficult compile iOns
wei draplns bad forms. she has raised the
average of happiness for several hunchbacks and Is
really a phiianthrop!st in her way. When the de-
ecs to which she IS asked to advise can be les
sened by diet exercise, in her capacity as beauty
doctor. she sends her patients to a physician or,
more often, TO a gymnasium.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-31
Mrerton, ". Y, Dec. 90, 1883.
sLANDERING WARNER MILLER.
fbe Edtfor Of The Trtb unc.

TO the EditOr Of The Irt6Hnc.
Sir: The last issue Of The Union ssnal' the organ
of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. and
champion OF the Prohibition party, devotes nan
column to a mean attack on Warner Miliers honesty.
sincerity and religion The right and consistency oi
The sgnalp and the Prohibition demagogues to desire
the success Of the Democratic party and It's chict
alIy the saloon, against the Republican party anu
high license, and their legal right however lhinorA
fl may appear 10 unite themselves with these kindred
National evils, may be conceded; but TO sneer at so
good citizen as Warner Miller. whose private life Is
above reproach because forsooth he seeks TO lead
spotless life within the fold OF the Methodist Church
will surely react upon these enemies of good and
wholesome government When we look at the untir
ing manly, heroic canvass By the Republican candl
date for Governor Of NewYork STATE IN his efforts to
put politics a higher plane and rescue her citizens
from the untold miseries entailed by strong drink
none but enemy Of common dfcency could cast
slur uuon this noble Christian statesman The fact
that Warner Miller took the ProhlbionlSs' boosted
balance of power5 OF their hands aud laid I'm the
lap of General Harrison may be very eXasperang TO
The enemy but mono the less acceptable and valnable
10 humanity. J' IL LANSLEf'
Elizabeth, n. j.. Dec 90, 1883.
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Plans FOR Mr.. cAzAUBAN'S BENEFIT.

The piogIammc is about completed for the testimo-
nisl benefit TO Mr. Cazauran, which takes place on
Thursday afternoon Palmer's Theatre. IL VIII IN
Guide Mrs Potter and Mr.. Belew in the Balcony Scene
from Romeo and Juliet" Ono Touch Of Nature" by
members of 4 NJ Pamers Company including j. H.
stOddart LOUIS Massen. Walden Ramsey. IL. = MIL
ward and Miss Maud HARRISON hate ClaNton, charles
Stevenson and their company VIII play The fourth act
of the Two Orphans" with +. +. Mackay as Pierre,
a mart which he played frequently al the Union square
rfeatrc Isabel UrQUhart, and Bertha Ncci, OF inc
Casino Company. viii each sing song Lester ana
Alien viii give their sketch entitled " shipwrocked
sailors Harry Edwards win furnish recitation,
and Marshall Z. wilder one of his characteristic mon
ologucs II aulcin Kitty Berger viii play the either
Eva French Helen Mar and Jennie Mel Potter VIII
give Rotations. Joseph Polk will also appear frcd
Leslie has also volume red % sing kiialoe" sew
eral well known people have offered 10 sell flowers
in the lobby OF the theatre. These include Mrs Louisa
Tldridgc, Helen Bancroft, Grace Henderson, sylvia
BARRYMORE Herbert Kelley. Henry Miller, Arthur
Forrest ard Edward Hell will act as usheS. The
sale is already largo and big benefit IS assured.
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Post once Notice.

Should be read daily BY interested, changes may
Letter. foyien countries need not be ssseay sa
dressed for by any " ans and sA es
ec documents Lester. nSs sgss.y addressed being
Tofsgn malls d. week s ending ling, Js.psT will
ei0 SoSSpARAt 10 a. m for Central America and South
raehc ports per steamship CITY q l para via As Ey
fara for Hayti Curacao ysne1 p,,n:
a. ~ for Belize and Guatemala, per steamship City
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rected per khJhiand a, . a. m for jamaica Der
steamship AthOs Oeers for Sayanila etc, be d.
Iected per Athos"l; AZ D. m for Campeehe Chapas.
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etters for other Mexican States must be directed per
CITY OF AeAandria"l at D H. for Truxlo per steam
ship Oter. from New Orleans
SUNDAY-At y. m. for Costa Rica, via Limon. per
steamship Foxhal. from New. orleans
Mail, for China and Japan per steamship Belgc.
from San Francsco). close here December 80 D. IN
Mails for Australia New-Zealand Hawaiian. Fiji and
samoan Islands steamship Zeaandia from Fran
CISCO, close here January g (or arrival at
New YORK Of steamship Bothnia with British nails for
Australia Mails for the Hawaiian Islands steamship
Australia iom San bfanciscol close here January s2S
at > Malls Tor the Society Islands per ship City
OF rapeiu (ffOm Fsnclsco) close here January
az p m Malls for Cuba, by rail TO Tampa l1a. and
thence ny steamer, Key West Fla close at this
Office daily al 30 p
The schedule Of closing OF ransIncine mails Is NJ.
ranged on the presumption OF their uninterrupted overland
transit 10 san Francisco. Mails East arriving
on time at san Francisco on the day OF sailing steam
closes at D 80 y. m previous day.
fost ONCE. New.York. N. Y. Dec. %. 1854
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-31
CHESTS IN NUMBERS AT TUXEDO PARK.

Tuxedo Park. Dec. so Especial. -IAixedo proves a
mecca 10 which hosts OF people have resored in view
of the festivities arranged for the New Year and to
gam respite from the duties OF fashionable life
in town. The weather continues so delightful that tho
clubhouse is almost deserted at the luncheon
dinner hours. The day has been spent I'm church
going. skating and driving There is skating on both
lakes, and number have attempted iceboatng with
success. There determination on the part
of all to give the New Year rousing welcome, and
dancing will be kept up TO late hour tomorrow
night Mayor Hewitt is here with his family. Al
though his country place at Rngwood is near by, IL
has not been opened for the holidays since the com
pleton OF the Tuxedo Clubhouse, which affords him
every opportunity for entertaining his guests and
family without any anxiety. The pigeon shoot Of
yesterday of the best the clubs record.
number of crack shots entered for all the prizes.
Three handsome cups were by Walter Breeze
Smith. The winner shot fifty out of fifty-fve birds.
Among the people at the clubhouse are Victor Sore
han. Mr.. and Mrs. T.. II. Hartman, Mr.. and Mrs
Clarence Andrews, Mrs. Edgar Saltus, ]. Ridgeway
Moore, John c. Hecbscher, Alfred Denarro, L. a.
SCHNEIDER Mr.. and Mrs W. W. Cryder, Mr. and Mrs.
John Mott, Mr.. and MIS- Il. l.. Clarhson, Delaney
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Davis. Miss Endicott, iruNtOn
Houston. george Morrison. jr, Charles King Morrison
Clarence Cary Mr. and Mrs. James B. lord, Mrs.
Frank White, Wendell Goodwin, Dc Lancey Nlcoll, MI
and MIS-. T. Il. Durham, J. F. Kfngsford F. Y. senga,
Lieutenant F. S Garter, u s ~; H. C. Tevis OF S AN
Navarro. Mr. and Mis-. Cooper Hewitt, Miss Perkins
Mr.. and Mrs G.. E. scott. the Misses scott IL De
W. X. Il. Emerson, Robert Potter, Stanley Mortimer,
Robert Marquis. Philip VI. Lidig. Mr.. and Mrs; Ely
Goddard T. Il. Baldwin. Charles A. Mum, Edward
Hewitt Mr. and Mrs. 5. d. Ripley, James Kernochan,
fr and Frank Foster.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-31
AGAINST QUAKER BRIDGE DAM

To The 7 q q or OF I TIC ITFU "Ht'
Sir: I am much pleased in reading your editorial
on the Quaker Bridge Dam project published III
This mornings ISSUE AS a member Of a committee
OF the Union League Club appointed to consider this
subject became wcl satisfied that the wiscs course
for the city 10 pursue to build series OF smaller
reservoirs The whole trouble with the Department On
my Judgment now is, that the original scheme as
proposed by the engineers contemplated the building
nf This dam and 10 recede would not only De 10
confess defeat but force the acknowledgment that
the present AQueduct would require extensive alteI-
lion from the original plan 10 adapt Its use to series
~ smaller reservoirs This is the rub and Il Is
question which should be seriously considered, let the
fault If any, fall where II viii. N
New-York, Dec. 8, 1888.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-31
MR. LODGE FRIENDLY TO Mr.. REED.

When Mr.. Lodge shown the paragraph tonight
Zone I'm The Star" saying he had been selected as
candidate for Speaker, 10 antagOnZe Mr.. Reed, be
aughed and remarked that while be appreciated the
compliment Of such mention, either by newspapers
ar among his follow members still he did not think
was statement which required either comment or
(sniaI lie strongly and unqualifedly for Mr.;
Reed as he supposed every other New England
member was and should support Mr. Reed heartily TIL
the end which he believed would be Reeds election.
coIoneI Baync (whO had been similarly spoken Of
also said he was not candidate, and would not be
a candidate under any circumstances. He thought
Tho pcnnsVvania delegation would act substantially
as a unit Mr.. Farqubar tof BUFFALO, also said he
s~o,,Id under no consideration be a candidate and
sddc, thai he was inclined to favor Mi Reed. He
thought the suggestion in THE star was hank
onovement on the part of Of the Western candi
dates 10 divert strength from the Maine leader lie
avs the New-York delegation in the List Congress
win doubtless hold caucus and act as unit on this
and other matteTA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-31
OBERLY WANTS TO GET BACK.
chat In The Chicago News.

From all have heard the Hon. John III. Oberly IS
not happy lie was very well sat SIZED witf his posi-
ton as Civ Service Commss oner. for the duties her'
were 10 his taste. but after Congress enlarged the
authority and increased the functions Of the Superin
tenden of Indian Schools position he filed during
the first year Of Clevcland's administration, he
anxious 10 return TO that Office and carry out some
theor &c he has with regard to Indian education But
the President appointed him 10 the COmmissOnersbp
OF Indian Affairs, place be did not want. the duties
OF VII CHI disasteul 10 him, and be has been very
uncOmfOrtaby ever snce. Secretary Villas who IS his
Obcrly has discovered that he Is than a
clerk He says nothing, but his disappointment shows
Itself In his face II is said that the Pres dent
Intends to put Oberly back the Civil Service Com
MISSION and think he will be very glad TO 20 there
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-31

Although the day after Christmas was ST. stephen
Day, the celebration Of the festival in the Roman
Catholic Church of that name, of which the Rev DR..
Edward McGlynn was the former pastor, deferred
until yesterday. The solemn high mass was offered up
II O'Clock by the rector the Rev Charles H. Cotton
assisted by three other priests and large number OF
altar boys. There unusually large congrega'
ton, many having TO be content with standing room
The sermon was preached by the Rev James a.
Doonan, s. J. The grand mass by Francis g. Dossett,
given for the first time during the service on Chrst
mas Day was repeated with full orchestra under the
direction of Francis Van De- StucBen special col
lection was iahen up at all the masses for the lquida
ton OF the church debt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-31
CHILD PLAYERS At PLAY.
THEIR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE AND ENTER
TAINMENT AT CLARENDON HALL

TAINMENT AT CLARENDON HALL.
Many hundred happy faces were TO be seen IN
Clarendon Hall last night, when Mrs Tony PASTOR
Aunt Louisa Eldridge and a committee OF ladies
gave the annual Santa Claus Festival TO the juvenile
tolers Of the stage. The large room In which tho
entertainment given proved wholly inadequate
accommodate the professional people of all grades
and ages that focked TO the popular holiday cele-
bration, ard some discomfort was the result The
ladies mustered in great force, and indeed may De
said TO have formed the audience In one corner OF
the hall huge Christmas tree reached its lofty
head the ceiling and every one Of its branches
hung dainty gift destined TO gladden. one or other
Of the hearts beating in expectancy.
The proceedings Of the evening opened with a
miscellaneous entertainment given by va
rious more or less wellknown professional
children including Tommy Russell. little Petite Dunn,
whose graceful dance was much applauded IDA
Bell Travis, Dot Clarendon, Ema Brown and lima
Pratt all of whom in for welldeseryed applause
Act III Of midsummer Nights Dream formed the
leading feature of the programme the children engaged
in tho representation including Charles \. Mackay,
f. j. Hecker, Dottie Draubrdge Annie Boylan, lille
Iecklcr, Fannie Case and little Edith WidmeE After
The entertainment came supper for the little ones who
had contributed 10 the amusement Of the VISITORS ana
who Justly had their pick of the good things on the
Christmas tree. .
customary pleasant ripple Of excitement amongst the
youngsters. Aunt Louisa Eldndge presided over
h ceremony ,nS a d0 ,son frnned az All ts goas the
children went TO their homes with hearts light
by the influence of kindly deeds. Later a ban was
given in the upper hall, at which were present many
prominent members OF the dramatic profession
Among the crowd of actors and actresses who were
present and whose purses contributed moderately TO
the expenses of tho celebration were Miss Gusse De
Forrest, Miss Kate Clifford, Mr.. and Mrs Gus
Heckler, Miss Clara Fisher, Mrs. sol smith, Miss
Katherine Kiddcr, Miss Helen Bancroft. Mr. and Mrs
King. Mr.. and Mrs. Butler, Miss George Cayven,
Pitou Fernandez. In addition to these nearly every
manager and theatrical company now I'm New-Yorh
has given substantial support 10 the good work
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-31
THEY pRORARLY DON'T KNOW.

To the razor Of The Tribune.
Sir: I enclose herewith clipping from >" Inc
Scottish People, a journal Of wide circulation IN
Scotland If IS simply immense, and how more mis-
information could be given in the same space passes
comprehension. DO the British papers know any
thing Of American affairs. or do they purposeiy
misstate D
President Grover Cevclands nout to Great Britain
In the Sackyle business has, after ALL borne nm
little frllit for he has been disastrOusly cha|cu
mpv by General Harrison, the Republican, who VIII
Guide the desiines OF the United states Tor the heAI
three wears This looks like protection and the
freezing out" of Canada by prohibiory import rates
and II viii require all the prcsccnce of our statesmen
to 1Iarl The interests OF the Dominion and prevent
its ultimate absorption into the republic the very
filing the Yankees desire 10 bring about by fslr
"'""' " r. II. HISERODT.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-31
THEY WANT TO BE POLICEMEN

WHAT MEN HAVE TO GO THROUGH BEFORE THEY
ARE PUT INTO CITY UNIFORMS.
Ninety stawart yonng who want to be police
mem presented themselves on Wednesday before the
Civl service Mul lcpai Board In Cooper Union TO take
the physical examination which all candidates for the
force must undergo. They were divided into three
squads and the first division was examined on Wednes
day tho second being assigned for examination
Thursday and the third Friday. The first thirty
men thought that they were lucky until they went
into the little gymnasium which adIolns the room of
Lee Phillips, secretary OF the Board. Inspector
Byrnes. Chief Bonner. of the Fire Department. Pro-
fessor r. T. Greener, DR.. A. A. Brown, an assistant
OF Dr. Dudley A. Sargent of Harvard University, and
Mr. Phillips were all there surrounded by instruments
that looked like business. The names of the candi-
dates were entered in Notwithstanding book OF
statistics and then the men were in turn stripped.
First every man measured to get his height,
size Of neck width of shoulders, girh OF chest, CIR
cumference OF thighs, calves toes, bceps and fore
arms Next the candidates had TO put up big dumb
bell until they tired then grab dynamometer
and squeeze It to show their grip. mattress was
stretched out and the men had TO lie down and put
up a twenty-five pound dumbbell to see how long
they could do It, Then they had to jump to show
their agility, and next pull themselves up to their
chin to show that they were not tired and then
" see how much you-can-blow machine was brought
out, and the putting, sweating candidates blew for
All they we're worth.
Dr. Brown applied stethoscope TO test the hearts
OF the painting men, and finally they were told that
II they wanted TO be policemen they would have TO
pass a mental examination. IL they succeeded In
passing both examinations they would be put on the
eligible list whore others are waiting for vacancies,
erclses the would-be policemen departed wondering
after all whether their d" lots would be happy ones'