New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-06
NETWORK CITY.

The WOmanS Nauonal lnuustlla League OI hhOieo'
which, under the leadership Of Mrs. Charlotte Smith,
did some effective work behalf Of Harrison and
Norton will give concert at Chickerng Hall on The
evening Of December IS, instant for the purpose on
raising money toward the expense Of the parade Of the
league at Washington on Inauguration Day
The trustees Of the Leake and Watts Orphan Asy-
hum have purchased from Arnold Lustig tract OF
about Of land the Hudson River,
adjoining the property Of the Sisters Of St. Vincent
do Paul. Yonkers The consideration expressed in the
deed was $4,000
George Cora, the well-kown outhelder, yesterday
signed a contract to play with the New-York baseball
club next season
The Eden Musee will be closed to tho public this
evening to admit Of private reception and hrst-View
of E. Renoufs gigantic painting, "The Brooklyn
Bridge" The art gallery, which contains choice
collection Of paintings from this years Paris Salon. as
well as the best works of prominent American artists.
will be open to the public tomorrow.
The new Empire State Bank Beecker-st and Broad
way was opened yesterday for business. The deposits
for the first day Will reach nearly S25ooo0. Tho
handsome appointments Of tho bank were much adj
nired.
The new St. Joseph's Hospital for Incurables, on
One-hundred and forty-thrd and Onehundred- and
forty fourth and ST. Ann'savc. will be opened on
Wednesday, December H. Archbishop Cor1gan will
oicate at the services assisted by number Of tho
| clergy Tho hospital will accommodate over
| 200 patients and will be under the charge OF the
| Sisters Of Charity.
Jesuit priest, is conducting successful mission in
old st. Patncks Cathedral, Mott-st.
A. j. Rockingham, a guest of tho Fifth Avenue
HOTEL while riding mettesome steed along the bride
path in Central Park yesterday lost control Of his
horse which dashed wildly along the road frightening
everybody near II. Mounted Officer Hovey pursued
and overlook the runaway and succeeded in stopping
his mad fight before any damage was done TO horse
or rider.
Pilgrim Congregational Church is to have 4 new
organ 1t is nearly completed at the factory and will
be in its place in the church early in January.
Mr. Oswald Ottendorfer, Of "The New-York Stats
Zeitung" accompanied by his manscrvant sailed for
Europe yesterday morning, by the North German
Lloyd steamer Aller. Mr. Ottendorfer has not been
| In good health for some time and will spend tho
greater part Of the winter in Mcrau Tyrol, whose
mild climate proved beneficial to him last winter.
| William sheror cashier Of the SubTreasury, has
resigned his position to become the assistant manager
Of the New-York Clearing House Association He was
born in Kentucky in 1897 and TO this city when
only thirteen years old. He was formerly clerk in
the Metropolitan Bank, but in April, 1863, was ap
pointed to position in the sub-Treas,ry whore he
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sistant Treasurer.
Contrary to expectations, tho coffee market settled
down TO its normal condition yesterday. The marked
advance of Monday and Tuesday followed yes
erday by shady market at decline Of about thirty
points.
Clarence A. Seward was sworn in BY tho Mayor as
Q Commissioner Of Education yesterday.
George Mertz, Of Portchester. awarded by the
Special Quarantine Board yesterday the contract for
building boiler-house Hoffman Island, at
| S24, 900.
Alderman Holland yesterday united IN marriage at
the City Hail. Detectve-Sergeant John A. Perazzo,
of Inspector Byrnes's staff, to Falciana Marre
OF No. 142 Sullivan-st. The bride is an Italian girl
Of twenty, and was handsomely attired In a sealskn
sacque and diamonds. The wedding breakfast was
at the homo Of the brides mother Sullivan
ST.
The slender golden crescent of the young rode
In the southwestern sky last night in conjunction with
the planet Venus; and tho silver star close by the
rim of yellow light both clearcut like Jewels their
dark-blue background, formed one Of the most beau
tiful sights that the changing heavens can present
Tonight Venus will be in conjunction with Mars but
his fainter radiance will mako the spectacle less