New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-19

Irish American AndFree-Irade League Ooopor onon'
Prince Clce Club reception Adelph Hail. p m
Public debate on How Can We Find Steady En-
ploymentr Cooper Union, D. m
NETWORK CITY
The Tribune yesterday received So rs for b. g.
W. c. contributed by the comrades OF the ho~au
H. Wade Post Grand Army of the Republic.
The Municipal Civil Service Board conducted an
examination yesterday for attendants at the wards
leland Insane ASYLUM There were twenty-five can
didates They were appointed on probation during
september and October, and as they have generaiiy
discharged their duties efficiently 1t Is believed that
most II not all of the candidates Will he appointed
permanently To-day there will be an examination
for matrons at the various institutions under inc
charge of the Commission Of Charities and CORRECTION.
Women have an advocate in Mrs. Lille Devoreux
Flake who is to begin course of lectures on Sunday
evening at Mott Hall, at Madisonave. and Twenty
eighthst touching topics that interest the strong
minded Of the SEX Her first lecture VIII De on Inc
Pilgrim Mothers
Tho second day OF the law book auction at Bangs
& Co.'S No 40 Broadway, was satisfactory. Inc
English comInon-law reports, lis volumes, sold Tor
$50 and the English law reports, 1ss volumes, for
$40 The sales OF the afternoon amounted to 81 700
The annual Christmas book Of Hackett, Carhart q
ca the well-known clothing firm at No. 422 Broad
way has appeared 1t is tastefully gotten up and
contains the story of Mr.. Santa Claus and the Two
Little Fairies"
This will be week Of pleasure for the young folks
who visit the Eden Musee beginning to-day bach
child will DC presented with handsome CHRIS mas
rift by real santa Claus. Besides the whole word
in wax and the extensive at gallery nled win
choice paintings the attrac of the Musee Include
daily afternoon and evening concerts by Erdelyi Nacz
and his Hungarian orchestra.
Two transfers of real estate were recorded yeser-
day from William NOR TO Emily H. Moir Inc hrst
was at Fifth ave. and Thirtethst the northwest
corner and the second at Fifth ave. and Thirty nrst-
ST. northeast corner The valuation of the two was
1895 600 This is a part OF the old Mary j. Morgan
estate
Justice Lawrence, of the Supreme Court has signed
the findings drawn up accordance with his recent
decision constituting the will OF Samuel J. Illden I'D
favor Of the Tden Trust, establishing free library
and reading-roo in this city with fund OF S4OOo,-
900.
Several resolutions vetoed by the Mayor were
passed over his head by the Aldermen yesterday
ono had been introduced by President Forster, pro-
vdlnc for lighting Dash Lane with from Rverdale-
ave TO Broadway Another required the Baltimore
and Ohio Company 10 remove the sheds on Pier NO
o. East River. The veto was based upon the fact
that there is pending before the Court of Appeals
case in which the question Of removal Is involved.
The presentation of the American flags to Gram
mar school No 81 by Charles A. Hess will take place
ST. near Ninthave.
The Ladies' Art Association will give reception
tonight to vassin verestchagn, the Russian artist
a, tie studios No. % East Fourteenth-st
Commander George L. Dyer Chief of the Hydro
graphic Bureau United States Navy visited the Mar
ime Exchange and the branch Office of the depart
ment there yesterday.
Texan pccan nuts have arrived in liberal quantities
for this market during the last week New England
of tho fret doll
walnuts commonly called Madeira, unusually
plentiful this season, and can be sold cheapy The
crop OF prime hickory shcllbarks is small this year
There is no Democrat in this city who will have
a bigger laugh on Grover Cleveland than ex-senator
Thomas f. Grady when he drops the "ex.' as he
will
In answer to the question, "Is the County Democ-
racy dead? Dennis A. spellssey, the leader in the
XVIII Assembly District says; Faith no; had to
pay 800 dues last night
There is as much superstition among ourbstone
gamblers in Wall Street as the wds of Connemara-
James A. O'Gorman, president of the Municipal
Council OF the Irish National League says that the
recent concert in aid of the Parnell Defence Fund
Melted 500
Nathaniel Mckay has presented the handsome
green silk flag which he brought from Ireland to the
Central Irish Organization in this city
AS the Fourth-ave drawbridge over the Harlem
Connolly was struck by wheel and instantly killed.
Ills home No G33 East One hundred and for
fethst.
An interesting lecture on The History Of the Great
Basin West OF the Rocky Mountains was delivered
before the American Geographical Society by Pro
fessor William II. Brewer, OF Yale University, yes
terday evening. It illustrated by stereOpdcon
views.
william Sullivan and Charles Armstrong pleaded
chs burgIa In lreax king
into No 237 East One hundred and ninthst- De
cember O. They carried bureau and other articles
down flights OF stairs and were detected. Judge
MARITIME sentenced each OF the defendants 10 ten years
in the State Prison.
special committee of Tammanys contingent Of
the Harlem Democratic Club met last night to con-
slider the constitution which is to be reported to the
club Thursday night
George wilson, old and respected resident Of the
Fourth Ward, who prominent in politics for many
years and was a member of the General Committee
Of the County Democracy, died at his home. No. SO
Ollver-st, on Monday night. from pneumonia.
In consequence OF business troubles, Morris Jacobs,
tailor forty-seven years DID, doing business at No.
ia FultOn-st, and living az No 119 East One-hun-
dred and lenthst., shot himself in the head at his
home yesterday morning and died Immediately
The Tammany Hall Committee on Organization met
last night and selected December 90 the date
holding primaries and also received lists OF polling
places and inspectors OF election which will be sub
United 10 the General Committee at its meeting
Friday night General John Cochrsne occupied the
chair, with Thomas L. Groy secretary.
ALL SORTS OF HOUSE FURNISHINGS
~ the ellknown establishment Of jordan &
Morisry, Nos 2O7 to o13 Park Row. seekers after
goods to make home cheerful and comfortable can be
supplied Here can be purchased all manner of house
I'M hing ureffv nd MIA