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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-22
pEWs IN THE BROOKLYN TABERNACLE.
THE ANNUAL RENTAL LAST NIeHT-THE

THE ANNUAL RENTAL LAST NIGHT-THE
CROWDS THAT ATTEND THE SERVICES.
The annual rental of the pews Of the Rev. DR..
T. Dewitt Talmage's church in Brooklyn took place
I'm the church last evening There was large at
tendance, and after the organ overture Dr. Taimaee
made a short address. in which he said :" We want
as a church 10 provide this year for the edhcahon
and convenience of 5000 people twice on Sabbath
DAVIS We have COS pcws, I'm size holding from four
10 twelve persons each. We are more crowded than
ever before and more multitudes go away from our
doors unable to gain admission and | think we
Will not far from now build another great gallery.
The destiny Of tho Brooklyn Tabernacle is in your
hands We have both plans In this church, pew
rentals and free pews We map out only part Of
the house for rental but that part pays for all the
rests
The first six sales showed decrease of 5000 over
the same number last year. Edward e. Ford was
tba auctioneer and John wood made tho first bid Of
5000 as premium for the first choice This was
quickly run I'D to $500, and secured by DR..
II. p. Tucker, who selected the same pew that
no held last year. for which he paid premium OF
$780, The second choice was obtained by s. b. Duryea
for s4eo. for which 1915 was paid last year. The
third went to John Wood for 1850 The sale of
lat year neted S6 241 and the total of last nights
premiums was s6,394
A report was published yesterday afternoon In
which It was said that Dr. Talmages views on the
subject Of FREQ psws had undergone complete change
since he first established himself in Brooklyn.
Tribune reporter called on him yesterday afternoon
to learn exactly what his position was: Dr. Talmage
said: q No ono can justly complain that he cannot
worship in the Tabernace because II costs too much
We seat altogether. including the accommodations
not rent pews arc Just as welcome and just much
at liberty 10 worship with us as those who do"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-22
TES7If'YIYG 1BoUT QUEER WORK.
CHARGES MADE BEFORE THE AouEDUcT COM
MIssIoNERs-THE STORIES or
THE INSPECToRs.

Tho AQueduct Commissioners listened TO tho testi-
mony of discharged inspectors yesterday In relation
to charges made against Engineers GOwen, Craven
and Carson. william Fitzgerald who was an In
spector last year. testified that he first sent to
shaft 5, where his predecessor had been shot at and
frightened away from the work by Brown, Howard
a. Co.'s foreman. Engineer Gowen got the inspector
to withdraw the warrant he had sworn out for the
foremans arrest, promising 10 have the case brought
before the Commissioners. When the inspector had
compiled with Governs request tho latter discharged
him lie became too inquistive and was soon trans
ferred 10 shaft O, where Brown, Howard Co. had a
foreman named Baxondale, who had been in the
country only few months. The brick work here
was built only SIX inches and eight inches thick al
though tho specifications called for twelve inches.
Fitzgerald reported the case and promptly trans
ferrod to shaft o. Here the work was exceedingly
bad Fifty per cent Of the brick had been con-
demned and screenings Of sand were used In the
mortar and rubbish and horse manure gathered up
in the tunnel was used for filing In. He reported
the facts 10 Mr. Gowen, who ordered two holes cut
in for Inspection. Tho witness cut ono hole about
eighteen inches square, and was cutting the other
when the contractors foreman came and threatened
that ~ any more holes were cut he would cut their
hands off,
Half a dozen other ex-nspeotors gave similar
t.st,mony. The accused engineers were placed upon
tic stand and answered the charges made against
them Individually Tho cross-exaninatlon .hIouEh-
ont wa conducted by Commissioners scott ana howe
srbelr questions indicated that the testimony OF me
ex.nspecors made l,fle impression nPon ner s s
Commissioners, when tbs stenographers notes VIII
be read and decision rendered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-22
FROM CIGAR AND TOBACCO FACTORY EMpLoI
THE crrY,s ooyrRAcr WITH SING SING.

Controller Myers yesterday referred contract
made November Do 1888. by General Newton. then
Commissioner Of Public Works. with John p. Trues-
dell S. NJ. Sherwood Isaac b. Noxon. Franklin Bran
deth and Isaac secor, Wafer Commissioners Of the
village Of Sing Sing, by which the City Of NewYork
agrees to supply Sing Sing with water to Corporation
Counsel Beekman for his opinion The contract binds
tho city to supply the village with not moro than
100000 gallons of water daily, at cents per 100
cubic feet as the Quaker Bridge Dam is com
pleted. The supply IS to be continual except
when the reservoir requires to DO repaired MT
Beekman said that the contract authorized by an
act Of the LEGISLATURE, and that II II in proper
form there was nothing else TO do but TO approve IT,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-22
THE ooRoyEr's QUICK TIME.

The yacht Coronet. on It's way around tho world
with r. T. Bush and family. Of Brooklyn; Mr.. and
MIS-. W. p. Denslow. Of Poughkeepsle and others on
board. made remarkable time IN sailing from Singapore
Ia Ccylon on Monday. December II. II ran 209
miles; on Tuesday the 18th. 263 miles: and In the
first twenty-five hours Of Wednesday. the 10TH It had
rsde 243 miles. passing the steamer Astronomer
going directly In tho same course. This brought IL
10 Ceylon. The party had left Yokohama on tho
enng OF November &. where they had learned that
New York had given $4,000 majority for Harrison
that no was elected, the American people being
unable TO learn the advantages OF FREQ trade The
party expects 10 reach New-Y0rk In ApriL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-22
pRrsENrrNa MEpA1s ANp nApGEs.

The 22d Regiment Armory. at Fourteenth-st nd
sixth.ave was the last night Of pleasant social
Gathering IL the occasion OF the annual review,
dress parade and presentation Of narksmens badges and
iong.sorvice medals The parade was reviewed by
Charles T. Robins, general inspector
Of rife practice Of the State Of NewYork The presen-
at,on was Informal Lcng-servce medals awarded
TO an members Of tho regiment having completed ten
more years service in IT, promenade concert By p.
s. Gilmore's full band followed Dancing began at 10
o'clock and lasted urt after midnight Major William
" King Quaricrmaster Thomas l.. Miller and Lieuten-
William J. Hussey were the Committee OF Arrange
menfs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-22
A HOUSE NOT AOoEpTEp AS Ban.

Mrs Annie Louise Puysier, who was arrested on Sun.
day her home No. AZ Peryst appeared at Jefferson
Market Police Court yesterday answer charge OF
theft preferred by Miss Jennie Wade OF No 119 East
One hundred but IN the absence OF
the complainant the case was postponed until to-day Mrs
Mary De verd the mother Of Mrs. Puysor, had bailed
her daughter Of the station house, giving house In
williamsburg security but Justice Patterson refused TO
accept property outside OF New York County and Mrs.
Puyser was locked up She Indignant at her arrest
and said that she had taken complainant 10 her own
house out Of charity having found her In the street In
somewhat dsheyeled condition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-22
Mr.. LOVFJOY, or THE PIFTH AVENUE HOTEL, Ill

MB LUFFJUf, VF THE FIFTH a VEN H HUIHIl, III
For several days past Head Porter Albert Loveoy OF
the Fifth Avenue Hotel, has been missing from his post
and the fact has been tho Of much comment He Is
proaby Of tho bcstknown his line OF business
in the world Ho Is conspicuous figure in the corridors
Of hotel IL was reported In Of the newspapers
Yesterday that he dangerously Ill., but this is not tho
ease He is suffering from cold which prevents
ain from leaving HIS Tie win resume his duties 10
fsw days. II was said last night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-22
pprr rEoruREs FOE WORKING PEOPLE

The third evenings series in the course OF popular
free lectures for working people was given last evening
in the following grammar schools Of the city; AZ No.
49, In East onehundrcd- and feminist, DR.. Allen ON
illuminating Gasn at No 4o, in Ailen-st. Professor
Edward II. Boyer electricity, its Theory Sparks
and Shocks at No. 81 in East Fortysecond-st, Pro
lessor Mott on ''The Chemistry OF What we Eat and
Drnks at NO ST. Ia West Fortyfourth st., Dr. Hanchett
on "The Human Machine Shop at No 81, Seventeen
st and Firstave Professor Zaehos, on "American
Poets" and No OF. in West Fortyhrsst, Professor
sloane on GLOW to Study Science at Home
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-22
o1DpR MAKERS ANNOYED BY THE VERMoYT LAW

Rutland, Vt, Jan. 30-Reuben Colvin, OF Man
chester Centre extensive cider manufacturer, has
100 barrels of cider stored in his mill, which he re
fuses to SELL owing TO the stringent regulations and
penalties imposed by the new liquor law relating TO
dIcted and fined for selling by the barrel The farm
erS are indignant, they have been compelled TO
make their apples into cider this season, SO abundant
M
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-22
WHY MR.. wANAMAKER GOES ABROAD.

Philadelphia, JAM 81 (speeal.-ssmuel Jones, pr
vate secretary to John wanamaker, said this after
noon Mr. wanamaker was ready to so to Europe
last Wednesday but he found Il impossible for him to
leave homo at that time He then made VI his mind
10 start on last Saturday, and was ready to go, all
but The going OF all the In the year. this is
the busiest one for Mr.. Wanamaker IL IS possible
that he may start next Saturday. Mr.. Wanamaker's
reasons for going abroad are 10 seek recreation and 10
bring home Mrs Wanamaker, who has been In Europe
for INES
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-22
ppouuEvT ARRrvALs AT THE HOTELS.

pRuNsWICK-w c. Van Horne president OF the
Canadian Pacific Railway Company and Judge Russell
Houston Of Louisville mountaineering omnInn.
aer n n nradford United States Navy. FIFTH AVE
MITE The Master OF Napier Ernest Gye Nine Albani.
Mile Grace Dumian and r. Darlington Foote OF London
and George b. Roberts, president OF the Pennsyvania Rail-
road Con,nany HOFFMAN-Caus Spreckles, OF San
Francisco. MURRAY IIILIs-Judge Iioyt IL Wheeler
OF yermont General william D. Franklin o. Hartford,
and r. H. Bdrnum, Of bridgeport 81 'ANHa-SoAn A.
pillan. af St LosiA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-22
ANNUAL REPORT OF A GROWING CHARITY
OFFICERS OF THE HOSPITAL SATURDAY AND
SUNDAY ASSOCIATION RE.EIEcTED

The good work of the Hospital Saturday and Sunday
Association report Of whose progress was presented
at the annual meeting held last evening at St. Luxe
Hospital has in some respecs, exceeded during tho
last year all that has been accomplished In any pre-
cedfng twelvemonth. letter was read at the meeting
from the representative Of the HahDemann Hospital
announcing the withdrawal Of that institution from the
association and a committee was appointed to confer
with him on the subject The Babies Hospital was
admitted 10 the association and the following occr
were reelected: President, George MacCulloch Miller
cpresden Lyman Blum; recording secretary, John
S. Bussing; corresponding secretary the Rev. George
s. Baker: treasurer Charles Lanier The standing
committees r 1in the as last year, except that
the auditing nmittee win consist Of William Alex
ander Smith, walter II. Lewis and Bradford Rhodes
Mr. Cook continues to occupy tho position OF general
agent.
The following additional sums wero reported yes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-22
uvpporryE,s rABLEp NAVY Grows

At the Office of Lord Austin. No IL brosawsy,
was stated yesterday that the Hayden hepuoo. '-'
case ~ Al, The recent troubles with The West indies,
now ON her way home after being released would not
come here as reported, but would make for Boston,
where her owner Mr. Morse, lives An alleged ie''ef
from Hyppoe commander Of the ha s,r st As
h.t n a. chiaf has purchased steel warship wnlen
"a Now On idyerpool This story is believed 70 have
shadowv foundation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-22
AyNOrycIyG THE PRIZE ESSAY.

The great number Of competitors for the Reform
Club prize OF 1850 for the best essay Tariff Re-
ducton Affecting Local Interests has delayed the
announcement OF the result. At recent meeting OF
the Board Of Trustees, Ex-Governor D. II. Chamber.
lain, chairman Of the committee appointed 10 Judge
the essays offered I'm competition, announced that
the successful essay written BY Fred. Perry
Powers, Of Washington, ID. C., entitled "rrrih and
Vrada
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-22
TIVE pHnApELpmA PRODUCE EXCHANGE.

Philadelphia jan 81 especIan-At the annual meet
ing of the Produce Exchange to-day these osefs
elected; President, A. W. Holden; vicepresident.
Henry A. Matthew secretary, Howard Austin; treas
urcr John Jameson board Of managers w. II. Isham.
s. S. Darmon, NJ Gelselman John II. Roberts, Charles
s Gilbert John J. Habecker. the retiring president
was presented with watch and chain valued at 81 000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-22
THE SECOND or MISS pARKERs HEADINGS.

HtVVl'' UT t1t'7'' III y
Miss L. Parker gave tho second of her readings
under tho patronage Of General W. T. sherman, yes
terday, at her parors, No. 10 East Forty second ST.
Miss Parker recIted several interesting selections
from Byron and other authors Miss A. Pupn gave
several instrumental pieces and Miss A. Gregory re-
cited. Miss Ella Jocyn's singing, accompanied by
Miss Myrta French. pleasing feature OF the en-
tertalnment Among those present were Mrs. Hlcls-
Lord. Mrs W. Prime, General W. T. sherman,
Allan CamnbeL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-22

underground railway was under his charge in Battle
c,reelx and hc is credited with having sheltered and
helped 10 escape over 1000 negroes There were
forty hunted fugtves sccreted in bis house at one
fine He filled many local and legislative state
Offices and was the candidate of the Free Soil party
IN 1880 for Northumberland He ono of the
members of the Committee on Resolutions at tho In
cenfon of TIE Republican party at Jackson, Mich, In
1sS4 In religion he was Qualer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-22
nrlTB or ERAsrUs HUssEY,

Detroit Mich, Jan. II (spcciaD.-Erastus Hussoy
died at Battle Creek this morning lie was born at
Lcdyard cayuga County, N. Y, in 1900 and moved
to Michigan in 1888. lie was an ardent Wing, Abol
Zionist aud Republican. lie became editor Of "Thc
Michigan Liberty Press In 1s47. As a sympathIzer
with the cnslaved negroes Of the South he was az
gressIve and utterly fearless, his voice, pcn and
pocletbook ever being at sher service. The famous
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-22
cvayGEs WROUGHT IN YLAGARA FALLS.

Lockport, n. Y, Jan. 81 (specab.-Anotker fall
Of rock has been reported at Horse Shoe Falls Niagara
right az tho crest. The shock was comparatively
slight as compared with that OF ten days ago. The
fails now present an extraordinary appearance. the
Wow being IN the shape Of double horse SHOE the
last one forming 10 the right and centre OF tho
original Horse Shoe. The spray has Frozen TO the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-22

Lockport, n. Y. Jan. 81 epeeiaN.-Whliam Mehae'
Of this city railroad contractor, waerworks ouoer,
umberman and the head Of large eooperage works AZ
buffalo, Is insolvent and in few days VIII ME gen.
eral assignment TO H. H. Flaglcr. The liabilities are
$4,000 and tho assets Will amply SATISFY all
creditors. The reason given By Colonel
McRaa Is the failure 10 raise 10000
and the failure OF the Grand Rapids, Lansing and
Detroit Railroad Company TO settle the payment for
the building Of their road from Grand Rapids to
Grand Ledge, by Lally & McRae. This firm has a
s1Oo 600 Watorworks contract at Dallas, Texas an
ssO 600 one at CoyIngton, KY; railroad contract
nom East Saginaw TO Durand, Mich, Just completed
for 100000; and another at EmpoHa, kan' for
100000.
The lumber firm of william McItae q Co., with a
capital stock OF 10000 IS partly accountable iof
the failure -, ..,..
This firm owns village called Port Almer, opposite
Chatham, Ont, ON Lake Erie. besides the lumDoC
firm the firm OF William McItae q Co., OF buhal0,
hoop and stave manufacturers, with capital STOCK
OF 10000 Is affected by this assignment The trm
of Tally & McRae will not DO affected. McRae owns
large business blocks here, and handsome and costly
house but las no ready money. lie has mortgagcd
HIS property heavily.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-22
rpr HAMILTON REPuBIIoAY CLUB.

The Hamilton Republican Club held meeting last
evening at No $50 West one-hundrcd nttweny-nfthse
Tho committee appointed select suitable rooms for tho
crh reverted In favor of first floor HAT IN hundred
and.twenty atth.st. seyenthave The report was
accented hut the new quarters Will not DO occupied until
soma time in February committee Of fifteen was APP
pointed 10 receive nominations Tor eanouaes Tor pea-
pent oceos Tho committee will report az meeting on
Ianusrv OF and the election will occur In February
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-22
mErr1NG OF rHH ooyGREaArIoyAL c t. .,

MEETING OF THE UONdhbuaIf0NAh 49, ,-,s
Tho January meeting OF the consess'l'a'' ~. AVIAN.
,nr miner was served at O'Clock, ana aooa. iv
s,obers on the club present The suo'ee'
son COR the evening rhe Relation Oh ns
SCIENCE and History" and It was discussed oy
@. az wright Of obern College the Res, ~ 's.Sn, as
st and in response address Of welcome oy isos~s
smith made brief reply. He was then elected hs''
her OF the club
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-22
vEw.JERsEY EDITORIAL Association

Trenton, N. j., Jan 21.--The New-Jersey Editorial
Association held ITS annual meeting here to-day, and
the following officers elected: President Thomas
b. Appleget; veo-prcsldcnt for each Congressional
District Secretary, Charles Bcchtcl OF Trenton, and
treasurer, James s. Yard Of Freehold.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-22
one EFFEcr OF TIE PRISON Law.

Albany. jan 81 cspecaD.-Since the new Prison
law wont into effect five months ago. there have been
manufactured In the prisons for the charitable nst
tons s14,e6s worth of supplies. The material fnr
these cost 30, 453 making the gross earnings for the
prisons for five months s5.2l5 Under tho contract
system and State account system. the net monfhy
earnings were about S31 900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-22
BONDS ACCEPTED.

Washington, Jan. 2l.-rhe Secretary OF tho Treasury
This afternoon accepted the following bond offers
Registered less $4,000, 5000 and $4,000 all at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-22

clned TO discuss them except in general way. he
hnew no moro about the alleged outrages ON American
rrbts than any one else as he had left the country
before the troubles began.
On the position taken by the Germans on 'ho
Samoan question: he declined to say anythng' except
that Tamasese whom the Germans placed Oh ,o me
throne q year ago and kept there, had no cianls no
whatever to the throne. As 10 the importance ~
fhe samoan Islands 10 this country, mr. se"ah
thought there could be no question:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-22

Hcrsford's Acid Phosphate
FOR NIGHT swEATa
q, consumption. giyss speedy benenh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-22
RAILROAD INTEREST.
TIE ALTON ACCUSED OF RATE CUTTING.
OFFICIALS OF THE WABASH SHOWING ATFI.


OFFICIALS OF THE WABASH SHOWING AFFI'
DAy1rs TO PROVE THE. CHARGE.
cbieago Ian o1.-ceperal Passenger Agent Snow,
of the wabash road denies the REPORT that the wabash
has been I'm any way cutting rates. SAID ne tnls
afternoon, ave were charged with cutting rates 70
New-orleans. with selling i,000mile tickets peio"
tariff and with paying commissions 10 hansas ivy
and Mempbis agents. I want to say that the charges
are absolutely false. General McNulta offered nee
access to our books any one who Thought We "ere
cutting rates. think that every one Is now sauSaou
on that point In regard to paying commissions %.
Kansas City and Memphis, we have not had cent OF
commission in Kansas since January 1. In memphis
we pay commissions according to our agreement WIN
other roads to regular ticket agents only. In gen.
eral the Wabash has not does 1t contemplate any
cut IN rates We propose to stick to our agreements
Here are a couple of afldavits that make interesting
reading last saturday c. A. Myers bought 2 w.,
ford, the ticket sealper. At the same time nc IT,
,ceived a rebate order from Milford cnntng him 20
Soo0 mia Ticket Myers then turned the ticket over
20 Perry Grimm our city passenger and ticket agent
S Ie rebse odo The ticket Ss was made
name Of H. Ray and was procured by Mui y b ~
Myers was waiting o'Brep started for st. Louis on
Saturday night and after his arrival there presented
hts rebate order on Mulfords agency and received
therefor sss 10 An these transactions are backed
up by afndavis. The gst OF the whole anar Is tnae
ss A9T The sG REGULAR Is ra ST. a ~
can see that O'Bren's ride cost him 60 30 cut Of
81 90 which the Alton undoubtedly madep
To avoid any possible difficulty In the use Of mile
age books General Passenger Agent Snow, OF the
Wabash has sent out circular warning all conduct
ors to lake every possible precauton In handling
1000 and 1000 mile hooks. Should any book be
presented that Is not I'm the proper hands the book
must be taken up and fare collected. Disregard Of
these instructions VIII be followed by dismissal.
A telegram received by Mr. Snow later in tho after
noon nom the Wabash Kansas City agent said :" The
Alton Is accused and believe convicted Of cutting
rates 10 Boston over the Bee Line. These tickets
read through ST. Louis and Cleveland
AT recent meeting before Chairman Abbott In
Chicago Receiver McNula Of the wabash, offered to
permit General Manager jeffrey, of the Illinois
Central, his audtor to inspect the Wabash books
10 verify the statement that tho sales OF round trip
tickets to NewOrleans during the winter season were
no more than sixtyive tourist tickets, covering only