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New-York tribune., 1889-12-24
THE OCEAN GROVE ASSOCIATION

Asbury Park, n. J., Dec. % (speciaD.-The cello
bration Of the twentieth anniversary Of the Ocean
Grove Camp Meeting Association which began yes
terday, did not close until tonight. The platform
meeting was largely attended. The Rev. Henry N.
Betting the pastor of ST. Paups Methodist Episcopal
Church, acted the master Of ceremonies. The Rev.
Benjamin VI. Adams, of New York. was the first
speaker. He followed by the Rev. DR.. Nardell
Of Connecticut Major James 5. Yard, ex-senator
Hayes, of Newark, and the Rev. George Hughes.
The conservation meeting largely attended.
banquet rendered to the members of the asso
citation and their families at the Atlantic House. Vice.
President Ballard the POSTMASTER. The Rev.
Benjamin NJ. Adams, of New York, responded 10 the
toast, Our First President Secretary George w.
Evans, spoke to the sentiment, "The Memory # Our
Dead" President Stokes spoke in response TO the
toast, Our Association Presiding Elder Moore
spoke "Our Neighbor Over the Way d. H.
Brown spoke on 81 Our Finances and Our Improve
ments" other tossts were responded to by ;he Rev.
Dr. J. H. Alday. John R. Van Kirk, the Rev. DIR. War
dell Captain John c. Patterson Chief Of Police and
others. The celebration closed tonight with
cal reception in Association Hall.
New-York tribune., 1889-12-24

couIns a veteran w. c. 7. U. worker. over eisn.y
Ave wears OF age gave history Of the unions h'e
and progress and referred to Its early struggles VI anu
around Catherine-st Mrs. ID. ihomss, w"o =
,ro, noyrn for her Indefagable work among the con-
v,cts on BlaclweIps Island, gave lucid review Oh
the GOOD results OF the unions efforts and said among
other things that almost every convict TO whom sIe
has ever spoken admits that drlnk was ~ y hdw o
bring the women into cause of ts being for uclr @
own eIevation and for the benefit Of the Nation. Mrs
Everett rave an instructive discourse on Hcrehny
and Iieath.S Mrs A. p. W. Roy, native .sIi,ru,sEx
missionary made an appeal 10 the people OF civln1eo
connfpies 10 prevent the shipment Of alcoholic liquors
10 her people. The Rey Dr. Matthew Pogson, OF t,'e
sixteenth Street Baptist Church, delivered sIAfins
address in the evening.
New-York tribune., 1889-12-24
OBITUARY
CAPTAIN JOHN W. BRYCE.

CAPTAIN JOtN W.
Captain John W. Bryce, Of Fast Newark. fell deas
IN Jersey CITY about IL a. m yesterday, while Walk
ing I'D from the Pennsylvania Railroad station TO ms
Office No 90 Montgomeryst. He left his nome IN
East Newark in his usual good health. but when no
reached the intersection OF Hudson and Montgomery
sts he was seized with pains In the region OF
his heart and stopped into the car-starters shany
on the corner where he sat down in chair. In
short time he felt better and resumed his walk but
had gone only about half way up the block when he
fell on the sidewalk lie was carried into sloro
and physician was summoned, but when he arrives
life extinct.
Captain Bryce was born in Kentucky about seventy
five years ago. He a graduate OF the Naval
Academy and for several years a captain In tho
Navy. He afterward served in the infantry arm OK
the service during the Civil War. lie was man o.
varied accomplishments, and both LAWYER and .
ltterateur Before he left the Navy he had acqurcd
a reputation as a writer Of stores under the nom
de plume OF Jack Brace" AT one time he was
Editor of "The Morning News" paper founded by
Moses Y Beach, after the latter had sold Tne sun
The SUM- Captain Bryce became an editorial writer
on the latter paper Recently his literary work mas
been confined TO translating French works Tor some
OF the leading magazines, and writing editorials Ior
some Of the weekly papers In Hudson County. N ,.
He also practsed law occasionally but being chrono
sufferer from rheumatism. unable 10 do much HIS
acquaintance with statesmen Of the old times was ex
lie leaves widow and son and daughter, both mar
New-York tribune., 1889-12-24
POWERS CLAIMED BY THE CONTROLLER.

washingto Dec. 23.-It is understood that second
Controller Glkerson has refused 70 reopen the cases
of paymaster smith, surgeon Billings and other oiees
of the Army, whose accounts were susp,nded some
years ago. The War Department, Immediately after
Controller Maynard disallowed the accounts declined
to withhold the amounts involved from future pay
ments to the officers until it had tested the legality
of the Controllers action Accordingly case was
presented TO the Court of Claims which last February
made findings of fact for the guidance Of the Sec
retary of War; upholding the original payments.
The papers in the and the report were recently
referred to Controller Gilkerson. In his decision
Controller Gilkerson refuses TO recognize thlS re
port as evidence claiming that II is merely q" for the
guidance of the secretary Of War; and IS not there
fore before him. Controller Maynard III his BRIEF on
The same cases, asserted that there Is no pow =
i'm the executive departments of the Government L
ovcrrule any decision by the Treasury Controllers
thus declaring independence that could be reached
NOT decided upon a course Of action In the case
New-York tribune., 1889-12-24
THE TRIP FROM LONDON TO PARIS.


The newest feature Of the year Is the new udlh
known as the Club Train. This is what the freUch
often call Train de Luxe and though 10 the Amerc
traveller il affords no very new feature, TO us, VINO III
habit this OF little world, IL Is great III
prOvemen The Club Train leaves both Charlne CTos'
and the Victoria stations at Il In the afternoon lhs
the traveller has long morning in London ana eau
enjoy quietly his mid day meal without having to huITy
TO the station. The train itself is fitted throughout
most luxnriousy. There tables before each sOit
and comfortable seat. The carpet il spnngy anu
windows give maximum supply Of light, ana ho.
water coils, going rOund all sides OF the carrlaEe,
maintain pleasing and equablc temperature. & &is
carriages communicate one with the other. tliat
fhe traveller NAV circulate from the salOOncar 10 the
smOkng-car and 10 the private ears, for one car -
divided OF into compartments which constitute a sOrl
of privac cabins for those who wish travel by them
selves This latter arrangement Is very convenient
for nValids when special precautions nave 10
be taken. In one hour and threequarters the tralh
London from Dover, and here Is waiting ohc
TO the line These the three ships called the En-
press the Victoria aud the New Calais D0uvres.
The new ships are double the size of the old vesse,
and now Cross In an hour and five 20 an hour anu anu
fifteen minutes, while the old and smaller steamers te
an hour and nall 10 an hour and three quarters, a"
enmctimes even two hours The New Calais
Empress. h large ship iii To sail ON the Atlantio
II has upper and lower decks, and luxurious cabis
below. once the crossing accomplished the Tram ue
Luxe, corresponding with the Club Train, Is on te
landing stage Immediately opposite the steamer. No
moment Is lost. The train starts five minutes
after the arrival Of the steamer. There Is a large
luggage van with comfortable waiting saloon al
tached and here the train travels forward the lug
gage Is examined by the Custom House officials VINO
travel with the train for this purpose. At O'CLOCK
good table dhOte dinner IS served on the tram aln
finally Paris Is reached at IL Il p M that Is, )hsi IN
time TO drive Ia the hotel and get into bed before
midnight. Thus the journey from London 20 Paris II
comfort and with the loss 10 business man OF only
half day that is, OF his afternoon.
New-York tribune., 1889-12-24
ELIZABETH.
TURNING THE TABLES on HIM.

Daniel O'Keefe, Brooklyn builder, several years
ago. while living in Elizabeth beat his wife so
savagey as 10 make her cripple for life; and after
ward deserted her. She compelled him later to pay
her amony: and some time ago, learning that ne
was living with another woman, had her falthiesS
husband indicted. OKeefe pleaded guilty, and was
sentenced to the county Jail for three months After
his release he soon relapsed into his former habits
and his wife secured another indictment. Hearing OF
his, OKeefe fed to Brooklyn, where he has lived
since.
one night last week Thomas Peterson Of No LIDO
East Grand ST., Elizabeth, brother Of the woman 10
whom O'Keefe paying attention. visited MN III
brooklyn, and the two went on a spree. Next morn
ing Peterson had disappeared, and $1,000 OF Ohee1S
money was likewise missing. Chief Austin arrested
Peterson on Tuesday, and found that ne had spent
all the money excepting S450 which has since been
secured by the Chief OKeefe called at Ponce heau
quarters here yesterday to make complaint against
Peterson, when he arrested by two constaDleS
from the sherif's Office, to to the indictment
obtained bv his wife. lie was ast0unded at the
turn affairs had taken that he forgot TO make com
plant against Peterson, who, in consequence, was
released from custody.
Miss Florence De Coll was knocked down by a
horse at the Union Station yesterday, and barely
ESCAPED being run over and killed. She was stunned
ly the shock but otherwise was unhurt she was
taken to her home, 40. $50 North Broad-si. Inc
horse and wagon belonged to +. b. Tackner, milk
man, of Union Township
The formal opening of the Battn High School took
place Yesterday afternoon and evening. large
number Of prominent people inspected the beautiful
edifce which Mr.. Battin has given the city for
educational purposes.
New-York tribune., 1889-12-24

Thomas late Of the Pilgrim Church, Nyack, mas ac,
cepted call from the second Reformed Churcu IL VI
this place His installation will take place on Mon
day, January g. 49,
YONKERS.-Archbishop Corrigan and conmitGse cotise
Of leading Catholic laymen have bought Nalehtihe me
HILL south YOnkers, for $4,000 as site iyI . t.u
new Roman Catholic seminary Inc ChaIIty
Organization Society has elected Norton r. Os presI
dent g. Hilton Scribner vice-presdent William u
KeIIopp secretary and Thomas c.. Cornell, treasurer
Is "a result of the revival services IN the hirs, ys
united with that church. The YOnkers Yacht Club
has elected Charles 7. Mercer commodore, David
steward vice-c0mmCd0rc, Herbert shlpman corrc' ,
sponding secretary ". H. Devoe financial secretary
and John Nesbit treasurer.
PORT CHESTER Charles Lawrence Post, q. a. X,
will have its annual inspection tonight. The newly
elected officers are Commander, Joseph Tweedale
senior vlce-commander, s. s. Fargo; junior ycecom-
Uyer: surgeon, DR.. n. j. sands chaplain, c. 5.
Higgins.
New-York tribune., 1889-12-24
LITTLE FEAR OF A STRIKE on TIE ERIE

Rumors of possible te-up and general strike Of the
members OF the Brotherhood Of Engineers the Erie
Railroad have been rife for time but those who
should be able speak with authority asserted yesterday
that there special danger OF strike at present.
Last month general railroad occurred
engineers OF the Erie road refused
rules tie road, clause eNempting the
from liability for damages in their
ployes hurt in the service Of the company This
trouble settled by arbitration with committee OF the
engineers. The Brotherhood men assert that the
members OF this committee discharged last Friday
and that they be renstated their brother en-.
gineers will quit work. The assertion IN afternoon
paper yesterday that in case the demands Of tina
were not complied with by Friday. a strike would take
place could be verified yesterday. The Brotherhood
engineers will only strike lsst and when
other arbtrate and settle the trouble has failed.
In strike OF the engineers occurs the brskemen
and switchmen, who are more less In sympathy witA
the Knights OF Labor, will assist the enginees
Many OF the nremen will also oppose the engineers
General Manager Thomas Of the Erie Railroad SAID ~
his ee yesterday afternoon that he did not think there
would be any trouble and had heard no threats Of
-tFi Ike
New-York tribune., 1889-12-24
ANXIOUS FOR Mr.. ALLISON'S RETURN.
WHY IOWA SHOULD RHELpCT HER sENIol


sENAToR-MR. BECK's TRIBUTE.
Washington, Dec. 23 (speciaD.-Senator Allisons
canvass for reelection by the Iowa Legislature has
cited warm interest In political circles here. The
general feeling is that Iowa cannot well afford to lose
a representative in Washington so worthy, in
uental, well equipped and so deServedly popular
her senior Senator. MIR. Alson's retirement from
the Senate in fact would be sincerely regretted by
every member Of that body, and by Republicans in
every part Of the country.
Senator Beck, of Kentucky, who has served with
Mr.. Allison the Committee on Appropriation and
Finance for many years. voices the sentiments Of q
large number of Mr.. Alllson's friends. The State
Of Iowa." said he to day, "would never be so foolish
to put any man in Mr.. Allisons place save Mr..
Allison himself II IL did il would disgrace itself.
At present Iowa IS the most prominent State in the
Senate for Mr.. Allison Is not only chairman of the
Committee on Appropriations, but he Is the second
member of the Committee Finance. II they send a
new man here he will probably have to go down to
the lower end of of the minor committees.
William b. Allison is statesman and II the Iowa
Legislature has not completely lost It's it will
send him back 10 the Senate as often as he can be
persuaded to come"
New-York tribune., 1889-12-24
THE REV. EDWARD T. o,REILLY.

The Rev. Edward J. O'Reilly pastor Of st. Stephent
Roman Catholic Church, at Hicks and Summit sts
Brooklyn, died yesterday at noon from Inflammation
Of the BRAIN from which he had suffered for some
time. He was born in Ireland in 1926, and was
educated in Dublin. He became a priest in $780,
going TO Africa a missionary, and aferward to the
Bahama Islands. In 1866 he came to this country,
assistant pastor succesSvely at the churches
of ST. Mary Star Of the Sea- st. Peter and st. Paul.
In 1873 he took charge of ST. stephens. and speedily
built of the finest and largest churches in south
BROOKLYN Its cross is 200 feet above the sidewalk
one of the special features Of the services In St.
Stephens is the fine music, largely due 10 the taste
Of the rector lie built up large and strong church.
Father O'Reilly was active in charitable works and
did much for st. Mary's Hospital and St Joseph's
Home. The funeral will probably be held on Thurs
New-York tribune., 1889-12-24
NEWS FROM NEW-JERSEY'
JERSEY CITY.
ARRANGING FOR A NEW WATER SUPPLY

ARRANGING FOR A NEW WATER SUffbf.
The question OF a new water supply for Jersey
City broaced again at the meeting OF the street
and Water Commissioners yesterday. The Board, at
recent meeting, received communication from the
LehIgh Valley Company, asking that some action be
taken on its proposition TO furnish the city with
supply Of pure water at $40 per 100000 gallons
or that it be permitted to withdraw Its check Tor
$500 OOO which had been deposited with the Com
mssloners as a guarantee Of good faith The matter
was referred to the Committee Of the Whole, which
submitted report yesterday. After stating that the
question of q supply had been before the city
for several years. the report goes on to show that
there is great need Of q new supply OF pure ana
wholesome water the present supply from the Pas
sale River is becoming and more polluted every
day. Newark which, together with jersey CITY,
obtains her supply from the Passac River has entered
into a contract with the Lehigh Valley Company for
a new supply at $50 per 100000 gallons. Bayonne
has contracted with the Montcair Water Company for
a new supply at $50 per 100000 gallons. Inc
committee recommends that negotiations be entered
into with the Montcair Water Company. resolu
ton was adopted requesting the law officers OF the
city to confer with the Montclar Company.
certificate OF incorporation OF the New-fork
Marine and New Brunswick Steamship Company
has been filed in the County Clerks Office In this city
The capital stock of the company is stated to be
$500 600.
New-York tribune., 1889-12-24
CELEBRATING THEIR WOODEN WEDDING.


The fifth anniversary of the wedding OF Charles
OC Hennessy City Editor Of Tie Newiork Daily
News" TO Emma S. Hancock, was celebrated last
night at their home, No. 1876 De Kab-ave. The
ceremony actually occurred on December a. 1854 ::
but TO avoid interfering with Christmas Eve exer-
cises the anniversary celebrated last night. fho
popularity of tire young couple was evinced both IN
the number Of friends present and the multitude Of
wooden remembrances appropriate to the anniversary
Especially handsome gifts were made by the ohcers
Of The Daily News Building and Loan Association,
of which Mr. Hennessy is president, and also by the
Fabian Musical and Literary Union. The most unique
gift however, was genuine rough-lewn North caro-
lima huntsman's chair, presented by Edward ~ BURKE
one Of Mr.. Iennessys professional associates 1t
was said TO be the identical chair in which the Gov
ernOr of North Carolina sat during certain historic
conference with the Governor OF south Carolna
Among those present were George Bartholomew, man
aging editor Of The Daily News; Commissioner
Iiolahan, William H. TOwnley, Henry j. Van kenrea
AMI about forty members Of the Fabian Union. Inc
chief incident of the evening was Dreh aadJesS
bv Frank Hancock Hernessy, the four-yearOld son
OF the couple whose union was celebrated
New-York tribune., 1889-12-24
AFFAIRS IN BROOKLYN.
TROUBLE IN THE 18TH REGIMENT.
THIRTY MEMBERS OF COMPANY SENDING In
THEIR RESIGNATIONS.

THIRTY MEMBERS OF COMPANY C SENDING In
THEIR REsIGNATIONs.
The difficulties between the members OF Company
e. 18th Regiment, and Colonel Austen have assumed
a serious shape about thirty of the members OF the
company having forwarded their designations In tile
latter part of october election held for hrst
lieutenant OF the company, aud among tie cahdhiate'
was Lieutenant Collgan, Of the Attn Regiment VINO
has two brothers the 18th. They worked hard lot
his election and when he defeated laid the blame
TO the feeling among Of the members OF tine reg
ment against putting Roman Catholics in once "heh
the members Of the company were required BY colonel
Austen TO turn in their uniforms, hot dispute arose
between QuartermasterSergeant D. II. Dykeman ana
Private James H. Coligan, and the former reported
10 have said that too many Roman Catholics were III
the regiment already, and that no one OF tnat iath
could become commissioned officer OF the company
ColliCan then knocked him down. The matter was
brought in court by warrant for CoIngalls drrcsI;
hut the complainant failed to appear yesterday anu
the case dismissed. ,, ,,,.
Coilgan and his friends have resigned, leaving
about thirty vacancies in the company They assert
that they were :" frozen OUT Colonel Austen sald
Yesterday that so far he knew religious dlnerence>
had nothing to do with the matter lie fouhd huI'-
Der of uniforms and overcOats missing from ue cOn
panys lockers and called all IN TO have correct ls1
made as he is responsible There were charges peIu-
ing against a number of the members OF the company
and he was examining into them
New-York tribune., 1889-12-24
IN THE ANNEXED DISTRICT.
CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENTS.

The Juvenile Asylum, at Onehundred- and seventy
sXth-st. and Tenth-ave will its children on
Christmas Eve by unique entertainment, under the
management of the well-known illuslonist H. NJ Car
penter, assisted by ]. G.. Hoh There will also be
selections of music Three Christmas trees will be
shown in the large chapel. Every child will receive
present and turkey dinner will be given 10 the $50
inmates on Christmas. The Deaf aud Dumb Asylum
at One-hundred and sixty secOnd-st. and Tenth. ave-
will have nothing more than turkey dinner and the
usual presents, most Of the pupils will spend the
holidays at their respective homes. At the Colored
Orphan Asylum, one hundred and iorty thrdst. and
Tenthave., arrangements being made for the en-.
tertainment Of its $50 children.
About ii 80 a. m. yesterday samuel Kappel. an
Italian age forty whose home Is at No. 1i5 Elizabeth
ST. instantly killed while hoisting stone from a
sewer excavation at one hundred aud fifty fourth-st'
and Tenth-ave. Peter Barratt and William Morgan
who were with kappel when he was killed werc III
rested and aiterward discharged by the Coroner
New-York tribune., 1889-12-24
NEWARK.

Henry Bouinger, German halter. age thirty, while
delirious with typhoid fever rushed from his room
sunday night and jumped into cstern in the yard.
where his body found some time after He leaves
a widow and six small children.
Joseph d. Byrne, Editor OF :" The Press Register
and stephen D. Davis, Of the proprieors, were ar
rgned in court yesterday and pleaded not guilty to
charge of criminal libel. They gave bail to appear
for trial January Is.
George Meredith, the burglar who was captured In
Higgans's auction room few nights ago, and who
also pleaded guilty to robbing McGure's custom tailor
shop a few nights previously, was sentenced to five
years. Imprisonment aud costs yesterday.
New-York tribune., 1889-12-24
OTHER SUBURBAN TOWNS
LONG ISLAND.

pPEFPORT.-Mrs Carrie Kent wife Of Walter l..
Kent who was arrested few days ago on complaint
of Dr. Denton, has begun suit against her husband
Tor divorce and alimOny and counsel fees In her
plain Mrs Kent alleges that her husband treated her
rrruey and neglected her. Three weeks ago Mrs.
Kent was forced to take her four children and seek
rcfnge with her mother who is matrOn of the Belmont
Hotel i'm Fulton-st.. New York City
soT-Tu OYSTER BAY.-The house occupied by
= q Fmmons was totally destroyed by fire about
m YESTERDAY. EmmOns is agent for the Long Island
Railroad lie and the members Of his family narrowly
n'raned with their lives. Mr.. EmmOns loses prop
ertT valued AT 800 besides 300 In cash The house
was owned by Mrs Kilrain Loss S3'ooo' insured ioi
81 200. .
WEsTBI'RY Mrs. Elizabeth 1. Hicks. the mother
NJ BeniamIn d. Hicks. wcl1nown New York cap
,aIi't died AT her home here yesterday, age eighty
sc,en She was one of the Oldest and wealthlest
eber of the society Of Friends and gave largely 70
charitable and philanthropic undertakings.
pocrvTIIF CFNTRE--Abraham COrnwell. one Of
the ssessors of the town Of Hampstead dropped dead
in the dining room Of Pcttits Hotel at Jamaica. AT
noon to-day. lie was sixty years old
New-York tribune., 1889-12-24
NOMINATIONS NOT YET CONFIRMED.


vashfncton Dec o3.-In the three weeks ended
,, saturday President Harrison sent to the senate
1923 messages, containing the nominations lihcIuu-
ing Army and Navy appointmcntS) OF about LOU
persons When the Senate adjourned on SATURDAY
there had been made public the confirmation OF aDouI
1000 of these nominations, the great majority oi
them pOstmasters.
The Judiciary Committee of the Senate Is ho'eo lot
,be deliberate manner in which il considers matters
referred 10 it, so IL is surprising that only small
,,onor,on of the nominations of judges and omcers
n. the United States courts all the country nave
been confirmed The nomination of o. W. Chapman
10 be soicitorGeneral, Of Alphonso Hart 10 Dc
Solicitor of Internal Revenue and Of W. T. Hepburn 10
be solicitor Of the Treasury still undsposed oi
OF the diplomatic nominations, the following nave
not been confirmed: George Nancy, Minister TO Para
euav and Uruguay; ]. G. r. Pitldn, Minister to the
Argentine Republic; Clark E. Carr, Minister TO Den
mark Among the consular nominations that nave
NOT been acted upon by the senate are those OF
Eugene SCHUYLER as Consul General at Cairo, Egypt
and of William b. Sorsby, of Mississippi TO be Consul
General to Ecuador. In the customs service nomiha
tons remaining undisposed of are those OF Amor
smith, jr. 10 be surveyor at Cincinnati and Oh flilp
n Hldebrand 10 be surveyor at Indianapolis Robert
smaIls tbe colored ex-COngressman from south
Carolina nominated TO be Collector OF CustOhls' Is
also uncOnfrmed -, , o. anti,
Other important nominations that went over untli
after the recess are those OF AeSsrS Roosevelt anu
Thompson Civil Service Commissioners Iaylor, hall
road Commissioner. Holiday, commissioner ol
Customs Rates Commissioner of Navigation Morgan
Commissioner Of Indian Affairs, and Dorchester super
.intendent Of Indian SCHOOLS