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New-York tribune., 1889-10-13
DEATH OF THE RAzOR.STROP MAN.

Henry Smith, the "razor-strop man. died early
yesterday morning at his home. No. 235 IL East
FOrtietst.. seventy four. He was at mis- nIscu
Of business, in front Of Vermiye & Co.'s banking
house, at Nassau and Pine sts, on Friday afternoon
and went home carly. Al dinner he remarked that
he was feeling in the best Of health, but AT half
past o'clock in the morning be suddenly taken
with choking ht. and died in fifteen minutes He
born III England, and come 10 this country in
l64l. In the following year he became associated
with Isaac Himan OF Troy, in the razor-strop bus.
ness, Mr.. Smith taking charge of the sales. BY his
wit and faculty of making odd speeches he succeeded
IN selling enormous quantHy Of his WapDi
Later he engaged in the fancy goods business al
Grand and Chryste sis, aud cOn>ide.sd a com.
paratively wealthy man. lie failed. however. aud
went 10 Rochester, whore at the bIcaug ont of The
war; he recruited a large number of for the 14Oth
New-York Volunteers He went 10 the front with
that regiment and served until the battle Of Gettye
burg tn which he received wound IN the right
knee which prevented further service lie returned
10 Rochester aud continued recruiting mon for his
regiment About twenty years ago he to New.
York and continued the sale OF srOps He wa,
a familiar figure in Nassau-St, and was well-known
by many prominent men He was member of Ar
cana Lodge. f. and A. NJ. and of Abraham Lincoln
post No I3. G. A. K, His wife survives him Tho
funeral win take place Tuesday at 10 80 a. m.
fn the Thirty seventh Street Me thodist Episcopal
Church. and the burial al will DC at WOOdlawn.
New-York tribune., 1889-10-13
1T THE PLAY-HOUSE&

The chief attraction at the theatres this week VIII un
donhfedIv be Francis Wilson in his new comic opera
sThn ooIabs IL VIII be seen at Colone Sims Pars
m Ao 60 ,he first representation ouJlde OF New:
- Me- wilson is a great favorte with Brook.
,,n ,h.aye-s soers who have seen hin Emine,'
has the leading part He VIII have tie support %
na' .rcsent company, including Miss Marie Jansen,
rI.hnt wake Miss Laura Moore and Others OF The
~, - the Broadway Theatre, where ue play ran fos
,55 nights without interruption Tn story OF The
p,,s,an marriage broker, impersonatedby MI Wilson,
Is ample in opportunities for the ful display OF AIS
oonusr abilities. The scenery and cotumes are toye
nsed in New-Iork, and a representation 70 n,oaks an
"ns,a equal 10 that heretofore given II IS pom'-
Tbsre has been active demand for eats
At the Lee Avenue Academy of Msc, INC ~
which has had successful and popula prSon" -,
Brooklyn before. VIII be played thh week " - !,
Frohman's Iyceum Theatre Compan. lh0 ,a,,.
this society comedy, by Belaseo al pe -, .,a
two well known TO need mention III VIZ lac loving
a number OF we'll known favorts VI. W ~ shs -
publIo The scenery Is from the "u
director Of the Lycerm Ihe@kS
New-York tribune., 1889-10-13
UP IN BUSY HARLEM.
SOMETHING LIKE A FIREBoAT.

THE KEEL, OF THE NEW VESSEL SOON TO BE
LAID-sHE WILL BE UNExCELLED'
The Jonson Foundry and Machine Company whose
works are In East 0ne-hundrei- ei-and-eghteehsI' WIN
asy the keel for the FIRE boat, for which the con
tract was recently awarded, ON October H. Ano
afmenssons of the new boat VIII be- Length oNcf
ALL 1876 feet and inches length on load Ws'oe hno'
AIS feet beam all, &c feet beam on ioSn wafer
ine 25 feet and inches, and deepioad usosu'
iextremes, 10 feet. The displacement to losd wafer
line VIII 30 351 tons. The hull VIII be OF steei
throughout of extreme strength and thickness TO
withstand the vibrations Of her powerful machinery
The main cabin Will be 21 feet and inches long Dy
26 feet inches wide, and viii provide cpnhoCtsoIe
quarters for fifteen officers and men, The VeSsei VIII
have four fixed water towers with swveled nozzieS,
each capable OF throwing a stream four inches In
diameter for distance of al least 400 feet She VIII
he eouipped with every modern appliance for fighting
Sras on the water fronts, and for distance OF 2OOO
feet in shore. There will be eight powerful engines
for throwing water, besides triple expansion marine
engine with three cranks15 inches "a inches and ~
inches In diameter, respecuvey-oy 24lhch
stroke for propellins the boat Inc
pumping engines will be four sets Of
vertical double acting fy-wheel pumps two sets OF
the Clapp and Jones type and two sets OF La France
engines The steam cylinders of the pumps will DO
16 inches in diameter with 11-inch stroke, and the
water cylinders are 10 inches in diameter
The steering and propelllng apparatus Will DC the
latest known to science There win be two screws
both on ono shaft being in the ordinary position
of propeller and the other hung by tossie JOINT
in the rudder frame, to swing with The ruuucr'
TO be used for both steering and propelhhs pun
Another engine besides those already spoken Vi wiz
he placed under the floor of the pfothouse, to DO
used for steering. There VIII be two boilers eacn
twelve feet in diameter and fifteen feet long, "tn
an aggregate Of g. 100 feet of heating surface ana
the working steam pressure will DO las pounds 10
the souare inch The pumps will be separate from
eacb other and can all be worked at or one az
a time When they are all running 1t is expected
that fifty of water can be thrown eacn 4 iu' %
not the most powerful, of the kind IN the wofld:
She has not been named as yet II Is expectea nov
eau answer calls from either the North or TIE East
rivers, and that she will be able to MAKE t9s i r1p
from the Battery 10 Forty -Second-st IN twenty
minutes her speed being reckoned at twenty miles
an hour.
New-York tribune., 1889-10-13
LADIES' CLO1KS.
additional French and English
NOUeIties, ErcIusiCe Styles.

Elegant Wraps, braided and en-
broidered effects, in black and colors
Including extra large sizes, s25.OO to
$500.
Fine Partisan Long Plush Garments,
beautifully embroidered and applique
trimmed, $500 to $4,000.
Fine English Walking Jackets, trim
med with Persian, Astrachan, Beaver,
Sable, &c, S22.5O to $1,000.
A lot of fancy cOlOred COnnemara
and other imported Long Garments,
many beautifully trimmed with fur
light weight, but warm enough for
cold weather-at $3.50 each; worth
nearly double.
Ladies' House Robes, Tea Gowns
and Wrappers, in new and tasteful
styles, at popular prices.
New-York tribune., 1889-10-13
. r1pc1 WINTER ENTERTAINMENT.

Tho first entertainment of the winters season ~
the Harlem branch of the Young Mems Christian ASso
citation was given on Friday evening in the handsome
home of the association, and was enjoyed by large
audience The entertainment was given by the Ar1el
Quartet Of Boston. Two courses of entertainments
will be given during the season. The first, consist
ING entirely of music, will be completed on December
g. and the second course VIII begin after January
and viii consist almost entirely of readings. The
second entertanment will occur on the evening OF
October 25 when the Park Sisters Instrumental Quartet
will be the attraction.
Tuesday will be ladies' day." There will be a
meeting in the pallor at p m, which will be ad-
dressed by Mrs. f. Harriet stanwood, of Boston. On
Thursday evening, at O'Clock, Dr. John Woodman
will address the young only on Social Purity"
The evening classes all began during the last week,
and the attendance far is 80 per cent greater han
II was last year. class has just been started
In the gymnasium for business and professional men,
which meets at 3 rs p. m. on Mondays and Thurs
DAYS II IS also well attended The ladies' auxiliary
has a gymnasium class also. which meets twice a
week and there are about forty young women who
take physical exercise there those days. The
White Cross Society will hold meeting in the parOrs
on the evening Of October II, which viii be addressed
by several prominent speakers.
New-York tribune., 1889-10-13
THE UNIONLEAGUE CLUBS WORK.
ACTIVITY AMONG DRooKLYN's REPUBLICAN
MEMBERS.

ACTIVITY AMONG BRooKLYN's REPUBLICAN
MEMBERS.
The Union League Club which has been growing
like Jopahs eourd.vine has taken fresh start
since the laying of the corner stone OF It's new
clubhouse week ago last Saturday. Applica-
tions to Join are coming in to the membership
committee by the score, and the indications are
that the next regular meeting win witness the
largest influx of members the club has thus far
known. This is due not only TO the reputation
which the club has gained, but also to the lact
that at the first regular meeting in November Ihe
initiation fee will be increased
Notwithstanding the fact that the CLUB mas Deen
extremely busy during the last few months az
ranging for the building of its new home, u sun
retains its disposition and capacity for hard anu
effective campaign work 1t has now two reg
istration committees in the field. That In the
Twenty-third Ward is under the chairmanshlp OF
Hiram Jones, and the other, in the Twenty -fourth
Ward, is directed by William ii. Lyon lr.
Both are doing work which Will make
itself felt at the coming election and
the Seventh Ward is also about to pc taken lhIo
camp This shows that the clubhouse is not
intended TO be merely an arlstOcratdc retreat puO
beehive full of activity and energy intelllgenty
The club never has an OIL year alt WORKS
during every campaign, and intends 10 keep
up that commendable practice
The new clubhouse at Dean-st: and Bedford
ave is beginning to loom up, and tht members
willingly subscribe to thf statement Of it's archi-
tect F. j. Lausitzen, that the completed structure
will appear much handsomer than any pictures
which have been made of it. In the rear the
walls are up as high as the second tier of beams,
and in front, where the brownstOne course Is
being laid, they are up to the window slls IN
the first story. The Nova Scotia stone trimmings
which are being furnished by Andrew ID. Baird
one if the members of the club, have been mghy
praised for the evenness and accuracy OF their
I" tOOlinCn
New-York tribune., 1889-10-13
0vington Brothers,
FULTON AND CLARK STS.,
BROOKLYN. Near Bridge Terminus.
Il HOSPITAL DISPUTE IN COURT
THE TWO PHYSICIANS WHO WANT TO BE PREsI
DENT OF THE BUsHwICK DISPENsARY
BROOKLYN,

THE TWO PHYSICIANS WHO WANT TO BE PREsI
DENT OF THE BUsHwICK DISPENsARY
NOW IN A LEGAL FIGHT.
The dispute over the question of the presidency Of
the medical staff Of nineteen physicians OF the Bush
wick and East Brooklyn Dspenssry was yesterday
taken to court. j. Stewart Ross applied in the SUI
preme Court for writ of mandamus compelling Pres
dent John W. James and the board OF managers OF
the institution TO recognize Dr. Nelson B. Slzer Of
No. 1886 Greeneave., the president Of the STAFF.
In support of the demand il said that in May OF
every year the board of managers appointed the staff,
which at its first meeting thereafter was compelled
to elect president and secretary. The rule
followed and DR.. sizer elected But when no
presented the usual quarterly repor the board
fused TO recognize him.
In opposing the granting of the application Brewstep
Kissam offered several aidavits setting forth that
the meeting at which DR.. Sizer alleys no elected
president special meeting held for the purpose
of filling vacancy caused By the resignation of DR.
Day, and that only eight members of the stan were
present Dr. Frank Baldwin elected temporary
chairman. Four OF the members present, It is al
legged, were friends of DIR. George r. Fowler, presi.
dent of the old staff, among them bsing DR.. Baldwin
The latter excluded from voting on the ground
that the chairman had vote ald DIR. szer was
elected, four votes incudng his own, being cast for
him. On June another meeting OF the ne" staH
was held at which all the eleven members presen'
voted for Dr. Fowler for president. Another meeuns
was held and the claims Of the tNo Pn' i@'S "e''
considered with the result that Lr fo"lcr "A' o'-
clared to be the president of the nedeai stin'
The ohice nf nresldent is considered one or greas
honor and also brings many paeits 10 the phSSelso
boldinO IL After some argumenl py eoulsoi Suosv
Bartlett reserved MS uo''
New-York tribune., 1889-10-13
have to get their children baptized Will bo in De-
cember.
TOPICS OF CURRENT TALK.


Wah shlng is the name of Harlem laundryman
new art school Is about TO be opened at No.
East One hundred and. twenty fhst, by MISS LOUISE
A. Derdcrger, of Boston
Tho Hamilton Republican Club Will hold meeting
at the clubhouse, at onehundrcd and twenty seventh
ST. and seventh-ave. morrow night and on each
Monday evening thereafter during the campaign
Miss Annie Ptxley viii appear at the Harlem opera
House tomorrow night.
Proceedings are to he begun at TO acquire tide
10 the property for opening Onehundrcd- anu slA'S
ninth ST. from Tenth ave. TO Eleyenhave
The Board of Aldermen have rescindcd the ordi
adopted in 1868 to have Harlem PARK lnciuuls
lots bounded by Third. ave. @
ST. thrown orSsn to tho public and furnished Win
benches. The work on the park was never oos'
The officers of the Holy Trinity Church want 10
lay asphalt pavement in front Of the church IN ono
,ndred and twenty econd-st., between LenoX ana
Mount Morris aves. at their own expense, ana haNo
asked the Common Council for the privilege OF oos So'
Calvary Presbyterian Church is going TO puliu q
fine new church chapel and parsonage in one-hundreu
andsixteenth-st a short distance west of Ffth-aVe
The buildings will cover plot OF ground l2' Dy lOo
feet in size The present church is at MadlsoI-aVo. %.
and one hundred and -thirteenth-st Ihe Leo d, nro
Chambers being the pastor. H. H. hopoi'' - ~
pairing the plans. ~. - ,h
Mrs Marie G. Barth is about to have built on 'ne
southeast corner Of One-hundredth-st and Ientn-ao
fve-sory brick fat finished with Belevllle 81 s.oo .
TO cost $1,000. Ralph S. IoWnseha Is o@"iNs ~
plans. - -. ~,
new Republican club, with headquarters az NO
o43o Eighth-ave. organized on Tuesday even
ing and the following officers were elected; frosF
dent DR. Lockwood vice-presdent, J. Mccormick
SocTetary Fu Qene Murphy treasurer, William waters,
and sergeant at arms Daniel CARRIER
The Occident Club will hold " ladies' reception az
their clubhouse No. 127 West Seventy -second-st Oh
Thursday.
The Unity one OF the social organizations OF Harlem
gave reception to the wives and cousins on FRIDAY
evening at the clubhouse, No. 159 East onehundre
and seventeenth-st The club rooms have been Gu 9n,
tIgylv reDainted and refurnished. There were iuuy
100 guests present and the evening was enlVened py
music and Iecitations, A pleasant feature was Hle
presentation 10 the club Of handsome POlNIat u O
nnxideut W, G.. Friend.
New-York tribune., 1889-10-13
TWO HOUSES SKILFULLY ROBBED.
IN ONE CASE THE BURGLARS ARE PARTICULAR
IN THEIR TASTES ANOTHER THIEF

IN ONE CASE THE BURGLARS ARE PARTICULAR
IN THEIR TASTES ANOTHER THEE
LEAVES OLD CLOTHES BEHIND
Bold burglars Friday afternoon made a rich ham
at the home of Mrs. Harriet J. Morris. No Alb Sixth
ave. South Brooklyn. The family were absent from
~ d. H. ul o p. m, and the thieves worked un-
moiesteu' Mrs Morris was the first to return homo.
"heh sho entered the dining room she found some
pla'ed shverware strewn about the floor. She went
UP stars and found that her bureau had been raed
ana he jewels 1t contained had been stolen The
robbery was reported to CAPTAIN Murphy. OF the
Eighth Precinct, and Detective Powers and Policeman
Kennedy were sent to investigate. The house is
OIL brick' Two stories and basement and stands we'll
pacK rom the street II was found that an entrance
had been gained through the front basement window,
which was left open, the thieves having broken
the catch From the start IL was apparent thai the
work was that Of professional thieves of experience.
The silverware left In the basement was all plated.
but the solid ware had been carried away. In the
case Oh the jewels. only the choicest articles were
taken. Among the things stolen were a lady's gold
huntngcase watch and chain, gold necklace.
cross set in torquoises and pearls, containing 1876
stones, two pairs Of gold bracelets, and a single
bracelet three rings with gems, earrings, chain,
studs, silver buttons and twp Hverpated revovers,
In all valued at 5000. The thieves left clew and
there Is small chance Of the goods being recovered
burglar climbed over the back fence of Charles
Colvles house, No. 1e4 Garfield Place. early yester
day morning, and forcing window entered the
place. The thief had gone through the house and
was in Miss Bella Colyilles room on the top floor,
when the young woman awakened, She saw
the man going into adjoining room, and he, seeing
that she had discovered him, hurriedly LETT the
house. Miss Covllle discreetly waited until he had
made his escape before she screamed. A policeman
soon appeared and searched the house. The burglar
had taken clothing two watches. "a in money
and plated spoons. In return for these tnmgs
he had left an old overcodt and hat Mr. COlVlIle Is
prosperous dealer in art goods in New-IorA.
New-York tribune., 1889-10-13
CURTAINS.
TD1pOrtdnt Special Sale.

A line of 400 patterns of lace and
heavy curtains, including Nottingham,
Irish Point, Antique, Cluny,
Louis XIV. and Arab Laces, Madras
and Silk Curtains; Turcoman, Chenille
and Velour Portieres.
Asa special attraction in Lace Cur
tains we quote the following:
Nottingham Curtains 81 yards long
and 81 inches wide, S2.25 per pair.
New-York tribune., 1889-10-13
TO LAY THEIR CORNERSTONE.

ihe cornerstone of the ST. Andrews Protestant
Episcopal Church will be laid Wednesday. Tho
ceremonies will be those usual upon such occasions
and they will be conducted by Bishop Potter. The
Rev Dr. Francis Lebdell. the former rector of the
parish will also be present 10 assist in the ceremonies
invitations have been extended 10 the members of the
Eudsoopa Convention being held IN this city. 10
ne present on the OCCASION and number Of them have
siened their intentions Of accepting the invitations
New-York tribune., 1889-10-13
TO HOLD A BIG RECEPTION.

At meeting Of the trustees Of the Harlem Club on
Thursday night IL voted TO hold big reception
some time during December The club is young yet
and has never held many affairs Of that kind and they
expect 10 make this not only the greatest affair
they have held but TO make compare favorably
with other big receptions that held in the city.
The date has not been decided upon yet, but it
probably will be at the next meeting of the trustees.
New-York tribune., 1889-10-13
THREE MATCHLESS VALUES.
BLACK GOODS.

40-inch Silk and Wool Henrietta, 90
cts. per yard.
46-inch all-wool Cameps Hair Serge,
s1.0O per yard.
46-inch all-wool Amazon Cloth, S1.00
per yard.
46-inch wool Henrietta Cloth, So cts,
S100, $1.25 and S1.5O per yard.
New-York tribune., 1889-10-13
R1RyUM SAILS FOR ENGLAND.

P. T. Bauum, HIS wife and grandson sailed for
England yesterday on the Etrura. The veteran show
man departed in the best OF spirits and said that lie
was confident OF making his show great success I'm
London Many Of the principal performers Of the
circus Will saii on the City of Rome Wednesday
and the animals and curloslues, VIII 90 Oh tbs
Furnessia Tuesday
New-York tribune., 1889-10-13
DRESS GOODS.
Specials for This Week.

All-wool Cheviot Suitings, stylish
stripe effects, AS cts. per yard.
Fine French Serge Suiting, hand
some ombre stripes, 90 cts. per yard.
a new line of rich Plaid effects, with
plain to match, S1.5O and S1.75 per
yard.
New-York tribune., 1889-10-13
WISSES' AND CHILDREN'S
CLO1KS.

The finest goods in the trade, all
sizes, at very low prices.
A special lot of 6, s, 10 and - year
size garments, in fine all-wool goods,
all this seasons production, at $3.50
each regular price $1,000 to $500.
New-York tribune., 1889-10-13
BLACK AND COLORED
SILKS.
The Ne,Cest Goods at Popular
Prices.

In addition to our beautiful assort-
ment of high-class novelties in Silks,
we have just opened large shipment
of medium-priced goods, ranging from
S1.50 to $3.50 per yard. These goods
include all the newest colorings and
combinations of shades to be found in
the most expensive fabrics; rich,
heavy brOcades and Oriental and Per-
sian effects in stripes, on Satin, Faille
and Armure grounds, for both street
and evening wear.
THREE MATCHLESS VALUES.
2O-inch heavy all-silk Black Satin
Rhadames, rs ct. quality, for 30 cts.
per yard.
21-inch extra heavy Lyons Black
Satin Rhadames, S1.35 quality, for
$1.03 per yard.
22-inch Silk Dress Plush, full line of
colorings, $3.50 quality, for $3.50 per
yard.
New-York tribune., 1889-10-13
OUR Big SISTER CITY.
AFFAIRS I'M BROOKLYN.
The NIonau Activity IN Is 'olns on at
- Va, plans of National "A Hospital
r,,+a in Court-Items of General Interest.

yellow walk OF the yard has been formed by the
deposits of the tides
About five miles of additional railroad track is
TO be lmd in the yard, making every nook and
corner accessible 10 the trains, which, of course,
the landing of railroad trains from barQps is to
be erected, and with this Improvement big guns
may be placed on the cars at the Washington
gun foundry and run directly to any of the shops
or buildings in the yard
New-York tribune., 1889-10-13
PICTURES.

30 Framed Pictures, assorted sub
jects, all new, at $500 each.
New Remarque Proof Etchings ar
irving daily.
Picture Frames to order, in latest de-
signs, lowest possible prices; all work
guaranteed.
New-York tribune., 1889-10-13
ROYAL WORCESTER.
20 Per Cent. Discount.

Our entire and very choice stock Of
Royal Worcester ware is offered at 20
per cent. discount, affording an un-
equalled opportunity to purchase some
of the finest of this world-renowned
pOrcelain---always suitable for pres
entS---at wonderfully low prices.
New-York tribune., 1889-10-13
A wFnnING TO COME.

Cards are out announcing the wedding October
e3 Of Miss Olive Starr, daughter Of W. L. Starr. o
Newark n. j., 10 william Livingston Hszen. who il
the head master In the Barnard school, one Of the
principal schools for boys in Harlem. The ceremony
vim be held at the Congregational Church Of Newark
New-York tribune., 1889-10-13
AFTER RIDING, NOW WALKING.

John Allen, of the Hamilton House, who recently
returned from trip from this city TO San Francisco
on horseback in company with Professor Patt of the
West End Riding Academy. will start tomorrow morn
ing walk from this city TO Albany in company with
friend.
New-York tribune., 1889-10-13
INDIA SHA Wis.

Our stock of high-class India Shawls
is at once appreciated when seen;
prices from $500 to $450.00.
New-York tribune., 1889-10-13

Real Astrachan ,Capes, $3.50 and
upwards; Muffs to match, $3.50.
Treble X grade of Alaska Seal Capes,
$500.
Combination Of Seal and Persian
Capes, Sable, Mink, Martin, Monkey,
&C., in great variety.
New-York tribune., 1889-10-13

Lace Centre Irish Points, 81 yards
long, 1898.
Tamboured Curtains, 81 yards long,
1915.
POrtieres.
3-yard Turcomans, s1.75.
3-yard 50-inch Chenilles, $3.50.
Fine Silk Chenilles, $500.
New-York tribune., 1889-10-13
UMBRELLAS.
Extraordinary Values.

Aspecial lot ofLadies' and Mems fine
Silk Umbrellas, with handsome sterling
silver handles, at half the regular
prices. Those desiring really good,
servicable Umbrellas at very low prices
should not miss this opportunity.
New-York tribune., 1889-10-13
A DAY FOR BAPTIsM.

The ordinance OF the baptism OF children OF mem
bers will be held at the Reformed Church. at Lenox-
ave-, and Onehundred and twenty. .third-st. this
morning. The next opportunity that members Will
New-York tribune., 1889-10-13
I0dieS' Umbrellas.

Lot 1---Ladies' fine Silk Umbrellas,
26 inches sterling silver, silvered and
silver trimmed handles---regular price,
$500 to S6.00---at 1925 each.
Lot ladies fine Silk Umbrellas,
26 inches, gold hook handles---regular
price, $500 to $S.00---at S3.7 each.
Lot 3---Ladies' fine Silk Umbrellas,
26 inches, sterling silver etched exposed
ivory hook handles---regular price,
$1,000 to S1300---at $500 each.
Lot ladies fine Silk Umbrellas,
26 inches, sterling silver etched long
handles---regular price, $500 to
S15.00---at $3.50 each.