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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-11
Col. Lamont i'm New York.

From the New York Times, Feb. 10.
Col. Daniel Lamont arrived in New York
early last evening and went to the Victoria no.
tel He spent very little time at the hosiery,
however. and soon went out to spend the eve
mig. There was report uptown last night
that the President and Mrs. Cleveland. on NOV
live at the Victoria. At the hotel it was said
that nothing was known there of the Presidents
I MANS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-11
POTOMAC RIVER BOATS

Nsr. VERNON! MI. VERNON!
STEAMER W. ". CORCORAS
Leaves sth-s-set wharf daily except Sunday for Nj
Vernon and River Landings far down as Cslylnont
at 10 o'clock a. H. Returning, reaches WASHINGTON
about $3.50 =. II.
sl0 l. L. BLAKE. Captain
EToR POTOMAC RIVER LASDTSGS
Il NEW IRON STEAMER "MAAEFJTJDn
Leaves 1th-street wharf on MONDAYS, THURSDAYS
and SAJI itDA IS IT a, IN. Returning TUESDAYS
LANDINGS as Ear as Nomn Creek, Va; 81 Clements Bay
and IeonardIown, Md Connects with b and o ". Il ~
Shepherds. See schedule JOHN b PADG EfsT Apt
q. W. RIDLEY. Manager. is.l5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-11

The MExIcANs LOOKING FOR HULLER.-Luis
Huller, concessionaire of the Lower California
branch or the International company, is ac-
cused by the stockholders with misappropriat-
ing funds. and the authorities of Mexico have
ordered his arrest, but he has concealed HIM
self. The complaint was presented by Emile
Nelasco for the American stockholders. Presi-
dent Diaz Is personally proceeding in the mat
ter. Great Developments are expected
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-11
London Sympathy for O'Brien.

A GREAT MEETING IN HYDE PARK NOTWITHSTAND-
ING A HEAVY SNOW STORM.
Notwithstanding a heavy snow-storm the
demonstration in Hyde park. London, on Sun
day, to denounce the governments coercive
measures in Ireland and to express sympathy
with Mr.. Vim. O'Brien was successfully carried
out. Thousands of citizens chiefly from work
ingmen's and radical clubs, attended the meet
ing, marching with bands and banners. Speeches
were delivered from twelve platforms. reso-
luton which was carried amid great cheering,
declared that the citizens of London condemn
the brutal policy of coercion, protest against
the governments uncivilized treatment OF
political prisoners, and demanded the release
of Irish patriots whose only crime is the exer-
else of the rights of free speech.
The socialists occupied one platform, which
was decorated with red flags and at which was
displayed banner with the inscription: RE
member Chicago" The speakers at this plat
form utilized the occasion to denounce land
owners and capitalists. Perfect order was
maintained throughout
Mr.. Balfour, in long reply to a correspond
ent dealing with the party uses to which the
Gladstonians put the O'Brien incident. says the
storm was artificially raised for the interest of
faction, and proceeds to generally deny the
charges made against the prison authorities
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-11

THEY WANT A REDUCTION OF THE HOURS OF WORK
AND OTHER REFORMS.


AND OTHER REFORMS.
Delegates from the socialist revolutionary So
cieties of Paris yesterday proceeded to the
residence of Premier Floquet, NJ. Meline, presi-
dent of the chamber of deputies, and NJ. Lee
roger, president of the senate, leaving at each
house copy of the resolutions adopted by the
workmen's congress at Bordeaux. The resolu-
tons demand a reduction of the daily working
hours. the fixing of minimum rates of wages to
correspond with the minimum expenses of
workmen in each locality, the prohibition of
manual labor by piece work, &c.
Extensive police precautions had been taken
IN the neighborhood of the Elysee palace and
the Palais du Bourbon for the fear of an an
archist riot. The services of the police were
not required, however, as no disturbances &C.
Cured.
Similar Populations called upon the projects
of Lyons, Bordeaux. and Marseilles and pre-
sented their demands. In reply the projects
said that the government was already consid-
ering many of these demands, while others had
no substantial foundation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-11
OYE FAILuRE CAusEs ANoruEn-

ONE FAILURE CAUSES ANorHER.-The Ohio
and Western coal and iron company has failed.
Glidden Il Curtis, the Boston banking firm
which collapsed few days ago, was backing
the company. and the embarrassment of the
bankers through the Pacific Guano company's
misfortunes is supposed to have brought about
the crash in the affairs of the Ohio company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-11
Edwin Booth oIirbtiIv Puzz,ed

ONCE UPON TIME HE HELPED KELLAR PICK UP A
TABLE BY MAGNETISM.
From the New York Tribune.
Kellar, the miraculous, tells a story on Ed
win Booth.
'Mr. Booth came on the stage one night" he
says, 'to see me do my trick of picking up a
table and swinging it over my head by simply
placing my hands on the top. The table in
question had been standing over the footlghts
for nearly an hour. and it occurred to me that
it was just about ready to fall to pieces owr.
to the melting of the glue. / had previously
driven two tacks in the top, leaving the heads
about quarter of an inch above the board SO
that the two slotted rings wore on my fingers
could easily slip over them. That's way 1
have of picking up tables by animal magnetism
"Mr. Booth was so deeply interested that
invited him to place his hands above mine so
that we might lift the table together. He
agreed at once, and when l gave the word be-
gan to raise his slowly. Mine soon began to
follow, fetching the table with them. When
we had lifted it about ten inches heard ON
inous cracking.
"Look out, Mr.. Booth said, with all the
agitation could muster, You are so full of
magnetism that the table NAV be unable to
Withstand it. Be careful lest it should fly to
pieces and hurt you'
''The warning had scarcelyieft my lips when
the glue gave way and down went the legs and
frame with clatter, leaving the top sticking
by dextrous movement pulled out the
tacks and threw them away, and turned the
slots In the rings between my fingers so that
they could not be seen. Mr.. Booth was might
lily puzzled. He didn't say much, but l could
tell by his looks that the business was entirely
beyond him. dare say he is still in the dark !"
CLUBBING DIsoRDERLY STRIKERs.-Thirty of
the drivers who recently returned to work on
the Belt line road, in New York were dis
charged yesterday, and their places filed with
others who had put in an application while the
strike was pending. About o clock these men,
with number of others. began laying obstruc-
and 30th streets. The police were called out,
and a number OF them boarded car and Sc
GREETED themselves. This car was assailed as
others'had been, and the officers charged the
riotous drivers, many of whom received cut
heads. One arrest, that of man named Thos.
Watts, who claims to be q blacksmith, was
made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-11
OCEAN STEAMERS.

SHORT ROUTE TO LONDON,
- NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD g. s. co
Fast Express steamers.
To Southampt ton London, Eayre). Bremen
Lain, We'd feb. l3, 8 pm: Eibe, Sat, Feb. 10,
Jam; AlleT, We'd, Feb 20, 8 am; Saale, We'd, Feb.
"a, pm; Ems, Sat-. Mch =, . a. M; Trave, We'd
NJ ch o, % a. IL.
Comfortable staterooms excellent table, luxurious
saloon appoint ents Prices: LIST cabin, S55 and up
ward berth. according 10 location; I'd cabin $50
berth steerage at low rates. Apply TO L L. DRooP.
925 Penn. ave.
(NUNARD LINE
" CHAs. l.. DUBOIS & CO.. AGENTS. Cos 9TH st N w
booked to Paris. tasl-:{n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-11

To BE Shot DEAD FOR THIEvERY.-To-day
Hichar Yohala. q full-blooded Creek Indian,
Will be shot dead in the Indian territory for
the crime OF larceny. man in that territory
convicted three times of larceny must suffer
the Geath penalty. Yohaia was thrice convicted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-11
THE OTHER SIDE.
A Reply to the Criticisms of the Patent
Office and Its Officials.

THE PUBLIC AND IT'S INTERESTS CARED FOR
FREEDOM FROM CORRUPTION AND FRAUD-DIsA-
eREEMESr As TO REMEDY FOR ALLEGED ABUSES
ARE EXAMINERS oBsTRUCTIoNIsrs?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-11

Seven white and four colored convicts were
publicly whipped Saturday at New Castle, Del
Mrs. Emily Weed Barnes, youngest daughter
OF the late Thurlow Weed and wife of William
Barnes, OF Albany, died suddenly sunday morn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-11
PIANOS AND ORGANS.

ssTHNHE KRAKAUER PIANOS ARE REMARKA-
bly, fine instruments" The Pease Pianos aud
Burett Organs sold here since Is years, also speak
for themselves g. H KUHN Sole Agent 4O7 10Th
ST. NV. 20
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-11

HALLET & DAVIS PIANOS ROOMS. CHOICE
Al selected stock; low prices; easy terms and
genuine bargains; all to be sold by LIST of April
s7-6m II. L. SUMNER, Agt., S1l 9th st. NV
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vital kY Beers..,

For the Information of those not familiar with
The STAR, few extracts from notices by its con-
temporaries, called out 10y its recent change In
form, are appended:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-21
AN OUTLET
SALE OF CURTAINS.

Nearly enough pairs of Nottingham
and Guipure Lace Curtains to curtain
every window in the city. In order to
turn them from out our hands to yours
specially low prices will be made on oil
of them.
The 5O-inch wide S-yard long ones 81
and S1.25 a pair.
A 6O-inch by 3a-yard Curtain for $3.50
a pair.
The 54-inch by 3t-yard Curtain for
s1.65, $1.75 and 50 pair.
A beautiful Curtain, same size, Irish
Point effect, for $3.50 pair.
White Brussels Point effect -Cartains
from S3 to $3.50 window.
The Real Irish Point Curtains will run
from 1913 to $40 a pair.
An assortment of thirty or forty differ
ent patterns of the Tambour Curtains
from 81 to $50.
Real Brussels Lace Curtains, beautiful
goods, made entirely by hand, $40 to
S65 pair.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-21
UNDERWEAR SALE.

Is dozen Short Slips, in Nainsook,
Lawn and Cambria, trimmed with fine
embroideries, perfectly fresh goods,
$3.50 to $3.50 quality for s1.95
8 dozen Walking Coats, 2 to 4 years,
white and colored, $3.50 to go quail
ty Monday for Sl.95
100 dozen Chemises, Drawers, Gowns,
Skirts and Corset Covers, 95c. to S1.25
quality Monday, 70c.
The imported French "Coutille" Cor
set, strapped, with sateen, silk Tossed,
three side steels, perfect shape-white,
gray, ecru and light blue-a $3.50 Cor
set ct" Monday, s1.5S
Underwear corsets-secOnd floor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-21
A WEEK OF WEDDINGS.

Several weddings have taken place during the week
OF particular interest In social circles. At the homo
OF Mr. and MIS-. W. II. Bundick, No. 9oo McDonough
ST., on Wednesday night their daughter, Miss Maggie
Louise. and Frank Provost Chapman were married BY
the Rev. Dr. -Ioomis, Of the Tompklns Avenue Con-
grcgauonal Church Miss Belle Bundick. tho brides
sister was maid Of honor, and George b. f. Randolph
tho best man. After reception the party started on
a Southern trip On their return they viii live at
No. 472 WiIloughby-Aye. Among those present were
Mr. and Mrs. s. p. Arnold, Mr.. and Mrs. j. l. Chap
man Mr. and Mrs. c. L. wilmot, wallace Flint, Miss
Lizzie Barnes Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Ropes, John Bel
cher, Mr. and Mrs. Austin Kelley. and DR.. and Mrs.
II. A. Farbairn.
The same evening at the Methodist Episcopal Tabor
naele I'm Manhattan ave-. Miss +. May Fcnon, daugh-
ter OF solomon Fonton. married to Dr. Frederick d.
Barnum of NewHaven. The Eooms father, the
Rev F. s. Barnum assisted by the Rev. 3. II. BuTch
and the Row. DR. George T.. Reed president oil Dckn-
son College, OBLIGATED. The church was handsomely
decorated With flowers. Miss Annie Fenton was the
maid Of honor and Louis Barnum, II. j. Fenlon'
Horace Dou gherty, and Louis Aberger the groomsmen
A reception followed at tho home OF the
brides parents. No. 101 India-st.
At the homo Of Mr. and drs. Theodore p. Gilman,
No 2es HaIsoy-st,, their daughter was married on
THURSDAY night 10 Albert BrinkerhoG The Rev. I'd
win See conducted the merrlage service. Tho bride
and groom are TO live In New.York- Among the
guests were Mr. and Mrs. II. Van Busldrk, Mr. ana
Mrs. George Barnes, Mr.. and Mrs. L. NJ Butler, Dr
and Mrs. II. j. Brewer Mr.. and Mrs. Il. II. Cohcr,
Frederick Miller, and Mr.. and Mrs Edgar Cortefyou.
Edward r. Waterbury, pupil OF Mrs. Ogden frame,
the soprano, gave pleasant concert N the Msrvy
assisted by Mrs Carrie Louise Ray, Victor Harris,
Miss Daisy RlOneglist the Misses Mundell and the
orpheon Ladies' Vocal Society.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-21
THE OFF PRICE
COTTON WASH GOODS.

24o pieces more OF eros, Roman ct Gle French
Sateens; these are in large and medium figures.
30. and 40c. q yard. . jI-,
so more Of those hand-printed Sateer Robes, l5
BROOKLYN. The price Is TO be but st2.50 a Robe.
Another 90 pieces added to the stock Of 35c. small
figure French Sateens, still to be held down 70 &c.
90 pieces Domestic GingIams; were 1 2 1-2c., Mon
day DC. q yard.
Monday sc. a yard
so pieces Cott0n Challies, in dark colors; were
IL Lee, Monday DC. yard.
Cotton Tagging for decorating purposes, oil Styles
] 90. and IL 1-2c. yard.
zoe. u.s GA. u,,,, .,.,. ,s.,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-21
A SALE OF
LINENS AND SPREADS.


81 pieces of our 81 grade of extra fine
Satin Damask for I6c.
300 pieces of the 1915 1914 Fringed
Damask Table Cloths, plain white or
colored border S1.75 each
125 dozen Huckabuck and Damask
Towels that have been selling for Soc.
and 4Oc. to be 25c.
. cases of 15c. quality Plaid White
Lawn 10 be 10c.
200 pieces of Wool Bunting, in red,
white and blue 124c. per yard
3 cases full size Crochet Bed Spreads
will be reticketed from S110 to 873c.
3 cases full size Crochet Bed Spreads,
extra heavy, remarked from $1.25 to
$1.05
Linens, White Goods-centre
Spehds-frOnt basement left
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-21
ENyoY1YG TIE SUGAR Co4PANK.
THE OWNERS OF THE FACTORY DO NOT WANT
THE ELECTRIC REFINERs TO REMOVE
THE MACHINERY

THE OWNERS OF THE FACTOh1 ~ NOf WANT
THE ELECTRIC REFINERs TO REMOVE
THE MACHINERY.
motion was argued yesterday In tho Supreme
Court for a permanent Injunction to prevent the
moval OF tho machinery OF the Electric Sugar Refining
Company By the company. The company leased thB
building Nos. Is, 90 and 90 Hamilton. from
walcr s. johnson, the receiver of the Marine Bank.
Of New-York, IN August, 1856. Tho mysterious
electric. reclining process carried In this build
Ing The structure had been -four mill. and It came
Into the possession of tho Marine Bank by fore
closure. In the lease to the sugar company were
tho conditions, that all improvements, additions and
repairs TO revert TO the party Of the first part
at the expiration Of the lease.' Another clause gave
tho sugar company the option Of buying the property
for 800 600 Tho rental was 10000 year
When tho company began 70 remove material nom
the building q short time ago, George W. Wingate,
counsel for the Marine Bank, brought action To cnj0n
dynamo and electric plant. 4 temporary Injunction
Obtained, which yesterday motion desired TO mako
permanent. Tho receiver alleged that the machinery,
etc, formed part OF the Improvements. H. is, Monatt.
representing the company argued that the clause did
not refer 10 these articles. Ito presented affidavit
of the president william II. Cotterill who said that
he understood that the lease referred 10 the ma.
ehlnery and the electrical plant improvements
The building he says, was in wretched cOndton when
the company took It. Tho cellar was Hooded al high.
tide, and filled with mud and filth The company
cleaned Il, put I'm a new watcrtght hoor new boilers
alterations wero made, amounting In cost 10 100000
The machinery cost $4,000 and tho value OF the
building, Il Is alleged has boon raised from 100000
TO $4,000. Decision was reserved by the court.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-21
GATHERED ABOUT TOWN.
POINTS OF INTEREST FROM VARIOUS PARTS
OF THE CITY.

POINTS Ot INTEREST fhOM NAhlOOO IhsAo
OF THE CITY.
A combined dumb-ben and Indian club has been
invented by Brooklyn man, who seeks patent for It.
John Francis of the St. George Hotol. had his gold
watch, worth 49, taken from his pocket In Flathush
ave. car yesterday.
There viii DO fewer May movings this year Aan
usual, owing to the fact that rents have not been
increased save In a few cases
The fountain in City han Park b being put In order
and rcpainted
A motion for slimony and counsel fees was mads
yesterday In the City Court, In tho case OF S'sn
Hughes against Michael hughes. fhey were married
In 1871 Mrs. Hughes charges her husband Si1
brutal treatment and says that occasion no ~
in the window with pistol declaring that hs wouN
shoot a policeman II she called one. Mr. Hughes DO:
MES the allegations.
The CITY works Commissioners has advertised tor
PROPOSALS for the repaving OF smith-st, Its sntiis
length: Jay-st., its entire length; Hewes-st, from
broadway to Bedford-aye Harrson-aye., from Hooper
IN Hewes sts Hooperst, from Grand-st TO Harri-
sor' ave wythe ave- nom South Eishth-st. TO NortA
sIx,hst. Tbero is s1s0o,ooo available for the pW-
pose
The South brooklyn Ferry Company proposes 10
vpSnend its regular service Centennial Day. April
40 and advertises TO fits two boats for excursions
20 New.York each carrying 1000 persons at -
apiece.
Internal Revenue Collector Black viii begin ths
issue of special stamps for the year opening May
to morr0w
President Lewis and other officers Of the CITY Rail
road Company have returned from trip TO Chicago
to inspect The cable traction system Of s,reetcar
pulsion.
Police Justice Naeher yesterday held Frank Pushort.
Frederick Dunswg and Bernard Ncumann, for the
Grand Jury upon tho charge of setting buildings ON
fire with benzine and gunpowder 30 get The Insurance
Louis Hasel and George Feund, who were arrested -
the same time. have been discharged
Police Commissioner Ben appointed seventeen ucrs
new policemen yesterday. ~ ss
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-21
DINNER SETS.
SPECIAL PRICES ALL

Carlsbad China Dinner Sets, i25 pieces 1eWssy
shapes and decorations, in designs, hand
in Bowers and gold, 8 $40 ses, specially reduces
for this week to see complete.
Carlsbad Set 125 pieces butterfly and GRASS dec0s
ration with gold edge. $40 set special price fos
Canelie Set, transparent China butterfly and grass
decorations, fancy shape; set worth $50, our sgts
Special Combination Set, 100 pieces; decorased
With flowers and gold edge; special price. 92l
We have large line Of Havilands and French
China Sets that we have reduced to hslf-price.
The new lines of French China are now corps eta :
the designs, the shapes and decorations are mstS'
pieces, every one.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-21

PICTURES.

A beautiful collection of Pastels now
on exhibition and sale in the Picture
Department. About % of them. All
different scenes; framed in shaded an
tique oak and silver, 17x30 inches is tho
size, Sab would be very low, but we've
marked them s2.9S as leader for Nom
day.
p,cturss-tnirx aosa i
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-21
KILLING rHEn OFF
rom The Boston Herald.

From The Boston Herald. .a
When stranger makes his appearance e ~ os ~
woods Of Maine, he Is naturally pIeslmssa % ~
lookout for game, Last summer . az sun ~
isfs OF The Episcopal Church foand htpsen st5so
ia small village in that region, ana ~ oom p'a' ~
pus up xon h bss msny Eplscopsl'aas down hesF
he inquired Of this very hospt,Dls ksa.s IS
Well really now. dont LOW S $780, so{e(.s,
down back cf The barn the othes ezys hnt - e &
Il was wooGchucks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-21
SIZE WINS Ollie rHousANp p0LLARs

In 1879 Jacob Becker thrashed a man and a tudg-
ment was found against him for $3.50 But the jnds
ment was not satisfied and the authorities got aIor
Mrs. Becker who, they had heard, had SlooO N tno
bank. She asked julius Rosonhain what she snoulu
do, and on Rosenhan's advice she put tho money IN
his charge After Mrs. Becker had been examined
as to the owner of tho 81 900 she looked around ior
Rosenhaln she did not see him until this MONTH
He had gone to Europe but be returned and set UP
liquor shop at No 13A5 second-aye, NeWfork MY, NY
Rosenhain denied that he knew nor. nsn3d hin
and denied ali knowledge Of the matter. 49,
Rosenhan was arraigned before justice hsnha on
more than Ave years having elapsed since me CON-
mission OF the alleged crime, tho statute o. nAIon
begun an setion against Rosenhain IN the civ Court
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-21
ORDERS
BY MAIL.

The store has a thoroughly equipped
Mail Order Department-make use Of
it for all personal and home fixings no
matter in what part of the United
States you live. Besides sending any
goods acceptable by the Post Office
authorities) at lowermost city prices We
prepay postage. You see we maintain
free city delivery of 81 wagons, and
naturally we aim to be equally liberal
with the stores out of town customers.
Direct "Mail Order Department.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-21
B FAVORITE
WORKS GET CUT.

Coopers Sea Tales, 5 volumes, cloth
S1.95
SCOTS s12 edition of Waverly" Nov
els, II volumes, cloth S4.O
SCOTS s1S edition of Waverly" Nov
els, "A volumes, cloth $500
Book Department-third door.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-21
$1.25 SILK, CSC.
BLACK
DRESS GOODS.

4S-inch Pure Mohair Brilliantine, very
high lustre, 65c. instead Of Soc.
48-inch French All Wool Henrietta
Cloth, very fine, $50. instead of s1.15:
42-inch Silk warp Henrietta Cloth, a
most reliable make, S1.15 instead of
$1.40.
plaeks-ieft aisle, rear.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-21
sso., DR. sroRRs CREsIGSs.

Ihe fruit ef one Of the eFTors IN the Consolidation
Act OF last year IL the resignation Of DR. 6torrs as
q Park Commissioners. The act placed the control
of the expenditure Of funds in the parks under the
Board gof Aldermen and thus curtalled to q great
degree the power Of the Park Commissioners. 1t IS
thought that tho matter went through By mistake
and bill is now before the Legislature TO restore
their former powers to tho Commissioners. But
the existing state OF things has led DR.. storTs 10
FORWARD his RESIGNATION Of publIo Office
to Mayor Chaplin The letter no has
sent to tire Mayor is In part as follows
when you did me the honor q year ago, 10 my great
surprise, to invite me TO become a member OF The
Board Of Park Commissioners accepted the Olce with
some hesitation, on account Of tho pressure Oh Other
faithfully TO the city in the Board by regular
attendance on IT'S meetings. with frequent partcpar
ton n Important discussions and BY the punclal per
terpretstion Of tho law by which It's functions are
cording to rs own judgment and under Its RESPONSE
biiity 10 the city the moneys specifically appro-
the parks but that in case OF any contract exceeding
ia amount $3.50, must apply TO the Common Council
for tholr supervising and regulating action asking
there 10 order the contract TO be made by the Com
missioner of Public Works.
hays no criticism TO make this Interpretation
Of The law. On the other hand, as the law stands,
any personal complaint 70 make OF the law itseL
Very iiOely those who devised II saw reasons for
any feeling toward the Commissioner Of Public Works
other than that Of sincere regard and esteem which
have entertained for bim for twenty years
But II Is quite impossible for me 10 devote lme
and labor 10 tho work OF making suggestions which,
after they have BEEN discussed, mstured and adopted
others rs having the real ast6otity IN he premises.
Finding It quite inaccessible 20 60 on with the w0rR
under It's present changed conditions, respectfully
and ask that the resignation be allowed 70 take eaeee
at once.