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IoRD rEyrIrIrS ~ ms OWN BEHALF

Tn h.arlng iu The u Charles J. I"id an omcrr
u ur Grant,. stat. Pro,tIHt AH-ocatoo. for receiving
mon y d. false representa- Ions WAS continued yesterday
-, th. Touh. poi,c. court Lord resumed the witness
-t,ud lie a1,,rt.d uat he meyer received any money
ft,f the coiuu.aluauL MrIy Eight checks v'r' shown
10 A,u however attached ~ which wa h- signature a.
treasurer Rut n, claimed that the fact Of his Signature
being AFFIXED was evidence that the money hHd been RI
,,i,.d ty him. lfc claimed the company was solvent
,,i.p t. r.-isn,d The assets the time were over
ti15OOO These be- said wcrr In deeds mortgages
money I'm bank and money In course Of collection II"
named several mortgage, held by The company In Kings
Queens and suffolk c0unti'-.
Henri, G. nrowncll. ot tho Homo noncnt Company now
d.f,.t te.n,d that Lord an ,mpoyc Of his company
from March t. july 1854 and "as bound hy contract
T. tr,p.,,t ro other bushes, but that relating 10 the
company aud that Lord could not possibly nave 't'u
A. tr.,,or ~ the Granite stat" Prolidcnt Association
,,.,, ,,. ,,tol 81 that without his hnowlcd1r
This ended tho taking u testimony. The arguments
VIII lr Il, ard neat Tuesday morning.
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TIE PROTESTANT UALF ORPHAN ASTLUk.

The anniversary exercises Of the Protestant hsliorpnaa
Asylum AZ 40 81 Tentht were he'd IN e assenoy
rooms OF the institute night The programme was a.
,lovs p,oc,s.lonal HYMN by the school, Sound Youi
Voices Long and Sweet prayer. greeting song DIV hs
school opening address by the Rev Samuel NJ Hamilton
SONGS b the little ones Father Christmas, Jack frost
"Blcksmith Song; reports; festival oil 'he sessoh' AZ
RANGED by Mis-, Lee adde's, by the Rev Stewart Dodge
songs NV ,, school Will Walk Little Faster" and
annie Rooney" After the exercises refreshments were
served The entertainment for the managers OF tho
a,yum and friends Tonight the friends OF the chill
dr.n wifi witress their exhibition.
In the rport il was said that 200 children had been cared
for last year at expense of $4,000. The present
uarters are too small and tho Light and air shut on bv
the new surrounding buildings new asylum Is In courss
~ erection in Manhattan-aye, between Onehundrcd and
fourth and and fifth ss and IL l. hoped TO
transport the household there by next May This 1, tho
last anniversary that will be held az the present asylum
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RTG ANIMAL SALES OF PIANOS.

The popularity and favor which the Fischer pianos
have enjoyed among lovers of music for almost half
century make the numerous sales at the warerooms
of J. A C. Fischer I'm the Judge Building at Fifth
ave- and sixteenth St. a matter OF little surprise
The spacious rooms filled with designs OF all
kinds They are speciallA rich in carving, fret work
and panelling Novel effects have also been obtained
10 ,l emnlov,nent of new varieties Of wood, including
tlrcassiau Walnut, commanded white mahogany ana
ebony inlaid with silver. The firm point win PRIDE
I, The fact that ~ 900 Of their pianos are In uSe
NJ the present time In the factory, In West Twenty.
eighth s., 600 men are employed They turn ont
600 pianos year. IL is needless TO mention the ex'
cellent qualities ot the Fischer piano they are SC
we'll known.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-19

MRS FLORA J. ORR SAYS SHE PAID THE MOTIFS
ov WHOM the ATrACHMIiTT wAs ISSUED
THE large drysood, store Of Mr. Flor, j. orr at
80. &c. to IirahwAy Uroohlyn, Wa cl".'d 10y the
sheriff Yesterday on on attachment for about Tl'.ooo
obtained Nv t;rorgo ID forythc K"rm'r" ""''r'
vr. nlumcnstlcl Of Blumcuelcl 4 Iir-ch attorneys.
aid lat evening ia the prTcnco ~ Joseph H. orr
IN, husband II Mr.. orr that the attachment Wa on
four three months proni, note for T'"' earn
made In i9ri on an alleged claim growing ont Of the
old failure Of Donald Gordon Co.. that me h"'r' hu
been paid zone IcI. ago. and even oycrp'ld 5000
which amount refunded, aud now they iuih mp
again in the hand Of Fo-.ythc. 10 whom they have
been tran fcrr,d that Mr. orr clams ia" hh h"'hh~
whatever 10 DO with the notrr. and wa a7tonl'h'i
when the sheriff appeared at the store.
The anidavits Oh which the attachment was granted
continued Mr. Hlumcnstlcl, were made b' MI UT
sister. nephew and bro, her Ia law. and the matter
oDk, like family quarrel In order I" protect inc
merchandise and legitimate creditors MIR. oi. VIII
COMES, Judgments 10 All Of them and VIII Immediately
move 10 vacltc the attachment She hae accordingly
confessed judgment 10 Frederick Victor Achc for
.25 3d. Mr.. OFT Is perfectly solvent. and ha' enough
l., pay every creditor 10 show that Size did not IN
tend 10 fail she had paid her bill, right along even Oh
Thursday and at present les, than at any time
for "a long while past.
Mr. Bmncnstlc ha, requested creditors I" call at
his Office AT once and receive oilers oi "' wv
amount 81 thcIr Claims. Mr.. orr dddcd NM Mn';
Ori's liabilities were between ft0ooo and fopooo ara
she had stock worth al lcat T7o.Ooo or flVoooo &
indebtedness 10 any one cfcdltof is Vi I'" . ,st"r,
at Wllussbarv. Penn. The HrOolvn store wa opened
In APRIL lor9, succeeding j. VI. Relnhnf"t' '"''P'
II. orr, thc husband oi Mrs. orr Wa q" u'o 40,
bushes, in Eighthave Ncw York, as Rodger " OFT
IrOtEcrs.
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WORKING FOR UNIFORM CLASSIFICATION.


Des MOines Dec. l-.-rhc Iowa Railway CrnInsNio'.
held a conference TO-DAY with the sub committee oi
the Uniform Classification Committee Of Chicago con
sisting Of !. W. Mdgley. chairman II the eou'''
western Freight Asipciation J. NJ. Johnson. OF -'o
Chicago. Rock Island and Pacific. and II. Il. NC
Cull0ugh, Of the Chicago aud Northwestern. Tie Oh
Jet Of the Uniform Classification Committee Is u
secure the adoption In every state Of unl'er'a'
classification and freight rates cvcy !inc now haV"lE
IT. own secret classification. The matter was PIE
scntcd today 10y Chairman Midgley. and doubtful
points were discussed. spencer smith. on bchaH VI
the Iowa Commission. expressed tllcr POSITION o" me
question. which has been In direct line with nlc
uniform classification. No definite action. however
II said would BE taken by the Eoad before
January l. ar II i incumbent upon he members 10
look at the question local matter. ~ wen ~ u
state and Interstate affair. Probably. however. III"
Commission action Will be In line with that al "'u'i
Staca. A. soon states generally have ad"p''H
classification Professionally. it Is intended = lDTH 4
new Classification committee. Of which Mr. MId~IrS
Will doubtless BE- chairman. and II viii immediately
begin a session IN which all local petitions VIII ~
heard and considered The present uniform s'heiu,
Is to be changed judciousy. II Is therefore prontnG
that classification if adopted throughout the Hi''c"
states. will not 70 into effect before July l.
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GUNSBERG WINS AGAIN.
THE FIFTH GAME OF THE CHESS MATCH
srE1S1TZ FOR THE THIRD TINE PLAYED THE
QUEENS G.AMB1T-AN INTEREST


ouTEN's GAMBIT-AN INTEREST
ING CONTEST.
y,. f., tho stciI.itz Gunsbcrg chess match, which
d. ..htn, pacc in this city under the auspices OF the
Manhattan Chess Club. temporarily suspended on
Wednesday al the request of the New-N"fh PRAYER
who teIccrophed from his home early that morning
etatinc that he suffering from severe colu' ne
did not appear to be completely recovered whch pray
in the fifth game began at the usual hour YESTERDAY
afternoon 80
II was stenitz's turn TO play, and there was no Ill
lie establishment when for the third time he oneeo
Queens Gambit which Gunsberg tlis time dIu ho' We
cline Tho persistency Of Stcuitz In making '''>
opening after ne had twice tried 1t ana Only 'No" ;"
far successful to bring about a draw Oh ci'n ''
cas1on. cannot but be admired BY CHESS pi"No'''
whether he expected Gunsberg, however 10 accep 'he
feared ra,nbit or 70 reject it rs he had previously
dome is a matter for speculation BE that as II NAV
+he Anglo Hungarian showed himself loimo"bie
antagonist on this occasion. and he succccoe" III pro
ducng in the course OF his play some eNceeh' spe'I
mems of his powers of position judgment WHICH cannot
fail to prove attractive 10 the student
The spectators at early stage "cc "o"N'"
from comparatively passive interest INTO one '' "h
usual kcnncss and disciple Of the principle OF play
ing IN open game at an early stage in deiehoIh4 pre-
dcted on the third fourth move N"",f WI
Gunsberg. As 1t happened. this premature p'Vu' ''"
did finally meet with a fulhlmcnt
Gunsbcrg's defence based on ue P'I"''P''>
of the old masters in this opening. particularly ?"
with reference q his third move. P-h 4 lh>'o"i
of proceeding in the customary way by i
stc,ni;z wiped out the opposing win MS l,
thus enabling his antagonist 10 effect an exchange o
Queens and ncutralizc the advantage OF the opening
move nv the time the 10Th move was competed
on both sides GunsberC had Il Slight advantage Of
POSITION to which he soon aftcrward managed 10 aad
the extra advantage OF winning Pawn by a very
well wroughtpdt idea. etcnllz'S eleventh move was
a weak one. and shortly after this tInSbcrs managed
10 eject such a distinct implo' cmcnt in MS game
that it was seen that all he required to do TO be
come the master of the situation was TO play with
care This he did by repcnc IN an admirable
manner the repeated onsaughtS of hi, opponent on
the sixteenth. eighteenth and twentieth moves. and
after clever play he announced mate IN five on his
twenty ffth move, oteinItL rcsignins AT his twenty
ninth turn.
It Will be seen by chess players who study the
game that stcinitz again PLAYED in opposition 70 his
own clearly defined principles by allowing his rival
10 obtain the majority OF PawnS on the Queens side
Appended is the game, with diagram showing the
position at the point where GUnSberg announced
mate:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-19
ID[1, ISLAND

FITSIIING-DeSpite the refusal Of Coroner Corey,
II College Point, grant burial permit. the funeral
- Arthur colt Gilman took place at $50 o'clock YES
,erd,v afternoon at his home in Flushing There was
large attendance. including many members OF the
mon and the Racquet Clubs, oi New ioih, 10 winch
Mr. Gilman belonged.
BAY>uURE.-An attempt 10 burn house at Bay
shore in which twenty people were asleep, WAS
frustrated early Yesterday morning. ]. ID carpenter.
who keeps confectionery shop the first floor OF the
smith building I'm Main>t, was reused about 40
m tx a strong smell OF smoke. lie AZ once awoke
The remaining occupants Of the building and the fire
was quickly cNtngusled 10y throwing pals OF water
nn II Investigation revealed the fact that tin torch
Lup had been set under the building which i con
,trlctt, ON piles. In few minutes more the ioorn;
wa, blowing at the time II i probable that the whole
block would have been destroyed !. .. smith. the
owner of the property. has offered 300 reward for
evidence furnishing clcw TO the Identity of the In
,,ttf
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ELIZABETH.
LINDEN pARk AoAIN CONVICTED.

LINDEN PAKk AGAlN CONVICTED.
Tho Linden Park Association was AsAn convicted IN
th. Union County Court yesterday Of keeping 4 Ills
orderly house In allowing betting Oh IT. track The
evidence WI, practically th' same ~, submitted during
ihe former trial. The association virtually made no
defence and the judge, charge Was IN effect 10 instruc.
nc fury 10 convict. They were ont nearly TWO
hours when they rHurcd with verdict Of guilty.
Tie trial u Thomas f. Erin. which Wa, the next
one t. on was. 10 the surprise oi the court put OF
,r'U next MAY. the prosecution giving a. the reason
The. absence If important Wifucs, for the STATE. nc
tI.l. If orlando Jones sol" Lltrhci-t stein. Patrick j.
,l,rrhH Eugene. Hrcim. Frederick Lowe. HE :.
tloif-nu John G.. lrdelltk~. John HI AID Ma
nrbcit the other iudi ted boohnuhcr, Will begin 10
"a
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RAILROAD INTERESTS.
PASSED BY PHILADELPHIA COUNCILS.
THE BELT LINE BILL MD THE READING TERM
NAL BILL NEEDING ONLY THE MAYORS
SIGNATURE TO BECOME LAWS.

THE BELT LINE BILL. MD THE READING TERM
NAL BILL NEEDING ONLY THE MAYORS
SIGNATURE TO BECOME LAWS.
Philadelphia. Dec. 1S.-The Belt Line Railroad bin
passed Common Connects this afternoon by vote of
lo3 10 l. The bill needs only the Mayors sigma
ure 10 become law, and as he favors the measure
he will undoubtedly sign II. The bill provides for tho
construction If a railroad twenty miles long along
the Delaware River front and around Point Breeze q
the Schuvlhill River The projectors OF The road de
clare that it IS to be built solely in The interest 81
Philadelphia commerce. and any railroad that chooses
10 connect with the Belt Line may do s0' thereby
gaining access TO the harbor The charges are 10 be
regulated that oulv legal rate Of interest VIII be
allowed the stockholders. The commercial bodies OF
the city may II they desire. hold controlling Interest
In the road
The Reading rrmnal bill. allowing the Phiadel
pAla and Reading Railroad Company Ia extend IT.
tracks from the present terminus at Ninth ana "reen
St. 10 Twelfth and Market sis, about ten docks
nearer the centre Of the city, by means Of an elevated
railroad wa, also passed by vote of 1Oa To ). IhiS
hin also needs only the Mayors signature 10 become
law but his attitude toward II Is not - certain. inc
general opinion, however T. thar the bill VIII become
law the Reading Railroad thereby gaining the tcrmIhil
for which N has fought for several years. IL j. cNu
mated that the extension of the road Will cost between
~ 900 900 and g 100000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-19
4 LARGE IMPORTATION OF GOLD.
THE STEAMSHIP MAJESTIC BRINGS OVER TWO

THE STEAMSHIP MAJESTIC BRINGS OVER TWO
MILLION DOLLARS-A DULL STOCK MARKET.
The feeling Wall street continues ~ improve. and
the restoration confidence reflected yesterday in
additional negotiations for time money at per cent
Tie banks are not vet making time loans freely. but
that tlev are Obtanabe at all In material amounts
l. considered encouraging. Tie stock market seemed
To suffer from prc!i6lidsy dulness, and exceptional
weakness IN Atclson caused irregarty for time
The later dealings were made on sharp rally. As IL
became known that more Western railroads had
through their directors accepted the Morgan agree
meut.
There was satisfaction that the Bank OF England
had not raised Il, discount rate. although H. pr
ccntage of reserve to liabilities was somewhat reduced
from a week ago The arrival Of the steamship
Majestic. bringing $2,O0o,ooO In gold. was an
other pleasing Incident. aud lch 70 hopes that as
much Of it -, possible would count IN The weekly
statement II averages by the associated banks to
morrow. The specie On the steamship was consigned
~ follows:
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IIOBOkFN.

John Durk1op. who arrested on Monday night
ard charged with attempting 10 commit burglary OBJ
tauci bail on Tuesday night. Frcch der John Br'n
ul.g becoming h, bond,man. His examination was
set down for yesterday. AZ the hour appointed Dur
hoop failed - appear. and the hearing had to be al
lournci Chi1 Donovan Immediately Instituted Il
search for Durkoop. but he could not De found The
rll're believe thai Durkolp could give valuable luor
nation concerning IN" gang "f burEhr, who hHVe IN
frted the city iUr mOrth> past Inc fitHtr 81 INC
Young burglar refused from the first 10 AID his son III
As trouble.
The new curling rink In Eleventh 4 covers seven
r.t, lots. The floor x the rink j. LOO l'rl Nv lVo
pet and will accommodate forty eight curriers' III pay
~ tie saline time. Il f. n.licd By electricity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-19

Chicago, Dec l. opcclall.-A decision has just been
given b. Chairman Finley, Of the Western Passenger
Association IN the Of the Athl9On against tlr
Missouri Pacific In october the Atch,on people bought
in Winfield Kan. ticket Of the Missouri Pacific (" II
Louis at the rate u 9l3 40 and to Kansas City AT the
rate Of 80 which. II was said below the tar!f
rate b. way of the Missouri Pacific. Missouri Pacific
explained that the ticket, -old ariH rate, by
one route but that change Of route was made nccca
,ary by change IN tr,iu service the roah. Chair
man Finley decided that the Missouri Pacific violated u
provision Of the agreement and penalty IT muel
pay over to the association the amount Of full tarn
rates that should have been charged for the tickets.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-19
WESTERN ROADS REcLASsIr1ED

Springfield, ILL.,, Dec. 15.-Ihc Railr,ad and ware
house Commissioner, have promulgated their order
rcca- styling the railroads doing business IN Illinois,
which was adopted on December IL. Under thu
order which viii take effect January the follow
Ing railroad, transferred from Class b. Ca-s
The Chicago and Eastern Illinois, Chicago and Iowa,
Lake Erie and Western Louisville and Nashville Lou-
WIFE, Ncw-Albany and Chicago. Peoria and Eakin
Union Pttsburg, Cincinnati, Chicago and 81 Ions,
Rock Island and Peoria, Tcrrc IIauc and indianapolis
and The Wabash. The effect Of tn. change viii be
make the roads named subject 10 tbe lower OF uc
,cltdulc of maximum rates, applicable 10 the rail-
road doing business IN Illinois, and VIII result IN "A
rcNnCflOn Of ratcs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-19
MORE ROADS APPROVE TIE RESOLUTION.

MORE ROADS APPROVE HE kf>'L' lIpN
The number II Western road, Whose directors have
approved the resolution in favor Of the organization Of
an Advisory Board 70 control rates west Of chicago and
=. Loui, wa, increased yesterday To seven. Three
companies took action The Northern Pacific. the Den
yer and RIO Gr,udc. and the Rio Graudc Western. At
the meeting Of the Northern Pacific director there
were present John c. Bulltt. the well known P!lh
delpha lawyer, and James G. McNIueitor, counsel 81
the company 70 whom TIE Re, linton wa- submitted
Tor examinations Tie lawyers found nothing I'm II 80
conflict with tie charter Of NE company and the r-"
luton then WI, passed. David =. WcCe. 81 II. Paul.
"a, selected % act with tie president and Charles ]
barney was made AZ alter ate Nh VIZ i- The
president # The chicago % Il North Pacific Railroad
Coupauy which T. the corporation 0Wninc thc CL,aro
terminal property OF tc Northern Pali, ald IT. based
line. the Wisconsin Central ne Denver and RIO
Grandc directors chose George CpppeN - me cDctt'
Of The pre- idcut on The ADVISORY HoiId. and the 1870
Crstndc Western dr,ctur- selected David {. D1dr'. u
Denver. tie general manager OF ti" company
TIE acton of the llliuo, Central L. entirely ,a'i-
factory 20 the RAILROAD mon aud bankers W." are VnrH
ing % improve the Western situation. The Western
Ines ~ tie company the O'h O.e, " p-c pifi'i
patton u the ~ cmc4t - desired Or WIS expected.
H., day after tle meeting Monday President stay
vc, mt Fish. WHO la. i-"u compelled hy az 'Ittt'
mont 20 leave ne meeting before Il ended. ~"
10 a. PIcrpont Morgan expressing himself - ~ accord
with The scheme. This done, Il Is understood, {"
avoid possible misrepresentation.
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,ovp,rr,oy or 4 PERUVIAN RAILROAD.

4 cable Dispatch to w H. Gtlc" Co. yesterday stated
h, ~, ,,'.u-r bfidgr connecting the completed por
ton. q the Lima and Oroya Railway, Peru wa opened
~ vodn..,,y I'M, ltldec so ioct IN length amt
d., g., ,,. t,. surface Of the valley which II spans
II ,,l,. The bridge which destroyed some time AGO
.d a., cltion opens up route from the ''aboard TO
Ia, Peruvian mines. -
The bridge designed ana IL construction supervisor
by Engineer l. l.. Buck, II 80 II broadway
M AZ = uolaruy MI cruces spn-in-la"' returned
FRAN, r,n. an the Majestic. lie said The Peruvian con-
,,, ,n vent into operation months ago. Is work.
lng most satisfactorily
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-19
ORANGE

DR. Frank VI Decm>y, who was one oi THOMAS A.
Edison, chief assistants ana '"hndehuai men LOT
nearly tlr, wears, delivered an illustrated lecture on
:, r,;,r and his inventions in Union Hall last
.,.,,, lie gave sketch Of the HE Of the Inventor
and a description OF his most remarkable Inventions
srh audi,nc, was a large and apprcattvc one
A.. Frank q Iar-tow. " Prospect ST.. give large
.,J brilliant lea Yesterday afternoon. There were
about 100 guests present ana me aImr WAS Ioi'o"eo
hv "A dinner party in the evening
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-19

In accordance with III usual custom. the Eric KAN
way 10 Accommodate IN" large Christmas and Ne"
Year holiday travel will sell round trip tickets to any
station on the min linc brlnchc, At the rate oi
= cents per mile each way for the distance travelled
Thie VIII apply I'm all cases wlIcrr IN" regular I1'.
amoIIut- 10 than - ocut~ Tickets viii L. goa
from December ~ Ia January ., inclusive.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-19
NEW BRUNSWICK.

The sixteenth annual session Of the NewJerSey
horticultural society met here Yesterday. President
t, rr.s,drd several reports were read and Professors
,,.ti.n smith Person and others made addresses.
The session will last two days
Howard Tmdcll. Editor of The FREEDMAN Of this
c,,v and Leon -. Hall reporter. were arrested YES
t,rI,v ON "A charge Of criminal libel on complaint OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-19
NEWS FROM NEW-JERSEY.
JERSEY CITY.
ALDERMEN GET 4 FAVORABLE DECISION.

ALDERMEN GET FAVORABLE DECISION.
Judge Douglass decided yesterday that the Alder
men Of Jersey City entitled salary Of 500
year. The Legislature last winter passed law which
was Intended for the u,lve benefit of Newark allow
ing each member of the Boarl of Aldermen $40 "a
wear salary. The Jersey CITY Aldermen at once as
serted that the act applied also TO Jersey cry as it
aud Newark are The only cities Of the first class in
the State. They formally passed resolution 10
pay each member his salary and presented the same
10 the proper official, for paymcn'. 1t wa, refused
IN order that the law might be tested by advice OF
the Democratic member, Alderman krOgh began SUIT
10 recover $3.50 for four months, salary. The case
wac tried before Judge Douglass in the First District
Kcogh The claim was opposed by Corporation
Counsel W. d. Edwards for The city. 1t will be ap-
peIcd.
Judge Knapp will charge the jury to day In the
case Of Warren NJ Coney against william A. Harvey
to recover SO 900 damages for the alienation of his
wfes affections Al the testimony was IN by n92n
Harvey. and John Linn for Mr. Coney, devoted the
afternoon presenting the facts to the jury i'oth
parties to the suit appear confident oil victory
The Lorillard Debating and Athletic Association VIII
hold al indoor athletic meeting at Oakland Parh'
Jersey City. Monday Dec. - Handsome prizes
A. \. /. rules will govern. The contests wan he a.
follows: Two hundred and twenty yard run hahG'dP'
500 yard run. novice scratch 1000 ward run, hand-
cap, Emile walk. handicap running hleh Jump
handicap 1000 yard run handicap.
The first encampmeut of the Union Veteran Legion
In Now Jersey was mustered in last nglt at ne r23o
II Van HOuten POST q. \. r.. jersey tly IL VIII DC
known as Encampm"ni No. a. ana has on te mu ioa
roll fifty four members. The officers chosen were
r. D9nnry Ioione; w. \ Tia' re et the
day William Browning, adlutant: f. /. Farr1rr, quar-
tcrmaster Andrew jackson. chaplain; Henry May
officer VI the guard john Ihorman, surgeon ". W.
Douglass. sergeant major Robert fgan PnarteLmaNter
sergeant; d +. shears. colorhearcl Jacob RObo sen
tincl and Jane, Henderson. drummer.