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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-16
NORTHERN NEw-JERsEY COUNTIES.

The closing subscription concert Of the Planheld
Choral Society was given in Music Hall last night.
Every seat in the large opera house was taken, and
the concert was conceded 10 be the best of the season.
Uandels Messiah was rendered by chorus OF
nearly 200 voices under the direction Of Professor
F. J. Fitzhuch. The solosts Mrs. Gerritt
smith soprano Miss Weed, contralto; Charles Her
bert Clark tenor J. c. Dempsey, bassO. all Of New
York The full orchestra of the New-fork Philhar-
rnonic Society assisted Freebooter West Is
making a determined fight against the increase OF
court expenses at Elizabeth. BY a bill recently
passed with Democratic legislation the force Of court
consables was needlessly doubled while useless court
officials were provided for. Judge Van SICKLE has
promised "a committee OF the Board OF Freeholders
that an Interpreter and six consables shall be imme
diately discharged
BERGEN.-The Bergen County Board Of Health
Yesterday disIossessed Patrick Tnley from the house
he was living in in Bergen Township. and then
saturated the building with kerosene oil. The build
ing was then fired and I'm few minutes nothing was
left standing but the bare walls. The house was
declared 10 be pest,lential. Iuey said that 5000
i'm cash. belonging to his wife. was burned up III the
house.
ORANGE.-The Young Mems Christian Association
of the Oranges has beer admitted to the Amateur
Athletic t'rlOn and its athletic club has organized
by the election Of A. c. Van Gaasbeck. president;
Joseph c. Knowles secretary, and sumner F. Dudley
treasurer. . Ascension Day was observed yesterday
Inv all the Episcopal and Roman Catholic churches Of
Orange The special observance OF the day was at
St Marks Church.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-16
ELIZABETH.

The Union County Grand Jury have adjourned
until Monday. Indictments have neen found against
seventeen bookmakers and the managers Oh the
tracks.
The property owners OF Ihird-st. assembled on
Wednesday night by request of the City Treasurer
md erb.cribed i'm cash $4,000. enough TO begin at
once the work paving the street which Is one OF
the chief thrOuGhfares at Ellzabcthp0rt-
lanes RatchfoId a farmer Of Union township was
severely burned Yesterday while trying 70 remove
some cows from his burning barn. lie was rescued
by neighbOrs. The fire, 1t Is alleged, was the WORK
Of tramps.
Estimates for the school wear. as fixed by thc
BOARD of Education. are as follows Teachers sa
aries and fuel $50 go 81 salaries Of school officers
and jantOrs, $3.50, incidentals, $4,000 buildings,
repairs and furniture $1,000; heating, Ventilation
and cleaning $3.50: books and stationery, $1,000;
manual training, $780, evening schools, $500
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-16
MR.. STEPHENSON SHOWS HIS HAND
HE WANTS THE PATRONAGE, NOT THE CARE OF

HE WANTS THE PATRONAGE, NOT THE CARE OF
CASTLE GARDEN.
The question of the Castle Garden lease was before
the Sinking Fund Commissioners again yesterday, but
,,,tio nrogrcss was made Collector Erhardt Colonel
Weber Superintendent OF Federal Immigration ana
state Emigration Commissioners Rldgway, stephenson
rd starr per present Controller Myers again urged
that Castle Garden be leased to the Government WITH
ont further parley Recorder 5myth objected ana
raised the question that the commission couio no'
lawfully make such lease. Messrs Brown Onoer-
hill Inman Cortis and other steamship agents. asheu
that speedy action be taken. The interests Oh all
h ,rns wore suffering under present circumstances,
they said.
Collector Erhard thought that II there was any pro
vision Of law 10 prevent lease direct TO the uehera
government a suitcase might be gwen throusn 'ho
State Bo,u Recorder Smyth was In FAVOR Oh re-
terrnp the whole subject to the Corporation counsel
~ 9in made the objection that the Secretary OF
the treasury had never made an application Ior
Castle Garden. Colonel Weber replied that lie was
there to represent the Secretary. commissioner
stenhenson opposed the lease. and MADE MS sooch ar
oument that the Federal Government had no rght 10
nterfero with the care of immigrants by the State.
II the Federal officers would alIo" 'he o'u poau :"
ontro, the changing and luncheon counter priv
uaoes he would not oppose the lease to the Govern
ment " Collector Erlardt answered that secretary
Window had never .i,s ses gown 70 'o'''
en- Recorder smyth's motion all the questions in
,,d We're referred to Corporation Counsel Clark.
teet AGAINST the lease from the state Board was
pad at the earnest request Of Commissioner Ridgway
tdu 80 lame effort TO bolster up the dog in the
Hanger, pocy Of the Emigration Commissioners and
cnnsined statements which Colonel Weber pronounced
u Collector Erhardt superintendent Weber and the
agents OF eighteen twenty transatlantic steamship
inntng Fund commissioners began, in regard to the
duties and obligations the companies owe 10 the imml
Grants they bring here and also to the Government
- The finiied states The question OF examining i'm.
MIGRANTS before they embark at European ports. and
- tofino care of them when detained, and the re-
tnning of undesirable immigrants were discussed:
The steamship companies are required to take care OF
detained immigrants and to return Objectionable imml
Grants al their own expense No results were reached,
Except that a general hope expressed that the
Government would succeed in obtaining the use OF
Castle Garden.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-16
GATHERED ABOUT THE TOWN.

u was renortod Yesterday that the Republican Gen
eral Committee had agreed to suggest inc name VI
George J. Collins, eX-Alderman OF the IwehyS 'niS'
Ward as a candidate for postmaster Mr.. Noilnls
Is blankbook manufacturer and printer at NO %
Maiden Lane, York, and lives at NO. 3ol Ihfoop
ave- lie said yesterday that he mad not oeclueo
whether to accept or not.
During the last year the students Of the Pratt
Institute without organization into an athletic as
ISOLATION practised tennis baseball ana looO"li
They have now formed the Athletic Association oi
Pratt Institute, and have aaopted CONSTITUTIONS anu
elected officers.
Bridge President Howell said yesterday that he
would not sign the contract for advertising IN INC
Bridge cars until he had an opinion IN regard 10 i's
legality from Bergen q Dykman, counsel 10 the
trustees.
several batteries of the LIST Artillery T. = A., ar
rived at Fort Hamilton yesterday, TO succeed 1ne
troops of the 9TH Artillery who went west Iast week.
Ground was broken yesterday in Wyckoh-ave. Tor
an addition 10 Trinity Episcopal Church. TO cost Slo
600 The structure will be frame, 3" by az, ana ID
keeping with the old English architecture Oh tle
church. The Rev. " J. Loss turned up inc GROUND
with a silvered spade.
The investigating committee of the Court OF the
Ancient order of Foresters exoneraed its officers yes
terday from the charges against them.
CItv Works Commissioner Adams saws that the
second hand Belgian blocks which IL Is proposed 10
Law in second Place where there Is now coDDle-
stone pavement have been purchased by the city, ana
that all the poor will he culled out The resi-
dents he declares, are net willing to pay for new
ones and the city cannot afford TO-
The strike of rivcters In the Handrn Robbins
Erie Basin Iron Works, which had lasted several
weeks ended yesterday by the concession OF the
firm 10 the demands OF the men.
Tho annual sermon TO the 18th Regiment will be
preached by the chaplain the Rev. DIR. T. De Witt
Talmaee at the Academy Of Music on Sunday evening.
June l. The date set yesterday by DR.. Talmage
i'm a letter 10 Colonel Austen. Colonel Austen has
countermanded the orders for regimental outdoor drills
on May II and %. The reason is the nearness OF
Memorial Day and the supeTabundance of work the
regiment already has on hand.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-16
L. T. EACLEOD DISCHARGED ~ A POLICE COUNT


The charge against Leslie Z. Macleod OF being an
accomoIice OF Robert L. Wallace In the stealng IRON
Iohn n Wallace Editor OF Walacc's Monthly Of
bonds worth 5000, dismissed ny justice NC
Nahon in the Tonlbs Police Court yesterday. ms
WAS i'm accordance with the general belief about the
outcome Of the trial, as there was no evidence on
which he could be held and he is known 10 be "a man
of integrity John H. Wallace yesterday explained u
the Justice how he had discovered that he had been
robbed Of tie securities, which he had placed IN
safe in the Bankers safe Deposit Companys vaults
He said that Mr. Macleod the only person oesldes
himself who had key 10 the safe. but that Robert L.
Wallace had often accompanied him 70 the vaults 10
aid him in clipping coupons
Mr. MacIeod's counsel A. II. Hummel. explained
that his client been 10 the vaults but once
and then in company with J. II. Wallace Inc eh-
Moves OF the safcdepost company evidently mstooh
voung Mr. Wallace for Mr. Macleod. TWO OF them
testified that they had Mr. Macleod in the vaults
hut neither could tell when. The Justice then dis
charged Mr. Macleod.
Nothing further has been heard from young wal
lace who sailed for Havana with what he had LEFT OF
the stolen money.
Inspector Byrnes visited DistrictAttorney fenows
Yesterday and conferred with him about e1tradlton
proceedings in the cases of Wallace and j. r. Lowiz
a bookmaker. who accompanied him. Deputy Assist
ant Lindsay. the direction OF Mr.. FELLOWS, wrote
YESTERDAY 10 secretary Blaine, asking That demand
ie made for the eXtradtiOn OF the two men. IL is
aid that the extradtiOn treaty with spain Is 50
liberal that they can be extradited without dlncuy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-16
NEWARK.

manning department OF the hat factory Of George Gale
in Eagle-st. went out on strike last Monday Their
demands were that they should have beer in the shop
be allowed to smoke and have 40 cents an hour for
overtime Yesterday Mr. Gale complained to the
poce that the circulating circular against
him and otherwise interfering with his business. SIX
workmcn were arrested and placed under bonds to
keep the peace.
The semi-annual meeting Of the New-Jersey HIS
torical Society held yesterday 1t was announced
that the society could obtain a triangular piece OF
ground in Iroadst., the property OF the city, Tor
lite for a building. and that three or four cltlZels
stood ready to subscribe 100000 Tor tho building.
committee was appointed to consider the matter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-16
NEWS FROM NEW-JERSEY.
JERSEY CITY.

MAYOR CLEVELAND NOW on THE DEFENSIVE
The preliminary steps toward contesting the cleo
tion of Mayor Cleveland were completed yesterday,
when about noon a legal document was served on the
Mavor that an application will be made to Judge Dixon
for rule To show why leave should not he given
IN George F. Perkins TO file information I'm the nature
~ ouo warranto requiring Mayor Cleveland 10 show
nv what authority he holds the Office of Mayor OF
Jersey city. The notice was signed by George l..
Record. James A. Gordon and Otto Grouse, lawyers.
Attached to the notice were many aihdavits setting
forth specific instances of frauds committed at the
election These afidavits give clear insight into
the dishonest methods by which the Democrats carry
elections in the city.
The fraudulent methods charged in the anidavlts
arc almost countless. One Of the simplest is that
sworn TO by John D. Johnson, who was on duty al
the sixth Precinct. LIST District lie declares that
while counting the votes the election officers refused 10
LEI the watchers see the printed side OF the ballots
Although they were readily distinguished by the dill
ference In Size aud color. Clcveiand's name was
frequently called from Republican ballot and the
vote so Jailed In canvassing The last 27b ballots
the election officer simply called them straight Demo
cratic votes and they recorded, although at
least $50 of them were for Perkins. Allan L. Nc
Dermott william D. Edwards and Robert Hudspeth
will represent Mayor Cleveland al the hearing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-16
NEW OFFICERS or AN ELECTRICAL SOCIETY.

The New-York Electrical Society, which is tho
electrical section OF the American Institute held lis
annual election last evening at Hamilton Hall. Co
lumbia College. The following officers were chosen
President i. b. Croker vice presidents, Joseph
wezler Francis Forbes, Dr. O. 4. Moses, T. e. Martin,
r. H. stockbridge and +. l.. Bradley secretary, George
u Guy: treasurer, ". A. sinclair trustees c. o.
MaflIoux r. b. Croker and Joseph Wetzler. The re
mort of the secretary showed the society 10 be III
prosperous condition It's net gain IN membership osi
members last night Philip Diehl, MILFORD A. Fleming.
NJ J. sullivan, NJ. C. sullivan, w s Chesey, seymour
{ Folwell $ Dana Green o. r. Crosble and james
stewart After the business meeting J. j. Carly de-
lyered an address on Telephone Engineering"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-16
,,,.,,,,c cupIsTIAN WORKERS MEET.

The spacious Tompkins Avenue congregational
Church was filed last evening with young men ana
vorpo women belonging TO the Young Peoples So
teties of Christian Endeavor II Brooklyn. The oc-
cason was the first annual convention Of the BROOK
lvn Christian Endeavor Union An afternoon session
was opened with song service, led by George c. step
bins. at O'Clock Mrs. Margaret F. sangster con
ducted the opening devotional exercises. The hrSt al
dress was made by the Rev. A. W. Halsey' oil Ne"
York who told of the methods he found successful III
arousing interest in missions. DR.. r. r. Meredith fo
lowed, repeating by request his address upon "Ihe
Study Of the Bible.'
At the evening session an address OF welcome 10
the delegates was made by Augustus V. Heeley
large number of queries sent up by those present were
answered by James Knox, district secretary OF the
state Conference The closing address was mace oy
Power in Reaching Men," The conservation meeting
which ended the exercises was led by Henry W. Jessup
nresdent of the union who presided al the convention
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-16
I" How to Win Fortune y

A tract by Andrew Carnegie, being
n reproduction Of his remarkaoie
article in The Tribune. which 0ugh
10 be circulated far and wide among
the tOiiers Of the United states. IL Is
fuII Of the strongest comfort ana en-
cOuragernent to poor men; and' o"
the other hand, IL tends to inspire
willing and ambitious work.
Employers and presidents OF Da"h'
would do u cOInncndable thing !"
seeing that the pay or depos" en-
yelOpe Of every one Of their peoP,o
contains ~ copy OF Mr.. Carnegie
magnificent address.
The Tribune will supply inc "'"0.o
i'm two forms, viz. Il fOur.pasc 'e"
let, at "A cost OF 81 per hundred c"p'."
or IS per thousand; and u t"e''.
page tract, suitable for nn o'"
nary envelope, AT $3.50 per h"""re.
copies, or $40 "a thousand: On c.s. .r
lot Of 1000 copies, tract size. Jv
cau he placed. containing the :s,.,.
tisement Of the firm or bank 0's ...'-"s.
ing the copies, without extra c""'s
THE TRIBUNE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-16
FOR A FLOWER MARKET IN UNION SQUARE.


At a meeting held yesterday morning at O'Clock at
the Mohawk Hotel Spring and Washington sts, the
Market Florists Association Of New-Iork City
formed with the following officers President, John
Nicol icepresdents, Charles Dctz Pierce DAILY and
Theodore Erhardt; treasurer, Herman steinhoh; sec
rotary George Darsley The object Of the association
is 10 secure from the city authorities site for
flower market, TO supersede the one now held at
Canal-st and the North River. The new place 10 be
asked 70, is the plaza the north side Of Union
squarea place convenient for both the florists and
the public.
John Norris the florist, Of Jefferson Market said
Yesterday THE Canast. site Is Outgrown. II is too
small for the purpose, and the 500 men engaged in
the growth of plants who come from outside the city
are compelled TO send their wagons In as early as
O'Clock of the evening previous 10 sale I'm order to
secure stand. IL the Union Square privilege is
given they could wait until = O'Clock in the morning
before arriving at the market place. We want To
make the New York flower market rival those OF Paris,
Ierin, Vienna, and the famous COvent Garden market
of London, ana the people Of New York City spend
for flowers than those Of any city In the world
there seems 10 be good reason why the public and
the dealers should have every facility possible
A second meeting viii he held next Thursday morn
ing at the Mohawk Hotel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-16
N AID OF sELF-sUppoRrING woMEy

An amateur loan exhibition and musical entertain
ment opened yesterday afternoon IN Art Assocla
ton Hail. in Montaguest., in aid OF the woman :
Work Exchange and Decorative Art society. Many
persons were present in tie afternoon and evening
large number of articles of beauty and use, lnclud
ing paintings on canvas, china, and other materials
needework, tapestry and decorative art works. were
displayed. The Woman's Work Exchange mas been
conducted at No 49, Ataptic for years, Dul t'
Is the first public exhibition Of the work OF the
orHnlzation which provides depository Tor tne 10
ception. exhibition and sale of articles made Nv WJ
attempting 10 support themselves Inc cAhloiuo"
will remain open to-day and tomorrow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-16
ALONG TIE SOUND.

Representatives from each OF the
fttvone courts in the State Ancient Order Of For
eser held the second and concluding session Of their
annual convention here yesterday. a new code Oh
bylaws was adopted.
sOUTHPORT.-At parish meeting OF Trinity Epis-
conal Church. held on Wednesday. the resignation as
rector of the Rev. c. Adams was acceptcd 10 rake
effect July /.
wrsTpoRT Bradley, age eighty four, one Of
the oldest residents If the town, who ded on lueeuy
will be buried to-day. lie had been over forty years
In active business.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-16
THE NEW CHURCH OF THE ATONEMENT.

The cornerstone of the new edifce OF the Protestant
Episcopa Church Of the Atonement was laid at Fifth
ave and seventeenth-st. yesterday afternoon. Pre-
lminary services held in the present edice which
were ATTENDED by number Of clergy and large con
preeatoN An address made by Dr. Edward a.
Bradley The procession was then formed ana
marched 10 the site Of the edifice. group was
,oood about the stone and with solemn ceremonial
Hishop Lttlejohn saw it put in place and pronounced
il well and truly laid. The customary articles, 70
rether with a Photographic cylinder, were placed III
the stone The structure will be OF brick and VII
seat about 200 persons. 1t will be Norman Gothic
in architecture and will have tower sixty three feet
in height. 1t is hoped to have it ready for use by
December l.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-16
AFRICAN METHODISTS IN SESSION.

BISHOP HOOD PREsIDEs AT THE ANNUAL MEET
ING OF THE NETWORK CONFERENCE.
The sixty ninth session Of the New York annual CON
ference Of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church.
met on Wednesday afternoon in Zion Church. Yonkers
with full attendance of ministers present The ven
cradle Bishop j. F. Thompson. of Newburg and Bishop
c. r. Harris. of Salisbury, n. c.. were i'm attendance
to assist Bishop j. W. Hood. Of Fayetteville ~ the
presiding officer. whose health has been recently i'm
paired Bishop Hood in his opening address told
conference that the session Of the New England
ference at Cambridgep0rt Of the success
fn ever held especially in the collection Of finances
for the several funds Of the Church. Bishop Harris
and Bishop Thompson made Interesting addresses in
the line of religious duties The following officers were
elected Secretary ". II. Stts: assistant secretary
T. l.. q. Thomas statistical secretary. Adam Jackson
marshals. A. j. Tabart, W. a. IL. Prngle poSma ster
Edward Clifton.
The session opened yesterday with increased in
tercst The Rev f. r. Bdde. OF New Haven frat ,rnal
delegate fIom the New England Conference, and the
Rev VI. II. Ross Of syracuse, fraerna delegate from
the Gcpesec Conference were introduced and addressed
the conference the progress Of the work in their
respective districts The Rev. James H. Smith, pre-
siding the entire conference district reported
te work in his district generally prosperous with
but one or two exceptions, one OF which, the Port
chester Church, was ensured, The following lay
delegates were admitted to seats In the conference
Theodore Landrne. New Rochelle. Lucinda Chippee
Riverhead, William Duiheld, Haverstraw Elizabeth
Horton Hampstead Charles Kingsland Tarrytown:
Thomas Good, Fleet st.. Brooklyn: ferret f. Johnson
MamarOneck John II. smith. Nclvburg Charles Peters
oyster Bay; F.. V. Eato. alternate; Julia Foot Zion
Church, New York; Robert Lawson. Nyack George II.
Jackson, Harlan. Peter DummOnd, Willamsb burg:
Isaac Deo Poughkeepsle. and Joseph Brannon, jr,
Portchester The delegstes from New Rochelle. Havcr-
gratifying accounts Of their respective churches aud
asked that their pastors be returned TO them. The
last year while IN charge OF Zion Church al New.
Rochelle preached last night upon the second advent
Of Christ.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-16
AFFAIRS IN BROOKLYN.
RIG DAMAGES FOR A BROKEN BACK.

In the suit of Mrs. Amelia T. Bielng to recover
sos 600 as damages from the city for injuries caused
by the falling of a wooden awning over the sidewalk
at No. 4O6 Courtst. upon her and Gripping her LOT
life. on December 90. 1883 verdic. ior 9-,oov M's
awarded Yesterday in the City Court. Her back was
broken and her right leg paralyzcd by the accident
suit was instituted against the city and City Works
Commissioner Ropes. and Judge Van wyck dismissed
the suit on the ground that the city could not be hed
responsible under the exemption clause for the negh-
gence Of its officers. 1t was held Tor the pia" '"a'
the city ordinances allowed only canvas awnings ana
,h.. a ,rooaon ope was contrary TO law. The General
Term reversed on this ground and a new trial was
held, In which Mr.. Ropes was relieved from RESPONSE
hiIitv lint the city held accountable. An ap-
neal was taken but the Court OF Appeals upheld the
EeneraI Term The came before jury for assess
ment of damages yesterday The city offered Sl.ooO
hnt this was declined and the jury gave $4,000 with
per cent allowance. motion lot ne" %iai was
denied.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-16
PRIZES FOR ESSAYS ON PROTECTION.

The result OF the annual prize essay contest Of
seniors In American colleges, which was begun in
1887 by the American Protective Tarif League was
announced yesterday. The subject for this years
essay was "The Application Of the American Policy
OF Protection 10 American Shipping Engaged In In
ternatsonal Commerce." The essays were more numer
ous and contained more information than before
The prizes were awarded follows First, $3.50, to
John Ford Cornell University second, 800, Carrie
q (}axton Swarthmore College; third. $50, Thomas
a G. spinspe, Bowdoin College, silver medal for
Rer6oY1dns essay, 10 w. II. Young, Brown Universally
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-16
WHAT 1s GOING ON TO-DAY.

Annual ,arade and review Of Park PONCE MAIL 'e"'r
Park 10 a. m. o.o,d o On n m
1870, r,z.s at National Academy OF Design, . IN
N Wss Cieyelsad League baseball mach. New Polo
Grounds. p. M ~.,.u watch protherhood
Park, y. m. o.. ,.no. uotel q n m
49, ., eectrical exhibition Lenox Lyceum, evening
William H. Seward Club, Fifth Avenue hotei' Q p H.
Amateur Athletic Union. Gilsey HOUSE, y. an .rrs
paest,,n Of ladies' Association OF the Shel.erne Arms
SnnSrSd. enty.nnth-st. and Tenthsve p: M
Tniyersalst Sunday-sc Institute Church Oh tue
Divine Paternity, p. M -,
Aud Lang Sync society, Washington Han, y. m'
vale Alumni association. Delmonico's 3 80 D. m.
Music In Battery Park by 69th Regiment Band .. m