New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-08
IN THE ANNEXED DISTRICT,

PURRoY's OVERWHELMING DEFEAT SURPRISED
HIM-soUAL FEATURES
Tho victory Of the -Purroy candidates in the
Annexed District was more complete than even they
had expected. The election of James L. Wells to the
Assembly, William G. McCrea as Civil Justice and
Henry l.. School rs Alderman for the Twenty third
Ward had been predicted by conservative judges OF
the political situation, but the majorftes were un-
expectedy large Mr.. McCrea's plurality nearly
1000, out of total vote Of about $4,000 Mr.. Wells
had plurality OF a96, and Mr. Schools plurality was
nearly as large. The election OK William IL. SchOtt,
the Union candidate for Alderman in the Twenty
fourth Ward, somewhat Of surprise. His
plurality only o., but tie defeat of Alderman
Lynch In the district which lie has represented for
several years q sufficient victory, even II the
majority was small. The candidates elected were, as
rule, far superior to their opponents in qualifca-
lions for office. The fact that Commissioner Hentz,
who has labored diligently for the welfare of the
district has been supported by the majority of the
voters will give him new strength In his struggle
with the Tammany city boards which have often here
tofore refused to listen to his protests. The only
PLANTATION which Purroy has given OF his defeat is that
there 1000 traitors to Tammany Hall. He prob
ably that many hundreds voters who had voted
the Tsmmany ticket at some previous elections were
against Tammany Hall this year. Mr.. Purroy has some
times opposed ami sometimes supported Tammany Hall
cstlnOb lay 10 grcdb sOnSStcncy Ill
conduct. His position Of opposition to necessary
public improvements has made him so unpopular
that he could not hold his followers this year. He
has not apparently learned wisdom for he is more
bitter than and expresses determination to con-
tinue the fight In which he has thus far been
cessful.
The Board Of Street Openings listened Friday
with more apparent respect than usual to Commits
stoner Iie.ntz His victory in tho local elections
favor. His recommendation that JacEsonsve. be for.
mnlly opened at once approved and petition for
change I'm East One hundred and seventy ST. was
refarTed to the Commissioner for report. AS Commits
sioner Heintz now has among his supporters an AS
semblyman in doubtful legislature and two men,
bers the Board of Aldermen, his strength cannot
any longer be derided by the city officials.
The Young Mems Christian Union will begin its
series of concerts Thursday evening at the Bethany
Church, Willisave. and One hundred ana
thirty seventhst. The first Of series planned
by the Union will be delivered this evening at St
Mary's Protestant Episcopal Church, Alexanderave
and ne-hundred and forty third-st The work of tho
Union has been successful this fall and much interest
has been shown In the plans for the entertainment and
profit of it's members for the season which has Just
begun.
The cornerstone OF the new building In which
tho Bethany Presbyterian Church will worship was
laid ON Friday The Rev. George W. F. Birch is pastor
OF the church, which has grown rapidly In the last
few years. The building when completed will cost
| $4,000.
Captain william X. Oliver and his wife celebrated
on Thursday evening the twenty nth anniversary
| their wetdng-day. Their home at No 697 Eas
One hundred and forty frstst. filed with guests
many of whom were members Of the benevolent socie
| ties OF which Captain oliver Is member. hand
| some silver tea service presented to him by hi
| friends.
| The cantata Esthers was sung on Friday evening
| at Republican Hall for the benefit of the Sunday
| school OF ST. Mary's Protestant Episcopal Church
N. Cherbuez, Mrs. c. W. Mash. Miss Florence Goult
and f. Henshaw and G T. stanbach chorus o.
several surprise parties prepared by young mer
and young women for their friends were carried ou
mcccs Sfnlfy last week The members OF each party
took with them to the heuse Of the friend whom
t6ey desired the materials for bounuful supper
The evening hours were passed In danctng