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New-York tribune., 1891-05-09
CATHOLIC EDITORS ON A VISIT.

The Association of Catholic Editors of the United
States have closed the labors of their second annual
convention in this city, and decided by majority
vote to have the next convention In Washington be-
ginning the first Wednesday in May, 1892 By invita-
ton of the Rev. j. j. DOughety, pastor Of the Mission
Of the Immaculate Virgin in Lafayette Place who has
charge of the Home for Destitute Children at Mount
Loretto Staten Island, the visiting editors and their
friends went there yesterday and had an enjoyable
time. In this large institution Father Dougherty
takes care Of more than 500 children. The visitors
were shown over the place and the working of the
various departments was explained to them by the
priest in person. Next Captain Paul Leonard of the
o0th Regiment who is the drill instructor for the
military cadets in the home, gave exhibition Of
aptness and nvelinoss with sword and gun and in
some difficult features Of drill Of the little soldiers
in his charge Father Dougherty then entertained his
guests at dinner, and with song and speech we'll
The editors too when their turn came showed that
they could speak as well as write. Each visitor de
cared himself gratied with what he had seen and heard.
and as they all returned to the city after pleasant
day they were followed by cheers and the stirring
strains OF the National anthem from the band of the
Institution.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-09
TO OPEN INTERVALE Avenue 1T LAST.
GENERAL vIELE AND GEORGE JOHNSON CEDE
CERTAIN LOTS TOR THE PURPOSE.

GENERAL vIELE AND GEORGE JOHNSON cEDE
CERTAIN LOTS TOR THE PURPOSE.
1t has taken the Board of Street Opening long
time TO grant the petition Of the people above the
Harlem for the opening OF Intervale-ave., but the
hOpedfor resolution finally passed at yesterday
meeting. This done under a stipulation by Cen
eral Egbert l.. Viee and George Johnson that they
would cede the city certain real estate for the pur
poses of the highway before the board meets again on
Friday The newly opened avenue is to extend from
Boston-ave to the Sound, and will be 5,640 feet in
length.
The Mayors Office was crowded, as former occa-
ons of the kind, with residents Of the Annexed Dis
tct who interested on both sides of the opening
question. Mayor Grant not present, having gone
to Atlantic City spend Sunday but before departing
he authorized Commissioner Gilroy TO announce that
he favored the immediate adoption Of the resolution.
Controller Myers presided, and Commissioner Gil
roy, President Gallup, of the Park Department, and
street Commissioner Heintz formed the remainder OF
the board The representatives of the opposition were
first asked state their side of the and they
were closely questioned by Mr. Gilroy and Mp. Heihtz
Their main OBJECTIONS against the cost OF the
contemplated Improvement, which they believed would
be bufdensome to them. Commissioner Gilroy in
formed them that the opening did not include the
building of trunk sewer, most Of them seemed to
expect
John De Hart appeared as counsel for the advocates
of the avenue and said that fraud had been used in
getting up the Opposton's petition. lie presented
atdavits from of the signers who deposed that
they had been told that projected by the
proponents Of the opening lie added that OF the
whole number Of lots required for the avenue, ninety
two had been dedicated" for the purpose, and 119
were undedcated. The right of way had been prom
ised by a majority Of the property owners. General
Viele, representing those possessing the land from
aneave to the Sound being called upon by Controller
Myers, pledged himself that whatever property might
be needed would be ceded 10 the city without cost
Mr.. De Hart made a similar statement for George
Johnson The Corporation Counsel was requested to
begin the necessary proceedings for the opening OF the
avenue and the resolution adopted unanimously.
The construction of the sewer Is solely within the
power of Commissioner Heintz, and with 1t the Board
OF Street Opening has no concern.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-09
SEEING CHINESE ACTORS, COSTUMES.

Deputy Sheriff Caraher levied yesterday costumes
of the company playing at the Chinese Theatre, No
10 Bowery, upon judgment obtained by sue Chung
Chew, the manager, against Ngah Wing, for money
advanced, amounting 10 1922. When the deputy
sheriff visited the theatre he found jabbering lot OF
actors and other attaches who refused to recognize
him as a mlnlon Of the law. lie had TO get the as
sistance of a policeman and threatened the whole
crowd with arrest before he was able TO remove the
property.
Thus the latest Chinese theatrical company which
tempted fortune in NewYork has like i;s predecessor,
come to grief. 1t is not because the Chinese colony
withheld its patronage from the playhouse, but because
the manager has, according 10 the members or the
troupe become we'll skilled tn ways that dark
and tricks that vain that he has done them up'
They smelled q rat In Ids financial methods few days
ago, and he promptly dismissed. He got
square, in the manner already related The theatrc
New-York tribune., 1891-05-09
EXAMINATION OF NATHANIEL NILES.

The examination in the case Of Nathaniel Mes eA-
president Of the Tradesmen's National Bahh' WHOM
Eliza Porret charges with larceny, was had yesterday
at the Tombs Police Court Chauncey Truax appeared
on behalf Of Mr. Niles and A. II. Hummel represented
the woman. She alleges that she gave Niles $o,Ooo
with which to pay Off mortgage on the Bpou Cafe
at No 40 West Twenty -nlnthst., which the Trades
mems National Bank held. Niles, she charges, con-
vered the money to his own use. About two months
ago she caused his arrest on charge OF appropratng
go 600 she had given him to procure her license
This case was finally dismissed by Justice Hogan.
An adjournment of the yesterday was taken until
New-York tribune., 1891-05-09
FOR 4 GREAT sEABoARD HIGHWAY.

a plan is foot which seems to have the support
of large number of civil engineers to construct
great seaboard highway from Boston to Washington.
The prime in this enterprise is Edward Shorter
civil engineer, who has been hard at work among
engineers in the effort to interest them in this project
lie has been far successful that organization
called the Road Association been formed TO carry
out the scheme. The meeting at which the associa-
ton was organized took place at the rooms OF the
American Society of Civil Engineers about two weeks
ago. The meeting resulted In the election Of "a board
OF directors consisting of fifteen civil engineers.
The League of American Wheelmen is greatly inter
ested in the enterprise, and II Is said that it has guar
anteed a largo amount OF money toward the cOnstruc
don of the road.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-09
THE SHIP CONDJTIONALLY ACCEPTED.
PREPARATIONS TO PUT THE NEW GUNBoAT
BENNINGTON INTO COMMISSION

PREPARATIONS TO PUT THE NEW GUNBoAT
BENNINGTON INTO COMMISSION.
dispatch ycstcsday received by the contractors
for the construction Of the thrclaSs cruiser or gun
boat Bennington, saying that Secretary Tracy had
cepted tie vessel subject ID contract reservation Of
$4,000 to insure completion The explanation Of
this reservation the condition contained in the tenth
clause OF the contract. as follows:
II at and upon the trial trip before mentioned the
foregoing conditions shall be fulfilled tn, vessel sfa
be accepted, and the final pay nents made, including
all reservations, subject however 10 special r'se.ve
after provided for. Shs shall be held until the
vessel has been finally tried after being fully equipped
under conditions prescribed or approved by the secrs
tary of the Navy, provided that such final trial shall
take place within four months from aud after
IT, upon such final trial, or within four
months from the date Of the preliminary accept
weakness defect In the hull fittings. due 10 either
defective Workmanship or defective materials, shall
appear the same shall be repaired u the satisfaction
OF the Secretary Of the Navy and ut the expense Of the
contractors or IT, at any time during four months after
be found TO be defective In their construction with re-
spect to either wormanshp or materials, or IN case OF
the failure, breaking down deterioration other than
that due TO fair and tear Of any part parts Of
the machinery engines, boilers or appu1enahces, te
tary OF the navy at the expense OF the contractors
II the vessel be not in readiness Tor sich final trial
within the time above specified. through no fault or
DELAY on the part of the contractors, and defects in
the hull or fittings, or in the machinery. including
engines boilers and appuitenances. due to either de-
fectve workmanship defective materials, shall have
appeared then the vessel shall be finally accepted and
tie special aforesaid paid subject However,
to deduction for such penalties ii any, as shall have
been incurred under this contract.
The Bennington is now at the Navy Yard and will
be at once made ready TO be put into commission with
guns and everything else that belongs to man-o war
placed on board she must have the final trial at sea
before September T. but penalties for ncompleton on
time have accumulated to considerable amount.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-09
THE OLD CHINESE TULIP" SWINDLE AGAIN

A shabbly dressed young attracted crowd Of
women and children in HoustOn-st. yesterday by dis
playing tulip in glass jar partly filled with
water, and offering for sale peculiar looking nuts
which he declared were "Chinese tulips" The stem
of the tulip had been inserted in a hole drilled in
one OF the nuts, in the glass jar. Women were
buying the nuts supposing that they needed only to
be placed in water to send forth tulip
blooms. A Tribune reporter, who observed the swim
die informed Inspector Williams at Police Head
Quarters ROundsman Richards was sent out TO ar
rest the swindler. When the prisoner led be-
fore the Inspector he unblushingH admitted his guilt.
II admit this is a fraud" he said " but / wanted
70 earn some money and buy new suit OF clothes >
Inspector Williams said the rogue would get some
new clothes on the Island" The prisoner was taken
10 the Jefferson Market Police Court and com
mitted for trial In default OF $500 bail lie said he
was Frank H. Elders, clerk of No. 347 East Fifty
eightb-yt
New-York tribune., 1891-05-09
AN INDUs1R1ALo SCHOOL FOR POOR CHILDREN

The Rhinelander Industrial School formally pre-
sented on Thursday to the Chlldren's Aid Society.
This beautiful building, which occupies plot OF ground
75x1OO of the Rhinelander estate in Eighty cghtst,
near Firstave is the gift OF the late Miss Julia Rhine
lander and her sister, Miss Serena Rhmelander 70 the
Children's Aid Society, to be used as an industrial
school for the poor children OF that district. II can
accommodate about 800 children and las facilities for
kindergarten, sewing and cooking schools.
W. r. stewart, behalf OF the donors, presented the
building and made touching references to the late Miss
Rhlnelander and the late secretary OF the society
Charles L. Brace, both having died since the building
had been begun. william A. Booth. the president OF
the society, accepted the trust. After addresses Dy
Colonel Balch and the Rev. Mr. Stockwel ana some
spected the different classrOoms. Messrs NauX q
Radford are the architects.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-09
spAY1sH oFFIcERs AYD MEN sIGHr.sEEING.

The officers Of the Spanish schoolshp Nautilus en-
tertaned number Of visitors yesterday. In the morn
ing most of the officers ashore in small groups
and visited various points Of interest about the city,
going TO Central Park and the Battery and to Brooklyn
The sailors out also for day OF pleasure. The
vessel beseged in the Of the day with ped
lers. who succeeded in selling all kinds OF One
Of the peders in his anxiety to get board the steam
launch at the Twenty ulirst. pier went down into
the waters OF the North River and received a much
needed washing
New-York tribune., 1891-05-09
MR. zrPG1ER,s PURCHASE IN MAINE

1t was announced yesterday that William Zlegler
the publcspirited citizen Of Brooklyn who defeated
Mayor Chapln's water-supply DEAL had purchased the
controlling interest in the Mt. Kinco Company, OF
Moosehead Lake, Ne. The company has a capital
of Sl5OOO0 and owns the KincO House, about / 200
acres OF land and a number Of islands in the lake
Eugene Treadwell. OF No. 335 Broadway, who carried
out the transaction said yesterday that Mr. Zeger was
an enthusiastic spOrtsman and had Ofted visited Moose
head Mr. Treadwell is sportsman also, but he did
not know what Mr. Ziegler's plans were for i'm
proving the property.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-09
pARlDE OF THE TANDEM CLUB.

The spring parade of the New-Yorh Tandem Club
+,es nacc this afternoon. Tandems will meet at the
Casino Central Park, at p m, and proceed thence
don the East Drive to the foot OF the Nall, thence
nm the West Drive TO its northern extremity, thence
cast 10 the East Drive. thence down the East Drive 10
S,.onyv SaS second-st and across TO Riverside Dv.
sSence 10 Ciaremont where the club will dine About
ssteen tandems Will be in line.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-09
TRYING TO SETTLE vIRGIyIA'S DEBT.

W. L.. Bull, Henry Bridge Charles Dlckey, John
Gin and H. II. Garden OF the committee Of bondholders
for the readjustment of the Virginia debt, met c. s.
Ellis yesterday on his return from Europe where he
was sent 10 ascertain what terms OF settlement he
could effect with English holders of Vrgnia's bonds
II was decided 10 draw up letter 10 send 10 the Gov
ernor of Virginia. proposing terms Of settlement and
asking for a meeting with Virginia State officials.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-09
TO INSPECT THE BARGE OFFICE

Colonel Weber, who has been TO Washington to con-
fer with the Department in regard TO immigration az
fairs returned home Thursday night, accompanied by
Assistant Secretary Nettleton. General Netileton will
spend couple Of days in inspecting the workings Of
the Barge ONCE.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-09

There Will De representatives from over fifteen evan
apolis Christian EndCavor Convention in July Among
those who are TO make addrsscs are the Rev. Dr. d. J.
Burreu. OF New FORK, formerly of Minneapolis: DR..
falo Bishop Giliert OF Minnesota, and the Rev. DrI.
Holman and Christie, OK st. Paul; Die of California
Wordcn and Chapman of Philadelphia Patterson Of
Toronto Ronthhaer, OF indianapolis Tyler, of Gin
cnnat Craniall. of Cleveland Faunce and Judson, Of
New York, and Mcthe son. of Chicago prC sldent An
drews. Of Brown University: Mrs. Alice May scaddcr,
Of Jersey City the junior worker John c. Wooley, tho
temperance evangelist, and the Rev A. A. Fulton. OF
Canton, China. Ira ID. sGnkey Is preparing a new
book which lie will introduce at the convention.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-09
ID ROPOSALS FOR JOB PRINTING Office

L Purchasing and Depot Com. OF Sub. Army Building
No. 80 Whiteha.st y. Y City. n. Y, April 8. 1e9l-
Sealed proposals. in trIyeate subject 70 the usual con-
dtOns wifi be received oce until 10 O'clock a.
Monday, MAY II, 1891 for oil the JOB Printing 70.
durd from July J. 1891, 10 July 1. 1897
All Information given at this Office The right Is reserved
to reject any or all 2is Bs BS1 g opd oe 1 and y.
dressed TO the undersigned
q DIHI As.f Com IL. ~ A.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-09
AYTNG ASPHALT AND GRANITE

IL BLOCK NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. kOK IN.
PROVING STKEE1S AND AVENUES IN THE DIS
TRIcT or CoLUMBIA-0niee Of The Gomnass9asrs. s,.
POSALS viii be received at this office until IL o'cck n,
on Wednesday MAY 20, 1891 for improving srcts and
avenues with curb, cutters, sidewalks and roadway
rovements Blank forms q propo.als and specifications
obtained at this ofee upon application therefor, to-
getaCr with necessary information and only bids upon
these forms will be considered The right is reserved 70
reject any and bids Iarts OF bids. j. W. DOUG
LASS, j. W. ROSS, WIN. T. RoSSELL, Acting Cors
New-York tribune., 1891-05-09
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i Rendezvous, No. 146 Park Row, SewYork City.
May g. soiseald proposals n trpieate subject 70 the
usual conditions be received at the Recruiting Rendez
yous at No ii0 Park Row, New-York City until IL
o'clock noon on The 9Th day Of June, 1891 at which
ders for rendering services as indicated Tor the Recruit
ing Service Army whenever required within
The city limits during fiscal ending June 30 1892
viz. Washing articles OF Governqent eqaipage me Gov
Blanks and full information 70 bidding etc, Will be
fnnished on appcation Envelopes containing proposals.
should be marked Proposals for Washing and addressed
fo Cantan r. PAUL. 18th Infantry, RecruItng Ofleer
New-York tribune., 1891-05-09

The Baptist anniversaries are TO be held this year
in Cincinnati, beginning on May 20. The sessions will
be held In Fixes Opera House, and the headquarters
OF the society will be at the Gu and Ilotel. Special
houses and with he railroads, and '--ertant meet
ing Is expected.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-09
II ROpOSALS for Miscellaneous Plumbers Ma

i terlals-Onlce Of the DisbuFsng 0heer. u S. MIL:
tary Academy, West Point y. Y. May o, ls9l-sealed
rpleate subject TO the usual conditions VIII
he received this Office until ~ o'clock noon on Monday
the OF June. 1881 for the delivery at West Point
N Y OF 10 water closets, 40 hath tubs, iron pipe.
branches bends traps and miscellaneous articles OF plumb
ers materials Fuu information TO articles and guam.
titles required viii be furnished upon application Enclose
proposals. IN envelope marked Pnmbsrs Matsriais and
New-York tribune., 1891-05-09
llroposals,

GOVERNORS ISLAND, n. Y, May 8, 1891.
~ Sealed proposals in rplicotes subject TO usual
1891 and then opened for the necessary printing during
fiscal year ending June 30 1892 All Information can
be had at this olicc The U =. reserves the right 70
reject any all proposals. Enve opes containing pro-
dressed TO Undersigned c. X. BARNETT. Capt and
New-York tribune., 1891-05-09

~ The opening bids for iron work cai!ee
for la the above advertisements Is extended 70 MAY 1s
1891 same hour and place. f. H. PARhEh Aeoe
Col. Ordnance Department, U. s. A. Commanding
April Is. 1901,
New-York tribune., 1891-05-09
ID ROPOSAl.S FOR EXCAVATIONS AND

ID KOPUSALo FOK ENUAN AITUNo .ANU
il Masonry for Foundations and for Iron Work for Ex
tension Army Gun Factory 1waterye: Arsenal IVES, wess
Troy NJ Y. April /, 1S0l.-Sealet proposals IN tripn
cate Will be received az this Arsenal unt ~ o'clock ms
on TH-RSDAY, APRIL 80. 1891, for Exeayaton ana
ton Of Iron Work for South Wing OF Army Gun fas@soy @
wateret Arsenal The Government reserves tne ress
TO reject all OF any proposals orpars thereof Specn.
all information can oe had on applcaon
tD Lieut.. Col. p IL. PARKER, Ordnance Department.
u. S. Army Commanding.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-09
WHATA PASTOR SEES AND HEARS

ITEMS OF INTEREST TO CHURCH PEOPLE.
The appointment OF Dr. Van Dyke, OF BROOKLYN as
DR.. Shedd's successor In the Union Theological SEM
mary meets with general approval. "The Evangelist,
In an editorial entitled Grand Post Grandy Filed
calls it mot only wise selection but In all the cir
cumstances the very best that could be made" The
seminary examinations take place next week. and tho
commencement on the following Tuesday. A number
OF the underclassmeh who have been doing mission
work in the city during the winter. viii start next
week for the West, where they will be engaged in
home mission work Of various kinds until September
DR.. C. II. Parkhurst, OF this city, In an instructive
article just published, entitled One by One' has dis
cussed anew the much-discussed problem, {" How
we Christanize our Unrcachcd Populatonl 2" lie says
that some experiments at city evangeizaton tried In
New-York have been colossal in their failure" House
to house visitation indiscFimnatey conducted cannot
In this city, at present, he thinks, be a success.
visitation society Of his church has been organzc,
which is likely TO help In the solution of the problem.
Under the auspices OF this society two committees
nave been appointed one securing from the .congcga
ton supplies of castoh clothing the other being
in the nature Of bureau Of information It's aim being
to bring together those needing unskilled labor and
unemployed members Of the families icing visited.
DIR. PaTkhurst concludes "The great DR. soem Is not
how to save the world, but how to persuade each
Christian that 1t Is his business to be the means of
saving some one man in the world.7
THE Christian at Work' and Every Thursday arc
combined this week. the name right title GOODWILL
and intcrcst' in the latter paper having been pur
chased. DIR. Charles S. Robinson the pastor of the
thirteenth Presby teran Church becomes one of the
editors OF the combined journals. lie will have charge
OF two departments.
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VOLUME XXXVII. NUMBER "a


In connection with the statement made in last weeks issue OF
this paper the ee simply remark not how
had Danes Works sale how long he may have
on the piano home that is foreign to the dis
But emphaticaly affirm the first
these works for advertising and propose to
stand by long the assertion made strictly the truth
nasmuch the gentleman brings electricity into promin
that when do put in electric lights will pay
price asked beat the down by
getting them to furnish residence f had one) with fix
without compensation provso that they have the
for lighting
We make low prices the following goods
One entire of Chalies, worth &C., SIC.
Choice styles, worth &c and &c., now &C. per yard
Pineapple Tissues regular price 15c., 10!c.
Castian Chintz 80 in wide that 15c, 114c
good styles regular price 12 5c o.
Everett Classic Dress Gnghams, formerly 124c, 1Oc
Summer styles n Prints, best quality, at &c.
Black Embroidered Founcings that $325 and S4O0 pat
tern, 80 80 and So co.
White Embroidered Flouncings 50 pattern up
onehaf wholesale price
entire line of Jersey Underwear prices ranging from 1Oc
to Soc. reduction of 25 per cent
everywhere Soc We make another
to 424c.
Our entire stock of Mems and Boys Straw Hats reduce
less than wholesale cost.
goods prices object
make for the stock of Dress
Cloals Clothing and Boots and Shoes that
will place in stock for the fall trade.
w. j. SELLICK & SON.
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Teachers Examinations.

The following is the schedule of dates
for examinations during the school
year. These dates will not be changed
South Haven, Friday, Sept 26, 1890.
Decatur, Friday, Oct 81, 1890.
Bangor, Friday, Nov. %, 1890.
Paw Paw, Thursday, March 5, 1891.
Bloomingdale, Friday, April "a, 1891
Paw Paw, Thursday, Aug. 6, 1891.
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