New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-03-06
ing Flatbush and the Ninth Ward OF Brooklyn with
practical rapid transit.
AMONG TIE CLUBHOUSES.
THE UNION LEAGUES ELDCTioN-vAMoUs COM
MENTS.

THE UNION LEAGUES ELDCTION-vAMoUs COM
MENTs.
The new alminis ration In the Union League Club Is
prospcrosly started on its The election on Thurs
dry might developed no dissenting voice, indeed was so
harmonious that only 1872 members turned out to vote,
and they unanimously elected the following officers
President Howard VI. Smith first president, Benta-
min F. Blair; second vice president Charles II. Rus
sell treasurer Clarence d. Heaton recording secretary,
Herbert 5. Ogden; corresponding secretary, Fred j..
Middlebrook: executive committee, John ;. Nugent.
Fred c. Truslow, Jacob q. Dettmar Clarence W. sea
mans, Henry &. Hayes, Jacob ID. Alderman; member
ship committee, Frank G. Bailey a. nmundstone.
Henry NJ Heath, Granville W. Harman finance com
mlttee. Jesse Fuller Charles F. Bishop
Francis II. Wilson retired from the chair only TO be
the recipient OF series Of most complimentary resolu
tons on the four years work he had done for the club.
The resolutions ordered 10 be engrOssed and Iesol
tons were also passed thanking the other officers for
their work. NIr. Smith made speech full Of sound
club affairs and Of ringing Republ!cansm when
he dealt with politics
The new president of the Union League born on
q farm in the town OF De Witt OnondaGa County
New York, in 1541. lie was Educated In the common
schools, at the Polytechnic in Chittcnango. and at
Cazcnova Seminary, where he was a classmate Of eX
Secretary Charles 5 Fairchld. The present Bishop
Andrews was then principal OF the seminary. MI
Smith served in the 9th Ncw-YOgk Cavalry and the
the time u staff officer. lie Is now member Of the
Loyal Legion. For twenty-five years he has been a
resident Of Brookiyn and formerly took active IN
terest in local politics. OF late years he has devoted
himself more strictly to business particularly in con
nection with the Bedford Bank Of which he
is vlce-president and cashier He is also
a trustee in the Peoples Trust Company and director
Of the Montague Street Cable Railroad Company. lie
of the organizers OF the Brooklyn Real Estate
Exchange and It's first vice-presidcnt. He began
specializing In real estate some fifteen years ago with
William Zcgler but has given up speculation and now
only buys for investment Mr.. Smith is an ardent Re
publican lie tells with pride ohOUt his first political
convention. He attended the first Republican state
Convention when boy in company with his father.
who delegate, and his first experience seems 10
have been pleasant, for he has been Republican ever
since. Mr. smith has done much as any one for the
Union League Club since its foundation. lie Is one OF
the trustees for the bondhoders and has been mem
Der of the Executive Committee and chairman Of the
House Committee since the club was formed.
After taking the chair Thursday night President
smith appointed the following House Committee:
Charles $ Whitley, William W. icaton. J. Preston
Taylor William Evans, ir and ID. H. Allen. lie asked
the other standing COMMITTEES to hold over.
The Brooklyn Club Just at present Is the centre of
slight unrleasantness between "a cmoman and
waiter and it promises to result in lawsuit brought
bv the waiter for assault Thomas A. Howell, Gerard
NJ.
playing eucie the night Of February % and Joseph
Runkel was waiting upon them. Runkel did not III
an order promptly, and his excuse and his manner dd
not satisfy Mr.. Howell who ordered him tn leave the
room He Is said TO have been impudent, ana MI
Howell took hold of hin and forced him from the
room None Of the party saw what took pace
in the hall, but Runkel says that he was
licked downstairs and severely injured lie won't TO
his home No "A Schcrmerhorn St, and called IN Dr.
Hutchinson, OF no. 207 ChntOn-st.. who says he has
severe bruises. lie has also retained Il lawyer ana
threatens 10 sue Cor damages. Mr.. Ho"eIIs com
p1rons say that his provOcation was great ana "ihe
thsy did not sue him do more than push the waiter
from the room the impression seems TO prevail that IT
&c uieIy that he did Kick him downstairs.
The Hanover Club will hold it, annual election or
March 49, There will be dinner at the house Oh
March g.
The Wildwood Club Of Flqtbush, gave reception
IN women n last Monday night
Thomas T. Bau, president of the Nassau National
l.nk has been elected director OF lie hiGing ana
Driving Club 20 fiji the vacancy caused ~ the d'hul
=, co,or., Manchester Tie club has rcceatly
oropdea lis rules so that members may extend
ri,t,epes 10 relatives In their inndc families
Az not make lsc u the club.
The pool tournament Of the algonquin Club wcs