New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-26
GATHERED ABOUT THE TOWN.

Tho prooklvn Tabernacle Sunday school dis
HANDED on Sunday afternoon. and nothing now re-
mains OF the old Tabernacle congregation except
the Christian Endeavor Society and the Young
Peoples Association
Mrs Catherine Rahm. sixty-sx years old OF no
10 Fourth-st, died In ST. Peters Hospital yes'er-
day from burns received in her home on Sunday
She was alone at the time, and, being weak ana
childish she in some way fell against the stove
which set her clothes on fire. She rolled on her
bed and set that on fire. Her screams brought Inc
neighbors she had all the relief possible al inc
hospital but death ended her sunerings yesterday
The Coroner issued a certificate in accordance with
the facts.
A few OF the striking Atlantic Avenue Railroad
emnloves have found places with the company.
President Norton anticipating friction between the
new and the old men. yesterday issued the ioilow-
ing notice: I'm any new men are threatened
abused or inundated by any such Old men, they
will please promptly report 1t to the superintendent
because every single offence OF the kind mentioned
will be followed Immediately by the discharge OF
five old men. the names TO be drawn by lot.
Dr u G. Turner. J. s. #. stranahan's family
nhvsician said Yesterday relative to Mr.. Strana-
hans Illness: "He is rapidly getting better and
there is no doubt about his getting we'll His son Is
better also"
Postal-card notices sent yesterday TO the
men who formed the General Committee OF the
Citizens Union in 1893. calling for meeting OF
the committee at the Hotel St. George tonight at
o'clock Plans for the future, involving ISSUES In
the city government will be considered The in
vitation is signed by William G. Low chairman.
and Edward VI. Bassett secretary.
Ex-Controller Thomas H. Faron. at one time one
OF the most popular Democratic politicians In
Brooklyn, is seriously i'll at his home. NO 6S1
Pacihc-st. A notice Of foreclosure posted on his
door proclaims that II he does not pay S4W by
/ IT. no u,iu he wed a
man at one time. His last place under the city
government was at the Underhill pumping station
from which he was recently dismissed
J. c. Dittmar, OF the committee TO reorganzc
Long Island Traction Company affairs. SAID yes
terday that II likely that the committees plan
would be ready by tomorrow and that the pian
! after adoption by the full committee. might ne
submitted TO the stockholders by circular within
a week, after which meeting would be called 10
upon 1t.
musicale for the benefit OF the childrens warh
OF the Home OF the Consumptives was held al the
home OF Mrs Herman Behr No. 80 Pierrepont-st.'
! last night, and a decided success. Among
! those who gave their aid in the good work were
! Senior Rafael Diaz-Abertini, George f. Clauder'
! Carl Naeser Sgnor Erneso Baroldi, Nine. Berta
| Crosse Thomson. Miss Julie Geyer. the Countess
de Caselvecchio and Miss Josephine Taylor
Miss Elizabeth Spencer daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
William Spencer. married to William H. Petty,
of Rutherford. y. J.. at the home of her parents.
No III North Portland-ave, last evening Mr..
Petty has been connected with the staff OF The
Trbunes composing room for number OF years.
and is a valued employe Of this paper.
The Social Reform Club will hold a mass-meeting
at the Criterion Theatre. Fulton-st, near Grand
ave. on Thursday evening next at o'clock. to
consider the question OF municipal ownership OF
street railroads and ndorse the bill presented 10
the LEGISLATURE by Mr. Conkling. The speakers will
| VI - aincfn r6 GA n.
man. F. W. Hinrichs. the Rev. Thomas j. Ducey.
Joseph r. Buchanan and Edward King. The Rev.
Dr. Lyman Abbott will send letter OF regret. ex-
planning his absence and his views.
The Master Painters and Decorators OF Brooklyn
held their annual dinner at Wilson's Assembly
Rooms In Perrepontst., last night 1t was e1-
pected that the Secretary Of State. John NJ Palmer
| OF Albany who belongs to the trade would be
| present and make a speech. but he was sina-
| voidaby detained. w. W. Beavan presided In
| formal addresses made by the members OF
the association