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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-02

THE PASTOR OF THE CHURCH SATISFIED.
The big auditorium well filed yesterday morn
ing when the first meeting in the series Of six was
held Seated on the platform with the pastor were
the Rev Dr. Johnston Myers OF Chicago. the pas
tors brother: the Rev. DR.. J. b. Thomas. a
former pastor OF the church; the Rev Dr. > r
Merrill the author OF the hymn OF dedication. and
the Rev W. G.. Southerton The sermon was
preached by the pastor. the Rev. Cortland Myers,
who said In part:
am satisfied perfectly satisfied. l want no other
temple or people until am called to worship IN me
from my lips in this building be the sweetest name
echo die away in these sacred halls This pull,
pit stands within circle, the circumference OF
never shall powerless or falsifed gospel be
preached The gospel OF Jesus Christ must ever be en-
veoped IN the power of the Holy Spirit and speak
that word power in Heavens own emphasis. Christ
baptized by that power performing his miracles
hurl the truth against the deadest hand and heart
alone which can strike the keynote for the Heavenly
harmony In your music. BY virtue OF this power we
Faith in God is power and means certain victory.
The divine power has His own time tor The per r
eSt,nn Hi OF Rs own METHODS We
stand on the mountain top OF faith win our nanIs
OF the power of this influence this temple might
be like jewel dropped from heaven Itself, ana mat nat
only over this city. but TO the farhermost parts OF
,s,,c lines which will Improve society and perhaps
revoutoniz4 IT, This is highly important But the
first thought that should be In the mind or every
man is What shall | DO TO be saved?" And the
answer comes. Seek ye first the Kingdom or GOD
and His righteousness and all these things will be
added unto you.
At the close Of the sermon the hymn OF dedlca-
ton was read by It's author and sung by the con-
greeatlon. The words sung 10 the tune or
Duke Street" and were as follows
God Of our fathers, here
Hymn Of lofty. grateful praise
All glory thine. Eternal one,
Almighty Father Spirit. Son!
To Thee our tribute blessings throns.
THY love and favor claim song.
Our cheerful hearts give thanks and sing
The mercies Of our God and King.
This house with all holds he Thine
Gifts Of heart. gifts Of the mind.
We dedicate II. Lord. Thee,
seal forever. Thine to be.
Claiming this Temple for Thine
Here make Thy gracious merces KIN WI
While sermon. voice and prayer
Thy power and blessing share
The sacrament OF the Lords Supper was ad-
rnnistered by the pastor at the close or the ser
! vice.
The afternoon service opened at $3.50 o'clock with
| an anthem by the choir OF 200 voices. The Rev.
1Ienr, Cutler the Rev. A. 4. Cameron. the Rev.
y Naclaurin and the Rev. +. f. Knapp took
mart in the service, and the sermon was preached
| nv the Rev DR. Jesse Thomas. DR.. Thomas
| ,beme was the Crucifxion and the lessons drawn
4 from
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-02

-s oil tina. was needed in that part or me CITY,
and IN 1873 the First Baptist and the Pierrepoht
Stree. BAPTIST churches united ana took one he Tue
"Frs, Raptist Church In Pierrepont Street Inc
y,ev DIR J. b. Thomas who had once been pastor OF
49, p,e,-anon, Street Church. made pastor Of
che united bodies. The Nassau-st. property was
sod and a new building was erected on the site OF
~ old one AZ Pierrepont and Clinton SITS. DR..
Thomas after pastorate Of fourteen years, was
.ucceeded by the Rev. Willard H. Robinson VINO
was pastor for three years. The value OF the
Pierrepont-st. property increased rapidly While
these changes taking place and at last, in
1891 II was sold TO the Brooklyn Savings Bank
The sale of the building and lot left the church with
out a home and for nearly three years the meetings
were held in the chapel OF the Polytechnic Institute
In 1893 the Rev. Cortland Myers became the pastor
of the church. and with his coming the society be-
ran the most active and prosperous period in It's
history Work was taken up with renewed zeal in
al the ORGANIZATIONS connected with the church,
ra new missionary and charitable societies sprang
into existence. The Polytechnic Institute soon De
cam. too small for the needs of the congregation
s,d the Academy Of Music was engaged Tor the
sunday services But the leading members OF the
cbyrcb were DESTROYS Of securing for their society
. So NJ it's own. where its work would be CEN
.r.r,.d and It's dependence upon other institutions
for its quarters would be removed EaiIy III 1874
the directors purchased the land al Schemefhofh-
=. "a rhird-ave where the foundations were soon
f1fd nv
heen completed on September the lower Temple
,es first used for a service, ana meetings nave
hasr hold there on succeeding Sundays Inc inter
90, arising from the attractions OF the ne" ou'iu-
,re has aready added 10 the size OF ny MStrs ;
oot,ors and the Sunday-school has doubled
its membership
DETAILS or THE NEW HOUSE
-no reronle is of washed brick with terra Gotta
.to,,i,gs and measures 100 feet on the 'front.' anu
700 Zoo, an the side 1t is three stories III he.e""
,h a., aoor being eight feet beio" me I''el VI VIZ
s,res, The main entrances are on lh""-"''' ~
r. corner but there VIII be nine entrances III an
.,.Ao,,t .he main auditorium is much higher IMAM
49, NJ most church buildings, access 10 " -
ell, GAINED bv two tiers OF steps one o"'Sue '''e
,udirg and the other inside. fach entrance -
nrovided wi h broad steps. and me doors are III"
,,a,I,, vide The first floor contains the prayer
na,,nr and lecture room capable OF acconihona'-
inc o.1 persons: driilroom for the boys Dr'saue'
~ dining room reading-rOom. "omehs phiioI'
x,,e.s daughters paror young mems p@rio' anu
,,.,ori.s The main auditorium on the mhu'e
a., &c the largest in any church. either III New
Wi, or BROOK yn and viii hold S'v~ persons ne
ec,o,l Will assemble In the main. audi
,or1,,,n and classrooms will be formed by series
=, ~. and curtains which viii be removed du'-
,n cbnrch services. An organ when cos |iVVo1
80 - - ,,ln, and o circular space l. reserved
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-02
MEMBERS or RELIGIOUS SECT INDICTED

Kokomo Ind. Dec some twenty indictments
have been brought against members OF the religious
sect known ar Amsh by the Grand Jury OF this
county. There Is quite large settlement of these
people IN this county. and The investigation OF the
Neusbaum case brought TO light many crimes.
Among these are marrying without licenses. mar
rylng cousins and other close relatives. burying
the dead al midnight. mistrea ment OF children
and other offences. which the Ans desoiees hold
ar. not err mes, according to their religion. They
are a peculiar people. They believe only IN the
old Testament. and that all state OF National
avs are contrary TO the Rble They believe that
when A man dies wheat should he planted over
grave When they told Of their law'essness
they say the Bible H. their law. They never shave
or cut Their ha.r. never wear buttons on thr.r
clothing ansWer yea" and may and VII not
take an oath.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-02
To DISCUSS THE PLAZA QUESTION.

The Plaza question will come up again this after
mon AZ the adjourned meeting or the Bridge trus-
tees s. far as known there has been no change
NJ feeling among the trustees since the last meet
, r,h.r Navor S,heren and Mr. Henriques were
the only trustees Outspoken in opposition 70 the
plan Of giving over large portion OF tnt flaId 70
ihe Irooklvn Heights Railroad Company without
nav Mavor Schieren. it Is understood. viii oppose
tbe scheme unnlnchingy. and IL Is doubtful lf the
"vetees come 10 any definite conclusion rela tive 10
,be matter az once II Is rumOred that to-day thei"
yin he read an elaborate opinion by counsel showing
that he trustees have no right to turn over the
plaza 10 surface railroad. Two weeks ago, II
may he remembered Bergen e. Dykman. ana James
q Carter submitted opinions cOntending mat Inc
trustees had the power 70 lease the PlaZa J ne
opinion to-day. II there be one. VIII proDapiY ldhr
the opposite view Of the question
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-02

SIGNS THAT HE DOESN'T WANT HIS PRIVATE
BUSINESS TO FALL OFF ANYHOW.
Edward J. H. Hansen. who is Sheriff at present.
but does not know how long he will be- has been
sending out through the mails notices printed In
German postal cards informing his friends that
ne 10 still an authorized advertising agent for
German and English newspapers: that he Is
notary public and can collect legacies and draw
legal documents: that he transmit money ana
packages 10 and from Europe. and that with ten
days notice he can deliver the same In time for the
Christmas and New Year holidays.
He announces also that he maintains on the prem
ises a German book store and circulating library
Hansen must be getting ready to resume busi-
ness at the old stand. was the comment OF some or
his friends when they received his postals.
The Sherifrs trial the Indictment found against
him in the General Sessions Court Is 10 begin to-
day. II convicted Mr. Hansen must vacate his Of
Ace
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-02
CHARITABLE WOMEN TO MEET

The annual gathering OF society women chariaby
inclined known as thu Congress Of Women, VIII
take place at the Pouch Mansion in Chnton-aNe.'
an Wednesday o, his week The chairman Of the
congress- T. Mrs Calvin H. Hull. The congress ths
year viii be he'd for the benefit Of the Meno.i.
IIosn,taI for Women and Children and the Home Tor
Consumptiv4s The city IS divided b. the women
into fve districts. Those living ON ne pirk Slope
will have a chairman in Mrs George +. Tangeman.
on "The nm" Mrs CALVIN r Hull, in the i.'~i@rn
District. Mrs J. Gilbert Gulick; on ne Heights
Mrs NJ y Haw'ey and in South Brooklyn. Nrs.
Andrew i Perry There VII be an afternoon tea.
reception and ball the after beginning Al O'Clock
Nayor Schieren ana M1V1r-eleci Wurstar are eX-
pected 10 make brief addresses at the reception.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-02
pr-v DOWN BY A BICYCLE RIDER.

Miss Kate Brewster. eighteen years old, or NO. Il
stagg-st. bicycle rider. was run into az Eastern
PARKWAY and Franklin-ave. yesterday afternoon by
an unknown man. who was scorching she was
thrown violently 10 the ground badly bruised ABOUT
which his reckless riding caused, the man aWheei
never s,opp4d to see now badly his victim was IN
iuri IL received no fall by the collision. and as
soon AS possible wheeled away toward the park
other wheelmen. seeing Miss Brewster acCiuent;;
hurried 10 her assistance. and Dr. Smith OF No. y
T.ee-ave. was summoned. He attended her to he,
p,nrinrf are hunting for the man who ran down
Miss brewster.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-02
pp1rANNIA rAcroRY RURNED.

Fire destroyed the britannia ware mandatory OF
Theodore Schmitz in Fifty-eighth-st, near Second
ave AT > o'clock Yesterday afternoon. The flames
var- first noticed in the office and spread rapidly
schrnitz and his family occupied part or ne
milling and escaped with some difficuty Inc
niart consisted Of a tWO-story frame and Two
story brick bulding. The damage is estimated as
fojIows. on building $500: stock $1,000: machinery
e. 600 furniture 81 900 and was partially covered
~, Insurance i'm tie Citizens Insurance Company.
Tho cause Of the fire Is unknown.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-02
orsT.T p1gSr TO SUE ron DI'o"'H
MS WIFE WAS FORMERLY MARGERtr "N''''-''
THE ACTRESS.

,.,,..o Dsc IA dispatch from M"~aun Nee
.,... GUSTAV Pabst will bring Inc sun ~. No.
a,,,in.t his wife in Dakota eou'. vi, ,,ss,sr
garet Mather Pabst left here 'o' ,ac, rho name
e. In the announcement OF the iaet "a. -.
day IN w or and she is again known simply as
,,argarrt Mather Her departure at 'hs I'm. -
an rise to rumor to the effect that me .e'',s
saftIement between herself and h'r mu'oa ,aks mn
saa, ayroed to- and that she has eone 20 ra,s,
b.r RESIDENCE in the East oo'. . esw days
her h s Ms so. Of
a. bsence from his duties as I1 annI Guards for
an hesm dyeS OF months svn out he he has
s s5ne since then Wne sas he oss viii unit!
gone to Sopn ess when !n With the
tcn to bring me suit TINS ,H w bringing the suit
sandal wn cdnr it is understood also una, for
ps6st viii not night the inl.r ed"
1danuate alimOny are gram
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-02
40 PCBLIC PRAYERS FOR INGERSOLL.
THE CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoRERs MAY HAVE
PRAYED FOR HIM IN PRIVATE. But con-
sPICUoI's DEMONSTRATION WAS
DISCOURAGED

Kingston. Ont. Dec. There was no public
gathering at which Christian Endeavorers prayed
to-day for the conversion OF Colonel Ingerso. II
they prayed all II was In private.
The daily papers and various ciergymen dscour-
aged the suggestion. The Rev. J. J. Black chair
man OF the Canadian Congregational Union. de-
plored the action. saying that the circumstances
would furnish Ingersoll with another subject for
lecture in which 10 sneer at the Christian religion.
THE Daily Whig' says:
The act would strengthen and elevate that sconer
in his estimation more than the fullest freedom
of the land for nifty years could accomplish. Dig
nified silence from united Christianity best hts his
heart; religion would soften q stony heart by
making its holder more notorious or more vain and
consequential than he already 10.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-02
SENATOR HILL TAXES 4 SETERE COLD

FORCED TO CANCEL HIS LECTURE ENGAGEMENT
AND 60 SOUTH.
Duluth. MINI. Dec 1-Senator Hill. while here.
contracted a severe cold. which has compelled him
cancel his remaining lecture engagements IN the
West. He left for the South this morning for the
benefit OF his health. and will return TO Washington
a soon his temporary indisposition will permit.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-02

q, last week he began acting aueery anu sa.,,r
mr. WIT and yesterday his wife had her nelghoors
institute for him He vas eouRa we're 30
aiong the old mill stream Inc EAR thousht best
frightened by his ugly looks that tne' ''0"s
- as, the police to catch him. ,a "A, hi.
When McDady saw the officers ne s,.p pS MINCED
nc The water Before he sank policeman cauE r
hold OF him by the hair ana yann ss ,aksn to st.
Warv's Hospital where he was examined ana a'1 I'M
~ he crazy To-day ne will b TRANSFERRED 70 '"e
I,athush insane asylum
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-02
THE THIEF GOT AWAY WITH THE COAT.

While the family Of Appraiser Waite II Bum,
Of No @2 PresIlent-st. was dining on saturday
evening thief got into the house and stole an
overcoat worth sG The most noteworthy thing
abouf the incident les th't when hts presence vas
suspected on account OF an open basement door
and a strange noise IN the haNway. search was
al once started and while an upper moor was being
ransacked for burglars. the thief Slipped oui OF the
back pantry the second foof. where he mad
been concerted and walked out the front door.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-02
4 HOT CHASE AFTER AZ INSANE MAN.

John McDady thirty-twO years Old. acutely Insane
and without any clothing on gave the seventeenth
Precinct pole. in East New-York hot chase yes
terday afternoon over the CO Il, vet ground and
ended by plunglng mp 10 hls neck into the old mill
stream leading TO Jamaica Bay. seDldy is an
electrical engineer and has lived with his wife and
family AZ 40. % Pcl'hgton Plac-. The after part
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-02

has been going for week. and the matter, II ID
said has been conducted quietly.
DR.. Senner. the Commissioner Of Immig grafton. was
Ill yesterday and did not over 10 the island, and
Edward McSweeny. the Assistant Commissioner.
went away early in the afternoon before the story
got out.
1t II said that the matter will develop into a good.
sized scandal before the Commiss get through
with IT,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-02
A BIG CROWD IN THE EVENING

r,ba eveninr meeting brought together a monster
CONGREGATION which filled every seat In the big
auditorium blocked the aisles and overfoved into
The Railways Several hundred persons left the
building unable to find standing room. Before the
doors were opened 10 visitors. holders OF tickets
yera admitted and when the crowd at last al
lowed 10 enter there jam and rush for
seats such as IS seldom seen In a church building.
! Singing by the Temple choir and the organ selec-
zion bv Edward Morris Bowman opened the pro-
cranme The sermon preached by the Rev
Dr Johnston Myers OF Chicago IN introducing
! uhor, the pastor said that second TO the pleasure
he felt over the baptism OF twenty-five persons Oh
the occasion was the pride and JOY he felt IN listen
iu, 10 the words of his own brother and receiving
his greeting.
Dr Myers took for his text the words. l VIII MI
his house with glory. saith the Lord or Hosts
and preached an e.oquent sermon
! After the sermon the rite OF baptism was per
| formed upon tweniy-fv persons IN the baptismal
! pool in the pulpit platform The benedicton was
! pronounced by the Rev. T. X. Cressey.
The exercises Of dedication will be continued THIS
/ evening tomorrow evening and on Wednesday
evening Carman r. Hetheld. Chairman OF the
Binding Committee. wi. preside at this evening :
meeting and addresses will BE- made by General
Stewart L. Woodford and the Rev Dr. H. > Mac
Arthur The main subject will BE- the re,ation OF the
| church 80 the STATE. At the Tuesday evening meet
| ing denominationai greetings vii. be gwen IN
| sneeches BY the Rev Dr. r. :. Storrs the Rev DF
| Charles r. Baker. the Rev. Or. ". 9 r Rhodes
| the Rev Dr. j. NJ. Farrar the Rev DR. Charles
! Cuthber Hal, and the Rev DR. Louis Albert
| Banks. 80, .. ,,-..... d..
| On Wednesday evening there Will be addresses ny
| the Rev Or Henry l.. Morehouse. and the Rev III
| Theodore +. Cuylei This meeting VIII be- h-lu
rb,efv for the Christian Endeavor Society and me
! sunday school. Al each OF the meetings tht,r wan
| hs Musical selections by the choir and the or
| ganist. ,r. 81 1,r.l,asasv sst.rnoons
r,,,er meetings will be he'd In IN" over temple NJ
! O'Clock.
| o>e, EXPLANATION OF MISS LEES CASE
| ,o,h Kreudl of the local committee OF school
| W 3. and Superintendent Maxwell yesterday 'N-
claimed the alleged freezing out" Of Miss Mary H.
| Iee teacher in the eighth grammar grace III
| schooI No 81 by saying that Miss Lee was not
transferred with her class because the local com
mi,tee of school No. 100 had previously appointed 10
he position teacher from school No who Ven.
m the school with Principal O'Leery bmi al chses
W 49, come nm before Mr Maxwell says. and the
| ,natter WAS not thought worthy OF comment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-02
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The herald., 1895-04-21

quilted himself so we'll that the severe t
critics of the Boston dailies called him tie
best Lohengrin ever seen in Boston.
Some critics have passed his Rob Roy
performance over Slightly. The incident
showed the strength of Whitney's Rob
Roy company. He has other, grand opera
singers he could have sent1ill Julietta
Gordon. Lizei Macnichol, William Pruette
and Lillian Mclaughlin, 81,
ID 1t has been customary for New York
to use the expression trying lit on the
dog when certain plays are produced
for the first time in some small town in
order to see whether it is worth while to
bring the piece afterwards in to the
metropolis. The element of satire has
figured in this epithet, but New York had
the tables turned upon itself last week
when it figured as a very large dog in
connection with the production of new
plays. Frostburg. Md. and Lonehurst.
NJ. never had two of them in one night
This happened in New York city last
Tuesday. however, when The Pace Tha.
Kills and The, Two Colonies were both
forced down the tt roats of the New York
public. What can A. M. Palmer be think
ing about when he allows The Two
Colonies into his theater? The receipts
of that production at Palmer's on Friday
night we're $42 whereas at the Empire
theater on the same evening the business
done by John abrams reached about
X140O.
The herald., 1895-04-21
To Property Owners

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many of Scotland the North British &
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will be reduced to current rates upon
presentation at my Office, 234 North Main
street, VIM. J. BRODRICk.
The herald., 1895-04-21
Mote. Econ .4hea,rle.l .ridlng..

Fred c. Whitney meditates a trip to
Mexico
Marie Wainwright has decided to revive
an old comedy next season.
EJessie Bartlett Davis will spend the
summer on her chicken farm near Chi
cago.
Richard Mansfield has postponed the
opening of his Garrick theater in New
York until April odd.
William A. Brady has engaged James
". Morrissey as general manager for all
Brady's Trilby mpanies.
London critics say The Notorious Mrs.
Ebbsr1ith. Pinero's successor to The
Second Mrs. Tanqueray, produced by
John Hare. is brilliant in dialogue and
ingenious in construction But they OBJ
ject to Mrs. Ebbsmith throwing the B ible
in the fire.
Langdon Mitchell. author of several
plays produced in London. has completed
a comedy drama which will be acted in
this country
Sadie Martinez and Max Figman have
closed their initial starring tour in The
Passport at New Orleans They are back
in New York.
Odette Tyler and Ferdinand Gotschalk
are now appearing in curtain raiser. The
Man Up Stairs. in front Of the Founding
at Hoyt's theater, New York.
Katharine Gray's contract with Richard
Mansfield has been extended 1t is to be
hoped Mr.. Mansfield will stage Arms and
the man at his Garrick theater so that
New York can see her superb Performance
of Louka which has been highly praised
throughout the country.
Charles Frohman will positively stage
Oscar Wilde's play, The Importance of Be
ing in Earnest this spring at the Empire
theater, New York. Mr. Frohman and
George Alexander, the English actor
manager, own all the rights to it--Wilde
having nothing to co with it.
Richard Mansfield. who proposes to call
his new theater the Garrick. has always
had special fondness for the eminent
it is said. has lead him to prepare the
materials fora new biography of Garrick,
which he hopes to publish in the fail
Paul Potte-., the dramatist now occu-
pies the identical rooms in the Colorado
hotgl, New York, formerly occupied by
kyrle Beilew. On one of the window panes
there is *. B. inscribed by the diamond
of tie actor, and over the mantel is a
photograph of Ballew as II lmlet a char
acter playel by him over ten years ago.
Fannie Davenport met Sardou at Marty.
near Paris, last summer. II beg your
pardon, how do you write your pldys?''
them, answered the dramatist. II build
them. Playrights are mechanical. like
engineers. would rather have broad
minded engineer porduce play for me
than an exclusive literary man"
William II. Thompson. the character
actor, has in his possession thiriy-;wo
different wigs ranging from the curly
The herald., 1895-04-21
RUPTURE

( Tothe people VINO nre suffering from rup-
ture Prof Joseph Faudry formerly Of Berlin
Germany, now Of Santa l3arbara, is practical
formation ee whereby. Won can become cured
Those having tried all kinds Of pa ent trusses
and found no relief, also have given up all
hope, 10 those people am. calling tn ir atten
tion and especially ask them 10 send me tn ir
address,. 81 ne IS tN