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New-York tribune., 1896-01-14

THE DEMOCRATIC COUNTY COMMITTEE SWEET
HIM ASIDE ~ EI.E'-rING CHAIRMAN BELL.
II n chilly atmosphcr" in the old Athenaeum
Theatre last night when the delegates to the General
County Committee invention met to elect "A chair
to succeed Colonel James -. Bell as the ruler OF
the Kings County Democracy Tor the coming year
But cold it was, II became a great deal more
for Edward NJ Grout. who pushed out by his
enthusiastic followers 10 oppose Colonel Bell for the
chairmanship. Colonel Bel had a wakOver and
meta aphorically wiped up the dusty floor Of the an
cent playhouse with his opponent. to the extent of
votes to lOl
The meeting was an unusual one OF Its kind. mas
much IL less stormy than such occasions
usually An outward air Of courtesy prevailed
between the two candidates and. barring a few in
discriminate Kisses from the gallery and few i'm
passoned oratorical pyrOteclnics from Jealous
delegates. there was peace and proprcty.
When II all over Mr. Grout. who was un-
fortunate enough to have suffered TWO stlnging de-
feats In many months. arose and gracefully
begged the multitude to make Colonel l}e's election
unanimous. which done with great alacrity.
This pleased Colonel Bell immensely.
Just 800 delegates from the various wards attended
the meeting. Before II began the delegates who had
the price paid their yearly dues and those who
hadn't felt furtvely In their pockets and looked sad
There was cause. for they were barred from voting.
Colonel W. {. Beecher unanimously chosen
vce-chairman. after having declined to be nomi-
mated for the chairmanship. Thomas Farrell was
chosen Rscraiarr of &hA nninmiifsaA
New-York tribune., 1896-01-14
ALDERMEN FAVOR RESUBMISSION
he ALBANY DELEGATION URGED TO PUSH sENA
TOR BRUsHs BILL


TOR BRUSHs BILL
The Board of Aldermen OF Brooklyn yester-
Say afternoon in the Common Council Chamber
In the City Hall A resolution was adopted by
unanimous vote urging the representatives. from the
county the Legislature do all ir their power TO
Secure the passage OF the bin introduced by SeHa-
tor Brush providing for the resubmission OF the
question Of consolidation TO vote by the people.
Another resolution directing the Commissioner of
Health to have analysis made Of the gas sup
Piled TO the city was despite some opposition. re-
ferred 10 the Committee on Gas and Electricity.
Alderman Williams. who was confined TO his
home by illness las, week. had evidently given
orders that the floral tribute from his constituents
he held back until his appearance az a member. \
large floral chair and a crayon portrait OF the
Alderman surmounted by a floral design. stood be
side his desk.
The Board transacted little business. George +.
England was continued as assistant custodian IF
county records at salary OF $50 month
The Board voted that all Of the committees shall
be composed OF seven members with the exception
OF the Committee Bridges. which shall consist of
five members.
Alderman Hauoert offered the following resolu-
,ions
Whereas. \ bin has been introduced in the Legs M
resubmssion to the voters OF Brooklyn Of the ques-
The city of Brooklyn in the Board of Aldermen. be
Heve that the question should be so submitted
therefore
r, Owed That this Common Council is in favor
of the passage Of the SAID bill and requests the
representatives from this county In the Senate
nd Assembly to use all honorable means TO secure
the passage Of the same.
ReSo we'd. That the City Clerk be directed 10 Tor
ward a COPY Of these resolutions to each member
of the Senate and Assembly from this county
The resolutions were unanimously adopted
\ resolution adopted directing the Corpora
ton Counse, draw up proper bill Tor passage
by the legislature from the records OF thc
Tax Collector the rejected void taxes levied
on property I'm the former towns OF Flatnush' New
Utrecht Gravesen1 and Flatands.
The Board then adjourned.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-14
INSTITUTE TRI STEES REFLECTED.

THE BOARD INCLUDES ONE NEW MEMBER
ELIJAH r. KENNEDY.
The corporate members OF the Brooklyn Institute
OF Arts and sciences Neld a meeting In :he Art
Building in Moniague-st.. yesterday afternoon for
the election OF ten members OF the Board OF Trus-
tees for the institute who will serve for term OF
five years beginning May |. The nominations
were made by the Executive Committee OF the Board
of Trustees and the election was mere formally
Less than nfiy of the 40 corporate members cast
their votes. The following were elected: Ex-Mayor
David A. Boody, ex-MayOr Charles A. Schieren. the
Rev Dr. A. J. F.. Behrends. the Rev. Charles X.
Baker John Good Howard Cibb John +. Seares.
William H. Maxwell. f. lie Grand Beers and Elijah
r. Kennedy All Of these. with the exception OF
Nr Kennedy. have pre- eviously been members OF the
Roard All the trustees are recognized at advocates
of Professor Franklin w Hooper's able services in
the interest o. the institute and his reelection IL
expected. -, ~, , r
Felix Campbell. treasurer OF the Board OF Trus-
tees gave his report for the year ending January l.
1896 The cash on hand al the opening OF the year
was s. 500 A. The receipts for the year were s6s-
$50 81 and the disbursements were $6S.67 81. Both
the receipts and the expenses showed an increase
over those OF 1894 by about $1,000 The cash on
hand on January l. 1885, was 8. ~ 6l one mortgage
pf 5000 was paid OF. and $4,000 was invested IN
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THEY EDITED 4 DINNER.

A TESTIMONIAL TO COLONEL WILLIAM
HESTER BY THE EAGLE" FORCE.
4 testimonial dinner given TO Colonel William
Hester at the Pouch Mansion last night. IN honor
OF the twenty-ffth anniversary OF his presidency cf
The Brooklyn Eagle" Association. About two hun
dred and nifty guests were present. among them
being the present members Of the staff former en-
ployes compositors. including several women en-
p.oyes OF the paper. and number Of well-known
business and professiona. nen among them Surro-
gate Abbott, Judge Cullen. Judge Bartlett. William
Zeiger and william e. DE Witt.
An elaborate dinner served. after which these
toasts were responded TO: 'Our Guest" ST. Clair
Mckelway. responded 10 by Colonel Hester; "Our
Guests Friend George T. Dobson. responded 10
BY Judge Edgar VI. Cullen; "Our Guest Citi-
zen" William G. De witt: Our Sinews OF War"
H. g. Kingsey: Our Future Pomeroy Burton:
Some OF Our Flights" H. +. Gunnison; "A Friend
in Need" George c. Adams: Some Of Our Re-
sources William Herries:. "our Defender" VIII
lam n Dykman zone OF Our Neghbors." William
Berri; Another" William G. Bryant; "A Verse
from Below" Patrick J. Geison; "A Verse from
Above, W: II Sutton: An An Occasional % c9n'ris-
Clark: "Our Sober Sentiments Alfred keenan,
Souvenirs consisting OF miniature copies OF The
Eagle" were given TO each guest
New-York tribune., 1896-01-14
,r THE BROOKLyy THEATRES.

Mile Jane May with company of French panto-
mImists last night produced Miss Pygmaiion AZ
the columbia Theatre before a large audience. The
nlot of the pantomimr Is novel and involves
the bringing TO NE OF the marble statue of Pierrot,
made hy Miss Pygmalion who falls violently In love
with IT, She brings IT 10 life. In following acts
Mile May plays the living Pierrot who begins to act
I'm a manner that shocks his friends. and frts 50
openly with the pretty pupils OF Miss Pygmalion that
she becomes angry hits the transformed fierrot on
the head with mallet and breaks the statue IN
pieces. ,
''Benedct Arnold" a historical play by Echard
Golden formerly instructor In the POLYTECHNIC IN
stitutc, presented at the Park Theatre last
night The plot includes the courtshp or peggy
Shippen. the court-martial and Arnold's brlliant
defence OF himself and. finally his conviction iol,
lowed by the disappointment which led him 10 deal
with the British conspirators In the last act Ar
mold Is shown as a British officer in New-York city.
where he Is Inundated In many ways. Then comes
his wretched death In London The piece was Wen
received.
The Old Homestead play that needs no com.
ment upon IT, was again produced In Brooklyn last
night In the Amphion Theatre. 1t was presented ~
the company that was seen In II at the Column
bia Theatre recently.
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on this space is proposed 10 erect modern seven
story steel frame and stone building. The site IS
now occupied by a row Of seven three-story brick
houses, fronting on Livingston-st. whose yards
extend back 10 Gallatin Place.
Since the firm moved to their present Loo alton in
1856 the principals have coveted that particular
corner. and about four five years ago they began
negotiations TO purchase the property. The re-
speciive owners held their land AZ stiff figure and
after making their first offers Mcssrs. Abraham a.
Straus rested their and waited They ac-
quired the property by purchasing a house or two
Il time. until few days ago. when the deal was
consummated. The exact price Is yet matter
Of conjecture, but Mr. Abraham said yesterday that
the cost Of the ground and houses. together with
the proposed addition. will involve outlay in all
probability exceeding $4,000.
George l.. Morse, the architect. has been commits
stoned TO draw up the plans They are yet in ON
bryo. bu, be said that the LivingstOn-st and
Gallatin Place elevations Will be fully as strik-
The present row Of "made~over'' four-story dwell
ings pied by the firm will be rebuilt. and the
entire new frontage. from the OF the corner
building at Futon-st. and Gallatin Place to the
present Livingston-st. frontage Of Abraham q
Siraus viii be harmonious lines.
In speaking Of the new building yesterday Mr.
Abraham said Il would contain every convenience
and facility that money and ingenuity could make
we Mant a building" said he, that our citizens
will be proud Of and just make a note OF this-we
are making this addition 10 our business in ant!ci-
patton of "A Greater NewYOIk. This firm, IN con-
junction with other progressive business concerns.
looks 10 a great increase in population soon
consolidation is cOnsummafcd. We We're the po-
neers ar ong the large drygoods houses in this part
and now We want be the pioneers in anticipating
the trade increase which Brooklyn is bound 10 get
Mr. Abraham said that. strange it may seem.
Brooklyn drygoods houses have many customers In
reason why he thought Greater NewYork would
conduce to closer business relations between the
New-York tribune., 1896-01-14

DROPPED DEAD WHILE THE EXCITE
MENT WAS AT ITS HEIGHT
LOSS. $50. coo.
TO CHARTER THE CARS.

There FIRE in the building No. GO MyrtIe-ave.
yesterday afternoon. which. according 10 the police
OF the Flushlng-ave station. caused S2)7 Of dam
age. The baze started in the cellar. which was
stored with rubber and leather goods belonging 10
the firm OF Nevins & co. The cause OF the fire is
unknown. The flames spread rapidly 10 the apart
inents Of Mrs. Martha Waifrau. the second floor.
and TO those OF Agnes Mugan. on the third The
building adjoining a.so slightly damaged.
Police Sergeant O'Brien. who was In command OF
the Flushing-ave station last night, SAID: "Our
report of the fire is follows: Damage on stock
and fixtures in store of Nevins co. 800: damage
10 house owned by J. Thill. $500 damage TO Agnes
Mu.lig ans apartments. 5000: damage 10 Nevins
cos building. 500; Mrs. Wa.frau's apartments
500
While the excitement at its height. Louis
LOngpre. salesman In the employ OF Nevins K
Co. taken suddenly 81 and dropped the
Sidewalk. When picked up he was unconscious. He
died before the arrival Of Ambulance Surgeon Brady
The was fifty years old and lived at No. %
SocktOn-st IL is believed that death resulted from
heart disease. The coroner will hold an autopsy.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-14
HE WANTED TO KILL HIS WIFE.
POLICEMAN PREVENTED sPALDING FROM BE-
COMING A MURDERER

After Robert J. Spaldng, thirty-two years DID, had
made unsuccessful attempt 10 take the life OF
his wife yesterday morning he was arrested by
policeman attached 70 the Seventh Precinct and
committed TO jail by Justice La imbeer In default
OF bail for trial. The couple have been separated
since the day after New Years. Spaiiing is night
clerk in A Bowery lodgng-ho and his wife lives
at No i3o Eagle-st. The trouble grew out OF
Mrs Spaldlngs refusal to rent out furnished rooms.
Before leaving the house. Spalding told neighbors
that ne would Kill his wife the first opportunity
Mrs Spaldlng heard OF the threats and feared that
her husband would carry them out. On Saturday
the husband arranged 10 gain entrance 10 tho
house where she staying. and concealed him.
self In the cellar where he found. armed with
two reyovers by one OF the occupants OF the house
Spaldng. on finding that he had been discovered.
left the place. Yesterday he again entered the
house. and going 70 the second floor, where he had
formerly lived, found his wife and told her that her
time had come. The man hOurished a revolver. and
Mrs. Spalding. realizing her danger. grappled with
her husband for its possession. As they fought sAe
screamed for help policeman, after disarm.nS
Spaldng arrested him on charge Of intoNication
and threatening 70 Kill his wife. lie VIII be ar
gned to-day for trial
New-York tribune., 1896-01-14
popprpy CONFESSED BY WOMAN.

Mrs Mary Moody. Of No 2o7 Graham-ave., was re-
,nanded FOR sentence yesterday on a charSe CT
vrongflv disposing OF unfinished clothing thar mad
been given TO her to make up. The compiainahts
against the woman are Erhard lngo,d. or No. Ia
Uopkins-st. and william Hern. Of NO. oS' flushihs-
ave manufacturing tailors. When Mrs. Moody was
first arraigned she carried her youngest child IN her
arms and tod the Court that the she had p'edsei
tho unfinished garments IN order 70 obtain money %
furnish medicine and proper nourlshment tor her
little ones who were sick When the case was
called Yesterday severa. other complainanis stepped
nm to the bar and charged the woman with ar
ceny They were Mrs. Caroline Huber OF 80 ~
Conselyea-st. Mrs. Christina Speger. ~ no >
r,vette-st: John Frank. OF No. 2io Meseroe-s''
Henry Schwarz manager for Troutman o.
,.othiers broadway and Flushing ave. ana FRANK
schum of Knickerbocker-ave. Al the complainanis
are engaged in the tailoring business. and alleged
thar they gave the prisoner unfinished clothing 20
mako M which they failed 10 receive. When MIS-
Moody saw herself confronted 10y the Large nuir-
hcr of compainants she admitted the swlnde !.
s,rh case and told how her husband WAS arrested
las, week on complaint ~ n South Brooklyn tailor
fnr dsfraudlng him out Of siNty-four pairs OF trout
sers Moody Is now In jail awaiting trial When
Ius,ice' Goottinc rcmanied the woman for senienc,
She became hysterica The children are being cared
for by a society.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-14

THE CORPORATION COUNSEL-ELECT AP-
POINTS HIS ASSISTANTS

ABILITY AND POWER or THE MEN NAMED
RICHARD T.. GREENWOOD. JR, FRANK sPERRY.
WILLIAM g. COOKE ALEXANDER H. VAN
coTT, ROLIN \. BRECKINRIDGE. MICHAEL
FtEsT. FRANK :. ANGELL AND
HERBERT BRUSH GEORGE W.
MKENZIE FOR CHIEF CLERK.
Joseph H. Burr. who will enter upon his duties as
Corporation Counsel February l. announced the
following appointments yesterday:
First Assistant Corporation Counse-Alfred T..
Nudge.
Assistant Corporation Counscls-Rchir1 T. Green
wood jr.; Frank Sperry VILLAIN g. Cooke Aex-
ander II. Van C)tt Ro.ln y. BrcckinriSe. Michael
Furst. Frank :. Angel and Her bert Brush
This il not the irsi time that Mr.. Nudge has been
called upon TO act First Assistant Corporation
Counsel. He held The same position under John A.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-14
TURNER'S ELECT OFFICERS.
THEY WILL GIVE \ PUBLIC EXHIBITION IN June
~ PROSPECT PARK

THEY WILL GIVE \ PUBLIC EXHIBITION IN JUNE
~ PROSPECT PARK
4 meeting OF the new delegates TO the Long
Island gymnastc district held on sunday az
ternoon in Turn Hall. in Meserole-st. There were
representatives present from the Eastern District
Turnverein. Norwaerts Turuvsrein. Brooklyn Turn
verein Long Island city Turnverein. New Brook
lvn Turnver,in. South Brooklyn Turnversn and
the Columbia Turnverein.
Mr. Bschoff. the gymnastic instructor. submitted
an exhaustive report. and number of recom-
mendaticns among them one in regard - the dls-
trct taking active part in the national gym
nastic festival be held next year.
IL ives decided nave loo copies Of the report
printed anl distributed among the members - the
Long Island district. These officers were elected;
President. Franz Schubert: vce-president. a +.
Iieumann: recording secretary. Samuel Gross cor
responding secretary. James II. No.i: treasurer.
Edward Schraum. gymnaStic instructors, W lilam
IIesse and Gustav Schweppendick. committee on
inteilectual exercises. Francis \. Deck, Juliut
Muske and Max WenZel. committee on SEnnastic
exercises William fIesse. Gustav S'hweppenlick,
Herman HerzOg. Julius GuSe. AnifeW biSchol.
Gerhard S,err and Henry The-.
\ committee consisting of William Hesse JulIuS
Gnse Gerhard Sterr. Hermann Herzog. Otto frei-
tag and Edward Schraum recommended N" ua,s
on which the meetings and exercises are 70 ne heIi
during the year. Some time in June PUBIC eN,
h,btion OF gymnastic and calishenic exercises VII.
be given in Prospect Park.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-14

Taylor. who vas Corporation Counsel under the
Mayoraty Of Seth Low. Under Mr.. Burr. Mr..
Nudge will have general supervision Of the qucs-
tons arising in the department OF municipal law.
well the arising from the anne xatons OF
the outlying towns. For many years resilient of
Brook yn Nh Nudge VAS formerly connected with
the law firm OF Mac.ay & Nudge. HIS connection
with this firm was interrupted 10y his entrance into
the law department under the Low administration.
At the c.Osc of thit administration he entered the
firm OF Johnson n Lamb. Ills former experience
In the Corporation Counsc.'s office has made
him thoroughly familiar with the Affairs OF the
New-York tribune., 1896-01-14
TROLLEY THEATRE PALACES.
ARRIVAL. OF NEW STREETCARS FOR
PRIVATE TRIPS.


HoLSrERED CHAIRS AND SILK TAPESTRIES
THE INITIAL Run TO RE MADE on
sATURDAY-MANY APPLICATIONS
TO CHARTER THE CARS.
Tho arrival of two elaborately appointed theatre
tron4v-cars last night made the Brooklyn Heights
Railway officials happy The cars were built by the
Earrey-Smith concern OF Dayton. The price paid
for zach car definitely known. but an official
stated Yesterday that the figure three times
greater than that of the ordinary car now in use
These ralace-like cars will be welcomed by
wealthy citizens who with their friends wish to
attend the theatres journey into the suburbs
simply for the novelty Skating parties and we'd
ding guests will also be accommodated People
desiring 10 glide over the ice at Prospect Park or
the smaller ponds in and around Ridgewood can
charter one OF the new cars
The passengers may lounge In an upholstered
chair chat under softened lights and enjoy perfect
scCusion.
President Rossiter was surprised upon learning
OF the arrival of the lie Immediately con-
suited with NJ 6. Sterratt. the companys engineer
who at once attended TO the removal Of the trolley
palaces Fifty-third-st. South Brooklyn. As
they were far too heavy 20 be conveyed on trucks
II was necessary to seclre a lighter. With the aid
Of great derrick. thny placed nearby
tracks. A number of railroad gathered on the
dock IN the hope of catching glimpse OF the fur
nishngs They disappointed. however as
large piece OF canvas covered every portion OF
the
The covering WI. be removed this morning. and
several electricians viii begin the work OF putting
in the motors. Tney viii also receive the other fin
ng touches rec ulrtd before they ready for use
Mr.. Rossiter. when seen by Tribune reporter
reiari the advent Of the cars. said: since
the pan OF putting few palace on our Ines,
for the express purpose OF accommodating theatre
and other pleasure parties. first leaked out, have
been m receipt OF many applications. Each car VIII
he IN charge of a competent mOtOrman and
conductor endowed with the air OF Chesterfield
The people who charter the cars will have 10 make
their arrangements as regards the serving OF
luncheon. The first trip will. in all probability. be
made Thursday. The officers Of the company
and the representatives OF the press Will have the
their disposa. that day II ia p)ssib
that OF the will carry theatre party Sat
urday n. ght
The president said that the were painted
blue the outside and striped with god Both
finished in mahogany and set off with a lavish dis
play Of siiken tapestry The cars are respectively
called the "Amphion and "Montauk.
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A BIG BUILDING Project.
TALK LEADS \ BROOK
IYX FIRM TO EXTEND ITS QUARTERS.

ABRAHAM & sTRA;s HAVE CONTRACTED FOR
NEW SEVEN STORY ADDITION TO THEIR
sTORE-VHEN COMPLETED 1T WILL BE
ONE OF THE LARGEST MERCANTILE
STRUCTURES IN THE COUNTRY.
The Brooklyn drygoods firm Of Abraham Straus
have in contemplation plans for the erection OF an
addition 10 their present structure which, when
completed. will give them one of the largest and
most comprehensive stores in the country.
The ground they VIII occupy adjons their present
structure in tie block bounded by Livingston-st.
and Gallatin Place. comprising plot 80 10y l5 feet
New-York tribune., 1896-01-14

known I'm this city. was AZ time private score
tary 10 the ale Char c- J. Folecr WREN h@ was Sec
rotary Of the Treasury. He also held tn" same
position under Collector ErhArdt.
William g. Cooke who was counsel 10 the Board
OF Supervisors I'm 1854 and lSS. ~ OF ErastUs
Cooke. who once Justice OF the Suprem"
Court in this district Admitted TO the Bar In lS2.
he has practiscd law I'm brooklyn since 1873. and is
recognized u man Of considerable ahi itv.
Alex ndcr n. Van cOtt son Of Joshua VI Van fpti.
has been counsel for the Heath Department since
the appointment II Dr. Emery as Commissioner.
His duties in fhil connection nave been performed
with energy and ability.
Roln \. breckenridge mas obtained a large know
edge Of city and county affairs through his con
nection with the law Office Of George +. Elliott. the
counsel for the Board Of supervisors The knowl-
position.
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A BRIDES LOVE FOR DANCING MAKES
HER HUSBAND SEEK DIVORCE.
CENTURY RUNS

ARREST OF CIGAR DEALER on a CHARGE OF
DISPOSING OF WINDOW PRIVILEGE TICKETS
WITHOUT LICENSE.
Philoman D. Carpenter. clerk living at NO. 1T
Sk.lman-ave. rushed into the Even Street Police
Court yesterday and asked Justice Laimbeer 20
grant him divorce from his wife. Hattie. Care
ienter said that hs had been married only slncs
Christmas Eve and since that time MS vile insisted
upon attending balls against his wishes. As re-
suit. he said that they had frequent quarreis and
his wife packing up all ;her household ef-
fec;s intending TO move 10 New-York Il want a
divorce at once" exclaimed Carpenter" so that
can get possession Of some Of my property before
II is taken away" According TO him. his wife
Is nineteen years old and l. orphan When
tod mat nothing could be done for him. his exc
element increased ami he hurried from the COURT
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HEAVY BAIL FOR SUSPECTED GAMBLERS.

James Williams and Harry Smith. two principals
Of an alleged gambling house at No. Woughby-
st.. arraigned on Sunday morning before JUS
tice Tghe in the Adams Street Court. They were
held in 1900 bail for their appearance before JUS
tee Walsh yesterday. Assistant Distrtct-Attorney
Miles said that Dtstrict:Attorney Backus wanted
the bail increased to s. 800 in each case. and IN
listed that the sureues should be approved by him.
This indicates that Mr. Backus Will treat the
gambling element with greater rgor than his
Predecessor. Justice Walsh thought 5000 would be
0uf3c1ept