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The herald., 1896-05-05

BURLINGTON ROUTE-PERSONALL
conducted excursions to the east every
Wednesday over the scenic line of the
world; upholstered tourist cars without
change. Il. II. DUZAN. agent, 222 s.
Spring St, Los Angeles. Cal.
The herald., 1896-05-05
EXCURSIONS

ONCE A WEEK PERSONALLY CON
Quoted excursions to Chicago. ST. Paul.
Minneapolis and all eastern points, leave
ern Pacific, Union Pacific Worlds Pic
torial Line" and Chicago and Northwest
ern railway. crossing the Sierra Nevadas
and passing all points of scenic interest
by daylight. Upholstered tourist cars of
latest Pullman pattern. lighted by gas,
and run through without change. Com
petent conductors accompany each party
Fastest time. Lowest rates. For tick
cts and berth reservations, apply to j. II.
PEARMAN, Manager. G. f. Herr, L. y.
a., 223 S. Spring ST., Los Angeles or to
any agent Southern Pacific company.
The herald., 1896-05-05

EDITH ANYWAY, FORMERLY OF ROS.
ton. gives genuine alcohel rubbings that
are heaithful and refreshing no rivals.
Zz3 .. Main ST., room, j. 5-l5
The herald., 1896-05-05
DENTISTS

FRANK STEVENS, 32i1a S. SPRING ST.,
open days and evenings; also Sundays;
electric light.
The herald., 1896-05-05
MASSAGE AND ELECTRICITY

ANY PERSON WITH PURE BLOOD
need not be afraid of germs. But when
the germs find entrance to the tissues
and promote circulation by electricity
and massage. MRS. DIR. A. MAYER
5l7 S. Broadway, The Wiley, 31-32 1872
The herald., 1896-05-05

MORRIS PAYS THE
highest price for gents second hand
clothing; send postal; will call. 1111s Com
mercial st. 6-18
The herald., 1896-05-05
FOR .SALE-MLSCE NEOyIC

FOR SALE-CHEAP; 500 POUNDS BRE-
vler type; was used on The Herald until
MerSenthaler typesetting machines were
put in April Is. Address Business Man
ager, The Herald. Los Angeles, Cal.
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PLANS or THE WOMEN'S CLUBS.

The Fenelon will hold a social meeting at the
Pouch Mansion on Wednesday afternoon to greet
the Rev. Clarence E. Woodman, c. s. p. who will
give an address on "I.ongfellow as the Domestic
Poet"
A meeting of the Women's Club will be held In
the Young Womens Christian Association this
afternoon Miss E. B. Shedding. chairman of the
Committee on Art, has charge Of the programme.
Miss Louise Both Hendriksen will discuss Modern
English Art In Its Relation to Arts and Crafts"
The recent exhibit Of art decoration for schools will
form topic for general discussion. The club will
hold its annual luncheon on Monday. April %. at
the Montauk Club.
The Cambridge Club will hold its annual meeting
this afternoon at the home Of Mrs. Phillip WEIGH. in
Jefferson-ave.
Miss Adrienne De Bevoise will read paper on
"Consolidation' at the afternoon meeting Of the
Urban club at the home Of Mrs. A. j. Perry to-
morrow. Miss simis WIN also read paper on the
'Raines Bill" -
The Consumers League OF the City OF Brooklyn
will hold a public meeting on "Wednesday evening
Anrii ~ at Pratt Institute. Charles H. Spahr Miss
Alice Woodbridge OF the New-York Working
Women's Society: Mrs. Frederic Nathan OF the
New York League. and Frederick W. Hinrchs have
The chropear's Committee on Philanthropy Is
arranging A programme for a meeting TO be held on
Thursday afternoon In the Knapp Mansion. wnen
the subject for discussion will be. Does Promiscu-
Gus GIvlns Defeat the Ends OF CharityT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-13
OPEN CARS FOR THE NASSAU.
EXTENSIVE PREPARATIONS FOR SUMNER
TRAFFIC.
LARGE NUMBER OF MEN EMPLoYED-REAL
ESTATE BENEFITED BY TROLLEY
EXTENSION.

The Nassau Electric Railroad has ordered 800
new open cars. and Of these hfty-four have a.
ready arrived at the Greenwood Depot and will be
ready for next Sunday. Along with these the
Atlantic Avenue Company turned over 1870 cars. but
many OF them are in bad shape. and latterly not
even nut or bolt was bought that was not abso-
utely necessary The sixty-foot rails put down by
the road a success. The joints far apart
that the suffer far less wear and tear than
on road with shorter rails. Fully 200 motormen
and conductors hired during the week. No
discrimination Is made against strikers 80 long as
a man Is competent and man can work pretty
nearly as long short he pleases. They are
paid 20 cents hour, and some OF them earn 81
or SIS week II Is expected that as many more
Will be taken during the coming week In antici-
patton OF a greater rush still next Sunday
The officials OF the road say that the hitch with
the Park Comm lssioner over the tern ina at Fort
Hamilton still continues. They say that the COM
pany offered take up the tracks just as soon as
the work Of making a driveway starts. but the
Commissioner objected 10 the tracks being laid be-
yond those OF me Brooklyn Heights Company
The company says that It does not want to antag-
onize the city officials in any way. although II is
asserted that the company could put down a termi-
This assertion is based upon the fact that the
consents for. the road were obtained prior to The
property by the city: The company does not desire
Spob s 1 o msFs e any IN s a asins hs
Of Pa.k Commlss woodruff in the case.
During the past weak ths officials OF the road
have worked eighteen or nineteen hours daily.
while Superintendent Casey at the Greenwood De De
pot, was four days without going 10 bed Al. the
lines OF the road even that running to sleepy old
Canarse. were as busy as they could BE- Yesterday
RalneJ bill. the fve-cent fare will give the road
all the traffic II can handle this summer That the
company Is fully alive 10 this fact Il evidenced
by tn heavy order for new cars; The Fifth-ave
and Canarsie extensions have already started a
rea-estate boom in these parts OF the city. which Is
amply repaylng ho.dsrs OF property along the new
lines OF railroad.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-13
GASES IN THE DESERT OF pRYNEss

Brooklyn was dry yesterday. a rule. but there
were GASES In the desert where man could quench
his thirst One OF these was Prospect Hail. In
Prospective, near Fifth-ave. Scores of
seated at tables. each OF which had upon 1t a sand
witch of Swiss cheese. With this ornamental meal
before him, a man could get all the drinks he
wanted. and when customer went away the
ornamental and legal sandwich shifted in front
OF another vi:itor. Then there were lots of other
places with hotel licenses where drinks could be
similarly procured the strength OF n sandwich
and dime.
Saengerbund Hal. a celebrated resort in Smith
ST.. was closed although the proprietor has a hotel
license. the Prospect Hall has. The pro-
prietor was arrested twice last Sunday: the first
charge OF violation Of the excise law he dis
charged. because he had hote. license He
rested a second time that night and the
charge was held for the Grand Jury. he does no.
propose to open again Sunday until the legality
Of so doing has been passed upon by the courts.
There was .arge trade in bottled liquors on
Saturday night and most saloonkeepers laid In
special stock 10 meet the ard!ty caused b. the
else law. Those arrested were Thomas Seward.
who was caught selling liquor twice: he lives
No. 5l3 Eighth-ave.; Michael Nolan No CSC Sixth
and John Hesse. No l.2sl FlushlnG-ave
Many thirsty citizens journeyed down to Coney
Island where they INDUCED 10 their hearts contens
In the alleged beer sod In the hotels ~ the
island. The fact that yesterday the first day %
the hve-cent fare on the Nassau roads sent thou
is not rigidy enforced II is in the heart OF the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-13
DR.. SPARKS.

Everything about ,he place is decidedly home
like. TIE street is lined on both sides with
dwelling houses, the Inhabitants If which derive
pie assure from aten ling exclusively 10 their own
affairs. Or. Sparks is known in the neighbour
hood as a practising physician with many women
patients. daughters. principally. IL Is said. Of
aristocratic out-of-town families. They are
obedient to the orders % Dr.. Sparks. and when
they go out walking at all times accom-
panied by attendant.
\ Tribune reporter called at the home yester-
day afternoon am admitted to the parlor.
where a dark-ekinned man was busy clipping
from a newspaper
An invitation TO step into the study" followed
DR. Sparks sad she was careful about the
Ing a cure in each and every one The patients
were mostly from nearby cities. she said and did
not enjoy perfect sec.u4sion. They mingled to-
Ecther and made time pass as lightly possible
just then, IL to verify the last statement
the SOUND OF piano being softly played was
heard. and soon contralto singer heard
DR. Sparks believes she Is the only woman
physician In the city devotes her energies
exclusively Il the cure Of inebriated women
she was unable ofihand to give figures or data
relative 10 her work. her conclusions with
reference to the increase decrease Of the
drinking habit among women In BROOKLYN Brook
lyn physicians say that while this city has a
large number ~ hari-drnkng won en-. the per-
centage r. below that Of any large city
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-13
THE FOUR NEN KEPT THEIR SEATS.
But \ WOMAN WITH THREE BUNDLES AND
AN UMBRELLA GAVE HER SEAT TO
WOMAN WITH Parry

II was on Giies-ave. car going uptown about
3 O'Clock IN the afternoon The car vas crowded
before II left the shopping district and several
men and-some women standing. NJ Fiat
bush-ave the car came TO a siandsiIl and by the
front door there entered a woman leading a child
BY the hand and carrying baby In her ..
course. the car was unde. way again before she
was fairly inside the door. and. burdened as she
was. she had no little difficulty in keeping her .eet
Occupying the three seats neares, the front door
on enc side three men. all OF them well
dressed and with the appearance OF gentlemen one
wore silk hat. and with his neatly trimmed whs-
kers looked as II he might be a clergyman Next
him. In the corner. was large man. with an ex-
pensive blue overcoat and mourning band on his
derby hat He looked like a successful business
man. but his oountenance gave Indications that
several times In his life he had looked upon the
wine when 1t red. The third Of the trio was
modest youth. apparently a clerk In business
ONCE something OF that sort. a man OF the
same stamp was No. l. occupying a seat in the
corner the other side
Two al least OF the were reading the big
man In the corner certainly not. He KEEP,
looking intently through the window IN the front
Of the car. and II is impossible that he could have
failed to observe the new arrival But every
presence as soon as she vas ns;d s TIE car Hay.
Scripture fulnlled.
But the bureened woman had not long to wait.
The situation was instantly grasped by a woman
sitting next TO the youth with the appearance OF a
clerk. and perceiving that none Of the gentlemen"
were going 10 offer the newcomer seat she was
promptly on her feet, and gently assisted. the
woman with the baby TO her place while he little
fellow leaned against his mothers knee The happy
mothers smile OF relief as she settled down a
sufficient expression Of thanks for the kindness
done her. The other woman heroically seized a
strap and though she carried three bundles and
umbrella. calmly resigned herself to a long
journey her feet
And not one o. The four sitting seemed 10
have the least suspicion Of the little drama hat
had just been played within few inches OF their
eyes. II Is only one incident OF thousand that
occur on the trolley-cars OF the city every day.
With devotion worthy OF better cause. the
big man with the blue overcoat and the mourning
band on HIS hat hero.cally kept his seat until he
arrived at Throop-ave.. where he leit the car. As
ne wen, out he carefully avoided the eyes Of one
or Two OF the passengers who had witnessed the
whole AFFAIR. There some faint hope In their
minds that his conscience Was pricking him
sli
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-13
THEY WILL CONTINUE WORKING.

II is said that Asa W. Tenney has sworn that ne
will neither slumber nor sleep until Brooklyn and
New-York one city Whether the learned law.
yer's health the consolidation scheme will break
down first In this terrific struggle does not bother
Mr. Tenney's mind. Mr. Tenney 10 q sturdy son OF
New-England. whose constitution has withstood
the labors and cares Of many busy years. But his
friends inclined to question his ability to keep
the vow which It Is alleged he has just made
Brooklyn's solitary consolidation newspaper has
been keeping It's reporters busy since Mayor wur-
ser vetoed the bill seeking words Of
for Its consolidation readers II In the presence
of one of this newspapers representatives that Mr.
Tenney took his alleged vow. and, although Mr..
In question 10 q rabid Democrat the lawyer seemed
to be satisfied that his confidence was well-paced
In selecting the Democratic reporter - the sole Wit
ness of the momentous incident. .tiill
General Stewart L. Woodford 10 said TO have de.
the consolidation newspapers. REPRESENTATIVES,: =
shall devote whatever years have. - eEtgg Anlue
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-13
STFNOGR4PHERS DISB1ND.
THE BROOKLYN ASSOCIATION sUCCrMBs TO
LACK OF INTEREST AND INTER
NAL DIsSFNSIONS

The Brooklyn stenographers' Association. which
organized eight years ago dsoanded on Satur-
day. because OF lack OF interes: Ia the meetings.
This lack of interest due 10 dlssensoa among
the members Ii TO the proper place for meeting
There were sixteen members who subscribed ,her
names 10 the charter. The association met or!g.-
naily IN the Johnston Building. Flatbush-ave and
Fulton-st. The membership increased until II be-
necessary TO seek other quarters. and THE
association removed 10 No IFS Clermont-ave. op-
posite the Rink. Here :here was membership OF
more than TWO hundred. and there another re-
moval. this time TO Washington-ave.. near Myrtle
ave Again Il became necessary to move. and quar-
tiers were established at No 40 Frankl.n-avo.
At a meeting OF the Executive Committe, four
years ago, there was heated discussion. Some Of
the more prominen, members OF the association
argued that II the association moved above Wash
ington-ave. away from better street-ralroad IA
cilities. there would be a lack OF enthusiasm and
interest and a decrease In membership.
Notwithstanding this argument. certain members.
lated districts. and some of whom officers in
sisted that removal there would be the only
thing that could assure a revival OF interest
Downtown members OF the defunct association
said last night that II a association Or
gained 1t would be called by name.
The officers OF the old association were: Pres-
dent z. VI. Martin: treasurer. w. Blumeneau:
financial secretary. Frank Ellery; secretary. A. g.
Chapman: assistant secretary. Miss A. NJ Lambert
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-13
PLANS FOR 4 NEW HOME.
THE s p C. c. HAS OUTGROWN IT'S PRESENT
QUARTERS AND WILL BUILD
LARGER HOUSE

The Rrooklyn Society for the Prevention Of Cruel
~ 10 Children will build a new house on the
site of its present building. in Schermerhorn-s ST.
near Boerum Place. Plans submitted by Montrose
W Morris OF Brooklyn have been accepted, after
a competition among a dozen or more architects
The work OF the society has steadily grown since
II was first organized in Brooklyn. and the present
building is altogether too small for the work The
society expected when 1t secured the present build
ing 10 care ior about 10 children year Within
a year however this number doubled. and
last year nearly $50 we're provided for. In the six
teen years OF the existence OF the society 1t has
investigated 1900 cases. which have involved the
care OF nearly 5000 children. The society has
secured $3.50 convictions AMI 5000 children have
been removed from their old surroundings by the
court Robert j. WIlk.n Is in charge of the nstitu-
ton He is Invested with State Authority. and has
n special appointment from the Observation-Disclosures
office to prosecute certain cases.
The building will have the general offices OF
the society the main floor. AT the right OF the
entrance and open Ing from a large vestibule, Will
be the main Office for the reception OF complaints
and the transaction OF the ordinary routine business
the society. private room for the clerks Will be
have a large general office at the end of the main
hall The main moor VIII also contain room for
special officers and several storefooms: a large
building Will be used by the directors. The ad-
mlnisration rooms Will occupy the front portion OF
the second story. and In the rear or the second
story VIII be o large dormitory for small children.
Dormtories. washrooms. clothing rooms and bath
rooms will take up me third Moor. on the fourth
rear and In the front two large dining-rooms: A
hospital or dispensary. will also be established on
this floor and Will consist OF three rooms wholly
disconnected from other parts OF the building.
bathroom will connect with the hospital for the ex-
elusive use OF the hospital patients. Every detail
will be provided 10 secure the comfort OF the chill
dren befriended by the society.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-13
FUNERAL or NAHUM HINES

The funeral OF Nahum Hines. who died at his
nome. at Sccond-ave. and Ninety-second- St, on
frday. was held at o'clock yesterday afternoon.
Pfcfessor Hines had been III since last August. He
vas forty-four years old. and a native of Ohio.
being descended from an old American family
Both of his REORGANIZATION served In the War
the Revolution. and his grandfather was soldier
u the War OF 1872 After being graduated from
pennison University in Granville. Ohio In 1876 he
studied for the ministry, and In 1888 graduated
nom the Rochester Theological Seminary. For two
years he pastor OF Baptist church In Web
eer. n, Y. Afterward he took a professorship in
- enthusiastic student of theological subjects and
I'VE book covering the important results OF his
sseeorches He had lived In Brooklyn for eight
ysers. His health was poor. and he was Obliged TO
k,S up his studying and take up the real estate
~ Sssmess The burial yesterday afternoon was pri
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The News of Brooklyn
THE LEAGUE PLEASED.
BROOKLYN PROHIBITIONISTS SATISFIED
WITH THE ENFORCEMENT OF
TIE p,YCJSE LAW

The inspectors Of the Brooklyn Prohibition League
And great pleasure in reporting that tho excise law
was enforced yesterday as 1t never before. Sec
tons In the central and southern parts were pa
troed. covering part Of the tenement district, and
only two places found open and doing business
apparently. The police informed and an off,
Ger sent at to make arrests Several
thirsty persons were noticed trying side doors. but
In vain and they left reluctantly to search else
where. The streets crowded with people yet
only one drunken man met. and not single
GROWER was seen in patrol OF several miles.
Complaints had been made that saloons were open
IN various parts Of the city. but on investigation
were not proven. The administration IS taking slow
steps 10 enforce the law. and some Of the decisions
seem miles out Of the way. But it Is hoped, from
the record Of the Dstrict-Attorney that the law
Will be enforced fearlessy and strictly
John Hesse. = saloonkeeper at No l.26l Flushing
ave-, was arrested yesterday morning for carrying
on business in room back OF his store. Detective
Beckey and Policeman Doherty. Of the Stagg-st
station. saw men enter the side door OF the Rouse
and after waiting a short time. also went in Eight
men were sitting around tables. and there were
many empty and filed bottles on another table. At
the station Hesse denied that he was doing any
business. and said that the beer belonged 10 the
men who were In the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-13
NE STOLE GOLD DUST.

A,hsr, r.nberser. an emp.oye Of the American
Watch Case Company. at Warren-st. aho our"
ave. was arrested Saturday. suspected o.
ing gold sweepings In small quah.'e' ~ -
neriod ~ ,wo months or more. Linberger had been
watched for some time by his employers nut they
had been unable 10 detect any wronsdoing although
practically certain that he had been steanns inc
gold. Later Detective Kelly. of the TENN precinct,
was put the case and he after few days, iou"u
that Lnberger generally met man aiter 'eAV"'s
the snop and gave him a small box. Llnberger, a
week or two ago. learned that he was being watcneo
and ceased operations for some days put soon De-
gan again. When arrested Saturday ne was
found TO have IN his coat bag containing goia
dust worth SIS. Lnberger confessed his quit ana
said that he had been assisted BY an accompnce
HIS brother, George Linberger. Of No. az Second
St, arrested on Saturday evening on the charge
al receiving gto.en goodS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-13
THE FRANSIOLI MONUMENT.

:, tIo,v Cross Cemetery has been set for Sunday.
Nav a On this day the young men OF the St.
peters Library Association have been accustomed
70 hold their memorial services at the grave Of
their late pastor A number Of things remain to be
done in the completion of the plans for the unve-
ing The design for the monument has not been
settled. and the funds required for the payment OF
.xnsrses have not been secured but the aid Of
many prominent persons has been received by the
Memorial Committee. whose officers are confident
that everything will be In readiness for the I'M
Ealing on May 81 Edward F. Heating, Of No. IS
Montgomery Place. Is the chairman OF the com
mttee Charles A. Weber Of No. 66 Court-st., 10 the
secretary. and Michael H. Hagerty. Of No. zoe
Union ST. ID the treasurer. The programme for the
unwilling has not been arranged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-13
COLONEL MITCHELL IS LIKED.
HIS SELECTION AS DEPUTY EXCISE COMMISSION
Err rs POPULAR.

The selection OF Colonel Harry W. Michel as
Srookyns Deputy Excise Commissioner has proved
universally satisfactory in Brooklyn. Colonel MI
chel is one Of the most popular and wel-known men
IN Brooklyn, and he received many CONGRATULATIONS
Yesterday from Republicans. The Colonel has beer
inoorsed not only by Mayor Wurster and other
leading Republicans but also by many other men
VINO have less interest In party affairs than in the
punic welfare DR.. Truman J. Backus. Of the Civil
service Commission. and the Rev. Dr. Lyman
Abbott have made known their approval Of Colonel
Michell's selection.
The newly appointed deputy had little to say satur-
cay about the honor which had been conferred
upon him. He simply declared thar the Raines la W
would be enforced by him on the lines OF common
sense Colonel Michel left his Office in the Hall Of
records yesterday morning and went to the Fifth
Avenue Avenue fotei to meet State Commissioner Lyman
Chairman Charles W. Hackett, OF the State Com
mlttee. and several other Republicans. He has not
yet MADE definite plans for opening his Brooklyn
ONCE, but Will take up his new work immedi atey,
and In short time will have his department in
IN administration victory