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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-08
I BROOHLYN DIvORCE ~ OKLAHOMA.

"WIIEN POVERTY COMES IL AT THE DOOR. LOVE
FLIES OFT THROUGH THE WINDOW"
Friends of Ida T.. Maillefert. a wcll-known young
I,rooklyn woman, learned yesterday OF her divorce
from Arthur H. Maillefcrt which she secured at
Perry Okla. on the ground of incompatibility Of
temper. They were married twelve years ago. and
have TWO children.
At the time OF the marriage. so their friends say.
Mr.. Alailicfert engaged I'm mining. and had
plenty Of money. About six years ago he sustained
severe rcVcrscs. and obliged to Curtai his ex
pcnscs. thereby cutting his wife of from the many
Injuries which she had enjoyed 1t Is said she left
him soon after misfortune overlook him.
Mr. Maillcfcrt. who IS at present connected with
"A business enterprise at No % Ccdar-st. Ncw-Y York.
the OF his divorce yesterday, although
aversc to speaking OF the matter. He said that any
report that there had been another man or a
woman I'm the case was untrue. Il could" said he
have secured a divorce from her on the ground OF
dcsertion. but could not bring myself TO do that
We were all right until | lost my money"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-08

personal regard for the Rev. Job G. Bass the
prisoners friend" the Oldest of the city mis-
sonaries. and the chaplain Of the Kings County
Penitentary and the Raymond Street Jail. Mr.
Bass came 10 Brooklyn in 1854 ana con
nected with several Methodist Episcopal
churches. At the opening Of the Civil War h.
was appointed chaplain OF the 10Th Regiment Of
New-York Volunteers. which place hc held for
three years. In 1865 he returned To- Brooklyn
and at once employed az city missionary.
In 1866 when the cholera broke out in Brooklyn.
the disease became epidemic In the Pcniten-
tiary. There had been no regular chaplain
there before, and Mr. Bass took up the work
which he has continued ever since.
The headquarters Of the Brooklyn CITY Mis-
sion and Tract Society are at present al Jay
and Willoughby SITS. The building for
merly occupied by the directors OF the Good
Samaritan Society. but was put at the disposal
Of the CITY Mission Society and occupied by
that organization last May. The building con
tains a chapel the ground floor. In which
nine regular services held each week. The
estate OF Mr. Scott has an estimated value OF
aho SG,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-08
FEDERAL or MUNICIPAL PRISONS!

When the case of William Phalen and John Gala
han. charged with burglary. called In the
Myrtle Avenue Court yesterday. Deputy Marshi,s
McAlanus and Koch, OF United States Marshal Hay
denis office. presented letter from Assistant
United States Dstrct-Attorney Robert II. Roy.
asking for the transfer OF the prisoners. the
ground that the offence for which they are held
was committed and the arrests made on Govern
ment ground. Justice Haggerty denied the right
Of interference on the part Of the Federal author.
ties. and read In support OF his stand the following
citation. which Is an extract from decision con-
tanned in Title |. Section Is. Article g. OF the Penal
Code: Offences committed In the United States
Navy Yard at Brooklyn. People Lane. Edm.
Sci. Cas-. ZIG. The Justice informed the Marshas
that he would adjourn the trial for week in
order to allow the Assistant United States District
Attorney time to look up the matter.
The prisoners were arrested on January by
roundsman Al the Navy Yard. who discovered them
on the wall He took them TO the F.ushing-ave.
station. where officer overheard conversation
between them which led to the charge OF burglary
being preferred against them next morning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-08
THOSE TEMPERANCE TEXTBOOKS.

The Brooklyn Board of Education will have TO
provide the necessary funds for the purchase OF
textbooks required for teaching scientific tenn
perance out OF the funds already Appropriated to
the use Of the Board, or else secure further egisa
ton for the purpose OF carrying out the provisions
of the act Controller Palmer yesterday sent the
following communication to Secretary Brown:
George c. Brown Secretary Board OF Education:
Dear Sir: Yours OF the 4th inst: to hand, citing
the fact that the Board OF Education mas no FUNDS
n nnrchase textbooks on scientific temper
ance" as required by Chapter 04l Of the laws OF
1895. Permit me to say that under the law quoted
city 10 issue any funds 10 enable you to comply
with the provisions of the law. The Law Depart
ment advises the Controller that you VIII have 70
purchase these books out OF the moneys already
appropriated by the Board Of Estimate, or else you
will have TO get further legislation 10 carry out
the provisions OF the act. Respectfully
GEORGE w. PALMER. Controller.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-08
WANT THE BILL AMENDED.
SEASIDE LIQUOR DEALERS TO WoRh
AGAINST TIE RAINES MEASURE.
A MEETING AT COMFY ISLAND YEsTERpAf-rhE
LEGISLATURE TO BE APPEALED TO.

A MEETING AT COMFY ISLAND YEsTERDAf-IhE
LEGISLATURE TO BE APPEALED TO-
The United Seaside Liquor Dealers Association
he'd a meeting In the Oceanic Hotel, IN Cohey
Island late Yesterday afternoon. Florence f. Don
oyan ex-Commissioner OF Arbitration and Media
ton. who is president of the organiZation' was ~
the chair. There present ABOUT t"o "o~'"
quor-dealors from the Thlrteth ana Ihlrty-"
wards. Arrangements for the drawing up OF pe'i-
ton to the Legislature spoken Of but not car
ried out. The meeting adjourned SHORTY ai'e'"di'
subject to the cal of the chair.
The Ralnes bill is probably attracting more atten-
ton at Coney Island than In any other locality III VI
around New-York which Will be anecten ny inc
passage of the measure. During the Schiereh au
ministration in this city II Is known mat the sue
door system was permissible after hours ana Oh
Sundays. particularly on Coney Island 10 express
this more boldly the saoonkeepers In many cases
where there were side doors kept their front
doors open and hung mosquito netting in front OF
their bars. Passersby account OF this trans
parency readily observed that the excise Ia" re-
ceived little attention. This year the hotel men anu
saIoonkcepers Coney Island expect to do a larger
business than they have done for several seas'"S'
because the fares the various lines running 10
the island will. be much lower. They naturally OPP
pose the payment Of 500 license fee and the OBJ
servance Of the present mandate when prUnIo n5
the sale Of liquor after o'clock in the morning u"
six days In the week. and on Sundays. A..
To try and further their business interests me
United Seaside Liquor Dealers Association VIII
with the cooperation Of many other saioQn men,
ask the Legislature amend the kaines bill that
II VIII not in any way stop the sale OF liquor On
Sundays at seaside resorts. and not unit the nouIs
OF such sales during the remaining days OF 'ne
week on Coney Island the summer season. as
everybody knows. is the only profitable one whG e.;
the acknowledgements have during the year Ihey 40
no, make enough during the winter season. they
saw to ray their gas bills. In many cases the liquor
dealers even in the summer time do not make IKE
much more than the amount they have TO pay LOT
Their license. , -, ,ho
II was rumored yesterday that a member OF the
Rppubllcan State Executive Committee hai cal.ei
on a prominent member OF the association anl
sked him II he could put up certain sum OF OF
money in behalf OF his association 10 nave thc Di
amended 50 that the sale OF liquor a1ter hours ana
on SUNDAYS ut Coney Island would rot be limited
When asked If there was any truth IN tnls Dy d
Tribune reporter. Mr.. Donovan said that ne khe"
absolutely nothing about the matter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-08
TJvENTY-NINTH WARDERS ORGANIZE

The taxpayers OF the Twenty-nnth Ward met on
Thursday evening to effect an organization known
as the "Twenty-nnth Ward Taxpayers AssOca-
ton" The object Of the association is to promote
improvements IN the Twenty ninth Ward com
mttec of nine formed. with Dr. Homer L.
Bartlett chairman. to draw up a set of bylaws
and formulate plan OF action. The members dis
cussed a copy OF a bill sent TO them by Assembly
George e. Waldo for their consideration, pro-
vdlng for the assessment Of Twenty ninth Ward
land for agricultural purposes. The bill will DO
cted a future meeting some of those pres
ent were f. Is. Estes. Judge Alfred f. Steers, Ed
ward Hayward r. :. Cowperthwait, G. W. Tomp-
kns. Pomeroy Burton. stephen W. Giles. Samue
Hansen and John L. Lott Alderman John +.
O.trogge is also a member Of the association. An
other meeting will be held on February IL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-08

son. the princpa. %: tho High School. that the fun
f.ri year. course was designed FOR those who
.sh'l 20 enter college. and advised al those whp
c,n.l not give tho four years time to take the
tl.ce year, COURSE rhcy say Il would have been
jl-t 'sy Tor them 10 have arranged Tor the four
yel-s course II they hnd known T. would be- ncccs
=u!y. NOW. they say. the three years spent at the
school VIII hf wasted II IL s. required Of them that
They mus take thc language course before they can
enter the training s. hJol The girs Do not blame
NJ Patterson, iut. on The contrary. speak Of him In
high terms. -ny'ng 'h1f DE- gives them AZ the
s'-tsncc lu hi- pJNef and TINT hts advice TWO years
nsu girr according 20 his beet judgment at the
time They 10 .1nr Superintendent Maxwell. Of
% Nourl ot Einrn'on. and Mr. Gallagher. princi-
ptl .t M teacher. training school, whom thcy
p % responsible" for The law and say that II the
Bond of Education follows IT'S present line u policy
{! wi To" TO- rssAry for an applicant for position
teacher in the lowest primary grade to 90 through
college after i-nying the training school. and pos
aihly 10 receive diploma from some foreign college
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-08
GIRL PUPILS N DISWAf.
THE EFFECT OF THE LAW REQUIRING
LANGUAGE COURSE PROVOKES

There Is much dissatisfaction among the pupils IN
the Girls High School who will this spring enter
on the third and last year of the three years course
Of study and who had hoped. when they were gradu-
ated in the spring OF 1891 to take the examination
for admission to the teachers training school De-
cause of the adoption of law which takes effect IN
January next year. requiring every applicant Tor
admission TO the training school, who has not taken
a language course In the High School, TO take a
language examination beginning with 1897
There are fcw Of the girls who do not know Of the
law to-day although the existence of such law was
known to only few individuals a week ago. The
girl pupils discussing the question seriously.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-08
HIS ESTATE FOR CHARITY.
THE CITY MISSION AND TRACT SOCIETY
TO RECEIVE A LARGE GIFT.

WILLIAM SCOTS WILL PROVIDES THAT AFTER
HIS wIFE's DEATH THE ORGANIZATION
SHALL. RECEIVE ALL Ills PROPERTY NOT
OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF-MINOR
BEQtEsTs FOR CHURCH WORK.
One Of the most distinctly charitable Wills
that has been made ir Brooklyn for a long
time is that Of William Scott. of No. 2s' Scher-
merhorn-st, who died about two months ago.
The will was probated on February 4, but Its
contents did not become public till last night.
AS Mr. Scott had no living relation other than
his wife there will be no contest.
After providing for the payment Of his debts
and funeral expenses, he makes provision for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-08
NO COT FOR THE BABY.
IT DIED IN IT'S FATHERS ARMS IN THE POLICE
STATION

IT DIED IN IT'S FATHERS ARMS IN THE POLICE
STATION
While Michael Millmore. Of No CO Talman-st was
telling the sergeant in charge OF the Bergen-st.
police station late Thursday night tina. the officials
at the Seney Hospital in South BROOKLYN refused
TO admit his child which Or Florence Laigh Jones.
of No 31G Putnam-ave.. had tod him was suffering
from pneumonia. the infant. which was only twenty
one months old and which during the monologue
remained nestled In It's fathers arms suddenly died
The father declared that the doctors at the hospital
had pronounced his hahy's a.lmcnt diphtheria and
after examination by Dr. Sturgis declined 10
admit the little sufferer Mllmore further said that
n Inspector of the Health Department was present
but he did not venture opinion in he case OF the
chld's alleged malady coincidng with Dr. Sturg!s
in the matter OF taking the child into the hos
p!tal
BY way of explanation. Dr J. s Brecknrilgc.
superintendent Of the hospital stated that the hos
pital officials were asked on Thursday If it
The request came from DR.. Jones. and was made
in behalf OF the MmOrc child DR.. Brecknrilgr
said that his fellow physician. DR. Jones. asserted
that the baby had contracted the disease while con-
brought II the hospital DR.. GOOdrldge the house
surgeon. and DR. Taylor, the house physician. both
declared that it had diphtheria.
Arrangements were then made for the reception Of
the child at the Hospital fOl Contagious Diseases In
New-York. Mmore started away with the child
DR.. Breckenridge added that there was nothing In
the symptoms TO Indicate that the little
low. Otherwise some kind OF provision would have
been made to keep Il over night at least The
Coroner VIII probably hold an autopsy to determine
the OF the chid's death. II appears that the
Diseases although there IS ward for such cases Of
that class as may develop in the hospital.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-08
Observation-Disclosures TO MEET.

THE REPUBLICANS SPECIAL NUMNII TIL WIZ
CONSIDER A PLAN OF ACTION
The special committee Of the Republican Execu'
tive Committee appointed to CONSIDER 'he Dee' pa"
Of opposlng any action by the Legislature looking
IN n consolidation of Brooklyn with New-fork city,
has been called by Chairman Bremen Of the Execu.'
tive Committee to meet in his office In the Garheid
Building at o'clock this afternoon. The committee
has not as yet formulated any plan OF action out
will srenuousy oppose the Lexow bill or any pan or
consolidation which does not outline the terms o"
which the two cities shall be united
The committee will probably be empowered TO vse
Governor Morton and Mr.. Plat and also present 10
the Legislature the sentiment of Republicans on me
question OF consolidation and the effect II Is lke!y
10 have on the party in this city. In the event OF
their inability to prevent consolidation, the com.
rni,oe will probably be authorized to draft Dill
FOR submission to the Legislature which Will permit
Brooklyni,es 10 govern affairs OF this section o.
I no city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-08
THE ROBBINS ISLAND CLUB PRESIDEycH

The Rev. DR. f. A. Hoffman, dean OF the Union
Theological Seminary. OF New-York City will prop.
ably be elected president OF the Robbins Islano
Club. whose game preserve is much admired ~
sportsmen. at a meeting OF the club which has Deen
called for February 90 Dr. Hoffman has served ::
vice president of the club for many years. Dr. ..
Fleet Speir. Of Brooklyn. held the presidency upW
the time OF his death. in December last. Tne Guy
owns Robbins Island In Pcconic Bay. Long lsianu:
The membership is limited to twenty five memos'~
William Rockefeller Is q member.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-08
A VORABLE REVENUE REPORT.

Mr. Porch, revenue agent. Of Washington yes
terday completed a four days examination OF the
First Internal Revenue District and reports that
he finds the office In better condition than for
many years past. The accounts and records were
all found in good shape and the amount OF revenue
slows marked increase. W. w Coqultt, chief
OF the Revenue Agents Division In Washington
also made "A call upon Mr.. ke..ey. the collector
and, IN company with Mr.. Mckinney. the deputy
collector visited several OF the large distleries in
the district. including that Of the Brooklyn Dis
filling Company, in South Ninth-st, which has one
OF the largest distilling plants in the country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-08
GEORGE ALLISON DEAD.

George Allison well known in the produce trade
in New-York. and for more than thirty years a
resident Of Brooklyn. died at his home in Ninety
sixth-st.. near the Shore Road, Fort Hamilton. on
Thursday. after illness Of about three weeks.
Mr.. Allison was born in Naw-York forty-six years
ago. and moved 10 Brooklyn sixteen years later
A. eighteen he entered the employ OF :. g. Downs
& Co.. with whom he remained un'il he started
Independently In business In New-Nork. His wife
and SIX children survive him. The funeral Will
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-08
IN MEMORY or SIR JOSEPH BARNBY.

In the First Presbyterian Church. In Henry-st
near Clark ST.. will be held tomorrow al o'clock
service commemorative OF Sir Joseph Barnby. the
composer The Rev DR.. Charles Cuthbert Hail.
pastor of the church. Will conduct the service. He
will be assisted by the Revs Marvin r. Vincent
Joseph 4. Duryca and Gaylord s. White Or. Hall
will deliver address with special reference TO Sir
Joseph Barnbys strong influence upon church
music. There will be choir OF thirty voices under
direction OF II. II. Woodman. The choir VIII
tain the soloists Mr.. and Mrs Charles Tyler Duton
Royal Stone Smith and Antoincttc Coohe. II will
be augmented with VIOLIN Viola, viooncello and
ha
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-08
FREE Sous or ISRAEL CONVENE.

District Grand Lodge, No. /. Independent order
Free Sons OF Israel. comprising the States OF New
York. cw-Jersey and Connecticut. will meet In
convention the Masonic Temple, Grand and
Havencyer sts.. tomorrow morning The conven-
ton Will be opened by Mayor Wurster at $3.50 a. m
and addresses OF welcome viii be made by Raphael
Tobias Grand Master OF District Grand Lodge. No
/ and Excise Commissioner Julius Hamburger
Grand Master OF the United States Grand Lodge
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-08

take Mace tomorrow afternoon at the house MT
Allison was a member of General Putnam Cour,,
ell X A.: Concord Lodge, +. and y. NJ, ana Oh
the Legion OF Honor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-08
A GLOOMY VIEW.

GLOOMY VIEW.
A member Of the firm of Ridden & Thomas, No.
70 Broadway, spoke frankly, but took rather
gloomy view Of the future OF prices OF real prop
erty after the new bridge is thrown over the East
River. Real estate in the lower part Of the
Eastern District" said he has been at a stand
still for some time. and see little prospect Of i'm
provement in the district along the river, even If
the bridge be built. although look for quite
boom In the outlying districts. Lower Broadway
property will probably be killed. as lower Fulton
RI. property was when business people had 10
move further uptown. Real estate is fairly stag
nant here now, due in part TO the hard times.
Why, the Manufacturers Bank Building was
nine days wonder! Houses and stores are va
cant and hard to rent. What we want is annex
alton. Then we should have the bridge. anyhow.
Beyond the terminal wherever that may beat
BodfOrd-ave, Driggs-ave. or some other place
thcre will probably be increased activity in real
estate after work is begun. ! know Of no boom,
although dealers in the outlying districts prob
ably are preparing for Development there"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-08
The News of Brooklyn

Baird. OF the bridge is director Of the Manu-
facturers' Bank, and the banks new building
shows that the directors must look for some i'm
DrOVement."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-08

the perpetual care Of his lot In Greenwood and
for footstones for thu graves II himself and
his wife to correspond with those If his son
and daughter. The will thor; goes on TO say.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-12-31

Yesterday afternoon, the special COM
mIttee OF UOuncIlnicn and citizens, TO
which was delegated the matter of ar
ranging for the christening Of the United
SluteJ gunbQlt 'Wheclng" at San
BrancIsco next May. held It's first meet.
Ing. Mr.. Waterhouse acted us chair
man and Clerk O'Drlen, OF the first
branch OF council. recorded the commit
tees proceedings.
The first matter taken up was that OF
purchasing e punch bowl for the gum
boat. Jewclcr Grubb was present anu
exhibited photographs OF punch bowls.
ranging in price from 5000 10 $,7OO. The
committee deddtd TO recommend 10
council for punch bowl. the cost not to
exceed 5000. However, as Will be seen
elsewhere, council turned down the REQ
luton empowering the committee to
purchase bowl. and II Ia not likely that
favorable action Will be had at the next
meeting Of council. So the Wheeling
will not have u punch-bowl unless II Is
GOtten frJm another source,
The mutter of changing the seal OF
the city. 80 that the gangway decoration
on the EunbUlt may have u representa-
tl0n OF the city building. instead OF the
nrescat design, WIS next dieousscd, and
az Will be noted elsewhere council pass
cd favmabiy upon the committees rec
Onmendltion.
The committee next proceeded to the
Wheeling pottery. where an inspection
was made OF the set OF china ware de-
signed by the pottery for the gunboat
The designs were accepted by the COM
mlttee and the service will be completed
In the near future. The glassware Is 20
be manufactured by the Central Glass
Works.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-12-31
ABOUT PEOPLE.
Strangers in the CITY ami Wheeling Folk
Abroad.

Abroad.
Rev. L. ". Barr. OF Falrmont, Is In the
city.
J. a. Sparks, Huntington. appears on
the McLurc's register
Part 0: the Maggie Cline company
stopped at the Howell.
J. j.. Beatey. OF Warrington, arrived In
the city yesterday evening.
o. y. koen. proprietor Of the Koen
house. Mt Huntington, waS In the city
yesterday.
Several members OF the Maggie Cline
company were quartered at the Stamm
last night.
Miss Ella SpIllman. OF Martln.burg. Is
the guest OF Miss Alberta TruSell. Chap
line street.
W. Z. r. Byrne. OF Sutton. leading
light OF the state Democracy. was in
town last night.
PAUL Mccoy. a prominent young 30
ciety man OF Falrmont, is spending few
days in the city.
A. Fe!ty. prominent coal operator. OF
Fairmont. stopped at the Windsor for
dinner yesterday.
Mrs. Theadore ". Fink returned home
yesterday from an extended visit 10
her parents In Indiana
c. Martin and J. W. Henderson. SIS
tersvillr. seekers OF the greasy fluid.
came up to the city last night.
Editor P. Sidney Aushutz. OF the Reg
later, has returned from Brooklyn. where
he spent the holiday week with his
mother
Alex Garden. OF South ChaplIne street,
returned yesterday from 4 rabbit hunt
In Wetzel county. where he met with
success,
George IT. Morrison, m oil operator,
and wife. and w. p. K!ngsburg. also an
oil man. are registered from Waverly, a,
the Mcclure. ....r
Misses Myrtle and Katie Vaughn. cstI-
mable young ladies. OF bethesda. Ohio,
are the guests OF Mrs. John Snyder, "
South Chnpl!ne street.
Mr. Hugh Cleary. % the South Side.
has left FOR Troy. y. T., 10 attend the
funeral OF his sister. Mrs. Ellen Conner,
which takes place to-day.
John \. George, Slstersvllle: W. F.
Brown y. j.. Rooton. Moundsvillr and
J. W. May and wife, Palhtine. are West
Nirginians 1t the Stanm.
Captain Kinds, the Ohio river railroad
conductor. who has been spending the
holidays at his home In Sandusky. Ohio,
has returned and resumed his duties on
the road.
Hon. Warren Miller. member OF Con-
EreSS from the Fourth district. and FL
liot Northcott, OF Huntington. one OF the
active Republicans OF the Fourth dis
trict. were IN the city yesterday.
Mr. John Kohm. master brewer OF the
SShmulbach Brewing Company. leaves
to-day to spend New \ ears with rcla-
tives In Cleveland. Mrs kohm, who has
been visiting there FOR some tine VIII
return with her husband.
Mr.. Andrew Noon. an empiuye OF the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company. and
formerly OF Wheeling, but row OF Phila-
delphla. has been spending the holidays
with friends on North Main street, bu,
leaves for Philadelphia to-day.