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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-27
poyg HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

,r.o sro, examinations of the fall term VIII begin
.o-dav and continue throughout the week Inc
,,,,,s will be examined only IN the MORNINGS nav
,. ,ho afternoons to themselves. Boys IN the sec
- LID and fourth years. who have received %
.. ~ over as a mark for the term. VIII De ex-
,nnt from taking the examinations PRESUME" "eeu
~ ah,a,r 81 per cent or over to escape the long
dreaded finals. Each question paper Is eHpe'eu ~
,..lr tho hovs busy for two hours and nall
ny u Nousson of the sixth scientific class.
, " 49,, chosen valedIctorian of his class by a COM
- consisting of Drs. marlborough and Doug
,"a.. ord Professor Palmer. In choosing the vale
I,c,oran the committee took three things INTO con-
s,derat,on-ability to write. ability to speak, anu
standing in the class. ,, .ts,od IA, Professor
william Howell Edwards humorist appeared IN
Hftnwn date this season for the cups H.,
The Banjo Club recently eecteu -; u9 J" III "a
ad. leader to take the place OF he"rs Na'' f'a'''
o Wednesday last the January number OF The
literary productions four verses "A Nishtmarea, oy
n Button: story The End by NJ. j. f.; a
sketch by CnaT!ss The i'P. by G. D.
and the conclusion OF F. Monroe Crouchs continued
story The Peace Offering rsn as h ,h
Rnard OF Editors. and 1t Is certainly good one
with which to c.ose a term so SUCCESSFUL al every
way AZ iI handba schedule of the Long Island Inter
scholastic Athletic Association furnishes the High
rI;ary l. High School Adelphi; February 10. Poly
prep; March T. Pratt AL. the contests VIII take
p o co aa the Se s Fuonst The baseball
for the schools has been arranged The games
W nr % ,h Adephi April o. Latin School May St
Paul; May l6 Pratt; May. q. Poly Prep so.,o,r
he'd last Thursday afternoon literary programmes.
Consisting OF extemporaneous speaking by TOUR
members. presented.
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possible indoors II necessary. Too long ard TOO
early confinement at study desks should be strictly
prohibited The kindergarten with It's natural
e,hod and opportunities for free physical express
sion IL q blessing TO both parent and child IL is a
method, however adapted TO the period or infancy
Seldom should the child be kept IN the kindergarten
beyond the age OF five six years. Religious cult
uIe Of children IS subject OF supreme Importance
10 those who recognize the obligation 10 respect as
sacred the Individuality OF the child. The demands
OF the spiritual nature are as normal ana imperative
az those OF the body and the intellect.
The rational thinker must recognize the right o.,
the child religious training and its equal right 10
be protected from the unjust bias Of hcooglca dog
mas. The essential elements which underie ali the
manifestations OF the religious sentiment are rev
erence fathfulness and trust In the essential sanity
~ the universe. believe II Is quite possible TO
stimulate and duly exercise the religious faculty
without the distortion consequent upon dOgmauc
teaching The study OF natural science in AL It's
phases can hardly fail 70 lead through the percep-
ton OF the wonders OF the known TO an appreciation
Of the deeper realities OF lie Reverence for the
OF the order and beauty OF the visible crea-
ton IL y normal the love OF father and mother.
We should teach our children. above all things to
reverence truth and 10 seek FOR the soul OF truth In
every faith"
In conclusion Dr. James advocated the study Of
comparative religion ne giving breadth and depth TO
the mind and spiritual nature No university course.
he said. should be deemed complete without II. He
also strongly advocated the Introduction OF biology
and natural science into the curriculum or school
studies. The lecturer also made plea Tor the pro
lection OF freedom OF teaching In our uni .ersities
from the lines OF pecuniary influences.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-27
FOR A PURER WATER SUPPLY.

PLAN TO DIVERT THE WATERS OF HORSE BROOK
FROM THE HEMPsTEAD RESERVOIR
The Department of City Works recently asked for
an onnronra,on Of $4,000 for the purpose OF pro-
v,d,np means 10 divert from It's bed at certain times
of the year the water OF Horse Brook, FEEDER OF
the Hampstead storage reservoir Inc result sought
10 the protection of the reservoir from an Impure
supply OF water and II Is also thought that per-
hans the reservoir may be reinforced with larger
and more permanent supply OF pure water thah any
that possibly be furnished by Horse BROOK or
the other tributaries of the neghborhood
II is now proposed to divert the stream from lis
natural bed at point several hundred feet north
east OF that which IL enters the reservoir thehce
70 lead it along the southeasery side at distance
NJ little over three miles from the point OF DIVER
sion. and discharge 1t into creek, which VIII con-
vev II TO Broad Channel and the ocean. During
tho early spring floods. the water in Horse BrooK
rses from four six feet. and overfiows the sur
rounding portions OF the valley, so that people IN
bouses near by sometimes have 10 go to the second
stores of their houses because the first stories are
flooded Into the food and ultimately into the
reservoir 20 the wash OF Hampstead streets. cow
yard seepage rotten vegetable matter and many
kinds of refuse 1t is thought that this impure nood
can be diverted from the reservoir by building an
,nle, chamber and weir at the head of the storage
thlrty-s.x- inch cast iron pipe with daily capacity
OF 20 go 900 gallons will convey the water 10 punt
T is thought that 1t may be the best thing to DO
away altogether With the TresS Of a Whch pu's
pnd nurer supply could BE- obtained at pumping sta-
s pan les is uade the
surface. the water flowing from the sound TO the ne
The swse s sxsnanS nd from mnu1s
which is only utzed IN par sid 10 its Banks 90
II TINS fu capacity could be used there would
never be any danger OF waler adsr Hempstead
iyn. with the source Oh supply ''''''
,yy.,, made available.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-27
ATHLETES IN A NEW GAME.
BASKET BALL CONTESTS AT THE 18TH REGIMENT
ARMORY.

pAsKEr BALL CONTESTS AT THE 18TH REGIMENT
ARMORY.
Basket ball an athletic game which Is new 10
many peope In Brooklyn, was played Saturday
evening at the 18th Regiment armory. at sumner
and Jefferson ayes.
The opposing teams were Yale against the Cen
trail Young Mems Christian Association team. ana
the Eastern District Y. VI. c. A. team against the
Young men of the Deaf Mute Institute, OF New
York The chief interest Of the evening centred In
the Yale-Central game. The teams lined up az
follows:
8 A. Marshall !. T.. captain c. c. Jones. r T.:
w F. J. Kirk c.. NJ c. Adams, r. c.; +. I. Lewis
/ C.; w H. Peck. l. g.; l. W. Sanford. r. e.
Central Y NJ c. Al P:efenstoh. r. f. captain;
O Gerlach l. f.; A. Cameron. c.; H. Garrison. :.
@: c. Diemer !. c.: Z. Leeds. l. g.; j. McCor-
mick. ]. z
Plav was called at $40 o'clock. Yale led on Sc
curing the first goal through Demers foul, by
Kinks successful throw. Central followed with
goal. Piefenstohl scoring. AT the end OF the hrst
half the score was Central, g. Yale. 2
The second half hot contest III when Two
NJ Central's men were ruled off for fouing. They
were Leeds and Cameron. Yale won 10 q
The first game between the E. ID. team ana tne
deaf mutes resulted In score or 10 III iaVor OF
the former Other features OF the evening were an
exhbition OF individual tumbling by the central
Y NJ C. A. men and a relay race, in when seVeru
members OF the 18th Regiment took part
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-27
PRATT INSTITUTE.

The childrens art classes held every SATURDAY
morning from $50 until IL o'clock show reSSlrkao,e
progress and are doing some really wonderiui worn
In the way OF sketchng from life. Inc chi'or."
pose In from ten to twenty minutes, W.
~ o,.ss ,rak.s n rapId sketch No effort Is made
10 get n likeness of the model; sometimes there is
no attempt to sketch the face at ALL but the treat
ment OF drapery and representation OF action are
the points to which especial attention Is directed
Sometimes the children pose In costume which gives
variety and interest TO the work .
Miss Rotte- Hendrckscns third lecture In the series
on "Hlstoric Costume Will be given next Tuesday
or,ernoon al $3.50 o'clock. The Domestic Art Chap
ter OF the Neighborshp Association announces an
Entertainment for Saturday evening. February
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The News Of Brooklyn
A TINE LIMIT SET.
THE WAR DEPARTMENT SAYS THE NEW
TOWN CREEK BRIDGE AT VERNON
AVE MUST BE REMOVED.


AVE. MUST BE REMOVED.
The United States Government through the
War Department has given the Board of Super
visors Of Queens County and the Board of AL
dermen of Brooklyn until March to take some
definite steps looking to the removal Of the
present unsafe bridge over Newtown Creek at
Vernon and Manhattan ayes. After March J.
doubtless. penalties will be prescribed for OBJ
structing navigation.
One of the newest plans to solve the much
discussed and troublesome problem provides for
the construction Of q vaduct from Main and
Commercial SITS. in Brooklyn, and along Borden
and Vernon ayes, in Long Island City The
proposed viaduct is to be made of steel and
the roadway on top will have a grade about
equal to that the Brooklyn Bridge, leaving
thirty feet clear way above high water at the
be united. according to the proposed scheme.
by of bascule bridge leaving
clear channel-way in the creek of at
least 125 feet If this plan is carried out.
structure in Long Island City over the
tracks of the Long Island Railroad. trdvers-
ing one corner of its yard !, is understood
that President Corbin is favorable to the plan.
By this means. the traffic on land would be ull-
interrupted between Long Island City and
Brooklyn save when a masted vessel passed
through the creek. This would obviate the
necessity OF about so per cent Of the present
openings.
1t is also urged in favor Of the new plan that
there would be uninterrupted passage across
the tracks of the Long Island Railroad. and
that no part of the streets of Long Island City
would be obstructed any more than would be
the case from the construction Of an IL road.
II is said that a viaduct structure OF this Kind
can be built for considerably less money than
bid for the recently advertised lift bridge.
which would have cost something like s45OOO9.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-27
POSTMASTER SULLIVAN FAVORS 1T.
THE MERGING or LONG ISLAND POsToF-
FIcEs INTO THE BROOKLYN SYSTEM


Postmaster Sullivan. OF Brooklyn said TO It'd
una rsnorter on Saturday relative TO report tele-
graphed from Washington that the Postofnce au-
thorities were contemplating the incorporation OF al
local postoficss on Long Island as sub-statons OF
the Brooklyn oince: This is the hrst nave hearo
OF any such project. have suggested to the POST
master-Ceneral that It would be advisable TO ABOLISH
all the local offices within the limits o. Kings Coun-
~ and make them sub-stations OF the Brooklyn OF
nee but aside from that. have made no sugges-
lions. -, x, 4.
II am free to say, however. that believe II
would be a good plan TO concentrate the man ser
vice OF Long Island in the Brooklyn ONCE InlS
is practically the centre for the distribution OF mail
matter TO all points on Long Island ana II the Svn
Service rules were extended TO include az OF.
hces on the island. it would be great benent Inc, no.
only TO the transient summer population IN ,heso
villages but to the people who dwell there all inc
wear round Instead OF or two mails DAY,
fhere could be four or five sent out, or even more
for nearby points Last summer went OUTSIDE
my own province and secured late afternoon MAJ!
service CARRYING the afternoon papers ana otnet
mail matter 10 all points or the island
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-27
pvrrvATJc TIRES FOR APPLIANCES.

Pneumatic tires have been put on the wheels o.
the ambulance of the Long Island College Hospital
II they prove satisfactory after three months trai
they will be used regularly. The wheels are stronsv
constructed and have ball bearings They cost
100 pair These pneuma .c-tired wheels Will make
a ride easier for a patient. and are comparatively
noseless . - 4. A..
Brooklyn supports two ambu.ances. one IN the
Eastern District and In the Long Island Conege
HOSPITAL The Health Commissioner also has gen.
erai supervision over the ambuances OF 81. Cath.
crimes the Homoeopathic the seney. inc N MOI:
hospitals will not adopt the new wheels until tnes
prove to be successful.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-27
IN EAIOR OF REEERENDEM.

At a meeting of tho Executive and Advisory COM
mttees of the brooklyn Young Republican Club the
following resolutions adopted. and will be sub
mitted to the club at Its regular monthly meeting
this evening:
Resolved. That without expressing any opinion In
favor adverse 10 the consolidation of Brooklyn
with New-York. this club Is strongly opposed 10
the passage OF any charter other legislation
consolidating the cities which shall not he sub
tect 10 ratification by the voters of Brooklyn.
Resolved. That copies OF this resolution be for
warded TO His Excellency. Levi +. Morton. Governor
OF the State Of New York; TO each Senator and mem
Der OF the General Assembly, and to the press
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-27
WAR VETERANS ORGANIZE.
A NEW ASSOCIATION FORMED IN KINGS
COUNTY-OFFICERS ELECTED.

Joseph W. Kay. a we-known veteran OF
Brooklyn. Saturday night elected president
OF the Kings County War Veterans Association,
which was organized only a few weeks ago The
organization is composed solely Of war vet
Grams. not necessarily members OF the Grand Army
OF the Republic The object OF the new organiza-
ton will be promote the interest Of the veterans
particularly those interests 10 which they are en-
titled under certain laws and which give them
preference in Government employment The OFF,
GERS OF the organization are: President. Joseph
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-27
MAXWELL HOUSE OPENED.
.,,r NEW HOME OF THE BROOKLYN
GUILD ASSOCIATION.

rrrY-AN ELABORATE PROGRAMME FOR
THE DEDICATION sERvICEs-OFFICERs
OF THE ASSOCIATION
Arrangements have been nearly completed for
..a dedication and opening Of the new building
oven 10 the Brooklyn Guild Association by
usnrv w Maxwell. The announcement of Mr.
Msxwells gift was made in May. 1895, and work
IN the building was rapidly pushed during the
.mmmer and fall Nothing now remains to be
Anne except the trimming and painting of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-27
ROREPT g. SHEPPARD CLUB ORGANIZED.

The Robert c. Sheppard Association has recently
been organized. with headquarters at No 1855 Gates
ave The members are young men who believe In
Republican principles and good government The
officers are: President and standardbearer. Robert
c. SHEPPARD; vice-preeiden William A. Hutchinson;
treasurer, Henry 4. Brands: financial secretary,
Clarence 4. Aukers; recording secretary Roya. W.
Walsh: sergeant-at-arms William +. Bertsch. Young
men who wish 10 Join the club should communi-
cate with H. W. Walsh. recording secretary. No
$40 Malison-st
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rr-yERAL or NELLIE WRIGHT.

The funeral Of Miss Nellie "r'sh' was , he'u y"
49, wright was twenty-one years old ana
.. Of the senior class OF the Girls hlsh
school She died suddenly on suaent and
heart use,Ss. ,,s had been working unusually naIu
dor sesnnatons II believed by some rsI,dx
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-27
DEATH or JAMES d. STODDART.

James Douglass Stoddart. who died at the home
OF his daughter. Mrs A. a. Seaman. No. l59 Gates
ave. Friday born in Delaware County n.
Y. eghty-seven years ago. He came to Brooklyn
when a young man. He at time dealer
in building materials, and also the owner OF a
number Of slate quarries. He was one OF the frst
manufacturers ~ marbleZed slate. Later, he en-.
gagged running small freight steamers TO local
points the Hudson River and Long Island Sound,
and also engaged in the gas business In New
York City. His last business venture was real ss-
TAT I'm HrOOklyl.
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JOHN NEIDLTNGER DEAD

John Nedlinger. who died suddenly nm Friday
.om apoplexy. was resident OF Brooklyn for forty
s"' He was formerly in the lamp and oil bust
dina o Dvt retired about fifteen years ago. At the
(rSsroo1 nis death he was living at No lis Fort
~ Cin xflace, He a member of the society
- ~'o orookynites, and was q lifelong RepuhiIca n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-27
YALES SENIOR GRADUATE.
BENJAMIN D. SILLIMAN. OF BROOKLYN
HEADS THE LIST.

CHARLES l.. POWELL. 90. DIED A FEW DAYS A'o'
MEMBER or THE CLASS OF '24-sTIIL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-27
INTERESTED IN ALMA MATER

The death OF Charles L. Powell OF Alexandra
Va, few days ago. confers upon Benjamin ~
Sillman. OF Brooklyn. the distinction OF being the
Oldest living Yale graduate in point OF the num-
Der OF years his graduation. Mr.. Powell was
New-York tribune., 1896-01-03
RACK TO THE OLD RATE.
BROOKLYN.

TEN PER CENT ADDED TO THE PAY OF klN"S
COUNTY ELEVATED ROAD EMPLOYEES
About $50 employees of the Kings County Elevated
Railroad were made happy yesterday by an increase
in their wages 10 per cent or return 10 the scale
in force prior to October |. 1893 The directors de
cdcd several weeks ago 20 have the new scal' so
into effect on January and the raise was ho' ''e
rore sunrise a, this time. 1t none the less
u..,co,no however and the effect was noticed all
along the line The trainmen mostly said Film ana
Duffiold"' yesterday when they reached TN" oiN-
Goods district instead Of ''Elumdunt ana III"
gates were shut more gently than nsuai. j., - -,
I'VE were glad to restore the rale sd'u o"' va
~. roads officials last night TO n Tribune roporter
we have Il carefully selected lot OF 'ihpos
cnms,ances The restoration is made not bccal use
no company to throw away, nut ~
c.uso w. are willing to give our empoY'S the
benefit Of generally improved business condltiohs.
h men afIec,ed a re those whose salaries were 81 "
a day ana upward. II made a Happy New lea'' III
deed fer them.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-03
WANT SALAR RIES
THEY CLAIM \ YEAR MORE OF SERVICE
UNDER THE CONSTITUTION.
POSSIBLE AcTIoH AGAINST THEM ~ THE NA-
TIONAL GovERNMENT oN ACCOUNT or THE
FAILURE TO PROVIDE FOR THE NEW
TOWN CHtEX BRIDGE.

Some u the Supervisors of Kings County-or
rathcr the cN Supervisors that they are con
s,ltuilonal officers. and that the union OF the city
cause the abolition OF the Ronri OF supervisors
NeAry al the Supervisors from the evenly mum
bcrcl wards have visited the office Of Mr. Farrell
formerly clerk and say hat az the proper time they
vii make claims FOR sa.ar!cs John j. McGlnniss.
VINO was the clerk OF Mr.. Fiichle the Supervisor
at-l.arge. Is quoted as saying that these men VII!
get their pay. 1t j. said also that the Supervisors
who assert that the offices s,ill eNis; under the
Constitution. intend meet in formal session some
time during the month In order to establish what
they ailege their .eRa. rights
James Boyd. who Supervisor from the Twenty
eighth Ward was In the County Courthouse yest@r-
day and said he was reporting for duty"
Il was elected In the fan II 1885," said Mr. Boyd
and | stll. have two years 10 serve. BY
provision ot the Constitution the terms OF the
Supervisors elected IN that year we're Increased 10
tnre" years.
The failure OF the Supervisors TO comply with
Oracr Of the War Department To build "A ft bridge
across Newtown Creek at Nernon-ave. may result
In IN, prosecution OF the members 0' the Board by
IN. United States Government The! may be in
dlcieI under Sections and OF III" River and Har-
bJr law oi 1880 and II convicted are subject To Il
rne Of $500 Under the law. each month after Il
REASONABLE time that they IA. 10 comply with the
request Of the Secretary Of War constitutes a new
offence. s., that more than one Indictment may be
found against the Supervisors.
Iniiei states D,s,rlct-Attorncy Bennett. OF Brook
.yn on October - sent notice TO the Supervisors
Of Xmas and Queens counties 10 build the bridge
but both boards failed to act; lie has forwarded
al the papers In the case - Washington. but has
not yet received any instructions 10 begin pro-
raaI
New-York tribune., 1896-01-03
GATHERED ABOUT THE TOWN.

Dr. swain the physician attending Genera. Fow-
ler SAID yesterday evening that the G"neraIs COM
Gf;ion was slightly improved. As )r. swain" pa
lcni H. now yaralyzel below the shoulders h's re-
c0ycry s.eins impossible.
posio TgInan. the servant charged with obtain
ng by false pre-. noes ring worth s. - from the
Iiebmann COMPANY vac not in the domestic SER
vice ~ President Moore Of The Mon'auk club The
prisoners false assertion that she servant in
Nh MooTc's houscsc1 hes been the caufe Of mrrh
annoyance to n. famll, and to worthy servant
bearing elrilar name.
Men from ihc northern part Of the state who
I've 81 l;rol...yn or NcwYork city viii, 1t IN" 81
u A.s Hotel. Nea-Ycih. give dinner for D's'Ii"i-
Attorney Foster L. Ra kus tomorrow evening
Among the guests viii be c&-Goyerror Fower H.
g james ari I.-Tcris Buck. of the East River
Bridge Commission TIE B:oohiyn alumni Of s.
Lawrence University. canton \. y from which
Mr Backu= vas graduated and Mr. T.ogor received
an honorary degree IN i'F. VII be present AZ The
dinner
The Hamilton Club will usual oieerve the l$''h
anniversary OF the birthday Of Alexander liamil-
ton b. havlrf a dinner on Sl'ufoay OF next week.
The Sons % the American Revolution VII bc rep
resented at tha dinner bg ChrUnc"y NJ. Depow,
Robert -. Roosevelt. l.. l.. Barrett of Boston. ana
Colonel John W. Griffith and George W P'arre' o.
Maryland II s said that Booker r. Washington.
the wel-known colorcd educator. OF Alabama, and
also bc among the epcakrrs.
There is every prospect thai the trouble In the
18th Regiment, over the e.ectiOn OF major VIII soon
be settled by the withdrawal OF Captain Wlswel,
who VIII at The regular monthly meeting o. OFF,
GERS on Tuesday night nominate Captain Russell at
the same time announcing that hs withdrawal from
the contest IL ;or ;he purp0s" Of precerving har
nony m the regiment. The contest mas been be-
tween Captains Russell and Wisweli. and the with
drawal OF Captain Wlswcl VIII leave clear field
for Captain Russell. who Is In the direct Inc for
promotion.
Edwin Knowles. OF the Columbia Theatre ycsier-
day announced "A change from the arranged pro-
grammc at the Columbia next week. Miss Olga
Neihcrsole viii not play there. but the Empire
Theatre Stock Company will present John a
Dreams" Instead. Miss Ncthersoe will come later
In the
Wesley c. Bush. the Buildings Commissioner. re-
ported the Mayor that In 1895 he issued permits
for 33O7 new buildings. to cost M4.27.9ii In 1895
there were 553 more buildings completed ;han were
built In 1894