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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-29

Breathe high and hard, Chicago River,
out Of your odorous spic6d bed; with lips that
trenlhlc and eyes that CULVER, think of your great
ones New I%orkward sped. Happy New York;
that sees young CARTER so gay and gallant, so
walking on, while CooSEV the Fox comes march
Ing arter with SOL VAN pKAhG and with BATH
House JOHN. The dazcd new moon its horn is
footing, and all the eyes OF heaven wink, and all
the signs thereof bow. saluting the incxpugna-
BILE lIINKY DISK.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-29

AS l came down from M~orningside the
jaws OF nations opened wide. and tho world. In
wonder, asked, "What in thunder is this thing
coming from Morningsidcl" As / came down
from Morningsidc ] opened my !arynx largo and
wide, and the world. in wonder. said, What in
thunder Is the yawp that yawpeth from Morn
ingsidef / saved and spared myself never
a whit; / took my Ego and lifted IL; I
brcathed and blew myself into the Cit. With
tho lnncss of my inncrmost Me ] babe all
things como under my lee, and be comfortable
exceedingly. The Mugwumps mewed and tho
Goo Coos purrod, AS their cars were drcnchcd
with my perfect word. On thought towers the
Waterman cried: "IIo! tho city will now be
saved by Low" So | cnmo down from Morning
side and mounted my hobby lSETH) for a ride;
ready to ride to the wild worlds ends; and ma
tions in wonder asked: why in thunder don't
they take him home Amt he got no friendsl"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-29

Refugees from three of the bcllicose re-
publics OF Central America have recently arrived
In this city. Among tho Guarcmalans were
some who had refused to pay the tribute de,
nandcd by President I5ARRIos. Among tho
Nicaraguans were some who had been charged
with participating in the conspiracy against
President ZELAYA. Among the Costa Ricans
were some who had been accused OF attempting
to prevent the reelection OF President IGLEsIAs.
Among those who have sought protection in this
country there are men OF wealth. army officers,
oiiceholders, and politicians. So long as they
stay here their enemies will DO unable to get at
them. They are political offenders, not subject
to eNtradition.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-29
Hls Name Forged to n Low "ua,,.,.,

To TnE EDITOR OF THE SuS-Sir: The Inclosed postal
wa sent TO ne by the CiIlzcns' Union, on " hich thew
say my ballot in favor Of Mr.. Low has been received
and hled Is n forgery. ! never sent a ballot to the
Citizens Union declaring for MIR. Low. | am n resi.
dent OF Plaintield. n. J., aud have no right TO make
any ttaten'ont OF that character, because | am not q
voter OF this city.
deeply regret that | cannot vote for MIR. Tracv IN.
polished gentleman, accomplished scholar and pro
found statesman. Yours truly,
CHARLES S. SMINCK,
Produce Exchange. New York.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-29
An UnsoIyed British Mystery.

From The London Globe.
Mr.. Robert Disgles Kay. the originator OF BRAD.
shaw, has JUST died. So far as the majority OF rail-
way travellers arc concerned, he has taken his secret,
the explanation or his book. with hin
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-29

u our friends toho favor us trith manuscripts for
publication tcsh TO have rejected articles returned,
thev must in all cases send stamps for that purpose.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-29

From the Wilmington Ncurs.
II thsToters In New York know their business they
will defeat Van wyck aud elect Tracy. II Bry an can
b still further spanked, the better for the county.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-29

MAHoMET, the Prophet Of the Mussul,
mans; EGoMET. the Prophet Of the Mugwumps,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-29

P~ARs-Kiosqus No. 12, near Grand Hotel, and
Hosque No. 10. Boulevard des CapucineS.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-18
Court Calendars rh,s Day.

Appellate Division-supreme Contradictions. Or.
ders"So.; so; 81; Ky; 80; ", y. "a. 81. IS, Sc. 90.
s.. 81. 90. 81. ss.. IS. 90. GO. GO. '''.''' DO o.
supreme court-specIai Term-Part L-Mo,iou
calendar called AZ 1880 A. N. Part II.-EI.psrts
asa. 4s3t, 6oss, 5oao. SOLE. Sios. Par: w.
Case unfinished. Law and fAet-Nos. $3.50, isvo,
ava. ISIS. 4sso. 4sYV. 1syS. 4sAi. ssSo. tssS.
1893. tsus. 4sIo. Asso. Part v.-case unnnisheJ.
Part ". Part vu.-AdJourned until Monday. Juna
81. Trial Term Part ~iI.-ci.ar. Preferred CAUSES
Nos. oAos. o7pl. lloos. mos. Ia7ss. iass7.
oks5. 6lno. $3.50, oiao, a675. Sos5. sTgS, ossi.'
busy. 2gss. esAs: GAS. 1850. 5000. oiso,, $3.50.
oins. eSso. 9ouo. ep4t. <s.o. eosG. oas7. $3.50.
Part v.-Cas unfinished. Cases from part iii
Part VI.-ciear. Cases from Part III. Part VII
ndbl. Ass. BO5i. bo27. 1s7O, svss. Snis' sS7s'
400. a7n9. 1854. oOi3. l773. 3s7i. 675s, ss7o.'
Part v~ilI..Ciear. CAses from Part VII. Part IN.
ishsd. Cases from Part VII. Part Xli-AdJourned
surroEate,s court-Trial Torm-wm OF William
lyison az 1880 A. N. Shamoers-Motion calendar
called At lo;so A. 81; WIN OF John STAFFORD at IL
Cohen. John Etling. Franz II. Lohmeyer, Jchsnns
Roach at 1880 A. NJ: Alice Adams. Charlotte N.
CITY court-spscisi Term~Motioa:. Trial Term
Part Clear. Nos. 1888. 1907, lv<2, 1880. IbII,
1925. tso+, 1887, 1898, ioR, lGst. Part m.-css:
Nos. p7y, 500. saUs. $3.50. soy. soIs, a Han-e ssss,
s ssS,. - s5;,' s1 1897. a sss; ! n,.S sSss ss iSss; 1905
pos7. 25ov. eo7o. 25Ti. 95Sa, SSTs. Par, ISo
Case unfinished. Short causcs-Nos, S52S. bisa
Ssss.. s&sgsss.. $685. $3.50. s sss9. s sSS. S S!Sa. s ssss. s,ss'
hoy3. o6ot. $500. o7o0. 1905. 57bS, lSYo'' 557g
Sos.: o1v7h. PITS. ts42. otVo. oiyv. OTIS. oSts
17I.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-18
LATEST LONDON QUOTATIONS.
June II.

THURSDAY, juno IL.
The stock market recovered to-day practically
all of the ground that was lost during the last
two days, when q determined reactionary move
ment was under way. The lowest prices for the
day were made in the early dealings, and the
evidence then furnished that the moderate de-
cline that has taken place had not dis
turbed actual holders of securities induced
tho recent sellers OF securities. whether
to realize profits or for short account, to en-
deavor to recover their stocks. The market
was almost entirely local. for interest In specu-
lation at London has temporarily been super
seeded by preparations for tho Queens jubilee.
Business on the London Stock Exchange. how
ever. will be formally suspended only one day,
namely, next Tuesday. Among tho develop
ments affecting prices favorably to-day were q
decision Of the Federal Court in Iowa favorable to
the railroads In a rate complaint case. advices
from Chicago that the attempt Of tho City Coun-
Gil to render imperative tho so-called Gas Front
age bill is likely to prove futile, reports Of a
further improvement IN the iron trade. particu-
larly at the South. and encouraging crop reports
from various sections of the West.
Chicago Gas. Sugar Refining, and the Granger
stocks were the leaders OF the market. The
first named scored the greatest net advance,
while 81. Paul gained the distinction of being
dealt in more extensively than any other stock.
The volume of trading was somewhat larger
than yesterday. and tho transactions were
better distributed. Although prices receded
naturally at tho close. final figures wero,
with few exceptions, higher than those
Of yesterday. The most significant develop.
ment, perhaps. was a sudden and material ad.
vance in the foreign exchange market. which
foreshadows further exports of specie In tho
near future. The advance In rates results from
an increasing demand for exchange. while tho
supply OF commercial bills continues unusually
light.
Final sales compare with those of yesterday
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-18
Changes in the Catholic DIooo.e OF Newark.

SoUTH0RANGE, n. j., June 1.-THE following
changes in the parishes of the Catholic Diocese
of Newark are announced by Bishop Wigger:
The Rev. John A. Stafford leaves Seton Hall to
take charge of st. Augustine's Church in tho
town OF Union. succeeding the Rev. Father
Brady; the Rev. William Brothers of st. Johns
Church. Paterson, Is transferred to Ridgewood
in place of the Rev. John Sullivan. who will
start a new parish in West Bergen, Jersey City;
the Rev. WI. Richmond Of ST. Mary's Church.
Bayonne. has been sent to the Cathedral. Now
by tho illness Of the Rev. Paul T.. Carew; the
Rev. James A. Kelly Of the Church of Our Lady
OF Grace, Hoboken. becomes an assistant priest
at st. Patrick's, Jersey City. succeeding tho
Rev. Father Sheehan. who was sent to tho
Church of the Sacred Heart, Newark.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-18

NEW YORK. Thursday. June l7.-Receipts OF beeves
were $3.50 head. mainly direct to slaughterers. No
trading; feeling steady. Dressed beef steady at 70
&c. ' n. for poor to prime native sides. Cables from
British markets quote American steers at 10LHA
ll2c. y n. dressed weight; American refrigerated
beef at sSshc. y n; American sheep at 0lGl2c Y
D: dressed weight, Eaports today. goo beeves. 20
Receipts OF calves. all for the market. were 4e7
head; l.0l7 heat on sale all told. Dull: all sorts iac.
' n lower. About 500 head were carried over. Poor
t'Eood veals sold at Sts93.o0 2 100 ns,; butter.
milk calves at o.. ~. Dressed calves dull; city
dressed veaIs. Sc l0c. p y.
Receipts of sheep and lambs. including ! car direct.
were $3.50 head: IS cars on sale all told. Very dull.
Both sheep and lambs is@ 4c. lower. About IS cars
were carried over. Sheep sold at %. 75&e4.25 y 100
Us. yearlings at 6i.25, lambs at ei.5USe5. 20.
Dressed mutton. 7@Sc. ' n; dressed yeariinEs, So
So dressed lambs, S41lc.
Receipts OF hogs were 2.S51 head. including 500
head on sale. Steady at 94SS4.30.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-18

Futures here closed steady with prices unchanged TO
o points lower. The total sales were $3.50 bags.
Havre declined i to hf. Hamburg declined = pig.
Rio was weak at unchanged prices; receipts 1000;
stock 187, 900; exchange z 2l-32d.. Il decline of l.32d.
Santos WA steady at 50 refs advance; receipts 5000;
stock 227 900. The trading was dull today and OF q
local featureiess character. Tho lower European ca
bles caused n slight decline. q
NAVAL. SToREs-Unchanged Spirits turpentine. 27a
@2sc; common to good strained rosin. ol.1220
el.75.
PErRo1.ErN-Crude certificates were unquoted hero
and IN OIL City. Refined unchanged.
pRovisioSs-Lard steady; prime; $500. Pork dull
Creamery. Western. 14l2c. Eggs-State. fresh gathered.
lee. Chicago. June l1-"There was an increased trade
In provisions, and after Al easy feeling early. because
Of large hog receipts, the market had a Roo1 advance,
closing steady at the Improvement. The buying was
kcattered, partly on outside orders. some by the local
bull interest and certain packers bought against cash
sales One OF the largest packers aold literally. and
English houses sold pork freely. Tho cash demand
was somewhat better. and this and the nrmness in
grain were the bullish influences. We think provis-
ions will do 10 buy on declines and believe we have
had the lowest prices we will see."
SuGAR-Raw quiet but nrm; So test, Sc; 96' test,
Size. Sales. 5.f6l bags centrifugals, 2.0y3 bags mo
lasses sugar. 10 bags muscovhdO. and S72 bags con.
quiet but Arm.
CHICAGO. June 17.-These were to-day's prices:
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-18
CAPT. A. G.. FOSTER SET DOWN.
Suspended III Days for Recklessly Crossing .
Perryboat's Bows.


Perryboat's Bows.
The local Board Of Inspectors of Steam Vessels
have suspended A. G. Foster. Captain of the ex-
cursion steamboat Al Foster, for twenty.one
days. finding him guilty OF having improperly
crossed the bows of the Long Island Railroad
fcrryboat Southampton as she was entering her
New York slip on the evening OF June 8.
Hal Of the accidents which occur in tho
rivers and harbor are due to reckless attempts
to cross the bows of vessels having the right of
way" said Capt. Petrie. a member Of the board,
yesterday, and we are determined to put a stop
TO such work. In this instance 1t was shown that
the ferryboat was only seventy-fve feet from her
narrow space. The backing of the ferryboat at
fun speed only narrowly. averted what might
have proved a serious accident attended by loss
Of life. Many pilots IN this harbor seem TO think
as they please. That is all wrong. A ferryboat
is as much entitled to maintain her right of way
as any other vessel"
Capt. Roy of the southampton, who made the
complaint, said there was no necessity for tho
AL Foster to cross his bow, but Capt: Foster, in
his defence. said he was obliged to do 80 owing
to the crowded state Of the river at that point
and to avoid collision with a canal boat
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-18
70 TAX MORTGAGES IN SYRACUSE.
Mayor Mcclure Directs the Assessor TO Put
Them ON the Tax Roll.


SYRACUSE. June lin looking about for
points for his campaign for reelection next fall.
Democratic Mayor James X. Mcclure hit upon
the idea of requiring the assessors to strictly en-
force the law relating to the taxation of mort
cages as personal property. In fact, he has d.
rectcd the assessors to put mortgages on the
tax roll. This has created n great rumpus
among the savings banks and individual holders
of that class of securities. 1t has also aroused
the opposition to the Mayor, who perceive that
II he should succeed In adding something like
$4,000 900 OF mortgages held in this city to the
tax list he would thereby reduce the rate of tax
alton and furnish an almost unanswerable argu-
ment for his reelection.
Mortgage holders have commended against the
right Of the Mayor and the assessors to thus
levy on their possessions. To satisfy himself.
Mayor Mcclure sent for Martin Heermance of
Poughkeepsie. Chairman of the State Board of
Tax Commissioners. who has been in conference
with the Mayor and assessors to-day. Mr..
Hcermance informed the assessors that under
the law they have no discretion. but must assess
all mortgages held by residents OF the city as
personal property. He advised the assessors to
found to be untrue to bring tho facts to the at
tention OF the Grand Jury. He also said that
nil chsttel mGrtgages should be assessed IS
and machinery in shops and factories. Bank
stock. he said, must be assessed at Its full money
value. He instructed the assessors that II upon
sworn examination an appellant from ASSESS
ment 10 found to have more personal property
subject subj hs to taxation taxation than hin they have assessed;
amount as they determine that 1t ought to be.
There Is nothing In the law which makes 1t
assessors will proceed at once to investigate and
sstIu %Srdis1 tgsi t fht the m ts5 roll; It ho Il ,UasiOSS sES
amount to from Sl2 900, 600 to $40. 900, 900.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-18
Ex-MAYoR ooNvoL1r,s BURo11Es
Poverty Holiov's Forncr Bsss Captures Then
with Mts shotgun.

with Hts shotgun.
Pat Connolly, tho former Mayor OF Poverty
Hollow, made his first appearance yesterday In
the Essex Market Court since the title which he
had held for over twenty years was wrested from
him by the present Mayor, the Hon. Abe Sprung.
Previous to the memorable night when Sprung
was inauguratod with fitting ceremonies Con-
molly visited frequently the court in tho inter.
ests Of his constituents. but yesterday ho APP
poared to prosecute two men who had at
tempted to rob his saloon at 245 Delaney
street shortly after 9 o'clock in the morning.
"I did not think there was q man in the dis
trict who would perpetrato such an outrage on
me-" he said to Clerk Anthers. During all the
many years 1 have been in the district 1 have
felt as safe as though I had my place protected
with iron bars, but 1 suppose that since that man
Sprung G. has ,ss Eot ro ths upper op m hand here tho gang
When Connolly shut up his place at ! o'clock
over the saloon. ssomo time later he was awsk;;
ened by hearing n grating noise, In the YARD
under his windSW, and, ,opPS opening min t the wi In sISs, no
trousers. and, getting a double;barrel shotgun
tons on Long Island with, the Hon. Tim Camp.
bell, he stole down the front stairs and went mt
Sherif street. He threw the gate open suddenly,
and. aiming the gun at the two men; who were
TOO s eye S%sT' w Ti, sbo s"FpGEi'ss M IL mas Sp an t{S srse% gGa
dirty sheep ,~stealers. or will blow you to Cor
lears Hook"
The burglars obeyed promptly, and tho ex-
Mayors cries for the police soon brought. q po-
liceman from the Delaney street station 10 tho
scene. who made the burglars prisoners.
"Ah, l thought they were Jews. said Conn9i-
grees in the station house. They described
Themselves as David Miller Of 276 Delaney
street and David Flasher of 80 Columbia street.
Both said they were sixteen years old, but
looked several years older. A jimmy. with which
they tried to pry open the door was found In tho
yard. They were held for trial.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-18

Francis T. UnderhiIi and Fl. Archie Pen have sold
for Herman WranKo " tho southwest corner I1oth
arroet ana Madison avenue. q nve.suory apartment
houBe. b0x75. TO an investor for about S75. 600. In
part pay menr q farm in New Jersey was given.
David Stewart has sold for Marx Ash the threa.
story whitestone private dwelling At the southeast
corner or Convent avenue and l4eth street, at about
$35. 900.
Ford & Simmonds have sold for Carlyle Raymond
the four story brownStone house. lT.llx72. at tho
southeast corner OF west End avenue and lU2d
street.
IL is reported that Jacob Hess has purchassd OF
the Washington HeiEats. Syndicate seven lots on the
south side OF lSSth street. 100 fee; west OF Amster.
dam avenue.
s. Van Rensselaer, cruEer a Co. with Maclay 4.
Davies have sold for Theodore HAvemeyer to John
d. Honnessy tho nve-story brick store and hAta No.
OOO-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-18
COMPEND.

THURSDAY. June 17.-GRAIN Wheat-Spot
was quiet and easier. Sales $4,000 bush.
No. l Northern spring and 5000 ungraded
spring on private terms for export. Free
on board afoat: No. l Northern spring,
New York, 77lsc.: do. Duluth. 777sc.; No.
3 hard winter, 74lsc.; No. . do, 75Tsc. Du-
luth received to-day s4,s26 bush, against
259. 326 last year; Minneapolis 1O4. 800, against
l2l, go; Chicago 1900, against 1900; Milwau-
kee 81, 800. against Is, 5000; Toledo 4.Ol1, against
$3.50; st. Louis 5000. against 5000 last year.
Futures declined Ldosc., but recovered this and
closed lsdl4c. higher on all months except July.
which was lac. lower. Future sales 3.l4O, 900
bush. as follows:
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-18

Tho speculation In cotton to-day was intenhcly dun
and devoid Of interesting 70 lures. The trading, what
there was of 10, was In the main OF a local profess
sionAl character. but included some buying for Liver.
pool account, Tho principal factor in the rise was
the continu, d good demand for spot cotton In Liver
pool. The spot markets In this country were hrm
and fairly nctIve. The weather in the South was
and the crop advices to-day were beart.h.
Further lixht rains were reported in tho At.
lantic states. The spot demand for spinning to-day
was ~curtailed owing to the holiday in the New Eng
land States. Dalton. Ga, June 14.-"The weather u
now hot aud forcing and cotton IL doing well. Al.
though a good rain would be welcome. cotton Is not
yet suffering for want Of II. Dry weather in June Is
good for cotton Columbus, Miss. June 14.-"W We
consider crop prospects, promising. The plant Is
TO q good stand. and with favorable weather IL in a
condition to grow on very rapidly. The conditions
are similar to thote OF the year we made the ten
million CROP"
CoFFEE-Rio on the spot was dull and easy; No. z.
7sc. Sales 1000 baga No. z at &c. cost and freight.
The future trading was m follows:
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-18
.Merlt" and "Hitnsss" in Brooklyn.

The Civil Service Commissioner of Brooklyn
have adopted new regulations, in which merit"
and fitness" are thus defined, in accordance
with the definitions in the Century Dictionary:
The term merit wherever used in these
regulations, shall be construed to mean good
quality In general; EXCELLENCE; that which de-
serves consideration or reward
The. term fitness wherever used In these
regulations, shall DO construed to mean tho
state Of being fitted or qualified; requisite ca
naCllY.h
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-18
want a promenade on E.tsrlor s.ree..

Alderman Hall, J. +. Ware. Max ]. Lissauer,
and Potter s. Cassidy urged the Dock Commits
sioncrs yesterday to make a promenade Of that
part OF Exterior street which is under their
jurisdiction. The street Is ll5 feet wide and 1t
extends along the East River from Sixty.fourth
street to Eighty first. Fifty feet OF IT next to the
river is under tho Jurisdiction Of the Dock
Board, which Is authorized TO improvcit. Presi.
dent O'Brien promised that tho board would
look into the matter.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-18
Father Mcnamara Gets Mary viucent HaIi.
ner,s JeWeIn,

By the will of Mary Vincent Halliner. which
was dled In the Surrogate's office in Brooklyn
yesterday, the Rev. Patrick J. Mcnamara, pas
tor of the Catholic church of our Lady of Mercy,
is named as executor, and is to receive $500 and
the testator'ss ilverware, diamonds, and jewel
ry. Other requests are: $500 TO the Sisters of
st. Joseph of Jacksonville. Fla. and 500 each
to st. Mary's Hospital, tho Little Sisters Of the
Poor. st. Peters Hospital, and st. Catharines
Hospital, all of Brooklyn.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-18

When Dan Noble. the old-time crook whom
Capt. o'Brien's sleuths arrested on Wednesday.
was arraigned In the Centre Street Court yester'
day various keepers of Auburn Prison tried to
prove his breaking jail from there In January,
1878. They didn't make out much Of q case. SO
the hearing was adjourned. Noble was com
mitted to the Tombs. O'Brien has been served
with a habeaB corpus TO produce Noble before
The Supreme Court to-day.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-18
ella Island rost once at tho Rarse once.

Tho Ellis Island Post Office sub-station has
been located temporarily in tho Barge Ofice.
pending the erection OF new buildings on the
island. Aside from the burning OF the money
order ana other records. the total loss OF the sub
station in the recent fire was not more than
800 No letters were burned.
A new sub-station. to DO known as No. 81, will
be opened at Sixty second street and Second ay.
enue on July ], for the sale OF stamps, money
orders and registered letters.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-18
BUNK HILL DAP.
The Bronze Figure OF Victory Presented For
mally to the Battieship Massachusetts,.

BOSTON, June 17.-This city celebrated Bunker
Hill Day in it's usual boisterous fashion. with
horn.blowing, firing of guns and irecrackers,
professions. and no end Of sports. One Of tho
most interesting features Of tho day was tho
presentation by Gov. Wolcott, on behalf Of the
State. of the bronze life-size figure of Victory to
the battleship Massachusetts. Secretary Of the
Government and formally put it into the keep
ing of Capt. Rodgers, commander of the Massa-
chusetts.
The ceremony took place on the forward deck
Of the Massachusetts, in tho presence Of q gath.
ering of well.known men of the State. The fig.
ure is winged and holds horizontally a sword
inscribed Victory" 1t is placed between the
two 13-inch guns on tho forward turret. Next
month the naval brigade Of the State will pro.
sent to the ship o massive silver punch bowl
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-18
No Moro Tolls on the Jamaica Road.

The city OF Brooklyn is soon to have tho old
Jamaica Plank Road included in It's municipal
possessions. Tho rights of the Brooklyn and
Jamaica Road Company will be obtained by tho
city for about $50, ZOO, and tho brooklyn Heights
Railroad Company will spend about tho same
amount in improving the old road.
The transfer OF the road to the city will result
in tho abolition OF the tollgate system, which
has been maintained for twenty-five years.