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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-14
A MARRIAGE LICENSE BILL.
Mr.. AUSTIN WILL TRY TO STOP "coAMoN-LAw''
MARRIAGE COMPLICATIONS.

Mr.. AUSTIN WILL TRY TO STOP "COMMoN-LAw''
MARRIAGE COMPLICATIONS.
Albany Jan. 10 (SpeciaD-The Legislature will
have an opportunity TO deal with the marriage
question Assemblyman Austin next week will
introduce q bill 10 revise the existing marriage
laws of the State. He has prepared the measure
and il will be submitted 10 the Health Department.
The bill provides that before the contracting parties
can be legally married they must have license
certificate from the local Board of Health. Within
five days after the ceremony the clergyman or off,
Ger performing the marriage must return the license
certificate to the local Health Board. properly IN
dorsed and the local Board will fill out portions OF
the certificate left blank for its Endorsement, and
send it TO the State Board Of Health, which will
file X.
The part OF the bill referring 10 what is known
az 'common-law' marriages requires that a decla-
ration of marriage must be made before the local
Health Board which will file returns with the State
Health Department the same as in the case OF a
ceremonial marriage.
II residents of this State go TO another State ana
are married in conformity 10 the laws or sucn
State a certificate of the marriage must be filed
upon their this State with the local Health
Board where residence is 10 be taken up.
The bill" Mr. Austin says has been demanded
for some time, owing the many complications
arising after the death Of one OF the parties 10 a
marriage If this bill becomes law. as believe II
should only those marriages VIII be recognized by
law which properly recorded in the State
Health Department"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-14
FOR PRACTICAL CIVIL SERVICE TESTS.

Albany Jan l3.-Assemblyman William Cary San
ger Of Oneida County, tonight introduced bill
providing for practical Civil Service examination
II provides that all examinations other than for
purelv clerical places the Commission shall secure
the services OF persons practically versed In the
duties which the applicants would be required TO
perform If appointed who shall be consulted In the
framing of the questions and the conduct of exam
nations. and whenever possible such persons con-
suited shall be actively engaged in the profession
trade or occupation which they are selected 10 rep
Whenever in the judgment OF the COM
mission IL is practicable and the funds at the Com
missions disposition permit. such examinations
shall consist Of an actual performance by the april
Giants Of the kind Of work they would. II appointed
be called to perform.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-14
HARD LUCK FOR THE LEADERS,
SOME OF THE PROMINENT ASSEMBLfMEN
MUST TAKE BACK SEATS-LAST
NIGHTS SESSION

Albany Ian 13-The first regular night session
OF the Assembly called to order by speaker
OGrady at S:35 O'Clock The chamber presented
animated appearance. both galleries peihs 'iieo
with interested spectators.
A bill to amend the Penal Code wherein IL re-
lates to the wrongful marking OF silver as ster-
ling was introduced by Mr.. Laimbeer Inc meas
ure makes 1, a misdemeanor for either manuiac-
turer or dealer to mark silver goods wrongiul'
Mr. Maccabe of New-York introduced bill 10
ratify the laying out OF small pubic PARK III
West Twenty seventh and Twenty-eightn SIS, pc
tween Ninth and Tenth ayes, New orh lily
The expense is TO be borne In fun by the CITY d.
large. No local assessments are to De maze
Mr. Nixon offered a resolution THAI the rules OF
the Assembly of 1896 be adopted ior inc seSso" VI
1897 and II agreed TO-
resolution was adopted whereby In accordance
with former usage the Republican and Democratic
leaders on the floor and Mr. Roche. OF new io' r.
were permitted TO select their seats. Inc uia"'i's
OF seats occupied hour and man, anu oauSeu
much disappointment to many or the more pro"i-
nsnt members of last year whose names were among
the last ones called for choice MT fooo'ns. o.,
Alleganv. was especially unfortunate. being forced
to select from the extreme outer circle Messis
Hustled Sanger, Tranor, Adler ana Laiihpeei Sc
cured favorable places. Seat No. was taken py
NJ Abell. OF Kings and No. 80 by Mr.. Rapee OF
Yates.
The protest of Otto Kempner. Democratic Assem-
hIv candidate in the Xth Assembly District OF New
York City. against the seating OF j. j. sullivan was
read and referred to the Committee on Elections
The Speaker announced The following appoint
ments: Speakers messenger. john W. thompson
postmaster H. y. Van Keuren; assistant POSTMASTER
William Rosenthal; postmasters messengeT' ynit
E. Ferris: assistant dooikeepers, Charles H. W mite
Charles Spang, Charles stark, W A {. Ky,
and James X Folett janitor. Major Poole: assistant
ianltor Rush S.mms: general messengers Nathan
Conen warren W Whitney jr. and James A no.
gan: committee clerks-Ways and Means, +. j. Girls
void Judiciary W. l.. Coughtry; Codes Otto sun
Villages Thomas A. Burke. Cities. George Z Sned.
den: general clerks, j. Branch Stocking Edward
Shafer C. j smith James V. Banks. T. b. Sole,
Jacob A Livingston. Frank f. Price and Joseph
Frank. ,
Assemblyman Finn. Of New-York tonight intro
duced bill appropratng $500 for the erection OF
monument in the old peach orchard on the Gettys-
burg battlefield 10 commemorate the valor OF the
Fire Zouaves OF the 30 New-York Regiment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-14
PATRIOTIC REPUBLICAN CLUB MEETS.

The Patriotic Republican Club held It's first meet
ing for 1885, last evening at No. 2D East Seventy
eghth-st Routine business was transacted and the
following resolution adopted: Resolved. That We
do hereby heartily indorse and commend the able.
dignifed and honorable manner in which Benjamin
Oppenheimer has discharged his duties as our pres
ident and leader during the last three years, and
We pledge 10 him our continued loyalty and friend
ship" Ar. Kahn. or behalf Of the club. presented
to the president large diamond stud. The presi-
dent replied in a few we.l-chosen words.
Colonel Charles Fl. Denison. chairman of the Ma
tional Affairs Committee of the Republican Club,
spoke on the recent campaign and told of his trip
through Virginia in the interests Of the Republican
party Mr.. Denson spoke ut length on bmetallisnl
and on the Cuban question. He thought by lsn
Goodman also spoke after which refreshments
served. The officers Of the club are: Presi-
J. VI Steele: second vice-president. ". 5. Kitznger
secretary. Carl T. Schmidt; treasurer. J. Frohman
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-14

prevail in England and In Europe For instance.
you have a competent Alderman docking at
Jacob c. Wund), nut he ought to step aside and
give another man a chance. The same thing Is
true of your Assemblyman fMr. Corrigan). When
man has been i'm Office three or four years. Il
Is time for him TO give way. Promote your young
men. The way 10 make your organization
strong is to advance the young men in the dis-
trct The officials mention are most excellent
men. but people get tired and want change.
have held many offices. ! know, but never
held any office three times.
This may he the last time | will have the
opportunity OF addressing you Remember
that the first duty Of Off. ial is to the people
who elected him. His oath Of office comes be-
fore any other consideration. When an officer
carries out his oath Of office he Is doing the pest
for his party. Do all you can 10 keep the
district in the splendid condition 1t is in to-day
| regard TGmmany Hall in the best condition
II ever was"
WHAT THE SPEECH MEANS.
Instead OF indicating that Mr. Croker was out
Of politics" as he reiterated in his speech
last night it taken on all sides as pubic
notice that he was back again in the saddle
and wanted it understood that ne meant TO
direct the Tammany campaign Of Greater New
York
Croker's visit to Hugh Mclaughlin In Brook
Ign the other day was followed UP YESTERDAY
by call on County Clerk Henry d. Purroy a,
the latter's office in the County Courthouse.
According to the story told by both Croker
and Purroy. the meeting was accidental, ana
brought about by Purroy's tapping his office
window as Croker passing through Cham
bers-st yesterday. Croker said last night that
his talk with Purroy only lasted five minutes.
and that only such topics as the weather were
discussed. This statement gets little credence
among Tamrhany Hall leaders. They believe
that Sheehan will retire gracefully from
the Tanmany leadership. and that Croker VIII
assume the reins in earnest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-14
CHARTER FOR sECOND-CLAss CITIES.

Albany Jan. Ex-senator White will Introduce the
general charter for cities of the second class which
was introduced last year upon report from a COM
mission which drew the charter. 1t applies to the
cities OF Rochester Syracuse, Albany and Troy
The principal changes from last year provide for
single-headed commissions instead OF commissions
OF several members. The appointments are 10 be
made by the Mayor who will have the power OF
removal al pleasure. except in the case OF elective
officials The Controller. Treasurer. Commissioner
of Education and Assessors are TO be elected
Three Aldermen, instead Of one. are TO be elected
from each ward Public franchises are 10 be sold
10 the highest bidder. A Board OF Estimate and
Advertisements is provided for. 10 consist Of the
Nsvor the Controller the Corporation Counsel the
president of the Board OF Aldermen and the city
Engineer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-14
AG4LNST "FAKE" ALCTIONS.

Albany Jan 10 observation-disclosures Austin
q. Xev-york tonight introduced bill designed 10
carry ont the laws regulating auction sales, which
are so generally violated in New-York and other
cities OF the State.
THE necessity for such measure" said Mr.. Aus
tin lis evident from the indictments found by the
Grand Jury OF NewYork County al the september
term The bill provides for distinction between up
60, Gales and bona fde sales Any who has
attended auctions knows that one has 10 bid agains
fake bidders who there to puff up the bid until
tho upset price made by the owner has been
reached This bill says that an upset sale must
he advertised and the auctoneer must, before plac
Ing the property at auction announce the upset
,.rf0e
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-14
BIG SALES OF REAL ESTATE.
OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN SELLS THE HAIR
LEM OPERA HOUSE.
\ RETIRED TOBACCO MERCHANT PURCHASES It
FOR ABOUT 500 600 FIFTH-AvE PROPER

\ RETIRED TOBACCO MERCHANT PURCHASES IT
FOR ABOUT 500 600 FIFTH-AvE. PROPER
TIES FOUGHT FOR IMPROVEMENT
Oscar Hanimersten transacted a considerable
amount Of business yesterday. Tho most mpor-
tant item of Il was the sale OF the Harlem Opera
House The buyer was B Lchtenstein. retired
tobacco merchant. Tho price paid Is not definitely
announced. but IL was not far from $500 900. This
howc-er includes the taking UP by Mr.. Lichten-
stein OF a mortgage Of 100000. Mr. Hammerstein
accepts as part payment factory AZ feminist
and Avenue D. valued ut 10000 Mr.. Hammer
stein will not carry on the factory himself but
will simply try TO get return from II as piece
OF real estate.
Mr. Lichtensein takes the theatre subject 10 all
OF Mr. Hammerstein's existing contracts and book
ings and the business OF the house will be car
ried on exactly as hitherto The new owner has no
experience in theatrical management. but he will
retain the services OF Mr.. Hammer5ten's business
manager George Blumentha The new owner
took charge OF the house Yesterday
Mr. IIammerstein said last night that he Wished
also to sell the Columbus Theatre. and that he had
received offers for 1t. some one of which he eN
nected 10 accept within short tire He will also
part with the apartment houses which he owns
opposte the Columbus Theatre. in One-hundred-
and-twenty-ffth-st. and his private house in Har-
lem which cost him. he says. SloVOoo
The reason for all these sales is that he wants y
and not 10 be bothered with other interests in dis
tant parts OF the city. he intends 10 pulld new
house to live in. somewhere close by Olympia
Olympia. by-the-way. has not yet peen recon-
veyed 10 Mr.. Hammerstein by MS wlLe but IL prob
ably will be he SAYS next week. Before inaKlng
the sale OF the Harlem Opera House yesterday MT
Hammerstein paid various debts amounting 10
These included several IGdsmensi tdX.s
that except Cor small running accounts ne IS no"
prhGrcSi TINY of the well-known real estate
brokers' No SO Lberty-st., announced late last
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-14
RAILROAD INTERESTS.

-
cbicaoo Ian l3-The North Chicago etrees
p,ilroad Company. the West Chicago street nAn'
road Company and the Lake Street Elevated N."'
road Company held their annual meeonss
dav From the annual statements II wouio epps''
Tho, the earnings OF street railway companies
have suffered their proportonate share OF the ous-
ness depression
The earnings OF the North Chicago Street Hai'roeo
cononanv for the first six months Of the year snow
a. ,ncrea 50 Of about $4,000 over the CORES
nariod in the previous year. But after July tnetS
was no increase. The company, however, ea.ne~
or its capital OF $4,000 ss'oosi or low pc.
Tho West Chicago Street Railroad ComPany
earned 655 per cent its capital STOCK o. stsii.
l5e 900 The result was however. In conslderaosS
measure due 10 a decrease in operating eNpennseo
of about $4,000 a month, effected in the last tnfee
months OF he year. TT, H..
The Lake Street Elevated shows smaller def
icr than had been expected. II amounted TO u.s..
OH BY this II is meant that the road lacked tnat
much of earning the interest on Its bonds. Inc
YEAR however was particularly poor for elevated
property as the returns OF all the elevated roads
At each OF the three meetings the directors nom.
mated By the management were Unanimously
chosen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-14
4 CHICAGO DISTTLLERY TO BE CLOSED.

Chicago Jan. l3.-Within a week the distillery OF
the American Spirits Manufacturing Company, for
rnerly owned by Henry II. Shufeldt e. Co. In this
CITY will be shut down unless the present policy OF
the American Company Is changed The shufei5t
distiIlery has a capacity Of 900 bushels OF grain
day and Is the arres- in the city. The abandon
rnent OF the old plant really means transfer OF
the output TO Peoria where the bulk OF the Amer
lean Company's product IL distilled The tax pay
rnents OF the dstillery averaged 100000 year.
being two-hfths of the total receipts OF the Chicago
Office. -,
a attorneys for the
American Company. explained that plant OF 300
bushels capacity cost almost as much 10 run as one
OF 10 go bushels. such as the company had at
Peoria; hence the closing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-14

teson ca,taraurus: Raylisr Kings: Bellen. Onon-
daga Coughlin Erie; Green. New-fcrk ,,,.,
Rues-The Speaker; Nixon Cnautauquas n vory
Kelly. Albany. -. -, cor.
Ia nd: (;ilIeIand New-York: knapp. Kings; Tooner'
New-York; Schuum. New-fork -. ,~..
Unfinished Observation-Disclosures: OF Jene,sor
Miller Erie: Cromwell Queens: I. r. Myers. New
York: F. Schmid. Kings
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-14
CRIMES AND CASUALTIES.

Frederick Brown. sixty-nine years old, o, No 1914
Allen-st who is charged with passing worthless
check for sl4 on Emil Bendel a butcher. OF NO 1873
Third-ave was arraigned before Magistrate WENT
worth in the Harlem Court yesterday morning and
held In 1850 bail for trial at the Court OF Special
Sessions Dr. f. c. Sptzka the insanity expert, O.,
10 80 Lexington ave. TO whose order the cheek
was drawn and who Brown said was MS nephe",
us in court and testified that he knew notning
OF the check and that Brown was not feiau'e
Of his
S,o,u,d Prayer an insurance agent living At
M 90 Avenue A. yesterday committed suicioe oy
taking paris green on the pier at last One
Observation-Disclosures. He wandered 70 the hah"as
OF the building No 2i5 West one.nuho nrd was
twentv ffth-st after taking the poison s h tyar
snund suffering there He was removed 10 tne Has ,
lem Hospital, whore ne ded re unfortunate spec
ulatons.
The Justices OF Special Sessions yesterday sus-
-, sa,,o,ce IN the case OF Paul Schearer. the
p.ao,,I.r artist who was arrested recently on
,,loi,t NJ Joel a self-consituted agen, OF
An.bonv Comstocks society. on charse "a piiin .
Ing immoral pictures on sns ,ak s, on motion Of
anthonv Comstock. who said ne beIevea scned IL,
story that Joel had INDUCED be '' comstock SAID
he would take steps 20 have joel puni'"eu 49,
Brooklyn.
Tho trial 81 Michael Costello for the murder OF
Tame. Purcell was resumed before Justice smy'n
l., the Criminal Branch OF the supreme 'our'
..,erdav Heru an Meisler. head walter IN Nell
sors restaurant in Cortland-st. testified that
Mrs Phillips. the mother Of Mrs; Costello mac
vsorked I'm the restaurant, and he identneo se'erh
snoonG and forks. which the woman sald sne na'
hrnuoh. at a pawnshop. as articles that had De
/ Hanged 10 the restaurant ON being asked Whetne'
! or not the articles were silver. me witness hesl
tied and Justice Smyth remarked. They might ~
ie,o-i silver Most OF the persons In court laughed
al this reference. and the Justice himself seemed
really peased with his little joke After Costellc
| ia testified the defence summed up its case ano
| non \ n nd ournnent taken until to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-14
WHEELING AND LAKE ERIE STOCK

WHEELING AND LAKE ERIE STOCk~
There was a fall yesterday OF Sia points In the
nreferred and "a in the common stock o. the
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad. The talk OK
an impending recevership was renewed, but no
confirmation Of II could be secured A. q. BAR
the president OF the road, has arrived In New
yort from Toledo Ohio There is 70 be a meeting
in New-York this week OF the soft coal trade. In
which the Wheeling and Lake Erie Is inteIesteo;
secure a higher range OF prices
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-14

THE LADIES' HOME JOURNAL is handsomely
printed and illustrated family magazine. The cover
Of the January number is by Edwin A. Abbey.
Drawings by r. de ThuIsrup, T. SmedIey Oliver Herd
nrco ssrher stephens w. Ii Elizabeth Shipper Green
circulation of 100000 copies each issue enables us to otter
h hest o literature and Soo year Cts copy
The CmnP Publishing Company, Philadelphia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-14
FIint'S Fine Furniture.

500 will buy the best Mink Linsa o,s I' ser
Trimmed OyercOat FOR the money onereo tos
,.aars q g Shayne. 42nd ST.. near 9th Ave-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-14

Fur Capes Collarettes, Nuns. large ..,,.hss
rnant a. lowest possible prices for strictly renso's
goods G. c. Snayne. Manuf.. And ST. Nest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-14
THE ASSEMBLY COMMITTEES.
SPEAKER o'GRADY ANNOUNCES THE
LIST OF SELECTIONS.

GREATER NETWORK LEGISLATION WILL RE IN
THE HANDS or ITS FRIENDSHIP RoBBINs's
INSTRUMENTATION is THE LEADER
inv TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-30
Helen Gould's

Lovers of flowers and persons inter-
ested in horticulture feel we'll recon-
pensed by visit to Miss Helen Gould's
Conservatives at her country seat, at
Irving ton on Hudson. The fame of the
greenhouses and graperies, the flower
beds and propagating plots, which dur
ing the past IS years have been under
going constant improvements and are
provided with all the appliances known
10 modern gardening, has spread far
beyond the limits of this country.
There is not a private collection of
plants in the world that can equal not
alone in quantity, but also in the pos
session of rare specimens of flowers
and palms, orchids and ferns, that of
Miss Gould.
The advent of spring brings to the
park where the Conservatives are stu
ated an unparalleled scene of beauty.
Among the other attractions of Miss
Goulds Conservatives are countless
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-30
Up to Date Bicycle Girl.

The up to date bicycle girl will wear
for spring a natty combination suit,
with Elton jacket and skirt of the same
material. The skirt, fitting tight over
the hips. with the fullness we'll to the
back, is from three to three and half
yards in width. The fullness at the
back keeps the skirt off the wheel in
motion.
Covert cloth and worsted goods are
the popular suitings. Tans and grays
are the correct shades, a greenish gray
being the newest color for spring A
new cloth will be imported to this city
by a prominent house during the COM
ing week. 1t is brilliantine goods of
lighter weight, making a cooler suit
for summer wear.
A new Tam O'Shanter hat with a
very fiat crown, one or two quilts at
the side and the indentation we'll to-
ward the front is the most fetching
hat. These are made to match each
suit and finished with a band of SOU
tache braid The leggings of cloth. are
also made to match each suit and
have from 10 to IL buttons to the knee.
The up to date bicycle shoe is either
d DOOl IL itNicS liSL VI Oeai n teLI dlIu
brown and the popular colors, a few
preferring black, or it is a low shoe,
with leggings to match. The round
toe is in vogue at present, and the
boots have the military heel and fair
ly stout sole, with grooved bottom
to prevent slipping.
Jersey leggings are in favor. These
come in browns, dark blues and grays
to match the suit
Boomers underneath the skirt have
precedence over the circular skirt The
prettiest bicycle suits have a unique
tab trimming down the seams on Ell
Their side the front breadths, extending
for foot or IS inches and ornamented
with tiny pearl buttons, following the
lines of the stitching. This trimming
is repeated on either side of the heavy
plaits in the back. A handsome suit
seen recently was made with an Elton
jacket in zouave effect, with large
revers collars, slashed opposite the
shoulder seams fastening across with
fancy straw, ornamented with pearl
buttons. The lower edge of the collar
was also ornamented with pearl but
tons, as were also the tabs ascending
the seams in the back. The coat
sleeves. slightly fulled near the Shout
der, were finished with turn back cuffs.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-30
MoDJEsKAs CALIFORNIA HOME.

knew that she would succeed. Every
moment that could be spared from her
hard physical work was devoted to
learning English, of which she then
knew but a few words.
Without the ready use of the Ian
guage she realized that she could do
nothing, but with it she would soon
take the place in the artistic world that
she knew was hers. She worked as
hard to acquire the new tongue as she
did to get her bread. and how she sue
ceeded the San Francisco newspapers
of somewhere in 1878 bear witness.
She made her debut in that city in
her favorite play of "Adrienne Lecou-
vreur." This is character in which the
critics have never favored her. but of
which she was always more than fond
Her success was beyond question, and
the days of being dairymaid and selling
garden truck" were over for all time.
Since then there has never been a false
note struck in her work, and she has
ranked almost as great as Bernhard.