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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-26
CONSOLIDATION NOT 4 BOON.
MAYOR WCRsTER SEES LITTLE GROUND
FOR a CELEBRATioN ~
RROOEINNITl

It is Mayor Wurster's opinion th"t W" "pP'o''t.
OF consolidation does not il -ne nAHco OF "I'
Brooklynites with joy and confidence .n the fui"r'
He saws that In his belief - vote oa tho con'"HA-
ton project at the present time would result IN is
overwhelming defeat.
AS January ! approaches" say Mavor Nurs'er'
1.-THE ardent consolidatiolists who worked - JON
New-York and Brooklyn. because the brooklyn
debt limit was nearly reached are heSinn.nr =" soc
that the consolidated city viii not hr mu'h iuf'"'F
away from it's debt limit than BROOKLYN If now.
The grand advantages which flif city was TO
attain in a government with New-Nork seem 10 be
disappearing as consolidation approaches
should the rapid transit tunnel ID" hp1i Ia
New-yorx the new city VIII be- slil poorer. md
the prospect that Brooklyn will gain any financial
benefit will be diminished accordingly ! an lot
Influenced 10 say these thing because or di''P-
pontnent over any political deVslopm'niH sine
the Consolidation bill was pat"d hHt ny '"' ,i'n
conviction that Brooklyn VIII not D, IN ,tHih'f
from consolidation that many p"opl" were roma OF
believing II would be. ] can see hiuc HrouEh Tor
a celebration of the advent Of consolidation on
January l."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-26
SOME INSTITUTE PROGRAHHES.
THE YSAYE CONCERT ON WEDNh0DAi
EvENING-LAST IN THE SERIES or
SONG RECITALS.

Tho ,,,,,s,col affair OF the coming week In TINS
t.,. ,,iu ba the violin recital by Eugene 1saSe Oh
wednesday evening next In the Academy OF MUST
This l. a special concert arranged by inc p'ooN''" "
r,s,itu,o ~ Arts and Sciences. under whose ao
sr,ces the Urooklyn concerts OF the Boston sym
rb,rv Orchestra are given. as well as iai &c
rumher or smaller concerts. VI. Ysaye VIII De ac
,,,,uo,ied bv Signor Sobrno at the plano. anu
Nth the exception Of one or two piano NUMBERS
~, s,gnor sobrino will present the entire pro-
,ro ntno This Is peculiarly GOOD oppor'ui'i'! ~
boar the violinist as he usually appears Win an
orchestra and plays once or twice AT the "'os''
Tn, coats for the concer' have been largely us
posed Of ,., .1,u nm
Next Thursday evening. In Association hai'' uh
,r tho ausni,es OF the Institute. OTIS a. fooie' Oh
vo,,h,,ro will deliver a lecture which ne Calls
g, Tour Of Japan" II will be illustrated with
rev colored lantern photographs. the slides nav
i,o boen made and colored by Japanese artists.
NJ pooIc has lectured before the Institute on
roron I'm preyous seasons, and his talks are poP"-
lar - ,,o
In Association Hall. IN Friday afternoon Tue
To-, T., tho institute course OF afternoon dramatic
r.,,,rrgs win be- given Professor Charles Roberts
l. tho reader to appear and his programme VIII
,,s,s, ~ selections from the works OF James NUS
rh "st IN the regular series OF song recitals
,,.ii M. given on Wednesday evening, Janusti! D.
In Association Hall. by Emma Juch anu Nictoi
~ ~ -, The soprano and 'cellist appeared 10
li 'l 'f,r, rho Institute members In one OF last
sSason's song recitals. perhaps the most ATTRACTIVE
,l,a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-26
THE PRESCRIPTION AMENDED.

From The Chicago Post.
The family physician puhcd moditatvely at his
cigar for "A few minutes before coming down TO
II have been to see your wife. as you requested"
no said mt last and / asked you to come In so
that | could tell You what should De done She's
In a pretty bad way"
Yes No regular sickness you know. but gen
ereilv run down ard IN bad shape. With rest and
care she'll come out all right, Dut your nave 10
look after her pretty closely
81 snV You'll have TO look after her pretty closely
You'll have to appoint yourself sort OF general
nor welfare for time. and be very strict with
her too In the first place, tell her she must
doctor are you acquainted with my wife, In
terrupted the husband.
Not Intimately at all replied the astonshed
physician. "Ive been called upon to treat her once
"possibly that may be urged as an excuse. said
the husband "but its not a particularly good one:
There are women with whom you are quite we'll
acquainted. are there not?
"Certanly." go
Married women
MANY Of them .
Ana st you advise m" to tell my wife that she
r,uS, 10 something otherY'
The physician looked at the husband and the
husband looked at the physician.
''My dear sir" said the physician at last. ''lt
eatters some men TO talk TO them that way, but
/ see YOU are a OF Judgment and sense who
nrefers the truth 10 all elese. or course. what
neon f. TINT you ought 10 suggest TO your wife
thot II IL is in accord with her Judgment possibly
II might be n good thing TO follow the advice that
I will now give you. Naturally being married.
know as well you that must is a word that
Ought to be eliminated from the English language.
or at the most, confined to the Intercourse OF
parents with children
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-26

by imprrssing Richard Croker with his force OF
personality and clcarncss OF head and speech
Ever since the reorganization OF the Kings
County Democracy Mr.. York has been It's visible
leader. Hugh Mclaughlin and his kitchen cabinet
have preferred stay In the shadow and to let the
Only one Of the trusted leutenants who has any
c.ocutiondry ability. Mr.. York. handle the reins.
For years MIR York has been the chairman Of
the Executive Committee ana now he is chairman
OF the Committee on Patronage.
Mr.. York WAS born IN Brooklyn August IS
1915. He received his education ST. James's
School I'm Jay-st.. and At Public School No I. At
the age OF fifteen years he entered the employ OF
Aikman & Co. In Pearl st. NewYork. and
malncd with them until September 1868. At that
time he received the appointment clerk Of tho
Court OF Sessions OF Kings County In this RESPONSE
bic place he served for twenty -four years. Hlv-
Ing studied law with cx-JudSA James Troy, Mr.
York admitted to the bar In December 1863
He IS now the chairman OF the Democratic Exccu-
tive Committee Of Kings County. In 1882 ne was
a member Of the Committee OF one Hundred and
Fifty. appointed for the purpose reorganglng the
Democratic party In Kings County. He has lust
resigned the position Of Special Commissioner OF
Jurors for Kings County
Mr.. York takes an active Interest I'm many social
ana charitable ORGANIZATIONS He II a director OF
the Carleton CLUB ana member and former Vice
president of the Constitution club For Ave years
Mr. York has been the president OF the New York
State Catholic benevolent Legion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-26
RROOKLYN'S WATER SUPPLY.
IT'S GROWTH. EXTENT AND MANAGEMENT
,,o,v>, m . COMPREHENSIVE REPORT.

IT'S GROWTH, ENTENl AMI
SHOWN IN A COMPREHENSIVE REPo8i'
r,. Danortment OF city Works published last week
large and handsome book. giving In detail the MS
tory md description of the water-suppy system ol
49, o,,v NJ nrooSlyn. The volume Is considered
,ho rnost elaborate and complete document OF lts
LIND over issued by the city or any or Its depart
,an,s II &c hound In gray cloth, with gilt letter
ing II contains 800 pages OF reaoihs ha''e,' NC
sidos eighty-one large and comprehensive 'ap'e' VI
npures and forty-fvc colored plates anu '""' 70
ar-coIendered paper of the finest quality Is used
,hrouphout and the illustrations are hne repro
,rc,,ons from photographs by linotype process.
rr. o,,ua was begun under the administration
.,r,,ssioner Alfred T. White. and was pub
usbed at his suggestion. II was computed by l. NJ
no varoua the engineer or the water supply
4, Nv DO Vnrona says In his preface which
,ors,sts OF a letter to Reconnaissance "hi'e' 'he
n,re was prepared under the pressure OF an
,,n, once routine and the work on II was
80, T., rho odd minutes that could be spared from
dov 10 day from the regular work MI DE Naroha
sovs that lack OF time has kept the compiers from
rev,slng or rearranging the documents In way 10
.mate the work seem attractive TO the general
roader " but In closing his letter to Mr.. White Mr.
De Vnrona says:
or, ,hose In and out OF this Department who may
ood mr. desire n complete and accurate record of
ia. prooklyn water-wOrks. | trust Its value may
appear The need OF similar data mas been ex-
nar,enced daily In the management and superln-
,ordnnce OF this bureau. and this work Is the re-
s,,It Of that want shall be glad If, In addition,
nv rendering accessible to our citizens all the facts
concerning their present system of water-works II
enables them to study more conveniently the prob
lem Of our future water supply. which so absorbs
nubl,c attention at this moment. and than which
there is more important one ior the future
erowth and prosperity OF Brooklyn"
The data for the volume are drawn from omcial
documents, consisting largely OF reports from the
vorious departments OF the city government, the
Offices OF the Controller. Corporation Counsel and
CIV Clerk the Brooklyn Library and the Long
island Historical Society. The tables maps and
diagrams copies Of those made by the engineers
70 complete the records. They show the location
arrangement and principal dimensions and engi-
neerirr features OF all Of the clty's conduit and
pipe lines, supply ponds reservoirs, pumping sta
lions and distribution systems.
that has not already been made public. but It Is
intended to be of permanent value as complete
record OF the growth and management Of the bu-
reau Of water supply.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-26
WAR RELIC.


From TIE Rome Sentinel.
George NJ. Mllllngtcn Il veteran of the Nth
Regiment, while visiting his brother the Rev
Richard Millington. AT CoOnrod. the other
day found among the latter's war relies n
poster printed cloth, calling for recruits
for the nth Michigan Infantry. The poster
reads as follows: Seventeenth Regiment. Mich
lgan Infantry. one hundred dollars bounty,
Firsi months ray I'm advance Rendezvous Detroit
Barracks Fifty recruits wanted TO hll up IA COM
pany In the regiment. 10 serve for three years
or during the war, unless sooner discharged Re-
cruts viii receive $i3 per month. with board cloth
ing and medical attendance. to commence from the
day Of enlistment. and bounty Of 500 Apply to
Alfred Abecl. first Lieutenant nth Michigan In
fantry Recruiting office opposite Rathbun House"
The poster also bears the picture OF eagle, with
spread wings, bearing In its mouth streamer on
Union" The Rev. Mr. Mllllngton gave the poster
to his brother. and the latter prizes II very highly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-26
THE THIRD SEIDL CONCERT.

PROGRAMME WHICH WILL Re PRESENTED IN
THE ACADEMY ON THURSDAY EVENING
The third concert b. the Scldl Orchestra. under
the auspices OF the Scidl Society. Will be given In
the Academy Of Music on Thursday evening Janu-
ary g. The sololsts viii be tn" coloratura soprano.
Dvna Beurier. who sang at the hrst concert OF
tho eoIlI S,cctv this season and Paul Hidden Il
Rrooklyn pianist, This is the programme an
nOunCcd
Overture 1.-THE Rarcrel Bride SUetena
Ostrow ltltnstein
Air DE Belle Arsene Monsgny
Nine. D,na ieum'r.
Concerto 0r. - Maclo"ell
Paul Tldden.
Iaade Orchestra II ward irpckwny
''Vasr Drs Songcs Den Aqua
Mmc. Dyna Brum"r
'Segfreds Passing Through the Fire" from ''Segfred
''Mornng Dawn ami Rhine Journey" from 'G6tter
dhmnerung." arrangement hy Hans Richter wagner
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-26
4 pOLIcE SERGEANT STIBBED.

Sergeant thinner OF the Coney Island Police
Precinct, was stabbed In the back yesterday morn
Ing at go o'clock while helping Philip Mortz.
manager Of Schmtt's saloon. ut Liberty and High
sts to eject Frank Phillips. OF No 81 Jayst. from
the place Phillips intoxicated and he insisted
mon raising a disturbance.
When Sergeant thinner tried TO put him out
phillips drew penknife and attacked the officer;
lie inflicted "A slight wound before the knife could
be taken from him. Phillips was taken to the
Second Precinct station.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-26
KINGS COTN7T'S NEW SHERIFF.
FRANK D. DREAMER WELL KNOWN AS AN
ATHLETE. AND a MEMBER or
LOT or SOCIETIES

Frank j.. Crcamcr who Will succeed Nii"tn j.
Bu,tlng as Sheriff Of Kings County on January J,
Is a son OF the late Dr. Joseph Crcamcr. who came
from Halifax ~ s. In lS0 and settled in Wni-
Iamsburg DR. Cre2mer was the first police surgeon
appointed in Brooklyn.
A grandfather OF the Shcrf-ccct was Alexan-
der futile the first tax-gathercr IN the village OF
WILLIAMSBURG and OF the oldest settler In
that district His kreat-grandmothcr was a Miss
Burr. first cousin o: Aaron Burr.
Frank d. Dreamer was born IN the Thirteenth
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-26

the Ejrbtb Ward Is third with Sl3 hut the later
has many moro brick and stone building than me
other two wards.
condition of the larga department stores during
the last week cannot doubt th1t thtic - " I'-
yival in business There have been go many PEE
en,s to deliver that the Trolley Express tompanF
has had cars devoted 10 the Work "i IN. hS S'V'''
been hard at work at about s. day delivering LOT
Santa Claus. . 49,. -
summed NJ the situation when he took enough
business is better. better all around Every
* lpff
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-26
ENCOTRiGING THE FIINTHE1 RTED.

From The Kansas city Journal.
"'rhe Salina Union comments upon recent de-
cislon OF the South Dakota court, which granted
5000 damages TO young man for injuries
ceived, at the hands OF his sweethearts father. In
this manner: THE waning prestige OF marriage In
this country IS an evil which has long occupied
the serious attention OF all thoughtful observers
and It Is pleasure TO point out that the courts Of
South Dakota have set up a partial remedy" II
Is to be hoped that the fanthearted will now take
courage and put the final question. relying upon
the support OF the courts In case the stern parent
Is too Violent IN his objections.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-26
CHiRGFD WITH KILLING MS many

Theodore Cronin. twenty-nlnc years old Of No
IS Dcgrnw-st. Is locked up In the Fifteenth Pre-
cnct Station House the charge OF causing the
death Of his infant child on September T. On Au-
gust - Cronin. according 20 his wife, Mary struck
the child heavily on the face. producing Injuries
which resulted I'm the baby's death seven DAYS
later.
Mrs. Cronn entered complaint at the police
station, but CrOnIn disappeared. on Friday he re-
turned to his home To spend Christmas. and was
Immediately arrested and held the charge OF
homicide.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-26
AN INFTLLED SAMPLE.

From The Cleveland Plain Dealer.
What pity that such lovely stockings should
e'"Yes. isn't It? Right from Paris, you know:
But I'm bound that Joe Cllsbee shall see AZ least
one Of them"
'Why Mabel" ~ . 81,
Hes coming to dinner Chris,mas, ana III going
TO hang II OH the tree"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-26
BERNARD j. YORK.
SOME POINTS ABOUT THE MAN WHO -
Likely TO re- PRESIDENT OF
THE NEW POLICE BOARD.

Bernard J York rs slated not only to b. the rep
rcs,ni1iiyc Of the Brooklyn Democracy on the
Now York Police Commission but to he president
o. the Board IIo undoubtedly won this distinction
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-26
WITCHHi\ FROZEN TO DEATH.
THE BODY or \ GOVERNMENT EMPLOYE
FOUND IN 4 ROWBpAT ~ THE
NARROWS.

Lawrence McCariy. nfiy wears old. Waterman
at For, Lafayette. opposite Fort Hamilton. In the
Narrow. was found dead In rowbont yesterday
morning near Fort Lafayette McCarty lived at
Thlrd-avc and Flfty -olChih-s'. William D"nnlson.
OF Ninety nnth-st and Fort Hamilton-ave.. SAW
McCarty on Friday evening. and thought from his
actions that he was partly intoxicated. He was
found yesterday morning by the captain OF the
steam tug John Fuller. He frozen stiff. and
a medical examination revealed no crusc for death
except exposure the sever. cold
IL IL supposed that McCarty started to row over
10 Fort Lafayette and fell asleep on the wav Nc
carly was employed by the United States Govern
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-01-21
MIDDLETOWy.

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
Middletown, Jan. 10.-Two bruisers
from Smyrna came TO town on Satur.
Jay evening, got intoxicated and
abused young man. The latter
knocked down one of his assailants
and a crowd prevented the other in
fiicting serious injury. The couple
were pursued by officials and a mob
and took refuge in Julius Cleayer' g
residence, on the Ash farm. where they
were captured. After promising to
conf:ne their escapades 10 Kent county
they were released.
Tho funeral OF Henry Crawford tool;
place on Saturday. Interment was
made in the Catholic cemetery near
Warwick.
The funeral of Mrs. William Wood
took place yesterday afternoon. Inter-
ment was uads in st. Anne's cemetery.
Edward Reynolds, au applicant for
the position OF State insurance com
missioner, says he has been assured OF
the support of prominent politicians
and considers THAT his prospects for the
appointment are exceedingly bright.
Mr.. Reynolds was the founder and
editor of the Middletown Transcript,
dub oote tudb pdpoi III tuo puTuuso VI
engaging in mercantile business. lie
retired from the latter last fall because
his insurance business demanded much
of his time.
Grand Master Workman Heinel and
staff have installed tho following Off
cers-elect of Union Lodge, A. o. u.
W.. Past Master Workman, A. H..
Hushebeck; Master Workman, d. W.
Colpitts; Foreman, Isaac Taylor; Over
seer. @. II. Clayton; Recorder, j. b.
Bratton; Financicr, Edwin Prettyman
Receiver, George D. Kelley: Guido,
Edward f. Bishop; Inside Watch, It.
A. p. Bordley; Outside Watch, II. D..
Roberts; Medical Examiner, G. A.
Richie. M. ID. Trustee, f. r. Coch
ran, Ji.; Representative to Grand
Lodge, j. II. Emerson. After the IN
stallation the gathering banqueted at
Harry Jones, Restaurant 4
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-01-21
SESSION OF PARLIAMENT
HAS Opened On Tuesday With The
Customary Ceremonies.
THE QUEENS SPEECH DELIVERED
Comment on General Arbitra-
ton Treaty.

London, Eng, Jan. l9.-The third
session OF the 14th Parliament was
formally opened at 2 o'clock this after
noon. The function was observed with
the customary ceremony.
Shortly after o'clock body of yeo-
men OF the guard commonly known an
Beef Eaters" attired In their quaint
costume OF bonnet, leather breaches
and Elizabethan collar, and carrying
short swords and halberds, arrived at
the door OF the House. They were
accompanied by a police inspector and
their mission was the usual visit OF
inspection to the vaults, custom
which has obtained since the famous
gunpowder plot.
Some Of the members arrived as early
as 6 a. m. Most of the Irish members
took places on the cross benches and
we're soon engaged in earnest converse.
tion. John Dillon took his usual
seat, on the third bench below the
gangway.
Shortly before O'Clock the Speaker
came In and was cordially greeted by
many friends. Prayers were then read
before the now crowded house, and at
their termination Mr.. Gully took the
chair and many members filed past
the table to shake hands with him.
At o'clock there was mighty clang
ing of electric bells, and simultaneously
another batch OF policemen appeared
and formed the crowd in the Hobbies 10
that passageway 20 feet wide was
left clear between the two houses. Then,
OF a sudden all eyes shifted toward the
door of the House OF Lords. Black
Rod was coming TO summon the Com
mons to the reading of the Queen's
speech.
Tbs Queens speech included the
following:
"My government has discussed with
the United States, acting as friend
of Venezuela, the terms whereunder
pending questions of the disputed
boundary between that Republic and
my colony of British Guiana may be
equitably submitted to arbitration and
an arrangement has been arrived at
with that government which will, 1
trust, effect an adjustment OF existing
controversies without exposing to risk
the interests OF any of the coonists
whose established rights are in the
disputed territory.
sit is with much qualification that
| have concluded a treaty for general
arbitration with the President Of the
United States, whereby, | trust, all
differences which may arise between
US will be peacefully adjusted. hope
this arrangement may have further
value in commencing to other Powers
the consideration of a principle whereby
the danger of war may be notably
abated.
Viscount Folkstone, member of Par
lament for South Wiltshire, was APP
pointed to propose in the Commons
the address in reply. to the Queens
speech.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-01-21

speoialcorrespondence OF Gazette and 10

Special correspondence OF Gazette and Journal
Newark, Jan. IA council of the
Junior Order of United American
Mechanics will be organized here To-
murrow. Forty-five names have been
enrolled.
Delaware College Athletic Associa-
tion has elected the following officers
for the ensuing year: President, John
Il. Chapman; Vice President, Joseph
F. Brewster; Secretary, s. Ii. Bay
nard, Jr. |; Treasurer, William Ellis;
Base. ball Manager, George N. Davis.
Glass '9S, Delaware. College, has
elected the following officers Preai-
dent, q. Edgar Foulk; Vice President,
Edwin r. Kraus; Secretary, Joseph +.
Brewster; Treasurer, Hugh M. Morris ;
Historian, Ewdin X. Kraus. George
N. Davis, Edwin II. Kraus, Hugh NJ.
Morris, Henry Ii. Constable and John
Il. Mullins have been appointed COM
mittee to arrange for the commence
ment dance.
The fire company has elected the fol-
lowing officers: President S. h. Herd
man; Vice. President, james McKeon /;
Secretary, Thomas Riley; Treasurer,
II. B. Wright; Fire Recorder, Charles
Colmery; Foreman, Howard CornoR |;
Assistants, Norris Worrall and Charles
Colmery; Pipeman, William Colmery +;
Assistants, George Rhodes, George
Singles, William Dobson, II. NJ. Ennis
and William Harding; Directors, ). B.
Herdman, T. j. Moore, p. A. Riley,
@. P. Steele and Thomas Potts.
Victor g. Willis. who pitched for the
Syracuse Baseball Club last season,
has been signed for next season.
Miss Nan Lewis has succeeded Miss
Laura Raub as organist at the Presby-
terian Church.