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The times., 1898-11-06

THE Partisan Garden" from the Ru-
byat of Omar Khayyam, is having quite
a run in San Francisco at the Metropoli-
tan Temple for the benefit of the Teach
ers' Association. The second production
in the United States of this now famous
classic was at the Universalist Church by
Miss Mai Girenwell, of Alexandria; Miss
Eleanor Simonds, Mr. VIM. Mooney, Mr..
Otto Luebkert and Mr.. Verala, at
the piano, in May, 1887. and given under
Mrs. Harriet Mills direction. So the
West learns from the Capital City.
The times., 1898-11-06

buy dairy lunchroom; have 800 to
invest Address CAFE, this office. no3-3t,em
The times., 1898-11-06

Mr.. D. Bliss, vocalist, and returned
missionary, win be the soloist this morn
ing at the Covenant.
The times., 1898-11-06
FINANCIAL.
Election



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The times., 1898-11-06

The first recital of the Washington
Chamber Music Society viii occur on
December l, at the Universalist Church,
and will be one of great interest to mu-
sicians as it inaugurates in this city an
era of classical caste. OF the participants
are Dr. Anton Gloetzner, at the piano;
Mr.. Anton kaspar, violin, and
Mr. Xavier Reiter, cello. Mr..
Xavier Reiter is considered by musicians
throughout the States as one of the
most efficient in the country, coming di-
rect from the Boston Symphony Orches-
ira. The program has not hitherto been
given here. and is most musically inter-
esting Following a trio in E-hat,
opus 10 by Bran there will be given
(a) scezzo, by Chopin, and OBJ sttssy. by
List; (c) andante, from work by Rich
ard Strauss. by DR.. Gloetzner; violin
Romanza, opus (GIoetzner). by Mr.. An
ton Kaspar. and Describes Sonata, opus
30, by Reiter, will close the program.
This sonata marks an epoch in the gen.
The times., 1898-11-06

On the other hand Mr.. Clews points to
the fact that owing to the troubled con-
dition of European politics. investors on.
the continent and in London are more
apt to buy American securities in place
of their own, which are more likely to
be stable In the event of d European war.
Mr.. Clews also suggests the probability
of easy money during the eacoming months.
The interior banks have large amounts
on hand and are not likely to need more
from New York. The creditor balance
in favor of this country is piling up and
is likely to result in further Importation
of gold. ssa.i
The bank statement for the week is
excellent. Some people were inclined to
regard the decrease in reserve as bad, but
the large increase in loans. accounts for
it. and the big loan figures undoubtedly
are to be regarded as good indication.
They mean business.
The times., 1898-11-06

At the concert of the Holy Name this
evening DR.. Gloetzner will play three
numbers, a final from one of Mendels-
sohn's organ sonatas; the allegretto from
Beethoven's Eighth Symphony, and an
andante from string quartet, opus u,
by Tschaikowsky, each most interesting
to those who know music.
The times., 1898-11-06

tie peace. However disagreeable such
an outcome might be. yet We could easily
enforce our terms with added severity IL
we SO chose.
1.-THE only really serious contingency is
whether, in such event, other powers
might Intervene in the interest Of Spain.
1t seems reasonable to suppose that Spain
would refuse to invite the further losses
she would incur from renewal of hos
tilities, unless she had, m advance, ..ne
assurance of aid from powers Jealous
about our gaining vital position Of con-
troll in the Pacific.
.'If therefore we should fail to get
Spain's consent to our terms on the Phil
ippines, there is an unpleasant possibility
that we might have to deal with more
formidable case than we have hitherto
had to handle. On this point, few days
will reveal much, and perhaps 1t may
mean more to Wall Street than some
have supposed"
The times., 1898-11-06

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tionery store. Address EWALD. this office.
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The times., 1898-11-06

FOR sALE-s5o will buy a little grocery and con.
ieetionery; fine stand. % 9th ST. MOIST
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-08
CHARTER DAY CELEBRATION.
Letters Approving the Project Received by the
mi from vell-Known Men.

Letters ApprovinE the Project Received by the
from Men.
Moro than 100 citizens interested in the plan
to celebrate the birth of the new city of New
York on May 4-Charter Day. as 1t has been
called-met yesterday afternoon at the Fifth
Avenue Hotel. Among those present were
Augustus w. Peters. President Of the borough
of Manhattan; Louis F. Haffen. President of
the borough Of the Bronx; Gen. Horatio G.
King, ex-senator Stephen NJ. Griswold. James
Matthews, senior member Of A. d. Matthews 6
Sons Of Brooklyn; Col. John J. Garnett, Col.
Fred Grant, and William De H. Washington.
Mr.. Washington was chosen permanent Chair
man, and Col. Garrett was elected Secretary.
A number of letters commencing the move
ment were read. One from Major.Gen. Wesley
Merritt, u. S. A., said:
You can assure those present that ]. as rep
resentative of the military department in Great
er New York. will promise to do oil In my power
that Is agreed upon by the committee, on the
day of the celebration and BEFORE"
Bishop Potter. Henry Clews. George D.. Hedian
OF the Mining Exchange, Archbishop Corrigan.
Henry D.. McCord. William F. King of the Mer-
chants Association, and Chauncey NJ. Depew.
The Chairman was empowered to choose an
Executive Committee of fifty or more. and Mr..
OF tho committee. including Richard Croker, Mr..
Depew, John ID. Crimmins, Senator Plat. Sem
ator Lexow, and Gen. King.
The City Hall. IL the necessary consent Is OBJ
tanned. will probably be selected MS the meeting
place for the committee. and measures will DO
taken to have May / made n holiday. The next
meeting of the committee will be held on Thurs
day afternoon in the Fifth Avenue Hotel.
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BOROUGH OF HRooKLYN.
A Now Chief Engineer or Bridges tn heard
or Education Contest.

A New Chief Engineer or Bridges r heard
or Education Contest.
It was rumored In Brooklyn yesterday that
Assistant Engineer Samuel r. Probasco OF the
bridge was likely to DO appointed Chief Engineer
Of the Department of Bridges by Commissioner
Shea. Mr.. Probasco has been employed on tho
engineering stan of the bridge for many years
and Is q member of the regular Democratic or
Plantation.
President Swanstrom will probably be re-
elected at the meeting Of the Board Of Education
of the borough Of Brooklyn tomorrow after
noon. There is a lively contest for the five
places assigned TO Brooklyn on tho Central
Board. The delegates will be chosen Tomorrow.
Henry w. Maxwell and John McNamee are
slated for two OF the places.
ss JasTiSe i G9 ,he ney y Ennet "a sIn mpT 20 sdI the hr st
Brooklyn. John F. Dillon of 80 Cedar street
was sent to the penitentiary for four months
for assaulting, his son. James Dillon.
Charles Frederick WOLF, an active Democratic
worker In tho Sixth Assembly district, has been
appointed deputy chief clerk of the court, at o
salary OF $1,000 a year.
Brooklyn yesterday appointed Sanders Shanks
q commissioner of appraisal in the proceedings
taken by the city for the condemnation Of prop
Bridget, f. Kerns. Howard J. Forker was
originally appointed, but he had to resign upon
being appointed Justice Of the Special Sessions.
his place as Democratic chief clerk of the
Bureau of Elections in Brooklyn. He was
formerly an active member of the Shcpardite
G GeFome nf!dGnR;arsdnsa. E sGs md H. No. sn Masn Sh ehies
lieutenant, became a member of the Board of
Elections. In the recent campaign Mr.. Rice
worked for Van Wyck and all the regular Dem:
ocratic candidates, but this was not considered
a sufficient atonoment for his previous Mug
wumpism. and his decapitation was decreed.
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BOROUGH OF QUEENS.
Placeholders Stirred by n Runner That Many
Transfers Arc impending.

PIacehoIders Stirred by n Runner That Many
Transfers Arc Impending.
Politicians in the borough of Queens arc die.
turbed over q report that some departments of
the city Government are to be consolidated. and
that instead of holding places to which they
have been appointed somo of the heads of de-
partments in the borough are to be transferred
to other places. 1t was said that the offices of
Deputy Commissioner of Highways. Sewers,
Water Supply. Bridges, and Public Buildings
would be abolished. Tho borough officials have
received no official notice OF the reported change.
In charging the Queens county Grand Jury at
Long Island City yesterday County Judge Moore
informed that body that IL was just as much a
part OF their duty to investigate the new officials
OF New York city located within the county
limits as II was to investigate the acts of county
or local officials under tho old Government.
Judge Moore said that wherever tho Grand
Jury found an official derelict in his duty they
should present the matter to the court.
Several officials OF tho borough OF Queens
could not get into their offices In the borough
building at Long Island City yesterday morn.
ing. Janitor Michael Carr closed tho doors on
Saturday night. and. not having the keys. could
not open tho doors yesterday. Secretary Joseph
Ficscl of President Bowley's office put his
shoulder against the door leading to the office
OF Deputy Sewer Commissioner Goldner and
forced 1t open. Other offices connected with
that OF Commissioners. Goldnor, and tho
trouble Was duo to the refusal of Joseph Baker.
the deposed ianitor. to give the keys to Carr. his
successor; Baker says that Carr was not legally
appointed,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-08
MORE THOUGHTS BIZ SO KENYON.
He Replies to the Merton Tuvitatiou-No MA.
chino bat His Own Salts Him.

He Replies to the Morton 1uvitatiou-No MA.
chino bat His Own suits Him.
The Committee 'of Fifty-three sent q letter
to ex-Gov. Morton yesterday acknowledging
the invitation to a harmony conference issued
by him and several other eminent Republicans.
The letter was signed by Mr.. William Houston
Kenyon, and for the committee he explained
in 1t that The proposition to confer with Mr..
Morton'and his associates and the regularRepub-
ncan County Committee was one that must be
considered by the organization which tho Fifty
three is forming and is beyond the province Of
his committee. Mr.. Kenyon says in his letter
that reorganization. reenrollment, and a new
constitution have already been acted upon by
the Fifty three. and that those interested in
tho new movement intend to take such united
action on the subject Of o new primary law as
they may deem proper Immediately after Feb.
10. In the letter Mr.. Kenyon repeats the
objections which his committee has urged
against the regular Republican County Com
mittee and says. -
"Non:partIsanship in municipal AFFAIR.": hon.
est party rolls clean an. and and, fair \, i mt admipts,
be heard. and the right Of the majority to rule.
correction of tho many fragrant abuses that ex.
these are the principles Tor which we have con-
tended and fol-, which we shall continue to con.
s sSeo record opPV Of the County sT0 Committee, and ntrt the
voters will net believe that its purposes have
In a statement which was given out with
tho letter to MIR. Morton. the following passage
occurs:
I'm our own body and among those who have
enrolled with us from the rank and file of the
party. there is a belief. extraordinary in its
s%stssi or Sox se B h %sii meant e11 ali ad 5Rs1s nay to
reorganize the party In cooperation with the
machine. no matter how slight its cooperation,
have failed and are bound to fail. 1t has been
too often tried. the, conference marking the
grave of tho reform"
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NEW QUEENS AND RICHMOND BONDS.
CoIer's Commission 10 Inquire n They Arc o
valid Obligation OF the City.

Valid Obligation OF the City.
Corporation Counsel Whalen' has appointed
David Mcclure, William C. Trull. and Samuel
Untermyer q commission to investigate :the
validity and legality of the bonds issued by
Queens and Richmond counties prior to CONSOLE
dalton. and after the passage of the charter by
the Legislature. When the charter became Q
law. the outlying towns to be taken into tho
consolidation began!to issue improvement bonds
wholesale, on the assumption that the new
city would be responsible for the debts 80 con-
tracted. The first question as to whether or
not these bonds should be registered by the city
of New York was raised by Comptroller Fitch,
who appointed a commission. OF which John
Proctor Clarke and Edward Browne. John {.
Sheehan's law partner. were members. to look
mission resigned before its work was COM
pleted, and the new commission was appointed
by Mr.. Whalen to take its place. David Nc
Clure Is Mr.. Croker'B personal counsel, as well
az attorney for the Consolidated Gas Company.
Metropolitan Street Railway Company. Sam
uel Untermyer sis the law partner Of Ran
dolph Guggonheimer. President of the Council.
Comptroller Coler refused to say anything
yesterday concerning the scope OF the work Of
tho new commission. Some time ago he an.
on the bonds in question, which was due on
Jan. l, but his action did not seem to worry the
big holders of the bonds. They said they were
perfectly satisfied with the investment, and
that they were in favor Of allowing the Finance
which:it deemed necessary to Investigate the
validity OF the issues in question before hey
would demand the interest duo.
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NEW BRoADWAT soUAD ON DUrE.
Hsur Hiuseeats at Twcuty-thira street over
sic Yees rive Inohes Tnli.

Reur Hlueeeats at Tweuty-thira street over
sic Yees rive Inohes Tnl.
Four giants In blue and brass guarded the
Twenty-third street crossing on Broadway yes
terday. Not one Of them stood less than six
feet nve in his boots. People who wanted to
cross in the busy hours made straight for them
from three blocks away. They could. DO soen
just like SO many blue bencons. head and shout.
dcrs above tho crowd. When Roundsman
Graham came along during the day, and
stopped to talk TO them there were five, and the
last was the biggest of the lot. He is six feet
six In his stocking feet. The group wns n At
one for the Eden Musee.
Tho FIVE were the biggest mon IL the now
Broadway squad. Roundsman Graham has
charge Of the upper platoon, which covers
broadway between Fourteenth and Forty-6fth
Streets nre n0r The -four 1r1 P p,trnnur we're TsSra hS ,rsr. ton
each G%Sh; at tG Thy ro ona SHop street. tPGrT @sFs street swt
and Cortlandt street crossings, Most Of them
were new men on Broadway. They tried their
shown SSSS 90 them ssn i that n Il they Si d ait nGF he en had dn $50 s six.
%footers In Manhattan and the Bronx alone
fFH TRo "% men a Thi to d iP RiG OK Their thSir O %RG dS SSSl Until
perfect. Drilling doesSnot mean marching: or
saluting with them, though they. will have, their
share OF that, too, but learning to untanRle up
and drivers without losing their temper. also to
without having to squeeze their arms too hard.
These nrc not easy lessons to learn.
Before the police day was two hours old, ono
OF their number, Policeman William II. Rob-
erts had been bowled over by q cable car. He
was on duty at John street. His arm was bad
ly hurt and he had to go home. Roberts lives
at 305 West 10th street.
Chief McCullsgh was proud Of his new
being q squad again with their own quarters
and officers. The old squad has q history.
Byrnes and Walling came out of IL to DO Chiefs.
Inspector Williams tended Broadway cross
tngs In his day,.and Deputy Chief Cortright
was the smallest man in It when he Joined in
1870. He stands six feet two inches.
The new squad that went on duty yesterday
has seventy;six members. BY and by it .is to
may have its squad of giants, too.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-08
CHINA PoWERLEsS.



Special Gable Despaich to THE Sun.
LONDON, Feb. IA despatch to the Times
from Pekin says thore 10 reason to believe that
China will DO induced to decline the British pro-
posals for n loan owing to tho opposition of
Russia, and that similarly she will DO unable to
accept the Russian proposals owing to the
opposition Of England. The despatch adds that
the country 10 helpless and will be unable to pay
tho Japanese war indemnity except in INSTALL
ments. 1t is hoped that Japan will agree to an
extension of time.
Meanwhile, an imperial decree has been Is
sued authorizing the Issue Of 100.0 00, 900 taels
in treasury bonds at 8 per cont Tho
decree appeals to the officials. gentry.
and merchants to assist In taking up
tho issue in the remote possibility Of raising
sufficient money to meot the installmont due
Japan in May. This increases the growing dis
trust of the Government. Similar bonds issued
at tho time Of tho war in 1858 were repudiated
in 1862.
The evasive nature Of the imperial decree OK
acted by Germany for the murders Of German
subjects in tho province Of Shan-TunR affords
o protext for q German military occu-
patton Of considerable territory. includ-
ing tho town of Kiao Chou. beyond the
area leased by Germany. Germany also exacts
q concession for the construction Of q railroad
from Kiao Chou to Ichau. as reparation for the
murder Of tho sailor. Schulz. China 10 power.
less to refuse, despite her plea that the killing
Of Schulz was justiiable homicide.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-08
WAxAMAKER ASKED TO RUN.
He Conrers with the Buainess MEAS League
and Reserves D0rlsiou.

He Confers with the Buaineas MEMS League
and Reserves Decision.
PHILADELPHIA. Feb. For four hours this
afternoon John Wanamaker was closeted with
a committee appointed at the recent conference
OF Republicans under the auspices of the Bust
ness Mems National League. to prevail on him
to enter a canvass for the Republican nomina.
ton for Governor Of Pennsylvania. Mr.. Wano-
maker listened attentivelyt to the views Of each
member OF the committee. and then announced
that he would give the subject careful considera.
ton and forward his decision 10 the Chairman In
writing.
Mr.. Wanamaker. in n few brief remarks to
the committee, said that no one appreciated
moro than he the demand from the people of
Pennsylvania for q candidate free from the
corrupt political influence that has poisoned the
political life of the State for years. That de-
mand. no said. should be met this year. II pos
sible. by the Republican organization.
William L. Tilden, a member of the Business
Mems League. in a subsequent interview said
that Mr.. Wanamaker could not ignore the
strong demand OF tho people who are calling on
him to stand as a candidate.
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portant She pleaded illness - an excuse for
her non-appearanco.
M. Iabcti demands that her evidences Be taken
by commission. Ho also demands that The
Judges In the original Droyfus court-martial
be called.
N. Remand was among the witnesses who sent
an excusc for not attending court.
m. Labor. In the course Of the proceedings,
turned to the jury and said: THE truth We
wish TO provo to you 10 30 startling that they
do not wish It TO come out. Well, II
necessary. 1 will prove It alone without wit
nesses. II do not succeed, he who 10 In prison
will remain where he was placed by q law made
expressly for him."
This statement drew forth angry protests
from those present In the courtroom.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-08
snIt COMPANIES Combine.

ALBANY. Feb. IA company has been organ
lied which has bought up the product of all the
salt companies in this State. except that of the
Worcester, Syracuse, and Genesee salt COM
panies. Tho latter companies handle only a
special line OF salt, and consequently will not
compete with tho newly formed company. The
combination was formed in New York city last
week, when representatives of the principal
salt manufacturers OF the State met in consulta.
tion. Mr.. Robert Geer, perhaps the largest salt
dealer in this vicinity, was appointed special
western part or New England. Tho company
started business on Feb. l. Mr.. A. $. White OF
New York was elected President.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-08
To OrsuuI., ohio for Bry.n,

CLEVELAND, o.. Feb. There was an i'm
portant conference of the Ohio Democratic lead
ers at the office of Allen w. Thurman In Colum.
bus yesterday afternoon. at which 1t was decided
to organize the State thoroughly In behalf OF
the Presidential candidacy OF William }. Bryan.
The fact that the State is so completely under
the control OF John X. Mclean, who. II is under
was regarded MS the most serious obstacle be-
fore the conference.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-08
NEW CIvIL SERVICE RULR rs.
The Nom Competitive Class Will ne alslsSiaiIy
EulaFasa.

Enlarged.
Charles II. Knox. President Of tho New York
City Civil Service Commission. said yesterday
that the new rules for tho classified service
would be ready In about one week.
In regard to statements to the effect that
nearly all tho big places in the classified service
are to be taken out OF the competitive class and
put into the ~non-competitive class. Mr.. Knox
said that the new board will undoubtedly be
more liberal in that respect than were Mayor
Strong's commissioners
1T was the policy OF the last administration
to put nearly all offices in the competitive class. -
he continued. I'VE intend to draw the line be-
tween those who do purely clerical work and
those who direct the work in the various de-
p%artments. The great mass OF the employees IN
tho city service will, OF course. remain in tho
competitive class"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-08
Gov. ulaeL,. Legislative reception.

ALBANY. Feb. Gov. Black and Mrs. Black
will give the annual Legislative reception at
the Executive Mansion on the evening of Feb.
%. WAshington's Birthday. from o until IL
o'clock. About $500 invitations will be sent
out to the personal friends OF the Governor and
Mrs. Black, to the members of both houses OF
the Legislature and State officers.
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Gov. Black Deciiues an Invitation 20 n white
House Reception.

ALBANY. Feb. 7.-Gov. Black and Mrs. Black
have been invited by President and Mrs. Nc.
Kinley to attend a reception at the White House
on the evening of Feb. 10. They will not be ablo
to attend. The Governor to-day also declined
an invitation to tho eighth annual reunion OF
House in Chicago on Feb. II. and another TO the
Arion Mask Ball at Madison Square Garden on
E.h
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-08
OFFICIAL PAUMs FOR BRooK1YN.
Democratic Uneasiness Over Their Long
DELAYED Distribution.

DELAYED Distribution.
The regular monthly meeting Of the Demo-
cratic County Committee in Brooklyn was hold
last night. hut the only business transacted was
the reading and approval of the minutes Of the
previous meeting. Hitherto oil the appeals and
protests arising from primary contests were
presented to the County Committee and turned
over 10 the Committee on Organization. but last
night this fornality was not observed. and they
were sent directly TO the latter body.
There il considerable uneasiness In the organi-
cation over the continued delay In the an
nouncenent OF the minor appointments in the
various departments of the borough. but IL WAS
said yesterday with much pOsitiveness by the
member OF the Patronage Committee that most
OF the places would be given out before the close
OF this week.