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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
POLYTECHNIC PREPARATORY DOINGS

The first appearance Of the Mandolin Club will
take Mace on Thursday evening December 81. Il
tho school speech night. Andrew j. Steel Leroy
w Rose and George W. Cummings will represent
the senior class, and will deliver original speeches
r,ho declain,ers have been selected from the fifth
grade.
Turkey" Pell, chosen captain Of Princeton's
football team for next year, and George Clarke
who has been conspicuous in playing handbaH al
Vale are poly Prep" boys. and have hosts OF
friends in the school.
The editors of The Poly Prep arc making ef-
forts to issue a special Christmas number. They
expect TO publish a Christmas poem. Christmas
story and hope to provide new cover oesign oy
ono NJ the students OF the school
The December reviews and examinations have
kent the boys hard work the last week. AS
these reviews will practically last until December
% the Christmas holidays will be welcomed as wei
earned this year.
The meeting OF the Debating Society on Thurs
day was an interesting one. despite the fact that
Il was overshadowed by the coming interscholastic
debate OF Friday night. The debate was on Re
solved That Roberts. Of Utah, should be permitted
70 take his seat in tho House OF Representatives.
Piel and Langdon spoke on the affirmative, and
Hull and Opper on the negative. The decision OF
the Judges was In favor Of the negative
The hockey team will soon be selected. The
Meyer William Burtenshaw. Leroy w. Ross, Mon
tague and Rene La Montague. Francis Walton.
Fred j. Llbbey and Charles W Harvard Lee
the manage The boys are practising on Mondays
and thursdays from to o'clock at the Clermont
avenue Rink wsrS the Team I. se
meet that OF the Lain School on January 80 The
championship game will be played on February lS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
FIJI TON STREET, GLATh PLACE. LIVINGSTON AND SMITH Streets

ing the music consisting Of singing by the Glee
Club and by the high school chorus.
Miss Alice f. Fits the director OF kindergartens
will give a talk the Christmas thought to her
classes on Thursday afternoon.
There will be a special exhibition of Christmas
pictures in the childrens of the library build
ing next week. series Of Santa Claus pictures
will be particularly attractive
J. Franklin Shields the former head Of the de-
partment OF mathematics, paid visit to the college
on Thursday December a. He has fully recovered
his health and was warmly welcomed
The sophomore class gave luncheon 10 their IN
structors ar the noon hour Friday, which was
greatly enjoyed by the thirty members OF the class
and their guests.
Professor Lawton's regular lecture at the Train
ing School was devoted to discussion OF the sub
ject Of metres in English. illustrated wholly by
various poems Of Longfelow.
On Monday evening Professor W. C. Peckham
lectured at Camden, y. j.. on Liquid Air"
The latest gift received by the college IS pair Of
pictures representing Autumn" and Winter" re-
sented by the late Mrs. J. d. w Clark.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
DETECTIVE DoYLE's TRIAL FOR MURDER.

The trial Of James Doyle. the detective, formerly
connected with the Brooklyn Central Office, who
Is charged with killing Martin Carey April IL
last. will begin tomorrow before Judge Aspinall.
in the County Court. Doyle indicted May
for murder in the first degree,
On the night Of the murder Doyle entered the
the saloon OF Gus spohr, at Lorimer-st and
Montrose-ave. He drinking in the company
Of Mrs Nettie Lattman and Mrs. Spohr, wife Of
the proprietor. when five young men began to
make noise In adjoining room. One started
to sing, when Doyle whipped out a revolver and
ordered the TO march out in single file. They
were about TO obey when shot was fired. II hit
Martin Carey In the chest, causing death almost
instantly.
Doyle was at one time conductor on Brook
Ign street railroad Having gained position on
the police force. he was rapidly promoted 10 ne
dot
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
SHEPARD PRAISES THE CONGRESSMEN

HE THINKS THEIR POSITION ON THE CURRENCY
BILL CREDITABLE TO KINGS COUNTY.
Edward NJ. Shepard, who is looked upon as one
OF the able Democrats in Brooklyn is much pleased
over the attitude Of the Congressional delegation
from, Kings County on the currency bill now pend
ing in the House Of Representatives. In an inter-
view yesterday he said:
THE practical agreement OF the Democratic dele
cation in Congress from Kings County to support
the bill which ends the long warfare over the
silver and gold standards is political event Of the
first consequence The constituents of these gem
temen. whether Democrats or Republicans. owe
them a debt for their firm and intelligent stand
IT has gone a long way to secure to Kings County
the prestige which its Democracy long enjoyed"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
,p,rr INSTITUTE AFFAIRS.

No, long ago the students were called upon 10
calculate a dietary for Thanksgiving dinner Try
ing 10 keep the menu withlh oounus' anu ~ lu,.
'ie noa,,hfnI meal which should be deteticaly
cnrrec, The last problem has been to work out A
A,atarv for q home for servants. having twelve In
mates, keeping the meals diete,caIly correct and
,.aa,,ro che cost within s. a week for the twelve.
This week which is the last one Deiore 'he
Christmas holidays. VIII be given over W '"e '"a'
examinations Of the first term
Tho on4n,ng exercises Of the high school depart
-, .,,n no omen to the public this week There
viii be a special musical programme each morn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
BROOKLYN OPERA SOCTETY'S CAST.

THE BOHEMIAN GIRL TO BE PRESENTED AT
THE AMPHIoN on TUESDAY EVENING.
The Brooklyn Opera Society will present the
grand opera Bohemian Girl" at the Amphion
Theatre in Bedford-ave.. between South Ninth
and South Tenth sts., Tuesday evening The
curtain goes up at SIS o'clock Carl Venth. the
director has a chorus OF forty-hve voices. and an
orchestra OF thirty pieces. The piece Is well
staged and especial attention has been given TO
the costumes All seats 30 cents.
The cast OF characters Is as follows:
Count Arnheim Governor Of Presburg Z. p Waterbury
a prescribed Pole Joseph feha-l
Florestsn nephew OF the Count. Allan y Booth
Devishoo Chief OF the Gy psles william > CHyRood
Of Guard HNry hunt
Airline daughter 81 the Count Miss Mabel L. Mackenzie
I3uda her attendant. ...........N Ella G. Mitchell
queen Of the Gypses. Mrs Herbert T. Halves
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
FERRyBOAT TENNESSEES TRIAL TRIP.

The new ferryboat Tennessee OF the Brooklyn and
New-York Ferry Company. was successfully tested
yesterday by trip down the East River from
the Broadway ferry slips and up the Hudson as
far as Yonkers The cabins respondent with
mirrors and will seat four hundred passengers
President Joseph j. ODonohue, jr, John Englls
the ship builder. Captain F. b. Stoney and a party
Of friends were aboard. The Tennessee viii be
nut into the Greenpont and Twenty-third-st SER
vice fn-mn morning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
PICTURES.
SpeciaIs i'm Our Picture Dept.

Beautifully Mounted Photos in gilt frames
2Ox24 with metal corners choice Inc OF SUD-
jects to select from, special AT No'4S.
ceiluiod mounted on heavy bevelled mats with
easel hacks a very pretty Christmas gift. spe-
cial at 4Sc. each. A. ~,
lerv and see our latest importation or Vienna
paintings. .. Ill ,to.
In our Picture Framing Department all PCT
ures left 20 be framed this week Will he de-
livered before Christmas.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
ADMIRAL FARoUHAR OFF FOR A CRUISE.
HE SAILS FOR THE WEST INDIES IN THE NEW.

HE SAILS FOR THE WEST INDIES IN THE NEW
YORK ACCOMPANIED BY HIS SON
The cruiser NewYork. the flagship OF the North
Atlantic Squadron, with Rear Admiral Norman n
Farquhar on board, left the Navy Yard early
yesterday for the cruise In Southern waters. San
Domingo City will be the first stop after which
other ports in the West Indies will be visited.
All day on Friday friends OF the officers and the
men were going to and from the New-York and by
night almost every one had from one 10 a dozen
morning.
DR.. Farquhar, Of the Rear Admiral by spe-
cial permission from the Navy Department accom-
panies the New-York on her present cruise He
Will probably return however before the New
York again reaches port.
Civil Engineer L. NJ. Cox, second assistant in the
department Of yards and docks at the Navy Yard
who for seven weeks confined to the hospital
has been removed to his home, in Louisville XIV
IT Is believed that ii will be some time before he
will be able to resume his duties
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
r,our,yG FOR QUEENS TEACHERS.

,,,oes Carretson in the Supreme Court, Long
- civ Friday on the application Of Walter
Foster. counsel for the Queens Borough 'each
90 issued an order directing the Mayor CON
trnier and Auditor Of the Board OF Education 10
show cause why peremptofy writ OF h'anu"'i'u'
should not be issued competing mem 70 pay ~, ~.
go. ~ teachers in twenty-eight schools or the
,, THE order is returnabe on December ~
Dof9 TSAav Mr. Foster secured mlar ORDER lor
,ss cbers I'm sixteen other schoo's i"e'e "'' i
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
BR0OKLYy BUSINESS TROUBLES.

James Oliver & Sons. lumber merchants Of On
taro and Edward Rathbun. Charles II. Bond and
Theodore NJ. Ripton, OF Manhattan, filed a petition
with the United States District Court yesterday
to compel Eleanor T. Sumner to be adjudged
involuntary bankrupt 1t is claimed that she made
an assignment on November 2s last
Corlnne ]. Stillwell. OF No al Amity-st, nled a
petition OF voluntary bankruptcy; liabilities.
L. 1856 &C.: assets. N7b.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17

oore schools in the borough for which orders VIII
be applied as soon as the papers are MADE out the
There is fund OF 5000 on na h, 10 pay ~ the
Year The salaries for October alone which nave
no bet the s53 900 will be applied toward the Octo
Der salaries 1t will not permit the ne paymsl1
due They are waiting for their November and De-
her
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL EIONERATED.

Frank b. Stevens, principal Of Public School NO
1os at Linwood-st. and Arlington-avc.. was exon
Grated yesterday by Magistrate Worth Of the
charge Of cruelty toward one Of his pupils TIE
complaint had been entered by Lawrence Dunn
crueliy beaten by the principal The boy admitted
49, he had stolen three books, and mat MT
s s.n ne had given him only one blow for each
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
PRESIDENT AND THE SAENGERFEST.
HE WILL BE INVITED TO ATTEND. AND ALSO TO
CONTRIBUTE A PRIZE.

Within a few days 5. X. Saenger, president Of the
United Singers OF Brooklyn, expects TO visit Presi-
dent Mckinley In Washington. for the purpose OF
formally inviting him to attend the National
sbengerfest. which is to be held In Brooklyn next
spring II is Understood that the President will be
eked 10 give prize 10 be contended for AT one
OF the prize singing concerts
While in Washington Mr.. Saenger will see the
German Ambassador, Arthur Won Holleben In re-
gard to the prize which Emperor William has
pxomised.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
Bibles. PRAYER Books and Hymnals

special lot Of Children's Bibles, Zoe.
Teachers Bibles from 6SS up.
Prayer Books and Hymnals, 69c. per set and
up.
| special set of large type calf binding India
paper Bibles. $3.50.
Catholic Prayer Books. 12c. up to $500 In
leather.
Celmloid covered Prayer Books. SOC up.
Vest pocket edition tor men, S9c.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
Women's $3.50 and $500
Shoes at Sl.07 a Pair.

they are marked for Monday S1Q7
pair, at VA'/s
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
BROOKLYN Aopertiseme lts.
brooklnn advertisements BROOKLYN Advertisements.
MATTHEWS.
BrookIpn ADVERTISEMENTS.

20 enumerate many special Holiday Gifts i'm this last
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We have marked them at prices not to over to
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Sunday School Societies supplied in quantities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17

n. NJ Munoz, Mr. and Mrs I q peIak Miss
kin, Miss Gertrude A. Tate q smi hah en-,
LOOMS; James H, Mars. Charles Livingston and
Announcement is made Of the marriage Of Miss
Anna Waters Clocks. daughter of Nathaniel Oakley
JOCKS or lslip and Professor Charles Sumner
bert q F on dpeosmSeI 2 at the home of Mrs. AL
Miss Hodges, daughter Of Alfred Hodges. Of the
Eastern District. will be presented at a reception 10
be given in her honor by Mrs L. H. Belden. Of No
AFTERNOON, December q.
MI and Mrs. Albert L. Weaver. Of No 2ls Jeffer-
so-ave have sent out invitations for the reception
IN honor Of their son and his wife. Mr. and Mrs
from until II o'clock on Wednesday evening next
Mrs Haxtun's third reading was given yesterday
al the nome of Mrs. Arnold Guyot Dana. OF No 40
Columbia Heights Her subject was From Pvm-
outh ROCK TO the Revolution"
Ex-Park Commissioner Frank Sauier with his
family, will go to Europe in February for an alb
Germany. ~
Miss Lillian NJ. Wells. daughter of Mr. and Mrs
CHARLES d. Wells, gave reception Friday evening
at her home. No. $50 Madison-st She was assisted
In receiving by Mrs Howson. Miss Eugenia KEEL
ley Miss Marion Turner. Miss Grace A. Clark
Miss Jane Starkin and Miss Geneveve Brady. A
cotillon followed, given in honor OF Miss Wells
which was led by Augustus Clinkenbroomer Those
who took part in the cotillon were Miss Josephine
Baldwin Miss Anna Baldwin Miss Grace Clark
Miss Jane Starkin Miss Julia Trumpler Miss Flor
ence Hanson; Miss Jessie Wilson, Miss Edith Chase.
Miss May Stoves Miss Ella Stoves Miss Eliza
beth Goodue, Miss Byzantine Dunnell Miss Eu-
genia Kelley. Miss Agnes Kelley. Miss Belle Bailey.
Miss Ursula Lester, Miss Genevieve Brady Miss
Alice Brady. George Meacham. Charles Warren
William Hardy e. Dalzell. Edwin Howell, Harry
Howell Albert Andrews, George Trumpler Charles
Trumpler. Charles Walton, Albert Howson Frank
Howson, Edwin Burnett. George Stoves Perry
Stoves Walter Stoves, e. Young. John Miller Cliff
ford smith. Leon Elverson. Almuth Vandver and
Mr. and Mrs l.. ]. Spence
The fortnightly Friday afternoon hops given in
the Navy Yard were resumed last Friday after
noon. Rear Admiral ]. w. Philip attended for the
yard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17

MISS Hodges, daughter Of Alfred Hodges. of the
Eastern District will be presented at reception 10
ne gwen In her honor by Mrs. L. n Beden Of No.
afternoon, December a.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17

n NJ. Munoz, Mr.. and Mrs I n p.,.t Mis-.
Lir en hayes Miss Janet Pitkin Miss Lillian PIT
in , Mss Gertrude a Tate. c. D. smithers Guy
benJamin A. Hawley e ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17

announcement is made Of the marriage OF Miss
anna waters Clocks. daughter of Nathaniel Oakley
LOCKS, OF lslip. and Professor Charles Sumner
Ravens on December n at the homo of Mrs AL.
bert c. Field, of Pacifc-st ~ " mic "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
A Stirring Book Sale.

$500 II good cloth bound book by such authors
as Charles Dickens Alexandra Dumas wer % Rudad Kne etc. 200
titles ALL usually sold for 35c, price 29c. .
set box cloth bound good type books such authors Mac
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Beautiful wild Flowers of America by Henry with co0rsd Plates
The Golf Girl by Maud Humphrey coored plates price &c.
Cupid and Foot Lights, by James l. Ford Illustrated.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
Children's Books.

A large assortment Of Juvenile Books for boys
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Father Goose new book. Father Gander.
Alice in Wonderland, Illustrated.
Scrap Books. from Zoe. up.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17

MT and Mrs. Albert L. Weaver, Of No. 21S Jefer-
soh-ave have sent out invitations for the reception
IN honor OF their son and his wife, Mr. and Mrs
Journey NJ. Weaver. The reception will be held
from until II o'clock on Wednesday evening next.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17

Mrs Haxtun's third reading given yesterday
AT the home Of Mrs. Arnold Guyot Dana. OF No Ia
Columbia Heights. Her subject was From Plym.
outh Rock to the Revolution"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17

Ex-Park Commissioner Frank Squier with his
family will go to Europe in February for an alb
sence of several months. visiting France Italy and
Germany '
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17

I Iverson Winslow. son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Staynor
winslow Of the Park Slope. and Miss Mary Town.
send Of Staten Island married Thursday
afternoon in Grace Church, Manhattan. The bride
wore gown Of white silk, lace veil, and carried
honouet Of white flowers The maid Of honor
Who is the sister Of the bride, wore old rose satin
and carried pink The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. DR.. Eggleston. rector Of the
nsris6 al Staten Island where the brides family
ssttend church. Mr. Winsow, who has lived in
fondon for some time sailed with his bride yes
terday for home
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17

me Neighborhood Cotillon, composed OF mem
oefs OF the Bedford Heights set will give It's nrs'
eahce on Wednesday evening. December r. al the
nome OF Mrs John Thallon. No. 300 st. MARX >
ave. The second Will be given on st. valentine
nsht at the home OF Mrs. William n. Lyons NO
w New YOrk-aye The membership includes miss
grove grower Miss Daisy Plympton Miss James MISS
az InallOn, Miss Collin Miss cutter, MISS Na,u
Weber Miss Cook Miss Roberts, Miss McCarroll'
- a'ss Hopkins n Carpenter II Carperter william
~, VARS; John Rusmore, DR.. Trusiow, MT cutter,
dudley Upjohn Mr. Flyd. Mr.. Morse, Mr.. Brewer
ana Mr.. chlds
me next meeting OF Mrs. Munozs Card Club
wiz De held Wednesday evening at the home or
AIRS. Edward l.. Rossiter OF No 7a Carroll-st
among the members of the club Mr. and Mrs
iafod Sinclair, Mr. and Mrs Charles A. Body.
c ai- and Mrs Alvin Body. Mr.. and Mrs Charles
STnlscallen. Mr and Mrs. Wallace f. Cone, Mr.. and
sn rs Jesse w. johnson. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles d.
49, Mr' and Mrs Erskine Lott, MI and Mrs.
A.smaro L. Rossiter Mr.. and Mrs. Chester ]. Rich
49, and Mira Thomas Troy, Mr. and Irk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17

Ar and Mrs j. Rogers Maxwell OF NO 70
Eighth-ave gave a dinner last week In honor OF
Sar and Mrs. Donald Grant Geddes, VINO recehtiy
returned from their wedding trip. Mrs Geddes -
niece OF Mr.. Maxwell.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-01
Havana Tanker May BE Imprisoned Fer
Contempt.

Havana Tanker May le Imprisoned Fol
Contempt.
HAVANA, Feb. |. - Senior Galblst
president of the Banco Espanol was, no.
titled by the special commission now
investigating the finances of the munlcf'
pality that he must appear before the
commission at nee to answer lnterroga'
tories or must take the consequences OF
contempt. the penalty for recalcitrancy,
in the minds of the commissioners, be.
ing imprisonment until he is willing tc
testify. Major General Ludlow, COVER
nor of the department of Havana. has
invested the commission with the pow
ers of a court. and will sustain its &C.
ton in pursuing a refusal to testify.
Galbist has been asked to appear sew
eral times but has always made ex'
cuses.
The Banco Espanol is SO intimately
connected with the finances of Havana
as a creditor to the amount Of $500.
900, and as a farmer general of the prin'
cipal sources of the city's revenues. that
the commission deems it necessary tt
get a complete accounting from the
bank as to past transactions and a state
ment of what 1t is doing now with the
city's market dues.