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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-24
IRVING CLUB GIVES 1T Up.
THE HERKIMER-sT. ORGANIZATION TO GO INTO
LIQUIDATION

THE. HERKIMER-sT. ORGANIZATION TO GO INTO
LIQUIDATION
1t is with some interest although with consider
able regret among many. that 1t will be learned
that the Irving Club has made a decision which
will carry 1t into liquidation. Whatever may have
been the cause OF the failure Of this club, which
for a number of years one Of the leading social
organizations OF the Bedford section. there are
those who will say that It has been due to It's
peculiar origin and the strife among the members
when 1t dr.fted away somewhat from its first prtn-
cples and branched out into wider fields OF club
activity. The trustees Of the club James r. Ed
wards. Richard T. Cole. Avery p. Cushman. Henry
G. Hagen. Leonard Brooks. Charles Curie. jr.. and
George w. Timiron. Saturday made petition
before Justice Dckey in the Supreme Court for the
appointment OF a receiver for the Irving Club
Thomas T. Alvord the president OF the club. has
been appointed temporary receiver. His bond has
been placed at 1000 and August T. 1899. has been
fixed as the date OF the hearing According TO the
schedule filed in the office OF the County Clerk the
assets OF the club SIS s2s 81. while the liabilities
49, e53 49, The clubhouse. which Is three-story
and basement brownstone structure at No Is Her
kimer-st. Is valued at $4,000. There is first mort
gage this for $1,000. held by the Brooklyn Trust
Company. The mortgage Is now being foreclosed
The Bedford Bank holds a mortgage on the prop
erty OF the club for about $500 and there are
other minor mortgages The taxes are not paid,
would become involved In number OF lawsuits In
which the assets would be wiped out. decided after
considerable consultation that the only course to
pursue TO wind UP the affairs OF the club at
once.
The Irving Club organized In 1890 a social
club for the members Of the Tompkins Avenue
Congregational Church Most Of the original MEM
btrs I'm the Blbe classes OF the Sunday school
The organization prospered and soon rooms were
II R or e use oI sS wSo d not
the Tompkins Avenue Church. and this continued
until II discovered that the majority Of MEM
beers not members OF the church. This ele-
ment soon as II found itself In the ascendency.
expressed desire for the intT oduction OF restau
rant and "a cafe, with the service OF wines and
liquors such Is found In all nrst-cass clubs
This was naturally opposed by the church element.
and a quarrel was precipitated which lasted for
time The liberal element finally had its
way The large house at No. 70 Herkimer-st was
secured and the club started out on new exist
cree. But since that time the organization has
not fourished, and the new property has proved
10 be too heavy burden. An assessment was
levied which ded for while. but later things
were as bad before
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-24
CHOIR GUILD FESTIVAL.
ARRANGEMENTS MADE FOR BIG AFFAIR
ON THURSDAY EVENING.

The Choir Guild Of the Diocese OF Long Island
will hold its ninth annual festival in Grace Church.
Hcks-st.. Remsen-st.. at p. m. on Thurs
day, April q. There thirteen choirs I'm the
guild. and they include over three hundred voices,
under the direction OF Frank Wright. precentor.
The service Will be entirely choral. and the organ
Will be reinforced by orchestra Of twenty -one
pieces from the Paur Symphony Orchestra, and
two harps. T. Allen Cleaver will play the organ
solo, and C. f. Maron will accompany the service;
1t Is expected that the festival will surpass all
The officers OF the Choir Guild the Right
Rev. A. n. Littlejohn. Bishop OF Long Island,
patron; the Rev. Frederick Burgess, president; A.
A. Low. vice president the Rev, G; Calvin Carter.
rector Of The Church OF the Redeemer cantor
and William Nungasser treasurer. No. 1874 Clin-
ton-st.
ton" for orchestra. harp and plano. by Lefebre:
Magn!hcat in major and Nuns plmittis, by
in ID flat. by Bruce Stearne: offertory, Haydn's
hymn. "G orious Things OF Thee Are Spoken, and
eaui; anthems, Blessed Be the God and Father
in iat by 8 Wesley; chorus The Heavens ,ssns
Haaker. soprano; ". Doyle, tenor. and A. s.
A morning service. consisting of the celebration
Of the Hoy Communon. VIII be held at 81;
Van Olinda. will give Mozarts Seventh Mass.
The cholrs with the names OF the choirmasters
and the distinguishing colors, follow:
Cathedral OF the Incarnation. w. II. Woodcock,
choirmaster; purple.
St. Paurs, Brooklyn, C. 8. Yerbury. choirmaster;
yellow.
st. Luke's, Brooklyn, j. E. Van olnda, choir
master; dark blue.
ST. Marks. Eastern District. T. r. Phillips. choir
master; light blue.
St. AIMS. Brooklyn. E. I. Horsman. jr. choir
Grace, Brooklyn, Frank Wright, cholrmaster;
white.
st. Stephens. Brooklyn. C. F. Mason. choir
master: brown.
St, Clements, Brooklyn. H. r. Fuller, choir
MASTER pink
st. Paul's, Flatbush. T. Allen Cleaver, choir
master; lavender
St johns. Brooklyn. Frank Wright. choir
master; red and blue.
Church OF the Redeemer, Brooklyn. W. H. Whit
tingham, cholrmaster; red and white.
St. Michaels. Brooklyn. {. n. Parker, choir
master; green and red.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-24
MUSIC FOR BRIGHTON BEACH.
PLANS FOR CONCERTS BY EMIL PAUR AND
ARTHUR CLAASSEN.

PLANS FOR CONCERTS BY EMIL PAUR AND
ARTHUR CLAASSEN.
There is prospect that Brighton Beach will this
summer have a series OF orchestral concerts for
fifteen weeks. beginning June Is. even larger
scale than those which Anton Seidl gave there for
so many years under the auspices of the Sedl So
cety. Those engaged In getting up this series will
not talk much the subject, agreement will
DE completed until after May 10. II Is known. how
ever. that President Rossier Of the Rapid Transit
Company, which now controls Brighton Beach
contemplates season of concerts by Emil Paur
and his NewYork Symphony Orchestra, under the
auspices of the Brooklyn Institute Of Arts and
Sciences. The details have not been fully settled.
but the scheme Is for two concerts every day. those
in the afternoon to be conducted by Arthur Class
sen, director OF the Arion Singing Society. and
those in the evenings to be conducted by Mr.. Paur
Music which requires both chorus and orchestra,
chorus. is expected to be given, and occasional en-
gagements Of prominent solosts are hoped for
This would make possible considerable extracts
from the Wagner and other operas II there should
be a public demand for them. The giving Of these
concerts seems TO depend. just now, on the popu-
larity with which Mr.. Paur's orchestra Is being re-
ceived on its present trip through the West II the
musicians well received the scheme for Bright
on Beach will probably go through.
The concert which Is to be given by Mr.. Paur s
orchestra and Mr.. Claassens chorus at the rink In
Clermont-ave. May 10. under the auspices OF
the Institute will also be watched closely to de-
termine the popularity Of the class OF music pro-
posed TO be given.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-24
KLINE AGAIN DECLINES.

HE DOES NOT WANT TO- BE COLONEL OF THE
FOURTEENTH REGIMENT-HOw TO AVOID
REDUCTION TO BATTALION.
1t has been learned through friends of Lieutenant
Colonel Adolph L. Kline that he has given up his
candidacy for the colonelcy of the lith Regiment.
Colonel Kline at first stated his unwlllingness TO
accept the place account of the demands OF
business, which. he said. would require his close
attention for a long time because of the time lost
while he was in the volunteer service last sum-
mer He changed his mind later however, and
requesting that election be ordered. Since then
he has changed his mind again. and decided That
he must give his entire attention to business.
The report that rhe 14th Regiment would be re-
duced to q battalion has caused considerable talk
among members OF the regiment, and II Is now
thought that this step can be avoided by disDand-
ing the two new companies. At the recent inspec-
ton these two companies had long absentee lists.
and II Is proposed to strengthen the remainder or
the regiment by transferring some of the men TO
other companies. Fourteenth Regiment men think
that their organization will soon begin an era or
prosperity and In support OF this opinion say that
il Is the only regiment In the South Brooklyn dis
trict which Is "A large and populOus territory and
also point to the fact that its armoy Is one OF the
best In the city.
The armory has been thoroughly repaired and
refted in every particular and all Its faults which
had accrued since the time OF Its erection I'm 1895
without being attended to. have been remedied:
Britton who, while the regiment was away. per-
suaded Deputy Commissioner Walton. OF the De-
parment Of Public Buildings. Lighting and sup
plies, TO make necessary repairs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-24
NEWARK'S WATER PROBLEM.
THE PROPOSED CONTRACT FOR DRIVEN
WELLS TO BE ARGUED BEFORE
JUSTICE DEPUE

Justice Depue at Newark Will decide to-day
whether the present Board OF Works shaii De per-
mitted to proceed with It's project OF ge'uhs a"
emergency supply of water from new driven "eis
ai BeeyiIIA or whether the Board shah DC re-
strained by an injunction 49,, r,o.ra ~ Trade
II Is alleged by members OF the boaru y, sr
Who TO manufacturers that the driven wei water,
~ introduced In the regular water supply from .he
panuannock will damage their boilers. Ihese ihan-
ufacturers made the application 10 ,ne ~ ,pa
n writ of certiorari TO have the resolu'ion ~ ,ne
BOARD Of Works for a new driven well supply re-
heard by Justice Depue to-day. < ..
The extra water Will be needed before no o a.;
The average daily consumption Is now Wdan l $1,000 1900
gallons of the contract supply OF N:voVVV a. ~,
The Peouannock There are driven wells az beIie-
willie from which last year the Board OF WORKS
nrocured 200 100000 gallons OF extra water ana at
least 100000 gallons daily can be relleu on IIoIs
this source. But the experience OF me 1i'Lnau ,
weather last winter shows that the BOARD mus.
be prepared for a consumption at PERIODS iargeIy
in excess OF 30 10000 gallons daily, unless IL IN
PRODUCES meters and enforces economy III the use
OF water. ,, .ou s,nn,y
The only alternative to new driven wei Supply
10 the purchase of water from the East Jersey
Water Company and the conditions FOR TINS are
coupled with a request to pay interest on se" w
for about one year. pay $50 a million gaons LOT
the water and give 10 the company what IL Ilny
need of the surplus supply from the Pequannock
af,er the contract expires. for period OF four
wears and at terms TO be mutually agreed upon
when the company sells water TO the CITY.
IL the Court interposes 10 stop the present foau
from CARRYING out its plan OF a new driven wen
SUNNY the whole matter will be left to the new
Board which is to organize the first week IN May
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-24
ENGINEERS HOLD A UNION MEETING.
THE FILLING OF VACANCIES BY PROMOTING
FIREMEN DISCUSSED.

THE FILLING OF VACANCIES BY PROMOTING
FIREMEN DISCUSSED.
union meeting In Tammany Hall yesterday after
noon and discussed with deal of vgor griev-
ance which they have against the employing COM
panies. They say that the companies have de-
veloped the practice of filling any vacancies in their
engineering forces by promoting fremen TO the
places instead of hiring engineers who are out Of
employment. The result of this is that many en-
gineers are out of employment and the com
panies have secured strategic position which
would give them a great advantage In case Of
strike.
The question was What is the Brotherhood to do
IN regard 10 the matter? One of the suggestions
was that the Brotherhood refuse to admit
bership the hremen promoted The meeting was
announcement Of the general business made
20 the press by members of committee appointed
for the purpose.
The principal speaker p NJ. Arthur, Grand
Chief OF the Brotherhood. He was pacific and
good -humored. giving deal OF good advice on the
necessity of acting cooy and Justly. to be faithful
their employers 10 put their hearts into their
work showing interest and diligence. Other speak
ers Washington Haverstick, Angus Sinclair,
Editor Of Locomotive Engineering, and w. ".
Prentor, secretary and treasurer OF the Locomotive
Engineers Mutual Life and Accident Insurance
Association 800
II was finally resolved that the question OF limit
ing the promotions of firemen be referred 10 the
boa rds OF adjustment of the various systems Reso
lutions OF regret at the retirement OF William
power and rolling stock OF the New-York Central
and Hudson River Railroad. were adopted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-24
LEGALITY OF A MARRIAGE QUESTIONED.
PERFORMED BY A MAN WHO is SAID TO HAVE
HAD NO RIGHT TO oFFICIATE
AT WEDDINGS.

AT WEDDINGS.
Cambridge Nd. April % (SpeciaD.-A peculiar
case involving authority 10 perform the marriage
ceremony. has been filed in the Dorchester County
Court for trial. Theophus Spicer and his wife
have brought suit against Levy Travers, a Meth
odist deacon. for $4,000 damages. Mr. Travers mar
ried the young people on Taylor's Island on Deem
Der 81 1895 1t is alleged by the plaintiffs that he
was not licensed deacon of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church South, represented, and so entitled
10 perform the marriage ceremony. Mr. Travers Is
L. Griffith. By advice OF counsel the parties TO
the ceremony remarked on April by the
officiating minister Taylor's Island
In 1863 Mr.. Travers ordained deacon by the
Virginia Conference but 1t is contended that his
license revoked upon his election TO the Legis-
lature in 1893 Mr. Travers claims that his license
TO preach and to perform the marriage ceremony
has never been revoked. He is one OF the wealth.
lest residents OF Dorchester County He has fire.
quently performed the marriage ceremony. but this
is the first time any question has arisen to the
legality of his action.
Soon after Mr.. Travers married the couple their
happiness disturbed by rumors that he was not
authorized TO perform the ceremony. and the father
OF the bride, F. l.. Griffith, wrote 10 the Rev. w. 4.
Conference, who stated that Mr.. Travers had no
connection with the Church which authorized him
20 perform marriage ceremonies. The Rev Mr..
Wright added that the application OF Mr. Travers
10 be reinstated in his Church relations which were
dissolved upon his election TO the Legislature. had
been denied Methodist bishops presiding elders
and other authorities In the Church will be sum-
moned as witnesses at the trial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-24
STEERS LIKELY TO SUCCEED HIMSELF.
NO OTHER CANDIDATE SEEMS TO BE IN THE
RACE FOR THE MAGISTRATES PLACE.

NO OTHER CANDIDATE SEEMS TO BE IN THE
RACE FOR THE MAGISTRATES PLACE.
There seems to be little doubt that Mayor Van
Wyck will reappoint Magistrate Alfred f. Steers
when his term expires on July !. No other cand-
date IS In sight. and Sheriff Dreamer and other
Democratic leaders 10 Brooklyn are all said to
he I'm his favor II does look II he could lose.
1t was doubtful for time whether Magistrate
Steers was eligible for reappointment according
to the charter but this obstacle was overcome
when Governor Roosevelt signed the bill amending
the law relating to the appointment OF Justices or
the Court of Special Sessions and city Magistrates.
The old law required that Magistrate must have
been IA lawyer for five years. but the amendment
provides that the Mayor may appoint any person
now serving city magistrate In any part or
the territory united under one municipality by this
act. The amendment was promptly signed by the
Mayor so that his goodwill seems certain.
Magistrate Steers considers the amendment a
fair and Just one, and says that II also makes ell
gible f,~ reappointment Magistrates Teale Bristow
and Nostrand. lie thinks that his five years ex-
perience n Magistrate In Brooklyn and New
York together with his three years service as
police justice In Flatbush, has prepared him to
lawyer without experience. Magistrate Steerss re-
classes as well with the brightest lawyers In
this borough an he has often received praise from
all quarters for his busnesslike and panstaking
methods IL has been said that there Is Demo-
crat In his district who could poll large "A vote
Magistrate Steers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-24

READY FOR WILLIS TRIAL.
RICT-ATTORNEY STEELE CONFI-
DENT OF SUCCESS.
THE FORMER CITY WORKS COMMISSIONERS AND
Ex-PoLICE COMMISSIONER PHILIPS TO
APPEAR BEFORE THE SUPREME
COURT THIS MORNING.

Republican as well as Democratic politicians are
taking the keenest interest in the trial OF Theo-
dore Il. Willis former City Works Commissioner.
and ex-Police Commissioner w. Il. Philips. which
comes up In the Supreme Court this morning. 80
large a crowd is expected at the courthouse this
morning that It is doubtful II one-quarter OF those
who desire TO do so will be able to get into the
courtroom. The two officials are indicted jointly
on the charge OF consprIng to rob the city
District Attorney Steele has made careful prep
aration to gain success this trial. and 1t is said
that he will stake his reputation as prosecuting
attorney the outcome OF the cases In hand.
After much opposition he succeeded In getting the
case to trial before that of some of the other IN
dicted officials. in order 10 make sure that II
should be settled before the recess Colonel Albert
Z. Lamb will appear to-day for Messrs Wills and
Philips, and District-Attorney Steele VIII himsei
take charge of the prosecution. II Is understood
that an effort will be made on behalf OF the de-
PENDANTS TO have a separate trial.
1t will not be known until tomorrow just what
Justice viii try the but II Is probable tnat
the trial will be sent to the court or Justice Will
mot NJ. Smith. District-Attorney Steele has taken
radical measures to have a satisfactory trial. and
has secured special panel OF $50 jurors. from
which the jury will be chosen. This panel has
been especially chosen In order to secure jurors
whose Intelligence shall be above the average.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-24
ODD FELLOWS STIRRED UP.
THE ACTION OF PRINCIPLE LODGE IN THE
CASE OF GEORGE BAKING CAUS-
ING MUCH COMMENT

ING MUCH COMMENT.
Many Odd Fellows in Brooklyn Just now crit
fcisng with a good deal OF freedom the action OF
Principle Lodge, which Is Of the Oldest lodges
In the borough In Diminishing George Bazing from
its membership with 500 In cash and a withdrawal
card. Bazing Is seventy years old. and has been
member OF Principle Lodge for nearly forty years.
having served az treasurer OF the lodge for
twenty-sx years
few months ago he received stroke Of
paralysis which left him helpless. Finding himself
unable to earn a living for himself and his wife.
who Is also an Invalid he applied for admission to
the Long Island Odd Fellows Home, at Hollis, for
both.
The lodge rejected the application. on the ground
that II could not afford the expense and decided 70
place the couple in the Home for the Aged, admis-
sion TO which requires only the payment Of stated
amount in cash. The lodge was to pay one-half
the fees and half brother of Mr.. Bazing was to
to admit the husband account Of physical dis
ability. Then the lodge offered Bazing S3O IN Casn
and a withdrawal card, which he accepted This
that he has no more cal on the iodge "hiun
is freed from all responsibility In regard 10 MIN
His half brother has sent him and MS wire 10
Rondout. Il. y, where he will be cared for by rel
atives. =. -, ,,,
unCrateful TO him. and that his long and arduous
service as treasurer-an office for which there is no
remuneration better treatmend nores
in the odd Fellows Home 49,,
The officials OF the lodge say on me Tshef I'M n9
pense as they already supporting one lninale
Of the home, and according 70 me or % T
from the same lodge and treble for a third, They
also point out that by the books Bazns curing ms
Connection with the lodge paid In only S2oo wnere
as they gave him $50. The lodge has given him a
weekly Sick benefit of IS since he received MS
Bazng's half-brother has said that he will ar
range his affairs so that, In the event or MS oWn
death before that Of tire parayc' the latter VIII De
tded for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-24
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE FAILED.
1T WAS POOR ANTIDOTE FOR PARIS
GREEN AND THE GIRL DIED.

GREEN AND IHf DibD
Dora England twenty-five years old. died in the
City Hospital at Newark yesterday from the ef-
fects Of dose OF paris green. which the girl took
to put an end to her life. The cause was profound
melancholy. induced by love affair Miss Eng
lands parents. Mr.. and Mrs Stephen ]. England.
live at No 105 Central-ave. The father Is news
dealer. The girl was of highly sensitive tenn,
became attached to young man named FRANK
steger living in Harrison. Early in January there
Dora brooded over IT, A second quarrel followed
and then the girl became the victim or melancnoHa
and called in a Mrs Van Houten. a member OF a
Christian Science organization In Bellevue ave.
Mrs. Van Houten talked and prayed with the gdl.
Wrightson was summoned He found the girl SUI
fering from acute melancholia. and he warned Inc
il was necessary to closely watch their daughter.
The doctor did not again see Dora. who was visited
by the Christian Scientist. She grew better and
worse by turns.
When she arose Saturday morning her mental
her mother remained with her. Dora suddenly
went TO a balcony and attempted TO jump from
it. but was restrained. At II o'clock. when the
possession of the paris green which had been kept
In the house to destroy vermin. and swallowed II:
was called in and employed Christian Science meth
DDS to cure the girl 1t was p, m before Dr;
then no hope of saving the girls life. but he ad-
minisered antidotes and sent for, the City Hos
rived with the ambulance and the two doctors
worked over the patient for hour without result.
life and begged the physicians TO let her die. the
young man, to whom she was attached no longer
II don't think" said Mr.. England yesterday
that Mr. Steger Is In any way responsible for my
daughters death. She took the matter too much
believe in Christian Science because two years ago
my wife was cured Of cancer by Christian Science
after physicians had predicted her death within
three weeks"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-24
TROLLEY SYSTEM IN UPPER BROADWAY.

WORK OF INSTALLING ELECTRIC WIRES BEGUN.
The work Of Installing the underground electric
trolley system In Upper Broadway. or the Boule-
ward will be begun to-day. When completed the
Third Avenue Railway. as well as the Metropolitan
company will run these tracks between
Fifty-ninth and Seventy-frst SITS. The tracks be-
tween One hundred and-twenty fifth and Manhat-
tan SITS will also be used In common by both COM
panies Property-owners in Amsterdam-ave. are
asking why these rival companies cannot make "A
similar traffic agreement In that thoroughfare.
The tracks which are to be used in common
will have double slots. so that each company may
consume It's own electricity. While the change
Is being made the horsecars the Boulevard
win be run through Amsterdam-ave.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-24
PREPARING THE PUBLIC BATHS.

1t is probable that the free public baths OF
Brooklyn will be In readiness for use by June l..
They are at present undergoing repairs at their
winter quarters, and will soon be placed In their
berths for the season follows: Al the end OF
Forty third-st Noblest., North Second,st.; Bridge
st and Conoyer-st. These baths Will be open
every day, Including Sunday. from June 10 until
about September %, and In hot weather they VIII
be kept open all night An Improvement In this
years baths Is expected TO be made In the abo-
ton of the practice OF the keepers In former years
OF charging for certain privileges In the way, or
suits towels and the more desirable rooms. AL
will be treated alike this year.
Deputy Commissioner Walton has asked for an
appropriation OF 5000 for fve additional baths for
Brooklyn. apd both Commissioner Kearny and
Controller Coler have expressed themselves In
favor Of the proposition.