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New-York tribune., 1900-05-06
MRS. BADLETs LECTURES ON INDIA.
TWO OF THEM TO BE GIVEN IN THE HANSON
PLACE METHODIST CHURCH.

Mrs Mary Scott Bailey, who has spent nineteen
years in missionary work in India will deliver two
Of her lectures, with stereopticOn Illustrations at
the Hanson Place Methodist Episcopal Church. The
first lecture is to be given next Thursday even
ing, and the second a week later No tickets
required for these lectures and the public is cordial
ly invited The object is to stimulate interest in
missions.
Mrs. Bailey, the widow of the Rev. DIR. b. H.
Bailey, OF Lucknow, India, was one of the speak
ers at the Ecumenical Missionary Conference
She is of Scotch descent born in the State of Ohio
where her father president of college for
many years and member of the State LeSisiat-
ure. The late Mrs. Carrie Scott Harrison, wife
of ex-Presdent Harrison, was the cousin OF j. H.
l. Scott, Mrs. Badleys father. DR.. and Mrs. Bad
ley on their wedding trip TO India, where
they were engaged in educational work for twenty
years in the Mahometan capital, Lucknow; There
DR. Bailey died several years ago. During TWO
of the famines they had remarka ole expert
ences, assisting the British Government III caring
for the starving children and in relief work.
Mrs. Bailey edited illustrated paper for the
guages. She also translated life Of Queen Vic
toria in the Jubilee year, which adopted by
the Government as a textbook in the schools. Mrs.
Bailey speaks several of the Indian languages:
Her lectures history, scenery, descriptions of
the domestic life, religious devotiOns, marriage
customs. as we'll the cities, villages and noun
tainS.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06
4 REPUBLICAN, CLUB REORGANIZED.

Under the name of the Congress Republican Club
of Kings County the old Nineteenth Ward Repub-
lican Club has been re0rganized It's purpose is to
be social well political, and to this end the
club has obtained a handsome clubhouse at No 5S9
Bedford-ave This three story brownstOne house
Will be renovated and remodelled expense of
s2O0o This work will be completed within two
weeks The officers of the club follows
President John j. Walker first vice-president.
Churchwell; recording secretary, Hugh Gaoon; cor
responding secretary, William j. Luhrs; treasurer,
Henry Mander; sergeant-at-arms James Abra-
hams; trustees Floyd adams. Oscar F. Knapp DIR.
Trull. DR.. j. 5. Hastendeck and John Dreseher;
chairman of the House Committee. Benjamin F.
Rogers.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06
IsLIp RAILROAD STATION ROBBED.
TWO MEN CAUGHT WHO ARE SUPPOSED TO HAVE
COMMITTED THIS AND THE AQUE-
BOGUE BURGLARY.

Islip. Long Island. May 5.-Burglars broke into
the Isp railroad station about midnight last night.
They blew open the safe and took s17O in cash. All
the windows smashed. The explosion was
heard by Joseph O'Neil, who aroused the neighbors
and hurried the station. but did not catch the
burglars.
Two WI are believed to have committed the
recent robbery at the Aquebogue Postoffice were
the station here: They are. Henry Degler and
Frank Ryan said to be well known NeW1ork
crooks whose pictures are in the Rogues Gallery
at Police Headquarters there. They were captured
after exciting chase, during which they ex-
changed shots with Deputy Sheriff Baush. The
were taken to Riverhead this afternoon.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06

who is alleged to have swin1ed a num-
Der OF business men of the Seventeenth Ward by
delivering fake kilograms and collecting money
them arraigned yesterday in the Ewen-st.
police court. He said he was Henry Hall. twenty
nine years old of No. 80 Cumberland-st. William
]. Collins. plumber. of No 81 Noble-st. swore
that Hall had delivered a telegram to him and
charged 80 cents The telegram asked that Collins
call TO see man named Engert at certain ad-
dress in regard TO a contract for some work When
the address hunted up Collins discovered how
he had been duped.
The prisoner pleaded not guilty.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06
INFLICTS FATAL INJURIES IN A SCUFFLE.

Edward Buhot will be arraigned tomorrow be-
fore Magistrate Bristow. in the Butler-st court.
a charge of homicide In scuffie Sunday
while hurredly trying TO gather up money from
crap game when the cry of "Policer' sounded
it is alleged that Buhot inflicted injuries upon his
friend, George Hermann. of No. 26SA Seventeenth
St, which resulted in Hermanns death. early yes
terday morning. 1t is said that Hermann drew
knife.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06
NOTES OF BROOKLYN SCHOOLS.
POLYTECHNIC PREPARATORY.

The Polytechnic Preparatory play "Peacock's s
Holiday" presented by the Polytechnic Pre-
paratory Dramatic Association in the school chapel
last Thursday evening. Oscar Rempei Houston
took the part of Antony Peacock. The stage set
tings appropriate. and the music fur
nished by the school Mandolin Club
The concert of the musical societies of the school
has been deferred until Monday.
The baseball game played on Thursday at Pros
pect Park with the team representing the New
York High School resulted in victory for Poly
technic Preparatory, the being - to o. The
first league game will be with the Boys High
School next Wednesday.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06

got the money. Sure said he, smiling What
do you want with 'em. thenT l asked. getting Curl
GUS He laughed little and then told the
quiet that he was a dealer himself and while tho
pictures daubs the old canvas and old frames
would come in handy drew own inferences.
He intended TO them for taking up old paint
ings- You see. an artist give his pigment the
appearance OF age, but the trouble is 70 get can
vas and frames to match. / have no doubt but my
collection has been used groundwork for nu-
merous studies by pupils OF Rubens and unknown
artist, date about 1880. It's great scheme. Sorry
didn't think Of IL myself"
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06
MR. MErHYEN,s salary TO GO TO FAMILY.

The flag on the courthouse at half mast
yesterday a mark of respect for Under Sheriff
William Methven of Queens County. who died at
his home in Flushing on Thursday evening. Sheriff
Baker said yesterday that Mr. Methven was a man
who lived up his salary and that he had died
poor. The Sheriff said that so long as he remained
in Office he would continue to pay the salary OF
Under Sheriff to the family. Mr.. Methven leaves
a widow four daughters and three sons The
funeral win take place tomorrow morning.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06
BELMONT-ATE. SEWER TO BE BUILT.

A lawyer for the Long Island Railroad Company
appeared before Borough President Grout and the
Ninth District local Board of Improvement yes
terday to protest against the opening of part of
Belmont-ave. for the construction of a sewer, be-
cause a tract of land bought by the company for
coal pockets would be cut through President
Grout answered that the public health of high
er consideration than the railroad property. He de-
clared that the railroad company was much too
fond of obstructing public Improvements The pc
ttlon for the opening of the street granted.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06
BODY OF MAN TAKEN FROM RIVER.

The body of a young man about twenty-four
years CID wes found yesterday noon floating in the
East River of Amify-st. The body was picked up
by Frank Bonnie, Of the steamship Christian fu-
guna The bodv was taken TO the Morgue, but had
been Identified at late hour last night on
the third finger of the left hand Of the body was q
gold ring sci With a red stone. He wore gray
coat dark striped trousers striped shirt ana BLACK
socks The man was feet Il inches In height and
smooth shaVen
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06

1t learned yesterday that last Sunday night
burglars entered the house of Mrs Charles O'Con-
nor. at No 80 Rutland Road. and stole 500 worth
of jewery The jewelry consisted of the wedding
presents which Mrs. O'Connor received many years
age. Her maiden Miss Annie w
Brennan. and she the daughter of Owen W.
Brennan who was once Commissioner of Charities
and Corrections in the old city of New-York The
late Charles O'Connor was contractor. The
robbery OF Mrs. OConnor's house occurred while
she and her were at church.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06
DINNER OF METAL POLIsHERs.

The seventh annual dinner OF the Metal Polish
ers and Brass Workers Union held last night
at the Labor Lyceum In Brooklyn. The following
was the toasts list: How We Governed at
Albany" Thomas A. Fulton. Citizens Union; Past
and Future" Henry A. Golden; ''Trusts-Capital-
istic and Proletarian, DR.. William J. OSullvan;
Some Living Issues" BARLEY J. Wright; Urea,
son by Treaty" Charles Frederick Adams Labor ;"
the Rev. DR.. w. ID. p. Bliss; Taxation" Lawson
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06
DRIVER HURT IN A RUNAWAY.

Freeport. Long Island May 5.-Everett Post a
driver for John Sellars. badly hurt last night
while trying to stop a team of runaway horses be-
longing to Mr. Sellars. The animals were fright
ened by a train and started to run. Post caught
the bride of the near horse. He dragged sew
eral hundred feet.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06
An ECONOMIC CHANGE.

From The Detroit Journal
We ridiculed the suggestion that mere legislation
could have caused such paralysis OF trade this
Yet the man insisted
Since the enactment OF the law making United
States Senators elective directly by the people, he
said with much warmth. millions OF dollars have
been spent abroad which otherwise would have
been spent here. or course" he added. optimistic
ally business will eventually adjust itself these
conditions. Oh. yes!'
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06

ENTRIES FOR BROOKLYN.

Ine entries for the individual class contests are as
Follows: First class. 10 societies. second class Is
ara tnlrd class, IA. This makes total of 80 entries
OF TINS KIND against 30 at Philadelphia it is said.
"a dinner was given last night by the United
SINGERS IN Arlon Hall. 1t Introductory to the
iesuVltles of the National Sangerfest. Nearly
lhousand singers attended Among the speakers
were Dr Martin Pez, DR.. W. John Schildge s. K
Si.. SSaienger. William Texter and Julius FraenkeI. The
directors of the Northeastern Sangerbund were
present. To-day these directors will decide whether
the societies in Brooklyn are to take part in the
Sangerfest.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06
NEW PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR IN QUEENS

Charles A. Wadley yesterday appointed pub
lie administrator of Queens County. The appoint
ment was made by Judge Moore. Sheriff Baker
and Surrogate Noble Mr.. Wadley is forty-one
wears old He was Assistant District Attorney
under District Attorney Noble. He is partner of
ex-Judge Marley The appointment is for three
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06
LOOMIS MEMORIAL WINDOW.

A memorial window of unusual beauty will be un-
yelled this morning in the Classon Avenue Presby-
terrain Church. Special music for the occasion has
been arranged and a sermon appropriate to the
theme CT the window will be preached by the pas
tor, the Rev. Joseph Dunn Burren. The window is
gift of Mrs. Edward Payson Loomis of No i25
Dehalo-aVe. 1t is in memory of her husband who
dled last May. AT the base the window inscribed
on opalescent glass, are the words:
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06
FRIGHTENED BY ARRIVAL OF SCHOONER

Huntington, Long Island, May 5.-Burglars visited
the Haeste Postoffce last night and would, no
doubt have looted the office and store in which it is
situated but for the arrival at the pier of the
schooner Hodane. The burglars had broken open
a shutter and smashed a pane of glass, when it is
supposed they were frightened away by the
rival of the schooner They left behind them
chisel with which they had forced open the shutter
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06
THE RECORD.

From The Detroit Journal
II understand they serve the quickest lunch IN
town"
by all odds. Their lunch has killed man IA
months. No other lunch has ever killed q
man in less than ten months"
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06
SYNDICATE ASSIGNEE WANTs BIG ZEE.

John Daley. who. as assignee was placed in
charge of the Franklin Syndicate on November
"a, the day before the crash in the great swindle
and who continued the nominal head of the con-
Germ for few days thereafter, appeared yesterday
before Judge Thomas in the United States District
Court in effort collect s12. 900 which claims
is due him assignee Judge Thomas denied the
motion.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06

hv HerrM wii preside Addresses will be delivered
Baker Py;ro;nge sanger Snow. the Rev. Richard II.
Mrs John H G1bayy, Gsm1bay of Public School No ~
the pube fhe others the The library win
sid with temporary headauarters in the Itch
heid mansion, in Prospect Park "
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06
MAGIsTRATE c4PITUL4TEs TO COLD.
LONG ISLAND CITY COURT MOVES INTO ST.
MARY'S LYCEUM.

When it was time to open court yesterday morn
ing Magistrate Heaey decided that the weather
was too cool TO hold an open air session. He
therefore accepted the offer of Father Mcclure of
st. Mary's Church, to let him use a room in ST.
Mary's Lyceum, in Fifth-st The Magistrate ac-
companied by all the attaches of the court pro-
ceeded to the lyceum, where the session was held
Magistrate Healey said he would continue hold
court in the lyceum until the city had provided
proper quarters for the City Court.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06
pROsPEcP BPAECH OF LIBRARY.

To celebrate the establishment OF its East Branch
az No. 2a Pennsylvania which was opened ast
October the Brooklyn Public Library VIII hoid a
meeting next Tuesday night at which ex-Mayor
David A Boody president of the Board OF Dl-
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06
FIRE DRILLS IN QUEENS SCHOOLS

system of fire alarm drills which will be es-
tablished In the public schools of Queens Borough
has been decided upon by the Board of Superln-
tendents OF the Schools of Queens.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06
In Loving Memory
EDWARD PAYSON LOOMS.
For many years an Elder of this Church.

The window is reproduction Pockhort's
painting, The Journey Emmaus"
Mr.. LoomiS in whose memory the window was
erected. was born in Coventry. Conn., April Il, 1899
and for many years a fruit and produce mer-
~chant of New-York
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06
AY AGED NAN DROPS DEAD.

Jacob seiiz, eigFty-two years old, dropped dead
probably from heart disease. in the street in Col
lege Point, Long Island, late Friday nigghL MT Mr.
Seitz had lived in College Point for more than torty
years. He leaves two sons.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06
BUYS WRECK OF GATE CITY

Eastport Long Island. May 5.-Mr. Lent a Bos-
ton wrecker. has bought the wreck of the Gate
City which stranded on the Great South Beach. OF
here, in February
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06
BROOKLYN'S SOCIAL WORLD

Inc engagement was announced last week of Miss
' ioiinon chapman, only daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. John w Chapman of No ~ Remsen-st and
Lewis Witherbee Francis. son OF the Rev Dr.
e"is FRANCIS, Tor more than quarter of a centu-
~ pastor OF the Dutch Reformed Church at Green
~ ' faiclS is graduate of Williams College
~ me GIass or S, and belongs to the University
in ne IS the financial agent in Manhattan OF an
toWh with his grandmother. Mrs Silas II Wither-
pee, IN Madison-ave Manhattan
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06
OUTLOOK FOR THE SAENGERFEST.
THE RECORD FOR NUMBERS HELD BY PHII.A
DELPHIA. PROMISES TO BE BROKEN

Inc management of the nineteenth National
Sahger1est, which is to be held I'm BROOKLYN the
nrst week In July, declares that all rumors about
tEere being some disappointment in the number of
entries are false. They give figures to show that
the entries surpass in number those of the festival
OF lss' at Philadelphia. which so far has held the
record The table showing this follows:
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06

Ahother engagement which will interest particu-
iaIly heights society is that of Miss Grace Holt
eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs George Chandler
ioit, OF Willow-st.. TO Ralph Duryea Reed nephew
en-t ea Mrs samuel Browne Duryea. of No 46 Rem
StLiI-sC, ana the son OF Mrs. Josiah Reed of Man
chester, n. II. Mr.. Reed is a brother of Miss
ITHa,hTyne a 8, Reed whose engagement to Robert
Low Pierrepont was announced recently
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06

Twelfth Night" given by Miss Helen Atwood,
called forth applause. Miss Lillian Bearns gave
the next number on the programme, a waltz in
Il major, by Moszkowsk which followed by
a song Awakening of Spring" by Mrs. Walters RS
Refreshments We're served. The hostesses for the
afternoon were Miss elizabeth TuttIe, Miss Fanny
Hamilton, Miss Emily Belts. Miss Josephine Hol-
Miss Florence Murphy, Miss Edith Thomson and
the officers and House Committee
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06

An engagement interesting to society on the Park
Siope Is that of Miss Grace Allen Price. Although
rot living in Brooklyn, her home is in Watseka
H. MISS Price has made host of Brooklyn
Irlehds through her attractive manners while Wis
iting her uncle and aunt Colonel and Mrs George
endl Aiien priee of No. is Montgomery Place. Her
nance Is Henry Clarence Chudbuck of Bingham
Uh. y Y Miss Price has recently been visiting
the Prices. and returned home yesterday.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06

AT the New-York State Daughters of the Amer
lean Revolution convention, TO be held Tuesday
and Wednesday, at the Clinton Avenue Congrega-
tional Church, there will be present special
guests Mrs Daniel Manning. presidentgeneral of
the order; Mrs. Washington A. Roebling. New
Jersey: Mrs. Heron Crossman, Mrs. Barber and
Mrs. Forsyth vice-president- generals: Miss Wash
ington, Mrs. Ellen Hardin Walworth and Mrs
Mary Desha. founders OF the order. Fort Greene
Chapter extends invitation to all club women
and all interested friends to attend the conven-
ton. whose chief meeting will be on Tuesday at
10 a m. The luncheon will be served at l p.
and Mrs. Farle's reception for delegates in the
afternoon. On Wednesday morning the pilgrimage
10 points of Revolutionary interest in Prospect
Park, and TO the Martyrs, Monument, at Fort
Greene. will be made. Mrs. Manning, Mrs William
Cummong Story State director of the chdren's
chapters of the Daughters OF the American Revou-
tion, and the founders of the society will be the
guests of Mrs. S. V. White, and will reach here
tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06

NJ. FitZsimmons, the Brooklyn contractor, father
of the late Dr. T. Dana Fitzsimmcns who the
house surgeon of ST. Mary's Hospital, will sail on
the steamship Etruria for extended trip through
Europe Since the death of his son Mr.. Fitzsm-
mons has not been well and 1t is with the hope of
improving his health that he takes this trip
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06

A contingent of Brooklynites attended the mar
riage in Lime Rock. Conn, on Wednesday OF Miss
Charlotte Barnum. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles w. Barnum. of that city, and Walter
Rutherford Gilbert. of Brooklyn.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06

The New England Society Of Brooklyn will
hold its annual reunion next Tuesday evening at
the Art Rooms Montague-st., o'clock At
$50 o'clock a concert will be given by the Old
English Glee Singers Supper will be served at
the close of the concert.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06

A dance set for June 12 at the Farm House. IS
being arranged by Miss Henrietta L. Jones' Of No.
1853 Dean-St
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06

The engagement is also announced of Miss Mary
r rogers, second daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Il. Rogers, of No 222 Henry-st., and A. Rogers
Lee son Of Mrs. George Lee of No. l22 Amty-st,
and cousin of the Rev. Arthur B. Kinsolvfng
rector OF Christ Church, Clinton-st. Another
gaseInent Is that of Miss Evelyn Haigh daughter
OF Mrs. William +. Haigh, of No. $50 South Ok
lora-st, and Raymond Nelson Kellogg a graduate
OF amherst in the class of 80. He captain of
the the baseball team in his senior year in college
ana Is now an instructor in English and elocu-
Ion at the Polytechnic Institute. He is a
her OF the Orange Athletic Club. His home at
Holyoke Mass
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06

Park Commissioner George V. Brewer gave
dinner Wednesday evening at his home in Park
Place in honor of Oscar 5. Straus United States
Minister TO Turkey. Covers were laid for fifteen
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06

Frederick B. Pratt, of No. 300 Clinton-ave.. had
the public coach Pioneer. Tuesday with
party. The from the Holland House,
Mania ttan, to the Ardsley Club.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06

Wednesday night in aid of the Trained Christian
Helpers netted about $780, This is independent
society of Sisters, organized in 1897. to supply
trained nurses for the worthy poor. The home of
the Helpers is No. 1904 Pacifc-st.. where there
will be opening celebration on May 16
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Milard NJ Canda, of Carroll-st. and
Eghth-ave, have taken the Van Buren Hulse cot
tage Clinton-ave Bay Shore, for the summer, and
the cottage l Awixa-ave. belonging to w H
Wray, of Brooklyn, has been let for the season
to F. J. Lisnan, of Manhattan.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06

Another charity affair which took place the
evening was the charity euchre party given by the
Urban Club at the Argyle. for the benefit Of the
French department of the Cuban Orphan Society.
Fifty dollars netted.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06

of Women's Clubs. to be held at Glen Cove
May 49, are Mrs George Nichols and Miss Lisbeth
Gaylor.
A reception by the members of the Sixth Avenue
Methodist Episcopal Church, Sixth-ave. and
Eighth-st. was given Thursday evening for their
W w Bowdish. DR. Bowdsh Brooklyn
from church at Danbury. Conn.
A small dance given Friday night at the
Farm House in Prospect Park by the Monday
Evening Bowling Club. which meets weekly at
the Pouch Mansion.
The regular meeting OF the Woman's Republican
Union League was held last Tuesday. There
a good attendance. THE Primary Law" dis
cussed and a stirring paper why Mckinley
Should be Renorninated" read by Mrs. \. A
Keating The euchre party held for the league, at
the Knapp Mansion a financial Mrs
Kate VI. Bostwick. president; and Mrs. c; w, Fisk
first vice-president. were chosen as delegates to
the Long Island Council OF Women's Clubs The
Les que has adjourned until the first Tuesday in
September.
The last meeting for the season of the Associate
Alurnna Of Adelphi Academy held Friday
afternoon at the home Of the Misses Hoenback
No ze0 Washington-ave. Miss Alice Morse pre-
eided The election of officers resulted follows
ntiss Morse president; Miss Anna Holenback, vice
nresdent: Miss Winifred Appleton. treasurer; Miss
Mabel A Knudson. recording secretary; Miss
Alice Wheeler, corresponding secretary Miss Mar
tt|nertte Walbridge alumnte, editor: the Alumna
T,I'n5 Committee~Afss Alice PfiZer chairman; Miss
sonbte Zollinhofer Miss Florence Murphy Mrs
Charles Hebard ana Mrs IitnsIow: AFTER me DUST
rs rsn ,nme was given by Mrs McDermo,t who played
three piano solos-seeret 81 dGve KEN; inter ifr
n,ezZo; sang two songs by Schumann'' Die
iotosbIime" and ''Frahlingspacht." scene from
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06

A pretty home wedding of the week was that of
Miss Mabel Rice, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Rice jr of No IA Dean-st., and Henry Herbert
Gordon which performed on Monday night by
the Rev. DIR. Robert Mcdonald, of the Washington
Avenue Baptist Church. The bride charming
in a gown of cream faille, with duchesse lace,
yoke and sleeves. She carried a big bouquet of
white daisies
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06

Mrs George H. Treadwell. president of the
Chaminade Club, toastmaster at successful
second annua! dinner of the club the Clar-
endon Hotel on Thursday night lmpromptu
speeches were made by number of the members
OF the club