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New-York tribune., 1901-04-14
PACKER ALTMN.E DRiWATICS.
THE ASSOCIATION WILL PRESENT "A MIDSUMMER
NIGHTS DREAM APRIL %

THE ASSOCIATION WILL. PRESENT "A MIDSUMMER
NIGHTS DREAM" on APRIL %.
The Packer Alumnae Dramatic Associa tion will
present "A Midsummer Nights Dream the
Academy of Music. Brooklyn. April %. The
cast has been carefully selected and coached by
Alfred Young The songs of the fairies are under
the direction of r.. Huntington Woodman. while
William Pitt Rivers has charge of the dances,
which will be picturesque.
The Packer Alumnae Dramatic Association gave
its first dramatic attempt the Academy of
Music April 80 1900, when 1t presented Shake
speare's "As You Like It." Since then there have
been many additions to the membership, and the
cast this year in "A Midsummer Nights Dream
promises to fulfil the expectations raised by last
years success The association this year has
officers the following: President, Miss Adella Por-
ter. 9S; vice-president, Kate Davies Ketcham, 99;
treasurer. Marguerite Shattuck, 97; recording
retary Helen Burns, 81; corresponding secretary.
Adele Henrietta Bull, 90 Several of last years
favorites Miss Clara Aue Miss Amy Lester Miss
Grace Nuns and Miss Kate Ketcharn will ap-
pear in the performance this year. but the ma
jority of the LAS You Like IT, will again take
part Some Of the members Of this cast are:
Miss Mary SnedeclIer, who will play Lysander;
Miss Sarah Day, Demetrius; Miss Henriette Jones,
IN @ HeFma DN MISS Of ha he
tgek nd M's Wh0 Rayed o Adam last year will play Puck
aYaS GharSs b hsa So as Ttana Bottom viii be
isfsa asf Year. Ps MISS i'eeh Burns VINO played William
Among the patronesses Mrs Seth Low Mrs.
De SILVER Mrs g. r. Bates Mrs MFS FTeaerrt Sdrit
Bellamy, Mrs. Frederick sherman; Mrs; William
Thomas r. French. Mrs. John d. Snedecker Mrs
+. L. Bayles. Mrs John T. Howard, Mrs. Frank
s: Jones: Mrs, Charles IS sehieren, Mrs. Alden S.
Mrs. Henry s. Snow and Mrs. Charles Judson
The ushers will be Alfred Muller Guy Hubbard.
Emil Lanchert Cornelius Langeman Arthur
Walkeey. jr. Charles c. Putnam. jr. Valentine
Seaman. jr., Edwin La Roche, James A. Cameron
j. Clifford Moore. Ernest J. Durham and s. S
Bigeow. The association will devote the proceeds
Of the entertainment the gift fund of Packer
Alumn1 Association. to be used for the purchase
CT aluinnH hall
New-York tribune., 1901-04-14
LOOKING FOR 4 BIG Gun.
LOST ON RAILROAD BETWEEN NEw-YoRK
AND WASHINGTON

The 13-inch gun for the battleship Kearsarge
weighing seventy tons and worth about s15O0l0
was shipped on Monday two cars from Wash
ington TO the Brooklyn Navy Yard. but has been
lost between here and the national capital 1t was
expected by officers of the PENNSYLVANIA Railroad
Company that the gun would reach the yard on
Wednesday. but yesterday afternoon it appeared
that the carrying the gun had been lost on the
way.
Edwin Putnam. general storekeeper of the yard
who Is in charge OF the transportation of the gun
was unable to get any information about il ves
terday from the railroad company At the ship
ping agents office. in Manhattan where tracers
Tor rreight are started. it said that the gen
erai superintendent of the Pennsylvania Railroad
haI instituted a search for the missing gun
Inc lS-inch gun on the Kearsarge was recently
ua.inased while being fired at target practice and
When the battleship arrives in New-York Harbor
III May her damaged gun will be removed and the
new one installed N "'4" 'iie
New-York tribune., 1901-04-14

with two wings. gilded cornices. wainscoted halls
and an oak panelled ballroom. Merose Hall was
bought about fifteen years later by Colonel William
Axtell, member of the Kings Council Many
Tory meetings held there.
Colonel Axtel. in 177S was commissioned by Sir
William Howe to raise regiment of infantry
and oyalist women In l73 presented a stand of
coiors 10 the troops on which occasion there was
a ball in Melrose Hall. 1t was found expedient
for the colonel to TO Nova Scotia and his
property was confscated and bought in by Agua
Giles. American officer
There is a love story told in connection with the
old place as General Giles formed attachment
for Miss Eliza Shipton, who lived with her sister
Colonel AXtelIs wife, and the Tory had forbidden
Washlngtons s officer to his threshold The
American triumphed however, after the war for
IN il TIL 1909. ~
Also an American of1cer In 1885 II was bought by
New-York tribune., 1901-04-14
TROLLEY WIRE CUTTERS C4J7cuT
bhOokLfN DETECTIVES EXCHANGE SHOTS
WITH SUSPECTED MEN.

lhere was lively exchange of shots between
theVes and eleven detectives from the BROOKLYN Do
tecuVe bureau at Junction-ave and Bowery Bav
Road. on the Flushing division of the Brook,vn
Rapid Transit Company, early yesterday mornine
Two prisoners. Henry Kelly. twenty-one wears old
VINO Is said TO be a ticket of leave man from the
finira Reformatory and Robert Mcneil twentv
years old. were caught. third man escaped hu,
the detectives later arrested George Afford twent
years old, of No. q Stagg-st The prisoners were
locked up in the Adams-st. station and about n
O'Clock In the morning We're taken to Elmhurs5
Queens County, for a preliminary hearing
The expedition was planned by Captain James
Reynolds. OF the detective bureau upon the rs
quest of Mr.. Sweetland chief neman of the
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company, who had learned
that raid upon the companys trolley feed wires
was to be made on Saturday morning In the vicinity
OF Newtown. A special car left the BROOKLYN Police
Headquarters at midnight with a squad of detec
tives- IL reached Newtown about O'Clock Tho
detectives were then ordered to deploy and mee,
at Bowery Road and Junction-ave Half an
hour later the seuths lay stretched out behind the
stone walls on either side Of the road They had
not been there long before a wagon came up the
road and stopped near by Two men got out Ony
OF them threw a heavy pair OF nippers over the
wall, and the detectives uttered a mul1ed exclama-
ton of terror as they lodged the heavy tool Then
the man started to climb the fence Look
out for the mugs!" he exclaimed as he fell hack
and started sprinting up the road Like magic the
drawn revolvers started In pursuit. One man. Who
WAS IN tAe wagon. drove on end escaped. Tue
New-York tribune., 1901-04-14
NEW EAST RIVER BRIDGE STRIKE ENDED

rle strike among the men the New East River
Bridge has been officially declared of and work
viii start up again tomorrow morning Manager
Roebling said yesterday that there had been a con.
ference between members of his firm and repre-
sentatfyes from the House and Bridgesmiths
Union, and that the difficulty had been salts
factorily adjusted He said the difficulty had been
due 10 a conflict OF name between his company and
that Of metallic company for making freproof
iathng, of which Colonel Washington A. RoebIins
the patentee. He declared that the memb hers
CT TIE union We're satisfied that the Roebling Sons
Company, OF NewYork, were not interested in any
way with the company bearing a similar name
The second ca bic probably will be raised to-mor-
row morning between IL and u o'clock.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-14
TO CARRY on EDUCATIONAL WoRE.
BROOKLYN INSTITUTE WILL PROHIBIT DISCUS
SION OF sECTARION QUESTIONS.

BROOKLYN INSTITUTE WILL. PROHIBIT DISCUS
SION OF sECTARION QUESTIONS
AT the monthly meeting on Friday of the trustees
of the Brooklyn Institute in the Art Building. IN
Montasue-st.. 1t was proposed 10 raise a fund OF
100000 carry the educational work OF the
institute. II is hoped the full amount will be sub
scribed before January l, 1902.
a, Augustus Healy, the president, urged the I'M
portance of this endowment, and spoke of the great
amount of work done by the institute. with snlan
resources. and the advantages given TO members
of the institute and the citizens Of Brooklyn, at
nominal The Finance Committee au-
thorized proceed increase the endowment
fund. and TO add to .he number of the committee at
its pleasure
On motion of Eugene G. Blackford. resolution
adopted to the effect that the learned
with deep regret that offence had been given 10
Roman Catholic members and TO the Catholics OF
the community in recent series of lectures by
Professor Edward r. Griggs; that the institute.
being non-sectaran. will insist that secarian aues-
tons shall not be discussed its lecture plat
forr. and :hat this action be given the pub
lcity that has been given the lectures in ques-
ton.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-14
WHEN STOTEPIPES WERE SCARCE.
from The Kansas CITY Journal

From The Kansas CITY Journal.
There is an epidemic Of reminiscence among the
Old settlers of Kansas. and the ccurty papers are
hlled with anecdotes of quaint interest. Frank
Seaman tells The Beloit Gazette OF incident
In his pioneer days which illustrates the scarcity or
ma terias with which the early settlers had co-
tend. and particularly of that vefy common house
held necessity, pipe for stoves After moving his
fcmily into dugout on his claim. Mr. Seaman
found that he did not have pipe enough TO reacn
through the roof So the pipe extended
through window where II performed its func-
tor very WELL save when the wind blowing
fom the direction in which II pointed ON
these occasions the stove would be moved to the
other side of the room and the pipe extended
through another window. and Mr.. Seaman says
y was common remark In hts household an
through the ATst winter to have some one =
''CoWos ooy2 lot'O sh1ft tho store 0un4s
New-York tribune., 1901-04-14
NEW CHAPLAIN FOR PENITENTIARY

The Rev. r. c. Bowen has been appointed chap
lair Of the Kings County Penitentiary. succeed
fte late Rev. Job G. Bass Mr.. Bowen has also
been appointed chaplain Of the Raymond Street
jail. which is under the supervision OF the City
Mission ard Tract Society. He at one time q
pastor in Brooklyn. where he has lived several
years, and has had charges outside the city. He
- OF ths Marcy Avenue Baptist Church.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-14
JUVENILE OPERETr4 BY COLLEGE BOYS.

The Lilliputans in Fairyand.' Juvenile operetta
IN three acts will be given by $50 boys of ST.
cis's College at the Academy OF Music, Brooklyn,
on Saturday afternoon April q. under the direction
Of Frederick II. Decker. The entertainment is
novel, as the Lliputians represent the great
hatlonai heroes and various races from foreign
shores There will be $500 worth of special scenery
New-York tribune., 1901-04-14
RECORDERS OF THE oPHIRs roYAGE.

From The London Chronicle
Although the Ophir will be unable to accommo-
Date all the representatives OF the press who would
like to CO. there is little fear Of her interesting
voyage being inadequately recorded. Besides the
Chevaner de MARITIME. who Is marine painter the
% Ophir taxes another artist. Sydney P. Hail. whose
papers, and who has more than once drawn "sub-
Jeets" by special permission. at sandringham and
OSporne; Like Sir Donald Mackenzie Wallace of
The Times the artist dob not 90 Theoretically
as the representative OF a pvper, though hts work
will probably appear In one, but n attached 10 thn
suite. ~ >-~
New-York tribune., 1901-04-14

Prospect Park Plaza. opposite It's companion piece
representing THE Spirit of the American Army"
The work Of Sculptor Macmonnes the Soldiers
and Sailors Memorial Arch stands complete
The army and navy groups weigh over sixteen
tons each. The hoisting yesterday Of the navy
group was accomplished without any accident
New-York tribune., 1901-04-14
NATURALLY.
From The

From The Cleveland Plain Dealer
DO you think there will be any nuss If we 90
about t?' ''"9 any iioie
ANY mnss7 OF course there Will bn. and a biz
'Wh-what kind of muss?"
''Isthmusv'
New-York tribune., 1901-04-14
ONE OF THE FEW REMAINING.

AN HISTORICAL BROOKLYN LANDMARK
AGAIN CHANGES OWNERS.
Melrose Hall. old Brooklyn landmark.
Bedford-ave. and Wnthrop-st., sold at auction
on Tuesday for 100. John Lane. English
man. built it in l74S for English country house,
New-York tribune., 1901-04-14

James Mcwatt, whose wife we'll known as an
actress Dudley Sheldon acquired the property in
1871, Or. John Robinson four years later and in
1879 DR.. Homer l.. Bartlett. after removing the
Wings of the house. moved II back to Bedford ave
several hundred feet.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-14
WOmen'S Belts and Belt Clasps.
40 per cent. bsio1U the regular.

$500 pieces-4O per cent bsio7U the regn
$50 pieces-60 per cent belo1c the regnl.
Over four thousand Belts and Belt Clasp
time TO choose them now-the shirt waist su 1
buy two Belts here tomorrow for the ordin 6
quick TO take advantage of brings the larg
cumuation of our fine stock reduced
Belts of plated black satin, with gilt or silver
clasps, in the straight and bodice shapes.
about eight distinct designs. former price
Belts of plated black satin. with gilt or sill
Yer clasps. straight and bodice shapes. in a
variety of designs, all turquoise set former
Belts of black elastic. with silver or gilt bod
Ice shape clasps and ornament at back to
match assorted desgns-former price
Belts Of black elastic, with gilt or silver bod
ice clasps and back ornament. all turquoise
set. former prices 81 % and 81 80. .77c. ca
Belt Clasps-straght and bodice shapes
silver, gilt. black plain and turquoise set.
former price .yOc., at. at.....-..-..........24c
New-York tribune., 1901-04-14

two others were captured after they had resisted
with their revolvers.
1t Is said that Kelly Snd Mcneil arrested
Tor wire cutting at almost the place three
years ago. Kelly the Elrnira Re-
formatory, and was out parole when caught.
Mcneil was discharged The police say that they
know nothing about young Afford, who
rested as being the third member of the party.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-14

iltogether for less than they ever cost. 1t is
should have Belt to harmoniZe and you may
; price of one A trade chance that were
number here. The smaller number is an aC-
Belt Clasps as above in handsome and more
elaborate design-plain and jeweled-fOr-
mer price Toe at................ 3Sc
Belt Clasps. principally bodice shape. with
pendants attached-turquoiSe set-fOrmer
price 81 90 Observation-Disclosures. .54c ca
Belts of fine gilt tinsel braid. With bodice
clasps and bar ornaments. in assorted de-
signs. former price S1.t5, at. DIE. ca
Girdles. about :; dozen assorted pieces, oxi-
died and gilt, enameled jeweled and some
steel trimmed former prices $685. TO
$3.50. at............S2 500 10 S6.1O
Belt Clasps. accumulated stock of 400 pieces
oxidized and gilt. enameled. jeweled and
plain, former prices soc. to $500. at
24c.. 34c. and SIC. ca
Main floor. front. Central Buldips.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-14

TIE ARCH IN PROSPECT PARK COMPLETE.
The massive bronze group representing THE
Spirit of the American Navy hoisted yester-
day to its place in of the marble arch on the
New-York tribune., 1901-04-14

colors. soft and dainty. suitable for hat
bows and rosettes. regular 39c. quality
for Observation-Disclosures. .I...-....... ....}c
> in. wide double faced satin Liberty Rib
bOns. 10 light coloTs suitable for millinery
use. regularly 45c.. for.......--..-.....:s5c
51e in. wide plaid Taffeta, in all light cOlOrs.
suitable for children's hat trimming, regU-
larlv 3.ic for .ss.sc
512 in. wide soft finished IustrOus taffeta
Ribbons. in two toned effects. the regular
49c quality for r................. ::s9c
Main floor centre. East Building.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-14
These Ribbons Are Small Priced,

And they Wansd RIBBONS.
Right kinds for the millinery the neckwe the
Brooklyn
the Ribbon Store keeps doubling with such
grounds spnaa
New-York tribune., 1901-04-14

double faced satin Liberty Ribbons. 32s in.
wide, in 10 light shades. we'll adapted for
neckwear. the regular 3:'c. kind for. 25c
Fancy striped satin and taffeta Ribbons. ~
in. wide. an assortment of light colors on
white. particularly good for childrens hat
trimmings, the 39c quality for.........25c
IA in. wide satin taffeta Ribbon, with woven
polka dot of self colors. 10 light colors suit
able for neck ribbons. made to sell at 35c.
for ........... Observation-Disclosures. 25c
AZ in. double satin Liberty Ribbons all light
New-York tribune., 1901-04-14

Announcement is made Of the engagement Oh
Miss CAROLYN L. Bell daughter of DR. l. sidney
pes of Raltirnore Md and Charles A. Morse, jr-
~ Ngoree e a member of the Crescent Athletic.
the Calumet and the Marine and Field clubs.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-14

The marriage of Miss Lena a. Morris daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel B. Morris. of Decatur-st''
and Charles H. Ienn of Mr. and Mrs Charles
7 HEM took place Wednesday evening IN the
craena Avenue PRESBYTERIAN Church. The cere.
rnony was followed by a reception at the home OF
the hridegroom's parents. No. l03 Troutman-st'
New-York tribune., 1901-04-14

The marriage of Miss Italia !. Purdy, daughter OF
Dr. and Mrs. Charles G. Purdy, Of No. 11S Quincy
st. and George II. Tones took place Tuesday
evening in the Church of the Incarnation.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-14

The marriage Of Miss Fanny G. Howard daugh-
ter Of the late DIR. John G. Howard OF savannah
Ga and Daniel T. Merritt. of No. 154 Cnnton-st
will take place on Thursday evening, April %, IN
the Classon Avenue Presbyterian Church The
ceremony will be followed by reception at the
home of the brides brotker-in-law, Dr. Heroert r.
Williams. No. l9l Gates-ave.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-14

Mrs. William c. De Witt gave a dance Tues
day evening at her home, No 80 Hicks-st. for
her daughter Miss Marjorie S. Langley, and her
son. William c. Langley.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-14

The marriage of Miss Florence Merrill, youngest
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Merrill, of No
SIC CIinton-aye. and Henry a. Harrison, jr., took
place on Wednesday afternoon at the Merrill home
The brides only attendant was her cousin, Miss
GLADYS Merrill of San Francisco. The best man
was Arthur Foster and the ushers We're Walter
Stuart and Milo H. Goodwin. The ceremony was
followed by reception.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-14

As matter of fact the conductors are instruct
ed by the railroad company TO that the Board
Of Health notices respected but it is seldom
that they trouble themselves unless especially
quested to do So and then they often refuse to
interfere.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-14

large reception will be given by Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Low Pierrepont Saturday afternoon.
April 20. at their home, No u Pierrepont,st Mrs
Pierrepont after this week, will be at home on
Wednesdays till May 1G.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-14

The marriage Of Miss Gertrude c. Williams.
daughter of Mrs. Giles b. Williams. and Frank L
Monat took place "Wednesday evening at the
home of the brides mother. No. a9 Greene-aVe;
~ II T o1ise Williams sister Of the bride. acted
as maid of honor. George P Moffat, protner oi
the bridegroom was best man.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-14

The Phila, a society Of Adelphi girls. gave a
dance Friday evening in the hall Of the college
The officers Of the society Miss Florence Hanna
president: Miss Josephine Story, treasurer; Miss
Marion Eldredge. assistant treasurer, and Miss
Leila Wykes. secretary.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-14

The engagement of Miss Alice Campbell daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Felix Campbell. OF No. 1,315
Pacifc-st.. and William H. Good. of Clermont-ave.,
IS announced.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-14
7Qc. C0l0red Taffeta Silks for 55c
$l25 Guaranteed Black Peau de Sole, Csc

14OO yards of all silk superb
soft glove finish and III
country and regularly 81. % a yard; tomorrow Soc.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-14

The annual subscription euchre and dance of the
Monday Afternoon Club will be held the home
OF Mrs Crawford D. Beasley, No. 7o2 Greene-ave-,
on Monday, April %.
Miss Alice w. Dransfeld. OF Rochester. n. Y, who
has been visiting her sister, Mrs c. ID. Stone, of
No. zs; Woodruff Flatbush returned home
last Tuesday
New-York tribune., 1901-04-14

Mrs William K. Wilson gave a dance Friday
evening in honor of her daughter Miss Edna II.
Wilson. and Miss Elsie X Martin in the Pierre
pont Assembly Rooms. The ballroom effec-
lively decorated with smilax. There a large
attendance of the younger set.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-14

The marriage of Miss Mabel l. Britton, younger
daughter Of Mrs. Winchester Britton OF No. 147
Pacific-st, and Roderick p. Fisher, of John
w. Fisher, Will take place Wednesday evening,
April a. in Christ Church. The bride will be at
tended by her sister. Miss Kate Britton. The best
man Will be George a. Rhame and the ushers will
be Winchester Britton. brother of the bride Charles
H Midden6orf and Frank r. Dickey, of Brooklyn
and H S. collette, OF Manhattan.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-14

1t IS interesting to note the effect in BROOKLYN OF
the recent crusade against spitters In pubic places
Although there are still many or THESE oi1ehders
who will go free and others who will be punished.
the outbreak of public indignation against the Of
fence followed by more less activity on the part
of the Sanitary Squad of the Police department,
will probably quiet down in time.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-14

The last Of the Park Slope subscription dances
given the Farmhouse. in Prospect Park
FriGay evening. There cotiOn, on account
of the large attendance The dance orders were in
design Of crepe. surmounted by cluster OF
violets The color scheme throughout violet.
Among the patronesses were Mrs James Shevlin
Mrs James McEnery. Mrs f. ]. McKeever and
Mrs. Florence Donovan.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-14

Mrs Horatio c. King gave informal lat home
Friday afternoon for her daughter. Miss Mabel
King, at her home No. 45 Willow-st. In the
ceiving party Mrs. John Hanway, Mrs. Otto
Wierurn Mrs Barclay Dunham. Mrs. Cleveland
Litchheld. Mrs. Frederick T. Howard and Miss
Ruth w Howard. Among the callers were Mrs. J.
Rogers Maxwell, Mrs. S. " White, Mrs s. b
Chittenden Miss May Chittenden, Mrs. Sturgis
Coffin and Mrs. Howard F. Whitney
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-12
DEATH OF MRS. M. J. ELDRIaE.
Three kevivals Now in Progress in
 Huntsville.

Huntsville, June 11.-(Special. )-Mrs. M. J. Bridge. mother of Messrs. Charles and Berney Drake, died yes- terday afternoon of heart affection. Mrs. Bridge was formerly Mrs. G. W, Drake and was 66 years of age. Her funeral was conducted at o'clock this afternoon from the First Methodist Church.
 Three revivals are now in progress in this city. A series of meetings was begun. In the First Methodist Church last night by the pastor, Rev. J. H. Mccoy. Rev. Walter Crawford is leading services in the Second Cumber- land Church and services are being held nightly at the Dallas Avenue Bap- tist Church by Rev. w. W. Lee.
 "A great celebration of the 4th of July will be given in McCalley Grove in West Huntsville by the committees re- gently appointed by St. Mary's Cath ollie Church. A barbecue will be given and the evening will be spent in out door sports, the climax to be reached in a grand display of fireworks.
 Private advices have been received here of the death of Nat Powers. for merly of New Market, who was serv- ing as a soldier in the army in the Philippines. Powers enlisted about year ago. His relatives reside here.
 The police are enforcing an ordinance recently adopted by the City Council against roaming cows. and the city treasury is being considerably en- riched by the earnings of the cattle mound. The ordinance forbids any per son to allow his COW to run loose with in the city limits. Following the adop- tion of this law, the residence parts of the city will soon have very few front fences along the streets.
 MT. Paul C. Hastings of Decatur, and Miss Ruby Coole were married today at the residence of the brides father at Toney, near here. MT. and Mrs. Hastings came to the city this after noon and were the guests of honor at a reception given by Mfr. and Mrs. Chas. H. Yarbrough. MT. Hastings is long distance telephone operator for the RelI Company at Decatur.