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New-York tribune., 1901-02-10
GOSSIP OF THE BOROTGH.

The late James A. H Bel q wonderfully
interesting character to those who were permitted
70 share his confidence. Probably not more than
hundred people in Brooklyn knew OF his existence
until his gift oc i. i25 volumes the Brooklyn
Library was announced IN June, 1893. Even after
that the old man remained the same recluse that
he had always been. and his housekeeper, Catha-
rine Burns, kept away the scores Of curious people
who sought his acquaintance His books We're his
he could not bear the loneliness which followed
the removal Of his books from the Sands-st house.
Mr.. Bell Immediately began the collection of more
companions. At the time Mr.. Bell said he should
buy only those books which he considered i'm
mortal II will be interesting to know that his
purchases for the first two weeks included Thack-
cray. Shakespeare. Hawthorne Montaigne, Ar
rernus Ward Stevenson. Mark Twain, Rabelais,
Rousseau and Emerson, remarkable variety. His
selections of poetry contained Milton, Byron,
Wordsworth and BurC5.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-10
European Department
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promptly and satisfactorily execute
all orders or commissions of every
kind entrusted to its care.
For further particulars enquire at any Of the
Company's Agencies in the United States.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-10
WANT JUDGMENT MODIFIED.

Justice Mattice heard argument yesterday IN the
Supreme Court. Brooklyn. for a modification OF
the judgment given by him IN the suit OF James B.
Healy against c. Grayson Martin. Clarence Mar
tin. Frank A. Barnaby and James W Golden al
leging fraud in a real estate deal. IN which the
plaintiff and the defendants and William q. Reed
OF Manhattan, were concerned Justice Mattice was
asked 10 strike from the judgment a clause by
which Healy Il TO recover $4,000 a damages for
property at Park-ave. and Eghty-seventh-st Man
haitian. Decision reserved.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-10
SPEAKERS ZOE BoARp OF TR4DE nINNER

The annual dinner OF the South Brooklyn Board
OF Trade viii be given at the Montauk Club to-
morrow night and II is expected that II will be
the largest and most successful ever held by the
organization. Among those who will be present
and some OF whom will speak are Justice W. W
Goodrich, Controller Coler who will respond 70 the
toast. The City OF New-York'; the Rev. J. Bono
hue. ex-Mayor Schieren. Park Commissioner
Brewer. Silas p. butcher: John Greene. OF the
Board Of Education: ex-Mayor Boody, Police Com
missoners York and Abell Charles Remsen Eras-
tus Wiman. the Rev. Or. J. NJ. Farrar. Isaac NJ
Kapper James Shevlin Coagressnan-eIect Bristow
and Bridge Commissioner Shea
New-York tribune., 1901-02-10
SOUTHERN MINISTER TO PREACH.

The Rev Edward O. Guerrant. OF Wimore, KY.
Will conduct special services In the Lafayette
Avenue Presbyterian Church. Brooklyn. FOR two
weeks, beginning to-day. Services for Bible study
will be held at o'clock on each afternoon. except
Saturday and preaching services on each evening
except Saturday at S o'clock. DR. Guerrant is the
president Of the America Inland Mission and Is one
OF the leading evangelstic preachers OF the South
ern Presbyterian Church. II Is hoped that the
coming OF DR. Guerrant 10 Brooklyn will help 10
bind more closely the ties that exist between
the Northern and Southern branches Of that de-
r-llrr AZ
New-York tribune., 1901-02-10
COMPLIMENT MRS. NATION.
KINGS COUNTY PRoHIBITIoNIsTs DEPLoRE THE
AXE. But REJOICE AT ITS RESULTS.

AXE. But REJOICE AT ITS RESULTS
The annual rally and mass meeting Of local Pro-
hibtionsts will be held in Historical Hall, Brook
lyn on Tuesday. The following resolution has been
unanimously adopted by the Kings County Commit
tee. and is signed by Preston f. Terry, Charles A
Wilson and Edward E Blake:
Whereas the saloon has for twenty years been
prohibited BY the State OF Kansas and has been de-
cared public nuisance By the State law therefore,
be II
Resolved by the Kings County Prohibition Com
mittee. in session assembled. that we do comph.
snas shing the saloons, and while We regret that
violence is necessary We rejoice that this bold
method OF Mrs Nation is drawing the public at
tention TO the outrageous arrogance OF the saloon
its utter disregard for law and the compncity OF
public officials with this disregard Of law, and We
hope and pray that the agitation and publicity
thus given may spread and awaken dull and in
different Christian conscience until u shaIl De hred
all over the Nation 20 such an extent that the sa-
loon can exist in land no longer
New-York tribune., 1901-02-10
MORE WATER ON TUESDAY.
DYKER HEIGHTS SUPPLY TO BE REPLENIsHED
BY BLYTHEBoURNE COMPANY.

II was announced yesterday by Engineer De
Varona that the people living Dyker Heights
and in that neighborhOod would have their supply
OF water replenished by next Tuesday. The Blythe
bourne Water Company will have made its connec-
ton at Tenth-ave and Seventy Brooklyn,
with the Department of Water Supply
Deputy Commissioner Moffett. of the Water Sup
ply Department on Friday sent communication 70
Chief Engineer Van Buren requesting that ne ne
furnished with the necessary specifications TO De
used in advertising for bids for the furnishing OF an
additional water supply. Mr.; Van Buren, IN reply
Mr. Moffett specifications and form or pro-
posals for works providing a water supply OF from
100000 e000O0J gallons daily, and for an addi-
tional water supply 200 to 250foC0O gal
Ions day. The first proposition calls for the con-
structiOn of works which may be turned over 10 the
city by the contractors who build them, and the
second is for an additional water supply to be fur-
nished the city by works which are now built or
may be built. II Will be necessary for every bldder
the water supply to name the price at whlch
within five years the city shall have the rlSht 10
purchase the entire plant
New-York tribune., 1901-02-10

7 have had a rare life" said Nj. Bell two years
before his death. II has been full of experience
and pleasure. All my life l have been accumulat-
ms and now I want 10 dispose Of my possessions
so that the greatest number can enjoy and profit
by them" Speaking Of experience and pleasure,
Mr.. Bell said that the former taught him that the
latter generally brought pain. i have aojured
pleasures for the sake OF happiness" he said-
There is distinction between pleasure and hap
piness. Pleasure is dangerous. Happiness comes
from cheerfulness and the idealzation Of ones
surroundings" BE always helpful and never
harmful" was another OF his rules for happiness.
Mr. Bell believed that the stomach was responsible
for many Of the woes in the world and lived
largely on fruit and cereals. prepared for him
twice day. Mr.. Bell was lifelong advocate OF
cremation after death. but not more than a month
ago ne revoked the clause IN his will providing
that his body should be cremated. Why he did
this is a mystery his friends
New-York tribune., 1901-02-10

II was al the home OF a young bride in the
Twenty-third Ward. She was giving her first din
ner party 10 a number of friends. and was espe-
cially anxious 10 have everything go off smoothly.
The servant was green. but her mistress had been
coaching her for a week for this special occasion.
The last detail had been attended 20, apparently,
ard the party was seated al the dinner table Oys-
the half shell were 10 be the first course.
They had been late in arriving. but the mistress
had given specific instruction to washing and
opening them. and 10 the way they should be
served. The young housekeeper was nervous
and preoccupied with the details Of the coming
courses that she scarcely noticed the girl she
served the oysters. The guests had been throwing
glances around the table and endeavoring 10 sup
press their merriment- Then plate was set down
face We're three big unopened oysters. A quick
glance around the table revealed each guest en-
deaVoTing 70 look uncohcerheq betIhd tAe I9r-
midabe looking oyster shells Blpshing furiously.
glance at the oewilderec servant as she came IN
The girl did not understand the signal 70 take
pulse the hostess Jumped UP and almost dragged
the frightened girl into the kitchen What hap
came back and meekly removed the offending oys-
eT a 5he 9EfF wfcb % gained @ e me admton Of her
guests. The remainder OF the dinner was perfect,
but the hostess viii never forget those oysters.
Makers of jewened badges have been busy hning
orders from Brooklyn since the recent promotions
in the Police Department Several captains and
sergeants recently elevated 10 their present rank
have received expensive badges from their political
friends. Last Tuesday Captain Edward J. TOoe. OF
the Lee-ave. station, formerly sergeant in Adams
ST, received handsome gold captains shield from
friends in the Sixth Ward It contained four large
diamonds On Friday night Captain John Rear
don, OF the Greenpoint station. modestly accepted
diamond studded badge. estimated 10 be worth
$500 Reardon is not one Of the recently pro-
NOTED captains but he is a protege OF Senator Nc
CarTen. and since his elevation a command sew
eral years ago certain politicians have tired
Of remembering him Last year he received a hand
some diamond pin, and he also has received a
heavy gold watch. chain and diamond studded
charm.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-10

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New-York tribune., 1901-02-10

Mrs. Edward II. Iitchfeld and the Misses Iitch-
field viii give reception on Thursday afternoon,
February i, at their home. No. , Montague Ter
New-York tribune., 1901-02-10

Mrs. Edward f. Britton, Of No. S64 Carroll-st
and her sisters Miss Kate Britton and Miss Maud
Britton, gave an "at home" on Tuesday afternoon,
following their reception Of q fortnight ago They
assisted in receiving by Mrs. Chester l. Rich
ards, Airs. Frank T. Sloan. Mrs. Gilbert NJ Smith,
Miss Florence Hamilton and Miss Daisy Sproule.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-10

The third and last OF the series OF Tuesday even
.ng dances was well attended. Among the patron
esses present We're Mrs. Martha s. Gielow and Mrs
Il Elliott Lsngstaft.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-10

Mrs Henry \. Whitney, OF No 65 South Oxford
St on Tuesday afternoon gave the first of three
receptions for her daughter-in-law Mrs Howard
= whitney. in the receiving party were Mrs 7
Rogers Maxwell Mrs Howard W Maxwell and
49, Sr,1rgis coffin.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-10

The marriage Of Miss Elsa NJ Nickel and George
A shelas viii take place Tuesday evening az the
home OF the bride, No. 955 Bushwick-ave Miss
Lucia z. Nickel sister Of the bride viii act as
maid OF honor. George c. Noerschuck viii act as
best man. Mr.. and Mrs. Shelas VIII live AZ No
New-York tribune., 1901-02-10

announcement has been made Of the engage
-, Of Miss Anna Gansevoort Chittenden. daugb-
~ OF Mr. and Mrs. Simeon b. Chittenden. of No
o,s columbia Heights. and Charles NJ Thaver Of
Worcester Mass.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-10

Mrs. John ". French and her daughter Mrs
Frederick De Mund Mackay, on Wednesday after
noon gave the fourth and last Of a series OF ''at
homes" at their home, No. A05 Grand-ave Miss
French Mrs T. r. French. Mrs John Mackav. the
Misses Mackay, Mrs. J. q. Barrows and Mrs. Frank
G. Hedge were among those who received.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-10

Mrs J. Lester Keep and Miss Marian I. Keep Of
10 $50 Clinton gave the last OF their series
:, aat homes" on Wednesday afternoon. being as
e,s,ss IN receiving by Mrs Robert J. Kinbau Miss
11tTbau Miss Annie kimban Miss Fanny Hoag-
ierd Mrs Albert 3. Chandler. Mrs George r
abbott and Mrs. Edward Adams
New-York tribune., 1901-02-10

At the reception given Tuesday afternoon by
Mrs. Willard J. Candee and Miss Candee al their
home No. 29S Garfield Place. the drawing room was
decorated with American Beauty and La France
roses and the table appointments in the dining
room were in green and white. Mrs. G. Herbert
Potter. Mrs. J. J. Hinchman. Mrs II. +. Nav Mrs
Z. ". SOcum, Mrs T. ]. Leeming jr., and Miss
Putnam aided in receiving.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-10

Mrs Charles NJ. Howard and her daughters Miss
Howard and Miss Ruth Howard, Of No. 226 Lincoln
Place gave the first Of TWO AT homes" on wednes-
Gay afternoon. Mrs. Howard F. Whitney Miss
Molie Maxwell, Miss Marion Low. Miss Jessie
Moore, Miss Bertha StOckweL Miss Marian LitCh-
helc and Mss Gertrude Monroe received. Inc sec
ond Al home viii be given Wednesday after
noon.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-10

The marriage OF Miss Eva Renzelmann, daughter
OF Mr. and Mrs. john Renzelmann, OF No. 1913
Eighth-aye.. and Alfred Pritchart took place on
Wednesday evening at the home Of the brides
parents. The brides attendants were Miss A
Renzelmann, her sister; Miss Edith Pritchart a
sister OF the bridegroom. and Miss Gertrude RAN
som. The best man William Goddard. The
ushers were William Renzelmann and Richard
Brocas. The ceremony was followed by recep-
zion.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-10


OFF against this, however, must be set not only
the general essening OF conversions and OF attend
ance at church and Sabbath schools. but also two
other facts that go far TO explain these decen
sions namely that in the last quarter OF the nine
teenth century church attendance OF children be-
came exceptional and daily family worship was
maintained in only one-tenth of the homes of
church members in the cities. as the writer ascer
tanned by three lines OF investigation Doubts
thrown upon the doctrines OF retrIbutlon and In
spIraton probably promoted the religious. and even
the moral declension. but the materiaiism OF
luxury the absorption of mind in business and
pleasure were yet more serious foes OF both splr-
itual and ethical ideals. -
Some gentle reader Is saying by this time, The
writer OF this article is a pessimist am an
optimist." OF course such conclusive eplthetS make
argument superfuous. But why should any one
either professional OptimiSt or professional
pessimist, as II he were an attorney nired 10 De
fend or attack his age. The people need 70
be encouraged" They need more 70 De aroused
In a time OF great moral and political peril our
century literature is rosy with poppies on every
side. Let trust the truth. and let II encourage
or arouse IL will.
An increasing school of prophets. in the closing
OF the nineteenth century, believed that the
decreasing attendance and diminishing conversions
In the churches were largely due 10 the tact that
the latter had not yet realized that IN ms new age
or cities they must not only save sous Dut also
save society. II only make safe place Tor saved
souls. The century went out with not one decently
governed large city In all the land, though one
half the adults, / have said. were nominally in
the churches. which in reality were Protestant
monastereS-in the city and Nation. but not OF IL:
Municipalism mttarism could not be allowed
consideration among their many iSmS.
Some wilful optimist again interposes ar this
Troublesome
Evening star., 1901-05-23
China Department.

Haviland China Dinner Set three pieces miss
ing. Reduced from $500 to $1,000.
Royal Porcelain Dinner Set one plate chIppad
Reduced from $3.50 to $500.
English Porcelain Dinner Set, one cup miss
ing. Reduced from $1,000 to S6 95
odd Decorated Wash Bowls and Pitchers Re.
duced from $3.50 and 81 90 to 81 90 each.
Austrian China Fish Set, one plate missing
Reduced from $500 to 5000.
cdd Decorated Steak Platters, medium size,
manufacturers seconds Reduced to 15c each
White Porcelain Covered Vegetable Dishes
manufacturers s seconds. Reduced to 25c each
Carlsbad China Tea Sets Reduced from IS. 90
to 81. 20 each.
) odd Decorated Covered Chambers manufac-
turers seconds Reduced to 25c. each.
3s odd Decorated Porcelain Breakfast Plates
manufac turer's seconds Reduced to &c. each.
10 odd Decorated English Porcelain Bone Dishes.
Reduced from 1Oc. to SC. each
rs White Porcelain Dinner Hates manufactur-
er's seconds. Reduced to &C. eatG.
) odd Decorated Haviland China Salad Bowls
Reduced from 81. IS to Toe. each.
g odd Decorated Uncovered Vegetable Dishes
manufacturers seconds Reduced to 15c each
Fifth floor.
Evening star., 1901-05-23
GRADING ALLEYS.


Andrew B. Duvall, the attorney for the
District has submitted an opinion to the
District Commissioners upon the memoran-
dunn Of Capt. Lansing H. Beach, the Engi-
neer Commissioner. as to whether or not the
Commissioners have authority under the
act of August Z, 1894, providing for assess
ment and permit work, to grade an alley
without paving it. In the case under con-
sideration it is desired to grade an alley
so as to afford proper drainage facilities
and not to pave it at present, inasmuch
as the paving would have to be disturbed
in the placing of connections for sewers,
etc. Mr.. Duvall states:
1.-The provision in the above mentioned
act of Congress is as follows: That here
after the Commissioners of the District of
Columbia are authorized and empowered,
whenever in their judgment the public
health safety or comfort requires 1t, or
whenever application shall be made there
for, accompanied by a deposit equal to one
half the estimated cost of the work, to i'm
prove and repair alleys and sidewalks. and
so construct sewers and sidewalks in the
District OF Columbia Of such form and ma
terials as they may determine, and to nay
the total cost of such work from appropria-
tions for assessment and permit work
1.-The Commissioners are thereby empow-
cred. among other things, to improve and
repair alleys, and to assess one-half Of the
Evening star., 1901-05-23
Suit Depart

10 Tailor-made Suits, cheviots,
homespuns, novelty cloths and We
netians; silk-lined jackets percaline-
lined skirts; plain and braid trim
med; sizes 81, "a, SO and 38.
S8.75 each. Were SIS, $3.50 & S2a
Handsome Tailor made Suits covert and chey
lot; silk lined throughout: sizes a. SO and "a Ra
duced from $500 to $12.5O each. W. "
$1,000 to $3.50. '''"
Black Broadcloth Skirt tucked and tsreta
to $75O 'e'' if'n' %iooo
1 Black Cheviot Skirt, trimmed with +.rot. sn-
Pli9ue. percaline lined Reduced from SIC. 60 to
u ! Plad,ha Rainy-dsy Skirt Reduced from
2 Plaid; back Golf Capes. Reduced from ss, :, to
$500 each. i $3.50 u
Handsome Black Broadcloth Jacket xb,to
satin lined; size SO. Reduced from sol on To sT n
White Silk Waists, tafreta and rros grrain
plain. tucked and hemsttched; sizes a az and
49, Reduced from 81 so and S. IS to "a TX asch
Lot Of White Lawn Waists made in do,en die
ferent syes-soiled and Inussed from hand,,na
sizes 32 to 3S. Reduced ito half former nrices
Terry Bath Towns striped effects: siya %
Reduced from 81. .95 to 81 80 each Ae o.
Cashmere Mack ntoshes blue and b,so,-. ,,.,,
backs single and double capes-all sizes Hcdmcad
rom 81. 90 to .:'5 each. Aeuuceo
Third floor, ~
Evening star., 1901-05-23

cost thereof against abutting property. To
improve is to make better or ameliorate In
any way, to increase the value or useful-
ness. etc. I find nothing in this law limit
ing the general and comprehensive words
used therein. The law does not in terms
REQUIRE the alley to be paved; 1t merely
contemplates its Improvement.
"Jrnouestionably, If the public health,
safety or comfort requires a change in the
grade of an alley, this would make it bet
ter and increase its usefulness, and such
an alley would, in my opinion, be thereby
improved within the meaning of the said
act of Congress. / am therefore of the
opinion that the question submitted should
be answered in the affirmative"
Evening star., 1901-05-23
Local Military Company Entertains.

The Urell Rifles, Company A, 9th Bat
TALON, D. c. N. G., gave an enter
tainment and dance last evening at the
National Rifles armory. A four-act sketch,
entitled "A Loyal Friend was presented.
and proved to be highly enjoyable. Those
in the cast were Messrs. Charles A. Raney,
]. A. Hunt, Louis X. Kerby. John II. Tim
mons. John P. Yenney, Felix P. Yenney,
Jos. II. Dierken, jr.. and Misses Irene NJ.
Timmons, A. E. Quantrill and Ella n.
Hagan. In addition. E. A. Lang gave a
vocal selection; VIII A. Boyd monologue,
and Edward G. Whall, vocal selection. At
the conclusion of the program there was
dancing, which was continued the re-
uainder of the evening.
Evening star., 1901-05-23
Picture Department.

o Coored Photographs, in gold frames Reduced
from $500 to 81. 20 each
Sepa photographs, in gold frames. Reduced
from $2oU to $1.uO each
Sepia photographs. Nancy and Della by
Galnsborough. in fancy brown fram me- oval oI,enIpg
Reduced from $3.50 to s.. 80 each
Sepias, The SCag Of the Lark" nv Ni,Ist r.,
brown frames 10 match. Reduced from 81 so to
81 90 each. ~ ~~'o' "
Large Pictures. The Stag at Bay" in broad
black and silver frame. suitable for dining RON
Reduced from 81 90 to So W each ~
Deep Gold Frame. suitable for oil ma nti,o ar
portrait; size 19lax23A. Reduced from sd. .OS TO
500. WV io
% Gilt Photograph Frames. for three photo
gra phs Reduced from Soc to 25c each H
100 Photogrivures, copies of noted European
paintings Reduced from 10c. to for &c.
Fourth floor.
Evening star., 1901-05-23
HERO BURIED AT MT. oLIvET.
Private kennealy. Who Was Killed
While Defending the LegatiOners.

Private Kennedy, Who Was Killed
While Defending the LegatiOners.
The body Of James j. Kennealy, private
in the United States Marine Corps. arrived
in this city yesterday from Pekin. China.
and was buried this afternoon at Mount
Olivet cemetery.
Kennealy was Washington boy. having
formerly lived at 2lO8 10th street north
west, and was well known in that vicinity.
He enlisted during the war and was serv-
ing on the Newark when the trouble in
Pekin broke out. He was one of the de-
tachment sent there as legation guard He
was killed by Boxer bullet striking him
in the forehead while gallantly defending
the legation in a hand to hand combat
with a large body of Boxers, who were en-
deavoring to carry by storm the inclesure
where the foreigners were besieged.
Evening star., 1901-05-23
Mems Department

ii Mems Cotton Cellular Aertex Shirts and Dro,r
ers; shirt sizes. 40, ~ and 46. Drawer sizes 3e
Eent. ~ '"e' s''i
8 pairs Boys' Jean Drawers 24-incb waist Re-
duced from Soc. 10 15r. pair ''' ie
4 suits SILK and Cotton PaJamas-large and small
sizes: \, Reduesd from ,s 5000 to s5 90 each
attached; sizes ii to u. Reduced from 81 20 o to
81 90 erch. ~ Fi''" 10
% .i, Mems Figured INiil SIX String Ties. white
Mems Belts: sizes 80. 81 and 80 waist meas c
80 pairs Mems Bicycle Sox with VERY s,or, ,,os
TO be worn with footless bicycle hose-baei and
nnbleached sizes 9i@, 10 and H. Reduced from
25c. to pairs for 25c ii"in
= MEMS Rain Coats tan and dark s,rays. sizes
81. ~. 3s and r. Reduced from $1,000 to 81 90
eash First &or '''''
Evening star., 1901-05-23
Infants Department.

l Infants White Taffeta silk Long Cloak. lined
with China silk trimmed with silk braid Reduced
from SIJ.to To $50
1 CHiliren's Coat, Of silk and wool novelty cloth
cape trimmed with hand embroidered s,.allop; silk
lined Reduced from $1,000 $50.
Cbildrrn's Coats. Of hand embroidered NULL
made with waist Of fine tuckS and embroidery,
skirt lined with pink taffeta SIR: the other of
white tarcta silk. with fine turkS to form waist :
collar and cuffs trimmed with lace; silk lined.
Reduced from S22-.D and 5000 to 800 each.
= Childrcn's Null Hats, crown OF Shrred tucks
trimmed with soft lace and dainty shades Of pink
and blue ribbon. Reduced from $500 and $1,000
to $500 each
o Children Hats of shirred null and fine straw.
with trimmings Of chiffon, lace and dainty ribbon
Reduced from 500, 81 80 and $50 $500 each
S.cnni