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New-York tribune., 1901-01-27
POLYTECHNIC PREPARATORY.

The annual indoor games will be held in the
gymnasium February 81 at p.
The following schedule has been arranged for the
hockey team: February 2 Polytechnic Preparatory
against MontcIar High School. Montclair, n.
j.; February ., Polytechnic Preparatory against
Heffey School. at Clermont Avenue Rink Febru-
airy s. Polytechnic Preparatory against Boys High
School, at 'Clermont Avenue Rink. This game will
be the next of the InterschOlastic League series.
An electrical club has been organized. with the
following officers: Charles Highland McCarty
president; Albert Rowden King, vice-president;
Lewis Holmes ToOker. secretary and treasurer.
TIE president appointed a committee to frame a
constitution. consisting of Iors Warden Roger
Nelson Squire and Irving Walden Adler
ihe play for the annual performance by the
school dramatic association has been chosen and
VIII ne put in rehearsal at once The committee
mas chosen W: S. Gilbert's three farcical com
edy entitled Tom Cobb; or. Fortunes Toy The
Cary Duncan
Ten candidates have entered the prize debate
which is TO take place March S. Only six of
innese VIII he permitted TO pass through the pre-
urinary contest, which will he held on February
D The question for debate is. Should Legsla ton
Prohibit the Organization of Trusts?'
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27
PLEADED FOR AID FOR FUND.
ADELPHI COLLEGE PROFESSOR ADDRESSES ALUM
Ne MEETING IN BROOKLYN IN Be
HALF OF ENDOWMENT.

The second annual meeting of the associate
alumne Of Adephi Academy held at the home
OF Miss Braman, No. 32l Clinton-ave., Brooklyn, on
Friday at o'clock. An unusually large proportion
of the members present. Professor Share. OF
the Adelphi College. first introduced. He spoke
frankly and earnestly about the growing needs OF
the college and its vast institutional Importance in
Brooklyn. The college, he said. had been in ex-
istence but five years and had already granted
thirty-two degrees, a notable record for young
college The present problem was to assure the I'M
Interrupted progress of a work whose value to the
city had been demonstrated. This progress could
be made certain by means OF an endowment fund
only, which would put the institution "a basis
not 10 be disturbed by the necessary fluctuations
In yearly income. DR. Share made a strong plea
for the aid of the association. through individual
influence, in obtaining such fund from public
spirited citizens, and the association offered its
cordial support
After DR.. Shares talk Miss Anita Gibson sang
several songs alternating with a number OF recita-
tions by Miss Post. An informal social meeting
followed.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27
NOTES OF THE SCHOOLS.
PRATT INSTITUTE.

At the opening exercises of the High School on
Monday morning the students sang God Save the
Queen" with the consciousness that Ii would be
for the last time Since the news of the queen
death received the Institute flag has been at
halfmast.
The interest felt in the High School music IN
creases. The school is now at work Gounod's
.Sanctus' and WOOdwards The Radiant Morn
Hath Passed Away" Before long practice on the
special Easter music will begin.
Because of the fact that February q comes IN IN
Neighborship fair and dance will be held on Febru-
airy 1e.
class has been exhibition during the last week
IN one of the cases in the third floor hail.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27
BOTH IDENTIFIED HIN.
TAKEN BEFORE TWO VICTIMS OF HIGH
wAYMAN IN HEMPsTEAD.

Hampstead. Long Island Jan. 25.-Thomas Wright,
hfty-six years old, OF FreepOrt who arrested
there yesterday by Officers Robert Van de Water
and William Cooper. arraigned this afternoon
before Justice c. F. Citizens. Hampstead. charged
with assault in the second degree
Officers Cooper and Van de Water have been look
ing for Wright for time. He is supposed TO be
the who assaulted Miss Elizabeth Breen near
her home January II. AS result of the beating
which the young woman received she is still con-
fined 10 her home and is in an exceedingly nervous
condition.
Wright was taken before Miss Breen and she
identified him the man who had assaulted her.
Miss Sadie Pfleghan, neighbor of Miss Breen. also
alleges that she was followed some distance the
same night Miss Breen knocked down by a
hlghwayman. Wright was taken 10 her home. and
she also Identified him the man who had fol-
lowed her. He emphaticay denies the assault
and says he was ir Freeport the time OF the
assault.
Wright held for further examination until
next Tuesday and committed to the county iaiI
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27
THE REV EUGENE p. MAHoNY.

The Rev Eugene =. Mahouy. pastor OF the Church
OF Our Lady of Good Counsel. in Putnam-ave. near
Ralph Brooklyn died yesterday at the reetory ad-
joining the church. from pneumonia, at the age OF
fifty He was a bricklayer IN early life. and later
q contractor On December 81 1879. he or
dained a priest in Baltimore by Cardinal Gibbons.
He came to Brooklyn year later. and was assigned
bv the late Bishop Loughlln to be chaplain OF ST
Tobn,s Home for BOYS In 1856 the parish OF which
he Vas Dastor was established by him. Under his
direction IL developed into OF the strongest In
the diocese In addition TO the large granite hullu-
ing he also erected in his pastorate comnodlous
school building in Madson-st.. in the rear OF the
church. a large detached rectory ana CohNeht
building for the sisters OF st. Joseph VINO are
teachers in the school ,,,,-.-, .. 4,
DanIai we'll to do builders in Manhattan and a
nIace at his church Tuesday morning
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27

stock. ~ anu lOlng
There should he SCOd market here for tanrsd
iH4eS ana Ior tae manufactures OF leather Tn
leather obtained ry tanning the hides oI me me
Ourra-OeS IS porous and rOts in this moist an
mate, IN 1act. leather OF any lasts a cor1nar.
tVel. snort time. 1t is Chefl- used ar Dresant o.
harnesses. carriages and boots and shoes Annar5
can boots and shoes ere as Yet hardly to be had
very fond Cf patent leather and other snowy sbcs.
ior state occasions. and. although they NAV uof
use them enough 20 them out rlpidIv ~
climate makes comparatively short work of them
The tastes of the people should be consulted nv
our exporters and suitable lasts made as sLass,
shaped on American lasts would hardly De suited
70 the 1eet OF these people. Many OF the shoes ar
present used made here by Chinese cObhiers
Those that are imported come chiefly from Spain
and Gerrcanv. F
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27
BROOKLYy BUREAU OF CHARITIES.

TIE Brooklyn Bureau of Charities appeals for $50
10 help pay the moving expenses of a family
from Brooklyn to the South serious injury has
incapacitated the for his work in the city. and
he has been offered place IN the South. The
Rureau reneys its appeal for 500 for the care In
the Adirondacks of a young man who has con-
sumption; also for $50 for the admission of old
coIored man TO a Home. All contributions should
be sent TO the Brooklyn Bureau of Charities. No So
Schermerhorn-st.
the following sums in answer TO its appeals: D. c..
McEwen, 81; j. c. Cremer, $; Mrs: T. {. Van Pelt.
s.: through Albert a Day. IS; Frederick a. Guild,
s.: Anon 81: Thomas H. Ruckler, through THE
New-York Times s..
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27
DEATHS IN BROOhLYN.
CHARLES. ]. MAGUIRE.

Charles j. Maguire chairman of the Athletic Com
rnittee OF the Crescent Club. and member OF the
Board OF Governors OF that organization, died yes
terday at ST. Mary's Hospital Brooklyn, at the age
of thirty-seven His home at No. l09 Jener-
son-ave., Brooklyn, and he was engaged In the
coffee business at No. lO1 Front-st.. Manhattan
He kept at work till Monday last, when he COM
plained of feeling III and the next day ne decided
TO remain at home. He sent word to the club that
he could take part in the bowling contest foI
which he was enterd Tuesday night, and as he
failed 10 improve, physician was summoned VINO
told him he suffering from appendicitis. Mr.
Mcguire was removed 10 St Mary's Hospital, Where
an operation performed He was believed 10
be on the way 10 recovery, when pneumonia set IN
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27
ALLEGED DEMOCRATIC PLOT.
TIoN WILL TRY TO CAPTURE BROOK
LYN GERMAN-AMERICAN LEAGUE.

Ex-Assemblyman Otto Kempner says he has dis
covered plot on the part of the Brooklyn Demo-
cratic organization to capture the German-Ameri-
can Citizens League. The fight will be on this af
ternCon at the annual meeting. at Schwaben Hall.
1t is reported that Willoushby Street has put up
County Clerk Huberty against Mr.. Kempner for
election president, and a lively contest is ex-
pected.
The league makes some claim of being indie
pendent organization and Mr. Kempner, having been
its president for year is seeking reelection. He
says he will make the issue one of machine con-
test independent action in municipal politics.
Mr. Kempner is not on friendly terms with the
machine. because he would not be guided by the
Kings County last fall at the Saratoga Con
Coler. Then. when the campaign was over, ne
wrote sharp letter of resignation from the County
Committee scoring the local managers for tner
alleged subserviency to Tammany and their fali-
ure to support COler.
The league. organized about twenty years ago,
consists of delegates from German Democratlc
clubs in various Assembly districts, about hfteen
in ALL where the German population Is numerous
Last fall II supported Bryan snd Stevenson
ident of beating the organization forces to-day;
While he had been informed that an attempt Woul6
he made to pack the meeting, he declared ne ana
his friends ready for such an emergency
IF the league is to retain any vestige of indie
pendence." said Mr.. KemIs1er ut cannot submit
TO such attempt to use it to help elect another
able say II has German support fer Tammany =
candidate l do not believe It will succeed The
German Americans as race are inclined 10 ne M
dependent. Mr.. Huberty has been member OF
the league only a short time, and has never Deen
anything else than machine man,
County Clerk Huberty acknowledge yesterday
He declared he had never been anything else thah
a regular Democrat. and did not pretend to inde-
that the league was in any way Independent was
sort of swindle.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27
GIFTS FROM HIS EMPLOYES.
REGISTER HowE's SIXTY SECOND BIRTHDAY
MADE MEMORABLE TO HIM

Register James r. Howe will be sxty-two years
old to-day and yesterday his employees gave him
a diamond stud a gold locket set with three dla-
monds and box of flowers lie would nave been
completely surprised. II he had not been dissuaded
FROM making a proposed trip TO Washington yes
terdav by his deputy, Warren c. Treadwen, who
Informed the Register that he was wanted at his
office Yesterday morning at IL o'clock.
Arriving half hour late Bert Reiss, counsel
to the Register made the presentation speech. He
recalled how the Register had used the emoluments
OF his office for the benefit of the people and not
for himself or a select few, and dwelt upon Mr..
Howe's many charitable acts. The Register was
much affected by these expressions or esteem, and
thanked the givers In most cordial terms.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27
THE BARS TRIBUTE TO JUDGE BENEDICT

Members of the Admiralty and Kings County bar
met Yesterday in the United States District Court
room In the Postoffice Building, Brooklyn 10 take
action regarding the death OF Judge Charles
L. Benedict Judge Thomas presided. United
States District Attorney Petit handed up a minute
tion with the Federal courts. and the esteem IN
which ne held by, all the members OF the bar
TThe minute which had been prepared by Mr..
Petit Everett p. Wheeler and John f. Parsons,
was adopted. After Judge Thomas had paid a
svmDothetic tribute to the memory OF Judge Bene-
dict several well known lawyers made eulogistic
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27
FUTURE FoR ELrcTErc RAILROADS

There .tll be a steadily increasing call for Amer.
lean electric machinery. Al present Manila is the
the small plant at IOIlo having been burned
There are no electric railways in the Islands and
for them here.
Hand sewing machines are in steady demand. The
bulk of the machines imported in The last wear
have come from Germany The German machines
are are CneaP' oui MOI good Sheap and well made
American machines ought TO drive them out OF
The FiIipinos are corn musicians and under
normal conditions. buy good many pianos In
struments intended for in these islands should
be constructed to resis. dampness. Other
At present the bulk of them come from Germany.
There are concitera BILE importations OF paints and
ColoTs but those in here are for the most part
very poor. The largest shipments received are from
Hong-kOng. 50 that il : pot possible from the
toms returns TO ascertain the countries from Whel
they y cTisinaly come, Germany and Ensland seem
American edged tools are proving very acceptable
ste adi!y growing
Petroleum is ore OF the most irrortapt tmDor-s
II has been subject to an extremely high tariff.
hieh Will be materially reduced in the future.
The Manila representative OF the standard Oil Com
whatever amount NAV be removed from the existing
duties. Hc expresses the conviction that reduc-
would triple its use here The steady increase in
the price of Cocoanut oil makes il cheaper in the
end for the natives sell their cOcOanut oil AMI
buy petroleum TO light their DWELLINGS and towns
confidently to be anticipated.
There is steady demand for butter. cheese AMI
is believed that a market might be developed here
for California wines. AT present the largest I'M
pOrtations of wines come from Spain.
Bicycles being imported in constantly IN
creasins numbers, and the market for them Is sure
to grow steadily better European bicycles were
introduced about 1890 but We're purchased only by
wealthy residents. and the total number reached IL
is said. only about two hundred Last year
American BICYCLES We're introduced. and there are
some thousand of them in this city
alone Projected improvements in the roads ought
to exert strong influence the sale of bicycles
The demand for tires will be disprOpOrtiOnately
large as rubber does last we'll in this climate
At present prices in would seem that American
coal might be imported at fair pTOnt. u II were
shipped direct. The increase in the cOaSting trace
and in the import and export trade which IS conn-
IDENTIFY to be anticipated the establishment or rae
tories and sugar mills the construction of new ra-
ways the establishment of electric light plants re-
frigerating plants. etc, will create constantly m
cTeaSng demand for coal While the coal nelds OF
these Islands are extensive. they yet unde-
velOped. and their development Will take both time
and Capttal
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27
GENERAL BROOKE WILL BE THERE
WILL ATTEND THIRTEENTH REGIMENT
REVIEW. WITH HIS STAFF. TO RE
CEIVE SECRETARY ROOT

Colonel David E. Austen, of the 18th Regiment.
Heavy Artillery was notified yesterday by General
Brooke commander of the Army of the East
that he would be present with his entire staff on
Wednesday evening next 10 receive Secretary
Root OF the War Department who will review
the regiment The review is expected to be the
largest and most important affair Of the kind ever
held in the Sumner-ave. armOry. Colonel Dechert,
of the I'd Regiment of Pennsylvania, and staff will
be present. Secretary of War Root will be met at
Jersey City by representatives of the 18th ReSt-
ment as will also Colonel Dechert. General Brooke
will be met at the foot OF Atlantie-ave. by stan
officer OF Colonel Austen, and escorted to the
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27
ARRESTED IN BRIDES PRESENCE.

John H Meyerholz. who gave his address as No
1s4s ST Marks-ave.. Brooklyn, and said he carried
Brooklyn. was arraigned In the Gates-ave. police
court Brooklyn. yesterday, on the charge of pass
ing a worthless check upon August III. Meyer a
paper bag manufacturer. living at No LOO Dean
st Brooklyn. Meyerholz who has been married
only three weeks was arrested in the presence OF
his bride Friday afternoon. She attempted to
st bail for him yesterday. but was nable to do so
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27
SKATING As An ART.
DIR. y. G KEANE WINNER OF THE CHAM
PfONsHIP FOR FOUR CONsEC-
UTIVE YEARS

With the Introduction and increased popularity
Of indoor skating rinks the of figure skating
bound in time become more popular DR. A G
Keane, OF the New-York Athletic Club who capt
ured the championship at the st. Nicholas Rink on
Friday night for the fourth consecutive year IS
regarded by experts being about the best skater
Of the sort ever seen here. While handicapped by
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27
COLONEL MILLS REVIEWS THE 9sD

Colonel Albert l.. Mills. L. S A. superintendent
of the Military Academy at West Point was the
reviewing officer last night at the annual review
of the sd Regiment in the armory in Bedford
ave, Brooklyn. While In Brooklyn Colonel Mills
was the guest of Frederick c: Cocheu at his home
High Lawn, Bay Ridge Park Colonel Mil. and
rir. Cocheu were classmates at West Point.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27
RRooKLYN EREE KINpERGARrEN socIErY

The regular monthly meeting of the General Com
mittee OF the Brooklyn Free kindergarten Society
was held at Pratt Institute Tuesday afternoon
The supervisors report shows that during Deren-
per there were SI3 pupils on the register. There
nave heen twenty mothers meetings and $40 visit
ors during the month Arrangements are being
made by the society for the esta bIishment of a
kindergarten library
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27

The marriage Of Miss Janet Mckay Lamb.
daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. William Lamb, and
Clarence NJ Loves. son OF Mr. and Mrs George
loves celebrated Wednesday evening at
the brides home, No. 2lS Rodney-st. The rooms
were effectively decorated with palms and pink
The brides only attendant her sister.
Miss Gertrude Lamb The best man Alfred
y. Ives. The usheTs William +. Lamb the
brides brother; Ferdinand 5. Crosby Everett Cald-
We'll and Frederick Charles.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27
LANES ]. BROWN

James ]. Brown. who was in the Civil War In
the 1924 New-York Volunteers. and who was
member Of Rankin Post No. TO- G. A. r., died on
Friday at his home, No iU AtlahuC-hNe ne raves
four daughters and a son.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27

Mrs. Willard L. Candee and Miss Olyve Candee
will give a large reception Tuesday, February
g. at their new home, No. 293 Garfield Place. A
dinner and small dance will follow.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27

The extra dance of the Junior Cotillons will be
given on Saturday evening, February 16 at the
Pierrepont Assembly Rooms. and will be in the
nature Of dinner dance The dinner, which will
he served al small tables in the banquet hall, will
be arranged by Pierre n. Parsons. Maxwell Lester,
John W. Lewis Ira Richards, jr, Martin Fraser
and Herbert Fuller
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27

Mrs Albert G. Mcdonald viii give a reception o
Wednesday afternoon from till O'Clock at he
home No. a. Remsen-st.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27

The marriage of Miss Florence NJ. Lee. daugh-
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Donald S. /. Lee, and Alfred
J.. Norris solemnized Wednesday after
noon in Grace Church. The color of the deco
rations green and white. The chancel was
banked with palms and white ferns and the can
delabra were embOwered in lilies. The full choral
men and boys. Miss Louisa ". Lee, sister of the
bride, acted as maid Of honor The bridesmaids
groom. Miss Madeleine Chauncey, Miss Grace
Ign; Miss Elizabeth p. Sargent and Miss Susan w.
Carle, OF Manhattan and Miss Marion Richards Of
was unable to be bridesmaid as she had not en-
tirey recovered from her recent illness. The best
r. Fish Carl G. Rasmus, Frederick I. Pearsall,
Ophant. The ceremony was followed by a recep-
9n St the oe and o. MP ine TH 5 live S4 % ,bs m
Plaza Hotel and Mrs. Lee viii give two lat homes
ruary Il and Is.
Mrs Thomas /. Leeming gave reception on
Friday afternoon at her home No SIS Carroll-st.
She was assisted in receiving by Mrs. J. L. Busby
Miss Busby, Mrs. Joseph Leening Miss Winifred
Seeming. Mrs; G. Herbert Potter. Miss Alice
Chicago The reception was followed by dinner.
reception was given Friday afternoon by
Mrs. George G Turnbull and her daughter Miss
Clara Turnbuli at their home No. ls7 Remsen-st.
In the receiving party Mrs. Campbell c.
Brown Miss Josephine Hazeltine; Miss Ina Bige-
- y.
Miss Alice Pfzer. Mss Edith sauier, Miss Isabelle
Eroun. Miss May Broun. Miss Marie Murray Miss
Bertha Phillips and Miss Madeline Broun The re-
cepton was followed by dinner
Mrs Darwin r. James and Miss James of No 2ef
Gates-aVe.. were lat home" Friday afternoon
Till o'clock, and were assisted in receiving
by Mrs. George Martin. Mrs. Glentworth Butler
Mrs. Warren z. Derby, Miss Florimer Williams
Miss Salter and Miss Roberts.
Among the passengers on the Hamburg American
cruising yacht Prinzessin Victoria Luise which
sailed yesterday for the West Indies and the Span
fsh Main which will cover according TO her sched
ue. over six thousand miles before returning Q
New-York in March were Mr.. and Mrs William Y
Van Anden. Frank Van Anden and Miss Louis
Nan Anoen
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Murphy gave reception
on Friday evening at their home No 279 Henry
st Mrs. Charles w ide. Mrs. Thomas J. Hurley
Mrs Clinton l.. Rossiter. Mrs William Frothing
ham Smith Mrs Henry =. Ide. Mrs. William J
I9aftey Mrs. Irving Smith. Of Orange, and Mis-
MARI Louise Lambert, sister OF the hostess com
prised the receiving party.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27
TOUCHED LIVE WIRE; FELL DEAD.
SUPERINTENDENT OF SAG HARBOR GONG ISLAND
ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY KILLED.

Sag Harbor Long Island, Jan. 26.-William Uber-
all superintendent of the Sag Harbor Electric
Light Company; was instantly killed while at work
Tonight About o'clock he summoned 10 the
tIo0man House To repair a slight break. While x
amIning the connections he accidentally touched
live wire and fell TO the floor dead lie was about
fortv-fve years old. and single.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27

Mrs. Frank r. Baker. of No. $40 Bedford-ave
will give an evening card party on Wednesda,
and on Friday afternoon she will entertain al
dove euchre.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27

Cards have been issued by Mrs. J. Henry Die
Of No. l64 South Ninth-st.. for a reception @
Thursday afternoon. February q.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27

Mrs. J. Rogers Maxwell on Monday gave the
second of two ''at homes for her daughter. Mrs.
Howard f. Whitney at her home, No IS Eighth
ave In the receiving party were Mrs. Howard W
Maxwell Mrs Henry n. Whitney, Mrs WaShburn
Mrs Donald G. Geddes Mrs. Samuel Russell, jr,
OF Middletown. Conn: Miss Ethel Pearsall Miss
ZiIph HAYES. Miss Barnes. Miss Florence Lowell
Miss Male Howard and Miss Edna Schuyler, OF
Manhattan.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27

noon February = from till O'Clock
The first Of two receptions was given on Monday
afternoon by Mrs. Lewis NJ. Gibb, formerly Pink
erton, at her home, No Sl3 Garfield Place, Mr. and
Mrs. Gibb were assisted in receiving by Mrs John
Gibb Mrs Walter Glib Mrs. William Y Hester.
Mrs. Herbert l. Pratt Miss Joan Chalmers. Of
Chicago; Miss Adele Frank and Miss Annie KIM
ball
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27
THE PHILIPPINE MARKET.
PORTION OF TAFT COMMISSION REPORT
RELATING TO SALE OF AMERICAN
PRODUCTS IN THE ISLANDS
CIVIL. PROCEDURE AND
CIVIL SERVICE.

Washington Jan. 26 (SpeciaD.-The War De-
partment to-day made public another large por-
ton of the Taft Commissions report dated at
Manila, November 80. of which the most inhpor-
tant part is that relating TO the market ioi
American products in the Philippine Islands. as
New-York tribune., 1901-01-27

Mrs Darwin r. James and Miss James of No 2of
Gates-aVe-. were "at home" Friday afternoon
from Till o'clock. and assisted in receiving
by Mrs. George Martin. Mrs. Glentworth Butler
Mrs. Warren z. Derby, Miss Florimer Williams
Miss Salter and Miss Roberts.