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THR l'HlLADELVlilA INQUIltEU, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1887. STILL STANDING OUT. BAPTIST CELEBRATION. D. DUTTOW ESTABLISHED 1821, 1115 year's operations, with comparisons, are as follows: Gross earnings.

$15,080,584.67 Operating expenses, t.V.1 per Net earnings from traffic, 40.61 per cent 6,033,531.23 Charges against Income Interest, rentals, etc 4,280.340 25 Taxes 885,318.81 Net earnings 1,407,874.16 Income frout Investments 479,858.25 Total Less loss on Georgia Railroad 55.499 60 Net Income for the year 1,832,252.61 CHESTNUT STREET. THE nn aries, eleven of whom were from Orozor Seminary. Bev. F. L.

Jones addressed tbe meeting on behalf of Bucknell University. Bev. J. W.Wtllmarth spoke In tbe Interest of Crozer Theological Seminary, and said the seminary wanted an additional sum ot for an endowment. After prayer by Bev.

3. Berton James the association adjourned until 7.30 P. M. Missionary Work. Wben the association reassembled last evening tbe rcalingot the letters from the churches was continued as follows: Present Scholars Bap- member- In Hun- Contrl- Churches.

tlsms. ship, day school, butlons. BallyRomlngo. 0 U8 tl.uxU Hl fassyunk 11 172 ST 0 4 S00 375 9,514 81 First Uerman, Del 1 95 81 1.1SS.95 Korean 3 2(0 115 2,413.11 First Chester. Si 340 711.1 Delaware Wilmington.

7 338 800 4,597.41 Pilgrim 6 153 3U0 3.437.91 Mr. George U. Ward, the general secretary, addressed the association on the work ot the Societies ot Christian Endeavor. The report of tbe Missionary Committee, which was read, stated that the operations of Messrs. Wm.

D. Dutton in response to hundreds of Inquiries, desire to state that THE NEW PATENTED METAL KEY SUPPORT, recently introduced into the KARDMAN UPRIGHT PIANOS, consists in a complete iron frame or shelf placed under and supporting the keys of the Instrument, replacing entirely the wooden bottom used in every other Upright manufactured, and which is certain to warp under atmospheric changes, thereby causing inequality in the touch of the action. The new invention insures permanent evenness of touch throughout the entire length of the keyboard a point previously impossible of attainment and one of the utmost importance, as will be vouched for by all piano players, whether amateur or professional READING GUARANTEED BONDHOLDERS OPPOSED TO A SETTLEMENT. English Holders of Perkiomen Securities Form an Organization Norfolk and Western's Clinch Valley ExtensionGeneral Railway News. Cable despatches from London indicate that the opposition to tbe Perkiomen reorganize tlon is assuming serious shape.

Only amall amount of the second mortgage bonds have been deposited under tbe plan, while a clear majority are pledged to oppose It. Nearly the whole issue of 11,125,000 is held in England. The deposits of these bonds under tbe plan are less than tlOO.OOO on both sides of the Atlantic. An organization bas been formed among the English bondholders, and signatures of holders of tCOO.000 of tbe bonds have been secured to a paper opposlug tbe plan. The time for receiving deposits expired on Oatober 1.

Tbe second mortgage bonds are guaranteed by the Reading Railroad Company, and In terest bas been paid regularly upon them. In some years this bas oocasionea consiueraoie loss to tbe guarantor, as tne loiiowing statement of net earnings and fixed charges tor the ia-t four years shows: Year. Net Earnings. Charges. Surplus 1HM3 fll5.47t 1SH4 "1,74 9 1W5 lal.536.Sl 115,478 lffcB 89,774.53 115.178 23,701.4 Deficit Tbe Perkiomen is absolutely dependent upon tie Reading for Its traffic, and if that road were hostile to it bankruptcy would be Inevit able.

Besides tbe opposition from Perkiomen bond- holders.there bos been a failure to co operate on I be part of security holders of other adulated lines. Ot the iCOO.OOO Oolubrookdale bonds, only 375,009 have been deposited, one of tbe largest bondholders having declined to come in. Over one third ot the Pickering Valley securities have not been deposited. Tbe reorganization ot the Susquehanna Canal company bas been fairly successtui, ana so nas that of tbe Schuylkill Navigation Company, but between tbe two there are stocks ana bonds outstanding to the amount of nearly Tbe trustees have yet to deal with the Philadelphia, Newtown and New York Rail road bondholders, who are guaranteed tneir In'erest by tbe Reading. There was little talk about foreclosure on tbe street yesterday.

It was admitted by all that much depended upon the views of President Corbin, who is expected here the latter Eart ot tne week. air. uorbin is reported to ave expressed himself strongly in opposition to foreclosure, wblch he is said to regard as fraught with great danger to the company. At present no one In tbe city can tell whether the road will be foreclosed or not, and the advocates and opponents of that step are equally confident in their predictions. THE CLINCH VALLEY BOAD.

Pushing the Con. traction ot Norfolk and Western's Kitentlon. Eetween 3000 and 4000 men are working on tbe Clinch Valley extension ot the Norfolk and Western Railroad, and it is proposed to push the work with vigor throughout tbe winter. Tbe funds necessary to construct and equip tbe new road were raised in tbe spring by tbe issue of t4.000.000 preferred stock at 62', and tbe floating ot a first mortgage tor 12,500,000 at 5 per cent. A syndicate bas agreed to take tbe bonds and provide the money as needed.

Tbe new road will be 115 miles long, and contracts for its construction have been given out, except for a small section ot it at the western end. The point of connection with tbe Hue which the Louisville and Nashville Is building eastward has not been finally determined, although a site called Norton, In honor of tbe president ot the Louisville and Nashville Road, is regarded as the probable terminus. Tbe Norfolk and Western's line will leave tbe New River division at Btue Fields, a few miles east ot Pocahontas, and will follow the valley ot the Clinch river. Work is being pushed on tbe first section ot thirty miles, wblch runs through a richly timbered region. Several concerns have undertaken to erect sawmills in the neighborhood, and as soon as the first section Is completed shipments ot lumber are expected.

It is calculated that the 115 mites of the Norfolk and Western's road will be eomploted wli bin a year. The Louisville aud Nashville's line Is a few miles shorter tban the Norfolk and Western's and Is well under wsy. Thirty-five miles of be distance fom Barbourvllle to Plnevllte, in Kentucky, have been built. From thence the line will run along tbe Cumberland river for some distance and tbn a road must be made scroti the mountains to the junction point. GENERAL KAILWAV NEWS.

Matters of Honey and Management Aboat Various Lines. The West Jersey Railroad Company will make a proposition to the holders ot the stock of its leased lines to surrender their certificates and take In exchange West Jersey Railroad stock. Tbe West Jersey and Atlantic Company is excepted from this proposition, but tbe other companies, tbe Swedesboro, Woods-town and Swedesboro, Salem, Brldgeton Terminal and Maurice River will be given tbe opportunity to make tbe exchange soon. Share tor share will be given. Judges McRennan and Butler, ot tbe United States Circuit Court, yesterday board argument on tbe exceptions to tbe report of Master Dallas In the suit of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company against the Reading, alleging a diversion ot traffic from tbe Leblgh and Susquehanna Road in 1883.

Master Dallas found that tbe diversion amounted to 5W0 tons. The Reading took exceptions on tbe ground that the loss had been made up In the following year. Tbe following gross earnings tor September are reported, compared with September, 1880: 1SS7. Inc. Toledo and Ohio Cen $105,730 Wabash ,000 IvN.OUO Canada Pacific 1.041.000 83,000 Norfolk and Western 877.au 78.WS HL Louia, Ark.

aud Texas 117,077 Mi telle and Ublo 30,714 Cairo, V. and Chicago S5.0K4 Bn lisle. New York and 25, 300 19,100 Chicago and lot Coal 43.S.'5 N.A.AC 314,34 BS.75 Milwaukee and North. 91,31) 35.50A taulsvllle and 1,441.2.0 Fort Wayne and D. City 5Ml 1M30 Hoiking VaL and 81,888 1M.488 Dec Northern Pacific 1.351,1 21,471 Tbe Cleveland and Mahoning Valley directors have authorized the Issue of 2,500,000 ot bonds to take up an old mortgage aud provide 1,000,000 to double track the road from Cleveland to Youngstown.

At a meeting of the Housafonlc stoskhollers in Bridgeport, yesterday It was voted to Increase tbe capital stock from 2,000,000 to 3,000,000 to Improve tbe property. It Is stated that the Buffalo, New York and Philadelphia Railroad bas contracted forlWO new cars to be delivered this fall. Negotiations are pending with the holders ot present car trust obligations to secure their acceptance of the reorganization plan. Lonltvllle and Nashville. LonsviixF, Oct 5.

At the meeting of the stockholders of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad to-day the old board was re-elected. At once, after the shareholders' meeting, the directors met In Vioe President Smith's room and proceeded to the election ot officers, Tbe officers elected were: President Eckstein Norton, ot New York. Vice President M. H. Smith.

Second Vice President A. M. Quarrler. Third Vice Presldent-E. B.

of Nashville. Treasurer ff. W. Tjom-sod. Secretary J.

IL EUs. President Norton presented bU rf-prt for the fiscal year ending June 30, 187. x'ne following facts are taken from 1': Total mileage now Is 8707 miles, aettnst 348.lv; miles at tbe close of tbe fiscal year. The iu. -rente 1.

twenty miles added to tbe Nashville, Cbattv noog aud St. Louis, and four miles to the Oirens-boro aud NashvUle. The general results of the ONE BUS DEED AND EIGHTIETH ANNIVERSARY. Second Day's Proceedings Letters from the Churches The Indian Question Reports of Home and Foreign Missionary Work. Ton Philadelphia Baptist Association resumed Its session yesterday morning la the Broad Street BaptUt Church.

A devotional service was conducted by Rev. B. 0. Keedbam, of Brandy wine. The moderator, Bev.

W. W. Dalooy, then occupied tnn chair, and a prayer was offered by Itov. W. II.

Siiermer. The reading of the letters from the churches was returned as follows- Fresent Scholars Bap- member- In hnu- Contrl-Oburrhes. tisuis. ship, daysohoul bullous. Second, Ciorman- town 443 Memorial 69 844 Zion.

Washington HI lfiinl 1009 75 Anirora a ti 14 g.Aitt.55 Itetb-Bden 74 28S i'H 6.112..15 85 181 177 1,841.01 11 23.0H3.21 Wyoming, Del HO HI) 6iH.8 Oetbseinane 8U SMI 1)78 10,071.70 Manatuwua 1 74 Wi HV11H Houth Chester. 561 4M Si Mantua 8 HSO 8.057.0) Media 10 iJ 1 4 1 Second Gorman. 7 HW 4.5S1 North Chester DM 147 l.lMlj Messiah 11 fc3t SiVI 5t Hhlloli, Del 45 US 11 Centennial hi 4US rJeweastle, Del 457 75 BHL40 iuit Phlla S3 VJ) S.I'HSI Itelhlehero. M) 7-t7 Bethany, 44 2UU 4H1 Village 8 4'l 84 Bebron 7 8 177 l.SVJ.tf.l Pownl ion 27 3iU Rtf Ion, I'biU 8 1:40 40 Delmar, 50 1M.81 SO 1-ttt Mi Third 1)4 1113 143 S18.89 Eheneser 1 15S Si 2rt5.0i Trinity 10 S01.V7 tirace, Wilmington, Del 85 New Britain 2HU HO) Third 48 364 Y19 Fifth Church, Fhlla 5 761 0J 81,393 65 Amotion prevailed requesting the Missionary Committee to visit the Ion Church, Delaware, at as early a day as possible. It was agreed to drop from the roll of the association the name of the Magnolia Church.

On motion the papers from the Mount Olive Church were referred to a oommlttee. Village Green Church. It was agreed to lay on the table the following query from the Village Oreen Church: "We declined the application of one for baptism by our pastor because of a declared purpose to unite with a church which does not have the ordinance commaded by the Lord Jesus; Is this course according to Baptist usagiV liev. Dr. Fred.

Evans offered a resolution ot sympathy with Rev. J. T. Bookly la his slok-nees, and an assurance ot the prayers of the association for bis speedy restoration. The resolution was adopted.

The doctrinal sermon was preached by Professor J. M. 8tlfir, D. of Orozsr Seminary, from the text, "That thou Brightest be justified In tby sayings and mlgbtest overcome when thou art judged" Bomaus, 111 4. Ills theme was "Eternal Punishment." After a prayer by liev.

Dr. Wayland Hoyt liev. Ilussell H. Oouwell offered the following resolution, which was adopted; Keeolved, That we have listened with delight and spiritual Inspiration to the wonderful presen-tatlou of iipel truth hy Dr. btlller, and that, with thankfulness to God for such men for the (lospel ministry, we express our gratitude to 1'ro-fenwir 81 1 II nr.

liev. J. W. then made an address on behalf of the American Baptist Society, In which be said that, on account of the ridiculously small income possessed by the society, It was a question whether It could afford a librarian to take charge of Its valuable collection of books, manuscripts, eta. He also spoke ot the desire of the society to possess a fireproof building for tLe preservation of its valuable books, ete.

A collection on behalf ot the society was then made. The association adjourned until 2.30 P. M. The Indian Question. At the afternoon session Mrs.

A. B. Qulnton addressed the association on behalf of the Indians. HUe said there were more than 30, 000 of them gathered In sixty reservations. Any one of thorn can now become a cltlz-sn ot the United States, groat advance towards jus'loe having been made during the past year.

The Indian Is not a pauoer, and there are to-day In he United States Treasury due to them; there Is trust funds. instant changes have wrought a great deal ot evil for the Indians. The recent order ot the government Is such that It would grettly Interfere with religious and Christian Instruction among the Indians. Six reservations are al ready getting their land In severalty, and It seems a'4 If the vexed ladlan qunstlou will be Bottled very speedily. The Indians make wonderful Christians, and they ate a good element In American citizenship.

liev. Clarence A. Adams offered a series of resolutions, whioh were adopted. They recognized the advance made by the present administration towards the just conduct of Indian and rejoice In the passage ot the Dawes bill; that the association earnestly pray government for the additional legislation needed for the protection ot Indians in their new rights, and for adequate educational provisions for all Indians, large tunds for the work being now In the United States Treasury. The reading of letters from thechurohes was resumed as follows: Present Scholar Hap- member-lu 81111.

Iht Contii-Chuwhea. tlsn.s. elilp. school, tuitions, t'nlon 11 til ls.1 ilH.ilsl Nineteenth M.WI 410 3413.10 The report ot the Committee on Corresponding Bodies was then read. It stated that ot the 14 associations 10 report numerical gains.

The report was adopted. Hitma Ml.clon Itev. E. B. Palmer, D.

secretary ot the American Baptist Home Mission 8octtty, then made an address in the interest ot home missions. He spoke ot the immense sums raised by the Boman Cit'bollcs in Canada, and aked what twtter nse could be made of money than by building churches In the West, and said that their society had 153 persons preaching in foreign tongues in this country, but ought to have many more. He was followed by Rev. A. J.

Steelman, missionary to Mexico. Mrs. J. N. Crouse, president of tne Woman's Home Mission Society In the West, thon ad-dreesed the meeting, and spoke of the struggles their society bad at Its commencement.

The society met with opposition at llrst from the fear that It might take money from the treasury, hut the tears they bad at the outset have all now disappeared. In tne ten years of the existence ot the society it bas wonderfully lucreased. Mrs. Crouse spoke ot the great advantage ot the training school connected with the society, lot which she was anxlou to have a building erected, tM.OUO being required for that purpose. Itev.

R. M. Luther, district secretary of the American Baptist Uolon. thon presented the claims of foreign mission work, and spoke of Ihe necessl'y of going outside lit mission work, that God auks people to preach the Uoepel to all nations. On request cf Dr.

Luther Mrs. S. M. Miller, secretary of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of this association, made a statement with regard to the work of the society. Commltte on Education.

The report of the Oommlttee on Education was then read, wbtcn stated that bo question Is more vital in importance to the denomination than that of her schools. Reference was made to Mnunt Pleasant Institution, Bucknell University, wblch opened the present term With bright prospects, and Crozer Seminary. The meeting was addressed by liev. Dr. O.

M. Spratt, the corresponding secretary ot the society, In behalf ot the Pennsylvania Bipttst Educational Boclety. He stated that last year thirteen young men were sent out as mission DRAWING THE NETS. Finish cf the Tennis Tournament at Wlssa-hlckun. The tournament of the Cnestnut Hill Tennis Club wasjjrought to a conclusion at Wlssa-blckon yesterday.

The weather was again far too chilly for the enjoyment of outdoor sports, and tbe attendance was limited to the devotees of the game. Nothing remained to be contested tut tbe mixed doubles, and the entries being tew, tbe interest was soon exhausted. Some good bouts were played, however, the tennis being fully equal to that of any ot tbe preceding days. In the first round Miss Laura Enlght and Mr. E.

D. Fades (Belmont Cricket Club) were allied against Miss Nellie Hansel, ot the same organization, and Mr. O. Bemak, Philadelphia Cricket Club. Tbe latter team showed up capitally in tbe first set, and tbe spectators were iully convinced that they would triumph in the end.

Miss Knight and partner, however, nothing daunted by their defeat, gave a superb exhibition tbencetortb, and carried the second and third sets by a score of six games to four In each. Miss Etta Pettit and Mr. W. Garrett faced Mies Lizzie Stokes and Mr. J.

S. Clark in the second ronnd, and although they did well, the superiority of the Young America champion told against them. Mr. Clark played with all the judgment and skill which have made him famous in doubles, and with moderate assistance from his vis-a-vis he won from the other couple in two straight sets. The first, be it said, was very hotly contested, the vanquished holding a clean advantage at tbe end of the eleventh game.

The next three, however, terminated in favor of Miss Stokes and Mr. Clark, giving them the set by 8 6. In the second the victors experienced very little difficulty, and without exerting themselves to any considerable extent took the set by a score of 6-3. The finals brought the same pair in conflict with Miss Knight and Mr. Farles, and, while the former were triumphant, tbe tussle was a bard one.

Tbe West Phlladelphlans made a gallant fight ot It from first to last, and until the end it was anybody's game. Miss Knight was eminently superior to the lady on the other side of tbe net, while her companion was, of course, inferior to Mr. Clark. This made a very even balance, and as both combinations were on their mettle the tennis was et a very high order. Tbe Belmont pair made ah exceedingly indifferent start, the score calling "four games to lose, Miss Stokes wins," but game after game fell to them in succession until tbe tally was even.

Then the cry changed to "five to four, Miss Knight wins." and the friends of the latter were jubilant. But here It was that Mr. Clark's tactlos were called into being. Miss Knight was compelled to do mote than an equal share of the work, and while her partner, with herself, tried all In his power to return tbe compliment by putting tbe burden on tbe other lady, her 'squire was ever watchful and ready. It Is needless to say that tbe set was carried by Miss Stokes and her consort, who won the last three games and the set by seven to five.

The second set was substantially a repetition of the first. The winners opened as they finished, taking three in succession. Then one was scored against them, a tact they discounted by adding two more to their string. Their opponents again pulled themselves together and at the end ot the ninth game there was only one between the teams. The next settled It, Miss Stokes and Mr.

Clark winning with ease, and the prize tor mixed doublss at the same time. Tbe score follows: MIXED DOtJfil.KS FIBST BOl'MD. Miss Laura Knight 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 3 and VI 10010110 1 6 Mr. E. D.

Fades 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 6 beat Miss Nellie Hansell) 10 110 10 11 and 08 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 4 Mr. O. Kemak: I 1 0 1 10 0 10 4 SECOND ROUND. MIssLfzzte Stokes 11001011010011 1...8 and i-Mr. J.

8. Clark 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 6 beat Miss Etta Psttlt 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0... 6 and Mr. T. W.

Garrett 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 8 Miss Lizzie Stokes 111110000011 1 7 and Mr. J. 8. Clark 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 6 Miss Laura Knight 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 9 and i-Mr. E.

D. Farles. 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 ...4 At the conclusion of tbe day's play the prizes were presented by Mr. O. Itemtk in a tew neat and appropriate remarks.

The WIs-sablckon prize, a handsome sliver vase, was awarded to Miss Nellie Hansell, who is entitled to hold the trophy for a year before being called upon to defend it. She also received a racquet from tbe Cbestnut Hill Tennis Club. For winning the ladles' doubles, Miss Hansell was given a silver-backed hair brush and her partner, Miss Laura Knight, a silver jewel-box. For capturing the gentlemen's doubles, Messrs. J.

8. Clark and M. Fielding became owners of silver match-boxes, while Miss Stokes received a pair ot opera glasses, and her colleague in mixed doubles was reminded ot his success by getting a very handsome silver-handled umbrella. Among the spectutots were the following: Miss Agnes Morgan, Mrs. Thomas Wanamaker, Miss Charlotte H.

Shepherd, Mr. H. H. Powell, Mr. William Fuller, Miss Etta Pettit, Mrs.

Wain, Miss Hattio Fox, Miss Minnie Wanamaker, Mrs. E. K. Miller, Mr. Daniel Blanoke, Miss Gertrude Houston, Mr.

James lull, Miss Starr, Mr. H. H. Houston, Miss Wright, Miss Verlet, Mr I. T.

8tarr, Mr. Mantell Fielding, Mr. Carlton Zlelln, Mr. Herbert Wblttaker, Mr. E.

Korrle, Mrs. J. Willis Martin, Mr. G. Bemak, Miss Nellie Hansell, Miss Laura Knight, Miss Llzzte Stokes, Mr.

E. D. Farles; Miss Jessie Harding, Mr. H. Hobart Brown, Mr.

W. B. Battow. Mi. Stevenson, Mr.

R. V. Sheridan, Mr. Ell K. Price, Miss Olgu Bates, Miss Cannnil, Miss Ruth Colt, Mr.

Charles Henry, Mr. Lemuel Attemus, Dr. A. Vv. Biddle, and others.

EETZ'S OPERA HOUSE. Intimations of Donbt as To Its Immediate Destlaatlon. The great opera house on North Broad street, that promised to far surpass anything In the theatrical line in this city, it is alleged, is possibly to progress no farther In tbe way to completion as a place of amusement. Instead of a hall devoted to Thespis it is likely to become for the time being a storehouse for malt, and burly brewers' men will hustle around sacks of that material where the finest product of tbe American stage bad calculated amusing assembled multitudes. Manager Morton is manager no Having secured a percentage of tbe money he invested in paying tbe bunds employed by the missing Schoenberg, and, seeing no prospects of tbe place ever becoming what It wag originally Intended tor, he has secured a position as manager of one of Abbey's companies, which Is soon to stort on a Western trip.

Wben seen at tbe Colonnade Hotel last night be stated that Mr. Betz is not particularly poshing tbe building just now, and seemed to blm rather indifferent with the previous plan. He is painting no scenery, and even It he intended to complete the building as an opera house it would be too late for the present season. Mr. Morton became weary ot the evident disinclination to push things, and dropped out in order to secure a position tor the remainder ut the season.

Philadelphia Coaching Party. Irving McCallom, Mr. and Mrs. E. T.

Coxe, Miss Bessie Coxe and Miss Llllle Oray, of Ger-msutown, Pa; Mr. and Mis. A. J. Dotger and Miss Florence Dotger.

of Orange, N. Mr. F. H. A 3 Dance, of Pougbkeepse, and Mr.

Deslles, ot Philadelphia, reached Poughkeepsle on a coaching tour from this city yesterday. This morning they start on a drive through Kingston, the CaUkUls, Lenox, and the Berkshire Hills. V. VV h'ottd PorcflaM Fainttrst Terrapin Sets Dish aud dozen plates decorated with Bowers Of particularly pleasing forms and soft tones of C.lor. Fish Plates Game Plates Each painted wltb a tub of agreeable coloring, the variety In the set being very striking, such as Trout, salmon, Barbel, Pike, Carp, Tench, Perch, Cbuo, Koach, Dace, etc.

Each set number of the most picturesque birds, as tbe Frigate Bird, Fuflin. Little Auk, Stormy Petrel, l'eu-gulu, Albatross, Ureal Northern Diver, Klttawake Ml, Heron. Plover, Elder Duck, etc. Oyster Plates Carre stylet for four oysters. Bailey, Banks Biddle, Chestnut Cor 1 2 th.

MILITARY MEET. Citizen-Soldiers Urging Councils to Increase Their Efficiency. In tbe cosy committee room in the armory of tbe State Fencibles last nlgbt was a meeting of the officers of tbe First Brigade Pennsylvania Militia, who wore appointed a committee to urge upon Councils tbe passage of tbe Bonnaffon bill. No handsomer or more military (though not in uniform) body of men could be iound in this or any other country. Blonde General Snowden occupied the chair, flanked on bis right by brunettes Adjutant Berger, Quartermaster Sogers, Captains Worman, Jacobus, tbe venerable Deacon Holllck, who represented Captain Stafford, ot Battery Lieutenant, Councilman Piouts, with determined-looking Major Chew, and Colonel Denny holding tbe extreme right.

On tbe left sat tbe blondes. Captain Roberts Vaux, a fighting Quaker; Lieutenant Joseph I.apfley Wilson, ot the City Troop; Colonel William Host, and, bringing up the extreme left, biunette Colonel Bonnaffon. the author ot the measure under discussion, and Colonel Bowman, whose silky, dark moustache formed a agreeable contrast to the pleasing blushes that chased each otnr over bis Ingenuous countenance. Major Chew presented the report of the sub-committee and Colonel Bowman was appointed a committee ot one to urge a favorable recommendation ot the appropriation from tbe Finance Committee of Councils. Their meeting is not likely to take place before tbe week after next.

It was decided to have as full a delegation as poeslble present in the committee room on tbe occasion with Col-Bowman, from the brigade, the line, the field and tbe staff. The main point to be urged was the necessity of having this appropriation separate from tbat for coal and gas. Captain Jacc bus statt that the companies were :00 or 1 400 behind annually. His company Is now some $2000 in arrears, notwithstanding that the romliers pay dues, and the bulls, fairs Bad other benefits given to raise the neocstary tunds to main sin the efficiency ot tbe troops. Lieutenant Wil son, ot tbe Troop, said that during the past year 1200 bsd been collected from the members.

On moticn of Quartermaster Rodgers. It was agreed that a statement should be mado to the Councils Committee, covering a term Qt years, showing by the arrearages how lnadoh quate the appropriations were. As an example of the difference in moneys furnished the troops In this as compared with other States, described in Tuesday's Isuuikeu, tbe case of New York was cited. Besides the city appropriation ot 4112,000, tbe State of New York gives 1450,000 for the support of their military, and that after furnishing tha regiments wltb armories at an expenditure ot mtlllcns. New York fans but 12,000 troops to) Pennsylvania's 8000 After hearing reports on" tbe views ot the various Councilmen, whioh were all strongly favor of tbe appropriation, especially as it would involve no extra expense to tbe taxpayer, the rate having been already fixed, the meeting adjourned to meet at the call of the secretary, Adjutant Berger.

Aesthetic Sntak Thieves. Burglary and larceny and other offenses seem to be multiplying strange'y and rapidly. Tbe dangerous classes break out, too, la un-pected directions and evince a fondness in art never before attributed to them. Among the sufferers from the now highly popular practice of sneak thieving are a number ot artists. Tbe studies ot Thomas P.

Anschutz, J. P. Kelly, F. Cresson Bcbell, Miss Bunsace, Miss Ebblcgbausen and John C. Hensel bavs been broken into and robbed of a cumber of valuable articles.

As yet there Is no clae to thi perpetrators of these robberies. Protesting Against Will. When tbe will of Philip Goodman, a well-known merchant, was offered before the Register cf Wills yesterday, J. 8. needier and 8.

H. Rltcb, both legatees under a former will, filed a caveat protesting against the admission of tbe wrltlng.on the ground that the deceased did pot possess testamentary capacity when. the instrument was executed. Tns estate Is valued at 1 100,000, and tbe will, after some minor charitable bequests, gives the residue to three nephews and two nieces. Another hearing will be given next woek.

Persons suffering from nervous debility and lots of memory should send 10 cents In stamps for large illustrated treatise tuggestlng unfailing cure. Address World's Dlspeusary Medical Association, buffalo, N. Y. tne oity Mission Sooiety cover a terntery wblch includes more than halt ot the churches ot the association. The church at Bethlehem a year ago had a debtot 4000on it; during the year the total contributions for that purpose amounted to leaving two 12 to be raised.

The report couimendB to the prayers and contributors ot the association the brethren of the Zlon Church, who have purchased a lt on Brandy wine ttreet, above Fifteenth, and are erecting on it a house of worship. The cost of the lot was 45000 and that of tbe house will be 93500. Tbe sum ot I5U0 has been paid on each. Rev. T.

A T. Hanna addressei the aswcla-tlon on "Missionary Work," and Rev. James French on "The Work of the Baptist City Mission." The latter referred to the growth ot tbe Allegheny avenue enterprise as an Instance of wnat bad been accomplished. Colonel O. H.

Banes said tbe City Mission desired to carry eut three important projects, the Hornberger Mission, in the northwestern part of the city; tbe mission In Oer-mantown, and to enable tbe Pilgrim Church to go forward to greater usefulness. Rev. W. II. Conard spoke on behalf of tbe Baptist Ueneral Association, and announced that the anniversaries would be held at Wll-llamsport on the 17th Inst.

Uesald that Phila delphia Baptists hid contributed during tbe past yoar only to State missions. Rev. George E. Roes offered the following, Which was adopted: Kesolved, That we recognize with deep gratitude to our ascended Lord the advance mads In evangelistic work In our city during last winter and spring, tbe awakening of tbe churches to tbe spiritual destitution of their own neighborhoods, nd the large In-gathering to many of the churches as the result ol this new Interest In pastoral ant bouse-to-house work. Unsolved, That we bail with bope a renewal and enlargement of the work this fall and coming winter by the churches working together In unison and pledge our sympathy aud co-operation with the I'htladolphla Evangelistic Cul' lu carrying tbe tiospol to every house of our city.

The association adjourned to meet at 9 o'clock this morning. CITIZENS' MUNICIPAL COMMITTEE. The Dieiel Building Complaints About Btieet raving. The Committee on Abuses and Complaints of tbe Executive Committee of tbe Citizens' Municipal Association met at tbolr rooms, Thirteenth and Arch streets, yesterday afternoon. A communication was reeelved from Assistant City Solicitor MoMIcbael stating tbe case ot Contractor John M.

Mack against tbe city for enjoining blm from proceeding a year ago with the work of paving Otsego street from Reed to Moore would come before Attorney Alcorn as referee on October 11, and requested the committee to have ail their witnesses ready at that time. Otsego street bas been in an Impassable condition for two years or more on account of the Imperfect drainage of properties adjoining the street, and also ot the drainage of the street Itself. A year ago Contractor Mack began the paving, but was enjoined on aocount of the Inefficiency of the pavement, and the City Controller refused to slen tbe warrants for bis pay. Tbe committee feel that such cases should not be referred to anybody for adjustment, but should come up regularly in open court, though they have many Important witnesses for the consideration on the 11th Inst. Attorney Joseph T.

Ford, for the Rltten-house estate, also sent a communication concerning the bad condition ot Rlttenhouse street, which was referred by the oommlttee to Mr. Addis tor further investigation. Attention was then glveu to a communication from tbe City Solicitor, received by him from the building Inspector through theMayor, concerning the encroachments of the Drexel Imlldlugs and that of the Land, Title and Trust Company. The Solicitor requested the co-operation of Chairman Bally In the matter, aud tbe chairman was Instructed by the committee to comply with tbe request. The committee also dlreeted a communication to Mr.

Drexel stating that they bad never entered complaints, as alleged, against the manner in which his new building Is being erected, and did not wish to be understood as having done so. Tbey did not say that the building was not nn encroachment tbey had never said anything about It. TheyuVl say that complaint bad been made about the Land, Title and Trust Company's building, the discussion ef which bad been coupled with the Drexel building. The matter ot the stone quarry on Front street south ot Allegheny avenue was brought up. At the time ot Director Wagner's coming Into office complaint ot this was made to him, and he replied that It would receive his attention at once, but tbe owners ot the quarry kept digging away quietly, taking out stone a third of tbe way Into Front street twenty feet deep, and removing snd appropriating the curbstone for over 150 feet.

This bad been going on for some months, until tbe newspapers one morning exposed the operations. Tbe city bad raid tor paving this portion of tbe street twice up to that time. Upon reading tbe newspaper s'orles, however, the owners began immediately to repair what damage they bad done, 500 loads of dltt being required to re- filnoe the solid stone taken out. New cutbtng now being put In by the owners. Agent Addis was appointed by tbe committee yesterday to keep our eye on the work and see that It is properly finished.

Tbe committee are preparing to take photo-graphic views of the various streets out ot repair. The views will conclusive evidence In court against contractors. PUBLIC BUSINESS. Propei and Flectm-al IHiiniultteesof Conn- cl). In ncton Patrolmen Dropped.

Councils Committee on Property met Tester day at the City Hall and considered an ordi nance to relet Spring Garden Hull to Tost 2, O. A. for anotber year. The ordinance was referred to a sub-committee of five- Thornton, Hart, Matthews, Kelley and Taxis to report at the next meeting. An oidlnance to remove ail market sheds was also referred to a committee of Ave McQlrr, Houseman, Weidner, Lelthead and Thornton.

At yesterday's meeting of the Electrical Committee of Councils an ordinance granting permission to tbe Morse Underground Company to lay Its condulrs along Delaware avenue from Walnut to Arch street was taken up for consideration. After considerable debate, during which it was ascertained that the capital ot the company woe the matter was referred to a sub-committee ot five. Ordinances Rrantlng privileges to the Keystone and Edison Electric Light Companies were also referred to sub-committees. Thomas F. McCurdy and William 8hlvers, patrolmen in the First Police district, were discharged ty order of Direotor Stotley yes terday for neglect of duty.

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A very large and thoroughly appreciative audience gathered at the Academy of Music last nit lit to bear Rev. Dr. Josepb Parker, the biilllant London preacher. Dr. Parker, who app ared under the auspices of Miss Hirrls in tbe ttr Course, chose for his subject "Job's Com otters Sympathy, from Science." The reverend speaker, who does not look unlike the late Henry Ward Beecher, is a polished orator, with a beautiful, flexible voice and a studied gesture.

Hs was dressed in dark clothes, wearing a plain black frock coat. He spoke from manuscript, and frequently paused to refer to his notes. Dr. Parker began in a low, musical voice, occasionally but sting out with an eloquence that fairly charmed tbe audience. Job's comforters proved to be no less than Professor Huxley, John Stuart Mill and Professor Tyndale, a distinguished trio, tor whom Dr.

Parker said he had tbe greatest personal re spect. Tbe speaker first took up the theories I ot ine gentlemen namea, ana axier quoting extensively from their works, announced his in- tention oi answering tneir arguments. This he did in the form of a fable, by which he placed Messrs. Huxley, Mill and Tyndale in tbe position ot Job's sympathizers. In a long dialogue, wblch was Interspersed with Sashes of wit, he showed where Job had asked for bread, bis scientific sympathizers bad given blm a stone.

Instead ot healing his wounds or soothing his sorrows, they urged blm to do as they would under similar circumstancestake it philosophically. Wben they were in trouble they did not don sack cloth and scatter themselves with ashes. They would rather take a course in Plato and memorize Emerson, or forget their eartnly woes in similar fascinating diversions. But Job, while be admitted their beautiful rhetoric and great words, was not comforted, and, in bis rage, smote one of the trio. At tblstbey Increased tbe distance between themselves and tbe afflicted man, and even offered to present him with a complete set ot tbetr works, Including lectures delivered at the opening of the British Society and the Academy of Minds.

But Job, who insisted on supernatural thoughts, spurned their false and Ill-advised sympathy. Continuing, Dr. Parker said the three scientists, weary of their fruitless efforts, gathered up their works, lectures and essays, which now felt quite heavy, and departed for their several homes. While journeying they come to a beautiful strip of land liberally dotted with majestic oak trees. Through the centre ran a noble stream which was spanned by a taodsome suspension bridge.

On one side was a little thatched eottage, which Huxley declared must have been an ideal home. Near by, leaning against a great oak, was a woodman. He bad a sad look in bis eye which told of a troubled heart. When he saw tbe philosophers approaching he begged them to enter his cottage and do something for his dying child. Tbe spokesman of the trio answered and said that tbey could do nothing for him.

Again the woodman spoke and told ot bow he had lost his wife, and urged them to comfort or even pray with bis little one. But tbey answered tbey could not interfere with tbe laws of nature. "Tbe river," continued the sorrowing father, "Is so deep, and my child is so young." "Why," was the reply, "you do not live so near the river." The misunderstood man turned away with a cry of Rngulsb, and the scientists resumed their journey in a sad state of mind. In conclusion, tbe lecturer told bow after Job recovered he went to tbe philosophers, and after reading all their works and admiring their learning, urged them to put it to practical use, Instead of doubting prayer and tbe many other means of true sympathy and comfort. 0 MEMORY 0FTHE BRAVE.

General'Meade's Old Command tu Take Prominent Part. Over two hundred veterans ot the war gathered in the northern end of Industrial Hall last night. Tbey were the Philadelphia Association of Survivors ot tbe Pennsylvania Re serve Division of tbe Army ot tbe Potomac, Shot, shell and hard tack were familiar to them, as well as commissary whisky, and many a time bad tbey prayed tor another Duke ot Argyie to accompany their corps. General H. O.

Slckel presided, and Comrade Wallace w. Johnson acted as secretary. The object ot tbe meeting was to make preparations for taking part in the ceremonies attending tne unveiling ot tne statute ot ueneral Meade, In Falimount Park, on October 18, Arrangements were made for the printing ot badges, and It was agreed to employ the Alexis Band oi eighteen pieces. It was announced that the Pennsylvania Keeerve Post would act as an escort to the association. Colonel Taggart said that the post tlon of comrades In the parade ought to be on tbe right ot tbe line.

The committee of tbe different organizations to confer with the Park Art Association Is composed of Colonel Betts, chairman; Colonel Taggart, General Snowden, General Latta, colonel stuart and Major iayior, secretary, Major Taylor stated that he had made the claim, as urged by Colonel Taggart, and found tbat tbe militia, the Grand Army ot the Bepub-llo and the Veteran Legion each wanted the right of tbe line. The quet-tlon will be decided at 3 P. M. to-day. Major Goatee made a stirring speech in which he said this position was theirs by right.

They were General Meade's military family. He never commanded any other division snd be bad repeatedly. both orally and by letter, asserted these rela tions to the reserves 'It is ridiculous," said Major Coates, "that those whe were unborn at toe time when we were serving at the front with General Meade should claim this position." A committee ot five was appointed to meet the other commit tees to day to urge upon them the reasons wny an military equity demanded their assignment to the right of tbe line. The follow, ing gentlemen were appointed: Malor J. 11 T.

Coates, First Regiment Pennsylvania Reserves; Major Hoyt. Second Regiment: Colonel Taggart, of tbe Twelfth Regiment; Major Mo- 1'Derran, Finn, and James Morrison, of tne second. The Lyceum's New Officers. The Lyceum of the Young Men's Christian Association bas elected the following officers for the ensuing quarter: President H. L.

Noble. Vice President J. H. Klng9more. Secretary M.

Barton. Assistant Secretary H. Maus. Treasurer W. H.

VaDZnt. Editor Edward Eldrldge. Assistant Editor A. II. Weed.

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