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THE BEOOKLYN DAILY EAGOLE. NEW YOEK, THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 1899. MISCELLANEOUS. THE EAGLE'S DAILY DIGEST METHODISTS ARE SHOCKED. SUNDAY SCHOOL STTPPEB WHITE'S CIVIL SERVICE BILL duty to do," responded the stranger, gravely, and he walked slowly out.

Dr. Adams regretted the occurrence deeply for he Is naturally a tender hearted, broad minded man. He had no comment to make when a member of his congregation said: "You performed an unpleasant duty with tact and kindness, doctor, yet I have no doubt the criticism of outsiders will be that this stranger was no more deserving of rebuke than was the Methodist minister Cadman, when he assailed the Methodist belief in the Bible before Methodist ministers who applauded him." MUL. STILL ATTACKING REED. RECENT LEGAL DECISIONS.

(The Editor will be glad to digest any recent decisions suggested by attorneys involving legal points of general Interest. The opinion, appeal book, and briefs should be submitted and. if requested, win be returned.) In an Action on a Negotiable Instrument, if It Be Shown That the In strument in Suit Remains Unpaid, Proof of the Possession Thereof by the Obligator Does Not Constitute a Prima Facie Defense; the Burden of Establishing That tne uircumsr ancss stitute a Defense Rests Upon the Obligor Estoppel hy Judgment Statute of Limitations. (Supreme Court Xew York, Apjiellati Die, First Dept.) The defendant, about June, 1SS0. made an Issue of coupon bonds (interest payable semiannually).

Part of these bonds were deposit ed with plaintiff, Kelly, under a receipt in Mmb Mm fnr tboii it beinu understood that the name of the i nerson to rproive them should be In I person to receive mem huouiu ot. wriii 11 111 1 the blank Knaee About March iRSo one manic space, adoui uaicn, one. shafer. having become the holder of the ro 1 ceipt and entitled to receive the bonds, and Fal(1 Mr ordwnv, in presenting this propositus name being written in the blank left in tion sta(v nnrl War Veterans and Their Sons Say Hard Things About the Speaker. The War Veterans and Sons' Association met in the Borough Hall last night.

Joseph W. Kay had the chair. The members expressed themselves very freely in regard to Speaker Reed who, they claim, would not permit consideration of the veteran prefer ment bill which oassed the Senate. Mr. Kav i maae a speech reviewing Mr.

llced a indlffer I ence to the claims of veterans and quoting 1. a letter which he, Mr. Kay, had sent to the tjrv 1 v. bpeaker and to which no reply had been re turned. Comrade Bell said: The action of the Speaker was a keen disappointment, for Mr.

Reed was a Grand 1 Army man That 13 to say he was a paymas i Czar, an unnooular title In America is nn 7. Ameriea, as 1 un derstand it. Mr. Reed opposed measures for the benefit of the veterans because. as he snid it did not do credit to the young men who have grown, up since the war." Comrade Jere Costello declared that the speaker's action was deserving of the greatest condemnation, as his action wan a violation of promises made.

Chairman Kay took the floor long enough to say that the action ot the speaker not only disappointed him it made him sick. The soldiers' worst enemies were their own kind. Great pressure had been brought to bear on Mr. Reed, but although 95 per cent, of the members of tha House were in favor of the measure, it was of no avail. A committee comprising Comrades Bell.

Blsickmar and Hall, was appointed to notify Miss Helen Gould and Miss Clara Barton of their election to honorary membership in the association. After a recess of ten minutes the members went into, executive session. THIRTEENTH'S REORGANIZATION A Correspondent "Who Severely Criticises the Method Now Being Pursued. To the Editor of the Brooklyn Eagle: How long will the farce continue? When will it be recognized that there is law, regula tion ana ample precedent for a proper and dignified way bv which a Thirteenth nimnt may be organized. I wish I could agree with "C9.

very simple method suggested by the Eaglc 'n an editorial December 22 1S9S which clo25s as ronow.i: As to the the order disbanding it should be rescinded. n't a Thirteenth, not a new Thirteenth, not another' Thirteenth at all Is needed. The Old Thirteenth wns ls nee ded and should be demanded. The ii'bandment of It was wrong. The wrong should be 11 was a blunder.

The blunder should l.c The regiment could be restored to its did prosperl'tj' by being restored to Its old status. There is no other way. There ought to be none. Blunder it was. Yes, more a crime: but I it cannot be canceled.

Mr. Black might have i countermanded the order to disband before the order to muster out had been executed, ti, mof. uue mo muster out naving Deen carried into effect, men disehanrort nd nftw supernumerary, with the exception of a face tiously so called battalion, then at Hemnste.irt that was the end. The order is not susceptible of revocation. It would be just as much with In rens.

in for procin tin which directed Commodore Dewey to destroy eue opanisn ueet. rne order nas been exe i ated In 1S1IS and HUO non competitive. They aro awa' tne law lu New ork Taking advantage of the confidence game to MISCELLANEOUS. The balate is almost tickled with Scott's Emulsion of Cod liver oil. The stomach knows nothing about it, it does not trouble you there.

You feel it first in the strength it brings it shows in the color of cheek and smoothing out of wrinkles. It was a beautiful thing to do, to cover the odious taste of Cod liver oil, evade the tax on the stomach, and health by surprise. It warms, soothes, strengthens and invigorates. 50c. and $1.00.

all druggists. SCOTT BOWNE, Chemists, New York. COMING EVENTS. Christopher Council, Knights or Columbus, will hold a reception, followed by a. progressive euchre party at the Vreyle Assembly Rooms, 153 Plerre pont street, to night.

The department of architecture of the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences will hold its annual dinner at 7 o'clock to night at the Army le. The Lafayette Bowling Club will give its annual dinner on Friday night at 8 o'clock at the Argyle. Justice William J. Gaynor will deliver his lecture, "The Arrest and Trial of Jesus from a Legal Standpoint," to night In Public. School No.

108, under the auspices oC the Ladles' Fortnightly Club of the Twenty sixth Ward. Carson Circle, C. S. C. will meet this evening a the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Talbot Perkins, 103 Jefferson avenue. Conference on the Question, "Which Produces the Greater Good, Fear or Punishment or Hope of Reward?" HOTEL ARRI V3X. St. George Howard Crooker, J.

S. Johnson, Brooklyn; Mrs. J. B. Todd, Ithaca.

N. Y. A. K. Tingle, Washington, D.

C. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Lloyd, Philadelphia. C.

3. Hurch, J3oston, Mass. Clarendon Mr. and Mis. J.

M. Wood. Boston, Miss Bllbrock, New York; Mr. and Mrs. 5.

Corwlh. South Jamesport, L. v. H. Budrt, Ehinebeck, N.

Y. W. S. Woolsey, C. F.

Beaman. Brooklyn; C. A. Smith. Camden.

X. E. W. Baldwin, Syracuse. X.

Y. Captain E. H. Jones. Jamesport, L.

Captain Frank Rolinns, Port Jefferson, L. I. Mrs. M. Ray, Mrs.

M. Levy. Ashevllle; J. i3. Evered.

London. England; M. Haesloop, Brooklyn; Miss A. Dunnheiser. Albany, N.

Y. Miss A. Leocke. Xj. A.

Thompson, Brooklyn; Sconeld, New York: F. E. Lockwood, Charles Belknap, RIdgewood: J. A. Bingham, Brooklyn: R.

Manthrop. Staten Island; F. L. Hoagland, U. S.

I. H. Klrby. Roslyn, L. F.

L. Flitz, Sheepshead Bay. L. I. Brandon L.

Lane, M. Anderson, A. Lazarus, Thomas F. May. H.

Baum, J. Parker, James Mc Groom, A. B. Grimes, James Montague, George 13. Stacey, J.

W. Sherwood, A. L. Alger, George Wood, Eugene Bridges, Brooklyn; Charles Edwards. W.

L. Hastings. G. L. Parker, Mr.

and Mrs. O. A. Lee. Xew York City; Mr.

and Mrs. J. Cole, John B. White. Boston.

Mass. Samuel Hoffman, Stapleton. 5. Frank J. Kirbv, Buffalo, X.

Y. .1. L. Thompson. Elwood.

L. M. F. Brown. Bound Brook, N.

J. George W. Benjamin, Riverhead, L. I. T.

Fitzgerald, Kings Park, L. I. W. S. McGlnniss, Washington, D.

C. 6. White, Ridgewood. X. J.

Plerrepont Mrs. Gerhart, Xew York; Miss E. A. Broadbent. Brooklyn; M.

Joyce. U. S. X. H.

IMsbrow, Cohoes, X. Y. S. Sedgwick Van Cofrt, Fairfax County. Va.

W. C. Van Axsdale, Erie. Pa. C.

Flonisan, Philadelphia. Pa. R. E. Foster, Denver, F.

Golup, Leavenworth, Kan. PARIS FASHIONS UP TO DATE. I From the Eagle Paris Bureau, 26 Rue Cambon, through the courtesy of Abraham Straus. Gown of black satin trimmed with em Uroidery around the bottom of skirt and up the front. Collar of embroidery and belt of black satin INSTITUTE CALENDAR TO DAY.

Department of pedagogy Section on art duca'tion. Conference on the subject, "How Can the Course In Art Instruction in the Public Schools Develop the Creative Faculty?" Opening paper by Miss Stella Skinner, director of art instruction, 2Cew Haven public schools. The paper will be illustrated by an exhibition of drawings made by pupils in the public schools of Xew Haven. Art Building, 4 P. II.

Department of photography Lecture by Mr. H. Snowdon Ward, F. R. P.

of London, England, editor of the Photogrvi, on "The Real Dickens Land." Illustrated by lantern photographs. Art Building. P. M. Department of music Song recital by Ffrangson Xavies, baritone, and Mrs.

Katharine Flsk, contralto. Association Hall, P. M. Department of architecture Opening of architectural exhibition by Brooklyn chapter of the American Institute of Architects. Admission by ticket.

Museum Building. Eastern parkway. 8:15 P. M. THE METROPOLITAN.

Meyerbeer's popular "Les Huguenots" was given in the Metropolitan Opera House last night before an immense audience that seemed to realize that it was for the last time in the season. The favorite arias, the spirited duets and stirring solos and rousing choruses, which arc distributed generously through this opera, met with applause that was almost heartless in its insistence upon more. It was an all star cast, the difference between the $7 night and last night at $5, being merely the substitution of M. Albers for M. Maurel and M.

Albers apparently realized that, and sang as he never sang before, to teach the management he was not worth $2 less than il. rne stars were in excellent voice. Jean de Reszke took the high passage in his duct with Mme. Xordica in the last act with such ease and brilliancy that the house hung on every note and shouted with delight. Nor was the enthusiasm all due to the tenor, for Mme.

Xordica not only sang with unusual Are, spirit and tone, but acted with fervor the dramatic scene that brings the opera to a close in the performance given. Mme. Man telii. as TJrbano, was sweet and taking and gained her share of the enthusiasm, while Mme. Sembrlch as the Queen, sang the rims and took an added high note in the song about power in the court scene in such a way that the house insisted upon au encore and then applauded until some of those who wished the opera to proceed, hisseel the others down.

M. Ed de Reszke as Marcello, M. Plancon as Di San Bris, all seemed possessed with the idea that it was an excellent opportunity to show how finely they could sing. This afternoon "Siegfried" will be given in the Nibe lung cycle. Storage: Telephone 499, Main.

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pointment as a man feet two inches? Why should not the appointing power have the right to select from among all. despite tha that 0110 (Uood a little higher than the rest?" "There arc a great many reasons." replied Ordway, "but the constitution Bays you shall not do it in that way. Tile constitution says there shall hi) competition and there cannot be competition if everyone has an equal chance." "Has that been tested?" asked Senator Mc Carren. "It has never been raised before," replied Ordway. "Does it not mean a riualifying examination?" asked Senator MeCarren.

"No, it would not be competitive then," the reply. "I think it does." said Senator Marshall. means competition between those who can cannot nass an examination." "That would or.iy mean a pass examination," said Mr. Ordway. Mr.

Ordway said if Senator Marshall's contention was correct, it was not worth while repealing tne old law to pass a new one. Senator Elsberg wanted to know If the attention of the Civil Service Reform Associa tion had been called to the fact that men were annoyed by reason of their political faith huiuu ounosiie to that of the party lu power tnat they were glad to resign. "Mr Ordway said it had frequently but they were unable to find a remedy and could only to, men The assoclatloa would be glad to get suggestions to cure the Senator Maekey called attention to the provision in the bill which states that veterans shall not be discharged when their work gives out but shall be transferred to some other work. lie wanted to know why that was inserted. "I don't come to advocate that," said Mr.

Ordway. "It is in existing law, created by those who have the interests of the veterans heart. The Civil Service fteform Association does not advocate the rights of veterans more than it does the rights of any other class. We are not called upon to advocate that. That is a special right given to veterans because the state thinks they are entitled to it.

If the senator wants it defended. I don't doubt the veterans will come here to do It." "Our next objection," continued Mr. Ordway, "Is tei conflucntlal positions, deputies, secretaries, clerks and deputy clerks of courts. We think secretaries should be confined to one. In Xew York City you will find all employes becoming secretaries after the law has been passed.

Then the law proposes to exempt other places not clerical. We think the bill extends the law as it exists at tho present time. That exemption has been sub Jected to the greatest abuse. In New York get around civil service law. "There is also dropped out of the pending bill," he continued, "the clause relating to political assessment.

For fifteen years the law has forbidden the taking up of political assessments. We object to that." "Do you think that elections can be run without motley ln this country?" asked Senator Thornton. "1 think if men want to contribute to any causo for any purpose there Is no objection." replied Mr. Ordway, "but we object to the implication that a man's office depends upon the contribution he makes to a political party." you honestly think it possible to enforce a law of that kind?" asked Senator MeCarren. "I don't," replied Mr.

Ordway, "but I don't believe in patting the or Sl icc of assessing on the back. 1 say leavagain ny; as it is. Make it. mor.co'ii'rini'tii'.lei of seed 'Iiu. but dpn't gt ,..11.

1.71, down the bars." reenpor. "I say it is 1' enforce the lair which prohibits pnliti. al contributions or assessments." said Sea. tor Mci'irrcii. "It does not prohibit contributions or the sending of money to political parties," said Mr.

Ordway, "but it dovs prohibit men going into a public building and collecting it." Senator MeCarren thought the evil could not be cured, and Ordway regretted that it seemed so. but still urged he would like to ke on trying. There had be on eases where men who sent out letters had neon arrested and lined. Mr. Ordway t'nt took up the part of the bill stating that appointments in the state service, as far as practicable, should be ap 7ortloned amcng the several Judiciary districts of the slate.

There was some unimportant talk about this section, but. finally Mr. Ordway. speaking fi.r himself, sal.l he thought the section might he amended so as to provide, when one county, like: Albany, had an unequal share of place; the ne xt ereaminat ion might be held in another county, like Chautauqua, so a.s to get out more applicants for places in that county, a.s New Yorkers not ba likely to go i Chautauqua to be examined, and so thc examinations held all over th" state. That would be fair and constitutional.

"In conclusion." continued Mr. Ordway. "I wish to I come here opposing thc pending bill on the grounds stilted. There are many good things in the bill. The repeal of the Black law alone is a good thing.

The points I have mentioned, we believe, are steps lia. Uward and wo are oppose for that reason. While I regret, la say it and in doing so admit the bill be prepared in good faith I would rather have the laws a.s they exist than have this bill passe.) 1 1 them, for they have worked well. I would prefer to have tile laws stand as they are." "Even with the Black law?" asked Senator Elsberg. "Yes; I say so." replied Mr.

Ordway. "That ls a sad commentary on the Republican party." interjected Senator MeCarren. A discussion between the Republicans and Tlemoerats followed on the pas.s and Mr. Ordway promised to send in his amendments avi son as he had them ready, atid fu ther action was 7iostponed until that time. ST.

MICHAEL'S MISSION. In St. Mi hat l'is Church, North Fifth street, a mission began on Sunday and will continue, including Friday. March 21. Father Watson is conducting the mission, assisted by the rector, the Rev.

F. E. Tha services cor.eist of at A. conference at I'. hililren's mission at 4 I M.

a. pl general mission at 1 I'. M. vial seyvi for men will be held on Sunday nftirnoop. The servi.vs well attended ami there is b.

rriMe interest. CHANGES IN A CHOIR. tip exeeli'ion of the basso, the quartet With of tin To iipl; Avinae il Church Ik entirely after May 1. Tne noprano v. ill Mi.

Hildegar 1 Hoffman. Trum Grii M. E. Church. veMh avenue and St.

Johr.s place; tep.o: i orgo ('. ot Cleveland, in pko of H. K. Distelhurst. who bar, been at the Tompkins Avenue Church for a number of years; con' re.it o.

Gladys M. Joneis of Portland. bass. E. S.

Swalm. who having been the hasn sol i. for several asuns. Mr. Stanley will continue as organist and choirmaster.

UACl.K WASHINGTON BUttEAC, GOis Fourteenth fiiL. MM Given Last Evening in the Greene Avenue Baptist Church. The annual supper of the officers, teachers and friends of the Greene Avenue Baptist Sunday school was givea last evening in the large basement of the edifice, and there was good attendance. The room was profusely decorated with the national coIots and the class banners. The tables were arranged so as to seat eight at each, and there were a dozen cr more of them.

B. B. Baasford was the chairman of the committee of arrangements and efficient sub committees looked after minor details. Mrs. W.

H. Nostrand, woman superintendent, took charge of the supper committee's work. Ernest A. Fitter, superintendent, presided and made a brief address. The Rev.

H. H. Beattys, pastor of the Sumner Avenue M. E. Church, made a prayer preceding the supper.

Short addresses were made by the pastor, the Rev. Cornelius Woelfkln; George V. Taylor, former suDerintendent. and the Rev. Dr.

John F. Carson, pastor of the Central Presbyterian Church. Music was also furnlsnea. MB. HXTDNTTT'S READINGS.

The fourth and last of the series of read' lngs by the Rev. William Herbert Hudnut of Grace Presbyterian Church, Stuyvesant avenue, was given Tuesday evening before a large audience. The title of the entertainment was "An Evening With the Lovers." Mr. Hudnut was assisted by H. B.

Distelhurst, the leading tenor of Tompkins Avenue Congregational Church choir, who sang a number of songs. The readings were selected from Browning, Kipling, Shakspeare and others. The readings were given in aid of the sinking fund of the church and have been financially as well as artistically successful. MRS. GAMMANS' MXSIC ALE.

Mrs. Elbert. Howard Gammans was assisted at her musicale yesterday by Miss Marguerite Whiting, mezzo soprano, who sang numbers by Shelley, Webber and De Koven. The reader was W. S.

Frampton, and he gave the "Belle of Atri," and "An Old Sweetheart of Mine." The pupils who played were the Misses Florence DeMott, Edna Young, Jessie Wilcox and Mrs. Franklin Wilson. UNIFORM PRAYER NIGHT. So much interest has been aroused among the members of Plymouth Church over the question of a uniform prayer meeting night for Brooklyn that the SUDject win, at me request of the members, bs brought up for discussion at the prayer meetins to morrow night. As no theme had been announced for this meeting there will be special opportunity for this discussion.

MONEY RECEIVED EOR MARKS. The story of Charles J. Marks' distress, which has been published in the Eagle, brings $1 from H. with the request that it be forwarded to Marks' address, 423 Marion street. The Eagle has complied with the writer's request.

ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED. Many friends of the contracting parties will be pleased to learn that Mrs. R. Weill has announced the engagement of her daughter, Dulu, to Mr. Hyman Michel of 30 Lee avenue.

Castokia Bears the signature of Chab.H. Fletcheii, In use for more than thirty years, and The Kind You Have Alioays Bought. Easter Peintiso. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle Book and Job Print ins Department is well equipped with the latest designs In ecclesiastical and church type, and fully prepared to do all kinds of church and Sunday school printing in the very best manner, and at reasonable rates. Adv.

MARRIED. JOY FARIS On March 15, at the residence of tha bride's parents, by the Rev. John W. Chad wlck, HELENA MAUD, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Henry L. Farts, to JOHN BORLAND JOY. 2 DIED. BOREL On Wednesday. March IS, at 4 A.

HELRNE BOREL, In the 31st year of her ase. Funeral services Friday evening, o'clock, March 17, at her late residence. 293 Carroll st, Brooklyn. Relatives and friends respectfully Invited. Funeral nrivate.

15 3 BURHOWBS Entered Into rest on Wednesday, March 15. 18f9, MARY J. B1IRROWE3. Funeral from her late residence, 27S Putnam av, Brooklyn, Saturday, at P. Interment at convenience of family.

16 2 BURN'S On Tuesday, March 14, at his residence, 2G1 Nassau st, LOUIS J. BURNS, son of Catherine and the late Patrick Bums. Funeral Friday morning at 8 o'clock. Interment at Smlthtown, L. I.

15 2 COHEN On Wednesday, March 15, AUGUSTUS, son of Benjamin J. Cohen of Coney Island, aged 37 years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend funeral from his late residence, Henry st (Van Slclen station). Coney Island, on Saturday, March 18, at 11 A. M.

17 2 FIN LAY On Tuesday, March 14, JANE FIN LAY, in the 73d year of her age. Funeral services will be held at her late residence. 134 Flatbush av, on Friday, March at 2:30 P. M. Relatives and friends Invited to attend.

15 2 FITZFATRICK MARGARET wife of the late Michael J. Fitzpatrlck. Funeral from her late residence, 293 Classon av, Friday, March 17. at 2 P. M.

HOOKER At Mount Pocono, on the 14th HANNAH MANNING HOOKER, wife of Edward E. Hooker, In the 03th year of her age. Funeral services at the First Presbyterian Church, Trenton, N. on Saturday morning, ISth at 10:30 o'clock. Relatives and fliehds respectfully invited.

16 2 JOHNSON On March 14, ROBERT P. JOHNSON, ased 63 years, beloved husband of Jane Johnson. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend funeral service at his late residence, 9S5 Lafayette av, Friday evening, o'clock, lr. terment at convenience of family. 15 3 KNEELAND On March 14, REBECCA TICE KNEELAND.

Funeral from residence, 1,214 Bushwlck av, Friday. March 17. at 2 o'clock P. M. (Northampton.

and Lone Island papers please 14 2tuth LEITCH Suddenly, on March 14, Chief Engineer ROBERT R. LEITCH, U. S. Navy, aged 49 years. Funeral services will be held at his late residence, 51 South Oxford st.

Brooklyn, Thursday evening, March 10, o'clock. (Baltimore papers please copy.) 15 2 MATHEWS At Bay Ridge, Wednesday; March 15. ALAN BLISS MATHEWS, younger son John S. and Frances S. Mathews, aged 11 years.

Funeral services at the house. Second av and Sixty seventh st on Saturday, March IS, at 2:30 'p. M. McARDLE On March :4, 1S93. JOHN McARDLK.

beloved husband of Catharine McManemey. aged GO years. Reiatlves and friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, 23 Hall st, thence to the Church of the Sacred Heart, on Friday, March 17, at 'J A. M. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery.

15 2 RYAN ELLEN RYAN. Funeral will take place from the Undertaking Parlors of William H. Daly. 13'J Smith st, near I.ean st. Funeral at convenience of family.

Funeral private. 1 sheridan At his residence, ISO Fourteenth st. March il, EDWARD sll KRI DAN. Relatives and friends of the family are imited to attend the funeral from the church St. Thomas Aquinas', corner Cinth st and Fourth av.

on Friday, at 9:30 A. M. 13 2 SPENCE Suddenly, on Tuesday. March 1S99. FLORENCE HAY WARD, youns st daughter of Wm.

H. Spence and the late Doliie Spence, aged 13 years. Funeral services at the residence of her father, 56ft Putnam av, Thursday evening, March 16, at o'clock. Interment at convenience of family. 15 2 STEFFEN On March 14, 1S99, WILLIAM A.

STEFFES. lu his 71nt year. Funeral from his late residence, 192 Johnson st, Friday, March 17, 1S39. at 2:30 P. M.

Relatives, friends and members of Palestine Lodge, F. and A. arc Invited to attend. 15 2 TIERNEY On Thursday. March 10, WILLIAM, beloved husband of Catharine A.

Tierncy. Funeral from his late residence, 317A Halsey st, on Saturday morning, ISth at 9:30 o'clock: thence to Church of Our Lady of Victory. Throop av atid MoDonough st. Interment in Calvary. 2 A S.

Stranger Creates a Mild Sensation in a Janes M. E. Church Meeting by Declaring That Methodism Has Grown Worldly and Departed From the Teachings of John "Wesley Called to Order Gently by the Rev. Dr. John E.

Adams. Methodism in Greater New York has received a series of shocks of late, which have led to a great deal of animated discussion. The first shock was administered by the Rev. P. Cadman, a young Englishman, in an address delivered about two weeks ago before the Methodist Preachers' Association.

Mr. Cadman argued against the claim of inerrancy for the Bible, asserted that the scriptures were contradictory, and declared that tha authorship of various parts of the Bible could not be established. Other statements were made in violent conflict with the dogmas of Methodism and oft repeated declarations of John Wesley. The shock came to the members of thia religious denomination in the published announcement that Mr. Cadman's assault on beliefs strongly held by Methodism the world over was listened to in silence by a Methodist bishop and applauded by a large number of the preachers present.

A milder shock was given to local Method Urn when the rtailv naners announced a few ism when the da ly papers announced a few. days ago that at a second meeting of the i Preachers' Association, a Presbyterian clergy 1 man was ordered out of the room on the ground that none but members was allowed to attend the sessions of the Preachers' Association that as he was escorted to the door he was greeted with laughter and hisses. It was held by those to wliom this act came as a shock that ministers who had not invoked the disciplinary powers of their church against an associate who guilty of an attack upon the most cherished principles of Methodism might well have strained their rules to an extent that would have permitted the extension of a courtesy to a clergyman of another denomination. But the answer to this was that the intruding clergyman had in his own pulpit dissented from the views of Mr. Cadman; further that the rules of the Preachers' Association were unbreakable and that the Presbyterian minister was guilty of gross impropriety in trying to force his presence upon men who did not want his company.

A third was administered to local Methodism last the Janes E' Church, corner of Reid and Monroe street. This church has membership which is exceeded in point hy but one other Methodist church in the Hanson Place M. E. Church. Thei'6 are 1,500 names upon the rolls of the Janes Sunday School, and that will give an idea of the strength of the congregation.

Its pastor, the Rev. John E. Adams, is one of the ablest ministers in his denomination in this or any other state. The regular Wednesday evening prayer meeting of the Janes Church brought out a large attendance last night. Dr.

Adams and Assistant Pastor Scott presiding. After several hymns had been sung Dr. Adams called upon his hearers for the expression of views and experiences usual to such meetings. Finally a well dressed man, probably 40 years of age, intelligent of face and dignified in demeanor, arose and said gravely and earnestly: "When I camo here to night a brother said to me that he believed I was a stranger, and then asked me if I was a Methodist. I hesitated in answering, but if he had asked me if I were a Christian I should have said yes, for I trust that I acn one.

I was converted In a Methodist Church, and for that I thank God. I have been asking myself wby I hesitated when I was asked if I was a Methodist. The answer that came to me was that I hesitated because I could not say I was a Methodist as Methodism stands to day." At this point everyone In the room betrayed interest in the stranger's remarks; all eyes were turned upon him, and none evidencing more interest than those of Dr. Adams. The stranger continued slowly and with bowed head said: "I thank God for John Wesley and Charles Wesley and the work they did under the inspiration of the Holy Ghost.

I feel proud, if I may use the word, which is cot scriptural, I feel proud that I have felt that I was guided by the same light. But I do not feel proud of the Methodism of to day, into which so much worldliness has crept." There was an uneasy movement among his hearers, indicative of impatience or dissent, and Dr. Adams' usually placid, good natured face took on an expression suggestive of anxiety and mild displeasure. The stranger's hearers gazed at him through wide open eyes; some were plainly astonished, others indignant. But the 30ft speaking stranger proceeded placidly without lifting his eyes from the floor: "A ship on the ocean is a fine thing to see.

The ship is built to sail on the ocean, but when the water makes its way Into the ship and threatens it, the ship Is no longer good to look upon. So it Is with the church. The church is good for the wcrld, but when the world enters the church as it has entered Methodism and is in it to day Here Dr. Adams arose and, with a deprecatory wave of the hand, said gently, but with unmistakable firmness: "Brother, I shall have to call you to order." The stranger bowed his head and remained standing and the doctor resumed in a kindly way utterly devoid of harshness. "I feel obliged to call you to order, brother, because meetings of this kind must be kept free from anything of a controversial char acter.

It must be manifest to all that any thing savoring of the controversial spirit would be out of place here. All churches like individuals make mistakes at times. One of the chief things that concern us mostly are our own mistakes. As individuals our great effort should be made along the line of placing ourselves in proper relations with God." Then turning to the musical conductor, seated at the cabinet organ: "Brother Lantry, we will sing, 'MY mistakes have been The stranger had listened quietly and with a respectful demeanor to the kind hearted doctor's gentle rebuke, but when he had finished, lifted his eyes for the first time and then looking squarely at the pastor said firmly, but not discourteously: "What I have said I believe was said under the guidance of the Holy Ghost. I have seen that light and shall follow it." With this the stranger sat down and with bowed head listened In silence while the congregation sang with marked emphasis on the "my" the hymn given out by Dr.

Adams. After the singing several speakers made brief remarks, none of which, however, seemed to be aimed at tho disturbing stranger. When the benediction was pronounced he stood up with the others and bowed his head; when he turned to leave there was no trace of resentment upon his thoughtful features. He might have been left to depart without a friendly word from any present had not a woman said to her husband: "You are not going to let that man go out without saying a friendly word to him, are you?" "Certainly not," and the man did walk over to the stranger, and taking his hand, said: "While this may nor. have been the proper occasion for your rerSarks, don't go' away with the thought that every one here ls unfriendly to you." "I merely did what I believed it was my Objections to It With the Present Amendments Voiced by the Reform Association.

RATHER PREFERS PRESENT LAW Eepeal of Black Law Would Be a Good Thing, but Other Points Are Step Backward. (Special to the Eagle. 1 Albany. N. March 1 1 The Civil Service Reform Association, through its attorney, Samuel H.

Ordway. and its secretary. George Mcliierny. laid down I he general proposition before the Senate Judiciary committee yesterday that it dirl net want the White Civil Serv ice bill, as amended, nnssed. unless i.

.1 1 rathcr than lJlvp the proposed bill put 1 1 .1 11 they would accent the law as It now rnther than ta a step backward, and the portions of this bill to which we object are a step backward, v.e would prefer to hold to that which we have got." In beginning the discussion 0 said: "It is commonly reported that the original bill introduced by Senator White is the Civil Sorv ice Reform Association bill. That Is an cr ror. It was after conference with a number of gentlemen interested in civil serv I ice reform. While it did not go as far as th" i civil service Reform desired it i Rf'lr'(i was a (llstlnct sU. fn aIul whll(, lho association accepted it.

still it would have t0 g0 further. This' original bill, to: which the one we are now considering was substituted, amended existing law. while the present bill is to a certain extent a codification of civil service law with considerable new matter inserted. So far as this bill represents a step in advance, the Civil Service Reform Association Is in favor of it, but where it repeals existing law or changes it. we say that is a step backward and to such changes and omissions we are opposed.

With the exception of the Black law, the civil service law as It stands to day Is believed by tho people I represent to be good. Wc believe the people generally approve of it. The filack "as 4iuys opposed Dy tne (Jivu Service Reform Association and it was believed to bo unconstitutional. Wc approve so much of tho present bill as repeals that law. The people at large agree with us that it should be repealed.

'This bill repeals certain sections ot the existing law which have worked well and should stand. It repeals the provision lation to the registration of laborers Reirls. in which they shall apply and shall be ap pointed aR reached. The OIllv Plamlrnl ion is as to their nhvsir.il nMtttv ,1 ab ieir physical ability to do the work Uley are called upon to perform. That sys 'torn has worked well iu the cities nr ih state where properly enforced and has worked wen in tne navy yards since It was by General Tracy.

It has been enforced ever since. There is no reason why it should be dropped. We believe it should be applied to Ul civil divisions of the state." villages ana towns?" queried Braekett. Senator was the "Possibly they micht be omitted reply. some questions had been put in a way about state and New York City rules Sator MeCarren said: "What virtue is there is 1 J.

system noes thinking about rlnB. a befV workman No. but re is a democratic svstem. tisir." the word democratic in its broad sense re" plied Ordway. "It gives every man a chance and it.

is better than making an appointment depend upon a man's political pull!" "Do you think," said Senator MeCarren. "a man who has only been in the state a year and who goes to the civil service board and makes an application to be registered Is more entitled to employment than a man who was born in the state, who has worked all his life and who has suddenly lost his place because he was not registered until a few davs after the other man "If the Senators want the law to apply more to citizens than aliens I don't think we would object." said Mr. Ordway. "There is a clause in the bill now whle li gives preference." said Secretary Mclncrny. "You think priority In registration mini mi.es pdiuie ai pull asked Senator McCa It.

does away with political null." asserted Senator Bracken. Then they got back to tile bill and Mr. Ordway sniil: "There has been In New York City a vast amount of evasion of civil service law in appointing men us laborers and then assigning them to do duty in competitive positions." "How can you prevent that?" asked Senator h'. "P.1 10" Prpvis 1 i he oy e.t.c.n lu getting "u'l! ln ahFad of those uno applied lirst. How would von define laborer?" asked Senator Elsberg.

I. is winerfssary to define him other than laborer. It would lie unconstitutional to raaki laborer a tinancir.l ce mpensation the line of demarca tion." "Yes. it is unconstitutional." said Senator Elsberg. There should be a provision preventing the reasons, 'nils "(lOS not 1110.111 life tenure.

I don't, believe in life tenure. There is a law that says men shall not be removed for political reasons. Hut they are removed far that reason, but you can't prove it. So the law should compel filing if reasons for removal. That was made a law last year.

Every Republican tnemb'r of this committee voted for it then. It is fuir to infer the Senators have not changed their minds." "Is there any way to prevent forcing a man out by reducing his salary?" asked Senator cCarren. "The law provides for it." replied Mr. Ordway. "I don't think the language shows It," replied Senator MeCarren.

"If it don't wo would like to have language that does," was the reply. "Reduction has been held to moan In as well as T'v Court of Appeals held so two weeks ago an 1 I many worthy men will lie reinstatnl because! tb" court held th.it tne law applies to i York City as w.di tho rest nf the state, and removals cannot in rntide without, filing rca seuio. We don't biiieve in life tenure, but do Ik liev1 men liniiM have trial." "II iw would ymi prevent life tenure?" asked Senator lilshcrg. "1 think." replied Mr. Orl.vay.

"if a man performs his duty well it would not lie possible to get rid of him it by resignation or i'. but i' it is possible to find fault with Vim the court would not interfere." Continuing with his nhje ions to t'ue hill. Mr. Or. I way said: "Wc object to that part of tile relating to te 'njtorary appointm nts.

part which snys 'when the need is urgent the appoint oilier may si leei any nerison en tin proper list thus. iigiMe for pe rmancal app regard to h' i sinnling in the l.st." Tie only nrgum nt that, i Iv ivor of die is ihaf lay might 'ioned g.dting a ma.n who did not th" part of I ho state wio re nc i 1 i. lint thut is hardly rp essa to ihi'lk We woulil jcr ept a i that opoia i ment should he nia.b from tho.o standing higip st on the who live in tho' loot'ity. That is as far as we won id go. Th" po of temporary appointment a euhjo: of ilmse in Xew York Ciiy.

Tip have h' en appointing men temporarily fur thirty days and re the ppuitit me it verv thirty days iivi a a i ago. Taey arc I making mporary and not bnidim: exaii.ip.'ii ions nod they continue that, unless the abuse io i h.ecke 1. until they go out of oa.vei "Way should not power have the rigat to appoint any man coming up to tho standing?" asked Senator Marshall, i "whether high.eot or lowest. Suppose the' rules in tne military s. i viee hou'd state a i man must he six feet high to belong to the I military service why dhould not the six foot man have as much right to immediate ap LilLiuii (' luuorcrs (iocs not mean they must he PY.imine.l k.

i i.i 7 ell 1 1 me Writ ulg or ot)eI. things of that sort It slmnlv I means thev shall be registered in the It of fact Mr. Mr. was "It and so at cuted and the fleet de stroyed. Or, to rescind shown that the coupons had not been paid, the order whicn sent General Shafter to Cuba; the burden was on defendant to show that he hs been there and returned.

Revocation they had come into their possessian under would be farcical. The Thirteenth Regiment circumstances relieving them from any duty was utterly wiped out of existence by the ex to pay them. ecution of the order to muster out. I loved The defendant also contended that, it hav the old regiment. It was my alma mater.

I I ing pleaded the' statute of limitations, and it had the privilege, pleasure and honor of serv appearing from plaintiff's evidence that the ing in it under such distinguished sol coupons had been past due for more than six dlers jm; were John B. Woodward. Thomas I years, that they were outlawed. This conten S. Dakin.

James Jourdan. Philip H. Briges lion the court rejects also on tho theory that. the receipt, demanded the bonds and a 11 coupons originally accompanying them, of the plaintiff. Plaintiff delivered to him the bonds, v.

wjfl, ali unmatured coupons attached, but re fused to deliver past due coupons. Shafer thereupon brought suit against plaintiff to recover for the coupons so withheld. The action resulted, about February, ISM. in a judg ment in favor of Shafer for the amount of the coupons and costs, which judgment plain tiff paid in full. Plaintiff notified defendant of all the mater ston iw vem til pn in the suit ial steps as they were taken in he said suit, and asked defendants instructions and ad vice, but defendant ignored plaintiff's com munications.

riaintiff now brings this ac tion against defendant to recover tlu amount of the coupons paid by him, as aforesaid, to Shafer. On the trial hereof, the above facts appearing from plaintiff's evidence, and in addition it appearing that defendant held the coupons and had cancelled them, though it had never paid them, the court thereupon gave judgment on plaintiff's evidence, dismissing his complaint, and he now appeals to this Court. The appellate court holds: It having been shown by plaintiff on tho trial that he had been sued by Shafer; that Shafer had elected to sue in conversion for the value of the coupons, instead of for the coupons themselves, and Shafer having ob talnc(1 judgment in that action, which judg ment plalnlltf had paid; piair.tin tnereoy oe came LDe owner 01 ule u'cuu ant being the party ultimately liable on the coupons, and being notified of all proceedings in said action of Shafer's, and failing to come iu and defend, the court held defendant estop ped to dispute any adjudication made action. Inasmuch as it must have judicated therein, in order to reach elusion that plaintiff was damaged the face imnIin( (lia thit thev ttWP a. sUrin T.

obligations of the defendant railway mn.V. the defendant is thereby estopped company? thus" mr.e. ir'ine to denv thaY Vthe' wcre' 11 thus appearing iS. VOL was the owner of the cou iW NLff was the owner of the con 'u, hiiirmlnn pons and that they ere sllDsistinS obligations of defendant and were unpai this n. and the court be enuueu piainuu to rem.

nliintiff's low therefore erred in it was urged by defendant tW1 tht th neB I tlable instruments and in their that the burden was on plaintiif to that the facts connected witn the acquiring or posses sion worc such ag tQ render defendant notwithstanding it. The court rejects this contention, holding that, the plaintiff having the coupons are to be considered as a part of the bond and partake of its nature, and. the bond being under seal, the six years' limitation does not apply. On the point of estoppel by judgment, the court says: "The defendant having been notified of the commencement of this action against Kelly, and being the party against whom the 'ultimate liability' for the pay ments of the coupons is claimed, it follows that 'in so far as the issues actually litigated in that case are identical with the issues volved in this, the judgment is binding upon the defendant in the same way as if it had been a party upon the Carlelon v. Lomoard, Ayres 11!) N.

ljl, 4S E. 42. "In Castle v. Xoyes, 1 i N. Y.

332, the court say: 'In order to the estoppel, it is not neces sarv that the parties on the record in both suits should be the same. Au estoppel by judgment includes all parties who have a right to appear and control the action, and from the iudumer.t. althnuch not a in lho roMrrt. Tt Ib hv nn means true that, in order to constitute air (n tin, in. tint; i.n i hr.

the snme' The term has a or momtnc It inrtv.dev the rent awl suh i stantial parties who. although not upon the i record, had a right to control the proceedings and appeal from the "The tiuestions involved in the suit of Sha fr. Tfollv were ns to Kellv's Nhi l.l .1 ,..,1 these particular coupons, and as to, the value a.s to the burden of proof to show that the facts under which defendant became possessed I nf the minimis barred a recovery, if stich facts exist, the court said: "The coupons being in the possession of the defendant, they would be presumed to have been paid. That presumption, however, was rebutted by the evidence offered on behalf of the plaintiffs, by which il appeared that the defendant had not paid the coupons; and. i Kelly being the owner of them, he was enli ted to collect from the defendant the amount thereof, possession of which it had obtained without oayment.

There can be no prestimp tion lnat Ine company received them under any agreement which would prevent Kelly frnm eollectine them. If any defense to the them: thru thev had not been naid bv thc company, and that. Kelly had become the owner, and entitled to enforce them." As to the statute of limitations, the court said: "The only remaining question is as to the defense of the statute of limitations." "Tho complaint alleges, and the answer admits, that tho bonds wore tin dor seal. Each coupon recites upon its face that it oblicati.m of the comtianv for the navment months' interest ur.on a certain therein described." seems to be settled in this state th.it such coupons are to be considered as a part of the bend, and to partake of its character." i. As the boids are under seal, the hoi ler of the coupons was entitled to twenty years afte.

they became due before his claim would be barred by the statute." The court concludes: "We think, therefore, that the plaintiff made out a prima facie case to recover for the amount of these coupons from the defendant, and that it was error to dismiss the complaint. The judgment should be reversed and a new trial ordered." Kelly el id. v. i se. st.

sr. Ave. ity. X. V.

rap, Opinion graham. Patterson, J. dissenting. John Scrllini for appellant; Henry clicuermnn, tor respondent. i i in said I hrnn a ,1 I been au the con and Rodney C.

Ward. 1 cherish its mem ories and would gladly do anything in my power that would assist its resuscitation. There was a time when I believed a regiment could have been formed very largely out of tho old and substantial material. But I believe now the time and opportunity have passed. Colonel Watson shouli have been early in this year designated to recruit a regiment, Had he been so ordered the best of the old regiment would have (locked to his support.

The enlisting of men. the mustering iu of companies, the formation of battalions and finally the organization of a regiment, would have been conducted in a decent, soldierly. lawful manner, which is exactly and positively the reverse of what is being done now. The i regiment was declared disbanded and was mustered out with all the paraphernalia ot law and regulation. The effort to organize a regiment is sadly lacking in anything that, is decent, lawful or assimilating the regulation, ana is positively without precedent, in tact, the wholp business savors more of machine! nnlftlns than of thp dlirnitv.

order and nre clseness of soldiers. An alantlnn Vine haon nri lni fifl nnrl Vint rl fn. sn additional malnr. Vnr what? Have new enmiuinlps bean fnrmwl and formal I accented and mustered into the service by a division or brigade mustering officer, and officially desig nated as a part of the new organization? Not one. Have any number of companies ever been declared by authority to constitute a battal inn' Has nnv sten in the farce been nron toVot, toivorrl of rniri.

tttntll J. i I I i ment? None. Yet an election took place, and 0f the coupons, their value depending upon an additional major was elected. How w.i3 it i whether or not they were existing obligations done. The reportorial note In the Eagle of 1 the defendant, in this action.

Within the February 28 hints at the method. The so called thus stated, the judgment was conclu companies were represented at this election Slve evidence of Shafer's title to the coupons, for major by eight company officers. Three his right to the possession thereof, and that of these were from one company, the captain thev were valid utilizations of the d.mt." of which was elected major. This left a repre sentation of one officer fur each of the remain Inc comnanies. But the card said elect lurpin, ano It auu eo Kd.

uv il it iciuirteu that an election is to be ordered for a colonel so there must be a regiment which the law says shall consist of not less than eight companies. These companies must have a minimum of fifty enlisted men and are supposed to have three officers each. Therefore, al an election for a colonel of an eignt company I regiment there should lie approximately twon ty four company officers ntitieu to vote, rom tne present ouiiook cms win nue ue. lor unless the state is changed tne convention Willi De packed for Russell, and those friendly to Colonel Watson win naec 10 wait mr tneir commissions. I rijrilL to recover on these existed, the Is it not time a halt was called in this; burdcn was unon the defendant to allege and farce? Better thut every vrstige of the old prove iL Thc.

plaintiffs made out a prima fa Thirteenth should be destroyed than that ce ease when it appeared that these coupons anything which is to hear its number had aettiallv issued bv the ccmpanv as be brought into existence by such scandalous an exst(nK obligation: that Shafer became the methods, it may oe taut my cioso relations with General Josiah Porter during the entire1 nine years of hi a administration as adjutant general has caused tne tn be too much of a stickler for close adherence to' the code, the! regulations and approved precedent. But I can knowingly vouch to the military authnri ties of to day that one of the causes of his great, success was his always determined. strict tenacity to the only one proper and dig nlflcd method of conducting ir.e anairs ot l.io National Guard. Whatever chances there were for the people of Krookiyn to see a re spedtable and acceptable successor to the old Thirteenth appear to have passed. There may be a gathering of men, but not the men nor the kind of men who have served in tho Thirteenth Regiment.

It may be of a standard attained by tho Thirty second Regimoiit, which was disbanded because it was not a reliable regiment. Young 'iicti of Brooklyn who have a desire to enlist in the National Guard should consider well before they connect and identify themselves with an organization which is run on the lines of the so called regiment in the Sumner avenue armory. Every man who was a member of tho old Thirteenth should show his esteem and loyalty for that brave and competent soldier, Colonel W. L. Watson, by frowning on the men who by mean connivances continue to deprive him of a command to which he Is justly entitled.

THOMAS H. MC GRATH. 226 Jefferson avenue, March 14. lS'M..