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72 THE BBOOKXYK DAILY EAGLE. NEW YORK, SUNDAY, APRTL 16, 1899. CAPITA! STOCK INCREASED. SPECXAIi ADVERTISEMENTS. SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENTS.

II NATIVE GOVERNMENT 1 ESTABLISHED 4T GIlM COLER CALLS HOLER'S BILL RASCALLY LEGISLATION, WANT AN EXTRA SESSION TO ADOPT GOLD STANDARD CRT Take Our Girls 9 Shirt Waists nectfng the Atlantic and Paclfje 'oceans, an American merchant marineancl a suitable navy to protect it in any liart of the globe. With these advantages an, our consular service in tho charge of a department of manu feotures and commerce, no uncertain destiny awaits us." "A decade ago, France, Germany and the United Kingdom each exceeded the United States in their exports, those of the United Kingdom being more than double our own. Now, however, our exports of domestic merchandise exceeded those of Great Britain, and for the fiscal year of 1896 we stand as the only country whose exports equal double the amount of Imports, the former representing the enormous sum of $1,231,482,330. Comparing the seven months of the fiscal year ending February 1, 1899, with the corresponding months of 1889, our exports of manufacture have increased 131 per while the total Increase of all exports, exclusive of manufactures, amounted to 51 per cent. Statistician Mulhall estimates the wealth of the United States at $81,750,000,000, which Is more than seven times greater than that of Spain, double that of Germany, two and one half times greater than that of Russia, nearly double that of France, equal to the combined wealth of Russia, Italy and Spain, and $22, 720,000,000 larger than that of Great Britain, to whose shipowners we annually pay about As an illustration of the thoroughness with which we conduct every department of Children's wear.

Note how unmistakably they are designed for Girls and Girls only. Look at the variety of styles, materials, and colorings, consider their freshness, originality, and attractiveness generally And then compare with what you will find in stores where Children's Things are only a side issue T5C' 9Sc, $1.25, 38, 75, $2.35 to $3.50. 6 6 2 West 23d N. Important Meeting of the Ne Will iainsburgh Trust Company. An important meeting of the Wlliamsburgh Trust Company was held in the First National Bank Building, at Kent avenue and Broadway, in the BastcVn District, yesterday forenoon, the president, John G.

Jenkins, presiding. By the unanimous vote of those present it was resolved to increase the capital stock of the company from $500,000 to $700,000, and the surplus from $250,000 to $350,000. At the close of the meeting It was officially stated that there had been a great demand for the stock and that it had already been subscribed for. President Jenkins said that the step was taken to meet the requirements of men of large interests and conducting large flnan cial operations. The company was only recently formed.

it will begin business April 20. The offices will be in the First National Bank Building. One section of the ground floor is now being remodeled. It will be used exclusively by the company. BERKELEY'S NEW BUILDING.

Big Addition to the Institute's Quarters to Be Ready for TJse in September. It will surprise and gratify the patrons and friends of Berkeley Institute to learn that at a meeting of the board of trustees, held April 11, contracts were signed for erecting a new building, work upon which will begin immediately. The rapid growth of the numerous departments and the present crowded condition of the school have rendered the addition necessary even sooner than was expected. It is but three years since the first building was erected, with a capacity for 200 students, but the broadening of the work of the school has i made the present enlargement imperative. The building to be erected will take the place of the old front now standing and will be structurally' united with the new section in the rear, making one single, complete building 130 feet deep, with a frontage of GS feet on Lincoln place.

The material is to be pressed brick and Indiana limestone and the facade, rising three stories with steep roof, will be rich and imposing. The east front will be a continuation of the same with a large porch connect ing with the present scholars' entrance. Special features of the interior will be a I series of four large grade rooms for primary i classes, two laboratories, one for physics, one for chemistry and biology, and reception rooms for Greek, Latin and English. The first floor will contain the library and a kindergarten. The library will be finely finished in oak and will have every modern convenience for increasing the efficiency of the library work of the students.

The kindergarten will be unrivalled in respect to size, position and equipment. In the base ment will be a large molding room and on the third floor a new studio, the present one having been outgrown. The capacity of the completed and united structure will be 350 pupils, with accommodations for 50 more in special departments. The Berkeley will thus have a plant and equipment placing it well up in the front rank of local educational institutions. There is at each end of the structure an external iron staircase of ample width and moderate pitch, giving liberal opportunity for oromnt exits in case of fire.

Tho buildings will be ready for the opening of the scho1 in September The architects are Walker Morris New York; the contract for the work has been awarded to L. W. Sea man, Son. ELI THAYER DEAD. Was Originator of the Kansas Crusade, His Share in the Struggle Over Slavery Question.

Worcester, April 15 Eli Thayer, member of Congress from 1S56 to 1SG0, and originator of the Kansas Crusade, Is dead at his home in this city. Eli Thayer was born in Mendon, June 11, 1819. He graduated at Brown in 1S45, was subsequently principal of the Worcester Academy, and in 184S founded a collegiate school tor girls in Worcester. To his love of his chosen profession he added a desire to figure conspicuously in the political field, in which at that time the slavery question was a dominant issue. in 1853 he became an alderman and nevt a representative In the Massachusetts State Legislature.

It was while he served as a representative that he originated and organized the Emigrant Aid Company, laboring till 1857 to combine the Northern states in support of his cherished plan to send anti slavery settlers into Kansas. Lawrence, Topeka. Manhattan and Ossawa tomle were settled under the auspices of his company, and without these settlements Kansas would have become a slave state without a struggle. As It was the struggle was a fierce one. While emigrants from the free states were being sent to Kansas, hundreds from Georgia, Alabama and other slave slates were entering the new territory In 1854, and elections were the scenes of the greatest excitement and often bloodshed.

Armed men from Missouri seized the polls In March, 1855. and they elected pro slavery delegates from every district. Much of this work was nullified by the governor, but the free state men chosen at second elections were expelled from the territorial Legislature. And so the trouble went on, elections and conventions being held and their decisions cast to the wind by the pro slavery party. Men were killed in many' conflicts and the territorial government seemed powerless to mend matters.

In 1856 civil war broke out. At Ossawatomie Eli Thayer's friend, John Brown, was defeated in a pitched" battle. David R. Atchison commanded the slave holding faction. Governor Geary at last called upon United States troops for assistance and fighting was stopped.

But the slavery question kept the territory constantly in turmoil, and at least two governors gave up their positions In disgust. On January 23, 1SG1, Kansas was admitted into the Union. Mr. Thayer served in Congress from 1S57 to 1851. He was also an inventor, among his inventions being a hydraulic elevator in use in this country and in Europe, and a sectional safety steam boiler.

NEWS WAS DELAYED. Doyle Was Hurt on Sunday and His "Wife Was Not Notified Till Wednesday. The fatal accident which befell John Doyle on the Brooklyn Bridge early last Sunday morning resulted in a curious case of disappearance which is not to be easily explained. Doyle, who was a driver for the Long Island Furniture Company of 4C Myrtle avenue, in some way fell from a trolley car while it was crossing the bridge and was run over. An ambulance from the Brooklyn Hospital took him to that institution, where it was found necessary to amputate his right leg above the knee.

Doyle had been made unconscious by the shock and did not regain his senses until Wednesday, so it was not definitely known until that time who he was. His identification was not fully established until the afternoon of that day, when the injured man's wife called at the hospital. Mrs. Doyle suy.s that, she began a search for her husband Saturday night. She went to police headquarters and to the street court, out couiu get no trace of him, and she (lid not know of his whereabout.

eaoout.s iiployes until Wednesday, when one of the of the Long Inland Furniture Company came to her home, at Marion street, and told that her husband was in the hospital. Dovle had recovered consciousness only a lew hours! before his wife arrived, and he died the fol lowing day. Mrs. Doyle says that one of the attendants seemed to know the injured man, but that she wa3 in complete ignorance as to his whereabouts from Saturday, when he left home, until Wednesday, when she got word that, he was at the hospital. 202D MUSTERED OUT.

Savannah. April 13 The Two Hundred and Second New York Volunteers, Colonel Seyburn commanding, were mustered out of the United States service here l.o day. The company rolls were in good shape nnd the paymaster began work early In the morning. The men began leaving the city late in the day. Exhibition otf IViiiitiiip liy JJ.

McConD, A.N. A. HoOPEIt'ii, S'M Fulton tf Adv. I Local Council May Bo Continued When Our Naval Gov ernor Arrives. WHEELING ARRIVES AT MANILA.

Dewey Telegraphs That Quiet aiid Order Prevail There and That the Natives Are Friendly. Washington. D. April 15 The: following cablegram was received to day. by the Navy Department from Admiral Dewey: Manila.

April 15. Secretary of the Navy, Washington: Wheeling arrived, six days from Guam. Quiet and order there. Most friendly to Americans. Native government established ty Taussig working well.

Native soldiers line body of men. Manshan (United States naval transport) in Guam. The government of Guam, referred to by Admiral Dewey an having been established by Commander Taussig, was erected nearly two months ago, when the Bennington touched there on her way to Manila. The commander picked out some of the ablest men In the community and created a small council to direct affairs after the relinquishment of Spanish sovereignty. When Captain Leary, who Is to go out on the ainv hi.

vjuam, ne wuj assume eupreme command as naval governor of the island, but he may, if he sees fit, continue the native council in operation, in pursuance of the policy of developing the capacity of the na tives for the administration of their own affairs. The Wheeling put In at Guam on the way to Manila in order to take on coal, having made a long voyage across the Pacific from California. The Nanshan, referred to In Admiral Dewey's dispatch, is a supply ship picked up by Dewey at Hong Kong just prior to the war. She carries some battery and will be assigned to permanent duty at Guam as a station ship. Singapore, April 15 The latest news received by the local Filipino Junto, from Manila, describes the proclamation "of the United States Philippine Commissioners as "vague and unsatisfactory." The Filipinos are represented as repudiating it "because their experience is that American actions belie American promises and because the proclamation contains no tangible guarantees of self government or that the islands will not be exploited by American syndicates, adventurers and carpet baggers." The proclamation of Major General Otis, according to this Junta dispatch, is considered 'equally and it is asserted that no faith can be reposed in General Otis or i Colonel Denby." Colonel Denby, Manila, April 15, 6:20 P.

M. The Fifty first Iowa Regiment has relieved the Tenth Pennsylvania Regiment at Malolos and the latter has proceeded to Cavite. Pursuant tn inTTiinHnnc Tn; Spanish officials and troops destined for the Caroline Islands disembarked from the steamer Porto Rico to day. San Francisco, April 15 The transport Hancock, formerly the Arizona, will sail for the Philippines on Monday with nearly 1,700 oldiers, comprising the Twenty first Infantry and one or two batteries of light artillery. OBITUARY.

George Livingston Kay, a son of Colonel Joseph W. Kay, well known in Grand Army circles, died on Friday morning at his home. 105 Garfield place. Mr. Kay had been suffering from heart disease and that was the cause oi nis aeatn.

He leaves a widow. The de teased was well liked by a large circle of jriena. tie was a member of the executive committee of the War Veterans' and Sons' Association. The funeral services will take place to night from his late home, and tomorrow the interment will be in Greenwood. Thomas S.

Sheridan died at his home. 7 St. Marios place, on Thursday of paralysis, after an niness oi mree weeks. He was attacked by the disease upon his return from a drive down the road, and never recovered. Mr.

Sheridan had been a wholesale butcher at Washington Market for forty years, but retired about ten yeare ago. He lived at 43 Fifth avenue for thirty four years. He subsequently sold this property and moved to the house in which he died, a block away. He was a noted horse fancier and for years was well known down the road. He was the owner and driver of the famous horse, Dandy, a fine road horse, but with a reputation as a man killer.

Mr. Sheridan had no trouble in driving him. He is survived by his widow, four sons, Jams, Walter, Frank and Albert, find a daughter, Mrs. William whose father in law, the Rev. David MacMullen, conducted the funeral services at Mr.

Sheridan's late home, last night. James Curran. whose funeral took place Friday, from his late home, 1,248 DeKalb avenue, was a well known Irish comedian. He was known on the stage as "Mike McGeo." He died at St. Louis, while on the road with a vaudeville troupe.

He was 35 years old, and unmarried. Captain William B. Skidmore, formerly superintending engineer of the Brooklyn Ferry Company of New York, died suddenly, Friday, at his home. 47 Division avenue. Captain Skidmore, who was in his 78th year had been suffering from Bright's disease for some months past.

The immediate cause of death was hemorragh of the brain. The late Captain Skidmore was born in Korthport, L. May 28, 1821. He received a public school education and came to Brooklyn early in life. At the age of 15 he was apprenticed to the engineering trade, which he learned thoroughly.

His apprenticeship having been finished he secured a position on the steamship United States of the Black Ball line, which traded between Liverpool and Havre, a position which he held until that vessel was sold to the Prussian government. Captain Skidmore then continued his engineering studies ashore. Sometime afterward, he secured a position as chief engineer on one of the big vessels of the Pacific Mail Steamship Line. He remained in the service of thie company for eleven years. During part of that time he was stationed in the repair shops at Yokohama, Japan.

The docking facilities nt that port in these days were Bomewhat primitive, and in that connection a very Interesting story Is told by the late Captain's friends. While in Japanese waters one of the vessels of the company broke her propeller end the company was Informed bv some English engineers that the vessel would have to be towed to England for repairs. On hearing or the proposal Captain Skidmore scouted it, sunk the steamship's bow by shifting her cargo forward, raised her propeller out of water and successfully and rapidly made the repairs whilel the vessel remained afloat. On returning from the Orient, the late Captain rested for a year or two and in 1S70 became superintendent of the ferry company's engineering shops at Kent avenue and Broadway, a position which he held to the great Eatisfactiton of the company until he resigned on August 1 last. He superintended the construction of most of the company's Iron boats at Chester, and Wilmington, Del.

During his life he made two hundred voyages nn regular lines and went four times around the world twice through the Straits of Magellan, once by way fthe Cape of Good Hope and once through the Suez Canal. He was married in New York In early life, but his wife died many years ago. The latfli captain was one of the founders or the Masonic Veterans' Association and a member of Corner Stone Lodge, F. and A. A funeral service will be held in Christ Church, Bedford avenue, Tuesday morning at 31 o'clock.

The place of Interment will be Greenwood Cemetery. The deceased is survived by two sons. William who is at present captain on one of the Brooklyn Forry Company's boats, and J. a lawyer In this burough, and one daughter, Mrs. J.

Cruik Says the Measure Would Cost the City $10,000,000 to $20,000,000. ITS LIMITLESS POSSIBILITIES. Authorities Believe That a Syndicate of Assessment Lawyers Is Promoting This Legislation. A bill, which Controller Coler declares to be the most vicious piece of legislation ever attempted at Albany and which if it becomes a law will cost this ctiy anywhere from $10,000,000 to $20,000,000, has passed the' Assembly and is now before the Senate for action. It was introduced on February 10 by Assemblyman Charles Adler of the Eighth District.

Mr. Adler represents an East Side Manhattan constituency. The City Club has the bill, which Is Assembly bill No. 1,620, on its list of measures Inimical to the interests of the city and has issued a circular letter in opposition to it. The Adler measure has almost illimitable possibilities in the matter of mulcting New York City, and.

It is somewhat remarkable that it has up to the present escaped the full attention it deserves. It is short, but sweeping, and in the interests of every taxpayer of the city it is published here in full. The por tions in capitals are new matter Included, the parentheses matter to be stricken out of the present statute. The provisions of the bill are as.follows: Section 1. Section 1 of Chapter 910 of the laws of the year JS06, entitled "An act to au thorize the recovery of an assessment paid for a local Improvement, which assessment has been annulled," is hereby amended so as to read as follows: Whenever an assessment for a local improvement has been annulled IN whole or in part by the judgment or order of any court any sum of money which has been heretofore, or shall be hereafter paid thereon, OR ON ACCOUNT OF ANY ASSESSMENT UPON PROPERTY INCLUDED IN THE SAME ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR SUCH LOCAL IMPROVEMENT may be refunded with interest from the time of such payment.

If not so refunded within one year from the time of such judgment or order so annulling such assessment, an action may be maintained to recover (such) ANY sums SO paid as afore said, with interest thereon, AND THE PLAINTIFFS SHALL UPON DUE PROOF OF PAYMENT HE ENTITLED TO A RECOVERY AS HEREIN PROVIDKD. THIS ACT SHALL NOT APPLY TO THE COUNTY OF ERIE. ALL ACTS OR PARTS OF ACTS INCONSISTENT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT ARE HEREBY REPEALED. This act shall take effect immediately. Speaking of this bill yesterday Controller Coler said to an Eagle representative: "This is the most rascally measure ever introduced In the Legislature and people ought to know about it.

If it should become a law it would cost New York City anywhere from $10,000, 000 to $20,000,000, and would unsettle our entire financial system. Imagine a law putting an end to the statute of limitations! That is what this bill seeks to do, regarding all assessments ever levied In this city. "The bill has for Its aim the giving of the same benefit to everyone who has been dilatory, improvident and neglectful to discharge his obligations and puts him In the same position ac the man who has been prompt and diligent in availing himself of all legal methods for the protection of his rights. "Under the law, every man who has an assessment imposed on his property is given a certain time in which to attack it. This time Is ample and the law wisely decides that If he is negligent and relinquent of his rights within this time he must pay.

Now comes along a man with a proposition to allow every man who has failed to look out for his rights to profit by the action of men who have safeguarded theirs. "It can easily be seen what the bill means. In the past, when a man neglected to discharge himself of his obligations within the legal period, the city has had a valid claim. Now this bill comes along and says whenever any one man has for good reason secured an annulment of his assessment. In whole or In part, everybody else is discharged and the city has no claim left at all.

In every instance where assessments have been annuled there have been good reasons. Here there Is to be wholesale annulment and refunding without any inquiry as to the facts. As a matter of fact almost all the assessments paid have gone into actual improvements that exist to day and have benefited property assessed. There was stealing in Tweed's time, but assessments in genera represent Improvements of value. It will be noticed that this bill attacks every assessment from the time they were first imposed.

There is no limitation. Assessments paid twenty or forty years ago would have to be refunded equally with those of five years ago. In almost every proceeding some property owner has secured a vacation or revision of his assessment. Wherever this has happened the city would be forced to pay. The money would have to come out of the city at large." The Adler hill was cleverly drawn so as to make it general and hence not subject to the Mayor's veto, although its real aim is at this city.

The authorities attribute its origin to a clique of assessment lawyers who are always in keen pursuit of the city. These practitioners, they believe, have reached an agreement to mulct the city in the interests of themselves. They could easily come to an understanding with clients to divide the profits following from any such undertaking. These profits would prove enormous, as anyone who cares to think of the matter may plainly see. It Is not believed that Governor Roosevelt could be induced for a moment to consider signing such a bill if It reaches him, provded he understands its intent, but at the same time it is in the city interest and that of her citizens that they should be fully acquainted with what is being attempted, but has hitherto escaped public attention on a large scale.

YOTJM RIIS DISAPPEARS. He Longed to Go to Sea and His Father Is How Willing. John Riis, son of a newspaper man and magazine writer in Manhattan has disappeared and search is being made for him in seaboard cities south of New York. John is 16 years old, stoutly built and wore, when he went awav a Drovn sack suit and a military school cap. He starte(l from his home at Richmond Hillj L.

last ounesciay to return to his school in Pottstown. after his Easter vacation; hut left the train at Philadelphia and has not been seen since. The shipping oftices of that city have been searched but no trace found of him. The lad's desire has been to go to sea. A year ago he spent a few mouths on the school ship St.

Mary's and has not been happy at his hooks since that time. He can now have his wish gratified. The St. Mary's sails in a few days and a berth Is waiting for John, If he comes back in time. His father is at the Bingham House.

Philadelphia, personally guiding the search for his boy. HIGH WATER. I VjIImwIms Is the olllcial announcement of the rime i.nd Juration of Iiiph wattr at New York and Sandy for tu mnrniw, April IT: I. A. St.

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Nf' York Sandy Hook' :i.k l.u 1 1:11 3.3 6:3 I i Movement Advocated by the Manufacturers' Association in Its Fifth Annual Report PUBLIC PROBLEMS DISCUSSED. Wise and Conscientious Statesmen Are Needed to Settle Intricate Questions Now Before the Country. The fifth annual report of the board of directors of the Manufacturers' Association has been submitted by that body, and, in addition to presenting facts showiag the prosperous condition and growth of that organization, It discusses many subjects of public interest. The report outlines the phenomenal commercial activity in all branches that has been enjoyed by the United States during the past year, patriotically indorses the administration of President McKinley and advocates the calling of a special session of Congress to give the gold standard the permanent form of law. Attention is also called to the position in which the United States now finds itself as one of the powers the world in the competition for commercial supremacy and to the intricate problems that now confront us as a nation and whose settlement requires the best thought, skill and services or statesmen of character, capability and conscience.

The report, in brief, follows: "Your directors, In presenting this, their fifth annual report.are niindul'l of the prosperous conditions of the past year as compared with those prevailing at the time of the birth of our organization in 1894: and, diverging somewhat from the stereotyped form of annual reports; it is our purpose in addition to meeting the requirements of our by laws to present such statistical data and historical facts, as the phenomenal events of 1898 appear to justify." "Following the customs of previous years consideration is given to the subject of our nation's The amount of cash on hand March 1, 1898, was $225,564,204, and so stated in our last annual report. The amount of gold reserve of $100,000,000 plus a net cash balance of $169,103,513.21 represents total cash on hand March 1, 1899, amounting to $269, 103,513.21. which is $43,339,309.21 in excess of the amount on hand March 1, 1898. To many the appropriations made by the Fifty fifth Congress, which terminated Its session March 4, 1899, will appear phenomenally large. Hence, scrutiny of the same will be carefully made.

The entire appropriations aggregate of that amount the sum of $462, 562,083.47 is directly chargeable or incident to the war with Spain. Therefore, deducting the latter amount from the former sum, gives us $1,084,327,932.81, which represents the ordinary appropriations, or $39,747,658.94 in excess of ordinary aprpopriations made by the Fifty fourth Congress." "Eighteen hundred and ninety eight has been replete with events notable in character. which. In rapid succession, have crowded themselves into the small space of twelve months, and. as if by one leap, the United States has taken its place among the powers of the world, there to remain as a competitor for commercial supremacy and an Important factor In the molding of the affairs of the world.

The latter, associated with the maintenance of an open door policy In China and the solution of other intricate problems, now confronting us as a nation, demands the best thoughts, skill, and services of statesmen, who, possessing character, capability, and consciences alert to the demands of justice, will secure for us merited success and the plaudits of other nations." "In due course a report will be presented by your treasurer, giving in detail an acount of the association's receipts and disbursements for the year, in connection with which It is the pleasure of your directors to report all bills pand, and cash, bonds and other assets on land amounting to $19,136.64, or $1,999.95 in excess of the amount on hand April 18, 1898. During the year thirty one members have been added to our roll, and for the same period through death, resignations and other causes thirty two names have been removed from our membership list. As evidence of what may be accomplished In the direction of increasing our membership, and by way of reminder to those who might have done likewise, one member has added moie than one third of the entire additions for the year. For the purpose of increasing our membership, repeated efforts have been made to induce our members to exert their influence with acquaintances and friends, and it is certainly hoped that the coming year will be fruitful of greater activity and a corresponding addition to our membership." "In the appointment of standing committees for the year, which, with this meeting, will close, directors were chosen as chairmen of each committee as a means of bringing to the direct attention of the board the deliberations of the several committees for intelligent recommendation on the part of the board and conservative final action by the association. The plan, we believe, has served its purpose and the policy of the association has continued to be the accomplishment of a few thingB In preference to the undertaking of many.

Eleven meetings of your board of directors have been held, at which subjects of local and national importance have been considered and regularly reported." "At the meetings of the association a marked change has been noticeable In the disposition of members to actively participate, and it is sincerely desired that the future will witness continued expression of opinion on the part of every member and the presentation of subjects affecting the welfare of the business community, individual members, or manufacturers in general. The public press has regularly reported our meetings, favorably commented upon the methods employed and the results accomplished, and, considering the publicity given to the aim, object and work of our association. It is a matter of surprise to your directors that so many otherwise progressive manufacturers of our state, city and borough evince indifference to the value of co operation by but silently protesting against public wrongs, and leaving to this and kindred organizations the discussion and promotion of important subjects, affecting the commercial Interests of the nation, state, city and borough." "At this point we quote from our last annual report: 'It has been intimated by the newspapers that Congress, for political reasons, intends to defer action relative to the monetary system, and in that event the battle of 1S96 In behalf of free silver will again be waged, and we may expect a fierce struggle Involving uncertainty, such as pre vailed at trie last presidential election, and for which President McKinley, by reason of his public utterances, may reasonably be exonerated. The members of his political party, however, will have to assume responsibility for their Inasmuch as the Fifty fifth Congress (as predicted) has deferred action relative to the monetary system, this association recognizes the necessity 'for the calling of a special session of Congress in order that the damaging element of uncertainty may cease to be a disturbing factor. By giving to the gold standard definite and permanent form of law.

and by no other method, will tho Fifty sixth Congress be able to convince the country of its Intention to ratify the sentiments expressed by President McKinley at the annual banquet of the National Association of Manufacturers." "Dally reports have been received from the Senate and House of Representatives, our state Legislature and other representative bodies, and, as occasions have required, committees have represented the association at Washington and Albany. Space will not permit reference in detail to the service performed by the numerous standing and special committees of the association. It is. however, clue to those who have disposed of business committed to them, including those who have attended our meetings, to record the fact that the valuable time which lias been given has produced results satisfactory alike to our members and to the community. "Various as are the lines of manufacture represented by our members, that which, in combination, we contribute to the creation of, pufiiio opinion.

Is by no means the least imporipnt. As a nation whose chief in rlustry is we require a stable currency v. nti gold as the standard of value, an Internal lntI banking system, a canal con $250,000,000. Our domestic commerce coastwise, Great Lakes, rivers and canals is the' largest in the world and two and one half times greater than that of the United Kingdom, whtcb is second on the list." "In conclusion, It is indeed satisfactory to note the unprecedented prosperity of and the stupendous influx of wealth into the United States, which is evidenced by the following facts: In the production of gold, copper, pig iron, coal and Iron ore the year 1898 Is without a parallel, and It breaks all records for bank clearings, railroad earnings, per capita circulation of money, exports of breadstuffs, produce, merchandise and manufactured goods. Therefore, favored as we are with wealth and opportunities, we are also confronted with responsibilities and duties upon the appreciatirry and performance of which depends the maint nance of our present position.

Respectful submitted. LUDWIG NISSEN. President. James T. Hoile, Secretary.

BLAZE AT AQUEDUCT TRACK. Part of the Stables Burned to the Ground and Promising Horses in Banger. (Special to the Eagle.) Aqueduct, L. April 15 A fire started at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon In one of the stable divisions at the Aqueduct race track, which was completely burned to the ground. There were about twenty one horses in the stalls when the fire was discovered, and all were rescued with the of one, Stray Step, which belonged to J.

G. Smith, who came on from Washington last night with a string of eight horses, all of which were stalled in the same stable. For some time after the discovery of the fire there was great scurrying around in an endeavor to save all the horses. The origin of the fire Is not known, but It is thought to be due to a lighted cigarette or cigar. The flames spread so rapidly that it looked for a time as though the destruction among the horses would be far greater than the actual result.

The stables consumed by the fire were similar to those seen on nearly all race tracks. They were of a flimsy construction, and occupied a space of 200x30 feet. It was In the center of this cluster that the fire started. There were forty stalls and it was fortunate that all were not occupied, as great difficulty was experienced In rescuing the horses. Beside the horses belonging to Mr.

Smith, there were other horses, owned by the following: Hugh McCarren, seven; L. Ganz, three; R. Clark, two, and J. Clare, one. The horBes were nearly all 2 year olds, and the most valuable was Dr.

Parker of the Smith string, who is entered for a handicap on Monday. Stray Step, the horse that perished, it is said, was not entered as yet. The fire was discovered by Andy Hlckey, McCarren'e foreman. He at once alarmed all the stablemen and word was quickly sent to Superintendent Tucker, who was in charge of the track. A hurried call was then telephoned to the nearby fire companies.

In the meantime all hands on the track rushed to the doomed Btables and assisted In rescuing the horses. The buildings burned fiercely and the blaze and smoke could be seen for miles around. Many thought that the grand stand was ablate. Seven minutes after receiving the alarm the South Side Engine and Pump Company of Woodhaven was on the scene in charge of Foreman Glazebrook, and was followed by the Americus Hook and Ladder In charge of Assistant Foreman Vacheron and the Americus hose In charge of Foreman Tucker, both from Ozone Park. The stables were doomed, however, and attention was given to nearby buildings.

The burned buildings were at the far end of the track, toward Ozone Park, and fortunately the wind was west, which kept the flames from the other buildings. The fire raged for forty minutes and at the end of that time nothing but the ashes and the charred body of the dead horse remained. Water was sup piled from two wells on the grounds. The hose of the fire companies was not long enough, however, and the water had to be pumped Into the wagons used for Bprlnkling the track and then from the latter into the hose in the possession of the firemen. Officer G.

M. Clark, one of Robert Plnkerton's men, assisted the firemen. Although the destruction of the buildings will somewhat cripple the accommodations for tho horses that have and are to arrive for the races to be run off on the track beginning on Monday, Superintendent Tucker said that it would not In any way interfere with the racing as scheduled. There have already arrived between 325 and 350 horses, and about 400 more are expected. Accommodations for the horses that were taken from burned stables and for others have been found among the farmers In the vicinity.

The stables were valued at about $3,000. The value of the house Is not known. Among the horses rescued were Hugh Mc Carren's Rey Salazar; J. G. Smith's Dr.

Parker, King Thistle and four 2 year olds, Ganz's Lady Dora, Sunny stream and Sir Christopher; Tom Mannix's Exit and R. G. Clark's Ten Spot and Uncle Jess; Frank Regan's crack 3 year old Sir Florian, one of the most promising candidates for the Carter Handicap, who occupied an adjoining stable, was also removed to a place of safety. INDEX To Classified Advertisements la To dwy's Eagle. CT.ASSTFTOATIOH.

PAO. Amusements Auction Sales 11 Board al Business Notices 6 Business Opportunities 71 Business Personals 71 Clairvoyants J1 Steamships So Corporation Notices 66 Dancing Death Notices 12 Employment Agencies 64 Excursions 636 Financial 5G 57 73 For Exchange 70 Furnished Rooms 66 Help Wanted 64 Horses and Carriages 71 Hotels of America 50 Instruction 71 Lectures 6 Lost and Found 72 Marriage Notices 7 Medical 6 Miscellaneous 4 7 8 10 Musical 71 ausi. al Instruction 71 Ocean Steamships 56 Personal post Office Notice tl Railroads Roal Estate 71 Real Estate at Auction 71 lieal Estate loans 6 71 ru llKious Notl es 71 Situations Wanted G4 Special Advertisements 72 Special Notices 55 71 Sport Inii Sprinp Summer Reports 72 Steamboats 50 To Let and For Sale 66 07 68 69 70 71 Undertakers 7 Wanted 04 COLER REMOVES CLERKS. They Were in Bureau of Arrears of Taxes and Civil Service Kefuses to Certify Them. Controller Coler has removed a large num ber of clerks in the Bureau of Arrears of Taxes and Assessments, the civil service having refused to certify the payrolls on the ground that the clerks who had been appointed temporarily have been retained too long.

The names of the discharged men are William B. Carpenter, Thomas J. Hart, John A. Turner, Indus J. Smyth, John Eichler and Benjamin C.

Lockwood of Queens, Joseph Davis, E. F. Lacey, Garret Moore, James A. Taylor, Thomas J. Calklin, William C.

Pin chin, Louis J. Flander, Charles F. Flynn, David Cunneen, Joseph J. Carey and Joseph Loewinger of Manhattan, James Tully, Frank Baumann, M. J.

McFarland, John Komiskl, John Schultes, Frank Davis, Michael S. Fin lay, Joseph Doyle, Peter C. Dilg, James Graham and William C. ThomaB of Richmond. The salary of each man was $3 pr day.

The force was engaged in copying back records and also in preparing for the large tax sale this spring. The Controfler has called for an eligible list from which he may appoint permanent clerks. SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENTS. Opportunities Come to Every Man. HERE'S YOURS! A Neat, Stylish and Well Fitting 5ack or Cutaway SUIT to Order, $20.00.

2,000 Styles to Select From. Tailored and Trimmed Like the Best. 77 Broadway, X4S X47 Bowery. xsnr tors: cttt. AMTSEMEITTS.

STAR SMOKING CONCERTS, To morrow At 2 8 P.M. Bryant Watson's American Beauties. MANHATTAN AMUSEMENTS. AMERICAN 42itVND CASTLE SQUARE OPERA CO. 2d Tear Always In English 80 Artists.

TO MOHROW NIGHT. Elaborate production of Donizetti's DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT. SUNG II ENGLISH BY AMERICANS. Eves, 8:15. 25c, 50c, 75c, $1.00.

Mats. Wed. Sat. 2il5. 1,100 Hen.Seutji.

25c Next Week Barber of Seville and Trial by Jury. CARNEGIE HALL. April 22, at 8:15. PEOPLE'S "ELIJAH" CHORAL UNION. onseiv irortt.

1.000 VOICES. Frank Dainrosch, "Director. SOLOISTS Clementine de Soprano Kltzabeth Leonard. Wn, H. Rieger Tenor Ffranirron nnvlna Raimn.

Res. Seats. 60c. to 181.50. Boxes S9 ancl'lBIS.

On sale at Box Office on and aft. Monday, April 17. Fifth Avenue THEdB2fthBsrtoaaway EDWIN KNOWL.ES jianacer EVENINGS. 8:15. MATINEES AT 2:15.

MR. COGHLAN, IN HIS NEW PLAY. CITIZEN PIERRE, A STORX OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION. Matinees WedneHriny and Saturday. FINANCIAL.

Rio Hondo CopperTrust 2,500 Interests of $1,000 Each, AT $200 EACH, INTEREST Payable $20 Down, $10 Per Month, FOR 18 MONTHS ON THE "GROUND FLOOR PLAN," In a Developed Copper Mine. Q. What do you mean by the "pround floor plan?" A. We mean that any one. great or small, who takes stock In the Rio Hondo Copper TrusS'tietore the ELEVENTH DAY OF MAY, 1899, shall be one of the organizers of the company and will get stock at a lees price than It will be sold for after the organization Is perfected.

For full particulars, maps and reports address RIO HOXDO COPPER TRUST, 1,010 Empire Building, New York City. VACATION CRUISES TO NOVA SCOTIA AND NEWFOUNDLAND UPON RED CROSS LINE STEAMERS. Sailing from New York every Saturday, St. Johns, N. and return Halifax and return 2S.U0 Halifax, one way, two and a half days IG.00 Above rates including meals and berth.

Stop over privileges allowed. Circular tours through Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Canada. RAYMOND WHITCOMB, Gen. Pass. Agents.

20 Union square. New York. THIi WEATHER. INDICATION'S TILL P. II.

TO MORROW. Washington, D. April 15 For Eastern New York: Partly cloudy and cooler; possibly showers near the coast Sunday: fresh northerly winds: Monday probably fair. The following is the record of the thermometer is kept at tho Urooklyn Daily Eagle Ofllce: 2 A. M.

yesterday 55 1 2 P. 62 4 A. 51 I 5 P. 63 A. XV, 71'.

8il 8 A. ra I 0 P. 51 10 A. SI 58 11 P. 58 12 M.

01 U. 57 ip. si ea1 The sun will rise at A. J4. to morrow and will set at 6:41 P.

M. Cottage China anb 5lass In tasteful designs, anD moderate prices. $mb Hvenue 30tb Sfr 1 LOST AND rOTTNU. LOST ST. BERNARD FEMALE; WHITE AND brown: license No.

reward for return. CHARLES ZIEHLER. 301 Atlantic ay. LOST FOX TERRIER: WHITE, WITH BLACK and brown spots; name Sport on collar. Reward for return to R.

W. Steele, 228 Hancock st, near Marcy av. LOST IN VICINITY OF ATLANTIC AV AND Henry st, white fox TERRIER: name Rex; blaclt marking's on head, sore forefoot. Reward fop information or return to 117 Pacific st. LOST A POCKETBOOK ON FULTON ST, NEAR Ashland place, Friday, 14th, about 9 o'clock P.

M. Finder will be suitably rewarded by return lng same to 322 Livingston at. LOST WEDNESDAY, IN BERGEi st car or Academy of Music, a pair of peart OPERA GLASSES. Finder will be suitably rewarded If returned to E. 63 Underbill av.

LOST BLACK SILK PURSE, WITH GILT TOP, containing: $2, key, thimble and prescription, la Brooklyn Institute Museum or vicinity of Washington av and Bergen st. Suitable reward will be paid by addressing S. 12. 22agle Bedford branch. PERSON All.

MR. WHITE. WHO HELPED LADY FROM! train to Broadway car, to St. Georffe Hotel, on, March 29. address Miss BARRINGEB, Governors Island, N.

Y. SPBING AND STJMMEB RESORTS. Tbe Eagle Bnreao, Full particulars concerning all resorts, clroulftrs of hotels, railroad and steamboat time tables and tourists' guides to be had at the EAGLE FREH INFORMATION BUREAU, fourth floor. Eagl Bnlldlog. and 952 Broadway, Manhattan.

LONG ISLAND. High, HealtUy, No Mosquitoes Not1 No raletlices. jiaiana. THE PROSPECT HOUSE, SHELTER. ISLAND HEIGHTS, It.

XI The most delightful resort alone the coasfl golf links, boating, bathing, nshlng. blcycllnl all other amusements; house accommodations has elevator, electric lights and all convenient Send for Illustrated booklet. W. M. HAIGHT.

89 west Twenty sixth st. New York. JEFFREY COTTAGE, Reu de St. Felix st, near Broadway, Far Book away, Xi. Ave minutes walk to ocean, L.

I. R. depot and trolley; light, airy rooms; reasonable board. FORT L0WRY HOTEL, BATH BEACH, I. Will OPEN May 1 for season 1899; terms, t.n application.

J. L. LOWRY, Proprietor. ai oBit Marnaroneck, N. Y.

Boating, fishing, bathing and wheeling; terms reasonable. Address Mrs. J. T. HUNTLEY.

COUNTRY BOARD HAVE ACCOMMODA tlons for tour gentlemen In private family on Lonir Island R. twenty live minutes from New York. Address BALDWIN, 131 South Eighth st, Brooklyn BATH BEACH PRIVATE FAMILY OWNINO handsome house would rent 2 large nicely furnished rooms to select gentlemen without board. Address FIRST CLASS, Eagle office. ATLANTIC CITY.

Hotel de Ville. Cozient on the coast. Superior table a. notable feittare. Special educecl rates tor Spring? grueste.

Coacli meets all trainn. M. W. TRTJITT. AS BURY PARK.

ASBURY PARK BOARDING HOUSES AND cottages to let at bargains. W. W. McCHES NET, ofllce adjoining Hotel Vendome, opposite station. NEW JERSEY.

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, N. J. TO RENT THE BAY VIEW HOUSE. 45 ROOMS. FULLY FURNISHED.

Fine view of Bay and Ocean; near Stf Address LOCK BOX 23. SUMMIT, N. J. Private family will take five adults'" lawn, shade: pleasant rooms; good table. Ie.

AoWeaa office. l6 2au HOTEL HUNTERSTOX, Netlierwood, NTX Most delightful Summer home; newly renovated; perfect service; only forty minutes from New Yorlc. For terms and booklets apply to F. V. COLEMAKi Xethf rwood, X.

J. MAINE. BEAITTIP13X MAINE COAST. Try it This Summer. No MoNquitoeN or Malaria.

Routes and rates given; accommodations at hotels secured; cottages for sale and to let; plan shown for building: plots for Bale. Apply to DEXTER LEWIS, 146 Montague fit, Brooklyn. CONNECTICUT. SHIPPAN POINT HOTEL, STAMFORD, CONN. OPENS May 1, under new nKinasement 4 minutes from New York, on New Haven Railroad; trolley cars from hotel to station meet all trains; steamer to New York daily; eight acres, with fine beach; fishing, boating; bathing; unexceptionable table and service: fresh vegetables, milk, butter ind eggs from hotel farm; good drainage; fine spring water, near yacht club; very accessible to golf club.

Address MARTIN F. DOXOHUE, Proprietor (formerly with P. New York), Off city ofHne, 4A2 Fifth av. New York. ORCHARD POINT INN (FORMERLY HELD HOUSE), GREENWICH, CONN.

OPENS May 1, under new management 45 minutes from Now York, on New Haven Railroad, Beautifully situated on Lone Island Sound, neaf Hell Haven. Boating, bathing. Rolf and tennis. Exposed electric llfrht. Furnished cottaire, If rooms.

Rent for season to family; meals served privately. For terms address P. O. BOX 115 ahnve. or DAVENPORT.

432 Fifth av. Now York. TUP nPflRWP AMITAP iiil uuuuiiml unm i nuiumi New Canaan, Conn. SEVENTY niNUTES FROM NEW YORK. Send for Illustrated Kooklet.

Address Dr. CHARLES C. OSBORNE, F.W MILFORD, Litchfield Conn. Open all the year. OKl rasinon.

cam fort monern luxury. Easy or access, write cor bool J5t4S STTMMEK RESORT GUIDES. PUR 13 AIR. GRAND VIEW. SMRINO WATICIt; Vermont, Massachusetts and New Hampshire farms and Summer homes, at junction of threo htalps and gain way to Vermont; we are headquarters; send for catalogue.

EDG ETT, Brattle boro, Vi. 16 3.

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