The Brooklyn Daily Eagle from Brooklyn, New York • Page 1

DAILY VOL. 59. NO. 140. NEW YORK, SUNDAY, MAY 21, 1899.

THREE SECTION'S 38 PAGES. COPYRIGHT, ISM. BY THE BROOKLYN DAILY EAGLE. THREE CENTS. NO TKOOPS ORDERED OUT.

CRUISER IN TOW SIGHTED. EX EMPRESS EUGENIE. TriE WEATHER TO MOKKOW WILL PROBABLY BE FAIR. MC GIFFERT DECIDES TO STAY WHERE HE IS. ill oe She Is Presumed to Be the Reina Mercedes.

Cape Henry, May 20 Captain Gray of Big Kinnaket life saving station 16 miles north of Hatteras, reports a large cruiser in tow of two tugs and another tug following, passing his station bound north at 5 o'clock this afternoon. The tugs were of a dark color. The cruiser was painted white and carried two masts and two smokestacks. I The vessels were too faT off shore to sig nal. but the cruiser is presumed to be the Reina Mercedes.

GUARDING FLOWER'S GRAVE. Watchmen May Keep Their Posts Until the Snow Flies. Watertown. X. May 20 Fearing that something might happen, the family of the late Governor Roswcll P.

Flower has caused a watch to be placed over his grave during the night. Two men commenced their duties on the evening following the interment. During the night they find shelter in a tent not far from the grave. These men do not know how long they will be employed to watch the grave, but it is stated that they may remain on duty until snow flies. MAYOR VETOES MANY BILLS.

the manner in which its citizens came to Measures Affecting Interests gether for one common cause when the word of Brooklyn and Long Island Among Them. Albany, X. May 20 Mayor Van Wyck to day returned vetoed Assemblyman Gales' bill to provide the necessary money for continuing the public schools this years In the boroughs of Queens and Richmond, also extending until next September the time for paying taxes levied before January 1. 1S98, in that part of Xew York City constituting Long Island City and the Towns of Flushing, Jamaica and a part of the Town of Hempstead; also providing for the payment of amounts duo on certain old Long Island City school contracts; also regarding volunteer firemen in the boroughs of Queens and Richmond. These bills were also vetoed: Senator i Grady's, providing that where a property owner in Xew York refuses to remove snow and ice from the sidewalk the city authorities may do so at the expense of the property owner.

Mr. Mazet's. authorizing the Xew York City Board of Estimate and Apportionment to au I dlt the claim of the Xew York Produce Ex I change for expenses and liabilities incurred in the pursuit, capture, extradition and ar raignment of William R. Foster under in i dictment for felony. I ir.

iJnnip s. to lay out and establish a public park in the Twentieth Ward of the borough of Manhattan, to be known as Hamilton Park. Mr. J. J.

Sloane's, permitting assessments upen property of the Jewish Theological Seminary Association of Xew York. Mr. Green's, removing assessments upon the property of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. James. Senator Eisberg's, regarding assessments growing out of the establishment of St.

Xich olas Park in the Twelfth Ward. Mr. De Graw's, providing for tho payment of the salaries of former clerk and attendants of the Kings County court while defending title to their office which title was questioned by the Civil Service Commission. Senator Eisberg's, providing that the state inspector of gas meters instead of the Xew York City commissioner of buildings, lighting and supplies shall Lave supervision of the inspection of ga meters In Xew York City. Mr.

Gallagher's, providing for the appointment of a board of lunacy examiners in New York City. Mr. T. P. Sullivan's, authorizing the placing of the name of Margaret Hudson on the Nek York Fire Department pension bill.

Mr. Doughty's. amending the law of last year regarding the depth that a municipality shall keep in a tidewater stream from which water has been deviated for municipal purposes. Senator Mitchell's, providing that Xew York City should bear the expense of establishing a public place in the Twenty fourth Ward, Xew York City, near Tremont and Riverside avenues. COMMANDER KAY'S AIDS.

Several Brooklyn Men Appointed on His Staff. Syracuse, N. May 20 The new department commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, Joseph W. Kay, before leav ing for his home in Brooklyn this morning gave out for publication his first general orders, to be issued from i Albany by tho Adjutant General to morrow. These orders announce the appointment of the following aides on tho staff of the commander: D.

W. Southwluk of Plattsburg, C. F. King of Lee Center, Clark H. Norton of Syracuse, Joseph Murphy of New York, William Van Buck or Hudson.

G. B. Hill of Chit tenango, George V. Bowkcr of Binghamton, George A. Haven of Afton, J.

ivpn ef Aftnn P.nrtlntt nr Binehamton. Harrv Oamn of Owesm Brlggs of Tarrytown. Thomas Lester of Me chanicville, P. D. Harraden of Clinton Donavan of Brooklvn.

A. J. Clark of New York. G. G.

Smith of Hartland. R. A. Mor I i i i I I I I i TROOPS ARSENALS. TO BE POT Requirements of President's Condition Fully Met by Proposed Arrangement.

PAYMENT OF THE SOLDIERS. General Brooke Signs the Ordei trlbution to Begin on the 27th. Dis Washlngton, D. May 20 It is believed that whatever difficulty has existed as to the disposition of the weapons held by the Cuban soldiers has been removed by the action taken by Secretary Alger to day. He has instructed General Brooke to begin at once the distribution ot the three million dollars set aside Tor the payment of the Cuban soldiers, being entirely satisfied with the provision made by General Brooke for the safe keeping of the arms that must be surrendered by the Cubans in consideration of receiving a share of the money.

There has been less correspondence on the subject between Secretary Alger and General Brooke than has been generally supposed. Last Wednesday the latter cabled to the War Department that he proposed to begin the payment of the money to the Cubans, the arms to go into the custody of the Mayors. Secretary Alger did not reply to this, as it concerned a matter in which the President had given instructions. To day General Brooke was again heard from, this time saying he saw reports in the press that the Secretary of War did not approve of the plan he had formed. He explained that all of the arms surrendered were to be deposited in the arsenal at Havana and the arsenal at Santiago.

This statement clmnged the case completely for the arsenals in the possession of the United States the requirements of the President's condition were fully met by the proposed arrangement. Therefore Secretary Alger, after submitting the matter to the President thin evening, cabled to Genera! Brooke to proceed immediately with the payment of the money to the Cubans. Havana, May 20 The order for the payment of the Cuban troops and the delivery of their arms to the mayors of the various municipalities, under the supervision of the civil governors, was signed by Governor General Brooke to day, but as yet it has not been published and could be suppressed were reasons for such a course to arise during the next forty eight huurs. The impression here is that the news reports from Washington have been at variance with the official understanding both here and there. The first payment of troops has been set for May 27 at the foot of the Prado in Havana, and the second for May 30 at Santiago do las Vegas in the Havana province.

The payments will be continued at other places in the province day, by day thereafter. The provirrciul governors will meet with Gov ernor General Brooke in Havana on June 10 1 to discuss the affairs of the island and ex I change impressions gained by them. Ma j. 'Gen. 'Leonard Wood, military governor of the Department of Santiago, and Brigadier General Louis H.

Carpenter, commanding the Department Of Pnerrri Prinolnn wai rlli ontal by wire to day to be here on that date. The governors of the nearer departments will receive orders later. The Governor General and Mr3. Brooke will go to Pir.ar del Rio as guests of Mr. and Mrs.

J. W. Todd. They will return to morrow. Senor Domingo Capote, secretary of the government in General Brooke's advisory council, will present to the.

council and the Governor General on Tuesday next an estimate of the revenues of ail the municipalities in the island, showing revenues to be $600,000 per quarter less than the requirements This estimate will be accompanied by a request that the annual shortage of $2 400 000 be paid out of the customs. This measure is intended to efface local complaints that the municipal taxation, according to the reformed rates, is insufficient. Santiago de Cuba, May 20 Notwithstanding the inflammatory editorials in the local papers which indicate probable disturbances and agitation by politicians, little excitement is noticeable here. WORK ON jNTEW BATTLESHIPS. Cramps Want Contracts for Armor Plate Made at an Early Date.

Washington, C. May 20 Charles H. Cramp of the Philadelphia Shipbuilding Company was at the N'avy Department to day to urge speedy action with regard to furnishing armor plate for the battleships Alabama and Maine now building at Philadelphia and which will soon be ready for their armor. Mr. Cramp said that if the plans for the construction of the battleships anil cruisers authorized at the last session of Congress were ready his company would be prepared to bid upon them, and that a recent extension made to the Cramp works would them to construct a considerable number of the twelve ships provided for and complete them within the time that would bo stipulated.

PENNSYLVANIA MAN'S DEATH. Linas W. Moore of Xew Milford, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, died suddenly last evening at the home of Mrs. Wheeler, 211 West Fifty third street. Moore was the treasurer of the Sharon Dairy Company, at 1,697 Broadway.

He had represented Susquehanna County three terms in the Pennsylvania Legislature as a Republican. He was a cousin of the late Congressman M. B. Wright, who died years ago. He is survived by a widow and four adult children.

THE MEADE BOUND HOME. Ponce, Island of Porto Rico, May 20 The United States transport Meade, formerly the American Line steamer Berlin, which struck a sunken wreck outside the harbor, while leaving this port at midnight, May 13, with the members of the Nineteenth Infantry and their families on board, has made temporary repairs and will proceed to Xew York this evening. MR. MC LAUGHLIN'S CONDITION. The condition of Under Sheriff Hugh McLaughlin was said last evening to be unchanged.

His, physicians declare that if he can continue as he is for a couple of days longer, be will stand a fair chance of recover'. PROTEST AGAINST LYNCHING. Boston, May 20 The anti Iynching mass meeting, called by the women of Boston nd vicinity, was held here to day, about 300 persons, mostly women, being present. Mns. Julia Wrard Howe was one of the speakers.

ONCE WEALTHY, NOW A PAUPER. Bridgeport, May 20 Mrs. Caroline Cox, 70 years old, and who was once worth $70,000, was to day taken to the almshouse by a sheriff, who had served a writ of execution on her property. Save I'our 1'iclurc frumct JCejrildeit rultea street. AHHS OF CU 1 General Soe Denies Rumors About Seventh and Squadron.

In referenco to the rumor that the Seventh Regiment and the Squadron had been ordered out, Major General Charles F. Roe, commander of the State Militia, said yesterday afternoon: "I have not ordered out anybody. Not even the Buffalo troops have been ordered out in spite of persistent rumors. The alleged reports of such action on my part are entirely wrong. MC M3XLA1T A CANTHDATE.

Tells Alger He "Will Run Again for the United States Senate. Detroit. May 20 Last night Senator James McMillan received the following dispatch from Washington: "Are the reportB in the press to the effect that you are a candidate for the United States Senate true? Answer at once, please. (Signed) "RUSSELL A. ALGER." To day the Senator answered It as follows: A.

Alger, Washington: "I nllOUld 'iJlVP nTiafr rH mT onn ,1 inn ference with you, but your dispatch appears to demand an immediate answer. I am a candidate for the United States Senate. (Signed) "JAMES MC MILLAN." Secretary Alger's dispatch Is looked upon by Senator McMillan's friends heTe as an indication that the Secretary is considering a withdrawal from the senatorial race. THE TWELFTH CENSUS. Draft of Schedule to Be Followed in the Canvass Plan of 1880 Will Be Used.

(Special to the Eagle.) Washington, D. May 20 The chief statistician of the twelfth census submitted to Director Merriman to day a draft of the schedule to be followed in the house to house canvass, which is to bo made In June of next year. It will doubtless be adopted by Director Merriman, and as. it will apply to everyone of the 75,000,000 people in the United States, much interest attaches to its character. The ceneus officials decline to make public the list of questions which are to be propounded by the enumerators In their collection of facts next year, but it is learned that the schedule differs very materially from that followed in taking the eleventh census.

Director Merriam has gone back to the plan of 1S80 and has abandoned the scheme proposed ten years ago, which was somewhat of a novelty. The population schedule us3d then was made out with the idea of collecting the statistics of a family on one sheet. A great quantity of questions calling for detailed information in regard to each member of a household was incorporated in these sheets, most ot which have been in the draft just prepared. The idea was that these sheets were to be distributed by the various enumerators, who were to call for them in the course of a week or so and personally fill in such information as might not have been included by the heads of the respective families. This plan failed utterly because the enumerators refused to go to the trouble of going over their route twice, as would be necessary if the sheets were distributed and collected later on.

ft was found that In only about one case in five did the head of the family fill in the schedules. Owing to the fact that. each was made up to contain statistics in regard to but one family, a great mass of papers had to ba handled in summing up the conclusions. All this 13 to be changed In the schedulea for the twelfth census. Each sheet is to be arranged to hold the facts for at least 100 persons, which cut down to an important extent the total amount of papers to be handled when all reports axe in.

The director has also cut out of the old schedule a number of queries which have been regarded as useless. Only about eighteen inquiries are to be included for each person, but in some in Etances as many as twenty five answers will bo involved in replying to them. The usual information In regard to name, sex. conjugal condition and color will be carried this time, but more explicit Information in regard to age is to be insisted on, the exact date being demanded. Director Merriam expects that the President will announce temporary appointments of fifteen or twenty supervisors some time next week.

Thus far no appointments have been made, the President having waited until the senators of the various states had decided on just what men are to be selected before formally installing them. This has been delayed in many states, particularly those in the West, because of the fighting that is going on over the positions. Bitter contests are being waged in a number of states for appointments as supervisors and some of the contests will not be decided until the elections this fall. AUTOMOBILE DRIVER'S ARREST. Said to Be First One Locked Up for Fast Going.

Jacob German, who is said to be the first man arrested for running an automobile too fast, was locked up in New York last night. He runs cab Xo. 1.5C5 for the Electric Vehicle Company of 1,683 Broadway. Bicycle Roundsman Schuessler saw Gorman making twelve miles an hour on Lexington avenue early last evening and pursuing the man he saw him round the corner of Twenty third street, an always crowded place, at the same break neck speed. Then he arrested him.

Gorman was surprised. The company was notified, and its members were surprised. But German was locked up In the East Twenty second street station. The automobile was left in front of the station house. BERNHARDT AS HAMLET.

Paris. May 20 Mme. Bernhardt's production of "Hamlet" at her theater in the Place du Chatelot this evening was a great suc cues and was witnessed by a brilliant audience. Mme. Bernhardt was given an ovation and was thrice recalled in each act.

Her black costume and blond hair gave the appearance of a youthful Hamlet. During the entr'acte a discussion regarding Shakspeare caused a quarrel between M. Catyllo Mendes, the poet and playwright and M. Vassor, which resulted in an exchange of blows. Friends, however, interfered and separated the combatants.

CHILD HURT BY THE TROLLEY. Alma Diekhuch. 10 years of age, who lives with her parents at 377 Central avenue, had a narrow escape from death by being run over by a trolley car of the Hamburg avenue line yesterday aftcrnoo. The girl was about to cross the tracks from behind a moving wagon when the fender struck her and threw could be stopped it struaok her again, but this time she rolled into the fenders. Her right shoulder was dislocated and she was badly bruised.

GOLF LINKS AT SYRACUSE. Syrr X. May 20 Ernest I. White aud W. Snowdcn Smith, prominent young Syracusans.

to day purchased a farm eight miles from this city and have leased the Onondaga Golf Club. It is considered one nf the finest. 18 hole courses in the country by experts. In addition to goir, all kinds of sports will be played on the grounds including winter sports. CAR CONDUCTOR INJURED.

While on the roof of his car attempting to adjust the trolley pole to the wire. Conductor Gccrge Hollenbeck of the Sumner avenue line received what may prove fatal injuries. li It HoltJed at the Brewery. SI. 20 ikt of 21 bottles.

At crocers. Out of town orders promptly tittendc.l to. Mall orders or telephone, 161 W'sDnrBli. Otto Uubtr Brtwerv.UrooZhjii. AO" I Rumor in London That She Is Dead.

Report Not Confirmed. London. May 20 A rumor that the ex Empress Eugenie is dead was in circulation In the French colony of this city to night. Nothing is known of the matter in Paria. A dispatch, received yesterday from Naples, said that the ex Empress was seriously ill there and that members of the Bonaparte family had been called to that city.

THE BUFFALO STRIKE. Buffalo, X. May 20 To day'a develop ments in the strike situation indicates a pro 1 babllity of some kind of a settlement being; ro.viicvl soon. Tho grain shovelers have adopted new tactics and a more conciliatory, mood which promise to raise the grain block ade while the freight handlers and men who run the elevators are weakening. i BIG FIRE IN HOUSTON.

I Houston. May 20 A fire which start ed in the Morris building, on Main street, at 7:35 o'clock to night has already done $73,000 i damage. A high wind is blowing and the fire is ap parently beyond control. i COURT OF CASSATION TO MEET. Paris, May 20 The members of the Court of Cassation have been summoned to meet on May 29 for the final stage of the revision of i the Dreyfus trial.

EIGHTEEN LIVES LOST. Message From Survivor of Schooner Werfa Says He Is on Island Off New South Wales. Victoria. B. C.

May 20 The chooner Werfa, which left Dunedln, X. last September, on an Inter Island trading expedition with a party of nineteen persons, was wrecked and all but one of those who started out on her were lost. The news of the accident was brought here by. the steamer Miowera. The only survivor put a message in a bottle, which was found at Stanwell Park, near Helensburg.

N. S. on April 3. It read: "October 26. 1SSS.

Schooner Werfa. Captain Johnston, from Dunedln, N. wrecked in laluuao longitude il. All hands lost i somewnere off the coast ot sew south Wales. The writer did not sign his name, and persons who had friends on board immediately joined in Bending an expedition to search for him.

EARL OF STRAFFORD'S FUNERAL. Wreath From Queen Victoria Placed on the Coffin. London, May 20 The funeral or the Earl of Strafford, who was killed on Tuesday evening by the Cambridge expresB train at Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, took place today. By the Queen's command, her equerries, Major General Sir H. P.

Ewart, Colonel, tho Hon H. P. Carrington, Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Davidson and Major, the Hon. Henry Charles Legge, attended, taking a wreath, presented by her majesty, which was placod on the coffin. The Prince of Wales and other members of the royal family were represented at tho funeral and sent wreaths.

The Earl of Clarendon. Xormanton and Lucah and Lord Alfred Paget were among those present. The deceased, at his own request, was burled beside his first wife in Potter Bar Church. The Queen's wreath was inscribed In her own handwriting: "A mark of Bincere friendship and regard for faithful and devoted service." A detachment or the Seventh Battalion oi the King's Royal Rifles, of which the Earl was Honorary Colonel, rendered the customary honors. The Countess of Strafford, the Ladies Byng and others or the family were the chief mourners.

GERMAN SCIENTIST'S INVENTION. Process for Consumption of Low Grade Fuels Without Smoke. (Special to the Eagle.) Washington. D. May 20 According to information Just reported to the State Department, it would appear that a German scientist has developed an invention which promises to solve more effectively than has been done hitherto, the problem of consuming bituminous coal, slack, sawdust and other interior forms of fuel, without smoke and under conditions of extreme economy.

Paul Cornelius, a German, residing at Berlin, has secured a patent on a procct for and consumpt ion of low grade fuels which, at the sumo time, it is aid, gives off practically no smoke. The process consists simply In distributing heated and slightly compressed air through hollow grate bars to the whole lower surface, which, being injected upward through the mass of burning fuel, secures equal and perfect combustion and an intense, regular heat from materials that would not be available if burn hv nrdinarv methods. It is Baid that great savings have been effected in coal bills by the ui3e of this invention, which is also urged as specially serviceable for torpedo boate. as the prffif nee and location of these ships nre at present easily determined by the clouds of black smoke wblch follow the consumption of bituminous I coal. INDEX To Classified Advertisements day's Eagle, in To HSR.

Amusements Auction Sales 31 miHine! oi.portunUlei Cialrvoyunt.v 31 Emi.l KntMK'd H. 'ls aii Sch. Kx''iirsl'jns Financial For Kxehanu itooms Help Wanted Horj and Carriages il.rl. ls ft Air. ica Instruction Found V.arriaKc Nnttei a Miscellaneous Oeeua 1'ernonal foHt Uloe Nolle Railroads Heal ICstate Heal Eftate at Au.

tlun Heal Iisl.it'. lyjv.t c.ic Situations Wanted Siw viit! Ad vert is' Soeuial Steamboats Summ. Summer Itcsor: To Let and Fr Saie Undertakers Wanted 1 30 31 3. 3u IVanled Flrat clnu. rleiin ciit, able bodied and inteUly nl ru for conductor and Inotormen.

Apply 10 State Street dally, in Buuoki.n Co.Mf.isT. i I i I I I I JQslD Two of the Best Values Ever Given in Men's Unlaun dered White Shirts. Men's unlauiulpred Dress Shirts well made of yood strong muslin with set in linen bosoms. These shirts are finished with felled seams, reinforced back and front: cut full and wide, have flap tit back of neckband to prevent collar button from touching neck and necktie tape. They are up to date shirts in every particular, they'll give excellent service and they're remarkably cheap at 2So Men's bettor grade unlnundered Shirts, made of a very good muslin with set in linen bosoms, felled seams, reinforced fronts, hand made buttonholes in front of neck band, flap at back of neck band, necktie tape and continuous facings: they come open front and back and also open in back only, at 39o Miiln fltvir fnmt.

Another Great Sa3e of Women's Misses' Straw Hats. 65c. Short Back Sailor Hats, at 27c Women's and misses' black don gola braid short back Sailor Hats with sunken crown, regularly sold at ()5c, go at, Also a lot of women's and misses' dress flats, in black and colors, in many of tho best styles of the season, including silk Straws, have been marked for quick clearance 270 Main. ifft. 85c Jumbo Sailor Hats, at 55c.

Women's and misses" Jumbo braid Sailor Hats, trimmed with ribbon band and leather sweat band, made and finished in best possible man nor, regularly worth go at. .550 $1.25 Split Straw Sailors at 98c. Women's and misses' fine split straw Sailor Hats with double brim, leather sweats, and ribbon band in black, white and navy. They are made by men hatters and are sold regularly as exceptional value at they go at 98q Main. Icrt.

Large Price Reductions in Imported Millinery Flowers Just in time for Children's Anniversary buying comes this mark down of fine imported millinery Flowers. The appended items give but a hint of the opportunity Choice Apple Blossom Sprays, were loc, 25e Fine Imported Wood Violets, lnrtre bunches, which were 2i)c. to 45c, now 19c Morning Glory Wreaths, were DSc, now 69o Imported Lilac Spravs. were Oijc. to now 4S''.

A 55o Scotch Hoathor in natural tints, wan 59c, now 45j Fine imported silk Toppv Spravs, at 29c '35c a 45 Wreaths of Lily of the Valley, IJHu t. Poppy, Daisy, Apple Hlossdm A Buttercup am the correct tliiiip for children's and misses' Leghorn hat trimming Here at 98c S1 25. S1 48 A S1 75 rt. Ribbon Attractions. Fine quality TaffVt.i liibbon.

in. wide, in iuiu. iin.ui i ui' ii shades, inchnl I iik plonty white a creams, the regular imnliiy. at 19o wblions 500 Sun Umbrellas, Worth $3.00 to $4.00, atS1.74Ea. Wc place on snlc to mor row ")C0 2 1 in.

jiurr silk Smi I is. a price which will not. in many cover the cost of the handle. They are new tfoods. just ninde up.

and the handles are. all of the finer sort, irie.lndintc many imported novelties, such as jeweled Dresden erooka ami knobs: ivory, sterling silver trimmed: fine Capo fTon: crooks, silver trimmed, ami buck horn with silver hand. The retfiilar prices are tV Take any of them at Men's S5.00 Umbrellas At $1.90. One hundred 2( iiich I'mbrellns for men. made of pure twilled silk, with line buckhorn handles, regular value, tro to morrow ai Main, Women's Stockings.

Women's! black I'dion Rembrandt ri I ot le rs with unblcacie'd i snos g(; Women's fast black and tan lisle thread Kieholieu and He ni ra nut rihbi d. Stuck inirij, Tvith whit split soles. Main. friT.t. rltjht.

Ad vertisement Continued on Next Page. 1 1 '7 I It'll 3, inches TTklc. ti n'q a i i chil drcn's hat trimming, v. i re inadi' to retail for 55c at 25e More of the now do Naples 5 in. idn RiMiotis: this ran found no where else in BrooUlvn: owir.tr to ita brilliant lust and bnautiful soft iin ish it is uneiualed for millinery excellent value for 2So One inch wide Fancy lbbons.

several different styles, were 7c, Sc and K'c U. UU LU lO Tells the General Assembly That He Will Not Leave the Ministry. HE REAFFIRMS HIS VIEWS. Is Sensible of the Kindly Treatment Accorded to Him Lively Fight Promised. Minneapolis, May 20 Dr.

A. T. Mc Giffert of the Union Theological Seminary, by letter to the Presbyterian Genera! Assembly to day, refused to comply with its request of last year that he should modify his attitude on doctrinal matters expressed In his "Christian Church in the Apostolic Age" or else withdraw from the church. Instead of modifying his views ho declares that he is in accord with Presbyterian doctrine on all vital points and far from withdrawing, declares that he cannot withdraw. The language of the letter was so courteous that many of the conservatives in the assembly joined the liberals in applauding it when the stated clerk had read it, not understanding that Dr.

McGlfTert had refused, though most courteously, to do the bidding of the church. The letter was a surprise. The committee on bills and overtures. Dr. Wallace Radcliffe, chairman, will pass upon the letter.

An influential member of the committee declares that the letter Is exactly what it should not be except for its courtesy. But tho spirit of the committee and of the whole assembly is such that it is hard to say what will be done. There will be a careful consideration by the committee and a heated debate in the assembly whatever the report may be. Dr.George W. F.

Birch of Xew York, who instigated the proceedings against Dr. Brlggs and tried to keep Dr. McGiffert out of the Xew York Presbytery, will take up the cudgels against Dr. McGiffert. In the end the assembly will either reassert its position of last year and let the matter drcp or else recommend the New York Presbytery to take up the question of expulsion of Dr.

McGiffert, which means a heresy trial. The letter from Dr. McGiffert follows: New York. May 15, 1899. To the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church: Dear brethren At the meeting of the General Assembly, held in May, 1S9S, action was taken in reference to a book entitled "A History of Christianity in the Apostolic Age," of which I am the author, and was communicated to me by the stated clerk under date of September 22, 1898.

Waiving at this time all questions of constitutional right and order, I have thought It proper to look upon the action in the light of friendly advice from Christian brethren, in which light, indeed, it would seem that it must have been looked upon by those who joined in it. Regarded thus the action evidently requires no response frbm me, nor did the assembly Intimate in any way that the response was either expected or desired. But it is my wish to be governed entirely by the spirit of Christian fraternity and, therefore, take this opportunity of informing the brethren gathered in the first General Assembly since the action was taken, which I have felt my duty to be in view of the fraternal counsel offered me. Tho action of the assembly as well as the overture from the Presbytery of Pittsburg upon which that action was based, make it evident that many of my positions, together with the spirit and purpose of my book as a whole, have been seriously misapprehended. Such misapprehension I sincerely regret and I wish here emphatically to repudiate the false constructions that have been placed upon my book in many quarters.

So far as my views are concerned, they have been and remain as I believe, in accord with the faith pf the Presbyterian Church and of evangelical Christendom in all vital and essential matters, and I therefore cannot feel that it is my duty or even my right in justice to myself and to my brethren, and to the church of our divine Lord and Master, in which I am an office bearer, to withdraw from the ministry of the Presbyterian Church. In taking this position, which I am constrained by a profound sense of duty, I desire to say that I recognize gratefully the spirit of Christian kindness which animated those who joined in the action of the last assembly, and appreciate the devotion to the truth and tho concern for the welfare of the cnurch which prompted their action. I desire to say also that I yield to no one in my devotion to the truth, and in my concern for tho welfare of the church. Praying for the blessing of God upon the church universal and especially upon that branch of it within which I was born and bred and whose interests I have most deeply at heart. I am.

respectfully and fraternaliv vouro, A. C. McGIFFERT. The fight for tho next place of meeting has apparently narrowed down to a contest between Walnut Hill Church, Cincinnati, and Winona Lake, Ind. Among the delicate matters with which the general assembly will have to deal is the case of Herman Warszawlak, the reformed Jew, who caused the Presbyterians of New York so much trouble two years ago.

Warszawlak is here, and appeals directly to the assembly for relief. The Fifth Avenue Church has petitioned to have the case remanded to it for a new trial. Presbyterian women followed up yesterday's condemnation of the Mormons by taking up the liquor question at a temperance confer esce held to day. D. R.

James, president of the Woman's Board of Home Missions, presided and the principal address was by the Rev. D. Stuart Dodge, president of the Board of Home Missions. Popular "aid for colleges" and "home missions" meetings were held in Westminster Church to night. To morrow many of the visiting clergymen will fill pulpits in Minneapolis and St.

Paul. WILLIAMS' BODY FOUND. The body of Michael Williams. 24 years old and no home, was found yesterday morning in tho river at the root, of Seventh street. Williams is supposed to have fallen overboard.

The body was removed to the Morgue. The dend man had a brother and sister in Brooklyn. MORE PAY EOR GLASS WORKERS. Pittsburg, May 20 An increase in i wages for 7.500 men was the result of the an nua! prescription scale conference between the American Flint Glass Workers' Associa i tlon and the Association cf Flint and Lime Glass Manufacturers, which adjourned in Pittsburg to day. i WANT STEERS REAPPOINTED.

A committee of fifteen appointed by the i Harmony 1 )emoc nti." Club of the Twenty fourth Ward, at a meeting held Friday even ing. yesterday waited on Sheriff Creamer to urge the reappointment of Magistrate Alfred E. Steers of the Seventh District Court. Assemblyman Henry A. Hall, president of the club.

nUdres iod the Sheriff, and Mr. 1 Creamer In respnndinp remarked he was: favorably disposed toward Magistrate Steers. I the SSiLrlciti liiver. liy Fending ittamp to fleorge H. Daniel.

New York Central, you can a marts or Information the country north of the Ilarlcm iilvir. Adv. Financial Institutions and Other Local Bodies Now Busy With Subscription Lists. INDORSED BY FATHER MAL0NE. Venerable Pastor of Sts.

Peter and Paul's Anxious That His School Children Should Co operate. Whatever the amount cf Brooklyn's contribution total may be to the Dewey Home Fund, there will be no city in the country whose contributions will be more representative of Americanism in every sense of that word, that now means so much. The suggestion of Rear Admiral Upshur has awakened not only a spirit of patriotism in this borough, but the only Brooklyn pride, that pride which made the City of Brooklyn noted the world over for was given. The heart of not only the men and women, but the children of old Brooklyn has been touched by the thought of having a part in the great celebration that is to be given on the home coming of the greatest American hero of the time. The engraved receipt with the picture of Dewey, which each contributor Is to have, will be preserved as a memento of the man and of the most remark able war in the history of the country, a me mento which will bear testimony to the chil drcn's children, and grandchildren of the part played by the recipient.

It has taken some time to get the machin ery going, but it is in full swing now, and soon the names of thousands of patriotic Brr.oklynites will he added to the roll, and whatever may be the feeling of the Admiral toward accepting any gift as a reward for the ervices so willingly and worthily given, it is the unanimous opinion of all those who know him that so an offering and the spirit in which it is tendered will be more grateful to him than the costliness of the gift. Ministers, lawyers, business men, military men and naval men unite In saying that such a gift, given in such a way, cannot be refused. Eveiy class of man in Brooklyn Is going to have a part in the gift. From the letters and interviews received it Is evident that all nationalities, so far as names go. all churches and all schools will help to swell the fund.

The Eagle has told how the Cath olic schools and the clergymen of that faith have started the lists growing, and now it may be announced that the Young Men's Christian Association, as well as many Pro testant churches, will take up the work ol adding names to tho great roll. General Secretary See has taken a number of the subscription lists from the Eagle and has promised to. call a meeting: of all the secretaries of the branches, with an Idea to have as many of the young men of the association enrolled as possible. When seen by an Eagle reporter yesterday afternoon Mr. See said: "Of coarse I cannot myself say at this time just what step the association will take the end, but I am heartily in favor of starting the subscription in every branch at once, not with the idea of collecting any large amount, but with the idea of showing the patriotism that exists In our organization and the love of such Americanism as Admiral Dewey has portrayed to the world at largo.

The Idea of perpetuating in the minds of the people the part he played in the wonderful battle at Manila, as well as the man of emergency ho proved himself to be after that battle had taken place, is a splendid one and it should be an incentivo to every young man to personally take part in the movement. Brooklyn has never failed to respond to such a call and I feel satisfied that the Young Men's Christian Association will play a goodly part in the work." To show the variety of offers made and an Idea of the spirit that is aroused, it is Interesting to announce that politics is going to have a part in this fund. This time, however, it will play a part that tho most captious of professional reformers cannot object to in any way. It is the honor of the old Tenth Ward to start the ball rolling in poll tics. J.

Morrissey Gray, the leader of the Democratic organization in that lively political section of the borough, has taken a number of subscription blanks and at the Ji 1J next meeting of the ward association is going Lu uaR A resolution passed teat every Demo f.rat wani hls name (lown on tho howl "vor Jne amount may be after Sh1erlff Creamer, ton. has already Pn the work for has over reporter at the Hiding and Driving Club yesterday afternoon and said: "This is only a starter. The boys have not had time to do anything with the subscription blankts they received as yet and before we gc through we will show that the department Is patriotic if it is nothing else." As a matter of fact, the genial Sheriff contributed 1 00 of the S12.r himself, but that was because the other boys, as he says, had not. had a chance yet. St.

John's R. C. College has already or will start a subscription list to enable every student to get his name on the roll of Americans. The amounts to bo subscribed will be small. is mis win tie encouraged so that every one can pilf hia name down without any hesitation iiiu milii jJH UMJre III LUU LIlUUKlJt oi oemR uitiuiih ui luclllj UUU1U9 LUU1.

Will be presented to the Admiral. St. Francis Col lece. on Butler street has nnmher of uiuiiKs. anu.

iirouier Jerome says tne aubscrip tlon will probably be started there, though i nothing can be done until Brother Fidelia wno nas American stumped all over him it Is Father Sylvester Malone, the patriotic priest or Sts. Peter and Paul's Church, and regent, of the State University. He started the lists going in the parochial schools of his parish, and responds to the call in these stirring words: "It is a grand thing and should be an inspiration to the people to see how every class of citizen responds, without regard to p. religion or any dividing line Ameri cans all. I am reminded of what the Mail and Express said when the Greater N'ew York swallowed up Brjokln.

The paper was gloating over the great accession of wealth and Intelligence to the greatest city on the continent and added, as a fact worthy of note, the getting possession of the Brooklvn Tiallv Eagle. "I am prepared to follow in the wake ot the Eagle and make It the channel of com municatlon with those who arc to carry out tho American idea of a Dewey Home. Beginning with the young In tnls way, all will have a share In the good work of Increasing the fund till the millions are reached, the result of a 10 cent contribution from every American. I need but to say tho word Continued on Page 4. Tjc Brooklyn Standard Union.

To morrow, twelve One Cent. New forta, new all the news. Buy 1L Adv. rison of Brooklyn. Stephen Vveatherlow tne ulna Hp was SPOn n' an has sei his seal of approval upon It and he was not at the college when the reporter cal' ed to see how the fund stood.

It. Is, however vtires' as Rood us started there. i.wr If them nnv man in pthiin Seneca Falls. Orlando White of Cattaraugus, Westbrook Krom of Coxsackle, B. E.

Park hurst of Pulaski. George A. Vossler of Poughkeepsie. H. Perry or Elmira, A.

Benedict of Elmira. S. M. Perkins of Elmira, George V. Thomas of Brooklyn, J.

P. Holland of Brooklyn. Richard M. Tighe of Brooklyn, Charles Brower of Brooklyn. Before leaving Commander Kay prefaced a brief statement of thanks for the treatment the Syracuse people accorded to the veterans during the encampment.

RALEIGH AT PORTSMOUTH. Portsmouth, May 20 The Raleigh ar rived at the Navy Yard to day. Governor Rollins and staff visited the soon after i she name to anchor, and extended a welcome to the officers and crew. When the party returned. Captain Cophlan and the offlcern of the Navy Yard, accompan CYCLIST DROPS DEAD.

Edward banford. years old. of 473 Ilean street the president of tho Monitor Cysye Club of this borough, and employed as a shipping clerk by Mills Gihbs. dropped dead of heart disease, while riding his wheel in Park Row yesterday afternoon. Sanford was born in Sweden.

He leaves a wire and one child. I MR. WOODRUFF ELECTED. Syracuse, X. May 20 The executive board of the N'ew York State Agricultural Society this afternoon elected Timothy L.

Woodruff of Brooklyn prrddent, to succeed Rsswell I'. Flower, deceased Mr. Woodruff has not yet accepted the olTice i KuilronU Spriii" I Hln I.oiiVT will take ctr. ct nr. 25 It will practically Summer ycrvic nn th oyster I'ort Jefforsrin ati'l Far It'i.

kuway lii acclirs, with iif the t. il Saturday afternoon trains. The I'atchorttt train row leaving LonK bdi.nd City at 4 :37 i'. M. will cx to AtnnKAnsctt and arj rlarhor.

at: I train now aviru: at I. M. will fxtearicl to I'atchocriie with corrcspon'lln, trams rt turning. The New Annex iloai lietwcrn 1 2. and L.

1. City 1b now in Adv. led them and a banquet, was served at. the Rockingham House. Flags were displayed to day from ill public buildings and many pri vate residences and business houses, and a laree number of visitcps were in town.

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