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The Brooklyn Daily Times. The FORTY-THIRD OVER ONE HUNDRED KILLED THE CALAMITY COKE REGIONS OF PENNSYLVANIA. A Tomb. in the Bowels of the Earth From Which There Was No -Fire Damp the Cause of Explosion- What Mining Men Say. YOUNGWOOD, Janunry hundred and seven bodies have been taken from Mammoth No.

1 Mine of the H. C. Fnek Coke Company, and it is thought that forty-eight more are buried in the frightful tomb. The exact loss of life 18 unknown, but the disaster is said to be one of the most fatal in the annals of Pennsylvania bituminous coal oper. tions.

The explosion was caused by fire damp notwithstanding the fact that Fire Boss William Sneath had examined the mines a8 recently 08 January 16, and pronounced them to be in a safe condition for the miners and others employed Master of Machinery Thomas Patterson and Engineer George Pfeffer ulso examined the rope cages and all other purts of the winding machinery and declared same to be "in good running order." 'There seems to be no harsh feelings entertained by the men toward the oflicers of the company, the employes looking upon the disaster as one of those calamities for which there is no adequate explanation, The funeral -of the ill-fated miners will probably take place on Sunday and anany of them will be buried at Scottdale, where they formerly lived. 'The scenes at the mouth of the mine, as the bodies of the were brought to the surface, were beyond all description. It as if cload from the heavens had fallen like a pall on a thriving community. Body after body WAS taken from the cave amid the wailing and distress of families, hardly one of which was spared in the terrible affliction. PITTHBURG, January H.

C. Frick, owner of the mammoth mine, No. 1, the scene of yesterday's terrible explosion, has been in almost constant communication with his representauves at the pit since yesterdny afternoon. Mr. Frick says this morning that he has private information to the effect that up to an early hour this 1 morning 103 bodies had been removed from the shaft.

Mr. Frick says that in all there were 160 men working in the mine at the time of the accident; that nine escaped with their lives, some of them badly injured; the rest, or 151 men, were either killed outright or suffocated by the terrible after damp. Fire Boss Smaith, whose body WAS so terribly mangled, had' early yesterday morning filed the report before alluded to certifying to the safety of the mine. MISS MYER 18 ILL. There Are Two Physicians Attending Her at Locust Valley.

LOcUST VALLEY, January Gildersleeve and Miss Tilly Myer, who eloped from Huntington, are stopping at Mrs. Fieming's Hotel, this village. They were driven here Saturday by a liveryman from Oyster Bay. On arriving nt Locust Valley Miss Myer was taken sick, and so they put up at Fleming's Hotel. He then took the train to Oyster Bay got Miss Myer's horse and wagon and drove to Locust Valley.

On the way he stopped and purchased blankets. On arriving at the hotel where he left Miss Myer he found that her condition was getting worse, 80 he called Dr. Seaman, who remained with Miss Myer for two or three hours. As her condition did not seem to improve another physician from Glen Cove was called in and the two doctors were with Miss Myer for some time. Her condition is yet the same and she is now very sick.

When the TIMES arrived here last night Gildersleeve procured copy, and, as his eye saw the column in which he and Miss Myer figured so conspicuously, he at once rushed up stairs from the barroom to her 1001. Gildersleeve refused to give his name to any one, even to his landlady, but there are several persons who know him. A STARTLING EXPERIENCE. Mine Daley Collard is Attacked by a Thief in Broad Daylight. In broad daylight on Thursday last A young woman was openly attacked by a ruffan who sought to rob her of a pocketbook.

The young woman is Miss Daisy Collord, of 120 Powell street, in the Twenty-sixth Ward. On the day mentioned Miss Collord went to South Brooklyn to pay a visit to a young lady friend. She was returning home at 3:30 o'clock in the afternoon and was walking along Fifth avenne on her way to the Ninth street etevated railroad station. When just below Tenth street Miss Collord saw a tall, full bearded man, wearing a fur faced overcoat, following close at her heels. She thought nothing of the matter, however, until he passed her by several times.

Then the young woman became alarmed, and she WAS just about going into one of the stores ou the avenue, when she felt a grasp on her arm and a hoarse voice said: Excuse me, miss." Then a big hand went up to the back of her neck and held on tightly while the daring thief snatched the young woman's pocketbook from her hand. Miss Collord screamed and sank insensible in a faint to the sidewalk. A neighboring storekeeper, who saw the ruffian's attack at the very beginning, rushed at him and arrived just as the fellow had secured the pocketbook. With a well-directed blow the thief was knocked down and the storekeeper secured the pocketbook. Then he turned his attention to the young woman, while three or four men ran down Fifth avenue after the rufian, who had leapod to his feet and made off.

The pocketbook snatcher managed to make his escape. Miss Collord was an hour in recovering consciousness and the prostration resulting from the shock kept her in bed until yesterday. She says there was $20 in the pocketbook. Mr. J.

R. Collord says he has not informed the police of the matter because, in his opinion, it would be of no use. TWO MORE FIRES. Incendiaries Still Hard at Work on Lower Falton Street. There were two more fires discovered last eveniug in the district where the others took place on Monday afternoon.

Both were small and supposed to be of incendiary origin. At 4:40 P. M. the engines were called to the three-story brick tenement house, 271 Bridge street, owned by H. J.

Burling. The finmes were in the cellar and were extinguished with a loss of $100. Twenty minutes later flames were discovered in the basement of 108 Pineapple street, used as a boarding house by Mrs. Joshna Warrock. She suffered no loss, but the building was damaged to the extent of $1,000.

George Lockitt Son occopied the first floor as a grocery store and sustuined a slight damage by water. PEFFER IS ELECTED. The Candidate of the Farmers' Alliance Will Succeed Ingalls. TOPEKA, January vote for United States Senator in joint session of the Legislature to-duy resulted ns follows: Peffer, 101; Ingalls, 58: Blair, Baker, Morris, 1, and Tilly, 1. William A.

Peffer is, therefore, duly elected ns Senator to succeed John J. Ingalis. Hit in the Head With a Brick. John Dalton, aged 40, of 625 Union street, while drunk last evening, got into a quarrel with some Italians on Carroll street, near Third avenue, and was struck in the head with a brick thrown by one of the Italians. it was dressed by an ambulance surgeon he He received 1 a severe scalp wound and after was taken home.

He refused to make any complaint. Charged With Forgery. PORTLAND, January F. Skillings, of Cape Elizabeth, was arrested yesterday for forging the hand of his fatherin-law, Capt. William Sinnett, to notes amounting to several thousand dollars.

The matter was brought to light several months ago but the case was supposed to have been dropped. No Gambling at Pennsylvania Fairs. HARRISBURG, January. -The Pennsylvania Association of Agricultural Societies at the annual meeting yesterday, adopted resolution in reference to the abolition of gambling any form at the fairs. The Weather.

Shifting winds and light rains. High water to-morrow: Sandy Hook. 10:05 A. Governor's Island, 10:94 A. Wallabont, 11:18 A.

Hell Gate, 19:15 P. M. The following is the temperature to-day: Midnight, 49; 94. 45,8 P.M., 46. Kazak Rugs Cheap at Collins', 74 Broadway.

YEAR. HAD A FRACTURED SKULL. An Unknown Man Locked Up for Intoxication Finally Goes to the Hospital. Sergt. Toole, of the Fifteenth Precinct, WAS patrol duty nt 10 o'clock yesterdny morning when he wus informed that there WAS a man lying unconscious in the ballway of Atlantic avenue.

The officer proceeded there and found the wan and summoned an ambulance from the Long Island College Hospital. Surgeon Bostwick responded and upon examination declared that the person WA8 drunk and had slight scalp wound. He dressed this and took him to the police station. where he was locked up for intoxication. As there was no police court in session at that time the man was to have been held until this morning.

"At 5 o'clock evening there was no change in the condition of the prisoner. He was still unconscious. Capt. Druhan decided to summon an ambulance and Surgeon Bostwick again responded. 'This time he made closer examination and said that the man was suffering from a fractured skull.

He wAS removed to the Long Island College Hospital and reports this morning say he has not improved any. 'There WAS nothing on him to lead to his identity. He is described as about 35 years of age, dark hair and complexion and fairly well dressed. The man died at the hospital at 11 o'clock this morning without recovering consciousness. Another search was made of his clothing and the name W.

J. Dowling was found on the tab of his shirt. This is believed to be his name. STATESMEN IN NIGIITGEAR. STRANGE SCENES IN AN ALBANY HOTEL CORRIDOR.

There Was an Alarm of Fire With Curious Consequences What the Legislature Did To-day-An Unregarded AppealThe Rapid Transit Bill. G. W. B. THE BROOKLYN SAVINGS BANK.

Its Officers Looking New and Better Quarters. ALBANY, N. January 28. -There slight fire in the kitchen of the Keumore Hotel this morning which caused some consternation among the Republican statesmen who make that place their home while in this city and are not very early risers. Hamilton Fish, the top of whose head is six feet and a half above the ground when he stands erect, first heard the clatter of the engines as they were drawn up to the hotel, and in a night robe that reached to his heels rushed into the corridor and hammered on the door of Joe Aspinall's room, which is opposite his own.

The only Republican Assemblyman from Kings County answered drowsily to the summons, but when he heard the voice of Mr. Fish crying in foghorn tones that there was a fire at hand he rushed out as scantily clad as the tall gentleman from Putnam County. The smell of smoke was strong to the nostrils and the puffing of the engines could piainly be heard. Mr. Aspinall, however, is 8 bachelor, and is possessed of all the modesty that marks the average bachelor.

He took chances on the tire, thereforo, returned to his room and drew on his trousers, but 80 great was his haste that the rear and front sides of the garment were transpased. 'The fire was soon quenched, but those who saw Messrs. Fish, Aspinall and others in their night garb say that the scenes in the corridors of the hotel were unusually picturesque. In the Assembly this morning Mr. Earl's Excise Committee reported the Stadler Free Rum After Midnight bill without amendment, refusing to consider any of the amendments presented by the Excise Reform League, who wished to prevent the licensing of low dives.

The Republicans on the committee voted against reporting the bill. Mr. Byrnes has introduced a bill to reduce the assessment levied upon property in the Eighth Ward for the construction of the Third avenue sewer. The original assessment was $1.30 per lot, Mr. Byrnes says, and his bill cuts it down one-third.

The Assessment on Twenty-second Ward property for the same purpose, the advocates of the present bill say, was reduced in 1883. The bill agreed upon by the city and county authorities to hasten the completion of the St. Johnland County Farm has been introduced by Mr. Cooney. Mr.

Sutherland is to he member of the Special Census Enumeration Committee. Rapid Transit bill, as approved by Mayor Grant, has passed the Senate. The officers of the Brooklyn Savings Bank, whose present building is one of the city's landmarks, are looking for new and more convenient and commodious quarters. President Heury P. Morgan was seen by a TIMES reporter this morning at the bank.

He said the bunk people had decided to move. As yet the site to which they will go has not been determined upon, but it will surely be up town further, and President Morgan said the bank would put up the finest bank building in this part of the country. The bank was founded in June, 1827. Adrian Van Sinderen was the first President, and the bank bnilding was in the Apprentices' Library on Henry and Cranberry streets. 'The first deposit was made by John Bigelow, a printer 14 years old.

He put in $5. The second President was Hezekiah Pierredont, and after him came David Stanford, Hosea Webster and then the present incumbent, Mr. Morgan. In 1834 the bank changed its quarters to a very central portion of the city, 43 High street, and in 1838 moved to the Brooklyn Institute Building. In 1815 the present site was occnpied, and in 1881 the building was altered to its present shape.

There is but one larger bank in this part of the country, aud to its 52,000 of depositors, the news of its approuching removal will be a surprise. THE PALO ALTO SALE. Lively Bidding on Splendid Trotting Stock To-day. The sale of the Palo Alto trotting stock was resumed at American Institute building to-day. The attendance was quite as large as at yesterday's sale.

The first of the lot of fifty to be presented for sale was Moonlight, a brown filly, by Nephew out of Morning Glory. She was knocked down to Robert Steele, of Philadelphis, for $500. Carlisle, a chestnut stallion by Piedmont out of Idabelle, was sold for $1.400 to A. Baker, of Detroit. One of Electioneer's daughters out of Ivy was sold for $1,000 to Robert Steele.

A bay colt by Nephew out of Ida, went to John Turl, of New York, for $310. For Juno, a gray mare, by Dexter out of Julia, Konover Boyd, of Trenton, N. paid $500. Joe is a bay colt by Woolsey out of Juniatta. G.

W. Silver, of Concord, N. paid $1,250. 'The other horses sold were: Bay filly by Rikerty out of Jennie Benton, to A. J.

White, of Cleveland, for $370. Chestnut colt by Piedmont, out of Katharion, to F. K. McLaughlin, of Williamstown, for $3.50. Bay filly by Benefit, out of Lady Kline, to F.

K. McLaughlin for $875. Lady br. f. by Whips out of Lady Zetler, to P.

J. Murphy, of Astoria, Long Island, for $550, Bay filly by Clare, out of Lesbia, to Robert Steele, for $520. Leola, black by Nephew, out of Lily, to J. J. Germyn, of Scranton, for 480.

Luella, bay by Electioneer, out of Lily to J. M. Forbes, of Boston, for $3, 700. Fell Forty Feet. Michael McGlynn, 57 years old, who lives at 677 East One Hundred and Fifty-sixth street, New York, had a surprise yesterday.

He is employed by the Suburban Railway Company at Port Morris Station, and while sweeping snow from the platform, slipped and fell forty feet to the street below. He lies at the Harlem Hospital with internal injuries. The Mabel Seaman Ouse. Mabel L. Seaman, the 17-year-old wife of Charles H.

Seaman, was brought down to New York Supreme Court Chambers early this morning by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John A. P. Glore, in obedience to the writ of habeas corpus secured by her husband who claimed she was restrained of her liberty by her parents.

Died Suddenly in Newark. A Jetter was received by Superintendent of Police Campbell this morning from the Newark, N. police authorities, stating that a mAn named Francis Fitzpatrick, living on Myrtle avenue, Brooklyn, had died suddenly in that city from heart disease. They knew nothing more about him and took this means of obtaining information. Smyrna Rugs, 5 ft, fong, $1,90, Collins, 74 Broadway, BROOKLYN, FOR FUSION AND HARMONY.

7 AN EXCELLENT SUGGESTION TO THE END IN QUESTION. Local Leaders of the Republican Party Will Try to Bring About a Combination Between Young Republicans and Union Leaguers. A movement, engineered by some few of the leaders of the local Republican party, is on foot for the purpose of consolidating the Young Republican and the Union League Clubs. In connection with that movement an attempt will be made tosput the General Committee into direct touch with the fused organization. The step in question is siguificant, pointing as it does to the practical work of the new regime.

It is another guarantee to the Repablicans of Brooklyn that Mr. Goodrich and his friends will redeem the promises made before his election that no stone should be left unturned under which there might be concealed something to further the harmony and the unity of the party. As long ago 08 1884 an attempt was made to strengthen the bonds of sympathy between the Young Republicans and the General Committee. At the time named a resolntion was introduced in the General Committee recommending the Young Republicans to unite with the Republican League, and the resulting organization to identify itself with the party, 018 directed by the General Committee. The resolution was tabled, however.

Now, however, the matter has been reopened on the lines indicated. Although the question is in embryo, still there are not wanting signs that that, embryo will result in a very active and vigorous growth indeed. The Republicans of this city will not be slow to perceive the good that would result from a fusion 88 contemplated. The virile life of the Young Republicans would be united to the social qualities of the Union League and would revivify the parti-colored Republicanism of the last-named organization. On tho other hand, the broad Republicanism of the Union League would probably have a salutory effect on the thorn-hedge principles of the Young Republicans and induce these last gentlemen to look more kindly Uu the efforts of the official body.

Auyway, nothing but good to the party could result from 8 scheme of a nature such as contemplated. Secretary Warren C. Tredwell, of the General Committee, has A8 yet ouly received official intimation of the election of five members of the Executive Committee. They are as follows: First Ward, Theodore B. Willis; Eighth, W.

H. N. Cadmus; SIxteeuth, J. Benjamin; Twenty-second, 8. Toumey; Twenty-fourth, W.

S. Carpenter. Members alrendy elected, but of whom Mr. Tredwell has received no official notifications, are: Twenty-third, David A. Baldwin; New Utrecht, J.

Lott Nostrand; Gravesend, C. J. Kurth. 'The following gentlemen are looked upon 88 88 good as elected from their respective wards: Fourth, W. J.

Beattie; Fifth, W. J. Buttling; Sixth, Dennis Hurley; Thirteenth, William H. Leaycraft: Fourteenth, T. H.

Rock well: Eighteenth, F. Hohner; Twentieth, H. De Witt Hamilton; Twenty-first, F. Hauck; Twenty-sixth, Israel F. Fischer.

While the Executive Committee, in accordance with Article X. of the by-laws of the General Committee, must organize early in March, it is compelledato report its innkeup to the General Committee or the second Tuesday in February. In spite, however, of the two weeks of grace that remains to it, there doesn't seem to be any data existing upon which one can forecast its probable ChairmAn. Mr. George F.

Elliott will call the Legislative Committee together on Saturday next. Then he will formulate the programme of his body subject to the suggestions and desires of his colleagues. Mr. Elliott is anxious to avoid anything that may cause friction in the committee. in this particular he is at one with his colleagues.

If any guarantee was needed for the preservation and cultivation of harmony in the party this generous spirit on the part of the victors would assuredly supply it. Secretary Tracy is expected in Brooklyn on Monday next. He co comes on private business. Mr. Franklin Woodruff 18 alleged to lave addressed letter to two of the leaders of the local party, in which he placed himself at the disposal of the latter in the interests of peace, harmony and the triumph of Repablicanism in Kings Couuly." It is believed that this deathbed repentance sincere.

A member of the Legislative Committee, Mr. Kurth, went to Albany yesterday. He will send daily transcripts of the business of the Legislature to Mr. Elliott. MAY GET TEN YEARS EACH.

Two of the Men Who Robbed Mr. Repheldt Near Police Headquarters. Thomas Reilly, Harry Hines and Samuel McLean were tried in the Court of Sessions this morning for robbery in the first degree. The defendants are mere boys in appearance. At midnight on January 2 Charles A.

Repheldt, of 376 Henry street, was on his way home from a friend's house. At Court and Joralemon streets, within 200 feet of Police Headquarters, he was struck on the back of the head and some one seized him by the throat and held him while two others rifled his pockets. He lost a diamond pin worth $40 and 85 in money. Reilly and McLean were convicted of robbery in the second degree, They were indicted for robbery in the first degree, but there was nothing to show that they were armed with a deadly weapon when they assaulted Repheldt. Reilly has 8 very bad repntation.

Since 1885 he has been arrested eleven times for petty larceny, fighting, assaults, and for an attempt to commit burglary. He has served two terms of one year each in the penitentiary for petty larceny and one year and nine months for the attempt to commit burglary. He has been in jail for short periods. He and McLean may get from five to fifteen years in Sing Sing. MRS.

UHLIG GETS A DIVORCE. End of the Karst Uhlig Scandal Which Ruined Two Familles. City Court Judge Osborne this morning took the testimony in the suit of Grace Uhlig for an absolute divorce from Richard Uhlig. The defendant is a musician, and last summer played at one of the big Rockaway hotels. has quite a reputation as a pianist.

About two years ago Joseph Karst, A lithographer, sued his wife, Frances Karst, in the Supreme Court, for an absolute divorce. He alleged that she had been guilty of improper conduct with his friend, Richard Ublig. There were two trials. On the first trial, before Judge Cullen, the jury disagreed. On the second trial, before Judge Dykman, the jury found for the plaintiff.

Mrs. Uhlig then sued for a divorce on the ground of her husband's improper conduct with Mrs. Karst. The offenses occurred at Sunbright, N. J.

The Uhlixs were married on July 6, 1883, and have three children. A decree was granted. To Help Newark Thread Mill Strikers. The Operative Plasterers met last night at Brevoort Hall, New York, and discussed proposition to aid the striking thread spinners at Clark's Mill, Newark, N. J.

A resolation we adopted contributing $100 to the strikers' fund, and urging female relatives and friends of the members and all whom they could influence to boycott Clark's thread while Mr. Warmsley is retained as Superintendent. Flames on a Steamer. There was a fire on board tee steamship Ravenshaw, lying at the Mediterranean pier, near Catherine Ferry last night. The vessel was unloading a eurgo of fruit, sumac and sulphur.

The firefhen succeeded in confining the fire to the hold, but a damage estimated at about $20,000 was done. The vessel belongs to John Cary Son, of Cardiff, and was consigned to Phillips Brothers. Bank Wrecker Simmons. The trial of James a Simmons, indicted for aiding and abetting in embezzling the funds of the Sixth National Bank, in complicity Gen. Peter J.

Clanssen, alresdy convicted, was begun to-day before Judge Benedict in the Criminal Branch of the United States Cirenit Court, New York. Five jurymen were secured up to 1 o'clock. Mark Lanigan Fined 825. Mark Innigan, the Fouth Ward politician, of New York, was fined $25 to-day in the New York Court of General Sessions for keeping a lodging house at 67 Jaines street without license from the Board of Health. Best Service to Cincinnati and St.

Louls. The superb Southwestern Limited leaves Grand Central Station at noon every day via the New York Central for Cincinnati, Indianapolis and 8t. Louis. Entire train equipped with new Wagner perfected WEDNESDAY, SUFFERING FROM COAL GAS. Five Persons Found in an Unconscious Condition in New York.

At An enrly hour this morning Officer Michael Lober, of the Twenty-sixth Precinct, his wife. 8011 and daughter and Charles Schroeder, living at Tenth avenue and One Hundred and Sixty-fifth street, New York, were found unconscious in their rooms, having been overcome by coal gas that escaped from the stove. This stove had been placed in the rooms underneath their apartments to dry out A newly plustered room. Medical aid Was nt once summoned. Mrs.

Lober 15 in a dangerous condition and so is Mr. Schroeder. Dr. Webber tound that the only seriously affected persons were Mrs. Lober and Mrs.

Schroten. Both women were in a fair way to recover at noon, however. Lober is 0 brother of Roundsman Lober, of Capt. Cortright's precinct. Capt.

C'ortright said this afternoon that he understood the per6008 were all doing well. THE FIRE HEADQUARTERS. DISCUSSING THE PLANS FOR TILE NEW BUILDING. An Important Conference 0-day-The Location of the New Headquarter -Should the Work be Entrusted to Architect Daus Chance for Architects. The Commission on Small Sites and Municipal Buildings have $80,000 set apart for the erection of suitable headquarters for the Fire Department.

The city owns a frontage of fifty feet on Jay, near Willoughby street, where the present headquarters stands, And the project is to remove the old there and erect something that will be commodious and suitable for the purpose, as well as ornamental. 'The commission met to-day in the Mayor's office and decided to invite plans on 8 basis of a $100,000 building. There were present at the meeting Mayor Chapin, Police Commissioner Hayden, Fire Commissioner Ennis and City Works Commissioner Adams. Commissioner Eunis said that his department was preparing to rewove the telegraph instruments to a house owned by the city on Jay, near Concord street. In the meantime he thought it would be as well to rent A house for temporary purposes in the neighborhood of the old headquarters.

When Commissioner Adams suggested that but $80,000 was available for the new headquarters, Mayor Chapin intimated that the right kind of a building could not be erected for the money. Mr. Eunis said that the site available was 50 by 106. The depth of the new builling, he believed, should be at least 75 feet deep. He was in favor of having a house four stories high.

The ground floor might be used for the storage of hose, the second for offices, the third for the telegraph department, and the fourth could be used as 8 training school for firemen, which he declared the department very much needed. Mayor Chapin thought the new structure might easily be five stories in height. They wanted a building that was substantial and reasonably tasteful. The Mayor intimated that while many architects would be willing to send in a perspective drawing of such a building the small cost of it would not induce many architects of standing to prepare costly working plans and elovatoins, lie asked Commissioner Ennis if he could recommend any architect who would be willing to draw a design. Mr.

Ennis said he had seen Mr. Daus well spoken of in the newspapers. The architect had planued several excellent buildings. Mr. Adams was in favor of inviting three or four architects.

Mayor Chapin, thought a five-story building might be built for $100.000 and the commission could ask three or four architects to submit sketches. Mr. Daus might be invited and so might Mr. Frank Freeman, who had made some very good designs. Commissioner Adaws suggested the names of Thayer Wallace, Frank Freeman, George Ingram, Rudolph Daus and Warren.

On motion of Commissioner Hayden the following resolution was adopted and the commission adjourned. anot tiro vi Clig Worke be requested to invite the submission of sketches and plans for the erection of a dive-story building for fire headquarters from such architects as he mAy select, The cost of such building not to exceed $100,000. The sketches and plaus to be mitted on or before Fobruary 16. THE JAMAICA ELECTRIC ROAD. Propositions Made Before the State Board days.

ABOUT A GRAND JURY CASE. Heated Discussion Which Resulted in an Arrest. 'of Railroad Commissioners To-day. The State Board of Railroad Com missioners met at 11 o'clock this morning at the Chamber of Commerce to consider the application of the Jamaica and Brooklyn Railrond Company for a change of motivs power from horse to electricity. Although the Trolly system has been in use for nearly two years the consent of the Railroad Commissioners has never been obtained.

The local authorities of Jamnica raised objection to the wily that the cars were run through the of that town and the matter was taken to the State Board. Several henrings have been had, and this morning everything was arranged to the satistaction of all interested, by the road agency to certain restrictions asked for by the Jamaica authorities. 'These restrictions are: First, relative to the rate of speed at which the cars shall be run; second, that the height of the poles carrying the electric wire shall be adapted to the various locations in which thes are loeated; third, that each car shall carry a crew of two men. Fourth -That the company shall prevent all induction from or to other wires. Fifth -That a guard wire shall be run above the electric wire of the road to prevent other wires from coming in contact with it.

Sixth-That the company will conform to such reasonable regulations as the local authorities may lawfully impose. The board will carefully consider the matter and make known their decision within few John Gaffney, of 59 Marcy avenue, WAS Arrested on A warrant by Officer Dunn this mornipg and arraigned in the Lee avenue police court on a charge of assault preferred by Will Hunter. According to the stories told by both parties, Hunter was a witness before the Grand Jury, a day or so ago, in case against a man named Grimes. Grimes was indicted, and Gaffney, who is his friend, met Hunter on the street and engaged in a discussion with him which resulted in fisticuffs. Gaffney pleaded not guilty to the charge this morning and was paroled by JusLice Kenna pending trial.

Supervisor Ralph Made Chairman. The joint Committees on Bridges of the Kings and Queens Counties Boards of Supervisors met yesterday in the Court House and elected Supervisor Patrick Ralph, of the Fourteenth Ward, Chairman, and Supervisor F. M. Dunton, of Jamaica, Secretary. This committee has important work to do in determining whether or not a bridge shall be placed over Newtown Creek at Maspeth avenue.

To Prove Ray Hamilton's Death. Among the passengers on the steamer Spree which sailed to-day, was Schuyler Hamilton, brother of Robert Ray Hamilton, He goes to Paris under a commission from Surrogate Ransom to obtain trom James O. Green a deposition and other documents to prove the death of Robert Ray Hamilton. He will return in about three weeks, The Seney Collection. The art collection of George I.

Seney, one of the finest in this country, was placed on exhibition at the America Art Galleries e8- terday, and was viewed last night by a brilliant gathering of people invited to a "first view." The collection includes Millet's Waiting" and Meissonier's Bowl Players in the Fosse at Laborer Stabbed. Joseph Coska, 85 years old, a laborer, living at 556 Morris avenue, New York, was stabbed in the right shoulder last evening by was Joseph removed Dunganere, the of 559 Morris Avenue. He to Harlem Hospital, Dunganere effected his escape. A Sneak Theft. The door of the apartments of Ernest Siegel, 149 Greenpoint avenue, were forced open yesterday afternoon during the temporary abseuce of the family and a quantity of clothing stolen.

Detectives Donian and Quinn are investigating the case. Daghistan 600 for sale cheap. 74 Broedway, JANUARY 28, THE HOWELL CANE. Mr. J.

A. F. Bydick Makes a General Denial of the Charges Against Him. J. A.

F. Bydick, the husband of the corespondent in the suit for an absolute divorce brought in the ity Court by Emma R. Howell against Francis A. Howell. is very anxious to have the public know that he positinely denies every allegation sworn to by his wife in an affidavit used in the action for alimony and counsel fee.

Mrs. Bydick ACcuses her husband of varions acts of cruelty and makes a shameful charge against him. Mr. Bydick has 21 number of letters from his wife which might make interesting matter for both sides of the Howell ease. He insists that he never did A thing to his wife and did not intend to barm her wheu he swore to an affdavit charging her with improper conduct with Mr.

Howell. Mr. Bydick says he supplies watercresses to local hotels and that his wife's charges, which he demes, will injure his business. At present he lives at 279 South Seventh street. WHEN GREEK MEETS GREEK BUT THIS TIME IT WAS A TUG OF TROUSERS.

A Peculiar Story of Robbery on Poplar Street -An Uncle Charged With Robbing His Nephew at 1 o'Clock this Morning The Transactions as Related by Him. A peculiar story of robbery was told in the Adains street police court this morning. Thereus Paulenys, a Greek, living at 80 PopInr street with his uncle, Richard Paulenys, and his cousin, Stephen Skinas, charged the last-named pair with stealing A pocketbook containing from him. From his story it seems that he retired to his room last night, leaving his tronsern on a chair near the bel, in the pockets of which were two pocketbooks, one containing $496 and the other $622. At 1 o'clock this morning he was aroused from his sleep and found the other two men in his room in the act of going through his trousers.

They had already taken the pocketbook containing the $496 and were looking for the other one when Thereus snatched the clothing frow them. A struggle followed and was in full blast when Roundsman Farley, of the Second Precinct. appeared on the scene, baving been summoned by an inmate of the house who had heard the noise. He arrested Richard and Skinas and nocompanied by Therens they proceeded to the Second Precinct Station House. Here a conplaint of robbery was lodged against the two and they were locked up.

Justice Tighe held them this morning for examination. Richard and Thereus Paulenys are engaged in the dorist business at 139 Fulton street. Richard came to this country first, and, after saving some money, remitted enough to the other two to pay their passage from Greece and they joined him. He took Thereus into partnership with him and they have been doing splendidly since then. Richard is said by his nephew to be worth $25,000, and the only explanation that can be riven of the robbery is that Richard thought his nephew was making too much money out of the partnership, and he wanted to ret it.

The uncle was drouk at the time of the robbery. ELECTED OFFICERS. The Kings County League of Republican Cuba Ex- President Pendry's Address. The Kings County Lengue of, Republican Clubs met Inst evening at the rooms of the Federal Club, on Court street, for the purpose of electing officers and to transact other routine business. W.

H. Pendry presided and J. T. McCracken recorded. The first business transacted was the reading of the Treasurer's report, which showed that there was on hand $5,578.

It was received. Next took place the election of President, the candidates in the field being W. H. l'endry and Daniel Witkes. The latter gentleman won, much to the surprise of everybody.

The other officers elected were Thomas Cassiola, First Vice-President; Frank Partridge, Second Vice- President William G. Moyles, Third Vice-President: W. K. Van Meter, Secretary; J. Harry Ruwe, Treasurer; John Wallace, Marshal.

The election of Carraapon Ding was laid avar til next meeting. A vote of thanks was tendered to the retiring officers. A motion was passed indorsing the action of the Senate in regard to the Force bill. Before the meeting adjourned the retiring President read his report, which in substance is as follows: FELLOW- MEMHERS OF THE KINGS COUNTY REPUBLICAN LEAGUE CLUB We are here assembled to hold our Bret annual meeting, and in bidding you welcome let me echo a fervent prayer that the deliberations and actions of the newly elected delegates will be directed by a broad and true patriotisin, untainted by individua: selfishness, and wholly in the interest of a successful issue of Republican principles In Kings County, and which should. ir we remember that we, in unity with other Republican organizations, hold in our keeping the good name that belongs to a glorious party, whose pure and bright principles have led its glorious country to the front ranks of mighty natione, duly impress us with the responsibility imposed upon us as delegates to this league, The initial bistory of the Kings County League of Republican Clubs dates back but a few months.

Its usefuluess, even 48 an auxiliary, can but be readily acknowledged when it modestly claims As It share of the work nearly thirty lectures on ballot reform, supplying blank ballots and booths, surmounting this by holding one of the best ratification meetings ever held in this county, and who 'can tell the differential aspect that might bave been thrown upon the result if the motives of this organization had unaninously been perceived They are wholly unselfish; DOL assigued 10 create 8 power, 110 wish to dictate, but generating from a desire to advance the principles of Republicanism, pure and simple, not in the interest of any oue man, or set of men, but for the general good and success of the whole party. The immediate past needs no comments and bad better be let pass with that grim ferryman that poets write of," but of the future much could be said. Yet not wishing to lay down any lines for my succes-or, I will simply say, let us all unite in making a bright prospecttive, so bright that is shall dazzle our political opponents, and that its warm rays may at least thaw out such a local ravine down which a mighty torrent, springing from a stream of three hundred cents on the dollar shall wake for them an irreparable washout. In closing this brief and crude report I would remind the members of the league that between this and the opening of the next political campaign there remains plenty of work to be done that should not be put off till the eleventh hour, particularly the formation of clubs in locations that are left unprotected, and from which the cry of freedom has already come. W.

H. PENDRY, Preeident, McDivitt in Trouble Again. James McDivitt, a painter, living at 163 Humboldt street, was arrested by Court Ofticer a warrant charging him with assaulting his wife, this morning. The woman, who lives at 69 Bushwick avenue, said her husband turned up intoxicated on Saturday and soundly beat her. Justice Kenna, sitting in the Lee avenue police court, sent the prisoner to jail for ten days on a charge of intoxication.

At the expiration of that term he will be tried for the assault. MoDivitt has been arrested on similar charges before. Hanover Club Ladies' Reception. The Entertainment Committee of the Hanover Club are making great preparations for the ladies' reception, to be held at the club house next Monday evening. As none but members or those whose propositions for membership are in the hands of the Membership Committee will be invited, it would be well for gentlemen who contemplate joining the club to see that their names are handed in at once.

Intrepid Little Travelers. Terence Owens, and William Stanford started out early in life but did not get far. They are each 13 years of age, and TAn AWAy from their parents in New Haven on Monday, Yesterday Patrolman B. C. Thompson, of New York, discovered them stored away in a New Haven freight car and took them to the Central Office.

Held for the Grand Jury. Sybel Wardell, Patrick Heffernan, George Nolan, and Frederick Felte, who are charged with interfering with Deputy Marshal Wainright in the discharge of his duty at the polls in New Utrecht ou election day, were held for, the Grand Jury this morning by United States Commissioner Allen. The Lally Case Adjourned.The hearing in ex-Bridge Policeman Lally's case case was again adjourned this morning at the Tombs Police Court, New York. Delloth, Lally's viotim, was removed this morning from Chambers Street Hospital to Bellerue. Hie condition is slightly improved.

Friday was set for the examination in the case. Over the Balusters. Robert. Wallace, 89 years of age, fell over the balusters of the stairway of the Second avenue elevated station at Chatham square, New York, at 2:45 A. M.

to-day. He was taken to the Chamber Street Hospital suffering from severe injuries to the head. PAGES. THEY HAVE NOT UNITED. THE MEETING OF THE MANHATTAN ASSOCIATION TO-DAY, The Question as to the Union of the New York and Brooklyn Churches Referred to a Future Conference- -What Occurred at To-day's Session.

The regular winter session of the nhattan Association, which is composed of Congregatioual ministers in this city and Long Island, opened this morning nb8ut 10:10 o'clock in the Puritan Congregational Church, corner of Lafnyette and Marcy avenues. The Rev. Willam James, of Woodhaven, Long Island, the new Moderator, presided for the first time, and the Rev. IL. H.

MeFarland, also of Woodlhaveu, acted 118 scribe. 8 very fair attendance, those present being the Reve. A. J. F.

Behrends, was S. H. Bray, A. H. Clapp, J.

B. Clark, L. H. Cobb, D. B.

Coe, E. P. ingersoll, W. James, K. J.

Kent, C. W. King. S. W.

King, H. H. McFarland, T. B. McLeod, R.

R. Meredith, J. S. Ostrander, Henry A. Powell, R.

8. Storrs, W. H. Thomas and E. P.

Thwing. 'The Moderator read a chapter from the Scriptures, after which the Rev. Dr. A. H.

Clapp led in prayer. After approving the minutes of the last meeting the conference proceeded to receive new members. These clergymen were admitted The Revs. Mr. W.

Bothwell and Mr. Eddy. Evau8, Alexander Lewis, W. T. Stokes, G.

The Committee on Education and Religion was on motion of Dr. Behrends discharyed. Dr. R. S.

Storrs then moved that the scribe be instructed to collect and print the minutes of the conferences of the ministers for the year. He had no doubt but that they were interesting to all, embracing as they did the names of all the members of the association and many other important statistics. He told how the 8890- cation started with eleven members and stated that it now bad twenty, representing titty churches. When the statistics were distributed in the Church of the l'il grime, of which he 18 pastor, they are always well received, he said, and that he had no doubt but that they were as gladly welcomed elsewhere. He, therefore, moved that the statistia be collected as usunl.

Dr. Henry A. Powell and others discussed the matter for 8 abort time and then Dr. Virgin, of New York, moved that 18 the whole matter was printed in the Congregational Year Book, it be laid ou the table. There was some more disc ission and fully, on Dr.

Virgin's motion, was put and lost, while Dr. Storrs' was carried. The Secretary moved that a committee of two be appointed to nominate the Examiners and to report at the spring meeting. The following were invited to sit AS corresponding members: Drs. H.

D. Ward, William C. Styles, J. R. Herrick, of Hartford, William B.

Augier, William H. Ingersoll, and D. B. Pratt. Secretary McFarland next moved that this order of procedure be followed throughout the meeting A8 printed on the card: Dr.

Behrends to read a paper on Tubiogen of 1835 and 1890; the Rev. Mr. l'hwing to speak upon Oriental Study, a Place and a Plau" Dr. Storrs to open a discussion of the ques. tions: Why Did Christ Die?" and What is the Message of His Cross to the World?" It was so ordered.

The next business token up was the selection of a place for holding the next meeting. Dr. Behrends invited them to weet at his edifice and his invitation was nccepted. 'The most important business of the meeting was then taken up. It was the reading of the following communication: 6 MIDDAGH STREET, BROOKLYN, January 24.

1491. To the Manhattan Conference of Congrevational Churches: DEAR BRETHREN We beg to lay before you the following resolution parsed at the last meeting of the New York and Brooklyn Association of Congregational Churches and to expreas our earnest hope that stinilar committee to that appointed by the New York and Brooklyu Association be appointed by your body for the purpose of conferring upon a Ject so closely affecting the peace and prosperity of our Congregational churches in New York, Brooklyn and vicinity, and so intimately connected with the Iproper of our responeibility as Congregational churches for the progrege of the Master's kingdom. Kesviced, That a committee, of leve. Howard S. Bliss, J.

G. Roberta and S. Halliday, be appointed to consider and report at the next meeting of the association whether any measures are practicable to secure the union of the Manhattan and the New York and Brooklyn Associations, or the co-operation of the two in church work. Yours very truly, HOWARD S. BLISS, for the Committee.

HOWARD S. RLI6S, JAMEAG, ROBERTS, Committee. N. B. HALLIDAY, Dr.

Behrends stated that he thought everybody' knew from the papers that something of this kind was to come before the body. It wAs no doubt sent with a respectful and fruternal feeling, but it evidently did not belong to them, as it was addre-sed to the Mauhattan Association of Congregational Churches. He asked that the paper be passed into the hands of Dr. Ingersoll, who 19 the Secretary of the conference. Dr.

Meredith here nrose and said that in his mind no doubt existed but that some one blundered in addressing the communication and that they ought not to turu it ont on that technicality. He thought that 8 committee should be Appointed to meet the committee from the New York brethren and see if something could not be done towards bringing the two bodies together. Less than that, he thought, would not be meeting the New York Association in fraternal spirit. Dr. Virgin moved as an amendment to Dr.

Behrends' motion that the communication be received. Dr. Clark stated that Dr. Roberts had knowledged to him that a mistake had been made in addressing the communication. Dr.

Bebrends again arose and said among other things that the subject matter of the resolution did not belong to them at all. He was perfectly willing to have it discussed, but it was utterly out of place for them AS ministerial bod; to appoint A committee to confer with the conference of churches. Let the resolution go to the conference of churches, said he, and let that body take such action as they deem best. Dr. lugersoll said he was afraid they had no power to act in the matter.

Dr. Meredith arose again to say that he thought it was a bold thing to receive fraternal advances looking towards brotherly 00- operation in such an unbrotherly-like way. That's what they were he said. The New York and Brooklyn Association is AD association of churches and also of ministers, he continued. The Manhattan Conference was for a long time only a ministerial body and had no organization.

A short while ago we organized the Manhattan Conference and we have in one what they have in two separate organizations. I sincerely he remarked in conelusion, "that this body wiil receive this communication and appoint a wise committee to see what can be done in the premises. It is only a small thing we are asked to do to meet with these members of our sister association and see if we cannot be brought together. I think we are losing because we are not compacted into one so we could look over the entire tield. When the Congregationalists established separate bodies my heart was against it then and is now.

second Dr. Virgin's amendment." Dr. Behrends here obtained the floor and cried, We have received it! I could have objected to this communication being read, but in a fraternal spirit I thought it would be well to have it rend. "In strict Parliamentary rulings it should not be considered at this session. In order that I may not be misunderstood I have put this resolution, which I offer, in writing Inasmuch as the communication just read from the New York and Brooklyn Association, presents matters coming properly within the scope of the Conference, therefore, Resolved, That the communication be placed in the bands of the Secretary of the Manhattan ConTerence to be presented by him to such conference at its next meeticg.

Dr. Powell asked where the communication CAILLE from and on being informed that it was left by the postman at the home of Dr. Ingersoll, stated that they were just getting down to business. Theretwas some more discussion among the members and then Dr. Meredith moved 88 a substitute for everything before the meeting that the communication be received and a committee appointed to confer with their committee and inform them that in the judgment of the Manhattan Association the resolutions cover what more properly belongs to the Manhattan Conference of Congregational Churches, to which the whole matter 15 hereby referred.

This prevailed and after Dr. Storrs had given a personal erplanation as to why he was not in favor of receiving the communication, Dr. Behrends read his paper aud the order of procedure given above was followed.Young Smylle's Acme" Licorice Pellets Beneficial and healing in throat troubles, Druggists PRICE TWO CENTS. YOUNG BUT HAS SUFFERED MUCH. Little John Brenton and His Life of Hardship.

John Brenton is but years old, but his career has been checkered one. Yesterday he was brought to the office of Mr. Gerry's society by Mra. K. West, a kindly disposed lady of New Brighton, Staten Island.

Brenton has been a patient at Smith's Infirmary, New Brighton, since last October, recovering from compound fractured skull. The boy's mother is dead. His father, who lived in Trenton, had him committed to the Children's Home of that place three years ago. In the early part of he was indenturel to Benjamin Monday, 8 farmer near New Brunswick. The latter, he says, ill -treated and half starved him, and one night, when the farm house was quiet, he stole away and walked to Trenton.

There he found the sloop Mary Senman about to throw off her fastenings nnd leave for Staten laland with cargo of brick. Brenton songht out the skipper and shipped as conk's helper. When several hours out the boy was coming up on deck when the boom swung around and struck him in the head, fracturing his skull. Several times he was given up for dead, and lay in Smith's Infirmary since last October, most of the time in a semi comatose state. He waR committed by Justice Taintor, at the Tombs Court to day, to the care of Mr.

Gerry's Society. DIDN'T STEAL THOSE BILLS. A PECOLIAR CANE IN WHICH $500 GREENBACKS FIGURED. Brockway, the Forger, in Court -Some Tall Swearing and Green Goods Mixed Up in a Charge of Grand Larceny -The Accused Released. Justice Duffy, in the Essex Market Police Court, New York, this morning remtered his decision in the case of Anton Bauer.

who was arrested on November 20 last for the larceny of two 8500 bills from Charles Heiland, of 205 Lewis street, Justice Duffy's decision was terse and to the point. The case is dismissed he and, for I don't believe that the complainant had the money he claimed to hare lost." The case is a peculiar one. On November 5 last Bauer and Heiland met and went ou A spree. Bauer became drunk and he now beheves that he was urged to drink for a purpose. Heiland says that while seated at a table in Frederick Eppler's anloon, at 726 Sixth street, he showed Bauer the two $500 bills and that Bauer grabbed them and placed them in his pocket.

In the next breath Heiland testified that Bauer was 80 drank that he had to be curried home. August P. Wagener, Bauer's connsel. nskel this very pertinent question: If Buer WAS RO drunk that he had to be carried home why didn't you take back your nouey from this helplessly drunken man? Heiland couldn't answer the question. Bauer has no recollection of the larceny.

He said that he believed it to be A trumpedup charge becanse Heiland knew he had money in the bauk. 'The nune of Willian E. Brock way, the noted forger AD1 conuterfeiter, also figured in the case. Indeed, Lawyer Wagener demanded his presence tor the purpose of identifying him. Brockway appeared in court and Lawyer Wengner at once identitied him as the noted counterfeiter and forger Heiland admitted that he had served A term of six years, seven months and seven days in Sing Sing Prison, and while there had met Brockway, who was now living with him under the naIve of William Spencer.

Justice Duffy wanted to dismiss the ease then and there, but Lawyer Wagener wanted the Justice to listen first to the testimony of Mrs. Bauer, the prisoner's wife. She said that Heiland had called on her the day after the alleged robbery. Her husband was still drank in bed. She went through her husband's clothing and failed to find the money.

She believed it to be a put up job. Then the wife started a sensation by testifying that some six weeks before the charge was made against her hngband Hellan l' called "upon her and the following conversation took place. Mrs. Bauer, I can make you rich in no time," Heiland is alleged to have said, what do you think of that How can I get rich asked Mrs. Bauer.

I will give you $600 worth of counterfeit mouey for $300 good money. Indeed, you enn't tell the difference between the good or counterfeit money when you see it," is alleged to have been Heiland's reply. 'The Dotes will be oues, twos. fives and teus. Wunt do you say Mrs.

Bauer snid that she became so angry that she ordered Heilaud to leave her rooms and never dare to enter them again. Heiland denied Mrs. Bauer's story about the money and declared was A pack of Bauer also proyed a pretty good character by reputable business men. Justice Duffy held about ten examinations in the case, which he finally dismissed. NO INCENDIARIS.M.

Fire Marshal Smith Reports to Commis- sioner Ennis. Fire Marshal Benjamin Smith tendered to Commissioner Ennis to-day his report on the following tires Premises 239 241 Fulton street; fire cansed by throwing matches on rubbish in cellar. Premises 122 Fulton street; fire caused by spontaneous combustion with sawdust in cellar. Premises 73 Henry street, which includes 90 Orange street, fire from rubbish in cellar; spontaneous combustion. Premises 38 Henry street, throwing matches in barrel of puper.

Premises 03 Prospect street; hot ashes in cellar. Premises 221 Bridge street; caused by throwing lighted matches in a barrel of waste paper. Premises corner Fulton and Pineapple streets; caused by throwing matches in subcellar, which commuuicated to a barrel of kerosene oil kept at head of stairway lending to cellar. 'There is no evidence to show that the fire was caused by an incendiary. GERTRUDE BREAST'S STORY.

Detective Reynolds Thinks That it is a Fairy Tale." Detective Reynolds, of the Tenth Precinct, made 8 written report to Superintendent Campbell this morning of the hair cutting case which occurred on Monday. The detective believes that Miss Gertrude Breast, the alleged victim in the affair, is trying to pose 85 a heroine and to get her name in the newspapers. She has been connected before with a cuse that was first told in the newspapers and then reported to the police, which proved to be untrue. It is the detective's opinion that if any hair cutting was done Gertrude did it herself and then concocted the yarn. Navy Yard Notes.

There were quite a number of sight seers in the Navy Yard this morning to witness the taking of the Boston out of the dry The big gate to the dock was opened at 10:40 and in a very few minutes the great white cruiser was floating gracefully in the water. The two largest tugs in the yard, the Nina and the Catalpa, fastened hawsers to her and began to pull. In a minute the engines stopped and it was learned that the Catalpa had fouled her propeller. One of the launches had to be called into service to tow away the tug. The Nina then pulled the Boston out alone, and took her to the cooling dock, Then the Bennington was given her place in the dry dock.

The Yantic sailed away this morning AS stated in yesterday's paper. The Answer Will be Ready To-morrow. Corporation Counsel Jenks said to-day that he would probably serve his answer to the amended complaint of William Ziegler against Mayor Chapin, Comptroller Jackson and ex-City Auditor Rutan some time tomorrow. There is no disposition on the part of the city officers, he claims, for any delay in the trial of the case and the probabilities are that Mr. Gaynor way have an opportunity to present proof in court during the first week in February.

There was nothing new in the case to-dny. Hughes and Butter's Sentence Deferred. The sentencing of William D. Hughes and William H. Butter, the procurers of frauduleut divorces, did not take place in the New York Court of General Sessions to day as had been anticipated.

Recorder Smyth said that the pair would be brought before him on Friday morning. Sentence will then be imposed. Oriental Rugs Cheap at Collins', 74 Broadway. THAT COUNTY FARM BILL. IT DOESN'T APPEAR TO GIVE GENERAL SATISFACTION.

Dr. Kretzschmar Tells Why He Doesn't Like It and the Supervisors In General Disapprove of -The Bill Claimed To Be Inconsistent. On Saturday it was announced that Mayor Chapin, Supervisor at Large Kretzschmar and John A. Quintard, the counsel to the Commissioners of Charities, had agreed upon a county farm bill to be presented to the Legislature. It was known that for two months Mr.

Quintard had been trying to frame one which suit the city, the Supervisor at Large, the Charities Commissioners and the general public. At last it WILS thought the great minds had ran in the same channel and that all was lovely and sereue. Now it seems otherwise. The measure agreed upon is not wholly satisfactory. The Supervisor at Large finds serious fault with the bill because the Charities Commissioners in it are given the power to make ail contracts and to supervise all work.

The Charities Commissioners find fault -because any one besides themselves has anything to do with the matter. And the Democratic official newspaper criticises the proposed measure upon sonewhat similar grounds, maintaining that the Supervisor at Large should not be a member of the commission at all. Supervisor Barry sail yesterlay that the proposed bill 18 worse than the Force Want stronger deuunciation than that could come from the lips of A Democrat A TIMES reporter talked with Dr. Kretzschmar this morning about the measure. He Bill: Well, I suppose it is as good a bill ns could be agreed apon by every body.

I cannot approve it but I will not oppose it. That is the most that I can Why cannot you approve it, doctor asked the reporter. see too serious objections to it. It is nearly as laulty as the present system. The bill provides for the appointment of 8 commission consisting of the three Commissioners of Charities and Corrections, the resident member of the State Board of Charities and the Supervisor at Large.

These have the power to prepare plans. They will not be LIven the power to see that they are carried out. "The awarding of contracts, the supervision of the WOrK is xiven to the Charities Commissioners. They will be permitted to spend $300,000, which will be raised by the sale of bouds each year. 'The approval of all bills, after their approval by the Charities Commissioners, will devolve upon the Supervisor at Large.

They can be passed, however, over his objection. I see," continned the doctor, that there are some objections the connection of the Supervisor at Large with the commission. Now, I would like to call the attention of these objectors to this fact: That, excepting the Supervisor at Large, no member of the Commis -ion 18 directly responsible to the people. They are appointive officers and hold office fur four years. The Supervisor at Large is elected every two years.

If his course is disapproved the people can shelve bin." The Supervisors almost to a man are against the bill, and it looks 18 though they would be able to beat it. The Assembly is Dearly Republican, and the Republicans will hardly be willing to create a dead sure Democratic commission. The Supervisors, then, will Lave ouly a few Democratic votes to get to beat it. They will, it is sure, do their best to accomplish this result. Supervisor Barry, of the Fitth Ward, snid this morning What'll be the result We will beat this bill and then the Charities Commissioners, who have been delaying the preparation of plans hoping that it would pass, will come in with some in the middle of summer.

It will be impossible to award contracts until the fall and then winter will delay work. This is how it has been year after year, and the Board of Supervisors 19 blamed for OFF FOR BERLIN. Die To-iray Fur to Study Under Prof. Koch. Dr.

W. F. Keorner, of Driggs street, who is connected with the Brooklyn Throat Hospital, started off for Europe to-day. He goes to Berlin to study under Prof. Koch and to obtain practical knowledge of the method of inoculation with the famous lymph.

A number of Dr. Koerner's friends went over to the steamer dock to bid him bon voyage and wish him success in his venture, Among others prese.it were: The Rev. F. I. Koeruer, Mrs.

F. T. Koener, Theodore Koerner, Misses Annie and Emma Koerner, the Rev. Dir. Biewend, of Boston; the Rev.

Mr. S. Keyl, of Staten island, the Rev. Mr. C.

Gorman. of Utica, N. Dr. Carley, Dr. Cox, Dr.

hobey, Dr. Edwards, Dr. Wiegandt, Mr. Huebuer Mr. Ruttle, Misses F.

and C. Keale, Mr. Charles Leibe, Mr. Klee, Mrs. Reeck, of Elizabeth, N.

Miss Covertson, Philadelphw; Mr. Berry, Air. B. Meyer. STRUCK M'GOWAN'S WIFE.

William Murtha Was the Man and Mo Gowan Avenged the Blow. William Murtha, aged 21, of 964 Atlantic avenue, walked into the Tenth Precinct Po lice Station last evening with ableeding face and told the Sergeant a man had struck him with his fist. An ambulance surgeon dressed the iujury and he went away. He returned some time later, his face again bleeding, and this time was taken to the Seney Hospital. He refused to talk about his injury, but it was learned later that he had an altercation with Jobu McGowan and his wife, of 700 Dean street.

and that he struck Mrs. Mo Gowan and knocked her down. McGowan then gave Murtha the blow in the face. There were no arrests. SERGT.

SMITH DEAD. He was in Charge of the License Squad at Headquarters: Sergt. James N. Smith, who has been in charge of the license squad, died at his residence, 88 Amity street, this morning, after long illness. He was appointed a patrolman on July 30, 1863, and has done continuous service since.

For many years he was des tailed at the City Clerk's office, where he had charge of the license business. When the license squad was organized on December 13, 1889, he was made a Sergeant and placed in charge of the squad. OBITUARY. James M. Fuller.

Mr. James M. Fuller, brother of Junit Fuller and uncle to James M. Fuller, of the Seventh Ward, both connected with the Howard Fuller Ale Brewing Company, of this city, died Sunday last at the residence of his son, John, 172 Seventy sixth street, New York. Deceased was in his seventy third year at the time of his death.

He war born in Albany and resided in this city up to six or seven years ago, when he took op his residence in New York. Mr. Fuller was nt the time of his death one of the two Inst surviving charter members of Commouwealth Lodge, No. 409, F. and A.

of this city, and was one of' the best known aud oldest Masons in the State. His wife and five children, two sons and three daughters, survive him. Funeral services will be held evening at 8 o'clock from his late residence. Members of Come monwenlth Lodge will attend the funeral in body. A Fair Rebel Coming to Brooklyn.

Henry. P. Mawson's military comedy drama, Fair Rebel," which, it is said, had been presented to crowded houses, will be produced the Novelty Theatre next week, The great revolving scene representing Libby Prison is of the powerful features of the play. Fanny Gillette, the emotional actreas who last year supported Louis James, will be seen in the principal role, Clairette, A Fair Rebel." The Turkish and Russian Baths, At 20 Lee avenue, corner of Taylor street, managed by the Hutchings Bath Company, are open daily. Mornings exclusively for ladies, afternoons and evenings and Sunday mornings for gentlemen.

Anatolian Rage. 50 and 100 years' old. Collins, 74 Bronday, Do Not Neglect a Cough or Sore Threat. Brown's Brouchlal Troches afford Immediate Couldn't Keep lionse Without 14 Electro-Silicon, the ver pollets 49, 50, 00, 79 aud Collias, 74 Brow bar,.