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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-15
sAUCE FOR GOOSE AND GANDER.

The following letter. sent to the Posmaster-oehera'
from large business house In this city, Is cohuouio"
TO the business mems side OF the discussion OF the recent
vexatious ruling OF the ONCE Department regarding
what may be printed the wrappers tnclosng printed
matter and merchandise When any one pays letter
postage he may what he chooses on the envelope
but when pays legal postage for printed matter his
convenience Is the OF hney-whittled decisions as
to what printed may be exposed on wrapper
POSTMASTER ESERAL Warrington d. o.
SIR. Referring 70 ruling Of the Post Office
Department concerning printing, second third and
fourth class mail matter permit inquire whether the
Department Itself Is not violating law In allowing the
use OF stamps with unnecessary printing" on them IL
seems to us that U. s. 0nstead OF nted States
Postage would sufficient, and that II Is needless to
repeat the denomination OF the stamp The figure or
whatever the denomination bel alone would convey all
Information necessary the proper delivery OF the pack
age" You n ay argue that these stamps are already
printed quantities, and cannot be thrown away
So are our envelopes, labels, wrappers etc., which are
made useless. without days notice, by decision OF
your Department. very respectfully,
NfU-l York Nov. 10, 1887 -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-15
x,ss,oy VOTES PROV NAVY LANDS.

Nh, n,.-nundredth anniversary Of the birth Oh Aoon
,.m Judson win occur August ., 1855. In eo
,on Of this occurrence IL Is proposed 70 erect '"u
Msmo,al Church in Mandaay the capital OF upper oor
nah within sight Of the prison pens OF Ava anu 80.
nonJo Those who desire 10 aid In this may seia ~
or,,hut,oos tn the Rev. E. O. Stevens, Water'"'e, Nv
Ano,ber new mission station has been openeo III opp
purmah at pyinmana formerly Ninetan' on the '"io'
h.,ween r. uneoo and Mandalay. This Is the ni'n oe"
and they are so distributed as to cover large "
tent OF territory. , o n.
The Rev Dr. J. r.. ClOugh has been isoor'hs VI
Or cole aeld among the Teiugus tweny-one years III M
III the number OF Christians has increased from nono
On 545 and the original field has been divided n" DIV,
The Rev. William Powell baptized 1874 Teiugus on n'
Nursarayapetta ned from June 10 10 october q 1857
China has made progress toward civilization III '
las ave years than twenty before The pop'
ton of the Empire vast that 1t Is estimated thar q
are diving every mInute 500 every day and 124flo
every year. At this the whole population :" 'ns
United States would be swept OF In 1--WE years fherc
one Protestant missionary every 100000 people
BaptIss are only Protestant body which nave 'h'
privilege of carrying missions in Russia with the sane
ton of government, but they arc not allowed 70 osp
tize members Greek Church. There are In Husss
"a Rapt st churches IL pastors ard evangelss Sc
schools 1851 church members 800 were oapuIeo
last year.. A.. ,, ,,.,.., IA N.
tersed In sending Christian t'ach,r to occupy these
pos tious The movement UwMd foreign niailcrs dn
Gust ms has Affected ho OF Japan who largely
adopting tho English sty.e " 1irss.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-15
WINTER TOPICS AT NEWPORT.

ENTERTAINMENT AT THE CAsINo-PERsoNAL AND
SOCIAL.
NEWPORT, Jan IA real cold wave reached here
ON wednesday and all work had to be stopped on New
ports big sewer.
Tho Casino entertainment Wednesday evening was
q charming affair. The programme was arranged by
Mrs. Field wife Of Captain Edward Field. U. s. A.,
who gave several readings, one OF which was original
Two humorous selections read by Henry Bedlow,
and delightful songs sung by Frank H. Potter,
half brother of Bishop Potter. Of New-York, and by
Mrs william Mccarthy Little. Dancing followed,
the german being led by Lieutenant Mcmahon, u g. A.
with Mrs Field. All the hill residents we're present
including Mrs. Fred. Nelson. Professor Pumpelly,
whom President Cleveland has selected as member
of tho Assay Commission for 1888, Admiral Luce,
Mrs. General g. X. Warren and others.
Recent arrivals include Frederic W. Vanderbilt, who
IS having a villa built here William Post and Mr. and
Mrs j. Van ID. Reed. OF New York. who are looking
for cottages for tho coming fashionable season {;
Stuyvesant Leroy, who has cottage on Mann ave.
Rear Admiral S. u. Luce, U. s. N, Miss Slade. OF
Boston, who is the guest OF Mrs. Richard O. Derby !;
and q. W. Emmons. also Of Boston Among the
cottagers entertaining this week were Mrs. Goodrich
NJ the Torpedo station, Mrs. Nelson, Mrs s. b. Luce.
Mrs. c. p Morehous Mrs. Schuyler Hamilton and
Mrs. b. Noyes.
owing to the absence fiom Newport Of Mrs. Hlgginsor
the customary Saturday afternoon reception aboard the
naval training ship New Hampsl re was postponed
this afternoon, Captain Francis j. Higginson, Mrs
w. A. stcadDIan aud family have gone to New'fora
Hugh l. wiLoughby and Mr. and Mrs. T. q. Ford Il
Florida and DR.. and Mira s. O. Powell to California
for the rest Of the winter
Cottages are to DO erected Consnicut Island for
Mrs. j. H. sharrer, of Washington, and for Mrs. Fanny
6pyers, OF New-iork
Harry oelnohs. Of NewYork Is visiting his brother
Clsries NJ Oelrchs, on Kay Ut.
Mira. Ihip A. stockton, Of Boston, has leased hei
cottage tho corner of Beevue-ave. and bellevue
Court, to Donneli swan. of Baltimore.
Professor Wolcott Gibbs family Of Boston ar,
at their cottage Gibbs ave, and H.. IL Schermo horn
of New York, 10 at his summer resdenco on Maria
ganso. ave-, where he Will remain AL WINTER.
Commander r. h. Bradford. u 8. NJ, and q. q.
King aud Lo Roy King. Of New-fork. have been In
town during the week
Newport has not been blessed with any slcghlnG
thus far.
| Tho morals OF tho place are improving Tho pub
Usher Of the local daily has declined to continue the
yearly advertisement Of an alleged bucket shop The
advertiser always paid his bills promptly This Is
believed to be tho FIRST and only on record In
New England at least, where publisher has declined
| to print a bankers" advertisement
| Extensive alterations and improvements arc being
| made to the estates owned By Richard L. WILSON,
| whose son married Mrs William Astor's daughter
and Mrs. Samuel Wetmoro, of New York. who recently
| purchased tho Taller cottage BollevuesvA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-15
MTSTOOK HIM FOR A GENTLEMAN

Some Of the Sixth Avenue Elevated trains southwark
bound stop at Rector-st, while others 70 South
Ferry This frequently puzzles strangers. western
man stood up the yesterday rala pulled up AZ
the Rector-st platform There air OF INDIGESTION
about him. OF which was revealed as ne turned
to portly, we'll dressed but sourvsaged man at his side
and asked Does tran stop at KectorsL or go Oh
down p
Ell q grunted the man addressed
The question was repeated politely, when this sury
answer was returned I'm not engineer OF eohuuctor
how do 1 know n
The westerner shot quick glance from his eyes which
had mingled humor and contempt in them as he said In
voice that the whole could hear Well, you might DC
AN engineer or q conductor and still be gentleman.
mi stook you for one"
The sour-lookine man got OF at Rectorst without
ever casting glance aOous him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-15
HIS UMBRELLA SORRY WRECK.

A well-dressed man was standing at Prince-st and
broadway evening. lie had just finished smoking
good cigar had dropped the lighted stub, he sup
posed into gutter at his side In one hand he held
fine silk umbrella with handsome silver head. As he
stood edge Of the walk he began TO swing the UNI
brea idly through air He had given 1t but two or
three whirs when suddenly 10 his great asonshment II
burst into flames. II smoulderlne fire, but an
actual blaze which threatened TO make short work Of the
umbrella In o moment, recovering from his SURPRISE
he attempted TO blow out but blowing only made it
blaze more aercely the flames shooting up into the air
over his head Seeing that useless 10 put out the
FIRE he threw the umbrella upon the SIDE
walk and by vigorously stamping upon It, finally sue
ceeded in extngushing the flames.
1t was a sorry looking wreck that he picked up Al
though the scene had lasted but moment, 1t was long
enough silk covering 70 be almost entirely de-
stroyed little Of 1t clinging to the top Of the stick
alone remained With rueful look on HIS FACE the
owner exam fragment and then found nesting In
the charred remains still glowing stub Of his cigar
The umbrella had not been rolled up and the cigar had
dropped into its open folds The breeze caused by
his swinging through the air had famed the spark into
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-15
ANGLERS PREPA RE FOR THE ANNUAL CONTEST


meeting the National Rod and Reel Association ad
tourued from the meeting Of December A. was hold
Yesterday at tho office OF Fish COMMISSIONER u
gene Fulton Market The committee appointed
10 consider what should be put upon the Men
haden fisheries by other vessels alons the Al
In food fishes reported that they
were to give hearing THURSDAY at which representa-
ves Of these would DO present and present thor
side OF the cise
he appointed committees the annual Anglers
Tournamen mt with following chairman Arrangements
Captain William Dunning grounds Martin b. BROW"
rules j. A. Roosevelt; prizes, James BenKar"
tn hold the tournament at Harlem May 23 ami IS
O. A. BRYAN offered gold prize for am 'teur trout
fly casting l. Wright gold medal for amateur oaoS oss
single fly casting and Captain William Dnnnns xoid meoa
to awarded the Committee FRIES sha oeer"ne'
Thu following msmbers association were present.
H. p Wells Brooklyn PRESIDENT James L. Valottsn treas
urer; q. Poev Brooklyn. secretary f. r. "hour rrea
Mather, Captain william Dunnng. william Mitchell q
Johnson Judge H. p. Mc0own. L. Wright AMI ia Essos'
OF sw T. J. Levsou D. Harris James Rice and u A.
Bryan Brooklyn. aud Francis Endcott Of staten Island
THE SURROGATES CIVIL SERVICE "REFORH.
Surrogate Ransom. the Tammany Hall successor OF
surro xate Rollins has proclaimed to tho world his un-
diluted love for civil Service reform by removing from
pestoas under MIN number OF clerks and officers VINO
have employed Ia the 5urrogaos sice for tho last
years Their crime appears 70 be that they are Hs
pubiicans Those removed Thomas Rikor adnniste"
ton clerk salary 81, 800; James Barton accounting
clerk 81 1905 Lewis A. s,rshan. snperintend"nt q
records 800; Hssry Dowley. index clark Slows
Nicholas p. Hayes guardian clerk. $l2oo' Edward Ia
Waterbury, record clork. $1,000 Thsmas r. Barker
entry clerk 81 2OO James e Mcmillan. william Doane,
Charles Frclisn. Asnzo f. Mason. Aopan Pel. John H.
UyCsnnor. Henry Klanmann Casper Hartmayer AMI
Tbsm,s w. Cash u an. recording clerks u. 900 William
Freeman (osloredl. attendant. Hattie Dudl
to tho outbreak Of lsvsfoast tendencies
betwecn Tanmany Hall ami the County Demoe
Surrogate Ran ss has been unable to adust all the
"clsns fer the postohs. which will bccNme VACANT
To- srrsw, and therefore the annsuncemsut OF those
who will MI these posts will not be nade unui v
merrsw.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-15

syyGJyG TOAIDA Worthy FAMILY.

A well-fcd house testified TO the interest of large
number of cpe the benefit concert given last night
In Chckering Hall to the family of William H. Pratt,
. musician of this city who uled In South America
last July under painful crcumst ances The programme
th1ou ghout was well sustained by tho musicians who
yo!unt eered their services. and who each received
mci1ted applause Dr Smith ~ Penfield, the Organist
of the Broadway Tabernacle the musical director
The singers who sisted were Mrs Emma watson
DOW. soprano Miss Marie CrOehl, mezzo soprano Miss
Marie Weed, coDtrao: V. H. Undau, tenor; ii. Ii:
Psnny baritone Carl Has selbrink, volinlst, and
Mrs Clara K. hons, pianist.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-15
NE SLEPT THROUGH ALL.

Some amusement was Afforded the passengers on
Sixthaye Harlem train by brawny and sleepy German
lsborer night when he boa rded the train
ct Rectorst and himself comfortably In corner
for his ride uptown the train had gone more than
hree blocks q gentle murmur from the herman
Iorner attracted attention OF those nearest him. Soon
volume and tone until they re-
sounded throughout the The was fast asleep
and evidently determined that everybody should Know IT,
The stopping train the different stations, the
shouting OF guard and the confusion caused by pas
senges entering leaving the had no eject uloh
him. Occasionally some charaby disposed person. rear
Ing might be taken by his station wouia MT inc
sleeper with give him shake but IL was iaDo
wasted deep 70 be SO easily broken.
so he sumbered On, peacefully II not quietly until the
train reached the end OF the route at hundredahd
nfty-nfh-st Then the guard went 10 him, and after
about Ave minutes Of vigorous shaking and cufng sue
ceeded recalling him knowledge Of the world when
he learned where no he became angry In mi xture
of What was doubtless excellent German and what
tay bad English he upbraded the guard not waking
him before 1t appeared that he lived In West Sixty
sourth at and should have left the train Fftynint
IT. For time seemed inclined TO take satisfaction
mt OF the guard by Of bis fists The appearance
Of policeman station platform, however, had the
eject cooling wrath, and he finally went over 70 the
downtown station took the train back 10 his des
nation The guard, in answer t. reporters question
vbv ne had not walked the man earlier. said;
What would have been the use should only have
rot growl for my pains"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-15
DECORATIONS FOR ST. JAMESS CHURCH.

There have Just been put In place at st. James's
Church. James ST., series Of stained glass windows,
the production of the Royal Bavaran Art Institute
at Munich, of which +. X. zctter is the head, and
Benziger Brothers the agents In this city. The win
dows are ten number, each about twenty feet high
and eight feet wide They executed In the renas-
sanco style and the colorlng suggests the Venetian
school OF the sixteenth century The subjects depicted
are: "The AnnuncIal ion," The NATIVITY Tho Rest
In Egypt Tho Wedding at Cana, "The Calling Of
st. John and ST. James," Mary Magdalen al the feet
Of our Lord, The Last supper The Mailing on the
Cross" Sacred Heart OF jesus and of Mary" st
Bridget and ST. Patrick, the Twelve Apostles and sing
ing Al gels They add greatly 10 the at'raeuVehcss
of the church,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-15

Secretary Brtton, Of the Department OF Charities
and Correction, writes to the Mayor that q plan OF
operation for the distribution Of coal to the outdoor
poor had already been decided before the Mayors
letter was received, but 1t doomed best not to
trouble him with such minor dot ais He adds:
Il have been directed call a meeting of the gen.
tlemen appointed by you at once. There has been
no delay, however, In the matter OF distributing the
coal Three thousand five hundred applications have
bee received since December L. 1887 1876 12 tons OF
coal were delivered in December. 1887, supplying 373
families 237 . tons have been delivered on the new
contract supplying, 475 families. We commenced
delivering coal the new contract last Wednesday,
the nth inst. Yesterday being such a stormy day,
we could not continue work, but to day are dev-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-15
THE GREAT BEAR VALLEY DAM

Los ANGELES, Cal. Dec 17.-One OF the ais
advantages which tend to obstrrct tho aaVanse
ment Of many sections Of Southern Caiiiornia
which have been doomed by land agents ana speeu
aors Is the lack OF water for without means OF irrga
ton there is no chance development A few days
ago went over to Redlands to take trip over the
mountains on the back Of buckiug Mexican broncho
to he remarkable bit OF engineering WORK re-
Gently tho Boar Valley BY which the towns
.: Redlands and Lngonia receive an unlimited anu eA
hsustess supply OF water the year round The ride Is
about thlrty-two miles tho mountain trail.
Leaving the am settlement OF Grafton We wind through
the Mill CrcsS canon. and then climb over the san
Noun ain at an elevation OF 5000 feet above
the sea- 100 feet above Redlands Then We go do"n
aud santa Anna Valley and GROSS the neAs
ridge at an elevation of 1000 feet Thsn We desceho
200 feet and ride three miles further when we come
70 the great Boar Valley Dam. which Dacks up
the Boar Valley Lake or great reservoir as IL may
now be called One spcbound when lie examines this
piece Of work aud realizes the labor that
cost All OF the cement and other materials. excepting
the graaite which quarrei near by was carreo ny
tea as aui pack mules 100 miles, and each barre Oh
oement csst S13 when delivered at the DAM IL TOOK
team two reach the Cotton Railroad station ana
the suxipeors aud aborers lived In rudely constructed
or hats for six months From Cotton the route
was up the Cajou Pass thence oVer
the Mojavs Desert then through LucRy
BALDWIN sill var mne trail to the end OF the dam. The
ton to weight tho majority being about lour
tons weight each Its base rests upon sollu roch
fen ami its present height IL about sixty iee
though it may he increased twenty feet without any rsk
of weakness II curved dam Its length OF are Deing
900 feet radius 3i5 feet Its base twenty Iee
wide ana tnis 1t slopes To three feet VIDE AT tne
top Its cosce or safety Is 20 anu IL woud
stand twenty times its present pressure me engineer
was Brown, graduate OF fae Coiese anu Oh iaIe
see ntc school, and of the largest property own
era in the county The state Engineer of California has
the work not only efficient but
| piece OF en- cheering A., ,,. -, ooo
square miles II covers OF 1000 acres, three
| fourths OF which around the cd ke was
| used as sheep ranch unh purchased
bv the Bear Valley Company At the present neSnt OF
wafer fifty three feet at the dam there is supply OF
nearly 10000, 100000 gallons, covering an area nve
miles in length aud half mile la width an average
dentn of fifteen feet With the dam at Its ful conem
Mated height the lake Will hold 4OO'O0oooOo gallons
and at sxty-fve feet q ,00OO0OOjo gallons beIore
the dana built this water was allowed 10 now MN
Ter torrents the Ii Is now capaDic OF TIigauhR
SO 900 acres land in the frosile~s footh one sup
posed no beyond the pale OF IRRIGATION anu !" sppS
noDuaton OF 500 for domestic purposes cat pres
en rrgaes lands ncnded In the towns OF Itediahu
ugona Cratan and Highlands and TO DO extended 70
| san Bsrnardino.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-15
HOTEL HEN TO MEET.

Between 300 delegates expected 70 DO pres
emit at the semi convention Of state Hotel A.
ISOLATION which opens at the Hoffman House on wodnes-
day. The most important business that will como before
the meeting will ulaton OF instructions 70 the
Legislative Committee Of the organization regarding the
Excise bills and tie Sunday Closing law. W. d. Garri-
SON OF the Grand Union Hotel Is president Of the assosa
ton presldents from this city are l. j. Alten
Of the Astor House; T. NJ. Coleman, Of tho Ever";t;
Charles sprague, Of Grand Genital H. H. Brockway,
Of the Ashland b. Deklyn, Of the Gedney, and Gaoe
Case.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-15
THIEF WHO IsALMOsT A BRUTE.

A bold attempt at robbery occurred yesterday morn
ing Laay ete-ave., Brooklyn. Mrs. ]. X Teft, OF
No 100 l-2 Clinton place left home about 10 O'Clock
10 20 to the post Office She accompanied by lady
friend When Vanderbtav two young men
ran I'D to the ladies Of them seized the purse
which Mrs Tet carried In her right hand, She held
firmly screaming for help, and the thief failing
In his attempt to steal her book. struck her
savage blow In the breast and ran away followed by
his Companion. Mrs. Tefft reported the case TO the
Fourth precinct police and detectives were sent out to
capture them She suffered from the shock and excite-
ment, but was able to walk TO her home.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-15
ApARTY-FOR SANE CITIZENS.

call has been issued bv National Executive Commit
tee the Industrial Reform party for meeting 10 WanR'
ton on February "a IAN sane OF the United states
fourteen OF age are invited 70 Join
party paying hs OF nty cents for the next Ne
sns campaign Each Of tho 100 members OF tho National
Advisory COMMITTEES requested 10 obtain ak fuipad
msmbsrA ana members invited multiply nov NOM
bsrs the party "shal embrace 100000 OF wealth
preduosrs IN shs Unitsd States Of America
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-15
JYFE EVA CITY LIKE WAX WORK.

In one of the main streets Of Brooklyn tailor
adorns his show window with lfe-szed wax figure
Of the President engaged in fishing, with appropriate
scenic surroundings. This advertising device may
please the unskilful Mugwumps, but the respectable,
iudcious Jeffersonian will grieve for the audacious
.eryerson OF dignity Besides, It opens chance for
some INSCRIPTIONS, garrulOus person TO quote the
memorable Mrs. farley: .
II won't 90 so far as TO say, that, as II is, I've
seen wax-work quito like lifo, but pve certainly seen
some life exactly like waxworkS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-15
WATCHING THE ARRIVAL OF ENGLISH NAILS

wATOHTNG THE ARRIVAL OF ENGLISH NAILS
number OF merchants OF this city, Philadelphia AMI
Baltimore, opposed the decision OF tie British POST
General 70 give the maearyng contract 10 the
Cunard and White lines and urged the ADOPTION OF
the American sysem-o send the mails by the fast steam
ships only have kept careful record OF the trips OF the
North German Lloyd and White Star stea, ships % New
York since March last The OF the isstes
leave Liverpool Wednesday and those OF the North
German line leave Southampton the following day Inc
record shows tina, twentyssht occasions the Nora
German arrived, average, ak hours shs
minutes earlier than the White star steamers on on'
occasion ct the same tmo and eleven occasions on ~
average Of ave hours and lhry.two minutes later thS
tho White Star steamers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-15
RoBsyy0 AN ITALIAN LIQUOR DEALER

Two rosu.. who claimed sanitary inspcctors vsss
uto FRANCISCO ssvarsss hquor 90 No III crosov
ON Monday aud told ssvarsss thss they hAa
s,am,us tie plumbing In tue rear Of the sso~
when no went with them TO chow We.
IN. vav TO the drama . third rogue ran Into w
,.s and stos cigar box oonainng t200 that savassss
hsa laid aside nav brewer shortly before inc roo
the thief haA Asksi to change 70 VII sna -
houor dcaisr had taken the change nom the e~'ro
Del ective Curry. Of the kulbsrryse saas' .ss
. I'D ,ns ,h,ss cubAu u,,.tsppsr usnsi srdsls vAe
WA ssn TO prison ysys for similar oasaos ~
wss re,sassd last month car'elis wss taken 70 re".
Hss qaArtsrs ZOE Inspection End his portrait vss SSss
ne RoeusS GALLERY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-15
D1sA ppEA RAYOB OF FLOoR-wALKER

The police asked to-day to search for Aonzo N.
Mccain, a aoorwalker In sterns store In Twenty
third-st lie left the store at p. M. Wednesday
TO get his dinner IN tho boarding house, No 10 West
Twentieth st. where no had been living. Since then
he has been In this city but acqua
saw him In a liquor store In Fulton ST. Brooklyn,
about 9 n. m. Wednesday Mccain Is forty three
wears OF age II said yesterday that he had been
suffering from stomach trouble for some time and
inhf N dnmentod.