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New-York tribune., 1899-02-17
POSTAL WORK IN CUBA.
JOHN NJ MAsTEN TELLS OF THE "oHA
OF THE COMMISSION ON WHICH
SERVED


John NJ Masten Superintendent or Mails OF mo
Rrooklvn Postof'ce returned 70 Brooklyn yes'er-
dav from Washington and cuba having spent sew
eral weeks I'm the latter place In estanllHh'ns a
postal service He has been away two months an"
three DAYS Mr. Masten said. I'm speaking OF MS
trip: ,
1--WE left Washington December u OF "''
wear. took the west route by the way OF fIor'u''
10 Havana returning ny the east roh'" "S '''
wav Of Miami When reached Cuba the '''"-
mission was split UP into parties. In order that we
might cover the island more rapidly. ana ." ,he
same time more thoroughly We formed N"u
Of working committee to Introduce the service
taking possession of the Spanish offices ana h"o-
ducne American methods. far as possible
We covered the entire length OF the isah'' an"
were not interfcred with in any manner Ihe IN
habitants on the contrary. welcomed us cor"'a'S'
The only trouble we experienced was WIN So
called insurgents In six provinces. We estap'lSh'u
thrtv-nine military stations at various camps OF
American troops and IN all principal towns OF the
island. In charge Of each station was placed an
American clerk
In Havana and Santiago free delivery. equai 10
that IN Brooklyn has been put into erect nu' III
tie country We found the postal accommodations
of the most primitive order and not to he com
pared with the simplest and lowest grade ofhces III
our own country 49, poe,
"Our report has been submitted 10 the POST
rnsster-General and extracts Will be sent out 10
the press no doubt, In a few days
New-York tribune., 1899-02-17

MR. GARDNER on TMPERIALrsM-HE CON-
TENDS AGAINST A RULING OF
THE CHAIRMAN.

Washington Feb. Is (soeciaD Representative
Gardner says that the rallyng cry Of imperial
ism" intended 10 catch some Republicans and hold
the gold or nonometallic Democrats 70 a bimetaiic
candidate on an issue not involving scrutiny os
currency opinions. wont answer A. all. T. can't
SAYS the New-Jersey nan. be made 70 wear Until
1880 and serve for a National issue. Il VIII admit"
continued Mr.. Gardner II the election were now
and the lines drawn on expansion. perhaps largs
ticket might be swerved from It, but fortunately
that is not the case. 'lmperalism IS mere cry,
10 defeat Grants election II he had been renOml-
mated a third time. although 1t prevented his re-
Bricfy but clearly Mr.. Gardner stated IN me
House this afternoon, in the debate on the appro-
praton Of so 000eo for the Philippines that rule
Of the House could not be invoked 70 overrule ths
treaty-making power OF the Senate, but the Chair
Immediately sustained the point OF order against
the payment which had been made. Subsequently,
on the question OF appeal from the decision, ths
New-Jersey man spoke for two minutes, maintain
ing his position. on the vote Messrs. r2".er,
Chair The other New-J"rsey men were not in the
hall at the time.
vision leaving the $2QoWCO0 In the hands oi me
President The hands OF the House are not ted
by this rule" said he. The rule applies only 70
pration can always be made.
Senator Sewen arrived to-day, and concurred IN
the report Of the Army bin made hy Senator Haw-
lev on behalf OF the Military Committee Il ls
the opinion that an agreement on the subject VIII
be reached Obyiating the necessity Tor an extra
REPRESENTATIVES Loudehslager and McEwan, WI?
have been snowbound. Ike Senator sewell arrived
I'm the city last night and were ar the 'apltoi TO-
Representative McEwsn has been advised tha.
the free-delvery system will go into erect az west
Hoboken on March !. and that the ioLo%ng nave
been appointed carriers John Brewer, Dennis A.
Noonan William C. Reemer and John e. Bunto1
The substitute carriers are William Lohsen ana
FdWar Clark
New-York tribune., 1899-02-17
EDO KIP

Passalc. Feb IA (SpeciaD.-Edo Kip. one OF this
city's Oldest citizens died this morning AT his home.
in Lexington ave. from heart trouble He was In
his eighty -nfth-year. Mr.. Kip was born near
Hackenseck His family came from Holland early
In the seventeenth century but his ancestors were
French Catholics who were obliged 70 fee on the
triumph IL Henry Of Navarro. Mr.. Kip came
here early in life, and Joined the "Old First Re-
formed Church in 1sil He one OF the found
ers of the North Reformed Church, and bore one
third Of the cost Of the new church. For years
he was president Of the National Bank He owned
property here and in Paterson worth more than
N.oo0oo. In 1886 Mr. Kip married Miss Ann Mer-
was Miss Ann Sip, who died in $50 He leaves YES
Mrs A. l. Van Houten and Mrs. J. A. r. Good
latte. -
Two months ago Mr.. Kip laid the cornerstone OF
tho new Young Mems Christian Association Build
ing on land which he had given for the purpose
The funeral Will be held tomorrow at go p. M at
the North Reformed Church, by the Rev J. II.
Whitehead the pastor
New-York tribune., 1899-02-17
NO SESSION or TIE ASSEMBLY
MINISTER'S DISCUSS THE WASHINGTON pApy
LICENSE BILL.

Trenton Feb. is (SpeciaD.-The Washington p.~
license bill was discussed at considerable lenv,h
to-day I'm the Assembly chamber by a number a,
ministers who came 10 oppose the bill Il ra,
reported 10 the ministers that the bill was 10 ,.
rushed through In a quorum was obtained
but after waiting for several hours the AsssrnhIv
adjourned fOr the week without doing any bu.i.
ness Immediately after adjournment several mem
bors who had been on stalled train arrived
Speaker Watkins explained the bill 10 the ministers
re sald that IT had not yet been reported from Ia
Senate and could not come before the House until
next week.
Tho Rev Alfred wishart said that when the CON-
mittee Of the Ministerial Union had been appointed
II with the purpose Of opposing the bill On
his suggestion the committee vas made Com.
mittee OF Inquiry. He said that many Of the min
isters did not 70 yet understand the effect n.
the measure. Personally he said he dld not sea
any grave principle for the ministers 10 ight ,or
The bill on its face. is simply 70 help Thompson
but in case n becomes Law. II will be likely N
reduce liquor selling AZ numerous bars IN resor,x
whore only one license Is obtained FOR several
bars.
The Rev Or Hartman. OF this city. said he un
derstood that the bill would ALLOW the selling q.
liquor in Cadwalader Park. this city. which "a run
by the municipality. Speaker Watkins said ths,
this was not He said the city was not cor
poraton formed FOR conducting places of anuss-
ments.
Many ~ the ministers seemed 10 object m the hli
because II would help Billy Thompson and soms
OF them said that such an object would defeat Il.
New-York tribune., 1899-02-17
OBITUARY..
WILLIAM HENRY MITCHELL

william Henry Mitchell, Who mace Hpecla'tS
Of buying and selling bakeries ano r'S ~
,.h,,,o, and Rrooklvn died from heart disease
o, bis home No 4Ss Macon-st., on Monday. he
was seventy years old. His funeral took place
last night at the house the Rev. u g Hushes ol
the Pilgrim Baptist Church. officiating. Mr.. Mltch-
eli had been in falling health for the last eighteen
months He was born in New-forK Nl'F III i'-''
,,d IN q real estate speculation made a large
80, ,, ceiling q bakery He drifted into thi- sort
of business gradually. and finally MADE II Il
speciality until he became well known as sehel
and buyer Of bakeries and restaurants ne ns
i,,.e1 i'm proolxlvn since lS1 ana was epu"IlcfI y
- 'oiitiCs HIS wife was Miss kdre0ge, OF
Wvstic conn. and she survives him. together wi'h
nne 4rnWn son.
New-York tribune., 1899-02-17

J. EDWARD sWANsTROM APPOINTED TO
TAKE THE ACCOUNTS OF THE BROOK
LYN ELEVATED ROADS
pFCETEFR

ono % the NnaI steps IN the reorganization or the
Rrooklvn Elevated Railroad was taken yesterday
when J. Edward Swanstrom was appointed by JUS
tic. Marean a. referee TO take the accounts "I
Frederick Irhlmann. the receiver of the ROAD ana
to renort as 10 the amount 10 which he Is entteu
for his services and for expenses All persons
concerned agreed 10 the appointment MT u"
mann declares that he has devoted his entire 'i'e
70 the railroad work performing all the duties
president would. since his appointment as IT,
ceiver HIS duties were also those OF treasurer as
well as the usual duties OF a receiver. He submits
detailed statement OF his financial transactions
receiver. A.,
The collections have been sss9514s g. and the dis
bursernrnts have been S699 As 60 leaving haIai
Of s225 Gs3 @ There is now s57 3S IS worth Of coal
on hand The actual operating expenses rom
March D. 1891 10 date. have been S-'zS''f"' DO
other details are as follows.
state taxes on earnings March a. 1897 and zoo go 60
TaS-s uo Brooyn before and In 1897 cmPro .ss qqs ~
riean,s I-ga IN accident cassr before and since
Rights 3'. Of vsy ~ ~ 52s 53 20 q
Psrfirc ore structure or Inion ..... 81 ~ $40 M ~ ~
New rails $50 tons and laNing same ,,...,,,i
Nev raii' and guard rails i'-' '''' '''' % ,2s %
Rln es. mortgage to people. trust COMPANY :, ooo %
RI esa.. acquired for Bridge c-ossns. 100 ''7 81
s'rnc'ure material and ''''' ''' 7ss25 IL
7cye now motor cars motors and equip 90, o,o :,
New side io,> and change. 'or R-lage 800 10
Cs ~ Twenty sixth Wsd connection WIN 'E - 20 %
r,reireerns and exp.nse% IN electrical equipment -'
=, h,s statement Mr. Uhmann said that the ad-
dit,oral facilities afforded by the Bridge crossing
had greatly increased the receipts of the roaa ou
system is entirely equipped with electIic"y d.
motive power.
New-York tribune., 1899-02-17
n C. A. STATE CONVENTION.

Railway. Feb. l6 (SpecaD The annual State con-
vention Of the Young Meas Christian Association
OF New-Jersey met here to-day About two hun
dred delegates are present from various parts OF
the State The delegates are being entertained by
,ha members OF the association and ~ the various
churches at their homes banquet was given for
tbo delegates this evening At the association rooms
,n rrving-st owing 10 the absence OF President
John r Norss the general secretary, J. c. With
Afer the organization of the convention there
,res an address Of wclcom" by Or J. \. Ligcctt
Cd a response by James n. McGTaw. chairman Of
,be state Executive Committee. At a song service
at 73O D m IN the second Presbyterian Church
,bara was an address by the Rev. Cornelius WOef-
kin OF brooklyn Tne convention will hold sessions
tomorrow and Saturday.
New-York tribune., 1899-02-17
NEVARK'S WATER PROBLEM.

THE CITY MUST BUILD A STORAGE RESERVOIR
OR PUT IN METERS
At the weekly meeting yesterday OF the Newark
Board Of Works communication WAS received
from the Montclair Water Company Offering to the
city an option until March reservoir site at
Kakeout The communication was referred 70 the
Water Committee. and the Mayor was asked TO
meet with the committee
Engineer Sherrerd's report on the purchase of A
reservoir site at Great Notch was read.
Commissioner Van Duyne said that the first step
10 take should be the general introduction ~
meters to stop the waste OF water from faucets.
II this was done the present supply would be suti-
cient Engineer Sherrerd said that he thought it
would take about eight thousand meters 10 have
~ eract on the supply and these would cost $50 80
ar 80 apiece II the city paid for the meters the
cost would be saved in water for fires and storage
New-York tribune., 1899-02-17
TO GrrARD AGAINST POLLUTION

Mayor Hoos is not certain that the water con-
tract provides properly against pollution, ana ne
had a conference with city officials on "Wednesday
evening and he wants the following clause added
The said contractor further covenants and
agrees that upon the receipt Of the notice as pro
vided in the specifications OF the intention OF the
CITY to exercise any OF the options 10 purchase the
waterworks and appurtenances given IN the ac-
cepted proposal he will proceed within six months:
10 construct permanent ntercepting sewers and
sewage disposal works upon plans 70 he approved
by the State Board Of Health. which shall be suit
able and sufficient TO intercept and convey out Of
the watershed tributary 10 said waterworks all
pollution or threatened pollution. originating In the
municipalities villages of Dover Port Dram.
Rockawav. Hibernia Denvile. POwerville and
Boonton or I'm any other community or any mine
or mandatory situated within the said water
shed.
New-York tribune., 1899-02-17

COUNTY COLLECTOR DUGAN rs TO WITH
DRAW FROM HIS CANDIDACY
FOR MAYOR

FOX MA1OK
Edward Hoos will be the unanimous nominee OF
the Democratic party for Mayor Of Jersey city
IN the spring County Collector Hugh Dugan. who
n week ago announced himself a candidate for
the nomination will withdraw and leave a clear
field for Mayor Hoos Mr. Dugan's announcement
came like n thunderbolt from clear sky, and
caused a sensation among the followers Of BOSS
Davis. The latter at the time was at Lakewood
with Sheriff Heller. and this caused all the more
anxiety
Mayor Hoos startled by Mr.. Dugan's an
nouncemeni and he passed restless nights won
dering II ne would be thrown down" Yesterday
the Mayor breathed much easier. and smiled for he
felt assured that there will be one else in the
field when the time for making the nomination
arrives
The announcement that Mayor Hoos is to be
named for denomination was made yesterday when
II was learned that County Collector Duean was
prompted to make his startling announcement last
week because Mayor HoOs had vetoed "A resolution
passed by the Board Of Finance ordering @nWg
paid to the county for back taxes. The Board OF
Finance Wednesday night passed the resoIuiioh
over he veto and passed another ordering an addl
tonal 5000 paid. The refusal Of Mayor Hoos
to sign the resolution greatly angrred the collector
This was the reason for the Collectors candidacy
alleged the city Hall yesterday. but there arr
many people who are Of the opinion that there
The Democrats Executive Committee will meet
within a week to consider the Mayoralty ques-
ton. and will have little trouble in coming to the
decision that the best interests Of the party ne
mand that Edward Hoos shall be renominated
BY that time Mr.. Dugan will be told IN klndE
language that the party is crying for TWO more
years Of Mayor TToos. Mr. Dugan is expected 10
bow to the wishes Of the boss.
Boss Davis realizes that the German element
In the city Is an important factor ON electlon Gay,
admirers among the Germans This has had con
siderable weight in bringing about the decision
yet signed the water contract and probably will
not do so until he is sure of a denomination.
New-York tribune., 1899-02-17
BROOKLYN NEWS.
TREASURED COIN LOST.
1T WAS AN ENGLISH GUINEA OF 1912 AMI
WAS VALUED GREATLY BECAOSh
OF IT'S ASSOCIATIONS

A., IT A Rranion OF No 476 Casson-ave.. IF
-. distressed over the loss OF her most precious
cold ornament an English guinea OF the ua'e oi
1856 and hearing profile OF klns Jaihes -
uos given TO her by a wealthy London fanny III
which IT was an heiroom .,h
rbis guinea is said to he the last Of a few which
had descended through generations IN ue r-"N
forrilv and when Mrs. Branion BRIDE VINO
tbree weeks ago moved 10 Brooklyn from We.
rigbtv-third-st Manhattan. was In Lohuon "''
season she brought away as a memeh'o % "0'
visit the treasured guinea. II is MUS I'M ="
e., s,Ivor American quarter-doller and' pes'ueS
-, ,aluabe on account OF It's rarity. was almost
,tooless n Mrs Branion on account OF It's associ-
,,,c,s With her husband. who Is traVehlhs
-, NOW avav from the city she attended the
,o, ., the Nontauk Theatre Saturday night
and had the guinea with her then. attached 10
cold chain She did not miss It until MonuaE
rirbt when an acquaintance asked to see 'he
cot, Tber II came out that on the day previous
eo-,e Italian shovelers had been Observed III
on ovcited conversation over the finding by one oi
,horr Of something shiny the sidewalk IN froh'
~ rho house The people in the house ga" 'he
sboveller pick It up and call his companions arouho
hin, Shovelling was postponed as the ltaIhns
cha,tered wildly over the ind Finally theE al
moved away the finder in the middle oi Ihe 81 o"p'
Mrs Rranion believes 1t was the guinea that
caused the commotion. The police OF the 'lass""-
ave station and the Central once detectives nave
heon asked to find the ost coin. mrs. hrahlo"
thinks she must have broken the cham H'h 'ne
link on the guinea when she removed heI h"iius
from her mun on Saturday night
New-York tribune., 1899-02-17
One of Assemhlyman Abbetts bills 10 amend
the tax laws defines real estate as fnllnws:

That the term real estate" AZ used in this act.
shall be construed to include all lands above and
under water. al water power on such lands or
appurtenant thereto and al buildings. erectons,
substructures and superstructures erected upon,
under above or affixed to the same. trees and
underwood growing thereon. and all mines, qqarres,
peat and mari beds and all fisheries, also all
WharVes and piers. including the value Of the right
10 collect wharfage. storage or dOckage thereon all
supports and ipclosures for electrical conductors
and other appurtenances upon. above and under
ground al surface, underground or elevated rail-
roads. including the value Of all franchise. rights
or permission TO construct. maintain or operate the
same under. above. on, across or through
streets highways public places; all railroad
structures substructures and superstructures,
tracks and iron thereon. branches. switches and
other fixtures permitted or authorized TO be made.
laid or placed in. upon. above or under public
or private road street or grounds; all mains pipes
and tanks laid or placed In. upon. above or under
any public private street or place for conduct
ing steam heat water oil. electricity or any prop
ertv substance product capabh Of transporta-
tlon or conveyance therein. or that Is protected
thereby Including the value Of all franchise
rights authority or permission 10 construct main
tain or operate IN under. above. upon, across or
through any streets. highway or public places any
mains pipes. tanks, conduits or wires with their
appurtenances for conducting water steam, heat
light power, gas oil other substance or cleo
trcity for telegraphlc telephone or other pur-
New-York tribune., 1899-02-17
MAY RETARD IMPORTANT WORK.


AN APPROPRIATION FOR REPAIRS TO BE AShF'D
FROM CONGRESS-
Washirston. Feb ls-Naval officials are lament
Ing the loss of the big machine shop at the New
York Navy Yard yesterday likely 70 retard I'M
portant work already started or about 70 begin
An appeal Will Immediately he made to Congress
for an emergency appropriation 10 repair the dam
age At the earliest possible moment. Eneineer-in-
Chief Melville believes that $4,000 viii he required
10 provide plant
The official Of the fire came to the Navy
Department in two kilograms one from Captain
Sumner the acting commandant. and the other
from Chief Engineer Windsor. in charge OF the en-
gineering department Of the yard. The loss VAS
described az total The Cincinnati is at the yarl
ana was about to be put ort Of commission with
the purpose % undergoing extensive repairs in
volving a good deal Of machine work. The New
ark also was 10 he almost rebuilt and modeInlZcQ
az 10 machinery Then there was good deal of
work under way tOTpcdO-b boats, all connected
with the machinery. The Navy Department vi j
proba bly he under the necessity Of calling upon the
resources Of some Of the big shipbuiiding and en-
1ine works I'm and about Ncw-N ork 10 help out in
tbis work until the machinery can be replaced
IL is even possible that some Of the vessels may
be sent 10 other Navy Yards FOR repairs, and in
this case Boston probably will be selected
New-York tribune., 1899-02-17
4 NOME FOR UNION WORKWEN.

The Executive Board OF the State Federation Of
Trade and Labor Unions will at It's next meeting
consider a project Of Establishing home FOR aged
and innrm union workmen the plan ot tho
ChIlds- Drexe Home FOR Printers at Colorado
Springs The proposed instltution will be for men
belonging all trades. and the only qualifications
for Entrance will be age. good character and union
membership Land at Lincoln. in Mddlesex Coun-
~ has been offered for the purpose BY Sails -.
Drake the Mayor OF Lincoln II contains 100
huiIdng lots. The use Of farm Of l60 acres will
also be given to the Federation FOR the Home.
New-York tribune., 1899-02-17
RIGHTS or TROLLEYS TO BE TESTED.
A JAMAICA RESIDENT WANTS TO KNo" IF 'iNi
80. ,vcArrv CARRY FREIGHT

A JAMAICA RESIDENT WANTS TO KNOW IF THEY
CAN LEGALLY CARRY FREIGHT
Aaron De Grauw. Of Jamaica yesterday prousnt
80. Ito, IN tho Suprene Court against the Long
Island Electric Railroad Company, the Brooklyn
Heights Railroad Company, and the BROOKLYN
Queens County and Suburban Railroad Company
and Johnston Livingston president OF the Ma
tional Express Company with the idea oi securing
an INTERPRETATION OF the law with reference to the
riyb, of surface railroads carry freight ana ex-
press matter on their lines in this State
The action is brought to restrain the defendants
from operating trolley express scars along WASH
ington-st. in the village OF Jamaica on Which '"o
plaintir is an abutting property-owner The plain
ti0 alleges in his complaint that the Brooklyn
Heights and other defendant companies have
entered into an agreement with the National Ex-
press Company providing for the running OF box
and freight cars the trolley lines in violation
OF The laws II the State.
Justice Marean reserved decision.
New-York tribune., 1899-02-17
pporurRgoOD OF ST. ANDREW

The February Conference Of the Newark Local
Assembly u the Brotherhood OF St Andrew will
be held on Monday at Trinity Chapel Newark. at
p m. A council meeting Will he held at ''D p m
Tho sr,bfecf for the conference Will be. How ought
a Workngrnan Observe Sunday2 The discussion
VIII he ouened by the Rev. Louis s. Osborne, rector
~ Trinity parish There Wi. be address by the
Rav II A Wasson rector OF ST. stephens. Mill
burn giving a history Of his Bible class and the
reason why II II successful
New-York tribune., 1899-02-17
TWO INJURED BY An Explosion.

cAsOIrNE USED RY A PLUMBER ALLEGED TO
BE THE CAUSE.
An explosion. probably caused by sasoene. shat
tered the doors and windows OF the three-story
frame dwelling at Nos. l.70l and l7S Eastern
Parkway yesterday morning at ll:So o'clock Mrs
Henry Zackert was lying III with pneunC mia IN No
7o2 The explosion sprung the sido walls and
sheltered all the windows and doors. The sick
woman was covered with plastering which fell,
and her daughter Rachel. who was just entering
the bedroom when the explosion took place. WAS
knocked down Both were attended by Ambulance
Surgeon Walsh Of 81. Marys HospialV
The adjoining apartment was occupied by ber-
,orA so,d- Previous 10 the explosion Leo Finkle-
stein a plumber Of Eastern Parkway and That
3orG-aye was engaged In thawing out pipes In
N.ailsr ~ No / 7o3 He left the building a few
r,,,,n,es before the explosion. The Occupants Of
he building say he was using easosene' FMe
Marshal Hrymer Is lnVesIeauhe ~ ""H".
New-York tribune., 1899-02-17
NEWELL ROBBINS.

<sueu Ro,,Ains an old seafaring man. veteran
- ,ha ,-,vu War and for last twenty years the
8agman AT Wyona-s and Atlantic ave. on the
Long Island Railroad. died on Wednesday morning
at No s5 Rradford-st. He was born on Deer lsiaha
Maine seventy eight years ago. and went 10 sea
when fifteen years old. For many years p''o' ~
h Ci,,u War ne was captain of the Clara D., a
largo freirbter Through the he served WIN
"redit and returned to a seafaring life for whiie'
later becoming A hagman.
New-York tribune., 1899-02-17
MAY RECORD CITY EMPLOYEES TINE.

II is reported that Joel Fowler, the new Deputy
Commissioner of Public Buildings. Lighting and
euppljcs IS going 10 Introduce a time register and
a ,i,ebook IN his department 10 record the arrival
and departure Of the employees II is said that Mr.
Fowler intends 10 have his assistants at work at
A m and he expects them 10 remain until p. m.
He was once a contractor. and ne believes thht
ereons working fCr The city should attend TO their
duties and no' look political appointments as
"snape In the dav II emDlOye leaves the
ofice that fact IS 70 be recorded. and when he
returns he must also give notice Of the time in