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New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
RESOLUTION ON TUNNELS.
MR. JAMES SAYS IT is IN AS GOOD FAITH AS
THE CONTROLLERS ESTIMATE.

THE CONTROLLERS ESTIMATE.
The report Of the Aldermens Committee on
Bridges and Tunnels authorizing the construction
OF a br.-ge from Pike Slip. Manhattan. TO point
near Washiagton-st. Brooklyn. has been made
special order for 1890 a. m. to-day at the meeting
OF the Board OF Aldermen. The report Oh the Black
wells Island bridge will be discussed at the same
time At the meeting of the Board OF Aldermen
yesterday Mr.. James. of queens. offered the ioi-
lowing:
Whereas The Controller OF the City OF New, ~ no1R
has stated that tunnel could be punt GO
Manhattan and Queens for the sum or s'VV"
therefore, be II ,-.. - A.,
Resolved That the Board OF Estimate ana Ap
portionment be and they are hereby requested "
Authorize the issue OF corporate stock OF tne ~;
OF New-York TO that amount for the purpose VI
building said tunnel, provided any IespSstfoe fd 70
pany Individual corporation can 9e S louna ~ ~
Complete the work OF constructing said tuhhel lo'
said amount.
After some argument, In which all the spe"Ae's
expressed their satisfaction with the resolution anu
their belief that the tunnel could not be constructed
at the figures given by the Controller the reso'u-
ton was referred 10 the Committee on Bridges ana
Tunnels despite Alderman Waters lnouoh that II
be sent TO tho Committee on sewers. ,.
Alderman Bridges voted for the reso!utlon ou'
said he did not believe il vas offered in good faith
Alderman James reIOrted that the resolution, WaS
offered in the same good faith that prompteo the
Controller TO say the tunnel could he built ior
E.900000. 81. ,- -.o.o,.
Bv unanimous vote OF the ifty members present
nj Inc tin the Aldermen approved the expenditure
of 5000 900 10 replace the Old bridge between Grand
St Brooklyn. and Grand-st., Queens win ne"
bridge
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
4 PASTOR RESIGNS.

The Rev George r. Garretson has resigned as
pastor Of the Claremont Presbyterian Church. Jer-
sey City, and will leave the charge about May l.
He has been pastor OF the church for thirteen
years and receives a salary OF 81 200 a year. The
membership has not increased recently and the at
tendance has decreased. Dissensions developed
and recent canvass OF the l26 members showed
that many desired a new pastor. and on learning
this tho Rev. Mr.. Garretson decided to resign He
said yesterday: when congregation Is divided
against Itself the pastor cannot hope for success In
his work. There has been more or less dssatisfac-
ton among the members ever since l took charge
The membership has not increased. but we have
met all obligations
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
MONNETTvS LECTURE DEFERRED.
NOT CUT OUT OF THE PEOPLES INSTITUTE
COURSE. AS HAS BEEN REPORTED.


Misleading reports gained circulation yesterday
concerning the reason why Attorney General
Monnett OF Ohio did not lecture on Thursday even
ing before the Peoples Institute on Trusts" as
he had been announced to do. These reports said
that because Mr.. Ilonnett had been active in his
prosecution OF mo ,opoes in the West certain per-
sons prominently connected with the Standard OH
Company. who. 'hese reports added. had con-
tributed largely - the support OF the Peoples In
stitute. had ustd their influence TO have Mr..
Monnetts lecturf cut out OF the course Abram g.
Hewitt who ias represented as attending a
meeting Of the Executive Committee Of the Peo-
pies Institute, where the course decided upon.
was quoted saying "he sincerely regretted the
course that hal to be taken and Charles Sprague
Smith. presid'nt OF the institute. was quoted as
saying that the action simply deporable"
When Mr.. Hewitt seen yesterday by a Trib-
reporter he said he present at the
committee meeting. was not a member Of the
institute. and knew nothing at all about Mr..
Monnett's lecture until he himself misquoted in
the manner already related. President Charles
spIsgue Smith said:
The whole story is utterly without foundation IN
fact In the first place. would say that person
prominently connected with the Standard oil Com
pany. or in any way connected with II. far
know. has ever given or promised one cent 10 the
Peoples Institute. In the second place. alone
responsible for the transfer OF Mr.. Monnett's
gagement. We are to hold conference trusts
in this city from February IS TO %. and thought II
better invite Mr.. Monnet TO give his lecture then
he possibly arrange to be with us. The settled
policy Of the institute Is to provide forum for tho
discussion OF all problems. and thought Il was
wiser 10 make the transfer in accordance with that
policy. No suggestion was made TO me from any
source The remarks reported as uttered az tho Ex-
ecutive Committee meeting were not made at all.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
COL. PHELPS TO BE A DELEGATE.
HE IS TO REPRESENT BERGEN IN THE
NATIONAL CONVENTION COLONEL
BARBOUR TO BE ACCRED-
rrED -rO pASGAIC
TIED TO PASSAIC.


Englewood. Dee 90 (SpeciaD.-It is understood
here that Colonel Sheffield Phelps, son OF the
late William Walter Phelps. will almost GER
tainly be the delegate from Bergen County 10
the National Republican Convention, to be held
at Philadelphia on June 10, 1900 The selection
o; one OF the two delegates TO the convention
from the Vth Congress District is always con-
cedel to this county. The recent announcement
in sevYral State newspapers that Colonel Will
lam Barbour a candidate for the place and
would probably be selected has caused much
comment among the Republicans OF this county
II is stated upon good authority that the Sc
lection Of Colonel Phelps as the Bergen delegate
was agreed upon by the leading Republicans
several months ago. and that, in fact there was
an agreement made that he should be chosen.
II Is not believed that this agreement can be
consistently violated. Colonel barbour. al
though he claims a residence In Bergen County,
s generally regarded more OF a Passaic
County man, and II may be that he will be
chosen as the delegate from that part OF the
district. although II is said that Congressman
Stewart confidently expects TO be selected, as
he was four years ago. number Of the
friends Of Mr. Stewart. however, say that mas
much as he is a candidate for the denomination
FOR Congress, he will give way 10 Colonel Bar
bour or some other Republican. II the party
desires.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
DECKER FoR.o'roFyTY CHAIRMAN
THE JERSEY cfFY.ALbERMAN HEADS A
TICKET AGAINST WoOLLEY.


TICKET AGAINST WOOLLEY.
The movement to contest the reelection oe
Edward ". Woolley chairman Of the Hud-
County Republican Committee was for
mally begun in Jersey City Thursday night,
when seventy members of the County Commit.
tee attended a conference. This is compara-
lively small minority Of the committee. but
the number was surpr 'ingly large to the pro-
moters. many who f a change are aversa
TO taking an active parl Il they have assur-
ances that there exists hope of effectng
the defeat OF the present ma. gers OF the party.
The conference long one and candidates
considered to determine who would be
likely to restore confidence and TO excite the
Republicans 10 activity. The following ticket
agreed on: For chairman, George W. Deck
er; first vice-presdent, Flavel MCGEE; second
vice president, r. NJ Ten Brock; secretary.
John j. Erwin assistant secretary. Philip
Daudt; treasurer, Michael Schultz. jr.; sergeant-
alarms Joseph Locke.
George w. Decker. who has been selected as
the candidate for chairman. is a Jersey City
Alderman the only political Office he has held.
He has been conspicuous in the effort to secure
harmony, and has opposed the present mana
gers OF the party.
Colonel s l. Dickinson. when informed Of tho
action taken. said: Il do not think there is am
danger OF their being elected. Mr.. Woolley will
be elected chairman along with the rest Of his
ticket"
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
GREAT SPEED CLAIMED FOR A NEW BOAT

w J. Arkell Is interested in the exploitation OF a
new boat for which marvellous speed Is promised
James Gresham. Of Brooklyn. is the inventor. A
speed OF fifty miles an hour Is claimed for It. Mr.
Arkell said yesterday that he had organized pri-
vate syndicate OF New-York capitalists who had
agreed furnish $50 OoO to build small boat upon
the plans OF the inventor. with the understanding
that II It approximates the speed which the models
have indicated the capitalists VIII furnish the
money TO build big boat TO carry malls. which
will be able to cross the ocean in three days II the
contentious hold good The construction OF the
News shipyards. The boat is cylindrical with
serpentine fan&e like a corkscrew extending from
bow TO stern The outer shell revolves through the
water while the inner shell maintains It's edulpoise.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
PRODUCE EXCHANGE TRUST 90. AFFAIRS

The work OF reorganizing the Produce Exchange
Trust Company was continued yesterday. when the
resignation OF S. l.. Chamberlain, secretary and
treasurer Of the company under the Beall admins
tration. was accepted. William H. Taylor former
ly private secretary to Edwin Gould. elected to
succeed Mr.. Chamberlane as secretary, and John
A. Hilton, now secretary and assistant treasurer
q the Chicago. indianapolis and Louisville Railway
Company Of which General Thomas is director
was elected treasurer. Two vacancies in the Board
OF Trustees were filled by the election Of Joseph W
Ogden and George w Ballou. Mr.. ogden Is a Wall
Street broker and Mr.. Baou is banker at No. 80
Broadway
While not officially admitted. It IS understood that
proxies for the annual meeting January 10 next
have been sent to the stockholders In the name OF
Messrs Goodwin and Cromwell. counsel 10 the Re-
organization Committee
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
FOR A NEW EASTERN DISTRICT HOSPITAL.
CHARITIES COMMISSIONER SIMS DOES NOT FAVOR

CHARITIES COMMISSIONER SIMS DOES NOT FAVOR
ACCEPTING THE OLD ONE.
Charities Commissloner Simls in his nvestga-
ton OF the needs Of the Eastern District. has come
70 tho decision that this district requires new
hospital. He recommends that this institution be
erected by the city. He says that In conjunction
with the Homeopathic Hospital. In Cumberland
St. Il would afford ample accommodation for the
sick poor OF this part OF the city The Commissioner
has also Investigated the condition OF tho East
crn District Hospital, which has made application
to be admitted into the public hospital system OF
BROOKLYN. IIe says that he finds this hospital
Is In poor repair that IL has no elevators and that
the sum required To put Il In proper condition
would not make II practicable for the city TO as
sumo charge Of Il for some time.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
THE APPLEBY FACTION WINS.

Asbury Park Dec 20 (specaD.--The ballots cast
at last nights primary OF the Neptune Township
Republicans for members OF the township Execu-
tive Committee were not counted until o'clock
this morning The result showed victory for the
Appleby wing of the party only one committee
man the opposing ticket being elected State
Prison Inspector L. f. Watson. a leader OF the
anti-Appleby wing defeated for reelection by
ten votes; T. Frank Appleby. who led the forces
against the Ocean Grove veteran, was elected by
a slender majority, and he will be chosen chsirman
OF the new committee.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
COAST INSPECTOR HIATT INSANE.

Patchogue, Long Island. Dec. 29.-Coast Inspector
Myron c. Halt has become helplessly insane. It
is said that worrying reports that efforts were
being made TO have him removed from his place
caused him to lose his mind. Drs. Bennett and
Terry examined Mr. Halt and they ordered his
removal TO an asylum. Halt was appointed by
President Mckinley 1t has been his ambition
TO secure the place OF Coast Inspector for many
years. on Sunday he attempted to commit SUI
eide by taking paris green. lie has wife and
five children
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
COST OF BRIDGES AND TUNNELS.

Mr. CoLER SHOWS HOW THE EXPENSE OF THE
LATTER WOULD BE BY FAR THE SMALLER
Controller Coer Yesterday issued statement
declaring that one OF the elementary and I'M
portant principles Of corporate finance IS the mini
mixing Of annual fixed charges, and proceeding to
show how the principle applied 10 the question OF
building tunnels under instead OF bridges across
the East River He gave the following table OF the
initial cost and the cost Of mintenance Of bridge
and tunnel TO connect Manhattan and Queens:
One OF the most elementary and important prin-
ciples Of corporate finance is the minimizing OF
annual fixed charges This principle applies as
much 10 a municipal corporation as to a railway
company or any other private corporation - ne
following statement shows the enormous clrer-
ence in the cost OF annual maintenance between a
bridge and tunnel;
Estimated OF proposed Blackwelfs Island eco NM oo
6Tiaee zoe: =, tunnel between same points.
Difference initial outlay llVoop
Cost OF annual maintenance; Bridge ..oo..o
Interest bonds at 3bA per cent: s4Z-''W
loss Of annual taxes $6.50o.oo0 real
estate required for approaches ......... lo3 600
Cost Of maintenance -'D-DD seo2 500
Tunnel ,-,o
Interest on bonds at az per cent........ sSi.75o
''ost oi ssi $50
tunnel S'-'''V
MIR Coler declared that II the S20,75o for annual
maintenance were saved and used as interest on
bonds AT SH per cent II would be possible 70 9ul1u
seven other tunnels with the money borrower Oh
10 r-Ee
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
rEnERAL REPrBLLCAN CLUBS OFFICERS

The Federal Republican Club OF Kings County
has elected the following officers for the year 1900:
President. Albert B. Waldron; first vlce-presdent.
Charles A. Lester: second vice president, James
McAvoy; financial secretary treasurer, Samuel G.
Calhoun: secretary James S. Lawson; directors for
three years George NJ. Wait, Ernest Jahn and Ed
ward ] Kane: for two years. Charles Torres.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
SERVICES AT THE SUNLIGHT MISSION

Centennial services will be held at the Sunlight
Mission, No. $50 Manhattan-ave. at p. m. to-
morrow and at p. m. the services lasting until
1915 am. Monday. The ST. Paul evangelists OF
New-York will be In charge. Captain l. Shelter
being the leader. Meetings viii! be held New Years
Day from p m. to 10 p. m and every night
thereafter. r. @. Taylor is superintendent OF the
mission. which is OF the rescue order and sef-sup-
linz
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
ENGAGEMENTS or GOLD.

The engagements Of gold for export by the Cam
pania' sailing to-day, are as follows: Heidebach.
Ickelheimer d Co.. $4,000 Muller, schsll e Co.
ESoON. and August Belmont g. Co.. $4,000
The Bank OF Montreal shipped $4,000 gold to
Canada on Thursday and while no specific nstruc-
tions have yet been received a further shipment is
possible.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
BELATED BIDDER APPLIES

William Barclay Parsons. chief engineer 10 the
Rapid Transit Commission. received belated re-
quest yesterday for copies Of the plan and con-
tract for the tunnel railway. II was MADE ny one
who represented himcelf as deputized to act for
svpd,cate which was making an investigation with
a view 10 submitting a hid. OF late these apphca-
tons have stopped entirely. Mr.. Parsons sald yes
terday that this applica ton was late but better
late than never and It was not too late.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
GOVERNOR ROOsEVFLTS TRIBUTE

Albany Dec. % (SpeciaD.-Governor Roosevelt
heard with great regret tonight of the death OF
Father Sylvester Malone. OF Brooklyn. OF the
Regents OF the University.
Father Malone" he said, was a good man,
good priest and good American. and l mourn
his loss. ] would attend his funeral. but that am
detained here by the meeting OF the legislature
There IS nothing said here yet as to the pos
sible successor OF Father Malone as Regent. HIS
successor must be elected by the Legislature.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
ASSIGNMENT OF A SILK COMPANY.

An assignment by the Castle SILK Company OF
Franklin. " J.. to Edward C. Powles. OF East
orange. was recorded with the County Register at
Newark yesterday afternoon. The liabilities are
SEQ 600 and the assets stated TO be $50 SOL 49,
OF which $4,000 is for plant and SlS7 20 for manu-
featured stock hand. The principal creditors OF
the concern A. W. Ryle OF New-York s2l.-
iS9 25; Henry Powles. OF East Orange Sli 900 and
Isabel G.. Powles, S6 800
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
LAND ACOUIRED FOR A PARK

The Essex Park Commissioner has just acquired
by condemnation proceedings for $4,000. the large
Campbell estate adjoining the South Mountain
reservation belonging to the Commission. The tract
comprises l2s acres. and there is a large old fash.
Toned homestead on II which will be used. The
property Is most desirable for park purposes ben6
favorably situated and well timbered
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
JUSTICE GAYNOR TO LECTURE.

Supreme Court Justice william ]. Gaynor will
deliver his lecture on "The Arrest and Trial of
Jesus From a Legal Standpoint" at the Bedford
Presbyterian Church. Nostrand-ave. and Dean-st
next Wednesday evening January g. The lecture is
10 be under the auspices OF tho Mems Club
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
FATHER MALoNTs CAREER.

Sylvester Malone born in the town or
Trim County Meath. Ireland. about twenty
miles from the city OF Dublin. on May \, lS2l
He studied mathematics and classics at the
academy controlled by Professor Matthew Car
roll a Protestant. under whose guidance young
Malone was subjected to influences which had
much to do with the shaping OF his future
career and the maturing of his character. In
1928 the Rev. Andrew Byrne Of ST. Jamess
Parish New-York visited Ireland to seek re-
cruts who were willing to enter the priesthood.
and with him the young student sailed for
Philadelphia In the packet ship Susquehanna.
From Philadelphia he came to NewYork. where
he was advised by Archbishop Hughes to enter
the seminary which had been temporarily estab
lished under the auspices OF the Church at lie
Fargevle. in Jefferson County. He studied
there q year, and then completed his theological
course at St Johns Seminary. Fordham.
On August -, 1874. he was ordained priest,
being the first candidate to whom Archbishop
McCloskey. afterward the first American Car
dnal administered the sacrament of Holy Or
ders The earliest work undertaken by him
was among the widely dispersed population OF
the struggling hamlet which afterward became
the city OF Williamsburg, and later a section
OF Brooklyn. IN September. 1914, he became
pastor of the Church OF ST. Mary, at North
Eighth and First SITS. and in 1S41 OF the new
church OF SITS. Peter and Paul, at Wythe-ave.
and South Second-st.. where he has since been
rector. Within ten years OF his ordination he
/ fad removed the debt from the old church. built
new church. a parocha school. and a pas
toral residence. besides establishing literary or
Ranizations for the mental improvement OF the
younger portion OF his parishioners In 1854 he
visited Europe. and while there witnessed the
Council OF Bishops which Plus TX convened at
Rome for the purpose Of proclaimiDg the dogma
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
PROSECUTOR OF BERGEN,
ERNEST KOESTER, OF HACKENSACK,
LIKELY TO RECEIVE THE
APPOINTMENT

When the present Prosecutor of the Pleas for
Bergen County retires from Office. a few weeks
hence Ernest Koester will probably be ap-
pointed his successor. The Republicans Of that
county have by large majority expressed their
desire for his appointment. and there is no doubt
that upon the recommendation of Senator Johnson
the Governor will send the name of Mr. Koester
to the Senate for confirmation. and the Senate will
promptly ratify his nomination.
Mr.. Koester's fellow members OF the Bergen
County bar regard his appoin tment with a degree'
of favor which is alike complimentary TO the or
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
ANOTHER TELEPHONE REPORT.

A canvass OF the principal telephone manufactur-
ing companies in the city yesterday failed TO dis
close any information regarding a meeting OF the
Western telephone companies and manufacturers.
which It was reported would be held In this city
some time next week for the purpose OF forming
combination TO take in all the Independent tele-
phone manufacturing companies and cognate con-
Germs In this country.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
WILL NOT PROSECUTE TEBBITTS.
HONEST JOHN FRENCH WANTS 10 AVOID MOTTO
RIETY FROM THE swGNDLE

RIETY FROM THE swINDLE
It was said in Brooklyn last night that Boston
Tebbltts who has been suspected OF being ono OF
tho trio who relieved ex-Aderman Honest John"
French OF 5000 and who has been under arrest
In Bridgeport. Conn. will be- discharged this morn
ing Inasmuch Mr. French refused TO appear be-
fore the Grand Jury or to otherwise bring himself
into prominence. the against Tebbitts will be
dismissed. Another victim OF this same ring, with
whom IL Is said Boston Tcbbtts came in touch
before he left town. also refuses to bring ac-
ton II Is said that five days after Mr.. French
found that he had lost 5000 Boston Tebbtts
bought the Raven Stream Hotel just out OF Bridge
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
INSTITUTE MUSEUM FREE LECTURE.

Professor william II. Goodyear will lecture on
The Lotus and Papyrus in Ornament and Symbol
ism" at the Brooklyn Institute Museum Eastern
Parkway, at $50 o'clock this afternoon.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
BROOKLYN NEWS.
DEATH OF FATHER MALONE
THE REGENT AND PRIEST DIES FROM
PNEUMONIA AT DAYBREAK.

RELATIVES ABOUT HIM BUT NO PRIEST
PREsENT-HIs NEPHEW TO GET ABOUT
HALF OF THE ESTATE.
The Rev. Sylvester Malone. the aged rector Of
the Catholic Church Of SITS. Peter and Paul, died
In the parish house. No. 60 South Third yes
terday morning. at 7:12 o'clock. He had been
unconscious since 3 o'clock. With him at the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-09-29
President Mckinley l hope he will b

President Mckinley, hope he viii he
our next president"
The newspaper mon who came 20
Monila,' he said In Trieste, Just after
his confidence had been very shame
fully abused by dllcttante corres-
pondent, have spoiled me for deallnE
with the rest OF the world, could say
what was In my mind without ohoos.
mg my words or picking my phrases
because knew that, when was not
speaking for publication. they would
not report me. The exceptions were so
few as TO prove the rule shall never
be ahle to get along with any news
pepper man who has no higher sense
Of humor than TO sacrifice everything
TO the desire 70 make a sensation"
Yet he would not deny the untruth.
tul report that had been put into his
mouth. nor would he allow the other
correspondents to denounce either the
trick Ivy which he had been induced 20
receive the offender at all or the falsl-
~ Of the statements attributed to him.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-09-29
NOT TALKING TARIFF.

One Of the arguments advanced
against the Dingley tariff when it was
under consideration was that it would
interfere with the developement Of our
expert trade. Just how far this predic-
ton has been realized is proved by the
statistics for August. which show that
the value OF merchandise exported was
Is per cent higher than for the same
month last year-when they were the
largest ever known-and 80 per cent
greater than the average in the same
month for the three years 1894, 1895
and 1886
Thus the tariff is not a favorite sub
ject with the opposition at this time.
IT is referred to now and then by DEM
Ocratic free traders. probably from
force Of habit Our foreign commerce
is so prosperous. and stin more ex-
tended trade in exports is so definitely
promised. that even a remote sugges-
tion Of changes in the tariff is now.
and will continue to be, extremely un-
popular. No one imagines that our
present system is perfect. 1t will be
difficult to get one that is. But
splendid results are being achieved un-
der it. revenues are abundant and the
people are prosperous and happy, and
what they particularly desire is that
present conditions shall continue In a
little while our foreign trade will be
50 much improved. such a demand for
our manufactures will be built up In
all parts Of the world. that the tariff
viii not be as great a factor in COM
mercial affairs as it has been here
tofore.