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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10
MAY COST CITY ENORMOUS SUN.
OPINION OF CONTROLLER COLER REGARD
ING THE DECISION RELATIVE TO
THE PREVAILING RATE
OF WAGES" LAW.

Controller Golfer said yesterday that he be
lieved the decision OF the Appellate Division of
the Supreme Court Friday relative 10 the
prevailing rate of wages law would cost the
city an enormous sum OF money. II the Court
OF Appeals sustans the opinion Of the Appellate
Division the city will have 10 pay claims amount
ing to about SO 900 900 which were supposed 70
have been barred by the recent decisions OF Jus
tice McAdan. OF the Supreme Court.
Two points were decided by the Appellate
Division-one TO the effect that the prevailing
rate of wages" law was not repealed by the act
Of 1899 and the other 10 the effect that claims
arising under the law which were not prose-
cuted until after the act of 1899 passed are
not barred by that act. Controller Coler said
yesterday that the decision did not meet the
points that he had raised.
Il hold" he said. that a city employe receiv-
ing a yearly or monthly salary cannot receive
the prevailing rate of wages for the time he is
laid off from work The decision applies only
TO men who work by the day.
Claims the amount of about SfSNOOo have
been filed with the Controller by city employees
for the recovery OF the difference between the
prevailing rate of wages and the wages they
Ceived in several years past. Many claims have
been paid on confessions Of judgments against
the city by Corporation Counsel Whalen. Most
OF the claims have been collected by Tammany
lawyers who received contingent fees amount
ing to one-quarter or One-half of the claims.
The city employees in most cases have not "
pected 10 get much out OF their claims. and as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10

United States besides other advantages, on
dition that the American Government employs its
good offices to obtain from Chill a modification OF
the supposed plan TO annex africa and Tacna
The Pope the following telegram DR.
Campos SALES. President of Brazil the occasion
of the celebration of the centenary of the discov
cry of Brazil:
On the eve of the solemn festival Of the 400th an
niversary of the discovery of Brazil We also who
we'll remember the visit Of Your Excellency paid
us in 1897. hasten to congratulate you. Mr.. Presi
cent. most cordially, and to present to you our
most ardent wishes for the prosperity of the Bra
lillian nation, which dedicate affection
wholly sincere end special. On this occasion We
send TO Your Excelency, with heartfelt satisfac-
States and TO the whole Brazilian people our Apos
toical blessing.
The exact translation Of the telegram sent by
Emperor William of Germany 70 President Campos
Sales the day of the centenary celebration Is
follows
On the day wherein you celebrate the discovery
of Brazil it is Of pleasure 10 10 present
TO Your EXceency the expression of my distinct
sympathy and of my cordial desire for the felicity
and progress of the friendly nation that you so
worthily represent.
The beautiful engraving. representing the Su-
preme Court Of the United States. which Of
fered the Supreme Tribunal Federal of Brazil
by Captain Cordiero da Graca attracting consid-
ting up something Of the same kind here.
France has finally offered to reduce the tax OF
1876 francs per each 100 Kilograms OF coffee i'm
ported from Brazil TO 90 francs.
4 syndicate of Engshmeu have bought large
tracts Of gold bearing lands at Caethe Santa Bar
bara. Santa Quiteria, Santa Bento and other parts
paid, and another million will be spent in develop
ing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10
CATHOLIC CADETS CHAPEL
HOLY TRINITY. AT WEST POINT TO BE
DEDICATED TO-DAY.
BEAUTIFUL WINDOWS AND INTERIOR DEcoRA-
TON BY MR.. coLEMAN-oTHER NOTABLE
STAINED GLASS WORK.

An event of National interest is the dedication to-
day at West Point of the Catholic chapel for
cadets and soldiers at the United states Military
Academy. Bishop Farley will oficiate. Elaborate
preparatfons have been made for the ceremony.
distinguished clergy and aity from all parts or
the country will be present. battalion of cadets
in uniform will present arms at the elevation.
classmate of General Grant. the Rev. George De
shon superior general of the Pauiist community
of this city. will preach the dedcatory sermon 80
brilliant the scholastic record or Father
Deshon while cadet at West Point that he was
attached to the teaching staff after graduation
He resigned from the Army with the rank of first
lieutenant and subsequently became one OF the
founders OF the Paulst order. At the dedication OF
Grants tomb Father Deshon was one or the -FOUR
surviving classmates of the dead hero, and RODE IN
the carriage reserved for them in the ceremonial
parade This evening Father Deshon Will be the
guest of the officers of the Academy. and at their
invitation will entertain the cadets in the audience
hall with "reminiscences of West Point prior to mis-
graduation. In 1S43
The rector of the chapel Is the Rev G e.
O'Keefe. the priest of Sacred Heart Church. at
Highland Falls. in which parish West Point is stu
ated. Father OKeefe Is a native of New-York
City. a of broad culture and wide popularity
in military circles To his untirng efforts Is mainly
due the erection OF the chapel II will be recalled
that permission TO erect new Catholic chapel at
West Point granted by Secretary Lamont
toward the close of the second term of President
Clevelands Administration. Such strong oppo-
stion raised that when Secretary Lamonts
successor General AIger issued the requisite docu-
ments the matter was referred by President Nc
Kiney 10 Attorney-Cenera McKenna, who rem
dered decision that Secretary Ayers act was not
legal, as only Congress could allow any building
for public worship the reservation Father
O'keefe finally appealed to Congress. When 1t
was explained the opponents Of the measure
that Catholic services were being held in an old
wooden building used for band practice and other
purposes while the Protestant cadets had hne
structure and that all the Catholics asked of the
Government a site. they had already raised
s25 900 for the erection OF the edifce the bill
passed both houses with scarcely dissenting vote.
To Colonel Mills given the selection or the
stefan old outpost overlooking Washington VAL
lev and commanding a beautiful view or the Hud-
son and tho mountains beyond Newburg. Above
the chapel on the south tower the ruins OF old
Fort Putnam and at its base is Professors Row.
In the valley below dwell the enlisted soldiers and
their families The chapel in design. material and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10
AMERIcAN ENrERpRIsE IN NICARAGU4

Managua. May 16.-The Government of Nicaragua
Is about to contract with citizens of the United
States for the exclusive right to transport coffee
and other products from the large coffee producing
districts of Matagalpa and Jenotega to the National
Railroad at Leon or at Managua by automobiles
traction engines The country road from Leon and
from Managua to Matagapa is in fair condition
for transportation of coffee, merchandise.
chinery etc, between those cities by carts but
II Will require much expense to put It In condition
for traction motors auto motors AT present a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10
CABLE CHEAPER THAN POSTAL CARDS

DR. PUPIN. OF COLUMBIA. WRITES ON HIS TRANS
ATLANTIC TELEPHONE INVENTION.
DR.. NJ. l. Pupin. OF Columbia University. recently
prepared for the American Institute OF Electrical
Engineers IN Philadelphia a paper in which he de-
scribed method for constructing a cable. an
airline circuit over which II would he possible
telephone from New-York to San Francisco with
perfect ease from New York 10 London
through submarine cable made upon the prin-
cples announced.
In the current issue OF Tho Electrical Review"
Or. Pupin says that telephoning through a trans
atlantic cable is easily possible. though OF doubtful
practicability II is not perhaps. commercial
possibility, would there be very great demand
for use OF cable for this purpose. The real adj
vantage of his invention lies. he thinks. in its
application 10 biography. The speed OF signalling
be increased, he SAYS. from FIVE impulses a
ond 10 800 That would multiply the capacity OF
Atlantic cable about three hundred times. and make
IL possible for the rates cable messages to be
cheaper than postal cards.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10

him. but do not fully indicate all of them, for
he is a ready debater and his voice is usually
heard whenever any matter affecting the in
terests Of his native city or State is before the
House.
General Bingham is not married. and II may
perhaps be worth noting as an interesting co"
incidence that of the present Fathers of Con-
gress' one is childless widower and the other
a confirmed bachelor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10

large part Of the coffee annually produced In the
Departments of Jenotega and Matagalpa is trans
ported two hundred three hundred miles mule
back to the National Railroad at Chinandega and
Leon. thence by railroad 10 the Pacific port OF
Corinto Nicaragua and thence to the United States
by steamer California or by steamer via Pan
anna and Colon Europe. by steamers from
Corinto via Cape Horn. a four months route TO
Europe. Consequently. the transportation expenses
on coffee especially in the interior OF Nicaragua
are at present very heavy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10

execution is dstinctively American product. To
young American architect. Mr.. La Fargo. was
given the drawing of the plan which is Gothic, in
keeping with the architectural style OF the
academic buildings. The material is granite. Re
stricted by want OF money from securing highly
decorative windows and interior decorations
Father OKeefe. with commendable taste and good
sense. confined the decorations TO the best that
could be had within pure and simple lines. The
twenty-five windows. Gothic in outline. devoid
OF figures. but exquisite in color.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10
GATHERS" OF CONGRESS.
SENATOR ALLISON AND REPRESENTA-
TIVE BINGHAM HAVE SERVED
LONGEST WITHOUT A BREAK.

Washington, June 9 (SpecaD-The courtesy
title of Father Of the Senate" or Father OF
the House of Representatives. is one which
belongs by prescriptive right TO the Senator
or Representative who has served longer con-
tinuously than any other who is a member Of
the body TO which he belongs. Mere years of
service no matter how many do not entitle
member 10 the title unless the period has been
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10

rated by moisture at a height or several thousand
feet. The officials thought II be evident sign
OF rain, but much to their disappointment, rain
fell for some days.
DESCRIPTION OF THE KITE.
The Weather Bureau kite contains about sixty
eight feet OF supporting surface. framed in the
most rigid manner possible with iron rods an
eighth OF an inch in diameter II is feet inches
In height and nearly feet square, and the top
and bottom and two sides covered with Ions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10
BEGINNING MANHATTAN BEACH SEASON

The annual amusement season at Manhattan
Beach will be naugurated Saturday evening.
June I6 with Fancius list Regiment Band, two
concerts being given daily in the theatre pavilion.
to which the general public will be admitted free
OF charge.
On Tuesday evening, Juno 10. Pain will nitially
present his annual o-specacular production, the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10

ton under great tension. The reel also controls
the speed OF the kite while ascending and de-
scending. and unless it is properly operated, the
kite will descend with wonderful speed Another
precaution be observed in high kite flying 10
prevent any injuries from the wire line which al
becomes intensely electrified; that IS, TO con-
vey the current the earth by means OF a ground
connection and switch.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10

ley nine years ago.
The woman produced in court yesterday ce--
ticate from the Bureau of Vital Statistics to tho
effect that Henry F. Carley married Mary Eliza
beth King May g. 1899. She saws CarIey Is NOW
living with this woman
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10
ADMITS THAT He HAS TWO WIVES

Thomas Henry +. Carley. stationary engineer
thirty years old. living at No 442 West Thirty-sec-
one-st.. was arraigned before Magistrate Pool In
the West Side Court yesterday. charged with
bisamy by Elizabeth Carey. OF No. $40 West
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10
NEWS FROM SOUTH AMERICA.

PERUs OFFER OF COALING STATION
BRAZILIAN NOTES.
Rio Jareiro. May 10-It is affirmed that Peru has
offered a coaling station the Pacific to the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10

Lizzie Byrnes. twelve years old. OF No. 555 West
Thirty-secOnd-st.. was arrested yesterday charged
with assault. She placed in the care of the
Gerry society, and will be arraigned in the West
Side Court to-day.
Last Thursday evening Lizzie in company with
Alfred and Rosa Mass, of No. 557 West Thirty
secondst. six and ten years old. respectively, was
playing in the street in front OF their homes. The
play grew rough, and Lizzie kicked Alfred Mass
on the left leg just above the knee fracturng the
leg. Yesterday the boy taken TO Bellevue Hos
pital and the girl arrested. II is said by the police
that the alleged assault not intentional and
that the girl will probably be prosecuted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10
BrRGLAR SURPRISED. DRAWS KNIFE.

John j. Powers twenty-five years old. of No. 3S2
East Eightieth-st held by Magistrate Ohm
sted in the Yorkville Court yesterday for trial on
the charge Of burglary.
Powers. In the absence OF the family OF Jacob
Muter. who occupies the first fat at No. s19 East
Fifty seventh-st.. entered II and was rummaging
about the place. He by the janitor.
Thomas McKenna. McKenna tried arrest
the man and Powers showed fight. He drew
knife on McKenna. Policeman Sheehan, OF the
East Fifty-frst-st. station. came along and made
Powers prisoner. Powers was recognized at
Police Headquarters. where ne was taken. a
man who had served two terms for burglary and
whose picture is in the Rogues' Gallery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10
BOY DROWNED FROM RECREATION PIER

James Crow, nine years old of No ga West
Sixty-hrst-st. while playing on the Recreation Pier
at Fifty-hrst-st. and North River YESTERDAY fell
into the water and was dxovnAs,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10

BRENTANOS
PAPER NOVEL DEPARTMENT.
A complete Paper Novels
fiction published cheap editions De found On
Prices Sc. Ioc. I5c.. a5c ssc
CATALOGUE FREE
Fine stationery Tor Vacation specially reduced
prices
Guide Books. Maps. Phrase Books IN all IanyaaxsA
BRENTANO'S.
UNION SQUARE NJ
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-10
TEXAS TOBACCO.
Through Courtesy Of Ny. whttnsr
Coed Exhibit Wiil GO 90 paris

Through Ccurtety Of Ny, yNhttner n
Coed Exhibit WIN 60 90 Fnris
Texas is TO be properly represented at
the Paris exposition with a scon display
Of tobacco. and this through the courtesy
Of Assistant Superintendent Milton Whit
ney Of the agricultural department At
Washington. Who Is deeply interested in
the culture Of this staple in the coast
country. Houston had dslesatien r.
Washington recently who was shown hy
Secretary Whitney the tobacco EXHIBIT Of
Texas amounting to ten samples Of only
two STYLES or colors OF tobacco. while
most Of the other Southern states had
from forty TO 100 samples ready for ship
ment
The secretary deplored tha condition of
AFFAIRS, as tens Of thousands OF visitors
would inspect the tobacco exhibit a. Paris
largo proportion OF them with view
OF removal 10 the section making the best
exhibit end offering the best Inducements
for the culture OF this staple As Texas
and Florida are the only States that can
raise the famous Cubm or Havana tobacco
IT, was especially DESTROYS that Texas ey-
hihit should be q complete one
Secretary Whitney informed the com
mittee that " the samples OF tobacco
could reach him ny January Is he would
see that the exhibit MAS properly pre
pared and forwarded TO Paris
Yesterday II was determined az tho
Business League that as the time WAS
Short an effort should be made to over
come the difficulty II was placed In the
hands of " q. SloEson aud A. H Bald
win 20 interview the merchants and bust
ness men which was done. and the money
raised 10 purchase al Willis and other
points where the best tobscoos are raised
rftr or seventy Ave pounds of the selected
article In different colors or shades and
20 include some Of the best wrapper To-
bacco, Mr., A. II Baldwin, Who Is the
travelling representative OF the Houston
situation, and q very active man. left
last night over the International and Great
Northern railway transportation HAVING
been furnished MIN by that road, 10 make
the purchase and forward same by express
10 Secretary whitney The express COM
psnics represented here also took deep
interest in the exhibit and will carry Tho
same free 10 Washington.
Again Houston's business men, by their
enterprise and liberality. have duplicated
the ork done At Omaha by giving Texas
an exhibit there and now this great State
need not take back seat at the greater
Paris exposition
1t is hoped that state papers Will still
urge planters and raisers OF tobacco 10
send samples OF Texas tobacco 10 Secre-
tary Whitney OF the agricultural depart
ment at Washington so That the different
f, qualities and samples OF all the grades
T raised IN the state may yet appear at the
Paris exposition, The samples can be
sent by mail or express at any time before
January 10,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-10
THE WEIGHT OF COTTON
commission Order Gives Satisfaction with
Nearly All Traffic Men,
ONE THINKS THE MINIMUM is TOO LOW
Two Raymond and whitcomb lex
cursions VIII Pass Through Hous-
ton-A santa Fe Appointment.

The commission ruling regarding cotton
weights, and the manner OF determining
the correct billing Of staple offered to the
roads, was subject OF conversation In
railroad circles yesterday.
One official stated that be did not TANK
1t satisfactory. a great deal OF the Texas
cotton. he said, weighs more than that, in
fact be believes 500 pounds per bale is the
best average OF Texas cotton. especially
early in the season. In case OF over
weight bales there is no way by which the
shipper can be compelled to furnish the
yard weights or the affidavit as to the
correct weight, aud he will yet have the
advantage in the billing.
Other railway men believed the regua-
ton will be a great help TO tho situation.
Major Peck suggested such a course to
the commission in case they did not agree
TO allow the Texas Car Service associa-
tlop handle the Weighing, but he placed
the minimum at $40.
The Central al one time had a regula-
lion Of 400 pounds for the minimum in
computing weights Of shipment.
Attention Is directed TO the fact that
the commission does not recognize off
cially the round bale. as no reference Is
made to round bales in the order fixing
the manner in which weight shall be de-
termined When asked what minimum
would be computed in case 81 lot Of
round bales. railroad man said why.
accept them Al 525 pounds per hale. OF
course He laughed when he said IT,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-10
Notes and pcr,oralr.

], \. Griswold has returned from trip
In the interior, in the interest Of the Santa
Fe.
Edward Wilson superintendent OF the
Hearne and Brazos Valley railway, was in
the city YESTERDAY.
Harry Archer OF the Pee Gee was wish
tor 10 the city yesterday from his Gal
weston headquarters.
Bruce R. Morton. newly appointed tickle,
agent of the Katy in this city has arrived
and took charge Of the office yesterday.
William Doherty, assistant general pas
senger agent OF the Houston, East and
West Texas, spent yesterday in Galveston,
City Ticket Agent h. b. Courtney will
leave tonight for Dallas, where he Mil
assume The duties OF the position TO which
he has been recently appointed His fam.
lily viii leave about February /.
Harry \. Woods travelling auditor Of
the Katy, and George England travelling
auditor Of the Galveston, Houston and
Henderson, we're busy yesterday checking
out r. r Courtney. city ticket agent. and
checking IN Bruce r. Morton
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-10

For the meeting of the Texas Live Stock
association at San Antonio Texas January
% to "a. the following reduced rates are
authorized From stations where the
enc way rate to San Antonio is less than
50 30. one and one.third fares; from sta
tions where the one way rate to san An
tonic is more than s2.25 and less than
Ss.0S, IS FOR the round trip; from stations
where the one way rate TO San Antonio
is more than 81. one hrst-class limited
fare not TO exceed S. from any point on
THE line Selling dates will be January
91 and for trains Nos, a. II aud OF
January o.. final return limit January q,
For the spring meetings Of the Inter
state Merchants association al ST. LOU 2.
Mo. during the month OF February, March
and April a reduced rate OF cne and one
Attn standard fares on the certificate plan
is authorized Certificates showing pur-
chase of tickets February "a 10 2e inclu-
sive. to be honored al one-ftth fare re
turning to and including March s Certi-
hcates showing purchase OF tickets March
to 10, inclusive, to be honored at one
fifth fare returning to and including March
49, Certificates showing purchase o.
tickets March 10 10 81, inclusive, 10 be
honored at one-h fifth fare returning 10 and
including April 10. Certificates showing
purchase of tickets April 5 10 II. inclu'
sive, to be honored az one-ffth fare re-
turning TO and including April 81
For the meeting OF the Grand Lodge,
independent Order Of odd Fellows, at Gal
weston. Texas, on Monday, February s. the
following reduced rates arc authorized
From stations where the one way rate to
Galveston is more than s2,e5 and less
than $305 So for the round trip; from
points where the one way rate TO Calves
Ton is more than So, one hrst-elass limited
fare for the round trip. return limit Feb
ruary Q,
For the meeting Of the National Live
Stock association ar Fort Worth Texas
January ie to is. the following reduced
rates are authorized One frst-elass linn
lied fare not to exceed IS for the round
trip from any point on this line. Exeep
agents on Kerrville branch will adj ca
fare for the round trip 10 San Antouio L
the IS rate applying San Antonio to For
Worth and return, plus 81 Agents soutl
OF Beeville will add one fare for he roun'
trip to Beeville TO S. rate applying fro1
Beeville to Fort Worth and return. Selling
dates January IS and rs final return
limit leaving Fort Worth January 10.