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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29
TIE RENEWED TEXAS FLOODS.
IMMENSE DAMAGE DONE AND a NUMBER
OF LIVES LOST

Galveston, Tex. April os.-Many streets here are
flooded from curb curb to-day, owing TO the
tremendous rains last night. hail storm later
shattered many windows and wrecked green
houses. The whole State watersoaked.
Three boys caught in last nights storm
while rowing in Galveston Bay. and are believed
10 have been drowned. Another storm TO last
Two days is predicted by the Government
Weather Bureau The Brazos Valley is expected
TO be flooded from Waco the Gulf. The water
al Sealey is now up TO the highest point reported
in the great food of last July.
Dallas Tex. April 2S.-The foods show TO signs
of receding. on the contrary. or the Texas
rivers rising. A Fort Worth dispatch 10 a m.
said that the Trinity River had overlooked doing
much property damage. The people are alarmed
for the safety OF the waterworks. which
riousy threatened. A nine foot rise is sweeping
down from the headwaters Of the Trinity. This
viii a big overflow in the vicinity Of Dallas
and Fort Worth by tonight.
4 bulletin from Waco 1890 o'clock said the list
OF dead there will from ten to fifteen persons
The property damage in Waco viii exceed $50 OOO
The telegraph lines cI both companies are gone
State.
Railroad movements are suspended south of Dal-
las almost every line in the State. The loss by
food hurricane since Yesterday morning is
mated to reHch 50 coo 10 s. OO9 Including dam
age 10 railroads and crops. The damage railroads
Is immense in Hill. McI-eHnau Williamson. Bell,
Colorado, Bastrop and adjoining counties.
telegraph a
ports received from Southern and Central Texas
state that great destruction mas occurred.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29
BOLD ATTEMPT TO ROB B4yK

Lynn Mass, April ga bold attempt was made
10 rob the Lynn Five Cents Savings Bank shortly
after noon to-day. man approached the teller 3
window and passed note TO Harriet P. Hough-
ton. who duty. The note read: Don't
speak or make any noise. I'll put a bullet
through your brain. Count $500 and be quick
Pass it NE without trouble. I have two friends
watching now, and attempt commu-
nicate with any will mean your death"
Miss HoughJon reached a button near her desk
which sounded call TOR the police. Then she
informed the what she had done Without a
pause the robber rushed from the bank and dis
appeared down MarkeU-st. The police arrived a
few minutes later. They at once began TO work
OF he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29
BUgIC HALL IN THE CIRCLE. -

Another music hall is announced as about 70
break upon the gaze OF the bewidered local pop
Mace stories OF a new-old plan again aAoat
Yesterday II all the theatres that have been pro-
posed in the circle at Ffty-eighth-st and Eighth
ave had been built there would be double
Of them clear around by this time The
talked Of Is 10 be at the southwest corner OF Six
riefa-sr and Broadway. There is a bicycle
4rsdarnv there. Is a brick building The outer
walls are remain and the interior Il 10 be
changed so make music nall OF g. II Is
hoDed that il viii be ready open in July. II is
IN ne called the Columbus Music Hall after the
historical character 10 whom monument
erected in the circle some years ago. In ~ 10 be-
controlled by a company Of which J. J. Armstrong
Is lle president
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29
HONE BUEwG WITH SMALL PAYMENTS.

Fcreseeiug the coming demand for a real estate
emporium where the honneseeker could come ana
select any class Of prOperty. from the most e&-
pe1siTe 20 the cheapest cottage, five years ago
several capitalists got together and formed COM
laIF known The Realty Trust.
This company Immediately set about 70 purchase
sfse tracts Of Land north. south. east and west OF
rae city and among the many best known develop
Menis made by il may be mentioned Ingleside' al
1i1s1las- Lououz Park. Corona MaIteilse
Bro allyn Dernoresr- EEiiitcrs y J.. and
fser.5a3 Bay Park Staten Island = the latt=I -!
-ket3l1s sale Is Or hello Saturday ana SUNDAY
OF -Als week
purchasing lis lumber. hardware etc. n q'!dHl---
- enabled Il 20 build homes and sell a. IlDsId'
I.scD11fs- Abundant resources permit il 70 a.
- 80 exceedingly small initial payments rom Das1
~=--e-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29
THE WEATHER REPORT.

Yesterdays RECORD AND To-DAY's FORECAST
Washington April 2s,-Fair weather mas continued
Mississippi River in the Lower Assis-
spp Valley there showers and thunder
storms. Throughout the West showers were general
With heavy showers Friday night in Eastern Texas
Temperatures above the normal. except IN
New-Eng!and They from 10 degrees 70 q degrees
above in the Valley and the lake regions, except
along the lower lakes. They have. however,
fallen degrees degrees the extreme Northwest
There have been showers the plateau regions while
fair the Pacific Coast States with
higher temperatures districts Arizona
Owing 10 heavy Texas another decided rise is
probable in BRACES River and Hood warnings we're
issued Saturday McLennau County 10 the Gulf OF
Mexico Fair weather will continue sunday and Monday
from the lake regions Ohio VaeS eastward There
Will be showers and thunderstorms sunday the South
Atlantic Coast and and in the country
generally Mississippi River except N the
Southwest extreme Northwest. followed by fair
weather Monday. Will cooler sunday IN the we-t
eru upper region and Upper Mississippi Valley. y
viii in the eastern upper lake reslor northern
norton Middle Atlantic states. ana extreme south
Kew England. Il will be warmer Monday IN NeW-Eng.
and extreme Northwest on the Atlantic toast
winds will be variable. hut mostly fresh easterly-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29
HENRY WHITE HOME ON A VISIT.
SECRETARY OF EMBASSY SAYS HE RE
TURNS ON PRIVATE BUSINESS


TURNS ON PRIVATE BUSINESS
Henry White secretary of the American En-
bassy at London. passenger the St Louis.
which arrived Yesterday. He said that whenever he
New-York his mission represented as
of unusual importance. He mad not been here in
that would have been attended to before but for
the serious illness Of Mrs. White. He left her Ill
in London. Mr.. White said he going New
port and Baltimore, and then to Washington. He
would. Of course, call President Mckinley. It
would be discourteous for him do so. but he
had official report TO make TO the President on
any subject.
The published reports that ne had TO in
fern the President Of the English sentiment on the
subject Of American intervention in South Africa
and 10 pave the way for Ambassador ChOate 10 be-
come Secretary of State in the event OF Secretary
Hays retirement. and to urge his own nomination
10 succeed Ambassador Choate, he pronounced
absolutely without any foundation whatever. The
English saw no reason why Americans should in
tertere in the Boer war. as II supposed that
the United States TO remain neutral. If there
should be any American Interference. Mr.. White
supposed England would regard il a unfriendy
act
Other passengers on The ST. Louis were the Count
and Countess R. Ogler dIvry and Master Guy
d'Ivry. Mr.. and Mrs. r. g Van Duzer the Misses
ton. M. and Mrs. Frank A. AFTER Mrs. Z. Glider
sleeve, DR.. and Mrs. c. L. Lindey. the Rev. K A
Janson. Livingstone Phelps. Judge W Z. Smith
and Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick p. Wells
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29
APPOINTMENTS IN THE ARMY.

Washington, April 2S.-The President sent the
following nominations TO the Senate to-day
ARMY
ReguiarsTo be first Lieutenant: Lieutenant
I. PRICE. 9Th Infantry.
Voiun eetsTo be first lieutenant: Second Lieutenant
ARTHUR y. PICNEL. S9th Infantry.
Eleventh Cavalry-To First
GEORGE SJTH ERLAND. Troop ".
EeanJ EDWARD :. LTTHI, Troop e.
Thir-seveuth Infanry-To second lieutenant: First
Sergeant THOMAS W. GUM Company X
Thirry-uiuth Hntantry--To eutsnants. Bat
TALON Sergeaur-Major HENRY r. CASEY and Ser
geaut-M Major ARCHER W. DAVIS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29

S57a u.5sg5 ia the AP s1 r Rosetta 'e
Funeral from ms ate residence No 2ls West l4th-s'
Kindly omit MOWERS.
DIBBLEE--on THURSDAY April rs Frances N DbOee,
Monday. April 30. 1890 a
ELY-On Thursday April Is at stratfcrd Conn, Anna
G.. widow Of The late wn.am \ Ely ,,.u...- -,
30. at 2,30 O'Clock
FINLAY-On Saturday 2sth John FInay. eldest
OF George and Elisabeth Stevenson F1niay, in the
Funeral servce ptiyate viii residence OF
MONDAY April go
HARvEY-on April y. Ellen T 4. Harvey wife OF
rneTai at -i her late residence
Brooktyu. Monday April 80 AT 10 o'clock.
Irternent AT Shrewsbury. Mass
xEAsBEY-At Perth Amboy. y. :. Friday. April -
1900 Edward KeaSoey IN ne ed year q5 ms axe; ST.
perth Amboy on Monday. April 30. O'clock p. m.
ca5F1 K r. vi" of eg5 foot Of % s from
KoRTRIGHr-on Thurqday April "a o0uvernsur son of
FUNERAL ' from his late resds6cs No Is East ss,h-st
sunday April 70 o'clock.
Trovideace ana Newport papers please
I-ArIIAN-Ia Memphs Tenn on :. SATURDAY morning. ling
Apri IS MARY L wife Or John G Latham and only
Funeral Memphis, Tenn.
NEwIIN-A! stonyAln, Ftshkil-On. Hudson, APrl Is
aga - 49ga Yer Psanc Neiin in his 3sd year
Funeral services %i Ss ne ef h Matilda Tey Pasek
stonykin. Fishkt-ou- Hudson - w., ,o,u -.
Il 80 a. m
RUrGERs-At Nev-Brunsviek. y. J.. SATURDAY. april
g Jean ans si vns.ton Russ- The
sJth year OF
Funeral MS late residence No " 0dShu-sA-s On
Tuesday. May !. at 2'l5
StF.IVAt the residence hrother-n-lsw. William
Rockefeler. $50 5th-ave, OF pneumonia Mrs e l.
Funeral service interHent at Cleveland. Ohio
sUFFERN-At Hnburn, n. Y. April IS 1900 annie
eldest daughter Of BogeTt ana Sarah r Surrrn
Funeral an HHhuru chapel. Tuesday May l. az 2;5
m.
Train leaves Chambers st at O'Clock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29
JoHN LIvINGsTON RrTGERs.

New-Brunswicl1 N J. April IS CSpeciaD.-ColoneI
John Livingston Rutgers of the best known
and oldest citizens or New Brunswick. died ar his
home this morning. He had been i'll since last
November and the greater part of the time had
been confined 10 his bed Death due TO old
age. Colonel Rutgers born in Network city
on July IS. 1913. He lived in New-York until 1865.
being engaged in business with the firm of L. n
Hoffman & Son. auctoneers, in Hanover Square
He came TO New Brunswick in 1855.
The Rutgers family is identified with the early
history OF New-YOrk. Colonel Rutgerss father was
Nicholas Gouverueur Rutgers and his mother was
Caroline Livingstone OakhiH. He was a member
Of the old volunteer fire department in New-York
City. Three children survive hin-Mrs- Morgan
and Nicholas q. Rutgers, of New Brunswick. and
Henry L. Rutgers. of St Paul MINI.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29
HRS LIE HOMES NEW PLAY.

Mr. Sarah Cowen lie Meyne Is booked for her
erTr New-Eork appearance as a star Al Wallack's
Theatre. October. for lve weeks engage
menr- Mrs. lie Moyne will be seen IN her new
play. hy Harriet Ford and Beatrice De Mile, en-
rted The Greatest Thing in the World This
play was originally produced AZ New-Haven. on
Fenrua-y g. and has since been seen in Washing
Tor. Baltimore. Philadelphia Buffalo, Rochester
Boston and Providence On the occasion Of her
engagement ar Wailack's william J. lie Moyne VIII
appear z ne part Of Dr. Chiselhurst Robert
Edeson VIII continue in The role Of Cecil Bryant
Miss Katherine Grey, Miss Hope Ross and Walter
Thomas VII also continue in Mrs. lie Noyne's sup
porting company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29
DAVID RTzy SERIOUSLY III.

David Ryan. private secretary TO Police Commits
s-oner T. 2 sexton Is seriously III al his home, No.
% West Eighty foUTth-s with throat trouble, and
Is not expected 70 live Mr.. Ryan was confidential
clerk 70 Mayor Grant during his OF Office, and
has been DEPUTY Supervisor Of City Records under
super. tsor y !. X Kenny. He Is prominent
member Of the Democratic Club and Of the XIXrh
Assembly District Tamnany organization. About
q week ago he went out and contracted the present
trouble
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29
JUSTICE MAGLE ACCEPTS.
WILL SUCCEED THE LATE CHANCELLOR
MGILL OF NEWJERSEY

Eliza beth, n. J.. April 2S.-Chief Justice william
J. Magic. Of the New-Jersey Supreme Court, said
to-day that he had decided to accept the appoint
ment of Chancellor offered to him by Governor
voorhees, Thursday. Justice Magic said he
would probably inform the Governor of his aC-
ceptance of the office on Monday.
Justice Magic left here later for Washington,
where he will be the guest a dinner to be given
by Accomplishment Griggs tonight. He Will return
TO New-Jersey TO be present AZ important
conference of the Supreme Court Justices be held
in Trenton Monday morning Il Is probable that
the announcement of his acceptance of the Chan
cellorship will be made at the close OF the con-
ference.
Governor Voorhees, said to-day that there was
nothing more to be said in regard TO dppoint ments
until he had received the formal answer of the
Chief Justice
William J. Magic born az Elizabeth. n j..
December g. 1882 He was graduated from
Princeton University in 1852 and Immediately began
the study of He was admitted the bar as
attorney in 1856 and made a counsellor in
1889. After practising his profession about seven
years at Elizabeth he made Prosecutor Of the
Pleas for Union County in 1896 and held the office
until 1S71 He was elected State Senator from
Union County in 1870.
In 1850 Mr.. Magic appointed Justice of the
appointed by Governor Green in 1887 and by Gov
error Werts in 1884 on March l. 1897. he ap-
pointed Chief Justice OF the Supreme Court by
Governor CIriCgs TO succeed the late Chief Justice
Beasley who died while in office. Mr.. Magic has
thus been a Justice OF the Supreme Court for
twenty years He IS recognized one Of the
abest iurists in NewJersey, and is popular with
the people as we'll as on the bench.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29
MRS- NINW4RLNG GETs FER GR4NDsON

The decision rendered by Justice Lawrence in the
habeas corpus proceedings brought against Mrs.
Isidora l. Manwarng by Gabriel I. Chevalier 10 re-
cover The custody of Richard Westermann. the six
vear-old grandson Of Mrs. Manwaring. was filed
yesterday in the Supreme Court. Justice Lawrence
awards the child Mrs. Manwa-ing Chevalier
had been engaged TO Mrs Westermann who IN
uer+ted 4 large fortune from the estate Of her
father, David ". Manwarlng. Mrs WesterrnaIln
made 2 will IN which left all her property 70
Chevalier and appointed him guardian OF her son;
with the instruction that ne should adopt him and
educate him as MS own. Justice Lawrence holds
that Chevalier is not At person to have the care
of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29
SPECIAL DAYS At THE WILD WEST

There viii be two occasions OF especial mark at
rhe W!ld West In Madison Square Garden, this
week On Tuesday afternoon the orphans Of the
cry asylum are invited 10 attend. and viii Ill
tEe whole house and without doubt they will get
solo enjoyment out OF the SHOW. On "wednesday
evening there vii be a large attendance from
Mecca TernDla Mobiles Of the Mystic Shrine Five
hundred OF more seats have already been engaged
Cor them and for their friends and more VIII
probably decide 70 be present before the time
ONO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29
nor sKOLAgTIKOrs ANNUAL DINNER.

The organization known as Hoi Skolastikoi had
lis fourth annual dinner last night at the Hotel
Savoy This Is an organization composed of school
teachers. principals and others interested in the
public schools The list of speakers included Will
lam Hoss principal of Public School No. 80, who
presided: William McAdoo ex-Assistant Secretary
OF The Navy. and the Rev. Stephen ;. Wise.
Justice Fitzgerald, Senator Elsberg and A H
Green of the Brooklyn Borough Board, Commits
sioners Moriarty. Timson and eX-Judge Van Hoe
son we're present.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29
MEuORLAL sERTICE FOR DIR. WISE.

4 public memorial service for the late Dr. / NJ.
Wise president Of the Hebrew Union College Of
Cincinnati. VIII take place under the auspices Of
the New-Tork Board of Jewish Ministers at
Temple Emanuel II o clock this morning. Ad-
dresses are 70 be delivered by the Rev. Dr. k
Kohler Louis Marshall the Rev. Dr. :: K. Gross
MAJ and ] SllverrnaE. 4 solo will be given the
Rev W Sparger The exercises will be closed BY
memorial prayer offered by the Rev Dr- u.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29
WEDDING OF JAp4Es GROWN PRINCE.

Washington April "a telegram was received
al the Japanese Legation to-day announcing that
the marriage Of the Crown Prince 10 Princess Kujo
Will take place May 10. The Prince possesses
many amable personal qualities and his marriage
viii undoubtedly be made the occasion for general
rejoicing ana many demonstrations OF popular
lection. The Prince Is rwenty-one wears Of age
and his prospective bride is about seventeen.
Is niece Of the late Empress Dowager.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29
Mayor Van Wyck Immediately Issued the
lowing proclama ton:
A RELIEF FUND IN LONDON.

London. April &-After a consultation with the
Canadian High Commissioner. Lord Strathcona and
Mount ROYAL. Lord Mayor Newton has decided
open Immediately a Mansion House fund for
the relief Of the homeless people of Ottawa and 4
Stock Exchange fund opened to-day with sew
eral large subscriptions.
The Lord Mayors appeal will be issued Mon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29
THE C0mUs SAILS FOR THIS PORT.

Newport News. April IS CSpeciaD.-The Cronl-
we'll Line steamship Comus. which has Just been
completed the shipyard. sailed this afternoon
for New-York on her first voyage. She is a fas.
passenger and freight ship, and will ply between
New-York and NeW-Orleans.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29
THE REV. JESSE NJ. ENGLE.

Lancaster Penn. April 2S.-Relatives OF the Rev.
Jesse NJ Engle. for many years African mis-
sionary. have received information Of his death in
Africa April s. from dpoplexy. He a
member Of the River Brethren denomination.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29
RELIEF FOR OTTAWA.
THOUSANDS OUT OF WORK-REvISED
ESTIMATE OF LOSSES.

Ottawa, April 2s-Revised estimates OF the
damage caused by the great fire place the loss
at S15,0O0O00. Nearly fifteen thousand people
are homeless, FIVE thousand Of whom are thrown
cut of work and are dependent upon gifts for
subsistence.
The great need for ready relief for the suffer
ers from the disaster has made every one strain
his best efforts in that direction. Quick re-
Spouse has been made from many cities of the
Dominion. and goods and money are coming in
by every train. Workmen have already started
in Hull 10 build shelter for the people. Every
thing has 70 be conveyed over the river in
boats. In addition to the 100000 which the
Dominion Government viii give and $4,000 from
the City Council, with $4,000 from the Ontario
Government. there was reported from private
sources at noon to-day nearly 100000 more.
1t is expected a large amount will be received
from England.
An estimate Of the losses Of the principal man
ufacturers is as follows
E. B. Eddy Company. S2M0O00; Mckay
Milling Company S35O.OO0; Hull Lumber Com
pany. S750O00 Export Lumber Company. $780,
600; J. r. Booth 81 100000; Bronson & Weston.
$50 900 Dominion Carbide Company. 100000.
Oliver & Sons. $4,000: ChaudeIe Machine Com
pany. $4,000 Baldwin Machine Foundry Com
pany. 100000; Canadian Pacific station, Slpo,-
000; Victoria Brewery. SIJOOO; total Ss,4SJ.UFt
A walk through the district in Hull late last
night where the homeless and destitute are To-
Gated presented scenes Of deSolatlon and pa
thetic pictures. Men, women and children sat
in small groups, with few chairs, bundles
and a scanty lot Of household goods around
them. II was all they had in the world. There
were children who were scantlly clad, ana VINO
huddIed together a piece OF raised ground
trying to keep themselves warm While their
parents away trying 20 find place OF
shelter. There were hundreds OF scenes OF in
dvdUal and family restitution in that section
OF Hull last night that viii be indelibly stamped
an me a
Nor were matters greatly improved on the OF
tawa side Of the river. although the destitutlon
was not so apparent, as the people were more
readily cared for and were not so poor 10
begin with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29

In ths diagram the continuous white line shows the
change indicated By The Trbunes self
recording The line tempera-
recorded a Perry's Pharmacy.
Tribune once. April % / a The weather yester-
cay cool The temperature ranged between
aud degrees average 1884 being =
degree higher 6as degrees lower
than that # the corresponding date OF last year.
weather day Will be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29
APRIrALs on THE TRANSPORT CROOK

Among the passengers who arrived last night at
Quarantine on the United States transport Crook
from San Juan Porto Rico and Santiago were
Tie,tenanr-C olonel George D. Russell y G. y. Y.
Caprafn James T Ord and twelve ecclesia stcal
students from Porto Rico route TO Baltimore.
VINO have been sent here by the Church dignitaries
TO finish their education.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29
COLONEL WILLIAM T. DUBOIS.

Brdgeton, y. J., April 2S.-Coone William T.
Dubois died TODAY aged ffty-six years. He had
been for years prominently identified with secret
societies having served s grand commander for
New-Jersey Of the Knights OF Malta.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29
MAYOR VAN WICK ASKED FOR AID.

MANNk VAN w II N AChEt ECh NAA'"
HE ISSUES AN APPEAL IN RESPONSE TO
CANADIAN REQUEST.
Mayor Van Wyck yesterday received the follow
ing telegram from the Mayor Of Ottawa;
Civ of Hull wiped out of existence Western
part OF Ottawa completely destroyed twenty thou-
sand homeless. Can you help
T. PAYMENT, Mayor OF Ottawa
Mayor Van Wyck Immediately issued the fol-
lowing proclamation,
To the People OF the City of Network: The
Mayor OF the city of Ottawa Canada. has informed
that the city of Hull is wiped out or existence
that the western part of the city Of Ottawa is
completely destroyed and that twenty thousand
people homeless. and he appeals for help 70 the
people OF this city. In view therefore or the wide
spread desolatiOn and distress caused in Hull ana
Ottawa by this terrible disaster l call upon me
people OF this city. ready in coming 10 the
aid of the afflicted 70 respond with their accus-
toned generosity and their usual promptness 70
this appeal for relief from these Canadian cities
The emergency presented there is great, and the
response TO this call for assistance should De
prompt and liberal I have appointed the Hon
Bird 5. Golfer. Controller of the city OF New-York
treasurer receive contributions for the relief Of
the afflicted cities and all moneys sent 70 him
should De addressed No $50 Broadway and will
be duly acknowledged and forwarded by him.
Dated the City Hall. April % 1900
ROBERT a. VAN WICK, Mayor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29
WORK on NEW CROTON DAM.

NEARLY ALL THE STRIKERS ARE AGAIN EN-
PLoYED OR HAVE GONE AWAY.
The strike at the new Croton dam IS now thing
Of the past. Yesterday everything was running as
smoothly as though there had been no trouble with
the men The huge dam was a scene Of activity,
with all the derricks swinging huge blocks Of gran
tie into place and masons setting them. There are
about twenty-five deputy sherifs distributed about
the works. The contractors say they 90 not look
for any more annoyance or trouble
The deputies do allow those strikers who are
idle 10 20 among the men who working They
are told to move on when they found about
either the quarries or dam. There are not many
OF The strikers who idle Many who have not
gone back to work have left 20 hnd work
elsewhere.
The strike leaders say they have had all the
strike they want and so they keep quiet.