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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-23
NAGLEs VIEWS on EMPLOYEES.
AND RESTRICTIONS TO POWER
OF REMOVAL.

Albany, Feb. 22.-The Ford-Egan Street Cleaning
bill for NewYork City. regulating the annual saa-
ries of the uniformed force of this Department
making eight hours days labor and forbidding
the Street Commissioner to remove a member on
any charge until after hearing had consideration
this afternoon before the Cities Committee OF the
Assembly
Assemblyman Mnton favored the BILL taking the
ground in his argument that the street sweepers
should have the same privilege of a hearing on
charges preferred did the Police and Fire depart
ments.
Linn Bruce counsel for the labor element; Charles
Wilson. representing the New-York City branch Of
the Federation of Labor; p. j. McNulty, OF the
Street Sweepers Union, and Patrick McNuty,
president of the State Congress, Knights Of Labor
spoke in favor of the bill
p. f. Maggie, Street Commissioner, opposes the
bill and has filed copy of his objections with the
committee By fixing the annual salaries of the
men under him. he says that II repeats the power
of the Board of Estimate to fix the salaries so as
to accommodate the resources Of the city. He does
not think it wise to apply the eight hour law pro-
vision TO street sweepers, who draw their pay
whether they work not
Relative dismissal from the DEPARTING with
out a hearing. the Commissioner says:
A hearing has been decided in the courts to par
take nearly possible of the form of regu-
nesses to be sworn and with the right of the ac-
cused to appear by attorney and to cross-examine
the witnesses. Considering the work the men and
their numbers, it is plain that system of strict
supervision and discipline is required to preserve
order and punctuality in large a body of men
and to prevent Sinking, lettering, neglect and
turbulence.
The law of this section as it stands was nearly
possible modelled On that of the uniformed force
of the Police Department making allowance for the
difference that the Police Department is governed
by a board and the Department of Street Cleaning
by a single head. A hearing is given in accord
ance with the Civil Service law and rule to four
classes of men in the department namely: Union
veterans, Spanish American War veterans, honor
ably discharged soldiers. sailors and marines of the
United States Regular service and former volunteer
hremen. AS to the rest of the force. man is re-
moved on charges except after opportunity, in
accordance with the Civil Service rule, has been
afforded to him to make an explanation, and let 1t
be well understood this is done in perfect good faith
Why should the law of the Street Cleaning Depart
ment go beyond the requirements of the Civil Ser
vice law? If the provision should become law, 1t
would turn the office Of the Department of Street
Cleaning into trial in which all the small
lawyers of the town would bring forward every pos
sible techniCality of the of evidence. 1T is
very doubtful whether anything else could be done
by the responsible officers of the Department except
to hear" these cases.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-23
BILLS INTRODUCED.

Albany, Feb 22.-These bills were introduced to-
day in the Assembly
BY Mr.. Cooley-Incorporating the city of New
Rochelle. -
BY Mr.. McInerney-Mr. Gains bill of last year
regulating telephone charges in cities of the State
as follows: Cities of the first class, sS5 year;
second class SIS; third class. $4S.
BY Mr.. Fallows-Reducing the salary from 5000
to $500 of confidential clerks to the supreme Court
Justices in lid Judicial District, not including
Kings County.
By Mr. Notwithstanding the Office of Public
Administrator in Queens County, who Is to hold
office for six years at = salary of 5000 year
BY Mr. Doughty-APpointing public admlnstra-
tors in counties wherein the office of County Treas
urer has been abolished The County Judge IS to
make the appointment, for five years, and the sal
airy is fixed at $500 a year.
BY Mr.. Bedell-Amendng the Railroad law, which
provides that where 2 street railway company has
removed it's tracks from one street to another by
reason Of improvements being made in the street in
which the tracks originally laid, they may
relay them in that street after the improvements
have been completed.
BY Mr. Misunderstanding additional appropri-
alton 81 500 for the State Soldiers and Sailors
Home at Bath.
BY Mr. Notwithstanding the Civil Code by pro-
yiding that all persons over sixty years old are
entitled to exemption as to trial jurors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-23
THE DAY AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL
A PATRIOTIC ADDRESS DELIVERED BY SEN
ATOR DEPEW

Washington Feb 22.-Washingtons Birthday
appropriately celebrated here to-day. The
executive departments closed, as also
many business houses Patriotic exercises. under
the auspices of the Sons of the Revolution
held at the National Theatre. and the fifth annual
celebration Of the National Society of the Children
OF the American Revolution held at the CO.
lunbia Theatre. At the National there
large audience. including the President and Sec
rotary Hay The address of the occasion
delivered by Senator Depew. Surgeon-General
wynan presided
Senator Depew said this country had become one
of the great Powers of the world, and intended to
remain so. and its possessions the other side of
the globe had been retained because they
needed a market for the surplus products of
the United States The open door had been main
tanned by the United States. not by armies and
This termination of eloquent period, with its
direct reference the President created much
enthusiasm in the audience.
Mrs. Daniel Lothrop. the president of the Society
Of the Children of the American Revolution,
IN charge OF the exercises at the Columbia Thea
ire. There were music, salute 10 the flag the
singing OF patriotic hymns and the presentation of
medals TO members of the society who volunteered
for the Spanish-American War.
S V White. acting in behalf CT his wife, who is
George c. Van Roden, as the member who
ttfbuted the largest amount to the Prison Ship
fund.
The Association Of the Oldest Inha bitants held
Washington's Farewell Address, the Veteran Volun-
teer Firemen paraded. and the annual meeting of
the Washington National Monument Society was
held at the home of ex-Mayor James C Berret.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-23
TO AMEND PRIMARY LAW.
YOUNG REPUBLICAN CLUBS MBAsURE-A
DIRECT VOTE METHOD

Albany. Feb. 22.-Assemblyman Morgan and Sem
ator d. F. Davis will tomorrow introduce the bill
proposed by the Young Republican Club which is
IN the form of amendment to the present
Primary law. 1t affects New-York City only. and
contains the following provisions:
First-That the nominations for public office Of
the Republican and Democratic parties shall be
made by the vote of enrolled members of each
seie0ndo - the first and second days for the
casting of the nominating ballots 1-' '0' INC
Third-That the registry off GERS act as primary
conduct the nominating election in the same man
her as they conduct the general election.
t Fo4Eth-Ballots to be used on the first two days
tSr R hs registry Of voters shall furnished by
bsnRet 6ao for e eaeh T pary be in the form
na Tho a. s ballots shall contain only such
voters to be placed thereon and who are named
as candidates for the nomination for each separate
Sixth b nominating petition for each Office
total COR the head of the party ticket Gt ' af
H vte previous election in the same district for
SECTION "e once Is 10 De voted for at the ensuing
Seventh-In addition to the name of the candi-
GaIe proposed, statement can be attached to the
nominating petition and printed upon the nominal
Is favorable to- or opposed to. any particular pub
lie me measure or person NOMINATIONS can be pro-
voter can sign more than one petition for the
Eighth-The ballots must be printed with the
names OF the one or more candidates for each office
The candidate receiving the largest number Of
Votes d is to be DESIGNATED the party candidate and
ms name placed upon the official ballot to he voted
at the ensuing election the party candidate
Nnnth-Justlces Of the Supreme Court whose i'll
risdlctlon extends beyond the limits of New-Y0rx
CITY must of necessity be nominated by a 7conven-
uol. Delegates to such convention are to be nomi-
mated ana elected in the same manner as provided
for candidates for offices. 49, - N
!, lenth- delegates to State and National conven-
uons 10 be voted for at the March primaries n re
TO be nominated and elected in the manner above
prescribed. ~ ' oN0Fe
The following statement accompanies the bill.
This move on the part of the Young RanubI,o.,,
CIup is not TO be taken independent move or
an'asohistic to the Republican organization II is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-23
IN WAsHINGTON'S MEMORY
RAIN INTERPRETERS SOMEWHAT WITH
OUTDOOR FEATURES OF THE
CELEBRATION.

The rain early yesterday morning and the damp
weather throughout the rest OF the day nterfered
10 some extent with the outdoor celebration Of
washingtor's Birthday in this city. Hardy golfers
and enthusiasts rihemen may not have been
he'd been projected were given up and driving and
pedestriansm were almost wholly abandoned. In
doors the anniversary commemorated about as
usual mercantile business generally
pended. and the exchanges and banks were closed.
The school children and their teachers had a day OF
rest from studies. the courts suspended, and the
letter carriers had their work materially cut down.
Comparatively few persons left the city for the
country but many suburbanites came cityward TO
attend the theatres or see the sights. Among the
interesting displays open TO these well to the
general public the model tenement house ex-
hibttion of the Charity Organization Society. the
washington Exhibit the Young Mems Chris
fen Association I'm West Fifty-siXth-str which In
Guided reproductions of all the authentic portraits
Of s'The Father OF His Country and the antique
furniture, curios and objects collected by the
late Professor o. c. Marsh, of Yale now displayed
the American Art Galleries. The Dog snow at
Madison Square Garden also drew many visitors.
The only parade of Importance In this city took
place in the Borough of Brooklyn. where the Kings
County Volunteer Firemen's Association marched
through the streets Other forms of celebrating the
day the reception of the New-Gork State So
ciety of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
the annual muster Of the list New-York Mounted
Rises. placing of tablets historic spots by the
Empire State Society of the Daughters OF 1872 din
ner of the New-York Southern Society. banquet of
the Sons OF the Revolution I'm the State of New
York. concert and reception of Company ID, 18th
ington-ave and annual review and reception of the
Sth Regiment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-23
CELEBRATION IN NEw-ENGLAND.

Boston, Feb. 22-Boston and New England had
dreary Washington's Birthday. The holiday
generally observed in of the larger cities, but
at other points, aside from the suspension of the
public school session, not much attention paid
to ii.
In this city the bells were rung and flags were
displayed on the public buildings.
The public reception by the Governor at the State
House. which for many years has been feature
of Washington's Birthday, held usual with
a small attendance, owing to the rain
Among the special celebrations in ew-England
was the erection Of a bronze tablet at Portsmouth
n: n, upon the residence of Colonel Tobias Lear,
Washngton.s private secretary. by the New
Hampshire Society of the Sons of the Revolution.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-23
PROVISION FOR STATE TAXES.
PLAN TO RAISE REVENUE on ACKNOwI-
EDGMENTS. BILLS AND TICKETS

Albany Feb. 22.-AssembI Srnan De CIraw NJ
Kings County. tomorrow will introduce bill pro-
vidlng that on and after the first day Of July 1900
a State tax shall be paid as fellows:
. pom every acknowledgment taken within the
State, five cents.
Upon every bill rendered for goods. wares ue--
Shandise or material sold and delivered within the
state or for services rendered within the State
tne amount Of such bill is not more than SO
cents. and otherwise. five cents.
Upon tickets other evidences of the right Of cd
mission 10 any building. park. Enclosure or other
places, open TO the public generally stated PERI
DDS, or otherwise i; the price of such tickets nO-
more than 10 cents. One-lalf of cent il uc-s
than 10, and not more than 30. cent and other
wise,
The right of admission 10 any such building marx,
Enclosure other place shall in all cases be evil
denced by the issuing of a ticket slip. con-
venient for the attachment of a stamp thereto.
The tax is 10 be paid by system of revenue
stamps, to be issued by the State Controller a7I
sold by him and by the county treasurer and chief
fiscal officer in each city and village IN the State.
Any person who violates the law shall be subject TO
n fine not to exceed 500, and with Imprisonment OF
not more than six months both.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-23
SCOPE OF THE VIEW VAR COLLEGE.

Brigader-Cieneral Ludlow. speaking OF the new
War College, the plans for which he has been called
home from Havana to formulate. SAYS that the
general purpose is coordinate and unity the sys
TENS of instruction the four existing service in
situations, develop the unified system and create
a new school for the most advanced professional
study of military problems 1t is not proposed 10
do away with any of the existing instruction in
schools at West Point Willets Point Fortress Mon
and Fort Leavenworth, but to exercise gen
eraI supervision over the course OF study in each
and especially provide for close relation OF them
all with the War College One of the most I'm
portant functions of the new college will be the
study Of plans of campaign in all conceivable cir
cunlstances and against all the great Powers. This
study of specific strategy has been carried high
degree of perfection in Germany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-23
STATUE UNVEILED AT MErHUEN

Lawrence. Mass, Feb. 22-Without ceremony this
morning Thomas W. Balls heroic statue Of Wash
ineton. said 10 be his masterpiece, and the finest
presentment of the first President Of the United
States in existence unveiled at Methuen on the
grounds owned by Edward F. Searles. The statue
with its accompanying figures, is said to have cost
s25o.Ooa. 1t was on exhibition at the Worlds Fair
At Chicago. where IL occupied central position in
the Art Gallery. The pedestal of white marble is
some sixty feet IN height. The figures are of
bronze. and Washington stands with outstretched
hands. g cannon at his feet. Busts of President
Lincoln. Generals Lafayette. Greene and Knox oc-
cupy recesses near the top At each are
figures symbolic Of oppression, rebellion, victory
z
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-23
THE FIFTH AVENUE BILL.
OPPOSITION TO RESTRICTING WORK OF
TRUCKS ON THE THOROUGHFARE.

OPPOSITION TO RESTRICTING WORK OF
TRUCKS ON THE THORoUGHFARE.
Albany. Feb. 22.-The Assembly Cities Comrnittss
gave a somewhat protracted hearing this afternoon
Mr.. weeles's bill prohibiting trucks on Fifth
ave, between Twenty-ffth and Fifty-ninth SITS be-
tween the hours of and o'clock in the afternoon
from October 1 TO June 1. excepting for delivery
purposes.
John W. Ball. who says he has been fighting thu
scheme for the last six the first speaker
In opposition. He submitted to the committee a
petition, signed by the merchants and property
owners of New-Ycrk, protesting against the pas
sage of the bill He characterized the measure a.
class legislation, and said that such restriction
would work injustice to the residents OF the
greater city.
Matthew Judge, member Of the special com
mittee from the New-York Truckmen's Associa-
ton said that the bill was vicious legislation sDe-
cially TO benefit the rich. and II the bill became
law large force of policemen would be required
daily to drive the trucks OF the avenue Isaac
goldberg also opposed the bill
-. r. Donnely. who said ne had done trucking
for the last twenty-five years told the cOrmirrse
orat tne expense OF laying the asphalt pavement
truckmen of New-YOrk City-some twelve hun
Hc en- IN nIi nun paid from s. 70 for yearly
them from using the street.
j. b Judge; counsel for the Truckmens Asso-
citation. and W. f. Mcconnell also opposed the
Mr.. Weekes speaking for rs bill said he was
VIKING TO amend so as TO permit the collection as
well as the delivery of merchandise during those
hours. an amendment which he knew was salts
tdCttoIy 70 the express companies Mr.. Weekes
took the ground that his bill was not a new
proposition, inasmuch as Seventy-second-st. and
one nundred- nd twenty-secOnd-sJ.. MOrningside
ana Riverside drives and the Speedway were placed
under such restrictions He asserted that bis biI
of the rich.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-23
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY RECEPTION

II is estimated that between eight Thousand and
ten thousand persons attended a public reception
held by President Low and the Board of Trustees Of
Columbia University yesterday afternoon Presi-
cent Low was assisted in receiving the visitors by
Mlllam Z. Schermerhorn, John B. Pine II IT
SSanmann John Brown, George l. Rives F A
Schernerhorn and other trustees. The guests were
received in the rotunda Of the IibraTv PniI5ing
cony. F-N'Su ia d pdI-
The guests began to arrive at 2:3O O'clock and
AFTER being received by President Low and the trus
tees were shown through the nine university buId-
ings by a corps of forty-fve attendants IN the
Gymnasium Building luncheon was served " ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-23

Morningside ayes and One hundred fourteenth
ST. A crowd began to collect around the statue
about 100 o'clock, and 1t augmented, until at
80 O'Clock there were five hundred people in
waiting. No one appeared to remove the drapery
from the monument, and policeman finally said
that the unwilling had been indefinitely nosponed.
Al 40 O'Clock there were still five hundred men,
women and children waiting to see the unyeiling.
me reason the statue not unveiled was
that the committee in charge, which includes SEN
ator Depew Seth Low and Frederic r. Coudert is
not ready. There many details yet to be
ranged II is intended to have the unveiling on
some significant day. and IL is probable that
Patriots Day, April 10. will be chosen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-23
STATUE UNVEILED IN SAN FRA

San Francisco, Feb. 22.-Washington' Birthday
quietly observed here. Services were held in
several churches and a number of civic societies
devoted the day to memorial exercises statue
of Washington unveiled at Glen Park in the
presence of an immense crowd. Outdoor sports at
tracted large crowds to several points where ath
letic games INDUCED in The day was quietly
observed in other Califoria cities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-23

move for the building up Of the Republican
party, and the consequent Strengthening and en-
largement of the organization.
The direct vote method has already received con-
siderable commendation from many Democratic
organization and many members OF the Demo-
cratic party who anxious to get rid OF the
bosses and leaders. The effect of the direct vote
nominations will be to destroy most of the power
of Croker and Mclaughlin. and be the greatest
blow which Tammany has ever received. 1t is
we'll known that the power of Tammany lies in its
control of nominations; its power In this direction
has been complete the word of the leader being all
that was sufficient to make nomination.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-23
NOT ALLOWED TO RAISE THE FLAG.
CHRISTOPHER r. FORBES ON HAND AT THE
BATTERY TO PERFORM THE ACT
But BRUSHED ASIDE.

Christopher r. Forbes the great-grandson of
John Van Arsdale, at the Battery fiagpole yes
tereay morning at sunrise in hopes that he might
be allowed to raise the flag where his per-
formed that patriotic duty on the first Evacuation
Day But the park employees who were charged with
the duty made Forbes step aside and would not
allow him 20 assist.
1.-THE man who had charge of the work did IT In
bungling way" said Forbes. land the flag got
caught in the trees and then pulled down, got
into the mud and the job had TO be given up. A
little while later three TO assist the first
man, but when left the park at 7:30 o'clock the
nag was not yet up Before the Tammany District
Attorney objected 10 my performing this duty the
people knew where to find the flag on National
holidays"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-23
SOCIETY OF THE WAR OF 1872 CELEBRATES.

The members Of the Society of the War of 1872
celebrated Washington's Birthday at Demonico's
"here they held regular business meeting After
luncheon there were short talks. The meeting was
presided over by District Attorney Gardiner In the
ap pt OF the Rev Dr.. Morgan Dix. Among those
present We're George Barton, Count Thaddeus Kos
Giusko Ghutkowski General F. p Earle Colonel
oudley Evans, NJ. p. Ferris. L. Bayard Smith Ed
gar underhill. G. Sanford Wyle, Robert OIyphant
"; M walker Charles Isham, George w. Olney
OhVer Hazard Perry and Colonel r T. Prime
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-23
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MASS.

The anniversary of requiem for deceased
members of the order of the Knights of Columbus
was celebrated yesterday morning in st. Patrck's
Cathedral Representatives of all the councils in
Manhattan and The Bronx were present, the total
attendance OF knights being estimated at 1900
inc ceebrant was the Rev. J. Dunn. of the
Shurch OF ST John the Evangelist; the deacon was
GG nado Of the Fire Department and the sub
The sermon was preached by the Rev. Daniel c.
Grunnlon, OF the New-York Apostoate. The Rev.
ceremonies -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-23

building. the gift of Emily Hitchcock Howe. OF
New-York City, In memory of Benjamin h@fwin
Howe and Mrs. Elizabeth Hitchcock Howe, VINO
lived in Hanover for many years and their son.
Charles Webster Howe. The building fitted for the
purpose Is the original historic Wheelock mouse
famous as having been built by Eleaser WheeloeR
the first president of Dartmouth College; IN i''"'
and for many years occupied by his family.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-23
oBsERvANcEs IN PUERTO RICO

San Juan de Puerto Rico, Feb 22.-washington's
Birthday was observed generally throughout the
island. The stores were closed and at the theatre
In the afternoon patriotic addresses were delivered
by Goyernor-General Davis and Bishops Blenk and
w nipple 10 audience of about three thousand
persons. There was also a chorus of school chill
oren numbering one thousand boys and girls ac-
companed by military band
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-23
PURE SALT BILL RECOMMITTED.

Albany Feb. 22-The Public Health Committee
to-day reported favoraby the bill of Senator
Boyce, providing that salt shall be sold within
the State or exported until it has been inspected
by an Inspector appointed by the State. When the
bill was reported in the Senate there was an OBJ
lection, and upon motion by a of 20 to 10, it
was referred to the Committee on Finance for
fut
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-23
OBSERVANCE IN wAsHINGroNs STATE.

Richmond Va, Feb. 22.-Washington's Birthday
celebrated here by closing of the State.
Federal and municipal offices and the banks;
parade of the Richmond Light Infantry Blues
battalion the firing of artillery salute by the
Richmond HowtZers. and meetings of the Sons of
cinnat.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-23
MAY INVEST IN CHICAGO AND ALTON.

Albany, Feb 22.-The Senate this morning
passed the bill of Assemblyman McEwan allow
ing savings banks to invest in the bonds of the
Chicago and Alton Railroad by the following
vote: Ayes, 33; noes, Il.