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New-York tribune., 1902-03-30
FREEMAN FOR ENGINEER.
DOUGHERTY ASKS MAN WHO CON
QUOTED FIGHT AGAINST RAMAPO
COMPANY TO SERVE IN
WATER DEPARTMENT.

John p Freeman the engineer who conducted
the fsht against the Ramapo Water Company
for ex-ControlIer Coler two years ago, is the
man who has been asked by Commissioner
Dougherty Of the Department OF Water supply
Gas and Electricity to become the chief en-
einecr Of the Water Department one OF the
interesting features Of the situation is that
Chief Engineer Birdsan. who has for many
Years been the head engineer in the department.
is stiU in Office and will make fight to retain
his place especially now that it is known that
Mr. Freeman has been selected as his successor.
II is understood that as soon as Mr.. Dousherty
gets his department fully organized he Will take
up the subject Of reinforcing the city's water
snDrlt- and that his aim " III he to set supply
that viii meet the growing demands ~ Brook
lyn AS well as Manhattan. This is particularly
necessary now. in view n the fact that IL seems
to he ropracticable 10 get the necessary legisla-
tion for securing water in Suffolk County for
Brooklyn Commissioner Dougherty framed
bin which gave the city OF New-York power 10
condemn territory in Suffolk County for water
s1pp1v PURPOSES This measure was ferCely as
sailed by the Suffolk County legislators and il
did not get out Of committee in the Senate. 1t
is only a question of "A short time before Brook
Ivn will ba face 10 face with a water famine Of
serious proportions. and something win have to
he done at once toward getting more water.
In connection with this the prospective ap-
pointment Of Mr. Freeman TO the position OF
chief engineer Of the Water Department at
salary Of $1,000 a year becomes significant.
Mr.. Freeman is said to be Of the opinion that
anv large increase in this city's water supply
should come from the Housa tonic River, in Con
necticut and he believes it is said, that the
question of interstate complications is not as
serious as il appears on the surface
Mr Freeman spent about two years in study
ing the physical and political status of the
Ramapo Water Company, and it is understood
that ex-Controller Coler and those interested
with him i'm defeating the attempts of the
Ramapo company TO sell their water to the city
paid Mr. Freeman more than N}1OoO for his
services in that connection. His reports on the
Ramapo company and on the watersheds avail
able for supplying this city with water are ex-
baustive and have received the praise of many
eminent engineers His appointment as chief
engineer of the Water Department will mean. in
one way Of looking at it, the Endorsement Of the
ex- Controllers crusade against the Ramapo
Water Company.
Mr. Freeman is Identified in engineering
capacity with the Board Of Fire Underwriters,
salary from that board. His friends say that
the only consideration that is attractive to him
I'm connection with the Water Department is
that he might then be able to work out certain
ideas with reference to giving this city a per
manent water supply. accomplishment, his
friends saw that will give enduring fame to any
engineer who is successful in bringing it about.
New-York tribune., 1902-03-30

something myself I could understand, but l
only an unwilling agent in the incident which, I
hope and pray, will eventually benefit the work of
the Gospel in Bulgaria and Turkey
Miss Stone IS staying friends house. where
she successfully eyaded a small army of reporters
who We're securing London in search OF her. While
she talked, Miss Stone constantly PLAYED with her
umbrella and started nervously at any noise The
lines of her face show the anxiety she has gone
through.
Ray Stannard Baker. who brought Miss Stone
from Salonca 20 London. said the representative
of The Associated Press
The interest Miss Stone Crea ted was extraor-
dinary All through Turkey and Servia the crowds
waiting at the stations pressed around the car
In the hope of seeing Miss Stone. Some Of those
who knew her came in, talked with her and bade
her farewell Cnttl we got 10 Servia the most
to prevent repetition Of the kidna piping
"One of the most interesting parting. scenes was
the baptism of the Tsilka baby last SUNDAY The
ceremony occurred in Mr.. Houses little BULGARIAN
chapel at Salonica Miss Stone became god
mother of the baby. which was named the RuIga-
rian equivalent for Ellen
It Will he a long time before Miss Stone recOvers
from the effects of her captivity She scarcely slept
until she reached Ostend yesterday evening and
is sun very nervous and slightly lame the result
or the fall from her horse while she was in the
9andS OF the briaands. Since her release, Miss
stones time has been greatly taken up with letters
ana interest which her capture created During
nearly all the Journey from Salonica Miss Stone
wrote assduously, in an endea vor TO answer these
cores Spondents. -~
New-York tribune., 1902-03-30
LOSES HIS POST AT SOFIA.
ACTIVITY IN THE STONE CASE MAKES
CONSUL GENERAL DICKINSON FER
SOMA NON GRATA TO BULGARIA.

Washington, March 29-As one result of his
activities in the Stone case Charles NJ. Dickin-
son has lost his place diplomatic repre-
sentative Of the United States TO Bulgaria.
When he was in Sofia last fall he addressed
some strong representations to the Bulgarian
Minister for Foreign Affairs. and apparently he
has not been forgiven. for information has been
received here that he is persona non grata.
minister or diplomatic agent cannot be retained
in his place against the will Of the country to
" hich he is accredited. and that is Mr.. Dickln-
sons position. II is probable however mat
this government as manifestation of its DIS
Measure will refrain from sending another dip
lomatic agent to Sofia. although II VIII not be
thus prevented from making any demands on
the Pulearian Government in the Stone case
which the inquiry in progress may seem TO
Justify The Bulgarian Government has no rep
rasentative here Mr. Dickinson is consul gen
eral at Constantinople. besides being diplomatic
agent to Bulgaria, and receives salary OF
SS 600 a wear II IS not likely that he will suffer
financially by the action Of Bulgaria
New-York tribune., 1902-03-30
COTTON STRIKE AVFRTED
ADVANCE OF TEN PER CENT IN
WAGES GRANTED BY MANY LEAD
ING CONCERNS.

Boston, March 29-The advance of 10 per
cent which was granted to the twenty-seven
thousand employees of Fall River cotton mills
early in the month has become general in
Southern New England It is estimated that by
Anri fully sixty thousand hands in this
tiOn will have had their wages increa sed. The
decision Of the New Bedford manufacturers 10
concede the demands of the men was followed
early to-day by that Of the leading mill owners
Of Rhode Island, and. While authoritative
announcement has been made TO what the
big mills of Lowell. Lawrence. Manchester.
Lewiston, Nashua and other cotton centres will
do. II is generally believed that. as usual they
will follow Fall River and New Bedford
Providence. March 29-Employes Of cotton
mills in Rhode Island. Massachusetts and East
ern Come -tCut to the number Of about twenty
five thousand viii come under a 10 per cent
advance in wages. beginning April :. notices 70
this effect having been posted to-day by the
Lippits the Goddards and r. r & r. knight.
who control practically all Of the cotton manu-
featuring Of this State II is thought that the
smaller concerns will follow the leaders. and
that the increase will become universal in this
section Of New England
New-York tribune., 1902-03-30
VANDERBILT GIFT IN TAXES
REGINALD INSISTS on PAYING ASSESS
MENT on S25o.OOO.
HE HAD BEEN TAXED ON &1ooo PERSONAL
PROPERTY, But WISHES TO SUSTAIN
A PROPER BURDEN AS A CITIZEN.

Reginald G. Vanderbilt. of the late Cor
nelius Vanderbilt, has virtually made the city
present of more than $500. on Friday last,
after swearing off all but $1,000 of the $1,000.
600 personally on which he was assessed, he
signifed his willingness to pay taxes on S2ooOOo
which now stands against him.
Mr. Vanderbilt visited the Tax Department
Friday afternoon between , and o'clock
No one recognized him until the name on his
notification blank was read. Then he was
shown into Commissioner George J. Gillespie's
office. Mr.. Vanderbilt came of age on Decem-
her 10 last. He showed surprising familiarity
with the law. and handed Commissioner Giles
pie a list of securities owned by himself on
January 13, when the assessment rolls were
closed. After looking them over, and making a
memorandum as he went through the list, Mr.
Gillespie found that MIR. Vanderbilt was liable
for only S11 900 in personal property. Mr.. Van
derbilt demonstrated that at the time the tax
law became operative upon him, on January 13
he held a comparatively small amount Of Sc
curities. He frankly admitted that since that
date he had come into possession of a lot Of
property After Mr. Vanderbilt made the neces-
sary afHdavtt Mr.. Gillespie said that the tax
would be levied only on the Sl1,Wo.
Then Mr.. Gillespie thought the interview was
over, but il proved not 10 he.
Mr. Commissioner said Mr.. Vanderbilt, IN
order to demonstrate that l wish 10 sustain d d
proper burden as CITIZEN Of this city. l VIII
say that 1 am willing to pay taxes on
S2i0O0O"
Mr. Gillespie was both surprised and delighted,
and told Mr. Vanderbilt that he wished there
were more like him Mr. Nauderbilts tax bill,
computed on the rate for last year. OBI cents
on the dollar will be S5.II3. while 1t would nave
been only 500 on the strength of his atfldaVit
that he was legally liable for only $1,000 OF
personal assessments.
New-York tribune., 1902-03-30
MISS STONE ARRIVES IN LONDON.
Talks AGAIN OF HER EXPERIENCE. WHICH
HAS LEFT HER NERVOUS.

rondon. March 2s-Miss Ellen NJ. Stone, the
American missionary. arrived in London to-day
from saIonica by way of Vienna. She said 10
a,resertative Of The Associated Press.
Il am very tired. but ! am glad 20 be here.
cannot reiterate too often my thanks 10 my many
fr,erds on the other side. I shall be delighted TO
cat home once more"
Miss stone looked fairly well. but was very ner-
vous
Mes Stone listened eagerly 10 the reading Of a
-. - the dispatch detailing the interview which
. renresentative Of The Associated Press mad with
her AZ Vienna on Thursday night last
.-y.e" she said. that's Just what said and the
o,. 7 feel cannot say any more than is known
80 the causes OF the kidnapping. The idea that
-rtI, had ANYTHING 10 do with It is Just as absurd
30 ; cruel as when some people hinted had con-
nlved AT my own abduction
Yes Macedonia is in very trouDled sla'e' II
q. se.+bine What is going to happen cannot say
The Governments must settle who Is 10 make
an,erds for our capture. Throughout my captivity
faI, the hand Of God guiding and protecting me-
WIZ neonIe are so anxious TO see me ana near
What | have got to say puzzles me- II mad done
New-York tribune., 1902-03-30
TO CONTROL MUTUAL BANK
THE NATIONAL PARK SAID To HAVE
BOUGHT \ SMALL MAJORITY OF
TWO THOUSAND SHARES.

The National Park Bank. il is believed in
banking circles. has obtained control of the
Mutual Bank. at Thirty -third-st. and Broad
way The Mutual Bank was founded about
eleven years ago. with "A capital of 5000 900. and
il has always been controlled by interests identi
fed with the David Stevenson Brewing Com
pany, at Thirty-ninth-st and Tenthave. Its
president is James McCIenahan. who is also the
president of the brewing company. The banks
stock has been held at about $2Ij share. but II
is said that the National Park paid slightly
more than the top price for the small majority
of the two thousand shares that II bought. The
advantageous situation of the bank being. as
il is. so near the site Of the proposed Pennsyl-
vania Railroad terminal station recommended
it TO the National Park. which now controls
four branch banks.
The first of the uptown State banks TO come
under its control was the Plaza Bank, Fifth-ave.
and Fifty y-eighth-st, in the fall of 1898 In the
following February National Park Bank inter
ests acquired large stock holdings in the Mount
Morris Bank. one hundred and -twenty-h -hfth-st
and Park-ave; only last Tuesday il was an
nounced that some of the directors of the Ma
ttonsl Park had purchased "A substantial in
terast" in the Yorkville Bank Third-ave and
Eighty -fifth-st.
Reports of an impending change of control of
tba Mutual Rank have recently been current
one ~ these rumors which was denied last
week having been that the institution had been
a,uuired hy the Trust Company Of America
The Mutual Bank, already noted, has capi-
tai Of 5000 600 1t has also a surplus of bout
IN 600 and it's deposits, as given in the latest
weekly statement of member banks are
81 1851, 600. The stock is quoted at 270 bid.
New-York tribune., 1902-03-30
THE VATICAN PLEASED.
HOPE THAT TAFT MISSION WILL LEAD
TO PERMANENT ESTABLISHMENT.
Copyright; laoc. Ry The tribune Assoola'ion)

Copyright; lp'@: Ry The Tribune ASsoolaton)
Especial The Tribune by French CABLE
Rome. March 29-Arhough Governor General
Taft is not persona grata 10 the Vatican, he
cause Of the strong anti-Catholic opinions ex-
pressed by him in the Philippines. the report Of
his nomination 10 head the commission coming
70 Rome is accepted at the Vatican with great
satisfaction. Even If the commission results in
Catholic losses in the Philippines, the Vatican
is highly contented, its mere coming being con-
sdered A diplomatic success Cardinal Ram
polla said to-day that It is the greatest victory
yet obtained in America. Now that between
the States. cuba and the Philippines the Cath
olics number over 2O0n000 It is hoped that
the commission will lead to the establishment
Of permanent diplomatic representative 10 the
Vatican. as in the case of Germany, with IL
1000 and Of Russia, with only 9,OooO0
Catholics. AS the merit of the victory is at
tributed mostly to Archbishop Ireland il is
mored in Vatican circles that way will be
found 10 create him cardinal.
New-York tribune., 1902-03-30
LOWELL MEN UNDECIDED.
A TRUCE FOR ONE WEEK MADE
TNIO&S' ORJECTION.

Lowell Mass. March 2a-The strike ~ Is 600
cotton mill operatives in seven Of 'he largest
mill plants here which the Textile Council on
Thursday ordered to 20 into effect at hell time
Monday morning has been averted for
week, At least. with possible revocation Of the
strike order within few DAYS.
This action, which seemed improbable last
night came al daylight this morning. when the
Textile Council delegates offered to temporize
with the mill agents following the Intervention
of a business mems committee. which for nearly
fourteen hours pleaded for an avoidance Of the
strike
In the course Of the day the union men. who
number only about two thousand Of the sixteen
thousand persons who would he out of employ
ment If tn" strike went into effect, We're dis
posed to object TO the agreement entered into
by the delegates 10 the business mems confer
cuces They alleged that those delegates had not
been Instructed to negotiate a postponement Of
the strike that their instructions had been to
demand 10 per cent increase in wages. to go
into effect on Monday and failing 10 get a
favorable answer they TO report back 10
the council, that it might plan for the con-
fict.
The Textile Council finally was called
gether and tonight, after long session. It
voted to indorse the action OF its delegates
The mill agents. having taken it for granted
that the Textile Council delegates to the CON
ference had authority to pledge themselves to
an agreement which would he binding the
council and its constituent unions, had removed
closed" notices from the mill gates and had
given public notice that the mills would start up
as usual on Monday. The unions however,
showed signs Of uneasiness from the fact that
the Rhode Island manufacturers followed the
action of New Bedford. Moreover. the unions
were disposed TO blame the Textile Council dele
gates for a lack Of courage.
In the meeting In the afternoon the chief argu-
ment used by those who were ready 10 stand by
the delegates was that if widespread distress
could be avoided by delay, a few days oppor-
tunitv for discussion Of the wage question would
be a good thing. This feeling finally prevailed.
but the question Of strike was actually in the
balance until the council indorsed its delegates.
Tonight it does not appear that ;he wage
question is any nearer solution than when the
council early i'm the week made its demand. or
when on Wednesday night the council voted to
order A strike. The mill agents have said that
they cannot raise wages, and from the be-
ginning of the conference they have held TO
hat
New-York tribune., 1902-03-30
A RAID NEXT TO THE LAMBS.
CONSIDERATION IN ALLEGED POOL
ROOM WHEN DETECTIVES
BREAK IN.

Four detectives of the West Thirtieth-st. sta
tion last evening made a raid on an alleged
poolroom on the parlor floor OF the three storx
brick building at No. - West Thirty-sixth-st,
next door TO the Lambs. They broke into tha
place while the results or the Oakland races
were being received by telegraph. they say and
while thirty-fve we'll dressed rlen were placing
and cashlng bets The widest kind of con-
fusion prevailed and nearly every one of the
men in the room made a rush for the doors.
Every exit was guarded, and when the excited
men attempted to escape they were driven back
into the room and kept there until the detectives
singled out three men whom they charged with
having hand in running the place When
these three were taken the others were allowed
10 go
For several DAYS Detectives Black. UnderhI1
McEvoy and Buckridge. of the West Thirtieth-
st. station, have been trying to get evidence
against the place. II has been known the
Westchester Club they say. and was a well
equipped pOOlrOOm. There has always been a
strong guard at the front door OF the house.
they declare, and il has been almost impossible
for anybody not known 20 the guard or look
OUT to gain an entrance
The men arrested said they were William Will
Jams. clerk, Of the Metropolitan Hotel Broad
way and TWenty-Seventh- st. Alexander Web
No. A}2 East Eighty-ninth-st Williams was
charged with being cashier Of the alleged pool
room. ne having Sl3S which. the detectives saw
had been bet. Webster with having heen the
All were locked up in the West Thirtieth-st
station.
Telegraphic instruments. telephone. black
board with the names OF the horses running IN
the Oakland races their weights and the bet
ting odds. racing sheets, charts and betting
Slips we're taken to the station.
New-York tribune., 1902-03-30
NO ACTION At NEw-BEDFORD.

New-R Bedford Mass. March 29-Owing to the in
ability of Secretary ODonnell. of the Fan River
SINNERS Union 10 come to-day to take part
IN a conference between the New England Cotton
Yarn Company and members of the labor organiza-
tions when a discussion Of the demand for in
crease Of wages Of 10 per cent TO be had. the
conference took action, and adjourned until
Monday afternoon to allow TO the Fan River op-
eratives chance TO be represented.
The general feeling among the operatives is that
a 10 per cent advance will not be granted. There
are eighteen warn mills controlled by this company
eleven here. four in Fall River and three in Taun-
ton The operatives that would be affected in all
these mills number nearly five thousand
BENJAMIN Wilcox. treasurer Of the city Mills.
which are not in the yarn syndicate group to day
announced that he would pay a 10 per cent advance
in
New-York tribune., 1902-03-30
NEW SUITS AND Sun WILL SHINE.
WEATHER FORECAsTER PROMISES FAIR
AND MILD WEATHER FOR TO-DAY

Those who would don their sprins garments and
display them in the Fifth-ave- parade to-day will
have an opportunity TO do So II the prophecy Of
the Weather Bureau is fulfilled, That disseminator
of climatic changes lived up to the forecast Of
Friday and even went il "one better last night
Instead of being colder II will be only slightly
colder" which means that it will be slightly
cooler than yesterday when the temperature here
ranged between A and 6S degrees.
Anv one with half eye could see for himself
Yesterday afternoon that the probabilities were
that to-day would he fair, for the clouds showed
an inclination to break at intervals, when the
sunshine would flood the streets.
There was lots of fog down the BAY and south
Of Long Island yesterday, and no reports Of steam
shtns were received from Fire Island. Few steam
ships entered the harbor in the course OF the day.
Tbs 81 Paul. of the American Line. reached the
har sfter dark and anchored, TO wait for daylight
before coming up the channel
4 little thunder accompanied the heavy down
pour Of rain about p. m
New-York tribune., 1902-03-30
"YOU ANT so WARN" 1T PLAYED
THEN DIR. sMYTH HAD THE ORGAN GRINDER
ARRESTED.

Dr. J. Buckingham smyth of No. 2S West
Tw-nty-eighth- st. was al dinner with his family
last night when an Italian and his wife rolled
a piano organ up the curb in front of the
house and began to grind out You Amt So
Warm"
Dr. Smyth called Detective Lake. of the West
Thirtieth-st station. and the organ grinder and
his wife taken to the station and locked up
charged with violating a corporation ordinance
in playing the organ after the hour prohibited
by the Board Of Health. Later they were al
lowed to go.
New-York tribune., 1902-03-30
BETTER TINES AHEAD.
STOCKS IN LONDON BUOYANT IN
ANTICIPATTON
HEAVY TREASURY RECEIPTS EXECUTION
OF AUSTRALIANS EXCITEs MELBOURNE.

HEAVY TREASURY RECEIPTS EXECUTION
OF AUSTRALIANS EXCTTEs MELBOURNE.
Copyright; 1902: BY The Tribune Assoctauonl
Especial The Tribune by French CableI
London March 30. l a m.-The stock mar
ket has been unusually buoysnt for the holiday
season. The death Of MI Rhodes has caused
no stress in the mining section, since the inter
ests with which he was identified have been
amply protected, and the expected was counter
acted by increased confidence in the restora-
ton Of peace and by the prospect of less
stringenCy in the money market after Easter,
when dividends would be distributed and treas
ury disbursements ordered on large scale.
While stock brokers have not been making
money for a long time. they are forecasting bet
ter times. with a strong speculative movement
after the return of peace. Every industry is in
a fairly healthy condition and the coronation
has already impaired inip to general business.
Treasury receipts have been unusually heavy
in the closing weeks Of the financial year. The
estimates Of the Chancellor Of the Exchequer
will be consdera bly, exceeded. and the deficit in
next years Budget may be nearer f20.Oo0.00O
than $4,000 600. Expert Budget makers. while
revising their former estimates. do not modify
their general forecast that Sir Michael Hicks
Beach will borrow the bulk Of what he needs,
and that tobacco. rather than incomes, will bear
It is announced that higher rates Of passenger
traffic on the Atlantic will 60 into effect on
Monday. The Lucania carried out from Liver
pool unusually large number Of passengers
for March. Lord Revelstoke, director Of the
Bank Of England, was the most prominent
among them.
The story told in these dispatches several
weeks ago about the trial and execution Of
Australians for atrocities in retaliation for Boer
outra ges has reached Melbourne and caused ex
element The details have been known in mill
tary circles here through leakage from the
War Office. but have been kept out of the news
papers Lord Kitcheners rigorous enforcement
of discipline hardly escape observation when
Parliament meets. The Australian officers We're
arrested. tried by court martial and sentenced
either 10 imprisonment or death.
Miss Stone is not expected to make a long
stay in London She win he entertained by
English friends formerly associated with her in
missionary work in the Near East I. y. F.
british WORSTED IN CAFE COLONY.
New-York tribune., 1902-03-30
RRITISH WORSTED n CAFE COLONY.
CASUALTY LIST TELLS OF AN INREPORTED
FIGHT on MARCH "a

London, March GA casualty list published
this afternoon, records a hitherto unreported
fight in the Rhenoster Valley. near Sutherland,
Cape Colony. on March ~. when the British
were evidently severely handled They lost
eight men killed. had ten men wounded. and
twenty-nine We're captured. The latter have
since been released.