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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-03
THE MISMsNAGED KEYSTONE BANK.

TESTIMONY ABOUT OVERIssCED STOCK Be
FORE THE COUNCILS COMMITTEE.
Philadelphia June o-The City Councils committee
investigating the methods of exCty Treasurer Bardsey
continued It's inquiry this afternoon. Granville B.
Hafes one Of the directors of the suspended Keystone
National Bank admitted that there had been All over
Issue OF stock of the bank He said President Marsh
informed him OF the overssue in February last The
bank won't on with business after the discovery OF the
falshcauOn, until March is, when II was closed by
Bank Examiner Drew Mr.. Haines never heard the
ovessuc OF stock mentioned at the directors meetings
He had no knowledge OF any overdraft on the bank
John wanarnaker had line OF discounts at one time.
He thought Mr.. wanamaker had exceeded his discount
privileges his discounts having got up to 100000,
hut they were soon brought down TO the $4,000 limit
This about year ago. No one made large &c
posts except tic city between January and March 1e
Mr. stotesbury, OF Drexel Co.. testified that John
Bardsey bad deposited S25 900 several different times
on which he was paid interest. Bank Examiner Drew
stated that there 2515 shares of the so-caled
bogus stock 1t was not technically overissued stock
and was mainly in the name Of John G. Lucas. Mono
Of il was ever in the Of John wanamaker and the
witness did not think he was ever stockhoder.
At the close Of Mr.. Drews examination Councilman
Citing offered resolution that the Mayor be requested
TO write to President Harrison asking him 70 order an
Investigation of the conduct Of the Treasury Department
IN connection with the Keystone Bank affair, 10 order
the production Of all accounts of the bank and 10 order
Controller of the Currency Lacey to appear before the
committee The resolution was defeated.
The quo warranto proceedings OF the Commonwealth
against Richard g. Oellers the present incumbent OF
the Office OF City Treasurer Of Philadelphia were begun
here to-day before Judges Arnold and wilson In the
each side The case was submitted without argument.
ard pro forma decree was entered by the court de-
rcr Argument will be heard on the case before the
elpreWe coREt 1t Harrisburg on IhursaaYs .-.
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TO REDEEM THE 4 1-2S.
SECRETARY FOSTERS NOTICE OF PAYMENT
ON SEPTEMBER 2.
THE EXTENSION OF THE BONDS TO BE HERE
c0Nc1nEREn
,sr TELEGRAPH TO TIE TKIBUSE-1

,sr TELEGRAPH TO TKIBUSEI
Washington June e.-secreary Foster this afternoon
issued circular giving notice that he wouo reneein
the outstanding l2 per cent bonds principal and In
terest, on September next The secretary Ill Ills
circular, adds:
suggestions have been made on the part OF me
holders of some OF these bonds of desire TO exehd
the payment thereof the option OF the United states
at the rate Of 1 IL per cent per annun' anu .ne
Secretary of the Treasury Will hereafter cohsiuer
whether the acceptance Of such offers or any Oh tne
will be profitable to the Government, and In that
avent reserves the right to except such bonds from
this call"
The proposition to extend some Of the 1-2s was
added TO the notice Of redemption more as matter oi
prudence than of necesstythe Secretary feeling conn
dent that he is abundanty able to redeem all Oh Vhe
s51 100000 41-os outstanding In view. however OF
the uncertainty Of Government receipts holding out as
estimated Secretary Foster thinks ii better TO be on
the side OF safety and the way open TO extend
some of these bonds Nobody will be surprised II be
fore September the Secretary Is asked by the Nauoha
banks to extend the S23O00OOO OF tlese bohos theS
now own and use to secure circulation Ihere are
probably $4,000 900 Of these bonds held as trust
funds securities, the owners of which would prefer
extension 10 redemption, the probabilities ore mat
the Secretary will not be called on 70 redeem at tne
outside figure more than s2Oooo,o0o IN September
Following is the text Of the circular
Treasury Department, ono eof the Secretary
Washington June Q, 1891.
BY virtue Of the authority conferred by law upon te
secrctary of the Treasury notice Is hereby gwen t9a
the principal and accrued interest OF such OF the -
per cent bonds issued under the acts OF july H. On be
second dav NJ september 1891, will be paid at the
Treasury Of the United states, in the city OF Washing
ton D. C.. on that day. and that the interest of<sAu
bonds will then cease. -, -. -, H.
Suggestions have been made on the part OF inc inc
nsyment thereof at the option of the United States at
he rate Of or IL per cent per annnm ana dnG
Secretary Of the Treasury Will hereafer co on;
them. will be profitable to the Government, and, IN
that event reserves the right to except sucn nonus
from this call. CHAhLf@o fO0lEh' 0cOie'a'''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-03
wEsrRouNp FREIGHT DISTURBANCES.

The special freight committee OF the Trunk Line Asso
ciaon met yesterday 10 discuss the westbound freight
situation Serious disturbances westbound business
have been caused by recent cuat tariffs several classes
Of freight An instance the Of so cents dry
goods nom NewYork Chicago, made by the Chesapeake
and Ohio The road Is entitled dlGerentlal Of 10
cents on the regular OF 70 Ito OF Is cents
Gays made necessary by the rates quoted by the
National Dispatch number Of similar reductions have
been made on westbound business Members OF the com.
mtec Yesterday expressed the belief TIT they would
coed in restoring maintaining the schedules
The committee is made up follows: New-YOrk
Central n. Gulliord; West Shore ]. W. MuSson Lacks
wanna w. S. Sloan; New. York. Lake Erie and Western,
G.. H. valiant New.York Ontario and Western, J. c..
Anderson; Pennsylvania f. H. Klngsburyi New.Jcrsey
Central r. II. wyckoh; Reading Z. y. Bail; Lehlgh
Valley John Taylor Baltimore and Ohio Frank Harrott
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-03
THE CANADIAN PAcIFIc's Position

The Canadian Pachcs rate Of 81 OF first class from
New-York to ST. Paul will be the object OF Official con-
sderation the meeting OF the Trunk Line ENecuu"
Committee to-day and both the Canadian Pacific and IN
West Shore will be represented Chairman Goddard, 70
whom the Canadian Pacdcs request for drcrenta vas
submitted for arbitration will probably make known his
decision at this meeting IL is possible that corpre
mise OF some kind effected the Canadian Pacific
is not member OF the Trunk Line Association. ana Is
formidable competitor me trade 10 the Northwest, i"
confidence in its position is indicated by ies making
the 81 OF rate while request for dnerentA was yes
undecided.
The question OF the entrance Of the Canadian Psac into
the IMMIGRANT Clearing House was not taken up az the
meeting OF tho Passenger Committee yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-03
SPEAKERS FOR PRIZES AT YALE.

New Haven Conn., June 2.-The who will speak
for the De Forest medal at the Yale commencement are
Grosvenor Atterbury, New York. "The French Protes
tantS OF the sixteenth Century; Howard T. Kings
bury, New York, Francois Vlon'; Edward n. LoOmis
Brooklyn y. Y. "The French Professionals OF the Six
tenth Century Herbert X. Smith. Hartford Francois
ViIon"; Ray b. Smith. Lmcllacn, " y, "Tolstoi's
Applied Christianity; Luther II. Tucker, jr., Albany
y. V; The Pastoral Poetry OF the Sican- Greeks -
The speakers for the Wayland Prize Qaw school, will
be Benjamin II. Charles Fulton, Mo. George A. Kcl-
log Vernon Centre, Conn: John Aaron Hooper, York
Penn; Corwin 5. shank, Candy, oregon: Richard W.
Miller Richmond KY; George Il. lin, stamford Conn.,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-03
Inherited Scrofula

My nose was OF most pronounced crimson hue, As
result inherited scrofuls suffered untsilzbs nosuh
cation daily, and tried enough remedies stock drug
store without deriving the slightest benefit tried s
CCTICURN REMEDIES and TIE most catering results
followed their all right now and cannot fnd
encomiums enough 10 bestow upon what know 10 be TIE
Please accept the most sincere and grateful thanks u
Wv ~ c. STEVENS O'MAHONEY
f. e7th-st., New. YORK. N. Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-03
FOR HARMONY WITH THE COMMISSION.

Galveston, Tex, June 2.-At largely attended
meeting held here Of the managers ard attorneys Of
the railroads in the State for the purpose OF placing
the railroads Of Texas in harmony at the outset with
the Texas Railroad Commission, TO be organized
the following resolution adopted unanimously
Resolved, That we respectfully tender 10 the Hon.
orable Railway Commission Of Texas soon 70 organize,
active cooperation assistance OF the railways in
certainng all facts information touching rates. con.
dton and operation The roads and railways OF Texas
will meet the Commissioners for these purposes any
time the Commissioners may desire
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-03

Philadelphia, June 2.-DistrictAttorney Read mada
motion before Judge Acheson, In tho United States
Circuit Court to-day, to have the notices served the
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company In the proceeding,
brought by the Interstate Commerce Commission for
enforcement Of its decree against the railroad company
In the coal freight discrimination complaint made by
Coke Brothers & Co. The Court asked to require
the railroad company TO file its answer at date 10
be named the Court to determine as to the Of
procedure relative TO the taking OF testimony etc.
The notices ordered served and reurnable on
the first Monday OF July.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-03
FLYING THE VALUE OF STOCK.

steubenvlle Ohio, juno tSpeclaDThe case Of Robert
sherrsrd act the Plttsbure Chicago. Cincinnati and $.
Louis Railway Company. which has been trial for tho
last week was ended this evening when the jury az
noneed that they had fixed value OF eos share toe
stock OF the Plttsburg Chicago Cincinnati and 81 LOUIS
which was consolidated with other lines Mr.. sherriN
own so7 shares old Pan.Handle and pro-
tested against consolidation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-03
Everywhere

You 90 your reasonably something
about Hoods sarsaDara No medicine before the pub.
lie has such popularity been much talked about
and praised. All the country. Hoods Ssrsaparla
Peculiar Itself 100 Doses One Dollar familiar
hold words. Hoods SaTsaparis has won unlimited
praise by its wonderful power In making seroulous and
impure blood rich and pure in the satisfaction at meals
experienced by the former dyspepte in happiness Of
those 1. cured Of malaria and caarrh buoyacy
SPIRITS and good appetite l. has impaired recently
weak tired ard run down.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-03
THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

Philadelphia, June 2.-At meeting OF the Board Of
Trustees Of the University OF Pennsylvania, to-day the
anatomical department reOrganized by the election
of Dr. George A. Persol. professor OF anat0mys Dr.
Harrison Allen, professor Of comparative anatomy ::
Dr. John y. Beaver, assistant professor Of applied
anatomy. DR.. Allen will hold the chair in the
biological school formerly held by DR.. LeIdy and will
offer elective in higher anatomy when tho four
years Of medical education goes into effect at
the university.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-03

Chicago. June Wv. q. Purdy, viee.president snd
treasurer OF the Rock Island Railroad. announces hs
the estimated gross OF the entire system In
GLIDING the lines and west OF the Mississippi Rver
for the month Of May are 81 PSI 7yS decrease
pared With the estimated earnings OF the corresponding
period last year OF slsS2ls. The annual meeting Of the
Rock Island stockholders will be held here tomorrow,
when the report for the fiscal year viii be given out
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-03
BAD ECZEMA ON LIMB
From Knee 10 Foot a Mass Of Running
Sores. Cured by Cuticura Rem.
edies. Total Cost 9I.75.

anictcd with sore limb which the doctors
called eczema My limb from the knee 20 we foE
OF running sores The doctors Damaged
II every day for week and every time the bandase was
pour down. I got one bottle Of cUTICURA REsOI~
VENT, one box CUTICURA, and one cake CUIICURA
similarly AFFLICTED 70 is and IT, cured her also.
gratefully acknowledge that IL was CcIlCURA tha
Mrs KATE BEARD, Orange Valley. n. j.
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viii he made this year By Congressman Julius C. Bur

will be made this year BY Congressman JULIUS " Bur.
rows, Of Michigan ,. A.
The nrst-class examination in engineering was on.
ished al noon, and the afternoon was occupied VIE
the examination OF the second class IN Philosophy
This puts the exercises hour and haif ahead OF
tbe record the expedition being due 70 the proficiency
m the candidates in the subjects on which they ar
catechised Colonel Wilson again presided IN the library
Tomorrow the first class will be tested ory ID span
ish In the Academy building. 49,, -
The Academy band gave another concert this even
fhn hOf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-03
ST. LOUIS. ALTON AND TERRB HAUrE.

ST. Louis, June AT the annual meeting Of the
st. Louis, Alton and Tere Hnute Railroad, the old
board Of directors reelected for three years The
annual statement shows; Receipts S6l7, o47, dis
bursements S613906, leaving a surplus Of s1o5o.
In his annual report President and General Manager
Parker refers TO the desire Of the management OF tho
road to introduce the principle Of proftsharins In the
financial policy OF the company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-03

THE FINAL TRIAL OF THE NEWARK A SUCCESS
Washington, June 2.-The Naval Board which was
appointed conduct the final trial OF the new cruiser
Newark has completed that duty. The snip was
taken 100 miles out to sea from the Norfolk Navy
Yard The weather was dirty and the sea rough but
the Board found that the seagoing qualities Of the
vessel were Of the highest class. She rolled very
little. and the machinery worked smoothly. Alto
gether the members Of the Board find that the vessel
r satisfactory In every respect and Will be one OF ire
finest of the new cruisers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-03

the prcsdsnt will proceed In the matter and that the
proclamation will be issued by july
Mr. Foster Is now attempting to neeoela'e an ae,vo
ment for reciprocal trade with another country, 'e
- =, .,,ah :. kent secret There IS no truth
whatever In the report that has gone aoroad tat VI
Foster ls practically Secretary Oh otaee an d cnds
his business with the Government pes'n' "'I VINO
with reciprocity.
-. ,.,o-,s,,on from Washington in regard 10
N. onnroacbnr publication OF the spanish-American
ocinroeitv convention is confirmed by the following
oable-dispatch. which published in the most Inn
ponant paper Of Havana, FL Diarlo dc la Marina,
a seml-ofhcial organ:
decided answer in the negative To Q Deputy wno'
A. today,s sitting OF the Chambers asked whetner
10 was certain that, according TO the S"emehs
la Lucia" Havana paper, inc efe''s
Of commerce with United States would not be sgned
The Government declared that the negotiations were gong
on with great activity and without any obstacles IN fae
thai the diplomatic instrument between the GoVerme.
Of the United States and that OF Spain would De ssncu
within few days. The Government added aat IL was
simply question Of commercial agreement ana 0as as
soon should have been perfected an account '" 0
negotiations would be submitted TO the Coroes'
CHANGES IN THE GUATEMALA CABINET.
Washington, June 2 (SpecaD.-It is understood that
A. dispatch was received at the Guatemala Legation
here to-day, announcing a complete change IN the
Cabinet of that Republic. Senior Emilio DE Leon
succeeds
latlons.
Ministerial changes in the Cabinets OF Central America
are SO frequent that they have great interest for the
United States unless they 10 be the forerunners
of changes in the personnel OF the Lega
tons OF the respective Governments In washington
Thus 1t would be positive loss IL the new Guatemaan
Secretary of Foreign Affairs should recall senior ~
Antonio Batres who appointed by Senior Arguano'
the retiring Secretary Minister OF Guatemala 10 e
United States. Senior Batres is a friend ard ndmlrer
of the great sister Republic which he had the OPP
portunity to know and appreciate, while he was secre
tary and afterward Minister, of the Guaemalan Lega
ton at Washington He is a scholar and diplomaust
Of note and is the author Of the first compilation Oh
h.American literature and also OF remarkable
work on the Spanish language. washington society
and the Administration remember with pleasure MS
nrst stay in Washington as Secretary ana Minister
at the Legation of Guatemala. President Har1soh
decaely alluded to that In bis reply TO Senior Bates
when the latter presented recently, for the second
time his credentials Minister Of Guatemala 10 tho
United States. 49,. .a,,
Two other changes also reported In high omca
nlaces In the Central American Governments. Inc
Minister of, War in Nicaragua, Don Benjamin Gnerrn
has been succeeded by Don Escolastico Rio. In
Costa Rica the President Of the supreme Tribunal OF
Justice Senior Ricardo JlmeneZ has offered his reslgn
ton but II was considered probable that PRESIDENT
Rodriguez would not accept It.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-03
Az ARRANGEMENT WITH TICKET BROKERS.

Kansas City, Mo. June 2-1he Toledo, 81. Buis
and Kansas city road has entered into srraneeens
vi.h IN, tcset brokers Il whereby they ae
ceiling tlckots to all Eastern points with Missoan
Pacine coupon at q cut Of 81 80 On each ticket
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-03
SOLICTTUDE ABOUT HAYTI.
FEARS THAT THE RECIPROCITY NEGoTIAT1oNs
MAY FAIL-MNIsTER DoUGLAss'S
pRnRARI.E RETURN.

Washington June . (Spcciall.-For some time past
the condition OF affairs in Iiayt has been regarded
with solcltude by President Harrison and the mem
bers of his Administration, especially the heads OF the
state and Navy Departments Upon his return from
port-au- Prince several weeks ago Admiral Ghenrdi
was called 10 Washington for a consultation with
cecrotafv Tracv at which officials Of the state Depart
mert were also present. His impressions and repre-
sensations respecting the situation In HaSh are SAID 10
have been unfavorabe at any rate they did nothing to
dIspcl the entertained by some OF the ociaS t
be Black Republic was exposed 10 imminent danger of
civil commotion aud boodshed, among the results OF
which might be an indefinite postpOnemcnt Of negota
+ions looking to reciprocal commercial agreement
under the authority given 70 the President by the new
Tariff law and complete failure Of the negotiations
for the cesson 10 the United States by layu oil hoe
St. Nicholas for a Naval coalng station, as well as
serious damage to the existing trade relations and III
terests OF both countries.
1t was also stated at that time that the Naval
authorities had formed impression that Minister
Douglass had not fulfilled tho expectations Of his Gov
eminent in respect 10 the negotiations for the coalng
station which had been intusted 10 him, ana tAat lie
would probably return to the United states WITHIN
short time and be granted an opportunity personally
TO give an account Of his stewardship since yeser-
day the latter statement has been reiterated with APP
parent confidence, both by men who represent Amer-
can commercial interests in Hayt and b. others who
may have formed strong impressions from converse
TONS with Naval officials who naturally feel especially
interested in the subject. BY one OF them II was
asserted to-day that Minister Douglass Will arrive here
within the present month and that he may not return
to Hayti In an official cap1city No confirmation OF
this assertion could be obtained at the state Depart
ment and yet there ground for the belief that
II is well founded An official Of th4t Department said
this afternoon that no particulars respecting the out
break of May Is had been received from Nr. Douglass
hey ond the Information contained IN the brief dispatch
received from him yesterday II Minister Douglass is
10 come 10 Washington as Is asserted IL IS prob
able that his return decided upon before the out
break took place and has therefore relation 10 that
occurrence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-03

STORY ABOUT THE MOBILE AND OHIO DENIED.
Evansville, Ind, juno 2.-rhe story tclegrsphed
from Indianapolis yesterday, concerning the purchase
of the Mobile and ohio by the Mackey syndicate 10
denied hero on the best authority.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-03

GENERAL FOSTER AND SPANISH RECIPROCITY.
Washington, June 2.-GeDeral John W. Foster who
conducted the negotiations between this country and
spain for reciprocal relations is Ia almost daily
snltation with the President and the officials of the
state Department in regard TO the publication OF the
proclamation that Is 10 announce the terms upon
which the spanish-American agreement is based. lilo
declined this morning indicate whether or not this
document will be forthcoming very soon. but II Is
generally thought that In the absence of secretary
nalne which is expected to last through tho summer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-03
NEw.JERsEy CENTRAL STOCK TO BE INCREASED

The directors Of the Central Railroad OF NewJersey
have decided to increase the capital stock Of the CON-
pany 81 100000. The present capitalization is sle-
100000 ]. Rogers Maxwell. the president Of the
road yesterday issued circular to the stockholders.
In which he said that s,773,465 had been expended
In the last three years for terminal and other stations.
the new Office building. new equipment, third and
fourth tracks, and bonds and stock In leased& mes.
OF this amount s5,35s5e6 had been provided Tor By
earnings in excess OF dividends leaving balance OF
S3,414 800 with what amount may be needed TO COM
plete the Office building The general mortgage bonds.
amounting 10 $8,4O4,900, will be left in the treasury
Stockholders will be entitled TO subscribe for twenty
shares Of the stock for each 100 shares OF the Old
stock held.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-03

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RAILROAD INTERESTS.
To INCREASE IT'S CAPT

TO INCREASE IT'S CAPITAL STOCK.
The directors Of the Louisville and Nashville RAIL
road have formally decided TO increase the capital
stock of the company to an amount not TO exceed
5000 OOO The present capital stock is S4Soooooo.
The purpose Of the new stock Is TO provide means
for paving for the fee Of the Kentucky Central Rail-
way control OF which was purchased last winter oy
the Louisville and Nashville. and also TO PROVIDE
means for the intended purchase Of the Louisville and
Nashvilles proportion Of the proposed Increase OF the
stock of the Nashville. Chattanooga and st. hous.
The Snajority Of the capital stock OF the Nashville
CHATTANOOGA Is owned by the Louisville and Nashville
and the former company has decided to increase ito
capital about so per cent. In the case OF the Ken.
lucky Central 1t is intended to cancel the existing
stock 50 that the Louisville and Nashville viii acquire
absolute ownership. A meeting OF the Stockholders
of tho Louisville and Nashville will be held /pE,
9 to act on the proposition to increase the ePsS
stock Details of the terms on which the aot S>S>S
be Issued have not been fully settled. O
August Belmont, chairman Of the board Of Grecco-A
saidSyesteay that there no truth In tho .sy,sn
rum0rs Of negotiations for uniting the road with tn>
East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia under one man
agement.