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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-01
NEWS or THE ARMY AND NAVY.

Washington, Dec. 3l.-The cruiser Concord is voy-
aging down the Yang-tse-Kiang River toward
Shanghai She was reported at shin Kwan yester-
rived at Port Said to-day. her way to China
and the San Francisco reached Newport. X. l..
where she will secure her torpedo equipment and
be inspected preparatory to sailing for the Medi-
terranean to relieve the Chicago as flagship The
Detroit has left Naples on her way TO join the
Machias in the Suez Canal.
The Secretary OF War has given personal atten-
for duty with the National Guard OF the State OF
New-York and has selected Captain J. b. Burbank,
Cd Artillery. who is at present with his regiment
at San Antonio Tex. Captain Burbank Will re-
port to the Governor within a week or ten days,
relieving Captain T.. +. Hardin. 7th Infantry Sec
rotary Lamont. in making this detail. has endeav-
ored TO send to Governor Morton the best possible
officer for the important duties assigned to him:
Secretary Lamont has dismissed five more Indian
eavalrymen from the Army after they had demon
strated by more than years trial their inca.
pacty TO become good soldiers. They First
Sergeant Willis Rowland Corporal Teeth. and Pri,
Yates Colonel Hard Robe. Wounded Eyes and
Afraid OF Hawk, the last-named being stationed at
Fort Meade. 5. D.. while the others are at Fort
Kcogh. Mont. . -
contracts for the Improvement OF the New-York
Navy Yard TO J. NJ. Brosnan Brother. OF Brook
Ign, their BIDS. OF $685. ESQ for the quay wall at
Msin-st. aad $4,000 for the plate-bending shop.
rival OF the revenue cutter Perry at Barbados
eight days out from New-York. Captain Smith re-
ports the crew all we'll The Perry is on 150Oo-
mile cruise to Port Townsend, Wash
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-01

CONGREGATIONAL MINISTER'S ADOPT RESoLu-
TIONs pENoUNCING THE BARBARlsM
Al the meeting OF the congregational Clerical
Union q, Ncw-York and Vicinity. held yesterday
AT the Bible House. the following resolutions were
adopted protesting against the lynchins OF negroes
Ia the south.
Whereas There Is a resolution before the House
OF Representatives in Congress providing Tor the
sonal lie and liberty in the frequent and bar
barous lvnchings In the southern states whlS n
crimes are largely condoned by the southern people,
ihrrefor" 49,, ,...
Resolved That the members OF the Congresa-
tionaI Clerical mon OF New York. in the interests
NJ humanity and our Christian faith protest against
this barbarous invasion OF personal rights; ana re
nuost our Representatives. 10 favor leSlslatlon 10
rcpress these crimes and TO AFFORD justice 10 the
long oppressed colored people, IN ACCORDANCE WIN
law. $1,000, ,,.-. - .
Resolved That In view o. these lawess acts o.
unpunished murdercrs Il Is time that there should
be a general protest the part or CHRISTIANS IN
our land against these crimes ara an earnest aP-
/ cal I'm behalf OF humanity ana Justice -
Resolved. That since these murders ana outIaseS
are I'm our own country, We cannot overlook theth
nor no silent concerning them; ana we eau upon
tho great body OF law abiding people IN the south
hv whose silence and DISREGARD these evils exist
10, 10 cover nm these atrocities but to protest
with us against this inhumanity ana injustice. not
oniv ms contrary to law but also as contrary 10
@hristianitv n disgrace to civilization and man
kind.
4 COPY of the above resolutions VIII be forwarded
at once to Washington
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-01
CREDITORS change FRAUD.
THE TRANSFER OF THE LICHTENsTEIN STOCK Or
pRYGoops TO BE CONTESTED.

THE TRANSFER OF THE LICHTENSTElN STUN VT
DnYGoops TO BE CONTESTED.
Blumenste, G. HIrsch. who represent over twenty
creditors with claims aggregating $4,000 yesterday
began proceedings against ]. Lichtenste'n * sons
drvgoods dealers Of Nos. 81 and Go West Iweh'N-
third-st and Of Grand-st., whereby they propose ~
contest the recen. sale Of the firms entire stock TO
Enrich Brothers. The attorneys obtained a'tach-
ments in the Supreme and city courts on behaii o.
eleven creditors for portion OF their claims
Various afidavits were presented to the court re-
citing the extensive business done 10y the lfIl anu
alleging that they purchased goods up 10 anu III
Guiding December 81 in regular course from large
number of merchants in this city; that up 10 thit
dav there was nothing to indicate that the mr."
were in any other than an entirely solvent CONDITION
and carving on business ia the usual course tha'
on December e. beginning at o'clock IN the even
ing and continuing until carly In the morning OF inc
18th the entire stock Of the firm in both stores WIS
removed TO the store Of Enrich Brothers Inc re-
,noval was hurried and secret. the goods were not
packed and assorted, but were taken from the
counters and shelves in the same condition as theE
were while exposed for sale. This transaction II Is
alleged was outside of the ordinary course Oh ousi
ness of the firm and the goods were removed ana
disposed Of to cheat and defraud creditors IL Is
said by Efricn Brothers that these gooCs were pur
chased from j. Lichtenstein sous anu re'"oNeu
in consequence OF the purchase. which is criticised
in the afidaylts as 1t would have been an impossi-
biitv 10 have taken inventory of the stock IN 'e
brief time allowed 10 determine the 'aiue o' ''e
property and agree upon a lar price. IL Is ''S'
alleged that the defendants and Enrich Brothers re-
fuse to state the price paid for the goods Announcer
allegation is that large numoer OF accounts were
transferred which would take considerable time F"
arrange and il is believed that the defendants were
engaged in arranging for the disposal OF I't f,,
ertv for at least three four days before the tu!
imitation of their Insolvency. and in the mean III
rch Brothers was disposed of In such way IL i
alleged as 10 prevent creditors attaching or repIeN
ininp II II is also stated that merchandise creditors
whose claims aggregate $4,000 to 100000 have no
protectjon whatever, and are without any prospect
~ over realizing a dollar except the transfer 10
Enrich Brothers and other dispositions or assets De
set aside. -. -, NJ. ,h.,
An affidavit was also submitted TO the effect that
on December 2S at and $50 p NJ four TRUNKS one
box and several small paper boxes ana baskets con-
tanning DO ks and papers OF the firm we're delivered
at the home OF the L.chtensteins. at No. % East
Eighticth-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-01
THE NEW CITY BUDGET.
IT CALLS FOR NEARLY $O'OO0'OOO.

AN INCREASED TAX RATE-DETMLs or THE
APPROPRIATIONS
The city budget OF 1925 finally settled by the
Board OF Estimate yesterday. and. as predic'eu
by The Tribune comes up almost TO the sum o.
si0OO0OOO The amount to he raised by taXaHoh
this year after deducting s25O0OO0 for the genera
fund is ST. 1850 or s2H2,703 more than for lSi
The increase OF salaries in the various departments
amounts to upward of 100000; Police, about s'oo
900; Street-Cleanng employees. s3OOooO' ChariueS
and Correction. 100000; Education SpO~'
The increase of the budget will be sure TO SEND
the tax rate up several points. For 1871 IL was
81 70 per 500; the year before 81 81 1t may so up
anywhere from 81 s. to 81 go The latter hgure was
the tax rate for 1889. the first year OF complete
Tammany administration.
Last year the general fund was tapped ior w.
GOO 900 TO reduce the budget. Now ii appears that
so much has already been taken from the revenues
OF the Sinking Fund for the payment OF accruhs
interest on bonds and stocks that the board was
able to take only 100000 for the purpose The
sum of $1,000 257 % was what was raised by TAXA
ton for 1884.
The following comparative table shows the APP
propriations finally allowed on the departmental
estimates for 1894 and 1895:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-01
MORE AMERICAN CITIZENS WITH sHorEHs

The lower floor 81 the new Criminal Courts Build
ing was crowded all day yesterday with men. each
bearing shovel They came In answer TO Com
missioner Andrcws's advertisement for 100 labor
ers in his department
Commissioner Andrews when asked II he silll
experienced trouble in securing strictly American
citizen" help said that IL had become pretty well
known that even " "A man succeeded ia getting
on the force by saying that he was citizen. he
could collect his pay II his statement was found
TO be untrue. That, and the fact that they could
receive no pay In less than ten days made The
class OF applicants trine better than IL had been
Commissioner Andrews said that the law as n
stands has hampered the department TO a great
extent
The new Commissioner. Colonel George r.. War
ing r has not yet called at the department Ue
is expected in New-York on Wednesday Thurs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-01
BLACK DIAMONDS AND THIN PURSES
TOP PRICES DEMANDED FOR OoAI. AND NO con
CEssIoNs MADE-A GENERAL ADVANCE
OF % CENTS A TON PREDICTED
FOR TO MORROW.

An unweicome New Years present 70 the poor Is
an advance in the price of coal. leading re'aAer
said Yesterday THE price of coal has virtually al
vanced % cents ton although no general acuoh
has been taken by retail dealers. Retailers. whose
nominal price has been s. a ton. and close p9'ee
S475 a ton now. on account Of sharp competition
especially by dishonest dealers who give snort
weight. no longer sell Lehieh whie-ash coaL winch
is the standard FOR the kind CO mon.y USED lot
family consumption. for lees than s. ton II :
probable that by January or little later there
will be an advance Of 25 cents ton. hut each dealef
will act for himself independently and thete WI, DE-
no formal concerted action among the l'9 deaefS
who are members OF the Retail Coal EXCHANGE
There are only about twenty-five exclusively COAL
dealers who are not members OF the Exchange.
az general advance s. made necessary because
the great coai-mning companies have. reaHtncu
their advanced wholesale prco-iists OF Decempefr
and decided continue their radical res.fl,loh 81
production during January No honest dehIet Vhn
AFFORD 10 buy his supply the advanced who'esair
nrice and sell IL al the old retail rate If ne tres II
he will lose money. Yes. the natural lhIeie"es -
that any dc aler who does must either give snort
weight or inferior coal, unless he Is IN business rom
rhiianthropic motives and willing 10 sacTihce him-
seIf for the benefit Of his feliow-men
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-01
THE corr rs.
TAX COMMISSIONERS MAKE A REPLY

TAX COMMISSIONERS MAKE \ REPLY
Tho Commissioners q Taxes and Assessments in
order t. relieve themselves OF contempt OF court,
under the recent decision of Justice OBrlen OF the
Supreme Court, In the certiorari proceedings
brought by George J. Gould and the other children
OF the late jay Gould to De relieved OF the $1,000
propcrty ~ their father Tor taxation for the year
1885, yesterday filed with the Supreme Court their
return to the writ /, WAS the last day the court
gave them In which to comply wiki IT. order to
make return TO the writ ana 20 purge themselves
OF contempt They had previously refused to make
return 20 the writ tie ground that IL WAS not
technically correct
Il Is said by tre Could children that the estate
~ their flthor ana their OWE personal estates
not liable O. taxation In This county. As they do
not I've hefc. AMI al not when the assessment
rolls were ma t. out ln January last tn. Commits
slo ncrs 81 Taxes say that George j. ')uli "is the
only one Wln maze an aihiavit saying that the
ae-,r.frclf erroneous and Void. and after an
examination uf hlf objections they cons lcrcI That
the e. .nai1l was just and allowed II 10 stand.
~ ;hc estat, ~ Jay Gould. they relied on the petit
ton W - they made IN the Surrogntc's court IN
Ieccm 70 is- thnt tn,5 were residents ot THIS
cft they quIlfsf s. executors. Moreover,
cecIlrgs b. lssi. and no cain was made that they
were uon-rcsllcuts. The Commissioners say that
wore resident. - this city. ana mat it mat
tor = common uoflrlcty hat they were. - their
father hal been before them. They declare that no
facts Nero presented to thcm 20 justify tncm IN
executors We're not res dents ~ ths city. that
they hal abandoned their residence in this city.
T1sy believe that the claim - uon-rcsl lens Is
mere pre'e1He FOR the purpose ~ avoiding the pay
q hr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-01
uyssyOy.RJEs SAIL FOR SOrTH AMERICA

company of missionaries OF the Methoaist Fps
,n,, ,,hurcb Gated from this port yesterday. by the
Pacific Mall steamship Columbia, bound for work
in South America. The party was headed by bishop
J. n FITZGERALD. who was accompanied by the
Rev DR. G. W Drees the Rev. q. +. Arms ana
family and Miss Elizabeth $ Goodin. Bishop FIRE
gerald will visit the mission stations on the west
coast of Peru and Chill with his companions ana
will then cross the mountains eastward TO Mendoza
and from there 10 Rosario where ne VIII preside az
the conference opening on February 2 next: lie
will subsequently, visit other PARTS OF south Amer
lea AMI will then sail rom Brenos Ayres Tor floT-
ence Italy, where he viii preside az the itaiy con-
ference which Will opcn on Aprll ~ . , ~, .
The Rev. Dr. Drecs superintendent OF McthodlSt
Missions in South America. has been IN TINS Clty
for little more than two months and during that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-01
Suffering IND HUNGRY CLO1KMAhhhS
+, DISMAL NEW YEARS OUTLOOK ~"
STRIKING woRKMEN-Foop AM
TIL, NEEDED

, nrsv.I NEW YEARS ouTLpoN r
STRIKING woRKMEN-FooD AND
SHELTER NEEDED
Although the striking cioakH'ahetS ia 100 rrob
,,,o1 =, invitations and sufferings WIZ" "' =,
ahlv never been exceeded among any ,.,s,rg
y,,rkInemen in this country. there "dS' i Y ,,,
~, ,ncro,sed air of sadness among them yeS'e'a''
a.. ,,o ,hrorgb dire necessity. become USED 10
h,rclv enough food to keep body ana soul 'os
o,d through the long .period-over three months
hich the strike has now lasted. have even KEEP Wy
a doqreo Of cheerfuincss wonderful to behod u"Iel
the circumstances. Thcy have oeeh puoyeu p -
the hone that the strike would be settled anu o.
more they would have money. wnich "'u'u ',''u.
them and their families sdIhc!eht loou anu ''
a roof over their he-ds
Bui their sunerngs have now reac"e'
min, almost impossible to bear. The prvations
cntailed by the recent coll weather coupeu "''''
insufficient food AMI clothing, nave nrous"'
deeuer hoilowness to the checks OF INC s''i ''"'s
men. and their appearance is pitiabie' lhey Nv ~"
look like human beings vino nave been living a'"'"S
their fcIow-men. but like storm wrecked mariners
tossed upon desert island' "he'e "o''''7
death awaited them.
Despair md apparently driven hope from the
breasts of the cloakmakers Wien Tribune reporter
visited their Headquarters yesterday. Joseph l'ar-
oadess the president OF the Coakm ikeTS 'ni""'
v,s seem M No Az Granl-st.. and he sid there
was but little new to tell in the sltultiDn "hlS'
would bring hope to the clO1kmakers WIN tne u-H-
ering In OF the year. The men were SURVIVE,
an1 unless help came from some unexpected source
before Wednesday their troubles would be lncre1SeI
bv eviction proceedings. which would MAKE my
families homeless. The union has no FUNDS WIN
which to pay even the small sums que lot the
rents OF the crampei and miserable quarters occu.
pied by the starving coakmakers. and the Relief
Committee appointed by the trades unions. ana rep
resented by Manager Jones' cannot even provide
food for half the applicants.
President Barondess said the mass meeting which
had been called for Thursday night had been de-
Cllrel ana Indicated tnat II was because the
Executive Committee would have nothing favorable
report
starvation has evidently driven some Of the cloak
makers To desperation. and Manager Jones Of the
Relief Committee had 10 appeal for police assistance
on SUNDAY. The food is given out as long as II
lasts on week days from q. M. until , p. m. and
Sundays from a. until y. m. Although
some 500 ratons were given Out on Sunday, many
later applicants got nothing. and the windows
were broken In their entclvors to get into the
rooms OF the Relief Committee. The rooms At
40 IS Ciinton-st, waere al gifts 81 food should be
sent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-01
STEEL ECNNERS on ICE AND SNOW.
SKATERS HAD Fun At VAN CORrLANDT fAkh
AND SLEIGH BELLS TINKLEp ON ALL
THE ROADS AND PARK DRIVES.

SKATERS HAD Fun At VAN CORrLANDT PARk
AND SLEIGH BELLS TINKLEp on ALL
THE ROADS AND PARK DRIVES.
There was good skating at Van Cortandt PARK
Yesterday and ulenty OF good sleishing on all the
roads The slight rise in the temperature mace
the ice soft during the early afternoon but II
had little effect on the snow. particularly In the
uptown drives and the suburban roahs. Lac
in the afternoon the weather cooled somewhat ana
excellent sport was enjoyed upon the steel runners
whether they were propelled by human or animal
power. ,
Central Park. Seventh-ave. and Riverside brl'e
were throngcd with merry seighing parties al
day yesterday and until late at night Inc
weather had moderated just enough to make the
sport enjoyable Three days OF riding had served
to wear down the rough places. More enjoyable
sleighing has not been seen about New-fork TOT
a long time. The fast trotters went over the roah
at a clipping pace and the Park policemen for once
recognized the holiday season ana The SeheTA'y
hilarious condition OF eycrythins ant made Jew
attempts 10 stop the drivers even "h'h '"e
horses were going al ful spcth ,, -, ,,
Ocean PARKWAY In Brooklyn. that splendli PAIN
way extending from Prospect PARK 10 'ol'S ISL
and riyalled in dash and lively scenes lhS up
and as there was little wind. the sport was en-
ioyed TO tn. utmost. Some % the more enthusiastic
spent the whole day bowling up ana down the ioaa
stopping occasionally at the roadhous's lor re-
There viii hardly be any skating a. either Central
or Prospect Park TO-DAY. IHe warmer "ealhV.
Yesterday retarded the formation oi ice ahi II
nigh, not lr safe 20 open the axes To-Day Mn'H
tremendous crowds would Nork 10 them. D.
less the weather continues 10 moderate" me lak's
in both parks WIZ be open 20 skaters ,omorro".
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-01
THE AsTOR TRAMP AGAIN.

In Supreme Court. Chambers. yesterday cN-Judge
George NJ Curtis asked for a certificate Of reason
able doubt from Judge Patterson for James Garvey.
the Astor tramp who was convicted In the Court
~ General Sessions Tor unlawfully entering a
building and sentenced to the pcniientiTy for
year I'm asking that the certificate OF reasonable
doubt issue. and that there be stay OF execution
Judge curtis called the attention OF IN" court 10
the fact that the original verdict rendered by the
lury was guilty Of uniawfuly entering building.
This was afterward amended 10y Judge fliZgerald
80 that IL read In addition To the original Verulct
with intent 10 commit crime therein rms,
the lawyer said. entirely out or the rights OF
the court and II made OF the half-dem"nted wan
dcrer a criminal -,
Assistant Dstrct-Attorney Lindsay said that the
act Of entering carried with II the mIutation Una
n crime was In contemplation. and cited author-
ties In support Of his contentious.
Judge Patterson reserved decision
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-01
THEY MUST MAKE AN NrING.

A decision was given by Justice Ingraham. or the
Supreme Court yesterday In tho action which mas
been pending for some years. brought by Jacob :.
Rogers and Thomas Denny. holders OF scrip Of the
New-York and Texas Land Company. by which ne
holds that they entitled to an accounting by tn"
company OF the amount received by the sale Of
lands in Texas and To- the disposition OF the
proceeds lie also holds that the trustees OF the
company are liable 10 the scrip holders for any
amount which n shall appear on the accounting
was due To them which has been appropriated To
other purposes. Tho action was brought 10 compel
the directors OF the company To account for the
proceeds of tho sale lands which the scrip holders
say were apart for the retirement OF scrip The
land WAS turned over to the company. the CON
sldcration being that the company was ID Issue
stock ana scrip for H. The original value OF the
l.uI g.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-01
VIEW WALL STREET FIRM FORMED.

Announcement was made yesterday OF a New Years
change in one Of the best-known conservative com
mission houses of Wall Street. that OF Charles Head
e. ca No II Broad-st The firm established on
March l. 1871 and has been prominent in the IN
vestment business and particularly in securities IN
which New England capital was interested. The
retiring members Thomas l.. Manson jr, Harris
X smith and Herbert s. Carpenter, who VIII form
q new copartnership under the title OF Thomas H.
Manson Jr.. & Co. with offices In the T or
STOCK Exchange since November !. 1877. and MI
smith since January q, 1881. Both men arel wen
tnnwn q nd popular in Wall Stree: circles. Mr.. Man
SON has served as Governor of the STOCK Ex-
change. -. III, ..-.,.,,o L.
the commission business both here ana IN bosIon:
Mr. Head who ia widely known and VINO Is now
president OF the Boston Stock Exchange. VIII de-
vote more of his time hereafter TO the New-forK
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-01
rrrr,r1yG ToR 1Hr RrSERrE cAnIE

The reserve cable which 81 TO Dc kept on hand IN
case any break accident happens 90 that AZ pre-
cnt in use for the between Fifty -scventh-st'
and Sevcnth-avc. ana Ninety -eighhst. dld not ar
rive in this city yesterday as expected II MAS
over In the freight yards Of the Lchigh Valley
Railroad and viii probably remain there FOR some
days Thomas McIarnOu. a monster fTuckinin 'f
80 ~ West Forty-third-st. inspected the streets
from the wharf at West Forty -fOurth-st up 10 Inc
power house Of the cable company a. Fifteen ~
and Slxth-aVc where the cnbl" Is T. be deposited.
and made up his mind IL walt until tncr" was
some sign OF the streets being cleared. The spool
that has the great cable weighs I'm all siNty-t~o
tons. and drag ~ through the snow-b!Ockci
streets wou1 be almost an impossibIliiy The spool
over IN jersey 'ity. and the specially built truck
Is on the wharf az Forty -fJurih-st. but until the
streets passable the Journey will not be under
takC
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-01
METROPOLITAN HOTEL PROPERTY SOLD.

The recently reported sale OF the Metropolitan
Uote, nroperty at Broadway and Prince-st is prac-
tcaly confirmed by Information derived from trust
worthy sources yesterday II is known that the saie
was effected by Richard V. Harnett & co. 10 EdSdt
Logan jr Of No. ~ Wall-st. II is said that n ~
Havemeyer is the financial supporter or MI, logan
I'm the deal The first impressions regarding ne SSIe
were that the property 10 be used as sue ior
a great business block in that locality ], Is now
hinted that the property is for sale In parcels 10 SUIT
customers, providing IT cannot be disposed OF IN
bulk The price alleged to have been ootainea Ior
the Mot is 81 600 O0 though there are some doupts
as to whether this amount is more than approx
tuatay correct.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-01
Less general fund.
2J.41G.S60 %

-.
Navor-elect Strong present at me meetings
The miscellaneous" given at s2D9soI 49, contains
some interesting items. among them sSo'V" TOT 'ne
heirs of John a. Stemmler for salary as ciVii JUS
tice in the Seventh District from 1870 to 49, curing
which time Judge MCGUIRE had served as 'us'loe
a. fsc,o and drawn the salary: Ns67s II to refund
taxes maid by the Second Avenue Railroad Company;
$3.50 70 pay Francis l. Wellmsn for serving P6,, cs
Hoard. so 900 to George W. Sauer for damage 10
his summer garden property al One-hundred-aha-
fftv-ffth-st and Eighth-ave by the building OF the
viaduct: and several smaller sums. The board did
not allow the $4,000 extra to pay for sunday ana
nyerwork by the STRENGTHENING Departments uni
formed force but inserted clause providing that
the regular appropriation. as already fixed, might
be used for that purpose