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New-York tribune., 1896-01-01
TRANSACTIONS OF THE LAST YEAR.
BUSINESS AT THE FINANCIAL AND CON-
MERCAL EXCHANGES.


Business on the financial and commercial ex-
changes during the year 1895 vas considerably
ahead Of that o. the year before.
Transactions the New-York Stock Exchange
In 1885. compared with 1894, were as follows
Listed stocks-1S95 81 67l. .294 shares; 1894 326SSo
shares Unlisted stocks-1S95. H169,22 shares: 1894
16.307.06. Government bonds-1Se5. s7O4S.2oo: 1874
A.293,So. State and railroad bonds-lSs5. AsS9o4%O
1894, $3.50 960 200 Unlisted bonds-1S5. N6199OO 1874
$2.4Sl.75O.
Transactions on the Consolidated Stock and Petro-
leum Exchange follows: Railroad Stocks
s03os 40 shares: mining stocks 672 O shares; bonds
SIS. 299 900: wheat, 7sO. O.94o. 900 bushels.
Transactions the Produce Exchange were as
follows: Wheat-lSe5 66 232 600 bushels 1894 l.2'l
100000 bushels Corn-lss5. 147.7S50oo bushels 1894
1872 coo bushels Wheat lour-S95. $3.50 400 barrels
1894. 5.Ool 900 barrels.
Transactions on the Cotton Exchange were:
Futures-lS95 s3S23 300 bales 1894. 3359s.OW bales
Spot-lSs5. O.456 bales 1894 33.59Soo bales.
The transactions on the Coffee Exchange agsre-
gated sOa525O bags. against 46ls7O bags In 1884
The highest price was reached in August when coi-
fee for October delivery sold for $780, and the low
est price was touched in December, when coffee Tor
September QS36) delivery sold al lilo. Margins 10
the extent Of $5624725 were deposited IN the course
OF the year to secure transactions.
Transactions OF the associated banks AT the New
York Clearing House Exchanges-lSs5' W.
SAL 7s6 1924 Al; 1884, s243S7 s0 Ol9 s2 Balances-lSso
s. a9 Osl, ,OlS 80: 1884, 81. .635. .399, ,4o4 a.
The operations Of the SubTreasury were as loi-
lows:
1895 1894.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-01
for bakers Production 40 bhs: shpmen's o-.oSss
Mill stufYs unsettled. bran. SO 10; shorts, $6J$6 %

for bakers. Production. 46o0 bhls shinmcn.os '-''
stufs unsettled; bran. SO 40; shorts. S65so "a
PHILADELPHIA Dec 3i.-Flour-Demand light. put oa,...
ngs moderate and prices steadily maintained. ny e. s1n
dull: prices barely steady choice Pennsylvania -
5. 20 per bb Buckwheat -four In small s sapps' i uT
81 l5l$i 20 100 ib for new. Wheat-AaIhe' .u'.'
steady under offerings hut speculative trad
ing little inquiry for export; contract wheat peeem
January 66izu67c February. t'SIoSe Mateh oo-Av
6oc. Corn-Market dull without mpo;tan, ehange; sx.
porters holding on and demand for local consumption
light; No mixed December and Jsnnaryy SIC ssc ana
tie disposition In either CARROTS or options and
prices nominaily UNCHANGED; No white Decsmber'
23is624c: January 23ssQ2ic Feb uary S%G2fhc March
2ia24sc. Butter du ic lower; creamery extra Sss:
dull ic lower; Pennsylyana hrss 2:c Western DO no.
Sugars--Renned hrm. &c higher Other articles un.
changed No market to-day. New Years Day
ST. Louis Mo-. Dec 3i-Flour unchanged. Dram dull'
unchanged Wheat higher: December. 3Shc; May. b9sc
Corn unsetted December 2a,4c; January 2ssc; May.
c5Ac. Oats. unchanged. Eggs dull; good l6c. Pork.
standard mess. 50; old s. 20 Lard prime stssm
clear ribs 5,sc clear sides. sac. Dry-sat meats;
shoulders 4xc: longs 4t clear ribs 4nc; clear rides
4kc. High wines steady at 81 -. Wool. FIRM un'
changed Bsssns jobbing ~ n. 4c x. 4ae: ~ DC:
iron ties. 72c hemp twine. DC. Lead quiet ana w.
changed. Spelter. hrm At IS 80
New-York tribune., 1896-01-01

Custom House figures as follows: value OF
inportatons 1885, s519 49, 1894 1886 o2lI1a Du-
ties collected: 1896 $l2 ~ 063: 1894 SSs3Sl 1oZs
The movement of the precious metals was as l dol-
lows: Gold exported. 1885, 500 9el. .36; 1894 SZ54Az.,
gold imported 1895 SOC 259 SO; 1894 Alep6l' SILVER
Exported 1896 $50 $50: 1894 s662s5l: silver import
ed 1895 $685. 9l5, 1885, SIPS, 400
New-York tribune., 1896-01-01
foreign Resorts.
CALAIS MEDITERRANEAN EXPRESS.

Trains de Luxe from CALAIS
direct to the RIVIERA without
change. Sleeping and Restaurant
Cars, "Vestibule Train" Through
registration. Customs cxamina-
tions in the trains. Three other
daily services. Fares and full par
ticuiars, post free, from the IN
TERNATIONAL 81 E f r Nc
COMPANY, IA, COCkSPUH
STREET, LONDON, S. W., where
places must be reserved In ao-
vance and all tickets obtained.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-01
SOME POLICE STATISTICS.

In the last year the police made 800 arrests an
increase OF a. 900 over the previous year The num-
ber OF men arrested 92.i,3, and the women
20 32, There were 6i,319 dodgers accommodat ed In
the various stations. The number Of complaints
made against policemen 1869
Property Clerk Harriott received 3627 lots OF lost
and stolen property. lie delivered 1,l76 lots valued
at 1924.
The police picked up 2523 lost children and found
lings. The fines and judgments imposed upon de-
linuuent policemen amounted to over $2l 0O0 which
was turned INTO the Pension Fund
sixty lone members OF the force died. Seventy
eight were dismissed and there 1l6 retire
ments. The telegraph office received 405.9OO
sages. 1900 more than 1894 There 1000 noti
fcatons of dead animals in the street
New-York tribune., 1896-01-01


forth tho following as the result OF Investigations
into the various city departments;
Collection OF Personal Taxes-Work contemplated
by law not performed and large fees derived.
Police Depariment-Supplies purchased by FOR
mer commissioners at excessive prices.
Registers Ofice-Grcater force employed than
necessary. and many incompetent
Dock uepartment-EXc prices paid for
materials furnished. and work done by favored
contractors without competition Department
run entirely In the interest OF politics Rkers
Island crib cost $4,000 and is practically worth
less. -
Department OF Public Works-Under investiga-
tlon.
Office of Public Admins rat tor-1nvestigati
not finished owing to hardship caused by irregu
larties part of former employe.
Annexed IIstrct-Cnder investigation.
Building OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES pending.
The Commissioners recommend that the force OF
men employed In the public buildings be reduced
as the force Is too large.
The report OF the operations OF the Fire Depart
ment TO December 81, 1895. shows the following
facts: $500
Number of officers and men. ,ll3 number OF
fires $40: estimated loss S,ll543l Insurance.
81 36 49, average loss per fire. Ts7 "a: number Of
alarms 3.il0; received for licenses, permits and
New-York tribune., 1896-01-01
REPORTS OF DEPARTMENTS.

WHAT HAS BEEN DONE DURING THE
YEAR IN SEVERAL OF THEM.
Cornoration Counsel Francis NJ. SCOTS report
for ise5 gives a satisfactory review OF the iran
sactions of the Law Department anu VI ~ ~,
reaus and Offices which are part thereo,' WI
Scott shows among other things that at .ie @ -
of Ise5 there were pending against the city ',o''
actions and special proceedings. ihe'e "e''
our / oso such proceedings and $50 were cioseu'
One hundred and lfty-fve actions were tlieu'
GO appeals at the General Term areueu a"" - "
the Court of Appeals; $40 written opi''o"' "'''
delivered. - 49, ,,
treasury by the department as follows 10y .'.e
cenerai offce s407l9 75 by the Corporation Al
torney SIS 1856 60: By the Attorney for the CoIec
ton of Arrears of Personal IaXeS. siVo'i'' d. %
nearly enough to pay for the whole expense oi
running the department. ,o
Durlnr the year Io4lo miles OF new streets nave
,cep acquired by the city in a different cases. IN
which condemnation proceedings were instituted
for the purpose and completed.
In connection with the water supply there are
in process Of trial 52i cases, involving Claims
against the city of S.62.2O oO
Much litigation grew out OF the annexation Oh
the villages and towns Of Wakefield. East Chester.
West Chester. WiIliamsbrdge and Pelham II was
settled by the Court OF Appeals that the AhheHa-
ton act was constitutional.
N.ver I'm the history Of the city have 80 many
proceedings been pending for the acquisiuo" VI
lands for new parks. school-houses' hre-ens"c
houses streets and other public places
FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
Acting Controller Sorrs made the following
s,a,encn. concerning the busy year 1879 In the
Finance Department;
.1,,c ex,ct figures showing the cty5 recclpts
and disbursements have not yet been prepared out
by partially estimating the same an APPROXIMATE
IL accurate result can be obtained -, - ,.oa
'"Durinr the last year the Controller mas sishet
ahnu. 39pG warrants. representing paynllesnn.,s ~, -
CO.. a., 90 ~ which 2Sj7i representing s5'E' 700 o.
-. been pavmcnts on account OF appropr iaulon,
Ia. hv ,h, BOARD OF Estimate and AprortlohHicit
fnr tn. general expenses OF the cry -,
~ asa yarrants r. presenting SlssSS ~ nave oeci
ir,wn on account OF the citys special ana tsd m so -,
counts and 800 warrants. representing tl-".S- -,
49, heen drawn on account OF transactions OF tie
sJnLinq funds The city paymaster mas drh"n anu i
,,H'rsed ,bout i22 co checks. and has paid OUT IN
cash over $.5O."0 ,oo o-7 900 ~, rev
"During 1895 the city borrowed S2o2I'.3p on rev rev
o,ue hands issued in anticipation OF the colecton
o| ,ascs practically all OF which have now Deeh
redeemed. .. -, tho sIrkinp fund
srd s. 7,e 10 ~ and the net debt oi we 'iS
ros. from s0iC7s $50 81 to abou' Sio'Noo-' w.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-12
AFTER FIFTY YEARS.
Miss Helen Beers, Blind From Birth,
Can Now See.

Can Now See.
BRIDGEPORT, Conu., Dec. 12-Miss
Helen Beers, OF Newtown, was born
blind, 30 years ago, and Thursday for the
first time in her lite she was able to see.
Many oculists have eaid her case was
hopeless. but short time ago che came
under the observation Of DIR. l.. M. Will
son of Bridgeport, who Is on the Surgical
stan OF the Manhattan Eye and Ear Hos
pital OF New York.
After q careful study of her case he be-
lieved thar an operation would restore
her sight, for he considered IL TO he pc
culiar form OF coDgenitai cataract. The
operation Was performed hy-Ur.- Wilson
In the presence OF large number OF sur
geons at the Bridgeport Hospital. Thurs
day afternoon tho bsndsges were re-
moved for few moments, and Mics
Beers became wild with JOY, when she
found that she could see perfectly well.
She uttsrly fails to recognize objects
she has handled all her life She could
not tell bouquet OF flowers, and only
when she shut her eyes and felt them
with her IN yers did she know them to
be roses Neither did she know q chair
until she put her hands upon 1t. What
ever she sees she tries to pick up, al
though ii may be seen through a window
or be on the opposite side OF the room.
DR.. Wilson nays 1t will be very inter-
eating to observe how she VII leefn to
read, for her only knowledge today OF
letters Is by the sense of touch.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-12

to be against business, eyed him un-
fayorably from beneath his heavy sandy
eyebrows.
I'VE might have little quiet talk to-
gether," said the seaman. you an me;
we might do little business together,
you an me. In the parlor, shall we say,
over glass o. something hot?"
The proprietor hesitated. He was
not adverse 10 little business of an IL
licit nature. but there rose up wildly
before him the picture of another sailor
who had made much the same sort OF
proposal. and. after four glasses OF rum,
had merely suggested 10 him that he
should lend him twenty pounds on the
security OF an I. o. L. IL was long
since. but the memory OF it still rankled.
what sort OF business is it?" he In
quired.
business that's too big for you.
p'rnps." said the sailor, with n lordly
air. "rll try bigger place. What's
that lantern-faced swab showing his
ugly mug into the daylight for?"
Get on. said the puwntrofrr 10 the
assistant. who was quietly and unob-
trusively making third. Mind the
shop. This gentleman and have bust
sets in the parlor. Come this way. sir"
Tie raised th- fan ~ the counter and
led the way 10 q small, untidy room at
the beck Of the shop. A copper kettle
WAS boiling on the fire. and the table
~ns already laid for tea. The pawn
broker, mction'uC his visitor to dlpgy
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-12

with his head bent down. closely in
specting IL. Then, as great in
diligence. he laid IL on the proprietor's
open palm for n few seconds.
"Fiye hundred pounds" he said. TAX
ing II in his own hands ngain.
The pawnbroker laughed. IL wns n
laugh which he kept for business pur-
poses, and would have formed n valuable
addition 70 the rood will Of the shop.
"Tll give you fftS." he said. after he
had -reRaIped hIs cenpeepre.-
The seaman replaced the gem in its
wrapper sgsln.
We'll, Ill give you seventy, and risk
whether l lose over IT," continued the
pawnbroker.
Five hundreds my price" said the
seaman, calmly, as he placed tho belt
about his waist. and began To buckle IL
up.
"seyenty.lve," said the pawnbroksr,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-12
Old Pear Trees.

Indiana and Illinois claim TINT they
-hnxn 1ha- oldest poar-trees I'm the west Tn
their respective states. There is one near
Springfield, Ills., known locally as the
great Sudduth pear treo, which IL 90 feet
In height and 10 fcot In circumforence It
y said To bo 30 years old. This does not
begin 10 comIare with some of tho old
pear trees planted by tho early German
and Swedish settlers in tho vicinity OF
philadelphia, but 10 Is remarkable for n
country settled 50 comparatively recently
ne what wus but "a few years ago known
as the FAR vsst "-Meeban's Monthly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-12
IN A PERILOUs HOUR.
Blue and Gray Association Commences tt
Bear Frnternal Fruit.

Blue and Gray Association Commences to
Bear FraternaI Fruit.
Here's a touching little bit Of CORE
spondence going to prove that the Society
Of the Blue and Gray, recently organized
In st. Louis, is on the right track in its
work of banding together the veterans of
both north and south in the civil war In
friendly comradeship. One day last week
Captain Joseph Boyce received the follow
ing letter from A. G. Weissert, past COM
nander In chief of the G.. A. r.:
MILWAUKEE.
Joseph Boyce. st. Louis:
DEAR CAPTAIH-I noticed an Associated
Press dispatch day or two ago in our daily
papers announcing tho fact that "you uns'
had organized an association Of the blue and
tho gray. ] write you simply to ask IL you
are the same Johnny" who in the summer OF
lSo5 was ut Uniontown. Ala. while the Eighth
Wisconsin volunteer infantry was stationed
there and in whose behalf I rode one night
alone and at the risk of my life. through the
swamps and forest to notify you to get on u
train leaving for Demopolis and go north. / ac-
companying you TO Demopolis with some OF
my regiment who were under arrest ON your
account2 DO You remember the circumstanoes?
You were friend Of Adjutant Bull, and the
regiment was stationed at Uniontown when
rojoined 1t from sick leave. having been wound
ed at Nashville.
Kindly let mo hear from you, and II you be
the Boyco OF old. shake for "aulG lang syne;"
if not, shake anyway, because you are on tho
right course, striving TO cement all sections in
fraternal sentiment and building up and max
ing more secure the principles for which SO
much blood was shed. treasure expended and
suffering endured. Sincerely yours.
A. q. WEIssERT.
In answer to tho above, Captain Boyce
yesterday wrote most cordial letter to
Mr.. Woissort. II am tho same Johnny
Reb," he confessed, "for whom you did so
much on that eventful night when some
OF the boys OF the Eighth Wisconsin were
after mo-" Then he went on TO recall fur
ther mutual experiences of the days allud-
od 20 by tho q. a. X. veteran, after which
his letter continued:
"Ycs, friend Wcissort, we have organ
ized the Blue and Gray. Time, the great
healer Of wounds and troubles, has made
IL manifest that the men who made up the
great armies Of 30 years ago and who
went forth TO buttlo for principles that
worc then living issues, who put their lives
In line for those same principles and met
and fought 10 out, arc satisfied with tho
result. Wo now feel thnt the
time has come when wc should show to
our children and to our fellow citizens
who did not taso part in the conflict that
tho old soldiers of tho Blue and Gray have
sincere respect for each other, and that
wo want e. walk together arm I'm arm un-
der tho Gag Of our Union. st. Louis
Post-Dispatoh.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-12

persuasiveiy.
Look here" said the seaman, re-
garding him Nernly, "yom drop IL; I'm
not going to hpggle with you. I'm not
going TO haggle with any man. ain't
no Judge O. diamonds, but I've 'ad cause
TO know as this is something special.
See here"
lie rolled back thelooat sleeve from his
brawny arm. and resealed along, new
ly-healod scar.
81 rislscd my life for that stone," he
said, slowly. Il value my life at five
hundred pounds. It'slulely worth more
than as many thousands, and you know
II. However, goodnight to you, mate.
How much for the tea?"
He put his hand couremptuously in
his trouser pocket, and pulled out.some
small change.
There's the risk OF getting rid of the
stone" said the pawnbsoker. pushing
aside the proffered coin. Where did
it come from? Has it got a history?"
"Not in Europe, it amt" said the sea-
man. $50 far as know, you an me an
one other are the only white men as
know Of it. That's all I'm going to tell
YOU"
do you mind waiting while go and
fetch u friend of mine to see it?" in
quired the pawnbroler. You needn't
be afraid" he added, hastily. Hes
a respectable man and as close,as the
grave"
I'm not afraid" said the seaman,
quietly. "But no larks, mind. I'm not
a nice man to play them on. I'm pretty
strong, an I've got something else be-
Sides"
He settled himself in the armchair
again, and accepting another cigar,
watched his host as he took his hat
from the sidcboard.
"I'll be back as soon as can" said the
latter. somewhat anxiouIy. "You
won't 60 before I Gomez"
"Not lne," said the seaman, bluntly.
when / say thing stick to it. don't
haggle, and haggle, and" he paused
moment for q word, "and haggle," he
concluded.
TO BE CONTINUED.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-12
The KinlhaIl Piano Has No SuueriOr.

Buy direct of the manufacturer and
save retailers profits. Our warranty is
backed by millions of dollars.
Kimball Pianos used by all leading mu-
sicians. Music teachers and anyone
interested in the purchase of piano are
invited TO call and examine our stock.
A full line OF self playing Pianos and
Symphony.
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rcopyright. 1896. by the Bachelor svndi-
cate.l
PART I.

rCopyright. 1906 by the Bacheiler Svnoi-
cate.l
PART I.
The shop of the pawnbroker stood
3n a small thoroughfare branching OF
the Commercial Road. In it's windows
unredeemed pledges of all kinds. from
old-time watches no seamen's boots, ap-
pealed to all tastes and requirements.
Bundles of cigars, candidly described
as wonderful" were marked ut abb
surdly low figures, while silver watches
endeav ored 80 excuse the clumsiness
of their make by decribing themselves
as ..strong worlkmen's." The side en-
trance, up narrow alley, was sur
mounted by the usual three brass
balls, and here the proprietor's clients
were wont to call. They entered as OPP
timists, smiled confidently upon him,
argued, protested shrilly, and left the
establishment pessimists of a.most pro-
nounced and virulent type.
None of these things, however, dis
turbed the pawnbroker. The drunken
client who endeavored to bail out his
Sunday clothes with tram ticket was
assistant went to hunt up his friends
and contract for a speedy removal; the
old woman who, with q view of obtain
inga slighter advance than usual poured
a tale OF gIievous woe into his hardened
ears. found herself left to the same in-
valuable assistant, and, realizing her
failure. would at once become cheer
4 Sol- .ho%
proprietor's methods Of business were
quiet and unostentatious, and ru-
NOR had it that he might retire at
any time and live in luxury.
1t was a cold. cheerless afternoon in
late December as the pawnbroker, who
had occasional hazy ideas of hygiene,i
stood at his door taking the air. 1t was,
an atmosphere laden with SCOT and
redolent of many blended odors, but
after the fusty smell of the shop it
was almost health-giving. In the large
public house opposite, with its dirty
windows and faded sign boards, the
gas was already being lit which would
transform it from its daylight dreari-
ness to resort of light and life.
uc paw Nuc ia
q hurry TO light up his own premises,
many of his clients preferring the ro-
mantle light which comes between day
and night for their visits, was about to
leave the chilly air for the warmth In.
side, when his attention was at
tracted by . seaman Of sturdy
aspect stopping and looking in at
the window. The pawnbroker rubbed
his hands softly. There was an
air of comfort and prosperity about
this seaman, and the proprietor had
many small articles in his window, ut
terly useless to the man, which he
would have liked to have sold him.
The man came from the window,
made as though to pass, and then
paused irresolute before the pawn,
broker.
"You want watch?" said the lat
ter. genially. "Come inside"
II don't want no watch" said the
sailor, following him in after a mo-
ment's hesitation.
The pawnbroEer went behind his
counter and waited.
Il don't want TO buy nothing, and
don't want to pawn nothing" said the
sailor. What do you think O. that?"
The proprietor. who objected TO
riddles, especially those which seemed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-12
wORCEsTEE DIVISION.

Trainsleave Providence as followsfor.
INCONSISTENCIES (eipl 1850 facOm-S eiy
(accom.l u:@ a M iacoom); l;5o (sxps
4:1 teHp TO Woonsooksu. 6"s Goo exRk
sundays-s;S1 q. m. tsccom.,; 5;5A p. m
AILLvlLLE-7;3o s:+3. s;lo. IL 80 q M; l;0o. 3t64
li2o. 5;tb. snb p m,
Sundays $50. O. M o:5. p. m
n:so. a. m: l:oo.s a;oo s'6s, s''a s;iA e:tS
Sundays sac. q m, Ia.oo. noon $50. 5:s4 7:oo.
TooSsocREr-s.sa 7,,e ss. sno, p.p.
n:N a. m. l:oo i;o- 2iso. s;ba <:2o. b;A s;4a
Sundays $50. a m. i2:s, noon. ESQ. s.sS 7:oa
$3.50. o.
WARREN AND BRISTOL BRANCH,
Leave PROVIDENCE (Indta street station, for
FALL RIVER 7iso-s:3o. -n;2o-a mi
25a AIS. 80. $3.50. p IN. Sundays :o1
a m. i;2J. 6:ie and sslp p n.
NEWPoRT-1:3o. 9;so, IL Ola. NJ; 1850 s:15. o:3o
e:j0 y. m isuniays-;s2op inland 4. S;so.
Warren and way statio,ns 7:,U 9:So. and i1:Jo
.: m. and 1880. i;6s 4sia. S:so. o;sO. 1850. ana
Sundays at 800 q m 20. b;so and 900 D m
BRlsToL-l:3O. $3.50 li;sG' a m; lao. 2;O5. t;is
6;s9 s:3D. $780, and n 80 p. sundsys
e:l0 a m. l:2O $3.50. s:0o p. m
Electric cars leave Exchange Place. Providence.
At 7'iS s:s. n:lS a. m; liio. a;so. 500
Leave Market Square NJ II: 30 pi m.
sun days at s.+s a. m. l:05 5:f and 5:i5 p. m
ke,urping connect with AT trains.
Sleeping only; coaches and sleeping
cars; c all paElor cars; q via 'Nalpole Line.
10. connects for Newport via. boat from Fall
GEO L CONNER. 40. KENDALL
Pss'r 1rafhc Manager. C>,np Pass'r Agent
T. q. ALLEN. Genu supt