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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-13
gLBERoy AIDS RED CROSS WORK.
A BRANCH SOCIETY FORMED AT MEETING PRE-
SIDED OVER BY Ex-PREsIDENr HARRISON.

A BRANCH SOCIETY FORMED AT A MEETING PRE-
SIDED OVER BY Ex-PREsIDENr HARRISON.
Elberon. July IL (speciaD.-Eberon Branch OF
Auxiliary No. 3 Of the Red Cross was formed
to-day amid much enthusiasm. The organization
Was effected at the Elberon Hotel Casino. EXPIRES
ident BENJAMIN Harrison presided and introduced
Monsisnor Doane. Of Newark. who made an adj
dress Mcnsignor Doane was chaplain IN tho
Civil War; and had witnessed the suffering OF the
wounded on the batte-fields.
General Harrison the next speaker. He re-
terred to Senator Proctor's speech regarding the
cuban atrocities and the effect It had produced on
the country. This war" he continued. us waged
suceor OF the starving and the helpless Ana now
magnihcently It has been waged Can human SYM
paihy be too large. can womens love be too strong
for those brave fellows of our Army and Navy who
have added new glory to the standard OF the Nation
and have greatly lifted II In the respect OF those coun
tries OF Europe that respect only war power The
comforts provided Undesirable 10 those who
have never missed the comfort Of their homes. and
when there is added to this the presence and gentle
mlnistrations OF women vision OF heaven seems
10 come to fever-stricken. wounded men
The Elberon auxiliary starts on under most favor
able auspices More than $500 was subscribed.
The Officers OF the auxiliary are; Mrs. Thomas T..
Kinney. chairman: Miss Brady and Miss Jordan.
secretaries: Mrs. W. D. Guthrie, treasurer; Mrs.
BENJAMIN Harrison Mrs. II. c. Fahnestock. Mrs.
Robert Maclay Mrs Charles T. Cook and Mrs. An.
drew H. Smith. The latter IL chairman OF the
Neediework Committee.
W. D. Guthrie made an urgent appeal In behalf
OF the Red Cross. defining at length Its work and
how II was maintained.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-13
NATURE OF THE WOUNDS.

Washington. July l2--Information as 10 the spe-
cifc character Of the sickness and wounds OF the
officers brought TO Tampa by the transport Chero-
keo and afterwlrd taken 10 Mcpherson Barracks.
at Atlanta. has been received at the War Depart
meni. The list received at the Department fol-
lows
G. J. Godfrey. 22d Infantry scalp wound. Cap
tain W. E. p French 4th Infantry sprained back.
Lieutenant NJ. H. Barnum. 10th Cavalry wound In
RICH, hip: Lieutenant r. W. Perkins. sth Infantry
acute dysenfery; Lieutenant c. l.. Humphrey. Sd
Infantry. dysentery: Lieutenant +. w Lewis. POI
Infantry. dysentery; Lieutenant g. Mex. Saitz-
man, ls' Cavalry. great exhaustion Lieutenant W.
n Wassell I'D Infantry. wounds In hand, cheek
and neck: Cha plain Dwight CALHOUN. suffering from
conclusion OF shell. Captain Frank l.. Allen. I'd
John Rieelow. IT,. 10th Cavalry, wounded shoulder
thigh and head Captain A. c; Ducat Path Infantry
18th Infantry. wound In left knee; Lieutenant H. O.
Lyon. 2ith Infantry, wound in right hip: Lieutenant
and bruises
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-13
HOMESTEAD LAWS FOR ALASKA.

WASHINGTON. July nThe Secretary Of the In
terror has approved instructions for the guidance
NJ local officers In their administration OF the act
extending the homestead laws and providing for
the right OF way for railways In the District NJ
Alaska These instructions were prepared by Com
missioner Herman Of the General Land once. and
constitute the FIRST PRONUNCIATION of the act ap-
proved May "A, 1895. An important ruling Ia to the
effect that the section is imperative which ex-
end. 10 citizens OF the Dominion Of Canada the
.ane riahts as are extended to American citizens
In British Columbia In regard TO mining lands, The
only privilege extended TO citizens OF the United
mineral land The United States laws do not pro.
vide for leasing such land and the recent act of
Congress provides that mo greater rights shall bs
thus accorded" to citizens OF the Dominion Of Can
ada than citizens of the United States may enjoy
in the District Of Alaska.
II therefore results that the section IN question
In I'M fYecfiya
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-13
COAST DEFENCE BOARDS WORK DONE.

IT'S HEADQUARTERS MOVED TO WASHINGTON
NAVAL MILITIAMEN FROM CHICAGO
rh. work Of the Coast Defence Board in this city
has heen sndeo and the headquarters OF the BOARD
,r.nsferred 10 Washington. Lieutenant-Commander
Iscoh " MILLER. In command Of the coast defence
a, m. Third District. went 10 the Army Buidins
ss,erdav to superintend the removal OF the enects
- his once 10 the United states ship New-Hamp-
sh,re The coast defence force will soon be III
creased by the addition Of sixty-eight members OF
rho naval militia recruited in Chicago by Com
wander Vail They will probably 60 to the New
uannsh,re on their arrival that vessel having
h.en selected as an overflow station for the recep-
tim a, the recruits who cannot be taken care OF on
the receiving-shp Vermont.
IIeuteuant W. A. Marshall was In Washington
Yesterday sett,ng some of the details OF the bust
yy.ss ~ CAPTAIN John r. Bartlett. Admiral ErDen
succossor Lieutenant Marshall has been appointed
fo the torpedo station at Newport, X. l., where ne
will report as soon as possible Tor service under
IJeutenant- Commander Mclean. Lieutenant George
Kent started for Washington last evening He VII
Continue his duties the Coast Dcfence boaro,
acting as an aid 10 Captain Bartlett
Matthew M Seeley, clerk Of the Board. has been
ordered 10 return to the Brooklyn Navy Yard
pay Inspector J. n. Stevenson started on Monday
for Washington under orders OF the Secretary OF
Tho Navy He has been assigned IN the naval pay
o0lrc there
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-13
NOTES FROM TIE NAVY YARD.

The United States supply steamer Dsmo'I
0ormerly the Port Chalmers) has been 1en.
the Glacier The vessel was have sailed IN eo',
pany with the auxiliary cruiser Yankee to 1o'"
watson's Eastern Squadron. hut she VIII no' -
able 10 leave the yard before the end OF the 49,
az Il has been found necessary to MAKE ''~
alterations In her refrigerating plant
The converted steam yacht Enquirer left tnS Acct,
yesterday morning to rejoin the harbor patv,sa All
and IL was announced that the Viking woo'o
in the evening for Key West - oror
The yacht Restless is taking IN stores ana IN 10
visions and as soon she has coaled VIII t~"S
her station off Willets Point. .. ovsr.
The storehouses in the yard have been 20 o, Us
crowded during the last two months thst,as T for
hten found necessary TO erect new o ul,csnSrs Il
close by the coal wharf The building wniEcn IA
made OF timber, Is topped with an iron TOOL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-13
THEODORE ". MILLER KILLED.

THE BROTHER OF MRS. THOMAS A. EDISON
AMONG THE FALLEN At sANTIAGo-sEE-
GEANT g. B. YOUNG WOUNDED.
Theodore W. Miller. Of Company d, Rough Rid
ers who was killed at Santiago. was brother OF
Mrs. Thomas a. Edison. OF Orange. y. j.. the wife
OF the great electrician. He was only twenty-three
years old and the OF Lewis Miller OF Chau-
tauqua fame. He graduated in the class Of
81 from Yale with honor, and took course Of one
year In the Law School. He studying In New
York when the broke out. and was one Of the
first to enlist in Roosevelts Rough Riders. lie went
10 the front with the regiment. as also did his broth
err John V. Miller. who is now assistant engineer on
the Marblehead Theodore Miller member
while In college OF the VOLTS Head Society He fell
in the lines In front of Santiago last Thursday.
His friends making strong efforts through
President Mckinley. to have his body sent home II
possible.
Sergeant George B. Young. Of the list Regiment.
who was wounded In the Santiago engagement.
lived with his wife and child at No. 74s Nnth-ave..
this city He has been member Of the regiment
for about nine years. and has been sergeant for
about nvc years Young was one OF the FIRST menu
bers Of the regiment to volunteer. He is extremely
popular with his comrades. For about ten years
Sergeant Young had been employed by the New
York Iife Insurance Company
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-13
KISAGrS TRIAL SUCCESSFUL
NEW JAPANESE CRUISER SHOWS RE-
MARKABLE SPEED.
SHE DEVELOPS AN AVERAGE OF r"S"'
AND rHREE-ouARrEn KNOTS UNDER

ADVERSE CONDITIONS.
p..,.uou,h y H.. July i2-with a new o'oo'"
ia 90 the ton Of her foremast and Japanese nas
ov,np from her STERN the Japanese cr"'se'
.sued into Portsmouth Hsrbor this afternoon w.
havtnr made speed average OF 2sst hno's al IT,
a ouar,sr of a knot above the contract requ"e"
co. distance Of forty miles The trial was maoe
under conditions not the best, winch tc"ue.
.hou, tho vessels performance In stronger hs"''
The Kasagi loft her anchorage on this place at
oc,ock mi. morning and an hour later was on we
course which ran twenty miles 10 the nor'n"hi'
and eastward from Boone Island TO cape ro'po's'
and re,urn Before the trial had begun. Edwin D
framp who was In charge Of the trial noted inc
rough condition OF the water. but so saneuine was
Mr. t,ramp that the Kasag could easily make INC
required TWENTY-FIVE and onehalf knots that nor io
q moment did he consider tho advisabiIity OF post
ponement.
Another drawback was that strong tide SET IN
almost at RICH. angles TO the course The Cni'ed
states Government allows for these tide conditions.
bur as the Kasagi had such good margin ABOVE
the required speed attention was PAID 10 TINS
The speed on the first log Of the course was -
knots and on the return an average OF 22'a KNOTS
was made making an average speed for the ent're
run Of 22.75 knots.
The course was marked with buoys placed nve
miles apart The most striking result OF the tr'hI
was the uniform improvement In the working OF
tho machinery. The revolutions rose steadily ana
absolutely nothing went amiss. The design OF the
screw OF the Kasagi seems perfect, and slip OF
only about Is per cent shown when making
speed of twenty-three knots. The course was IN
four legs The following tables show the result OF
tho run I'd and down the course
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-13
CARRIERS MUST PAY THE TAX.
THEY MUST RECEIVE GOODS TENDERED
FOR SHIPMENT OR SUFFER DAMAGES.

WASHINGTON July i2.-Jn answer TO references
from the Commissioner OF Internal Revenue. an
bearing upon the question as to whether the snip
per or carrier shall pay for and afhx the REQUIRED
revenue stamps to bills OF ladlns etc. ASSISTANT
Attorney General Boyd has held as follows:
The law makes II the duty OF every railroad.
steamboat company. carrier. express compan! W
corporate or person whose occupation II Is 70
act as SUCH to issue TO the shipper consgnor or ms
agent or person from whom any GOODS are az
cepted for transportation bill OF ladins nsniiss'
or some other evidence Of the receipt or soousi;
wares or merchandise received for carriage ana
transportation and this bill OF ad.ng manifsst S or
memorandum requires revenue stamp OF tne
value OF cent affixed to II and cancelled. In
case Of failure TO issue such bill OF lading
the law imposes a penalty Of so upon the carrier
guilty of such failure. $1,000 l.,
The penalty for failure 10 so anix the stamp u
not more than 500. .~
The purpose Of the law Is clear. IT was TO tax
the carrier and not the shipper and these pro
visions undoubtedly fix upon the express comps :
AND other carriers the duty OF prov1olng AWNING
and cancellng the stamp. and their 1aiiure 10 50
provide. aix and cancel such stamp SUBJECTS tnefn
to the penalties provided by law. II is Suggested
that OF these carriers are refusing 10 receive
goods for shipment until the shipper pays the tax.
While II is not my province to ADVISE as 10 inc
recourse which the shipper may have In INSTANCES
OF this kind. yet I sure that the laws are
ample TO require public carriers and express COM
panies 10 receive goods rendered Tor shipment OF
suffer damages for such refusal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-13

speed for the nun. -ZIo knots
The revolutions from 1873 at the beginning OF
the run 70 ls the end. To show the perfect con-
dition Of the machinery series Of progressive
trials was run the main trial was over
IN order 10 get the speeds AT 50. 12o. In and To-
revolutions.
These trials finished. the vessel ran back to her
anchorage with final burst OF speed or over Is
knots Immediately after the trial the japanese
flag was hosted thus showing that the Japanese
Navy possesses of the fastest cruisers OF her
class afoat. . 49,,
The Kasagi possesses the proud DISTINCTION OF
having been completed six months In advance or
the contract time for her delivery, the hrst case
OF the kind record.
All of the Japanese representatives on board
ance OF the vessel. Naval Constructing Engineer
s. Takakura and Naval Constructor T. Ito, who
superintendent the building Of the Kasag. were
loud in their praise OF the performance OF their
new acquisition Engineer Takakura said: THE
trip was than satisfactory The machinery
worked splendidly and ! am we'll pleased" Naval
big fighter
Executive officer Patch and Navigating Onicer
Payne, OF the st. Louis. accompanied by half n
dozen cadets. came board the Kasagl and wit
messed the When the vessel returned TO her
anchorage Captain kashawabara and the other
japanese officers visited the ST. Louis to take q
look at the Spanish officers.
The Kasagi will leave here at o'clock TO- NOR
row morning for Philadelphia, reaching that city
on Thursday. She will be given her economy trial
OF six hours her way back.
The Kasagi is the heaviest armored cruiser Of
breech-loading rifles and ten 47-inch rapid fire
guns. The cruiser Columbia, which is half again as
large the Kasagl only carries two S-tnch and
eight finch guns. c-.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-13
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
THE WESTERN RATE WAR.
OFFICIALS OF OPPOSING LINES CONFER WITH
THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE CON-
NISSIONERS.


MIssrONERs.
Washington July I'D. B. Caldwell chairman or
m. Western Passenger Association p s. Eustis
general passenger agent Chicago. Burlington ana
Quincy Railway; ] Sebastian. general passenger
agent Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway.
and George II. Heafford. general passenger agent
Chicago. Milwaukee and st. Paul Railway. had a
conference with the Interstate Commerce commas
sioners to-day on the Western rate war. This con-
test has been going on some time between the
Western American lines on one side and the cana
dian Pacific on the other. The war has reacheo Il
rrIrou. staee for all parties concerned. and en-
braces rates from the Atlantic TO the Paclnc Coas.
but the lines west of Chicago are most argeiy
afrected The representatives Of the american nnes
did not file any petition or complaint oq.
to the Commission the situation me tom ranr on
has no authority in the matter except 70 oroer III
investigation Of the composition which mas sS
such grave proportions. or perhaps become u neui
etor between the rival companies for settlement.
The Canadian Pacific Company, by its gsheraI pa
seneer trafic manager d. McNichol. ana iss a..os
new A. C. Raymond also conferred WIN tne Ev Won
mission today and gave their view OF the rats Wi
There were also conferences Detween mn understand
ing has been reached
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-13
A FINAL RUSH FOR BONDS.

TO-DAY THE LAST DAY FOX subSChibiNr-otn
scR1PTIoSs ESTIMATED AT FIVE TIMES
THE LOAN
There was an increased amount Of eargerness
yesterday to subscribe for the war loan bonds
at the Sub Treasury. as the time will expire at 3
D. m. to-day. This is twenty-four hours ahead OF
tho closing time OF the Treasury. In Washington
so that the subscriptions Will be sure to arrive
there by mail In time TO be considered
A gHat number of large subscriptions by banks
and other institutions was Forwarded yesterday, so
as 10 share In the allotment II II Is not all taken
up by the small subscriptions. The majority OF the
large subscriptions postponed as late as posi-
bic IN order not TO tie up the per cent deposII re-
ouired any longer than necessary. The Chase Ma
tional Bank subscribed for s5,0oOooO OF the bonos'
the Fourth National Bank for 100000. the Ma
tlonal Park Bank for s2.0oooCo. the National Bank
Of Commerce for 100000 the National Union Bank
for 81 10000 the National Bank OF the Republic TOT
81 10000 and the New-York Security and Trust
Company for 10000. The amount Of individual
subscrptions forwa fded by the Hanover National
Bank exceeds s10.ocoooo. and this bank has onered
TO take a large amount on its own account.
lions OF 500 each have been forwards in behalf or
the families Of men who are IN tnS service Oh nv,
which has advanced the money and VII. carry me
loans until the soldiers Or sailors remrn or bv the
New-Yors Soldiers and Sailors Families fro'
,ectlve Association.
possible maxi. the allotment by Ihurssay nis Ynr
$500 getting any bonds. The total su6sSriptionss
arc estimated to exceed five times the amount OF
the loan and of this fully s1000nIo has been sun
scrbed in this city noSding the oe sr Sank oI on
hehalf Of syndicates each TO take the entire oah
at par and offer OF syndicate to take
600 al a premium II Is thought that iuliy one ,r,
of the award will so 10 the subscribers IN amounts
of $500 or less Above $500 the frst aiolmsne VIII
AS the payments for all subscriptions noit IN eA,
cess OF $500 made in full large sum OF ,non AZ
nos,torv is the National City Bank. which mas o.
posted 50 100000 In bonds as security othe'
National Bank the Hanover National hank: tnn
National Bank Of the Republic ana the America"
Exchange National Bank
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-13
PORTO RICO on VERGE or sTARvA7IOy
PEopLE REPORTED TO BE DESTROYS or FREE
DOM FROM SPANISH RULE.

DOM FROM SPANISH RULE.
Provincetown. Mass. July l2.-Captain McKenna
Of the British brig Ethel. which arrived here to-day
from Arecbo Porto Rico. for orders. brings story
OF great restitution at San Juan and other places.
and deep interest among the Inhabitants OF the
island in the progress Of the war. which. it is be-
leved 10 10 free the people from Spanish tyranny.
Captain McKenne said that he left Arec.bo on
June q. Al that time reports from all paris OF
Porto Rico Indicated condition among the natives
nearly bordering on starvation AZ Areeibo nonr
was selling at $40 a barrel salt FISH at 30 cents
pound and other provisions at price 70 high that
none cave the wealthy could get them. 1t was
reported that a large French steamer had big
cargo Of provisions at San Juan, and the news vas
received with cheers and blessings. Captain Nc
Kenns stated :hat- while he was. at Areci5o he
fed on on average hfty persons a day Il always
carry thres months fatiors' he sei6. Dat / have
hardly enough now to last me TO the next port
Several American and British newspapers reached
Captain McKenna while he lay al Arecibo, and ne
states that the natives actually fought each other
70 get possession OF them eager they 10
ieaf4 OF the progress Of the war. All classes are
lgay1ng for speedy settlement OF hostilities and
e: majority express Sympathy with the United
Ssinesrs them relief from the irksome rule OF Spain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-13
THE CUSTOMS COMMITTEES TO REPORT.

special meeting OF tho Merchants' and Manu-
facturers Board Of Trade Will be hold at l2:D
o'clock to-day at the Hoffman House 1t Is expect
ed that a complete report OF the findings OF the
various customs committees OF the Board. which
have been visiting the piers for tho purpose Of OBJ
serving the manner IN which inspectors examined
bacsaae Of returning tourists. viii be presented
The Committees received word from C. G. Shsyne.
tss president OF the Board. to meet several days
ago In order to have statement OF their ooserva-
tions on the piers ready for to-day's meeting. Mr..
Shayne has directed j. A. Hickman. the secretary
NJ the organization. to direct the committees TO dis
continue for the present their work on the piers
nsndpv a decision from the Treasury Department
In regard 10 new matter relating to the appraise-
ment OF personal effects OF returning tourists.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-13
TIE COURSE OF STOCKS.

FIuctuating features marked the course Of the
stock market Yesterday but there were nc sharp
advances or declines. The opening was somewhat
irregular but in the course OF the day quotations
ran up slightly. and then tel back to about the
stocks were less than the average. there were
rnent securities were In demand. The prices nd
vanced decidedly. The absence Of hecls,rs "s Pr
attribltcd 10 the prospect Of peace In the near
future. but there WAS general upward tendency
M ,hc close The total sales were 1896 shares.
On. OF the features yesterday was the purchase Of
large blocks Of Atchison preferred
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-13
STAMPS ON STOCK TRANSFERS.
COLLECTOR TREATS RULING UPHELD AT WASH

lNGTON.
Collector Charles II. Treat received yesterday
morning a confirmation Of his ruling IN regard 10
stamps on certificates and transfers OF stock from
the Commissioner Of Internal Revenue. Mr.. Seoul
at Washington In the case In point the transfer
had not been completed prior to July l. Inc
stock had been purchased and the certincate mao
been Endorsed In blank and delivered before July l.
hut the stock had not been transferred upon the
corporation's books. After July upon request
Of the holder of the certificate to enter the transfer
upon the books OF the company this certincate was
surrendered and the blank power OF attorney on inc
back Of the certificate filled In with the name OF us
transfer clerk in the usual way. and thereupon the
stock was transferred upon the books OF the COM
pany to the purchaser. Commissioner Scott writes:
In the opinion OF this ONCE this purchase ana
transfer of stock is not complete until the iattes
Transaction and the stamp tax apples 10 sucn
paper as is issued prior to July to the purcnaser
OF the stock to denote that he Is hoider anu o"'e
Of il. ,., .h,s orsc. holds
that where the certificate OF stock Is stamped as
required by law the entering OF the transfer on inc
books OF the company does not REQUIRE stamp,
but the filling in Of the power or attorney on .ne
hack OF the certificate requires an additiona stamp
as a power Of attorney to sell or transfer stoch'
Collector Treat received small consignment OF
stamps this morning or small OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
amounting to 100000 In all.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-13
GEN. rILLIyGHASr CALLED TO ALBASi

Adtutant-General c. Whitney Tilunghast rscss .,'
a telegram Yesterday that made him return 70 ~
bany hastily 1t Is understood that he We
called in order that he could be consu'ted s 4
certain appropriations for the National W.T.
which are 10 be provided for at the extra !. m.
OF tn. Legislature he was therefore una nticpsta
and there win profanity be no meeting %
Armory Board to-day as was expected ~.npanleD
~, me State are much disappointed y. ~ a.
ei,on 10 keep their batteries at home. e%esfS loe
the new regiments to be formed % SSctice1 y
soins. and the utmost Sheereu!nsssss. 80 n tionS