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New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
STATE VOTE FINALLY CANTASSED.
STANDING OF THE BALLOTS OK THE
AMENDMENTS AND LEADING
CANDIDATES.

Albany. Dec. 90 (SpeciaD.-The State Board OF
Canvassers canvassed the vote OF the State to-day
Tho soldier vote delayed the canvass until this
lato period
The four proposed amendments % the Constltu-
ton were all adopted. Tho chief from the point
of view Of residents OF New York was that which
subtracts tho debts OF the counties within the city
Of New York from its city indebtedness when its
debt limit IS 10 be nscertained. More leeway, TO
the extent of many millions OF dollars. is thus OBJ
tained. which may be used TO obtain money for
tho construction OF underground railway. This
otner amendment Of Importance adopted authorized
the Governor upon the request OF the Court OF
Appeals 10 request the assignment 10 that court
OF three four additional members from the ranks
Of Supreme Court Justices. the Court OF Appeals
being In arrears in It's work. As soon as the
cumul1tcd cases disposed ~ tho Supreme Cour.
justices Will return to their several places.
Amendment No !. devolving upon tho Municipal
Assembly OF Ncw-York Tho POWERS OF Board Of
Supervisors received 5& iS2 votes in its favor. and
IA co. IN opposition 20 II.
The vote upon Amendment No. 2 permitting the
deduction OF the debts of the counties within tho
city Of New York from the city debt In estimating
1850
The vote upon Amendment No 3. in regard to the
designation Of Supreme Court Justices as members
~ the Appellate Division Of the supreme Court
wa; as as folows For 25ss0 22sainsi 1, ~ as % ,,o
Court Of Appeals. was as follows: For. 9.i6s
The vote "or Congressman in tho XXXIvth
Congress District was as follows Edward B. Nree
land Gepl. g.773. Stillman t. Lewis (Dem) l2i05;
John Nicholson ProJ 1G53 In the first judicial
department. the vote on leading candidates for su-
prcmc Court Justice follows; George &.
barrett DEM 226Il5; James A. O'Gorman Oem).
liilSJ. Joseph f. DAILY DemD. o. 395.
The vote for Supreme Court Justice In the Ntn
District follows: William Andrews Rep),
e. 2i7. Howard G. Virgins (Dem) 1910: Franklin
W Roberts ProD 2 So, Tho vote for Suprem"
Court Justice IN tho Win District was follow:
(Soc Lab) COS: 8 VI. Wing pro-. 3,26t
In the with Judicial District the vote
follows: Truman g. white (Rcp.). 1899 Daniel j.
Kenenck oRepJ 79iss; Warren G. Hooker (Repl,
f6 S5: John G. Cunneen DemD. J653i; Charles +.
Ia bor CDcmD o. 3i3: Louis Braunlen ODem) $3.50.
Max Ford Csoc. I,abl, 1878, J. 4, McKenze $50.
T.ab) 1872: John W. Shayne (Soc Lab) 1876,
Dexter D. Dorm ProJ. 3.346; Walter T. Bliss (Pro),
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
THE B. r. T. PRESENTMENT.
ERAsURES IN THE COPY GIVEN TO JUDGE |
COwING TO GO BEFORE THE
NEXT GRAND JURY.

There was difference OF opinion IN the Grand
Jury room on Thursday. told In The Tribune
yesterday. over the taking up OF the Brooklyn
Rapid Transit Company attacks. which ended In
the members OF the Grand Jury handing in pre-
sentiment, written by themselves instead or as
usual. by the District Attorney. This presentment
read that the time had been too short for the jury
to investigate thoroughly the matter. and 1t was
recommended that the Court call tho attention OF
the succeeding Grand Jury to the case.
There were five dissenting members OF the Grand
Jury who said that they believed the matter should
not have been taken up at all This caused good
deal OF discussion in the Grand Jury room. 1t was
finally decided by Il majority vote to hand in the
presentment. and it was written
The presentment had many erasures, and was
taken to Judge Cowng the original paper with
all the corrections 1t found on looking over
the original paper that some lines had been writ
ten I'm and scratched out after the word corpora
tions" ending the first sentence. The first sentence
reads:
Tho Grand Jury has conducted an inquiry into
certain false rumors recently circulated affecting
the values of stock and the financial condition Of
certain corporations
Originally written. after this last word was the
following:
We satisfied that the law relating to this sub
jcct has been violated
Tho original reading as presented to Judge Cow
ing given out Thursday but this sentence.
which crossed out before the presentment was
handed 10 Judge Cowng. was not given out for
publication
one OF the members OF the Grand Jury said
yesterday morning that the time had been too
short for taking up the matter for full investiga
tion. II was the general feeling that the law had
heen violated. He said that some Of the Grand
Jury men were opposed to any investigation, and as
II would take time 10 convince them OF the neces
sity Of an Investigation. IT was decided to bring I'm
the presentment as given. The erasure was
stricken out IL is supposed that the succeeding
Grand Jury would not be Influenced by any opinion
Of the Grand Jury OF this month.
Assistant District Attorney UnKer refused 10 talk
about the matter
Brooklyn kapid Transit ruled steady in tho stock
market yesterday, ranging between 7lLt and 1874,
the closing price. 729. being = OF per cent above
Thursdays close. There were no rumors unfavor-
ably affecting tho stock. these rumors having
ceased when the company began it's effort to trace
Its defamcrs. effort which will be resumed with
the organization of the January Grand Jury.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30

diton during the time when the baby is expected
And If every husband would feel it his bouuden
duty to see that all possible means are adopted to
carry his wife safely through this critical time he
will help to bequeath TO his offspring that health
and natural vgor which is the grandest fortune
father can bestow.
During the past year found myself pregnant and in
rapidly falling health" writes Mn. w. J. Kidder of Hill
Dale Farm CEnosSu1g csntsr Inosburg VI, in grateful
dreadfay from blosting and urinary difficulty was
growing percptiby weaker each day and suffered much
sharp pain at times felt that something must be done
sought your advice and received prompt reply followed
your directions and took twelve bottles Of Or Perce Pa
yorite Prescription, and also followed your instructions
began TO improve Immediately health became excellent
and could DO all my work 1--WE live good sired
fsrm). walked and rode all ! could and enioyed IL
had short easy confinement and have healthy baby bow
"Favorite Prescription is the only proprietary
medicine In the world invented by an educated
physician and scientific specialist for the one
specific purpose Of restoring health and strength
TO the distinctly feminine organism II is a prompt
relief and permanent for every form of female
complaint or weakness.
No remedy relieves constipation so quickly and
aaectuanv az Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
Surgeon General Wyman. IN referring TO the di
CITY BANK AND CUSTOM HOUSE.
COLLECTOR BIDwE1L BELIEVES THE TRANSFER
OF THE PROPERTY HAS NOT YET
BEEN MADE-oUEsTION OF TAXES


BEEN MADE-oUEsTION OF TAXES
Officials Of the National City Bank refused yes
terday 10 discuss the relations OF the bank with
the Federal Government I'm connection with the sale
Of the Custom House property Collector Bldwe'l.
while declaring that he was not fully conversant
with the facts gave II his opinion that the prop
erty was still I'm the name OF the Government, mas
much as he. as Custodian Of the Custom House
would doubtless have been Informed of any change
ot ownership. The Collector said he knew nothing
about the report that the s32650o0 purchase money
paid BY the City Bank TO the Treasury Department
had been redeposted with the bank instead OF
being covered into tho Treasury.
According Section OF CHAPTER 337 Of the
Laws OF 1899. the Secretary OF the Treasury was
directed deposit the proceeds Of the sale OF the
old Custom House property. after the payment OF
the usual miscellaneous expenses. IN the United
States Treasury miscellaneous receipts derived
from the sale of Government property: and such
moneys. II pointed out yesterday could not
lawfully be withdrawn from the Treasury and re-
deposited I'm any bank without additional legislation
authorizing such course of action.
Tax Commissioner Sheehy said yesterday that
there ground for suspicion that the M
tional city Bank would be allowed to escape
paving taxes on the Custom House property in
Wall-st. Because no deed had been recorded To
show the sale OF the building 10 the bank there
had been expressed "A fear that the property might
be exempt from taxation. The property has been
assessed. Mr.. Sheehy said yesterday, and the Tax
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
M4TTEAVAN OTERCROWDED.
OVER SEVEN HUNDRED INSANE CRIMINALS
CONFINED IN QUARTERS FOR ONLY
FIVE HUNDRED AND FIFTY.

Albany. " Y. Dec. 29.-The Mattcawan prison
FOR criminal insane Is overcrowded. There arc
accommodations I'm the building for only SO In
mates, while the present number there is 49, and
two hundred have 10 DO crowded on a single
floor The courts arc sending convIcts to the In
sttution at the rate Of about fourteen n month
and there IL little relief from the release OF
old inmates. sentences are not arranged to OK
pirc through the winter months.
II hoped that the new addition 10 the Danne-
mora Prison would be ready so that one hun
dred and hfty more inmates could he transferred
from Matteawan. but the Legislature fixed the ap-
propriation for the new buildings in such n manner
that the plumbing and drainage contracts could not
be Jet.
Superintendent Collins Of the State Prison De-
partment will ask that the unexpended balances be
reapproprlated in such way that they can be
used and also that $4,000 more be appropriated for
tho interior work the building. II this new
prison Is completed at once transfer can be made
from Matteawan and relief afforded
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
A STATEMENT FROM HERMANN KUTNow.

A STATEMENT FROM HERMANN KUTNO"'
Hermann Kutnow OF the firm OF Kutnow
Brothers Limited wrote to The Tribune yesterday
drawing attention TO two msstatements which, ne
asserts. were made in the report OF the MohheuA
case which appeared in these columns YESTERDAY
morning The first is the statement that Ut f'iii
lps found a bottle OF Kutnow's Powder on baI-
nets table" and the second was the report 'hat
DR. Phillips went 10 Dr. Van Horn. the cheihlca'
exnert Of the Kutnow firm. who explained 10 MN
the contents OF the powder. Mr. Kutnow states
that no bottle OF Kutnow Powder was iouhu on
Barnets table; that no one could tamper WIN 'no
contents Of a Kutnow bottle. inasmuch as II -
sealed and closed with a capsule hearing Inc TN
name while there are also labels on the top OF IN IN
capsue bearing the fac-simile signature OF lne ht ~ M
III ia supposed however" Mr.. kutnow adus '6h' M
Dr Phillips found sample tin which hSb VIZ "" -
t.ined from US under some pretence III w'i''"
Tend had mt in some cyanide OF mercury ,,or,t
Dr Van Horn the letter states Is iot NV VIZ oxnert
cal exnert for the Kutnow firm, az no SUN sdr is
is reouired for the reason that the pM'ry pom"r In
,nade in Europe and shipped TO this Coui, 49, NJ
rIosed bottles Or. Phillips IT Is exp'annem neit Js Of
1iutTou conyersed with Mr.. Ellison drugsls'. Ia ~
he former firm OF Van Horn ElnsoIi;; ~ phil
he nowder and was in position 10 , Iel. ,t nI' "
ne ure ftpst II was a pure medicinal preparation
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
THURSTON WILL NOT SEEK REFLECTION

Omaha. Neb.. Dec. Ex-senator Thurston. accom-
panied by Mrs. Thurson and his two daughters ar
rived In Omaha to-day 10 spend New Years Day
They will start for Washington Monday night
Speaking OF National politics. Senator Thurston
said:
The feeling everywhere among Republicans as 10
the coming National campaign is one OF absolute
confidence. Nowhere does one hear expression
OF the slightest doubt TO the result The fact
that two Senators to be elected In Nebraska
will direct hither interest OF Republicans OF all sec
tions OF the country. But wha tever may be the re-
suit In this state Republican supremacy in Ma
tionai anairs is bound to be continued shall not
of official life and have long ago declared that
VIII not be candidate again. but expect to take
and work as hard for the return OF two Republi-
can senators from Nebraska as n were myself
expecting TO be OF them
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
DEATH OF LIEUTENANT E. r. TAYLOR.

Washington Dec. 29-Gencral Otis informed the
War Department to-day that First Lieutenant Ed
ward r. Taylor. 18th Infantry. was run over by n
train crossing the Agno River. near Bautlsta. on
December % and died In few hours Lieutenant
Taylor was born in Illinois and appointed 10
the Army from Idaho In June. 1859; He was gradu-
ated at the Military Academy, and assigned TO the
18th Infantry with which he served in South Da-
kota and Nebraska up 10 the time Of tho outbreak
OF the recent war. when he accompanied the eX-
pedltion against Santiago. Cuba. At the close ~
the war he retoincd his regiment and served IN
Kansas and Missouri until February. 1879. when
he accompa MED his regiment TO the Philippine,
where he remained 10 the time OF his death.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
THE NEWS FROM MANILA.
OPERATIONS OF THE AMERICAN FORCES i'>
,1-zoN-1OsING TRACK OF PRISONERS

OPERATIONS OF THE AMERICAN boh0Eo i->
,r,zo>. 1osrNC; TRACK OF PRISONERS.
Manila. Dec. 29.-The insurgents VINO e'a'
ra+ed the coast towns between DasuPa' ~
yigan. fleeing to the mountains before 'ne "u
vancing Americans, are returning ia
ho,,ds % the towns the Americans do not oc-
cupv. intimldating the natives ana 'h'''",..'
who showed friendship for the Americans N'
natives and Cinnamon are seeking 'he p'o''0
ton OF the American garrisons'
CoIopoI Wesses's cavalry, while scouting III 'i''
,,c,nitv Of Trinidad found evidence OF filPi"'
soldiers being in that vicinity. but 1t was I'M
possible to bring about an engagement
The recent increase in the garrison OF Naiiac-
pacan against a threatened rebel attack OF
Christmas Day avertcd troubie; 90, 1.,on,r,,
who has been following party or American
prisoners lost track for three days apoH' H ,h,i,
cemher 20 Of those signs and evidences oi .HoI'
passage that they customarly IeIt peiiu Ia
II is thought the prisoners were separated anu
10 remote parts OF the mountains thuS
Increasing the difficulties OF General 1ouhs
troops to effect a rescue. ,,uo
General Wheeler. who was recently III haH'l'.
roouesting an appointment south In the line OF
the expected campaign. is now at Panlque'
The authorities have issued a ruling which
legalizes marriages performed by judges or the
clergy OF any religious denomination. thu'E
the Spanish regime only such marriages were
as legal rs were performed by Ro-
man Catholic priests.
General Frederick Funston VIII join General
MacArthur's command. His brigade has not
been designated hut II is thought he VIII be
assigned to General Wheelers
The order which has been Issued opening 70
trade the ports Of Zamboanga. Cottabato. Davao
and Isabella, will apply Professionally to the Joo
and SLASH ports. General Bates will appoint
the customs officials.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30

ARMY
Major JOHN EGAN. upon his Application is detailed
professor Of military science and tactics al si
Johns College. Foriham. y. y
Second Lieutenant WILBUR A. MDANIEL recently ap-
pointed from corporal. COMPANY g. 9th Infantry. n
assigned 10 the % Infantry and viii join that regl
ment
Tho following transfers are made upon the
mutual application OF the officers concerned:
First Lieutenant RALPH r. sToGsDALI. from the 10th
Infantry TO tie % Infantry, Company A.
First Lieutenant JOHN g MARTIIUR. from IN. "a In
fantry to the 10Th Infantry. Company B
Lieutenant sTOGsDAIJ, will proceed 10 Fort slocum for
assignment 10 duty with recruits nt that post. 70 &C
company the first detachment Of recruits that may be
sent from there to the Philippine Islands wher" he
Will join his company.
1~avo Of absence for month I. granted First Lieu
tenant HARRY H. BANDHOLTZ 7th Infantry upon
his being relieved from recruiting duty.
Leave Of absence FOR month granted Acting Assist
ant Surgeon G. \. MIIENRY
HBARN. 2lst Infantry. November 30 and changed
TO sick leave December H. Is extended one month on
surgeons certificate of disability.
The Of sick Of absence granted Captain
CARVER ROWLAND. ih Infantry, october 2s In
further extended two months account OF sickness
Major LEON y. MATllE i4th Infantry. will report
The Of absence granted First Lieutenant FRANK
PARKER 9Th Cavalry, October 81. Is extended
month
Second Lieutenant FITZHCGH LEE. Jr Cavalry
IT, at hts own request releced as aide do camp on
the stan Of Brigadier General Fltzhugh lee. and will
proceed TO New York city for further orders.
Captain FREDERICK M PAGE Puerto pican R,,,aior
Of Infantry, is relieved from further duty Havana
and will Join his company in Puerto Rico.
NAVY.
Captain p. A. REARICK is be retired February H.
1900.
Captain EDWIN WHITE retired December 2s.
Lieutenant II. NJ DoNBACGH is ordered TO duty at the
Navy Yard League Island January g. in the once
OF captain Of the yard
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30

Commissioners do not care how long the filing OF
the deed Is delayed.
account with the National City Bank was not par
ticuarly profitable to the bank. We have an
active account with the City Bank" the Controller
said. "and sometimes the deposits OF city money
amount TO S2.000GO0, while at other times they fall
10 about 100000 The city receives interest at the
rate os per cent on its deposits In the bank. and
sometimes many thousand checks are
drawn on the bank by the city.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
DEWEY THEATRE CASE POSTPONED

The attempt Of the American Sabbath Committed
Of No. Ill Fifth-ave, TO close the Dewey Theatre
In East Fourteenh-st, was resumed yesterday in
the Supreme Court before Justice Beekman At
the last hearing f. NJ Friend and Edward Hymes
counsel for George Kraus. denied that he had any.
thing to do with the theatre. except that he had
been manager for the proprietors for the three
months ending october last. The application be-
fore fore =, the Court is to revoke the concert
that the Sunday provisions of the charter were
violated. The hearing adjourned until Tues
day.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
NEUFELD SENTENCED TO DIE.

JURY FINDS HIM GUILTY OF MURDER IN THU
FIRST DEGREE FOR KILLING MRS. KRoNMAN.
The jury in the trial of William Neufeld for the
murder OF Mrs Annie Kronman yesterday brought
I'm verdict of guilty of murder in the first degree
Justice Fursman sentenced the prisoner to be put
to death in the usual manner in Sing Sing prison
in the week beginning February r. He was at
once sent to Sing Sing. The morning was occupied
by the summing up OF both sides. Counsel for
Neufeld announced that an appeal would he fakan
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
NAVIGATION on HUDSON CLOSING.

Nyack, y. Y. Dec. 29.-Navigation is closing on
the lower Hudson. although the river is free from
Ice. The steamer Chrystenah. running between
New-fork' Peekskill and intermediate landings.
made her last trip to-day until next April The
ferryboat Rockland plying between Nyack ana
Iarrytown VIII discontinue after Monday. when
those who want to cross the river. which is three
miles by way OF New-York o " ~S
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
THE LOGAN AT SINGAPORE.

Washington. Dec 29--The Adjutant General re-
ceived n dispatch to-day saying that the transport
Logan. carrying the ilst Volunteer Infantry. ar
rived at Singapore to-day with all we'll on board.
on the way 20 Manila.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
SUBSCRIPTIONS TO TIE LAWTOy FUND.

WILLIAM X. VANDERBILT CONTRIBUTES $1,000
Washington. Dec 29.-Adjutant General Corbin
reports to-day that contributions TO the Lawton
Relief Fund amount 10 {3o.252 TO- being an Increase
Of about 1900 since the last previous report. Fol-
lowing is list Of the subs crlptions OF 500 or more
received since yesterday:
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30

Whtch the DaOy When II
Is grown to manhood or
womanhood shall have
rs its own private pos
session.
But every wife who
expects to become a
mother may provide q
far more valuable treas
ure for her little ones
future than can ever be
contained in any savings
bank il she will take the
proper care Of her own
health aud y,hysical cou.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
COLONEL LoCKETT's ACHIEVEMENT.

COLONEL l[DChEl - UNIV -
Washington. Dec. 29.-The Adjutant General
received a cable dispatch from General OTIS
this morning telling Of the capture Of noun
tain stronghold beyond Montalban. northeast OF
San Mateo. formerly supposed to be impreg-
nable, with many prisoners and a large guam
tity Of arms and ammunition. The dispatch Is
as follows
Colonel Lockett. with regiment, two battal-
ions 46th Colonel Schuyler. one 4Jth CColonel
Dorst), and company 9th Infantry. two guns
CAPTAIN Van Dusen. attacked enemy '1p strong
on mountain stronghold beyond Montalban,
northeast san Mateo Large number killed and
wounded: twenty-four taken prisoners. Lockett
CAPTURED one cannon forty rifles 2UWO rounds
ammunition. 800 pounds powder. arsenal. fortih-
cations all food supplies and considerable other
property This captured point is located on
mountain trail, and formerly supposed to he
jmpregnable our casualties Lieutenant Ems
wounded. mostly slight. Private Matson. 45th
Infantry drowned.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
RUSSIAN COMPANY NAY no RUSJNrSS

Albany, Dec. @.-superIntendent Of Insurance.
Payn has admitted the Moscow Fire Insurance
Company. OF Moscow Russia. to transact business
IN this state. The company has deposited IN.
usual security exacted by the State. '"'
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30

hemember Tomorrow II Hospital Sunday" I, In
ne last cay on the year the last Sunday the
st dhy or the Nineteenth Century. You can't forget n
Aake II 'Red Letter Day hv your church Offering -
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30

IT J.,
Via Victoria Il. G.. December ~.
There are two cases reported plague Honolulu;
two deaths December u. No new cases TO De-
cember 90 Quarantine against infection raised De-
cember 70.
Surgeon General Wyman. IN referring to the dis
patch said he did not consider the situation critical
in any respect He said also that Honolulu had a
competent Board Of Health. This organization had
I'm times past manifested ability to take good care
OF the public welfare IN the matter OF health, ana
he had no doubt It would prove equal TO the emer-
gency In the present instance.
Dr. Wyman said the Pacific Coast ports In the
United States had been informed Of the reports
from Honolulu and that for the present no meas
Ires would be resorted to beyond the exercise OF
extra vigilance on the part OF the health authori-
ffaa
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30

Albany. Dec. Ex-Governor Roosevelt to-day or
deed that "A special election be held on January 90
1850, to I'LL the vacancy In the Office OF member oc
Assembly from the XXX1st Assembly District I'm
New-Yo County, occasioned by the death OF Ed
win G. Stone.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30

mixed the dose with water In glass; anu ho"
much OF Il Mrs. Adams drank. ,.-noa
Shortly after o'clock the trial was auJou''eN
until Tuesday morning next
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
SURGEON GENERAL INFORMED OF FACTS.

Washington. Dec. 29.-The following telegram has
been received by the Supervising Surgeon General
OF the United States Marine Hospital Service from
Surgeon D. A. Carmichael. at Honouu
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30

The Republicans in the XXXTst Assembly Dis
trct will renominate Assemblyman Samuel s.
Slater and II is believed that he will be reelected
AT the special election. The Tammany organlza-
tion in the district will nominate an opposing
candidate. IL was said last evening that the Tam
many leaders In the district had not decided upon
a candidate
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS.

Washington. Dec. 2o-The following Army and
Navy orders have been issued:
ARMY
New-York tribune., 1899-12-30
THE 0RANDESr TREASURE.

One of the fondest happiest an NH
ticipatons of a mothers heart Is 9Se6
that BY her husbands earnest toll x
and by careful economy on -Sf AN.
both their parts they shall be 4A14XEh
able to lay by little store SYN N~