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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-15
CROKERS son TAXES FRESH START.
AN uNcRowNED KINGS Defendant EMBARKs
IN NEW ENTERPRISE.

AN uNcRowNED KINGS Defendant EMBARKs
IN A NEW ENTERPRISE.
The international Automobile and Vehicle Tire
COMPANY filed an article OF Incorporation with the
clerk of Hudson County yesterday. The corporators
mr.. Richard 8 Croker a son OF the Tammany lead
or. Charles y King OF Jersey City. and Frank Il.
Bradley OF New-York. The capital stock Is 1900
600 The company was organized at the Office OF
Charles n King OF the New-Jersey Corporations
Agency. al No 243 Washington-st.. Jersey city.
Uaf OF the stock IL per cent preferred: the rest
is common stock. The company proposes TO manu-
facture all kinds OF rubber goods but lis specially
will be tires. a., , -. ....,.,.. -,
Richard g. Croker. Jr.. will be vice-president and
General manager OF the company which has Just
purchased the plant Of the l.. G. Chase Company.
~ Roston and Chelsea, Mass This Is one OF the
largest tire concerns In the world with branches
IN many large cities. The International Automo-
bile and Vehicle Tire Company has also nomsht In me
Newton Rubber Works. Mt Newton. upper FaIs,
Mass, and the right to manufacture the Ape. tire
and the Blaurock pneumatic puncture PROOF tires
Tha Raurock tire viii be the speciality manufact-
tred in the new concern. II Is the IRE wnich ~ 70
bs used on the reavy vehicles manufactured oy the
Auto-Truck company Enough orders ne,s oe.n "s,
received TO keep the rev eonessn ou's Ao' Wv 49,
Of this year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-15
A1GER WILL NOT RESIGN
r,,r SECRETARY GIVES POSITIVE
DENIAL TO RUMORS.
nc INTENDS TO REMAIN THROUGHOUT
THE PRESENT ADMINISTRATION UN-
LESS SOME ENTIRELY UNFORE-
crrN CONTINGENCY ARISES.

SEEN CONTINGENCY ARISES.
u.sh,ngton. April 14-Secretary Alger to-
,u,, nut an effective quietus on the reports
80, he contemplated retirement from the Caoi-
hv q positve and unequivocal statement
.I.. the reports were absolutely without foun-
- ond that unless some unforeseen and un-
,"..oa.for contingency arises ne proposes TO re-
w.. secretary of War throughout this Admin
istraton.
The Secretary had his attention called 70 re-
-, minors that he would resign after the IN
..,,co,,on into the conduct Of the war and In
,,,ai matters ceases and that his successor
"a, hod been determined upon. He said all
.,o,,s Of this character were false; that ne
go. M, entertained any such intentions, ana
,h., they were instigated with the evident pur-
- ~ attempting to force him TO leave the
Cabinet He said he purposed to pay no atten-
.,o, whatever TO these attacks
Va o,,hcrized The Associated Press to make
ohso,ute denial Of the reports of his contem-
~,.,od resignation and 10 announce once for ALL
= ,he strongest terms possible. that he wouid
lain IN his present office throughout his reg
.,o. form or course he added. II there should
- great disaster in his private business az
<.,rs ~ he should be stricken in health. or some
- ,,,houv unexpected and sudden affair arise.
:, r,,eht induce him to return 10 private life as
ro,,er of course but ne had not had any 1dea
=, resienjng. and his determination 10 remain
s,,e renorts to the contrary was fixed and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-15
GEN. SHIFTER I'LL AT BUFFALO.

RECURRING ATTACK OF CUBAN FEVER
HOPE OF SPEEDY RECOVERY.
Buffalo, April i.-Major-Genera William r.
Shafter arrived hero at noon to-day. accompanied
by his personal aid. Captain Edward H. Plummer
of the 10th Infantry. When Buffalo General
Shafter was seized with heavy chill. and upon
his arrival at the home Of Captain Plummer. In
Bryant-st.. he Mt went 10 bed. The post sur
geon at Fort Porter sent for. and reported
mat the General threatened with a recurring
attack Of Cuban fever and that his temperature
early this evening was lO4.
The reception in honor OF General Shafter which
was to have been held by Mrs Plummer and the
members OF the Buffalo Club postponed.
General Shafter had expected to start for Grand
Rapids Mich. tonight. on the way to Chicago
hut his departure has been indefinitely postponed
Ar a late hour tonight the General was report.
ed sleeping naturally. and hopes are entertained
al oM
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-15
TILE TRANSPORT CROOK AT SANTIAGO

According TO advices received yesterday from
Santiago by Colonel Kimball, deputy duartermas-
ter the United States transport Crook has arrived
at Santiago She has on board ninety-eight bodies
from Porto Rico. At Santiago she VIII receive 'he
bodies OF the marines no were killed III inc optIh
tions against Santiago. The transport VIII tneh re-
turn this yort. The bodies OF the marines WI,
be turned the Navy Department Tor burial
while the rest OF the soldier dead will be placed IN
the custody OF relatives shipped to Arlington for
burial 49, ,
This Will be the last trip OF the Crook Win dead
TIL cool weather for the War Department mas or
dered that the work OF disnerment be stopped un-
III next winter The undertakers and their assis-
tants who have been engaged In this work will
come North on the Crook. Next winter the WORK
Will be completed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-15
ITALY GIVES COLOMBIA MORE TINE.

Rome. April 14-A semi Official note issued to-day
says that at the request Of the Government OF the
Republic Of Colombia. Italy has decided 10 grant
a further delay OF three months In carrying out
the conditions OF her ultimatum. at the same time
insisting that during such interval Colombia must
provide for the complete execution OF President
Clevehnd's award by payment OF the Cerruti
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-15
OPENING Up CHINA.

THREE NEW TREATY PORTS TO BE GRANT
ED BY THE PEKING GOVERNMENT
London April 15-The Chinese Government.
according to a dispatch from Shanghai, has as
sented to the proposal to open three new ports
In the provinces of Kiang-Su. Kiang-Si and
Ngan- Hwei or An-Hui.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-15
PROSPECTING FOR GOLD IN CUBA.

Santiago de Cuba, April 14.-Colorado pros
pectors have located six gold claims near Dol
Guin in this province One claim, wnich rs very
Eth wa found in some old Indian works.
Several large parties have started ior the go'o
district. , a.. u,
The discovery OF two copper mines III t"e ''
Cobre district announced to-day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-15
TEN TRONCLADS FOR SPAIN.

Madrid. April lit IL announced that the Minis
ter OF Marine will submit TO the Chamber bill for
the construction OF ten ironclads
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-15
NEW REAR-ADmIRALs COMMISSIONED.

Washington. April I4--W, s. Schey received his
commission rear-admiral to-day the commits
sons OF the other officers recently appointed TO the
grade OF rear-admiral have also been forwarded TO
them
The promotion Of the following officers to the
grace Of rear-admiral was announced at the Navy
pgepsrment " to-day: j. w. Philip b. j. Cromwell
n n; Picklng g. Casey. i. Rodgers. j: G. watson
w. w. Sumner. r. J. Higginson and l.. kemph.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-15
CHILL ASKS BIDS FOR RAILS.

Santiago de Chill. April IA (via Galveston).-The
Chilian Government has invited tenders to be
opened May 2i. for 5000 tons OF rails.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-15
INJURED BY NEW STAMP DUTIES.
ARBITRAGE BUSINESS IN STOCKS SERIOUSLY Al
FECTED

London. April 14.-Business was dull on the
Stock Exchange here to-day. owing TO the new
stamp duties (hve shillings per 100 foreign and
colonial bonds stocks and shares. and two shngs
per 100 loan. capital and debenture stock Gre
ated by corporations or companies under the stat
utes) This caused a stagnation OF business. par
tcularly in American securities. As II works out
there Is a shilling share duty on every purchase.
which Is a serious blow TO option dealings. Arbi-
tragers In London. Amsterdam and New YORK are
notably affected. some declaring that a third OF
their income is gone. The order OF things
also materially interferes with frequent transfers
OF stock. and II Is pointed out that the new tax
hits NewYork tremendously.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-15
TUE SHERIDAN REACHES MANILA

THE SHERIDAN REAt HES MN->i''
LIEUTENANT MEYER SUPPOSED TO HAVE
FALLEN OVERHEARD on THE VOYAGE.
Manila Apri H. 1:30 n. m-The United
states transport Sheridan. formerly the Massa-
chusetts which sailed from New-fork feoi"-
arv 10 having on board the 18th and battalion
OF the 18th Infantry. has arrived here ai'er
smooth passage
on the night OF April IL. Lieutenant Meyer
disappeared from the ship The weather was
intensely hot and the lieutenant was sleeping
on deck. and It IL supposed that he fell over
board. ,,, -, ,rtyates
died from pneumonia
Washington April 1.-THE War Department mas
received the following cable , =.
Adiutant.GeneraI. Washington: ,...,, ,,ovsr
sheridan arrived: casualtes Iiruteiiha ,roons
three enIls'eo H'e" wv" " OTIS.
Cleveland April 14-Iieutenant Ralph r. Meyer
uas the son OF General r. =. Meyer VINO serVe'
With dstinction In the Civil War. and Is n prom"
,nent attorney OF this city. Young Meyer was
.a,,one vears old When the excitement over
,ha aor with spain was at Its height, young Meyer
enlisted I'm the company organized py me tnemsnJ
land Grays Before he eonIa unnoIo,ment iDn as lieu
,snant In the Regular Army Inc meyer 'n,,,'s nns
is OF fighters emLenan' "a ssnPaso and FOR
Zine his life despaired Of
SECOND lieutenant Ralph f. Meyer was appoint
ed TO The Army from civil lie September w. ie''
He was then a resident OF Ohio.
Tn. transpor, Sheridan sailed from New-fork
February TO- with the 18th Infantry ana Com2anHes H
4 q r. and r. nth Infantry. comprising % OH
sn:,ss %sn 'Pd s%is issA In
esstry. alsn was IL command Of the expedition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-15

POLAND SPRING WATER SOLD
recommended by eminent physicians for its purity
and incidental qualities Poland" . Park PL-
Advt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-15

TAI T1L ESTATE IN AND ABOUT y. y. CITY.
con,,m1orrow's Brooklyn Eagle price cents, VII
sho.s,' vast amount OF valuable Information
"a live ey and suburban real estate where ana now
ave- rapid transit problems. Maps. etc.-Advt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13
$50. 900, 900 CAPITAL
National Tube Co. Organizeu-"ih
Control an Immense Trade

New York. July 12.-The consonua-
ton of the wrought steel, iron and TUBE
industries of the country was eHecteo'
today. by Messrs. VIM. Nelson Cro"-
well and Edmund c. Converse, the con-
solidation purchasers. The new com,
pany will be known at the Natiohai
Tube Co. ~.
1T is the largest of the kind IN the
world and is the third in rank as
steel and iron corporation. 1t is eA-
ceeded only by the Krupp ana Carne
gle interests. The plants coh'rohe"
number u.
Besides controlling the domestic DUST
ness the new combine will INVADE 'he
Russian, Bulgarian, japanese anu
Canadian markets, where it ALREADY
supplies tubular goods for the Oil weiis
of those countries. 1t will sell merchant
pine to all the other nations OF the
world.
Twenty-Five thousand men are en-
ployed. The capitalization is SO,ooo'occ,
The president of the company is Edmuhu
c. Converse. The official and nnanc,a'
headquarters will be New YORK, .ne
manufacturing headquarters at fitts-
burg. s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13
NOTHING BUT AIR.
Secretary AIger Denies Report
of His Resignation.
Feels Very Badly Over Repeated Stories
Of His Proposed Resignation.
Deiiss Ms Critics 10 Show Anything Wrong in
His Official Career.

Washington, July 12.-Secretary AL
ger, today, made to representative OF
The Associated Press his first persona
statement concerning the reports thai
he is about to resign from the cabi-
net When asked as to the truth of the
fumors the secretary said:
What do you mean, exactly?'
Il mean to ask whether or not the
stories that you are to retire from the
cabinet in the near future are true"
There is nothing in these reports
but air." replied the secretary. Il shall
not retire, this year, certainly, and can
not say as to the future. My private
business and the state Of my health
will govern my future course.
These constant assaults and re-
peated baseless reports are, of course
very annoying to me and extremely
distressing to my family, but l have
never yet retired under fire and do not
propose to do 50 now. Nothing that
have ever heard of or known of has
been so cruel as these attacks upon me.
IF my critics can point to one thing
in my official career that l have done
that | ought not to have done. or If
have not done that | should have done,
! shall be very glad to surrender my
present official duties"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13
TEXAS APPEAL.
Immediate Assistance Needed
for Her Flood Sufferers.
Fifty Thousand People Are Helpless,
Without Clothing or Food.
S,ronq Appeal for Aid by Congressman r. g.
Hawley Of Texas.

Washington. July 12.-Representative
r. Z. Hawley of Texas, who is now in
Washington, today. made public the
following statement with reference to
the flood situation in that state:
"rhe disaster which has overtaken
the communities in southern Texas is
without parallel in our country. At
some points the precipitation was ~.
feet in 60 hours, resulting in Hood or
enormous proportions, covering an area
of many square miles to depth OF
from 5 to 20 feet and a loss Of from $25,-
600, 600 to SAC. 000,0C0.
NO less than 20 populous towns have
been inundated as well as thousands OF
well established and well ordered
farms, which today are i'll complete
state of desolatioa. Practically every
work animal, every milk COW, together
with all stock cattle and every VestiSe
Of vegetation have been swept away
leaving the country completely deVas-
tat,d Within the influence of this aw-
ful disaster resided over 100000 people.
almost half of whom are in q state of
helplessness, today, except as they may
be provided for by those who are gen
nrous and able to assist them.
The state Of Texas is alive to the
situation and is doing it's utmost to re-
lipv,. the suffering. 1t is, however, i'm
possible for the state alone, within the
time necessary to succor the people, to
come TO their relief. When the great
JGhnstoWn food occurred Pennsylvania
could have easily taken care of their
own if given time, but as time was. as
| it is now, the essential factor. she was
obliged to appeal to Il generous public
| in every part of the Union, and from
| every quarter the relief was Immediate
! on q scale commensurate with the dis
| ast"r
ITO this public the flood district of
| Texas appeals, today, to supply the
nee ssaries of life until the horrors of
the flood shall have passed. and the
| people shall re in a position to again
address: tin, msclves; to the task of re-
establishing their homes.
| For this purpose it is urged through
| the press, different commercial bodies
| and municipal authorities of every city
| il HE union that this appeal be an
| swCred
Tor the distribution OF this relief a
| system is being organized throughout
the Hooded district Immediately under
| the direction of the governor Of Texas
| to whom All contributions should be
| addressed at Austin. Texas. and under
whose care every dollar will be judic-
| iously and effectively expended"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-13
PATENT LOG FAILED.
That Article Now Held Responsible for Wreck
Of Steamer Pc,tia.

Halifax. y. S. July l2.-The steame!
OrinocO, plying between New York and
the West Indies. has been chartered t.
AXE the place Of the wrecked steamer
Portia between New York, Halifax anu
ST. Johns, y. +.
II the story told to The Associated
Press is correct, and ii Is given on exec.
ieni authority. the steamer Portals pat
ent lo;, by which the distance run was re
corded, was largely responsible for her
loss on Big Fish Shoal. Monday night.
The log went WRONG ana at the time the
Portia struck the rocks Capt. Farrell sup
posed her To be 10 miles TO the westward
OF that point. \ quarter Of an hour after
taking soundngs at L. NJ. the captain
went to dinner in the saloon. AT 6.i5 he
returned to The bridge. signalled to the
engineers to stand by the engines. in
tending 10 stop for another sounding. The
next instant the steamer took the shoal
II was aftcrward discovered that the lpi;
failed TO record the full distance run.
The Portia passed extremely close to sew
eral very dangerous ledges before sne
finally brought up against Big tisI
Snoal.
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NO LOVE LOST.
Feeling Between French and British at
New Foundland Decidedly Strained.

Halifax. n. S. July ia dispatch
from sydney says the French cruiser
Islv sailed, tonight, for New Found
land. the band of the British flagship
Crescent playing the 'Marscileise' as
the Is!y sailed by.
Til tars of Admiral Bedford's fleet
adhered to their decision not to row
with the French sailors in the carnival
events and separate races were heid'
today. for French and British man-o1-
war boats. There was no cheering on
the part Of the British sailors while
the French crews struggled for victory
in their own race.
There was another conspicuous Illus
tration of the feeling existing between
the Britishers and Frenchmen shortly
after the arrival of the English var
ships Crescent. interchangeable and
prosperine and the torpedo destroyer
Quail. this afternoon. The Quail drop
ned anchor at the edge of the course
and Referee Ross decided that she
might be in the way and expressed his
intcation to ask her commander tc
NOV" little further.
The referees boat was steam
launch from the French warship 1sly
and was in charge of two French Off
r"ra. When the latter We're requested
Nv the referee to take the launch over
10 the Quail that said they would pre-
fer going ashore while the little craft
went on this errand. They expressed
their, wish in gentlemanly way, bu'
II was quite evident that they had nc
desire to meet the Englishmen on the
Quail.
The officers of the torpedo destroyer
readily acceded to the referees reques
and thcn the steam launch afterWart
returned to the wharf for the trencf
officers Referee Ross and the regat
| ia committee visited the trenci
cruiser Isly and was Hospitality enter
tanned, several speeches being mad
| which were responded to by the Frehcl
commodore.
The Illuminated warships MADE
pretty spectacle as they lay IN the mar
| Dor tonight.
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New York Produce Markol.

New 10TH, July
FLOUR-Receipts, zS.65S bbls.; exports,
and iirmer on spring ratents- other
brands following.
q WHEAT-Receip. 40 3oJ bushels. sales.
$50 go bushels futures, 2ss.vp busnelS
spot and outports: spot firm. NO; 2 req.
Sbis fob afloat; No. / Norihcrn Duluth.
Sliy fob. afloat spot; No. ] hard Dululn,
Si.s fob. afoat to arrive; No. : red' 'esA
CoRN-Receipts. eCG1I5 bushels: .ex-
ports 19l .Ss3 bushels; n es, ao.Wo nusnel<
futures 100000 bushels spot and outports'
spot firm: No. 2. ss5s fob. afioat; No. :.
i0h elevator
OATS-Receipts. 131, .o0 bushels; exports.
1000 bushels; sales. 515,00 bushels spot
and outports; spot firmer; No. 2, 80; No.
3 %; No white. 3ll4: track white, alU
55ls
BEEF-Quiet; cut meats. firm
Lard. : strong; Western steamed snea
continent, $3.50.
PORK-Firmer.
BUTTER-Dull; Western creamery. lao
49,; do. factory. 12mi OILS state dairy ls's
CHEESE-Steady; large white. So.
small white. sla; large coIored. 81; small
colored, Sle.
ET;C;S-Steady; state and Pennsylvania,
l5Il6fl6: Western fresh, 15dl5h.
PETROLEUM-Firm.
ROSIN-Firm.
TURPENTINE-Firm.
RICE-Steady-
MoLASSr.S-Firm-
FREIGHTS-Steady. 81,
SUGAR-Raw, easier; fair refining. 20.
centrifugal. 7-l6; molasses sugar. SS4'
refined steady.
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vancing on demand sfrom room sh,~..
There were some private rufJora ~ - ~
| wet weather In the Southwest. buf ~
map does not show any moisture in ths,
| section Of the country; big crops are ssi.S
to be IN sight in Iowa, South Dakota an ~
( Nebraska; The Northwestern rcceiuts =,
igs cars against Is. same day last yea
Foreign houses bought little at the starr
and Barrett Il Farnham were heavy hus.
ers of wheat early in the morning. bn,
| later turned sellers and tie Norfhwes,
sold wheat on the bulge; The markc.
went to call price. helped by the Paris
| advance, wheat rising from to % cen
| times and was strong from that time IN.
| I'll the close. the light offerings and heavy
sources of strength. although there was
also a wheat demand from those who SOLD
calls last night, and were anxious 10
protect themselves.
The Paris advance is explained by =
private cable which said that the weather
N England and France Is less favorable
but that there Is as yet no cause for
alarm. A cable from Antwerp says thai
opinion is that under no circumstances
can that country have more than enough
wheat for home requirements. LiverpOof
closed from I'd. lower 10 I'D. higher for
the different options and Mark Lane
wheat closed unchanged but difficult OF
sale.
The New York stock market opened
strong and after few reccssions ad-
vanced further, the buying impulse being
stimulated by better comprehension OF
The causes which brought about SO bad a
showing Of the Associated Danks, Satur-
day, and also growing confidence In a
better exhibit, next Saturday. Local trac-
ton stocks were strong and the bullfsh
sentiment was felt throughout the list.
the Gould stocks continued to gain atten-
ton, with NJ q. +. leading; the Changers
were strong with st. Paul showing a
tendency toward aggressive strength on
the excellent crop advices from its terri
tory; the Anthracite Coalers were also
aggressively firm but Industrials were
,ess active than of late.
The London fortnightly settlement 10
progressing favorably in the absence Of
disturbing news; the tendency Of thai
market Is toward Improvement. with
American shares decidedly firm. London
handled about 30eD shares. today, clos
ing nothing on balance The market for
ali Americans closed firm on the curb and
active at about the highest points.
There was a runior in the street, today,
that the dividend on Federal Steel com
mon will be paid, on the nth inst,
through arrangements MADE with PROM
incnt banking house 10 advance money 10
stockholders of record. In the discussion
of the money market prominent wal
street broker says: Il look for TO p
per cent. money market from now on
with occasional flurries to or per
cent. rta