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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-09
J. ELLIOT SMITH RESIGNS.

j. Elliot Smith, Superintendent OF Telegraph OF
the Fire Department, has forwarded his resignation
10 Commissioner Scannell. who has accepted It,
The resignation of Superintendent Smith Is the re-
suit of a compromise between his counsel and the
Corporation Counsel.
When Commissioner Scannell took charge OF the
Fire Department he abolished the Bureau Of Fire
Alarm Telegraph and consolidated 1t with the
Bureau OF the Chief of Department. Chief Bonner
was placed in charge Of the telegraph of the De-
partment and Superintendent Smiths name was
dropped from the rolls. Mr.. Smith appealed to the
courts and a few days ago his The
CORPORATION Counsel however, gave notice of APP
peal and then the reinstated officials counsel
sought a compromise. which was acceptable TO the
Corporation Counsel and the Commissioner
Mr. Smith will receive back pay up 10 the time
OF his resignation and the telegraph bureau will
remain under the charge of Chief Croker
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-09
HORSEVHIPPER HORSEWHlPPhD.
TWO MoRRIsANIA MEN ENGAGE IN FIJI"
r,,,r rxns IN A POLICE STATION

,r,,,o vopPIsANIA MEN ENGAGE IN Fl'h
THAT ENDS IN A POLICE STATION
Edward Blssinger. forty-two years oo' CONF
.o aud builder. OF No 5s7 Eage-ave., was iocheu
~ &, the Norrisania Police Station last night on d
horgo Of assault The complainant was Nilc"ae'
Murray 4 well-to-do builder of racing sheIis'
Mrs Murray who lives at No. 627 East Ohe-nun-
dred-and- Afty-fourth-st., and VINO IS Ten 'e"''
,,oun0or than her husband says that In the last
fey years he has seldom lived at home Mrs' Mu'
raw saws her husband was intensely jealous one
soys ebe was Obliged to rent her dwelling IN part
n get funds to live. Every move she maue' sic
says. watched -
She had some carpenter work to do IN the rooHi9
accupled by one OF her tenants, and gave the "ofA
90 Mr. Rissiuger whose shop adjoins her dWelllhs
tIar husband saw him in the house. and he warned
oaIsssa11fvv ~ letting horsew hipped, -. 100
PIast night while Bssinger and MIS-; MURRAY w.
t. ~ Rams occupied by Mrs. ElIlnBel olII W W
Tho tenants there was violent IdPP'ns ~ jo,an
~. ..e ,ront door Then followed crash ana uonen
NJ W, rIsbed into the house. Az theli heau Has
Murray his face flushed in anger anu cail1"e
h9TIstcbing sight OF Bssinger he made rush n at
lin and rained blows OF the WHIP Oh az q, t,,rn
Dave Rim dose of his own medicine. ne Nv w. 70
iinched and rolling down the night or soa9 ,ne
- hallway fought until they rolled seCoiu UNIV
t o't nn he steps and into the street ill.,. nd
p,ssneer was too much for ms assaiian., ,ttn1
;h ths hutt end OF the whip he struck a parting
W. W. which laid Murray's scalp open LOT Imo
INCHES and made him unconscious bissnser was
han
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-09
PrTJREuENTS IN THE NAVY.

Washington, Dec. s.-Assistant Attorney General
Boyd has rendered opinion 10 the Secretary or
the Navy TO the effect that all retirements OF naval
officers under Sections and OF the Naval Per
sonnet act must be made and go into effect as OF
the last day OF the fiscal year for which vacancies
are created. and that promotions TO FIJI the va
cancies thus created should date from the first day
OF the then current fiscal year. This opinion was
rendered in the case Of Lieutenant Mclean, who
WAS promoted to h the vacancy caused by the
retirement OF Lieutenant Commander briggs The
latter was retired on July H. 1899. and Lieutenant
Mclean was promoted to AL the vacancy. Under
the opinion OF the Assistant Attorney General
briggs retirement went into effect June 80. 1899.
and Mclean Is entitled 10 have his commission
dated as Of July following, and the pay OF each
should be adjusted accordingly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-09
FOR AND AGAINST THE BOERS.
pATRIA CLUB LISTENS TO CHAMPIONS OF DOM
PAUL AND JOHN BULL.

pATRIA CLUB LISTENS TO CHAMPIONS OF DOM
PAUL AND JOHN BULL.
The Patria club held it's first public meeting o.
the season at the Hotel Savoy last night Inc
tonic chosen for discussion was THE South Att
can situation" Sidney Brooks. young Brlton
son OF a member OF the English Parliament pre-
scented the British side OF the argument, ana
George W Van Scklen, secretary OF the Holland
Society championed the Beers. The arguments on
both sides were familiar ones Mr.. Brooks SAID
the situation Of the Outlanders in the Transvaa
had become simply intolerable. The Beers would
allow them no voice in the spending OF the mill
ions taken from their pockets would not even per-
nit their children to be taught in English In the
public schools and would not do anything or allow
ANYTHING to be done to rescue Johannesburg from
being q pesthoe. Most of the Outlanders had
gone there with the intention OF making II their
nermanent home yet the most ordinary political
rights were denied them. These facts he thought.
Justified the war, which. he said. was not being
wagcd for the acquisition OF territory, but 10 put
an end to a state OF affairs which menaced British
prestige throughout all South Africa.
MIR Van Scklen met Mr. Brooks's charges
against the Beers by arguing that the Irans'aal
was their own country and that none OF the re-
strlctions they placed upon resident aliens was uh-
inst or unreasonable. lie lauded their PATRIOTISM
and their pluck In facing such Overwhelming od9s
charge that the Beers were the nrst 10 take the
Offensive he said that Great Britain really began
the war when she began shipping troops IN large
numbers 10 South Africa. and he quoted the words
Mr. Dooley makes Dom Paul say TO John Bull:
Il see yer takin' of yer coat 80 heres az ye "he
yer arms are tangled in the sleeves
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-09

no ACTION As TO Dividends.

STANDARD GAsLIGHT DIRECTORS MEET-WHAT
MIR. SAGE SAYS.
The directors Of the Standard Gas Light Com
pany met yesterday afternoon, but took no action
I'm regard to dividends although 1t has been GUS
tomary at the December meeting 10 declare
per cent semi-annual dividend on the preferred
stock and a l per cent quarterly dividend on the
common. President Russell Sage said after the
meeting:
We did not do anything as to DIVIDENDS Dut
transacted simply the regular business at our meet
ing We were perfectly united In our action ana IN
our views as to the outlook for the future we
think that making gas at an unnecessarily
heavy loss TO the manufacturers. This drain ought
TO be- stopped but whether or not 1t VIII be sopped
before the end OF the year remains TO be seen no,
our dividends have not been passed. We can ACT
on the question at any monthly meeting. or AT
special meeting called at any time by the president
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-09
YALE ALTUNf DINNER.

Yale men in New-York City made merry last
night and renewed old associations OF their alma
mater with a dinner al Sherry's 1t was the annual
dinner of the Yale alumni In this city, and the large
dining hall was filed with Yale men. Every seat
was occupied and the enthusiasm prevalent found
frequent expression in the long Yale cheer even
before the speaking began. The speakers OF the
evening were Thomas Thacher, president OF the
Yale Club I'm this city; DR. Arthur Twinng Hadley.
president OF Yale University: ex-Speaker Thomas
y Reed Senator Chauncey NJ Depew Dickinson
w Richards and Samuel j. Elder. OF Boston. All
OF the speeches were heartily applauded and the
Intervals between them filled in with song and
cheering The company did not break up Till late
I'm the night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-09

duees sound, healthy condition with abundant
vital power and physical energy.
David Duggus ESQ., Of Jones, Ohio Co, Ky. writes
when began taking Dr. Perce's Golden Medical Disoov
cry think had general debility Of three years
duration took three bottles OF the Discovery During
time taking it my sleep became more refresh
ing and gained feen pounds weight, and also gained
strength every day 1t has been six months since took
the medicine and still have reasonable health. am
willing you publish this and also my former letter
il YOU Wish and II II proves to be OF benefit any
afficted pesson 1 will feel well repaid"
There is no alcohol or other intoxicant in
Golden Medical Discovery" neither opium nor
other narcotic drugs.
The dealer who offers a substitute for the "Dis-
covery is seeking to profit himself not to help you.
Insist on having Golden Medical Discovery"
Doctor Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser
is sent free receipt of stamps to cover cost OF
mailing only. Send 81 one-cent stamps for copy
in paper cover, or 81 stamps for cloth binding
Address DIR. r. v. Pierce. Buffalo. N. Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-09
THANKS TO SCHLEY PROPOSED.

Washington Dec. s.-Representative Berry. OF
Kentucky said to-day that he would evoy et-
fort to secure early consideration for his Joint
luton giving the thanks Of Congress to Rear Ad-
miral schley The resolution Is the same that
introduced by Mr.. Berry last year. and tenders the
thanks OF Congress and the American people to
Rear Admiral Schley and to the officers and men
OF his command for their heroic and distinguished
conduct In destroying the Spanish fleet in Cuban
waters July 3. 1885.
MIR. Berry says that he appreciates there viii be
some delay and possibly some difference OF opinion
in view OF the recommendations OF the Navy De-
partment on this subject, but he hopes to have
the Naval Committee set time In the near future
for taking I'D his resolution
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-09
NEAR THE TWO BILLION LINE.
MORE MONEY IN CIRCULATION NOW THAN
EVER BEFORE IN THE UNITED STATES.

MORE MONEY IN CIRCULATION NOW THAN
EVER BEFORE IN THE UNITED STATES.
Washington Dec s (SpecIaD-One more financial
month like November will bring the total Of money
i'm circulation In the United States past the two
billion dollar line. on November the total money
In circulation was 81 963. 71614s. and December
81 e5 $50 s64 an Increase OF SO 214,Sl6 in the month
A gain OF even two-thirds this amount In the pres
ent month would bring the total money In crcua-
ton in the United States past the two billion dol
lar line for the first time in American history
The steady and rapid growth in the circulation
OF money In the United States, both gold and total
OF all kinds OF money, is indicated In a compt!S-
ton made by the Treasury Bureau OF Statistics
from data supplied in the annual and monthly
statements Of the Bureau OF Loans and Currency
OF the Treasury Department. showing the amount
of gold and total money In circulation In the United
States at annual periods during the last twenty
years II shows increase I'm that length Of time
from s3S,6i1 40 of gold and gold certificates TO
$77s 35 $685. and of total circulation from $Sl6 $3.50 72l
to 81 9S5 $50 9ei with the prospect, as already ndi-
Gated. that the two billion dollar line will shortly
be crossed. While the general growth In that time
has been remarkable, that OF the last three years
il especially marked. on July J. 1896. the total
money In circulation In the United states was
81 59 lbs 200 and on December l. 1899 1895 $780, S6i,
an Increase during three and one-haf years OF
S476 25 7Gi or y per cent; while the gold coin and
certificates increased from <gS 1922 to SU6.5oS3O3,
an Increase OF 1919 500 0Gl. or Sc per cent.
The following table shows the total gold coin
and certificates and the total money OF all kinds
in circulation on January Of each year from 1879
n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-09
GENERAL MERRIAM ACCUSED.
MR.. LENTz WANTS CONGRESS TO lNVEsIIdAlE
THE IDAHO MINE TROUBLES

MR.. LENT WANTS CON6fsfS' ~ -
THE IDAHO MINE TROUBLES
wosbineton Dec s.-Representatve Leh'z' VI
oh;o todav introduced In the House JOINT reso-
,,.lon recItine the charges growing out OF ,"e
rreeanca Of United States troops under brisauiei
General Merriam at the centre of mining trouoieS
IN Idaho. and asking for investigation py d
snecial committee OF nine members 10 DE "PPo
nv the Speaker. The resolution says II IL d MAJ
-, General information that United states HooPS
were sent TO Idaho in defiance OF ana eohu'i9 W
the Federal Constitution. at the indiViuuai iV4"'
~ the Governor. when riot or insurrecNoh ~
istad and without consulting the Legislature OF
,ho local Sheriff IL is asserted that General MeIi-
ON declared martial law and arbitrarily ana WIN
on, warrant of law arrested hundreds OF ciuzehs
o,d held them under most brutal and tyrahncai
conditions" ,or,
The arrests It Is charged included many mem
hars NJ the miners union and the local sherln II
,s asserted that many men were imprisoned III
,.bru mem a place unfit for human habitatloh,
.Ingation is made that one prisoner became INSANE
from the treatment, and in trying 10 escape nas
shot as he Jumped into a river. In ahoi,iher 80 -.
n is charged a dying prisoner was hot any 49,,
have sp,rtual consolation. Specnc avs VI VI
aTe given including compulsory standing erect ioI
seven hours each day In the hOt sun uluet Pe If
~ death n attempt made 10 move OF SIT uoNi;;
II is alleged also that a captain uhuer btneldi
Merriam amused himself by Gaining pilsoners 49,
ardly ours" while these punshmeh's were Dehs
Tina resolution also recites that the wives anG
"a mites OF miners were insuled BY SOLDIERS, hnu
II is alleged that responslblllty Ior ome nis ",
actions rsoited rests with the mining companies Vi
49,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-09
THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE MEETS.
ROBERTS APPEARS BEFORE IT-oUTLINING
PROCEDURE.


PROCEDURE.
Washington. Dec. S.-The committee which Is
TO inquire into the status of Mr.. Roberts, OF
Utah held a protracted session behind closed
doors to-day In the early hours OF the meeting
Mr. Roberts was present, accompanied by his
secretary, and made a statement as to his gen
eral wishes in connection with the inquiry. He
said he was specially DESTROYS Of having the
committee first go into his prima facie right to
seat afterward taking up the general merits OF
the case He said he favored open sessions. as
he did not wish any OF the testimony kept from
the public He indicated also that he desired to
present testimony relative to the manner In
which the charges against him were prepared.
Mr. Roberts then retired and the committee
continued In private session until 12:3O, when
recess was taken until D. m.
The afternoon meeting was briei, ana was
adjourned until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning
No announcement was made. except that Chair
man Tayler said the work was proceeding satis-
factorily and smoothly. II Is understood that
some question exists as to whether Roberts shall
be treated az a contrasting member or he asked
to plead in a trial and the committee prop
ably will hear him further before reaching
conclusion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-09
WHOLE COUP1NY WILL APOLOGIZE.
COMPANY II. OF THE EIGHTH REGIMENT, TO BEG
PARDON FOR RECENT PETITION.

COMPANY II, OF TIE ElIh II hE'lhh.>i' ~ A'-'
PARDON FOR A RECENT PETITION.
No more petitions cover the head Of the colonel
are likely 10 be signed in the sth Regiment Tor some
time as Colonel Jarvis has acted with sternness
In the matter OF the petition OF Company 10 Ten
eral Roe in behalf Of ex-Captain Joseph solomon
whom tn. company reelected to command II.
Colonel Jarvis and General George Moore Smith
disapproved the election The men then protested
20 General Roe and Governor Roosevelt that cap
tain Solomon was being prosecuted through motives
Of jealousy, blgotry and prejudice The publ
cation Of this paper was followed by suggestions OF
court martial and dismissal
This astonishing document was promptly re-
turned to Colonel Jarvis. who set on foot an In
vestgatIon 10 determine the genuineness Of the sig
natures TO the paper. He finished his Investigations
on Thursday and after the battalion drill In the
evening at which Company II turned out twenty
six men under Lieutenant Ehman. Colonel Jarvis
sent word TO the company that he wished to ad-
dress them He was greeted by the fun strength
Of the company when he entered the room, and
was received with round OF applause
This is a very serious business, men, you have
been engaged in" said Colonel Jarvis. "and have
not proceeded hastily in this matter ! have IN
records OF each one Of you. Your company has
done well for the 9Th Regiment and DO not forget
that when volunteers we're called Tor every man
Of you signed the muste ,r roll but one;
Il know this company well enough" continued
the Colonel ITO know that II 1t could Itself
10 it's old place in the esteem Of it's superiors by
signing an apology you would all sign IT."
'The captain deceived US" called out another.
Colonel Jarvis then told the company that the
apology could not be too strongly worded TO nj the
situation and left the room
| The company held meeting to consider the prop
the apology, consisting OF sergeants Landauer and
Laliy and Corporal w. J. Heron.
the original paper went
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-09
AGPJcULTURAL COLLEGE DINNER.

The fourteenth annual reunion and dinner OF the
Massachusetts, Agricultural College Cub OF New
York was held at the ST. Denis last evening.
Charles Edward Beach. the president OF the club.
acted as POSTMASTER. As the presence of william
Ives Washburn the former president Of the Am
herst College Alumni Association. gave oficlal
notice that the long standing split between that
college and the Agricultural College had been
finally bridged over, the dinner partook rather Of
the nature OF feast OF reconciliation There were
several after dinner speeches. Among those present
were DR.. Henry II. Gooden. president Of Massa-
chusetts Agricultural College, Professor w II.
Brewer. OF Yale University Professor H. W.
Parker. Professor A. c. Washburne and Professor
Herman Babson
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-09
PLAGUE SHIP COALING.

The J. w Taylor, quarantined because she came
here from Santos, the plague port will sail for
Queenstown as soon as she can coal. A barge load
OF coal is lying alongside Of her. and its contents
will be slowed in the bunkers as soon as the gear
Is ready. Fifteen OF the crew OF the Inflated
steamer were returned TO her from Hoffman Island
yesterday.
The Lasseli. which was run into off Quarantine
by the Friesland and beached 10 In bad shape sew
eral OF her ribs cracked and her sides are bug-
ing out. The discharge of her cargo continues and
the wreckng boats are stu pumping water out OF
hAr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-09
DEITH or LOUIS STRAUS.

Lexington, Ky, Dec. S.-Louis Straus, OF the hrm
OF Louis & Gus Straus. one OF the citys leading
and wealthy cothiers died tonight after pro-
raced illness of Brights disease, dropsy ana heart
trouble. His estate is valued at over $4,000 lie
and hie brother Gus were the chief hackers OF John
T. Madden the noted racehorse man. and said 10
be responsible in a large measure for his success;
He was a large owner OF thoroughbreds ana served
as Judge of various courses throughout the coun-
try He was interested in Hamburg, Plaudlt ana
David Garrick, of Madden's string, and many other
valuable horses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-09
SUDDEN DEATH or A PHYSICIAN.

Dr. Stewart b. Carlisle. hfty-one years old liv-
ing at No. 2iO South Flfth-ave Mount Vernon
died in the Harlem Hospital last night from heart
disease
An hour before his death Dr. Carlisle found
Ill at One-hundred-a nd twenty -e!ghth-st and
Thrd-ave. by Policeman Robert Cleary OF the East
One-hundred -and-t iXth-st station. lie was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-09
HOSPITAL SHIP CONTRIBUTIONS.

The American Hospital ship which Is 10 be sent
10 South Africa for the relief OF the sick and
wounded soldiers and refugees by the contribu-
lions OF the American residents in London, has
ceved gifts from many prominent firms. Among
those who have helped the enterprise along by con-
tributions OF supplies IL the well-known Llebig' =
Extract Of Meat Company: who have given large
quantity OF the celebrated Liebg Company's Ex
tract OF Beef for use on the hospital ship.
This extract has also been selected by the British
war ONCE as being the best and most suitable for
use in the hed hospitals OF the British Army Corps
N south Atrlca-an invaluable endorsement 81
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-09
THE LAFAYETTE SOUVENIR DOLLARS.
PURCHASE OF SILVER BULLION ORDERED BY
SECRETARY GAGE-PREsIDENT LoUBEr
TO GET THE FIRST ONE.

SECRETARY GAGE-PREsIDENT LOUBET
TO GET THE FIRST ONE.
Washington. Dec. s.-The Secretary OF the Treas
urv to-day ordered the purchase OF silver bullion
for the special mntage OF the Lafayette souvenir
dollar ARRANGEMENTS are making TO mint them on
Tuesday Of next week and II is almost certain that
Coins will be delivered to subscribers before christ
mas A specimen coin was submitted by Mr.. Gage
10 the Lafayette Memorial Commission several days
ago, and on the recommendation OF sPeciaI eH-
,e. committee composed OF Frank Millet and c. A
Coolidge who pronounced the coin the most artisuc
niece Of work turned out by the United States mint
was approved The secretary OF the Laiayette
Memorial Commission says subscriptions Willch
have been opened TO the public, are coming IN rap
jdlv at the headquarters In Chicago, ana that the
coins are likely to be all subscribed for before the
first Of the year. ,., o, fror,
President Mckinley Of his agreement 10 present me
first coin struck OF the fifty thousand 10 Presaen5
Ioubet of France. Subscriptions for coins al y
each are being received at the American trust ana
Savings Bank, OF Chicago sent. as rule, through
local banks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-09
rur RGENTLNE WHEAT CROP.

Buenos Ayres Dec. S.-The wheat prospects u,
the Argentine Republic are excellent lhere VIII
',n,hohiy he an exportable surplus Of 100000 tons
rrha ,ineeAd crop will reach $4,000 tons, and the
vol cip is about 225 600 tons. which guaran-
tees an eXportable surplus.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-09

to the uead summer.
In the winter of life,
active men experience
a similar lowering OF
vitality. In some the
effect is startling. They
loose their grip on life.
They seem like inonu-
men,s Of a buried past.
AT this crisis there is
need of a medicine
which will nourish and
build up the body, and
increase its vital power.
Such a medicine is DR..
Pierce's Golden Medi-
cal Discovery. II en-
riches the blood, purihes
il, carries off the clogg-
ing waste of the system,
increases the nutrition
of the BODY. and pro-