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New-York tribune., 1900-12-09
BIG INCREASE OF MONEY.
MAURICE l.. MUHLEMAN WRITES on
THE SUPPLY FOR THE Ma
TION'S DEVELOPMENT

The following article. The Supply Of Money
for the Nations Development" by Maurice L.
Muhleman. Deputy Assistant Treasurer Of the
United States and authority the subject Of
which he treats. will appear in the December issue
of the magazine Money:
There is most important factor in the recent
and continuing growth In our Industrial and com
merctal development that has received in pubic
discussions the attention which II merits; refer
10 the remarkable increase in the supply of money
the tool or exchange" as BOnamy Price terms II
without which all enterprises would be seriously
hampered- have prepared few concise tables
illustrating this point, comparing the statistics OF
the supply Of money for October in the years 1892
1880 and 1900 The first mentioned year was one or
fairly active business. the second period OF de-
preston, and the last period OF unprecedented
expansion Of trade.
The first table gives the total volume OF available
coin and paper money, as shown by the monthly
Treasury statements. indicating the amount which
is In by the public. in millions Of dollars; also
the estimated population and the amount OF the
money I'm use per capita.
I-STATEMENT SHOWING TOTAL MONETARY
STOCK AND LOCATION.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-09

The amounts held in the Treasury "in trust
represent the gold coin. silver dollars and Govern
ment notes held respectively for gold. silver and
currency certificates; these amounts are therefore
Gated in the item showing the total stock; the
Treasury statement prior TO March, 1900 always IN
cluded these items. however, and have, for pur-
poses of comparison. added them IN TO obtain the
tIOn in my tables does not correspond with the
same items In the Treasury statements: have pre-
pared my estimates by using the actual census for
June. 1900. which gives 76. 10000. whereas the
population a, 600, which, OF course. causes
material change IN the per capita circulation
II will be seen that there was an increase IN the
amount OF money available for the banks and the
1900 an average annual increase OF nearly Sl3400o
co., the increase per capita for the period was 81 q
The influence Of this increase OF currency upon
the development of the country'S resources can
pensable. and had II not been provided serious
paralysis OF enterprise would have been expert
enCed.
The most encouraging feature is the fact that so
large amount OF gold was added TO our none
tary stock during the four years under considera-
ton. Not only were We able TO retain our own
product OF the yellow metal averaging after allow
Ing for the Industrial consumption, about S55,O1OO
annually. but by reason Of our favorable trade
balance we imported Sls6OO1O 600 more than we ex-
ported The total increase OF gold amounted TO
s4ls 100000. OF which the Treasury reserve gained
SO6 5000 900. and the stock outside the Government
vaults increased SS2 OO0 600. The basis OF paper
money has thus been materially bToadened, even
though the reported stock OF gold in the country
in previous years overestimated.
The second table shows the volume OF the
rency outside the Treasury. by kinds for the years
stated and the increase during the last four years
u-sTATEMENT SHOWING THE MONEY IN CIR
CUI4ATION By KINDS QN MILLIONS
New-York tribune., 1900-12-09
RCGBT NOT THE ONLY GAME.
ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL POPULAR IN BROOK
LYN-THE MANHATTAN CLUBS RECORD.


LYN-rHE MANHATTAN CLUBS RECORD.
Every Saturday afternoon large crowds witness
the games which the Manhattan Club plays at
Prospect Park, and the remarks heard on all sides
most complimentary to the mode OF play. As
sociation, "Socker," as it Is known Familiarity
the other side OF the Atlantic Is English
Scotch production. II has been played In the
United States for many years. but has never OBJ
tained much popularity except in England
and in Paterson and Newark where one may see
on every vacant lot the young American kicking a
round bah and protesting vigorously IL IL be
touched BY the hand.
The fact that the ball is continually in play and
that II be from start TO finish commends
the game 10 many. The science displayed in
"dribbllng'' and passing Is much admired too. and
when the wings succeed IN taking the bail down
the whole field. avoiding the forwards. haIfbacks
and finally fubacks. until pass 20 the centre and
goal kick by that important player produce the
looked for point the excitement and enthusiasm be-
comes intense.
The Manhattans only in their second year Of
existence. but have already large membership
and have improved wonderfully In skill during
the present season. So far they have PLAYED
eleven games. and succeeded in scoring Al goals
played they scored 36 goals to their opponents /
that the improvement in their play can be
readily seen. Their record TO date is follows:
New-York tribune., 1900-12-09
ELABORATE BURIAL FOR PET DOG

pet for many years Of Mr.. and Mrs. John W. Mer-
ritt who live In Main-st.. Port Chester died N
Thursday. The dog buried yesterday, after
having laid in state for two days in the parlors
OF his owners. After the dogs death the old couple
had Of their ne!ghbors. who IL carpenter
make a coffin for him. Then they wrapped MIN ~
a shroud and put him In the coffin. with his hea'
resting a silk pillow Many children and not =
few older people from the neighborhood came III
TO take farewell look at the dead pet Neste'-
day morning. the time for the funeral having ar
rived, a coach driven up to the house ana ths
coffin carried out and put IN II. The family a.
companied by n gravedigger. went with the oOoy
OF the pet TO Peck's Land, about ten miles rom
Port Chester, where Il was buried. A large wreath
OF flowers deposited on the grave
New-York tribune., 1900-12-09

More than three-fifths OF the increase il will be
noted was in gold coin and certificates represent
reserve. The increase in Government notes does
not signify additional issue OF this form OF
paper money, but represents merely the amount
which the Treasury paid out in excess OF it's
cepts. its balance having been diminished to that
extent Actually the total OF Government notes
cannot be increased. but must be diminished, since
those issued under the law OF 1890 Commonly
known the Sherman law TO be retired, and
have been, in fact. cancelled to the amount OF
about $50 100000. We have thus a substantial re-
duction in the amount OF notes which are de-
pendent upon gold reserve, and a substantial
Increase in that reserve. thus strengthening the
Treasury's relative position materially.
A third element worthy OF consideration in the
discussion OF this subject is the manner in which
this increase OF currency was rendered useful o
the people I have therefore prepared a table
showing the amount of notes OF $50 and under and
of silver coin, the forms of money IN which our
retail trade is usually transacted II may be stated
that the demand at the present time for small
notes particularly ones. twos and hves is greater
than the supply.
III.-STATEMENT SHOWING THE AMOUNT OF RE
TAIL MONEY! NN MIILIONSl
New-York tribune., 1900-12-09
DUTcHEss COUNT SOCIETY oFFJcrpS

The annual meeting of the Dutehess Connt,
Society IN this city was held at Delmonteo,s las,
Wednesday evening and the following officers vrs~.
eiee'ed Tor the ensuing year; President Henri
"i'oersiesVe hrsi vice-president. Wa: .r Rightsr
second vtce-pTeSidens Charles A. Fowler. tbtrs 49,
president. J. A Westervelt- secretary w1Utaro =
ross treasurer Conrad y Pitcher: histor,.r
General James Grant Wilson: Board Of T)-.
= leonard Narick, Alfred T. Ackert DnSIev' -
1ulver EdEaId White, Or. Irving Towneend c;sor9a ~
F!ass and William II. Van Steenbergh e0i Sc
New-York tribune., 1900-12-09
ROENTGEY RAJ SOCIETY TO MEET

The Roentgen Society OF the United States will
hold its first convention December 10 and IA at
the Grand Central Palace. Lexington-ave. and
Forty-third-st- Three sessions-morning. after
noon and evening-wil be held on the first day
and two sessions-mOrning and afternoon-on the
second day. The society Is composed OF scientists
who are investigating the medical and surgical
papers will be read by eminent men from vario,,s
parts OF the country The members OF ali in
SiO 49, w.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-09
MAJOR MILLER ASKS FOR DISCHARGE.

In the list Regiment Battalion Sergeant Major
John Miller, jr-, has applied for his discharge after
fifteen years service. He has been one OF the
most popular members OF the non-commissioned
stan On Tuesday evening next the non-commis-
stoned officers Of the entire regiment will form a
permanent organization. Sergeant-Major ]. ]. Ad-
gate Is slated for the presidency of Il. Among
the contests at the regimentai games which viii
come OF next Saturday evening. will be A 44O-yard
scratch race In heavy marching order. and a regi-
mental championship scratch run at $50 yards.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-09
SOLICITORS BARRED ON 'CBANGE

The Committee on Commissions OF the Stock
Exchange has adopted the following resolution.
The attention OF the Committee on Commission,
having been called 70 practice believed 70 sTtsss
among some members Of this Exchange OF havtnSS
In their employ persons deuOminated either ceri,s
agents for the soliciting OF business the Co.'s
nittee Commissions rules that such practIcoi a.
violation OF Section I. Article a. OF the cons,i
tuition. Ni-
THIS section is the eon.aIssIon law or tna r.
change The penalty for violation Of ii IS for The
FIRST offence. suspension for from one five years:
for the second offence. expulsion
New-York tribune., 1900-12-09
FOR 4 VIEW N4TURALIzATTON LAW.

bill will he introduced at the next session OF
the New-Jersey Legislature providing for bi-
partisan commission 10 attend 10 the naturaliZa-
hon OF citizens, and thus relieve the County Court
OF tho work, which seriously interfered with trials
ana other court business last fall. The measure is
favored by Hudson County Democrats ana Re
publicans
New-York tribune., 1900-12-09
corrRrMEYr BUILDNGS IN THIS sTATE.

washington. Dec. CspeciaD.-The reeommen-
7.ti,ns from the Treasury Department for In
ceases IN expense OF public buildings contracted
for on account OF increased cost of 5u ding ma
.o-.a1s are as follows for Nev-York State: Buffalo
H-osi,iop from $4,000 TO s220.ooo; Elmra post
80 from S1s5.O0O TO s225. 600 jamestown post
fron, SIS 600 SI25 000. LockpOFt Th1stOfi1ce.
Srn so COO 10 S125 900; Rome posofice. from $780,
600 10 900.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-09
PLANS FOR THE FRENCH BALL.

The Cercle Francais de rHarmonle is making
special effort behalf OF its annual ball. which
will he held at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday
evening January s. In honor of the advent Of the
twentieth century the members win spare neither
Pains money in presenting "a lavish picture of
medievalism versus the progression OF the modern
age" Many imported novelties will be introduced
and a ballet OF three hundred will be leading
New-York tribune., 1900-12-09
THE REr. mR. TOORHIS TRANsFERRED

The Rev Ernest Yoorhis. who has been connected
with the Newr-York Protestant Episcopal City Mis-
sion Society in the work OF the latter in Ludlow
Street Jail and the Tombs Prison. has been trans
ferred by Bishop Potter the staff OF the Cathedral
of st. John the Divine. The Rev Dr. Irwin r.
Correll will take Mr. Voorkis's place chaplain
In the two prisons. where the Sunday services Will
Dc continued
New-York tribune., 1900-12-09
Navy Yard, Boston.
nan

Ny Dear Sir: I have received your letter Of
December l. with Enclosures, and will post the same
In the pay office. where il will be by ali the
officers and employees of this station. Allow me To
thank you in behalf of the officers and me-. under
my command for your interest In their welfare and
again 20 assure you how much your very practical
philanthropy Is appreciated by the large element I'm
the service that appreciates good reading, but who
have not the same opportunities to obtain II that
are given 10 people that live ashore With All best
wishes I am yours sincerely. w. T. SAMPSON
New-York tribune., 1900-12-09
NEW IMMIGRANT STATION ALMOST READY
BARGE OFFICE FURNISHINGS TO BE MOVED on
DECEMBER l6.

1t is expected that the new immigration station
on Ellis Island will be ready for occupancy on
December l6 and the steamship companies have
heen told that no immigrants will be received by
the Bureau on that day. the office furniture
papers. etc will be in transit from the Barge Office
10 Ellis Island.
Commissioner Fitchie and Assistant Commissioner
McSWeeney. with the heads of tie various depart
ments OF the immigra ton service. visited the
station yesterday and inspected the buildings.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-09
TO KEEP BRYAN TO THE FRONT.
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE TO MAINTAIN
,,r.norARrERs AND SEND OUT LITERATURE

HEApoUARTERs AND SEND OUT LITERATURE.
Chicago Dec (SpeciaD.-Apparently with the
,aea ~ heading OF the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
movement of Democrats throughout the country,
the present managers Of the Democratic National
o,,rn,ttee are preparing 10 maintain headquarters
=, .hJs CITY for the next four years. aid Ia Eeep
The country flooded with literature" on the Bryan
"a. or Democracy. Subscriptions from party work
r in 2 600 organized precincts in the country and
- [,ongress postal frank will be utilized to pay
49, ,Denses of the propaganda New methods and
n ideas are things scOffed at wherever the Jones'
Toh,son- Walsh people have control. and when Sec
ratarv Walsh announced that this plan would be
f,,o,..a local Democrats who have declared their
iOtrt,on Of reOrganzing the party in Illinois and
sIs,twg IN a National house cleaning immediately
Sss,ss.HS - was nothing more than the Old scheme
oS EasDinz the old line Democrats out OF tns party
sn rerpstuating the control OF the crowd that mas
tpsce led the party TO defeat
New-York tribune., 1900-12-09
GOVERNOR Is GOING TO WASHINGTON
WILL, ATTEND THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRA
TIoN OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.

Albany. Dec. s-Governor Roosevelt will attend
az Washington on Wednesday next the centennial
celebration Of establishment of the seat Of the
National Government at Washington. The celebra-
ton will be National In its character. and it Is
expected that the Governor OF every State and Ter
ritory will attend.
Governor Roosevelt will be accompanied by Gen
eral Hoffman. his Adjutant-General, and by colonel
George Curtis Treadwell, his military secretary.
The Governor viii return TO this city on Monday
and will leave for Washington on Tuesday even
ing
New-York tribune., 1900-12-09
NO MORE DINNERS AT PUBLIC EXPENSE.

The new Hudson County CNew-Jersey) Board OF
Chosen Freeholders has introduced reform that
will save the county many dollars. IL has aboI-
ished the weekly banquet at Snake Hill. In which
the old Board used 20 indulge. The former Board
had twenty-eight members. and the cost of the
dinners 10 the county considerable.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-09
rERpIcr ZOE sa2. So snsrAINEp.

decision has been handed down by the Court
of Appeals I'm the suit of Howard Williamson.
eleven years old. against the Rrcoklyu Heights
Railroad Company. denying the application OF the
ccnPsns 10 appeal re skst court ln February the
case vas tried in the Supreme Court before Justice
keogh and jury. and resulted In a verdict I'm
tayor OF the plaintu for 81 800 for the loss Of
New-York tribune., 1900-12-09
NAVY rARD MEY APPRECIATE BooKs

A. Wakeman. secretary OF the Coffee EXCHANGE
and Lower Wall Street Business Mems Association
has received the following letter from Admiral "
T. Sampson, commanding the Boston Navy Yard IN
response to gift of books sent to the men at the
Navy Yard by the association:
New-York tribune., 1900-12-09

increase in volume OF business at metropolis is
a satisfactory index Of the country's growth IN
commercial and financial Importance. IL Is equally
satisfactory 20 know that, despite our heterOgene-
Gus money system, We have been able 70 provide
the necessary means to carry the enormous
business without appFeciable friction.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-09

The increase az New-York for the four years
over ~ per cent IL tS also apparent that the de-
preston or 1885 did not ar-ct London n did
New-York
II Is not logical 70 deduce from the above figures
that New-I oTk Is likely to dsplace London as the
financial centre Of the world; but the tremendous
New-York tribune., 1900-12-09
Totals

The Manhattans are endeavoring TO get some OF
the colleges TO take up the game. with a view TO
giving the undergraduates who are unable 70 COM
pete for places on the regular eleven oppor-
tunity 10 participate in good winter sport from
which most OF the rougher features OF football have
been eliminated.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-09

trial lor incfficiegcy. and Moss filed formal
charges against them. but they have never been
placed before the Board and viii in all probability
be allowed 70 die
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-26
Was Told who His Wife Would Be

How the Chinese minister at Washing
ton, Wu-Ting Fang. secured, when a
young man and about to be married, the
unusual privilege of seeing, before the
wedding day, the girl who was to be his
wife was told by him to several friends
q. few days ago, relates the Saturday
Evening Post.
In China our young men do not select
wives for themselves, but leave it to their
parents" said he.
1--WE know that our parents want us
to be happy, and we are willing to let
them judge who will make a good wife.
The young man is never permitted to see,
before the ceremony, the one whom he is
to marry.
1--WE have few unhappy marriages in
China. and perhaps that is because we
do not spend all the affection before MAJ
riage, as it seems to me the young peo-
pie in America sometimes do.
Il was very anxious to see the girl my
parents had chosen for me, but they told
me it would be impossible to have an in.
tervleW or even Il formal meeting, and
that | could not even see her. But after
[ had begged very hard they finally con-
sented to let me have one look at her, and
the permission overjoyed me.
$50 one day | sat by window, behind
a blind which entirely hid me. After
waiting long time three young women
came down the street, and | was told
InaC one OF tnen Was TO De my future
wife.
but which one? Which one is she .
| demanded eagerly, and when | was
told that it was the one on the outside
| looked at her harder and with greater
delight than [ ever looked at anything
else either before or since,
The minister was silent for a few mv-
ments, and his mind was evidently busy
with the pleasant past. Then he said
with half-chuckle:
'What I was curious to know, but
couldn't find out. was whether the future
Mrs. WI knew / was looking at her Oh,
it was entirely contrary to Chinese Ell
-entirely-but [ shall never forget
how happy I felt as my bride-to-be came
so prettily I'D the street,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-26

thing that had claimed him. body and
soul In the left wlng-a studio and a
picture. Three hours ago he would not
have hesitated a single moment. A mere
picture in the balance against such a
work as his.
Behind stood the wife Her eyes were
riveted on Murray's lips. There was a
cold feeling at her heart-the picture.
which was almost of her own blood. to
perish like this. Yet she had no hope
he took no interest in her or her work
hardly knew that she was an artist.
The woodwork Of the stairs Kissed and
cracked, and the flames licked the bal
cony that divided the two wings.
"Which!' said the superintendent,
sharply.
The words that had been haunting him
Throughout his walk We're whirlins
through Murray's head. Could ne win
back her love? He Strengthened him
self with 4 sudden jerk.
.Save-save the left wing" he cried
hoarsely
An hour later Murray and his wife
were standing on the ground floor of the
left wing The right was mass of
smoking, charred bricks, en- which even
| now the fremen were pouring streams
of water.
What made you make such a sacrifice
your life's work?' she said in Il low
tone.
He led her into room. His face
was pale. but there was Il new softneSs
there-a look that made her heart beat
quickly.
Sir Rolands words came back to him.
My life's work. he cried. 1T shall
be to make you happy again---to win
back and keep your love- He held out
his arms. ''Oh. my darling. l have been
selfish, cruel. | gave up everything TO
my work. even that which should have
been yours. But it is all over now.
Can you forgive me? It's not too late?''
He looked pleadingly at her. He saw
her bright eyes glsten, her lips part in
wonderment. But it was the Won
derment of new and sudden joy:
the knowledge that she had been saved
from an act she would have regretted
all her Efe-that, after all. he loved her.
He took a step forward. and she crept
into his arms.
'Oh. Geoff. Geoff'' she cried in pure
happiness. Il thought your love. for
me was dead. l thought-forgive me-
that even my love for you was killed.
| Thank God, we've found out the truth
iii time,'
He pressed her almost fiercely to him.
AVE, thank God.' he said fervently.-
Mainly About People.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-26
PRICES TO r ARMERS.
They Can Buy More with Produce
than Ever.

They Can Buy More with Produce
than Ever.
A Republican farmer came 10 town
with seventy bushels Of oats. He got
5000 for the load. We asked him if
that was prosperity for him. He said
it was sound money and that was all he
wanted. The man wanted enough wire
to put two wires on one side of his quar-
ter. He went to Huttons and figured
on wire. He got Wire last year at 21h
cents pound and was mad when he
had to pay ~ cents this year for the
same kind of wire. The wire cost S14.
The man gave the seventy bushels of
oats and $40 for the wire. Last year
seventy bushels Of oats bought the same
amount Of wire and the farmer had 500
left. The money is very sound when it
buys farm products. Splendid money
then. Takes lots of oats and wheat to
get little Of it. The same money is not
as good and sound when it buys manu-
featured goods. Takes lots of money to
get a little wire and a few nails.-He-
bron, Neb., Champion.
Just such stuff as this is sent out by
iect of deceiving their readers Why
don they take up the price llSI OF 1896
and compare them with those Of the
past or present year In 1896 the farm
er took his load Of corn of twenty-five
bushels to the market and received the
magnificent sum of 1926 for it, He
can take the same number Of bushels
Of corn to the market and get enough
money TO buy a keg Of nails with and
have So left with which to buy a hand
some new dress for his wife.
In 1896 he took his seventy bushels of
oats to the market and bought 800
pounds of wire. He can now take the
same number Of bushels to the market
and buy the same amount Of wire and
have some money left.
In 1896 he took hundred pounds of
wool to the market and received his So
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-26
Took the Hint.

Father" said Tommy the other day,
why is it that the boy is said to be the
father of the MANI
Mr.. Tompkins had never given this
subject any thought, and was hardly pre-
pared to answer off-hand.
''Why, why" said he, stumblingly, ct s
so-because it is. l suppose
well" said Tommy, ''since I'm your
a theater and dollar besides [ al
ways said that if [ was a father [
wouldn't be so stingy as the rest of
them are. Go in and have a good time
while you're young. [ never had a
chance myselfn'
Mr.. Tompkins gazed in blank amaze
ment at Tommy. Slowly the signif-
canoe of the hint dawned upon him.
Producing the silver coin. he said:
''Take it, Thomas. When you really
do become father, I hope it won't be
your misfortune to have a son who is
smarter than yourself" Success.