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QUARTERLY REPORT.
Of the New York, New Haven and
 Hartford Railroad Co.

Of the New York, New Haven and
 Hartford Railroad Co.
 The report of the New York, New Ha- ven and Hartford Railroad company for the quarter ending September 3O 1900. shows gross earnings of $10,3S9, BOG. .52. a decrease of $304,474.54 as com pared with the corresponding quarter of 1899 Operating expenses were $6,63O, O1s.o9. an increase of $291, ,75S.26. The net earnings from operation were $3,- 759. .493. .4S, a decrease of $596,232.S0.
 Income from other sources than oper- ation increased $3,081.27. Interest and rental charges decreased $4322.44; and taxes increased $60,000.
 The net income from all sources for the quarter ending September 30, 1900, was $1, ,790, ,6S151, a decrease of $64S, ,S79.09 as compared with the same quarter of 1899.
 The operating expenses for 1900 in clude charges for betterments and new equipments in excess of 1899 to the amount of $2S9,Q2Q.2z
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YELLOW BOOK ON CHINA.
Events of the Pelzin Siege Recounted-

Events of the Pel1in Siege Recounted--
 Revolution Foreseen by M. Pichon. Paris, Nov. 9.-The China yellow book, the contents of which are enum- erated by the Figaro to-day, contains an account of the events that occurred from July, 1899, to October 1900. It in- cludes the diary of M. Pichon, French minister to China, describing the siege of Pekin, giving a resume of the nego- tiations, most of the details of which, however, are already fully known, ana containing quantity of correspondence show that the revolution was foreseen by M. Pichon at the beginning of the year.
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PUNISHMENT OF CHlNAMEN
OFFICIALS OF HIGH STANDING
 EXECUTED BY ALLIES.

NEottst Ob FEencn commanders A2utnbt
 Attacks on Chinese Near Pao-Ting- Flu
 Excitement Caused by the Accidental
 Shooting of mn Italian Sailor.
 Pekin, Nov 6, via Shanghai, Nov g. Four of the leading officers of Pao-Ting- Flu, including Ting Yan, the acting vice. roy of Pc Chi Lii, and General Kusi Hing, were executed on November 5 un- der the sentence imposed by the tribu- nal of the allies.
 Renewed reports of the death of the empress dowager are in circulation, but they lack verifcation and are dlscredit- ed.
 Rome, Nov. 9-The Tribunals Pekin correspondent cables under date of No- vember A.
 ''The French commanders have pro- tested against the Italians and Ger mans attacking the Chinese near Pao Ting Flu, claiming that the Chinese there are under French protection.
 "A French Zouave having killed an Italian sailor by mistake, the Italian troops were greatly excited, but the of- ficers succeeded in calming them"
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UEATHER RECORD.

Washington, D. C., Nov. g. 1900, p. m.
 Forecast off Saturday and Sunday
 Massachusetts and Connecticut: Fair Sat urday, Sunday warmer, with probably rain in the interior; westerly gales, diminishing Saturday night.
 Eastern New York Fair Saturday, Snu- day warmer and cloudy, probably rain; diminishing westerly winds.
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Saturday, November 10, 1900.
NEW ADVERTIS EMENTS TO-DAY.

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SURRENDER OF CHINESE SOL
 DTERS

London, Nov 9.--A special dispatch from Tien Tsin, dated November ', says that detachment of Italian troops re- turning to Pekin intercepted three bat talions of Chinese near Kun An Hsen. The latter surrendered without firing a shot.
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Top Coatr.
Automobile Top Coats.

Fine kersey cloths lined with rich twill silks, high storm collars, wide reveres, stitch ed seams, bell cuffs, 2o-inches long. A posi- tive $I2.oo coat. Saturday, $8.75.
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Local Weather Report. New Haven, Nov. 9, 1900.
Brief Mention.

L. M. TARR, Observer.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-24

] Some students of human nature are in
clined to believe that the unconscious
/ humor in this world far outweighs that
perpetrated with malice prepence. that. in
short people are funniest wheE they do
not know that they are making themselves
| funny. There is a great deal Of humor Of
! this kind TO be found in the grave and
weighty articles which frequently appear
on the subject Of the possibility OF a
small family living on a thousand dollars
a year.
The absurdity Of the thing is apparent
when one considers the fact that probably
two-Jhirds Of the readers Of these articles
would think themselves very well off il
they had a thousand dollars a year to sup
ply the needs OF a family. They would
quote the old adage about the proper way
10 make rabbit pot pie, and intimate that
the first thing which one must do in order
TO live upon a thousand dollars a year is to
get the thousand dollars. II they could
only do that, they would not have much
trouble in keeping within the limit. But
with i've seven. or eight hundred dollars,
and two or three children 10 take care Of.
even this small income being perhaps un-
certain. they feel that life is something Of
problem. The advice so freely showered
upon them in these articles is about as
useful as a treatise on feeding a white ele-
plant
or course, il makes q great deal Of DIFF
ference whether the stipulated income is
to be spent in the city or in the country
In Washington, for example, it is very easy
for a young man OF woman to spend that
amount merely in self-support, without be-
ing very extravagant at that. especially if
any social ambitions are cherished When
it is divided by two, and has to cover
house rent, house furnishing, doctors bills.
and other expenses, besides the ordinary
needs OF two people. it sometimes seems
inadequate 20 a couple not skilled In max
ing the most Of a dollar. The same cou-
ple. il placed, with the same income, 10 a
small village or town, would find that they
could lay up money. II makes a great diff
ference whether house rent is twenty-f five
dollars a month or a hunted dollars
year: whether the members Of the family
must pay car-fare each time they go shop
ping or marketing; whether there is
ground enough about the house to permit
the keeping OF fowls and the planting Of
garden. The wage Garner Of the family
has a tremendous advantage II be can rely
with reasonable certainty on having his
present income for the next ten. fifteen, or
twenty years. and is fairly confident of be-
ing able TO remain where he is. This as
surance makes it possible for him to buy
land, own bis home, and become independ-
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has prevented the Berlin Government from
gion, but the knowledge that such an act
would instantly preciptate hostiities with
the United States In other words the Kai-
ser has been and is shut out by the Monroe
Doctrine. with better navy than his own,
ard seventy-fve million people behind it,
It is quite unnecessary to say that be
yond doubt Emperor Wilhelm would lie
greatly delighted to get that troublesome
bit of Americanism out Of the way. with
out war From his own point Of view. lie
very likely argues that. If we can go over
10 Asia and take islands from Spain, there
is TO sufficient reason why We shou d
object to his coming over here and seiz-
ing a piece Of Brazil still. he knows
that we would become unfriendly and even
rude were he to attempt such a thing
while the Monroe Doctrine is in force.
But what is to prevent resort 10 our
splendid diplomacy when European pow
ers and monarchs want things at our eN-
pensc? Ii is conceivable that, when the
Kaiser was making his South African deal
with Lord Salisbury, he may have stipu-
lated that the latter should find some way
10 induce the United States to surrender
its old assumptions of American para
mountcy and European exclusion. II he
did so. and the British premier undertook
the delicate mission. we can perhaps bet
ter understand one of the mysteries Of the
Hay Pauncefote Treaty. II that precious
illustration OF cousinly over-reaching was
intended 10 relieve Germany from any
need TO consult this country before estab-
fishing herself in South America, it GER
tainly would accomplish the purpose, if
ratified in the form in which it reached
the Senate. Even with the Davis amend
ment added, it is still a document to ex-
anime microscopically and to handle with
tones
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-24

It would be hard to predict the fate OF
the Hanna Subsidy bill with any degree Of
accuracy, as far as the present session OF
| Congress Is concerned but inasmuch as no
other measure awaiting legislative action
| IS Of such surprising Importance to the
Republican campaign management, it is
! certain that not stone will be left IN
| turned TO put il through People familiar
with Administration affairs have declared
that the intending benefciaries of the bill
! are prepared to devote the first years
bounty to the Mckinley campaign fund
! That would amount TO nine million dollars
and It is sum that no well-regulated
campaign manager would fail TO add to his
box if it we're possible TO get it.
In its present shape, the Hanna Subsidy
bill is made to read in such a way that its
advocates seem TO believe they can con-
vince Congress and the country that it is
an entirely fair and equitable measure.
whose benefits viii be open to all American
vessel owners alike. As a matter of fact,
however. in practice the bounty will inure
to a few ocean and lake line proprietors,
like the Rockefeller whose international
Navigation Company will get the lions
share; Huntington the Cramps, and Han
IA. IN theory. other people might build
vessels and establish steamship lines, and
so come in for Government help; but that
has all been thought out by the great
transportation companies, and. privately.
they laugh at the idea They have the
field, the facilities, and the business all
covered and cornered- No one, for the
mere bounty under the Hanna bill, is going
to invest a fortune in an impossible scheme
Of competition against the monopolies in
possession.
4 more powerful combination for the
purpose Of transferring millions annually
from the pockets Of the taxpayers to those
Of the trusts, Than that behind this plan
to loot the treasury. was never en-
countered in the history of the Washington
lobby. 1t is so strong and ready to deal
literally for influence and votes, and its
power over the Administration is so domi-
mating that there would seem 10 be little
hope for its defeat. Probably Hanna will
nurse his project along. and in the closing
days OF the session attemp, to jam it
through. Success might lead 10 another
outburst OF popular indignation, and IN
pleasant things might be said concerning
an Administration and a Congress owned, /
controlled, and operated by the trusts, but
the cash would be forthcoming, and that
is the principal consideration, as We are
able to see by the Republican course in
the Porto Rican iniquity
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A Suggestive Foreign story.

A good deal Of excitement has been pro
duced in Brazil by the republication there
OF an article which recently appeared in
the London Spectator" Il contained a
statement in detail to the effect that Ger
many was seriously preparing to 20 TO war
with the United States over the Monroe
Doctrine IN order to remove that bar to
European colonization In the Western
Hemisphere. We will not stop at this
time TO consider how much or how little
foundation there may have been for the
Spectator" story. but It is not without
interest, in view OF both American and
European diplomatic movements Of late;
some Of which we know more or less
about, and others concerning which the
public can only guess
Since early in the century Germans have
been steadily emigrating to that part Of
Brazil lying south OF Rio de Janeiro. and
between the Atlantic and Uruguay. The
whole Of this large and productive district
IS German today in population, speech, and
life generally. For many years nothing
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ent. II his situation is thus favorable, he
ought not to have much trouble in living
on a thousand dollars year and saving a
little money.
But millions Of people live in this coun-
try who nave TO be content with much less
than this. and large percentage of them
are subject 10 the fluctuations Of demand
and supply TO such an extent that they can
hardly exercise any foresight in their daily
living There is the farming population,
whose market in many sections is so con
trolled by the railroads that the farmer is
never quite certain Of being able to pay
of his mortgage and start on an indepeni-
ent footing. There are mechanics Of the
better class who know from observation
that d new labor saving invention may
throw them out Of work after they have
spent twenty years in learning their trades.
They are obliged to take chances Of idle
ness now and then, and it frequently
comes at a time when there is illness in
the family, or some other emergency. To
the multitudes Of working people who con-
irive to live comfortably on an average in
come Of from five to eight hundred dollars
year. bring up several children, and take
care Of their aged parents, these solemn
newspaper discussions on the possibility OF
making both ends meet on an assured in
come OF a thousand dollars a year for two
people will seem unutterably ridiculous.
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CFrom the Kansas City Star)
There are not enough actual and visible Re-
pubicans for the purposes Of a State election, 10
make Il mark in the sand. There are barely
enough to hold the Federal Offices, and when
these oficebolders are collected IN one place to
constitute convention, TO make this organiza-
ton still smaller and more select, il is proposed
by the Lily White faction 10 cut Of the black
Republicans. The Republican party Of Arkansas
is not by night entitled to the north half Of a
quarter section Of vote in a Republican Ma
tlnnal Convention.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-24
BRADsTREETs TRADE REVIEW.
The General Conditions of Business
Very Satisfactory.

| Very Satisfactory.
| NEW YORK, March 23.-Bradstreets to-
morrow will say:
Some few irregularities are visible in
the general trade and industrial situation.
| the results of the workings Of counter
currents in various lines, but, taken as u
whole, the general outlook retains most
Of the encouraging features noted for some
| time past in these columns. Favorable
/ reports as to retail distribution and as TO
| collections come from Southern, far West
ern and Northwestern markets, due to
/ better weather. Continued good railway
| earnings, record breaking merchandise ex-
ports from New York, with signs Of re-
| sumption of heavy shipments Of iron to
/ Europe, and good wheat and fruit crop
| reports, except from the Central West.
are also prominent features Of the situa-
/ ton.
An unfavorable element is the predic-
| ton OF a general strike OF machinists. but
it is possible that more than its proper
weight has been given this threatened
trouble Advices from several cities would
Indicate a lack Of the unanimity claimed
by the strike projectors OF this threatened
labor trouble which with the pTactical
suspension Of building at Chicago, con-
stitute almost the only blemishes upon the
general industrial situation As Offsets to
this threatened trouble might be cited the
settlements of differences among the lake
ore handlers. a vital point in the immense
business looked for the coming spring and
summer Advances in wages Of soft coal
miners. Of stove mOlders. and Of other
workers allied to the iron and steel indus
try would seem to point to labor conditions
retaining most Of the favorable features
which have made them subjects Of remark
on the present prosperity wave
Large as our export trade mas beeh Oh
recent months current custom house re-
turns from New York would indicate mat
the best has not yet been shown. Ex-
norts OF merchandise from New York
weekly at present are far in advance OF
all previous records, and II New YOrk's
movement can be regarded as typical
very heavy total of March exports is fore
Swallowed Foreign demand seems likely
to play a most important part in the iron
and steel industries, Judging from the re-
ports of the advance in foreign markets
and OF an Increasing enquiry for American
manufactures While some slight cOnces-
sions might secure much OF this business,
nothing like a general easing Of values is
TO be reported The famine in coal in
Europe seems to be growing more pro-
nounced. but some rumored very large
contracts for Southern coal have yet 10
be placed.
business failures for the week number
1872, as compared with 1870 last week
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-24

IFIOm INC blsTOH JVUTHaTIT
senator Morgan Of Alabama is having hard
fight for reelection. This seems very strange
10 the rest Of the country, for Mr.. Morgan is
rcckoned by the nation at large as the broldest
and ablest man on the Democratic side Of his
house Of Congress. lie is intensely patriotic
and while thoroughly loyal Democrat. be knows
how to put country above party where great
vital national policies are concerned.
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prom the Chicago Chromcle.)
.rt will be- a serious thing for the Repub AN
marty" declares the Hon. Oryille II. Piatt Il
Connecticut. wagging his head omin0usly, II
Congress fails 10 pas a bill imposing at least
nominal tariff on Porto Ricau products Maybe
So II will. however, be a blanked sight more
serious thing for Mr. Platt's party II Congress
does pass such a bill II that statesman doubts
it let him come out into this breezy section Of
the country for a week and watch the way the
straws are blowing.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-24

From the Manchester Jnlon)
W. oppose militarism. Il impOses upon
tho psopie an unnecessary burden and is con-
slant menace 4 small standing army and a we'll
equipped state militia sufficient in time II
pe9c-: in war the citizen soldier should be a
rsn,iblic's defence We believe, with Jeffcl-
son in p,ace commerce and honest friendship
with all nations and changing alliances with
none. and We regard with apprehension the doc
trine advocated in some quarters, that this ma
lion should in its dealings OF diplomacy snow
partialitv toward any Of the European nations.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-24

(From the indianapolis Ncws.)
MANY Democrats doubt the wisdom Of renomi-
mating Mr. Bryan Probably quite as many Re
publicans would prefer some other candidate
10 President Mckinley. Yet il seems 20 be adj
mittsd on all aides that these two men Will
lead their respective parties In the approaching
campaign. Even the men who think that neither
should be nominated have, apparently, resigned
themselves to the inevitable
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-24

Il Is said in official circles that President
Mckinley sympathizes with Taylor. Of
Kentucky, and would help him if he could;
but that the present moment is not oppor-
tune. 1t is not understood that any con-
stitutional consideration would be allowed
TO interfere between friends, but there Is
a serious question Of expediency roaming at
LARGE inst now
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-24

The only Eastern product which appears
TO have escaped taxation under the Ding
ley bill is the bubonic plague. several
cases Of which seem TO have gone through
the san Francisco custom house without
scrutiny If the health authorities of the
gency perhaps Mr.. Payne might keep it
out Of the country by taxing it in a pro-
hibitive way as disease produced by
Chinese cheap labor which completes with
our own infant yellow fever and smallpox
Industries.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-24

(From the Kansas City Starr
admiral Dewey, who is as brave in peace
he is in war, will remain in st. Louis for three
DAYS
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-24

Representative Hull has the habit Of
wearing boutonnieres. The carnation is his
favorite flower and on each morning he ap-
pears at the Capitol with fresh blossom
caught in the lapel Of his coat He wore
a variegated pink yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-24

The provision Of the Missouri statutes
which prohibits the sale Of oleomargaI inc,
colOred yellow or any shade Ct yellow. SO
as to resemble butter, has been held by
the United States Circuit Court. in the case
of McIwaine VS.. Ellington SO Fed. Rep,
49, valid, and its enforcement as to oleo-
margarine brought from other states and
sold in the original packages not to be a
violation of any rights secured by the in
terstate commerce clause Of the Federal
Constitution.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-24

Under a statute in South Carolina pro-
viding that a sheriff having a tax warrant
for collection shall seize and sell so much
of the property of the delinquent tax
payer as may be necessary, sheriff bav-
ing a tax warrant for about $50 against a
landowner levied on and sold for $S5 a
tract Of land belonging to him worth $500.
But the United States Circuit Court t99
Fed Rep, 1870 held that this levy was ex-
cessive. as the land was capable Of division,
and that the sale was voidsble by the land
owner
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Representative Capron is one OF the
heaviest smokers in the House. He is
rarely seen without a cigar in his mouth.
He is a member of the Committee on Mill
tary Affairs. which has under investga-
ton the Occur d'Alene troubles. and he
smokes throughout the sessions.
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Representative LittlefeId is one OF The
most muscular men in the House. Yes
terday. with several members he was dis
cussing the question Of athletics and gen
eral physical development. and by way Of
diversion. with his right hand, lifted a
large man from the floor without great
effort.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-24

The Supreme judicial court Of Massa-
chusetts, Weston vs.. Barnicoat sustained
a verdict for SO 600 which the plaintiff re-
covered on account Of his name having
been "blacklisted'' as one who refused or
neglected to pay his debts. The list in
question was a confidential one publishe
by the Quincy branch of the Manufacturers
and Wholesale Granite Dealers Protective
Association. for the sole use of its mem
beers. and it was the custom to publish
debtors name on the list for failure 10 pay
one debt The plaintiff cOntended that
certain monument sent him by the defend
ant was not according to agreement, and
refused to accept it. The matter was re-
ferred 10 a committee Of the association,
who reported in favor Of the defendant.
but the plaintiff refused to abide by their
decision The plaintiffs name was place1
on the blacklist" and he therefore
brought suit 1t was contended by defend
ant that the list was a privileged com
munication, and that the bylaws Of the
association provided that no member
should disclose the same TO a person not
a member. but the court said that "a man
cannot justify libel by proving that he
has contracted to libel" and the court
further observed that it was for the jury
TO determine whether the whole organiza-
ton was mere scheme to Gust the courts
Of their Jurisdiction, and to enforce claims
OF the members by a boycott intended TO
take the place Of legal process"