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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-23
CREDITORS AFTER HARPER G BROS
THREE. WITH SMALL CLAIMS. PETITION TO
HAVE THE CORPORATION DECLARED
BANKRUPT.

A petition in involuntary bankruptcy fled
yesterday against Harper Bros. corporation, pub
fishers at No 325 Pearl-st. by Epstein Brothers for
the following creditors Albert D. Smith $685. AL
bert Clayburgh. 1926. and Robert Rutter & Son,
81 1877. The claims all for merchandise sold to
the corporation between September u and Novem-
Der 26 The claim Of Mr. Clayburgh was assigned
to him by Robert j. Leeman. 1t is alleged in the
petition that the corporation committed an act OF
bankruptcy on December by permitting a receiver
to be appointed in the Supreme Court because Of
insolvency; that the petition OF Harper & Bros.
admitted IL writing inability to pay the debts
and willingness to be placed in the hands Of re-
ceiver for the benefit OF creditors. and that while
insolvent they paid person persons. specifically
unknown to petitioners. with intent thereby to give
them preference over other creditors.
Epstein Brothers said yesterday that one Of the
reasons for filing the petition in bankruptcy was
that their clients not satisfied to have the
State Trust Company act receiver for the cor
poraton, which place 1t appointed De-
cember T. the State Trust Company represented
the bondholders and MORTGAGE for the benefit OF
the bondholders and the general creditors. The
receiver was now carrying on the business and pay
Ing the expenses OF running II out or the assets on
hand, which belonged TO the general creditors, they
said. Then there was the Reorganization Commit
tee, made up of secured creditors, and a bank,
their clients were not satisfied with the proposal
Another reason was that there were under the
State Court receivership certain preferences which
could not be had in the bankruptcy court.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-23
SUIT AGAINST THE HARROW TRUST.
THE COMPLAINT DISMISSED ON THE GROUND
THAT AN ACTION FOR LIBEL IS THE
PROPER PROCEDURE.

Trenton, N. j.. Jan. % (speciaD.-The suit of A.
B. Farquhar. Limited. Pennsylvania corporation,
against what is known the Harrow Trust,
dismissed to-day in the United States Circuit Court
The trust is composed of dozen manufacturers
who make agricultural Implements The complain
alleged that the trust conspired to lnjure its
business, threatening suits of Law against its
toners the basis that machinery bought from
the complainant infringed patents held by the
trust. RUmors of infringement by the complainant
spread throughout the country, it is alleged.
Damages and Injunction were asked for. In dis
missing the suit Judge kirkpatrick said that in the
present case the merits of the allegations could
be considered by the Court and that no Judgment
could be found without such consideration He
said the proper remedy was in action for libel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-23
COST OF COLLECTING CUSTOMS.
ESTIMATES SENT TO CONGRESS BY sECRE-
TARY GAGE.

Washington. jan % (speciaD.-Secretary Gage
has transmitted to Congress estimate of 81 900
for defraying the expenses of collecting customs
for the fiscal year ending June 80. 1901 The aggre
gate by districts for the States Of Connecticut,
New-Jersey and New-York is follows
Observation-Disclosures of Fairfield, s9O26 OF; District
of Hartford 1898 50; District of New-Haven,
1864 60; District of New-London &,967 IS, District
of Stonington 1856 g..
of Burlington $1S5 25 District of Newark. s1012 81
District of Perth Amboy So ISL Sc District of Great
Egg Harbor. S719; District of Little Egg Harbor
S29S So
Buffalo Creek S51, ZIG 50; District of Cape Vincent
s4556 Is; District of Dunkrk $10S3 Oh; District of
Sag Harbor S199 95; Port of New-York, Collectors
office. 81 636O2o; naval office, $iSS 30 Surveyors
office SIC 80; Appraisers office $40; Board Of
Appraisers $117 389 75 District of Oswegatchie, S
43S 25 District of Niagara, S6O30 49, District of Os
wego SIS 1863; Port Of Patchogue, S543 To- Port OF
Jefferson S102 g. District of Champlain $40; Dis
trict OF Genesee. s6,27O 81: District of Sag Harbor
s463 rs; Port of Syracuse. 1854 IS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-23
GREAT BRITAIN A NOSE AHEAD.
THE UNITED STATES NEARLY UP WITH
HER IN EXPORT TRADE-A
VAST GROWTH.

Washington Jan. % (SpeciaD.-Great Britain
shows nose ahead at the 1899 quarter pole IN the
neck-and-neck race between the United Kingdom
and the United States for supremacy in the worlds
export trade Domestic exports from the United
Kingdom IN 1892 according to official reports just
received by the Treasury Bureau Of Statistics,
were 81 2S79n, 900, while those from the United
States were 81 253, 1856 900, making difference OF
s34 900 900 in favor Of the United Kingdom in the
years expectation Of domestic products. Com
pared however with relative conditions at the 1875
quarter pole, the record of 1899 must prove quite
gratifying to the average American citizen In 1875
the exports Of domestic merchandise from the
United Kingdom 81, Os7 $1,000 against s4s7 263
1877 from the United States, her excess the
United States that time being $3.50 2SOOO against
$S4OOOOOO in 1889 From 1873 to 1899 Great Britains
domestic exports increased from 8. 0S7 900 to
81 2S7, 81 900. 10 per cent while those from the
United States increased from 1897 2e 7S7 to 81 253
$4,000, increase of 152 per cent. Adding to the
domestic exports of each country those brought
In from other parts of the world and re-exported,
we find that the total exports Of the United King
dom, including domestic, foreign and colonial"
in 1875 $3.50 465 O0O and in 1899 81 $40 1888 674
increase Of 20 per cent and those from the United
States. including domestic and foreign" were IN
1915 $510947422 and In 1899 $1275 4S6 s4 increase
of 100 per cent
Turning to the import side Of the account the
figures are equally interesting. Great Britains
imports in 1875 81 319 TO COO and in 1899 s. 800
$4,000, while those Of the United States. which
in 1875 s5O8152.s36 were in 1899 7ss,S3462O.
comparison of the import figures with those of
total exports shows excess OF exports from the
United States in every year during the last TWEEN
ty-fve years except 1888. and IN the case OF the
United Kingdom an excess of imports in every
year during the period. In the case of the United
States the of exports imports in 1915
was S,7944S6 and in 1899 1t $f75 OIL while in
the case Of the United Kingdom the excess of i'm
Ports 9P eyer exports was in 1879 $g $1,000 and in
der consideration the foreign commerce account Of
the United States shows a total of exports
over imports amounting to $3.50 564 O0O while that
OF the United Kingdom shows an excess of i'm
ports over exports amounting to S4,4 04.O0O.
The following table. compiled from official re-
ports, shows the exports of domestic merchandise
respectively, in each calendar year from 1875 to
1899; and indicates the relative growth during that
period
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-23
oTIs's REPORT OF OPERATIONS

Washington, Jan. 22.-General Otis informs
the War Department of recent military opera
tions in the Philippines in the following dis
patch:
Manila, jan q.
Major johnson. commanding battalion 10th In
fantry, WheatOn's Brigade, reports from Lem
cry. 18th and 10th inst, drove enemy through
Balayang eastward. morning 18th captured sew
enteen rifles, one field piece: few hours later
through Calaca captured four prisoners four
horses and equipments, six rifles, killed three in
surgents; advanced toward Lemery that after
noon, captured enemys outpost, three men, six
horses; advanced on Lemery, o'clock D. M;
enemy strongly entTenched; sent by Navy gun
goat to Batangas for assistance when three
companies Muir's battalion 3Sth sent to Taal,
insurgent headquarters; Johnson drove enemy
through Lemery on Taal, where he attacked
southern portion of city and Muir northern
portion; enemy dispersed, retreating in many di-
rectons; Johnsons casualties. killed.
one seriously and two slightly wounded; four
field pieces and quantity rifles captured
This movement Of Johnson's ably conducted
and important in results; enemy reported in
large force and heavily entrenched' at and near
Santa Cruz, Laguna de Bay. Schwan swinging
his troops on that point his left at town Of
Bay, few miles east Caamba. his right consist
Ing Of cavalry at city of Tayabas.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-23
TO DEEPEN FRENCH RIVER.
cANADA's ATTEMPTS TO GAIN TRADE FROM rHa
WEST.

Montreal Jan. % (SpeciaD.-The next step OF tns
Canadian Government in its campaign for the
capture Of the carrying trade Of the West viii be
the deepening of French River 50 that the large
lake steamers plying the upper lakes will be
able TO ascend it 10 North Bay. which is station
on the transcontaental line OF the Canadian Pa
cihc Railroad. The French River forms a link In
turned into deep waterway with little expense
The Canadian Pacific Railroad will put on line
of steamers from North Bay 10 Port Arthur and
Duluth. and will doubtless run its road east or
North Bay and try deprive the Southern route
by way OF Lakes Erie and Ontario OF much OF It's
present business The new route VIII have an adj
vantage OF more than four hundred miles over the
one In use; it the shortest and most direct
line between the grain fields OF the West and tide
water. The Government VIII secure the Sutnor1z1-
ton of the necessary expenditure at the rorJnc0-
ing session OF Parliament. while the Canadian "a
cidc Railroad directors have already voted SVVVo0
for double tracking operations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-23
A NAVAL STATION IN HAWAII.
THE NAVY DEPARTMENTS PLANS FOR I'M
PROVING PEARL HARBOR.

PROVING PEARL HARBOR.
Washington Jan. % (SpecaD.-The Secretary OF
the Navy has asked Congress to transfer to the
jurisdiction of the Navy the appropriation of $780,
600 made by the River and Harbor act of March
last year for the Improvement Of Pearl Harbor,
Hawaii. In his letter to the Speaker of the House
he says:
The object Of the improvement in question is to
establish a naval station in Pearl Harbor All sur.
veys thus far have been made by the Navy II
is desirable that site for naval station should
provements. 1t is believed that all work OF what
soever nature in connection with the establishment
of naval station in Pearl Harbor can best be
performed by the Navy.
1t is the understanding that the Navy Department
wishes to undertake the establishment of a great
station at Pearl Harbor soon as the appropria-
ton is made available. Several plots of ground
which could be advantageousy utilized for the sta
ton have been inspected and options for their
purchase obtained. Rear-Admiral Walker, who
made an exhaustive examination OF the harbor
several years ago, and whose recommendations
the 800 900 voted, has had his opinion OF the
feasibility OF the project verified by other officers
recently, and all the plans are completed, with
assurances that the station can be ready for use
within a year II the work is begun at once and
theoretically pushed in the characteristic naval
manner. So far be ascertalned, the Army
has taken interest in the matter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-23
ORDNANCE BOARD REORGANIZED.
COMPOSED OF NEW MEMBERS, WITH THE
EXCEPTION OF GENERAL MILES.

Washington Jan 22-Secretary Root issued an
order to-day almost entirely recognizing the Board
of Ordnance and Fortihcations Major General
Miles who is ex oficio chairman OF the Board, is
the univ rnemher Of the former Board retained
The new members are Brigadier-General John NJ
wilson Chief of Engineers; Brigadier- General A.
r. Burlington. Chief of Ordnance; Colonel John l.
Rodgers. of the 9Th Artillery. ana Thomas J Hen
civilian on the Board, succeeds Mr. Outhwaite, OF
Ohio -
been relieved from further services N fs are Colonel
1irsd. Cart.t ~ ares n Wheeler, of the Ordnance
Department and Captain Joseph e. Kuhn. Of the
Corps Of Engineers. o.,o, .,,.,e -. a.,
the action Of the Secretary OF War eeyend aesFs
which is charged with the duty OF protesting the
extensive sea coast from aIsitary talsnt possipis
ITS membership the best rnlh'@As '"4S"' SVsS'''s
under existing conditions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-23
WANAKAKER BUYS OUT THE CHICKERING'S.
PIANO BUSINESS TO BE TRANSFERRED TO THE
BROADWAY sToRE-NoT LOOKING ron
A FIFTH-AvE. SITE

1t was learned yesterday that John Wanamaker
had made arrangements 70 take over che CHECKER
ing plano business in this city. The deal con-
summated few days ago The Chickering's VIII
vaeate Chickertng Hall May 1. and their bust
ness will be transferred to the Wanamaker store.
at Broadway and feminist At the ONCE OF Mr..
WaDamaker Il said yesterday that the
ports that he looking for a site in FIfth-ave.
for new store without foundation, and that
the piano business will be carried IN the present
store. II was reported a few days ago that Mr.
Wanamaker had purchased the Chckering Hail
property, northwest corner OF Fffth-ave- and EIgh
feminist. but the report probably had its origin
in the fact that the piano business purchase was
being arranged. j. Herbert Carpenter. who repre-
ssnts the Sidney Mason estate. denied that Mr.
Wanamaker any one else had bought that prop
erty. and said that negotiations for 1t were
pending.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-23
WALKER COLLECTION TO BE SOLD.

The private collection OF high class oil paintings
belonging TO Isaac Walker. of this city. will Do
sold at auction Thursday and Friday evenings
next, at SIS at the Fifth Avenue Art Galleries.
No. 366 Fifth-ave. Among the artists represented
the first evenings sale will be Cropsey. Dupre.
]. H Dolph W. H Lippincott. Robert ". Van
Boskerck. Berne- Bellecour, VerbOeckhOven, John b
Bristol. Albert Bierstadt. Edward L. Henry, sam
ueI Coiman, Alexander H. Wyant, Edward Sim
mons, Corot and F. K. NJ REIN At the second
evenings sale there will be. among others. ex-
amples of the works of George H BoughtOn SoOs-
seau, Fromentn, Verboeckhoven. JacQue. George
Inness, Schreyer. Frederick W. KOSt, F. K M
Rehn Edgar NJ Ward. WorthingtOn WhItuedge.
David Johnson, ]. H. Dolph and Percival De Luce.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-23
soUIRES CREDITORS REPORT.

Boston, Jan. 22.-Horato C. Curtis. H. L. Bur
rage and A. L. Ripley as a committee of creditors
of the John p Squire Corr grafton. have issued a
report, in which they say part:
The business of John P. Squire & Co. has been
carried by the assignee and 1t has been possible
to make such reductions in expenses that not only
has the property been conserved. but it has been
Increased, and it is believed that the figures on
February will show a profit from operations.
A considerable time must elaDSe before II VIII
be 90 ssible 10 present a statement the creditors
This must be done before any plan Of settlement
can be maturad. There also legal formalitieS
to be complied with which will require ninety
DAYS to carry through.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-23
OFFICIALS OF THE SENATE.
EX-CONGREsSMAN BENNETT THE NEW
YORK SENATORS CANDIDATE
FOR SECRETARY

Washington. Jan. % CSpeciaD.-It is now con-
sidered highly probable that Senators Plat and
Depew will present to the Republican caucus
next Wednesday their choice for secretary
Of the Senate Representative Charles @. Rem
nett, of Brooklyn. Mr.. Bennett is well known
here, having served in the House In the I,Ivth
and LVth Congresses. Daniel N Ransdell. of
Indiana, ex-Marshal of the District of Columbia
is likely to have little opposition for the next
ranking office, that of sergeant-at-arms Mr..
Ransdells qualifications for this post are con-
spicuous and widely recognized
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-23
YAoUI CHIEF AMONG THOSE KILLED

Chicago, Jan PA dispatch to THE Tribune
from Nogales. Ariz. says that message from Or
tiz, a station the Sonora Railroad, reports that
carriers from Macoyate confirm the account Of the
last stand of the Yaqu Indians against the Mexi-
can General Lorenzo Torres. Official kilograms re-
ceived in Nogales place the Mexican loss In killed
and wounded at eighty, and a message sent over
the Government wires last night confirms the re-
port OF the killing OF the Yaqui chief TetahIate
along with two hundred of his best fighters The
Ave hundred Indians taken prisoners will be
brought into Ortiz tomorrow. and also Father Bel
tran and the Josephine Sisters who were rescued
Governor Torral, at Hermosilo. has telegraphed 70
all points IN Sonora TO be guard and 70 look out
for small bands OF Indiana
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-23
BEET SUGAR PLANT FOR LYONS.

Lyons, N Y, Jan. Pit is reported that Or
lando F. Thomas. Of Thomas & Post; Seymour
Scott of the American Mailing Company. and Will
lam Buchheit all of New-York. have decided to
form the Empire State Sugar Company and build
beet sugar plant here with five hundred tons daily
capacity Three thousand Of ground, II Is
said have been pledged already. The Incorporation
papers signed and contracts will be let to-
morrow. 1t is understood that the incorporation
is in this State and the capitalization ST. 100000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-23
RECEIVER FOR RENTS OF BIG BUILDING.

Judge Beeknan. OF the Supreme Court, has ap-
pointed Frederick Southack receiver OF the rents
of No. 9 to 10 Maiden Lane. the application OF
Frederick Aver in a suit brought against Frank
N. Gill foreclose second mortgage Of S2SSooO. on
which the interest, due December Il. It is alleged
has not been paid. 1t was also said that the IN
terest on the first mortgage. amounting to $1,000
due December u, not paid. The first mort
gage for $500 co., and there is third mortgage
for over $4,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-23
JOHN j. QUINLAN RESIGNS.
THE RESIGNATION. IT is REPORTED. WAS DE-
MANDED BECAUSE THE INSPECTOR
HOLDS CITY OFFICE

John ]. Quinlan. for many years Supervising In
spector of the immigration Service at this port In
charge of the Contract Labor Bureau. has ten
dered his resignation, to take effect February l.
1t was said that Mr. Qunlan's resignation was
demanded by the Secretary of the Treasury because
he had violated Civil Service rules and held an
other political Office in New-York City From
what could be learned Mr. Quinlan, whose pay
immigration officer is so day. has also been
drawing pay commissions Commissioner in
condemnation proceedings
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-23
PROCEDURE IN ROBERTS CASE.
THE VOTE TO BE TAKEN ON THURSDAY
AFTERNOON

Washington Jan. 22.-The special committee to
investigate the of Representative-elect Rob
erts, of Utah, to-day arranged the programme for
consideration Of the in the House. 1t will
be called up tomorrow Immediately after the
reading OF the journal. Mr. Tayler, OF Ohio, chair
man of the committee, will open the debate in favor
of the majority resolution to exclude, and will be
followed by Mr. Littefeld of Maine who will pre-
sent the argument in favor of seating and then
expelling Roberts. Roberts will then have an
opportunity to address the House, and will be al
lowed to occupy much time he desires within
p. m. Thursday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-23
PETITIONS IN BANKRUPTCY.

A petition In involuntary bankruptcy has been
filed against William Heller manufacturer OF
travelling bags at No. 5S Broadway. 1t is alleged
that January he transferred his stock to the
Chemical National Bank to give II a preference.
His liabilities reported to be $4,000 He Is about
eighty years old, and has been in business fifty
years
Edward Smith. living at No. sol West One-hun-
dred-and- fortieth-st, has filed petition bank
ruptcy with liabilities OF 451s and assets OF
the liabilities sos. 100 secured by bond and
mortgage. the largest creditor being Julius Idpp-
ct al. $2Z7 500. OF the unsecured liabilities
sixty-four claims in Judgment He OF
Smith & Menken. builders, formerly at Ninety-hrst-
st. and Tenth-ave-. who dissolved In 1890
Schedules OF Isaac Well department store at No.
ABS ThIrd-ave. show liabilities OF So 40 and as
sets S1s7SO. consisting Of stock SlSSS2; accounts.
S23S. and cash. 500.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-23
TWO NEW RIGADTER-GBNERALS.
CoLoNBLs RANDALL AND BELL PROMOTED
BY THE PRESIDENT.

Washington, Jan. 22-The President sent the fol-
lowing nominations to the Senate to-day:
RANDALL. Sth Infantry. T. s. A. GO'O"e 'N'f''A w.
To be brigadier-general L. s. v Colonel JAMES NJ
BELL, 9th Infantry u s. V
To be second lieutenant U. g. v Sergeant CHARLES
MIG SWITzER, Company B. 45th Infantry, U. s. V.
To be paymaster u S: W. with rank major. Captain
ALFRED S. FROST
George M. Randall was born in Ohio He entered
the volunteer army on April 20. 1851 and served
a private in the 4th Pennsylvania Infantry until
July 1851. In October he was appointed a second
lieutenant in the 4th Infantry Of the Regular Army
anu was promoted to first lieutenant on November
8. 1862 He reached the grade of lieutenant-colone
OF volunteers on June l. 1865 In September of that
year he was commissioned captain in the Regular
Army and rose by regular promotion to be colonel
on August s, 1898.
At the outbreak of the war with Spain Colonel
Randall was in command of Fort St. Michael He
was appointed a brigadier-general Of volunteers
and returned from Alaska, but did not reach this
country IN time to active service. He
signed to the command of the Third Division of the
Second Army Corps, and when the volunteers were
mustered out he commanded his regiment in Cuba.
On January the President created military de-
partment of Alaska, and assigned Colonel Randall
to command it. He was then duty with his reg
iment in Cuba.
James M. Bell is a veteran of the Civil War He
was born in Pennsylvania October l. 1897 He
entered the Army first lieutenant of the S6th
Ohio Volunteer Infantry June 10. 1852 He raised
independent company of cavalry in his native
State and served as its captain. From October 8,
1863, to the end of the he a captain In the
18th Pennsylvania Cavalry On July g. 1866 he
cavalry; was promoted to frst lieutenant in April
1857, and captain in June. 1876. He was breveted
May %, 1896. He served in Cuba and was severely
wounded at FL Caney. Last July he was promoted
to colonel and placed in command of the 9th In
fantry, in the Philippines
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-23
TO FIGHT THE SMOKE NUISANCE.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MASTERS AND
PILOTS IN SESSION.

Washington, Jan 22-The American Association
of Masters and Pilots of Steam Vessels began its
annual session in this city to-day Members
present from almost every port in the United
States. and matters of Importance to the shipping
interests are to be considered. notable among which
efforts to secure legislative action prohibiting
the towing of RATS in the Pacific Ocean and abol
ishing the smoke nuisance, which is making traffic
in New-York Harbor dangerous. Only preliminary
business transacted to-day. Grand Captain
W. s. Durkee, of Boston, is presiding over the
meetings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-23
POTTERY CLOSED BY SHERIFF.

Lyons. n. Y, Jan 22--The Lyons Pottery. one OF
the oldest in the State. has been closed by Sheriff
Wheeler under chattel mortgages held by the
Lyons National Bank. The pottery has an average
annual output OF 10000 gallons Of stoneware. and
was established in 1925 by n. Clark & Co. 1t was
purchased by Jacob Fisher, the present owner in
1878, and was rebuilt in 1889. The Lyons National
Bank has mortgages covering the entire plant, ma
chtnery and stock, besides which there are unsats-
fed judgments held by employees for wages.