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New-York tribune., 1901-01-01
BROKERS END THE CENTURY'S WORK.

All the exchanges in the financial district were
open as usual yesterday. except the Coffee Ex-
change Business active all through the day.
and there little time to celebrate the century's
end.
AT the Stock Exchange however, the occasion
was not allowed TO pass without notice Just before
o'clock President Rudolph Keppler, in the exercise
constitution. aseended the rostrum and in person
declared the session closed. At the Christmas cele
bration a week ago fine ivory and gold gave
costing $780, had been presented 10 President KEEP
pier the conditions OF the gift being that he should
the gavel for closing the final business session
OF the nineteenth century and opening the Ex
change on the first business day of the twentieth
century and also should use IL at the last meeting
or the Board in the present building and the first
in the new structure. So yesterday, in fulilment
of the first of these conditions, he welded the
gayel for the first time-Or part of the gavel, for
Chairman Kennedy had few minutes previously
had the misfortune to break il.
In declaring the Exchange closed President KEEP
Ter made a pleasant little address, dwelling par
teulary the value to the brokers of the three
Ts-the telegraph the ticker and the telephone
without which the business Of the Exchange could
never have reached or even approached its present
enormous volume. and also referring 10 the great
Indispensable agency in facilitating the vast trans
actions of the Exchange. Then the president
rendered his personal good wishes to his fellow
members and called upon them 10 unite with him
in three cheers for the Exchange. The throng OF
brokers in front of the rOstrum gave three hearty
cheers and tiger and theE gave another three
cheers for their president winding up with another
fnpr ffger
New-York tribune., 1901-01-01
AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
THE PRESIDENT SEES THE NEW CENTURY
BEGIN-MAssEs IN CATHOLIC CHURCHES.

THE PRESIDENT SEES THE NEW CENTURY
BEGIN-MAssEs IN CATHOLIC CHURCHES
Washington, Jan. LIN accordance with direc-
tions given by Pope Leo. the closing OF the
nineteenth and the beginning of the twentieth
century was observed with solemn high mass In
all the Catholic churches of the city. the SER
vices beginning at midnight. AT st. Patricks
Church Monsignor Martinelli. the Papal Dele
gate celebrated pontifical high mass. The Rev.
Dr. Rocker the secretary of the Papal Legation
preached the sermon. At st. Paufs Church
Monsignor Conaty, the rector OF the Cathohc
University preached the sermon. his topic being
Christ the Salvation of the New Century.
President Mckinley witnessed the arrival OF
the new century in quiet way. He finished
the usual evening business which Secretary
Cortelyou had prepared for his consideration
some time before II o'clock. Then. with Secre-
tary Cortelyou and Abner Mckinley. the Presi-
dent awaited the hour of midnight in the Cabi-
net room. and when that time arrived exchanged
the fluctuations OF the occasion with his COM
paniOns.
Mr. and Mrs. Abner Mckinley arrived here
this evening and staying az the White
House as the guests of the President They
came TO attend the New Years reception to-
morrow.
Baron Won Hengelmlller the Austrian Minis
ter gave a large dinner party at his house to-
night, at which number of the diplomats of
continental Europe were guests. At other lega-
tions and embassies there were festivities appro-
pirate to the occasion.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-01
EXPORTS AND IMPORTS FOR 1900,
OFFICIAL STATISTICS SHOWING THE BUsI-
NESS OF THE PORT OF NEW-YORK
DURING LAST YEAR.

The following statistics showing the exports and
imports from the port of New-YOrk during the
year 1899 were given out yesterday at the Custom
House by Collector George r. Bidwell:
The imports of merchandise in 1893 were valued
at s51s, ,795 93l in 1900, at s524 647.s9S
The amount OF duties collected merchandise,
miscellaneous receipts not included, for 1899 was
sl4S, SIG. 1875 60: for 1900, sl5l .S76, ,607 IS.
Imports OF gold and silver for 1899 amounted to
s3l. .l9l 223 for 1900. s29. 7S3.
Domestic exports of merchandise for 1929 were
valued s367 554 l22: for 1900 s525 s07, COS
Domestic exports OF gold and silver for 1893
amounted 20 SO 31s. 993: in 1900 500 81 ,005.
In 1899 the foreign exports OF merchandise val
ued at S9.05S l56 During 1900 the increased
10 7sl Foreign exports of gold and silver
decreased perceptiby during the last year In 1899
there exported from New-York s5,410.252, while
in 1900 g. 650.73i went out OF this port.
The amount of merchandise in transit trade In
The transit trade of gold and silver amounted 70
s5s402 in 1899 and TO 81 OS3 955 in 1900 The imports
OF merchandise from Porto Rico from May 1900 to
January !. 1901 December receipts estimated). are
valued at So 222si2 yielding duties of 1855 5s
New-York tribune., 1901-01-01
NEW-YORK CENTRAL BREAKS RECORD

President Galloway of the New-York Central
Railroad. in speaking yesterday OF the results of
the years work on the Central said
The earnings OF the New-York Central in 1900
surpassed those OF the record breaking year Of
1888. This was true not only of the year a
whole. but also of each month In It. / refer
to the calendar year distinguished from the
fiscal year, which ends in June.
In 1893 the tonnage increased 20 per cent in 1900
il gained cent over the record of 1899. In the
creased 8 per cent; in 1900 there a gain OF 8
The surplus for the year is large as II
in 1899, although IL greatly exceeds that of
1898 any year prior thereto.
AS rates, they better maintained all the
time There is little temptation for any road TO
cut rates when there IS more business than can
be promptly taken care OF. The outlook therefore,
for the upholdlng OF tariff rates In 1901 seems TO be
as favorable II was In 1900
The general outlook for business for 1901 seems
to be excellent. We receive most favorable reports
of general commercial activity from all sources,
and are less concerned about the maintenance OF
the volume of business than our
take prompt advantage of it. Anticipating these
conditions, the purchase of hundred new en-
gines and five hundred additional freight cars has
already been authorized. II is also planned 10
construct IN our own shops. rapidly as possible
a number of cars and engines of greater capacity
than of those which in service
In short, the New-York Central. anticipating a
continuance Of the prevailing prosperity Is
ening its policy. strengthening its lines and pro-
tecsing even greater improvements than those
which have marked the years 1899 and 1900.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-01
PHILADELPHIA's FINE DISPLAY.
STATE TROOPS REVIEWED AT CITY HALL
RECEPTION BY MAYOR.

Philadelphia, Jan. 1.-The passing of the nine
teenth century fttingly observed in this
city by spectacular municipal celebration.
which included a military parade and pyrotech-
mic and electrical displays The great City Hall
and the historic State House were the centres
of the celebrations, and great crowds gathered
in the vicinity OF each of these buildings The
observance officially began at $50 o'clock in the
evening. with general illumination Of the city.
The City Hall itself presented fine spectacle.
Pine trees, which were hung many vari-col-.
ored lights. were grou oed at each entrance, ana
in the courtyard of the building. From the side
walk to the top of the statue of William Penn.
which surmounts the building. was one blaze Of
light. Twenty thousand incandescent lights
used the exterior of the structure alone,
while each of the more than six hundred rooms
was brilliantly lighted. In the State House
twenty tallow candles placed on each win
dow SILL which added to the quaintness of the
old hall.
At $50 o'clock the First Brigade of the Ma
tional Guard of Pennsylvania consisting of the
1st. I'd and Sd regiments and the State Fenci-
bles under command of Brigader-G General John
P. Scball. marched in review, Mayor Ashbrdge
having the post of honor on grandstand at the
City Hall. As the troops passed Independence
Hall the list Regiment left the line and formed
a hollow, square in Independence Square, and
waited the coming of the century. The
other commands marched to the City Hall and
formed Gordon around the building.
Then began a public reception. held by the
Mayor, in the rooms of his department. and at
11:55 o'clock, with the sound of taps" all
lights went out, and the multitude waited in the
gloom as the last five minutes of the century
were ticked off. On the stroke of midnight all
lights again turned on, and simultaneously
a gorgeous display of fireworks burst forth from
every point of the great building. The soldiers
drawn up around the building fired a salute OF
twenty rounds and at 12:15 o'clock "reveille
officially ended the affair.
The observance at Independence Han was
simple with a tnge of solemnity about it. The
1st Regiment fired salute. then the deep toned
bell pealed out twenty strokes, one Tor each
century; then hundred and twenty-five
strokes, symbocal of the year of independence
of the country: then nineteen strokes, pause
and a single stroke for 1901. Religious services
were held In nearly ali the churches
The weather was damp and foggy, and the
mist dmmed of the brlllience OF the
display,
New-York tribune., 1901-01-01
~oLD TOMS" NOW A CENTURY OLD.

"Old TOMS is a century old to-day. Down in
the famous old chophouse Temple and Thames
SITS, the cups have chined and glistened since the
first cheer Of New Years Day flooded the dusk of
the alleyway. There is something which re-
JOnson's time I'm the quaintness and homely
brightness of the pla.e.
Mrs. Carey, who bought the restaurant from the
second "Old Tom dead three years ago. spread
her tObies and Holland mugs more temptingly than
ever yesterday. Greens and red ribbons contrasted
in way that pleased, and the dim prints looked
down upon many who have dined across the
black tables since the days of their junior clerk
ships AT the centre table was bowl of punch.
and all around hcaping piles Of good things
which a training of two generations has taught
the kitchen folk of the house to make. Tobies
marked with "Old Tom given away
souvenirs. Old habitues greeted each other. and
all made merry over the birth of the second CEN
tury of the house where there bills of fare,
no tablecloths. and whore the check pest is
known
New-York tribune., 1901-01-01

~ Happiness must be founded on health.
Where there is illhealth there will surely be ur-
happiness. The happiness Of many home has re-
ceiyed It's downfall at the table, spread with rich
and dainty foods. The first symptoms of disease of
the stomach ignored being disagreeable but
not dangerous. Presently dyspepsia some other
form of disease fastens on the stomach.
At any stage Or. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery will diseases Of the stomach and other
organs of digestion and nutrition. But the cure
quicker if the Discovery" is used in the earlier
stages of disease. If you have any symptoms of
diseased stomach! use Golden Medical Discovery
and be cured
RI feel that would be doing injustice you II did
send you a statement Of my writes Mrs DAVID W.
Cuice Of Hamburg Franklin Co. Miss. II had liver
plant and Indigestion Everything that disagreed
with 4 suffered all the time with swimming my
head heart beat fast, feet and hands cold all
time Did we'll at all Was able about
very little i commenced Dr. Perces Golden
Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets in May 1897 and
BY December could begin 10 get about very well Have
been doing work since Feel better than have for
several years.
Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser
paper covers, is sent free receipt of one-cent
stamps TO pay expense Of mailing onLy Address
Dr.. R. v. Pierce, Buffalo, n. Y.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-01
DALTON ASKS FOR HONEY.
COMMISSIONER OF WATER SUPPLY WANTS
s2250OOo FOR IMPROVEMENTS AND
EXTENSIONS

The Board OF Estimate and Apportionment held
an adjourned meeting in the Mayors office yester-
day. at which John L. Shea, Commissioner of
Bridges presented report in favor OF the
duirement CS entire block at either end of the
willls-ave. bridge for improving the approaches
and allowing space for plaza at each end The
report was referred to the Controller ascertain
the cost OF the property The application of the
Register of Kings County for an additional appr0-
pratiOn of 5000 denied at the suggestion of
the Mayor The applications of the Eighth-ave.
ing railways for franchises to- construct and op
crate sub-trOlley railways in those streets to
meet lines of the Metropolitan Street Railway syS
tenn were referred TO the Controller.
Commissioner Dalton OF the Water Depart
ment asked that bond issues aggregating s2.250Ooo
be authorized. His communication was referred TO
the Controller The bond issues asked for are as
follows;
For awards lands and damages in the water -.
For 100 900 feet OF fencing the watersheds In
and Westchester counties. bueO
For cleaning up lands watersheds 10000
For lands 10 add 20 the storage capacity OF the
fsr"toD Rtvar Observation-Disclosures.
River reservoir. $50 coo
For mains TO connect the pumping station at
Jerome Park with the present water main sys-
For walls pumping stations, ~ In Queens 100000
For examinations and surveys M new sources OF
supply lo"oo
Commissioner Dalton said In his letter to the
Board that the experiences of the last two
tive dry years has emphasized the necessity OF
prompt measures in increasing the city's water
supply.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-01

precinct, that he going from the rump steak
TO the tenderloin. But little thought has been
given TO its other name the Nineteenth Precinct.
Few are aware that the precinct was named
after the nineteenth century, now departed, be-
cause of its being up 10 date. And now there is
room for the fear that the Tenderloin viii here
after represent the nineteenth century in being
behind the times, il has hitherto done in
being up with them.
The gayety of this spot of the Nation seems TO
be surely moving uptown. across Forty second
ST. and out Of the precinct. The vice, which has
been So popular is to be exterminated. The
whole c6Astitution of the city is to grow soberer
and cleaner-in the next hundred years-per-
haps. And so the dawn of another century may
see the Tenderloin only pastoral memory like
Greenwich Village. The coming of a new
century prompts serious thoughts, and ii is sad
dening to pause and think that the Nineteenth
Precinct may be losing its glory, along with the
century after which 1T was named.
While it seemed at times as If all New York
was In the streets the truth is that thousands
We're gathered in the churches.
WATCH NIGHT SERVICES.
The watch night services at the Calvary Bap-
tist Church, in West Fifty -seventh-st, were
well attended. The services proper began at 10
O'Clock with the reading of the Scriptures by
the Rev. DR.. It. r. Morice. The choir sang an
anthem, and then the Rev. Robert S. MacAr-
thur, pastor of the church, preached his last
sermon of the century.
After the sermon a social reunion was held
in the chapel adjoining the church. during
which refreshments were served At 1880 the
congregation reconyened in the church and a
service of prayer was held until 11:oo o'clock,
when the signal was given for all to kneel. The
congregation remained in silent prayer until a
few moments after the New Year had come.
Then they rose and sang the Doxology. The
pastor pronounced the benediction and the con-
gregation was dismissed.
Watch night services, which character
asttc OF early Methodism, and first instituted in
114O, by John Wesley, We're conducted at the
Old John Street Methodist Episcopal Church
The historic building filled by ardent
town business men and their families.
AT ST. Patricks Cathedral Solemn POntifea
Mass celebrated. The service began at
midnight and for half an hour previous the
chimes were rung. The celebrant of the mass
was Archbishop Corrigan, and the assistant
Cathedral
New-York tribune., 1901-01-01
CUIGNET INQUIRY IN PARIS.
MILITARY BOARD INVESTIGATING THE CHARGES
AGAINST THE OFFICER.

Paris Dec. 31.-A military board of inquiry. pre-
sided over by General Noelat. commanding the
Sixth Division of the Third Army Corps. began at
Fort Mont Valerien this morning an investiga-
tion into the charges against Major Cugnet. The
Indictment charges him with writing directly to
the Premier, NJ Waldeck-ROusseau. and TO the
Minister of War. General Andre, instead OF
through his immediate superior officer; with pub
fishing these letters. and with refusing to reply
10 General Andres interrogatory. The witnesses,
who arrived in twos and threes included the fol-
lowing former Ministers of War: De Galliffet. Eur
linden. Cavaignac and Krantz. and Generals Roget.
De Boisdeffre and Gonse and Deputy Lases. The
secret hearing began at o'clock. and In the room
In which Major Patty du Clam was tried
NJ. Joseph Laser the Deputy for Condom, In
formed the Board that ne had given to the
press Major Cugnet's letter TO the President OF
the Council without the officers authorization and
that, therefore, he was wholly responsible The
Board OF Inquiry decided by vote OF four to
one against cashiering Major Cuenet. Conse-
quently the Minister OF War will only be able TO
inhict disciplinary punishment Of sixty days i'm
prisonment In a fortress
New-York tribune., 1901-01-01
PLANS FOR A GOSPEL CAMPAIGN
MINISTER'S AND LAYMEN DISCUSS THE
NECESSITY OF REvIVALS.

Over two hundred ministers and laymen attended
the meeting held in the Twenty-third-st branch OF
the Young Mems Christian Association yesterday
afternoon. TO discuss and outline plans for Ma
tional Gospel campaign. William r. Moody, of
East Mortified Mass. of the late evangelist.
eaid that the twentieth century needed the Gospel
TO heal the broken hearts. of which there were
millions. All eyes now turned to religion, and
there was greater need of its teaching than ever
before. MIR. Moody applauded the idea of holding
revival services in this city, and advised that
secutive sessions be held. Every minister. he said
should be evangelist and conduct revvals in his
own church, or If better results could be obtained
ministers should exchange pulpits.
The Rev. DR.. George T. Purves, of the Fifth
Avenue Presbyterian Church. advocated the hold
ing OF revivals. and suggested that they be held
In every evangelical church in the city. as did the
Rev. David j. Burrell and the Rev j. Wilbur
Chapman. Among the ministers and laymen promi-
nent in the movement the Rev. Francis E.
Clark, president of the United Society Christian
Endeavor; the Rev. DR.. Robert S. Macarthur, pas
tor Of Cavalry Baptist Church; the Rev. DR.. Henry
Mottet. RECTOR OF the Church of the Holy Com
munfon; Mrs. Margaret Bottome. president OF the
International Order of Kings Daughters; General
Q. o. Howard. General j. j. Estey and John NJ
Cornell.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-01

CLAFLIN WOULD GOVERN DIsCREETLY
To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: 1 in favor OF the candidacy of John
Clalin for Mayor. because Of his personal ability
and political strength.
As merchant Mr.. Clafin has for many years
occupied position of eminence at the head of one
of the largest commercial corporations in the
United States, and has been called upon TO exercise
the high executive skill necessary in successful pub
lie administration lie has power and capacity, and
combines with his business talent an enviable rec
ord as a public spirited citizen. There Is hardly
any movement of Improvement in the city affecting
the common veal with which he has not been
identified His political strength arises from the
fact that ne Is known 3 who be trusted
TO govern discreetly. and whose principles and sense
Of right so strong as TO make IL impossible for
him 20 commit any grave error / believe, thera-
fore. that a candidate Mr.. Clafn will be par
ticularly strong because of these qualities, and
that II elected he would conduct the office on a
nOn-partisan business basis. J. S. MENEEN
Dec. 81, 1900.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-01
ELLISON WOULD MAKE AN IDEAL MAYOR.

Sir: l notice the of William II. Ellison
prominently mentioned in connection with the
Mayoralty OF the city. / conceive of no one
eminenty fitted for that high office. AS a
lawyer he Is certainly the peer of the best in the
professiOn OF excellent judgment. firm. decided and
unswervng in principles. of remarkably strong per-
sOnallty, and courageous exponent of right and
justice wherever found, he would make ideal
Mayor and reflect honor upon the city and the
office
These expressions not mere passing opinion
but my hrm convictions after years of acquant-
ance and business relations with Mr.. Ellison. I
would esteem IL privilege to favor his candidacy
in every legitimate way. WALTER SELVACSE.
New-York, Dec. 90 1900
New-York tribune., 1901-01-01
NILES AND THE BEEF CHARGES.
THE GENERAL UNDECIDED ABOUT REPLY
ING TO Ex-sECRETARY ALGER.


ING TO EX-SECRETARY ALGER.
Washington. Dec. 31.-General Miles was beset
to-day by newspaper men seeking to secure from
him some expression of opinion on the recently
published article by ex-Secretary Alger relative
to the beef supply of the Army in the war with
Spain. The General was sttll undecided as to
whether he should make any answer to the
criticisms of his course. or should ignore what
he called the false statements contained in the
article on the ground that the American public
already had passed on the controversy. and no
features were presented
The General was in consultation during the
day with some of his close aGherents and
friends in the Army and in civil life, and this
fact, taken in connection with the character OF
his utterances led TO the belief that If he makes
any answer at all to- the article he will not do
without all proper consideration of the sub
ject. so that imm ediate Outgiving is TO be
eXpeCted.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-01
HAS SEEN THREE CENTURIES

Carlisle, Penn. Dec. 81 (SpecaD.-Mrs Sallie
Coover, of Mechanicsburg. this county, has seen
parts Of three centuries. Tonight she was present
az celebration of the incoming o. the twentieth
century. She has lived through all the nineteenth
century and four years of the eighteenth century
she is now lo4 years old. Her memory and In
teliect stiil bright and good and physically
she IS comparatively strong
New-York tribune., 1901-01-01
HOME OFFICE, No. III BROADWAY, N. Y.
DADY'S HAVANA CONTRACT.
GOVERNOR WOOD ASKS FOR IN
FORMATION ABOUT 1T.

Havana, Dec. 31.-FOllowing the action of
Civil Governor Nunez in sustaining the Mayors
veto OF the Dady sewering and paving project.
General Wood has sent number of categorical
questions TO the Administrative Council, con-
sistng of SenOr Perez, president of the Supreme
Court; Sehor Revilla, Attorney-General of the
island and Senior Gener. Secretary of Justice.
He asks whether all the steps taken by Mr. Dady
and his representatives have been taken in due
legal form, whether Mr.. Dady has ''tanteo
rights under the Spanish law, and whether the
appraisement is reasonable and has been law
fully obtained and proclaimed.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-01
GIFTS TO COURT CRIERs

William III. Ricketts,. for years the chief crier of
the Supreme Court yesterday received silver SER
vice from the attendants OF the different branches
OF the Supreme Court. William j. Lynch Ricketts's
deputy. received piece of silver plate.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-01
INpoRsE ELLIsoN's CANDIDACY

INDORsE ELLIsON's CANDIDACY.
To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: IL gives great pleasure 10 indorse Mr.
Ellison for Mayor of New-YOrk. 1 have known him
several years. and always found him ready for any
emergency. ID. w. VAN WAGENEN.
New-York Dec %, 1900
New-York tribune., 1901-01-01
TAI ON Vanderbilt TRUST FIXED.

The inheritance tax to be collected the bequest
of IS 0oo left In trust by William H. Vanderbilt
to his son, the late Cornelius Vanderbilt with
power disposal by him. has been fixed at s64 2l0
Cornelius Vanderbilt left 100000 his son Cor
nelius. and the balance equally between his other
four children.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-01
ELECTED IN THE MANHATTAN TO SUCCEED THE
LATE JUSTICE BEEKMAN

At a special meeting of the Board of Governors
of the Manhattan Club held the clubhouse yester-
day afternoon, John O. Carlisle, ex-Secretary OF
the Treasury, was elected TO I'LL the vacancy
easioned IN the Board by the death OF Justice
Henry X. Beekuian