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New-York tribune., 1901-10-29

THE PASSING THRONG.

When the great bull market excitement was at
its height last spring" said W F. Carter at the
Hoffman House yesterday schemes
"BCf Of every sort and description, and
METERS from every land and cline, were
FREELY brought 10 New-York for fotation
Among these promoters was one
from Western State. who busy starting
new company called Meters. This company was
his darling and his pride. He talked OF IL early
and late, even in his sleep. it said. And the
constant burden OF his song to buy buy. and
then again 10 buy Meters Consequently IL was
somewhat of surprise when about fortnight be-
fore his return West he asked a New-York hnan-
turn. L want 10 take some rugs back to my WIFE
ton At the time i the two we We're Seated at eafe
table with some other men. AN right. agreed the
as don't want the rest OF the crowd TO get on
I'll write it card. and you're not 70 read It,
y3es confidence to the other The promoter OF
b other after scFFiP61ng line passed over the card
raed h o hs Once en hs4e he hasena se
70 look the precious card. Buy Meters, and buy
good to Keep and since then a chain Of friends
reaching from Sew-Y9rS to san Praneiseo have by
advice. Buy Meters and buy them freely
r. A. Barton. of Newark N J.. In speaking yes
terday the Waldorf-Astoria Of the present
municipal campaign in this city
RESPECTS and the part Edward NJ. Shepard
CROKER plays therein. said: Among the
MORE THAN Democrats there are two men VINO
SHEPARD. centralize and focus public atten-
tion-Richard Croker and Edward
NJ Shepard OF the must say prefer Croker
He is to my mind the more honest man. This year
finds him the in each and every particular
that Shepard said he in 1897; perhaps little
more so, II anything. The organization he heads
has also not changed in the four years that have
passed since Seth Low ran for Mayor the Cit
liens Union ticket and Edward NJ. Shepard gave
him his undivided and unqualified support. At that
time there nothing that Shepard did not say
of Tammany Hall; nothing he did not say OF
Croker. Tammany's past administration OF the
city government Shepard believed in 1897 to be a
stencil in the nostrils of honest Corruption
existed everywhere in the Democratic machine, and
Shepard in 1897 pointed these facts with great
satisfaction to himself Now, what has changed
1t is the same old Croker and the same old Tam
Neither the one the other is coming TO the
front with protestations of political purity. But
where, OH where. is Shepard? Why, bought and
paid for, he il is who does the political purity
promising on behalf of Tammany, while stunned
populace looks agape. 1t is the most complete
baCkSlde that any has ever given public evil
dence Of Shepard may be able 10 reconcile his
conscience TO this bout face but 10 the average
observer II looks like a case OF the man and his
price. There must be some quiet amusement among
the Tammany cohorts at the spectacle Shepard
presents OF the two men Richard Croker strikes
the better. He pretends to nothing and
stands for what he is Shepard, the other hand.
makes loud protestations as reformer and stands
for Tammany."
New-York tribune., 1901-10-29
OBITUARY.
JACOB C. BRAUTGAM.

Jacob c. Brautgam, eighty years old. died at
the home Of his daughter Mrs. Samuel Holmes.
No lS Park-st.. MOntclar. y. J.. yesterday morn
ing, after long Illness. He was born in Northum-
berland, Penn, April %, 1921. His father died
when he was six years old, and he placed in
the care Of his grandparents. in Philadelphia At
The age OF twelve years he entered the employ or
Edward G.. Bidde, the publisher. and remained
with the latter for eleven years In 1874 Mr. Brau-
tgam went 10 Chicago. and there established the
second book concern in Northern Illinois. In 1871
he sold out 10 MS partner and removed 10 New
York. whore he became A member of the hrm or
White, Shefheld & Co. paper dealers He contn-
ued his connection with the firm until 1859. when
ne bought his partners and organized the firm
OF Brautigam x Watson. In 1876 he retired from
business. In lS15 he elected chairman Of the
MOntClair Township Committee. and served one
year. He also a member OF the first Board Of
Road Commissioners. and was the oldest living
member of ST Luke's Episcopal church. which he
served warden and treasurer Three sons and
one daughter survive him.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-29

ship and loss, for which they entitled to
consideration, although they might fail TO sub
stantate legal claims The sums awarded will
be distributed TO the claimants by their respec-
tive governments
Newton Crane. who represented the United
States before the commission regards the set
tement most favorable for the American
claimants, OF whom there are only fifteen. The
average, after the expenses are deducted, Will
be f333 for the Americans. against f63 for the
claimants of other countries. All the American
claimants will not share equally, some Of
them have not been naturalized and others have
fought for the Beers.
The terms are generous" said Mr. Crane,
inasmuch as no court would have compelled
Great Britain 10 pay a penny. The amount is
IA per cent OF the claims, while the award under
the treaty of Washington TO British subjects
who suffered through the Civil War was per
cent"
New-York tribune., 1901-10-29
THE WEATHER REPORT.

YESTERDAYS RECORD AND TO-DAY's FORECAST.
Washington oct 2S.-The North Pacific storm OF sun
da has advanced rather slowly. continued to fall
along the Pacific the middle and northern
plateaus East Mississippi River fair weather has
prevailed. The temperature has fallen somewhat aIohs
the New-England generally in the central
valleys The Will advance into the Mississippi
Valley Tuesday spread the upper lake region
Wednesday. Rain will continue on the North Pecihc
Coast and In the plateau region Tuesday. clearing
Wednesday The temperature will in the lake region
Middle Tuesday. 1t will fan in the
Northwest Tuesday the Mississippi Valley Wednes-
dav Along he fresh nOrtheaserly winds
viii diminish. becoming light and variable Wednesday
he lakes southeasteTly winds VIII prevail
Steamers which Tuesday for European ports WIN
north winds and fair weather 70
the Grand Banks Storm warnings displayed on
Lake Pepin also at Eureka, cal
New-York tribune., 1901-10-29
THE NEWS OF LONDON.
.,cpFrs OF THE CABINET COUNCIL
CLOSELY HELD.
40 ABBEYs GRAIL PICTURES ON ExHI.
BrTIoN IN THE GUILDHALL GALLERY
MRS. CLIFFoRD's PLAY.

MRS. cLIFFoRD's PLAY.
fropynght; 1901; BY The New-Yo-k Tribunel
[Bx CABLE TO THE TRIBuNEl
,o,don. Oct 20, ] a. m.-The secrets OF the
c.binet council are well kept The ministers
filed upon the groups OF loungers as they drove
:. ~ Downing Street, and gossiped cheerfully
,b me another as they went away in pairs
,.sre was no proof. from anything could hear
.ou the politicians that the meeting was any
,,,ng but a perfunctOry affair for the informal
uscussion Of the programme of the next session
Nv. ministers we're justified in consoling them
..lves with the reflection that the political situ-
.,,on was safe. The opposition speeches have
hs.n feeble, and Winston Churchill and Captain
poWles are only outspoken. candid friends. one
h.,rs weary Of playing small parts and the
o,,sr an eccentric comedian anxious 10 be taken
or,ously II severer measures against the rebels
a, South Africa had been decided upon the form
,,bich these win take will no doubt be disclosed
hy oHcal action. There is no evidence that
.,her the Russian-Chinese agreement over Man
cbuna or the new proposals for a canal treaty
were debated The Butler case had been settled
nv Mr. Brodrick with dignity and self-respect
The fact that the Cabinet met earlier than had
heen expected was more significant than the
busness transacted. II was a concession made
10 public opinion without the pressure of po-
litcal necessity
New-York tribune., 1901-10-29
NEW HONOR FOR DIR. ABBOTT.
HARVARD FINDS PLACE FOR HIM IN THE
BASEBALL SQUAD.
IRY rELEeRApu TO TIE rRrRrxr.

IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEl
Boston. Oct. 8.-The Rev DR.. Lyman Abbott Of
New-York. has received unexpected honor.
Harvard Athletics found place for him in the
baseball squad and informed him The postal
card (of course. sent TO him by mistake) read: B.
Wendell is anxious TO have you come out FOR fall
baseball practice Dr. Abbott sent the following
reply TO President Eliot:
New-York October T. 1901
NY Dear DR. Elliott very much gratifed to
find from the inclOsed postal card that have been
selected for the fall baseball squad Do you sup
pose that my work university preacher will in
terfere with this latest appointment? Moreover.
not quite sure that my record and standing as
undergraduate make me eligible for the nine
Do you suppose that Captain Wendell has looked
this matter up thoroughly before selecting me2
should be extremely sorry 10 have any suggestion
OF professionalism attach itself TO the nine for the
coming season through my selection, and / should
like 10 have the manager and captain understand
that I quite ready 10 withdraw from the squad.
II IL is for the best interest of Harvard athletics
that I should do I should have preferred to be
IN football Yours sincerely,
LYMAN ABBOTT.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-29
SOUTH AFRICAN CLAIMS ALLOWED.

s1-SERoUs TERMS BY GREAT BRITAIN FOR
fohEIGNERs WHO ALLEGED DAMAGES
--ohaon' Oct. 2s.-At the resumption Of the
~.s4is OF the South African Compensation Com
soh .- to-day Major General Sir John c.
sh' on behalf OF the government, announced
- al claims OF foreign countries had been
V'fAomatically. with the exception OF
-, VI me Netherlands and France. as follows:
me United States. $4,000; Austria. $4,000;
germany. 10000; Russia. "a. 100; Italy. $4,000;
spain il5o Sweden and Norway. fi.0oo; switz-
!, - i~00; Belgium. $500, and Denmark. f25o
No. pecteo that the claims Of France and the
hos will be settled this week.
.s,,s.s~ ~ Araaeh said the government had con-
tb,. :, !" an amicable settlement on the ground
~ ei1ansnts had suffered individual hard
New-York tribune., 1901-10-29

yer GsSsss? d ;Re e 1s sastn 2
tober 80 at ii a. m
BI.AKE-At his home in Derby, Conn. Oct 2s 1901
Hi @ ns Blake at c seTs 6 hs T a Ss res
AN. MoPeIaT j. on Monday Mon os.o9e. e.
100? Funeral 'ff96 90 HsSs !sS s99 @ % his, sS =
Wednesday october 80 at $3.50
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. October 81 Martha W. wife Of
Rev John BrGnner at her late oda residence No Sl9
so. 5 p.
cALLAHAx-At White Plains. y Y: October 2s; Ed
VILE n y, Friday. November l.
CHURCHuL--on Wednesday. October % her resi-
aSef s n6a9 NOT g' Eass and isi
4hare and 2istst on Wednesday morning October
! &c. at 10 o'cloak
cURRIE-on sunday, octooer 81 Ellen cTrie, widow Of
New~York Bay shore. Greenve Jersey city. N J..
b IN waiting at 49th station upon arrival Of train
leaving foot of LAberty-st. c r. r. of N j.. at 10
a
poIBEARon October % at her late residence No
2Os6 5th ave Caroline Lancaster daugater OF BeItnda
at her late residence Tuesday morning October 20
dence Of her daughter Mrs. Mrs J. 5.l II stiles Justine O.
i.uke's Church somers. n Y THURSDAY October 81 at
arrival Of leaving Grand Central Station II: :s5
FREEMANAt Lee Mass on SUNDAY t; 9Th inst at the
Ves1iana ouackenbash wife of ". "; freeman NJ D;
Services will be held the Collegiate Reformed
CHURCH 5th-ave. and 4sth-st-. New-York Wednes
dav 31th inst at p m. Relatives and friends
invited be present
MARSII-Caroline Marsh widow Of Honorable
George p Marsh Minister Italy. Scarsdale.
\ Y on sunday. October 27 1901, s5th year.
Funeral services Wednesday. October so. at the
of nephew, A Is. Crane, Scarsdae. N Y.
on arrival 2:S5 train. Harlem r. r Interment prt-
MJTRDoCK-On Sunday. October 81 Laura wife of
Horace b. Murdock and daughter OF the late Anrani
Mvgatt. Funeral late residence. Armenia, " T.
October 80. 23o p.
RAYMoND-On Monday morning October - at no; I28
in his 3Ith year. Alfred Raymond
Of DR. Rossiter W. Raymond Funeral services
vv{u he held IN OF Plymouth church.
Tussdsv evening ats o'clock Home services and IN
the following day
pEDNONr-On Monday. October IS. Margaret Browne
yvifa Redmond and daughter or the late
samuel A browne. o Kalamazoo, Mich Funeral from
resiIence No GO Cireen-ave. Madison N j., on thurs
day. at IL a. m
pyDER-O, saturday October 26 az Carmel. N y.
Msrv Grace of the late Ambrose and Mary
Hiyer RYDER years Funeral at her late resi-
dence on Wednesday. October 3o at IL lnternent
private
New-York tribune., 1901-10-29
SCHEMES TO REVIVE FRENCH MARINE.

Paris. Oct 2s-The Chamber of Deputies to-day
began the discussion of the Ministerial project aim
ing the revival of the decaying French merchant
marine. The project provides that any iron or
steel vessel exceeding 700 tons. gross tonnage en-
gagged in international trade and flying the French
flag. shall receive annual subsidy in proportion
to her tonnage Until she is twenty years old.
larger subsidy is accorded TO vessels fulfilling
similar conditions. built in France. and under hf-
teen years old ,
Admiral Rieunier Republican, criticised the bill
being ineffective and suggested tax on foreign
flags entering French ports.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-29

Centuries before King Alfred died-and that was
thousand years ago-the Picts and Angles. Scots
and SaXons hled their ravenous stomachs with
huge quarters and back stripes OF blood red. un-
broiled beef To him who betrayed no sign OF
safety and distress after the fifth. the ninth and
the eleventh pound had passed his teeth-to him
honor and applause were given. The Danes brought
champion heefeaters 10 Sussex-some say that old
New-York tribune., 1901-10-29

that grand old sport of beefsteak gourmandizng.
At many East Side barbecue. In many Wig
warm tourney. these knights have crossed knives.
Those who have stared and marveed pronounce
FrOmme mghter than any PIct Saxon for no
barbarian of the dim, misty ages could ever have
up. masticated and caused 10 disappear inter
nally dozen pounds Of beef at single sitting.
Not the Mayor could equal that.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-29
MISS STONE STILL A PRISONER.
DISAPPOINTMENT OVER THE PROGRESS OF
THE NEGOTIATIONS TO RELEASE HER.

DISAPPOINTMENT OVER THE PROGRESS OF
THE NEGOTIATIONS TO RELEASE HER
Constantnople. Oct 2s.-Those who have been
garding Miss Stone and her companion have
again been disappointed. Nothing definite has
yet been reached in the dealings with the mis-
sionary's abductors
a point which Is much discussed among those
here who are interested in the case is what
shall be done if the brigands insist on being
paid the t23.UO (Turkish) which they at first
demanded? Scarcely half that sum is available
thus far and il is believed that should an
agreement on reduced terms be impossible. the
offer Of a less sum than t25OO0 (Turkish) will
Miss Stone.
Sofia Oct. 2S.-Sx young Bulgarians have
banded themselves 10 search for Miss Ellen NJ.
Stone, the American missionary. and her COM
panion. Nine. X. :. Tsilka and with the con
sent OF the Bulgarian authorities. have left
Samakov for Mehomia. with this object in view
The absence OF news about Miss Stone has led
20 revival Of the report that she has already
been killed and that the brigands have dis
persed.
London. oct. 2S-'Mr Dickinson. United
States Consul General at Constantinople. has
written to Miss Stone at Belitza. requesting her
to induce the brgands TO consent TO reduce the
ransom says the Vienna correspondent Of The
Daily Telegraph" The Bulgarian opposition
journal. the Mir. declares that the troops fra
ternized with the brigands and allowed the
latter 10 escape through the Gordon"
Washington. oct. 2S.-The State Department oii-
cials more sanguine than they have been Of
late 10 the successful outcome OF the efforts
being put forth in behalf Of Miss Stone. SO far IL
is trde, they have not succeeded in establishing
communication with the Iddnappers but the reports
they have received from Spencer Eddy, at Con-
stantinople and Mr.. Dickinson. at Sofia, encourage
the belief that they about point where di-
rect negotiations can be opened with the brigauds.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-29

King Canute loved steaks mightily-but history is
silent as 10 specific details of their capacity
With the coming of the Normans beefeating bouts
lost favor in England. 1t left this tearing.
crushing American age 10 produce prodigals, 70
give birth 10 Of vast gastronomic genius and
capacity. over Mayor Van Wyck and Isaac
Fromme, candidate for president Of the Borough of
Manhattan. shine glory stars They have revived
New-York tribune., 1901-10-29
GENERAL BROOKE TO BUILp A HOUsE.

Philadelphia Oct. 2s.-Major General John R
Brooke, who is stationed at Governors Island
New-York In command Of the Department OF the
East. has purchased building site of and one
quarter acres at Rosemont. fashionable suburb
eleven miles from this city, and plans are already
under way for residence. AS he is 10 be retired
making a home for himself in the county in which
he born. The site he has selected is in Mont
gOmeFy County.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-29
PEASANTS PUT SOLDIERS TO FLIGHT

Brussels. Oct 2S-The "soir'' to-day says a seri-
Gus conflict has taken place between soldiers be-
longing TO the garrison of Fort Waehlen near
Malines Cfourteen miles from Antwerp. and neigh
boring peasants. The latter. armed with spades
and pitchforks, repused the soldiers. killing three
and Mounding a number OF them.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-29
MAILS FOR SOUTH S2. AXP CENTRAL. S- AMERICA. WEST


for Central nerica EXCEPT Costa Rica and South Pa
naia must De directed ''per $ Advance'G at p M
perdes; a. $50 p. for Jamaica, per 5 $ Admiral
wEDNESDAY-At eao q. m. for 1nasua and Haiti Per
BeIvernon; at $50 m for Barbados and Brazil.
directed per 5 5 Catania5 at IL m for Cuba Yuca2
(Haf for other parts q Mexico mus be directed per
,sf@' se6Is7 from PaadsPhd 'o' Jamaica per
TIirRspAY-A F; " i2 m for SANTIAGO per Cisnfuegos;
from Philadelphia (mah be directed per s. s.
FRTDtY~At 10 m, for Newfoundland direct per s.
Tagico ,rali directed per ; Matansss'5s
Guadeloupe sIsrtlniqus british. p9tch and FrencR
y rI 1lnp5IsrenaTv lao 1S f sln 81 r5 1 al l=so
crotx. Leeward and windward Islands and British
Grenada and Trinidad must directed per $ 3.
sATTRDAI-As m for Bermuda sgo P.esSrs:
for s9va3a and Cartagena be directed per 5.
for Fortune Island Jamaica sayanilla Cartsgena
Atai' 4, $50 a m iT sppIeebfa S oe ar1Stsd ISsd
a M for Cape Haiti Gonaives Petit Goave; Jerennis
anu % san'a & Marta b pfT Andes mail for other parts
:. Maracas; at 10 a. m. for Cuba. per Mexico.
Wam av ua for curacao 9F Venezuela Rs' British fsns sns
Dutch Guiana must be directed per Prins William
quay. per : $. cavouI; al 1880 for Matanzas.
olnda Ordinary mail only which must be directed
for Newfoundland, by rail to North Sydney. and
D m (connecting close every Monday. Wednesday
Saturday, Mails for Miqueon by rail 20 Boston.
and thence bv steamer daily az
thence by close at this office daily at IS
0he connecting closes are on Monday Wednesday and
specially for dispatch by close
G:t, 3 o Res dy Res = 9 PS @ oasa aaa ana s
rail to New-OrIeans and thence by steamer close at
TITS office daily & At TlsO p m % esgs HsTs s5
Tuesdays Costa Rica)- tRegstered mail closes as
8 ,. m previous day
TRANsPACIFIC MAILS
,,,us Cor China ami Iapan via close
saiv AZ 20 n m. October 40. inclusive for dis
patch Empress OF Japan egsse l5ssI.s maj 5
United States Agency at Shanghai cannot be for
,,tI fr Hawaii Japan China Philippine Islands.
via san Francisco. close here daily at $50 D. m up TO
November ~ inclusive for dis2atcn pef s $ Gaehe
China and Japan VIA ms
az sse p November 10 inclusive Tor disparea
Nps for china and Japan. Seattle. close daily
at $50 70 November 70 inclusive Tor dispatea
Mails f6r xustraa Except Australia for
Hawai- fter w OCTOBER fis and up to November TO- in
Work November TO- for dispatch : 5. Ventura.
Mails oa for Assad apd Nezeasnd Which soes Via ssa
Francisco5 Fiji Islands via vancouver. close here
daily at g 9So wapmoo 5sSPpiemeniary nails Via
Seattle and victorial. close at $50 p November
Mails for China Japan and Philippines.
Der iii. inclusive. for dispatch per 5. Hong Kong
,fis FOR Tahiti and Marqussas Islands via San Fran
cisco close here daily at $50 m up 70 November
t24 inclusive Tor dispatch per 8 Australia
daily and the schedule Of closing is agrsnget the
presumption oI their uninterrupted Overland transit
tesis'ersd mall eoRSsus esoisS VAR co PSstasssr.
POstoface. Nsw-YOrk. N T.. October 2s' 1901, 81
New-York tribune., 1901-10-29
EARL RUSSELL TO BE REu4RRTED.

London Oct. 2s-The decree OF divorce granted
LADY Russell from Earl Russell March 2s last. on
the ground OF the earls bigamy with Mrs. Somer-
vile was to-day made absolute opposition 10
Iadv Russell's application being presented Earl
Russell, IL Is announced will marry Mrs. Somer-
vile Immediately
New-York tribune., 1901-10-29
PAWNED THE FAMILY BIBLE.
REVELATIONS REGARDING THE DUKE OF MAN
CHESTER's DEBTS.

London Oct. 2s.-In the course OF the hearing to-
day Of the claims against the Duke Of Manchester
IL developed that in order 10 900 cash the
duke obliged 10 take a Bible which the money
lenders valued at f75. For the cash and Bible the
Duke gave promissory for f450. a the Duke
said he did not Immediately require the Bible II
left behind and was never claimed. Those who
are trying 10 settle up the Duke OF Manchester's s
affairs objected pay for H. and the judge in the
Bankruptcy Court reduced the bill by fio.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-29
Posfofhce Notice.

Should be read DAILY by interested as changes
may time)
Foreign mails for the ending November
will close promptly in all cases. at the General POST
office follows; Parcels Post Mails close one hou-
earlier than closing time shown below. Parcels Post
Regular and Supplementary mails Foreign
Branch half later closing time
except that Supplementary Mails for Europe
America. via Colon. close hour later Foreiga
Branch)
New-York tribune., 1901-10-29
FORECAST FOR TO-DAY AND WEDNESDAY.

For New England. fair to-day and Wednesday; light
variable winds. becoming southeasteriy
For Eastern New-York. fair to-day and Wednesday;
warmer interior; diminishing northeaserly winds
For the Columbia. Eastern Pennsylvania
Jersey. Delaware and Maryland. fair to-day and
Wednesday: to-day; diminishing northeasterly
winds becoming southeastery this afternoon Wednes
DAY.
For Western New-York partly cloudy and
day Wednesday increasing cloudness and probably
fresh southeasteriy winds.
For Western Pennsy yania generally fair to-day with
northern portion. Wednesday fair southern
showers in northern portion: fresh east 10 southeast
winds.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-29
ALLEGED THREAT BY THE KAISER.

Berlin oct 2s-The German press is discussing
I'm lively fashion the following uterance attributed
10 Emperor william:
II no commercial treaties are negotiated, shall
smash everything 10 pieces
New-York tribune., 1901-10-29

The Colonial Club gave a farewell banquet 10
Sir George Clarke. Governor-eect OF Victoria.
last night. In responding 10 the toast OF his
health Sir George said that what Australia had
accomplished unique in the history OF the
world II was more than the federation Of the
States: il was the first step in the greater fed
Grafton OF the empire which must be made be-
fore long IL they wished 20 maintain their place
among the nations. He spoke OF the war as
having illustrated the bonds by which the
rious parts Of the empire were drawn closely to-
fether What the nation needed was that con-
structive craftsmanship OF which Australia had
given a conspicuous example. Their vast re-
sources were well distributed that II only they
were organized the empire would have no fear
Of war, and would be able TO carry on the de-
velopment Of its vast territories by the arms
Of peace
New-York tribune., 1901-10-29
TO SETTLE CLAIMS OF AMERICANS.

Washington. Oct 2S.-As a quick way OF ad-
justing the claims Of small number OF Ameri-
can citizens who We're deported from South
Africa and the Transvaal a. a military neces-
sity, the British government has offered to pay
the lump sum Of $4,000 10 the State Depart
ment which will distribute the money among
the claimants