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New-York tribune., 1901-04-26

spring Wheat 9ia.G72asc No : red 72ssgS5c: 10 2
white 2ssa2S,ac: No 3 white 2sa2sc; No rye. SIC:
feeding barley choice mailing. 5245Gc
No haxseed. 81 81; No Northwestern 81 ~; prime
timothy eeed. 81 SO: clover grade s11: mess
IS 30 short ribs sides qoose ss l0ass 30; dry sated
shoulders Choxedl, SO e9S7 l2ia short clear sides
tboxed). IS 37isG$S 80; whiskey, basis OF high wines
81 % on the Produce Exchange to-day. the butter
steady: creameriee l5Gl9c; dairies. 1lG1Sc
Cheese steady, S4%G11c. Eggs firm; fresh. 12912Hc.
Cincinnati April 25-Flour quiet Wheat firm; No 2
red easier: No mixed. 4Tismtsc Oats quiet
No > mixed 2si9d29c Rye firm. No 2. SIC.
Duluth. April 25.-Close: wheat-Cash. No, hard
75+.c No Northern. T3Ssc No Northern 69,$c; May
74'sc July 7iMc; September. T2%c Corn. 42'sc: May.
43c Oats, 2frI2ic.
Milwaukee April 25-wheat higher; 1 Northern
7I1GT5i2c; No Northern. I2ia47ic. Rye steady: No
/, 5.c. Barley dun; No 2 SIC; sample. 4oQ54lsc.
MAY. T29sc; Juiy 5a5s@73+.c; track, No har To7sc
No Northern T3sc No 2. sc. Flour higher first
patents 81 P1ds4 05 second patents So 1888 10; first
clears. 50 o5Gs3 -; second clears. 81 1892 20.
Philadelphia April 25.-wheat &c higher: contract
grade April ION Qsohc Corn steady; No mixed. April
i9is q5oc. Oats firm; white clipped. 33izc Butter
II good demand fancy Western creamery. 21c;
22c: DO nearby prints Csc Eggs steady fresh
Southern. lsc Cheese quiet New-York fun creams
fancy small II Q12c: do fair to choice. 0ls4l1 &c. Re
cepts-Flour. s00 bbls and i45T000 ID In sacks
9,Goo bush; oats. 1900 bush. shpments-Corn. 6O0O
bush; oats 1900 bush.
St. Louis, April 70 Close: wheat-No 2 red. cash.
734c May. 734c: July. tic; No mixed. 72Gz4c. Corn
No cash. I5c; May. 43ssc; July. +37sc. Oas-No ,
cash. 2sc: May. c7&c; July 25Ssc; No white 3oc.
Toledo April 25-Wheat moderately active: cash. 75lsc
May, l39sc July. 77sc Corn active and higher cash
cash. 2sc MAY 27Ac: July 26%c Rye. SIC Cloverseed
quiet and steady cash and prime So lO October 81 20
New-York tribune., 1901-04-26

Foreign Coffee Markets: Santos-Coffee market quiet;
good average Santos $500; receipts 1900 bags
$4,000 bags: Hamh irg-CofTee market opened "a pig
lower 2:30 N i@GS4 pig higher: sales $4,000
bags. Havre-coffee market opened steady. unchanged
L franc higher; u m advanced u franc: at 3
? steady; December unchanged; others advanced \.
30 o m unchangei: total sales. 32
New-York tribune., 1901-04-26
THE STATE OF TRADE.

Buffalo April 25.-FTour steady Wheat, spring no
demand spot No Northern. old. carloads. S5i4c:
do store. s4hc: winter. better inquiry sales OF
white mixed roc Market has stronger tone, but
offerings too light TO quote Corn dull; No yei192w
4SL4c: No 3 do. iSc No 4Issc; No 3 do. ~ &c
asked. through billed. Oats quiet; No white S3q3 C.
No do. 81 Y Q32c: No mixed. nominaily SOC No .
90. 29tec through lilled Barley unchanged Rye
quoted: No l. Coo; track. SOC.
Chicago. April 23.-The leading futures ranged fol-
New-York tribune., 1901-04-26
L.ackawanna Railroad
WEST SHORE RAILROAD.

T>ans leave Franklin Station York. follows.
and * min later foot West 42d ST. y. r.
10 A M-For INTERN. points TO Albany Montreal
.ao Nh Lake Mohonk Minnewaska
~ - Catskill Mountains
81 200 p. M.-Chicago Express
.o.9S M-Cont Ltd Detroit, Chicago ST. Louis
t3:a5 p Ne, For Hudson River Points and Albany
s6:l5 p M-For Rochester. Buffalo, Cleve. & Chicago.
tsCO M.-For Rochester Buffalo. Detroit ST. Louis
s9l5 p M.-For Syra-, Roch., Mag Falls Det & Chi.
:Daiiy tDaily. excep, sunday. Leaves Brooklyn An
mex No. l. I0:45 A. NJ at 245 P. NJ Leaves Jersey
City r. M. l. l:20 A. NJ. at 3-3S p NJ
Time tables at prndpai hotela onces Baggage
cfecked residence by Westcots Express.
G. Z. LAMBERT. General Passenger Agent. n. !.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04
LOVE LETTERS AT AUCTION.
SAFE OF A MISSING DIVORCE LAWYER
WILL BE BROKEN OPEN, AND
CONTENTS SOLD

Deputy sheriffs Of westchester County are
searching for Norris F. Kane, a prominent
young lawyer of Mamaroneck who Il is al
legged, duped his aunt out of $4,000 by giving
her mortgage supposed TO have been signed
by Anna Kane, his sister, whereas II was a
Take" mortgage on property of Kanes aunt
Before Kane disappeared from Msmaroneck
about six months ago he induced Postmaster
William A. Boyd. OF Mamaroneck, and the late
Sheriff. William V Molloy. of westchester
County to indorse his note for $500. The note
was discounted at the Bank of New-RocheIle
and then went 10 protest. Kane thereby getting
away with the money. together with several
other notes, so 1t is alleged.
Kane had office in the Mamaroneck Bank
Building, and counsel in several important
divorce cases and a breach of promise suit for
$4,000 damages. which were pending in the
court at White Plains. These papers locked
up in the safe owned by Kane. which is still in
his office. A number of love letters connecting
cases also said to be behind the iron doors.
tachment against the contents Of the safe, and
on Monday Deputy Sheriff John Sivalls will
break it open and sell everything 1t contains at
public auction. The bidding promises to be
lively as the owners of the lovg letters and the
parties involved in the divorce cases settled their
troubles out of court, and they will buy the
letters TO prevent their publicity il il costs
large sum of money TO do II. so II is under
stood.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04
MAD DOG IN UNION SQUARE
uF CAUSES A ROUT IN THE PARK
HUMPS INTO A SUBWAY TRENCH.
,7v-rY ITALIANS. on ONE OF WHOM HE
LANDS. FLEE on LADDERS AND ROPES
POLICEMAN SHOOTS HIM.

A black and tan dog led by a fashionaby
dressed young woman went mad in Union
c,uare Yesterday afternoon, broke loose from
,,s mistress. tore through the crowded park
rranping at children and maids and leaped into
.,s forty-foot deep rapid transit tunnel al Sew
.,teenth-st and Fourth-ave among fifty Italian
,.borers. They cleared out, yelling and cursing
leaving the dog running this way and that and
barking furiously. policeman descended into
ne tunnel and shot the animal
The dog began TO act strangely when near the
-,sving fountain in the middle Of the square
wanv thought him simply playful al first. He
,unped into the air. bit the chain by which he
u-as held and. breaking loose. with frothing
mouth ran a child playing at the edge Of the
,ountain and snapped at her legs. terrified
-urse dragged the child toward her and ran for
me other side Of the park. The dog bounded on
,be fountain coping and stood there second
barking In the mean time every one was run
ming away. The dog snapped and snarled at
dozens of children and maids who were around
him and darted for Fourth-ave.
Men women and children were screaming and
shouting loudly all over the square by this time,
s,d hundreds were running for safety People
.,t their heads out OF the windows OF the Union
souare Hotel and many of the buildings on the
SQUARE 10 discover the cause Of the outcry.
while from all sides OF the park emerged people
-unning away from the dog The park in few
minutes was deserted. More than score OF
children and women We're snapped at. but no
person is reported 10 have been bitten
The dogs eyes blazed as he ran with tremen-
sous speed through the park, and with the agil-
,y OF a greyhound took the high fence skirt
ing the tunnel work opposite the Everett House
al a bound. Away down into the tunnel turning
,omersaults in the air. he went. landing in the
middle Of the fifty Italians who were digging
and carpentering. The dog landed on the back
of one. who dropped pickax, knocked over an
other Italian alongside him in getting out OF the
WAY. and yelling Justify. made for the other end
nj the tunnel. As soon the dog landed ne be
Gan swapping. He bit several trouser legs ana
Zen attacked q pick handle. The Italians,
shouting climbed up the timber work by means
of ladders, wires and ropes and got out with
remarkable CELEBRITY, leaving the dog in fun
possession. He continued swapping and barking.
The crowd became braver nov and surround
cd ten deep. the woodwork protecting the tun-
mel They watched the dog jump into the air
and bite nothing. run hither and thither and
angriy bite stones boys threw down at him.
Policeman Gallagher. Of the West ThIrueth-st.
station drew his revolver and descended into
the tunnel. The dog jumped up at him. but
Gallagher was careful not 10 go too far down.
He shot the dog with two bullets.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04
BATHING AND SHOOTING AT SHARON
SPRINGS.

Sharon Springs N Y Aug (SpeciaD-The cool
evenings of the last week have made dancing the
favortte pastime here. and the formal hops at the
Pavilion. Sharon House. Union House and Mansion
House have Deen largely attended. while informal
dances have been held at all the other hotels, as
well all the larger boarding houses. The
same cause has stimulated progressive whist and
euchre In fact the piazzas have been deserted
for the more comfortable II less romantic interior
rooms of the hotels
Shooting is the fad at Sharon this season and
some excellent shots being discovered among
the visitors Miss Taylor. George Sauer and I. C.
Delmonico have carried of the honors this week
A tournament is now in progress and is exciting
much interest
Mrs H. T. Livingston, OF New-York for many
seasons a regular visitor Sharon. is again at the
Pavilion
F A. Mitchell of Charleston. S. c.. president Of
the South Carolina Loan and Trust Company is
a. l1congressman Mahlon Chance is at the Sharon
House. .. -. ,.
sErings Spert IN - me early part Of the week
The bathing establishments broke their record on
IN the history OF Sharon Springs.
Among the New-Yorkers who have registered at
snSRs a3es e. exsF NE Mss CFence
Fowler. Mr. and Mrs v,,,c, 9, z Warren Tn Lewis @ "
and Mrs g H Jsckwin. Mrs. l. d. Mayer, Julius
Cohen f. SchOheld. II. S. Elsie, Evelyn H. Eisler
Mrs HoeFseeH fls Mr. Mrs had q Mrs Samqs 4aogr
cronheim b CT1nhsm Mnn M, Mrs Morris steinhsrt
and Mrs NJ Cohen, Mrs r. Mantock and Miss j.
Mantock.
rem +, W. Farquhar; A Uland Miss Anna Unand
Mrs. c. Jacobs and B Bondez
Union-Mr and T,e,,,!a Mrs' ra, , Van ASte Henry
+. Marcus. Mrs f. + Marcus Mr. and Mrs
Charles Calm. Mr. and Mrs J. T; Brady, Mrs
Charles Reilly. I. J. Brady. Mrs. A. Kufier and
Miss A Farmer.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04
BORN A CENTURY AGO.
MISS HILLYER's HEALTH GOOD. AND SHE
RECEIVES MANY FRIENDS

East Orange, n. J.. Aug. (SpeciaD.-Miss
Jane Elizabeth Hillyer celebrated the Tooth an
hlVersary of her birth to-day at her home. at
william and Washington sts where she lives
with her nieces. the Misses Pierson Early in
the week it was feared that she would not be
aole TO see any one, as she was Frustrated
from the heat
mere were many visitors at the house to-
uay' ana large number of letters and tee
grams, including cable dispatches from Eng
land and India were received. The pastor of the
flrst Presbyterian Church. the Rev. Charles
townsend. brought her testimonial from the
session of the church containing their congratu-
lauons on her birthday and a reference to the
many years of work that she had done in the
church.
MISS Htllyer is the daughter of the late Rev.
Dr- Asa Hlyer. who for nearly the entire first
third of the last century pastor of the First
In Madison. y. j., and when three months old
came to Orange with her parents. She became
a member of the First Presbyterian Church in
1879, and was a constant attendant at the
church until age compelled her to give up her
church work
She broke her hip about ten years ago, and
since then has been confined to the house. She
was deeply interested in the Orange Orphan
society, of which she d director, and chair
man OF the committee on admissions for many
years Her health is good, and she seems
thOuSh she may live for number OF years.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04
To REPRESENT SCHLEY
GENERAL. MANDERSON ASKED To TAKE
CHARGE OF THE ADMIRALs
CASE, BUT DECLINES

omaha. Neb Aug. (SpeciaD-Ex-Sen
Charles r Mandersoh. OF Omaha. returned to-day
Hcm Dome Lake Utah. where he had received
telegram from Admiral Schey asking him TO take
charge OF his case. Considerable correspondence
by wire passed between the two men which re-
suited however. In General Manderson's failure
for the Burlington Railroad and he said that the
task OF handling the Schley matter would take
MN away from his legal duties 10 such an extent
that 1t would be an impossibility for him To rep
resent the Admiral Henderson has been a per
sona4 friend OF Schley for twenty years During
tle International Exposition he entertained the
A4IniFai IN omaha as his special guest and gave a
number OF brilliant receptions in his honor
A4ons this line IL also developed to-day that ex-
vices 10 Admiral Schley If he should need tber1
m IhhuTSton dld this a. 4 compliment to a brave man
VI" - very popular in the West. Incidentally
JoiiA NJ Ihurston has a wide reputation as a illrist
ana as an orator In trial Is recognized as a
leader among Western LAWYERS
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04
TO TALK POLITICS IN SOUTH CAROLINA,

Columbia S. c.. Aug (SpeciaD.-On Thursday
and Friday August and :. there will be held an
immense political meeting at Union, at which
bout twenty-five OF the most prominent men In
South Carolina politics will discuss national issues
Those who expect to contest against Senator Nc
I-aurin next year and number OF others, in
cluding Senators Tilman and AcLaurin, have been
invited to speak. Tulman promptly accepted but
because of sickness in his family the junior Sen
ator has not yet indicated his intention The
meeting was suggested BY manufacturers believed
to be in sympathy with Senator McLaurtn. As an
evidence that they do not wish the speakers TO
"fy the track the management announces that IL
positively will not permit them to indulge In
profanity or personalities" Eight OF the biggest
counties IN upper Carolina have been asked 10
unite with Union In this meeting. and thousands
are expected. At the same time general invita-
ton is extended TO all citizens who have an in
terest in hearing both sides of the great national
questions now absorbing the attention of the peo-
pie Of South Carolina
one or two mill presidents, in manner con-
nected with politics. will be among the speakers,
representing what they term progressive de-
mocracy and what their opponents style CONNER
cial' democracy.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04
SCHLEY COURT OF INQUIRY.
NAME OF MEMBER CHOSEN IN PLACE OF
ADMIRAL. KIMBERLY NOT YET
ANNOUNCED.

Washington, Aug. 3.-Acting Secretary Hack
EFT had expected to be able to announce the
name of the third member OF the Schley court
or inquiry to-day. but could not do so up to the
time the department closed Nevertheless, it is
surmised that he has heard from least
OF the rear-admirals he has addressed the
subject and that he has communicated the
suits to Secretary Long and will await his
pleasure before making any announcement. Sec
Tetary Long has expressly delegated this task
OF making a selection to Mr. Hackett. but
matter Of courtesy 1t is probable that he would
De acquainted with the choice before 1t is made
public Judge-Advocate General Lemly left here
to-day on his annual vacation to New England
10 ne gone month, but while away he will keep
III touch with the case far as he can con-
Nthiently do so, and will be the directing mind
should any question arise requiring legal de-
cision
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04
OLD OFFENDER RECAPTURED.

MAN WHO ESCAPED FROM SING SING PRISON
SAYS NEw-YoRK POLICE ARE dead SLOW"
Ossining \ Y. Aug 3 (speciaI.-The prison au-
thorlties Sing Sing Prison have Otto Scatter,
who escaped from the institution January 5.
again locked in his cell. He arrived at the prison
last night under a sentence Of two years and three
months for burglary. he was sent here under the
name OF George Dangler, but recognized as
Scatter when the clerk taking his pedigree
scaner has been In New-York City since January
q and the New-York police have been looking for
MN al that time Several times the prison people
here have notified the detective department that
taey had information which made them believe
mat Scatter was In New-York but the New-York
people said that impossible they would
nave him In custody.
IN talking with the prison authorities last night
ecsner said: The New-York police dead slow.
was with me old gang right along and they
never were next 20 me at all. They had me In the
-0hlos for three weeks. and even then the de-
eeeupes were not wise" Scatter Is well known
1aexsman and a member OF the Ben" Fadden
gang on the East Side. He has served three
s'eSous terms In Sing Sing Prison. His speciality
foooing church poor boxes. He will have 70
v.rst he remainder Of his old sentence of eight
hssis before beginning his sentence. He be-
yc,F ne mas a good Joke on the New-York police
not locating him IN New-York.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04
NAY FARE AS BISSERT.
POLICEMEN FEAR MORE WOMEN WILL
GIVE THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY
EVIDENCE TO CONVICT THEM
OF BRIBE TAKING.

District Attorney Philbin's declaration that ne
is going ahead with the prosecution of corrupt
peace officers, noted in The Tribune yester-
day. is making lot of trouble for certain police
men who have been traficking with dive keep
ers. The conviction of George Bissert, Captain
Diamonds ward man gobetween. is inter
preted as the precursor of trouble for the cap
tain himself.
If Bissert guilty, why not Diamond?
the way 1t struck the police who have been
doing business with dive keepers.
1t is clearly understood among the lawbreak-
ers that the paying of protection money oreeds
bitterness in those who make less out of their
nefarious traffic than their immediate neigh-
bors. Policemen of the Bissert stripe now rear
that other Lena Schmidts will appear-in fact'
that there will be some one in every precinct
who, weary of giving up their money, VIII dlSo
tell the District Attorney of their TRANSACTIONS
with the Tammanyized Police Department.
According to Assistant District Attorney
Cans. the proof that one dsorderly house exists
in a precinct is sufficient for indictment 10
be brought against a police captain
Mr.. Cans. in referring to this phase OF the
situation yesterday, said:
In law the establishment Of the fact that ds
in Captain Diamonds district is proof Of neglect
on the part of the captain, and his trial Tor 'Se b
grand jury could fail TO indict.
The true condition of Diamonds precinct is
known TO Mr.. Philbin. who tomorrow is eX-
pected to go before the new grand jury with an
outline of the new months work. Mr.. Phllblh
friends say that he expects opposition from the
Police Department in his efforts to punish guilty
policemen. but that he will punish every one he
can before his term expires.
The fact that the law reach them Is d
great surprise TO policemen like Bissert. They
hope that by taking advantage OF the teen.
nicaiites OF the law Bissert can be kept out ol
prison.
Tammany district leaders are hopeful OF stay
ing off, any further important developments III
the prosecution of Bissert until after election
They can stand il TO one or two men go 10
prison. but they don't want the record nouIed
them in the approaching campaign. go
1t Is believed that the District Attorney VIII
consult with Justice Jerome soon as the
justice returns to town from his vacation. anu
that soon afterward the policemen guilty Oh
covertly protecting the policy shop men In Cap
tain Martens's precinct will be brought TO oook.
Captain Goddard has been fighting the pohc3
men IN Martenss precinct several years. ana
never with the sincere support or sympathy OF
the police.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04

an s ePsns sn asss sf & The of to such
tuition of rhe country so he could be re-eIscted
out ne would not sanction that and one Of HIS
most most intimate friends. General Plaza. has been
There is also chance for making money in
terror. and have extensive cotton factories near
hi 1ineIISan c0nLany Gqulpped with up-to-sate ma
chineIy ana backed BY fair amount of capital.
its investment. Cotton goods are exceedingly pop
uar The machinery OF the factories is inadequate
Specimens OF cotton wares shown. and. while
nsTs 1Fs excellent OF their kind II can be readily
9utTlvaI the productions of Ecuador very readily
passed. and the hamrocks shown at the exposf-
ton are the only ones of their kind ever here.
are also scme Of fine linen mesh. The nbre ham
captured gold medal at Paris. II is large that
a1 n1d e, dozen persons can be accommodated in IT,
to tear IL When it is torn II separates like CLOTH
and can De mended as readily. The hammOcks last
N m, Ecuador that are ingenious. They are made
by women.
Although copper. zinc silver and other precious
metals found in large Quantities i'm Ecuador
gold mining is tnduIged in TO the almost total
so Mr. Carlo smiled. Our gold mines are ex-
worked he en sas per cent mt OF them are being eng
when ycu would have 10 make equal efforts to get
We prefer 10 get the gold, and we employ all mod
ern methods in securing II. Until recently used
We nave abandoned this for the cyanide process
There are extensive marble and onyx quarries IN
the country. but they like numerous other fertile
neds are not worked account of insufficiency OF
transportation facilities. In wood carving the
EcuadOrians insist they be surpassed, not
even by Chilli. whose exquisite productions in this
art art nave been described in The Tribune. One OF
Ine most beautiful specimens of the art that
E.cuador has yet produced is a statue of the late
N NJ NeIez a philanthrOpist of that country, who
did much charitable work This statue is wholly
OF wood and is made so well that It deceives the
eye and people pay little attention TO it, thinking
II Is plaster cast So perfect is II that the
mars or the smooth Shaven chin may be dis
tnguished- The judges at the Paris Exposition
Where the statue was shown. would not believe it
was made of wood until they had cut away por-
tions of II here and there and found there was no
deception The cuts utilized to convince
others.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04
MURPHY's HEART TO HEART TALKS.
THE COMMISSIONER SAYS HE HOPES BIssERT
AND DIAMOND WILL BE DISMISSED
If CHARGES AGAINST THEM
ARE TRUE
ARE TRUE.

Tgly rumors OF coercion in the Police Depart
ment circulated again yesterday. Last Thurs
day was payday. II said that collectors called
certain patrolmen pay SIS to fund which
started last winter for the purpose Of lobby
ing through the legislature the three platoon sys-
tenn bill About S5. 900 was raised then. but only
half OF the 6.l2l on the force contributed The
bill passed and went to Governor Odell. who
vetoed IT, because. he said. IT would cost the tax
payers OF this city extra S.0oo,en The old
Police Commission condemned the scheme. but
after Colonel Murphy became Commissioner the
scheme was brought forward and approved hy the
inspectors
The patrolmen who refused contribute 20
the lobby fund thought they just so
much ahead after the bill vetoed. bat ii
was said yesterday they We're being sharply urged
pay their respective SO subscriptions. Peo-
pie In and out OF the department are beginning To
speculate where the money is going.
Police Commissioner Michael c. Murphy gave
his regular daily interview reporters yesterday
The report that yl05 90 was 70 be collected from
the department TO advance the three platoon sys-
TEN, which rumor says Will 20 Into effect on August
10 ne said. untrue.
In the cas-, OF wardman Blssert convicted o.
would not take action until the sentence had been
imposed r....-,---.
I hope Bssert and Diamond both are convicted and
dismissed from me depaf tHehI ne i sald. , ,
room paraphernaIia at No. 724 Broadway. the Com
missioner gave his oft repeated and stereotyped
4 don't believe It Was a DooIroom. 1, had been
a poolroOm. but not in operation yesterday
Later Commissioner Murphy said;
Il have doubt but that the three platoon sys-
tenn will 20 into effect some time this coming week
Just what day | cannot now tell. IL VIII probably
abont readytfo fake ac,ior Tha svstem w,hen in
fun force. will make but little change In the matter
OF hours tor the sergeants and roundsmen, since
their present hours are we'll in conformation with
the rules Of the proposed three platoous. Many
policemen who have now easy details. and who
have enjoyed them for some time. will find them
selves walking the sidewalks. doing regular patrol
duty