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New-York tribune., 1901-10-10
HEAVY WAR CLAIMS FILED.
THE FULL AMOUNT OVER $4,000 ooco-THE
COMMISSION RESUMES WORK

Washington, Oct. 9.-The Spanish Treaty
Claims Commission met informally to-day and
discussed regulations to he formulated govern
ing the taking of testimony by the commits
sioners appointed some time ago. All the mem
bers present except Commissioner Diekma
Daily sessions will be held here. November 20
has been fixed the date for hearing a
ton to dismiss the cases growing out of the
sinking OF the Maine, for want of jurisdiction.
The amount of claims of all kinds filed with
the commission is s5I,5S1, ,SOT. OF this amount
81 100000 is on account of deaths resulting from
the sinking of the Maine. and $135.O0O ac
count OF injuries received in that disaster
Claims for assault by Spaniards and Filiplnos
in the Philippines and compelling the removal
OF the claimants from that country filed
amounting to S151 400
New-York tribune., 1901-10-10
PHrlBIN SEES WORK FOR SUCCESSOR.

HE is AFRAID HIS ESTIMATE OF THE EXPENSES
FOR NEXT YEAR WON'T BE ENOUGH
District Attorney Philbin appeared before the
Board of Estimate and AppOrtionment yesterday
when the estimate of his department consid-
ered For 1902 Mr. Pnilbin asks for S25 400 against
S2s2 926 last year, decrease of about SS5oec Mr.
Philbin told the Mayor that inasmuch his esti-
mate was considerably less than last year. he was
afraid 1t would embarrass the incoming District
Attorney. and he asked the board 10 defer action
until he could consult with the candidates and get
their views He would then send a letter to tho
board explaining what should be done. The Mayor
granted the request
All the courts in the greater city were taken up.
and the entire meeting did not take than ten
minutes. The estimates all nearly the same
as those OF last year. there being few decreases o.
small amounts and some increases
New-York tribune., 1901-10-10
POWERS TRIAL GOES OVER FOR THE DAY

Georgetown. KY. Oct. s-The second trial OF
former Secretary of State Caleb Powers on the
charse OF completely in the Goebel assassination
was 10 ne resumed In the Circuit Court to-day
Among the witnesses for the Commonwealth who
did not testify In the prisoners first trial are for
mer Governor w. o. Bradley former Congressman N
John Henry Wilson, DR. C. G. Cecil William Dillon
hepuohean politician of East Kentucky. and WILL
lam Fariey, chairman of the Republican COMMITTEES
OF knox County, Powers's home. The Common
weaIth has thirty new witnesses in ALL
,,iaeherai Basii Duke of Louisville, and Judge
luton =. Pratt, former Attorney General are
among the new witnesses for the defence. Only
ten OF these are present. motion by the defence
Tor continuance on account of the absence OF ma
terlai witnesses was made when the court Opened
and the case was postponed until tomorrow
New-York tribune., 1901-10-10
HUDSON RIVER DAY LINE EXCURSIONS

The scenery along the Hudson River at the nres
eht time is especially pleasing. The autumnal foi-
age ana the invigorating October air make the
Day Line steamer excursions delightful Passsn
gers have three hours at West Point The music os
me est Polnt Band. inspection of the regiment of
cauetS' visits 10 the museum and other buiIdines
all can be enjoyed before the $50 o. m dsv bSat
New-York tribune., 1901-10-10
TO SELECT COUNTY FOR DIAMONDS TRIAL.

District Attorney Philbin yesterday sent letter
to Justice Gieeerich. of the Supreme Court. de-
Ginning to Join the counsel for Police Captain Dia-
mond IN selecting county in which Diamond
snail be tried 1t was said that Mr.. Philbin
thought 1t in keeping with the dignity OF
f n1s Once 20 enter INTO stipulation With counsel
Ior Oiamond as to the place OF trial. Justica
Giagerch VIII therefore select q county probabl,n
at the suggestion Of Diamonds Sounsel
New-York tribune., 1901-10-10
M'KINLEY'S HEAD ON POSTAL CARD
NEW DESIGN TO APPEAR SOON AFTER DE.
CEMBER 1.

Washington. Oct. 9.-The Postoffice Depart
ment decided to-day to place President McKin-
ley's head the issue of postal cards
which will appear shortly after December L.
The design, explained by Acting Postmaster
General Madden. includes the year OF birth and
year of death Immediately at the left and right
respectively of the name Mckinley" which will
be directly under the head Above the head will
be the words, Series of 1901 and above that
lone Cent" The inscription United States OF
America" now appearing the postal cards
will be abandoned and replaced at a point lower
down. so to leave the space at the upper part
of the card, about one-thrd of the width, clear
for postmarkS.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-10
THE BoHENzoLLERN ABRryEs

The North German Lloyd steamship Hohenzollern
from Naples September g. has arrived II hroppbt
passengers from Naples. eA'
New-York tribune., 1901-10-10
Register tomorrow.
The days of registration In preparation FOR
the election NONembcr ) nrc

Friday. October II:
Saturday, October ~;
Friday. October Is. and
Saturday, October 10.
Any male citizen of age ts entitled to reg
lister and votesn the coming election II
Election Day he shall have lived in the state
N least year. I'm the county four months
md in the election district thirty days.
No citizen can vote unless he in Registered
fs
New-York tribune., 1901-10-10
TO CELEBRATE WEDDING 4NNIyERS4Ry

Theodore p. Gilman Deputy State Controller. and
Mrs Gilman will this evening celebrate the twenty
nth anniversary of their wedding at their home
been sent out 80 -A>~'-~'s "H'S
New-York tribune., 1901-10-10

Lieutenant VICTOR BLUE September % modified
also assistant inspector of equipment of
Neafe & Levy. Philadelphia, o Harlan
Lieutenant FRANK H. BRt.MBY the Solace.
Lieutenant GEORGE l. p STONE to the Bureau OF
Navigation Navy Department.
Lieutenant ROSCOE C. MOODY, the Naval Academy
Annapolis. November 1.
Assistant Surgeon JOHN h. DENNIS. detached Naval
Academy; the Naval Hospital Navy Yard, New
York
Assistant Surgeon RUSSELL, NJ. YOUNG, detached NAVY
Yard New-York: to the Columbia.
Assistant Surgeon ARCHIBALD NJ FAUNTLEROY TO
the Naval Academy
Cable dispatch from Rear Admiral Remey Asiatic
Station Nagasak. October g:
Lieutenant Colonel ALLAN C. KELTON marine corps
from the Brooklyn to home
Assistant Surgeon FREDERICK L. BENTON from thu
Brooklyn 10 home.
Captain CHARLES S. HATCH, from Yokohama Hospital
TO the New-Orleans
Naval Cadet LUKE E. WRIGHT. the sanlar to the
Ncw-York
Assistant Surgeon FREDERICK A. AsSERsoN from, tbs
General Alava to the New-York.
New-York to Port Isabella
Assistant Surgeon JOHN j. SNYDER invaIded To Cavi,a
Hospital.
Assistant Surgeon RICE X. MCLANAHAN from Port
Isabella to Poloc Station. -
Lieutenant ROBERT W. MNEELY, from tho New-or-
leans 70 the MonocacY.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-10
Register tomorrow.
The days of existrattOn In preparation Tor
q election November

the election on NOVcmber s ure
Friday. October IL:
Saturday. October 1S:
Friday. October rs. and
Saturday. October 10.
ANY male citizen il entitled to reg
lister and vote in the coming election IL on
Election Day he shall have lived In the Sfate
at least year. in the county four mOnths
and In the election district thirty days
No citizen can vote unless he Is registered
New-York tribune., 1901-10-10
ADMIRAL TAYLoR.s EVIDENCE.


Lieutenant Bristol was then excused and Rear
Admiral Taylor called. He said that when the
battle off Santiago on July began the Indiana of
which he was in command, had occupied the
ernmost post the line of blockade. having taken
the place of the flagship New-York, when that yes
sci sailed for Siboney.
In reply to question from the Judge Advocate
to whether he had observed the position of the
Brooklyn at the beginning of the battle the wit
said: Just before the beginning the battle
i did. and on two occasions thereafter"
After the beginning of the battle. please state
where you observed the Brooklyn. whether you no
uced her proximity to the Texas and what It was
THE BROOKLYN WELL OUT TO SEA.
when the battle had been on about ten or fifteen
minutes my attention attracted to the Brook
lyn by my signal officer Captain Dawson. He said
20 me that the Brooklyn must be injured or words
to that effect. she dropping out of action
observed the Brooklyn heading apparently about
south or ofshore. She was then on my port bow
half mile. perhaps ahead Of me. and at that time
a quarter OF mile outside OF the line of our COL
She was not turning. far as / could see
The Texas apparently lying still in the water
I did not whether she backing or not The
distance between those two ships was impossible
for me to see as they were too nearly in line for
me to Judge of the distance between them 7 siYnv
observed that there was a bunch OF ships ahead
OF me. Not more than few minutes later nv at
tention was again turned to the Brooklyn She had
then proceeded distance not over two mile. and
not under one mile from the time had seen her
hrst and the second time saw her. as near as
could figure out, and half miles to seawara
OF our column Of battle. Immediately afterward
she passed into thick smoke which was living ,n
patches about. took further notice OF her
On those occasions. however my recollection is
very plain, and the distance very near TO what
stated"
The Judge Advocate-Can you state generally IN
what direction the Brooklyn was headed when von
last saw her?s
New-York tribune., 1901-10-10
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS.

Washington, Oct. 9.-The following army and
navy orders have been issued:
ARMY.
Colonel STEPHEN p. JoCELYN. 14h Infantry will join
his regiment
Captain GEORGE p. AHERN, 9th Infartry will await
orders In this city.
Second Lieutenant CHARLES D. TowSLEY is relieved
from duty at st. Johns Military Academy Delaheid
Wis
Captain CHARLES KING is detailed professor of MILL
science and tactics at ST. Johns Military Acad-
emy Delafeld. Wis.
The resignation of Captain MEYER HERMAN, assistant
surgeon, is announced
New-York tribune., 1901-09-06
WALL STREET AND EXCHANGES

FOREIGN TRADING.-ArbItrage houses bought
and sold in the local market dealing In about
10000 shares evenly divided. Erie quite ac-
lively sold the advance
STOCK LOAN QUQTATIONS.-Loa quotations
were; Atchson common. Rock Island. Union Pa
cifc common. Delaware and Hudson. Western
Union Louisville and Nashville. Baltimore and
Ohio common and Norfolk and Western common 3
per cent: Republic Steel common and preferred and
Denver and Rio Grande common and preferred. .
Atchison preferred, Chicago. Burlington and
Quincy Peoples Gas AmaIgamated Copper Ana
conda GcneI al Electric, Missouri Pacific, New York
Central, Northwestern. Southern Pacific. Northern
Pacific preferred. Reading first preferred. St Paul
Sugar Union Pacific preferred, Wabash preferred
Erie common and first preferred, Manhattan
United States Leather preferred, Brooklyn Rapid
Transit, Tennessee Coal and Iron. Southern Rail
way preferred and United States Steel common and
preferred $685.
SOUTHERN ROADS GAIN.-An the railroads in
the South and Southwest report heavy gains in
earnings for the last week in July. Louisville and
Nashville Increased 500. $50; Kansas and Texas.
S"G,213, Missouri Pacific. Sl55.000: Southern Rail-
way. S63574; ST. Louis and San Francisco. SGl,390;
Texas and Pacific. $39.203. and Alabama and Great
Southern. S11.O97.
SUGAR MARKET METHODIST was reported
yesterday that sugar refners were trying to make
an artificial shortage of refined sugar as to in
duce the large buyers to place large orders. Fur
thermore, IL is thought that whatever the course
or the raw sugar market might ne, prices Tor re-
fined sugar will not be lowered within two weeks
at least 1t is also said that some of the sugar
now being delivered is badly caked. thus indicating
that 1t has been stored for a month or two The
market for sugar closed at SA cents for
trifugal.
MISSOURI PACIFIC.-Missouri Pacifc's
ings for the last week in August showed in
crease OF S55OO making gain OF $3.50 600 for the
month. From January earnings have increased
s2.l l34O6s the same period in the year before
STOCK EXCHANGE NEWS-Application has
been made to the committee stock list of the
NeW-York Stock Exchange TO list Pittsburg. Fort
Wayne and Chicago Railway Company's 81 .29l 200
additional guaranteed special stock.
sUB-TREASURY PAYMENTS FOR GOLD
New-York tribune., 1901-09-06
BROOKLYN RAPID TRANSIT.

The falling of in the net earnings Of the Brook
Ism Rapid Transit Company in July was responsible
for speculative attack on the stock yesterday
Gross earnings Of the company In July re-
markedly heavy. I'm view OF the fact that traffic
hurt by the Brooklyn Bridge accident early
in the month Compared with July year ago
there increase Of SIS 572. but this or
by a gain In operating expenses Of $s1s46. eav-
Ing net decrease or $29.e74. The large increase
in operating expenses due IN great part 10
the companys wise policy Of putting earnings into
the property. New power houses are being built.
rolling stock and roadbed being improved. and
in all departments efforts being made in
crease the physical efficiency OF the property.
Brooklyn Rapid Transit stock is held by substantial
interests, which evidently not concerned over
bear attacks that depTess the price 20 attrac-
tive buying level On the decline yesterday. from
IS to III. good buying reported.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-06

The sub-Treasury paid out $4,000 on account OF
gold deposited at the San Francisco Mint ana
seo coo on account OF Seattle deposits.
CURRENCY TRANSFERS-There depos-
tied at the Sub-Treasury yesterday $4,000 for
transfer as follows: $4,000 Chicago 100000 to
CT Louis and $4,000 New-Orleans.
RITBBER GOODS PREFERRED DIVIDEND
The Rubber Goods Manufacturing Company has
declared the regular quarterly dividend of ia per
cent on it's preferred stock, payable on September
IA After the meeting of the board of directors
was over il was stated that action the com
mon stock dividend was deferred.
INTERNATIONAL STEAM PUMP.-Ninety day
calls for which IA cent will be paid. are wanted
bv a prominent broker International Steam
Pump common, at 1872 This stock was strong
feature yesterday, buying by inside interests.
The company has enough orders on hand to Keep
II busy for a year. The strike that affected its
works has been officially declared off, and from now
on the output of pumps is expected to be heavier
than before In the company's history Ihe
International Steam Pump Company is made up
of the leading pump concerns in the country.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-06
IRON MARKET CONDITIONS.
Blown q Co. say +.

Rogers Brown Co say;
4 change In the character or business taken
can be clearly noted since last report. The
same demand for prompt iron is felt, but now
our buyers 10 he overcoming their dread Of
future commitments. and giving serious
thought to their supply OF iron for the remainder
OF this year and for the first six months Of 1902
The movement IS yet small but It's character
cannot be mistaken. II is confined at present TO
the iobb!ng foundries of medium size. The larger
customers have not taken hold in the same way.
II is not unlikely that this may be the beginning
Of a much stronger movement, due for several
weeks past, and deferred account Of the un-
certainty in the situation. Foreign markets are
again weaker. with warrant prices slightly of
No definite advices have been received account
ing TOR this.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-06
Final prices follow:
FOREIGN BANK STATEMENTS.

London. Sept. 5.--The weekly statement OF the
Bank Of England shows the following changes:
Total reserve decreased fss3ODO circulation in
creased $4,000 bullion decreased f323.557. other
securities increased $1,000 other deposits de-
creased fs47 90 public deposits increased 1852 600
notes reserve decreased f55000 government Sc
curities unchanged. The proportion of the Bank
Of Engiands liability is s. 30 per cent;
last week IL 53.4k per cent. Rate of discount
unchanged at per cent.
Paris Sept. 5-The weekly statement Of the
Bank OF France shows the following changes:
Notes IN circulation increased s. go 900 francs.
treasury accounts current decreased CO g75 900
francs. gold in hand decreased 20 10000 francs.
bills discounted decreased 10 OO75 francs silver
in hand decreased l.l50Oc0 francs.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-06

selling from 1915 to 1fN. Tobacco As were fairly
active; about 1000 changed hands from 6sls 10
6S7s. American Can issues were steady, but quiet;
500 common sold around 24sq25. the preferred
sold at Is. Seaboard issues steady. but quiet;
the As sold @4. United States Reduction be-
active in the late trading selling from AZ to
Al. the preferred sold down 10 61Ts, but later ad-
vanced to 621a Dominion Securities was dull SELL
ing at 7724 The Copper shares were steady. White
Knob up fraction at II bid Standard Oil
sold at 776 The market closed quiet. but fairly
steady
New-York tribune., 1901-09-06
.Upo.D poNns Afarlre, ,rreo,llar

RAILROAD BONDs-Market lrFeguIar IoIdI
sales amounted in par value TO 800, against
sl5l4ODO on "Wednesday The heaviest dealings
in the Atchison general IS, Central or Georgia
1st incomes. Chicago. Burlington and Quincy Is,
Colorado Midland 1st 3-4s, Colorado and Southern
lst as Erie prior and general IS, Mexican Central
let incomes, Missouri Kansas and Texas lst IS
Missouri Pacific trust IS, Norfolk and Western As,
Northern Pacific IS. ST. Louis Southwestern lists.
San Antonio and Aransas Pass IS. Southern Rail-
way lst IS. Union Pacific convertible Is. Wabash
debenture Bs AMI Wisconsin Central general As.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-06
BONDS.
Outside SECURITIES.

The outside securities market yesterday was
quiet and prices generally showed but traeuoha'
changes There was fair demand Tor Detroit
Southern common. which advanced nearly poih''
New-York tribune., 1901-09-06

In the year the number of tons of freight carried
one mile was S3S 1910 an Increase of 1874 per
cent; number of miles by freight trains 266I.-
s64 decrease of 160 per cent average pay load TO
each freight train mile. 3l3 tons increase of 20
per cent: average earnings per freight train mile
90 an Increase of 20 per cent; average distance
each ton was carried 3l452 miles. an increase OF
As per cent: average rate per ton per nile 81
cents a decrease of I'LL per cent. The total tons
Of freight carried were 265l ,054 The number of
passengers carried mile l,452 lSS. an in
crease of SIS per cent; number Of miles run by
passenger trains 2191 s13. increase Of $50 per
cent; average number Of passengers per train mile
3Ol3 an increase Of 2f per cent; average earnings
per passenger train mile 754 cents. increase of
O53 per cent. average per passenger per mile.
POI cents a decrease Of per cent; average dis
tance each passenger carried. i422 miles a de-
crease OF l54 per cent. During the year the per
cent debenture stock increased by S51+5,J5S
and now stands at 81 s26.5 $50 The common stock
was increased by 400 which issued In ex-
change for stock and income bonds OF the C.. S. F.
and X c. Railway. The company has still issua-
bIe S23 OS5274 OF capital. The company has bond
ed or mortgage Indebtedness. The Indebtedness at
the end OF the year is s. 7s4 .s4 decrease during
tho year Of 3 so 355. In the year Ss5l .o55
pended for additions and improvements. Side track
costing N5 az built: ballasting. bridges. cul-
verts road crossings and signals S560255
grading cost s67.557; right OF and real estate
amounted To Sl25.4i2: new rails ss2, ,i25 water
stations. $ s99; stock yards. $A55i new buildings
81 os', and Kansas city terminals. SEES
New-York tribune., 1901-09-06
MONEY AND EYCHANGE.

MONEY MARKET-Money rates as quoted fol-
low Call money S1.as per cent. ruling rate. per
cent Time money. per cent for sixty days.
three and four months. and 4I1a5 cent for six
months on railroad collateral. Commercial paper
4izG5i5 per cent for three. four and six months
for the best names and above for so
weh known.
FOREIGN EXcHANGE.-Market closed weak.
Actual closing rates follow:
New-York tribune., 1901-09-06

Closing quotations on the Colorado Springs Min
ing Stock Exchange. furnished by William p Bon-
bright & Co. of Colorado Springs:
New-York tribune., 1901-09-06
AMERICAN SECURITIES ABROAD.

London, Sept. 8, p. m--The market for Amer
Scan securities firm, with advancing tend
sncy. There was good demand for 81. Paul and
the Steel stocks. Final prices follow:
New-York tribune., 1901-09-06
TRADE IN CHICAGO.

Chicago. Sept. Corn led the gran. ,sds
day up II. to IIsc. and closing top Inc oulS ossd
dsssrmlued effort TO advance prices and sucess0eN
New-York tribune., 1901-09-06
MISCELLANEOUS SECURITIES.

STOCKS.
FURNISHED by Frederic H. Hatch. No. 80 Broad-st)
New-York tribune., 1901-09-06

ronson 1n9lh per cent; open market discount
rate for short Bills 2l4 per cent; long bills. "a as
per cent Berlin discount rate. PAGES per CENT
FOR three months bills and pa per cent Tor snoIss
bills. Berlin exchanges on London. - marks - -
pfennigs. Paris exchange on LONDON. . francs q
centimes. Paris discount rate, IA per cent
FOREIGN SECURITIES. = British consols for
money 1884; for the account. 50 Isle SpanlSh As IN
London. 702s French rentes lOl francs sZ12 CEN
times.
THE SILVER MARKET.-Bar silver, 5S1ec; Mex
closed at 27d.
GOLD PREMIUM-In Madrid, 1885; Lisbon, $3.50;
Buenos Ayres, 131 So Rome. 41O
GOVERNMENT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. receipts
reported from Washington. se50e21; internal reye-
ne recepts l53: miscellaneous receipts so;
total receipts for the day S.9l1s5l expenditures
81 AS 900 Receipts the month to date, 80 SS,-
Sq. expenditures s. o95 600; excess of receipts.
81 io4 sal Receipts the fiscal year to date $lOS-
9l4 306 expenditures s 754 0ss; excess of receipts
s.l6O.21s National bank notes received for re-
demption. sl7s. $50
SUB-TREASURY. - The Sub-Treasury was Il
debtor to the Clearing House s54l37O
New-York tribune., 1901-09-06
STOCKS CLOSE LOWER.
TRADERS ATTACK b. r.. T..
DECLINES.

MONEY RATES TRANSFERRING En-
CHANGE DECLINES.
Closing prices yesterday Of the principal ac-
tive securities and net changes from Medhes-
days quotations were:
STOCKS
New-York tribune., 1901-09-06
CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN.

The annual report of the Chicago Great Western
Railway for the year ended June 30 shows compare
tive income account as follows:
New-York tribune., 1901-09-06


i2ercisl; sqz =: bank. q premium. San Fran
risco-elght, Joe; telegraph Ekc. Boston-z5c dis
count. chicagO-50c discount. Charleston-Buy-
ing par: selling, l-lOc premium. SaVannah-Buy-
ing. l-l6c discount; selling, 7Jc premium per 81 900.
BANK CLEAHINGS. - NeW-York Exchanges
s257 ses .s26. balances ls5675s Boston Exchanges
SO slsZ .f29, balances, s.95ols3 Philadelpha-Ez-
changes. sle50s $50: balances. s. 25sT7s Chicago
Fxchanges. so .e59 balances, s27500ls. Balti-
more Exchanges, s.5sf,ezs; balances. xile,57s.
FOREIGN MONEY MARRET-can money In
New-York tribune., 1901-09-06
GUARANTEED STOCKS.

Quotations furnished by Joseph Walker Sons, No. IS
WaI-stD
New-York tribune., 1901-09-06

THE FEDERAL TREASURY.
Washington. Sept. The condition OF the Treas
nv divisions Of issue and redemption AT '''e y"
ginning Of business to-day was as ioHo"S'
RESERVE FUND.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-06

QUARTERLY REPORTS
C7ued with the Railroad CommissionS. st7s-
Fall Brook year ended June so; Rental rs' en- sss
coo charges si59s7: dividends. Sl43SOo tune sOs
Ruralo Gardenville and Ebeuezer. year slU 20 qof
Cos s15 III. net s4s57: other SIT; surplus ..
Poughkeepsie and Eastern June 80 s-
xtt 90 net 81 6ss; other s19T; surplus $3.50 80, ,.x
Utica Belt Line. June 80 quarter ~ ~1ross
s2s Gs6 other income. STA: surplus. Sl-'''
New-York tribune., 1901-09-06
THE DAYS OPERATIONS ~ BONDS.

GOV ERNMEN T BON
quotations follow:
New-York tribune., 1901-09-06
COLORADO SPRINGS sTOCEs

'And interest.