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New-York tribune., 1902-01-06
THURSTON GOES TO A FIRE.
THE POLICEMEN PRESENT AT ONCE BE-
COME MILITARY IN THEIR BEARING;

Deputy Police Commissioner Thurston estab-
1shed precedent yesterday when he attended
nre in Walker-st. The fire was on the top
moor OF the seven story building Nos. IS and 90
Walker-st., occupied by Ruben Brothers manu-
1acturers Of suspenders. Twenty-Five persons
were at work when the alarm was given and
they rushed down the six flights of stairs to the
street. When the fremen reached the scene a
second alarm was turned in. bringing Chief
Croker, who took charge
soon afterward Deputy Commissioner Thurs
ton arrived with a few friends. They were
stopped at the fire lines by a policeman. who.
when the Deputy Commissioner made himself
known. Strengthened up and made a good at
tempt at a military salute. Then Colonel Thurs
ton put mis- hand in his pocket pulled out his
fire badge and fastened it to his overcoat The
Deputy Commissioner has always had a strong
liking for fremen. and for years has attended
nearly every large fire in the city.
The Deputy Commissioner noticed Fire Chief
Croker, whom he knows WELL and walking up
to where the Chief stood shook hands with him
and said, Halo Chief" Chief Croker replied
How are you Commissioner; you are the first
Deputy Police Commissioner 7 have ever seen at
a fire" Thurston smiled and moved away. He
was told by the reporters that a number of
people were at work in the place when the fire
started, and he was asked If the Sunday law
had not been violated by the firms employees
working on Sunday. Colonel Thurston said;
Let the poor. honest people earn their living
any day
When word was passed around to the po-
licemen who were on duty at the fire that the
Deputy Commissioner present they all
braCed up and stood in military fashion. Mean
while the firemen carried the hose up the fire
escapes on the outside of the building. and from
there made short work Of the flames. The
damage was estimated at $1,000.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-06
NO MORE FREE SPORTS.
CHARGED AT COLUMBIA IN
DOOR GAMES

Having been unable for year to charge admis-
sion their contests held in the university gym
nasum. it seems likely that the indoor ath-
letic interests Of Columbia will more be al
lowed to derive revenue from their home contests
The director of The gymnasium. DR.. Watson /.
Savage, has written the following letter to the
president OF the university. pointing the evils
Of the present system.
recommend that the athletic organizations be
permitted TO charge admission 10 the contests held
In the gymnasium. The rule prohibiting such
charge operates severely against our own stu
dents from the standpoint of time, expense and
success in that It requires them TO go away from
home for all their games and 10 meet their oppo-
nents strange territory, deprives them Of the
support Of their fellow students well the le-
gitimate revenue from their contests when held on
the home grounds, and affects directly and particu
larly the student associations which do ask
for aid from the general student bOdy-namey. the
fencing. the swimming, the basketball and the
gymnastic teams.
Power to act has been vested by the president
I'm the hands of the committee buildings and
grounds, and this committee says unoficialy that
II proposes to adopt the suggested reform at its
next meeting.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-06
ENDOWMENT FOR PHILIPPINES.
BISHOP BRENT WILL TRY TO RAISE 100000
FOR CHURCH WORK THERE.

Boston, Jan 5.-The announcement was made to-
day oy the Rev Dr. Charles II. Brent, formerly
rector OF St Stephens Church. this city. who was
consecrated Bishop OF the Philippine Islands last
month. that he had decided 70 issue an appeal 20
the Episcopal Church in the United States for a
fund OF 100000 with which endow the new turfs-
diction.
Bishop Brent. in the sermon which he preached
this morning at the Church Of the Advent. took
occasion TO explain fully the plans he has n.
view II Is proposed TO the income from an
eh1oWnent IunQ 1or the maintenance OF stan OF
assistants which the Bishop hopes 10 take with
MIN when he starts, early in the spring for Manila
he also proposes 70 erect a commodIous and per-
manent church building, with complete equipment
at Manila The cost OF this, part Of which has az
ready been contributed. will Be raised inependent
or the endowment fund.
Bishop Brent stated that the situation in IN.
Ihilippine Islands is the diincult thar rba
episcopal Church has 10 meet, because the Roman
CathoIic Church has long held sway, The Episco-
Pal Church did not in any sense propose to enter
upon the work OF prosecuting. but would receive
those worthy who declined 10 accept the sacra-
ments OF the older body. The Bishop proposes 70
devote much OF his time and attention to arrivals
from the United States who settle in the new pos
sessions.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-06
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS.

Washington Jan 5.-The following army and
navy orders have been issued:
ARMY.
The following transfers are made in the 2ath
Infantry:
First Lieutenant FRANK II. BURTON, from Company
D to Company b Second Lieutenant CLARENCE II.
FARNHAM from Company { to Company D
% report G2P so M9RR s y
California. for temporary duty until May l
First Lieutenant PETER Err G FIELD assistant surgeon
H o' s%0NTy to T eys 3 oss Surgeon
Ala. for annument contract
Captain pdTt WAM 70 M h H0RNE bo5S 9th m Cali ] will
animation for promotion
The following transfers in the 23d Infantry are
approved:
a@Psay second SAT3S 9n5saan 6fo" GE6RGE c9Rea2y
HERBSr, from Company l. Company G.
The f tn MaM ri ia "a MERRY Fs
ComPs5 = Ist Fst Lieutenant WILLIAM A. KEMT to
Company 6; First LIEUTENANT HARRY l. COOPER to
RbHS SO 10 company L; Second Lieutenant JOHN r
ERIcK H Turner 70 Compan nga K iegteHa6' tea6
ant COLIN @ H. BALL to Company b: Second Lieuten-
sTEPEN n FroUA AoPaS To Company pa yeSo'' Lieu
proceed 10 T. oc VILLAINS LII 4th Infapt5y will
64 BGHn va f 6an a m frGm 5seqtnf M day
the United States "
Passed Assistant Surgeon W to the San Fran
MARINE CORPS.
to he Ra6Bsw Es # from the
guard. - 49, '0
Captain GEORGE c. THORPE from the Marine Bar
Iecks brooklyn, to Navy Yard Norfolk for tempo
rafg duty and thence to the special detachment OF
Captain ELI x. COLE First rieu,ens,,s n II p.sr-
J. ;. TURHILI. II. Q. REISINGE;R and Second IJeIi--
tenant r. w. DIKEMAN. ordered 10 Cayits ~
Captain THOMAS s. BORDEN ordered N assrr,a cb.r,o
Of o the .is recruiting district headqusrters a, Bos
who is ordered to the Marine Barracks Boston ~
Captain HENRY w. CARPENTER from the Marine Pa
racks. Navy Yard. Washington, 10 the IiInoIs "a
Major THOMAS C. PRINCE. TO assume charge ., ,la
once or the assistant quartermaser Philadelpha
Major LINCOLN KARMANY from rhe Marin. Harracl,.
annapolis, 70 the AsIauc Station 10 command tbs
marine guard OF the Brooklyn ''0
First Lieutenant X. H. ROOSEVELT from the Marine
Cayite. SaH riohSisoO 70
New-York tribune., 1902-01-06
CITY SERVICE RECL4SSIFIED.
PLACES EXEMPTED FROM
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

Syracuse. y. Y Jan. 5-State Civil Service Com
missioners William NJ Collier. of Auburn; Cuthbert
W. Pound. OF Ithaca, and John z. Kraft OF Kings
ton, at a meeting here yesterday. approved
classification Of the service in New-York City.
This classification had been adopted by the Nu-
nicipal Civil Service Commission of the city, ap-
proved by Mayor Low. and presented to the State
Board at its meeting in Albany Thursday. 1t
includes forty-three new places for which ex-
emption from competitive examination was asked
of the State Board. The places are:
In the Offices Of the borough presidents. i've
stenOgraphers and five clerks; Bureau of Build
ings, five assistant superintendents and five
sulting architects; Bureau Of Public Works, five
assistant commissioners, two SupeTintendentS OF
Street Cleaning and two secretaries 10 the COM
missioner: Department OF Water Supply. Gas and
Electricity. a secretary 20 the commissioner, two
cashiers and chief engineer Of surface Construc-
ton: Department OF Tenements. two deputy COM
missioners, two superintendents a secretary, two
stenographers and three sanitary chief inspectors.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-06
FOR THE mKIyLEY MEMORIAL ARCH,
BILL TO BE INTRODUCED IN CONGRESS cREATiN
A COMMISSION For ITS ERECTION.

BILL TO BE INTRODUCED IN CONGRESS CREATING
A COMMISSION FOR ITS ERECTION.
Washington Jan. 5.-The William Mckinley Ma
tionaI Memorial Arch Association has drafted the
following bill which will be introduced in Congress
this week and supported by a petition signed by
the members of the association, and also the mem
bers OF the Mckinley National Memorial Associa-
ton formed TO erect a monument in Canton, 10
which the arch association Welded the field OF pop
ular subscription:
A bill to provide a commission TO select site
and secure plans for a memorial arch in honor OF
William Mckinley, late President OF the United
States TO be erected in the District of Columbia
Be IL enacted that the chairman of the joint
committee the library, the Secretary OF state
and the Secretary or War be. ana are hereby,
created a commission 10 select a site and secure
plans and designs for memorial arch In honor
of William Mckinley late President of the United
States.
Sec 2 That said commission is authorized to
select any unoccupied land belonging the United
States. in the District OF Columbia. except the
grounds Of the Capitol and the Library of Congress-
which TO erect the said memorial arch.
Sec 3. That said commission is authorized and
required to obtain by any form of competition
which may advisable. plans, specifications and
models for said memorial provided for in section
/, and may pay for the same to competing artists
not exceeding $4,000 which sum is hereby appro-
priated of any money In the treasury not
otherwise appropriated. The said commission may
select any OF the plans, specifications models
that IL may prefer. any part OF them.
Sec. l. That soon practicable after the
lections authorized by sections and made.
said commission shall report its action to the Con-
gress of the United States.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-06
coal INTERESTS OF STEEL COMPANIES
NATIONAL MINING COMPANY. CONTROLLED b
CARNBGIE STEEL. BEGINS OPERATIONS.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l

By TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.I
Pittsburg. Jan. 5.-The National Mining Company.
incorporated by the Carnegie Steel Company in
1899 has begun operations, and is opening a mine
on the Panhandle Railroad, fourteen miles from
Pittsburg The tract is 800 acres. The first mine
will be in operation within year and will produce
half million Of coal annually. Other mines
will be opened when this is started.
The United States Steel Corporation controls
about $1,000 acres Of coal land in this vicinity, Its
contract with the Pittsburg Coal Company for
100000 tons OF coal annually expires about the
time the mine will be in operation. The Steel
Corporation has been holding the mining coal lands
as a club over the Pittsburg Coal Company, and
secured their fuel at 60 cents ton below the mar
ket price. Thomas Lynch, of the II. G Frick Coke
Company. is president of the National company.
bout $1,000 900 will be expended in the operation
The Jones interests. the largest coal operators
here, have acquired the property OF the Consumers
Coal Company, operating the Morris Bailey mines;
a Cleveland concern, and Will add seven additional
plants, aggregating s. 000,00
New-York tribune., 1902-01-06
WILL WAIT FOR MR. CARNEGIE.

No details Of the plan Of the Carnegie Institute
for promoting original research in science litera-
ture and art 10 be built in Washington, could be
learned yesterday in this city DR. John S Billings.
who is one Of the incorporaors Of the institute and
who was present at the meeting Of the incorpora-
tors in Washington on Saturday. seen at his
home Yesterday afternoon by Tribune reporter.
Il have nothing 70 say" he said, about the plan
of the institute II IS the desire Of ncorporators
70 allow Mr. Carnegie 70 make public the details of
the plan
Mr.. Carnegie declined to be interviewed
New-York tribune., 1902-01-06
CHANCELLOR M4GIE SUGGESTED.
SENATOR REED PROPOSES HIM TO SUCCEED
GENERAL SEWELLD

Plainfeld, y. J., Jan. (SpecaD.-State Senator
Charles A. Reed, of Somerset County. said last
evening concerning his choice for United States
Senator to succeed General Sewen that he favored
particular candidate yet, but that, elm
mating the geographical elements there one
man who would be commanding candidate. Chan
Cellor William J. Magic. He would be ideal
candidate" said the Senator, entirely indepen-
dent OF factiona influences charges OF being
connected with political deals. He is the most
eminently fitted for the position of any in
the State.
With him in the Senate New-Jersey would have
a representative who would compare favorably
with any in that body. both intellectually and in
his personality. While have no knowledge as TO
whether not he would accept II. | sure he
would have the unanimous support of the legis-
lature
New-York tribune., 1902-01-06
TO COLLECT FOR THE mKINLEY MEMORIAL

Orange. n. J.. Jan. (SpeciaD.-The National Nc
Knley Memorial Association having requested
President Frederick w Kelsey Of the New-Eng-
land Society of Orange to appoint committee to
take charge OF contributions for the memorial from
mittee William Riker jr Supreme Court clerk
Justice ]. Franklin Fort. Robert W. Hawkesworth
Camillus G. Kidder and Harry T. Ambrose
New-York tribune., 1902-01-06
THREE TRAINMEN KILLED ~ COLLISION.

eos,,s,'s va Jan t.-As the result OF head on
.-r .Aon between two freight trains OF the south
focr-.say early this morning near Rex Ga
ereys .ies from this place. three OF the trains
riroy.o - H''ied and a number Of freight cars de-
gsllscs y hre. The dead are an engineer, c. c.
,,ssekson q Aalahta a5 hagman Il. n. Harris of
sNo fa.rs r,et 80 a nreTnan, named Prather The
tehing IRE 1q on sharp curve. the derailed cars
z dlsressrd ne colllsion, IL is said. was caused
- two trains VI signals by the crew OF one OF
New-York tribune., 1902-01-06
PUSHING PLANS FOR NAUGURATIoy.
TO BE BIG CIVIC AND MILITARY DEMONSTRATION
FOR Mr.. MURPHY.

Trenton. y. J.. Jan. 5.-Arrangements being
rapidly pushed forward for the Inauguration OF
Governor-elect Franklin Murphy January 21
There will be big civic well a military
parade. Grand Marshall Gilkyson. through Presi-
dent F F. Myer. jr. of the State League Of Repub-
lcan Clubs, has extended an invitation to all Re
publican clubs to join in the civic parade and take
New-York tribune., 1902-01-06
AFFAIRS OF EvERETr-uooR SYNDICATE
CREDITORS BELIEVE ALL DIFFICULTIES CAN Be
ADJUSTED.

CREDITORS BELIEVE ALL DIFFICULTIES CAN BE-
ADJUSTED.
Cleveland Ohio Jan. 5.-Chairman Newcomb Of
the bankers committee OF seven in charge OF the
Everett-Moore syndicate said tonight that after
meeting over one hundred OF the creditors and
those holding syndicate securities they pronounced
themselves being better satisfied with the
dtion Of affairs and with the ultimate success of
their plan than at any time before since 1t
suggested. The statement emphatically made,
being the consensus Of opinion OF the commit
tee, that the way seems perfectly clear for a
speedy and most satisfactory solution of the entire
matter
New-York tribune., 1902-01-06

The name
Smith, Gray & Co"
on suit or overcoat stands
for all that is good in ready
to-Wcar tailoring.
Best Goods-Notbing better can Be
Be found in tie 1oorid.
Oar goods are the
best he mills produce.
Best Trfn,r1iags-Cut and fitted
from or ozun pat
terms; no SaDhng Or
skin1pin9 IN these I'M
pOrtant details.
Best Making that So years of suc-
cesSfuf experience can
produce.
Best Styles that taste and good ju5g-
n1ent. together EvHh
close attention TO tie
latest fashions, can
offer.
ALL HERE IN
Suits SIS TO SIS
O'C0ats : SIS to 500
THREE GREAT STORES.
Smith, Gray & Co.
BROADWAY AT 31ST ST.
Brooklyn: Broadway at Bedford Ave-;
Fulton st. at FIatbush Ave.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-06

In this country .. Is said he has trequsntiy given
lectures In which he has advocated the PRINCIPLES
Professor Heron supports
New-York tribune., 1902-01-06
MARRIAGE POSTPONED INDEFINITELY.
WEDDING OF PROFESSOR C. D. HERRoN's SISTER
AND MANIsTED PHYSICIAN WILL NOT
TAKE PLACE AS PLANNED.

Metuchen. y. J.. Jan. (speciaD.-It has been
announced here that the marriage OF Miss Margaret
Evelyn Heron. sister of Professor George D.
Heron. who recently married Miss Carrie Rand.
and DR.. Henry Vernes Berghall. Of Manistee.
Mich. has been indefinitely postponed. The we'd
ding was 10 take place in February. and Miss
Heron said yesterday that she would have been
married her brother was. no minister being
present excepting a witness
DR.. Berghall is Swede who came TO this coun-
try about eleven years ago He was expelled from
Russia in 1880 for teaching socialstic doctrines.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-05-15
Peoria. whisky.

Peoria, I'LL, May 1o.-Whisky-$1.30 80 for An
shed goods.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-05-15
ssThe Iron Age Says,

New York, May 15.-Our monthly blast fur
mace statistics, says the Iron Age to-day,
bring out one very Interesting fact. 1t 10
that, for the first time in the history OF the
industry, we have reached the enormous out
put OF over 1,b00,0 gross tons IN one month
II nothing happens to disturb the regular
running Of the furnaces, and if the old stacks
get into line as expected, we may reach a
production Of 1S,0000o0 tons this. year in
spite of the fact that we did not attain that
rate during the first quarter. The Stocks IN
the hands OF the furnaces which are sellers
in the open market have declined to 63, 58S
tons for coke and anthracite iron and 70, ZIG
tons for charcoal iron, or hardly two days
material, intermediate products and finished
iron and steel continues and there are reports
Of foundres and mills closing down on that
account. Yet for distant delivery there Is no
disposition on the part OF buyers to contract
at anywhere near present prices Tor prompt
iron. In the, south Is presented curious
spectacle in disagreement among the as
sociated makers of pig iron. Some of them
have decided to abandon the position Of trying
for further deliveries when iron is selling
at $16 SIS or more for No: at Birming-
ham for prompt delivery. There have, been
few noteworthy transactions in pig iron. The
latest transactions were at $19 for earlier de-
livery and at $1860 for the last months of the
year. ImportatfOns continue. The price for
billets is $50 to $4,000, ex-ship: Quite a good
The anthracite coal strike may cause some
blowing out Of furnaces in the Lehigh and
Schuylkill valleys. - An interesting transac-
ton in the rail trade is the sale of 100
tons Of 100-pound rails for the subway in
this city, almost entirely for 1903 delivery. =
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-05-15
Lambs Are in Active
&a# Demand.

South St. Paul, May 15.-Estimated receipts
at the Union stock yards day: Cattle, 125;
calves, 1875; hogs, 1900; sheep, 1875; horses,
1; cars. 25
The following table shows the receipts from
Jan. l, 1902, to date, as compared with the
same period in 1901:
Year. Cattle. Calves. Hogs. Sheep. Horses Cars.
1902. 6s,219 1910 259,227 162,i51 6OS 6607
1881. 49,O59 1886 224,077 II, 1913 2,071 5246
Inc. 1850 1874 $3.50 s0,O2s -. 1861
Dec. $3.50. ...... ....... ...... 1463 49,.
The following table shows the receipts thus
far in May. as compared with the same pc
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-05-15

The Northwest Outlook Fayors
Wheat, but Sentiment Else
& where Is Bearish.
RANGE OF 1-2c FOR THE DAY
Elevators Buying September and
Selling July-News of n
:. Quiet Session. ...~..s

Minneapolis Chamber Of Commerce, May Is.
The strong cash situation in the northwest
remains an Important influence for strength
in wheat. Locally there Is nothing in sight
to warrant any material decline, and there
is enough Of favorable sentiment to make
firm and steady market. But elsewhere
hesitating tone rules, with bearishnessS pre-
dominant in some markets. Receipts here
will probably run heavier from now on, at
least heavier compared with the extremely
light, receipts Of late. There is demand here,
however, for everything that may come, and
1t Will go direct to millers II 1t is milling
wheat. Local stocks last Saturday were $685.
1913 bu. At the rate millers have been draw
ing on terminals there will be a decrease OF
300, COO to LOCO, 600 bu this week. Two COM
panies are preparing to start several mills
now down. and this should hold the cash
market strong. July wheat opened here 3Sc
up, at 75Rc. touched 76c and by noon had
dragged off to 751ac. The local pit fought the
decline and was irmer than Chicago all
through.
The Iowa Grain Dealers association has Is
sued a tabulated statement based on reports
from country grain dealers. which shows an
increase Of II per cent in the corn acreage,
compared with last year. Oats will increase
81 per cent The secretary says the condi-
ton OF growing crops in Iowa is 100. Wichita
reported substantial rains all through the sec
tion south and west Of that point. Wheat
will now fill out we'll, and corn is said to
have a spelndid start. Forth Worth, Tex.
sent about the same sort Of a report. The
Price Current records a week OF favorable
development in all agricultural products Win
ter wheat maintains it's position and good
promise, The northwest seeding situation is
said to be relieved in good part.
Wheat and -four clearances showed up 446.-
600 bu At primary points receipts We're 49,,
900 bu. against $4,000, and shipments 456,o00,
against $4,000. Minneapolis had 100 cars,
against 165, and Duluth s. against 33.
Indications Of rain with possibility Of fur
ther delay to farm work in the Red River
Valley made a irmer feeling here. but it
of little help. Some elevator trading
was noted during the session, the elevators
selling July and buying September at 35sc
difference or premium for July. Minneapolis
July closed at 75129755sc and September at
: 717sG721ac.
The feature of the cash wheat market was
! the trading in No. 2 northern to arrive. Some
round lots were taken at 75a4e to 76o. lit
tie No. l northern sold to arrive at 76&c.
The spot No. ! was salable at 771s@77Ac for
good quality and spot No. brought 1870 to
76Ac. No. wheat ranged from 74alc to
751sc,- and rejected from Tic to 75c.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-05-15
THE CASH TRADE. :
Very Dull and Quiet in All Coarse
Grains,

Very Dull and Quiet in All Coarse
FLAx-The spot market held around Duluth
May price. There, was little done. Local
receipts were cars, against 10 cars last year,
and shipments were l car. Duluth had car.
Closing quotations.: Minneapolis-Cash
S1.751a; to arrive, s1.751a; May, s1.76; July,
$1.76. = Duluth-Cash, s1.76; on track, s1.76;
Ito arrive, .76; May, s1:76; September, $1.49;
October, s1.43.
CORS-Very quiet in corn, but hrmer NO
(s yellow closed at 60661c. Receipts, cars;
shipments, none.
OATs-Only a moderate trade: Some No:
8 white sold at 43Ac, this grade closing at
43hc. Receipts cars; shipments, none.
FEED AND MEAL-Coarse corn meal and
cracked corn are quoted S22.25; No. l feed,
$23; No. 2 feed, s23.75; No, 5 feed, s25;
granulated corn meal in cotton sacks at the
rate of $3.50 per brl.
MILLSTUFFS-Bran in bulk is quoted at
$14Q14.50; bulk shorts, S15G15.25 -four mid
dlings, s1650017; red dog, $19@19.50; feed in
200-fb sacks, 81 per ton additional; in 1GO-lb
sacks, $3.50 per ton additional. Shipments.
RyE-The market was quiet No. 2 closed
at s551ac. Receipts, 1 car; shipments, none.
BARLEY-Feed grades, 64d66c; mailing
grades. 6697oc. Receipts, none; shipments,
Icar. - :
HAY .. Prices are strong as quoted, Up
@ aas upand pan1d No. ssS mdand $685. $685.
medium, s5@5.5o off color. $4@45o; timothy,
fancy, s1o.50@11: timothy, choice, sloQ. .5o6
11.5O: timothy, No. l. se.5o91O; rye straw,
choice. s4@45o. Receipts, 55 tons; shipments,
20 tons.