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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-26
A BIG BUSINESS DEAL.
Sals & Co. Lease the Boston Variety
Store Building.

few minutes before the office of the
recorder of deeds for the District of Co.
Iumbia was closed yesterday afternoon
a lease of the property known as the
Boston Variety Store, Nos. 7O5, 707, 700, and
Ill Street, from Emmons s. Smith to
Isadore and Andrew Saks, trading as
Saks & Co., was filed.
The lease is for "a term of ten years,
and the rental to be paid $4,000 per an
mum.
The purchase by Saks & Co. of Emmons
S. Smiths stock and fixtures and the
leasing by them of his building adjoining
their own is undoubtedly one of the most
extensive transactions that has ever taken
place in mercantile Washington, and the
check passed in payment probably the
largest ever passed between local mer-
chants.
This deal was brought about by Samuel
Bieber, acting for Mr. Smith, and ads
to that gentleman's already well-known
reputation as the father of some ,of
Washington's biggest transactions.
Mr.. Smith expresses himself as still
an enthusiastic Washingtonian, and,
judging from hints dropped by him, the
public will hear before long of some very
extensive real estate investments he has
under contemplation, as proof of his con-
fidence in this city's future.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-26
STOCK MARKET SLUGGISH.
Prevailing Weather Conditions
Have an Influence on Trading.


New York, Aug. 25-While the ransac-
lions on the stock exchange today footed
I'D a fairly large total, unless the aggre-
gate dealings should be contrasted with
the unusual activity of the past fortnight,
the trading had, nevertheless, a sluggish
aspect Aside from financial and COM
mercial considerations, this characteristic
might be readily enough accounted FOR by
the incorporate weather conditions pre-
yailing and indeed the attendance in
brokers' offices was unusually light. The
days situation of itself comprised little
to stimulate speculation on either side of
the account, and price movements were
again chiefly reflections Of purely techni-
cal market circumstances.
The ST. Paurs statement for the first
month of the new fiscal year showed a
small decrease in net earnings as COM
pared with the same period of last year.
Still the companys earnings in July of
last year were the largest in its history
for that month, with the exception of
1892. The August traffic returns have
shown a marked Improvement.
The Northern Pacific stocks were among
the strong features of the market, the
buying being in anticipation of the publ
cation of the company's annual report.
The tone of the market was in the main
firm. Sugar Refining and Manhattan adj
vanced rather slowly, but the rise in these
stocks was apparently the result of moth
ing more than their oversold condition.
The granger shares were comparatively
neglected and moved within narrow linn
its.
Other notably strong features were
American Tobacco and Peoples Gas.
The market closed strong and dealings
showed increased animation :,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-26
BRENTAN0S ARE At law
Receiver Appointed for the
Well-KnOWn Book Firm.
TO DISSOLVE PARTNERSHIP
Not Known in What Way the Local
Branch VIII He Affected-DOings
of Day in District Civil Courts
Motion to Vacate Judgment in
the Hamlink Case OverruIed.

The announcement from New York that
on Wednesday a receiver had been APP
pointed for the firm of Brentano Bros,
dealers in books and stationery at No. 81
Union Square, New York, caused no little
speculation as TO what effect the appoint
ment would have on the branch store of
the firm at the corner of Pennsylvania
Avenue and Eleventh Street, in this city.
An effort was made yesterday to learn
the condition of affairs and the causes
which led to the appointment of a receiver
from the manager of the local branch of
the business. but without success. The
manager of the Washington store, George
Ganiard, said he knew nothing of the
facts beyond the official information re-
ceived from the home office that a re-
ceiver had been appointed.
The suit is brought by Simon Brentano
against the other members of the firm for
dissolution of partnership.
The purpose of the receivership is, ii is
stated, TO enable the firm to adjust it's
affairs with its creditors, and the pro-
ceedings were instituted at the request of
the leading publishing houses of the city
at meeting held recently.
1t is claimed that the firm is perfectly
solvent and that the creditors are anxious
to assist it in continuing the business UNI
I'll plan OF adjustment can be signed by
all the creditors. of whom there are a
large number.
The receivers bond was fixed at $50. 900
and he is authorized 10 continue the bust
ness. The liabilities are placed at Sl5e 900
and assets $780,
The house is one of the oldest and best
known in this line of business in the
world. 1t was founded in 1852 by August
Brentano, uncle of the present proprie-
tors, TO whom he sold IL in 1857. They are
Simon, August and Arthur Brentano.
They have branches in Washington. Chi
cago and Paris
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-26

for the attractive stocks. The advance
during the day was all the way from a
fraction to three points. The strength of
the list continued up to the close. The
street is somewhat puzzled at this quick
recovery of the market and there is a
considerable difference of opinion as to
the immediate future. A week ago almost
everybody was an enthusiastic bull The
hesitancy of the opening days of the
week, however made many believe that
the advance had run its course and that
prices were high enough. This was the
feeling on Wednesday and up to the
opening yesterday. In the face of this
there was yesterday a return of the best
spirit of the bull movement. 1t is still
held by the conservative commission
houses, however, that caution should be
exercised in buying today, with the pos
sibility always present that there may be
another reaction.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-26
WANT AN ACCOUNTING.
Legal Complications Over the Es-
tate of Franklin Tcnney.

Georgette A. Chamberln ct al filed suit
in the Supreme Court of the District of
Columbia yesterday against Horatio
Browning and others. asking for an ac-
counting, and that they be restrained,
pending the disposition of the proceed
ings, from enforcing an attachment or
judgment obtained against certain lands
in Maryland or in any way seeking 10
secure to themselves any greater benefits
or interests in the estate in question than
are represented by them pro rata shares
Frank T. Chamberlin, The Capitol Trust
Company, w. B. Williams, Henry M
Dexter, Gustave Lansburg and julius
Lansburg, trading as Lansburg & Bro.
are also named as compliments, and
John B. Scott, Alpheus Middleton.
Thomas T. Keane. the Central National
Bank of Washington, Edward o. Whit
ford and Timothy d. DAILY are made de-
PENDANTS in the suit.
Georgette A. Chamberlin instituted the
proceedings as executriX of the will of the
late Franklin Tenney, and the other
plaintiffs as creditors of the defendant
John B. Scott, and benefciaries under his
assignment TO Horatio Browning, dated
April "a, 1896.
The other defendants named are made
parties to the suit because, despite the
fact that they attended the creditors
meeting and accepted the terms of the
assignment, they have secured an attach
ment and ordered the sale OF lands in
Maryland, which are mentioned in the
schedule of assets of the assignor, John
3. Scott.
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NO MORE WIRES.
Request of Potomac Electric Power
Company Is Refused.

The attorney for the District has sub
mitted to the District Commissioners an
opinion on the application Of the Potomac
Electric Power Company for permission
to erect two additional wires for lighting
purposes on the Aqueduct Bridge. The
opinion states that the Commissioners
have no authority TO grant the applica-
ton.
When the application was made 1t was
forwarded 20 the electrical engineer Of
the District, who reported to Engineer
Commissioner Beach that the request
was made under public resolution num-
Der S. which authorizes the extension of
overhead electric light wires outside of
the wire limits and west of Rock Creek.
The Aqueduct Bridge is outside of these
limits, but the intention of the company
was to connect wires with the cables in
the conduit and string them below the
roadway of the bridge.
Electrical Engineer Allen recommended
that, if such extension came within the
meaning of the law, the request of the
power company be granted
Engineer Commissioner Beach referred
the matter TO the attorney for the Dis
trict for an opinion, with the result that
she latter official rules that the Commits
sioners are without authority TO grant the
permit.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-26
MAY REFUSE PERMISSION.
A Decision Relative to the Construc-
ton of Vaults.

An important decision was reached yes
terday by the attorney for the District
relative TO the construction of vaults in
the sidewalk ana parking space of the
city. stE
Attorney Thomas holds that all APP
phcations for SUCH construction may be
refused 10y the District Commissioners
for sufficient cause. and the ruling is
therefore an important one for every To-
cal builder and real estate man.
This matter was taken up by Commits
eioner Beach recently when he request
ed Building Inspector Brady to forward
him a report on the laws and regulations
under which these vaults are constructed
in the parking space beyond the building
line.
Capt. Beach thought that the rights of
electrical and other conduits and water
mains seemed TO make the question of the
uta eaton of the spaces now used for
vaults one of supreme Importance to
the public. for the reason tfat sidewalks
are the NOSE convenient places for laying
such conduits.
When the report of the building In
spector, which is an. exhaustive one, was
received by Commissioner Beach II was
at once referred TO the attorney for the
District for advice, especially as to the
authority of the Commissioners 10 pre-
vent the construction of vaults.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-26
MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS.
improvements for the City and SUBJ
urban Road Considered.

urban Road Cogsidered.
A special meeting of the Stockholders of
the City and Suburban Railway Company
was held yesterday at their office. corner
of d and Thirteenth Streets, to hear the
report of the committee appointed in July
to ascertain and report on the floating
Indebtedness of the lexington and Sol
diers' Home Railway Company.
The committee charged with this inyes-
tigation consisted of the president. Mr..
Crosby, Mr.. Bond and Mr.. Truesdell, but
owing 10 the enforced absence from the
city of the latter since his appointment,
the committee, he was unable to report
and further consideration of the matter
was postponed until the eighth of next
month.
Nearly 1900 of the 13 $40 shares of the
company were represented in person or
by proxy. Among those present were
President o. T. Crosby, who was chosen
chairman; Nicholas p Bond of Balti-
more, who acted as secretary; Thomas ].
Hayward of Baltimore. Vice President
w. Kesley Schoepf, John F. Shea, John
Ridout and others. Hayward, President
Cosby and Vice President Schoepf consti-
tute the executive committee of the board
of directors, which will have control of
the matters pertaining TO the improve
ment of the properties which include the
lexington road in this city and District,
the Maryland railway from the District
line to Laurel, Md. and the Maryland
Traction Company from Eliicott City TO
Baltimore.
Previous 10 the meeting Mr.. Hayward,
who, with Mr. Bond, represents the syndi-
cate of the Baltimore Trust and Guaran-
tee Company which will improve the
lexington line, stated that IL was the
purpose to commence the work OF reha-
bilitation OF the property by Introducing
the underground system at once. He al
luded 10 the difficulties that had been
confronted in overcoming the numerous
obstacles In the way of going alread with
the desirable improvement. and expressed
satisfaction that they had been success
fully surmounted.
.'T'he men who have taken hold of the
property" he said with emphasis. ARE
determined to make Il valuable 20 the
public as well as 10 themselves. They
will have nothing to conceal.
"The books and the business will be
open. | can assure you. The holders of
shares of the lexington and Soldiers
Home Company Will be on the same
ground with the others interested in the
company"
Following the stockholders meeting the
directors met for few minutes Re-
ceiver Schoepf announced that his report
was ready save for a few minor matters
that may be included in a few minutes,
and ii is probable that Il will be present
ed to the court within the next few days,
and all obligations against the lexington
while IL has been under the receivers
control be discharged. and the same ac-
ton ordered regarding the receiver him
self
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-26
MOTION oVERRULED.
Court Refuses TO Vacate Judgment
in HamIink Case.

Justice Bradley, sitting in Equity Court
No. l yesterday override the motion of
counsel for Ella Hamlink to vaca1e judg-
ment in her suit against Albert A. Will
son, Ivory G. Kinfball, George 0. Lit
tie. Oliphant 3. Brown, and Jetho Mitch
ell.
The proceedings were instituted nearly
two years ago. and were the result Of
a suit of the defendant against Col Der
rick Hamlink, the husband of the plain
tiff, in which they obtained judgment
Part OF mis- property was levied on and
his wife, Ellen Hamlink interviewed
claiming interest in the property levied
upon. For want of prosecution her cause
was dismissed and an order issued to
enforce the judgment.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-26
HEALTH OFFICERS DUTY.
Owners Cannot he Compelled t.
FumiEate Their Property.

S. r. Thomas, attorney for the District,
rendered an opinion yesterday to the eff
feet that owners of property cannot be
compelled to fumigate premises in which
diphtheIia has bsen treated. The health
officer of The District, however, may en-
ter all such premises and disinfect them
if necessary.
The opinion is the outgrowth of the
report recently made by Medical Inspec-
tor Walsh, relative to the refusal Of the
agent of premises at No. q Railroad
Avenue southwest, 10 fumfgate and dis
infect the house at SAID number after sew
eral cases of diphtheria had occurred at
the place.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-26
THE RULING INTERPRETED.
Providence Hospital May Proceed
With Its Improvement.

S. T. Thomas, attorney for the District,
handed the District Commissioners yes
terday an opinion on the application re-
Gently made by Architect Edward W.
Dom, inquiring about the recent decis-
ion of the Comptroller of the Treasury,
relative to the distribution of public
charity appropriations to sectarian insti-
tutions, and asking whether the ruling
would affect the construction of the pro-
posed isolating building for minor con-
tagious diseases on the grounds of Provi-
dence Hospital.
The opinion of the attorney rules that
the recent opinions of the Supreme Court
of the District of Columbia and of the
Comptroller of the Treasury do not effect
the employment of Mr.. Dom.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-26
MUNYON'S HEADACHE
and INDIGESTION CURE

is the only remedy on
the market that will
cure every form of
Headache in 8 to 10
minutes, correct indi-
gestion, stimulate the
nerves, and build up
the system. 1t should
be in every home and
every travellers grip
sack At all drug
gists', % cures, Is
cents If you need
medical adySef Mum
yon's doctors are at
your service free. Of
fee open all day and
evening. Closed Sun
day during July and
August.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-26
UNION oF FLOUR INTERESTS.
London Agents Know Nothing OF
the Alleged Consolidation

London, Aug. 25.-Referring 10 the re-
port of a proposed consolidation of the
Minnesota and New York Flour Mills,
the London authorities of the Pillsbury-
Washburn Company say they know of no
such project, nor do they know that the
proposal will come up at the next meet
ing of the directors.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-26
I2ac to Csc Stuffs, Sc.

All the remnants of figured or
CANDIES. ginghams, madras, Bat
iste, Swiss mulls. etc, which sold
for u 1-2c. 10 25c yard of the
piece, viii be sold today for
SC. yard.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-26
THE WHEAT MARKET.
Expert Demand for the Cash Prod
net Is Slow.

Chicago, Aug. 25.-Foreigners covered
September wheat freely, although the
English markets were weak. Car LOT
prices were strong everywhere. The ex-
port demand for cash wheat was slow
There were conflicting factors. The spec
ulative interests showed very little in
crease. After an irregular course within
a range of l Lie, the market closed
strong and 5-Sc over Wednesday for Sep
TENDER. The December discount was &c
the deferred futures tagging as usual or
the strong spots. Minneapolis claimed &
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-26
Csc crib spreads, 47c.

Small lot of heavy crib spreads
in handsome Marseilles patterns,
pearl hemmed and ready for use,
which sold for &C.,. will be sold for
47c. each.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-26

Ladmburg, Thallman & Co. say: "At
this level, with the large interest that the
public has in the market, stock should be
bought, in our opinion, with caution.
Clique holdings bought at much lower
prices unquestionably have to great ex-
tent gone into the hands of the public,
and we therefore cling to the idea that
profits should be secured when stocks are
showing a strong front and not be pur-
chased for new long account at the top of
rallies"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-26

Manhattan had good day for the first
time in two weeks. 1t was said that
shorts were covering. The street Is chary
of Offering opinions as TO the fluctuations
Of this stock.
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Zoe and l2aC white StuffS,
5c

Lot Of the most desirable white
goods. consisting of India Linons.
striped Swiss and Dimities. which
sold this season for &C., 10c., and
u lie. yard, now in remnant
lengths, will go for sc. yard.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-26
Child'S dresses, Csc.

a small lot of children's pink and
blue figured Dresses, made low
neck effect; sold for soc. this sea-
son, to go for 25c.
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l0c sjIkOIjne. &c Vd,

Lot OF remnants of 36-inch silko-
line In plain and figured patterns,
warranted fast colors, such as sold
for Ice yard, will be sold for 1-2c.
yard.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-26

The earnings statements of yesterday
were varied, and not all by any means at
tractive. The earnings of Chesapeake
and Ohio for the third week of August
increased $4,000. The Great Westerns
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-26

Tobacco and Sugar again fuctuated to-
gether curiousIy yesterday. They Doth ad-
vanced sharply and closed together at 143
and a fraction. Sugar continues strong
despite the belief of the most conserva-
tive that the competition of the Ar
buckles would have the effect of sending
the price down for time. 1t has not
advanced in the last month with as rapid
strides as some of the stocks, but II is
well ahead OF the low figures for the pc
Ri
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-26
Lawns. lie Vd.

All the short lengths of figured
Lawns. perfectly fast in color, will
be sold today for 7-Sc. yard.
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earnings for the same period increased
5000. The earnings of Missouri Pacific
for the same period decreased 81, 600
Lake Erie and Western, same period. de-
creased 81 500
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-26

Moore & Schley bought Northern Pa
cific common yesterday. Both the COM
mon and the preferred continued strong
and closed with advance.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-26
l2lc white stuffS, TIC.

Lot of remnants of Black India
Linons, Check Nainsook, &c, in
good lengths, which sold for II lie.
yard off the piece, will be sold for
1-2c. yard.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-26

There is talk of a refunding plan in
Burlington II does not seem probable
that anything will be done Immediately.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-26
Shirt waists, l2ac.

A lot OF Shirtwaists left from the
23c. sale. consisting OF lawns, in
neat figured patterns: they are
broken IN size and hence Will be
offered for IL lie. each.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-26

market began again yesterday. 1t was
quite spirited and large orders were made
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-26
washington stock Exchange.

Regular Cail-WashingtOn Gas, 5 al
IS; at a rs. Lanston Monotype. II al
16 Pneumatic Gun Carriage. 100 at 25c.
GOVERNMENT BONDS
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-26

Total length of sewers in the District
of Columbia: Main sewers, 443, 100 feet, or
s5.92 miles; pipe sewers, l,57S215 feet, or
29S 81 miles,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-26

frost in the Red Valley, but the official
weather map did not show a tempera-
tuFe within twenty points of frost anv-
where.
Indeed, the Spring wheat weather condi-
tlons seem perfect. Samples here were
up cent, but there did not appear to be
as good demand for- round lots as yes
terday. London was of two shillines On
American white. Primary receipts were
larger than last years. The Northwest
does not change its prophecies as to
the movement, a very large one at once.
Chicago Grain and Provision Market
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GOLDENBERC'S,
924-926-928 Seventh ST.,
Running through to 7o4-6 X ST.
A slaughter
of remnants.

According to Our usual Gus
tom, we shall hold our week
ly Remnant Sale today.
More than ever now we are
anxious to dispose of the
short lengths, ends of lines,
ETC., so that we may start the
new season without being
hampered by small lots and
short lengths, which to you
are just as desirable as full
lots and full pieces.
So today's sale will be
made particularly interesting
because values will be I'M
mense-the most desirable
merchandise will be offered
for half and much less in
most instances.
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New YORK stock Market
Open High Low Clos.

Corrected daily by W.. B. Hibbs & Co.,
members OF the New York STOCK exchanges .,
l42s + Street.
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Window Shades, 39c.

Lot OF odd window shades, made
of oil Opaque cloth and mounted
on Hartshorn improved patent
clasp rollers, viii be sold for Ssc.
each.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-26
Soc golf caps, I4c.

Perhaps three dozen and half
boys all-wool golf caps also a few
Elton" and Turbans which sold
for 25c. and Soc, will be sold for
lac.
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The Sum Total.

Aggregate length of sewer construc-
ton during the fiscal year iss7-1ssS: Main
sewers, l,s54o.2 feet or 2-5e4 miles; pipe
sewers. rs 402.55 feet, or 1883 miles; pipe
sewers relaid, 9.4626 feet, or l.793 miles,
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$I.9S TO So suits, $I.39.

An odd lot of boys double
breasted suits, in sizes to Is years
and lot of blouse, vestie and
Fauntleroy styles, in sizes to s
years; they sold for s19S, $3.50 and
81 and you have the choice of the
lot today for s1.39.
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Chicago Grain and Provision Market

Corrected daily by w. b Hibbs & Co.
members of the New York Stock Exchanre
A