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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-13

Work Done at the United States Mint
in San Francisco.
from the San Francisco Chronicle


Ordinarily people speak of gold bullion
when Quantities are mentioned so many
ounces, except in San Francisco, where the
receipts of gold bullion at the United States
branch mint are referred to many tons
for certain days 1t sounds like an enor-
nous boast, bordering on the fabulous, yet
1t Is true. The mint books show it; the
bullion was received, coined and turned
over to its owners. One day in August
last four tons of the precious metal were
received at the mint for coinage, while in
October, 1897, the receipts for one day were
six tons That exceeds the receipts of any
other mint as far as known, and so does
the total coinage of the San Francisco
branch mint exceed that of any other of
recent years, and is still on the increase.
The coinage of the last fiscal year. ended
June 80 1899, according to the report just
completed, was the largest in the his
tory Of this mint. It consisted of l33s13,-
3T5 pieces valued at 500, S62 275. That
coinage has been exceeded only in amount
in the coinage history of the government
on two occasions At the mint in Phladel
phia in the year 1861 some $4,000, 900 was
coined, and again in the same place in
1881, something over $16 900, 900 was coined
Since then California has pushed for
ward and now holds the front rank for
amounts.
the San Francisco mint during any calen-
dar year was in 1873, $50, 1856, 500. This year
the coinage is expected to at least approx
mate that of 1898. Prior to 1897, and for
the fifteen years preceding, the coinage of
the San Francisco mint averaged about s25,
900, 900 a year. In that year the amount
took a sudden leap and went up to s40,-
0s4. 291.
The largest number of deposits for one
month in the history of the mint was in
August, 1899 They reached 1853, aggre-
eating nearly 100000 ounces. value about
81, SOC, 900. For the three years prior to
that time deposits averaged from 500 to
TOO month, which was considered very
good business. The heaviest deposits for
one day In that month aggregated four tons
of gold. A large consignment of English
sovereigns arrived that day from Australia,
and were sent to the mint to be recoined:
large lot of dust and nuggets were landed
from the Klondike while some gold came
from Pacific coast mines and Mexico.
This was only exceeded once as far as
the records show, and that was one day in
October. 1897. The deposits for the month
were $50. and the coinage $1,000 600 But
six tons of gold came in one day, valued at
about $S,0O0,0O0, rating ton at 100000,
which is the accepted valuation. This de-
posit consisted largely of British sovereigns
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-13
PEGLEG WILSON'S FAMOUS co,T
liz Was a Constant Terror TO the Resi-
dents of New Mexico Town,

From the Boston Advertiser.
The story of some bad CharleStoVp boys
who are supposed to have stolen irt,,
sticks Of dynamite was enough to make \
good many people uneasy yesterday. II
was afterward stated that the BOYS were
unjustiy suspected, hut until the rr1mor
had subsidized many people in Charlestov,u
felt about as the residents of Stone Bruis,a
n: Mex, felt during the undisputed reign
OF Pegteg Wilson's goat.
IhoSe BOSton1ans who know anythiua
about the palny days of Stone RrujSe yCb.r
II was the richest mining camp in Now
Mexico are familiar with the story 81
Pegleg Wilson's goat The anat w. an.
OF the celebrities of Stone Bruise II Suc-
ceeded in getting a living where even 4
ROCKY mountain burro would have starved
to death. 1t ate anything from the tailinrs
of the liXiYiation mills at the Sierra era M.
mine to the canvas roof which served as a
ceiling of the city hail. at Stone. Bruise
It's cosmopolitan and indiscriminate appe-
tlte one evil day led the animal To eat
twenty-seven sticks of dynamite together
with several quarts Of sawdusD out of a
box left near the prospecting shaft on the
Jumping Jimmy mine.
When the citizens Of Stone BruiSe real
lied what had occurred Pegleg Wilson's
goat was regarded with mixed feelings of
awe and aversion. That same afternoon he
was discovered by the Mexican grocer of
Stone Bruise in the act of devouring some
of the Cabbages which lay a the door of
the grocerS little adobe nut The Mexican
seized a pickhandle and rushed upon the
goat but was promptly seized by several
of the leading citizens before he had time
to strike a blow.
From that date during the remainder Of
his natural life the goat possessed privi-
leges to which he had previously been an
utter stranger. He went wherever and ala
whatever he pleased, without the slightest
restraint. His change in diet seemed 10
make him spirited and mettlesome He
tried TO get up personal encounters with
different residents of Stone Bruise but ,he
latter avoided him with singular uttauiu-
tty. He had become great but he mad to
inherit also the solitude of greatness
1t was in keeping with the unique his
tory of Pegleg Wilson's goat that his
death was as mysterious as his life A
strange cowboy from Las Animas rode
through Stone Bruise late at night, a re-
volver in each hand, firing at any object
which attracted his attention. He rode
down the trail toward Black Feet, and ii
was known that Pegleg Wilson's goat had
wandered down the same trail earlier IN
the evening. About ten minutes aiterward
those citizens who had been aroused by
the cowboys shots heard a mysterious ex-
plosion, and neither the goat nor the "aw-
boy were ever seen in New Mexico after
ward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-13
HEARING POSTPONED.
barge OF Alleged Assault Against
james solomon.

The hearing of James solomon. who is
charged with assaulting +. w. Mendenhan
Saturday evening with intent to kill, was
oday continued indefinitely on motion of
Prosecutor Mullowny According to the
tatements of witnesses solomon and Men
lenhall, who are employed as conductor
and mOtorman respectively. by the Metro
)olitan Railroad Company. became engaged
n an alteration Saturday at the car barns
If the company, corner of 14th and East
Capitol streets. II was alleged that Men
lenhail drew knife and that solomon
struck him with 4 crOwbar, intiicting Sc
rere injury. The wounded man was con-
veyed to Providence Hospital in an uncon-
icious condition, but this afternoon it was
stated that he was getting along favor
ably.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-13
INCORPORATION LAWS
Testimony in Regard to Them Given to
the Industrial Commission.
Differences Between Those of New
Jersey, West Virginia and
Delaware.

Mr. C. y. King, who is said to be the New
Jersey state agent of more corporations
than any other man in the country, was
before the industrial commission today.
Mr.. king described the methods that are
used by agents of corporations in the state
of New Jersey. He appeared representa-
tive of the New Jersey corporation agencies
Of Jersey City, n. j. He was asked to give
a list of companies he represented in New
Jersey, but said that that was a personal
matter to his agency. Finally he agreed to
furnish Il list of these corporations. He said
corporations come to New Jersey to be in
cOrporated because they receive more liberal
provisions IN the charter in that than in
other states. That state allows a corpora
ton 10 consolidate with other corporations
on a two-thirds vote of stockholders.
The objection to publicity of corpora
tons affairs, Mr.. King said, was that
corporations competitor might get informa-
ton that would give them m advantage.
The protection to directors and stockhoid-
ers he considered the reason for corpora
tiOns going to New Jersey for articles of
Incorporation West Virginia was even more
liberal in its dealings with corporations, but
limited the amount of capital corporation
might have to s.. 900 900 If 1t were not for
that limitation West Virginia might have
more corporations incorporated there.
Mr.. Ncvfn's Testimony.
A.P. Nevin of New York. counsel for the
C,ornoro.;o,, rr-,,s, common. of yyest yrir-
WI POI t''oi ''"S' Noinp""' VI "'"'
gnia, then went on the stand There is no
law for the keeping of lists of stockholders
and stock transfers in the state
Mr.. Nevin said the proximity of New
Jersey 10 view 1ork poSsiD!s Wa nv tne ~.
son Iol tlls sl.ht loPIlailay " Cii' ~
scented by the witness was merely to secure
a. 'ic'G9 VI lS'i POI 'io!i uti' INV 10 -,
W NlisiiIt' not ti4
bo Hoid raI,rass, re nm Of ne comnanes
- 90, ! ~ ~ =, - ~! " 1SN,r 49,, no
~ - ~, ~ (',', 10 eoid oftan
-, - H. sord+r Of ta+e FOR infnr-
,r,,tia, ~ ,II w., sards tbnr, ~ ana If rhcv
49, In 80 oe tbair rcnraenntative
Wv e 81 ~ -, - rCa,,,1,,,s,l ft
iD ,i,t " ny Iit, ne ia 10 ynIIJ 9Dnro,-o an
orna,1ar,,art ~ thn NVee+ Virqfnia law re-
'ii a,,,onias tncorrorafad +hera to
1,' tt7 tIa ~ ~ tt+a S,otsn,ant nf the
60 -, ,.I,;b .bi b,,sirass is carriod ON
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-13
ITS FOURTH CONVENTION
Biennial Assemblage of Brotherhood of
Andrew and Philip.
President Mckinley and Associate
Justice Brewer of United states
Supreme Court to Attend.

The fourth biennial convention of the
Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip will
begin in Baltimore Friday next. Dele
gates will be present from many churches
IN Washington. The President Of the
United States and an associate justice of
the Supreme Court of the United States
have both assured the committee in charge
of III" arrangements that they will he pres
cnt Saturday evening next, and each will
mae a. auGress.
The theme of Mr. Mcf[inIey's address will
he Why All Men Should go to Some
Church, while Judge David ]. Brewer will
speak on the subject Why Some Men do
not go to Church" The brotherhood is COM
posed of over five hundred chapters, To-
Gated in thirty-hVe states and territories.
with 4 membership of between IL 0DO and
16.aD0.
The sole object of the Brotherhood of An
drew and Philip. as stated by the constitu-
ton. is the spread of Christ's kingdom
among young men. Every man desiring to
Income member must pledge himself to
obey the rules of the brotherhood so long
as he shall he a mo mber. These rules are
t"o-the rule of prayer and the rule of
service. The rule of prayer is to pray daily
for the spread of Chrisf's Kingdom The
rule OF service is to make an earnest eff
Tort each week TO bring at least one Young
man within hearing of the gospel of Jesus
thriSt, as set forth In the services of the
church, young peoples prayer meetings and
young mems Bible classes
Founder of the Organization.
Rev Rufus W. Miller of Reading, Pa. is
the founder of the Brotherhood of An
drew and Philip, and is now the president
Of us federal council. He was born In
E.$ston. Pa. May II, 1867 He IS a grad
uate of Lafayette College. Easton. Pa. and
Eastern Theological Seminary, Lancaster,
10 has fal
logical seminary, and has done considerable
lraNehnE abroad In 1888. the general sy-
nod OF the Reformed Church in the United
states chGsc him general Sunday school
stci"iirS- lie is q trustee of the United
society OF Christian Eudeavor. As trustee
OF the United Society of Christian Endea vor
ne represents the Reformed Church This
Is distinguished body. composed of such
men as DR.. Wayland Hoyt, Philadelphia:
Cf. l. ). Hamlin, Washington: President
Harper OF Chicago University; Dr. John
Henry Barrnws and others
In the fall of 1896 the general synod.
through the several boards, established a
monthly paper for the purpose of present
phases OF church work in popular man
her Mr.. Miller was elected editor of this
periodical, The Reformed Church Ii
"lhGS- Within six months after its first
issue II had a circulation larger il is
SAID than the combined circulation of all
the church papers in the denomination Mr.
Ni''~ H. SH "a US editorial relation
TO the brotherhood Star the organ of the
brotherhood Of Andrew and Philip. and is
contributor 10 the Sunday School Times
and the Independent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-13

From the Detroit Journal
The pilgrim lid not conceal the compass
sion he felt.
How. he exclaimed. do YOU manage t.
wiring living from such a poor soiI,'
on, our soil makes an excellent sand
bag. protested the dark. sinister fnhab,r-
ant, regarding the other narrowly.
II Is an old idea that q husband whose
VA" NJ her marriage vas clothed only I'm q
Sh'si- Or IN The most elementary linen gar
IStul- was NOT In any way liable for the
d bt~ previously contracted by her. An
oi'ht parish register and local traditions
give ample illustrations of this 0rI4inf IA,
AT Chliteru All Saints Wiltshire is M
following entry. John BridnGre and Anne
S~lwOod were married October II I714. m.
aforesaid Ann Selwood Was married in her
SrHock, without any clothes or headgear
on. Similar eases occurred at Cor1- =.
Green in 11:;~, at AShton-undrr-Ivna IL
1tIl. ard at Otlry in ISO>. Avis Birminf.-
nam t'azttt" Tor l'9t Vouches for an ex-
tIaordinary story. according To which Il
bride diSrObcd in the Vestry and ann ara
a. the altar without even the amnnnt -.
clothing worn by the Ladies in the above
cases, The register of Gedney has thts
commonplace entry. December , 1872
David Wilkinson, full age. bachelor. Ia
borer. Of Gedney, to Susan FarTan fur
age widow of Gedney.' Local tra1ition
supplements this brief account by relating
that the bride was dressed in a sheet
stitch q about her, with holes cut for IN,
passage OF her bare arms.
Africa has now nearly 10000 miles of rail
way, and offers an unlimited field for ex-
tensions says the Railway Age. The Or am
Of a great line extending the whole length
OF the country from Cairo to Cape Town.
some 300 miles, seems likely to be allied
early in the new century. on the north end
about loo miles are in operation. and on
the south about 1.4Ou miles. leaving some
thing like = so Wl es yet 10 be built through
the dark continent" which locomotive
headlights will ere long illuminate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-13

Samuel Lee will have Il hearing tonor-
row in the Police Court before Judge Scott
on the charge of stealing n chicken coon
valued at - cents from W. W. Uaisrin
This is said 10 be Lees second appearance
in the Police Court ON a charge of larceny
1t is also said that Lee was some wears
ag" elected 10 The House of r presenta-
tivss from a South Carolina district. but
was counted out.
Mr.. Thomas l. Jones, counsel for Lee,
says he thinks his clients mind is affected
to some extent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-13
An ObIigfng Son-in-LaN.


"Oh, Tom exclaimed the bride of six
months, what do you Think Mother says
she wants her body cremated"
she does, eh?' said the husband. We'll.
tell her to get ready and I'll take her over
to the crematory the first thing in the
morning"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-13
The Censor.


Newspaper Mani should like to tele
graph home that the commanding general
is an idiotr'
Censor-'I regret to inform you that we
can permit the transmission OF no military
secrets"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-13

To Cure Cold in One Day
Take Laxative BrOmo Quinine Tablets All
druggists refund me money IL II fails to cure
a. ". Groves signature il On each box. &c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-13

miscellaneous lots-Dut enough to
fill several great tables. Choice of
Ladies and Misses Union Suits,
tleece-lined and unlined, jersey rib
bed, separate vests and pants, in all
sizes. Also medium-weight Vests,
with short and long sleeves, and
Pants, in knee and ankle lengths.
Heavy weights, in natural, gray,
ecru and pure white Jersey ribbed
Vests and Pants for girls; Plain
Merino Shirts and Drawers for boys,
III sizes 10 to a. The best values of
the season at the price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-13

Ladies and Children'S White and
Gray t1eeced Vests and Pants-none
worth less than 25c. On the tables
at SOC are the famous "Mervele"
Vests and Pants. the best soc. In
derwear produced. Tomorrow's Wis
ltors will find all sizes at only 3oc.
for choice. At SOC and z9c are vari-
Gus lots OF 81 Garments. including
Genuine "Oneita" Suits, 90 per cent
wool, and SaNony Wool Vests and
Pants, in all sizes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-13

mSC during the Open
wv ing" for the Soc
Lawn Aprons. Hubbard
and waist effects: lace
ami embroidery trimmed;
various STYLES to suit
children from . to II
years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-13

S,8. SO for Neck scarfs that
may be compared With
those usually retailed at So.
Choice of electric seal. skunk.
imitation stone marten. Finished
with two heads and full clusters
of tails.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-21
Treasurer wondslsohae'er's Testimonial

Today will close one Of the most sue
cessful light opera engagements I'm the
history Of Providence theatricals, ana
IL is gratifying to Manager Wendell
schaefer to have been able 10 furnish
amusement to the thousands Of people
who have availed themselves OF the op-
portunity the Wilbur Opera company's
productions afforded them OF being
amused aud now the last day ~ their
stay here will witness thwo OF the most
pretentiOus performances as a tcsti-
monlal Co Mr.. Eugene ". Wendelschaef.
er. treasurer of the rtOvLienca opera
house. that this famous organigatio
has Net given. Ia the afternoon NJ i4
Won FlotOw's fakotite "Marha" that
Will delight music lovers from far and
near. and IN the eV~Ding Millocker'g
The Black Ilussar" will be sung. The
usual vaudeville Interruptions will b.
introduced between the acts and viii
include sDlos by Anna Isaughlin. Illus
tratcd sones by the Lamar Brus.. dia-
lect rcriiationr hy Lffle Gabriel and
the famous Wilbur marches.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-21
GRAND CIRCUIT MEETING.


Along back in the early sos Nara.
gansett Park was directly in the swim
and 1t provided as fine trotUur meet
ings as were TO be run across anywhere
in the country. Since 1884, however. rae.
ing interest for one reason and auotbar
mas tagged in the land of Roger Will
liams. That year saw the last OF the
old-rashioned creme de Ia creme horse
racing. IL is thought that the dormant
interest only needs the igniting process.
and " the arrival OF the Grand Circuit
AT Naragansett next month fails TO
draw record breaking crowds OF Provi-
dence plantation horse lovers, who will
see what other associations asks four
times the figure TO witness. the men OF
the head Of the big venture Will miss
their reckoning.
The present outlook Is that between
300 and 400 horses win be represented
I'm the fine card OF 5 stakes and 10
purses amounting TO $4,000.
1t Is necessary To- add the fact that
the starters will include the fastest
erotters and PAGERS I'm the country now
In training. a glance at the entry list
VIII show that
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-21
GOLF AT OAKLAND BEACH.
Result Of Tho Tournament SATURDAY. Winners Of
the Prizes.

Quite a large number Of well known
local golf players participated in the
annual handicap turnament OF the Oak
land Beach Golf club. which took place
at the links Of the club on the Oak
land Beach grounds. Saturday after
noon. and there was also very large
gathering of interested spectators Sew
eral prizes were offered in the regular
handicap, and there was a great deal
of friendly rivalry among the players.
The first prize was a handsome pitch
er with three stems. presented by j.
Herbert Foster. president of the Oak
land Beach Golf club. The second prize.
a smoking outfit. was presented by the
l. A. Tillinghast Catering company.
The third prize. caddy bag, was from
the w. r. Willis company. The prize
for the smallest gross score, a dozen
golf balls, was won by Ira l.. Fish,
whose score was 81. The first prize for
the smallest net score went TO. y. j.
Horton. whose net score was 94 Four
men were tied for second place at 81.
They were Ira l.. Fish. Or. Carling, ID.
j. Sully and George II Webb. The
scores were aS foiIOAG.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-21

subsequent 10 the regular handicaI
the hrst eight players entered a tour
nament for very handsome solid sill.
YER loving cup, made by the Howard
Sterling company. The game finally
resulted i'm narrowing il down Ia
Messrs. George w. Parks and Ira l..
Fish, who will play IL off this after
noon. At the same time IL is probable
that the second eight players will con-
test for a consolation prize OF a Find
lay driver and brassey
The result of the ladies' tournament.
which took place on Saturday morning
was that the first prize went To Miss
Goodrich. the second TO Miss Wilkinson
and the third to Mrs. II. G. Martin.
ON saturday evening was held the
annual golf ball and VI was most bril-
liant affair. The hotel was elaborately
decorated, golf colors prevailing amid
the howers and plants. The scene was
a particularly attractive one as every
body was in golf costumes. the vivid
colors making up a decidedly beautiful
picture. Music was by Reeves orches-
ira. Several hundred persons were
pi esent. not only from Warwick. but
also from Newport and Narragansett
PIER. late train was provided for
those who came from a distance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-21
FEAR OF LIGHTNING.


In the August CENTURY Alexander
McCabe gives encouragement and ad-
vice 10 people who have an excessive
fear of being struck by Hghtnlng--or
thunder. as some of them think.
The keen suffering which MANY nm
dergo Just in advance OF or during a
thunderstorm is of a dual nature The
sense OF impending danger alarms and
terrifies: but there is Also a depression
OF spirits which is physical and real.
brought about by some as yet unknown
relation between the nervous svst.rn
and conditions OF air pressure humid
ity. and purity. The suffering dus 10
depression and partial exhaustion re-
quires from those who ace strong svno-
pathy rather than ridicule The s,,ffer-
ing due To alarm and fright. however
is unneces essary. III rs largely the work
OF the Imagination. To nervous nattire
there is something appalling In the
wicked. spfteful CLEAN OF the lightning
and the crash and tumult Of thunder
But such "A one should remember tbat
the fash is almost always far distant
and that low notes of a church organ
Counting all the deaths from an the
storms during year we find that the
chance OF being killed by lightning Is
less than one in a hundred thousand
The risk i'm the city may be said "a
be five times less than in the country
Dwellers i'm city houses may be start
led by peals OF thunder but owing "a
the great spread of Tin roofing and f,i,.
ground connections. II buildings are
adequately protected, and the m0men-
tum of the fash provided for. the occu-
pants may feel secure. A good cOnduc-
tor well grounded is necessary i'm an
isolated and exposed buildings. Barns
when lined with green crops
should have good lightning conductors
THE question is often asked DO
trees protect? The answer IS that IN,
degree - protection viii vary with thc |
character OF the tree and is distance |
from water-course' An oak is more |
liable 10 lightning stroke than a beccn.
The character OF the wood, the area II /
LEAKAGE. the extent and depth of root /
win determine the liability 10 stroks /
Another question which is often ask |
ed is whether there is danger aboard |
large steamship during a thunder /
storm. ON the contrary, there are few |
safer places. Sufficient metal with prop
err superficial area is interposed in the /
path of the lightning. and its electrical |
energy converted into harmless heat /
and rapidly dissipated. Accidents occur
because the victims ignoranly /
place themselves i'm the line OF greatp.t /
strain. arid thus form part ~ the path /
Of discharge. For this reason II 4, not !
wise to stand under trees. near lag
poles. or masts. in doorways. on porca-
as. close 10 fireplaces. or near barns.
Those who are not exposed In any OF \
-hese ways may feel reasonably safe
"It should be remembered Gn the
event Of accident. that lightning does
10t always kill. 1t more often results
n suspended animation than IN soma
tic death. Therefore, in case of acci-
lent. try to restore animation keep the
body warm. and send for a physician
without delay"