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Money Mad.

A swindling investment establishment has
Just been closed in Brooklyn through the
agency of newspaper publicity and an un-
known multitude is now wondering what
has become of the thousands Of dollars
that have been poured into it. The tempo
rary success of the institution was truly a
marvel, when the supposed intelligence of
the average man and woman Is considered
The chief promoter of the swindle adver-
tised to guarantee return of 10 per cent
a week to all investors, he having obtained
the secret Of a combination which enabled
him To play the markets with rare sue
cess He was literally flooded with money
in all sums. Ii came from people In all
grades of society, mostly those in
moderate circumstances. An invest
ment fever seemed to have swept over
the area covered by the bold fellows an
nouncements. He issued certificates and,
it is believed. actually paid to some of his
patrons a few weekly returns of 10 per
cent, doubtless to bait others He could
well afford to pay few dividends for a
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time while the cash was flowing in at the
rate of sl5,o0o TO 81. 600 day.
1t Is a weIl-recognized fact in business
that very few investm ents pay more than
Is per cent. \ few reach 10 per cent and
very few go higher Only the most favored
securities return as high as ~ per cent-a
year This man deliberately advertised to
return $50 per cent a year to all Corners.
To do this he would have had. of course. to
find means of making more than that per-
centage of profit in his transactions, in
order to reap his own gain. Such propo-
sition refutes itself at first glance, for the
least amount of calculation would show
the veritable impossiblity of such opera
tfons, even on small scale. Nevertheless
men and women who are described as ap-
pearing intelligent and literate clamored
for certificates. The desire to get rich fast
overcame their sober Judgment and they
almost fought for the chance to pour their
money into This rat hole
1t is difficult to appreciate the state of
mind which shows such unbalance. Money
has made many a man mad in days gone
by, but never before We're there so many
agencies for exposing swindles and illu-
ninatfng the public mind in matters of
business The circumstance shows that
With all the education bestowed upon the
people. with all the publicity afforded by
the newspapers. with all the intelligence
displayed by men and women in their ordi-
nary affairs, there yet remains blind. I'M
reasoning love for riches which overwhelms
all else and makes fools out of otherwise
sober CITIZENS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-25

When the winter winds are howlin'
And the skies are threatenin' snow.
When the frosty air IS prowlin'
Round each creyice, high an low.
Though | lack the time fur praisin'
His achievements az [ should.
Vet have respect amazin'
Fur the man who splits the wood.
There's 40 crowd to- start the cheerin'
No admirin' word is spoke.
All that sounds across the cIearin'
Is the echo of each stroke.
But he asks no praise, I'm Stain,
Save from his own conscience good.
An the family folks that's waitin'
Fur the man who splits the wood
Nhen. around the table pressin',
All 70 laughter light are stirred:
When my gran'-paws asked the blessin
An my father carves the bird:
When they talk of modern glory
An the scenes where heroes stood.
There should be some song an story
Fur the man who split the wood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-25

past three years. la 1896, the west, in the
eyes of the east was. In the matter Of
he money question. the euemy'5 coun-
try. just Mr.. Bryan. a western man.
characterized the east as the eHemy's
country. The western influence on that
question was dreaded. The east considered
tho west the scat Of all financial heresies
TudHy, the republicans of the northwest
and OF the distant states of California.
Washington. and oregon. sound On
thc money question as the republicans of
New York and Massachusetts. They want
he gold standard Manufactured, and will
vote that way both through their reprcsen-
tatives in Congress this winter and in No
vcmber next at The polls.
Equally interesting. too. is the change
which has come over the democratic party,
Three years ago. Mr.. Bryan. in visiting
New York. felt that he invading I'M
friendly territory. His own party there
eyed him askance. Today. Mr.. Suzer of
New York is i'm the race for minority
leader of the House. and considers that
he adds and does add to his claims to
consideration by announcing as repre-
sentative New York democrat that he is
heartily in favor of MIR. Bryans renomina-
ton on a reaffirnation of the Chicago plat
form. He supported him in 1sa6. but the
democrats of the state put Mr.. Sulzer for
ward now as a Bryan man. And Mr..
Bryan may go to New York today and visit
;hf democrats. and feel himself neither I'M
welcome nor q stranger.
While the west is in the saddle in Cor
gress the east satisfied and consentiug. the
east is asking to lead the Bryan forces
there. The change is IL radical one On both
sides
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\ current observation about the assem-
bling Congress is that it is "a western
Congress" This IS based upon the fact
that the sPeakership and majority of the
more important chairmanships Of the House
Will be tilled by men who live west of the
Aileghenies. But that is the only reason
for the sectional characterization of the
body. These western men are advocating
policies which are in every sense national,
and which have warm support also in tie
east. The western republicans favor the
gold standard. They favor protection. They
favor expansion. They are against the
trusts. and they declare for the ren0mina-
ton Of the President. Their whole pro-
gram. indeed. meets with the cordial APP
prevail of their eastern brethren
This shows the remarkable change which
has taken place In the country within the
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AguinnIdo's Press Agent Gaptur.J

y Manila dispatch states that ''Senor
Bueonicamiuo." described as former
member of the so-called cabinet of Aguin-
aldo. has been captured near San Fabian
and turned over to Gen. Otis. This doubt
less refers TO Felipe Buencamiuo, who. as
secretary for foreign affairs" prepared tho
manifesto addressed to the American SEN
ate and House Of Representatives now in
circulation. He seems. however, to have
resigned or been deposed from that office
for there is recent mention Of one Mabini
as the Filipino minister for foreign affairs
The manifesto is signed by Buencamino as
foreign secretary, and he also signs as such
the attestation Of the correspondence print
ed with the manifesto in the attempt to
prove American recognition of Aguinaido's
government. 1t the head of what seems to
have been AguinaIdo's domestic literary
bureau has really been captured the fnsur-
gent cause has indeed been dealt death
blow
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Apt to Strike a Snag.


a Washington correspondent has been
looking up the records of the southern
senators on the matter of expansion. He
finds that Morgan and Pettus of Alabama.
Mallory of Florida Clay of Georgia, Lind
say of Kentucky, Caffery and McEnery of
Louisiana, Sullivan Of Mississippi, McLau-
rim and Tilman of South Carolina, CuI.
berson and Chiffon of Texas and Daniel
of Virginia have all declared themselves
in favor of expansion. If all of these able
men and leaders of the democratic party
are in favor of expansion, some of those
who are trying to commit the party the
other way will be pretty apt to strike a
snag before a great while.
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Serve Notice on AguinaIdo.

Ffo1n IN FhilaIelphIa Inquirer.
There is one way to settle both Aguinaido
and the Aguinaldo hero worshippers In the
United States.
Let congress, promptly upon meeting.
adopt Il joint resolution setting forth ne
intention of this government to end the re-
beliion and to offer TO Aguinaldo the only
possible terms: unconditional surrender -
II is just as well to let this murderous
adventurer know that this country is NOT
controlled by Atkinson, Bryan and Com
pany.
And in order that there can be no possible
misunderstanding anywhere, it might be
added that we intend to and will maintain
sovereignty over the Philippine Islands
Let US serve notice on Aguinaldo-if he
lasts long enough.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-25

From the Providence Journal.
The lady bandit" who was put on trial
out west for holding up a stage was
response to the plea that she might be al
lowed freedom to devote herself to the
care of her sick mother. And yet we talk
about the danger of allowing women to
serve on juries, lest they be governed by
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sD.,recintiye,

Il suppose you think 1 insist on having
my own way great DEAL said Mr. Meek
ton : wife in a rather relenting tone. .-
"Of course. l do, Henrietta You wouldn't
be doing your duty by me otherwise You
might let me make some mistakes.
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1 Race War.

What makes you keep referring to this
fight as race war;
That's what it is answered the Filipino
cnleftaln. The minute We quit racing and
Lose our lead. the war stops"
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l Forecast

TIL Indications are remarked the man
who WAS looking at the sky with an express
sion If great wisdom, that it will be cold
and ra.r.'
The man who has trouble with the SER
want girl problem meekly inquired:
(which are you talking about the
weather or dinner"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-25

Ii is asserted that the brains Of the Fill
p.Eo instruction are represented by a per
s"nagc named 'BuencdmiEo-' Having sa-
lUted AguinaIdo as the George Washington
o. the Philippines, Boston will not hesitate
u accord TO "Bueucamino' the honors due
TN Gen. Coxey Of III. nrirnt
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W lay He Was There

1t Is 4 very naughty show;
IN" moralists have tried to stop, 'er.
And 50 think 1 ought to go
That | may seem quite shocked AM
proper.
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Colonel Bryan Will in short time be on
The rear platform once more. trying TO i'm
press the others of the United States with
TN" need of taking Nebraska for d model
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Mr. Roberts is particularly unlucky in
being brought to attention just after the
public is experiencing moral reaction
alter a season of Partisan farce at the
theaterS
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Mr. sampson and Mr.. Schey both refuse
TO let their controversy interfere with their
Thanksgiving dinners. and no doubt many
OF their partisans will be equally wise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-25

If chocolate plum pudding prove effica-
c.cu# in securing results in South Africa.
this government might make d contract
with some good confecti"nrr for supply
in the Philippines.
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A True Moving Spirit.

From the st, Louis Globe Democrat
George Washington Aguinaldo is the NOV
ing spirit In the Tagal Instruction, but he
moves so often that his followers have
abandoned the idea of establishing any
county seats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-25

General Joubert, with q laundering OBJ
stlnacy which is characteristic. fails to
observe that ne was completely defeated
months ago by the London press
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-25

4 New York man has been prospecting
enormously by promising to pay 80 per
cent dividends on ALI funds placed in his
hands And the Keely motor expose slill
so recent,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-25

Jerry Simpson has not Yet been persuaded
10 chang" the name Of his paper, The
Bayonet' and call it The Blank Car
tri1asr''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-25

Chairman Jones Is naturally hopeful for
he campaign of 1900 Under the circum-
stances, being hopeful Is no more than his
duty.
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man smart enough to answer the hy-
pothetical questions could make so much
money elsewhere that it would seem wrong
to tie him UP in the MoIineux jury
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-25

Thanksgiving ceremonies with AguinaIdo
viii he chiefly limited To gratitude that The
baby has plenty Of mud pie material handy
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- . -

1t i told in the biographies that Mr. Goe-
bel is not a fire-eating Kentuckiau by
birth. but q good. honest Pennsylvania
Du'chman. So The dime novel heroes Of
youth one by one pass away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-25

SHOOTING ST AIRS.

II Is generally believed that Agufnaldo is
due for his farewell surrender
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-25

We show prevailing lash
ions in Shoes in great va
riety-thc Smart" Dash
ing styles and those OF
plain and distinct elegance.
Our newest RAINY Day"
Boot has taken very well.
1t is very stout and durable,
yet extremely light and
comfortable on foot.
Stout Sole Oxfords. very
much in vogue this season,
in abundance, in all suitable
feathers.
Slippers and Ties for
evening use. for weddings
and trouSseauS, in kid. pat
ent leather, suede, bronze,
satins, in beautiful shapes
and patterns.
Our famous 800 Nature shape
Shoes, for Ladies and Men. grow
daily in favor. as their high quality
becomes more known
For street or dress. in great va
riety, for Ladies' and Men $50
Burt's l411 F.
rthGr Burt. Washington
dwin q. Burt Co. New York
The sun., 1899-09-08
JUDGE LENT SEEKS DAMAGES.
The Sing Sing School Trustees Scandal Car
rted Into Caurt.

The Sing Sing School Trustees Scandal Car
ried Into Court.
The school tight which was started In Sing Sing
at the annual school meeting on Aug. took on
new phnse yesterday. when County Judge
Lent caused a summons, issued out OF the
Supreme Court. to be served on ex-Assombly-
man Edgar l.. Ryder. demanding damages In
the sum OF $4,000. A similar action is
brought byIJoshua @. Many. President OF the
Board Of Education. for S25.o00 for alleged
injury sustained by the action OF the investi-
eating committee OF the Sing Sing school dis
trct
Judge Lent was a candidate for recollection
as momber OF the Board OF School Trustees.
but those opposed to him elected DR.. Il. B.
Sherwood. the Village President. BY a major
ity OF % out OF q total vote OF 500. After the
Judges defeat a committee consisting OF
Abram s. Underhill. Dr. E. +. sheehan. Edgar
l.. Ryder. Randolph Acker and Wilbur F.
Foshay was appointed to investigate the ac-
counts Of tho trustees. This committee made
report al public meeting held Aug. 22 stat
ing that there was an apparent shortage In the
treasurer's accounts Of $375 45. and in the trus-
tees accounts a shortage OF s1.Oaas3. The
report also said that a cheek. post-dated.
issued by Judge Lent. had been carried by the
Board OF Trustees and reported for three years
as cash. when IL really had not been converted
into cash until after tho Investigating Com
mittse had been appointed.
After the report was read the Judge made q
speech In his own defence. and last week he
issued statement to the local newspapers.
He asserted that political enmity was the cause
OF the whole affair ond that the trustees nc-
counts wore correct. Hedenied that any short
age existed. Judge Lent. in his complaint,
says he has been member OF tho School
Board for fifteen years and County Judge OF
Westchester county since January, 1896. He
declares that tho charges preferred against the
trustees are wilfully malicious and false and
that Mr.. Ryder. the defendant. wrote. signed
and published the report with malicious in
tent.
The papers were served on ex-Assem blyman
Ryder last evening and given over to his law
yer. Frank i. Young. who was chairman OF tho
school meeting. Mr.. Ryder authorized this
statement:
The report OF the investigating committee
is absolutely correct. This action OF the
County Judge in suing mo is mere bluff.
There was nothing malicious about our report.
! want him to sue because that will give us an
opportunity to prove under oath the charges
we brought out in the committees report.
which we certainly shall"
The sun., 1899-09-08
TO BUY UTICps WATER CoMPANIEs
Baltimore Trust Company Plgnuing q
Deal to Underwrits tho Securities.

Baltimore Trust Company PlRnuing q
Deal to Underwrite tho Securities.
BALTIMORE. Sept. Tho Baltimore Trust
and Guarantee Com pany 10 promoting another
deal involving s6,Uoo.oo0. The company is
considering the purchase Of the two water
com panies Of Utica, N. Y. and is arranging to
form a syndicate to undorwrite the securities
Of the new company that will be formed to take
over the properties. President Davidson. Of
the Baltimore Trust and Guarantee Company
was asked about tho deal to- day and replied
1T is true that we are considering the Utica
deal and believe it to be an exceptionally good
proposition. and If. upon further examination
the matter commends itself to US We haye no
doubt that We will undertake it."
Tho new company will issue per cont
bonds to the amount OF $1,000. 900. Of which
S950.O00 will be reserved for future exten-
sions. leaving S2.05Q.0oo to be brought out.
Tho stock issues will include 50 500. 900 OF pre-
ferred and 100000 OF common. The Balti-
more Trust and Guarantee Company's ex-
perts have already made an examin alton OF tho
properties and submitted favorable report.
but another examination will be made before
the deal is finally closed.
The deal probably explains tho recent
strength OF Baltimore Trust and Guarantee
stock. which sold on the Baltimore Stock Ex-
change to- day at 33S. an advance OF SH points
com pared with the fnal sale on Saturday last.
The sun., 1899-09-08
OTHER MARKETS.
Live Stock Market.

THVHHDAY, Sept, 7, ] 800.
Receipts of beeves were 304 head Including 1 Z
cars for slAuRhterers And = for the market No
trading reported, Feeling steady Dressed beef was in
demand at Th9pIc per n. for poorest TO best nat
i've sides. Liverpool and London cables quoted
American cattle weak at ll4Sl2hc. per n. esti-
mated dressed weighs refrigerator beef lower At 6Ec
per N. No exports to day to Great Britain; to-
morrow.
Receipts Of calves were laS head, including 20
direct Steady for live calves and all wanted. Poor
To prime VeAs sold at S5sSS.2o per 100 NJ RrAASers
n N.
Receipts OF sheep and lambs were 1880 head, in
cludng 3 for butchers and 10 for the market;
and there were 20 cars ON sale. Sheep were wanted
and shade higher; lambs opened steady and active
for all grades; closed weak The pens were cleared
Common to prime sheep sold at S5GS45O y 100 Ds;
mutton Arm at 5S7kc. y 10; dressed lambs steady
at 79IOTc.
Receipts Of hogs were ,42o head, including $40
for the market Steady at yesterdays closing
prices or at t760SA.eoN 100 ns. for prime hogs.
The sun., 1899-09-08
GROWTH OF OUR RAILROADS
Statistics CONT aimed in "Poor's Manual O
Railroads" for 1899.

Railroads" for 1899.
Tho edition of Poors Manual OF Railroads for
1853. will be ready for delivery in about ten
days. 1t contains abstracts OF all railroad re-
ports issued up to Aug. 70. According to the
statistical exhibits the length Of steam railroads
in the United States on Dsc. 81. 1898. was 1885,
$40 miles. a net increase OF 2.21e miles in the
year. The heaviest construction was in the
Southwestern group OF States. in which 912
miles were built. In respect to the extent Of
It's ramiacations. the railroad has reached its
highest DEVELOPMENT In Massachusetts,. where
there is one mile Of railroad for each 3. o square
miles Of territory In the United States the
ratio Is one to 162
The total number OF locomotives on Jan. l
was 30. 746; Of passenger cars. 25 .S44 cars for
baggage. mail. &C.. S.049; freight cars. ! ,2S4.-
S07. The number OF passengers carried in
1898 was 514.as2 2Ss. and the tons OF freight
moved 9l2.973.S53. The passenger earnings
aggregated $272. .5S9. .591. against $3.50. So. 1886
in 1897; freight earnings. $S8s 1924. .526. against
$78o.351 $3.50; miscellaneous earning. S1OS,-
O44607 against $9S e56. .75l total 81, ,24a, $751;
724. against s1.132 S68. 1928 in 1897 The net
earnings were $685.. $3.50. .474. against S342. .792. :
O3O in 1897
The sun., 1899-09-08
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
THuRapAY. Sent. z

THUBsDAY, sept. u
Fears that the money market may become
uncomfortably close. together with the'unset-
tied feeling abroad, both regarding the sltua-
tion In France and In tho TransvaaL were
chiefly responsible for an almost general de-
cline in prices on tho Stock Exchange to-day
All other circumstances affecting values were
favorable. but they were temporarily out
weighed BY the two considerations mentioned.
Moreover. the recent rise In number OF stocks
has been sufficient TO tempt many fortunate
buyers to secure their profits. There was.
therefore. a good deal OF liquidation OF speou-
lative holdings during tho list half OF the day,
Foreign arbitrage operators Influenced senti-
mont TO an extent. though their sales were not
on an extensive scale.
In the afternoon. when the rates for money
on call advanced as thoy did yesterday. to six
per cent the professional element began to
sell the market with good deal OF confidence
and tho indications at tho close were that the
short interest had been materially increased.
As the actual holders ofstocks show no disposi-
tion to part with them. but on the contrary
appear to add to their investment whenever
tho m ark ct is weak. the opinion is held In many
quarters that the retroRrade movement
will not exceed the proportions OF
trading fuotuation. SO far as the money
market 10 concerned. a sustained advance in
Tbteb 10 ukoly W iuuus " tbib contlo o.
and II may also accelerate a settlement in cash
OF somo OF the commercial obligations which
Europe always incurs here on a large scale at
this season OF tho year. A good deal OF ster-
ling exchange has already been sold in antici-
patton OF tho autumn export movement OF
breadstuIs and cotton. a circumstance that
accounts for the quick absorption oicotton and
other comm ercial bills that are now coming to
hand In fairly large amounts.
Tho decline in stocks was most pronounced
In issues that have recently enjoyed sharp ad-
vancos. The losses in them ranged from 101x
Per cent. A few OF the so called specialties not
only withstood the prevailing tendency. but
closed higher than last night. Among them
were American Steel Hoop. American Car Il
Foundry. Pressed Steel Car preferred and
Wheeling a Lake Erie common and 2s pre-
ferred The closing was In the main heavy
and Hnal prices were as rule the lowest
recorded.
The sun., 1899-09-08
NJ =. ZINC coMpANr,s cArrr1I.
An Onicer of tho Concern Says That 1t i,
All Paid Up.

An officer OF the New York Zinc Company
said yesterday regarding teIeEraphIc advices
that the State Charter Board OF Kansas had
refused to issue n certificate permitting the
company 10 operate in tho zinc fields OF south
eastern Kansas on the ground that less than
20 per cent Of the capital had been paid up.
The entire capital stock OF the company.
100000. has been paid in. and the compan y is
now issuing certificates OF stock. These GER
tAcatss are also being registered ny the Inter
national Banking and Trust Co of this CITY
We do not know anything about any action BY
the Kansas authorities. We have teloRraphed
70 the Secretary OF State OF Kansas that ths
eompany's capital Is fully paid up"