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The evening times., 1900-03-19
CRANKS WITH INVENTIONS.
A Curious Class OF Men That Worry
Patent Office OE-ciaIs.

The officials in the Patent Office come in
contact with many persons of eccentric
! temperament. although they are generally
quite harmless and firmly believe them
selves beenfactors of their kind. The num-
! ber OF extraordinary inventions which are
| fled by them and which will never in the
! existing state Of things be made known
! for the benefit OF the community would
fill large volume - ~~sSs
Among others is DEVICE, for signaling
/ to the moon and determining in the most
satisfactory manner possible the fact
whether or not that planet is inhabited.
Another is q machine for Boring through
the earth al any given point and coming
out at any other given point. The me-
chanical and engineering skill involved IN
formulating the device fer this purpose is
remarkable. but. if for no other reason than
the labor involved. the scheme would be
rendered somewhat impracticable
Another phase of crank" of which the
Patent Office officials have cogniZance is
/ the patent mendicant. and he is, accord
: ing 10 one OF the examiners, generally the
most troublesome TO the community. He
applies sometimes TO the examiners. some
times to outside parties. and occasionally
TO the Commissioner Of Patents, and not
infrequenuy TO the Secretary of the In
terror for the wherewithal TO buy wheel,
axle. or screw. as the case may be. i'm
plying in his request that the result OF his
invention will not only repay the donor a
thousandfold but Will astonish the world
at large. i person Of this description was
often 10 be seen at large public gatherings
in this city. He was conspicuous for wear
ing upon his head model of locomotive
and train of cars which he had invented.
He was never known 10 solicit aid. but he
firmly imagined that every person In the
assemblage was thoroughly acquainted
with the fame of his invention and would
acknowledge its merits in a substantial
manner. Whether his hopes were ever re-
allied is not known. but it is supposed
they were not. as the completed model or
drawing of his device was never presented
to the Patent Office. He suddenly disap-
peared about a year ago and whether he
died or carried his invention TO more ap-
preciative communities is still a mystery.
The evening times., 1900-03-19
SUES FOR HEAVY DAMAGES.
Litigation That Is "a Result of an
Accident.

Philip Metzger. clerk and bookkeeper in
one Of the Government departments today
through his attorney. H. B. Moulton, filed
suit against Herman c. Ewald to recover
S15 .0e6. claimed as damages. 1t is alleged
that the defendant conducts an ice cream
and confectionery business at 1884 Four
teenth Street northwest and in so doing
uses a horse and wagon. On the first day
of the present month Metzger alleges that
he was crossing Eighteenth Street at its
intersection with r Street, when he was
knocked down by a horse attached TO a
wagon, both of which are owned by the
defendant. He says that the defendant or
his employe was driving carelessly and
improperly. Metzger says that in the COL
lision he was seriously hurt about the
throat. chest, knees, hip. and shoulders.
For these injuries he asks $4,000 dam
ages and for being unable to perform his
duty as clerk and bookkeeper, and the ex-
penes he has been obliged to incur he
claims S. 600 more.
The evening times., 1900-03-19
pirtIe,s Father Anxious.

Charles II. Pirtle, of l1s Tenth Street northeast,
former superintendent of the Senate document
room and father of Carl Pirtle, the thirteen year
old runaway, said to be located in Jacksonville,
Fla, called at Police Headquarters this morn
ing to enquire if anything definite had been heard
from his truant son. He was in receipt of infor-
nation that Carl was in the hands OF the Jack
sonville police and wanted that informa11n veri-
fed The local police had not been advised Of the
apprehension of young Pirtle by the Jacksonville
authorities and SO informed Mr.. Pirtle- He was
instructed to telegraph to Jacksonville and ii his
there to request that he be held pending
the fathers arrival. Mr.. Pirtie said he would
do 50.
The evening times., 1900-03-19
Family Quarrel i'm Court.

Emma Schaefer and Mrs. Annie Suncox, mother
inaw and sister-in-law, respectively OF Mrs. Mary
E. Schaefer, widow with three children, were
the defendants to charges OF assault when ar
ragned in the Police Court this morning.
The complainant against them was Mrs. Mary
Schaefer. She alleged that the defendants
without provoeation assaulted her with fists and
open hands. Mrs Suncox denied the allegation,
although she admitted attempting to strike the
complainant in self-defence. She was fined S..
Mrs Schaefer, the other defendant admitted com
mitting the assault and tried to justify it, She
was fined $40.
The evening times., 1900-03-19
ch.rged With Gambling.

Ellsworth NJ. Bruce. barber, was taken into
custody late Saturday night, charged Win per
hitting gambling on his premises. ralo'nS
marty from the Eighth precinct visited the home
~ the nrisoner 1887 Fourteenth Street northwest
anil found several men in the house engaged IN
oome ri cards Bruce was placed under arrest
ard locked up. The other persons found N
1bs house we're released after beirg Summoned
=" witnesses against the accused
The evening times., 1900-03-19

National Theatre-Julia Marlowe, in Barbara
Frietchie;'' evening.
Lafayette Square Opera House-Strakosch Com
psny in ''Maritana;' evening.
Columbia Theatre-Mildred Holland in "Aria; -
evening.
Academy Of Music-Theodore Babcock in 'Man's
Enemy" evening.
Grand Opera House-Ezra Kendall and Naude-
vile: afternoon and evening.
Kernan's Lyceum Theatre-City Sports Vsude-
Vile Company; afternoon and evening.
The evening times., 1900-03-19
Holly still in the Hospital.

Willis Holly, the millwrght of S071 Street
northwest, who was badly burned Sunday morn
ing by explosion of illuminating gas in room
above the saloon of Timothy Sullivan, 32O6 NJ
Street. is still patient at Georgetown University
Hospital. His present condition indicates that he
will continue such for several days.
The evening times., 1900-03-19
A FruitIess Police Raid.

The police last night made fruitless raid on
a building on Pennsylvania Avenue. near Four
anda-half Street, which is inhabited by China
men. The police had been led to believe that a
game Of fantan was being played there. When
the raid. under the supervision of Lieutenant
Moore, was made, the Cinnamon were found to
be playing a harmless game with blocks resen-
bling dominoes The house was searched, but
no Evidence Of gambling was found. No arrests
were made
The evening times., 1900-03-19
Eourth-CIass sterS.

The total number OF fourth-class postmasters
appointed today, was thirty-one, of which twen-
ty-four to fill vacancies caused by death and
designations, and three caused by removal, at the
end of four years service
The evening times., 1900-03-19
Catarrh for Twenty Years and
I'm n Few aNs.-Nnfhinr tnn sirnrIn

nothing too hard for Dr. Agnews Catarrhal
Powder to give relief in an instant Hon. George
James, Of scranton, Pa, says: Il have been
martyr TO Catarrh for 20 years. constant hawking
dropping in the throat and pain in the head very
offensive breath. / tried DR.. Agnew's Catarrhal
Powder. The first application gave instant relief
After using a few bottles all these symptoms Of
Catarrh left me-" Sold by F. s. Williams
Ninth and Streets; Edmonds & Williams Third
and Pennsylvania Avenue.-1
The evening times., 1900-03-19
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
stole Quantities of Meat.

The police have been informed that thief, on
Saturday night, robbed the refrigerators in the
housoe of pbilip w. Burt. 900 ID Street southwest
! F. Hendrisksop, 922 ID Street southwest. !. and
John Ward 9221a D Street southwest. The thiei
took awav with him a bountiful supply oi
roast beef a shoulder, quantity OF sausage.
and some corned beef.
The evening times., 1900-03-19
Washington Alumni Association.

The regular monthdly meeting of Washington
Alumni Association, Delta Kappa Epsilon, will
be held tomorrow night at the Ebbitt House
O. A. Prouty, vice president. will preside owing
TO the absence from the city of General NJ. c.
Butler, the president.
The evening times., 1900-03-19
PHASES OF THE MOON FOR MARC

Sun rises. sos AN. Sun sets. $40 N
Moon rises .. :43 Pm. Noon sets......9:43 AN
The evening times., 1900-03-19
Five states i'm Five Hours.

The Royal Limited" beautiful, swift and
sure, leaves Washington, B. & o. r. r. station,
New Jersey Avenue and Street daily 8 p. m,
arrives New York p. m. Exquisite dining and
cafe car service.
The evening times., 1900-03-19
STREET LIGHTING.

Tow tide :0S AN and 4:39 P. VI
High tide. 4. NJ. and 1914 I. NJ
The evening times., 1900-03-19
That Tired Feeling WILL WI a. pas, s,,. wit

the National Capital Brewing Co.'S old Book
Beer. 1t has unusual strength and oh! so good.
On sale everywhere. For case, write or phone
222 doz bottles SIPS.
The evening times., 1900-03-19
Ube Corning gin,sa
MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1900.
The Weather Indication,
TEMPERATURE.

Rain and warmer tonight. Tuesday rain; winds
mostly fresh to brisk southerly.
The evening times., 1900-03-19
ADJUSTMENTS TODAY.

Lamps lit today. I.
Lamps out tomorrow. ow..................,..5:l .5:l0 AN
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nemoerntIc Mnss Meeting.

Under the auspices Of the East Washington
Democratic Association mass meeting VIII De
held tomorrow night at Washington Hall, Third
street and Psrnsvlvania Avenue southeast. Among
those who viii address the meeting will be Hon.
Cbamp Clark Of Missouri. Hon. William sulzer
OF New York, and Hon. Charles +. Cochran OF
Missouri.
The evening times., 1900-03-19
TIDE TABLE.

New. LIST and 90th Full .............. 10th
First quarter. .sth Last quarter. .24th
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d a are on o.
You your bill of with the salesman """ yourself SS %" making
The evening times., 1900-03-19
THE SUN AND MOON.

Temperature at p. m..........................5 81
The evening times., 1900-03-19

Large Golden Oak Sideboard, with
heavy carvings, swell front. with
French beveled plate mirror. al
together a magnificent CIR RP
sideboard. unequaled h UA
for S25 anywhere-our I.II
price, Cash or Credit.
The age-herald., 1900-10-12
PEOPLES GAS
 WAS CONSPICUOUS Closed With a Net Gain of 33
 Points. STOCK MARKET STAGNANT The Undertene Was Heavy-Money Market Showed Rather Rsac- tionary Tendency Business
 in Bonds Was Small
STOCK MARKET STAGNANT I

New York, October 1.-The stock market fell into condition approaching stagna- ton during the latter hours of trading. The undertone was heavy, the dribbling of sell ing orders finding no support whatever. The trading between the board room members made up the whole market. and owing to the relative dullness of the general market the movement in Peoples Gas was made conspicuous. The pressure of the stock was continued early in the day, but the bears, who have sold the stock continuously for some time past, became disquieted later in the day over the extent of their commit ments, and a vague suspicion that the gas war in Chicago was not as unrelentins as made to appear on the surface. The pub lished report that the Ogden Company was buying its additional equipment from sources dominated by interests friendly to the Peoples Gas Company was the cause. From S1s as the low point, the stock forged steadily upwards to S5& with symp- toms of increasing urgency in the buying demand from the short interest. The close was at the highest with a net gain of Sss. Nothing could more strikingly demonstrate the inertness of the grain market than it's utter failure to respond to this rather sen- sational movement. The dullness at the close was unrelieved, and the days net changes were mixed and entirely insigni- ffcant.
 The money market showed a rather reac- tionary tendency, 31A per cent representing the maximum rate, compared with per cent yesterday.
 Today's Hull In the currency movement Is considered only temporarily, and the days quiet market for cotton after yes terdays wide fall in prices is regarded as only a coincidence, but these incidents are suggestive of the dominance of the cotton movement over the whole money and finan- cial situation at present Any considerable reaction In the price of cotton or any fall Ing off in the foreign demand even at pres ent prices would promptly alter the whole outlook in the international money markets Business in bonds was very small, and price changes irregular.
 Total sales, par value, $S05, ,000. United States is declined as per cent on the last call
 New York, October 11.-Close: Money on call firm at 1A0S1@ per cent; last loan at 2h per cent.
 Prime mercantile paper, 5@6 per cent.
 Sterling exchange weak, after firmness, $4S35s for demand and $479B for co days.
 Posted rates, S4S1@4S1h and $4.S5q4.S51A.
 Commercial bills, A.79A@47 79ss
 Silver certificates, 63s4@64Ac.
 Bar silver, 63%4c.
 Mexican dollars, 50Ac.
 Government bonds weak.
 State bonds weak.
 Railroad bonds irregular
 <D.
The age-herald., 1900-10-12
COtLOn Letter

Cotton Letter of Fairchilds & Hobson, by
 Private Wire to H. D. Cothran & Co.
 New Orleans, October 1.-The effect of yesterdays bureau report upon Liverpool was more pronounced than it was on Amer ican markets, futures in the English market losing 12-64 and spots Ad-easy at that-dnd sales of only 6000 bales. In conformity with the big decline across the water New Or leans traded on the first call at loss of F points from last night, December selling at 9.35. At one time during the day Liverpool was down as much 15-64d, and as specials from there recovered 3-64, our market steadied up During early hours 1t was plain that shorts were accepting profits, and this, toge ther with a small estimate for Houston tomorrow, followed later by an unconfrmed rumor that MT. Neil would be out in the morning with a bullish circular, encouraged bulls in the afternoon to lend their support to prices, and as transactions were light, market recovered itself and closed shade higher than last night, De- cember, after opening at the lowest, closed at the best of the day. 9.5349.54
 In regard to the Neil rumor, there was some doubt expressed as to it's reliability. We ourselves are of the opinion that 1t Is without foundation. Domestic spot markets were generally quoted ts1% down, local prices being quoted off b. with sales of 1850;
The age-herald., 1900-10-12
Live Stock Markets

Chicago, October n.-Cattle: Receipts 10, 000 including 1000 Texans and 600 Vest erns; choice light steers steady, others weak. closing lower. Butchers stock, Texans and Westerns steady. Natives, best on sale today, three cars at $5.7o; good to prime steers $54Oa5.s poor to medium $440@5. S5; selected feeders, choice steady, others slow at S3.75d4.4 40; mixed stockers weak at B. 1903 .65; cows $2. .6514 .25 heifers $2.756D475; canners slow at $2.50 bulls firm at $4 2504. 60 calves $4lD6. 10; Tex. as receipts 100; best on sale today, fifteen cars at s6.6o; Texas fed steers S4.5O04. 90; Texas grass steers s. 25G44. 10; Texas bulls $2. .5003. .25.
 Hogs: Receipts today 26,0OO; tomorrow 2S,000; left over 5000; shade lower, quality good, closing firmer. Top s. .25; mixed and butchers $4.90a5.25; good to choice heavy $4.9565 .221a; rough heavy $i.S094.9O; light $4.S5G5 .25; bulk of sales $56l5. .15.
 Sheep Receipts 1900; sheep steady; lambs 10c higher; good to choice wethers s. S0Q4 CO., fair to choice mixed S3. 4OGt3 80; western sheep $S.S0@4.OO; Texas sheep g 50 @3.50; native lambs s42545.50; western lambs S4, 75l15. 30
The age-herald., 1900-10-12
Birmingham City Bonds

Frnits and Produce Butter-Whlte clover, pound prints, 27c; Flein (standard), 23c; best creamery, 25c: Mississippi best grade, 23c; country, l30 15c.
 Irish potatoes, Go165c per bushel Sweet potatoes, s1.25d1.50 per bushel. Grapes-Concord, lie per small basket and 17c per large basket.
 Pears-Kiefer. s1.7512.0O per barrel Apples, s2. .25@3.00 per barrel. Bananas, 75@90c per bunch. Lemons, S2.5OQl.5O.
 Poultry-Best friers, 221hc medium 1SO 20c: hens, BOG; ducks, 20Q25c. Eggs, 15Ql6c.
 Onions, l1sc per pound. Cabbage, 1Ac per pound. Turnips-119c per pound.
 Local stapie t;rocerie. Flour-Best patent. s4.65; half patent, S4.00.
 sugar-Granulated, 6Ac; Y. C., 67sc. Coffee-Green, lzQJ131sc; Arbuckles pack ages. SIS. .30 Lion packages, s12.3O. Cheese-New York full cream, 13kc. Lard, Sssc basis
 Meats-Clear rib sides, sac; bacon bellies, lie: dry salted bellies, 9ssc: best hams, 12c; Four x hams, 11c; California hams, sc breakfast bacon. 12l4c. Molasses- 15@25c: sugar house, 20Q35c: Georgia cane, 3oQ26c. Rice-41fc; fancy, 7c. Corn-Mixed, 5Sc white, 59c. Meal-Jim Dandy, 96c; Joe Darter, 92c Hay-Choice timothy, s1S.0O; No. 1, N70O; clover mixed. s16.0O; prairie. s11.00. Oats-Mixed, 35c; white, 3Gc. Bran-Mixed, SLIGO; pure wheat, $500. Cotton seed meal $23-00.
The age-herald., 1900-10-12

to arrive 2550; middling g 15-16. Reports at the ports continue free and the outfiowing of cotton to Europe is just as liberal, ex- ports for the day figuring 60, while the day s receipts at all ports were 54S1S. Since Fri day they amount to 2S7 ,0S1 vs 249,9S5 same time last week. 220,656 last year, and 333,572 the year before. While cotton from factors tables hold cheaper today in sympathy with the lower contract market, it was neverthe- less significant to learn that the interior was not an eager seller, nor offering much at concessions. Liverpool is expected to be about 4 points up tomorrow.
The age-herald., 1900-10-12
Murphy & Uompany's Stock Letter

New York, October 1.-The railroad list today opened shade lower but soon show ed some signs of improvement. People s Gas was strong on rumors of settlement of the gas war in Chicago, foreign houses did not deal actively. As was expected the Bank of England's rate did not advance and this was taken to mean that they were not apprehensive of any early heavy gold shipments to this side. The steel stocks were dull and as a rule a shade lower. Southern preferred 10 to 1015. Money was also a shade lower than yesterday, loan ing at 3h per cent.
The age-herald., 1900-10-12
Mrs. WinsIoy,s Soothinp Errrp

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILL DREN WHILE TEETHING. with PER- FECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHES the CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN; CURE WIND COLO, and Is the best rem. edy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists ,n every part of the world Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind Twenty-Five cents a bottle
The age-herald., 1900-10-12
Sngar and Coffee

New York, October 11.-Spot: Rio, dull; mild, quiet. Futures opened steady at SO 10 points decline and ruled generally easy under local selling, following generally lower European and Brazilian cables, con- tinued heavy receipts at Rio and Santos, disappointing spot demand and absence of public specula tion; local shorts were about the only support of the market. Closed steady with prices points lower Total sales, 12000 bags, including: October, zoo; November 7.10; December, 720; January 72; February, FPS; March, 7.35; May, TAO Q7.45; July 7.5OGD7. .55.
 Sugar: Raw, steady; refined, steady.
The age-herald., 1900-10-12
EXCURSION.

Account Harvest Home Campmeeting, Opellka, Ala, the Central of Georgia Rail- way will run special train leaving Bir- mingham a.. m Sunday, October 14, re- turning same date. Excursion rate, $2.OO for round trip. Solon Jacobs, Commercial Agent; w. D. Hammet, Travelling Passen- ger Agent, 1921 First Avenue, Birmingham, Ala 1O-11-4t
The age-herald., 1900-10-12
OPERATORS KEPT J GUESSING ALL DAY The Cotton Market Was Ex-
 tremely Pickle. LIVERPOOL SHOWED DECLINE Trade Was Nervous to the Very Close of Business, With the Market
 Steady -Net'Advance of3
 to 8 Points
LIVERPOOL SHOWED DECLINE

New York, October u.-Much activity prevailed on the Cotton Exchange today. The Liverpool advices showed that the Eng fish cotton trade was even more surprised by yesterdays bureau report than was the cotton trade of this country, the Liverpool decline being 12Q15A sixty-fourths, or the equivalent of 20 points more than the de- cline in the American markets yesterday,
 Trading here this morning started a de- cline of 5Q15 points, but the market immed- lately became very strong, and enormously active prices advancing 14@22 points from the lowest, the trade being influenced by estimates pointing to less heavy move- ment of the crop the remainder of the week, also by the forecasts of cold rains over the bulk of the cotton belt ,an increased demand for spot cotton in the south for export, as well as for home consumption, althugh at lower prices, and by more en- couraging news from the cotton goods mar kets of this country
 Later the market became less active in view of recent tremendous clearances, with southern markets finally showing an inclin- ation to yield. The trade was nervous up to the very close of business. with the mar ket steady with net advance of to points.
 New York, October 11-Much cotton; quiet; middling 10 11-16; net receipts 21O; gross 86S2; sales 1SS; stock S7,375; exports to Great Britain ?: to the continent 431.
 Total today: Net receipts 54SlS; exports to Great Britain 3S,652; to France 4300; to the continent 12, 366; stock 4S7179.
 Consolidated: Net receipts PTS, ,061; exports to Great Britain 2,640; to France 12 TOO; to the continent 34, 74S
 Total since September 1: Net receipts H. 155,502; exports to Great Britain 365, ,227; to France 63,057; to the continent 246, ,0S5.
The age-herald., 1900-10-12
CAPTION, STOCKS AND GRAIN,

All purchases and sales are made direct m the Exchange for which the order is given. TT por,,o, o xv Ice & Co.,; Purnell, Hagaman & Co.,, New York; Fairchild & Hobson, New Or iesns: Ware & Leland, Chicago.
 Peferences-First National Bank of Bir- ningham; First National Bank of Rome, Ga. -
 TELEPHONE No. 1145.
 Special attention given to orders over telephone and orders sent from out of the city.
The age-herald., 1900-10-12
WILLIAM BERNEY & CO.,, REAL ESTATE INSURANCE
 STOCKS AND B OHD5. 2O15 FIRST AVENUE.
Ch;ca go Change

Chicago, October 1.-The strength which wheat exhibited early today, influenced considerably by the reopening of mills at Minneapolis, was lost later, December clos ing 2sc under yesterday. Corn closed 80 l4o higher and oats Ac lower. Provisions closed with but little change.
 The leading futures ranged as follows: Articles Opened Highest Lowest Closing
The age-herald., 1900-10-12
BONDS
F inaEciaI

New York, October 1.-The Commer- cialAdvertiser's London financial cable gram says:
 The markets here were idle and saggy today. The absence of rise in the bank rate had little effect Americans were heavy on Berlin selling of Northern Pa cifics. American securities are the only one readily realizable, because of the new Bourse regulation prohibiting shorts. Hence realization in industrials creates scare. Germany and the United States are in ouiring for gold at 77s lid, but getting none.
 Money was steady today and bills firm on the banks return. The bank rate' II is exnected. will be advanced on Thursday.
The age-herald., 1900-10-12

Cash quotations were as follows: Flour was steady. No. 3 spring wheat 71k@ 76Ac; No. ? red. 77c. No. corn, 41@1Ac; No. yellow, 411s0p4114c. No. oats. 22Ac: No. white, 25d251ac; No. white, 2314@ 251Ac. No. rye, 511kc. Fair to choice malt ing, 55@60c; No. flax seed, sl.70a1. Il; No. 1 northwestern, s1.70@1.7S prime timothy seed, $4.15@425. Mess pork. per barrel, s15OO9l5.5O lard, per 100 pounds $7.25Q7.9 0; short rib sides, loose, $79OdS10; dry salted shoulders, boxed. 64@6%c; short clear sides, boxed. sS. S.SO9s.4O sugars-Cut loaf, $6.6O; granulated, $610; confectioners' A, $6.OO: off A, $5.S5. Clover-Contract grade, s10. 25610.50. On the produce exchange to- day the butter market was firm: creamery, 16Q20hc; dairy, 13@1Sc. Cheese was firm at 10A@11%c Eggs were firm; fresh, 17c.