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The Washington times., 1901-12-08
UNFAIR TO COLOMBIA.
DIR. silva Declares His Country,
Cannl Interests Are siisunderstood

DIR. silva Declares His Country's
Canal Interests Are siisunderstood.
The Colombian Minister Or. Martinez
Silva, yesterday forwarded to Secretary
Kay a long communication regarding the
Panama Canal. and asked that his views
be sent to Congress.
Dr. Silva states that the Government
Of Colombia has granted full permission
for the cession of all rights for the con-
struction Of the canal 10 the United States
Government, but that the position taken
by his country has been misunderstood,
because OF some features Of the report
made by the Isthman Canal Commission
ers as to The amount for which the Pana-
ma route could be purchased by the Uni
ted States.
In the course OF his statement DIR. Sill
va says that the Colombian Government
feels that its interests are unfavorably
affected by he Misrepresentation which has
arisen as to the selling price of the
canal. and that Colombia stands ready 10
assist this country in the construction
of a canal through Colombian territory.
As to the amount given by the Commis-
sion $lOs 14l50o. the Minister says that
that was an estimate OF what had already
been invested Ia the work. and was not
the final selling price. which would pos
sibly be much less.
The Washington times., 1901-12-08
MIR. WACHTER's POSITION.
Did Not Criticise President for At
tending Football Game.

Representative Wachter Of Maryland is
an enemy of football but he has not gone
so far as to criticise the President for at
tending the West Point-Annapolis game,
as he has been quoted as doing. He de-
clares that he has been misunderstood in
this respect, and that in commenting upon
the gridiron games has never stated that
Mr. Roosevelt acted with improperly in
Witnessing the exhibition. On the con-
trary. he believes that the President has
a perfect right TO do as he sees fit in
such matters.
The Marylander is opposed, however,
TO permitting the naval and military ca
diets to participate in the game. In the
first place. he antagonizes football on the
ground Of brutality. and in the second
place, he believes that men who are to be
officers in the army and navy should not
subject themselves to possible injury in
such rough and tumble playing rs he says
is practiced upon the gridron. He does
not think the Government should counte-
nance football, and it is probable that in
the near future he Will take some steps
to secure legislation prohibiting such
games in the army and navy.
The Washington times., 1901-12-08

ing twine. salt. agricultural implements,
paper and wood pulp on the free list.
Representative Roberts of Massachusetts
joins him with one TO put hides on the
free list Representative Davis OF Flori-
da has introduced bill imposing a duty
of cents a pound and 80 per cent ad
valorem upon the importation OF Sea
Island cotton.
Representative Mcclellan Of New York
proposes that the Government shall pay
inspectors OF customs at New York 81 a
day extra for work performed by them
beyond eight hours a day. Senator Pritch-
ard of North Carolina has in view an
amelioration Of conditions in liquor dis
tricts by amending the law SO that no dis
tiller or distiilery charged with misuse
Of stamps or an excessive use Of material
shall be held liable for penalty tax until
there has been a Judgment for the Cow
ernment in a jury trial.
The Washington times., 1901-12-08
BANK REDUCES CIRCULATION.
Finds II More Profitable to Sell Its
Government Bonds.

CHICAGO. Dec The Continental
National Bank has announced that it mas
retired s17OO,O 600 of it's circulation Of na-
tional bank notes reducing the amount to
the legal minimum Of $4,000
The principal cause OF the withdrawal
OF the circulating medium, as given by
Cashier G. NJ. Reynolds. is the profit that
is 10 be had in the sale OF Government
bonds deposited for security of the circu-
lation. They are known as the United
States per cents issued for the pur-
pose OF permitting national banks to in
crease their circulation. At the present
prices Of the bonds. there is a good profit
In their sale.
with the bonds selling around 10g we
figured that there was a profit of $780,
600 in them" said Mr.. Reynolds. and
as against the small profit in circula
tion, we considered il best for our stock
holders to sell the bonds"
The Washington times., 1901-12-08

money left to buy at their estimate and
resell at mine those who are circulating
the above statements. and still have
something left"
MIR. lawson believes that big Wall
Street men are after him because of the
defiant stand he took in the matter Of
building a 90-fOot sloop to compete for
the honor OF defending the Americas Cup.
He also thinks there is considerable
Jealousy over the success Of his stable at
the Horse Show
The Washington times., 1901-12-08
LAWSON ADMITS LOSSES.
Declares Big Wall Street Men Are
JeniOrs of Him.

BOSTON. Dec. THE close OF another
week in the stock market finds the specu-
lators and small investors in Boston's
fayorite Coppers IN a quandary. On the
one hand they hear all sorts of reports
about Amalgamated; the decrease in the
price Of copper. overproduction OF the
metal. civil suits in Western courts. the
expressed intention OF several foreign
capitalists to fight the American Copper
Trust. and almost everything that would
naturally tend to cause them to lose faith
in the corporation.
On the other hand. they are informed
by Mr. Lawson and others that the cause
Of the drop in the price of Amalgamated
is the formation OF a clique Of Wall
Street operators TO gun OUT the small
holdings of the stock for their own selfish
purposes and that the best thing to do
now is TO sit tight until the storm is
over
But there is sense of uneasiness over
TIE Amalgamated. Today's transactions
in the Boston market were not without
Significance. One of the most prominent
Boston men in Amalgamated has a cop
per mine OF his own which was launched
in Boston with loud predictions. was put
up to Il early this year and which was
"pegged' by pool at 25 for the last few
months That stock is Trinity and yes
terday IL broke to 20: today il fell to 10.
closing at II. What The game is in Anal
gamated is beyond the streets power TO
guess. The financial storm circles around
Thomas W. Lawson. originator of copper
speculation. .ethe heaviest owner OF Trinity
stock. and according to his own words,
the holder Of over 10000 shares OF Anal
gamated
That Mr.. Lawson is hard pressed Is not
denied by the gentleman himself. He ad-
mits that he Is losing money fast, but
confidently asserts that no clique OF Wall
street men can down him this time He
says the drop in the price of Trinity is
due to his inability to come to the aid of
his pet mine because OF the necessity OF
defending his Amalgamatcd holdings.
Soon after the Stock Exchange opened
for business this morning rumors about
Mr.. Lawson's financial standing were
heard. Il was asserted that he had failed,
whereupon Mr.. Lawson issued the follow
ing:
''In regard to the statement ingeniously
invented In Boston by a news gatherers'
association, secretly sent TO Chicago. and
industriously sent back to Boston and
New York, and there openly stated on the
floor of the exchange that have failed or
assigned, ! only say, / have not failed or
assigned. do not intend to, and have no
reason to now or at any time.
Il do not deny | am losing money, and
losing II In chunks but have IL to lose.
and when get through will have enough
The Washington times., 1901-12-08
THE DESIRE TO INVESTIGATE.
Congrcssmcn Seem 10 Have hump of
Curiosity Wei Developed.

Commissioners arc stnl fayorites with
Congressmen.
Bills have been introduced authorizing
the appointment Of commissions to in
sestigate trade relations Of the United
States in the orient, TO study and make
full report upon the commercial and in
dusirial conditions OF China and Japan,
10 investigate the chemical composition
and economic uses OF cotton seed and its
products; TO investigate the monopoly
manufacture Of articles protected by tariff
duties. ard TO investigate ana test Ameri-
can timber
The Washington times., 1901-12-08
THE ARIZONA WONDERLAND.
Rev. 4. q. II. Pierce 10 Lecture ON
His Interesting Topic.

Rev. L. G. B Pierce. traveller of con-
siderable note, will lecture at All Souls
Church next Thursday evening under the
auspices of the Parish Union The lectur-
er will describe his very interesting ex-
periences in the Arizona wonderland,
which Charles Dudley Warner has termed
the most interesting country OF its
size on the globe"
Rev. MIR. Pierce has Travelled over this
fabled country extensively. with the cam
era fer his companion, ard the results of
these rambles about tho most remark
able LoriiUns OF this very weird and
Sublime rcgion are wen described ia his
lecture.
The Washington times., 1901-12-08
INCREASED FIFTY PER CENT.
Immense Development of Nebraskn
Industries in u Decade.

The manufacturing industries of Ne
braska have increased 5i.s per cent in
value during the last ten years. accorG-
ing to bulletin issued yesterday by the
Census Bureau.
During the yeaE 1900, the report says
that SAB manufacturing establishments,
employing 2i.47i hands, and capitalized at
81! ,97s. .s77. were engaged in business in
the State.
Lincoln has $50 establishments, with
capital of g, COS, 1892
The Washington times., 1901-12-08
CURRENT EVENTS
In ALEXANDRIA.
DEFENCE OF THOMPSON BEGINS.
Jury TO be Locked Up over Sunday
New Southern RoundhOuse Soon
to he BuiIt-Rumor Concern
ing a Union Depot.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Dec. THE exam
ination OF witnesses for the defence in
the case of Commonwealth vs. Samuel
Thompson, coIored, under indictment for
an alleged criminal assault upon Virgie
Smith, twelveyear- old coIored girl. was
begun in the Alexandria County Court this
morning with Judge ]. NJ. Love presiding
At o'clock this afternoon court ad-
journed until 10 o'clock Monday morning,
and the jury will be locked up until that
time.
Today was the sixth day of the trial, and
considerable progress was made. as a
large number of witnesses were examined.
The attorneys for the defence this morn
ing undertook to have the court allow the
assault was committed. but Judge Love
overruled their motion, and the jury, Of
course. will not visit the place.
The examination of witnesses for the
prosecution was concluded last evening.
and they had about sixteen in number.
The attorneys for the defence are putting
up a stiff fight to secure the acquittal Of
their client. and every day the clerk of
the court is being furnished with names
of new witnesses whom it is believed can
help them in their work.
One OF the officials at the courthouse
this evening stated that he thought the
trial would be concluded Tuesday even
ing. What will be the outcome of the
trial is just now problematicai.
The Southern Railway Company is now
actively engaged in making way for the
new roundhouse which is to be erected at
once The western end of the present
passenger depot, which is used for offices.
has been taken down, but the present
passenger waiting room will remain in
tact until the work on the new round
house is completed. 1t is understood that
it will be finished in the early spring.
1t is stated on excellent authority that
As soon as the roundhouse is constructed
work will be commenced on new and
handsome passenger depot. The plans
for the depot, it is said, are now in the
hands OF the architects OF the road. The
proposed depot IL is said. will be of
brick and n two-story affair. The sec
ond story is to be used for general Of
fee purposes for the Southern road. 1t
will face Duke Street. between Henry
and Fayette Streets.
II is probable that the structure may
be union depot, to be used by the
Southern and the Richmond, Fredericks-
burg and Potomac Railroad. Considering
the fact that the Southern is now inter-
ested in the Richmond. Fredericksburg
and Potomac. there seems to be good
grounds for the report In circulation for
some time. The tracks of the Richmond.
Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad
now run parallel 20 those OF the South
ern, but one square apart.
The local police have been requested
to look out for n man calling himself
NJ l.. Baldwin. and claiming to be a Unit
The Washington times., 1901-12-08

Announcement is made o, the marriage
OF Miss Margaret a. Gransy and Joseph
J. Hartnett. both OF Washington. which
occurred in this city. April Sc. 1901. Tho
ceremony was performed at the parsonage
of St Mary's Catholic Church by kev.
II. ]. Cutler.
The Washington times., 1901-12-08

Oriental Lodge. knights of Pythias,
have received from Mrs. William Mckin-
ley, wife OF the late President. an ac-
acknowledgement Of the resolutions passed
by that lodge in reference TO the death
OF her husband. The letter from Aer was
read at the meeting held last Eight.
The Washington times., 1901-12-08

The Seventeenth Virginia Regiment
Chapter United Daughters of the Confed-
eracy. met at 10:30 o'clock this morning
at the residence of Mrs Campbell. on
King Street. between Washington and
Columbus Streets. and disposed of eonsid-
cradle routine business.
The Washington times., 1901-12-08

At the next regular monthly meeting Of
the Relief Hook and Ladder Company the
question OF whether or not that company
shall join the Virginia Firemen's Asso-
eiation will be discussed. and voted upon
1t is expected that there will be large
attendance. as nearly all the members are
interested in the matter. At the meeting
held last night, eleven membehJ voted in
favor of the measure. Owing to the slim
attendance. action was postponed until
more members would be present.
The Washington times., 1901-12-08

one Fniiure Announced.
One failure was announced on the Con-
solidated Stock and Petroleum Exchange
Benjamin f. Raynor. a member since
June 3. 1895. who has been an active floor
trader. failed to pay TO The Clearing
House differences on his sheet amounting
to $500. He had been plunging heavily
on the long side in Manhattan Elevated
stock.
1t was said that on Thursday he had
profits on paper amounting to $40. 900 or
$4,000. and some of his friends begged
him to cash in at least half the amount
by selling some Of his stock. He did not
do so, and was caught in Fridays 7-point
break. Mr.. Raynor made this statement
when seen:
NO one will lose a dollar. I will be
able TO fix things up within a month
That break in Manhattan caused the
trouble. All owe is about $1,000"
The Washington times., 1901-12-08

lties at Orange Courthouse on the charge
ol stealing a horse and buggy The theft
occurred November q. full descrip-
ton OF the thief and stolen property have
been furnished the police
The Washington times., 1901-12-08
What lie Missed.

Yes; they call it rural play but it
seems to me there's something lacking.
why. so there is there's no mort
gage on the farm m'-Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Washington times., 1901-12-08

\ team belonging to Marshall Scott.
Fairfax County farmer. this morning be-
came unmanageable, and ran into one OF
the handsome vases around the Confeder-
ate Monument. at the intersection OF
Washington and Prince Streets. and broke
it. Mr. Scott offered to make good the
damage done
The Washington times., 1901-12-08

The funeral of the late Mark l.. Penn,
whose death occurred last Thursday night,
VIII take place at 2 o'clock tomorrow af-
ternoon from his late residence, 424
Queen Street
The Washington times., 1901-12-08

\ eolored boy yesterday stole pair OF
shoes from shoemaker named Rosen-
blot. who conducts a store on North Royal
Street. near King Street. After securing
his plunder. he started to run away. He
was pursued by the shoemaker. and fear
ing he would be caught he dropped his
plunder and made good his escape The
police have secured the boys name. and
a warrant has been issued for his arrest
The Washington times., 1901-12-08

The Rev J. ". Duffey. d. D.. Of Wash
ington. will conduct the morning services
in the Methodist Episcopal Church South
tomorrow. The services at the other
churches will be conducted by the resi-
dent pastors.
The Washington times., 1901-12-08
Wall street skcpiicnI.

Taking Mr. Lawson's own figures as he
asserted, according to Boston adyices to-
day, that he stIll had all his 10000
shares. he has lost on paper fully $780,
900 since he gave his statement out. in
addition to 100000 actaal money loss
and 81 .OOO. 900 paper loss" he admitted
then.
a good many Wall Street men, however.
have been skeptical about the whole mat
ter, for Mr.. Lawson has not been supposed
to be strong fnancially-at least not
strong enough to subject himself to pos
sible losses up in the millions
That there was "a killing" in ANAL
gamateJ Copper stock when 1t was away
up these skeptical Wall Street men ad-
nit. aud they say that II was through Mr.
Lawson's role as guide. counselor and
friend that hundreds of persons made in
yestments In the stock.
They say that they wonder how 1t is
that Mr.. Lawson is shouting so much
The Washington times., 1901-12-08

A black fur cape is at the police station
awaiting an owner. II was picked up on
the street last Thursday night by Police
man Hall.
The Washington times., 1901-12-08

Mrs. Charles p. Mayhood. OF Lynch
burg. is visiting her mother. Mrs. r. t.
Chewning 322 South Washington Street.
The Washington times., 1901-12-08

Messrs. George A. Appich. Louis Brill.
Carl Bohraus. and Edward Rammel. we'll
known saloon keepers. are i'll at their
residences.
The Washington times., 1901-12-08

The deacons and elders recently elected
by the regution Of the Second P-esby-
terian Church will be ordained at the
morning service tomorrow in that church
The Washington times., 1901-12-08
One Failure Announced.

about his losses, and they sarcastically
remark that their hearts bleed for him in
his extremity
The Washington times., 1901-12-08

Rev. Father NJ. J. Ahern. assistant rec
tor OF st. Marys Catholic Church, is
slightly indisposed.
The Washington times., 1901-12-08

Mrs. Kate Johnson and daughter are
visiting friends in Baltimore.
The Washington times., 1901-12-08

Frank Deeton. while painting house
on South Fairfax Street. today fell from
a ladder, but was only slightly hurt.
The Washington times., 1901-12-08

The local police have been requested
to look out for man calling himself
NJ. L. Baldwin. and claiming to be Unit
ed States detective, wanted by the author
The Washington times., 1901-12-08
Half the Record Price.

This cut In half the high record price
Of 13O at which the stock sold last June.
From the low point OF G45s-a drop Of SIS
points IN two days-there was a rally TO
664. apparently on buying TO cover short
contracts. The closing sale of the day
was made at cog.
Mr.. Lawson on October last gave out
in Boston a statement that he held more
than 1iO 900 shares OF Amalgamated Cop
per stock. on which he had paper
losses" OF more than 100000. He said
that in order to protect this stock he had
sold at a sacrifice quantities OF Ana
conda. American Sugar Refining and 9TH
er stocks. His loss in actual cash from
the sale OF these stocks had amounted
to more than 100000. but he said he
had as a result put himself in such po-
sitiol that no human agency could COM
pei him to market his Amalgamated
stock.
The Washington times., 1901-12-08
HEAVY CRASH
IN COPPER.
Lawson Again Reported to
Be a Large Loser,
BUT WALL STREET Is SKEPTICAL,
Amalgamated Stock Is Down at
Sixty-six at tho Close-Many
Spectators Hard Hit Break in
Manhattan Causes Failure.

NEW YORK, Dec. Whether or not
Thomas W. Lawson, of Boston, has lost
ten or eleven millions" leash and pa
per" losses) by holding on 10 his Anal
gamated Copper stock, hundreds and very
likely thousands of holders of the stock
have either been cleaned out on margin or
have seen the price of their investment
holdings cut in two since last summer.
A further smash came today on the New
York stock exchange. Opening at 6S5a. or
IL points under Fridays closing price,
which was itself ia points under the
closing price OF Thursday. the stock OF
the Amalgamated Copper Company, under
enormous transactions, was smashed down
fodav tTudnr G5
The Washington times., 1901-12-08

To pay the New York. New Haven and
Hartford Railroad Company "a. .f2e dam
ages to pier -, East River, New York,
for damages caused by collision with
the hattleship Maine when Captain sigs-
bee ran her ashore 10 avoid collision
with an excursion steamer; TO give
seal, badge or button to each SOL
dier, sailor and marine who served
in the war OF the rebellion and was
houorably discharged. and to protect
them in the use thereof; to pay the
medical expenses of officers aud enlisted
men OF the army while on furlongh or
leave; 20 provide e site and pedestal for
bronze statue OF Henry wadsworih
Longfellow.
Champ Clark. OF Missouri has fnaugu-
rated his popgun war against the tarif
by the Introduction OF bills to put bind
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-02-19
NORTHERN LIGHT ANNUAL.
Directors Desire TO Open the Mine
ut Greater Depth.

The annual meeting Of the Northern
Light Mining company was held yes
terday afternoon. The scecretarys re-
port showed that the total receipts for
the year were 25,936Qg, while the dis
bursements amounted 10 S3i, 25lsl. The
sum Of Sl6,S39 was derived from assess
ments, S1,G637j was obtained from cy-
anide product and Sl,29Ll6 from the
sale OF high grade ore. In the opera
ton Of the min the sum of S3l54T was
expended while $2ll62.9i was spent in
working the mine. Other expenses,
such as maintaining the pipe lire and
securing additional ground, amounted
to S,s57e2. The company closes the
year with a deficit of sO,s25il.
In their report to the shareholders
the directors express the opinion thar
the ore found In the east side tunnel
can be tapped at greater depth. The
extension of the tunnel of the Circle
Mining company. 200 feet further viii,
IL Is said. tap the ore bodies about $40
feet under Chloride StOpe. and 1t Is
probable that the management VIII de-
eide on this work during the present
year. The board of directors consist OF
A. Hanauer. s.. H. II. Airs, j, j. Stew
art. William II. Dale, and James n.
clinton. Mr.. .Hanauer is president; r.
II. Airs vice president, and treasurer
and George Il. Airs secretary.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-02-19
VALUES IN The
NORTH MAMMOTH
A Cross FiSSure IN the TunneI
Shows Silver and Gold,
NORTHERN LIGHT ANNUAL
shows n ncIt--Coppor Roy OF binS-
ham Forms Basis Of IneOr-
poration,

Word reached the city this morning
OF a strike In the North Mammoth mine
which Joins the Mammoth on the north.
1t also Joins the Grand Centrals north
east boundary in fact, a portion of the
ground oyerlaps the Grand Central.
For some time the company has been
running tunnel into the hill with the
intention of getting under the ore
bodies which the directors know are
dipping IN the direction Of their ground
from both the Mammoth and Grand
Central mines. This they expected to
be able TO accomplish in about 2,7OO
feet. The tunnel was in 800 feet when
cross flssure was encountered run
ming east and west. This assure proved
to be ~ feet in width and highly min
eralized. Assays from average samples
across the assure show as high as ~
ounces silver, 50 cents gold and a small
percentage Of lead. It is the intention
OF The company 10 drift east on the tis-
sure to get under the old discovery
shaft which Is down about 30 feet and
which had n good showing OF mineral
on its bottom.
The owners. who are. Mr.. J. d, Wood,
president and manager, j, Barnett,
treasurer; Jacob Bamberger, a. Han
auer Il. G., Wilson, David Keith and M.
Christensen. have always felt that they
had the making Of mine and in conse-
quenee the tunnel has been run with
the greatest care 1t Is . by Z feet and
is said to be the most perfect one in the
district. Work on the original plan
will he continued, until the tunnel is
run In about $500 feet, which will cost
about 100000 before completed. IN the
spring air compressors and Burleigh
drills Will be installed. Mr.. Haganbarth,
who gave the Information OF the strike
said this morning that he felt sure this
was only the first of a series Of sensa-
tons the property would make.