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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03
COMMERCIAL PAPER SCARCE.
An Indication of Prosperity I'm the
Mercantile Community.

NEW YORK, May 2-One of the best
indications of the general prosperity of
the country. certainly so far as the mer-
camille community is concerned. is the
scarcity of commercial paper on the mar
ket.
1t is a matter OF common knowledge
in financial circles that there is now a
smaller amount of negotiable paper on
the market than for a long time here
tofore. Not only is this true, but the
money market is growing easier all the
time. There is only one inference to be
drawn from the fact that this condition
prevails, and that is that the merchants
are so well supplied with funds that they
do not need to borrow.
Money brokers and men who deal in
commercial paper says that the amount
Of commercial paper on the market is
now fully one-fourth less than last year.
That is considered very conservative
estimate. Not a few assert that there is
one-t third less business transacted in com
mercial paper than last year.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03
THE UNION PACIFIC CONTROL.
Recent Henvy Puf fchuscs Not Made
for W. X. knndcrhilf.

NEW YORK, May es-Wiiatever the out
come of the contest for control of the
Union Pacific Railroad. which has been
waged on so tremendOusfa a scale In the
stock market, 1t appeared today that the
result might not be definitely known un-
til the annual meeting. That is more than
five months off, in October. and 1t seems
pretty certain that. however actual con-
troll of the property may rest at present,
there will be no change in management
until that date. Those now in control
of the railroad are not disposed to admit
that they have lost control. They place
no credence in the persistently circulated
report, again heard in Wall Street today
as positively as ever, that the North
western is to guarantee Union Pacific
dividends
Mr.. Hartman and those acting with
him believe that they are still masters OF
the situation, and they deny that they
have made any of the recent heavy pur-
chases in the marke. accredited to them
in a desire to fortify their position. That
there has been the strongest possible eff
fort to gain control of the Union Pacific
by outside interests they do not deny.
Much of the recent buying. which has
carried the price of Union Pacific to such
extraordinary figures, they consider to be
merely speculative buying coming on top
of a market from which the usual supply
of shares had been largely withdrawn.
While they assert that control of Union
Pacific still remains with them, and speak
confidently in this regard. they admit that
ii may be shown at or before the annual
meeting that the enormous buying in the
stock has been more concentrated than
they believe 1t to have been.
Discussing the present situation, in
huential interest said today: We do not
attach very much Importance to the buy
ing of Union Pacific shares this week. We
believe II to have been largely ephemeral.
This opinion we base on surface indica-
tions as well as internal evidence, which
we have as to the sources of the buying.
That there has been a deliberate effort
TO buy Contrc' we are well aware. That,
however, is last weeks history. Then
there was very serious buying of Union
Pacific securities with the undoubted ef-
FORT to take control. Naturally we do not
care to say much on the subject, or in
regard to the degree of success which the
buyers met We feel secure, however. The
report that the buying was for W. X. Van
derbilt, or for the Northwestern, we know
positively is incorrect"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03
THE FUNERAL OF MR.. cRUMP.
a Committee From the House and
senate to Attend.

The following Senator's and Representa-
tives were appointed yesterday a commit
tee TO attend the funeral Of the late Rep
resentative Rousseau o. Crump. Of the
Tenth Congressional District of Michigan.
who died suddenly Wednesday morning Of
heart disease at his home. in West Bay
City. Mich: Senators Mcmillan, Burrows.
Spooner. Fairbanks. and Blackburn, and
Representatives Corliss, H. c. Smith. w.
A Smith, 5. W. Smith, Gardiner,
Hamilton, Weeks Fordney, Bishop,
Darragh, and Shelden of Michigan, David
son and Barney Of Wisconsin. Eddy of
Minnesota. Mann of Illinois. SOuthard of
Ohio. and Lands Of Indiana.
The members OF the committee were no.
titled of their appointment by wire
The funeral of Representative Crump
takes place TINS afternoon at 2
O'Clock at his late home, West Bay
City. 1t was only Wednesday morning
that Colonel Pierce, deputy sergeant at
arms Of the House Of Representatives, re-
ceived letter from Mr.. -Crump in which
the latter stated that he had been out
driving and was in excellent health.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03
ARBoR DAY CELEBRATION.
The Citizens of Congress Heights
Plant n Number of Trees.


Yesterday was a gala day at Congress
Heights, as over 300 children and many
prominent citizens participated in Arbor
Day celebration. A. L. Randle intro
duced Clifford Pinchot, the forester of the
Agricultural Department who made an
interesting address. He compared trees
to human beings. and stated they breath
ed and digested food, breathing through
the bark, which contains innumerable
pores. The roots of the trees. he said,
absorbed the food and the leaves digested
it. Mr.. Pinchot's address was heartily
applauded.
Trees were planted by Mrs. Dolph. wife
of ex-senator Dolph, of Oregon in honor
of Senator Mark Hanna: Mr. Pinchot in
honor of General Lawton: Mrs. Brooks.
of Boston. In honor of Secretary Long:
Mrs A. E. Randle In honor of President
Mckinley; Miss Brigham. of Boston. in
honor of Vice President Roosevelt; Mrs.
GiIfry in honor of Senator ". a. Clark,
Of Montana.
Trees were also planted in honor of Still
son Hutchins Hon. Beriah Wilkins,
Charles c. Glover Charles j. Bell,
John JOY Edison, John +. Herrell.
e S Parker. Senator Allison Cros-
by Noyes +. c. Stevens. O. r. Crosby,
George w. Young, C.. a. Lieb, Secretary
Root, DR.. a b. Richardson, J. J. Oar
Iington, Judge Bradley. o. G. Staples,
Senator A J. MeLaurin, and Senator
COckrell
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03
PATRICK TO PLEAD TODAY.
A Delay Granted in the Case of the
Indicted Lawyer.

NEW YORK, May 2.-Albert T. Pa
trick. indicted for murder and forgery,
David l. Short and Morris Mayors. in
dicted for forgery and perjury. We're ar
raigned before Recorder Goff today to
plead To the eleven indictments against
them Robert NJ. Moore, counsel for the
three defendants. moved for an inspection
of the minutes Of the grand jury
Recorder Con denied the motion Mr
Moore then announced that he desired TO
interpose a demurrer - the murder in-
dictment against Patrick dsruurring 10
six counts Of the indictment and. be also
desired to derncr to = number % the forg-
cry and perjury iudictneRts-
MIR. Moore said that he was not fully
prepared to make his denurs this morn
ing and the court adjourned the proceed
iugs until TOMORROW morning
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03
f6 RETIRE FROM POLITICS
Bird s. COler. OF New York, to
Enter a Business Life.
FInttcring Offers Said to Have Been
Made to the Comptroller 80 Assume
the Leadership OF Financial In
stitution-The Plans of Tammnny.

NEW YORK. May 2.-It became known
in Wall Street today that a very Halter
ing offer had been made to Bird 5. Coler'
the city comptroller. by large financial
institution which is so advantageous that,
according to report. he has made up his
mind to forsake ofice-holding at the eX-
piration of his term on the 3lst of De-
cember of this year, and devote himself
entirely to business.
IL was said in Wall Street TODAY that
several prominent financiers had been i'm
ssed with Mr. Coler's ability as an
.utive and his skill an account
which were shown in the orderly
er in which the accounts of nearly
ired municipalities and other politi-
GA subdivisions were consolidated ana
arranged after the LIST of January, 1895
These financial experts have decided that
Mr.. Coier possesses enough ability TO
conduct a big bank or n trust company
and they have made advances to him
which include his acceptance, at high
salary. of the presidency of a financial
institution.
1t could net be learned today whether
the corporation of which the comptroller
is TO be the head is one now in existence
or one to be organized, but it was said
that the inducements offered were SO
great that he had made up his mind deh-
nitely not to accept any nomination for
any Office on the municipal ticket next
fall.
AT one time influential members OF the
Citizens Union desired to make Mr.. Coier
the snti-Tammany candidate for mayor
According to political observers the Citi-
zens' Union has cooled considerably in its
admiration for Comptroller Coler in the
last three or four months, and as it cool
ed the managers Of Tammany Hall be-
came more and more anxious for him to
accept their nomination.
TGmmany leaders have not hesitated to
say that Mr. Coler should be their nomi-
nee for mayor in spite of the bitter things
that Ar. Croker said about him last fall.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03
ATTACK THEIR AUNT's WILL.
A cnveat Filed by Nieces and
Nephews of Elizabeth SaiIer.

Martin Frank and Others. nephews and
nieces of Elizabeth Sailer who died in
this CITY February : last yesterday filed
a oaveat protesting against the admission
OF her will to probate. The caveators,
about twenty in number. are residents OF
Wurternberg and Stuttgart, Germany.
and are represented by William L. Elter-
ich. J. c. MattingU. and James c.
Rogers. of this city. as counsel.
The testatrix died at the Home for In
curables, to which Institution she left n
legacy of 1850. and $50 to Mary Belle
Boersig. the matron. The remainder of
her estate was left 10 her brothers and
sisters, in Wurtemberg. Germany.
The caveators allege that at the time
Of the execution of her will Elizabeth
barbara Sailer was not of sound mind.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03

LrOucen down.
1t Is respectable. highly respectable. for
q minister and church people to condemn
the saloon and to look down upon it as
q degraded business. but my office as
minister has carried me into the saloons
when l was begging for the orphans and
] have found there many kind and noble
hearts While the orthodox churchman
stands back. the saloon men often come
10 the front with their. money for a
worthy charity.
Temperance IS now a great fad, but /
know that the people who most loudly
proclaim against temperance are not tenn
perate- When / go into saloon and stay
there for AZ hour, and maybe take glass
of beer oT wine / come out as good a
man as ~neh 1 went in. ! will not sub
scribe to temperance. fo= | like a glass
of wire or beer myself and take it when
j choose. The poor. tired lahorer goes
iEto saloon and spends a nickel for a
glass Of beer and enjoys a pleasant hour.
bat the best customers come TO the back
door quietly and buy bottle Of whisky"
The clergyman was heartily appIauded
by the saloonkeepers. who crowded the
hall.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03
LEGAL NOTICES.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA. THE ID DAY OF MAY. 1901.
LULA b. SHINES VS.. BAiTON b. SHINES
No. 22I43. Docket 90.
On motion of the plaintiff. by Mr.. II. B.
Noulton her solicitor. it is ordered that the
defendant. Barton B. SHINES, cause his appear
anee to be entered herein on or before the first
rule day occurring forty days after this day;
otherwise the cause will be proceeded with as in
case of default
The object Of this suit is to obtain an absolute
divorce on the ground of the wllful desertion and
abandonment OF the complainant by the respon-
dent
BY the Court:
(Seal) A. B. HAGNER, Justice. &c.
True Copy. Test:
j. r. YOUNG, Clerk, &c.
BY HARRY GIVEN. Asst. Clerk.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03
DIED.

wALTFR-on Thursday, May 2. 1901. at p
m, WILLIAM HAROLD. infant son Harry E. and
Emma Walter, aged two days.
Funeral from the residence Of Mr. and Mrs
W. A. Lipphsrd, i7s y Street southwest, this
afternoon AT 4 p. m.
SITHERLAND-On Thursday. May 2, 1901 at
the residence of her daughter. 36i Street south
west. MARGERIrE L. SUTHERLAND, after 4
painful illness.
She will be taken to the country to be buried
Saturday at a III.
KEAlNo-On Wednesday. May l. 1901, LOLA H.
KEMNO beloved wife of Henry l.. Kemno
Funeral at p. m. Friday, May ,, from her
late residence 5li Tenth Street northwest Rel
atives and friends invited to attend. Balt-
more papers please copy.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03
DOING GOOD,

The following extract from letter written
By Mr. George Ii. Leader. publisher OF the
.;prerze - Akron X. Y. viii rive Won sorne
idea Of the great good that is being done by
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in curing colds
and grip: MY wife and sell have used Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy for Ia grippe and wish
to attest to its beneficial effects and thank the
mauufacture for the good they doing suffer
ing humanity Whenever hear Of a case OF Ia
grippe / recommend this remedy" For sale by
Henry Evans, Wholesale and Retail and all
Druggists.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03
ESTATE OF GEORGE FREDERICK wAssMAN,

Oscar Luckett surviving administrator, d. b. n.
C. t. A.. has. with the approval OF the Supreme
Court Of the District OF Columbia holding
special term for Orphans Court business. ap-
pointed FRIDAY. MAY 81, 1901. at / O'CLOCK
P NJ as the time and said court room as the
place for passing OF claims and making pay
!Bent and distribution under the courts direc-
tion and control; when and where all creditors
and persons entitled to distTibutive shares or
lesacies or residue. are notified TO attend in
person or by agent or attorney duly authorized,
with their claims against the estate properly
youched: Provided this order be published once
in each of three successive weeks before said day
in the Washington Law Reporter' and The
Washington Times.
Signed April 25, 1901.
Approyed JOB BARNARD Justice.
Attest: LOUIS A DES1. Register of Wills
CARLISLE * JOHNSON. Attorneys
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03
A GREETING TO MR.. HILLS.
A Hearty Welcome Given the Chief
Clerk of the Treasury

Wallace II. Hills, formerly Superint en-
dent of the Treasury Department. who
was appointed Chief Clerk Of the same
department, to fill the position vacated
by Theodore F. Swayze. who retired on
account Of ill-health. was the recipient OF
congratulations from his colleagues yes
Serday morning.
The appointment OF r. Hills has been
received with genera satisfaction. Among
those nentioned for the position vacated
by Mr.. Hills are J. A. Tower. Wells NJ
Sawyer. and Captain Mcmillan. all OF the
Treasury Department.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03
TO TRY PROF. HERON.
a Council of Churches to Hear the
Chnryes

GRINNELL, Iowa, May 2-The Grin
nell Congregational Church this evening
took the second step toward the expul-
sion of Prof. George u. Heron from the
membership rolls.
The church voted to call council of
churches to try Prof. Heron for conduct
unbecoming a minister as recommended
in the resolution adopted by the Congre-
gatinnal Association at Baxter
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03
A SOLDIER FATALLY HURT.
Private Collins Crushed Beneath a
Heavy Gun Carriage.

Horace Collins, a private in F Battery,
Second Artillery, was crushed beneath
cannon at the Arsenal Grounds about 8
o'clock yesterday morning, and died in
the General Army Hospital. about twen-
ty minutes later. He was about twenty
three years Of age, and had been in the
service about a year.
Collins was drilling with his company
yesterday morning. occupying a seat on
the caisson- They were dashing over the
parade ground at full speed, and in max
Ing a short turn the vehicle overturned
md he was thrown beneath it, He en-
deavored 10 crawl out Of the way. but
was caught beneath the cannon, in the
rear Of the caisson and was crushed
Collins died of internal hemorrhage short
~ after reaching the hospital Coroner
Nevitt was notified and will investigate
~ ase.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03

NEWCASTLE, Pa. May Mrs. Mary
Sankey, the mother OF Ira d. Sankey, of
Brooklyn, the evangelist, died at her home
here today. Mrs. Sankey was ninety
years old and the mother of eleven chill
dren-seven sons and -four daughters, OF
whom two survive her, Ira and Watson.
Her husband died fifteen years ago.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION,
Frederick. Md, Mny 1915,
One Fare Round Trip.
baltimore and Ohio Hnilroad

For this occasion the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road will sell tickets from all points on its lines
cast OF the Ohio River. exclusive OF Philadelphia,
Pa, TO Frederick. Md. at the low ra'e # One
Fare for the Round Trip, good going all pains
OF May 10 II, II, 49, and H. valid for return
until May l5 1901 inclusive
For tickets and full information. call on
agents Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03
Fned April Ii, 1901, J. II. Young, clerk)

(Filed April Il, lNl, j. TX. louns, tleFA-)
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
OF COLGh.BIA.-BELLE \. AERRICK VS..
G. RICHARD d. MERRICK No. 21536.
On motion of the complainant by MIR. F. r.
Ecys her solicitor, it is this 18TH DAY OF
April. 1901. ordered that the defendant. c.
Richard D. Mcrrick. cause his appearance to be
entered herein on or before the first rule day
occurring forty days after this day, otherwise
The c.use will be proceeded with as in case of
default Provided a copy of this order be pub
lisbed once n week for three successive weeks
in the Washington Law Reporter and the
Washington Times.
The object of this suit is to obtain an abso-
lute divorce from the defendant ON the grounds
of wilful desertion and abandonment.
BY the Court: .
tSeaL) n T. bhADLhi' Justlce'
4 True Copy: Test
J. II. YOUNG. Clerk.
By NJ A. CLANCY. Asst Clerk.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03

REDDICK-ln loving but sad remembrance Of
cur dear father. JOSEPH REDDlCK, who depart
ed this life eleven years ago today, May s. ls90
We loved thee in lite
In death we would rot forget thee
-BY HIS CurTnREN
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03
COMMENDED BY MR. BRYAN.
He Approves the Commonwealth
Clubs Change of Name.

BOSTON. May AT the monthly meet
ing of the Commonwealth Club, form
'erly the Bryan Club. this evening,
letter from Mr.. Bryan was read congrai-
ulating the organization upon its change
of title. MIR Bryan said it was better
to have name which represented prin-
ciples and cause. rather than person
or a party.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03
Uncle Sam Don't Wear

truss, but he carries the Air
e=s-o.rS-SS1 Cushion Truss all the United
~ " States. Men, women, and children
wear and like them The Air Cushion Pad hold,
with comfort: nothing else will Consultation
and two wrecks trial free. Lady in attendance TO.
ladies. Office, parlors waiting. and consultation
rooms the floor. Catalogues free, THE
RoRICK AIR CUSHION TRUSS COMPANY. l2si
81. 2d floor.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03
DE cRoY's JEWELS VALUED.
The Antc-Tobacco-Age Snuff Boxes
Worth Only SJ.25,

NEW YORK, May 2-There was an Of
ficial appraisement today of the ring,
bracelet, snuff-boxes and shawls taken by
customs officers last Sunday from Prince
Henri de Croy on mis- arrival from Europe.
The valuations fixed by George w Min
del, the custom-house expert on jewelry
are follows:
Bracelet (emeralds and diamonds) ....... 500 %
hlhg 90 "
Two snun boxes. -
Two Angora shawls mu!lers. o.
There is hardly any doubt that the ring
which the prince took pains to conceal in
the waistband of his Undertaking was
his own, that he might just as well have
brought it in openly, and that it will be
returned TO him without charge as soon
as he takes the trouble to call for it. Any
one is allowed to smuggle free goods if
he sees fit. But somebody frightened the
prince with stories of Mckinley tariff.
If the ring is returned, even though the
other articles be held, it will not be nee
essary to bring proceedings in court. for
the Secretary of the Treasury has sum
mary authority to deal with cases whefe
the amount involved is less than 500.
The ladys bracelet Is valued at less thah
half the first figure. And the TWO remark
able gold snuff-boXes dating back before
the use Of tobacco are found TO be worth
The story of the Prince de Croy's jewels
is another illustration Of the way In
which so many Of the spectacular seiz-
ures at the custom house fail to pan
out" The Macmillan diamonds thdt
were seized with newspaper eclat less than
a year ago were said at the time 10 be
worth $50 GO or more. They we're finally
sold at auction for less than $500. one
of the worst guesses the customs inspec-
tors ever made was when they seized
large quantity of fabrics and laces and
told the reporters they were worth Sl5o,-
900. They were sold at last for SO.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03
PROPOSALS.

OLD MACHINERY FOR SALE-Government Print
ing Office. Office Of the Public Printer, Washing
ton. d. c., May 2, 19OI--Sealed
proposals will be received at this Of
fee until 10 O'CLOCK A. NJ, OF THURS
DAY, MAY O. 1901, for the purchase of one old
Dexter Quadruple Folding Machine, equipped with
economic FEEDER which bidders are requested
to examine before submitting their proposals. The
electric motor nov attached to the machine will
not be sold. The right TO reject any or all bids
is reserved. Proposals must be endorsed the
envelope Proposals for Old Machinery" and
addressed to the Ppblc Printer, Washington,
D. c. F. W. PALMER. Public Printer.
PROPOSALS will be received at the Bureau Of
Supplies and Accounts. Navy Department Wash
ineton, d. C., until u O'CLOCK NOON, MAY
= 1901, and publicly opened Immediately there
after. to furnish at the Navy Yard Washington,
posals will be furnished upon application to the
Navy Yard Washington ID. C.. A S. KENNY,
Paymaster General L. 5. y.
PROPOSALS viii be received at the, Bureau Of
Supplies and Accounts, Navy Department Wash
ington. d. C.. until u O'CLOCK NOON, MAY
Z. 1901, and publicly opened Immediately there
after 10 furnish at sle Naval Hospital and Dis
pensaTy. Washington. d. C., the daily supply
Of meats, groceries. butter. eggs. cheese, ice.
milk bread vegetables. and prOvender Tor the
fiscal year ending June 30. 1902. Blank proposals
will he furnished upon application to the Naval
Hospital Washington, d. c., or to the Navy
Yard. Washington. d. c. A. S KENNY,
Paymaster General L. S \.
L. S. ENGINEER OFFICE. 1856 North Capitol ST.
Washington d. C., May l. 1901. Sealed proposals
will be received here until NOON, MAY 81. 1901,
and then publicly opened for furnishing plumb
ing fixtures. steam coils and radiators, for
New Building for Government Printing Office
Information furnished on application. JOHN
STEPHEN sEwE!.L, Captain Engineers.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03
Mattings.

All the new weaves of Chi
nese and japanese Mattings are
here awaiting your inspection.
we sell only the best grades at
popular prices.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets 25c.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-03
Refrigerators
and Ice Chests.

Now is the time to buy that new
Refrigerator or Ice Chest you've
been talking about. Our stock
consists of the cleanable, dry-air
process kind and warranted the
best.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-06-13
Changes In Revenue Law
The Reduced War Taxes as They Go
Into Effect July

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exchanges In
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TABULAR SUMMARY CHANGES / y WAR REVENUES